4K / UHD HDMI to HDBaseT Distribution Amplifier TM AT-UHD-CAT-2 Atlona Manuals Distribution Amplifiers
Version Information Version Release Date Notes 1 11/18 New format AT-UHD-CAT-2 2
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Table of Contents Introduction 8 Features 8 Package Contents 8 Panel Description 9 Installation Connection Instructions Connection Diagram IP Configuration Setting the IP Mode Setting the IP Address Using Commands Setting the IP Address using the Web GUI 10 10 11 12 12 12 13 Basic Operation LED Indicators Locking the Front Panel Using the Front Panel Using the web GUI EDID Management Learning an EDID using the Front Panel Learning the EDID using the web GUI Locking the EDID Selecting EDID Presets
Introduction The Atlona AT-UHD-CAT-2 is a 4K/UHD HDMI to HDBaseT distribution amplifier featuring a pass-through HDMI output, two HDBaseT outputs and display control capability on all three outputs. Each output transmits AV and control signals up to 230 ft. (70 m) @ 1080p and 130 ft. (40 m) @ 4K/UHD. Features include 4K/UHD @ 60 Hz with 4:2:0 color subsampling, HDCP 2.2 compliance, EDID management, and PoE for powering remote receivers.
Panel Description IN IN 1 2 3 HDMI HDMI HDBaseT HDBaseT LOCK LOCK OUT OUT 1 1 11 MASTER MASTERIR RS-232 RS-232 IR LAN LAN IN IN 8 HDMI HDMI RX TX RX TX TX RX TX RX 12 1 RS-232 1 RS-232 RX TX RX TX OUT OUT IR IR TX RX TX RX 1 1 1 HDMI Indicators Displays the status of the HDMI IN and HDMI OUT ports. When connected to a source or display (sink) device, respectively, the LED indicator will be blue. 2 HDBaseT Indicators Displays the status of the HDBaseT OUT ports.
Installation Connection Instructions 1. Connect an HDMI cable from a UHD/HD source to the HDMI IN port. 2. Connect an HDMI cable from the HDMI OUT port to a display (sink) device. 3. Connect up to two Ethernet cables from the HDBaseT OUT ports to compatible PoE-capable receivers. Refer to the table below for information on maximum cable length and supported resolutions. IMPORTANT: Stranded or patch cable is not recommended due to performance issues.
Installation Connection Diagram Display LAN HD MI t rne e Eth RN INT LEA K LOC aseT D EDI HDB 2 1 I ER POW HDM OUT IN HD Ba 2 AT- D-C UH AT- AT-UHD-CAT-2 MI HD HD seT Ba seT Laptop -RX 0C X-7 D-E -UH AT R WE PO K LIN FW AT-UHD-EX-70C-RX HD MI -RX 0C X-7 D-E -UH AT R WE PO K LIN FW AT-UHD-EX-70C-RX HD MI Display Display AT-UHD-CAT-2 11
Installation IP Configuration The AT-UHD-CAT-2 is shipped with DHCP enabled. Once connected to a network, the DHCP server (if available), will automatically assign an IP address to the unit. Use an IP scanner, along with the MAC address on the back of the unit, to identify both the unit and its IP address on the network. If a static IP address is desired, the unit can be switched to static IP mode. Use one of the following procedures to switch between DHCP and static IP mode.
Installation 3. Execute the IPStatic command. This command requires three arguments: the desired IP address of the AT-UHD-CAT-2, the subnet mask, and the gateway address. All arguments must be entered in dot-decimal notation. The following is an example: IPStatic 192.168.1.112 255.255.255.0 192.168.1.1 IP address • Subnet mask Gateway Setting DHCP mode 1. Connect to the AT-UHD-CAT-2 using RS-232 or Telnet. 2. At the command line, execute the IPDHCP command using the on argument, as shown.
Basic Operation LED Indicators The LED indicators on both the front of the unit provide basic information on the current status of the AT-UHD-CAT-2. LED POWER Description Blue Unit is powered and in normal operating mode. Red Unit is in standby mode. • Off HDMI IN / OUT HDBaseT 1/2 LOCK INT LEARN Press the POWER button to place the unit in normal operating mode. Unit is not powered. • Check the power supply and make sure it is securely fastened to the locking connector on the rear of the unit.
Basic Operation Locking the Front Panel The buttons on the front panel can be locked or unlocked. Locking the front-panel buttons prevents accidental pressing of the buttons, which may occur when the unit is mounted in a rack environment. Locking and unlocking of the front-panel buttons is managed through the web GUI or by executing the Lock and Unlock API commands. Refer to the API documentation for more information.
Basic Operation EDID Management The AT-UHD-CAT-2 provides two EDID modes: INT and LEARN. The default EDID mode is INT mode. In this mode, the AT-UHD-CAT-2 will automatically create an EDID based on the capabilities of all connected displays. INT mode is recommended for the best results when the capabilities of all connected displays are unknown. INT mode can also be used to select any of 16 EDID presets. Refer to Selecting EDID Presets (page 18) for more information on this topic.
Basic Operation Learning the EDID using the web GUI 1. Follow steps 1 through 3 under Learning an EDID using the Front Panel (page 16). 2. Login to the web GUI. Refer to Introduction to the Web GUI (page 31) for more information. 3. Click EDID in the menu bar. 4. Click the EDID mode drop-down list and select LEARN. 5. Click the COPY button to copy the downstream EDID to memory. The AT-UHD-CAT-2 will now use the EDID of the downstream sink.
Basic Operation Selecting EDID Presets The AT-UHD-CAT-2 comes with a default EDID plus 16 pre-programmed EDID selections. When selecting the default or one of the pre-programmed EDID selections, the EDID mode must be set to INT (internal) mode. Available EDID selections are presented in the table below.
Basic Operation Managing Users The AT-UHD-CAT-2 allows the admin user to create, edit, and remove additional TCP/IP users. All users have the same level of access to control the AT-UHD-CAT-2. However, only the admin user is allowed to manage other users. Up to three additional users can be created. Adding Users 1. Open the desired web browser and enter the IP address of the AT-UHD-CAT-2. 2. Log in as the admin user with the required credentials.
Basic Operation Editing / Deleting Users The username and password of a user can be changed using this method. 1. Open the desired web browser and enter the IP address of the AT-UHD-CAT-2. 2. Log in as the admin user with the required credentials. The factory-default username and password for the admin user are listed below: Username: root Password: Atlona Editing Users a. Click Config in the menu bar. b. Click the Edit button next to the user to be changed. c.
Advanced Operation RS-232 Control The AT-UHD-CAT-2 provides two methods of RS-232 control: Pass-through mode and control mode. The master RS-232 / IR port, allows the unit to be directly controlled using a control system. In addition two pass-through RS232 / IR ports allow sink devices, at the viewing location, to be controlled using a control system.
Advanced Operation Cable Assembly When connecting a DTE device to a DCE device, a straight-through cable should be used. A straight-through cable is wired in such a way that the pins on one side of the cable are connected to the corresponding pins on the opposite side of the cable, as shown in the table below. However, the AT-UHD-CAT-2 will use only TxD, RxD, and GND signals when communicating with a control system or computer.
Advanced Operation Pass-through mode In pass-through mode, RS-232 commands are passed-through the AT-UHD-CAT-2, transmitted over HDBaseT to a receiver unit, and then to the display (sink) device. Note that each RS-232 / IR port is assigned to an HDBaseT OUT port. This assignment is fixed and cannot be changed, as shown in the table below. RS-232 / IR Port HDBaseT Port RS-232 / IR 1 HDBaseT OUT 1 RS-232 / IR 2 HDBaseT OUT 2 1.
Advanced Operation Control mode In control mode, the MASTER RS-232 / IR port is used to directly control the AT-UHD-CAT-2 using a control system. 1. Launch a web browser and login to the web GUI. Refer to Introduction to the Web GUI (page 31) for more information. The factory-default username and password are listed below: Username: root Password: Atlona 2. Connect the RS-232 cable between the control system and the MASTER RS-232 / IR port on the AT-UHDCAT-2.
IR Control IR can be used to control either source devices at the headend or devices connected to the receiver endpoint, such as a display. Note that the MASTER RS-232 / IR port does not support IR control. Note that each RS-232 / IR port is assigned to an HDBaseT OUT port. This assignment is fixed and cannot be changed, as shown in the table below. IR is compatible with frequencies from 30 kHz to 60 kHz.
HDBaseT IN OUT Controlling Source Devices 1 INT LEARN Operation Advanced LOCK 2 1. Remove at least 3/16” (5 mm) of insulation from the RX and GND wires of the emitter. 2. Locate the included 5-pin captive screw block and open each of the terminals by turning the screws counterclockwise, using a small regular screwdriver. POWER EDID 3. Insert the RX and GND wires of the emitter into correct terminal, as shown, and tighten the screws to secure each wire. Do not overtighten. 4.
Advanced Operation Power Button Modes The main function of the POWER button on the front panel is to toggle the AT-UHD-CAT-2 between standby and normal operating mode. This is the default mode. However, this button can also be defined to send CEC poweron and power-off commands, over HDBaseT, to the display (sink) devices. It can also be defined to simultaneously power-on or power-off the AT-UHD-CAT-2 and any connected displays.
Advanced Operation Powering Sink Devices This section provides information on how to power-on / power-off the display (sink) device, using the POWER button. CEC* power-on / power-off commands are transmitted over both HDBaseT OUT ports, as well as the passthrough HDMI OUT port. 1. Connect Ethernet cables from the HDBaseT OUT ports to receiver (e.g. AT-UHD-EX-70C-RX). 2. Connect an HDMI cable from the receiver to the display (sink) device. Make sure that the sink device is powered.
Advanced Operation 6. Test the CEC power-on and power-off commands by pressing the ON and OFF buttons, near the bottom of the page. 7. Press the POWER button on the front panel to power-on or power-off the display. Note that the power state of the AT-UHD-CAT-2 will be unaffected.
Advanced Operation Powering Sinks and the AT-UHD-CAT-2 In this mode, the POWER button will power-on / power-off the unit and the connected displays. CEC* power-on / power-off commands are transmitted over both HDBaseT OUT ports. 1. Make the proper connections by following steps 1 through 4, under Powering Sink Devices (page 28). 2. Launch a web browser and login to the web GUI. Refer to Introduction to the Web GUI (page 31) for more information.
The Web GUI Introduction to the Web GUI The AT-UHD-CAT-2 includes a built-in web GUI. Atlona recommends that the web GUI be used to set up the AT-UHD-CAT-2, as it provides intuitive management of all features. The AT-UHD-CAT-2 is shipped with DHCP enabled. Once connected to a network, the DHCP server will automatically assign an IP address to the unit. Use an IP scanner to determine the IP address of the AT-UHD-CAT-2. If a static IP address is desired, refer to IP Configuration (page 12).
The Web GUI 7. The Info page will be displayed. 8. Click Logout, on the far-right side of the menu bar, to log out of the web GUI and return to the Login page. Menu Bar The dark-colored bar, near the top of the screen, is the menu bar. When the mouse is moved over each menu element, it will be highlighted in light orange. Once the desired menu element is highlighted, click the left mouse button to access the settings within the menu.
The Web GUI Info page Model Name The model SKU of this product. Software Version The version of firmware that the AT-UHD-CAT-2 is running. Always make sure to check the AT-UHD-CAT-2 product page, on the Atlona web site, for the latest version of firmware. Output 1 VALENS Version The version of firmware on the HDBaseT chip for HDBaseT OUT 1. Output 2 VALENS Version The version of firmware on the HDBaseT chip for HDBaseT OUT 2.
The Web GUI RS-232 page RS-232 Parameter Setting Click each of these drop-down boxes to select the desired baud rate, data bits, parity bit, and stop bit for the MASTER RS-232 / IR port. Setting Description Baud rate Sets the baud rate. The following options are available: 2400, 9600, 19200, 38400, 56000, 57600, 115200. Data bit Sets the number of data bits used to represent each character of data. The following options are available: 7 or 8.
The Web GUI EDID page EDID lock Click this toggle to switch the EDID lock mode. When set to the LOCK position, the LOCK LED indicator on the front panel will glow solid blue. Note that in this mode, all front-panel buttons are locked. EDID mode Click this drop-down list to select the desired EDID mode. EDID mode Description INT Internal mode. Uses the default internal EDID LEARN Learn mode. Allows the AT-UHD-CAT-2 to read the downstream EDID.
The Web GUI Config page Old Username This field cannot be changed. “root” is the administrator user. Old Password Enter the current password for the “root” username in this field. The default password is “Atlona”. New Username This field cannot be changed. Save Click this button to save all changes. New Password Enter the new password for the “root” username in this field. Confirm New Password Verify the new password by retyping it in this field. All User Login Settings • Username Displays the username.
The Web GUI System page IP Mode Click this toggle to set the IP mode of the AT-UHD-CAT-2. The default setting is DHCP. Available settings: STATIC IP, DHCP. IP Enter the IP address of the AT-UHD-CAT-2 in this field. This field will only be available if IP Mode is set to STATIC IP. The default IP address is 192.168.1.254. Netmask Enter the subnet mask in this field. This field will only be available if IP Mode is set to STATIC IP. Gateway Enter the gateway (router) address in this field.
The Web GUI Power Under normal operation conditions, this toggle is set to ON. Click this toggle to OFF, to place the AT-UHD-CAT-2 in standby mode. The PWOFF and PWON commands can also be used to control the power state. Lock Click to lock or unlock the buttons on the front panel. Locking the front panel buttons is useful in preventing accidental button activation within rack environments. Power button mode Click this drop-down list to select the desired function of the power button.
Appendix Updating the Firmware Updating the firmware can be completed using either the USB interface or the web GUI. Atlona recommends using the web GUI for updating the firmware. However, if a network connection is not available, the AT-UHD-CAT-2 firmware can be updated using a USB-A to USB mini-B cable. Using the Web GUI Requirements: • • • AT-UHD-CAT-2 Firmware file Computer running Microsoft Windows 1.
Appendix Using USB Required items: • • • AT-UHD-CAT-2 Computer containing the firmware file. USB-A to USB mini-B cable 1. Disconnect power from the AT-UHD-CAT-2. 2. Press and hold the INPUT button while connecting power to the AT-UHD-CAT-2. 3. Release the INPUT button. The POWER button will glow solid red, indicating that the AT-UHD-CAT-2 is in update mode. 4. Connect the USB-A to USB mini-B cable between the PC and the firmware port on the AT-UHD-CAT-2. 5. The USB UPDATE folder will be displayed.
Appendix Cable Termination Atlona recommends EIA/TIA-568-B termination. Connector type and size is very important to ensure extenders work correctly. Always use the matching cable type with the correct RJ45 connector. • CAT5e cables should use only CAT5e RJ45 connectors • CAT6 cables should use only CAT6 connectors • CAT6a cables should use only CAT6a connectors • CAT7 cables should use only CAT7 connectors Using the wrong size connectors may result in interference causing loss of signal.
Appendix Default Settings The following tables list the factory-default settings for the AT-UHD-CAT-2. Feature Settings RS-232 Baud rate Data bit Parity Stop bit 115200 8 None 1 EDID EDID lock EDID mode INT EDID settings UNLOCK INT STD Config Username (default) Password (default) root Atlona System IP Mode Static IP Address (default) Netmask Gateway Telnet Port Telnet Login Mode Telnet Timeout Broadcast Power Lock Power button mode DHCP 192.168.1.254 255.255.0.0 192.168.1.
Appendix Specifications Video HDMI Specification HDMI 1.4, HDCP 2.2 UHD/HD 4096×2160(1)(DCI)@60/30/24 Hz, 3840×2160(1)(UHD)@60/50/24/25/30 Hz, 1080p@23.98/24/25/29.97/30 /50/59.94/60 Hz, 1080i@25/29.97/30 Hz, 720p@30/50/59.
Appendix Resolution / Distance 4K/UHD - Feet / Meters 1080p - Feet / Meters HDMI IN/OUT 15 5 30 10 CAT5e 115 35 200 60 CAT6/6a/7 130 40 230 70 Power Consumption 29.37 W Idle Consumption 12.6 W External Power Supply Input: 100 - 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz Output: 48 V DC, 2.
Index C P CEC compatibility 38 Configuration IP.
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