Lindy 5x2 Seamless Presentation Switch User Manual

5×2 Seamless Presentation Switch
HDBaseT Extender – Transmitter
User Manual
No. 38338
lindy.com
© LINDY Group – SECOND EDITION (November 2022)

5×2 Seamless Presentation Switch

!!! IMPORTANT !!!
Only use a direct Cat.5e/6/7 cable connection between the HDBaseT ports. Do not connect these ports to Network or Ethernet equipment or any active components

Safety Instructions

! WARNING !
Please read the following safety information carefully and always keep this document with the product.
Failure to follow these precautions can result in serious injuries or death from electric shock, fire or damage to the product.
Touching the internal components or a damaged cable may cause electric shock, which may result in death.
This device is a switching type power supply and can work with supply voltages in the range 100 – 240 VAC For worldwide usability four different AC adapters are enclosed: Euro type, UK type, US/Japan type and Australia/New Zealand type. Use the appropriate AC adapter as shown in the picture and ensure it is firmly secured in place and does not detach by pulling before installing into a power socket.
To reduce risk of fire, electric shocks or damage:

• Do not open the product nor its power supply. There are no user serviceable parts inside.
• Only qualified servicing personnel may carry out any repairs or maintenance.
• Never use damaged cables.
• Do not expose the product to water or places of moisture.
• Do not use this product outdoors it is intended for indoor use only.
• Do not place the product near direct heat sources. Always place it in a well-ventilated place.
• Do not place heavy items on the product or the cables.
• Please ensure any adapters are firmly secured and locked in place before inserting into a wall socket

Instructions for Use of Power Supply

To connect the adapter
Slide the desired plug adapter into the power supply until it locks into place.
To remove the adapter
Press the push button latch.
While pressed, remove the adapter.

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the 5×2 Seamless Presentation Switch HDBaseT Extender. This product has been designed to provide trouble free, reliable operation. It benefits from both a LINDY 2-year warranty and free lifetime technical support. To ensure correct use, please read this manual carefully and retain it for future reference.
The Lindy 5×2 Seamless Presentation Switch HDBaseT Extender is a high-performance Transmitter for extending HDMI signals over long distances via Cat.6 network cable.
HDBaseT is a globally recognised standard for high quality distribution of AV content and other technologies, including power and control, over longer distances via low cost Cat.6 or above cable. Supporting resolutions up to 4K Ultra HD, video can be viewed in stunning clarity, while additional support for Multiview functionality and for connecting different HDMI, DisplayPort and Type C sources, allow contents to be displayed in many ways and seamlessly.
This provides a reliable solution for creating eye-catching digital signage in retail, immersive displays at events or engaging setups in conference rooms or presentations halls and offices.
HDBaseT™ and the HDBaseT Alliance logo are trademarks of the HDBaseT Alliance.
Please Note: The quoted lengths and resolutions are possible with a direct connection between Transmitter and Receiver using good quality Cat.6 cable. Using a different receiver, cable type, or introducing wall plates, couplers or patch panels may result in a reduction of resolutions and possible distances.

Package Contents

• 5×2 Seamless Presentation Switch HDBaseT Extender – Transmitter
• 3-Pin Terminal Block
• 24VDC 1A Multi-country Power Supply (UK, EU, US & AUS), Screw Type DC Jack: 5.5/2.1mm
• Lindy Manual

Features

• Supports resolutions up to 3840×2160@60Hz 4:4:4 8bit if used in combination with Lindy HDBaseT  Receiver n. 38214 (with any other HDBaseT Receiver it can reach up to 4K30 resolutions)
• Audio Pass-through of all HDMI audio formats including LPCM, AC3, DD+, DTS, DTS-HD
• 3.5mm analog audio de-embedding
• PoC (Power over Cable) support, requiring a power supply connection from only one side of the installation if used with Receiver n. 38214
• 5 inputs seamless switching with auto-switch function
• Configurable multiview display modes
• EDID management
• RS-232 for external control, baud rate: 9600, data bits: 8
• Screw Type DC Jack for a secure power connection

Specification

• HDMI 2.0b, DisplayPort 1.4, Type C DisplayPort Alternate mode, 18Gbps Compliant
• HDCP 2.2/1.4 Pass-through
  The following distance and resolution combinations are possible connecting the Receiver n. 38214 with high quality Cat.6 U/UTP or F/UTP cable: 70m:
• 1920×1080@60Hz 4:4:4 8bit 40m:
• 3840×2160@60Hz 4:4:4 8bit / 4:2:2 12bit
• 3840×2160@30Hz 4:4:4 8bit
• 1920×1080@60Hz 4:4:4 8bit
  It can be connected also to other HDBaseT Receivers supporting up to 4K30 resolutions
• ESD Protection: ± 8kV (air-gap discharge)
• Human Body Model: ± 4kV (contact discharge)
• Operating Temperature: 0°C – 40°C (32°F – 104°F)
• Storage Temperature: -20°C – 60°C (-4°F – 140°F)
• Relative Humidity: 10 – 50% RH (Non-condensing)
• Metal Housing
• Colour: Black
• Power Requirements: AC100-240V 50/60Hz
• Power Consumption: 14W

Installation and Operation

Front

1. Power LED: Indicates Power.
2. HDMI 1: Push to select HDMI 1 as input source. Push for 3 seconds to enter SINGLE mode (one display window on the screen).
3. HDMI 2: Push to select HDMI 2 as input source. Push for 3 seconds to enter PIP Multiview mode
4. HDMI 3: Push to select HDMI 3 as input source. Push for 3 seconds to enter PBP Multiview mode
5. DP: Push to select DP as input source. Push for 3 seconds to enter 3xWIN Multiview mode
6. USB-C: Push to select USB-C as input source. Push for 3 seconds to enter 4xWIN Multiview mode
7. RES / WINDOW: Push to select different output resolution as shown on the screen. Push for 3 seconds to show a yellow border on window 1, go on pushing this button to show the border on window 2, 3 or 4. Then push one input button to display that input on the current selected window
8. HDBT: HDBaseT output port. Connect a compatible HDBaseT receiver using a single Cat.6 or above cable for all data signals. Please do not connect to a network port.
9. HDMI: HDMI output port. Connect to an HDMI display.
10. 3.5mm: LR stereo audio output port. Connect to speakers or headphones to get de-embedded audio.
11. HDMI 1 / HDMI 2 / HDMI 3 / DP / USB-C: Video input ports. Connect to HDMI, DisplayPort and USB
    Type C source devices. Please note: Type C source must support DisplayPort Alternate mode.
12. RS-232: Connect to a PC, Serial Controller or Serial device via phoenix block 3-way connection for the pass-through transmission of RS-232 commands.
13. 24V DC: Connect the 24VDC 1A PSU to an AC wall outlet and securely connector to the transmitter.

SideUPGRADE: USB Type A port. Connect to a PC for firmware update.
Auto Switch
Push HDMI 3 and DP buttons at the same time to activate Auto Switch mode, a message will pop up as soon as the function is activated or. It can be managed also via RS-232 commands, please see below.
Multiview
It supports 5 Multiview display modes, users can select them pushing buttons on the front panel or via RS-232 commands:
SINGLE: Inputs selectionPIP: Inputs selection, sub window size and position selectionPBP: Inputs selection and display ratio selection3xWIN: Inputs selection and display ratio selection4xWIN: Inputs selectionResolutions
14 different resolutions can be selected pushing the button RES on the front panel.

Please Note: Audio output is always extracted from the source displayed on the window 1.
RS-232 Commands
To control the unit via RS-232 commands, please set up baud rate: 9600 and data bits: 8.
All the commands have to be written in capital letters, begin with SET or GET, end with new line character (CR).  represents new line character (CR).
All return messages always end with CR.

Command	Details
GETHELP	Get the Command list. Example: Send:GETHELP Receive: Command list
GETVERSION	Get the firmware version. Example: Send:GETVERSION Receive: 20210824

The following commands are used for input selection or querying input information and can only be valid  on SINGLE mode.

Command	Details
SETINSOURCEx	x is one of the following entries: HDMI1, HDMI2, HDMI3, DP, USB-C Example: Send: SET IN SOURCE HDMI1 Receive:INSOURCEHDMI1
GETIN SOURCE	Get the current source selection. Example: Send: GET IN SOURCE Receive:INSOURCEHDMI1
GETIN RESOLUTION	Get the current source resolution. Example: Send:GETIN RESOLUTION Receive:INRESOLUTION1920x1080p60

The following commands are used to select the output resolution:

Command	Details
SETOUT RESOLUTIONx	x is one of the following resolutions: 4096x2160p60, 4096x2160p50, 3840x2160p60, 3840x2160p50, 3840x2160p30, 3840x2160p25, 1920x1200p60RB, 1920x1080p60, 1920x1080p50, 1360x768p60, 1280x800p60, 1280x720p60, 1280x720p50, 1024x768p60 Default: 3840x2160p60 Example: Send: SET OUT RESOLUTION 3840x2160p60 Receive:OUTRESOLUTION3840x2160p60
GETOUTRESOLUTION	Get the current output resolution. Example: Send:GETOUTRESOLUTION Receive:OUTRESOLUTION3840x2160p60

The following commands are used to select the HDMI Output HDCP modes:

Command	Details
SETOUTHDCPx	x is one of the following: FORCE-1.4 (default), FORCE-2.2, FORCE-SINK. Example: Send: SET OUT HDCP FORCE-1.4 Receive:OUTHDCPFORCE-1.4
GETOUTHDCP	Get the current output HDCP mode. Example: Send:GETOUTHDCP Receive:OUTHDCPFORCE-1.4

The following commands are used to set EDID mode for the inputs:

Command	Details
SETIN EDIDMODEx	x is one of the following EDID: 4K60-2.0, 4K60-5.1, 4K30-2.0, 4K30-5.1, 1080p60-2.0 1080p60-5.1, 1920×1200, 1680×1050, 1600×1200, 1440×900, 1360×768, 1280×1024, 1024×768, 720p, AUTO Default: 4K60-2.0 Example:  Send: SET IN EDIDMODE 4K60-2.0 Receive:INEDIDMODE4K60-2.0
GETIN EDIDMODE	Get the current EDID mode. Example: Send: GET IN EDIDMODE Receive:INEDIDMODE4K60-2.0

The following commands are used to select Multiview modes and windows layouts:

Command	Details
SETMULTIVIEWx	x is one of the following Multiview mode: Example: Send: SET MULTIVIEW PIP Receive:MULTIVIEWPIP
GET MULTIVIEW	Get the current Multiview mode. Example: Send:GETMULTIVIEW Receive:MULTIVIEW3xWIN
SET WINDOWxIN y	Select one input for one display window for the current Multiview mode. x is one of 1, 2, 3, 4, y is one of HDMI1, HDMI2, HDMI3, DP, USB-C. Example: Send: SET WINDOW1 IN HDMI1 Receive: WINDOW1 IN HDMI1
GET WINDOW x IN	Get the input source for one display window for the current Multiview mode. Example: Send: GET WINDOW1 IN Receive:WINDOW1INHDMI1
SETPIP POS x	Select the PIP sub window position. x is one of the following: RightBottom (default), LeftTop, LeftBottom, RightTop, RightBottom Example: Send: SET PIP POS LeftTop Receive: PIP POS LeftTop

Command	Details
GETPIP POSx	Get the PIP sub window position. Example: Send: GET PIP POS Receive:PIPPOSLeftTop
SET PIPSIZEx	Select the PIP sub window size. w is one of the following: LARGE (default), SMALL, MIDDLE, LARGE. Example: Send: SET PIP SIZE SMALL Receive: PIP SIZE SMALL
GETPIP SIZE	Get the PIP window size. Example: Send: GET PIP SIZE Receive:PIPSIZESMALL
SET PBP RATIO x	Set the PBP window display ratio. x is one of the following: 2:1 (default), 1:1. Example: Send: SET PBP RATIO 1:1 Receive: PBP RATIO 1:1
SET3xWINRATIOx	Set the 3xWIN window display ratio. x is one of the following: 2:1 (default), 1:1. Example: Send: SET 3xWIN RATIO 1:1 Receive: 3xWIN RATIO 1:1
GET 3xWINRATIO x	Get the 3xWIN window display ratio. Example: Send:GET 3xWINRATIO Receive:3xWINRATIO1:1

When there is no signal present, 3 Video Keep Alive (VKA) options are available for selection: Output blue screen, Output black screen, No timing output (VKA off).

Command	Details
SET OUT VKAx	x is one of the following: BLACKSCREEN (default), BLUESCREEN, BLACKSCREEN, NOTIMING. Example: Send: SET OUT VKA BLUESCREEN Receive:OUTVKABLUESCREEN
GETOUTVKA	Get the current VKA mode. Example: Send:GETOUTVKA Receive:OUTVKABLUESCREEN

If 4K output is sent to a display which can’t support 4K, 4K-AUTO command can be enabled, the unit will change the output resolution according to displayer’s capability.

Command	Details
SETOUT4K-AUTOx	x is one of ON (default), OFF. Example: Send: SET OUT 4K-AUTO ON Receive:OUT4K-AUTOON
GETOUT4K-AUTO	Get the current OUT 4K-AUTO mode. Example: Send: GET OUT 4K-AUTO Receive:OUT4K-AUTOON

The following commands are used to select Auto Switch mode:

Command	Details
SETAUTO SWITCHx	x is one of ON, OFF (default). Example: Send: SET AUTO SWITCH ON Receive:AUTOSWITCHON
GETAUTOSWITCH	Get the current AUTO SWITCH mode. Example: Send: GET AUTO SWITCH Receive:AUTOSWITCHON

Troubleshooting

There is no display on the screen.
It has been found that there are significant differences in the cable lengths/types and even input ports which can be used on different brands of display using HDMI 18G 4K@60Hz resolutions. If problems are experienced, please apply the following steps:

• Try a different input port on the display.
• Reduce the cable length on the Input and Output to 1m.
• Try a different type of 1m HDMI Cable.
• Check that the DC plug and jack used by the external power supply is firmly connected and that the power LED is illuminated on both the Transmitter and Receiver.
• Check that the Cat.6/7 cable is plugged in correctly and that the Connection LED on the left side of both the HDBaseT In and Out ports are illuminated.
• For several HDMI devices it may be helpful to unplug and re-connect their HDMI connection to reinitiate the HDMI handshake and recognition.
• Power off all the devices, then power on in this order: first, the extender, then the display and finally the source.
• Reduce the length of Cat.6/7 or HDMI cable used or use an higher quality cable.

Please Note: Lindy recommends No. 38214 as HDBaseT receiver to reach up to 4K60, max. resolution will be scaled up to 4K30 using any other HDBaseT receiver. Refer to HDBaseT receiver’s features to know the max. distance supported.
Lindy regularly checks and tests our product range to ensure maximum compatibility and performance. For the most up to date version of this manual, please refer to your local Lindy website, search for the relevant part number and find the manual under Downloads.
Recycling Information
WEEE (Waste of Electrical and Electronic Equipment), Recycling of Electronic Products Europe, United Kingdom
In 2006 the European Union introduced regulations (WEEE) for the collection and recycling of all waste electrical and electronic equipment. It is no longer allowable to simply throw away electrical and electronic equipment. Instead, these products must enter the recycling process. Each individual EU member state, as well as the UK, has implemented the WEEE regulations into national law in slightly different ways. Please follow your national law when you want to dispose of any electrical or electronic products. More details can be obtained from your national WEEE recycling agency.

CE/FCC Statement

CE Certification
LINDY declares that this equipment complies with relevant European CE requirements.
LINDY declares that this equipment complies with relevant UKCA requirements.
FCC Certification
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
You are cautioned that changes or modification not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void your authority to operate the equipment.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
   The enclosed power supply has passed Safety test requirements, conforming to the US American versions of the international Standard IEC 60950-1 or 60065 or 62368-1.

Hersteller / Manufacturer (EU): LINDY-Elektronik GmbH
Markircher Str. 20 68229 Mannheim Germany
Email: [email protected],
T: +49 (0)621 470050
Manufacturer (UK): LINDY Electronics Ltd Sadler Forster Way Stockton-on-Tees, TS17 9JY
England
[email protected],
T: +44 (0)1642 754000
Tested to comply with FCC standards.
For home and office use.

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References

• Lindy Electronics