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- Page 1 ALFATRON ELECTRONICS GmbH GERMANY ALF-21E-SOFTCODEC 18G 2x1 Presentation Switcher with Soft Codec and CEC All Rights Reserved...
- Page 2 ALF-21E-SOFTCODEC Preface Please carefully read through this user manual before using the product’ . Pictures shown in this manual are for reference only. Models and specification may differ and are subject to final product releases and future product updates’. This manual is only for operation instruction, please contact the local distributor for maintenance assistance.
- Page 3 ALF-21E-SOFTCODEC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS To ensure the best from the product, please read all instructions carefully before using the device. Save this manual for further reference. Unpack the equipment carefully and save the original box and packing material for possible future shipment.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
ALF-21E-SOFTCODEC Table of Contents 1. Product Introduction ....................1 1.1 Features ......................1 1.2 Package List ...................... 2 2. Specifications ......................3 3. Panel Description ......................5 3.1 Front Panel ......................5 3.2 Rear Panel ......................6 4. System Connection ..................... 7 4.1 Usage Precaution .................... -
Page 5: Product Introduction
ALF-21E-SOFTCODEC 1. Product Introduction The ALF-21E-SOFTCODEC HDMI 2.0 2x1 Presentation Switcher is designed to switch HDMI input or USB-C input to one HDMI output. It supports video resolution up to 4Kx2K@60Hz 4:4:4 8bit, 1080P, and 3D. In addition, there is smart built-in EDID setting which can be selected by the 4-pin DIP switch on the front panel. -
Page 6: Package List
ALF-21E-SOFTCODEC 1.2 Package List 1x ALF-21E-SOFTCODEC 18G 2x1 Presentation Switcher 2x Mounting Ears with 4 Screws 4x Plastic Cushions 1x 5-pin Terminal Block 1x RS232 Cable (3-pin terminal block to DB9) 1x Power Cord ... -
Page 7: Specifications
ALF-21E-SOFTCODEC 2. Specification Video Video Input (1) HDMI, (1) USB-C Video Input Connector (1) Type-A female HDMI, (1) Type-C USB HDMI Input Resolution Up to 4Kx2K@60Hz 4:4:4 8bit USB-C Input Resolution Up to 4Kx2K@30Hz 4:4:4 Video Output (1) HDMI Video Output Connector... - Page 8 ALF-21E-SOFTCODEC 1080P ≤ 15m Bandwidth 18Gbps Operation Temperature -10℃ ~ +55℃ Storage Temperature -25℃ ~ +70℃ Relative Humility 10% ~ 90% External Power Supply Input: AC 100~240V, 50/60Hz, Output: 24V DC 2.71A Power Consumption 54W (Max) Dimension (W*H*D) 168.0mm x 24.5mm x 95.0mm...
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Page 9: Panel Description
ALF-21E-SOFTCODEC 3. Panel Description 3.1 Front Panel INPUT DISPLAY 1 2 3 4 SELECT HDMI USB-C EDID AUTO/3s ① Power LED: The LED illuminates red when the device is powered on. ② INPUT: A. HDMI: The LED illuminates green when the HDMI input is selected in AUTO mode or illuminates orange when the HDMI input is selected in manual mode. -
Page 10: Rear Panel
ALF-21E-SOFTCODEC 3.2 Rear Panel DC 24V HDMI IN USB-C IN HDMI OUT AUDIO OUT RS232 HOST DEVICES ① HDMI IN: Type-A female HDMI input port to connect HDMI video source. ② USB-C IN: Type-C USB with charging capability to connect the MacBook or other device with Slim Port output. -
Page 11: System Connection
ALF-21E-SOFTCODEC 4. System Connection 4.1 Usage Precaution Make sure all components and accessories are included before installation. System should be installed in a clean environment with proper temperature and humidity control. All of the power switches, plugs, sockets, and power cords should be insulated and ... -
Page 12: Button Control
ALF-21E-SOFTCODEC 5. Button Control 5.1 Manual Switching When the switcher is in the manual switching mode, press the SELECT AUTO/3s button repeatedly to cycle through the two video inputs, and the corresponding source LED illuminates orange immediately. 5.2 Automatic Switching Press and hold the SELECT AUTO/3s button at least three seconds to enable automatic switching. -
Page 13: Edid Settings
ALF-21E-SOFTCODEC Auto Control: When detecting a video input signal (5V or TMDS), automatically send CEC and RS232 commands to turn on the display device. When not detecting any video signal within the setting time (default 10mins), automatically send RS232 and CEC commands to turn off the display device. - Page 14 ALF-21E-SOFTCODEC Note: The EDID DIP switch only used for setting the EDID of HDMI source device, the USB-C source device will automatically gain the EDID of display device.
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Page 15: Rs232 Control
18G 2x1 Presentation Switcher with Soft Codec and CEC 6. RS232 Control Connect the RS232 port to control device (e.g. PC) with RS232 cable. The switcher can be controlled by sending RS232 commands. 6.1 RS232 Control Software Installation: Copy the control software file to the control PC. ... - Page 16 ALF-21E-SOFTCODEC The main view is shown as below: Parameter configuration area Monitoring area show the commands and its feedback information. Command sending area Operation area Set the parameters of COM number, baud rate, data bit, stop bit and the parity bit...
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Page 17: Rs232 Command
ALF-21E-SOFTCODEC 6.2 RS232 Command Communication protocol: RS232 Communication Protocol Baud rate: 9600 Data bit: 8 Stop bit: 1 Parity bit: none Note: All commands need to be ended with “<CR><LF>”. In the commands, “[”and “]” are symbols for easy reading and do not need to be ... -
Page 18: User-Defined Edid
ALF-21E-SOFTCODEC 6.2.3 User-defined EDID There are five EDID values that can be customized by sending the below command. Command Function & Operation [PARAM]=1~5, represents the EDID, its DIP switch status shows as below: [PARAM] DIP Switch Status 1011 1100 1101... -
Page 19: Cec/Rs232 Function Setting
ALF-21E-SOFTCODEC 6.2.5 CEC/RS232 Function Setting The ending mark of command is “<CR><LF>”. Command & Feedback Command Description Example Enable the function of automatically sending CEC commands. When detecting video input signal or not #SET_SYNCACT_CEC 1 @SYNCACT_CEC 1 detecting any video signal, the switcher will automatically send the corresponding CEC command to control the display device. -
Page 20: Display Control
ALF-21E-SOFTCODEC 6.2.6 Display Control Command & Feedback Command Description Example Mute/unmute the display audio through #SET_AUDIO_MUTE @AUDIO_MUTE_UNMUTE CEC and RS232 channels. Increase the display audio through CEC #SET_VOL + @VOL - and RS232 channels. Decrease the display audio through CEC... -
Page 21: Third-Party Device Control
ALF-21E-SOFTCODEC 6.2.7 Third-party Device Control Connect a third-party device (e.g. projector) to the RS232 port of switcher, the third- party device can be controlled simultaneously by the below RS232 commands while press the front panel button (ON, OFF, MUTE, VOLUME + or VOLUME -). - Page 22 ALF-21E-SOFTCODEC Command & Feedback Command Description Example #SET_OF_05_30:ABCDEF Set the ASCII RS232 command XXXX to be sent to control the third-party device when the DISPLAY OFF button is pressed. [PARAM1] = 00~06 (Baud Rate) 00 - 115200 01 - 57600...
- Page 23 ALF-21E-SOFTCODEC Command & Feedback Command Description Example #SET_AM_05_30:ABCDEF Set the ASCII RS232 command XXXX to be sent to control the third-party device when the VOLUME MUTE button is pressed. [PARAM1] = 00~06 (Baud Rate) 00 - 115200 01 - 57600...
- Page 24 ALF-21E-SOFTCODEC Command & Feedback Command Description Example #SET_AU_05_30:ABCDEF Set the ASCII RS232 command XXXX to be sent to control the third-party device when the VOLUME UP button is pressed. [PARAM1] = 00~06 (Baud Rate) 00 - 115200 01 - 57600...
- Page 25 ALF-21E-SOFTCODEC Command & Feedback Command Description Example Set the ASCII RS232 command XXXX #SET_AD_05_30:ABCDEF to be sent to control the third-party device when the VOLUME DOWN button is pressed. [PARAM1] = 00~06 (Baud Rate) 00 - 115200 01 - 57600...
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Page 26: Panel Drawing
ALF-21E-SOFTCODEC 7. Panel Drawing... -
Page 27: Troubleshooting & Maintenance
ALF-21E-SOFTCODEC 8. Troubleshooting & Maintenance Problems Potential Causes Solutions Bad quality connecting Try another high quality cable. cable. Snowy output image Failed or loose Ensure the connection is connection. secured. Check with oscilloscope No signal at the input / or multimeter if there is output end. - Page 28 ALF-21E-SOFTCODEC Limited warranty in respect of Alfatron Products Only 1.1 This limited warranty covers defects in materials and workmanship in this product. 1.2 Should warranty service be required, proof of purchase must be presented to the Company. The serial number on the product must be clearly visible and not have been tampered with in any way whatsoever.
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Page 29: Warranty
ALF-21E-SOFTCODEC 1.10 The Company will, at its sole option, provide one of the following three remedies to whatever extent it shall deem necessary to satisfy a proper claim under this limited warranty: 1.10.1 Elect to repair or facilitate the repair of any defective parts within a reasonable period of time, free of any charge for the necessary parts and labor to complete the repair and restore this product to its proper operating condition.;... - Page 30 ALF-21E-SOFTCODEC...
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