Aluratek SHARETIME RETRACTABLE HDMI MM CONTROL CABLE RT300101 User Guide

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Welcome!
Everyone at Altinex greatly appreciates your purchase of the 
ShareTime Retractable HDMI cable. We are confident that you 
will find it to be reliable and simple to use. If you need support, 
please do not hesitate to call us at 714-990-2300.  
At Altinex, we are committed to developing unique and state of 
the art Signal Management Solutions® for demanding 
audiovisual installations. Welcome to the Altinex family of 
satisfied customers around the world! 
 
1. Precautions and Safety Warnings 
Please read the manual entirely before using your ShareTime. 
You can download a full version of this manual at 
www.altinex.com. These safety instructions are to ensure the 
reliable operation of your ShareTime and to prevent fire and 
shock hazards. Please read carefully and heed all warnings. 
1.1 General 
 ShareTime RT300-101 contains a micro USB programming 
connector that allows users to update the firmware of their 
unit when additional capabilities are developed by our 
engineering team. 
 ShareTime RT300-101 contains a Li-Ion battery to provide 
the desired features and capabilities. 
1.2 Installation Precautions 
 To prevent fire or shock, do not expose this unit to water or 
moisture. Do not place the ShareTime RT300-101 in direct 
sunlight, near heaters or heat-radiating appliances, or near 
any liquid. Exposure to direct sunlight, smoke, or steam 
can harm internal components. 
 Handle the unit with care. Dropping or jarring can cause 
damage.     
 Do not abusively pull any cables that are attached to the 
RT300-101. Hold the RT300-101 firmly. 
1.3 Cleaning 
 Clean the ShareTime RT300-101 with a dry cloth only. 
Never use strong detergents or solvents such as alcohol or 
thinner. Do not use a wet cloth or water to clean the 
connectors. 
1.4 FCC Notice 
 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. 
 This equipment has been tested and found to comply with 
the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 2 of 
the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide 
reasonable protection against harmful interference when 
the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. 
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio 
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in 
accordance with the instructions found herein, may cause 
harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of 
this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause 
harmful interference in which case the user will be required 
to correct the interference at their expense. 
 Any changes or modifications to the unit not expressly 
approved by Altinex, Inc. could void the user’s authority to 
operate the equipment.
2. Installation Procedures 
Step 1 Mount the RT300-101 onto the AC200-125 or AC221-125 mounting 
bracket and secure it with the four 4x40 screws provided. 
Step 2 Slide the mounting bracket onto the CNK200 or CNK221 exterior hooks 
and secure the thumbscrews with the wing nuts provided with the 
accessories. 
Step 3 Feed the retractable cable through the bottom of the CNK and the 
faceplate.  
Step 4 Connect the fixed cable to a display or a switcher 
Step 5 Refer to the CNK200 or CNK221 user guide for additional installation 
instructions. 
 
 The RT300-101 is now ready for operation. Section 7 of this manual will explain 
how to setup configuration button user features and operational features through 
the circular touchpad just once. 
 
 
 
3. Warranty and Return Policies 
Please visit the Altinex website at www.altinex.com for details on warranty and return policies. In the case of a unit needing repair, 
please fill out the RMA (return material authorization) form located on the bottom left hand corner of the Altinex homepage. Once filled 
out, please email the form to [email protected].  
  
						

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4. Technical Specifications 
Specifications are subject to change due to continuous product developments. See www.altinex.com for up-to-date information. 
Features/Description Specification 
RT300-101 
Output   
   Output Connectors HDMI F, Type A 
Input 
   Input Connectors HDMI M, Type A   
Compatibility 
   Signal Types HDMI 
   Signal resolution Standard HDMI resolutions 
Agency Approval 
FCC/EU CE, FCC Class A 
Additional Accessories 
Mounting Hardware AC200-125 for  CNK200 
AC221-125 for  CNK221 
Table 1. RT300-101 General 
Mechanical Specification 
Material ABS Plastic 
Color Black 
 Collaborative Display Controller 
  Height  0.58 in (14.7 mm) 
  Width 1.08 in (27.4 mm) 
  Depth 2.20 in (55.9 mm) 
 Retractable Cable Housing 
  Height 4.8 in (122 mm) 
  Width 4.8 in (122 mm) 
  Depth 1.4 in (37 mm) 
Total Weight 0.85 lb. (0.39 kg) 
Normal Pull Force 0.3lb (+/-0.1) 
End of the cable pull force 
Max 10lb (2lb) 
(Damage may occur if 
customer forces retract past 
the end of cable) 
Retractable Cable Length  4 ft. (1.22 m) 
Fixed Cable Length 4 ft. (1.22 m) 
T° Operating 10°C-35°C (50°F-95°F) 
T° Maximum 50°C (122°F) 
Humidity 90% non-condensing 
MTBF (tested.) 68,000 hrs. 
Table 2. RT300-101 Mechanical 
 
Electrical Specification 
Cable Gauge 36AWG 
Voltage Rating for Cable 30V 
Video Output Signal   
   Digital Impedance 100Ω 
   Digital Signal Level Pass-through 
Power 
      5V DC 25 mW 
      Amplifier Built in for 1080p 
Table 3. RT300-101 Electrical 
Color Shutdown Time 
  Pink Never 
  Green 30 seconds 
  Blue 1 minute 
  Yellow 2 minutes 
  Cyan 5 minutes 
Table 4. RT300-101 LED pattern 
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5. About Your RT300-101 
 Easy collaborative control of display input switching  
 Automatically powers display ON and OFF by touch 
 HDMI compliant retractable cable with internal boost 
 Compact design allows for easy plug & play 
 Use as many collaborative controllers as the number of HDMI inputs available 
 Compatible with all switchers and displays that comply with CEC commands 
 Combined benefits of a collaborative display controller and a retractable cable 
 
The RT300-101 Retractable HDMI cable is a revolutionary HDMI collaborative display controller that allows cooperative control of with a 
retractable cable feature. Having multiple RT300-101 Retractable HDMI cables allows multiple users to connect to one display and 
work together as they seamlessly switch between multiple sources, allowing for collaborative teamwork and cable organization. . The 
HDMI cable contains built-in amplifier to maintain HDMI signal integrity. The RT300-101 has 4.0 ft. of retractable cable and 4 ft. of the 
fixed length cable. The cable and the retractor has been tested to over 10,000 extensions/retractions. 
In a typical application, users would connect the fixed HDMI cable to a monitor input and then connect a retractable cable to the source. 
As soon as the ShareTime compact unit is plugged into an HDMI laptop output, a white light flashes to indicate the input number. The 
LED then turns a solid green and the video is displayed on the TV.  
If the monitor is in stand-by mode, the RT300-101 will automatically turn it ON and select the proper input to assure that the image is 
properly displayed. Any number of ShareTime units can be used together to form a collaboration station with a single monitor. The 
RT300-101 constantly monitors its environment by default. When the last RT300-101 is disconnected from the HDMI source, the TV will 
turn OFF after the configured shutdown time.  
The RT300-101 can easily be used with any CEC compatible switchers to create a larger multiuser collaborative solution. Its small and 
compact design allows users to have an easy plug and play experience with instant collaboration. With the launch of the UT260-041 
and UT260-052 under table HDMI switchers, the RT300-101 is a great addition to the overall collaborative experience.  
 
 
 
 
AC200-125 mounting bracket for the CNK200  AC221-125 mounting bracket for the CNK221 
 
  
						

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6. Application Diagrams 
Diagram 1: Typical Setup  
 
  
						

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Diagram 2: RT300-101 Internal View 
 
Diagram 3: RT300-101 Dimensions  
 
  
						

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Diagram 4: RT300-101 front dimensions. 
 
 
 
 
Diagram 5: RT300-101 mounted on a CNK200 
 
 
     
						

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7. Operation 
Getting Started 
After pulling the cable towards the source and plugging the RT300-101 into a laptop HDMI source, the RT300-101 will communicate 
which input it is connected to through the numbers of times the LED flashes white. The number of flashes corresponds to the input 
number (one flash indicates input one, two flashes indicate input two, and so forth).  
 
Note: If there is a problem reading the input, the LED flashes magenta until successful. If the LED flashes for more than 10 seconds, 
there is most likely a problem with the cable or the TV does not support CEC. 
 
After a few seconds, the LED turns a solid green and the video is displayed. If in standby mode, the RT300-101 LED will automatically 
turn a solid green when plugged into a laptop HDMI source. 
 
In order to manually turn the display OFF, press and hold the circular touchpad. The LED flashes red after about 5 seconds and then 
becomes a solid red after another 5 seconds. When the LED turns a solid red, release the touchpad. At this point, the RT300-101 will 
turn the monitor OFF. To turn the monitor back ON, unplug the RT300-101 from the HDMI source and plug it back in. 
 
Unplugging the RT300-101 from the HDMI source will start the shutdown timer. A green LED will flash briefly every second of the 
countdown timer. Under its own power, the cable will retract back. For better longevity, it is recommended to guild the cable back 
 
Note: If other RT300-101 units are active, the RT300-101 will shut down after a few seconds and there will be no power off from that 
RT300-101.  
 
A RT300-101 unit with a solid white LED signals that a source is present but not displayed on the TV. Touch and release the touchpad 
of a RT300-101 unit to turn the LED green and display the video on the TV. When this switching occurs, if another RT300-101 was 
displayed on the TV previously, its LED will turn white and its video will no longer be present. 
 
Remote Control 
To shut down all RT300-101 units immediately, a remote control can be used to turn OFF the TV. After shutting down the TV, the 
RT300-101 units must be disconnected from the source and then reconnected to start the TV. The RT300-101 units also reflect the 
changes made when a user changes the input with a TV remote control. 
Notes: If the RT300-101 units are in standby mode and a remote control is used, the units will shut down immediately and there will 
be no countdown to turn OFF the TV.  
Touchpad Features 
The circular touchpad has many additional new features in addition to setting a source as active. Holding it down for a number of 
seconds and initializing different color allows different actions. Upon release while flashing red or no LED present, returns the 
collaborative controller back to normal operation with no changes. Upon releasing it while a solid red will turn off TV if TV has CEC 
compatibility. TV detection can be enabled or disabled with an active source. While enabled, the CEC controller will constantly send a 
signal so that when that input is selected, that RT300-101 will be set as active source. Even if the collaborative controller is switched to 
another input.  
Action LED Upon Release 
Touch and Release Green* Set as active source 
Hold +3 sec Flash Red Return to normal operation 
Hold +2 sec Red Turn off TV 
Hold +8 sec Blue Enable TV detection when active and reset 
Hold +11 sec Yellow Disable TV detection when active and reset 
Hold +14 sec OFF Return to normal operation 
   * If configured for UT240-041 LED toggles active/inactive 
   
						

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Configuration Button Setup 
Step 1. Make sure CEC capability and standby mode is enabled on the monitor. Some monitors have it defaulted to OFF. 
Step 2. Plug the RT300-101 into the laptop HDMI source. The LED flashes white to indicate the input number and green to indicate 
that the video is on the display. At this point, if the TV is OFF it turns ON. 
Step 3. To configure the RT300-101 shutdown time, press the configuration button with a paper clip. 
Step 4. The various flashing colors represent the choices available. To select a time, wait for the desired color to start blinking and 
then press the button again. The LED turns solid on the selection.  
 
Configuration Button Features 
The configuration button also has additional features that when pressed down and released indicate several configuration settings 
currently saved internally the collaborative controller. A quick press and release will have the LED indicate the current TV off time and 
then allow for selection of a new TV off time. Release when the LED is blue will flash the version number. Releasing while yellow, 
flashes the physical address of the collaborative controller within the system. For example, the physical address 1.2.0.0 indicates that 
the collaborative controller is connected to input 2 of a HDMI interface that leads to the input 1 of the destination. Red would flash twice, 
while blue would flash once, followed by quick flashes from green and yellow indicating zero. For a press and release while in cyan, it 
will either flash red or green indicating a failure or a pass in the internal CEC circuit of the collaborative controller. While holding down 
the configuration button, if the LED turns off, it is safe to return to normal operation with no changes.  
Action LED Upon Release 
Press and  Release ON The LED turns on to indicate the current TV off time and then the LED 
starts flashing to allow TV off time selection 
Hold 2 sec Blue Flash version number of times; the color and flashes vary by version 
Hold 4 sec Yellow Flash the physical address.  
Physical address = A.B.C.D.  
A = Blue 
B = Red 
C = Green 
D = Yellow 
Hold 6 sec Cyan Test the CEC in circuit. The LED flashes green 3 times indicating the 
circuit is working; red if there is a failure 
Hold 8 sec Red Set select plus de select operation then reset. ** 
Hold 10 sec Pink Set for active operation only; no de-select. ** 
Hold 12 sec OFF Return to normal operation; no changes. 
   ** Reset upon selection 
   
						

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Updating Firmware: 
1. Download and install the firmware update from www.altinex.com. 
2. Connect ShareTime to a PC using USB Type A to Micro USB. 
Once connected, the LED turns a solid color and then briefly turns 
OFF. The RT300-101 then flashes the appropriate number of 
times corresponding with a color to notify the user what version 
they currently have. 
4 5 6 7 8 
Blue Yellow Pink Cyan Green 
After this notification, the LED will again briefly turn off and then 
becomes a solid color depending on current firmware loaded.  
3. When the LED is a solid color, launch the update the application. 
4. Select Program from the menu to run the application. 
5. After the update is complete, the LED flashes blue once more to 
indicate the NEW version number.  
6. Disconnect the USB cable from the RT300-101 and remove from the source, if connected. Wait 3 seconds and reconnect to 
the HMDI source. 
7. ShareTime is now ready with new firmware. 
 
8. Troubleshooting Guide 
We have carefully tested the RT300-101 prior to it leaving the factory. However, we would like to offer suggestions for the following: 
RT300-101 
Symptom Resolution 
LED does not turn on Make sure that the unit is fully inserted into the HDMI connector and that the video output is set up 
to mirror the display of the laptop. 
Display does not turn 
ON 
1. Make sure the display has fully powered OFF. During power OFF, the sequence monitor may 
not understand the power ON command. 
2. Connect the RT300-101 first to the display, using an HDMI cable, and then connect RT300-101 
to your laptop. 
3. The display may not be CEC compatible. 
Cable does not retract 1. Guild the retractable cable and make sure nothing is denying the retraction. 
2. Contact Altinex Technical Support at (714)990-2300 for warranty/none warranty repair