Aluratek UNDER TABLE 4X1 HDMI SWITCHER UT260041 User Guide

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Welcome!
Everyone at Altinex greatly appreciates your purchase of the 
UT260-041. We are confident that you will find it to be reliable 
and easy 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 
 These instructions are to ensure the reliable operation of 
your UT260-041 and to prevent fire and shock hazards. 
Please read them carefully and heed all warnings. 
1.1 General 
 Qualified ALTINEX service personnel or their authorized 
representatives must perform all service. 
1.2 Installation Precautions 
 To prevent fire or shock, do not expose this unit to water or 
moisture. Do not place the UT260-041 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 carefully; dropping or jarring can cause damage. 
 Do not pull any cables that are attached to the UT260-041. 
1.3 Cleaning 
 Clean with a dry cloth only. Never use strong 
detergents or solvents such as alcohol or thinner. 
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 own 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 
Note: Download and read the entire online manual to become familiar with the 
UT260-041 and for detailed information. 
Step 1: The enclosure mounts under the table using Velcro. The compact and 
lightweight design requires only Velcro to secure the unit in place. 
Step 2: Connect HDMI® Input cables from the sources including all ShareTime 
collaborative controllers and/or retractor units. 
Step 3. Connect the digital output directly to the HDTV. 
Step 4. Apply power to the unit.  Power can be applied through the USB port or the DC port; power adapter included. 
Step 5. ShareTime units that are included with the UT100-041 are 
preconfigured; configure other controllers as described below.  
Step 6. The UT260-041 is ready for use. Connect a ShareTime 
controller to a source and wait for the green LED; this is the 
active source. Press the touch sensor when green to de-select 
and display the ShareTime standby screen. Press again to re-select and become the active source. Connect another 
ShareTime controller to an HDMI source and it will take over control. 
ShareTime Configuration (ST100-001, RT300-101, and CB300-101) 
Download the online manual for individual ShareTime units for details on operation and configuration. 
ShareTime units purchased separately must be connected to the switcher and an HDMI source then configured as follows: 
Enable de-select: Press & hold the CONFIG button until the LED turns RED. Release and wait for ShareTime restart. 
Disable detection: Press & hold the TOUCH sensor until the LED turns YELLOW. Release and wait for ShareTime restart.  
						

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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 complete a RMA (return material authorization) form located on the bottom left hand corner of the Altinex homepage. Once 
completed, please email the form to [email protected]. 
4. Technical Specifications 
Specifications are subject to change due to design improvements. Please see www.altinex.com for up to date information.
Features/Description UT260-041 
Input Connectors 
Digital Video + Audio HDMI F, Type A (4) 
Power DC Jack 2.5 mm F (1) 
USB Power Mini USB 2.0 Type B (1) 
Output Connectors 
Digital Video + Audio HDMI F, Type A (1) 
Digital Audio Coaxial RCA (1) 
Compatibility 
Signal types HDMI 
Signal resolution Resolutions up to 1080p  
Accessories Included 
Power Supply  5V/1A Power Adapter 
Mounting Hardware Velcro straps 
Remote Control CR-88*A 
Accessories Included with UT100-041 
Collaborative Control HDMI 
Cable CB300-101 
Optional Accessories 
Collaborative Control 
Adapter ST100-001 
Digital Scaler VP500-102 
Retractable HDMI Control 
Adapter RT300-101 
Retractable HDMI Cable RT300-125 
Collaborative Control HDMI 
Cable CB300-101* 
Table 1. UT260-041 General 
 
* Included with UT100-041. 
Mechanical UT260-041 
Material Plastic 
Color White 
Height 1.34 in (34.04 mm) 
Width 3.35 in (85.09 mm) 
Depth 3.35 in (85.09 mm) 
Weight 0.20 lbs.(0.090 kg) 
T° Operating 10°C-40°C 
Humidity 60% RH non-condensing 
MTBF (calc.) 38,000 hrs. 
Table 2. UT260-041Mechanical  
 
Electrical UT260-041 
Video Input Signals 
Digital Video + Audio HDMI Standard 
Video Output Signals 
Digital Video + Audio HDMI Standard 
Digital Audio 2 Ch PCM with ARC only 
Power 
+5V 4W  
Remote Control Battery C2025 3V 
Table 3. UT260-041 Electrical  
 
 
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5. About Your UT260-041  
 Easy collaboration with ShareTime. 
 4 HDMI inputs, 1 HDMI output. 
 HDMI and HDCP compliant. 
 Simple setup and operation. 
 Automatically powers CEC displays on and off (using ShareTime controllers) 
 Auto-switch to new signals 
 
The UT260-041 Switcher is a high performance four-input and one-output High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) switcher with 
HDCP repeater functions along with fast switching between HDMI input ports. The system supports all 3D TV formats in addition to all 
HDTV formats up to 1080p 12-bit Deep Color. The included remote control gives users complete control over the selection of sources 
and makes the device incredibly user friendly with the on-screen display. A power supply is included, but the UT260-041 may also be 
powered through the USB mini port. The OSD can be accessed via the remote or the OSD button on the switcher chassis. The switcher 
is controlled four ways: input select button on chassis, remote control, ShareTime collaboration controllers, and auto-switch to a newly 
connected signal.  
The auto-switch feature automatically tells the switcher to connect the newest input connected. Any ShareTime units connected to the 
switcher automatically update to indicate they are no longer the active source. This feature only applies to newly connected signals. 
Once a signal is present on the switcher input, it requires a ShareTime unit, remote control, or switcher button to change inputs. 
UT100-041 is a collaboration package that includes four CB300-101 HDMI ShareTime Cables and one UT260-041 HDMI 4x1 switcher. 
The UT100-041 enables shared control of multiple inputs on a single monitor for collaboration or video sharing. 
Included with the UT100-041 are four CB300-101 HDMI ShareTime Cables enables up to four users to connect to one display and work 
together as they seamlessly switch between multiple sources providing collaborative teamwork and cable organization. The HDMI cable 
contains a built–in amplifier to maintain HDMI signal integrity. If the monitor is in stand-by mode, the CB300-101 will automatically turn it 
on and select the proper input to assure that the image is properly displayed. The last CB300-101 disconnected from HDMI source 
turns off the display after a pre-configured shut down timeout.  
						

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6. Application Diagrams 
Diagram 1: Typical Setup 
  
						

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Diagram 2: Dimensions 
 
 
 
  
						

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7. Operation 
Users connect their device (phone, laptop, etc.) to one of the input cables above the table surface. Their video input is selected using 
any combination of ShareTime collaborative controllers, input select button found on the side of the unit, or the remote control included. 
Additionally, the auto-switch feature automatically switches to a newly applied signal. If there are no active sources; the ShareTime 
standby screen displays until an input is selected. Listed below in more detail are the methods of input selection.  
7.1 Input Selection 
7.1.1 ShareTime Collaboration Controllers 
The UT260-041 can be combined with the ShareTime product line from Altinex to create a compact switcher solution. Simply connect 
the ShareTime controller to a video source. The ShareTime controller automatically instructs the switcher to switch to its input. This 
input is now displayed on the screen; the ShareTime LED is green indicating it is the active source. 
Touch the round sensor interface on the ShareTime controller and the ShareTime LED turns white indicating it is no longer the active 
source and the UT260-041 displays the ShareTime standby image on the screen.  Touch the sensor a second time to retake control of 
the presentation. 
Multiple users can control the system interactively using the ShareTime controllers. The first user makes a presentation with the 
ShareTime LED green. A second user takes over by touching their ShareTime controller, while the first user remains connected. The 
first user sees their LED turn white and the second user’s turns green and their image is displayed. This collaboration takes place over 
and over until the meeting or presentation is complete. 
At the end of a meeting or presentation, the user can force the display and other ShareTime units off by pressing and holding the touch 
sensor until the LED turns solid red. The ShareTime unit tells the TV and other ShareTime units to power off. 
ShareTime Collaboration Controllers must be configured with TV detection disabled and the deselect option enabled.  
Disable TV detection as follows: 
 Press and hold the circular touch button down for 11 seconds until the LED turns yellow. 
 Release while yellow to disable TV detection.  
 The LED remains yellow after release to confirm selection and then the unit resets. 
Enable the de-select option as follows: 
 Use a paperclip to insert in the hole above the touch sensor location. 
 Press and hold the Configuration button until the LED turns red. 
 Release while red to enable de-select option.  
 The LED remains red after release to confirm selection and then the unit resets. 
The displays must be CEC compatible as they require CEC communication to do CEC functions such as switch inputs as well as TV off 
and on from standby mode. UT100-041 is collaboration package that includes four CB300-101 HDMI ShareTime Cables and one 
UT260-041 HDMI 4x1 switcher.  
7.1.2 Input Select Button 
On the side of the switcher is a grey button that cycles through the 4 inputs. This button is provided for testing the unit during installation 
and is not intended to be accessible to the user.  
						

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7.1.3 Remote Control 
A remote control is provided for installations where it is not practical for direct cable control. For best results, have a 
direct line of sight for the remote IR signal to reach the IR receiver on the switcher or use an IR extender.  
Access to the main menu displays the system information. The ARC feature can be enabled or disabled as well. 
Following are the main remote control functions: 
1, 2, 3, 4:  Press to select input port. If no signal is present on the input, the ShareTime standby screen 
is displayed.* 
Menu:  Press to enter into menu selection, an OSD will appear from the menu 
▲►▼◄:  Use these buttons to select/adjust OSD menu’s objects. 
Enter:  Press to confirm a selection. 
OSD menu 
Press the OSD button from the device or MENU button from the remote control to bring 
up the OSD on the display 
Press [▲|▼] to highlight an option 
Press [◄|►] to select the option 
Press [ENTER] to confirm /exit the selection 
7.2 ShareTime Controller Configuration Options (options in BOLD are required) 
TOUCH sensor behavior (times are approximate): 
Action  LED Upon Release 
Touch and 
Release Green Set as active source.  
Hold +3 sec Flash Red Return to normal operation 
Hold +5 sec  Red  Turn off TV and ShareTime Controllers 
Hold +8 sec  Blue Enable TV detection and reset 
Hold +11 sec  Yellow Disable TV detection and reset  
Hold +14 sec  Off Return to normal operation 
CONFIGURATION button behavior (times are approximate):  
Action LED Upon Release 
Press &  
Release ON 
The LED starts flashing to allow TV off time selection.  
Press when flashing to set shutdown timeout: 
 Pink = Never Green = 30 sec Blue = 1 min 
 Yellow = 2 min  Cyan = 5 min 
Hold 2 sec Blue Flash version number of times; color varies 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 Magenta Set for active operation only; no de-select. 
Hold 12 sec OFF Return to normal operation; no changes. 
  
						

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8. Troubleshooting Guide 
We have carefully tested and have found no problems in the supplied UT260-041. However, we would like to offer suggestions for the 
following: 
Switcher 
Symptom  Resolution 
ShareTime Controllers 
do not deselect 
Press and hold the configuration button with a paperclip for 8 seconds until LED turns a solid RED 
and release. Upon release, deselect will be enabled and the ShareTime unit will reset. 
Poor Output Image Troubleshoot with a lower gauge shorter distance HDMI cable. 
TV won’t turn off Make sure it is CEC compatible. Display may need CEC to be enabled. 
System Failure Please call the ALTINEX Customer Service Department at (714) 990-O300 to have the unit repaired.