A-Neuvideo ANI-HDAINSERT4K6 User manual
AUDIO / VIDEO MANUFACTURER
ANI-HDAINSERT4K6
4K UHD+ HDMI Audio Inserter
A-NeuVideo.com
Frisco, Texas 75036
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
SAFETY INFORMATION
1. To ensure the best results from this product, please read this manual and all other documentation before
operating your equipment. Retain all documentation for future reference.
2. Follow all instructions printed on unit chassis for proper operation.
3. To reduce the risk of re, do not spill water or other liquids into or on the unit, or operate the unit while standing
in liquid.
4. Make sure power outlets conform to the power requirements listed on the back of the unit. Keep unit protected
from rain, water and excessive moisture.
5. Do not attempt to clean the unit with chemical solvents or aerosol cleaners, as this may damage the unit. Dust
with a clean dry cloth.
6. Do not use the unit if the electrical power cord is frayed or broken. The power supply cords should be routed so
that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular
attention to cords and plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the appliance.
7. Do not force switched or external connections in any way. They should all connect easily, without needing to
be forced.
8. Always operate the unit with the AC ground wire connected to the electrical system ground. Precautions
should be taken so that the means of grounding of a piece of equipment is not defeated.
9. AC voltage must be correct and the same as that printed on the rear of the unit. Damage caused by connection
to improper AC voltage is not covered by any warranty.
10. Turn power off and disconnect unit from AC current before making connections.
11. Never hold a power switch in the “ON” position.
12. This unit should be installed in a cool dry place, away from sources of excessive heat, vibration, dust,
moisture and cold. Do not use the unit near stoves, heat registers, radiators, or other heat producing
devices.
13. Do not block fan intake or exhaust ports. Do not operate equipment on a surface or in an environment
which may impede the normal ow of air around the unit, such as a bed, rug, carpet, or completely enclosed
rack. If the unit is used in an extremely dusty or smoky environment, the unit should be periodically “blown
free” of foreign dust and matter.
14. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove the cover. There are no user serviceable parts inside.
Refer all servicing to qualied service personnel. There are no user serviceable parts inside.
15. When moving the unit, disconnect input ports rst, then remove the power cable; nally, disconnect the
interconnecting cables to other devices.
16. Do not drive the inputs with a signal level greater than that required to drive equipment to full output.
17. The equipment power cord should be unplugged from the outlet when left unused for a long period of time.
18. Save the carton and packing material even if the equipment has arrived in good condition. Should you ever
need to ship the unit, use only the original factory packing.
19. Service Information Equipment should be serviced by qualied service personnel when:
A. The power supply cord or the plug has been damaged.
B. Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the equipment.
C. The equipment has been exposed to rain.
D. The equipment does not appear to operate normally, or exhibits a marked change in performance.
E. The equipment has been dropped, or the enclosure damaged.
THIS SAFETY INFORMATION IS OF A GENERAL NATURE AND MAY BE SUPERSEDED
BY INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINED WITHIN THIS MANUAL.
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Please read all instructions before attempting to unpack, install or operate this equipment and before connecting
the power supply. Please keep the following in mind as you unpack and install this equipment:
• Always follow basic safety precautions to reduce the risk of re, electrical shock and injury to persons.
• To prevent re or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain, moisture or install this product near water.
• Never spill liquid of any kind on or into this product.
• Never push an object of any kind into this product through any
openings or empty slots in the unit, as you may damage parts inside the unit.
• Do not attach the power supply cabling to building surfaces.
• Use only the supplied power supply unit (PSU). Do not use the PSU if it is damaged.
• Do not allow anything to rest on the power cabling or allow any weight to be placed upon it or any person walk
on it.
• To protect the unit from overheating, do not block any vents or openings in the unit housing that provide
ventilation and allow for sufcient space for air to circulate around the unit.
DISCLAIMERS
The information in this manual has been carefully checked and is believed to be accurate. We assume no
responsibility for any infringements of patents or other rights of third parties which may result from its use.
We assume no responsibility for any inaccuracies that may be contained in this document. We make no
commitment to update or to keep current the information contained in this document.
We reserve the right to make improvements to this document and/or product at any time and without notice.
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© Copyright 2020. All Rights Reserved.
Version 1.0 JUNE 2020
TRADEMARK ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
All products or service names mentioned in this document may be trademarks of the companies with which they
are associated.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION & CONTENTS ......................................................................................2
FEATURES ........................................................................................................................3
SPECIFICATIONS..............................................................................................................4
OPERATION CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS .................................................................5
VIRTUALCOM PORT CONTROL.......................................................................................7
EDID COMMANDS ............................................................................................................8
VIRTUAL COM PORT SETTINGS / VIDEO SPECIFICATIONS .......................................11
AUDIO SPECIFICATIONS ..............................................................................................12
CONNECTION DIAGRAM ..............................................................................................13
INTRODUCTION
The ANI-HDAINSERT4K6 Audio Inserter is designed to insert an external audio signal
(analog or digital) into any HDMI or DVI source signal to generate an HDMI compliant
output with new audio. Both stereo LPCM 2.0 and multi-channel Bitstream audio is
supported for insertion and the preferred source can be selected with a simple switch.
Both the input and output HDMI ports support 4K UHD resolutions up to 4K@60Hz (4:4:4,
8-bit) and are capable of providing high quality audio and video performance. This unit
supports passthrough of HD and standard Bitstream formats as well as LPCM 7.1 with
audio sampling rates up to 192kHz. Built-in EDID management support allows the user
select from multiple EDIDs and, with the use of optional PC software, to upload, download,
or edit EDID les. This products have a 3 year warranty.
PACKAGE CONTENTS
Before attempting to use this unit, please check the packaging and make sure the following
items are contained in the shipping carton:
• ANI-HDAINSERT4K6 HDMI Audio Inserter
• 5V/2.6A DC Power Adapter
• Users Guide
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FEATURES
• HDMI input and output with 18Gbps (600MHz) 4K UHD support
• DVI 1.0 compatible with the use of an HDMI-DVI adaptor
• HDCP 1.4 and 2.2 compliant
• Supports HD resolutions up to 3840x2160@60 Hz (4:4:4, 8-bit) & 4096x2160@60Hz
(4:4:4, 8-bit)
• Supports 48-bit Deep Color up to 1080p@60Hz
• Supports passthrough of LPCM 7.1, Bitstream and HD Bitstream audio formats over
HDMI
• Supports embedding external audio sources (analog stereo or digital S/PDIF) into an
existing HDMI source, or adding audio to a DVI source (output as HDMI)
• Supports HDMI audio sampling rates up to 192kHz
• Supports the following S/PDIF audio sampling rates: 32kHz, 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz,
96kHz, 192kHz
• Provides EDID management with EDID bypass and 2 user modiable EDIDs
• PC based EDID management tool support
• Outputs a 720p60 color bar pattern when no input is connected
• Supports RS-232 style control via a Virtual COM port over USB
APPLICATIONS
• Combines external audio and DVI video (via DVI to HDMI adaptor) to be output as an
HDMI signal
• Replaces audio in the original HDMI signal with an external audio source
• AV system integration and home theater installation
• HDMI/DVI EDID management
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
• HDMI source equipment such as a media player, video game console or set-top box.
• HDMI receiving equipment such as an HDTV, monitor or audio amplier.
• The use of “Premium High Speed HDMI” cables is highly recommended.
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SPECIFICATIONS
• HDMI Bandwidth: 600MHz/18Gbps
• Input Ports:
• HDMI
• Optical (S/PDIF)
• (2) RCA (Stereo)
• Output Port: HDMI
• Control Interface: USB Mini-B
• HDMI Cable Length: 32 ft / 10M (1080p@60Hz, 12-bit) 9 ft / 3M (4K@60Hz, 4:4:4,
8-bit)
• Baud Rate: Up to 115200bps
• Power Supply: 5V/2.6A DC (US/EU standards, CE/FCC/UL certied)
• ESD Protection Human Body Model:
• ±8kV (Air Discharge)
• ±4kV (Contact Discharge)
• Dimensions (WxHxD): 5 x 1 x 4.25 in (128 x 25 x 108mm) [Case Only] / 5 x 1 x 4.6
in (128 x 25 x 118mm) [All Inclusive]
• Weight: 12.6 oz / 358g
• Chassis Material: Metal
• Silkscreen Color: Black
• Operating Temperature: 0˚C - 40˚C/32˚F - 104˚F
• Storage Temperature: −20˚C - 60˚C/−4˚F - 140˚F
• Relative Humidity: 20 - 90% RH (Non-condensing)
• Power Consumption: 3.78W
As product improvements are continuous, specications are subject to change
without notice.
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OPERATION CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS
Front Panel
qPOWER: Press this button to power the unit on or off.
wPOWER: This LED will be lit when the unit is receiving power.
Note: Press and hold the Power button for 3 seconds (until the LEDs begin ashing) to
perform a factory reset.
eLINK: This LED will illuminate to indicate that a live source has been detected on the
input port. When no source is detected the LED will remain off.
rAUDIO LOCK: The LED will illuminate when a live non-LPCM source (typically
Bitstream) has been detected.
Note: When this LED is lit, please ensure that the connected HDMI display device supports
the Bitstream audio format being inserted.
tBYPASS/OPTICAL & L/R: This switch selects the source of the audio to be embedded
in the HDMI output. “BYPASS” passes the audio directly from the HDMI input to the HDMI
output without modication. “OPTICAL” embeds the audio from the optical S/PDIF audio
input (LPCM 2.0 or Bitstream). “L/R” embeds the audio from the analog stereo inputs
(LPCM 2.0 only).
ySERVICE: This slot is for EDID management, control and rmware update use.
Connect directly to your PC/laptop using a standard Mini-USB cable to connect using the
PC software or to send commands (via virtual COM port).
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OPERATION CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS
BACK Panel
qHDMI IN: Connect to HDMI source equipment such as a media player, game console
or set-top box.
wHDMI OUT: Connect to an HDMI TV, monitor or amplier for digital video and audio
output (LPCM up to 7.1, Bitstream, HD Bitstream).
eOPTICAL IN: Connect to the optical audio output of a device such as an AV receiver,
CD player, or DVD player.
L/R IN: Connect to the stereo analog output of a device such as a CD player, PC or DVD
player.
rDC 5V: Plug the 5V DC power adapter into the unit and connect it to an AC wall outlet
for power.
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Virtual COM Port Control
COMMAND DESCRIPTION & PARAMETERS
? Show the full command list.
HELP Show the full command list.
P1 Power the unit on.
P0 Power the unit off (Stand-by mode).
P? Show the current power state.
SOURCEDET Show the current input source detection state.
SINKINFO Show information about the currently connected display.
HDCPIN N1 Set the HDCP handling mode for the HDMI input.
Available values for N1:
1 [Follow Input]
2 [Follow Output]
3 [Apple Mode]
HDCPIN ? Show the current HDCP handling mode.
EDIDIN N1 Set the EDID to use with the HDMI input.
Available values for N1:
1 [FHD/2CH]
2 [FHD/MCH]
3 [4K UHD/2CH]
4 [4K UHD/MCH]
5 [4K UHD+/2CH]
6 [4K UHD+/MCH]
7 [User EDID]
8 [Sink’s EDID]
EDIDIN ? Set the console text echo mode behavior.
Available values for N1:
0 [Text echoing is off]
1 [Text echoing is on]
ECHO ? Show the current text echoing mode.
FADEFAULT Reset the unit to the factory defaults.
VER Show the unit’s current rmware version.
REBOOT Reboot the unit.
Note: Commands will not be executed unless followed by a carriage return. Commands
are not case-sensitive.
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EDID CommandS
1. This unit uses an EDID Management application which allows the user to copy the EDID
from an attached display, edit an existing EDID le stored on the PC or create a basic EDID
from scratch. The EDID can then be uploaded to the unit for use.
2. Please obtain the EDID Management software from your authorized dealer and save it
in a directory where you can easily nd it.
3. Before connecting the unit to your PC, please install the appropriate Virtual COM Port
Driver depending on your Windows version. Next, install the EDID Management software.
4. After the installation has successfully completed, an icon for it will appear on the windows
desktop. Launch the software by doubleclicking on the icon and the EDID Management
device detection window will open up on your screen.
5. After launching the software, power the unit on and then connect it to the PC/laptop
using a USB cable. Click on the “ Search” button and any detected units will be
displayed in the list. Clicking on a detected unit will open the EDID Commander window.
EDID Controller Tab
• Mode Select: The currently selected EDID is displayed here and can be changed by
selecting from any of the available EDID options.
• There are six pre-dened “Internal” EDIDs, an “External” EDID which passes
the EDID from the connected display, and a “User” EDID which is user-
replaceable.
• To return the User EDID to its original value, please perform a factory reset on
the unit.
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