Two types of Wallplate Transmitters are available:
Settings are startup functions that load as the unit is powering on. In order for Settings to be applied, they must be saved and the unit must be rebooted.
Commands are active functions that have immediate effect on behavior. Many Commands will also apply a Setting to ensure that the behavior persists through a reboot.
All Settings should be entered via the Command Line Interface accessible via:
All Settings are case-sensitive.
Settings are startup functions that load as the unit is powering on. In order for Settings to be applied, they must be saved and the unit must be rebooted.
astparam dump
astparam g [parameter]
astparam s [parameter] [value]
astparam save
sleep 1
reboot
astparam s [parameter]
Multiple settings can be chained together to be applied simultaneously. Separate each command with a semicolon (;). Recommend adding Delay 1 Second after Save to ensure that the device has time needed to commit changes to permanent memory.
astparam s ip_mode static;astparam s ipaddr 10.0.0.2;astparam s netmask 255.0.0.0;astparam s gatewayip 10.0.0.2;astparam save;sleep 1;reboot
Wallplate Transmitters accept audio via HDMI, Line-In, or Mic-In
This Setting only affects the 717WP2. For 718WP4 audio settings please see the Commands section.
| Parameter | Value(s) | Description | Applicable Units | Example |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| a_io_select | auto_2 | Default. Use audio from active source. | 717WP2 only | astparam s a_io_select analog |
| auto_1 | Use Line-In if attached. Otherwise use HDMI audio. | |||
| auto | Use Line-in if attached. Otherwise use active video source as audio. | |||
| analog | Use Line-In audio only | |||
| hdmi | Use HDMI audio only |
With both a VGA and HDMI input, set the method used to determine which input is live.
| Parameter | Value(s) | Description | Applicable Units | Example |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| v_input_select | auto | Default. Dipswitch determines input. | All Wallplates | astparam s v_input_select fixed |
| detect_sync | Source switches when unplug is detected. | |||
| fixed | Dipswitch and unplug detection disabled. Source switching only possible through telnet command. |
Set the source that is active on startup
| Parameter | Value(s) | Description | Applicable Units | Example |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| v_type | Default. Select Dipswitch source on startup | All Wallplates | astparam s v_type hdmi | |
| 0 | Select VGA source on startup | |||
| 2 | Select HDMI source on startup |
Commands are active functions that have immediate effect on behavior. Many Commands will also apply a Setting to ensure that the behavior persists through a reboot.
All Commands are case-sensitive.
Actively switch between HDMI and VGA video
| Command | Description | Applicable Units |
|---|---|---|
| e e_v_input_digital | Select HDMI video | All Wallplates |
| e e_v_input_analog | Select VGA video | All Wallplates |
Select the audio input(s).
On the 718WP4, multiple audio inputs can be active simultaneously.
| Command | Description | Applicable Units |
|---|---|---|
| echo hdmi > /sys/devices/platform/1500_i2s/io_select | Select HDMI audio | 717WP2 |
| echo analog > /sys/devices/platform/1500_i2s/io_select | Select Line-In audio | 717WP2 |
| POST /command/audio/dsp/hdmi on | Enable HDMI audio | 718WP4 |
| POST /command/audio/dsp/hdmi mute | Disable HDMI audio | |
| POST /command/audio/dsp/line on | Enable Line-In audio | 718WP4 |
| POST /command/audio/dsp/line mute | Disable Line-In audio | |
| POST /command/audio/dsp/mic on | Enable Mic-In audio | 718WP4 |
| POST /command/audio/dsp/mic mute | Disable Mic-In audio |
Change the volume level and the audio delay on the 718WP4
| Command | Variable | Description | Applicable Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| POST /command/audio/stereo/delay $A | $A = 0 to 175 | Set audio delay in milliseconds | 718WP4 |
| POST /command/audio/stereo/volume $A | $A = 0 to 11 | Set volume from 0 (lowest) to 11 (highest) | 718WP4 |