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PRODUCT MANUAL

Vanco Part Numbers:

VPW-280709 (8X8)

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HDMI® MATRIX SELECTOR SWITCH

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1. Do not expose this unit to water, moisture, or excessive humidity.

2. Do not install or place this unit in a built-in cabinet, or other confined space without adequate ventilation.

3. To prevent risk of electrical shock or fire hazard, due to overheating, do not obstruct unit’s ventilation openings.

4. Do not install near any source of heat, including other units that may produce heat.

5. Do not place unit near flames.

6. Only clean unit with a dry cloth.

7. Unplug unit during lightening storms, or when not used for an extended period of time. A surge protector is strongly recommended.

8. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly at the plugs.

9. Use unit only with accessories specified by the manufacturer.

10. Refer all servicing to qualified personnel.

CAUTIONHDMI is a very complex technology requiring continuous authentication of the signal and the same video resolution and audio settings on all electronic equipment in the system. When there are multiple sources and displays, the video resolution and audio setting on all connected units must be adjusted to correspond with that of the display having the lowest video and audio capability.

WARNING

This product is 100% inspected and tested in the United States to verify HDMI performance parameters.

DEAR CUSTOMER Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully before connecting, operating or adjusting this product. Please keep this manual for future reference.

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FEATURES

VPW-280709 is an 8x8 HDMI matrix switch. It allows any of eight sources (Blue-Ray player, cable or satellite receiver, game system, etc.) to be routed to any of eight displays simultaneously, whether the source is HDCP Compliant or not. Users can choose several different ways to control the matrix; using (IR) infrared extension receivers, RS-232,or RS-485 control protocols, and Ethernet or the supplied remote control. IR emitters in the matrix are for controlling the sources. The IR control signal can be from remote locations via STP/UTP type connections on the rear panel.

The 8x8 HDMI matrix switch has the ability to control equalization and amplification to ensure that the HDMI signal’s transmission through long cables occurs without loss of quality. The transmission distance of STP/UTP outputs is up to 164 feet (50 meters) at 1080p, together with the infrared control signal.

This 8x8 HDMI matrix switch offers solutions for digital entertainment centers, HDTV retail and show site installations, HDTV, STB, DVD and projector applications. This addresses noise, space and security concerns, data center control, information and signage distribution, conference room presentations, and school and corporate training environments.

Vanco Powered by WyreStorm HDMI® 8 x 8 Matrix Selec-tor Switch over 2 x UTPPart # VPW-280709

• Offers Unprecedented Flexibility and Convenience by Extending High Definition Audio/Video Signals from any of 8 HDMI Sources to any of 8 Remote Displays over Single Cat5e/Cat6 Cables

• Transmission Range: Extends 1080p resolutions up to 100 ft over Single or Cat5e Cables; Extends 1080p resolutions up to 110 ft over Single Cat6 Cables

• Reading and saving EDID function from displays

• Additional RJ45 Output allows for transmission of IR signals over Single Cat5e/Cat6 Cable

• Includes Eight IR emitters to control the HDMI sources

• Includes RS232 Exdender over Cat5e/Cat6

• 19” Rack Mounting

• 8x8 Matrix Dimensions: 17.25” W x 7” H x 15.25” D

• Receiver Dimensions (Not Included): 2.625” W x .75” H x 4.5” D

• Includes Remote Control

• High Speed Chip Set that Supports 3D and 4K x 2K

• Six switching modes are available: panel buttons, local IR, IR call back from remote locations, RS-232, RS-485 and Ethernet

• Each output includes one HDMI type A connecter and a set of dual RJ-45 connectors as the second mirrored HDMI output. The two outputs can work simultaneously. The UTP outputs support both dual and single Cat 5e/Cat 6 UTP/STP cables

• Each port supports both HDMI and DVI inputs

• Full HD1080P/60Hz

• HDCP Compliant

• Supports Digital Audio Format, DTS-HD/Dolby-True HD/LPCM7.1/AC3/DTS/DSD

• Tested for Compatibility with all leading HD Video brands

• Tested with 7.1 Home Theater Systems

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• 8x8 Matrix Selector Switch

• 110-240V AC Power cable

• Remote Control

• 1 IR receiver cable

• 8 IR transmitter cables

• 1 USB to UART cable

• 1 RS-232 to RS-485 converter

• Instruction manual

• Mounting ears

• Barrier chip

PACKAGE CONTENTS

Before attempting to use this unit, please check the packaging and make sure the following items are contained in the shipping carton:

PANEL DESCRIPTION

FRONT PANEL

1. Power switch

2. Output selection push button (Use it to choose the output channel you want to change)

3. Action Confirmation button (Push the ‘Enter’ button to confirm the changing of input channel to the output)

4. Input selection knob (Rotate it to select the input to the output)

5. LED indicator of input for output port 1 to 8

6. IR window

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BACK PANEL

1. IR extension

2. DIP switch setting

3. IR emitter, corresponding to the Input port from 1 to 8

4. RS-485 port

5. LAN port

6. RS-232 port

7. Power input

8. Input ports 1 to 8

9. Output 1 to 8 with HDMI and Cat5e/Cat 6

10. ISP Port

NOTE: RS-232 port and LAN port are for matrix control. The LAN port is connected to the computer via cross-over UTP and connected to the router or switcher via direct UTP.

CONNECT AND OPERATE

1. Connect the HDMI input sources

2. Connect the standard HDMI outputs

3. Connect two Cat5e cables to both the STP/UTP outputs of the Matrix and inputs of STP/UTP receivers. The cable termination must follow the standard of EIA/TIA 568B, if used in Single UTP mode, just connect CAT5E -2).

4. Connect the HDMI output into the STP /UTP receiver

5. Connect the IR RX receiving cable into STP/UTP receiver IR RX and connect the IR TX cable into matrix 9 IR emitter

6. Power on the input source you want to show. Keep the unused input power off, otherwise it may interfere with the normal display

7. Connect the power supply into the matrix

8. Turn on the power, when the LED panel stops flashing circularly, the initialization of the matrix is ready

9. Turn on the displays you want to watch

10. Use the remote supplied or push the button on the front panel to choose input source, or using infrared extension receiver, RS-232, RS-485 or LAN port to do the control.

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OPERATION ON THE FRONT PANEL 1. First: Press the output select button to the

output channel which you want to change. Then the corresponding LED of the output channel will blink slowly.

2. Second: Rotate the input select knob to choose the desired input channel.

3. Third: Press the ‘Enter’ button to confirm the action. Then the LED stops blinki

CONTROL VIA REMOTE CONTROL

NOTE: if the IR remote isn’t working, please press the system code switch key

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CONTROL VIA RS2321. The Interface of MX0808-311280709 COM control

2. The Message Window

2.1 Receive Window The “receive window” will show the message received from 280709. When you click the Control Buttons (see step 4) or send Control Command (see 2.3) to 280709, it will send out the message about “operation results” as below:

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2.2 Status Button

Click this button to read the status of 280709. The status is about which input is selected by the output.

2.3 Send Window

Input the control command in this window. The control command use ASCII.

2.4 Setting Button

Click this button to enter the Setting menu. When you click this button it will read the current mode of 280709, if you want to change the mode, select the mode you want. They will be active immediately but the Switch mode. The Switch mode was applied after re-cycle of the power.

2.5 Set IP Button

Click this button to set IP address for nettle.

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2.6 IR Set button

Click this button to set IR code for the remote control. The device will enter ire set mode.

You can edit your ire code in this mode.

Step:

1. Read the ire code first by pressing "Read Code” button.

2. Select the code with cursor which you want to change.

3. Press the button on your remote control with the remote against to the device. And the selected code will change to this button code.

4. When you finish, click the "write code" button. It will write the new code onto device.

5. Close the IR Code setting window. The device will enter normal mode from IR setting mode.

Notices: All the codes have to be filled in, no blanks are allowed. The same data codes are not allowed, and every data code should be different.

2.6-1 Read Code button

Click this button to take out the current ire code form the device,

2.6-2 Write Code button

Click this button to write the codes onto the device.

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3. The Com Status

3.1 connect state

Connect state shows the com open or not. If it is open, the state is green. Otherwise, the state is red.

3.2 com select.

1. Select which com you will use.

2. Connect button.

The word on this button will change when the connection state changes. If the word is “Disconnect”, then click this button, the com will be closed. If the word is “Connect”, then click this button, the com will be opened.

4. Control command formatIf user want to write his own control software, below are data format and baud rate setting.

Com port setting:

• Baud Rate: 9600 bps

• Data bits: 8 bits

• Parity: None

• Stop bits: 1 bit

• Flow control: None

The command format as follow:

Cir + ‘_’ + code + ‘_’

“Cir” is the key word, ‘_’ is Space, “Code” is the Control code, and ‘ ’ is carriage return. For example:

“Cir 39 ” (hex: 63 69 72 20 33 39 0D 0A), when the 280709 received this command, it will change the Outport4 status to the next input port. (“c”-0x63,”I”-0x69,”r”-0x72,” “-0x20,”3”-0x33,”9”-0x39, ‘ ‘ -0x0d0a)

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5. Control Code

Outport1 <“08” >“09”

1“00” 2“01” 3“02” 4“03” 5“04” 6“05” 7“06” 8“07”

Outport2 < “18” > “19”

1 “10” 2 “11” 3 “12” 4 “13” 5“14” 6“15” 7“16” 8“17”

Outport3 < “28” > “29”

1 “20” 2 “21” 3 “22” 4 “23” 5“24” 6“25” 7“26” 8“27”

Outport4 < “38” > “39”

1 “30” 2 “31” 3 “32” 4 “33” 5“34” 6“35” 7“36” 8“37”

Outport5 <“48” >“49”

1“40” 2“41” 3“42” 4“43” 5“44” 6“45” 7“46” 8“47”

Outport6 < “58” > “59”

1 “50” 2 “51” 3“ 52” 4 “53” 5“54” 6“55” 7“56” 8“57”

Outport7 < “68” > “69”

1 “60” 2 “61” 3“62” 4 “63” 5“64” 6“65” 7“66” 8“67”

Outport8 < “78” > “79”

1 “70” 2 “71” 3 “72” 4 “73” 5“74” 6“75” 7“76” 8“77”

When you send a control command to the 280709, if succeedssful, it will feedback current output port status to show which input port is selected. The return status format is as follows:

For example, if you send “cir 44 ” to 280709,if successful, it will feedback “s55”, meaning OutPut5 selects InPut5.

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6. Read Status CommandThe command length is 4 bytes.

bc + ‘_’ + ‘-’

“bc” is the key word, ‘_’ is Space, ‘-’ is carriage return.

When you send the read status command to 280709, if succeeds, it will feedback the status of all outputs. When you send “Bc” to 280709, if succeed, it will feedback the current status of 280709.

For example, if you send "bc " to 280709 and it is successful, it will feedback "s11\r\n" ,"s22\r\n","s33\r\n", "s44\r\n","s55\r\n","s66\r\n","s77\r\n","s88\r\n". It means that the output 1 selects the input 1, the output 2 selects the input 2, output 3 selects the input3, output 4 selects the input 4, output 5 selects input 5, the output 6 selects the input 6, the output 7 selects the input 7, the output 8 selects the input 8.

7. Web password resetThe command length is 4 bytes.

rpw+ ‘ ’

“rpw” is the key word , ‘ ’ is carriage return.

When you send the Web password reset command to MX0808, if succeed, it will feedback "rpw", and the web password will be set as "0000000000".

LAN CONTROL

Note: Use the direct UTP cable to connect with PC, or use cross-over cable to connect to the Ethernet switcher

A. When NETCTL is run on PC for the first time, it will create a file ‘NETCTL.TXT’. This file is for the device information’s backup. This information includes the MAC address of 280709, IP address, device name etc.

Double click NETCTL.exe to run NETCTL. It will search the device. If the device is a new one, NETCTL will list it‘s IP address. If IP address appears, please click the Read Device button.

NETCTL will change the IP address to device name.

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If you want to change the device name. Right-click the device name. A pull down menu will be displayed. Click the item ‘Rename’ to rename it’s name.

B. Double click the device name, or click right button and click the ‘open’. A web browser will be shown. The default password is “0000000000”, input the password and login. The device controller page will be displayed.

The right area is for device controlling. Click these buttons to control the device. It is the same as using the remote controller. The left area shows which input ports are being chosen by the output ports.

C. When ‘Assign IP’ is displayed, it means that the device has not been assigned IP automatically. Double click this item. Or click right button and click ‘Assign IP’ on the pull down menu. You can assign the IP address in the Assign IP dialog.

Click OK after assign the new IP and to return to the previous dialog. Click the search button and the read device button. The device can be displayed correctly.

ATTENTION; here assign IP is different from SetIP in COMCTL. SetIP in COMCTL is save the IP address in flash, when the 280709 power on, it will read the IP from flash and set it as static IP. Assign IP function used when automatically obtain IP address failed. This assigned IP address is not save in flash.

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IR call back from remote locations to control the HDMI Matrix You can use the 280709’s remote through the IR RX of the UTP receiver to change the input channel for the UTP out of the 280709, just changing this UTP output.

This function can be set on or off: press the output1 button and the output8 button at the same time for about 3 seconds. The LEDs will display ‘IR ON’ or ‘IR OFF’. Push the ‘ENTER’ button or wait for 3 seconds. 280709 goes into normal working condition.

INSTRUCTION OF TX IR The sequence of "TX IR1,TX IR2,TX IR3,TX IR4,TX IR5,TX IR6,TX IR7,TX IR8" one-to-one correspond with "HDMI INPUT1,HDMI INPUT2,HDMI INPUT3,HDMI INPUT4, HDMI INPUT5,HDMI INPUT6,HDMI INPUT7,HDMI INPUT8". When an output chooses certain input, the call-back IR signal of RJ45 on this output port will choose the corresponding "TX IR" port to send the signal out.

For example, OUTPUT1 chooses INPUT3, then the call-back IR signal of RJ45 on OUTPUT1 will choose "TX IR3" to send the signal out.

Note: IR emitter should be affixed as near as possible to the DVD IR receive window.

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DIP SWITCH SETTINGS

Position ID

1 2 3 4 Functions

0 1 0 0 Dual UTP, EDID COPY

0 1 0 1 Single UTP, EDID COPY

0 1 1 0 Dual UTP, EDID COPY (compatible)

0 1 1 1 Single UTP, EDID COPY (compatible)

1 0 0 0 Dual UTP, 1080P stereo

1 0 0 1 Single UTP, 1080P stereo

1 0 1 0 Dual UTP, 1080P 5.1 channel

1 0 1 1 Single UTP, 1080P 5.1 channel

1 1 0 0 Dual UTP, 1080P 7.1 channel

1 1 0 1 Single UTP, 1080P 7.1 channel

1 1 1 0 Dual UTP, 1080i stereo

1 1 1 1 Single UTP, 1080i stereo

Other conditions Dual UTP, EDID COPY (compatible)

1= ON

0= OFF

Note: After Finalizing Dip Switch Settings the unit must be turned off and then on to save the settings.

READING AND RECEIVING EDID DATA FROM DISPLAY

Before perform reading and saving EDID data from display, please make sure which output is the EDID from and which input is the destination the EDId will be copied to. The detailed procedures are as below:

1. Choose the output port where the EDID will be copied from (Assumed as OUTPUT_N), and input port where the EDID will be copied to (Assumed as INPUT_N). Control the matrix to connect them.

2. Under 280709’s normal working condition, push ‘ENTER’ and ‘OUTPUT_N’ simultaneously, within two seconds will see the LEDs lit the character ‘-‘ circularly (Means the EDID COPY is auto running). Just release the buttons, waiting for the matrix to finish the operation.

3. If the EDID COPY succeeds, then the LED will show MIX OK. Otherwise the Leeds will display MIX FL. Push the ‘ENTER’ button or wait for 3 seconds. 280709 goes into normal working condition.

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For example:

Copy the EDID from the display connected to OUTPUT1 to INPUT8.

1. Connect the display to OUTPUT1 of unit. Power on unit and the display.

2. Switch the matrix to connect OUTPUT1 to INPUT8.

3. Press down ‘ENTER’ and ‘OUTPUT_1’ simultaneously, after two seconds will see the LEDs show ‘-‘circularly. (This means the matrix is performing EDID COPY). Release the buttons, the unit will finish the remaining work.

4. If the EDID COPY succeeds, the LEDs will show ‘MIX OK’; otherwise the LEDs will display ‘MIX FL’. If it fails push the ‘ENTER’ button or wait for 3 seconds for the unit to go back to normal working condition.

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CHECKING THE WORKING STATUS

Press “ENTER” button for 4 seconds, then the LED will show the working status one by one. Like this: switch mode---Debug mode---IR status---DIP setting status. Then push the ‘ENTER’ button or wait for 3 seconds, the unit will go back to normal working condition.

Switch mode: FAST SW (fast switch mode)/ NORM SW (normal switch mode).

Debug mode: DBG OFF (debug mode off) / DBG ON (debug mode on).

IR status: IR ON (the function of IR call back from remote locations to control the HDMI Matrix is on)/ IR OF (the function of IR call back from remote locations to control the HDMI Matrix is off)

DIP setting status: D (dual UTP mode) / S (single UTP mode); FIX (fixed EDID)/ FULL CPY (full copy EDID) /LIM CPY(limited TMDS clock copy EDID); H12 2CH (HDMI 1.2 stereo)/ H12 6CH (HDMI 1.2 6channel)/ H13 2CH(HDMI 1.3 stereo) / H13 6CH(HDMI 1.3 6channel)

Attention:

When the DIP switch is set to fixed EDID (1000---1111), the EDID COPY operation will fail. The LED will show MIX FL.

Please insert or extract cables gently.

SPECIFICATIONSOperating Temperature Range ..................................... -5 to +35°C (-41 to +95 °F)

Operating Humidity Range .......................................... 5 to 90 % RH (no condensation)

Input Video Signal ...................................................... 0.5-1.0 volts p-p

Input DDC Signal ........................................................ 5.0Volts/P-P

Supports HDMI Resolutions ........................................ 1080P/1080i/720P/576P/480P/576i/480i

Supports Audio Format............................................... DTS-HD Dolby true HD7.1 ch

Output Video ............................................................. HDMI+HDCP1.3

Maximum Transmission Distance ................................. 15m or 50 ft (If needed, HDMI extender is optional)

UTP cable Transmission Distance ................................ 50m or 164 ft (if longer distance is required, use Vanco UTP extender)

Power Consumption ................................................... 40watts (Max.)

Dimensions ............................................................... 17.3’’W×7’’H×15.3’’D

Mass (Main unit) ....................................................... 3.75 KG or 9.25 lbs.

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LIABILITY STATEMENT

Every effort has been made to ensure that this product is free of defects. The manufacturer of this product cannot be held liable for the use of this hardware or any direct or indirect consequential damages arising from its use. It is the responsibility of the user and installer of the hardware to check that it is suitable for their requirements and that it is installed correctly. All rights are reserved. No parts of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted by any form or means electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording or by any information storage or retrieval system without the written consent of the publisher.

Manufacturer reserves the right to revise any of its hardware and software following its policy to modify and/or improve its products where necessary or desirable. This statement does not affect the legal rights of the user in any way.

TROUBLE-SHOOTING1. Best results are usually achieved when the source and display resolutions are the same. If resolutions

differ, the splitters will try to adjust the signal to match the resolution of the HD TV with the lowest resolution. This will result in a picture with a lower resolution on the other HD TV sets.

2. If you do not get audio and video see if you can use the "set-up" menu on the TV to adjust the audio settings and the video settings. If the HDMI control circuit can't establish a hand-shake, then there usually will be no audio or video and a blue or black screen with a statement like "this protocol not supported" or "weak signal".

3. If you get the above messages, re-set the splitters using the button on the front panel. Alternately, you can disconnect all of the HDMI and power cables, wait 10 or 15 minutes for any voltages to decay and then connect all of the cables from the source, to the splitters and to the display.

4. If you still have trouble, then try the "hot-plug concept. Turn-on the source and plug the HDMI cable to it and then power-up the Matrix Switch and plug the cable into it, then plug the output cable into the receivers and finally turn-on the display and plug the HDMII cable from the receivers into it. This activates all of the devices in order and results into a signal being plugged-in to a device that is on and will try to connect to the signal.

5. Most of the major player and display manufacturers employ a proprietary control channel to communicate between devices from the same manufacturer. Sometimes this can interfere with the HDMI control circuit or the authentication of the signal. Call the manufacturer if you experience this problem. Sometimes a player, an audio/video receiver, or a cable/satellite box may not have the latest software update and needs to have this downloaded from the manufacturer's web site.

6. If the above actions do not result in a satisfactory result, focus attention on the Cat 5e or Cat 6 cables used. The HDMI signals run at digital data rates, which are at least ten times faster than for conventional Ethernet. If 8-position modular plugs are attached in the field, the connection may not be able to support the HDMI signal. This is why factory terminated assemblies are strongly recommended. To determine if the field-assembled cables are at fault, move the source close to the display and connect with a 3 ft or 6 ft computer cable assembly.

7. Check the batteries in the remote control that was supplied.

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TECHNICAL SUPPORT

In case of problems, please contact Vanco Technical Support by dialing 1-800-626-6445 or 1-888-769-4156. You can also email technical support issues to info@vanco1.com

When calling, please have the Model Number, Serial Number (affixed to the bottom of the unit) and Invoice available for reference during the call.

Please read this Instruction Manual prior to calling or installing this unit, since it will familiarize you with the capabilities of this product and its proper installation.

All active electronic products are 100% inspected and tested to insure highest product quality and trouble-free installation and operation. The testing process utilizes the types of high-definition sources and displays typically installed for entertainment and home theater applications.

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LIMITED WARRANTY

With the exceptions noted in the next paragraph, Vanco warrants to the original purchaser that the equipment it manufactures or sells will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of purchase. Should this product, in Vanco’s opinion, prove defective within this warranty period, Vanco, at its option, will repair or replace this product without charge. Any defective parts replaced become the property of Vanco. This warranty does not apply to those products which have been damaged due to accident, unauthorized alterations, improper repair, modifications, inadequate maintenance and care, or use in any manner for which the product was not originally intended.

Items integrated into Vanco products that are made by other manufacturers, notably computer hard drives and liquid crystal display panels, are limited to the term of the warranty offered by the respective manufacturers. Such specific warranties are available upon request to Vanco. A surge protector, power conditioner unit, or a uninterruptible power supply must be installed in the electrical circuit to protect against power surges.

If repairs are needed during the warranty period the purchaser will be required to provide a sales receipt or other acceptable proof of purchase to the seller of this equipment. The seller will then contact Vanco regarding warranty repair or replacement.

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