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1. A A nenne 20 Page 6 724 746 5500 blackbox com Chapter 1 Specifications 1 Specifications Approvals Unit and power supply FCC Part 15 CE UL RoHS Power supply Also has CSA TUV Color Black Frequency Range 25 297 MHz Material Steel Mode Configuration Switch Autosensing Priority Matrix MTBF 50 000 hours Serial Control VSW HDMI2X1 4K Not applicable VSW HDMI4X1 4K Yes RJ 11 Signal Configuration Video Auto inventory Audio Auto inventory User Controls port selection switch button EDID Copy button EDID switch for EDID selection EGO setting switch for auto functions 1 1 1 1 Video Mode Connectors AK x 2K 30 Hz VSW HDMI2X1 4K Input 2 HDMI female Output 1 HDMI female Power 1 2 5 mm barrel jack VSW HDMI4X1 4K Input 4 HDMI female Output 1 HDMI female Power 1 2 5 mm barrel jack Control port 1 RJ 11 RS 232 724 746 5500 blackbox com Page 7 Chapter 1 Specifications Specifications continued Indicators VSW HDMI2X1 4K 2 LEDS for input status VSW HDMI4X1 4K 4 LEDs for input status NOTE Only one input LED is lit at a time Environmental Temperature Tolerance Operating 32 to 104 F 0 to 40 C Storage 4 to 140 F 20 to 60 C Relative Humidity 80 Altitude 10 000 ft Power Input voltage 100 to 240 VAC 50 to2. Chapter 5 Serial Control 4 Port model only 5 Serial Control 4 Port model only The Video Switch s built in serial interface allows users to control the Switch through a PC serial controller devices or home theater system The controller s serial port should be configured as shown below Baud Rate 38400 bps Data Bits 8 Parity None Stop Bits 1 Flow Control None co m Yor cu ne me Die el3 E E y ei 128 Options Copy from specified moni 2 Copy from corresponds 2 Copy fron corresvendino enter 1 on 1 Moke 1280 x 800 EDID Moke 1200 1024 EDIO Woke 1360 x 268 EDIO 7 Make 1400 x 1050 EDIO 8 Moke 1440 x 900 EDID 3 Hake 1600 x 300 EDID 10 Hake 1600 x 1200 EDID 11 Hake 1680 x 1050 EDID 12 Hoke 1920 x 1080 EDID 19 Hoke 1920 x 1200 E010 14 Moke 1920 x 1440 EDI 15 Hake 2048 x 1152 EDID hen n A i tai o VIen Select input port n as the source of all output port Voten Enable een en 1nax gt output port AL ports able output port n output port All ports rent settings Set Ed level as n T ogy Reset os Factory stool setting REBOOT Reboot he dev cid Set Remote Control 1D as n Reset as null Always on 1 16 Valid 10 TIn Set terminal interface n 167 Machine hig Lock 7 Unlock device ia 167 loak P m 7 rca Amat eset SS a E E Figure 5 1 Hyperterminal screen Page 20 724 74
3. video performance e Read and store the EDID from the connecting display to the video extension 2 3 What s Included Both switches include e 2 x 1 HDMI Switch AK VSW HDMI2X1 4K or 4 x 1 HDMI Switch 4K VSW HDMI4X1 4K e Power adapter e IR remote controller e Set of foot pads e This user manual 4x 1 HDMI Switch 4K VSW HDMI4X1 4K also has e RJ 11 cable for serial RS 232 control e RJ 11 to RS 232 converter for serial RS 232 control Page 10 724 746 5500 blackbox com Chapter 2 Overview 2 4 Hardware Description Figure 2 1 4 x 1 switch front panel 3456 Figure 2 2 4 x 1 switch back panel Figure 2 3 4 x 1 switch top panel 724 746 5500 blackbox com Page 11 Chapter 2 Overview Table 2 1 2 x 1 and 4 x 1 switch components Label in Component Description Fig 2 1 and 2 2 1 1 Video Output connector Connect to an HDMI display 2 Advanced Autosensing Switch Auto sensing Priority Setting Switch mode setting 3 Power Supply Apply power to the unit 4 Serial Port Connect to a computer for serial control 5 EDID Copy Button Copy the monitor s EDID 6 Audio Video EDID Setting Configure Audio Video EDID set Switch ting 7 4 Video Input connectors Connect to video sources 8 LED Indicator See LED Indicator section 9 Push Button Port selection For other functions see Chapter 4 Operation Page 12 724 746 5500 blackbox com Chapt
4. 6 5500 blackbox com NOTES 724 746 5500 blackbox com Page 21 NOTES Page 22 724 746 5500 blackbox com NOTES 724 746 5500 blackbox com Page 23 Black Box Tech Support FREE Live 24 7 Tech support the way it should be Great tech support is just 60 seconds away at 724 746 5500 or blackbox com amp BLACK BOX About Black Box Black Box provides an extensive range of networking and infrastructure products You ll find everything from cabinets and racks and power and surge protection products to media converters and Ethernet switches all supported by free live 24 7 Tech support available in 60 seconds or less Copyright 2014 Black Box Corporation All rights reserved Black Box and the Double Diamond logo are registered trademarks of BB Technologies Inc Any third party trademarks appearing in this manual are acknowledged to be the property of their respective owners VSW HDMI2X1 4K version 1 724 746 5500 blackbox com
5. 60 Hz 45 watts Input connector 1EC320 C14 Output voltage 9 VDC 1 5 A via a 2 5 mm barrel plug center positive desktop power supply Dimensions 0 8 H x 6 1 W x 2 6 D 2 x 15 6 x 6 5 cm Weight Product 1 55 lb 0 7 kg Shipping 2 09 Ib 0 8 kg Page 8 724 746 5500 blackbox com Chapter 2 Overview 2 Overview 2 1 Introduction The 2 x 1 or 4x 1 HDMI Switch 4K enables users to quickly and easily share display devices HDTV Blu ray player HD DVD Xbox Wii PS3 satellite receiver etc from your device inputs to one output device monitor projector or TV You can select he desired input source within the range of 16 4 feet 5 meters via the remote control or push button located on the switch You don t need to plug and unplug video sources so A V equipment is more convenient more affordable and more efficient The HDMI Switch with Advanced Auto Sensing includes Auto mode and Priority mode functions The system can either automatically select the latest video source or display in Auto mode or automatically select a video source following priority order in Priority mode And it also offers EDID Copy function to ensure the optimal resolution for your application The built in serial interface allows users to control the HDMI Switch through a PC serial controller device or home theater system integrating the whole A V environment 2 2 Features e Select one output device
6. Customer Support Information VSW HDMI2X1 4K lt gt BLACK BOX VSW HDMI4X1 4K Order toll free in the U S Call 877 877 BBOX outside U S call 724 746 5500 FREE technical support 24 hours a day 7 days a week Call 724 746 5500 or fax 724 746 0746 Mailing address Black Box Corporation 1000 Park Drive Lawrence PA 15055 1018 Web site www blackbox com E mail info blackbox com Trademarks Used in this Manual Trademarks Used in this Manual Black Box and the Double Diamond logo are registered trademarks of BB Technologies Inc Any other trademarks mentioned in this manual are acknowledged to be the property of the trademark owners Page 2 724 746 5500 blackbox com FCC and IC RFI Statements NOM Statement FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION AND INDUSTRY CANADA RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENTS This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used properly that is in strict accordance with the manufacturer s instructions may cause interference to radio communication It has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A computing device in accordance with the specifications in Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC rules which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause interference in wh
7. ente con carritos o pedestales que sean recomendados por el fabricante El aparato el ctrico debe ser montado a la pared o al techo s lo como sea recomendado por el fabricante Servicio El usuario no debe intentar dar servicio al equipo el ctrico m s all a lo descrito en las instrucciones de operaci n Todo otro servicio deber ser referido a personal de servicio calificado El aparato el ctrico debe ser situado de tal manera que su posici n no interfiera su uso La colocaci n del aparato el ctrico sobre una cama sof alfombra o superficie similar puede bloquea la ventilaci n no se debe colocar en libreros o gabinetes que impidan el flujo de aire por los orificios de ventilaci n El equipo el ctrico deber ser situado fuera del alcance de fuentes de calor como radiadores registros de calor estufas u otros aparatos incluyendo amplificadores que producen calor El aparato el ctrico deber ser connectado a una fuente de poder s lo del tipo descrito en el instructivo de operaci n o como se indique en el aparato Precauci n debe ser tomada de tal manera que la tierra fisica y la polarizaci n del equipo no sea eliminada Los cables de la fuente de poder deben ser guiados de tal manera que no sean pisados ni pellizcados por objetos colocados sobre o contra ellos poniendo particular atenci n a los contactos y recept culos donde salen del aparato El equipo el ctrico debe ser limpiado nicamente de acuerd
8. er 2 Overview Audio Video EDID Setting Switch See 7 in Figure 2 2 and Table 2 1 Table 2 2 Audio video EDID setting switch functions Mode Video Audio 1 Auto Auto 2 Auto Inventory 3 Inventory Auto 4 Inventory Inventory NOTE For more operation details refer to Chapter 4 Operation Advanced Autosensing Setting Switch See 3 in Figure 2 1 and Table 2 1 Table 2 3 Advanced autosensing setting switch Position Name Description 1 Switch Press the pushbutton 11 in Figure 2 3 on the top panel to select a source in sequence 2 Auto System will automatically select the latest video source for display Functions in Manual Switch are all applicable to this mode 3 Priority System will automatically select the high priority video source for display Priority Source 1 gt Source 2 gt Source 3 gt Source 4 Functions in Manual Switch are all applicable to this mode 4 Reserved Not used NOTE Functions in Switch mode are all applicable to Autosensing and Priority mode 724 746 5500 blackbox com Page 13 Chapter 3 Installation 3 Installation WARNING Before installation power off all devices that will be connected to this system Make sure that all devices you will connect are properly grounded Place cables away from fluorescent lights air conditioners and machines that are likely to generate electrical noise 3 1 Device Co
9. from 2 or 4 different sources e Autosensing function automatically selects active input source or prioritized source e Control the switch via the front panel push button IR remote controller or for the 4 port model via the serial connection e Individually turn ON OFF the output port e Locking HDMI cables keep your connections secure e 3D video HDCP compliant and Blu ray ready e Non volatile memory stores all settings in case of blackout e Innovative technology designed to avoid unnecessary flicker when adding system instruments e Signal optimization chooses the best output setting from the available alternatives e HDTV 3D HDTV compatible e Supports resolutions up to Full HD 1080p 4K 3840 x 2160 724 746 5500 blackbox com Page 9 Chapter 2 Overview Advanced Autosensing e Select ports in Priority Auto sensing and Switch modes In Priority mode the system automatically selects highest priority source to display Priority order Source 1 gt Source 2 gt In Auto sensing mode the system automatically selects the latest video source to display In Switch mode the system selects the outputs to switch e Switch outputs by pressing a button or setting priority EDID Function e EDID Copy and EDID Pre setting ensure accurate output display e Set to separately learn audio and video EDID for multimedia home theater system integration e Emulating EDID information ensures optimum
10. fter copying Audio EDID use the copied Audio EDID to the connected display 4 2 4 EQ Adjustment To optimize video quality users can adjust the video equalization sharpness for all video output ports through push button configuration Press the pushbutton 11 in Figure 2 3 and the EDID Copy button 6 in Figure 2 2 for 3 seconds and release right after 4 LEDs L1 L4 flash red then the LED flashes indicating which level is on Then press BTN sequentially to adjust EQ level 8 levels GREEN level 1 4 RED level 5 8 Finally press the EDID Copy button once to exit the setting pushbutton EDID Copy 3 seconds gt 4 LEDs L1 L4 flash red gt release gt EQ Setting mode gt BTN press once to the next level gt EQ Setting mode repeat as needed gt EDID Copy gt Exit EQ Setting mode Page 18 724 746 5500 blackbox com Chapter 4 Operation 4 2 5 Factory Default Setting To return all settings to factory state press the BTN amp EDID Copy button for 9 seconds and release right after 4 LEDs L1 L4 flash green twice BTN EDID Copy 9 seconds gt 4 LEDs L1 L4 flash green twice gt release press and hold BTN EDID Cop 3 Sec 4 LEDs L1 L4 flash red gt enter EQ Adjustment mode i 9 sec 4 LEDs L1 L4 flash green twice gt Factory Default 4 3 IR Remote Control A V Source selection Press 1 2 3 4 Select Source1 Source 2 Source Source 4 724 746 5500 blackbox com Page 19
11. ich case the user at his own expense will be required to take whatever measures may be necessary to correct the interference Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise emission from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulation of Industry Canada Le pr sent appareil num rique n met pas de bruits radio lectriques d passant les limites applicables aux appareils num riques de classe A prescrites dans le Reglement sur le brouillage radio lectrique publi par Industrie Canada Normas Oficiales Mexicanas NOM Electrical Safety Statement INSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURIDAD 1 Todas las instrucciones de seguridad y operaci n deber n ser le das antes de que el aparato el ctrico sea operado 2 Las instrucciones de seguridad y operaci n deber n ser guardadas para referencia futura 3 Todas las advertencias en el aparato el ctrico y en sus instrucciones de operaci n deben ser respetadas 724 746 5500 blackbox com Page 3 NOM Statement 10 11 12 13 14 15 Todas las instrucciones de operaci n y uso deben ser seguidas El aparato el ctrico no deber ser usado cerca del agua por ejemplo cerca de la tina de ba o lavabo s tano mojado o cerca de una alberca etc El aparato el ctrico debe ser usado nicam
12. nd L2 2x1 Switch flash GREEN amp RED Result If the LED S1 S4 4x1 Switch LED 1 amp S2 2x1 Switch return to normal status indicating that the EDID Copy is completed Method 2 NOTE Before starting power off the unit and connect monitor to the output port of the unit Step 1 Press and hold the button EDID COPY Step 2 Apply power to the unit Step 3 Release right after the LED L1 L4 4x1 Switch LED L1 amp L2 2x1 Switch flash GREEN amp RED 3 4 sec Result If the LED L1 L4 4x1 Switch LED L1 amp L2 2x1 Switch return to normal status it indicates that the EDID Copy is completed Otherwise the LED flashes RED indicating that a The monitor is not properly connected b The monitor is not powered on c EDID data of the monitor is not applicable 724 746 5500 blackbox com Page 17 Chapter 4 Operation 4 2 3 EDID Emulation Slide the switch 7 in Figure 2 2 to the desired position Table 4 1 EDID emulation switch functions Mode Video Audio 1 Auto Va Auto Va 2 Auto Va Inventory Ai 3 Inventory Vi Auto Aa 4 Inventory Vi Inventory Ai Va Video Auto Automatically use the EDID of the attached display video algorithm Aa Audio Auto Automatically use the EDID of the attached display audio algorithm Vi Video Inventory After copying Video EDID use the copied Video EDID to the connected display Ai Audio Inventory A
13. nnection 1 Use a video cable HDMI to connect the display to the video output port on the unit 2 Use a video cable HDMI to connect the source device to the video input port on the unit 3 Apply power to the unit 4 Turn on the display monitor projector or TV and then power on the source device s 5 If necessary apply the EDID Copy process see Section 4 2 2 EDID Setting NOTES When each video source is powered on make sure it has a display pointing to it for EDID communication If a source does not have a display pointing to it a video image might not display If no screen displays follow these steps 1 Make sure the device cables are correctly and firmly attached 2 Set your display device s input source as HDMI 3 Check the PC BIOS configuration for the video output settings 4 Connect your video source to the display DIRECTLY to check if the video signal gets through 5 Apply EDID Copy to your display see Section 4 2 2 EDID Setting Page 14 724 746 5500 blackbox com Chapter 3 Installation 3 2 Connection Pattern A E Stereo TS Remote PC tower Media play Ei Controller Figure 3 1 Connecting the 4x 1 HDMI Switch AK 724 746 5500 blackbox com Page 15 Chapter 4 Operation 4 Operation 4 1 LED Indicators LEDs 1 4 Figure 4 1 Top and front panel of the switch Table 4 1 LED Indicators LEDs 1 4 Swi
14. o a las recomendaciones del fabricante En caso de existir una antena externa deber ser localizada lejos de las lineas de energia Page 4 724 746 5500 blackbox com NOM Statement 16 17 18 El cable de corriente deber ser desconectado del cuando el equipo no sea usado por un largo periodo de tiempo Cuidado debe ser tomado de tal manera que objectos liquidos no sean derramados sobre la cubierta u orificios de ventilaci n Servicio por personal calificado deber ser provisto cuando A El cable de poder o el contacto ha sido da ado u B Objectos han ca do o l quido ha sido derramado dentro del aparato o C El aparato ha sido expuesto a la lluvia o D El aparato parece no operar normalmente o muestra un cambio en su desempe o o E El aparato ha sido tirado o su cubierta ha sido da ada 724 746 5500 blackbox com Page 5 Table of Contents Table of Contents Specification lid 7 2 Overview 2 1 2 2 2 3 2 4 3 Installation 3 1 32 4 Operation 41 4 2 4 3 ntroduction Features What s Included Hardware Description 2 4 1 4x 1 HDMI Switch 4K VSW HDMI2X1 AK 2 4 2 2x 1 HDMI Switch 4K VSW HDMI4X1 4K Device Connection Connection Pattern LED Indicators Push Button Control 4 2 1 A V Source Selection 4 2 2 EDID Setting 4 2 3 EDID Emulation 4 2 4 EQ Adjustment 4 2 5 Factory Default Settings IR Remote Control
15. tch Auto Priority Modes Status The selected LED emits green and The input video signal isn t ready goes off 3 times per 2 seconds The non selected LED goes off The selected LED emits green and The input video signal is ready but cannot goes off once per 2 seconds detect the monitor The selected LED emits steady The input video signal is ready and can green detect the monitor The selected LED emits green with The input video signal and monitor HDCP red flashing 3 times do not match Off Not selected The LED turns off when it s not selected no matter what the source condition is with or without source input HDCP etc Page 16 724 746 5500 blackbox com Chapter 4 Operation 4 2 Push Button Control 4 2 1 A V Source Selection Press the pushbutton 11 in Figure 2 3 once to select the source in sequence SI gt S2 gt S3 gt S4 gt S1 The monitor immediately shows the video source once selected The corresponding LED lights when the source is selected 4 2 2 EDID Setting NOTE Before starting slide Audio Video EDID Setting Switch 7 in Figure 2 2 to position 2 3 4 Copy Monitor EDID 2 methods Method 1 Step 1 Apply power to the unit Step 2 Connect the EDID compliant monitor to the output port of the unit and power on the monitor Step 3 Press and hold the button EDID COPY for 3 5 seconds and release the button RIGHT AFTER the LED L1 L4 4x1 Switch LED L1 a
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