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User Manual VLSW141H HDMI Switcher 4x1, 4K@60Hz ARC...
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Trademarks Product model, Vivolink and its logo are trademarks of Vivolink. Any other trademarks mentioned in this manual are acknowledged as the properties of the trademark owner. No part of this publication may be copied or reproduced without the prior written consent of Vivolink.
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HDMI Switcher 4x1, 4K@60Hz ARC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS To ensure the best performance from the product, please read all instructions carefully before using the device. Save this manual for further reference. Unpack the equipment carefully and save the original box and packing material for ...
HDMI Switcher 4x1, 4K@60Hz ARC 1. Product Introduction The VLSW141H is an ultrathin auto switcher with four HDMI video inputs and one HDMI output. This switcher supports HDMI video resolution up to 4Kx2K@60Hz 4:4:4 HDR and multichannel audio. Except passing EDID information from the display, there are multiple built-in EDID settings to simplify an installation.
HDMI Switcher 4x1, 4K@60Hz ARC 3. Panel Description 3.1 Front Panel AUTO SOURCE AUDIO MODE FIRMWARE ① Auto/Source Button: Press to switch to next input source. Press and hold at least three seconds to switch between manual mode and auto ...
HDMI Switcher 4x1, 4K@60Hz ARC 3.2 Rear Panel IN 1 IN 2 IN 3 AUDIO RS232 IR IN EDID DC 5V ① IN 1~4: Four type-A female HDMI input ports to connect HDMI sources. The input 4 port supports ARC. ②...
HDMI Switcher 4x1, 4K@60Hz ARC 4. System Connection 4.1 Usage Precaution Make sure all components and accessories included before installation. System should be installed in a clean environment with proper temperature and humidity. All of the power switches, plugs, sockets, and power cords should be insulated and ...
HDMI Switcher 4x1, 4K@60Hz ARC 5. Source Button Control 5.1 Manual Switching When the switcher is in manual switching mode, the Switching Mode LED will be green, and please press Auto/Source button to switch to the next input. 5.2 Automatic Switching To enable automatic switching, press and hold the Auto/Source button for three seconds.
HDMI Switcher 4x1, 4K@60Hz ARC 6. IR Remote Control Please connect an IR receiver to the IR input port; the IR remote is used for signal switching and it can also be used to control source and display devices based on CEC function.
HDMI Switcher 4x1, 4K@60Hz ARC 7. RS232 Control Connect the switcher to the control device (e.g. PC) with RS232 cable and set the parameters in the right manner, the control device is capable to control this switcher by RS232 commands. 7.1 RS232 Control Software Installation: Copy the control software file to the computer connected with this switcher.
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HDMI Switcher 4x1, 4K@60Hz ARC The interface of the control software is shown as below: Parameter configuration area Monitoring area, indicates if the command sent works. Command sending area Please set the parameters of COM number, bound rate, data bit, stop bit and the parity bit correctly, then the RS232 commands can be sent in Command Sending Area.
HDMI Switcher 4x1, 4K@60Hz ARC >>SRCBack Go back >>SRCBack >>SRCOk Confirm (OK) >>SRCOk >>SRCExit Exit >>SRCExit >>SRCUp Up direction >>SRCUp >>SRCDown Down direction >>SRCDown >>SRCLeft Left direction >>SRCLeft >>SRCRight Right direction <<SRCRight 7.2.3 Display Device Control Note: The display device is required to support CEC. Function Command Feedback Example...
HDMI Switcher 4x1, 4K@60Hz ARC 7.2.5 System Control Function Command Feedback Example >>RESET System reset. >>RESET <<AUDExternal << VLSW141H << V1.0.0 << -------- >>SYSInfo Get system information. <<HDMI1 <<Auto Switch <<AUDExternal <<EDID0...
HDMI Switcher 4x1, 4K@60Hz ARC 8. EDID Management 8.1 Predefined EDID Setting The rear panel boasts a 4-pin DIP switch to set the predefined EDID. The ten types of embedded EDID and their corresponding switch status are shown in the below list. Switch Video Audio...
HDMI Switcher 4x1, 4K@60Hz ARC 8.2 User Defined EDID Setting Except directly invoking the embedded EDID, the specific EDID can be customized. There are five EDID can be customized following the below operations. Rename the user defined EDID according the following format. EC_xx_xxxx_xxx.bin EC: Represents EDID.
HDMI Switcher 4x1, 4K@60Hz ARC 9. ARC Mode Audio Return Channel (ARC) allows audio from a display to pass “upstream” through an HDMI cable to an audio processing device, such as an AV amplifier. When ARC mode is active on the switcher, the ARC stream will pass to the active HDMI source device if it can process the signal.
HDMI Switcher 4x1, 4K@60Hz ARC 10. Firmware Upgrade Please follow the steps as below to upgrade firmware by the Micro-USB port on the rear panel: 1) Prepare the latest upgrade file (.bin) and rename it as “USERAPP.bin” 2) Connect the switcher to the PC with USB cable, and then power on the switcher. The PC will automatically detect a U-disk named of “BOOTDISK”.
HDMI Switcher 4x1, 4K@60Hz ARC 12. Troubleshooting & Maintenance Problems Potential Causes Solutions Colour losing or no video signal output in HDMI display. The connecting cables may Check whether the cables not be connected correctly are connected correctly No HDMI signal output in this switcher while local or it may be broken.
HDMI Switcher 4x1, 4K@60Hz ARC 13. Customer Service The return of a product to our Customer Service implies the full agreement of the terms and conditions hereinafter. There terms and conditions may be changed without prior notice. 1) Warranty The limited warranty period of the product is fixed three years. 2) Scope These terms and conditions of Customer Service apply to the customer service provided for the products or any other items sold by authorized distributor only.
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