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4K 4x1 HDMI® Switch with ARC and HDR Vanco Part Number EVSW1042 4K 4x1 HDMI® Switch with ARC and www.vanco1.com • 800.626.6445...
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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. This product is 100% inspected and tested in the United States to verify HDMI performance parameters.
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FEATURES INTRODUCTION The Evolution by Vanco HDMI 4x1 Switcher (EVSW1042) allows 4 HDMI sources to be distributed to 1 display, with the ability of controlling each source connected and input switching from the display remotely via IR. Allows multiple sources to be switched on a single display by creating additional HDMI inputs.
SPECIFICATIONS Frequency Bandwidth ..........18Gbps HDCP ............... 2.2 Compliant (backwards compatible) Input Ports ..............(4) HDMI Female ports, (1) IR EXT port and (1) RS232 port Output ports ............. (1) HDMI Female port,(1) 3.5mm analog audio port and (1) Optical port HDMI Video Output ............
PANEL DESCRIPTIONS 11 12 13 1. IN 1-4 LED: Illuminates to display which source is selected 2. AUTO/MANUAL SWITCHING SELECTION: Pressing this button activates “Smart Switching” where the unit will auto switch, or activates manual source switching • To activate either mode, press and hold button for 2 seconds, when in manual mode, press button without holding to switch sources, or use IR remote 3.
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IR REMOTE 1. ARC BUTTON: Press to activate or deactivate ARC function 2. EDID AUTO AUDIO: Pressing will utilize the display’s audio EDID 3. EDID 2.1ch AUDIO: Pressing will utilize a 2.1ch stereo EDID 4. EDID 5.1ch: Pressing will utilize a 5.1ch stereo EDID 5.
SOURCE SWITCHING The EVSW1042 allows for manual or auto source switching, in MANUAL mode, the front panel or included IR remote gives the ability to switch sources. In AUTO mode, the switcher will: Automatically switch to any source input that is turned ON Automatically switch to the next input source (sequentially) that is already ON, if the current input selection is turned OFF *Be advised that some sources “sleep”...
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IR Receiver (RX) To control the switch: Plug the IR Receiver into IR IN port of the switch IR Transmitter (TX) To control the sources: Connect the provided WIR-1X4 into the IR OUT port of the switch Connect the provided IR TX cables into each 3.5mm input of the WIR-1X4. Use one IR RX for each source being used with the EVSW1042.
9. Connect the power supply to an available electrical outlet and power on the device NOTE: ARC, EDID, and switching mode changes can be made when the unit is powered ON. Vanco High Speed HDMI cables are strongly recommended for use with this product to ensure best results. Incorrect placement of IR Receiver may result in the failure of the unit.
4. If you are still encountering issues, attempt the “hot-plug” concept. With all of the HDMI cables disconnected, turn on the source and plug in the HDMI cable into it’s output, then power up the Vanco unit and plug the HDMI cable into it’s input, finally turn on the display and plug the HDMI cable from the receiver into it.
If repairs are needed during the warranty period the purchaser will be required to provide a sales receipt/sales invoice 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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