Kinivo 560BNT - HDMI Switch with Toslink Manual

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Introduction

The Kinivo 560BNT 4K 60Hz HDMI Switch With Toslink enables up to five HDMI source devices (such as the DVD player, cable box, game console etc.) to be connected to a single HDMI input port on your HDTV or video projector, while the audio is extracted through Toslink. It can be used to expand the number of HDMI ports on a single input HDMI equipped video receiver with Toslink capability. It is an easy, convenient and inexpensive solution to expand your home theater setup.

Installation

Front Panel Controls

1. Power Indicator
2. Switch & Auto Switch Button
3. ARC Button
4. Infrared Remote Sensor
5. Out/ARC LED Indicator
6. HDMI Input LED Indicators

Back Panel Connectors

Left Side Panel

Right Side Panel

Remote Control

1. Select a specific HDMI Input by choosing 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5.
2. Cycle the HDMI Inputs using the "Left and Right" buttons.
3. Pressing the "Auto" button turns the Auto Switching "On" or "Off".
4. Pressing the "ARC" button turns the ARC "On" or "Off".
5. Pressing the "Memory" button makes sure the desired input is automatically selected.

Note:

1. The remote control uses infrared light signal and requires direct line-of-sight to the IR Remote Sensor. Please make sure that the IR Remote Sensor is not blocked.
2. Please remove back cover to remove or install the remote's battery (two AAA battries)

Setup

1. Connect the output port of the HDMI Switch to HDTV or Projector using a HDMI cable (Note: HDMI cable is not included. HDMI cable length should not be longer than 15ft).
2. Connect devices (Game Console, DVD Player, Streaming Media Player, etc) to the input ports on the HDMI Switch.
3. Repeat the above step to connect your Cable Box, DVD Player, Streaming Media Player, etc.
4. Connect a Toslink cable to the SPDIF port of HDMI Switch and the other end to the Sound System.
5. Plug the included power adapter to the HDMI Switch and connect it to an AC power outlet.

Connection Diagram

LED Indicators

*N/A: Not Applicable

Operation

HDMI Input Indicators

The 560BNT Switch has five HDMI Input indicator lights on its front panel. When the Switch senses audio/ video transmission on one of its HDMI Input ports, the corresponding HDMI Input Indicator is illuminated in Red color. When an HDMI Input is selected for use, the corresponding HDMI Input Indicator is illuminated in Blue. The HDMI Input Indicator is not lit when there is no input signal or no HDMI cable is connected.

Input Selection with the Front Panel Button

To select a HDMI input, press the 'SWITCH' button on the front panel of the HDMI Switch. Each press of the button progresses to the next active HDMI Input. Signal from the selected HDMI Input is sent to the Output port and its corresponding HDMI Input Indicator is illuminated in Blue.

Input Selection with the Remote Control

There are also direct input selection buttons on the remote control (Buttons 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5). Pressing each button selects the corresponding HDMI Input port, no matter whether the port has an active input signal or not.

ARC

Enable or Disable ARC

To enable or disable ARC, press the "ARC/Auto Switching" button on the front panel of the Switch. The ARC LED will turn Blue when enabled.

Note: ARC is enabled by default.

Auto Switching

Automatic Input Selection

When auto switching is turned on, the 560BNT switch automatically senses input ports and switches to the input port source automatically in the sequence 1>2>3>4>5. It bypasses input ports without signal. When a new device is turned on, the switch automatically selects that input. For example, if you power on your cable TV, the HDMI switch will automatically switch to the cable TV. Turn the currently selected device off and the 560BNT switch automatically selects the next higher numbered input that has an active signal (1>2>3>4>5)

While Auto Switching is a convenient feature, it will not work with every HDMI input device because some cable TV boxes, streaming devices, game consoles, and similar devices don't ever really turn off their HDMI signal, even when they appear to be turned off or asleep. These devices transmit a blank HDMI signal or black screen to the TV through our switch, even when asleep or turned off.

Here is a list of popular devices that do not support Auto Switching:

• Amazon Fire TV
• Apple TV (all generations)
• Roku
• Xbox One, Xbox One S, Xbox One X, Xbox series X Enable or Disable Auto Switching

Note: The Auto Switching function is enabled by default and the "Power" LED will emit a Blue light.

1. To disable the Auto Switching function, press and hold the "Switch" button on the front panel of the switch for approximately 3-5 seconds. The "Power" LED will turn Red.
2. When enabling the Auto Switching function, press and hold the "Switch" button on the front panel of the switch for approximately 3-5 seconds. The "Power" LED will turn Blue.

Specifications

• Supports Resolution: 4K 60Hz/4K 30Hz/1080p
• Supports HDR, 3D, HDCP 2.2 and CEC bypass
• Supports Bandwidth up to 18Gbps and transfer bitrates up to 6 Gbps per channel
• Supports Audio Format: LPCM/Dolby-AC3/DTS7.1/
• DSD/Dolby True HD/DTS-HD
• Power supply: DC 5V
• Max working current: 600mA
• Operating Temperature Range: 32°F to 104°F
• Operating Humidity Range: 5 to 85%
• Dimensions: 5.62in x 2.56in x 1.0in
• Supported HDMI Cable Length ≤ 15FT

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. What do I do if I have a HDCP error?
   HDCP errors are usually caused by syncing/ handshake issues.

• Simply unplug all your devices from the Switch.
• Unplug the Switch from the power source.
• Replug all your devices and restart the entire set up again. This should help resolve the issue.

2. What do I do if my switch is not working or there is no audio?
   Steps to diagnose the device:

• Ensure all HDMI cables are completely inserted into the Switch. Loss of connection can cause issues.
• Make sure that the HDMI cables are working. Try a different HDMI cable to check if cable is the issue.
• HDMI cable length should not be longer than 15FT.
• Ensure input devices are powered on.
• Test with just one input device to diagnose. Check if the input device works directly with the TV. This will also help verify the HDMI cable. Try pressing the input number on the remote corresponding to where the input is connected.

3. What do I do if Auto Switching is not working as advertised?
   Refer to the "Auto Switching" section page. If none of the steps in the "Auto Switching" section resolve the issue then please contact customer service using the information provided at the end of this user manual in the "Online Support/Contact Us" section on page.

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