StarTech.com VS420RDVIA User Manual
StarTech.com VS420RDVIA User Manual

StarTech.com VS420RDVIA User Manual

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  • Page 1 DVI Video and Audio Matrix Splitter / Switcher - 2 in x 4 out VS420RDVIA...
  • Page 2 StarTech.com, or an endorsement of the product(s) to which this manual applies by the third-party company in question. Regardless of any direct acknowl- edgement elsewhere in the body of this document, StarTech.com hereby acknowledges that all...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Instruction Manual Instruction Manual Table of Contents Introduction ................... 1 Features ..................1 Package Contents ...............2 Installation ..................2 Input Connection .................2 Output Connection...............3 Basic Operations ................5 Front Panel Operation ..............5 Setting Monitor Routes ..............5 Remote Control Operation ............6 Setting Monitor Routes ..............7 Advanced Operations ..............
  • Page 4: Introduction

    Audio Matrix Splitter/Switcher - 2 in x 4 out. With the Converge A/V DVI Matrix splitter/switcher, you can select between two DVI-I sources on multiple monitors (up to four). With the push of a button, the VS420RDVIA lets you select what input you’d like on each display. Plus, the option to independently toggle video and audio on/off for each display is also avail- able.
  • Page 5: Package Contents

    Instruction Manual Package Contents • 1 X DVI Video and Audio Matrix Switcher • 1 X Instruction Manual • 1 X IR External Sensor • 1 X Power Adapter • 1 X Remote Control • 1 X Set of Ear-Mounts for Rack Mounting Installation Input Connection Step 1...
  • Page 6: Output Connection

    Instruction Manual Step 2 Connect the speaker port of the computer to the Audio port of Source 1 as shown. Step 3 Repeat Step 1 and 2 on Source 2, as shown. Output Connection Step 1 Connect your monitor to port 1 of the Video Matrix Switch, as shown...
  • Page 7 Instruction Manual Step 2 Connect a pair of speakers to port 1 of the Video Matrix Switch, as shown. Step 3 Repeat Step 1 and 2 on the audio and video output channels for port 2, if necessary. Step 4 Apply power to the Video Matrix Switch as shown.
  • Page 8: Basic Operations

    Instruction Manual Basic Operations Front Panel Operation Once the unit has been powered on, all 4 red LEDs should be illuminated. Due to the factory default settings, if all 4 red LEDs are blinking, source 1 is empty. When all 4 LEDs are always ON then a video signal has been detected at source 1.
  • Page 9: Remote Control Operation

    Instruction Manual Step 3 Press 1 or 2 within 3 seconds to select Source 1 or Source 2. After select- ing, LED 4 will become either red or orange. • Red means Source 1 is selected. • Orange means Source 2 is selected. Step 4 Repeat Step 1 through 3 to route other ports.
  • Page 10: Setting Monitor Routes

    Instruction Manual Setting Monitor Routes Route Source 1 or 2 to Monitors 1 through 4 respectively Step 1 Press the desired port (ie. 4). Step 2 Press S1 or S2 to route Source 1 or Source 2 to Monitor 4. Step 3 Repeat Step 1 and 2 to route other ports.
  • Page 11: Advanced Operations

    Instruction Manual Advanced Operations Front Panel Operation Turn the Video ON/OFF Step 1 Press the desired port (ie. 2). Step 2 Press and hold “Option” and the LED light 1 will light up. If the LED light is green it means the video output device is powered on. If it is red, then the monitor is powerd off.
  • Page 12: Turn The Audio On/Off

    Instruction Manual Turn the Audio ON/OFF Step 1 Press the desired port (ie. 1). Step 2 Press and hold “Option” and the LED light 2 will light up. If the LED light is green, it means the audio output is powered on. If it is red, then the audio output is powered off.
  • Page 13: Turn On/Off The Auto Scan

    Instruction Manual Turn ON/OFF the Auto Scan In the auto scan mode, the Video Matrix Switch automatically swithces between Source 1 and Source 2 sequentially for a particular monitor. Step 1 Press the desired port (ie. 4). Step 2 Press and hold Option. Step 3 Press 3 to turn on the auto scan mode for Monitor 4.
  • Page 14: Set The Auto Scan Time Interval

    Instruction Manual Set the Auto Scan Time Interval Step 1 Press 3 and 4 at the same time. Step 2 All four LEDs should be blinking. Press one to set the auto scan time interval. • 1 represents 8 seconds •...
  • Page 15: Unit Stack

    Instruction Manual Unit Stack This function allows the user to use one single remote control to com- mand up to 16 Video Matrix Switch units. Setting the Remote Controlling ID on the system Power off the Video Matrix Switch Press and hold 1 and 2 at the same time. Power on the Video Matrix Switch.
  • Page 16: Optimize The Video Signal Strength

    Instruction Manual Optimize the Video Signal Strength The optimal video signal strength can be adjusted to correspond to the length and quality of the DVI cables being used. Each monitor has two different video strength settings. For example, were the user to change the video strength setting of Source 2 for Monitor 3, the necessary steps would be: Switch Monitor 3 to Source 2 (Refer to Basic Operations for details).
  • Page 17: Rackmount Kit (Optional)

    Instruction Manual Rackmount Kit (Optional) The following figure shows how to properly attach the optional mounting brackets to the Video Matrix Switch unit, for use with an industrial stan- dard, 19-inch rack cabinet.
  • Page 18: Specifications

    Instruction Manual Specifications Specifications VS420RDVIA Number of Video Source Ports Number of Monitor Ports Video Type Remote Control Remote Control Extender Jack Push-Button Control LEDs Hot-Plug & Play Rack-Mounted 19” industry standard Automatic Scan interval 8, 15, 30, 45 seconds...
  • Page 19: Technical Support

    Limitation of Liability In no event shall the liability of StarTech.com Ltd. and StarTech.com USA LLP (or their officers, directors, employees or agents) for any damages (whether direct or indirect, special, punitive, incidental, consequential, or...
  • Page 20 StarTech.com has been making “hard-to-find easy” since 1985, providing high quality solutions to a diverse IT and A/V customer base that spans many channels, including government, education and industrial facilities to name just a few. We offer an unmatched selection of computer parts, cables, A/V products, KVM and Serv-...

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