Atlona AT-HDMI-V42 User manual

AtlonA
4x2 HDMI™v1.3 Switcher
AT-HDMI-V42
User Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Introduction .................................................. 1
2. Features .................................................. 1
3. Operation Controls and Functions ............................ 2
3.1 Front Panel .................................................. 2
3.2 Rear Panel .................................................. 2
4. Remote Control .................................................. 3
5. RS-232 Remote Control Protocol ............................ 3
5.1 RS-232 transmission format ............................ 3
5.2 RS-232 command .................................................. 4
6. Specications .................................................. 4
7. Connection and Installation ....................................... 4
8. Safety .................................................. 5
9. Warranty .................................................. 6

Introduction
Features
The is a high performance HDMI™ v1.3 Switcher with remote control. It allows your various
HDMI™ source to share two HDTV display. Simply pressing one button to select your desired
HDMI™ source for display on the HDTV.
Each product in this series is compatible to HDMI™ v1.3 specications, a cutting-age technol-
ogy which denes the support to transfer Deep Color (10-bit and 12-bit) video and new loss-
less compressed (Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus and DTS-HD Master Audio) digital audio,
with a high bandwidth up to 225MHz.
* HDMI™ 1.3, HDCP1.1 and DVI1.0 compliant Receiver.
* Deep color video up to 12bit, 1080p@60Hz.
* Four HDMI™ sources to connect up to two HDMI™ displays simultaneously.
* Supports DVI source and DVI display by using HDMI™ to/from DVI adaptor cable.
* Dolby Digital, DTS digital audio transmission (32-192kHz Fs sample rate).
* Supports a wide range of PC and HDTV resolutions from VGA to UXGA and 480i to 1080p.
* HDMI™ cable distance test with 1080p resolution: Input/Output source can run up to
30M/5.1CH.
* Full HDCP Compliant.
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2
Operation Controls and Functions
3.1. Front Panel
3.2. Rear Panel
1 Remote Control Sensor.
2 HDMI™ input Select/Indicator: Press the “Input” button sequentially to switch to your de-
sired input (HDMI™ 1 to HDMI™ 4), the LED will illuminate to indicate which input source
is selected
3 POWER Switch/Indicator: Press the “POWER” button to turn on/off the power, the power
LED illuminate in red color means the power is turned on, when the LED not illuminate
power is turned off.
1 HDMI™ Outputs 1 and 2: Connect each of the output ports to the HDMI™ display. When
more than one output connected, the HDMI™ outputs play identical video signal simultane-
ously.
2 RS232: 9-pin D-Sub connector for connecting to your PC or other control console for
remote control.
3 HDMI Inputs 1 to 4: Connect each of the input ports to the HDMI or DVI output of your
source equipment such as DVD player or set-top-box.
4 Power: Plug the 5V DC power supply into this unit and connect the adaptor to AC wall
outlet.
POWERINPUT
4321
1 2 3
RS-232
HDMI OUT HDMI OUT HDMI IN HDMI IN HDMI IN HDMI IN
DC 5V
1 2 3 4
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Remote Control
RS-232 Remote Control Protocol
1 Power: Press the button to turn on/off the unit.
2 Direct input selector:
Press 1, 2, 3 or 4 to select the desired input source.
The connection between splitter and remote controller with RS-232 modem cable.
ns denition of modem cable
5.1 RS-232 transmission format:
Baud Rate: 9600 bps
Data bit: 8 Bits
Parity: None
Stop Bit: 1 bit
1
2
Splitter Remote Controller
PIN Denition PIN Denition
1NC 1NC
2TxD 2Rx
3RxD 3Tx
4NC 4NC
5GND 5GND
6NC 6NC
7NC 7NC
8NC 8NC
9NC 9NC

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DVD 1
DVD 2
DVD 3
STB
RS-232 command Operation
POWER 00 Select power OFF
POWER 01 Select power ON
PORT 01 Select port 1
PORT 02 Select port 2
PORT 03 Select port 3
PORT 04 Select port 4
Specifications
Connection and Installation
5.1 RS-232 transmission format:
Frequency bandwidth 2.25Gbps (single link)
Input port 4x HDMI female ports
Output port 2 x HDMI female ports
Power Supply 5VDC/2.6A (US/EU standards, CE/FCC/UL certied)
Remote Control Discrete IR remote
Dimensions (mm) 240(W) x 104(D) x 44(H)
Weight(g) 0.8 kgs
Chassis Material Metal
Silk Skin Color Black
Operating Temperature Operating from 0°C ~ 48°C
HDTV 2HDTV 1

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SAFETY INFORMATION
Safeguards
To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not
expose this product to rain or moisture.
If the wall plug does not t into your local
power socket, hire an electrician to replace
your obsolete socket.
Do not modify the wall plug.
Doing so will void the warranty and safety
features.
This equipment should be installed near
the socket outlet and the device should
be easily accesible in case it requires
disconnection.
Precautions
FCC Regulations state that any
unauthorized changes or modications to
this equipment not expressly approved by
the manufacturer could void the
user’s authority to operate this
equipment.
Operate this product using only the
included external power supply. Use of
other power supplies could impair
performance, damage the product or cause
res.
In the event of an electrostatic discharge,
this device may automatically turn off. If this
occurs, unplug the device, and plug it back
in.
Protect and route power cords so they will
not be stepped on or pinched by anything
placed on or against them. Be especially
careful of plug-ins, or cord exit points from
this product.
Avoid excessive humidity, sudden
temperature changes or temperature
extremes.
Keep this product away from wet locations
such as bathtubs, sinks, laundries, wet
basements and swimming pools.
Use only accessories recommended by
ATLONA to avoid re, shock or other
hazards.
Unplug the product before cleaning. Use
a damp cloth for cleaning. Do not use
cleaning uid or aerosols, which could
enter the unit and cause damage, re or
electrical shock. Some substances may
also mar the nish of the product.
Never open or remove unit panels or make
any adjustments not described in this
manual. Attempting to do so could expose
you to dangerous electrical shock or other
hazards. It may also cause damage to your
AT-HDMI-V42. Opening the product will
void the warranty.
Do not attempt to service the unit. Instead
disconnect it and contact your Authorised
ATLONA reseller or contact ATLONA
directly.

WARRANTY
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1. LIMITED WARRANTY
Atlona Technologies warrants that (a) its products (the “Product”) will perform substantially in accordance with the
accompanying written materials for a period of 3 YEARS from the date of receipt and (b) that the Product will be
free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and service for a period of 3 years. In the event
applicable law imposes any implied warranties, the implied warranty period is limited to 3 years from the date of
receipt. Some jurisdictions do not allow such limitations on duration of an implied warranty, so the above limitation
may not apply to Customer.
2. CUSTOMER REMEDIES
Atlona Technologies and its suppliers’ entire liability and Customer’s exclusive remedy shall be, at Atlona Technolo-
gies’ option, either return of the price paid for the Product, or repair or replacement of the Product that does not meet
this Limited Warranty and which is returned to Atlona Technologies with a copy of Customer’s receipt. This Limited
Warranty is void if failure of the Product has resulted from accident, abuse, or misapplication. Any replacement Prod-
uct will be warranted for the remainder of the original warranty period or 3 year, whichever is longer.
3. NO OTHER WARRANTIES
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ATLONA TECHNOLOGIES AND ITS SUPPLI-
ERS DISCLAIM ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED
TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, WITH
REGARD TO THE PRODUCT AND ANY RELATED WRITTEN MATERIALS. THIS LIMITED WARRANTY GIVES
CUSTOMER SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS. CUSTOMER MAY HAVE OTHER RIGHTS DEPENDING ON THE JU-
RISDICTION.
4. NO LIABILITY FOR DAMAGES
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL ATLONA TECHNOLO-
GIES OR ITS SUPPLIERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES WHATSOEVER (INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITA-
TION, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR INDIRECT DAMAGES FOR PERSONAL INJURY, LOSS
OF BUSINESS PROFITS, BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, LOSS OF BUSINESS INFORMATION, OR ANY OTHER
PECUNIARY LOSS) ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THIS PRODUCT, EVEN IF ATLONA
TECHNOLOGIES HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. IN ANY CASE, ATLONA
TECHNOLOGIES’ AND ITS SUPPLIERS’ ENTIRE LIABILITY UNDER ANY PROVISION OF THIS AGREEMENT
SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE AMOUNT ACTUALLY PAID BY YOU FOR THE PRODUCT. BECAUSE SOME JU-
RISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR
INCIDENTAL DAMAGES, THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
ATLONA
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