Atlona AT-HDMI-V42 User manual

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

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1. INTRODUCTION .................................................. 2
2. FEATURES .................................................. 2
3. OPERATION CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS .................................................. 2
3.1 FRONT PANEL .................................................. 2
3.2 REAR PANEL .................................................. 3
4. REMOTE CONTROL .................................................. 3
5. RS-232 REMOTE CONTROL PROTOCOL .................................................. 3
5.1 RS-232 TRANSMISSION FORMAT .................................................. 4
5.2 RS-232 COMMAND .................................................. 4
6. SPECIFICATIONS .................................................. 4
7. CONNECTION AND INSTALLATION .................................................. 5
8. SAFETY INFORMATION .................................................. 6
9. WARRANTY .................................................. 7
10. ATLONA PRODUCT REGISTRATION .................................................. 8
TABLE OF CONTENTS

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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 specifications, a cutting-age technology which defines the sup-
port to transfer Deep Color (10-bit and 12-bit) video and new lossless 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.
3.1. Front Panel
1. Remote Control Sensor.
2. HDMI™ input Select/Indicator: Press the “Input” button sequentially to switch to your desired 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.
INTRODUCTION
FEATURES
OPERATION CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS
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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 definition of modem cable
Splitter Remote Controller
PIN Definition PIN Definition
1 NC 1 NC
2 TxD 2 RxD
3 RxD 3 TxD
4 NC 4 NC
5 GND 5 GND
6 NC 6 NC
7 NC 7 NC
8 NC 8 NC
9 NC 9 NC
REMOTE CONTROL
RS-232 REMOTE CONTROL PROTOCOL
3.2. Rear Panel
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 simultaneously.
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 equip-
ment 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.
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5.1 RS-232 transmission format:
Baud Rate: 9600 bps
Data bit: 8 Bits
Parity: None
Stop Bit: 1 bit
5.1 RS-232 transmission format:
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
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 certified)
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
SPECIFICATIONS

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CONNECTION AND INSTALLATION
HDTV 1 HDTV 2
HDTV 1 HDTV 3
HDTV 2 STB

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Safeguards
Precautions
FCC regulations state that any unauthorized changes or modifications 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 fires.
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, fish tanks, and
swimming pools.
Use only accessories recommended by Atlona to avoid fire, shock, or other hazards.
Unplug the product before cleaning. Use a damp cloth for cleaning and not cleaning fluid or aerosols.
Such products could enter the unit and cause damage, fire, or electric shock. Some substances may also
mar the finish of the product.
Never open, 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. Disconnect the product and contact your authorized Atlona reseller or
contact Atlona directly.
To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not
expose this product to rain or moisture
If the wall plug does not fit 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 accessible in the case it requires
disconnection.
SAFETY INFORMATION

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WARRANTY
Limited Warranty
Atlona Technologies warrants that (a) its products (the AT-HDMI-V42) 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 customers that fall within those areas.
Customer Remedies
Atlona Technologies’ and its suppliers’ entire liability and Customer’s exclusive remedy shall
be, at Atlona Technologies’ decision, either return of the price paid for the product, repair, or
replacement of the product that does not meet this Limited Warranty and which is returned to Atlona
Technologies with a copy of the Customer’s receipt. This Limited Warranty is void if failure of the
product has resulted from accident, abuse, misapplication, or natural occurrence. In example but not
limited to: power surges (electrical storms, local power outage), dropping the product (or items on
the product), contact with fluids, and physical misconduct (i.e. kicking or punching). Any replacement
product will be warranted for the remainder of the original warranty period.
No other warranties
To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, Atlona Technologies and its suppliers
disclaim all other warranties, either expressed 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. Customers may
have other rights depending on the jurisdiction.
No liability for damages
To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, in no event shall Atlona Technologies or
its suppliers be liable for any damages 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. Such damages include
but are not limited to: special, incidental, consequential, or indirect damages for personal injury, loss
of business profits, business interruption, loss of business information, or any other pecuniary loss.
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. Some Jurisdictions do not allow the
exclusion or limitation of liability for consequential or incidental damage. The above limitations may
not apply to you in such jurisdictional cases.

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ATLONA PRODUCT REGISTRATION
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