DVDO Quick6 User manual

DVDO Quick6
6x2 4K Ultra HD HDMI Switcher
User’s Guide
Version 1.0

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Important Safety Information
•Follow all instructions
•Use only a dry cloth to clean
•Use caution not to block any vents in either unit
•To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not use near water or expose to rain or moisture. Keep away
from excess moisture
•Do not use near heat sources such as room heaters, hot A/V equipment
•Read all warnings
•Use only accessories approved by DVDO including mounting brackets
•Unplug the device during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time
•Keep away from open flames
•Protect all connected cords including power cords from being pinched, compressed, stepped on
•Do not open the case. All servicing should be done only by qualified and approved service personnel

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Contents
Overview......................................................................................................................... 4
Key features................................................................................................................. 4
In the Box..................................................................................................................... 4
InstaPrevue Visual Switching Technology ................................................................... 5
InstaPort S Single-second Switching Technology........................................................ 6
Input/Output.................................................................................................................... 6
Front Panel .................................................................................................................. 6
Back Panel................................................................................................................... 7
Connections.................................................................................................................... 7
AVR via HDMI and AVR via S/PIDF Modes................................................................. 7
Mirror Mode................................................................................................................ 10
Audio Return Channel (ARC)........................................................................................ 13
Remote Control............................................................................................................. 14
On Screen Display Menu System ................................................................................. 15
Updating Firmware........................................................................................................ 21
To upgrade firmware using the On-screen-display (preferred)................................... 21
To upgrade firmware using the firmware update button............................................. 22
Serial Control................................................................................................................ 23
Troubleshooting: ........................................................................................................... 23
Specifications................................................................................................................ 28
FCC Interference and Compliance Statement .............................................................. 30
Warranty ....................................................................................................................... 31
General Warranty Terms............................................................................................ 31
DVDO Products Warranty Period............................................................................... 31
System Warranty........................................................................................................ 31
Obtaining the Warranty Service ................................................................................. 32
International Warranty................................................................................................ 32
Limitation of Liability................................................................................................... 33
Disclaimer of Warranty............................................................................................... 33
Getting Help.................................................................................................................. 34
Legal notices................................................................................................................. 34

DVDO Quick64 A.04
Overview
Quick6™ is DVDO’s latest HDMI switcher for home entertainment and theater applications.
Key features
•InstaPrevue®technology
•6 HDMI inputs, 2 HDMI outputs; 4K Ultra HD 3D capable
•MHL®capability on two inputs
•Auto Switching – three modes
•Optical and coax S/PDIF outputs
•Serial and IR remote control
•Simple Firmware update using USB flash drive
•On-screen display (OSD) for easy setup and control
•Special AVR mode for easy integration with any existing audio receiver
•Auto negotiating Mirror mode ensures compatibility
•Remote control (including discrete on and off codes)
In the Box
•Quick6HDMI switcher
•12 V power supply
•Remote control
•Quick Start guide
•InstaPort®S technology

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InstaPrevue Visual Switching Technology
Quick6InstaPrevue technology provides the user with a simple way to view and select inputs. Instead of
choosing from a text list of input names, Quick6offers visual input selection by displaying individual preview
windows for each active input. Activate InstaPrevue by pressing the InstaPrevue button .
Note that preview windows only display actively connected inputs.
Use the arrow buttons on the remote control to select the input you want to watch and press the ENTER
button to switch to the input
There are two modes available that are set in the InstaPrevue > Activate Names menu:
•Offset mode: In this mode, the selected window is offset to show which input is being selected
•Named mode: In this mode, the selected input name is shown above its preview window
Offset Mode Named Mode

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InstaPort S Single-second Switching Technology
Typically, when a source device is connected to an HDMI switcher, the HDCP authorization process is not
initialized until that source is selected as the input to be displayed on the TV. However, Quick6InstaPort S
technology performs the HDCP authorization routine immediately when the device is connected. Then, when
a user selects that source, it outputs the content immediately, without having to wait for HDCP
authentication. This results in a better user experience. The only delay in the system is typically caused by
the TV when the user switches between sources of different resolutions and the TV needs to sync to the
new format.
Input/Output
Front Panel
1 3 4 52
1. IR window – remote control receiver
2. Input indicators (Off = no connection, Amber = HDMI connected, Green = active input)
3. Input select – manually cycles through connected inputs
4. Power switch
5. Power indicator

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Back Panel
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1. Power input – 12 VDC 3 A minimum
2. Update firmware button – see the firmware update section for details. This button is held during power-up
to start the firmware update process from an attached USB flash drive.
3. USB connector – Primarily used for updating firmware, but also supplies 5 V up to 1 A for accessories
4. Serial port: allows control of Quick6by external control systems
5. HDMI outputs – Main output is always active, Aux output depends on OSD setting – The two available
modes are Mirror and AVR
6. S/PDIF audio outputs – Coax and optical: Whenever the audio stream permits, audio is extracted from
the active input and also sent to the S/PDIF outputs
7. HDMI Inputs 1–6 – Input 1 and Input 6 are each capable of connecting to a MHL mobile device as well
using only a passive cable. These ports can each supply up to 900 mA for charging the mobile device.
Connections
AVR via HDMI and AVR via S/PIDF Modes
In this configuration, Quick6becomes the primary HDMI switch and control center for a home theater.
Connection to the existing AVR can be via HDMI or S/PDIF (for older AVRs with no HDMI). If the AVR has
an HDMI input, this is preferred as it provides the best overall experience. With either connection, the AVR is
then left on that input always and all switching is done with Quick6. If the Quick6connection to the AVR is
from the Aux HDMI output, then choose “AVR via HDMI” in the output setup menu. If the Quick6connection
to the AVR is from the optical or coax S/PDIF output, then choose “AVR via S/PDIF” in the output setup
menu.

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AVR Mode Routing
Why use AVR mode?
This mode is designed to extend the life of your existing AVR. In most installations, the AVR is used as not
only the audio amplifier but also the central video switch. Since the audio needs to match the video being
displayed, running everything through the AVR is the simplest method. While AVRs tend to have a long life
and continue to provide basic audio functions, video standards and features change more quickly. Adding
Quick6to an existing system upgrades the entire entertainment center to the latest features. With Quick6
installed, the AVR is used primarily as an audio processor and Quick6becomes the primary switch in the
system. Quick6routes the best possible audio to the AVR and the best possible video to the TV.

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Audio and Video resolution and routing
When Quick6is put into “AVR via HDMI” mode, the full audio capabilities of the AVR (EDID) are scanned
and combined with the best possible video capabilities of the TV (EDID) and the combination is reported
back to all the inputs. In this way, the inputs will send the best possible audio (routed to the AVR) and the
best possible video (routed to the TV). Since the input signal could have a resolution of up to 4K (Ultra HD)
with HD audio, and the TV likely cannot handle HD audio, Quick6mutes the audio going to the TV when the
AVR is on. HD Audio includes Dolby TrueHD as well as DTS-HD Master Audio formats.
When the AVR is disconnected or powered off, only the audio capability of the TV (normally just PCM stereo)
is reported back to the inputs and the TV audio is unmuted. In this way the user can choose to watch a
program just with the TV’s audio (AVR off) or with full surround sound from the AVR (no audio from the TV).
This special negotiation only happens if the AVR is connected to the Aux HDMI output.
When Quick6is put into “AVR via S/PDIF” mode, the video capabilities of the TV (EDID) are scanned and
combined with a pre-stored capability list of a standard AVR connected through S/PDIF and the combination
is reported back to all the inputs. This is necessary since capabilities cannot be read through S/PDIF. This
allows a full TV resolution of up to 4K while delivering the full audio capabilities possible over S/PDIF
including bitstream (Dolby, DTS and other formats). In this mode, Quick6also mutes the audio going to the
TV to prevent formats unknown to the TV from causing unwanted noise.
Since there is no way to detect if the AVR is on or off through S/PDIF, if the user wants to use the TV
speakers, the output mode must be switched back to Mirror or “AVR via HDMI” manually.

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AVR Mode Resolution
Mirror Mode
In this configuration, Quick6allows two devices to share a single stack of equipment. This mode is normally
used to feed both a TV and video projector in the same room or for a second monitor in a close but related
area (like a bar at the back of a home theater).

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Mirror Mode Routing

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Audio and video resolution and routing
In Mirror mode, the two outputs provide the same Audio and video signal. If they have different capabilities,
the highest common resolution and audio capability is reported to the inputs. For example, if the Main TV is
1080p, PCM stereo and the Aux TV is 720p, 5.1-channel capable, then 720p PCM stereo will be reported to
all inputs.
Note that the On-screen display (OSD) is only shown on the Main output.
Mirror Mode Resolution
720p
+ Stereo PCM
720p
+ Stereo PCM
Capabilities: (EDID)
480i, 480p
720p
1080i, 1080p
Stereo PCM Audio
Capabilities: (EDID)
480i, 480p
720p
Stereo PCM Audio
Dolby DTS
720p
+ Stereo PCM

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Audio Return Channel (ARC)
In some setups, it is desirable to use the TV as the source of audio. This is most common when watching
live terrestrial TV from an HD antenna. In this case, the TV is receiving a live ATSC signal over-the-air. The
video is shown on screen, but the user would like the audio to be played from the AVR (red path).
In most cases, the preference is for audio to be routed from the Quick6HDMI or MHL inputs to the Aux
HDMI output or to the S/PDIF output, and ARC is only used when viewing over-the-air broadcasts.
Most TVs can be put into Automatic ARC mode so that when they sense that an audio receiver capable of
receiving ARC is connected they automatically negotiate with the receiver to establish an ARC channel.
Audio Return Channel
Quick6has a special control mechanism to allow the user to easily switch ARC on and off; to use ARC with a
Quick6system:
1. Insure that your TV is capable of ARC and that the correct TV HDMI input (usually marked ARC) is
connected to the Quick6MAIN HDMI output.
2. Put the TV into ARC-on mode and turn on CEC (note that these two menu items will be labeled
differently by manufacturer – refer to the TV user’s manual for more information)
3. Connect an audio receiver from Quick6S/PDIF output (either coax or optical) to the receiver S/PDIF input
4. Switch the receiver to the S/PDIF input source
5. Either – press the ARC button on the Quick6remote control – OR on the Quick6On screen menu, under
advanced settings, select Enable ARC
Note that you can enable or disable ARC with the On-screen display. The ARC button on the remote control
toggles between enabling and disabling ARC mode.
Normally, the TV is left in ARC-on and CEC enabled mode and when the user wants to use ARC, simply
switch the audio receiver to S/PDIF input and press the ARC button on the Quick6remote.

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Remote Control
Power and Standby/Off buttons are discrete functions and can be learned
into any universal remote.
PIP: Brings up picture-in-picture window on main output or both if mirrored.
SWAP: Exchanges main and pip window.
ARC: Alternately enables and disables Audio Return Channel.
HDMI 1-6: Direct input switching.
Z1: Cycles main output between connected inputs. Cycles both outputs if in
mirror mode. Z1 stands for Zone 1.
MENU:Brings up On-screen display (OSD) menu.
EXIT:Exits OSD menu and most other special functions.
Navigation buttons: Used for OSD menu selections. Left/Right also
change input selection.
InstaPrevue: Brings up InstaPrevue selection system which displays all
active HDMI inputs in their own picture-in-picture windows. They will
periodically update with live screenshots of each video input. This allows
user to choose the input they would like to switch to visually. The user
selects the input to switch to by using the left/right arrow keys. Pressing
ENTER switches to the selected input. Pressing InstaPrevue again or EXIT
exits the InstaPrevue system.

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On Screen Display Menu System
Pressing MENU on the remote control brings up the main menu, shown below.
Asterisks (*) in the descriptions indicate the factory default settings.
Main menu provides access to system settings.
The Change Input menu allows the active input to be directly selected. This
is exactly like pressing one of the HDMI input select buttons on the remote
control.
Making a selection in this menu has no effect on the switching mode.

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Manual: No auto switching – this is usually used when Quick6is controlled
externally by the serial port or by a universal remote.
Auto Scan on Disconnect: Quick6will change to lowest numbered active
input if the active source is turned off or unplugged.
*Auto Scan + Goto New: Same as previous mode plus, if a new source is
turned on or connected, that becomes the active input.
*Mirror Mode: Both HDMI outputs display the same Audio and Video. The
maximum common resolution and audio capability is used.
AVR via HDMI: This is a special mode that indicates that the Aux output is
going to an AVR primarily to carry audio. In this mode, if the AVR is on, its
audio EDID is presented to the inputs so that the maximum audio capability
of the AVR can be used. The Main output audio is also muted. If the AVR is
switched off, the Main output (TV) EDID is presented to the inputs and main
audio is unmuted. So the user can use the TV for audio in normal situations
or turn on an AVR and get full HD audio.
AVR via S/PDIF: Similar to the previous except the connection to the AVR
is over S/PDIF coax or optical. Since no capabilities or power can be
sensed through S/PDIF, this mode uses a standard AVR over S/PDIF
capability set and mutes main audio. If only Mirror mode is used then
typically a maximum of stereo PCM is sent over S/PDIF; with this mode
enabled, full bitstream DTS audio can be delivered to the AVR.

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Location: The InstaPrevue windows can be moved to four different screen
locations. By default, they display vertically on the *Left of the screen.
Input Naming:This selection brings up an on screen keyboard and allows
the user to give friendly names to each input. The default names are *
HDMI 1 through HDMI 6.
Activate Names: If checked, the friendly names are shown above the
InstaPrevue windows when the InstaPrevue button is pressed. If
*unchecked, a simple offset is used to show the window selection instead.
Selecting Input Naming allows the user to choose an input name to
customize.
Selecting an input to customize activates an on-screen keyboard.
Select Clear [CLR] to remove the existing name.

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Enter the customized name, maximum 6 characters.
Use lower case shift to enter lower case letters.
Select OK to save.
Customized names are saved to memory and will remain even through a
power outage.
Remember that Inputs 1 and 6 also support the MHL interface..
Input 6 is also spaced out a little further from Input 5 to allow space for
special MHL devices such as the Roku Streaming Stick.
The Information screen displays critical switch settings as well as audio and
video information about the current active input.

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CEC Enable: If checked, Quick6will respond to CEC commands i.e. power
on/off. If unchecked, CEC commands will be ignored. *On
Enable ARC: Enables Audio Return Channel from the TV to the main
HDMI output. It sends a request to the TV to begin sending audio.
Disable ARC: Disables the ARC function and sends a request to the TV to
terminate the stream and exit ARC mode.
Load FW from USB: Loads new firmware from an inserted USB flash
drive. Note: user needs to confirm this operation by pressing ENTER
again,. See Updating Firmware for more information.
Factory Settings: Resets Quick6to factory default settings. Note: the user
needs to confirm this operation by pressing ENTER again. Power cycle
Quick6 after 30 seconds.
EDID Mode: Allows setting a fixed EDID.
HDMI 6 Power:Allows non-MHL mobile devices to charge on port 6 and
aids with compatibility with older devices. When activated, the input will
always appear to be active even if the connected source is off. This results
in a blank InstaPrevue and PiP window and an always on amber input LED.
* Off

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*Auto: Automatic source and display capability sensing. Use this for best
compatibility unless you have trouble with a specific device.
Custom: Once checked, one of the capability choices below can be
selected. These options activate a special mode where all capabilities of
attached devices are ignored and the selected ones are used instead.
1080P, PCM: Sends EDID capability information of 1080p video and stereo
PCM audio to all sources regardless of what display is attached.
1080P, HBR: Sends EDID capability information of 1080p video and High
Bit Rate (HD) Audio to all sources regardless of what display is attached.
Note that when using a custom EDID, this overrides any choices in the
output setup menu.