Jameco Electronics HDMI Switch User manual

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HDMI Switch
User’s Manual

HDMI Switch User’s Manual
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Safety Instructions
Always read the safety instructions carefully:
Keep this User’s Manual for future reference
Keep this equipment away from humidity
If any of the following situation arises, get the equipment checked by a service technician:
•The equipment has been exposed to moisture.
•The equipment has been dropped and damaged.
•The equipment has obvious sign of breakage.
•The equipment has not been working well or you cannot get it to work according to the
User’s Manual.
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permission. Other trademarks or brand names mentioned herein are trademarks or registered
trademarks of their respective companies.
Disclaimer
Information in this document is subject to change without notice. The manufacturer does not make
any representations or warranties (implied or otherwise) regarding the accuracy and completeness
of this document and shall in no event be liable for any loss of profit or any commercial damage,
including but not limited to special, incidental, consequential, or other damage.
"HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered
trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC."
December 2006, Ver 1.0

Table of Contents
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Table of Contents
1. Introduction.......................................................................................................3
Features.............................................................................................................................3
Package Contents..............................................................................................................3
Exterior Overview.............................................................................................................4
Front Panel.................................................................................................................................4
Rear Panel..................................................................................................................................4
2. Connections and Usage ...................................................................................5
3. Specifications....................................................................................................8
4. Regulatory Compliance....................................................................................9
FCC Conditions ................................................................................................................9
CE .....................................................................................................................................9
WEEE Information ...........................................................................................................9

1. Introduction
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1. Introduction
This HDMI Switch allows up to four HDMI sources, such as DVD player, DTV
set-top-box, game station or HDIM computer, to share a single high definition
display. It is perfect for home theater system with multiple HDMI devices as well as
for commercial showcase. No need to purchase multiple HD displays and no effort
to disconnect and reconnect your HDMI devices now. Simply connect the sources
and display all together to the switch, power on all the devices and then you can
select which source you want to view on the display using the manual switching
buttons or the provided IR remote controller.
Features
Simultaneous connection of up to four HDMI sources (e.g., DVD player) to one
HDMI display
Easy to switch between HDMI sources, using either the remote controller or
the switching buttons
Intuitive LED display of video source channels
Supports HDTV resolutions of up to 1080p, maintaining beautiful and sharp
video
Featuring signal equalizer and pre-emphasized outputs, ideal for systems with
long cable runs up to 20m (from original source to display)
Supports DDWG (Digital Display Working Group) standard for HDMI compliant
monitors
Eliminates the cable clutter
Low cost solution for home theater integration
HDMI 1.2 and HDCP (High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection) compliant
Hot-plug detection
Package Contents
HDMI Switch x1
Remote Controller x1
Power Supply x1
User’s Manual x1

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Exterior Overview
Front Panel
Rear Panel
Source LED (1~4) Power LED
Source selection button (1~4) IR Receiver

2. Connections and Usage
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2. Connections and Usage
1. Connect the provided power supply to the DC connector on the switch and a
power outlet.
2. Connect an HDMI cable from the HDMI OUT to an HDMI display. (Be sure the
display is powered off when you make the connection.)
3. Connect an HDMI cable to the HDMI IN port on the switch and the other end to
the HDMI sources, such as DVD player. Repeat this step to connect other
HDMI sources, if any.
Notice on Cable Length: The switch supports cable length of up to 20 meters
for input and output respectively. However, it’s suggested that you use HDMI
cable that doesn’t exceed 15 meters and keep the total length from the input
source to the display within 20 meters. Signal noises can be minimized by
keeping the cable length within this range.
Notice on Connecting to DVI-D, DVI-I Source: If you are going to connect a
computer with DVI interface to the switch, a suitable DVI to HDMI cable is
needed to make the connection. Resolutions of up to 1920 x 1080 are
supported when used with computer. Note that comparing with HDMI
specification that combines both video and audio into a single digital interface,
DVI is a “video only” interface, so no audio signals will be switched by the HDMI
switch when using DVI sources.
4. Once the connection is done, press the power switch to “I” to power on the
switch and power on other devices as well.
Once the sources, the switch and the display are all connected and powered on,
you simply select which source you want to view by pressing the corresponding
buttons on the front panel or using the remote controller.
The switch supports hot-plug detection; no need to turn off the switch while adding
or removing the HDMI devices.

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Notice on Using the Switch
Powering On/Off
The power switch on the HDMI switch is used to turn on/off the main power of the
switch. Switching to “I” turns on the switch while “O” turns it off. Please turn off the
main power if the HDMI switch will not be used for a long period of time.
To use the provided remote controller to turn on/off the switch, the main power must
be switched on.
When using the power button on the remote controller to turn off/on the HDMI
switch, the switch will remember the last selected input source and stay on that
one.
On the other hand, if using the main power switch on the device to turn off/on the
switch, it always stays at the first input device. If the first one is not powered on, you
need to manually select the input source you want to use.
Remote Controller
When using the Infra-Red (IR) remote controller, you should point it towards the IR
receiver on the front panel of the HDMI switch. It may not function properly if it is
operated out of range or out of angle.

2. Connections and Usage
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Switching Between the Input Sources
Users might experience a slight delay to the video display upon switching the input
sources. This occurs because the input and output devices need time to negotiate
with each other. The delay time varies according to each brand of the devices you
are connecting.
HDCP Compliance
This switch supports HDCP (High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection), a
standard used to protect copyrighted digital content by encrypting the video signal
between the source device and the display. The standard is to be implemented in
the new generation HD DVD or Blue-ray movies or titles. To ensure a successful
display of HDCP-compliant video, it’s essential that the source, the display and the
device in between all support HDCP. If you find the high definition digital content
relegated to “sparkle” or lower resolution (480p), verify if your source device and
display is HDCP-compliant.
Display Resolution
The switch supports a resolution of up to 1080p. However, the maximum supported
resolution will depend on the capacity of your input source and display.

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3. Specifications
Items Descriptions
Input 4 HDMI inputs
Output 1 HDMI output
Supported Resolutions 480i, 480p, 720i, 720p, 1080i, 1080p
HDMI I/O Connector 19 pin Type A
LED Red: Power LED
Green: Source LED
Vertical frequency range 60 Hz
Data Rate Up to 1.65Gbps
Compliance HDMI 1.2 and HDCP
Single link range Max. 1080p / 1920 x 1200
Remote Control IR
Supported Cable Length Total length from original source to display: 20 meters (66
feet)
Controls Support Support DDC (Display Data Control), CEC (Consumer
Electronics Control) and HPD (Hot Plug Detect)
Power Supply Input: AC 100-240V
Output: DC 5V / 1A
Certification FCC, CE
* Specification is subject to change without further notice.

4. Regulatory Compliance
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4. Regulatory Compliance
FCC Conditions
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference
(2) This device must accept any interference received. Including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
CE
This equipment is in compliance with the requirements of the following regulations:
EN 55 022: CLASS B
WEEE Information
For EU (European Union) member users:
According to the WEEE (Waste electrical and electronic equipment) Directive, do not
dispose of this product as household waste or commercial waste. Waste electrical and
electronic equipment should be appropriately collected and recycled as required by
practices established for your country. For information on recycling of this product,
please contact your local authorities, your household waste disposal service or the shop
where you purchased the product.