Kinivo 301BN User manual

Kinivo 301BN HDMI Switch
User Manual
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Table of Contents
Important Safety Instructions............................................................................................................ 3
Introduction ........................................................................................................................................ 4
Installation........................................................................................................................................... 4
Front and Side Panel Controls.......................................................................................................................................... 4
Back and Side Panel Connectors..................................................................................................................................... 5
Remote Control ..................................................................................................................................................................... 6
Typical Setup .......................................................................................................................................................................... 6
LED Indication........................................................................................................................................................................ 7
Specications ...................................................................................................................................... 8
FAQ Frequently Asked Questions ..................................................................................................... 8
Operation............................................................................................................................................. 9
HDMI Input Indicator........................................................................................................................................................... 9
Input Selection with the Front Panel Button ...........................................................................................................10
Input Selection with the Remote Control..................................................................................................................10
Automatic Input Selection ...............................................................................................................10
FCC Statement...................................................................................................................................11
Warranty ............................................................................................................................................12
Online Support / Contact Us.............................................................................................................13

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Important Safety Instructions
Please read instructions carefully before operation
1. To prevent risk of electric shock, do not remove cover of the unit. Refer all servicing to qualied service
personnel only.
2. Do not use the switch near water.
3. Clean only with dry cloth.
4. Do not install or place this unit in a bookcase, built-in cabinet or in any other conned Space. Ensure the
unit is well ventilated.
5. To prevent risk of electric shock or re hazard, do not block the unit’s ventilation openings.
6. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, stoves, heat registers etc.
7. Unplug during lightning storms or when unused for a long period of time.
8. Protect power cord from being pinched, particularly near plug points.
9. Only use attachments/accessories specied by manufacturer.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.
DO NOT OPEN.

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Introduction
The Kinivo HDMI switch enables up to three HDMI source devices (Such as the DVD player, cable box, gaming
console etc.) to be connected to a single HDMI input port on your HDTV or video projector. It can be used
to expand the number of HDMI ports on a single input HDMI equipped audio/video receiver. It is an easy,
convenient and inexpensive solution to expand your home theater setup.
Installation
Front and Side Panel Controls
1) Power Indicator
2) IR Remote Sensor
3) HDMI Output Indicator
4) to 6) HDMI Input Indicator
Power Output Input 1 Input 2 Input 3
SWITCH
3 41 2 5 6

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Back and Side Panel Connectors
OutputInput 1 Input 2 Input 3
1) to 3) HDMI Inputs; 4) HDMI Output
1 32 4
DCPower Jack
+ DC 5V

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Remote Control
Typical Setup
1. Take an HDMI cable and plug one end into the HDMI input port on your HDTV or projector. Plug the other
end to the output port of the HDMI switch
2. Take another HDMI cable and plug one end into the HDMI Output port on your Gaming Console. Plug
the other end into the HDMI Input 1 port of the HDMI Switch.
3. Repeat the above step to connect your Cable Box, Digital Video Recorder (DVR), DVD Player etc.
Functioning
1. Directly select a specic HDMI Input by
choosing 1, 2 or 3
2. Press‘Up’or‘Down’buttons to select the
previous or next input source.
3. Press the “Memory” button to get the
switch to remember the active input
source and select the input source port
automatically when the switch restarts.
Up
1
2
3
Down
1
2
3

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4. Plug the +DC 5V output plug of the power adapter into the DC IN jack of the HDMI Switch (Shown under
‘Side Panel Connector’ on Page 2). Plug the power adapter into an AC power outlet. Your HDMI switch is
now connected and ready for use.
Note: The remote control uses infrared light signal and requires direct line-of-sight to the IR Remote Sensor.
Please make sure that the IR Remote Sensor is not blocked.
LED Indication
RED LED indicates “Signal Not Selected”
BLUE LED indicates “Active Signal Path”
No LED indicates “No Input Signal”
HDMI In
OutputInput 1 Input 2 Input 3
DVD Player
Game Console
HDTV
HDMI Cables
HDMI Cable
Cable Box or DVR

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Specications
FAQ Frequently Asked Questions
1. What do I do if I have a HDCP error?
HDCP errors are usually caused by syncing/handshake problems.
Simply unplug all your devices from the switch
Unplug switch from the power source
Re-Plug all your devices and restart the entire set up again. This should help resolve the issue.
Supported resolution 1080p/1080i/720p/576i/480p/480i
Supported audio format LPCM, Dolby-AC3, DTS7.1, DSD / Dolby,
TrueHD / DTS-HD master Audio
HDCP 1.2 protocol compliant Yes
Supports 3D Yes
Operating temperature range 410F to 1310F
Operating humidity range 5 to 90%
Product size 117mm*64mm*25mm

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2. What do I do if my switch is not working or there is no audio? How do I
diagnose the issue?
Steps to diagnose the device
Ensure all HDMI cables are completely inserted into the switch. Lose connection can cause Issues.
Make sure that the HDMI cables are working. Try a dierent HDMI cable to check if cable is the issue
Ensure your input devices are powered on.
Test with just one input device to diagnose. Check if the input device works directly with the TV. This will
also help verify the HDMI cable. Try pressing the input number on the remote corresponding to where
the input is connected
3. What do I do if Automatic Switching is not working as advertised?
Refer to “Automatic Input Selection” section on page 6 to understand how auto-switching works.
Operation
HDMI Input Indicator
The 301BN Switch has three HDMI Input indicator lights on its front panel. When the switch senses audio/
video transmission on one of its HDMI Input ports, the corresponding HDMI Input Indicator is illuminated in
Red color. When an HDMI Input is selected for use, the corresponding HDMI Input Indicator is illuminated in
Blue. The HDMI Input Indicator is not lit when there is no input signal or no HDMI cable is connected

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Input Selection with the Front Panel Button
To select an HDMI input, press the ‘SWITCH’ button on the front panel of the HDMI switch. Each press of the
button progresses to the next active HDMI INPUT. Signal from the selected HDMI INPUT is sent to the OUTPUT
port and its corresponding HDMI Input Indicator is illuminated in Blue.
Input Selection with the Remote Control
The Up and Down buttons on the remote control have the same function as the SWITCH button on the front
panel. To select an HDMI input, press the Up or Down button on the remote of the HDMI switch. Pressing the
‘Up’ button will move to the next active HDMI Input. Pressing the ‘Down’ button will move to the previous
active HDMI Input. Signal from the selected HDMI Input is sent to the Output port and its corresponding HDMI
Input Indicator is illuminated in Blue.
There are also direct input selection buttons on the remote control (Buttons 1, 2 and 3). Pressing each button
selects the corresponding HDMI INPUT port, no matter whether the port has active input signal or not.
Automatic Input Selection
When 301BN HDMI Switch is powered on for the rst time, it senses input ports automatically and switches
to the input port source automatically in the sequence 1 -> 2 -> 3... It bypasses input ports without signal.
When a new device is turned on, the switch automatically selects that input. For example, if you switch on
your cable TV, the HDMI switch will automatically switch to the cable TV. Turn the currently selected device
o and switch automatically selects the next higher numbered input that has an active signal (1 -> 2 -> 3...)
Note: Some source devices stay in a stand-by mode even when you think they are switched o and always
maintain a connection with the switch. This non-compliant behavior does not allow the HDMI switch to
perform its auto switching. You can test this by looking at the HDMI switch LEDs after switching o your
inputs.

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Apple TV is one such non-compliant device. Please verify all your input devices by looking at their LEDs
when they are powered o.
Powering o / powering on the apple TV will not make any dierence. However, powering o/on other
devices may allow auto switching. You will be able to switch out of Apple TV to a newly powered cable box
or a Blu-ray player. You can switch back to apple TV by powering o the cable box or the Blu-ray player if the
apple TV falls next in the sequence 1 -> 2 -> 3...
You can approach suppor[email protected]om if you need help in deciding the best assignment of ports. As a
rst step, you will need to test your input devices (such as the cable box, Blu-ray player etc.) for the above
mentioned non-compliant behavior of keeping their HDMI port active in powered-o state.
FCC Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part
15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference
in residential installations. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy, and
if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment
does cause interference to radio or television equipment reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment o and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by
One or more of the following measures
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Move the equipment away from the receiver.
Plug the equipment into an outlet on a circuit dierent from that to which the receiver is connected.

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Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for additional suggestions. You are
cautioned that any change or modications to the equipment not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void your authority to operate such equipment.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subjected to the following two conditions
1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation. If the time arises to throw away your product, please recycle all the components possible.
Batteries and rechargeable batteries are not to be disposed in your domestic waste! Please recycle them
at your local recycling point. Together we can help to protect the environment.
Warranty
1 Year Limited Hardware Warranty.
Kinivo hereby warrants to the customer of record that this product is in good-working condition and free from
defects in material or workmanship under normal use for a duration of 1 year after the date of purchase. The
product has been tested to meet the highest quality standards in each testing category. In the unlikely event
that the product proves to be defective, Kinivo will repair or replace the product free of charge. If replacement
is required and if Kinivo then no longer carries the same product, then Kinivo reserves the right to substitute
the product with a replacement product of like quality and size, suitable for the intended use.
This warranty is limited to repair or replacement of the mentioned product only, is non-transferable and
does not extend to any product damaged by misuse, natural disasters or any other circumstances beyond
Kinivo’s control. The warranty does not cover or provide for the reimbursement or payment of incidental or
consequential damage resulting from breach of the limited warranty described above. Except for the limited
warranty described above we oer no other warranties expressed or implied, and other than limited warranty

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expressly contained herein, we hereby disclaim any and all warranties, including without limitation any
implied warranties of merchantability, suitability or tness for a particular purpose.
If your product is not functioning or you have any concerns please contact Kinivo Support before returning
the product.
Online Support / Contact Us
Please visit us at support.kinivo.com or www.kinivo.com for support information, downloads and how-to’s.
You may also reach us via email or live chat (details below).
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