Kinivo 450BNT User manual

Kinivo 450BNT HDMI Switch with Toslink
User Manual
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Table of Contents
Introduction ..................................................4
Important Safety Instructions......................5
Installation ..................................................... 7
Operation .......................................................11
ARC .................................................................12
Auto Switching ..............................................12
Specications ................................................14
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) ..............15
FCC Statement ...............................................16
Warranty ........................................................18
Online Support / Contact Us ......................... 19

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Thank You
Dear Customer,
Thank you for choosing Kinivo. Our company’s goal is to
provide high-quality products and attentive customer
service to valued customers like you. We hope to meet
and exceed your expectations! Our development
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Introduction
The Kinivo 450BNT 4K 60Hz HDMI Switch With Toslink
enables up to four HDMI source devices (such as the DVD
player, cable box, game console etc.) to be connected
to a single HDMI input port on your HDTV or projector,
while the audio is extracted through Toslink. It can be

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used to expand the number of HDMI ports on a single
input HDMI equipped display with Toslink capability. It is
an easy, convenient and inexpensive solution to expand
your home theater setup.
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 device 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

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near plug points.
9. Only use attachments/accessories specied by
manufacturer.
Warning

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Installation
Front Panel Controls
Back Panel Connectors
Toslink
Port
HDMI
Output
Port
DC Power
Input
HDMI Input Ports
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1 Power
2 Select
3 ARC/Auto Switching
4 3.5mm Port
5 Power Indicator
6 ARC Indicator
7 Auto Switch Indicator
8 HDMI Input Indicators
9 HDMI Output Indicator
10 IR Remote Sensor

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Remote Control
1. Select a specic HDMI Input by choosing 1, 2, 3, or 4.
2. Cycle the HDMI Inputs using the“Select”.
3. Pressing the “Auto Switching” turns the Auto
Switching on or o.
4. Pressing the“ARC” turns the ARC“on”or “o”.
Power
HDMI Input 1
HDMI Input 2
HDMI Input 3
ARC
Select
Auto Switching
HDMI Input 4
Screw

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Note:
1. 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.
2. Please remove screw before opening the battery
bay to replace the remote’s battery.
Setup
1. Connect the output port of the HDMI Switch to
HDTV or Projector using a HDMI cable (Note: HDMI
cable is not included).
2. Connect Devices (Game Console, DVD Player,
Streaming Media Player, etc) to the input ports on
the HDMI Switch.
3. Repeat the above step to connect your Cable Box,
DVD Player, Streaming Media Player, etc.
4. Connect a Toslink cable to the Toslink Port of HDMI
Switch and the other end to the Sound System.
5. Plug the included power adapter to the HDMI
Switch and connect it to a AC power outlet.

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Connection Diagram
LED Indicators
Red Blue No LED
Output LED *N/A Output
Connected
No Output
Connected
Input LED *N/A Selected
Port
No Input
Connected
Power LED Power On *N/A Power O
DVD Player
PC
Xbox One S
PS4 Pro
HDTV
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Auto
Switching
LED
*N/A Auto
Switching
Enabled
Auto
Switching
Disabled
ARC LED *N/A ARC
Enabled
ARC
Disabled
*N/A: Not Applicable
Operation
HDMI Input Indicators
The 450BNT Switch has four HDMI Input indicator lights
on its front panel.When an HDMI Input is selected for use,
the corresponding HDMI Input Indicator is illuminated in
Blue.
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 connected HDMI Input.
Signal from the selected HDMI Input is sent to the
Output port and its corresponding HDMI Input Indicator
is illuminated in Blue.

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Input Selection with the Remote Control
There are also direct input selection buttons on the
remote control (Buttons 1, 2, 3, & 4). Pressing each button
selects the corresponding HDMI Input port, no matter
whether the port has active input signal or not.
ARC
Enable or Disable ARC
To enable or disable ARC, press the “ARC/Auto Switching”
button on the front panel of the Switch. The ARC LED will
turn Blue when enabled.
Note: ARC is enabled by default.
Auto Switching
Automatic Input Selection
When the 450BNT 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
› 4. It bypasses input ports without signal. When a new
device is turned on, the Switch automatically selects

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that input. For example, if cable box is powered on, the
HDMI Switch will automatically switch to the cable box.
Turn the currently selected device o and the Switch
automatically selects the next higher numbered input
that has an active signal (1 › 2 › 3 › 4...)
While Auto Switching is a convenient feature, it will
not work with every HDMI input device, unfortunately,
because some cable TV boxes, streaming devices, game
consoles, and similar devices don’t ever really turn o
their HDMI signal, even when they appear to be turned
o or asleep. These devices transmit a blank HDMI signal
or black screen to the TV through our switch, even when
asleep or turned o.
Here is a list of popular devices that do not support Auto
Switching:
Amazon Fire TV
Apple TV (all generations)
Roku
Xbox One, Xbox One S, Xbox One X
Enable or Disable Auto Switching
To enable or disable Auto Switching, press and hold the
“ARC/Auto Switching” button on the front panel of the

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Switch for 8 seconds. The Auto Switching LED will turn
Blue when enabled.
Note: Auto Switching is enabled by default.
Specications
Supported Resolutions 4K 60Hz / 4K 30Hz / 1080p
HDMI Version 2.0
Supported Features HDR, Dolby Vision
HDCP Compliant Yes
Supported Audio
Format
LPCM, Dolby-AC3, DTS7.1,
DSD, Dolby TrueHD,
DTS-HD
Operating
Temperature Range 410F to 950F
Operating Humidity
Range 5 to 90%
Product Dimensions 6.8 x 4 x 0.8 Inches
Supported HDMI
Cable Length 15 Feet

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
1. What do I do if I have a HDCP error?
HDCP errors are usually caused by syncing/
handshake issues..
Simply unplug all your devices from the Switch.
Unplug the Switch from the power source.
Replug all your devices and restart the entire set up
again. This should help resolve the issue.
2. What do I do if my switch is not
working or there is no audio?
Steps to diagnose the device:
Ensure all HDMI cables are completely inserted into
the Switch. Loss of 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 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.

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3. What do I do if Auto Switching is not
working as advertised?
Refer to“Auto Switching”section.
4. What do I do if ARC is not working as
advertised?
Refer to “ARC” section.
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

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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.
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.

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Warranty
2 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 2yearsafter 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
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breach of the limited warranty described above we
offer no other warranties expressed or implied, and
other than limited warranty expressly contained
herein, we hereby disclaim any and all warranties,
including without limitation any implied warranties of
merchantability, suitability or fitness 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
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