Orei BK-401 User manual
8K HDMI
4x1 Switcher
USER MANUAL
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BK-401
Table of
Contents
Introduction 04
Features 05
Package Contents 06
Specifications 07
Operation Controls and Functions 08
IR Remote 10
Application Example 11
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uct. Please keep this manual for future reference.
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Thank you for purchasing this product
This product contains sensitive electrical components that may be damaged by
electrical spikes, surges, electric shock, lightning strikes, etc. Use of surge protection
systems is highly recommended in order to protect and extend the service life of
your equipment.
Surge protection device recommended
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This 8K HDMI 4x1 Switcher can switch any of 4 HDMI sources to 1 HDMI display.
It supports video resolution up to 8K@60Hz 4:4:4, 48Gbps video bandwidth. It is
suitable for outdoor display, video conference, security monitoring, home theater
and other applications.
By using this HDMI 8K switcher, you are allowed to connect from four HDMI
INPUT ports to four HDMI source devices via an individual HDMI cable, then con-
nect from HDMI OUTPUT port to your external monitor (such as HDMI projector,
HDMI TV or HDMI ordinary display). You can switch between four sources by
pressing the switch button on the front panel of the switcher. Please pay atten-
tion that this switcher is not a bi-directional switcher, you can only use from four
sources to one display (only 4 in 1 out, not 1 in 4 out).
It can work well with xbox or PS5 to achieve 4K@120hz on your TVs or relative
monitors.
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Introduction
1. HDMI 2.1 and HDCP 2.3 compliant
2. Support 48Gbps video bandwidth
3. 8K@60Hz 4:4:4 8/10/12bit, 8K@60Hz 4:2:0 12-bit, 8K@30Hz 4:4:4 10-bit,
4K@120Hz 4:4:4 10-bit video support
4. Support HDR, HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, HLG pass through
5. VRR, FVA, ALLM support
6. Support HDMI audio formats: LPCM 7.1CH, Dolby TrueHD, and DTS-HD
Master Audio
7. 4x1 switch output, auto switch is supported
8. Built-in Equalizer and Driver
9. Auto EDID management
10. Compact design for easy and flexible installation
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Features
page 06
Package Contents
1. 8K HDMI 4x1 switcher 1pcs
2. IR Remote 1pcs
3. 5V/1A Power Supply 1pcs
4. User Manual 1pcs
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Specications
Technical
HDMI Compliance HDMI 2.1
HDCP Compliance HDCP 2.3
Video Bandwidth 48Gbps
Video Resolution Up to 8K@60Hz 4:4:4 8/10/12bit, 8K@60Hz 4:2:0 12-bit,
8K@30Hz 4:4:4 10-bit, 4K@120Hz 4:4:4 10-bit
Color Depth 8-bit,10-bit,12-bit
Color Space RGB, YCbCr 4:4:4 / 4:2:2 / 4:2:0
HDMI Audio Formats LPCM, Dolby Digital/Plus/EX, Dolby True HD, DTS, DTS-EX,
DTS-96/24, DTS High Res, DTS-HD Master Audio, DSD
ESD Protection Human body model — ±8kV (Air-gap discharge) &±4kV
(Contact discharge)
Connection
Input 4×HDMI INPUT [Type A, 19-pin female]
Output 1×HDMI OUTPUT [Type A, 19-pin female]
Mechanical
Housing Plastic Enclosure
Silkscreen Color Black
Dimensions 122mm (W) × 65mm (D) × 19mm (H)
Weight 88g
Operating Temperature 0°C ~ 40°C / 32°F ~ 104°F
Storage Temperature -20°C ~ 60°C / -4°F ~ 140°F
Relative Humidity 20~90% RH (Non-condensing)
Power Consumption (Max) 3.4W (Max)
Power Supply
Input: AC100 - 240V 50/60Hz, Output: DC 5V/1A
(US/EU standards, CE/FCC/UL certified)
Operation Controls
and Functions
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Front Panel
Rear Panel
Side Panel
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Operation Controls
and Functions
No. Name Function Description
1. POWER LED When the device is powered on, the white power LED is on.
2. IN LED (1~4) When the INPUT 1/2/3/4 port is selected as the signal source
input channel, the corresponding white LED will be on.
3. AUTO LED When the auto switching mode is enabled, the corresponding
white LED will be on.
4. IR Window IR input signal receiving window.
5. INPUT button
▪Short press this button to circularly select signal source.
▪Long press this button for 3 seconds to enable the auto
switching mode.
6. DC 5V DC 5V/1A Power input port.
7. IN port (1~4) HDMI signal input ports, connected to HDMI source device such
as DVD or PS5 with an HDMI cable
8. OUTPUT port HDMI signal output port, connected to HDMI display device such
as TV or Monitor with an HDMI cable.
Notes:
1. If you need to use the switcher to output signals of 4K@120Hz or 8K@60Hz, please make
sure that your HDMI cable, HDMI signal source and HDMI display all support the above
resolution.
2. The length of the HDMI cables connected to both ends of the switcher should not be too
long, otherwise, it will easily cause the screen to flicker. The following HDMI cables are
suggested.
8K60, 8K30, 4K120: Ultra HDMI2.1 cable, IN/OUT 2 meters.
4K60 4:4:4: HDMI2.0 cable, IN/OUT 3 meters.
4K60 4:2:0, 4K30, 1080P: HDMI cable, IN/OUT 5 meters.
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IR Remote
:
Press this button to cyclically switch HDMI signal
source 1/2/3/4 to the OUT port.
IN1/2/3/4 :
Press 1/2/3/4 button to select HDMI signal source
IN 1/2/3/4 to the OUT port.
Application
Example
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