StarTech.com CPNT410IR User manual

Video Switch
CPNT410IR Instruction Manual
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4-to-1 Component YPbPr A/V Switch with Remote Control

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This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the 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 a residential installation. 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 harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off 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.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
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Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Connecting Devices to the Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Using the Video Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Using the Remote Learning Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Accessory Products from StarTech.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
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Thank you for purchasing a StarTech.com 4-to-1 Component YPbPr A/V switch. This
product allows you to connect up to four A/V devices that have Component Video and
either Digital Coax audio or RCA audio output to a display using a single set of inputs.
You can use either the front panel select button, the included remote control, or an
existing component remote to toggle between inputs, using the remote learning feature.
This product is perfect for use with DVD players, VCRs, game consoles and other video
devices when you have a limited number of inputs available on your TV or other display.
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• Connect up to four devices to your TV using a single set of inputs
• You can program the video switch to work with your existing universal remote
• Maintains clear audio and video signals for excellent performance
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System Requirements
• A display that has at least one set of inputs that accommodate RCA audio or Digital
Coax audio and component video
• A set of cables for each device to be connected to the switch that use RCA audio or
Digital Coax audio and component video
• A set of cables to connect the switch to the display, using RCA audio or Digital Coax
audio and component video
NOTE: If you are using Digital Coax to connect a device to the switch, Digital Coax
will be required between the switch and the display in order for the selected
component to properly output an audio signal. Similarly, if you are using RCA
audio to connect between a component and the switch, RCA audio must be used
between the switch and the display.
Contents
This package should contain:
• Component/Audio Switcher (1)
• 9V DC Power Adapter (1)
• Instruction manual (1)
• Remote Control (1)
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These instructions assume that the display has at least one available set of inputs that
use Component Video, as well as RCA or Digital Coax audio capability, and that all the
devices have their cables attached. You may need to disconnect an existing device from
the display to make an input available and re-connect that device once the video switch
has been suitably configured.
Connecting Devices to the Switch
NOTE: These instructions assume that all devices connected to the switch use the same
connection that the switch will use to connect to the display (i.e. the switch connects to
the Component Video input on a television, so all devices will be connected to the switch
using Component Video cables).
1. Situate the switch near the display and the devices you wish to use with the switch.
2. Using the color-coding on the jacks, connect one of the designated components to the
corresponding ports marked IN1.
3. Connect up to three additional devices following the instructions in step 2.
4. Connect RCA audio or digital coax cables and a component video cable to the ports
labeled OUTPUT on the video switch. Connect the opposite end of those cables to
the appropriate connectors on the display (normally marked as A/V IN or similar).
5. Connect the power adapter (provided) to the port marked DC 9V on the video switch.
Connect the opposite end to a wall outlet or other suitable power source.
The video switch is now ready to use.
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DC 9V Output Input 4 Input 3 Input 2 Input 1

Using the Video Switch
Once you have connected devices to the video switch, you can proceed to test the
connection to the television or other display. Turn on the display, and select the input to
which you connected the video switch. Consult the documentation for your display if you
are unsure on how to select A/V inputs. Usually, there will be a button on the display’s
remote or front panel labeled INPUT or A/V. If the display has multiple inputs, you will
need to ensure the input you have selected corresponds to the connectors on the
television you used for the switch. A red LED indicator will light on the front panel of the
switch to show which device is active.
Power on all of the devices you connected to the video switch. You should now be able
to use the SELECT button on the video switch to select which device has an active
connection to the display.
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This video switch allows you to select an input using the signal from any remote, using
the remote learning feature. To program an existing remote to work with CPNT410IR:
1. Press and hold the LEARN button on the video switch until the LED indicator for input
1 begins to flash.
2. Aim your universal remote at the video switch. Press the key on the remote that
corresponds to the key you want to use to select input 1 on the video switch (i.e. DVD,
VCR, SATELLITE etc.) Once the video switch has stored that setting, the LED
indicator for input 2 will flash on the video switch.
3. Repeat this process for inputs 2, 3, and 4. When the process is complete, the video
switch will automatically return to the input you selected before entering Learn Mode.
To abort the programming at any time, press the LEARN button once.
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If you’re having difficulty using the video switch, try the following solutions based on the
nature of the problem.
None of the devices connected to the video switch are displayed on the screen.
1) Ensure the video switch is plugged in and receiving power. One LED indicator
on the front panel will be lit when the switch is receiving power.
2) Try selecting another input on the display and verify which input the switch is
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connected to. Most displays will have their A/V inputs marked with a number, so
ensure the input selected on the screen matches the physical connection between the
switch and the display.
3) Verify cable connections between the video switch and display are snug.
Some of the devices connected to the switch do not appear on the display when
they are connected
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1) Ensure the device you selected is powered on and that it has media inserted (if
applicable: tape, DVD, etc.). If needed, press play on the device to ensure an image
is displayed.
2) Ensure that all the cable connections between devices and the switch are correct and
snug. Also ensure that the device is connected to the set of inputs that you selected
on the switch.
Video or audio quality is poor.
1) Ensure the connections between the devices and the switch, and the switch and the
display, are snug.
2) Try using a higher quality A/V cable to make the connection between the devices and
the switch for the best possible performance.
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Contact your local StarTech.com dealer or visit www.startech.com for cables or other
accessories that will help you get the best performance out of your new product.
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ZENCPNT1
Cable ZEN 3.3 ft (1m) Component Video Cable
ZENCPNT2
Cable ZEN 6.6 ft (2m) Component Video Cable
ZENCPNT3
Cable ZEN 9.8 ft (3m) Component Video Cable
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Cable ZEN 3.3 ft (1m) Digital Coaxial Audio Cable
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Cable ZEN 6.6 ft (2m) Digital Coaxial Audio Cable
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Cable ZEN 9.8 ft (3m) Digital Coaxial Audio Cable
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3 ft Premium Digital Coaxial Audio Cable
COAXSPDIF6
6 ft Premium Digital Coaxial Audio Cable
COAXSPDIF12
12 ft Premium Digital Coaxial Audio Cable
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Cable ZEN 3.3 ft (1m) RCA Audio Cable
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Cable ZEN 6.6 ft (2m) RCA Audio Cable
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Cable ZEN 9.8 ft (3m) RCA Audio Cable
AUDIORCA12
12 ft Premium RCA Audio Cable
AUDIORCA3
3 ft Premium RCA Audio Cable
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StarTech.com’s lifetime technical support is an integral part of our commitment to provide
industry-leading solutions. If you ever need help with your product, visit
www.startech.com/support and access our comprehensive selection of online tools,
documentation, and downloads.
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This product is backed by a one-year warranty. In addition, StarTech.com warrants its
products against defects in materials and workmanship for the periods noted, following
the initial date of purchase. During this period, the products may be returned for repair, or
replacement with equivalent products at our discretion. The warranty covers parts and
labor costs only. StarTech.com does not warrant its products from defects or damages
arising from misuse, abuse, alteration, or normal wear and tear.
Limitation of Liability
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officers, directors, employees or agents) for any damages (whether direct or indirect,
special, punitive, incidental, consequential, or otherwise), loss of profits, loss of business,
or any pecuniary loss, arising out of or related to the use of the product exceed the
actual price paid for the product.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential
damages. If such laws apply, the limitations or exclusions contained in this statement
may not apply to you.
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Revised: 19 July 2006 (Rev. B)
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