StarTech.com HDVGADP2HD User manual

Manual Revision: 07/11/2017
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HDVGADP2HD
HDMI®, VGA and DP to HDMI Converter
Switch - 4K
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FCC Compliance Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial
environment. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and,
if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is
likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the
interference at his own expense.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject 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.
Changes or modications not expressly approved by StarTech.com could void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.
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Table of Contents
Switch diagram ................................................................................................... 1
Front view .................................................................................................................................................... 1
Rear view...................................................................................................................................................... 2
Introduction......................................................................................................... 3
Packaging contents.................................................................................................................................. 3
System requirements............................................................................................................................... 3
Installation............................................................................................................ 4
Operation.............................................................................................................. 5
Mode selection and switch operation............................................................................................... 5
VGA screen shifting.................................................................................................................................. 6
Manual operation with serial control................................................................................................. 7
LED indicators ..................................................................................................... 10
Technical support............................................................................................... 11
Warranty information ....................................................................................... 11

1. Selected port LEDs
2. Input selection buttons
3. IR sensor
4. Function button
5. Status LED
6. Power button
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Front view
Switch diagram

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Rear view
1. DC12V power adapter port
2. Control port (RJ11 serial jack)
3. (In) Control port (IR extender)
4. HDMI output port
5. Mode switch
6. 3.5 mm audio input port (for VGA)
7. VGA input port
678
9
10
8. DisplayPort input port
9. HDMI input port #1
10. HDMI input port #2

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Introduction
Packaging contents
• 1 x converter switch
• 1 x IR remote control
• 1 x screw kit
• 1 x mounting bracket kit
• 1 x footpad set
• 1 x RJ11-to-RS232 converter
• 1 x RJ11 cable
• 1 x universal power adapter (NA/EU/UK/AU)
• 1 x quick start guide
System requirements
• 1 x HDMI video display with cabling
• 1 x DisplayPort video source with cabling
• 1 x VGA video source with cabling
• 2 x HDMI video sources with cabling

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Installation
Note: Ensure your display and video sources are powered o before you begin
installation.
1. Connect each of your video sources to the input ports on the video converter switch
using the required cabling (not included).
2. Connect an HDMI cable (not included) to your display and to the converter switch’s
HDMI output port.
3. Power on your HDMI display.
4. Power on each of your of your video sources.
5. Connect the power adapter to the switch’s power adapter port and to an AC outlet.
6. (Optional for serial control) Connect the RJ11 cable to the switch’s Control port
(RJ11 serial jack) and to the RJ11-to-RS232 serial converter. Then, connect a 9-pin
serial cable (not included) to the RJ11-to-RS232 switch and to your computer’s 9-pin
serial port.

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Operation
Mode selection and switch operation
This switch features multiple operating modes. Review the description and operating
steps for each mode in this section, then use the Mode switch to the switch to your
desired operating mode.
Switch mode operation (1. Switch)
Switch mode enables you to switch between video sources by pressing the Input
selection button that corresponds with your desired video source. The active selected
port LEDs will light up indicating which port is selected.
Automatic mode operation (2. Auto)
Automatic mode enables the video converter switch to automatically select the most
recently activated or connected video source. Connect a new device or turn on an
already connected device to automatically switch video sources. The active selected
port LEDs will light up indicating which port is selected.
Priority-A mode operation (3. Pri-A)
Priority-A mode prioritizes the HDMI #1, DisplayPort, VGA, and HDMI #2 input ports
respectively. When you turn on a video source that is connected to a higher prioritized
input port, that video source will automatically be selected. Turning o the device will
automatically switch back to the lower prioritized video source.
Priority B mode operation (4. Pri-B)
Priority B mode prioritizes the HDMI #2, VGA, DisplayPort, and HDMI #1 input ports
respectively. When you turn on a video source that is connected to a higher prioritized
input port, that video source will automatically be selected. Turning o the device will
automatically switch back to the lower prioritized video source.

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VGA screen shifting
Screen shifting can move alignment of the VGA video input image to the right or left of
the monitor, depending upon your requirements.
1. Press and hold both of the Function buttons (Function+VGA) simultaneously for 2
seconds until the VGA input LED turns blue and ashes orange.
2. Press the left Function button (VGA) or right Function button to move the screen
position.
Notes:
• The VGA port is the only video input that’s affected.
• The switch will exit VGA screen shifting mode after being inactive for 20 seconds.
• The maximum number of adjustments is 50 steps right or left from the default
starting point.
• The switch will automatically retain your most recent setting.
Manual operation with remote control
1. Press buttons 1 through 4 on the right side of the IR remote control to switch
between the HDMI #1, HDMI#2, DisplayPort, and VGA ports respectively.
2. The active selected port LEDs will light up on the extender switch, indicating which
port is selected, and your desired video source will appear on the HDMI and HDMI
display.

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Manual operation with serial control
1. Congure the settings on your serial port according to the values shown below.
Baud Rate: 38400 bps
Data Bits: 8
Parity: None
Stop Bits: 1
Flow control: None
2. Open your terminal software and congure it to communicate through the COM
port that the switch is connected to. Pressing ? Enter (or any non-valid command
followed by Enter) in the terminal will list the below command readout.
AVI=n - AV Input Port (n: 1~max)
OLE - Output Local Enable (AV)
OLD - Output Local Disable (AV)
VS - View Settings
PI - Product Information
FACTORY - Reset as factory default setting
REBOOT - Reboot device
VL - VGA Horizontal Position Shift Left
VR - VGA Horizontal Position Shift Right
TI=n - Set Terminal Interface n: 0 - Human 167 - Machine
LCK=n - Lock / Unlock device n: 0 - Unlock 167 - Lock
Note: There are several commands that will be listed in your terminal readout
and are supported by the switch. However these commands will not impact the
switches’s operation and are not included in our readout above. These commands are
supported as a result of the same firmware being used on different devices.
Supported commands that do not have an impact on the operation of the switch are:
CE, ORE, ORD, EQ, IVG, OVG, VDT, VMC, RCID.

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You can enter each of these commands into your terminal and press Enter to control
the switch. A general description of each primary command is listed in the table below.
Primary command codes Action Value(s) required?
AVI Switches the selected inputs Yes
OLE Enables the HDMI output No
OLD Disables the HDMI output No
VS Displays various current settings
for video inputs and outputs
No
PI Displays transmitter product
information
No
FACTORY Restores all default settings (such
as VGA shifting or selected port)
No
REBOOT Reboots the transmitter No
VL Shifts VGA input 1 adjustment left No
VR Shifts VGA input 1 adjustment right No
TI Sets terminal mode for manual
user commands or software
commands
Yes
LCK Locks and unlocks serial control Yes

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If the command requires a value, the command will be listed in your terminal readout
with =n next to it and a brief explanation of how the value should be utilized.
If multiple values are required, the command is listed in your terminal readout with
=n,a1,a2
If the command you’re entering requires a single value, the command needs to be
modified to Command=Value1.
For an example of a command that requires a value.
The AVI command works to switch between which video source is outputted The
values of 1, 2, 3 and 4 represent the HDMI #1, HDMI#2, DisplayPort, and VGA ports
respectively.
As a command example, to switch your video output to DisplayPort:
1. Type AVI=3 into your terminal, and press Enter on your keyboard.
2. Your DisplayPort source will now output your display.
Reminder: There are several commands that will be listed in the terminal readout
and are supported by the transmitter. However these commands will not impact
the transmitter’s operation. These commands are supported as a result of the same
rmware being used on dierent devices. Supported commands that do not have an
impact on the operation of the transmitter are: CE, ORE, ORD, EQ, IVG, OVG, VDT, VMC,
RCID. These commands have been removed from the terminal readout on page 7, in
this manual.

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LED indicators
This switch has LED indicators that light up with dierent colors to notify you of the
device status. The table below lists the activity for each of these LEDs as well as the
corresponding status.
LED Activity Status
Selected port LEDs
(HDMI 1, HDMI 2, DP, VGA)
Illuminates blue and ashes
three times.
An active video source without
HDCP is connected to the switch
and that source is selected.
Illuminates blue ashes once An active source without HDCP
is connected to the switch but
that source is not selected.
Illuminates purple and ashes
three times.
An active source with HDCP is
connected to the switch and
that source is selected.
Illuminates purple and ashes
once.
An active source with HDCP is
connected to the switch but that
source is not selected.
Illuminates blue and ashes
red once.
The source is selected but
an active video source is not
connected.
Illuminates blue and ashes
orange.
An alternate position has been
defined in VGA Screen Shifting.
Status LED
Illuminates blue An active video source is
connected and selected.
Flashes blue every three seconds
(slow)
Switch was just tuned on and is
not yet ready to operate.
Flashes blue every 2 seconds
(fast)
The switch is ready to operate,
but no monitor is connected
Illuminates blue and ashes
purple once, then red twice
Monitor is connected but does
not support HDCP video signal

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Technical support
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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Warranty information
This product is backed by a two-year warranty.
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.
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