StarTech.com SVID410IR User manual

Video Switch
SVID410IR Instruction Manual
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4-to-1 Composite/S-Video & RCA Audio 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
Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Connecting Devices to the Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Using the Video Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Using the Remote Learning Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Accessory Products from StarTech.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Instruction Manual
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Thank you for purchasing a StarTech.com video switch. This product allows you to
connect up to four A/V devices that have composite or S-Video output to a display using
a single set of inputs. You can use either the front panel selection button or the included
remote control to switch between devices. 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
• Includes an easy-to-use remote control for easy switching between devices
• 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 and either
composite video or S-Video
• A set of cables for each device to be connected to the switch that use RCA audio and
either composite video or S-Video
• A set of cables to connect the switch to the display, using RCA audio and either
composite video or S-Video
Contents
This package should contain:
• Video switch (1)
• Remote control (1)
• Instruction manual (1)
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These instructions assume that the display has at least one available set of inputs that
use RCA audio and either composite video or S-Video, 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 using the video switch.
Connecting Devices to the Switch
NOTE: The video switch does not convert between S-Video and composite video signals.
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 S-Video input on a television, so all devices will be connected to the switch using S-
Video). If you wish to mix both composite video and S-Video connections for different
devices connected to the video switch, your display must have both S-Video and
composite video connectors on the same input (i.e. the connectors marked A/V 1 or
similar), and you must connect both the S-Video and composite outputs from the switch
to your display.
1. Place the switch near the display and the devices you wish to use with the switch.
2. Connect the first device (VCR, DVD player, etc.) to the set of connectors labeled A/V
IN1 on the back of the switch. RCA audio has two inputs (left/right, marked as white
and red, respectively). Connect the sound cables from the device to the switch.
Connect either the composite video (yellow) cable or the S-Video (4 pin) from the
device to the switch. Do not connect both a composite and S-Video cable from a
device to the same port on the video switch.
3. Connect up three additional devices following the instructions in step 2.
4. Connect RCA audio cables and either a composite video or S-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). If
you are mixing S-Video and composite video devices on the video switch as described
in “NOTE” above, you must connect both a S-Video and composite video cable from
the OUTPUT connectors on the video switch to the same input on the display.
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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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 the devices you connected to the video switch. You should now be able to
use the buttons on the video switch remote to select a device by pressing a button on the
remote (1/2/3/4) and the image from that device should be displayed on the screen. As
an alternative to using the remote, you can also press the SELECT button on the front of
the switch to change active inputs on the switch.
Using the Remote Learning Feature
If you prefer, you can use an existing universal remote with this product. You can
program the video switch to select an input using the signal from any remote.
1. Press and hold the SELECT button on the video switch for a minimum of 5 seconds.
The LED indicator for input 1 will flash on the video switch when you release the
button.
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. 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 SELECT button once.
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Troubleshooting
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
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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industry-leading solutions. If you ever need help with your product, visit
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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.
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Revised: 8 August 2005 (Rev. A)
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