StarTech.com VS221VGA2HD User manual

Manual Revision: 10/27/2016
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VS221VGA2HD
VGA+HDMI® to HDMI Audio/Video
Converter Switch
*actual product may vary from photos

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FCC Compliance Statement
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 o 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 dierent from that to which the receiver
is connected.
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Table of Contents
Introduction............................................................................................1
Packaging Contents ................................................................................................................................. 1
System Requirements.............................................................................................................................. 1
Product Diagram ....................................................................................1
Front View .................................................................................................................................................... 1
Rear View...................................................................................................................................................... 2
Hardware Installation............................................................................3
Mode Selection and Switch Operation...............................................3
Manual Mode.............................................................................................................................................. 3
Priority Mode.............................................................................................................................................. 4
Automatic Mode........................................................................................................................................ 4
Screen Shift Mode..................................................................................................................................... 4
Resolution Alteration Mode.................................................................................................................. 5
LED Indicators.........................................................................................6
Technical Support ..................................................................................7
Warranty Information............................................................................7

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Introduction
Packaging Contents
• VGA+HDMI to HDMI converter switch
• mounting kit
• universal power adapter (NA, EU, UK, ANZ)
• instruction manual
System Requirements
• HDMI-enabled source device w/ HDMI cable (i.e. computer, Blu-ray player)
• VGA-enabled source device w/ VGA cable (i.e. computer)
• HDMI-enabled display device w/ HDMI cable (i.e. television, projector)
• 3.5mm audio cable (optional for VGA audio support)

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Product Diagram
Front View
1. Input Selection / Screen Left Adjustment Button
2. Resolution adjustment / screen right adjustment button
3. HDMI audio/video Input Port #1
4. HDMI LED Indicator
5. VGA LED Indicator
6. 3.5mm Audio Input Port #2
7. VGA Input Port #2
1
3
4
5
6
7
2

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Rear View
1. Power Adapter Port
2. HDMI Output Port
3. Mode Selection Switch
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Hardware Installation
Mode Selection and Switch Operation
1. Using an HDMI cable (not included), connect your HDMI-enabled video source
device to the HDMI audio/video input port #1 on the VS221VGA2HD.
2. Using a VGA cable (not included), connect your VGA-enabled video source device to
the VGA audio/video input port #2 on the VS221VGA2HD.
3. (Optional) If your VGA-enabled video source device includes an audio output,
connect the audio source output on the device to the 3.5mm audio input port #2 on
the VS221VGA2HD using a 3.5mm audio cable (not included).
4. Using an HDMI cable (not included), connect your HDMI-enabled display device to
the VS221VGA2HD.
5. Using the included power adapter, connect the power adapter port on the
VS221VGA2HD to an available power outlet.
6. Turn on the HDMI-enabled display device as well as any connected HDMI &
VGA-enabled video source devices.
Change the mode selection switch to choose your desired operation mode.
Instructions and descriptions for each operation mode are listed below:
Manual Mode
Manual mode enables you to switch between video sources with push button
operation.
1. Set the mode selection switch to“Manual Switch” to place the VS221VGA2HD into
manual mode.
2. Press the Input Selection Button to toggle between each video source device.
The active port LED indicator will light as video sources are switched, indicating
which port is selected.

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Priority Mode
Priority mode enables you to select a prioritized video input device that will
automatically be selected should that device be turned on.
1. Set the mode selection switch to“HDMI Priority” or“VGA Priority” to place the
VS221VGA2HD into your choice Video Source Device priority.
2. Your HDMI or VGA Video source device (depending on your selection) will now
automatically be displayed on your HDMI-enabled video display device while it
is turned on. Turning o the device will automatically switch the display to the
remaining device.
Automatic Mode
Automatic Mode enables the VS221VGA2HD to automatically select the most recently
turned on video source device.
1. Set the mode selection switch to“Auto”to place the VS221VGA2HD into automatic
mode.
2. The VS221VGA2VHD will now automatically switch to the most recently turned on
video source device.
Screen Shift Mode
Screen Shift Mode can move the screen image to right or left side on the monitor
(horizonal position) for comfortable viewing.
1. Press both screen adjustment buttons simultaneously for 2 seconds and release
after the VGA input LED turns to pale blue.
2. Press left screen adjustment button or right screen adjustment button (B2) to adjust
image to your desired position.
Notes:
• The system will automatically escape from shift mode if no activity is detected
within 20 seconds.
• For adjusting horizontal image displacement, the maximum number of adjustments
is 50 steps.
• The VS221VGA2HD will automatically retain your last setting.

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Resolution Alteration Mode
If the resolution output from your video source device is not supported by your
video display device, the VS221VGA2HD will alert you through the VGA input LED by
emitting blue and ashing orange three times. This will be accompanied by your video
source not being displayed on the video display device. You can follow the below steps
to use Resolution Alteration mode to resolve these symptoms should they occur.
1. Press the resolution adjustment button for 2 seconds and release when the VGA
input LED ashes purple.
2. The LED ashes purple once indicating the setting working.
NOTES:
• Repeat these steps again to select next available resolution or to switch back to the
previous resolution.
• The VS221VGA2HD will automatically retain your last setting.

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LED Indicators
VGA LED Indicator Type of Monitor Connected Video Source
Device Active
Emit Green and Flash Blue (3 Times) HDMI No
Emit Green and Flash Blue (2 Times) DVI w/ adapter (not included) No
Emit Blue and Flash Green (3 Times) HDMI Yes
Emit Blue and Flash Green (2 Times) DVI w/ adapter (not included) Yes
Emit Green and Flash Red (1 time) No monitor attached No
Emit Blue and Flash Red (1 time) No monitor attached Yes
HDMI LED Indicator Type of Monitor Connected Video Source
Device Active
HDCP
signal
Detected
Emit Green and Flash Blue (3 Times) HDMI No N/A
Emit Green and Flash Blue (2 Times) DVI w/ adapter (not included) No N/A
Emits Blue and goes o (3 times) HDMI Yes N/A
Emits Blue and goes o (2 Times) DVI w/ adapter (not included) Yes N/A
Emits Purple and goes o (3 times) HDMI Yes Yes
Emits Purple and goes o (2 times) DVI w/ adapter (not included) Yes Yes
Emit Green and Flash Red (1 time) No monitor detected No N/A
Emit Blue and Flash Red (1 time) No monitor detected Yes N/A

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Specications
Video Input Signals 1 x VGA
1 x HDMI
Video Output Signals 1 x HDMI
Maximum Video Resolution 1920x1200 (WUXGA)
Audio Support 3.5mm Stereo Audio
Supported Switch Modes Automatic, Priority, Manual

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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.
For the latest drivers/software, please visit www.startech.com/downloads
Warranty Information
This product is backed by a two 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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ocers, directors, employees or agents) for any damages (whether direct or indirect,
special, punitive, incidental, consequential, or otherwise), loss of prots, 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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