StarTech.com VS420RDVIA User manual

VS420RDVIA
DVI Video and Audio Matrix
Splitter / Switcher - 2 in x 4 out

FCC Compliance Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital de-
vice, 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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Table of Contents
Introduction ................................................................................... 1
Features ......................................................................................1
Package Contents .......................................................................2
Installation...................................................................................... 2
Input Connection .........................................................................2
Output Connection.......................................................................3
Basic Operations........................................................................... 5
Front Panel Operation .................................................................5
Setting Monitor Routes................................................................5
Remote Control Operation...........................................................6
Setting Monitor Routes................................................................7
Advanced Operations ................................................................... 8
Front Panel Operation .................................................................8
Turn the Video ON/OFF...............................................................8
Turn the Audio ON/OFF...............................................................9
Turn ON/OFF the Auto Scan .......................................................10
Set the Auto Scan Time Interval..................................................11
Reset the Unit to its Default Settings...........................................11
Unit Stack ....................................................................................12
Optimize the Video Signal Strength.............................................13
Rackmount Kit (Optional) ............................................................14
Specifications ................................................................................ 15
Technical Support ......................................................................... 16
Warranty Information .................................................................... 16

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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing a StarTech.com VS420RDVIA DVI Video and
Audio Matrix Splitter/Switcher - 2 in x 4 out. With the Converge A/V DVI
Matrix splitter/switcher, you can select between two DVI-I sources on
multiple monitors (up to four). With the push of a button, the VS420RDVIA
lets you select what input you’d like on each display. Plus, the option to
independently toggle video and audio on/off for each display is also avail-
able.
This matrix splitter/switcher inludes IR control and an additional IR cable
sensor if you would like to hide the unit. The VS420RDVIA also includes
ear-mounts for 19” rack-mount use.
Please note: VS420RDVIA will not convert video signals. For example,
inputting a DVI-A signal to a DVI-D display will not work. Input signal must
be the same as output.
Features
Allows two DVI computers to provide video input to display on four dif-•
ferent monitors with audio
Allows you to switch video input signals or toggle video and audio on/•
off on all four displays
Cascadable and units allow use of one remote control (remote control•
included)
Equipped with easy to use front panel selection buttons•
Rack-mountable allows for use with a standard 19” rack•
Supports video resolutions up to 1600x1200•

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Package Contents
1 X DVI Video and Audio Matrix Switcher•
1 X Instruction Manual•
1 X IR External Sensor•
1 X Power Adapter•
1 X Remote Control•
1 X Set of Ear-Mounts for Rack Mounting•
Installation
Input Connection
Step 1
Connect the DVI video port of the computer to the Source 1 port of the
Video Matrix as shown.

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Step 2
Connect the speaker port of the computer to the Audio port of Source 1
as shown.
Step 3
Repeat Step 1 and 2 on Source 2, as shown.
Output Connection
Step 1
Connect your monitor to port 1 of the Video Matrix Switch, as shown

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Step 2
Connect a pair of speakers to port 1 of the Video Matrix Switch, as
shown.
Step 3
Repeat Step 1 and 2 on the audio and video output channels for port 2, if
necessary.
Step 4
Apply power to the Video Matrix Switch as shown.

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Basic Operations
Front Panel Operation
Once the unit has been powered on, all 4 red LEDs should be illuminated.
Due to the factory default settings, if all 4 red LEDs are blinking, source
1 is empty. When all 4 LEDs are always ON then a video signal has been
detected at source 1.
Setting Monitor Routes
Route Source 1 or 2 to Monitors 1 through 4 Respectively
Step 1
Press the desired port, for example “4.”
Step 2
LEDs 1 and 2 should now be blinking.
1 represents Source 1.•
2 represents Source 2.•
Green means the video signal has been detected.•
Red means no video signal has been detected.•

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Step 3
Press 1 or 2 within 3 seconds to select Source 1 or Source 2. After select-
ing, LED 4 will become either red or orange.
Red means Source 1 is selected.•
Orange means Source 2 is selected.•
Step 4
Repeat Step 1 through 3 to route other ports.
Remote Control Operation
Using the included external sensor, the user has two methods of achiev-
ing remote control of the unit within a range of 5 meters. Without the
external sensor connected to the unit, the remote control communicates
with the internal sensor. Conversely, when the external sensor is con-
nected to the unit, the internal sensor is disabled. Remote controlling is
achieved through communication between the remote and the external
sensor.

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Setting Monitor Routes
Route Source 1 or 2 to Monitors 1 through 4 respectively
Step 1
Press the desired port (ie. 4).
Step 2
Press S1 or S2 to route Source 1 or Source 2 to Monitor 4.
Step 3
Repeat Step 1 and 2 to route other ports.
Optional: If you would like to turn the video or audio ports ON or OFF,
you may do so by pressing the video and audio buttons.