VigilLink VLML-16X1H13 User manual

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VLML-16X1H13
16x1 HDMI 1.3 Switcher with Seamless Switching and
Multiview
VER 1.2

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Thank you for purchasing this product
Please read these instructions carefully for optimum performance and safety before
connecting, operating, or adjusting this product. Please keep this manual for future
reference.
A Surge protection device is recommended.
This product contains sensitive electrical components that electrical spikes may
damage, surges, electric shocks, lightning strikes, etc. The use of surge protection
systems is highly recommended to protect and extend the life of your equipment.
Table of Contents
1. Introduction ....................................................................................................... 2
2. Features ............................................................................................................. 3
3. Package Contents ............................................................................................... 3
4. Specifications ..................................................................................................... 4
5. Operation Controls and Functions ...................................................................... 4
5.1 Front Panel ................................................................................................ 4
5.2 Rear Panel.................................................................................................. 5
6. Detail description of display mode ..................................................................... 6
7. PC Controller User Guide.................................................................................... 8
8. Application Example......................................................................................... 10
1. Introduction

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This product is a high-performance 16-by-1 multi-Viewer with a seamless switcher. It
supports sixteen High-definition input sources displayed on one screen. As a
switcher, it can also seamlessly switch the sixteen HD inputs freely. The product can
be controlled in various ways, through the front panel button control and RS-232
control, etc.
2. Features
☆Compliant with HDMI 1.3a, HDCP 1.2
☆Supports multiplexed HDMI 16-input and 1-output
☆Supports up to 1080p High Definition resolution
☆Supports 16 by 1 Quad Multi-viewer and seamless switch
☆Supports scale up, scale down function
☆Supports multiple output resolution
☆Supports digital audio format LPCM/AC3/DTS
☆Supports button and RS-232 control
3. Package Contents
①1×16×1 HDMI Multi-Viewer
②1×12V/5A DC Power Adapter
③1×RS-232 Cable
④2×Mounting ears
⑤1×User Manual

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4. Specifications
Technical
Video Bandwidth
2.25Gbps
Input Ports
16
×
HDMI (Female type),1x RS232
Output Ports
1
×
HDMI (Female type),
Audio output
PCM2, 5.1, 7.1CH, Dolby 5.1, DTS5.1
Input Resolution
480i60Hz,480p60Hz,576i50Hz,576p50Hz,720p50/60Hz,
1080i50/60Hz,1080p 24/30/50/60Hz,800x600@60,
1024x768@60,1280x720@60,1920x1080@60;
Output Resolution
1080p,1080i,720p,1024x768,1360x768
ESD Protection
±
8kV (Air-gap discharge),
±
4kV (Contact discharge)
Power Supply
12V/5A DC (US/EU standards
Dimensions
440mm(W)
×
200mm(D)
×
45 mm(H)
Weight
1.8KG
Chassis Material
Metal
Silkscreen Color
Black
Operating Temperature
0
°
C ~ 40
°
C / 32
°
F ~ 104
°
F
Storage Temperature
-20
°
C ~ 60
°
C / -4
°
F ~ 140
°
F
Relative Humidity
20~90% RH (non-condensing)
Power Consumption
24W
5. Operation Controls and Functions
5.1 Front Panel

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Number
Name
Function description
1 POWER Press this button to power the device on/off. The LED
will illuminate green when the power is on and red
when it is in 'Standby' mode.
2 LOCK Press this button to lock all the buttons on the panel,
and press again to unlock. The red LED will illuminate
when the button is locked. On the contrary, turn dark
when opened.
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IR receiver window
Receive the IR from the remote controller.
4 HDMI input selection
button area
Press to select the input from 1 to 16.
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MODE
Press the button to select the display mode.
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RESOLUTION
Press the button to select the output resolution.
NO.
RESOLUTION
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1080P, Main image audio
2
1080I, Main image audio
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720P, Main image audio
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1360x768, Main image audio
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1024x768, Main image audio
5.2 Rear Panel
Number
Name
Function description

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1 HDMI INPUT Area Connect HDMI sources. LED 1-16 illuminate when the
HDMI signal plugs in the corresponding input port with
the HDMI cable.
2 HDMI OUTPUT Area Output for displays, AVR, etc. LED illuminates when the
display plug in the corresponding output port with an
HDMI cable.
3 RS-232 Connect to a PC or control system with a D-Sub 9-pin
cable to transmit RS-232 commands.
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IR EXT
IR extender receiver port, connect with IR receiver cable.
5 DC POWER IN Plug the 12V/5A DC power supply into the unit and
connect the adapter to an AC outlet.
6. Detail description of display mode
The 16x1 multi-viewer has 4 display modes.
MODE1:The 16x1 multi-viewer will separate display the sixteen HD input, which is
now a seamless switcher.
MODE2: The 16x1 multi-viewer divides the four HD inputs to the same size and
displays on one screen. And now, switch the input button on the front panel or IR
remote, and the HDMI output audio will correspond to the selected input source.

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MODE3: The 16x1 multi-viewer divides the nine HD inputs to the same size and
displays on one screen. And now, switch the input button on the front panel or IR
remote, and the HDMI output audio will correspond to the selected input source.
MODE4: The 16x1 multi-viewer divides the sixteen HD inputs to the same size and

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displays on one screen. And now, switch the input button on the front panel or IR
remote, and the HDMI output audio will correspond to the selected input source.
7. PC Controller User Guide
Installation
The PC controller is green software. Just use a cable to connect the PC via RS-232
port and copy “Quad Multi-Viewer.exe”to the PC to complete installation.
Preparation
①Connect PC and multi-viewer by RS-232 cable (headers of both cable sides
should be FEMALE).
②Power-up multi-viewer.
③Double-click the “Quad Multi-V i ew e r. exe ”icon to run it.

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①Select PC to connect COM port; click to connect or disconnect PC and
multi-viewer, and the corresponding light will display.
②Select the HDMI output resolution.
②Select the input source.
④Select the output mode; see the detailed description (chapter 6).
⑤Adjust the HDMI output picture quality.
⑥Display or hide the border.
⑦Display or hide the OSD menu.
⑧Input characters in the Set box (The maximum is 16 characters). The user
selects the input port that needs to be set, then clicks the Set key on the right. The
input port set is completed, and it has been saved in the following list box. Click the

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Query key, and the corresponding list will display.
⑨FW upgrades part: Click to open Firmware. Then click the upgrade button, and
the new firmware will auto-download to the multi-viewer and restart it.
⑩Press the Reset button, and the quad multi-viewer will reset to factory state.
8. Application Example