VigilLink VLSW-41H20ER User manual

VLSW-41H20ER
4x1 HDMI 2.0 Switch with Audio eARC 18Gbps
VER 1.1

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Table of Contents
1. Introduction.................................................................................................
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2. Features.......................................................................................................
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3. Package Contents.........................................................................................
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4. Specifications...............................................................................................
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5. Operation Controls and Functions. ...............................................................
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5.1. Front Panel. ........................................................................................
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5.2. Rear Panel. .........................................................................................
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6. IR Remote. ...................................................................................................
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7. Application Example. ...................................................................................
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1. Introduction
This 18Gbps HDMI 4x1 Switcher can switch any four HDMI sources to one
HDMI display. It supports video resolution up to 4K2K@60Hz RGB/YCbCr
4:4:4. It supports ARC/eARC function (only for the “INPUT 1(eARC)” port),
10bit HDR, and CEC function. It also supports advanced EDID
management (AUTO/2.0CH/5.1CH/7.1CH selectable). Flexible control via
front panel buttons and IR remote control.
2. Features
☆HDMI 2.0b, HDCP 2.2 / 1.x and DVI 1.0 compliant
☆Video resolution up to 4K2K@60Hz RGB/YCbCr 4:4:4
☆Support 18Gbps video bandwidth
☆Support 3D, HDR, HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision pass-through
☆Supported audio formats: LPCM, Dolby Digital/Plus/EX, Dolby True HD,
Dolby Atmos, DTS, DTS-EX, DTS-96/24, DTS High Res, DTS-HD Master
Audio, DSD
☆Support auto/manual switching mode for input source
☆Support ARC/eARC function
☆Support advanced EDID management (AUTO/2.0CH/5.1CH/7.1CH
selectable)
☆Flexible control via front panel buttons or IR remote control
3. Package Contents
①1 × 18Gbps HDMI 4x1 Switcher
②1 × 5V/1A Power Adapter (USA Standard)
③1 × IR Remote
④1 × User Manual

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4. Specifications
Technical
HDMI Compliance
HDMI 2.0b
HDCP Compliance
HDCP 2.2 / 1.x
Video Bandwidth
18 Gbps
Video Resolution
4Kx2K@24/30Hz, 4K2K@60Hz
Color Space RGB 4:4:4, YCbCr 4:4:4 / 4:2:2 / 4:2:0
Color Depth
8-bit, 10-bit, 12-bit (1080p@60Hz)
8-bit (4K2K@60Hz YUV4:4:4)
8-bit, 10-bit, 12-bit (4K2K@60Hz YCbCr 4:2:2 / 4:2:0)
HDMI Audio Formats
LPCM, Dolby Digital/Plus/EX, Dolby True HD, Dolby Atmos,
DTS, DTS-EX, DTS-96/24, DTS High Res, DTS-HD Master
Audio, DSD
HDR
Support HDR, HDR 10, HDR 10+, and Dolby vision
ESD Protection
Human-body Model: ±8kV (Air-gap discharge),
±4kV (Contact discharge)
Connection
Input
4×HDMI IN [Type A 19-pin female]
Output 1×HDMI OUT [Type A 19-pin female]
Control
1×SERVICE [Micro USB port]
Mechanical
Housing
Metal Enclosure
Color
Black
Dimensions
182mm(W) × 84mm(D) × 15.5mm(H)
Weight
370g
Power Supply
Input: AC100~240V 50/60Hz
Output: DC 5V/1A
Power Consumption
2W ( Max )
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)

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5. Operation Controls and Functions
5.1 Front Panel
AUTO IN 1 IN 2 IN 3 IN 4 AUTO 2.0 5.1 7.1 eARC
AUTO
NPUT EDID eARC ON/OFF
No.
Name
Function Description
1AUTO LED
When the auto-switching mode for the input source is
enabled, the AUTO LED is on.
2IN 1/2/3/4 LED
When the INPUT 1/2/3/4 port is connected to the
source signal, the corresponding IN 1/2/3/4 LED is
on.
3
AUTO/INPUT
button
Press this button to switch the input source's auto/manual
switching mode. When you hold this button for 2 seconds,
the device switches to the auto-switching mode, and the
AUTO LED is on. Press and hold this button for 2
seconds again, the device switches to the manual switching
mode, then you can tap this button 1/2/3/4 times to select
the input source for the INPUT 1/2/3/4 port, and the
corresponding IN 1/2/3/4 LED will be on.
Note: The device can detect signal source automatic lathe
lly in auto-switching mode. When one or several input
ports are connected to source devices, the output port will
output the signal from the last connected input source.
4EDID button and
status LED
Press the button to select EDID mode: AUTO/2.0/5.1/7.1
(AUTO means using TV EDID), and the corresponding
LED will be on.
5eARC button
and LED
Press the button to turn on/off ARC/eARC function. The
eARC LED will be on when you turn on the ARC/eARC
function.
6IR
IR receiver window. It only receives IR remote signal from
this product.

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ARC
Press this button to turn on/off ARC/eARC
function. When ARC/eARC function is turned
on, the eARC LED on the front panel will be on.
Auto
2.0ch
Press these buttons to select different EDID
5.1ch
settings, and the corresponding LED on the
front panel will be on.
7.1ch
Auto
Source
Press this button to select auto switching or
manual switching mode.
In1
In2
In manual switching mode, press these buttons
In3
to select the input port.
In4
1
2
3
4
SERVICE DC 5V
OUTPUT (eARC)
INPUT 4
INPUT 3
INPUT 2
INPUT 1(eARC)
ARC
Auto 2.0ch
In1
In2 In3
Auto
Source
In4
5.1ch
7.1ch
5.2 Rear Panel
No.
Name
Function Description
1
INPUT 1/2/3/4
port
HDMI input ports connect to HDMI source devices
such as DVDs, PS4, or Set-top boxes with HDMI
cables.
Note: When the ARC/eARC function is turned off,
connect the “INPUT 1(eARC)” port to the
HDMI source
device to work as a signal input port; When the ARC/
eARC function is turned on, connect the “INPUT 1
(eARC)” port to a Soundbar or amplifier to output the
audio signal extracted from “INPUT 2/3/4” port or
“OUTPUT (eARC)” port. Please refer to “7. Application
Example” for details.
2OUTPUT (eARC)
HDMI output port, connect to HDMI display device such
as HDTV or Projector with HDMI cable.
3
SERVICE
Firmware update port.
4
DC 5V
DC 5V power input port.
6. IR Remote

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7. Application Example
Situation 1
When the ARC/eARC function is turned off, the connection diagram is as follows.

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Situation 2
When the ARC/eARC function is turned on, select the input port 1 by pressing the “AUTO/
INPUT” button on the front panel or the In1 button on the IR remote, then connect the
“INPUT 1(eARC)” port to a Soundbar to output the audio signal returned from the
“OUTPUT (eARC)” port, as shown in the figure below. (For example, when a user watches
a TV APP, the Switcher will pass through TV eARC/ARC to the Soundbar.)
Note: If the HDTV supports ARC/eARC function, the Soundbar will receive the audio
signal returned from the HDTV and then emit the sound; otherwise, it will not emit sound.

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Situation 3
When the ARC/eARC function is turned on, select the input port 2/3/4 by pressing the
“AUTO/INPUT” button on the front panel or the In2/3/4 button on the IR remote, then
connect the “INPUT 1(eARC)” port to a Soundbar to output the audio signal extracted
from “INPUTS 2/3/4” port, as shown below.
Note: Whether the HDTV supports ARC/eARC function, the Soundbar will receive the
audio signal extracted from the “INPUTS 2/3/4” port and then emit the sound.
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