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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 f or a Class B digital de - vice, pursuant to par t 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against har mful interference in a residential installation.
Instruction Manual i Instruction Manual T able of Contents Introduction ................................................................................... 1 Features ....................................................................................
Instruction Manual 1 Introduction Thank you f or purchasing a StarT ech.com VS420RD VIA D VI Video and Audio Matrix Splitter/Switcher - 2 in x 4 out. With the Conv erge A/V D VI Matrix splitter/switcher , you can select between two D VI-I sources on multiple monitors (up to f our).
Instruction Manual 2 Package Contents 1 X D VI Video and Audio Matrix Switcher • 1 X Instruction Manual • 1 X IR External Sensor • 1 X P ower Adapter • 1 X Remote Control • 1 .
Instruction Manual 3 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.
Instruction Manual 4 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.
Instruction Manual 5 Basic Operations Front Panel Opera tion 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.
Instruction Manual 6 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 por ts .
Instruction Manual 7 Setting Monitor Routes Route Source 1 or 2 to Monitor s 1 through 4 respectively Step 1 Press the desired por t (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 por ts .
Instruction Manual 8 Advanced Operations Front Panel Opera tion T urn the Video ON/OFF Step 1 Press the desired por t (ie . 2). Step 2 Press and hold “Option” and the LED light 1 will light up. If the LED light is green it means the video output de vice is powered on.
Instruction Manual 9 T urn the Audio ON/OFF Step 1 Press the desired por t (ie . 1). Step 2 Press and hold “Option” and the LED light 2 will light up. If the LED light is green, it means the audio output is pow ered on. If it is red, then the audio output is powered off .
Instruction Manual 10 T urn ON/OFF the Auto Scan In the auto scan mode, the Video Matrix Switch automatically swithces between Source 1 and Source 2 sequentially f or a par ticular monitor . Step 1 Press the desired por t (ie . 4). Step 2 Press and hold Option.
Instruction Manual 11 Set the A uto Scan Time Inter v al Step 1 Press 3 and 4 at the same time. Step 2 All four LEDs should be b linking. Press one to set the auto scan time interval.
Instruction Manual 12 Unit Stack This function allows the user to use one single remote control to com- mand up to 16 Video Matr ix Switch units. Setting the Remote Controlling ID on the system P ower off the Video Matrix Switch 1. Press and hold 1 and 2 at the same time.
Instruction Manual 13 Optimize the Video Signal Strength The optimal video signal strength can be adjusted to correspond to the length and quality of the D VI cables being used.
Instruction Manual 14 Rackmount Kit (Optional) The follo wing figure shows how to properly attach the optional mounting brack ets to the Video Matrix Switch unit, f or use with an industrial stan- dard, 19-inch rack cabinet.
Instruction Manual 15 Specications Specifications VS420RD VIA Number of Video Source P or ts 2 Number of Monitor P or ts 4 Video T ype D VI Remote Control Y es Remote Control Extender Jac k Y es P.
Instruction Manual 16 T echnical Support StarT ech.com’ s lifetime technical support is an integral par t of our commit- ment to pro vide industr y-leading solutions. If you ev er need help with your product, visit www .star tech.com/suppor t and access our comprehensiv e selection of online tools, documentation, and downloads .
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