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BLACK BOX

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Switch between two or four different HDMI sources  
to a single display.

Supports up to 4 K (UHD) resolutions (3840 x 2160).
Automatically switches to a source when it becomes available.

2 x 1 or 4 x 1 HDMI Switch 4K

VSW-HDMI2X1-4K   

VSW-HDMI4X1-4K

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Page 1: ...le 2 x 1 or 4 x 1 HDMI Switch 4K VSW HDMI2X1 4K VSW HDMI4X1 4K Order toll free in the U S Call 877 877 BBOX outside U S call 724 746 5500 FREE technical support 24 hours a day 7 days a week Call 724 7...

Page 2: ...Used in this Manual Trademarks Used in this Manual Black Box and the Double Diamond logo are registered trademarks of BB Technologies Inc Any other trademarks mentioned in this manual are acknowledged...

Page 3: ...quired to take whatever measures may be necessary to correct the interference Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to...

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Page 6: ...x 1 HDMI Switch 4K VSW HDMI2X1 4K 11 2 4 2 2 x 1 HDMI Switch 4K VSW HDMI4X1 4K 11 3 Installation 14 3 1 Device Connection 14 3 2 Connection Pattern 15 4 Operation 16 4 1 LED Indicators 16 4 2 Push Bu...

Page 7: ...Control VSW HDMI2X1 4K Not applicable VSW HDMI4X1 4K Yes RJ 11 Signal Configuration Video Auto inventory Audio Auto inventory User Controls 1 port selection switch button 1 EDID Copy button 1 EDID swi...

Page 8: ...nvironmental Temperature Tolerance Operating 32 to 104 F 0 to 40 C Storage 4 to 140 F 20 to 60 C Relative Humidity 80 Altitude 10 000 ft Power Input voltage 100 to 240 VAC 50 to 60 Hz 45 watts Input c...

Page 9: ...der in Priority mode And it also offers EDID Copy function to ensure the optimal resolution for your application The built in serial interface allows users to control the HDMI Switch through a PC seri...

Page 10: ...ng priority EDID Function EDID Copy and EDID Pre setting ensure accurate output display Set to separately learn audio and video EDID for multimedia home theater system integration Emulating EDID infor...

Page 11: ...724 746 5500 blackbox com Page 11 Chapter 2 Overview 2 4 Hardware Description 1 2 Figure 2 1 4 x 1 switch front panel 3 6 5 4 7 Figure 2 2 4 x 1 switch back panel 8 9 Figure 2 3 4 x 1 switch top panel...

Page 12: ...ng Switch Switch Auto sensing Priority mode setting 3 Power Supply Apply power to the unit 4 Serial Port Connect to a computer for serial control 5 EDID Copy Button Copy the monitor s EDID 6 Audio Vid...

Page 13: ...e 2 3 Advanced autosensing setting switch Position Name Description 1 Switch Press the pushbutton 11 in Figure 2 3 on the top panel to select a source in sequence 2 Auto System will automatically sele...

Page 14: ...y power to the unit 4 Turn on the display monitor projector or TV and then power on the source device s 5 If necessary apply the EDID Copy process see Section 4 2 2 EDID Setting NOTES When each video...

Page 15: ...724 746 5500 blackbox com Page 15 Chapter 3 Installation 3 2 Connection Pattern Remote PC tower TV Controller Media play Stereo Figure 3 1 Connecting the 4 x 1 HDMI Switch 4K...

Page 16: ...ff The input video signal isn t ready The selected LED emits green and goes off once per 2 seconds The input video signal is ready but cannot detect the monitor The selected LED emits steady green The...

Page 17: ...button EDID COPY for 3 5 seconds and release the button RIGHT AFTER the LED L1 L4 4x1 Switch LED L1 and L2 2x1 Switch flash GREEN RED Result If the LED S1 S4 4x1 Switch LED S1 S2 2x1 Switch return to...

Page 18: ...ventory After copying Audio EDID use the copied Audio EDID to the connected display 4 2 4 EQ Adjustment To optimize video quality users can adjust the video equalization sharpness for all video output...

Page 19: ...n all settings to factory state press the BTN EDID Copy button for 9 seconds and release right after 4 LEDs L1 L4 flash green twice BTN EDID Copy 9 seconds 4 LEDs L1 L4 flash green twice release 4 3 I...

Page 20: ...The Video Switch s built in serial interface allows users to control the Switch through a PC serial controller devices or home theater system The controller s serial port should be configured as shown...

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Page 24: ...e live 24 7 Tech support available in 60 seconds or less Copyright 2014 Black Box Corporation All rights reserved Black Box and the Double Diamond logo are registered trademarks of BB Technologies Inc...

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