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Using the HDMI Video Switcher
Connect up to 4 HDMI video sources to the HDMI INPUT connectors with a HDMI cable from the HDMI
source device to the HDMI input of the SY-HDS41A-18G. Connect a HDMI cable from the HDMI output of
the SY-HDS41A-18G to the HDMI display device.
Whenever the SY-HDS41A-18G is powered up, it will restart in the state before being switched off.
Manual Selection Mode
To use Manual selection mode the M (Mode) LED must be green.
Press and hold Select button for 3 seconds to set the M LED to green before making manual selections.
Briefly press the SELECT button until the desired input is displayed. The numbered LEDs on the front panel
indicate the selected input.
Auto Selection Mode
The SY-HDS41A-18G has an automatic input selection mode, note that this not an auto sequence mode.
The auto selection mode ensures that there will always be an image shown on the HDMI display device
provided that there is at least one functioning HDMI input signal.
To enable the auto selection mode, press and hold the SELECT button for 3 seconds until the M LED
(Mode) changes to yellow. In this mode the SY-HDS41A-18G behaves in the following manner:
1.
New input: When a new HDMI signal is detected, that input is automatically selected.
2.
Source removed: When currently selected source is removed, it will automatically select the
next available input (starting at input 1).
3.
Front Panel Select: Only available inputs can be selected.
ARC Mode - Audio Mode LED
The Audio LED indicates the status of the current audio mode:
Green: Embedded HDMI audio mode – This is default mode or after
>>AUDInternal
RS232 command.
Amber: ARC audio output is enabled – This is set after sending the
>>AUDExternal
RS232 command.
To use the ARC audio, an ARC amplifier or soundbar should be connected to HDMI input 4. In this way the
ARC stream will pass to the active HDMI (ARC enabled) source.
IR Remote Control
The SY-HDS41A-18G is supplied with a remote control key pad that allows the operator to change the
input selection provided that there is a direct line of sight to the switcher unit. Simply plug in the IR
detector to the rear of the SY-HDS41A-18G and then make your selection from the IR remote key pad.
(Battery: CR2025, not supplied).