Atlona AT-HD4-V41 manual

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    User Manual Atlona 4 Input HDMI Switcher with Auto Switching AT-HD4-V41 & AT-HD4-V42 atlona.com Toll free: 1-877-536-3976 Local: 1-408-962-0515 AT-HD4-V41 AT-HD4-V42[...]

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    2 atlona.com Toll free: 1-877-536-3976 Local: 1-408-962-0515 Table of Contents 1. Introduction ................................................................................................... 3 2. Package Contents ................................................................................................... 3 3. Features ...................[...]

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    3 atlona.com Toll free: 1-877-536-3976 Local: 1-408-962-0515 • HDMI 4 by 1 switcher or 4 by 2 switcher • 5V DC power supply adaptor • IR receiver module • Remote control • User Manual • Four HDMI inputs • Smart switching with auto-detect for inputs (activated through RS-232) • Allows for a bi-directional HDMI Ethernet Channel pass t[...]

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    4 atlona.com Toll free: 1-877-536-3976 Local: 1-408-962-0515 Back Panel 1. RS-232 serial port for control 2. IR control in port for included infrared receiver module 3. Ethernet port for HDMI Ethernet Channel (HEC) capable devices 4. Digital (S/PDIF) output for digital audio 5. HDMI output for displays 6. HDMI input for source components such as: D[...]

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    5 atlona.com Toll free: 1-877-536-3976 Local: 1-408-962-0515 EDID (Extended Display Identification Data) EDID is the exchange of capabilities between a source and display. This handshake ensures the audio and video signals sent are supported by both source and display. The switcher has 3 EDID modes: internal picks the highest common audio/video sig[...]

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    6 atlona.com Toll free: 1-877-536-3976 Local: 1-408-962-0515 Step by Step Guide 1. Place your switcher within 30 feet (10 meters) of your video display. Note: If using the supplied IR remote control, remember you need to be within 23 feet (7 meters) and within a 60° angle of the infrared receiver. 2. Connect the HDMI cables to your sources and the[...]

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    7 atlona.com Toll free: 1-877-536-3976 Local: 1-408-962-0515 RS-232 To set up the RS-232 hyperterminal the first thing needed is to find the RS-232 communications port under the computer’ s device manager. Once there right click the port and select properties. Under the properties menu select the port settings tab and update the menu to the switc[...]

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    8 atlona.com Toll free: 1-877-536-3976 Local: 1-408-962-0515 Each command or feedback is terminated with a carriage return. Note: If the command fails or is incorrect the feedback should be “Command FAILED” Note: To exit ARC mode select an input (ex. x2AVx1) Command Feedback Description PWON PWON Power on PWOFF PWOFF Power off PWSTA PWON / PWOF[...]

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    9 atlona.com Toll free: 1-877-536-3976 Local: 1-408-962-0515 DC 5V ETHERNET S/PDIF OUT HDMI OUT HDMI IN A T -HD4 - V42 R S -2 32 IR IN INT EXT LEARN EDID PO WER SOURCE SELECT 4X2 “HIGH SPEED” HDMI S WIT CH A T -HD4 - V42 3D 1 2 3 4 2CH LPCM 5.1/7 .1 BITS TREAM DC 5V ETHERNET S/PDIF OUT HDMI OUT HDMI IN A T -HD4 - V42 R S -2 32 IR IN INT EXT LEA[...]

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    10 atlona.com Toll free: 1-877-536-3976 Local: 1-408-962-0515 Specifications Bandwidth 6.75Gbps Ports Video input Video output Audio output Ethernet IR IN Firmware/Control AT-HD4-V41 4 x HDMI 1 x HDMI 1 x S/PDIF 1 x LAN 1 x 3.5mm 1 x 9pin (RS-232) AT-HD4-V42 4 x HDMI 2 x HDMI 2 x S/PDIF 2 x LAN 1 x 3.5mm 1 x 9pin (RS-232) Power Consumption 4.1W Aud[...]

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    11 atlona.com Toll free: 1-877-536-3976 Local: 1-408-962-0515 To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not expose this product to rain or moisture If the wall plug does not fit into your local power socket, hire an electrician to replace your obsolete socket. Do not modify the wall plug. Doing so will void the warranty and safety features. This equ[...]

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    12 atlona.com Toll free: 1-877-536-3976 Local: 1-408-962-0515 Atlona, Inc. (“Atlona”) Limited Product Warranty Policy Coverage Atlona warrants its products will substantially perform to their published specifications and will be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use, conditions and service. Under its Limited Product Wa[...]

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    13 atlona.com Toll free: 1-877-536-3976 Local: 1-408-962-0515 Atlona Product Registration Thank you for purchasing this Atlona product. - We hope you enjoy it and will take an extra few moments to register your new purchase. Registration creates an ownership record if your product is lost or stolen and helps ensure you’ll receive notification of [...]