CRUTCHFIELD MFG SW41e 18Gbps HPMI 4xl Switcher with ARC/eARC Function User Manual
- June 9, 2024
- CRUTCHFIELD
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18Gbps HPMI 4xl Switcher with ARC/eARC Function
User Manual
VER 1.1
MFG SW41e 18Gbps HPMI 4xl Switcher with ARC/eARC Function
Thank you for purchasing this product
For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully
before connecting, operating or adjusting this product. Please keep this
manual for future reference.
Surge protection device recommended
This product contains sensitive electrical components that may be damaged by
electrical spikes, surges, electric shock, lighting strikes, etc. Use of surge
protection systems is highly recommended in order to protect and extend the
life of your equipment.
Table of Contents
Introduction
This 18Gbps HDMI 4×1 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), 1Obit HOR and CEC function. It also supports advanced EDID management (AUT0/2.0CH/5.1 CH/7.1 CH selectable). Flexible control via front panel buttons and IR remote control.
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, HOR, 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 (AUT0/2.0CH/5.1 CH/7. 1CH selectable)
- Flexible control via front panel buttons or IR remote control
Package Contents
- 1 x 18Gbps HDMI 4×1 Switcher
- 1 x 5V/1A Power Adapter (USA Standard)
- 1 x IR Remote
- 1 x User Manual
Specifications
Technical
HDMI Compliance| HDMI 2.0b
HDCP Compliance| HDCP 2.2 / 1.x
Video Bandwidth| 18 Gbps
Video Resolution| 41<x2K024/30Hz, 4K2K(a60Hz
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 (41(2K©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| 4xHDMI IN [Type A 19-pin female)
Output| i xHDMI OUT [Type A 19-pin female]
Control| 1 SERVICE [Micro USB port]
Mechanical
Housing| Metal Enclosure
Color| Black
Dimensions| 182mm(W) x 84mm(D) x 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)
Operation Controls and Functions
Front Panel
| No. | Name | Function Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | AUTO LED | When the auto switching mode for input source is enabled, the |
AUTO LED is on.
2| IN 1 /2/3/4 LED| When the INPUT 1/2/3/4 port is connected to source signal,
the corresponding IN 1/2/3/4 LED is on.
3| AUTO/INPUT button| Press this button to switch auto/manual switching mode
for input source. When you press and 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: In auto switching mode, the device can detect signal source
automatically. When one or several input ports are connected to source
devices, the output port will output the signal from the last connected input
source.
4| EDID 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.
5| eARC 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.
6| IR| IR receiver window. It only receives IR remote signal from this
product.
Rear Panel
| No. | Name | Function Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | INPUT 1/2/3/4 port | HDMI input ports, connect to HDMI source device such as |
DVD, PS4 or Set-top Box with HDMI cable.
Note: When the ARC/eARC function is turned off, connect the “INPUT 1
(eARC)” port to 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 Sound
bar 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.
2| OUTPUT(eARC)| HDMI output port, connect to HDMI display device such as HDTV
or Projector with HDMI cable.
3| SERVICE| Firmware update port.
4| DC5V| DC 5V power input port.
IR Remote
| 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.
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| Press these buttons to select different EDID settings, and the corresponding
LED on the front panel will be on.
Auto Source| Press this button to select auto switching or manual switching
mode.
Inl 1n2 1n3 1n4| In manual switching mode, press these buttons to select the
input port.
Application Example
Situation 1
When the ARC/eARC function is turned off, the connection diagram is as
following.
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 ln1 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 user watches 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.
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 ln2/3/4 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 or not, the Soundbar
will receive the audio signal extracted from “INPUTS 2/3/4” port, and then
emit the sound.
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