COVID SH21-300 8K 2×1 HDMI 2.1 Switcher User Manual

: June 13, 2024
: COVID

Table of Contents

COVID SH21-300 8K 2×1 HDMI 2.1 Switcher
Product Information
Product Usage Instructions
Introduction
Features
Package Contents
Specifications
Operation Controls and Functions
Application Example
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COVID SH21-300 8K 2×1 HDMI 2.1 Switcher

Product Information

Product Name: 8K 2×1 HDMI 2.1 Switcher
Version: 1.0
Compatibility: HDMI 2.1 and HDCP 2.3 compliant
Video Bandwidth: 48Gbps
Supported Video Resolutions: Up to 8K@60Hz 4:4:4 8/10/12bit, 8K@60Hz 4:2:0 12-bit, 8K@30Hz 4:4:4 10-bit, 4K@120Hz 4:4:4 10-bit
Color Depth: 8-bit, 10-bit, 12-bit
Color Space: RGB, YCbCr 4:4:4 / 4:2:2 / 4:2:0
Supported HDR Formats: HDR, HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, HLG
Audio Formats: LPCM 7.1CH, Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio
Input Ports: 2x HDMI IN1/2
Output Port: HDMI OUT
Power Supply: USB 5V
Power Consumption: 1.25W (Max)
Operation Temperature: 20~90% RH (non-condensing)

Product Usage Instructions

Connect the HDMI sources (e.g., DVD player, PS5) to the HDMI IN1/2 ports on the switcher using HDMI cables.
Connect the HDMI display (e.g., TV, monitor) to the HDMI OUT port on the switcher using an HDMI cable.
If your HDMI devices require additional power, connect a Micro USB cable to the USB power input port on the switcher and connect the other end to a USB power source.
Ensure that the switcher is powered on.
Short press the Switch button to manually switch between the two HDMI input signals and display them on the connected HDMI display.
Long press the Switch button to enter the auto switching mode, where the switcher will automatically detect and switch to the active HDMI input signal.
The Input LED will indicate which HDMI IN port is currently selected as the input source channel.

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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.

Introduction

This 8K 2×1 HDMI 2.1 switcher can switch any of 2 HDMI sources to 1 HDMI display. It supports video resolution up to 8K@60Hz 4:2:0, 48Gbps video bandwidth. It is suitable for outdoor display, video conference, security monitoring, home theater and other applications. By using this HDMI 8K switcher, you are allowed to connect from HDMI IN1 and HDMI IN2 ports to two HDMI source devices via an individual HDMI cable, then connect from HDMI OUT port to your external monitor (such as HDMI projector, HDMI TV or HDMI ordinary display). You can switch between two sources by pressing the switch button on the top panel of the switcher. In order to make sure that your display shows normally, we suggest you to plug the Micro USB cable in the package into your USB device to power the switcher.
Please pay attention that this switcher is not a bi-directional switcher, you can only use from two sources to one display (only 2 in 1 out, not 1 in 2 out).
It can work well with xbox or PS5 to achieve 4K@120hz on your TVs or relative monitors.

Features

HDMI 2.1 and HDCP 2.3 compliant
Support 48Gbps video bandwidth
8K@60Hz 4:4:4 8/10/12bit, 8K@60Hz 4:2:0 12-bit, 8K@ 30Hz 4:4:4 10-bit, 4K@120Hz 4:4:4 10-bit video support
Support HDR, HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, HLG pass through
VRR,FVA,ALLM support
Support HDMI audio formats: LPCM 7.1CH, Dolby TrueHD, and DTS-HD Master Audio
2×1 switch output, auto switch supported
Built-in Equalizer and Driver
Auto EDID management
Compact design for easy and flexible installation

Package Contents

1 × 8K Two-Input HDMI Switcher
1 × Micro USB Power Cable
1 × User Manual

Specifications

Technical

HDMI Compliance| HDMI 2.1
HDCP Compliance| HDCP 2.3
Video Bandwidth| 48Gbps

Video Resolution

| Up to 8K@60Hz 4:4:4 8/10/12bit, 8K@60Hz 4:2:0 12-bit, 8K@30Hz 4:4:4 10-bit, 4K@120Hz

4:4:4 10-bit

Color Depth| 8-bit,10-bit,12-bit
Color Space| RGB, YCbCr 4:4:4 / 4:2:2 / 4:2:0
HDMI Audio Formats| LPCM, Dolby Digital/Plus/EX, Dolby True HD, DTS, DTS-EX, DTS-96/24, DTS High Res,

DTS-HD Master Audio, DSD

Operation Controls and Functions

COVID SH21-300 8K 2x1 HDMI 2.1 Switcher-fig1

No.	Name	Function Description

1

| ****

Switch button

/Power LED

| Short pressing the switch button will allow the device to switch any of the two HDMI input signals to the HDMI display; long press this button to enter the auto switching mode.

When the device is powered on, the green power

LED is on.

2

| Input LED (1~2)| When the HDMI IN1/2 port is selected as the input source channel, the corresponding green LED is on.

3

| HDMI IN1/2

port

| HDMI signal input ports, connecting to HDMI source device such as DVD or PS5 with an HDMI cable.
4| POWER| DC 5V USB power input port.

5

| HDMI OUT

port

| HDMI signal output port, connecting to HDMI display device such as TV or Monitor with an HDMI cable.

Notes:

While using the HDMI switcher, power supply via Micro USB cable is not necessary. But in case some of your HDMI devices with insufficient power, please connect Micro USB cable to your USB devices for power supply.
If you need to use the switcher to output signals of 4K@120Hz or 8K@60Hz, please make sure that your HDMI cable, HDMI signal source and HDMI display all support the above resolution.
The length of the HDMI cables connected to both ends of the switcher should not be too long, otherwise, it will easily cause the screen to flicker. The following HDMI cables are suggested.

8K60, 8K30, 4K120: Ultra HDMI2.1 cable, IN/OUT 2 meters.
4K60 4:4:4: HDMI2.0 cable, IN/OUT 3 meters.
4K60 4:2:0, 4K30, 1080P: HDMI cable, IN/OUT 5 meters.