VigilLink VLSW-21H21A 8K HDMI 2×1 Switcher User Manual
- June 1, 2024
- VigilLink
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VigilLink VLSW-21H21A 8K HDMI 2×1 Switcher
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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.
Introduction
This 8K HDMI 2×1 Switcher can switch any of the two HDMI source signals to one HDMI display. It supports video resolution up to 8K@60Hz 4:2:0. It supports advanced EDID management and audio de-embedding function (output through the optical and analog port). This multi-functional product can be widely applied in scenarios of demonstration, video conference, multimedia teaching and other occasions requiring for big-screen demonstration.
Features
- HDMI 2.1 and HDCP 2.3 compliant
- Support 40Gbps video bandwidth
- Support video resolution up to 8K@60Hz 4:2:0 10bit, 8K@30Hz 4:4:4 10bit, 4K@120Hz 4:4:4 10bit
- VRR, FVA, ALLM supported
- Support HDR, HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, HLG pass through
- Support 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
- Built-in Equalizer, Retiming and Driver
- Advanced EDID management
- Support audio de-embedding function (output through the optical and analog port)
- Support IR remote control and front panel button switching
- Compact design for easy and flexible installation
Package Contents
- 1 × 8K HDMI 2×1 Switcher
- 1 × IR Remote
- 1 × 5V/2A Multinational Power Supply
- 1 × User Manual
Specifications
Technical
HDMI Compliance| HDMI 2.1
HDCP Compliance| HDCP 2.3
Video Bandwidth| 40Gbps
Video Resolution| Up to 8K@60Hz 4:2:0 10bit, 8K@30Hz 4:4:4 10bit, 4K@120Hz
4:4:4 10bit
Color Depth| 8/10/12bit
Color Space| RGB_4:4:4, YCbCr_4:4:4, YCbCr_4:2:2, YCbCr_4:2:0
Audio Formats| HDMI Input/Output:
LPCM, Dolby Digital/Plus/EX, Dolby True HD, DTS, DTS-EX, DTS-96/24, DTS High Res, DTS-HD Master Audio, DSD
**Audio De-embedded Output:**
Optical: LPCM 2/5.1 CH, Dolby Digital 2/5.1 CH, DTS 2/5.1 CH Analog: PCM 2.0
ESD Protection| Human body model — ±8kV (Air-gap discharge) & ±4kV (Contact
discharge)
Connection
Input| 2 × HDMI IN [Type A, 19-pin female]
**** Output| 1 × HDMI OUT [Type A, 19-pin female] 1 × OPTICAL [S/PDIF]
1 × L/R [3.5mm Stereo Mini-jack]
Control| 1 × SERVICE [USB Type C, Update port]
Mechanical
Housing| Metal Enclosure
Color| Black
Dimensions| 145mm (W) × 68mm (D) × 17mm (H)
Weight| 268g
Power Supply| Input: AC100 – 240V 50/60Hz, Output: DC 5V/2A (US/EU standards,
CE/FCC/UL certified)
Power Consumption| 5.25W (Max)
Operation 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)
Recommended HDMI Cable
Video Resolution| 8K| 4K60| 4K24| 1080P
HDMI Cable Type| Ultra HDMI 2.1| HDMI 2.0| HDMI 1.4| HDMI 1.4
HDMI Cable Length (HDMI IN / OUT)| 3m/10ft| 8m/26ft| 12m/39ft|
**** 15m/49ft
The use of “Premium High Speed HDMI” cable is highly recommended.
Operation Controls and Functions
Front Panel
Rear Panel
| No. | Name | Function Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | IR Window | IR input signal receiving window. |
| 2 | POWER LED | The power LED lights in green when the device is working, and |
red when the device is in standby.
3| IN LED (1~2)| When the HDMI IN 1/2 port is selected as the signal source
Input channel, the corresponding green LED will be on.
4| OUT LED| When the HDMI OUT port connects a display device and Outputs
signal, the green LED will be on.
5| AUTO LED| When the auto switching function (switch to the corresponding
signal input channel when the signal source is connected.) is
turned on, the green AUTO LED will be on.
6| SWITCH button| Used to select signal source for OUT port. Short pressing
this button will allow the device to switch any of the two HDMI input signals
to the OUT port. Long pressing this button for 3 seconds will turn on/off the
auto switching function.
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7| EDID DIP switch| Use the DIP switch to set EDID.
111- Copy OUT port sink EDID (as factory default) 110- HDMI 1080p@60Hz, Audio 2ch PCM
101- HDMI 4K@60Hz 4:4:4, Audio 2ch PCM, HDR
100- HDMI 4K@60Hz 4:4:4, Audio 5.1ch PCM/DTS/DOLBY, HDR
011- HDMI 4K@60Hz 4:4:4, Audio 7.1ch PCM/DTS/DOLBY/ HD, HDR
010- HDMI 8K@60Hz 4:2:0+8K@30Hz 4:4:4, 4K@120Hz
4:4:4, Audio 2ch PCM, HDR
001- HDMI 8K@60Hz 4:2:0+8K@30Hz 4:4:4, 4K@120Hz
4:4:4, Audio 5.1ch PCM/DTS/DOLBY, HDR
000- HDMI 8K@60Hz 4:2:0+8K@30Hz 4:4:4, 4K@120Hz
4:4:4, Audio 7.1ch PCM/DTS/DOLBY/HD, HDR
8| SERVICE| Firmware update and debug port.
9| IN port (1~2)| HDMI signal input port, connecting to HDMI source device
such As DVD or PS5 with an HDMI cable.
10| OUT port| HDMI signal output port, connecting to HDMI display device Such
as TV or Monitor with an HDMI cable.
11| OPTICAL| Optical fiber audio output port.
12| L/R| Analog audio output port.
13| DC 5V| DC 5V/2A Power input port.
IR Remote
Power on the product or set it to standby mode.
1/2 :Press 1/2 button to select HDMI signal source IN 1/2 to the OUT
port.
Press this button to cyclically switch HDMI signal source IN 1/2 to the OUT port.
Application Diagram
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