DVDO Switcher-41-USBC-HDMI 8K 4×1 Switcher with 1 USB-C Plus 3 HDMI Inputs User Manual
- September 24, 2024
- DVDO
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DVDO Switcher-41-USBC-HDMI 8K 4×1 Switcher with 1 USB-C Plus 3 HDMI
Inputs
Specifications
- Video HDMI Compliance: HDMI 2.0b / HDCP 2.3/2.2/1.4
- Connections: Inputs – 3 x HDMI + 1 x USB-C (compatible with Thunderbolt 3 & DP 1.4 alt mode), Outputs – 1 x HDMI, Charging ports – 1 x USB-C + 1 x USB-A up to 5W (not simultaneous)
- Resolutions Supported: Up to 8K@60Hz 4:4:4 / 4K@120Hz / 1080p@240Hz
- Bandwidth: 48Gbps (12Gbps per channel x 4 channels)
- High Dynamic Range: HDR10 / HDR10+ / Dolby Vision
- Control Method: IR Remote, Front Panel Button, Automatic Switching, CEC
Product Usage Instructions
Connection Setup
- Connect your HDMI and USB-C video sources to the corresponding input ports on the switcher.
- Connect the HDMI output port of the switcher to your display or projector using a compatible HDMI cable.
- Plug in the power adapter to the DC/5V port on the switcher and connect it to a power source.
Switching Modes
The DVDO-Switcher-41-USBC-HDMI offers three switching modes:
- Manual Switching: Press the Select button on the front panel to manually choose the input source.
- Automatic Switching: The switcher will automatically display the most recently activated video source.
- Remote Control Switching: Use the remote control to switch between different video sources.
Charging External Devices
You can charge external devices using the USB-A and USB-C ports located on
the front panel of the switcher.
Power On/Off
To power on/off the switcher, press the Power button on the remote control
or the front panel.
FAQ
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Q: What type of cables are needed for transmitting video signals?
A: Standard HDMI 2.1 cables are required to transmit 8K signals. For USB-C video transmission, a standard USB 3.1 cable that supports audio & video is needed. -
Q: How can I change between Manual and Automatic switching modes?
A: Press and hold the Select button for 3-5 seconds to switch between Manual and Automatic modes. -
Q: What are the supported audio formats?
A: The switcher supports 7.1 surround sound audio.
DVDO-Switcher-41-USBC-HDMI
8K 4×1 Switcher with 1 USB-C + 3 HDMI Inputs
User Manual
Version v1.0
Introduction
DVDO-Switcher-41-USBC-HDMI is an 8K@60Hz (7680x4320p) 4:4:4 switcher that
allows the connection of three HDMI video sources and one USB-C video source
to an HDMI based display or projector.
It features four independent inputs (3 x HDMI + 1 X USB-C) that each support
8K resolution and 7.1 surround sound audio, delivering pristine video quality.
It is backward compatible with Ultra HD 4K, Full HD 1080p as well as lower
video resolutions. DVDO-Switcher-41-USBC-HDMI offers with three different
switching modes:
- Manual Switching: allows you to manually select your HDMI source with a button on the front panel.
- Automatic Switching: allows your most recently activated video source to be displayed automatically.
- Remote Control Switching: allows you to switch between sources from a distance using the remote control.
The Manual and Automatic switching modes can be changed by pressing the
“Select” button for 3-5 seconds.
DVDO-Switcher-41-USBC-HDMI also includes USB-A and USB-C ports on the front
panel to charge external devices
Features
- Automatic or manual switching – 3 x HDMI + 1 x USB-C inputs / 1 x HDMI output
- Support video resolutions up to 8K@60Hz 4:4:4, 4K@120Hz and 1080p@240Hz
- HDCP 2.3, backward compatible with the HDCP2.2 and HDCP1.4
- USB-C input compatible with Thunderbolt 3 and DP1.4 alt mode
- 1 x USB-A + 1 x USB-C charging ports up to 5 Watts (5V / 1A) – only one port can charge at a time
- High Dynamic Range (HDR) video pass-through such as HDR10/HDR10+/Dolby Vision
- Support full 3D video format
- Supports VRR (Variable Refresh Rate), ALLM (Auto Low-latency Mode), and QFT (Quick Frame Transport) functions
- Built-in Equalizer, Retiming and Driver
- Consumer Electronics Control (CEC)
- The IR control can be disabled/enabled by pressing the “SELECT” button on the front panel for 6 seconds or the IR button on the remote control
- Support uncompressed audio such as LPCM and compressed audio such as DTS, Dolby Digital (including DTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby TrueHD & Dolby Atmos)
Notes:
- Your USB-C source must transmit video in order to work with the USB-C input port.
- In order for the switcher to output 8K@60Hz 4:4:4, your USB-C source needs to be compatible with DP 1.4 (standard with DSC) or Thunderbolt 4 (for Windows notebook) and be able to output an 8K@60Hz 4:4:4 signal.
- Your USB-C cable must be a standard USB 3.1 cable (not included) that transmits audio & video.
- Standard HDMI 2.1 cables are needed to transmit 8K signals.
Package Content
- DVDO-Switcher-41-USBC-HDMI switcher
- 5V 2A USB power adapter
- Remote control
- User manual
Operation
Remote control dimensions: 12.8 x 4 x 1.7 cm / 5 x 1.6 x 0.7 in
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Power: Press to turn on/off the switcher
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1 / 2/ 3 / 4: Input port numbers
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:Press to turn on/off the IR receiver function. The IR receiver function is on if the IR mode LED on the front panel is turned on.
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: Power LED indicator
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C1: USB-C 1 input LED indicator
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2 / 3 / 4: HDMI 2, 3 & 4 input LED indicators
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AUTO: Auto mode LED indicator,
ON: Automatic switching mode
OFF: Manual switching mode -
: IR mode LED indicator
- ON: Normal IR function mode
- OFF: IR function mode disabled
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IR receiver sensor for remote control
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USB-C & USB-A: Charging ports for external devices
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SELECT: Select Input Port Button
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DC/5V: Power port (USB-C type)
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USB-C1: USB-C 1 input port
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IN2 / IN3 / IN4: HDMI 2, 3 & 4 input ports
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OUT: HDMI output port
Connection Diagram
Specifications
Video|
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HDMI Compliance| HDMI 2.0b / HDCP 2.3/2.2/1.4
Connections| Inputs: 3 x HDMI + 1 x USB-C (compatible with Thunderbolt 3 & DP
1.4 alt mode)
Outputs: 1 x HDMI
Charging ports: 1 x USB-C + 1 x USB-A up to 5W (not simultaneous)
Resolutions Supported| Up to 8K@60Hz 4:4:4 / 4K@120Hz / 1080p@240Hz
Bandwidth| 48Gbps (12Gbps per channel x 4 channels)
High Dynamic Range| HDR10 / HDR10+ / Dolby Vision
Control Method| IR Remote, Front Panel Button, Automatic Switching, CEC
Audio|
Audio Formats Supported| Uncompressed LPCM / Compressed DTS, Dolby Digital
including DTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby TrueHD & Dolby Atmos
General|
Enclosure| Black metal
Operating Temperature| 0°C to 50°C (32°F to 122°F)
Humidity| 5% to 80% RH non-condensing
Power Supply| 5V 2A USB-A power adapter
Power Consumption| 10W Max
Device Dimensions| 139 x 64.5 x 15mm / 5.5 x 2.5 x 0.6 in (W x D x H)
Product Weight| 0.19kg / 0.42lb
Troubleshooting
| Problems | Causes | Solutions |
|---|---|---|
| Power light is off and product is not working | Is the USB power cable properly | |
| connected and the HDMI input source is on | Please check if the power adapter |
is connected properly and switch on the HDMI input
source
Screen splash| HDMI cable may not be HDMI 2.1 specification or the cable is
too long| Please use the standard HDMI
2.1 cable, the input/output cable length does not exceed 2M at 8K/60Hz 4:4:4,
4K@60Hz can reach 5M to 5M
The remote control is not working| Maybe the plastic stick between the battery
and
remote box is not remove or the IR receiver function is turn off and the IR
receiverindicator is off| Please remove the plastics first and check the IR
receiver indicator is on or not,
customer can change the states via press the remote button or long press the
switch button for 6s to turn on the IR receiver function
Cant get the 8K@60Hz 4:4:4 resolution for USB-C input port| Maybe the notebooks USB-C output bandwidth is not enough| Please change a notebook
compatible with the DP 1.4 standard or thunderbolt 4 for windows notebook only
to get 8K@60Hz 4:4:4 out, the Mac OS notebook can only output
4K60Hz
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