VigilLink VLSW-41H20ER 4×1 HDMI 2.0 Switch with Audio eARC 18Gbps User Manual
- June 3, 2024
- VigilLink
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VigilLink VLSW-41H20ER 4×1 HDMI 2.0 Switch with Audio eARC 18Gbps
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manual for future reference.
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your equipment.
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), 10bit HDR, and CEC function. It also supports advanced EDID management (AUTO/2.0CH/5.1CH/7.1CH 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, HDR, 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 (AUTO/2.0CH/5.1CH/7.1CH selectable)
- Flexible control via front panel buttons or IR remote control
Package Contents
- 1 × 18Gbps HDMI 4×1 Switcher
- 1 × 5V/1A Power Adapter (USA Standard)
- 1 × IR Remote
- 1 × User Manual
Specifications
Technical
HDMI Compliance| HDMI 2.0b
HDCP Compliance| HDCP 2.2 / 1.x
Video Bandwidth| 18 Gbps
Video Resolution| 4Kx2K@24/30Hz, 4K2K@60Hz
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 (4K2K@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| 4×HDMI IN [Type A 19-pin female]
Output| 1×HDMI OUT [Type A 19-pin female]
Control| 1×SERVICE [Micro USB port]
Mechanical
Housing| Metal Enclosure
Color| Black
Dimensions| 182mm(W) × 84mm(D) × 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 the 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 the source
signal, the corresponding IN 1/2/3/4 LED is on.
3
| ****
AUTO/INPUT
button
| Press this button to switch the input source’s auto/manual switching mode. When you 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: The device can detect signal source automatic lathe lly in auto- switching mode. 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 devices such as DVDs, PS4, or Set- top boxes with HDMI cables.
Note: When the ARC/eARC function is turned off, connect the “INPUT 1(eARC)” port to the 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 Soundbar 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| DC 5V| DC 5V power input port.
IR Remote
Application Example
Situation 1
When the ARC/eARC function is turned off, the connection diagram is as
follows.
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 In1 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 a user watches a 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 In2/3/4 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, the Soundbar will receive the audio signal extracted from the “INPUTS 2/3/4” port and then emit the sound
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