DVDO Quick6 6x2 4K Ultra HD HDMI Switcher User’s Guide Version 1.
Important Safety Information • • • • • • • • • • • Follow all instructions Use only a dry cloth to clean Use caution not to block any vents in either unit To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not use near water or expose to rain or moisture.
Contents Overview ......................................................................................................................... 4 Key features ................................................................................................................. 4 In the Box ..................................................................................................................... 4 InstaPrevue Visual Switching Technology ...................................................................
Overview Quick6™ is DVDO’s latest HDMI switcher for home entertainment and theater applications.
InstaPrevue Visual Switching Technology Quick6 InstaPrevue technology provides the user with a simple way to view and select inputs. Instead of choosing from a text list of input names, Quick6 offers visual input selection by displaying individual preview windows for each active input. Activate InstaPrevue by pressing the InstaPrevue button . Note that preview windows only display actively connected inputs.
InstaPort S Single-second Switching Technology Typically, when a source device is connected to an HDMI switcher, the HDCP authorization process is not initialized until that source is selected as the input to be displayed on the TV. However, Quick6 InstaPort S technology performs the HDCP authorization routine immediately when the device is connected. Then, when a user selects that source, it outputs the content immediately, without having to wait for HDCP authentication.
Back Panel 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 1. Power input – 12 VDC 3 A minimum 2. Update firmware button – see the firmware update section for details. This button is held during power-up to start the firmware update process from an attached USB flash drive. 3. USB connector – Primarily used for updating firmware, but also supplies 5 V up to 1 A for accessories 4. Serial port: allows control of Quick6 by external control systems 5.
AVR Mode Routing Why use AVR mode? This mode is designed to extend the life of your existing AVR. In most installations, the AVR is used as not only the audio amplifier but also the central video switch. Since the audio needs to match the video being displayed, running everything through the AVR is the simplest method. While AVRs tend to have a long life and continue to provide basic audio functions, video standards and features change more quickly.
Audio and Video resolution and routing When Quick6 is put into “AVR via HDMI” mode, the full audio capabilities of the AVR (EDID) are scanned and combined with the best possible video capabilities of the TV (EDID) and the combination is reported back to all the inputs. In this way, the inputs will send the best possible audio (routed to the AVR) and the best possible video (routed to the TV).
AVR Mode Resolution Mirror Mode In this configuration, Quick6 allows two devices to share a single stack of equipment. This mode is normally used to feed both a TV and video projector in the same room or for a second monitor in a close but related area (like a bar at the back of a home theater). DVDO Quick 6 10 A.
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Audio and video resolution and routing In Mirror mode, the two outputs provide the same Audio and video signal. If they have different capabilities, the highest common resolution and audio capability is reported to the inputs. For example, if the Main TV is 1080p, PCM stereo and the Aux TV is 720p, 5.1-channel capable, then 720p PCM stereo will be reported to all inputs. Note that the On-screen display (OSD) is only shown on the Main output.
Audio Return Channel (ARC) In some setups, it is desirable to use the TV as the source of audio. This is most common when watching live terrestrial TV from an HD antenna. In this case, the TV is receiving a live ATSC signal over-the-air. The video is shown on screen, but the user would like the audio to be played from the AVR (red path).
Remote Control Power and Standby/Off buttons are discrete functions and can be learned into any universal remote. PIP: Brings up picture-in-picture window on main output or both if mirrored. SWAP: Exchanges main and pip window. ARC: Alternately enables and disables Audio Return Channel. HDMI 1-6: Direct input switching. Z1: Cycles main output between connected inputs. Cycles both outputs if in mirror mode. Z1 stands for Zone 1. MENU: Brings up On-screen display (OSD) menu.
On Screen Display Menu System Pressing MENU on the remote control brings up the main menu, shown below. Asterisks (*) in the descriptions indicate the factory default settings. Main menu provides access to system settings. The Change Input menu allows the active input to be directly selected. This is exactly like pressing one of the HDMI input select buttons on the remote control. Making a selection in this menu has no effect on the switching mode. DVDO Quick 6 15 A.
Manual: No auto switching – this is usually used when Quick6 is controlled externally by the serial port or by a universal remote. Auto Scan on Disconnect: Quick6 will change to lowest numbered active input if the active source is turned off or unplugged. *Auto Scan + Goto New: Same as previous mode plus, if a new source is turned on or connected, that becomes the active input. *Mirror Mode: Both HDMI outputs display the same Audio and Video. The maximum common resolution and audio capability is used.
Location: The InstaPrevue windows can be moved to four different screen locations. By default, they display vertically on the *Left of the screen. Input Naming: This selection brings up an on screen keyboard and allows the user to give friendly names to each input. The default names are * HDMI 1 through HDMI 6. Activate Names: If checked, the friendly names are shown above the InstaPrevue windows when the InstaPrevue button is pressed.
Enter the customized name, maximum 6 characters. Use lower case shift to enter lower case letters. Select OK to save. Customized names are saved to memory and will remain even through a power outage. Remember that Inputs 1 and 6 also support the MHL interface.. Input 6 is also spaced out a little further from Input 5 to allow space for special MHL devices such as the Roku Streaming Stick.
CEC Enable: If checked, Quick6 will respond to CEC commands i.e. power on/off. If unchecked, CEC commands will be ignored. *On Enable ARC: Enables Audio Return Channel from the TV to the main HDMI output. It sends a request to the TV to begin sending audio. Disable ARC: Disables the ARC function and sends a request to the TV to terminate the stream and exit ARC mode. Load FW from USB: Loads new firmware from an inserted USB flash drive. Note: user needs to confirm this operation by pressing ENTER again,.
*Auto: Automatic source and display capability sensing. Use this for best compatibility unless you have trouble with a specific device. Custom: Once checked, one of the capability choices below can be selected. These options activate a special mode where all capabilities of attached devices are ignored and the selected ones are used instead. 1080P, PCM: Sends EDID capability information of 1080p video and stereo PCM audio to all sources regardless of what display is attached.
Updating Firmware Quick6 allows firmware updates through an attached USB flash drive. Firmware version can be checked using the OSD menu and accessing the information screen. • Firmware version 0101 (filename Q6FW0101.BIN) displays as 01.01 on the information screen Two files are required to update the Quick6 firmware (both available from DVDO.com as new firmware is released), a .BIN file which contains the actual firmware binary and an .OSD file which contains the fonts, text, and graphics for the OSD.
6. If you choose to also reset settings to factory defaults, select Factory Settings and confirm by pressing ENTER again. Always allow 30 seconds for reset to complete and then power cycle To upgrade firmware using the firmware update button This is a fail-safe method that will work even if the firmware becomes corrupted and you cannot load firmware from the OSD. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Plug in the USB flash drive to the back of Quick6 Unplug all sources from Quick6.
Serial Control The serial port allows anexternal home automation system to control Quick6. All menu and remote commands are available as well as a series of queries to determine the status of Quick6. Contact DVDO for a detailed command reference. Troubleshooting: Issue: Possible Resolution: Quick6 or other sources turn off unexpectedly, This is caused by CEC commands from the TV instructing other devices to power down when it is switched off.
Quick6 Quick6 menu. Some older devices need extra help being recognized. Note that with a passive MHL cable and this setting enabled, Quick6 will charge non-MHL smartphones or tablets.
enables full surround sound even through the S/PDIF channel on Quick6. mode 1. Note that if bitstream is chosen on a source and the AVR is then switched off, even though Quick6 will unmute the audio stream to the main display, the main display may not be capable of decoding a bitstream audio channel and no audio will be heard. Either change the source audio mode back to PCM/LPCM or turn on the AVR and select the appropriate input on the AVR.
Slow response after resetting to defaults, Defaults not saved properly 1. Choose Factory Settings from the Advanced Setup menu on Quick6 2. Press ENTER again to confirm and start the reset 3. Wait 30 seconds 4. Power Quick6 down and then back up Audio Return Channel not working Audio Return channel depends on a set of instructions passed between the primary display and Quick6.
out of the S/PDIF output on Quick6. So when you press the ARC button on Quick6 remote control, the S/PDIF output will switch back and forth between the audio from the selected input on Quick6 to the audio from the main display. Depending on the types of sources you have, one input may need to be active on Quick6 for ARC to pass audio properly and for the menu system to be visible.
< >: Move cursor left or right Names can only be 6 total characters each Quick6 will not power up properly, or will not upgrade firmware When updating with the firmware Update button, unplug all HDMI connections from Quick6. Remove power from Quick6. Hold firmware update button and apply power.
IR and Serial Control Serial protocol: 19200: 8, n, 1 Serial commands available on request from help@DVDO.com USB firmware update using FAT or FAT32 formatted flash drive 12V, 3A DC input Rack mounting via shelf only DVDO Quick 6 29 A.
FCC Interference and Compliance Statement This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. FCC WARNING This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Warranty General Warranty Terms DVDO, Inc., (DVDO), offers a limited warranty for its DVDO products. Any product first sold to you is guaranteed to be free from defects in both components and workmanship under regular uses. The warranty period commences on the date the item ships. Attention: Your invoice with the date of purchase, model number and serial number of the product is your proof of the date of purchase.
Obtaining the Warranty Service Warranty service or Returned Merchandise Authorization (RMA) under this International Limited Warranty will be honored only if claims are made within the warranty period. For notifications to DVDO or products outside the warranty period, the process will be the same, but charges may apply. Contact details may be obtained on DVDO website http://www.dvdo.com/support/rma.aspx.
Limitation of Liability DVDO reserves the right to refuse warranty service of products under disputable conditions. DVDO also holds the rights to declare final decision whether products are within warranty conditions. The following actions and damages will result in voiding the limited warranty: • Damage caused by act of nature, such as fire, flood, wind, earthquake, lightning, etc.
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