User Guide DVI-4521b DVI-4541b HDMI 2x1 Switcher HDMI 4x1 Switcher
TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION PAGE PRODUCT SAFETY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 PRODUCT LIABILITY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 1.0 INTRODUCTION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 2.0 SPECIFICATIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
WARNING – Product Safety 1. Do not dismantle the product housing or modify the printed circuit board module as this may result in electrical shock or burn. 2. Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing the product housing may expose you to dangerous voltages or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. 3. Keep this product away from liquids. Spills into the product housing may result in fire, electrical shock, or equipment damage.
1.0 INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing this DVIGear product. The DVI-4521b and DVI-4541b HDMI Switchers provide selection of either two or four sources for display on an HDMI compliant device without signal degradation or loss of encryption. This product supports many HDMI v1.3 features, including Deep Color with 10-bit and 12-bit color depth, as well as lossless digital formats, such as Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus, and DTS-HD Master Audio.
2.0 SPECIFICATIONS Performance Compliance Maximum Pixel Clock Frequency Maximum Video Bit Rate Maximum Color Depth Supported HDTV Formats Supported PC Resolutions HDMI v1.3, DVI v1.0, HDCP v1.x 225 MHz 2.25 Gbps 36 bits (12 bit/color) 480p, 576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p, 2048x1080 up to 1920x1200 Digital Audio Support Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS 32-192fs sample, LPCM 7.
3.0 PACKAGE CONTENTS Before attempting to use this unit, please check the packaging and make certain the following items are contained in the shipping carton: • • • • 1x DVI-4521b HDMI 2x1 Switcher or DVI-4541b HDMI 4x1 Switcher 1x External AC Power Adapter 1x IR Remote Control 1x User Guide Note: Please retain the original packing material should the need ever arise to return the unit. If you find any items are missing, contact your reseller or DVIGear immediately.
4.1 Connecting the Inputs to the Switcher Connect HDMI compliant source device(s) to the ports marked “HDMI IN”. Make certain that the HDMI cables are securely plugged into the source devices as well as the switcher. Always use high quality HDMI cables for best results. 4.2 Connecting the Output to a Destination Device Using a high quality HDMI cable, connect the port marked “HDMI OUT” to an HDMI compliant display device or other downstream sink.
5.0 OPERATING THE UNIT These HDMI switchers have the following front panel controls: INPUT Selection: Use this push-button switch to select the desired input. Each time the switch is pressed, the next input is selected in sequence (1, 2, 3, and so on). A Green LED indicates which input is active.
RS-232 Pin Assignments: HDMI Switcher Serial Control Unit PIN Definition PIN Definition 1 NC 1 NC 2 Tx 2 Rx 3 Rx 3 Tx 4 NC 4 NC 5 GND 5 GND 6 NC 6 NC 7 NC 7 NC 8 NC 8 NC 9 NC 9 NC 5.2.1 RS-232 Command Set The characters within the quotation marks “ ” are ASCII characters.
• Display Device – The picture quality of the displayed output signal will depend largely upon the type and quality of the HDMI display used. For example, certain HDMI displays may look better than others. It is useful to know the native resolution (intrinsic fixed resolution) of your HDMI display. For best results, always set the output resolution of your source device to match your display’s native resolution.
7.0 LIMITED WARRANTY LIMITED WARRANTY – With the exceptions noted in the next paragraph, DVIGear, Inc. warrants to the original purchaser that the equipment it manufactures or sells will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of three (3) years from the date of purchase. Should this product, in DVIGear’s opinion, prove defective within this warranty period, DVIGear, at its option, will repair or replace this product without charge.
Your Digital Connectivity Experts Toll Free 888.463.9927 Phone 770.421.6699 Fax 770.234.4207 DVIGear, Inc. 1059 Triad Court, Suite 8 Marietta, Georgia 30062-2258 www.dvigear.com DVI-4521b_DVI-4541b-UG-02 / April.
