ZEKTOR TM HDS4 Component Video / Audio Switch Owner’s Manual www.zektor.
Important Safety Instructions! Read all instructions for prior to installation of your product. Retain this User's Manual for future reference. Adhere to all safety and operation instructions. Before cleaning this product, unplug from the wall outlet. Do not use liquid cleaning products. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. Do not use this product on an unstable cart, stand, or table. The product may fall, causing serious injury to a child, and serious damage to the product.
An HDS4 Overview A Description of the HDS4 The HDS4 is a 4 input, Audio / HDTV Video switch. It supplies a single HDTV Component Video output. The HDS4 is a passive switch, using high quality gold plated relays to switch signals. Digital audio is switched using highspeed digital electronics. The HDS4 accepts either a Coax SPDIF input, or a Toslink optical input. Both Coax and Toslink signals are made available on the output of the HDS4.
Using the HDS4 with a Remote Control Operation of the HDS4 is done fully through the use of a universal remote control. A remote control is not supplied with the HDS4, yet the versatile programming modes of the HDS4 allows the HDS4 to work with virtually any remote control. The next section "Programming your Remote Control" on page 5, describes how to setup your remote controller. After your remote control is programmed the following describes the pre-programmed functions of the HDS4.
Programming your Remote Control Setting up your Universal Remote Control Before use, the HDS4 requires a Universal Remote control to be programmed to control the HDS4. Or alternatively, the HDS4 can learn to use most existing remote controls. The simplest way begin using the HDS4, is to program your remote control to act like a Jerrold Cable Box. Once this is done you will be able to immediately start using your HDS4. Check your remote’s user manual for instructions on programming your remote control.
Using Different Remote Codes Using Alternate Component Keys on your Remote The HDS4 will also respond to alternate component key codes. Allowing you to use an unused TV, VCR, RCVR or one of the added AUX positions many remotes include. Setting up the HDS4 to respond to alternate component codes is a two step process. You must first program your universal remote control to behave as one of the alternate components. You must then teach the HDS4 to respond to the alternate component codes.
STEP 1 1 2 3 4 STEP 2 1 2 3 4 1 Place the HDS4 in standby mode. This is the factory default mode on power up, and if it has not been changed, you can unplug the HDS4 and plug it back in and it will power up in standby mode (at this point only the power indicator light is lit and glowing RED). If the HDS4 does not power up in standby mode, follow the steps given in "Restoring the HDS4 to Factory Defaults" on page 13.
Learning New Remote Codes Teaching the HDS4 to use new remote control keys If your remote does not have one of the pre-programmed component codes, or you simply want to re-map the HDS4 functions to other keys on your remote, the HDS4 can be taught to use new keys. To teach the HDS4 to respond to new keys, you need to have the remote control(s) you want to use ready, and setup in the manner you want it to be used. STEP 1 1 2 3 4 STEP 2 1 2 3 4 1 Place the HDS4 in standby mode.
4 The Power indicator blinks slowly, and input 2 is selected. STEP 4 1 2 3 4 Press the key on your remote that you want to use as the new key for SELECTIN2. 1 BLINK 5 The Power indicator blinks slowly, and input 3 is selected. STEP 5 1 2 3 4 Press the key on your remote that you want to use as the new key for SELECTIN3. 1 BLINK 6 The Power indicator blinks slowly, and input 4 is selected. STEP 6 1 2 3 4 Press the key on your remote that you want to use as the new key for SELECTIN4.
11 After a pause, the Power indicator blinks 6 times, and repeats. STEP 11 1 2 3 4 Press the key on your remote that you want to use as the new key for POWERON. 6 BLINKS 12 After a pause, the Power indicator blinks 7 times, and repeats. STEP 12 1 2 3 4 Press the key on your remote that you want to use as the new key for POWEROFF. 7 BLINKS STEP 13 1 2 3 4 13 The HDS4 will return to the standby mode indicating a return to normal operations.
Setting the Bright / Dim / Auto-dimming Modes Setting the Display intensity modes of the HDS4 The front panel display of the HDS4 can be set to Bright, Dim or an Auto-dimming mode where the display brightens for 4 seconds after any function is selected and then autodims. Setting the mode is simply a matter of toggling through the three modes: • Bright Mode. When pressing the SETDIMMODE key to toggle to this state, the display will turn bright and remain that way. • Dim Mode.
Setting Power On Defaults The HDS4 power on default mode When toggling between Standby mode and PowerOn the HDS4 will remember all it’s current settings. After completely powering down the HDS4 (by unplugging the AC wall adapter), upon restoring power (by plugging the AC wall adapter back in), it will power up in a user settable default mode. This is useful in situations where the HDS4 is externally switched by a power strip.
Restoring the HDS4 to Factory Defaults Restoring the HDS4 to the factory defaults There are many ways to program the HDS4’s remote capabilities. Most learning modes require the HDS4 to be in standby mode before learning can begin. If the remote used to control the HDS4 were to be lost, and the HDS4 were programmed to power on during initial power up (as described in "Setting Power On Defaults" on page 12), there would be no way to reprogram the HDS4 to accept new remote control codes.
Connecting Components to your HDS4 Video switching The HDS4 has 5 general purpose, high bandwidth connections that may be used for several different formats of video. In the typical application, you would use the three connectors labeled Y/G, Pr/ R, and Pb/B for component video, and the two labeled L/H and R/V for analog stereo audio.
Example 1 Progressive Scan DVD Player Game Console with component video output and optical digital audio output with component video output and optical digital audio output HDTV Cable with component video ouput, coaxial digital audio output and analog audio output Pr/R Pb/B L/H 1 Pr/R Pb/B L/H Toslink Y/G SPDIF R/V 2 Pr/R Pb/B L/H Y/G SPDIF R/V Toslink Y/G SPDIF R/V 3 Pr/R Pb/B L/H Y/G SPDIF R/V 4 Pr/R Pb/B L/H Y/G SPDIF R/V Toslink Toslink OUT Toslink DC input To AV
Example 2 Progressive Scan DVD Player Game Console with component video output and optical digital audio output with component video output and optical digital audio output Home Theater PC with RGBHV (VGA) output and coaxial digital audio HDTV Cable with component video ouput, coaxial digital audio output Pr/R Pb/B L/H 1 Pr/R Pb/B L/H Toslink Y/G SPDIF R/V 2 Pr/R Pb/B L/H Y/G SPDIF R/V Toslink Y/G SPDIF R/V 3 Pr/R Pb/B L/H Y/G SPDIF R/V 4 Pr/R Pb/B L/H Y/G SPDIF R/V Tos
Example 3 Progressive Scan DVD Player with component video output and optical digital audio output To AV Receiver/Amp FPTV with digital audio input with component video and RGBHV (VGA) inputs Pr/R Pb/B L/H 1 Pr/R Pb/B L/H Toslink Y/G SPDIF R/V 2 Pr/R Pb/B L/H Y/G SPDIF R/V Toslink Y/G SPDIF R/V 3 Pr/R Pb/B L/H Y/G SPDIF R/V 4 Pr/R Pb/B L/H Y/G SPDIF R/V Toslink Toslink PLASMA TV OUT Toslink DC input RPTV with Component Video Inputs with Component Video Inputs In th
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