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  • Page 1

    VS420RDVIA DVI Video and Audio Matrix Splitter / Switcher - 2 in x 4 out[...]

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    FCC Compliance Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits f or a Class B digital de - vice, pursuant to par t 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against har mful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates , uses and can r adiate radio frequency [...]

  • Page 3

    Instruction Manual i Instruction Manual T able of Contents Introduction ................................................................................... 1 Features ...................................................................................... 1 P ackage Contents ....................................................................... 2 In[...]

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    Instruction Manual 1 Introduction Thank you f or purchasing a StarT ech.com VS420RD VIA D VI Video and Audio Matrix Splitter/Switcher - 2 in x 4 out. With the Conv erge A/V D VI Matrix splitter/switcher , you can select between two D VI-I sources on multiple monitors (up to f our). With the push of a b utton, the VS420RD VIA lets you select what in[...]

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    Instruction Manual 2 Package Contents 1 X D VI Video and Audio Matrix Switcher • 1 X Instruction Manual • 1 X IR External Sensor • 1 X P ower Adapter • 1 X Remote Control • 1 X Set of Ear-Mounts for Rac k Mounting • Inst alla tion Input Connection Step 1 Connect the D VI video por t of the computer to the Source 1 por [...]

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    Instruction Manual 3 Step 2 Connect the speaker port of the computer to the Audio port of Source 1 as shown. Step 3 Repeat Step 1 and 2 on Source 2, as shown. Output Connection Step 1 Connect your monitor to port 1 of the Video Matrix Switch, as shown[...]

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    Instruction Manual 4 Step 2 Connect a pair of speakers to port 1 of the Video Matrix Switch, as shown. Step 3 Repeat Step 1 and 2 on the audio and video output channels for port 2, if necessary . Step 4 Apply power to the Video Matrix Switch as shown.[...]

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    Instruction Manual 5 Basic Operations Front Panel Opera tion Once the unit has been powered on, all 4 red LEDs should be illuminated. Due to the factory default settings , if all 4 red LEDs are blinking, source 1 is empty . When all 4 LEDs are always ON then a video signal has been detected at source 1. Setting Monitor Routes Route Source 1 or 2 to[...]

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    Instruction Manual 6 Step 3 Press 1 or 2 within 3 seconds to select Source 1 or Source 2. After select- ing, LED 4 will become either red or orange. Red means Source 1 is selected. • Orange means Source 2 is selected. • Step 4 Repeat Step 1 through 3 to route other por ts . Remote Control Operation Using the included external sensor , the[...]

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    Instruction Manual 7 Setting Monitor Routes Route Source 1 or 2 to Monitor s 1 through 4 respectively Step 1 Press the desired por t (ie . 4). Step 2 Press S1 or S2 to route Source 1 or Source 2 to Monitor 4. Step 3 Repeat Step 1 and 2 to route other por ts . Optional: If you would lik e to turn the video or audio por ts ON or OFF , you ma y do so [...]

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    Instruction Manual 8 Advanced Operations Front Panel Opera tion T urn the Video ON/OFF Step 1 Press the desired por t (ie . 2). Step 2 Press and hold “Option” and the LED light 1 will light up. If the LED light is green it means the video output de vice is powered on. If it is red, then the monitor is powerd off . Step 3 Press 1 to turn off Mon[...]

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    Instruction Manual 9 T urn the Audio ON/OFF Step 1 Press the desired por t (ie . 1). Step 2 Press and hold “Option” and the LED light 2 will light up. If the LED light is green, it means the audio output is pow ered on. If it is red, then the audio output is powered off . Step 3 Press 2 to turn off the audio of Monitor 1. Step 4 If necessary re[...]

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    Instruction Manual 10 T urn ON/OFF the Auto Scan In the auto scan mode, the Video Matrix Switch automatically swithces between Source 1 and Source 2 sequentially f or a par ticular monitor . Step 1 Press the desired por t (ie . 4). Step 2 Press and hold Option. Step 3 Press 3 to turn on the auto scan mode for Monitor 4. Step 4 If necessary , repeat[...]

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    Instruction Manual 11 Set the A uto Scan Time Inter v al Step 1 Press 3 and 4 at the same time. Step 2 All four LEDs should be b linking. Press one to set the auto scan time interval. 1 represents 8 seconds • 2 represents 15 seconds • 3 represents 30 seconds • 4 represents 45 seconds • Reset the Unit to its Default Settings P ow[...]

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    Instruction Manual 12 Unit Stack This function allows the user to use one single remote control to com- mand up to 16 Video Matr ix Switch units. Setting the Remote Controlling ID on the system P ower off the Video Matrix Switch 1. Press and hold 1 and 2 at the same time. 2. P ower on the Video Matrix Switch. 3. Release 1 and 2. 4. Select any one o[...]

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    Instruction Manual 13 Optimize the Video Signal Strength The optimal video signal strength can be adjusted to correspond to the length and quality of the D VI cables being used. Each monitor has two different video strength settings . For e xample, were the user to change the video strength setting of Source 2 for Monitor 3, the necessary steps wou[...]

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    Instruction Manual 14 Rackmount Kit (Optional) The follo wing figure shows how to properly attach the optional mounting brack ets to the Video Matrix Switch unit, f or use with an industrial stan- dard, 19-inch rack cabinet.[...]

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    Instruction Manual 15 Specications Specifications VS420RD VIA Number of Video Source P or ts 2 Number of Monitor P or ts 4 Video T ype D VI Remote Control Y es Remote Control Extender Jac k Y es Push-Button Control 5 LEDs 5 Hot-Plug & Play Y es Rack-Mounted 19” industr y standard Automatic Scan interval 8, 15, 30, 45 seconds D VI Cable Le[...]

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    Instruction Manual 16 T echnical Support StarT ech.com’ s lifetime technical support is an integral par t of our commit- ment to pro vide industr y-leading solutions. If you ev er need help with your product, visit www .star tech.com/suppor t and access our comprehensiv e selection of online tools, documentation, and downloads . Warranty Informat[...]

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    StarT ech.com has been making “hard-to-find easy” since 1985, providing high quality solutions to a diverse IT and A/V customer base that spans man y channels, including go vernment, education and industrial f acilities to name just a f ew . We offer an unmatched selection of computer par ts , cables , A/V products , KVM and Serv- er Managemen[...]