StarTech.com VS221VGA2HD User manual

Manual Revision: 10/27/2016

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VS221VGA2HD

VGA+HDMI® to HDMI Audio/Video

Converter Switch

*actual product may vary from photos

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FCC Compliance Statement

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. These limits are designed to provide reasonable

protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates,

uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with

the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there

is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment

does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by

turning the equipment o and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by

one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit dierent from that to which the receiver

is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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Table of Contents

Introduction............................................................................................1

Packaging Contents ................................................................................................................................. 1

System Requirements.............................................................................................................................. 1

Product Diagram ....................................................................................1

Front View .................................................................................................................................................... 1

Rear View...................................................................................................................................................... 2

Hardware Installation............................................................................3

Mode Selection and Switch Operation...............................................3

Manual Mode.............................................................................................................................................. 3

Priority Mode.............................................................................................................................................. 4

Automatic Mode........................................................................................................................................ 4

Screen Shift Mode..................................................................................................................................... 4

Resolution Alteration Mode.................................................................................................................. 5

LED Indicators.........................................................................................6

Technical Support ..................................................................................7

Warranty Information............................................................................7

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Introduction

Packaging Contents

• VGA+HDMI to HDMI converter switch

• mounting kit

• universal power adapter (NA, EU, UK, ANZ)

• instruction manual

System Requirements

• HDMI-enabled source device w/ HDMI cable (i.e. computer, Blu-ray player)

• VGA-enabled source device w/ VGA cable (i.e. computer)

• HDMI-enabled display device w/ HDMI cable (i.e. television, projector)

• 3.5mm audio cable (optional for VGA audio support)

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Product Diagram

Front View

1. Input Selection / Screen Left Adjustment Button

2. Resolution adjustment / screen right adjustment button

3. HDMI audio/video Input Port #1

4. HDMI LED Indicator

5. VGA LED Indicator

6. 3.5mm Audio Input Port #2

7. VGA Input Port #2

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Rear View

1. Power Adapter Port

2. HDMI Output Port

3. Mode Selection Switch

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Hardware Installation

Mode Selection and Switch Operation

1. Using an HDMI cable (not included), connect your HDMI-enabled video source

device to the HDMI audio/video input port #1 on the VS221VGA2HD.

2. Using a VGA cable (not included), connect your VGA-enabled video source device to

the VGA audio/video input port #2 on the VS221VGA2HD.

3. (Optional) If your VGA-enabled video source device includes an audio output,

connect the audio source output on the device to the 3.5mm audio input port #2 on

the VS221VGA2HD using a 3.5mm audio cable (not included).

4. Using an HDMI cable (not included), connect your HDMI-enabled display device to

the VS221VGA2HD.

5. Using the included power adapter, connect the power adapter port on the

VS221VGA2HD to an available power outlet.

6. Turn on the HDMI-enabled display device as well as any connected HDMI &

VGA-enabled video source devices.

Change the mode selection switch to choose your desired operation mode.

Instructions and descriptions for each operation mode are listed below:

Manual Mode

Manual mode enables you to switch between video sources with push button

operation.

1. Set the mode selection switch to“Manual Switch” to place the VS221VGA2HD into

manual mode.

2. Press the Input Selection Button to toggle between each video source device.

The active port LED indicator will light as video sources are switched, indicating

which port is selected.

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Priority Mode

Priority mode enables you to select a prioritized video input device that will

automatically be selected should that device be turned on.

1. Set the mode selection switch to“HDMI Priority” or“VGA Priority” to place the

VS221VGA2HD into your choice Video Source Device priority.

2. Your HDMI or VGA Video source device (depending on your selection) will now

automatically be displayed on your HDMI-enabled video display device while it

is turned on. Turning o the device will automatically switch the display to the

remaining device.

Automatic Mode

Automatic Mode enables the VS221VGA2HD to automatically select the most recently

turned on video source device.

1. Set the mode selection switch to“Auto”to place the VS221VGA2HD into automatic

mode.

2. The VS221VGA2VHD will now automatically switch to the most recently turned on

video source device.

Screen Shift Mode

Screen Shift Mode can move the screen image to right or left side on the monitor

(horizonal position) for comfortable viewing.

1. Press both screen adjustment buttons simultaneously for 2 seconds and release

after the VGA input LED turns to pale blue.

2. Press left screen adjustment button or right screen adjustment button (B2) to adjust

image to your desired position.

Notes:

• The system will automatically escape from shift mode if no activity is detected

within 20 seconds.

• For adjusting horizontal image displacement, the maximum number of adjustments

is 50 steps.

• The VS221VGA2HD will automatically retain your last setting.

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Resolution Alteration Mode

If the resolution output from your video source device is not supported by your

video display device, the VS221VGA2HD will alert you through the VGA input LED by

emitting blue and ashing orange three times. This will be accompanied by your video

source not being displayed on the video display device. You can follow the below steps

to use Resolution Alteration mode to resolve these symptoms should they occur.

1. Press the resolution adjustment button for 2 seconds and release when the VGA

input LED ashes purple.

2. The LED ashes purple once indicating the setting working.

NOTES:

• Repeat these steps again to select next available resolution or to switch back to the

previous resolution.

• The VS221VGA2HD will automatically retain your last setting.

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LED Indicators

VGA LED Indicator Type of Monitor Connected Video Source

Device Active

Emit Green and Flash Blue (3 Times) HDMI No

Emit Green and Flash Blue (2 Times) DVI w/ adapter (not included) No

Emit Blue and Flash Green (3 Times) HDMI Yes

Emit Blue and Flash Green (2 Times) DVI w/ adapter (not included) Yes

Emit Green and Flash Red (1 time) No monitor attached No

Emit Blue and Flash Red (1 time) No monitor attached Yes

HDMI LED Indicator Type of Monitor Connected Video Source

Device Active

HDCP

signal

Detected

Emit Green and Flash Blue (3 Times) HDMI No N/A

Emit Green and Flash Blue (2 Times) DVI w/ adapter (not included) No N/A

Emits Blue and goes o (3 times) HDMI Yes N/A

Emits Blue and goes o (2 Times) DVI w/ adapter (not included) Yes N/A

Emits Purple and goes o (3 times) HDMI Yes Yes

Emits Purple and goes o (2 times) DVI w/ adapter (not included) Yes Yes

Emit Green and Flash Red (1 time) No monitor detected No N/A

Emit Blue and Flash Red (1 time) No monitor detected Yes N/A

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