StarTech.com VS421CPNTA User manual

Manual Revision: 04/11/2012

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VS421CPNTA

4 Port Component Video Switch with RS-232

*actual product may vary from photos

Instruction Manual

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

Features ........................................................................................................................................................ 1

Package Content ....................................................................................................................................... 1

Operation Controls and Functions ......................................................2

Front Panel ................................................................................................................................................... 2

Rear Panel .................................................................................................................................................... 3

Serial Control .............................................................................................................................................. 3

Remote Control .......................................................................................................................................... 4

Connection and Installation .................................................................4

4-In 1-Out HD Switcher for Sharing One HDTV Display .............................................................. 4

4-In 1-Out Composite Switcher for Sharing One SDTV Display ............................................... 5

Specications ..........................................................................................6

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

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

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Introduction

Thank you for purchasing a StarTech.com 4 Port Component A/V Switcher with RS-232.

Designed to provide simple, ecient switching between Composite/HD video sources as

well as S/PDIF(digital) or RCA (analog) audio, VS421CPNTA is the ideal choice for using

multiple composite or component video sources with a single standard or high denition

display, with support for HDTV display resolutions of 480i, 576i, 480p, 576p, 720p, 1080i

and 1080p. As an additional convenience, VS421CPNTA can be controlled using a serial

connection, the front panel push-buttons, or the included IR Remote control.

Features

• Video bandwidth of 650 MHz at -3dB

• Plug and play installation

• IR remote control

• Supports serial control

Package Content

• 4x1 Component Switcher with RS232

• Remote Control

• 6ft (1.8m) Component Cable

• 6ft (1.8m) RCA Audio Cable

• Universal Power Adapter (NA/UK/EU/AUS)

• Instruction Manual

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Operation Controls and Functions

Front Panel

1. Power indicator LED

2. Power: Press the POWER button to turn the unit on/o

3. IR sensor: Infrared remote control sensor

4. Input 1 Indicator LED

5. Input 1: Press this button to switch to input #1. The corresponding LED (see 4.)

will illuminate

6. Input 2 Indicator LED

7. Input 2: Press this button to switch to input #2. The corresponding LED (see 6.)

will illuminate

8. Input 3 Indicator LED

9. Input 3: Press this button to switch to input #3. The corresponding LED (see 8.)

will illuminate

10.Input 4 Indicator LED

11.Input 4: Press this button to switch to input #4. The corresponding LED (see 10.)

will illuminate

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11

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Rear Panel

1. RS232: 9-pin D-sub female connector for connecting Serial based remote control devices

2. YUV/Composite output: Use a 3 RCA to 3 RCA cable to connect to the intended display

3. YUV/Composite Input 4: Use a 3 RCA to 3 RCA cable to connect to input source #4

4. YUV/Composite Input 3 : Use a 3 RCA to 3 RCA cable to connect to input source #3.

5. YUV/Composite Input 2 : Use a 3 RCA to 3 RCA cable to connect to input source #2

6. YUV/Composite Input 1 : Use a 3 RCA to 3 RCA cable to connect to input source #1

7. DC power jack: 5V 1A power input, center +.

Serial Control

The following command codes can be used to control VS421CPNTA via a serial connection

from a host computer/terminal. Please note that “I” and “P” refer to capital letters.

* RS-232 transmission format:

Baud Rate : 9600 bps

Data Bit : 8 bits

Parity : None

Stop Bit : 1 bit

**Please note:

Quotation marks are

not required.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

Command Code Result

“I” + “1” PORT 1 ON

“I” + “2” PORT 2 ON

“I” + “3” PORT 3 ON

“I” + “4” PORT 4 ON

“P” + “1” POWER ON

“P” + “0” POWER OFF

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Remote Control

1. Power: Switch between power ON and Standby

2. Press button 1 to select input source #1

3. Press button 2 to select input source #2

4. Press button 3 to select input source #3

5. Press button 4 to select input source #4

6. Battery Protector Tab - remove upon rst use

Connection and Installation

4-In 1-Out HD Switcher for Sharing One HDTV Display

2 3 4 5

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4-In 1-Out Composite Switcher for Sharing One SDTV Display

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Specications

Input

Connectors YUV(YPbPr) x 4 via 3 RCA connectors 1 Vp-p @ 75 Ω

Composite Video x 4 via RCA connectors 1Vp-p @ 75 Ω

S/PDIF (Digital format) x 4 via coaxial connectors/0.5~1 Vp-p@75 Ω

load, 96KHz performance

Stereo L/R(Analog format) x 4 via 2 RCA connectors

DB-9 (RS-232) x 1 (for serial remote control)

Output

Connectors YUV (YPbPr) x 1 via 3 RCA connectors 1 Vp-p @ 75 ohm

Composite Video x 1 via RCA connectors 1 Vp-p @ 75 ohm

S/PDIF (Digital format) x 4 via coaxial connectors/0.5~1 Vp-p@75

ohm load, 96KHz performance

Stereo L/R (Analog format) x 1 via 2 RCA connectors

Bandwidth 650MHz (-3dB)

Dierential

gain

0.05%

Dierential

phase

0.05% degree

Power

consumption

5W(max)

Dimensions 292(W) x 176(D) x 47.5(H)mm

Weight 1.5Kg

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Technical Support

StarTech.com’s lifetime technical support is an integral part of our commitment to

provide industry-leading solutions. If you ever need help with your product, visit

www.startech.com/support and access our comprehensive selection of online tools,

documentation, and downloads.

For the latest drivers/software, please visit www.startech.com/downloads

Warranty Information

This product is backed by a two year warranty.

In addition, StarTech.com warrants its products against defects in materials

and workmanship for the periods noted, following the initial date of purchase.

During this period, the products may be returned for repair, or replacement with

equivalent products at our discretion. The warranty covers parts and labor costs only.

StarTech.com does not warrant its products from defects or damages arising from

misuse, abuse, alteration, or normal wear and tear.

Limitation of Liability

In no event shall the liability of StarTech.com Ltd. and StarTech.com USA LLP (or their

ocers, directors, employees or agents) for any damages (whether direct or indirect,

special, punitive, incidental, consequential, or otherwise), loss of prots, loss of business,

or any pecuniary loss, arising out of or related to the use of the product exceed the

actual price paid for the product. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation

of incidental or consequential damages. If such laws apply, the limitations or exclusions

contained in this statement may not apply to you.

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