DVDO Quick6R™ 6x2 4K Ultra HD HDMI Switcher (Roku Ready Certified) User Guide Version 1.
DVDO Quick6R 6x2 4K Ultra HD HDMI Switcher Important Safety Information • • • • • • • • • • • Follow all instructions. Use only a dry cloth to clean. Use caution not to block any vents in either unit. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not use near water or expose to rain or moisture. Keep away from excess moisture. Do not use near heat sources such as room heaters or hot A/V equipment. Read all warnings. Use only accessories, including mounting brackets, approved by DVDO.
DVDO Quick6R 6x2 4K Ultra HD HDMI Switcher Contents Overview .......................................................................................................................... 4 Key Features ................................................................................................................. 4 In the Box ...................................................................................................................... 4 InstaPrevue Visual Switching Technology ............
DVDO Quick6R 6x2 4K Ultra HD HDMI Switcher Overview Quick6R™ is DVDO’s latest HDMI switcher for home entertainment and theater applications supporting Roku Streaming Stick (Roku Ready® Version) Key Features • • • • • • • • • • • • InstaPrevue® technology InstaPort® S Single-second technology Six HDMI inputs, two HDMI outputs; 4K Ultra HD capable MHL® capability on two inputs Auto switching – three modes Optical and coax S/PDIF outputs Serial and IR remote control Simple firmware update using USB flash dr
DVDO Quick6R 6x2 4K Ultra HD HDMI Switcher InstaPrevue Visual Switching Technology Quick6R InstaPrevue technology gives you a simple way to view and select inputs. Instead of choosing from a text list of input names, Quick6R offers visual input selection by displaying individual preview windows for each active input. Activate InstaPrevue by pressing the InstaPrevue button: . Note that preview windows only display connected inputs that are active.
DVDO Quick6R 6x2 4K Ultra HD HDMI Switcher Offset Mode Named Mode InstaPort S Single-second Switching Technology The Quick6R InstaPort S Single-second technology makes it possible that when you select an HDMI source, that contents becomes available immediately, without delay. With InstaPort S technology, the only delay in the system is caused by the TV when you switch between sources of different resolutions, while the TV syncs to the new format.
DVDO Quick6R 6x2 4K Ultra HD HDMI Switcher Roku Streaming Stick (Roku Ready Version) support Quick6R is certified as Roku Ready and ships with a remote control that supports all the functionality of the Roku Streaming Stick (Roku Ready Version). The Roku Streaming Stick is available from www.roku.com and only functions in the Input #6. Full installation and operational instructions are in the “Installing and Using the Roku Streaming Stick” section of this users guide. DVDO-UG-1001-B.
DVDO Quick6R 6x2 4K Ultra HD HDMI Switcher Input/Output Front Panel 1 1 2 3 4 5 IR window Input indicators Input select Power switch Power indicator DVDO-UG-1001-B.01 2 3 4 5 Remote control receiver Off = no connection, Amber = HDMI connected, Green = active input. Manually cycles through connected inputs. 6R Press to turn on the Quick or to turn off. 6R Lights up in green when the Quick is on.
DVDO Quick6R 6x2 4K Ultra HD HDMI Switcher Rear Panel 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 Power input Update Firmware button 3 USB connector 4 5 Serial port HDMI outputs 6 S/PDIF audio outputs 7 HDMI Inputs 1 through 6 8 Input #6 12 VDC 3 A minimum See the Updating Firmware section on page 23 for details. This button is held during power-up to start the firmware update process from an attached USB flash drive.
DVDO Quick6R 6x2 4K Ultra HD HDMI Switcher If the Quick6R connection to the AVR is from the AUX HDMI output, then choose AVR via AUX HDMI in the output setup menu. If the Quick6R connection to the AVR is from the optical or coax S/PDIF output, then choose AVR via S/PDIF in the output setup menu. Why Use AVR Mode? The AVR mode extends the life of your existing AVR. In most installations, the AVR is used not only as the audio amplifier but also as the central video switch.
DVDO Quick6R 6x2 4K Ultra HD HDMI Switcher Because S/PDIF offers no way to detect if the AVR is on or off, if you want to use the TV speakers the output mode must be switched manually back to Mirror or AVR via AUX HDMI. AVR Mode Routing DVDO-UG-1001-B.
DVDO Quick6R 6x2 4K Ultra HD HDMI Switcher AVR Mode Resolution Mirror Mode In this configuration, Quick6R allows two devices to share a single stack of equipment. This mode is normally used to feed both a TV and video projector in the same room or for a second monitor in a close but related area, such as a bar at the back of a home theater. Audio and Video Resolution and Routing In Mirror mode, the two outputs provide the same audio and video signal.
DVDO Quick6R 6x2 4K Ultra HD HDMI Switcher Mirror Mode Routing DVDO-UG-1001-B.
DVDO Quick6R 6x2 4K Ultra HD HDMI Switcher Mirror Mode Resolution Audio Return Channel (ARC) In certain setups, the TV may be the source of audio. This is most common when watching live terrestrial TV from an HD antenna. In this case, the TV receives a live ATSC signal over-the-air. The video is displayed onscreen, but you may want the audio to be played from the AVR. The audio path is shown in red in the figure below.
DVDO Quick6R 6x2 4K Ultra HD HDMI Switcher Audio Return Channel DVDO-UG-1001-B.
DVDO Quick6R 6x2 4K Ultra HD HDMI Switcher Quick6R has a special control mechanism allowing you to easily switch ARC on and off. To use ARC with a Quick6R system: 1. Ensure that your TV is capable of ARC and that the correct TV HDMI input (usually marked ) is connected to the Quick6R MAIN HDMI output. 2. Put the TV into the ARC-on mode and enable CEC (manufacturers label these two menu items differently; refer to the TV’s user documentation for more information). 3.
DVDO Quick6R 6x2 4K Ultra HD HDMI Switcher Remote Control Power and Standby/Off buttons are discrete functions that can be taught to any universal remote. PIP: Brings up picture-in-picture (PIP) window on the main output or on both outputs if mirrored. SWAP: Exchanges the main and PIP window. ARC: Alternately enables and disables Audio Return Channel. HDMI 1 through HDMI 6: Allows direct input switching. MENU: Brings up the Onscreen Display (OSD) menu. EXIT: Exits the OSD menu and other special functions.
DVDO Quick6R 6x2 4K Ultra HD HDMI Switcher Onscreen Display Menu System Press MENU on the remote control to display the System Setup menu, which provides access to system settings. Asterisks (*) in the descriptions below indicate the factory default settings. The Change Input menu allows to directly select the active input. This is exactly like pressing one of the HDMI input select buttons on the remote control. Making a selection in this menu has no effect on the switching mode. DVDO-UG-1001-B.
DVDO Quick6R 6x2 4K Ultra HD HDMI Switcher Manual: No auto switching; used when Quick6R is controlled externally by the serial port or by a universal remote. Scan on Disconnect: Quick6R switches to the lowest numbered active input if the current source is turned off or unplugged. *Scan + goto new: Operates the same as Scan on Disconnect, and also makes a source that is turned on or connected become the active input. *Mirror Mode: Both HDMI outputs display the same audio and video.
DVDO Quick6R 6x2 4K Ultra HD HDMI Switcher Location: Allows you to move the InstaPrevue windows to four different screen locations. By default, they display vertically along the *Left side of the screen. Input Naming: This selection displays an onscreen keyboard to allow you to give friendly names to each input. The default names are *HDMI 1 through HDMI 6. Activate Names: If checked, the friendly names are shown above the InstaPrevue windows when the InstaPrevue button is pressed.
DVDO Quick6R 6x2 4K Ultra HD HDMI Switcher Then, using no more than 6 characters, enter the new name. Use lower case shift to enter lower case letters. Select OK to save. Customized names are saved to memory and will remain even through a power outage. Remember that inputs 1 and 6 also support the MHL interface. On the rear panel, input 6 is spaced a little farther from Input 5 to allow room for special MHL devices, such as the Roku Streaming Stick.
DVDO Quick6R 6x2 4K Ultra HD HDMI Switcher CEC Enable: If *checked, Quick6R responds to CEC commands such as power on or off. If unchecked, CEC commands are ignored. Send Initiate ARC: Enables the Audio Return Channel from the TV to the main HDMI output and sends a request to the TV to begin sending audio. Send Terminate ARC: Disables the ARC function and sends a request to the TV to exit ARC mode. Load FW from USB: Loads new firmware from an inserted USB flash drive.
DVDO Quick6R 6x2 4K Ultra HD HDMI Switcher Updating Firmware Quick6R allows firmware updates using a USB flash drive and the USB port on the Quick6R Rear Panel. You can check the current firmware version using the OSD menu and accessing the information screen For example: firmware version 0101 (filename Q6FW0101.BIN) displays as 01.01.xx on the information screen. Two files are required to update the Quick6R firmware, that are available from DVDO.com when new firmware is released.
DVDO Quick6R 6x2 4K Ultra HD HDMI Switcher 4. The following occurs: a. While updating the green light on Input 3 blinks. b. If the update was successful, the green lights on Input 1 and 3 blink alternately; if the update failed the amber light on Input 2 lights solid. c. Quick6R then resets and enters the active mode. 5. Check the information screen from the main menu to confirm the new firmware version.
DVDO Quick6R 6x2 4K Ultra HD HDMI Switcher Troubleshooting a Firmware Update Error A firmware update error is indicated by one or two solid amber lights on the front of Quick6R. Check the following to determine why the update failed. • • • • • Be sure the firmware version you are trying to load is different from the one already in Quick6R a firmware update will not proceed if the versions are identical.
DVDO Quick6R 6x2 4K Ultra HD HDMI Switcher Troubleshooting Issue 6R Quick or other sources turn off unexpectedly. 6R Quick or sources power down when the TV is turned off. Blu-ray pauses when a 6R different input on Quick is selected. Slow response in the menu system or in system switching. Source is not recognized 6R by Quick . No video. DVDO-UG-1001-B.01 Possible Resolution CEC commands from the TV are instructing other devices to power down when it is switched off.
DVDO Quick6R 6x2 4K Ultra HD HDMI Switcher Issue No audio. The AVR only plays stereo when in AVR via AUX HDMI or AVR via S/PDIF mode. 6R Quick is not autoswitching properly. InstaPrevue windows are missing. Firmware does not update from the USB flash drive. Factory default issues: Slow response after resetting to defaults, Defaults not saved properly. DVDO-UG-1001-B.
DVDO Quick6R 6x2 4K Ultra HD HDMI Switcher Issue Audio Return Channel (ARC) is not working. InstaPrevue windows are slow to update. PIP windows are slow to update. 6R Quick is slow to switch. 6R Quick will not power up properly, or will not upgrade firmware. DVDO-UG-1001-B.01 Possible Resolution The Audio Return Channel (ARC) depends on a set of instructions passed between the primary 6R 6R display and Quick .
DVDO Quick6R 6x2 4K Ultra HD HDMI Switcher Issue Trouble entering friendly names for inputs. DVDO-UG-1001-B.01 Possible Resolution The on-screen-keyboard is provided to make naming your inputs simple.
DVDO Quick6R 6x2 4K Ultra HD HDMI Switcher Specifications Four 300 MHz (4K Ultra HD) HDMI inputs and two HDMI/MHL combination inputs S/PDIF coax and optical outputs Two 300 MHz (4K Ultra HD) HDMI outputs HDMI certification including CEC and ARC MHL certification FCC and CE IR and Serial Control Serial protocol: 19200: 8, n, 1 Serial commands available on request from help@DVDO.com USB firmware update using FAT- or FAT32-formatted flash drive 12 VDC, 3 A input Rack mounting using a shelf DVDO-UG-1001-B.
DVDO Quick6R 6x2 4K Ultra HD HDMI Switcher FCC Interference and Compliance Statement This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. FCC WARNING 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.
DVDO Quick6R 6x2 4K Ultra HD HDMI Switcher ROKU END USER AGREEMENT IMPORTANT: READ THIS AGREEMENT CAREFULLY AND REVIEW THE FULL PRODUCT AND SAFETY INFORMATION AT WWW.ROKU.COM (OR ROKU.COM/CA IF IN CANADA), BEFORE POWERING UP YOUR PLAYER FOR THE FIRST TIME. Purpose and Scope of Agreement This Roku End User Agreement (“Agreement”) is the legal agreement between you (“You”) and Roku, Inc.
DVDO Quick6R 6x2 4K Ultra HD HDMI Switcher SIL OPEN FONT LICENSE Version 1.1 - 26 February 2007 PREAMBLE The goals of the Open Font License (OFL) are to stimulate worldwide development of collaborative font projects, to support the font creation efforts of academic and linguistic communities, and to provide a free and open framework in which fonts may be shared and improved in partnership with others.
DVDO Quick6R 6x2 4K Ultra HD HDMI Switcher THE PLAYER IS LICENSED UNDER THE AVC PATENT PORTFOLIO LICENSE FOR THE PERSONAL AND NON-COMMERCIAL USE OF A CONSUMER TO (i) ENCODE VIDEO IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AVC STANDARD (“AVC VIDEO”) AND/OR (ii) DECODE AVC VIDEO THAT WAS ENCODED BY A CONSUMER ENGAGED IN A PERSONAL AND NON-COMMERCIAL ACTIVITY AND/OR WAS OBTAINED FROM A VIDEO PROVIDER LICENSED TO PROVIDE AVC VIDEO. NO LICENSE IS GRANTED OR SHALL BE IMPLIED FOR ANY OTHER USE.
DVDO Quick6R 6x2 4K Ultra HD HDMI Switcher One-Time Fee Programming. For Public Channels, Your account will be charged in full when You confirm Your Channel selection or when the PIN is entered, if applicable. For Private Channels, You will be charged after the Channel appears as an option in Your Channel line-up and You have confirmed Your desire to purchase access to the Channel. Subscription Fee Programming.
DVDO Quick6R 6x2 4K Ultra HD HDMI Switcher AVAILABLE”, WITH ALL FAULTS AND WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, AND ROKU HEREBY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS WITH RESPECT TO THE PLAYER, THE MOBILE APPS, THE SEPARATELY LICENSED CODE, THE SOFTWARE, AND THE CHANNEL STORE, AND ANY SERVICES PERFORMED OR PROVIDED BY THE FOREGOING , EITHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES AND/OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY, OF SATISFACTORY QUALITY, OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULA
DVDO Quick6R 6x2 4K Ultra HD HDMI Switcher You agree not to download any Content, Mobile App, or Software, nor otherwise export or re-export a Player or a Mobile App, into (or to a national or resident of) Cuba, Iraq, Libya, North Korea, Iran, Syria or any other country as to which the United States has embargoed goods, or to anyone on the U.S. Treasury Department's List of Specially Designated Nationals or the U.S. Commerce Department's Table of Denial Orders.
DVDO Quick6R 6x2 4K Ultra HD HDMI Switcher DVDO Products Warranty Period The warranty terms for all DVDO products are: Domestic & Asia 1Year EU & UK 2 Years Any third party products such as the Roku Streaming Stick are not covered under the DVDO warranty and are covered under the third party warranty only. See Roku Warranty statement at the end of this document.
DVDO Quick6R 6x2 4K Ultra HD HDMI Switcher (d) If DVDO determines that any returned Product is not defective, or if DVDO determines that the defect is not covered by the warranty, DVDO will return the Product to the Owner at Owner’s expense, freight collect, and Owner agrees to pay DVDO’s reasonable cost of handling and testing; (e) Upon determining that a returned product is defective, to receive warranty service Owner will need to present the invoice showing the original purchase transaction.
DVDO Quick6R 6x2 4K Ultra HD HDMI Switcher • The serial number of the product (or serial number stickers of its parts) has been modified, removed, blurred or damaged. • Defects caused by transportation, handling or customer abuse.
DVDO Quick6R 6x2 4K Ultra HD HDMI Switcher 1-888-651-1765 DVDO Inc. 1140 East Arques Avenue, Suite 700 Sunnyvale, CA 94085 Legal notices ® 6 ® ® DVDO , Quick ™, InstaPort , the InstaPort Logos, and InstaPrevue are trademarks or registered trademarks of Silicon Image, ® Inc. in the United States or other countries. HDMI and the HDMI logo with High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or ® registered trademarks of, and are used under license from, HDMI Licensing, LLC.
DVDO Quick6R 6x2 4K Ultra HD HDMI Switcher Hi! Let’s get started. Installing and using the Roku Stick DVDO-UG-1001-B.
What’s in the box Roku TM Streaming Stick What you need High speed Internet Wireless Router Roku Ready 6R Quick TM
Know your Streaming Stick A B C [MHL CONNECTOR] Plugs into the MHL port on the back of your TV. [STATUS LIGHT] Signifies it is on when lit, or activity when flashing. [RESET BUTTON] Used to reset your Streaming Stick (you probably won’t ever have to use this).
What to do Plug it in 6R Plug your Roku Streaming Stick into the MHL port #6 of your Quick . Simple as that! Roku stick only functions in input #6 6R 6R Note that when used with Quick , the Quick remote is used to control Roku Connect to network Now you can grab that Roku remote and jump right into guided setup. When prompted, select “Wireless” as your network connection and have your network name and password ready to do the following: • Select your network from the list of available networks.
Know your Quick6R remote 6R The Quick remote should feel right at home in your hand.
Troubleshooting Having trouble completing setup? Don’t worry: it’s usually an easy fix. If you cannot see a picture on your TV: • Make sure your TV is turned on. (This tip could save you some embarrassment.) • Make sure the video input on your TV or home theater receiver is set to match the output (usually HDMI or MHL) used with the Roku Streaming Stick. Most TVs have an Input button on the remote control to change video inputs.
Need more help? roku.com/support Get the most out of your Roku Streaming Stick. Check out our FAQs, instructional videos and user forums.
Roku Player Important Product Information The License Agreement The Roku and third-party software license terms can be found at: www.roku.com/license. Use of the Roku player constitutes acceptance of as well as agreement to those license terms.
Legal Notices Federal Communication Commission Interference 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.
Safety Precautions This product has been designed with the highest concern for safety. However, any electrical device, if used improperly, has the potential for causing fire, electrical shock or personal injury. To help ensure accident-free operation, follow these guidelines: • Observe all warnings, precautions and instructions. • Regularly inspect the AC power adapter for damage.
