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Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions............................................................................................................ 3 Introduction......................................................................................................................................... 4 Installation............................................................................................................................................ 4 Front and Side Panel Controls..................
Important Safety Instructions Please read instructions carefully before operation 1. To prevent risk of electric shock, do not remove cover of the unit. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel only. 2. Do not use the switch near water. 3. Clean only with dry cloth. 4. Do not install or place this unit in a bookcase, built-in cabinet or in any other confined Space. Ensure the unit is well ventilated. 5.
Introduction The Kinivo HDMI switch enables up to three HDMI source devices (Such as the DVD player, cable box, gaming console etc.) to be connected to a single HDMI input port on your HDTV or video projector. It can be used to expand the number of HDMI ports on a single input HDMI equipped audio/video receiver. It is an easy, convenient and inexpensive solution to expand your home theater setup.
Back and Side Panel Connectors Input 1 Input 2 Input 3 Output 1 2 3 4 1) to 3) HDMI Inputs; 4) HDMI Output + DC 5V DCPower Jack Kinivo 301BN HDMI Switch 5
Remote Control Up Down 1 2 3 1 2 Functioning 1. Directly select a specific HDMI Input by choosing 1, 2 or 3 2. Press ‘Up’ or ‘Down’ buttons to select the previous or next input source. 3. Press the “Memory” button to get the switch to remember the active input source and select the input source port automatically when the switch restarts. 3 Typical Setup 6 1. Take an HDMI cable and plug one end into the HDMI input port on your HDTV or projector.
4. Plug the +DC 5V output plug of the power adapter into the DC IN jack of the HDMI Switch (Shown under ‘Side Panel Connector’ on Page 2). Plug the power adapter into an AC power outlet. Your HDMI switch is now connected and ready for use. HDMI Cable HDMI In HDTV Input 1 Input 2 Input 3 Output HDMI Cables Game Console Cable Box or DVR DVD Player Note: The remote control uses infrared light signal and requires direct line-of-sight to the IR Remote Sensor.
Specifications Supported resolution Supported audio format 1080p/1080i/720p/576i/480p/480i LPCM, Dolby-AC3, DTS7.1, DSD / Dolby, TrueHD / DTS-HD master Audio HDCP 1.2 protocol compliant Yes Supports 3D Yes Operating temperature range 410F to 1310F Operating humidity range 5 to 90% Product size 117mm*64mm*25mm FAQ Frequently Asked Questions 1. What do I do if I have a HDCP error? HDCP errors are usually caused by syncing/handshake problems.
2. What do I do if my switch is not working or there is no audio? How do I diagnose the issue? Steps to diagnose the device Ensure all HDMI cables are completely inserted into the switch. Lose connection can cause Issues. Make sure that the HDMI cables are working. Try a different HDMI cable to check if cable is the issue Ensure your input devices are powered on. Test with just one input device to diagnose. Check if the input device works directly with the TV. This will also help verify the HDMI cable.
Input Selection with the Front Panel Button To select an HDMI input, press the ‘SWITCH’ button on the front panel of the HDMI switch. Each press of the button progresses to the next active HDMI INPUT. Signal from the selected HDMI INPUT is sent to the OUTPUT port and its corresponding HDMI Input Indicator is illuminated in Blue. Input Selection with the Remote Control The Up and Down buttons on the remote control have the same function as the SWITCH button on the front panel.
Apple TV is one such non-compliant device. Please verify all your input devices by looking at their LEDs when they are powered off. Powering off / powering on the apple TV will not make any difference. However, powering off/on other devices may allow auto switching. You will be able to switch out of Apple TV to a newly powered cable box or a Blu-ray player. You can switch back to apple TV by powering off the cable box or the Blu-ray player if the apple TV falls next in the sequence 1 -> 2 -> 3...
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for additional suggestions. You are cautioned that any change or modifications to the equipment not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void your authority to operate such equipment. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subjected to the following two conditions 1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and 2.
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