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Quick-Start Guide

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Manual Revision: June 3, 2019 3:29 PM

Product Diagram (VS421HDDP)

4x1 HDMI +DP to HDMI Converter Switch - 4K 60Hz

Port Function

Front

1 SWITCH Button • Cycle through HDMI and DisplayPort Sources

2 DP IN Port • Connect a DisplayPort Source Device

3 HDMI IN1 Port • Connect an HDMI Source Device

4 HDMI IN2 Port • Connect an HDMI Source Device

5 LED Indicators • Indicates the current status of the Device and Ports

Rear

6 IR EXT. Port • Connect the IR Receiver

7 HDMI IN3 Port • Connect an HDMI Source Device

8 HDMI OUT Port • Connect an HDMI Display Device

9 DC 5V Power Port • Connect a Power Source

Requirements

• HDMI Source Devices (up to 4K @ 60Hz) x 3

• HDMI M/M Cables (sold separately) x 4

• DisplayPort Source Device (up to 4K @ 60Hz) x 1

• DisplayPort M/M Cable (sold separately) x 1

• HDMI Display Device x 1

Note: Premium High Speed HDMI and DisplayPort 1.2 Cables are required for optimal

performance at 4K 60Hz.

For the latest requirements, please visit

www.startech.com/VS421HDDP.

Installation

Note: Ensure your HDMI and DisplayPort Source Devices and the HDMI Display are

powered o before you begin the installation.

1. Connect an HDMI Cable (sold separately) to an Output Port on the HDMI Source

Device and to one of the HDMI IN Ports on the Converter Switch.

2. Repeat step #1 for each of your remaining HDMI Source Devices.

Note: Each HDMI Port is numbered, please take note of which number is assigned to

each HDMI Source Device.

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Quick-Start Guide 4x1 HDMI +DP to HDMI Converter Switch - 4K 60Hz Product Diagram (VS421HDDP) Port Function Front 1 1 SWITCH Button 2 DP IN Port • Connect a DisplayPort Source Device 3 HDMI IN1 Port • Connect an HDMI Source Device 4 HDMI IN2 Port • Connect an HDMI Source Device 5 LED Indicators • Indicates the current status of the Device and Ports • Cycle through HDMI and DisplayPort Sources Rear 5 2 3 4 6 IR EXT.
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3. Connect an HDMI Cable (sold separately) to the HDMI OUT Port on the Converter Switch and to an HDMI Input Port on the HDMI Display Device. 4. Connect a DisplayPort Cable (sold separately) to an Output Port on the DisplayPort Source Device and to the DP IN Port on the Converter Switch. 5. Connect the Universal Power Adapter to an available Power Source and to the Power Adapter Port on the Converter Switch. 6. Power on your HDMI Display, then power up each of your HDMI and DisplayPort Source Devices.