Acoustic Research ARHD41 Operating instructions

Brand: Acoustic Research

Model: ARHD41

Type: Operating instructions

Installation and Operation Manual

Switcher

ARHD41

WARNING

To reduce the risk of ﬁre or electric shock, do not expose this product to rain

or moisture. The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing. No

objects ﬁlled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.

This symbol indicates "dangerous voltage" inside the product that

presents a risk of electric shock or personal injury.

This symbol indicates important instructions accompanying the product.

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.

DO NOT OPEN.

Caution: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not

remove cover (or back). No user serviceable parts inside.

Refer servicing to qualiﬁed service personnel.

Important Safety Instructions

1. Read these instructions.

2. Keep these instructions.

3. Heed all warnings.

4. Follow all instructions.

5. Do not use this apparatus near water.

6. Clean only with dry cloth.

7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the

manufacturer’s instructions.

8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or

other apparatus (including ampliﬁers) that produce heat.

9. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs,

convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

10. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long

periods of time.

11. Refer all servicing to qualiﬁed service personnel. Servicing is required when

the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord

or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the

apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not

operate normally, or has been dropped.

Caution: The power supply cord is used as the main disconnect device. Ensure that

the socket-outlet is located/installed near the equipment and is easily accessible.

Caution: To prevent electric shock, match the wide blade of the plug to the wide

slot of the electrical outlet and fully insert.

FCC Regulations state that unauthorized changes or modiﬁcations to this

equipment may void the user’s authority to operate it.

Important information

CAUTION

See marking on back/bottom of product.

Speciﬁcations and features are subject to change without notice. Product may vary

from that shown.

Important information

Notice to Users

The system may cause interference to a TV or radio even when it is operating

properly. To determine whether the system is causing the interference, turn it off. If

the interference goes away, the system is causing the interference.

NOTE: 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 deter-mined by turning the equipment off 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 different from that to which

the receiver is needed.

• Contact your dealer for help.

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.

2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may

cause undesired operation.

HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Deﬁnition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or

registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.

HDMI Switcher

Thank you for choosing the ARHD41 HDMI Switcher. Please read this user’s

guide carefully before use.

What’s in the box

HDMI Switcher ARHD41

Power Adapter

IR Remote Control

User’s Guide

Key features

• Switches easily between four HDMI sources

• Improves the quality of the HDMI signal, maintaining the uncompressed

high-quality audio and video

• Supports the following resolutions: 480p, 720p, 1080i, and 1080p

• Compatible with PC speciﬁcations: VGA, SVGA, XGA, SXGA and UXGA

• Easy Plug ’n Play, no need to install any software

• Supports long transmission demands

Speciﬁcations

Data Bandwidth 1.65 Gbps

Format Supported VGA/SVGA/XGA/SXGA/UXGA

480p 720p 1080i 1080p

Frequency 60Hz

Inputs HDMI Type A (19p) ×4

Power adapter ×1

Output HDMI Type A (19p) ×1

Control Manual /Remote control

Power DC 5V 2A

Size 16.9” (W) x 8.7” (D) x 1.6” (H)

Weight 4.6 lbs

Note: Thomson Inc. reserves the right to make changes in the hardware, packaging and any accompanying documentation

without prior written notice.

HDMI Switcher

Connecting to electronic components

1. Connect an HDMI cable from the signal source (for example, a DVD player or

high deﬁnition receiver) to one of the HDMI INPUT jacks on the switcher’s

back panel.

2. Connect an HDMI cable from the display (for example, an HDTV or

projector) to the HDMI OUTPUT jack on the switcher’s back panel.

3. Connect the small end of the DC 5V power adapter to the DC5V jack on the

switcher’s back panel. Plug the other end of the adapter into an AC outlet.

4. Press the ON/OFF button on the switcher’s front panel to turn the switcher on.

5. Turn on the devices you connected to the switcher—your display and the signal

source.

Switching between inputs

To switch between HDMI signal sources, press the SELECTION button on the

panel or one of the number buttons on the remote control.

Front panel

Back panel

ON/OFF BUTTON

SELECTION BUTTON

HDMI INPUT INDICATORS

IR SENSOR

POWER INDICATOR

STATUS INDICATOR

HDMI OUTPUT JACK HDMI INPUT JACKS

MAINS POWER SWITCH

DC/5V JACK

RS-232C JACK

HDMI Switcher

Troubleshooting

Under normal operation, the blue power indicator is on and the green indicator

shows the active input. If the switcher is not working properly, please see check the

Troubleshooting table below for a solution.

Blue light Red light Status Solution

On Normal

On On An inactive input is selected Select an active input

On On Incorrect connection between the

input and the output.

Make sure that the connection

is correct.

On On

The power of the signal source

end is off.

Turn on the power of the signal

source end.

The switcher’s power is off. Turn on the power.

On Flickering The display isn’t turned on. Turn the display on.

On Flickering Exceeded the output supported

length, 20m

Add a repeater.

RS-232C interface information

RS-232 Pin Assignment:

• Pin 2: TxD

• Pin 3: RxD

• Pin 5: Ground

Binary Table:

Input Binary

1 0101 0001

2 0101 0010

3 0101 0011

4 0101 0100

Terminal Settings:

Bits per second .............................9600

Data bits .............................................8

Stop bits ..............................................1

Parity ............................................ None

Flow Control ............................... None

HDMI Switcher

LIMITED FIVE YEAR WARRANTY

Our company (in the U.S. THOMSON INC./ in Canada, Thomson multimedia Ltd.)

warrants that for 5 years from date of purchase, it will replace this product if found to be

defective in materials and workmanship. For a prompt, no charge replacement of a current

equivalent product, return the defective product postage prepaid to the appropriate address.

In the U.S. Product Exchange Center 11721 Alameda Ave., Socorro, TX 79927. In Canada

Thomson multimedia Ltd. 6200 Edwards Boulevard Mississauga Ontario Canada L5T

2V7. This replacement is THOMSON INC’s/Thomson multimedia Ltd. sole obligation

under this warranty. THOMSON INC/Thomson multimedia Ltd. will not be responsible

for any incidental or consequential damages or for loss arising in connection with the use or

inability to use the product. Some states/provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation

of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply

to you. This warranty excludes defects or damage due to misuse, abuse or neglect. This

warranty gives you speciﬁc legal rights, and may also have other rights, which vary from

state to state/province to province.

THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY TO ANY PRODUCT OR PART THEREOF

WHICH HAS BEEN DAMAGED THROUGH ALTERATION, MISHANDLING,

MISUSE, NEGLECT OR ACCIDENT. THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL

OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, AND NO PERSONS OR

REPRESENTATIVE IS AUTHORIZED TO ASSUME FOR THE COMPANY ANY

OTHER LIABILITY IN CONNECTION WITH THE SALE OF THIS PRODUCT.

SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED

WARRANTY LASTS OR THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATIONS OF INCIDENTAL

OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGE SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS OR

EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

This warranty gives you speciﬁc legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary

from state to state.

Thomson Inc.

10330 North Meridian Street

Indianapolis, IN 46290

Trademark(s) Registered

Marca(s) Registrada(s)

Printed in China

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Acoustic Research ARHD41 Operating instructions

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