DVDO Quick6, User Manual

Page 1: ...DVDO Quick6 6x2 4K Ultra HD HDMI Switcher User s Guide Version 1 0...

Page 2: ...s moisture Do not use near heat sources such as room heaters hot A V equipment Read all warnings Use only accessories approved by DVDO including mounting brackets Unplug the device during lightning st...

Page 3: ...l 14 On Screen Display Menu System 15 Updating Firmware 21 To upgrade firmware using the On screen display preferred 21 To upgrade firmware using the firmware update button 22 Serial Control 23 Troubl...

Page 4: ...three modes Optical and coax S PDIF outputs Serial and IR remote control Simple Firmware update using USB flash drive On screen display OSD for easy setup and control Special AVR mode for easy integr...

Page 5: ...Prevue by pressing the InstaPrevue button Note that preview windows only display actively connected inputs Use the arrow buttons on the remote control to select the input you want to watch and press t...

Page 6: ...ed Then when a user selects that source it outputs the content immediately without having to wait for HDCP authentication This results in a better user experience The only delay in the system is typic...

Page 7: ...DIF outputs 7 HDMI Inputs 1 6 Input 1 and Input 6 are each capable of connecting to a MHL mobile device as well using only a passive cable These ports can each supply up to 900 mA for charging the mob...

Page 8: ...erything through the AVR is the simplest method While AVRs tend to have a long life and continue to provide basic audio functions video standards and features change more quickly Adding Quick6 to an e...

Page 9: ...nmuted In this way the user can choose to watch a program just with the TV s audio AVR off or with full surround sound from the AVR no audio from the TV This special negotiation only happens if the AV...

Page 10: ...this configuration Quick6 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 b...

Page 11: ...DVDO Quick 6 11 A 04 Mirror Mode Routing...

Page 12: ...orted to the inputs For example if the Main TV is 1080p PCM stereo and the Aux TV is 720p 5 1 channel capable then 720p PCM stereo will be reported to all inputs Note that the On screen display OSD is...

Page 13: ...llow the user to easily switch ARC on and off to use ARC with a Quick6 system 1 Insure that your TV is capable of ARC and that the correct TV HDMI input usually marked ARC is connected to the Quick6 M...

Page 14: ...ENU Brings up On screen display OSD menu EXIT Exits OSD menu and most other special functions Navigation buttons Used for OSD menu selections Left Right also change input selection InstaPrevue Brings...

Page 15: ...s in the descriptions indicate the factory default settings Main menu provides access to system settings The Change Input menu allows the active input to be directly selected This is exactly like pres...

Page 16: ...primarily to carry audio In this mode if the AVR is on its audio EDID is presented to the inputs so that the maximum audio capability of the AVR can be used The Main output audio is also muted If the...

Page 17: ...iendly 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 If un...

Page 18: ...emory and will remain even through a power outage Remember that Inputs 1 and 6 also support the MHL interface Input 6 is also spaced out a little further from Input 5 to allow space for special MHL de...

Page 19: ...serted USB flash drive Note user needs to confirm this operation by pressing ENTER again See Updating Firmware for more information Factory Settings Resets Quick6 to factory default settings Note the...

Page 20: ...ode where all capabilities of attached devices are ignored and the selected ones are used instead 1080P PCM Sends EDID capability information of 1080p video and stereo PCM audio to all sources regardl...

Page 21: ...ion number of the firmware ALL letters are upper case including the extensions of BIN and OSD The two files must have the same firmware version before programming will be allowed Only one pair of firm...

Page 22: ...lly takes between 5 and 10 seconds 8 If you choose to also reset settings to factory defaults select Factory Settings and confirm by pressing ENTER again A lways allow 30 seconds for reset to complete...

Page 23: ...still be passed through Quick6 to the sources Blu ray pauses when a different input on Quick6 is selected This is caused by CEC commands from Quick6 instructing other devices to power down or pause w...

Page 24: ...Advanced Settings menu No Audio Make sure the correct output mode is chosen in the Quick6 menu mirror if using two displays AVR via HDMI if AVR is connected to Aux HDMI output AVR via S PDIF if AVR is...

Page 25: ...appear If HDMI 6 power is used or an input uses a non standard power save mode a grey window may appear for that input Firmware will not update from the USB flash drive Be sure both firmware files OS...

Page 26: ...g on the ARC channel 1 In the primary TV menu system turn CEC on Note that different manufacturers use different brand names for this function refer to the TV user s manual for more information on ena...

Page 27: ...to update PiP windows slow to update Quick6 slow to switch Depending on your sources try using InstaPrevue windows in the left or right position for best efficiency Upon initial power up and InstaPrev...

Page 28: ...with the firmware Update button unplug all HDMI connections from Quick6 Remove power from Quick6 Hold firmware update button and apply power Specifications Four 300 MHz 4K Ultra HD 3D HDMI inputs andt...

Page 29: ...A 04 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 12V 3A DC input Rack mountin...

Page 30: ...to radio or television reception which can be determined 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...

Page 31: ...discretion of DVDO except in the cases listed in the Limitation of Liability Clause of this document This International Limited Warranty covers the costs of service parts and labor required to restore...

Page 32: ...etermining that a returned product is defective to receive warranty service Owner will need to present the invoice showing the original purchase transaction If shipping the product Owner will need to...

Page 33: ...erial number stickers of its parts has been modified removed blurred or damaged Defects caused by transportation handling or customer abuse Disclaimer of Warranty THIS WARRANTY IS EXPRESSED IN LIEU OF...

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