
User Manual
2x4 HDMI Distribution Amplifier/Switcher
AT-HD-V214
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Introduction .................................................. 2
2. Features .................................................. 2
3. Package Contents .................................................. 2
4. Specification .................................................. 3
5. Panel Descriptions .................................................. 3
5.1 Front Panel .................................................. 3
5.2 Rear Panel .................................................. 4
6. RS-232 Serial Interface .................................................. 5
6.1 RS-232 Serial Interface Connect a PC or Control System ............................ 5
6.2 RS-232 .................................................. 5
6.3 Protocol Commands .................................................. 5
7. RS-232 Protocol Commands .................................................. 6
7.1 Power Off Mode .................................................. 6
7.2 Front Panel Lock .................................................. 6
7.3 Unit Reset .................................................. 6
8. Application .................................................. 7
9. Safety Information .................................................. 8
10. Warranty .................................................. 9
11. Atlona Product Registration .................................................. 10
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INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your purchase of the AT-HD-V214 Distribution Amplifier with digital audio. Your satisfaction is very
important to us. Our series of HDMI Switchers and Splitters are designed to make the use of your HDTV equipment more
comfortable, productive and affordable.
Atlona’s AT-HD-V214 is a 2x4 HDMI Distributor Amplifier/Switcher features 2 HDMI inputs and pre-emphasized 4 HDMI
outputs. This switcher supports full data rates as well as resolutions up to 1080p and PC resolution up to (1920 x 1200).
Control is provided via Front panel buttons, IR remote control or RS-232. An RS-232 interface is provided for interfacing
with a third party control system. Atlona’s distribution amplifier is the perfect device for allowing users to connect any
digital video source, such as: (DVD, Satellite, Cable Box, PC, Xbox, PS3 and more) to multiple displays. The AT-HD-V214
is basically a 1x4 hdmi splitter with a 2 x input switcher built-in. When user will switch between inputs, all the outputs
will change accordingly, they all will either show input # 1 or input # 1
PACKAGE CONTENTS
• Main unit AT-HD-V214
• User’s Manual
• IR Remote Control
• 19 inch Rack Ears
• IR Extender receiver
• RS232 Cable and basic software to control the switch though the PC
• Power Supply 12VDC, (universal 100/230V)
FEATURES
• Supports 2x HDMI digital inputs which can be switched to 4x HDMI monitors
• Support HDMI/DVI high definition resolutions up to 1080p
• Supporting signal speeds of up to 6.75 Gbps
• Supports wide range of PC resolutions from XGA to WUXGA (640 x 480 to 1920x1200)
• Compatible with all HDMI sources and displays, including commercial LED pannels
• Supported Digital Video TMDS formats in Deep Color 12bits
• Various User controls:
•RS232
•ManualcontrolledbyFrontPanelbutton
•IRremotecontrol
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SPECIFICATIONS
Type of Switcher 2 HDMI inputs to 4 HDMI outputs
Input Signals Video (TMDS) 0.5~1.0Vpp, DDC 5Vpp
Signal Supports HDMI and DVI (with hdmi to dvi adapter)
Supported Resolutions 1920x1200 or 1080p
Audio Supported DTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby True -HD & Dolby Digital Plus
Video Supported RGB/YCBCR: 24/30/36-bits
YCBCR: 8/10/12/16/20/24-bits
Double data rate interface for RGB/YCBCR 12/15/18-bits
Controls IR, buttons selection on the front panel & RS232
Data Rates 250Mbps to 6.75Gbps
IR Extender Distance up to 1000ft, allows users to control the switch from as far as
1000ft away
Safety Approvals CE, FCC and RoHs
Power Supply DC12V (consumption 400mA Max) (Universal 50/60Hz,
100/230V)
PANEL DESCRIPTION
1. Front Panel
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1. POWER ON SWITCH. The power switch turns the unit on and off. The LED will illuminate red to indicate
that the switcher is ON and is receiving power
2. INPUT SOURCES STATUS DISPLAY. 2 Input sources 1 to 2 LED illuminate blue to indicate that a video
source is present on that input.
3. OUTPUT SOURCES STATUS DISPLAY. Output Channel 1 though 4 show on LED display.
4. OUTPUT CHANNEL DISPLAY. A separate output-1 and 2 source channel select displays are provided for
each destination. Select sources are 1-HDMI or 2-HDMI
5. SOURCES SELECT BUTTONS. A separate input 1 and 2 source select buttons are provided for each destination.
6. IR SENSOR. The IR sensor receives IR commands from the supplied remote control.
7. 9 INCH Rack Ears. 19 inch Rack Ears (pair)
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