Datavideo VP-840 Users Manual

4K HDMI DISTRIBUTION
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VP-840

Instruction Manual

Table of Contents

FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT ...................................... 4

WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS .................................... 4

WARRANTY ................................................................... 5

STANDARD WARRANTY ...................................................... 5

THREE YEAR WARRANTY ..................................................... 6

DISPOSAL ...................................................................... 6

INTRODUCTION ............................................................. 7

FEATURES ........................................................................ 7

CONNECTIONS AND CONTROLS .................................... 8

FRONT PANEL ................................................................... 8

REAR PANEL ................................................................... 10

HARDWARE INSTALLATION ......................................... 11

FIRMWARE UPDATE .................................................... 12

FREQUENTLY-ASKED QUESTIONS ................................ 16

DIMENSIONS ............................................................... 17

SPECIFICATIONS .......................................................... 18

SERVICE AND SUPPORT ............................................... 20

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Disclaimer of Product & Services

The information offered in this instruction manual is intended as a guide only. At
all times, Datavideo Technologies will try to give correc t, complete and suitable
information. However, Da tavideo Technologies cannot exclude that some
information in this manual, from t ime to time, may not be correct or may be
incomplete. This manual may co ntain typing errors, omissions or incorrect
information. Datavideo Technologies always recommend that you double check
the information in this document for a ccuracy before making any purchase
decision or using the pro duct. Datavideo Technologies is not responsible for any
omissions or errors, or for any subsequent loss or damage caused by using the
information contained within this manual. Further advice on the content of this
manual or on the product can be obtained by contacting your local Datavideo
Office or dealer.

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FCC Compliance Statement

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 i nterference, and
(2) This device must accept any interference received, includ ing interference

that may cause undesired operation.

Warnings and Precautions

1. Read all of these warnings and save them for later reference.

2. Follow all warnings and instructio ns marked on this unit.

3. Unplug this unit from the wall outlet before cleani ng. Do not use l iquid or

aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

4. Do not use this unit in or near water.

5. Do not place this unit on an unstable cart, stand, or table. The unit may fall,

causing serious damage.

6. Slots and openings on the cabine t top, back, and bottom are provided for

ventilation. To ensure safe and reliable operatio n of this uni t, and to protect
it from overheating, do not block or cover these openings. Do not place this
unit on a bed, sofa, rug, or si milar surface, as the ventilation openings on the
bottom of the cabinet will be blocked. This unit sho uld never be placed near
or over a heat register or radiator. This unit shoul d not be placed in a built-in
installation unless proper ventilation is provided.

7. This product should only be operated from the type of power source

indicated on the marking label of the AC adapter. If you are not sure of the
type of power available, consult yo ur Datavideo dealer or your local power
company.

8. Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate this unit

where the power cord will be walked on, rolled o ver, or otherwise stressed.

9. If an extens ion cord must be used with this unit, make sure that the total of

the ampere ratings on the products plugged into the extension cord do not
exceed the extension cord rating.

10. Make sure that the total am peres of all the units tha t are plugged into a

single wall outlet do not exceed 15 amperes.

11. Never push objects of any kind into this unit through the cabinet ventilation

slots, as they may touch dangerous volta ge points or short out parts that
could result in risk of fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind onto
or into this unit.

12. Except as specifically explained elsewhere in this manual, do not attempt to

service this product yourself. Opening or removing covers that are marked
“Do Not Remove” may expose you to dangerous voltage points or other risks,

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and will void your warranty. Refer all service issues to qualified service
personnel.

13. Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer to qualified service

personnel under the following conditions:
a. When the power cord is damaged or frayed;
b. When liquid has spilled into the unit;
c. When the product has been exposed to rain or water;
d. When the product does not operate normally under normal operating

conditions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating
instructions in this manual; improper adj ustment of other co ntrols may
result in damage to the u nit and may often require extensive work by a
qualified technician to restore the unit to normal operation;

e. When the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged;
f. When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance, indicating a

need for service.

Warranty

Standard Warranty

• Datavideo equipment are guarantee d against a ny manufacturing defects for

one year from the date of purchase.

• The original purchase i nvoice or other docume ntary evidence should be

supplied at the time of a ny request for repair under warranty.

• The product warranty period begins on the purchase date. If the purchase

date is unknown, the product warranty period begins on the thirtieth day
after shipment from a Datavideo office.

• All non-Datavideo manufact ured products (product witho ut Datavideo logo)

have only one year warra nty from the date of purchase.

• Damage cause d by accident, misuse, unauthorized repairs, sand, grit or

water is not covered under warranty.

• Viruses and malware infections on the computer systems are not covered

under warranty.

• Any errors that are cause d by unauthorized third-party software installations,

which are no t required by our computer systems, are not covered unde r
warranty.

• All mail or tra nsportation costs including insurance are at the expense of the

owner.

• All other cla ims of any nature are not covered.

• All accessories including headphones, cables, and batteries are not covered

under warranty.

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• Warranty only valid in the country or region of purchase.

• Your statuto ry rights are not affected.

Three Year Warranty

• All Datavideo products purchased after July 1st, 2017

are qualified for a free two years extension to the
standard warranty, prov iding the product is registered
with Datavideo within 3 0 days of purchase.

• Certain parts with limited lifetime expectancy such as LCD panels, DVD drives,

Hard Drive, Solid State D rive, SD Card, USB Thumb Drive, L ighting, Camera
module, PCIe Card are covered for 1 year.

• The three-year warranty must be registered on Datavideo's official website

or with your local Datavideo office or one of its authorized distributors within
30 days of purchase.

Disposal

For EU Customers only - WEEE Marking

This symbol on the product or o n its packa ging indicates that
this product must not be disposed of with your other
household waste. Instead, it is your respo nsibility to dispose
of your waste e quipment by handing it over to a designated
collection point for the recycling of waste electrical and
electronic equipment. The separate collection and recycling

conserve natural resources and ensure that i t is recycle d in a manner that
protects human health and the environment. For more informatio n about where
you can drop off your waste equipment for recycling, please contact your local
city office, your house hold waste disposal service or the shop where you
purchased the product.

93/68/EEC in 1993. "CE Marking" is now used in all EU official documents.

of your waste e quipment at the time of disposal will help to

CE Marking is the symbol as shown on the left of this page.
The letters "CE" are the abbreviation of French phrase
"Conformité Européene" which literally means "Euro pean
Conformity". The term i nitially used was "EC Mark" and it
was officially re placed by "CE Marking" in the Directive

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