RCA DH4CVS User Manual
4-Source
Component Video Switcher
with IR Learning
DH4CVS User's Manual
Congratulations on your purchase of the DH4CVS Component Video & Digital Stereo Audio Switcher. This
switcher accepts component video, stereo analog audio and digital audio inputs, allowing you to manage your
high-tech audio/video components (such as satellite receivers, cable converters, DVD players and gaming
consoles). And, with its special IR learning circuit, the DH4CVS lets you use existing component remotes to
toggle between inputs.
INSTALLATION
This switcher lets you manage up to four component
video sources through one component video input on your
TV, HDTV or A/V receiver. The back panel of the switcher
has four inputs and one output. Connect the switcher to
your HDTV, TV or A/V receiver first.
Connecting to your HDTV, TV or A/V receiver
1. Make the video
connection.
Connect one end of a
component video cable to
the component video input
jacks on your TV, HDTV or A/V
receiver. Connect the other
end of the cable to the OUT Y
Pr Pb jacks on the switcher.
Make sure you match the color coding at the end of
the cables with the color coding on the jacks—match
red with red (Pr), blue with blue (Pb) and green with
green (Y).
2. Make the audio connection.
If your TV, HDTV or A/V receiver has a digital
coaxial audio jack:
Connect one end of a digital coaxial audio cable to
the digital coaxial audio input jack on your TV, HDTV
or A/V receiver. Connect the other end of the digital
coaxial audio cable to the OUT Digital jack on the
switcher.
If your TV, HDTV or A/V receiver does not have a
digital coaxial audio jack:
Connect one end of a stereo audio cable to the audio
input jacks on your TV, HDTV or A/V receiver. Connect
the other end of the stereo audio cable to the OUT L
and R jacks on the switcher.
Make sure you match the color coding at the end of
the cables with the color coding on the jacks—match
red with red (R) and white with white (L).
IMPORTANT: Match the audio connection in this step
with the audio connections available on your input
components. For example, if your input components
have only stereo audio outputs, then use the stereo
audio connection to your TV, HDTV or A/V receiver.
Connecting to your input components
1. Make the video
connection.
Connect one end of a
component video cable
to the component video
output jacks on one of
your components. Connect
the other end of the cable
to the IN1 Y Pr Pb jacks on
the switcher.
Make sure you match the color coding at the end of
the cables with the color coding on the jacks—match
red with red (Pr), blue with blue (Pb) and green with
green (Y).
2. Make the audio connection.
If your component has a digital coaxial audio
jack:
Connect one end of a digital coaxial audio cable to
the digital coaxial audio output jack on the component. Connect the other end of the digital coaxial
audio cable to the IN1 Digital jack on the switcher.
If your component does not have a digital
coaxial audio jack:
Connect one end of a stereo audio cable to the audio
output jacks on the component. Connect the other
end of the stereo audio cable to the IN1 L and R
jacks on the switcher.
Make sure you match the color coding at the end of
the cables with the color coding on the jacks—match
red with red (R) and white with white (L).
IMPORTANT: Match the audio connection in this step
with the audio connection available on your TV, HDTV
or A/V receiver. For example, if your TV, HDTV or A/V
receiver has only stereo audio inputs, then use the
stereo audio connection to your input component.
3. Repeat the video and audio connection steps
for your other input components on IN2, IN3 and
IN4.
As you connect your components to the input jacks,
note which component you have connected to each
jack in the space provided below. This information
is important to have handy and is necessary when
programming remotes to operate the switcher
(See Learning Function).
REFERENCE CHART
INPUT 1 INPUT 2 INPUT 3 INPUT 4
Note which component you connect to each input to help when
programming the Remote Control Learning Circuit.
Connecting the switcher to a power source
Connect the supplied power adapter to the
DC 9V jack on the back of the switcher. Plug
the other end of the power adapter into a
wall outlet or surge protector.
An input indicator light on the front of the
switcher turns on.
Important: This power unit is intended to be
correctly oriented in a vertical or floor mount
position.
Press the button on the front of the switcher that
corresponds to that component’s connections.
For example, if your DVD is connected to
INPUT 1, press INPUT 1 on the front of the switcher.
If your connections are correct, you should see
and hear the video and audio from INPUT 1
(the DVD).
IR LEARNING FUNCTION
This switcher is equipped with an IR Learning circuit,
allowing it to respond to the on/off commands from
your component remote(s) so that you can use them to
toggle through inputs. Once you've set up the Learning
function for a component, the switcher automatically
selects the correct input when you turn that component
on.
Note: Make sure to you know which component is con-
nected to each input jack before you start setting
up the learning function.
Setting up the Learning function.
1. Press the LEARN key on the front panel of the
switcher for 4 seconds. The LEARN LED will flash. The
switcher is now in learning mode.
2. The CH1 LED indicator light will begin to flash. As it is
flashing, aim the component remote that you wish to
program to INPUT 1 and press any device key (DVD,
Satellite etc.). The CH1 LED will stop flashing and the
CH2 LED will begin flashing.
You must set the learning function within 8 seconds of
the LED beginning to flash. Otherwise, you will need to
begin from step 1 again.
The Learn function is set for INPUT 1. Your remote now
switches to the appropriate source. Repeat this procedure for each additional remote you wish to program for
components connected to the other 3 inputs.
Note: To cancel the learning setup process, press the
LEARN key.
Note: Universal remotes can also be programmed in the
same manner to operate the switcher. Make sure
you have the remote in the operational mode that
corresponds to the component plugged into that
input on the back of the switcher by pressing the
device button (e.g. DVD for DVD input) before you
start.
©2007 Audiovox Accessories Corporation
111 Congressional Blvd., Suite 350
Carmel, IN 46032
DH4CVS US IB 00
12 MONTH LIMITED WARRANTY
Audiovox Electronics Corporation (the “Company”) warrants to the original
retail purchaser of this product that should this product or any part thereof,
under normal use and conditions, be proven defective in material or workmanship within 12 months from the date of original purchase, such defect(s)
will be repaired or replaced (at the Company’s option) without charge for
parts and repair labor. To obtain repair or replacement within the terms of
this Warranty, the product along with any accessories included in the original
packaging is to be delivered with proof of warranty coverage (e.g. dated bill
of sale), specification of defect(s), transportation prepaid, to the Company at
the address shown below. Do not return this product to the Retailer.
This Warranty is not transferable and does not cover product purchased,
serviced or used outside the United States or Canada. The Warranty does
not extend to the elimination of externally generated static or noise. This
Warranty does not apply to costs incurred for installation, removal or reinstallation of the product, or, if in the Company’s opinion, the product has been
damaged through acts of nature, alteration, improper installation, mishandling, misuse, neglect, accident, or the simultaneous use of different battery
types (e.g. alkaline, standard or rechargeable). This Warranty does not cover
damage caused by an AC adapter not provided with the product.
THE EXTENT OF THE COMPANY’S LIABILITY UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS
LIMITED TO THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT PROVIDED ABOVE AND, IN NO
EVENT, SHALL THE COMPANY’S LIABILITY EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE
PAID BY PURCHASER FOR THE PRODUCT.
This Warranty is in lieu of all other express warranties or liabilities.
ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF
MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, SHALL BE
LIMITED TO DURATION OF THIS WARRANTY. ANY ACTION FOR BREACH
OF ANY WARRANTY HEREUNDER, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY,
MUST BE BROUGHT WITHIN A PERIOD OF 24 MONTHS FROM THE DATE OF
ORIGINAL PURCHASE. IN NO CASE SHALL THE COMPANY BE LIABLE FOR
ANY CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES WHATSOEVER. No person
or representative is authorized to assume for the Company any liability other
than expressed herein in connection with the sale of this product.
Some states/provinces do not allow limitations on how long an implied
warranty lasts or the exclusion or limitation 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/province to state/province.
U.S.A.: Audiovox Electronics Corporation, 150 Marcus Blvd., Hauppauge,
New York 11788
CANADA: Audiovox Return Center, c/o Genco, 6685 Kennedy Road, Unit 3,
Door 16, Mississauga, Ontario L5T 3A5
FCC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
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, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Trade Name: Audiovox
Model(s): DH4CVS
Equipment Classification: Class B Digital Device
Responsible Party: Audiovox Accessories Corporation
111 Congressional Blvd., Suite 350
Carmel, IN 46032
Customer Service: www.rca.com
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 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 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 connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void your authority to operate the equipment.
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
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