Product ID: VS221HDQ
In stock: 89
Save time and hassle by automatically switching between your HDMI audio/video sources, using the VS221HDQ 2-Port HDMI Auto Switcher. This easy-to-use HDMI switch ensures seamless transition while switching video sources, with EDID copy maintaining your video resolution.
Ensure seamless transition while switching video sources, with EDID copy maintaining native resolution with support for 1080p. Video connection emulation ensures the settings on any connected computers are not disrupted while switching to a different video source.
Save time by connecting two HDMI video source devices to your HDMI display instead of manually connecting individual cables. Mounting hardware is also included for a tidy, professional installation.
Enjoy hassle-free operation with three different switching modes:
Automatic port selection: Enables your most recently activated video source to be displayed automatically.
Priority port selection: Prioritizes input number two above input number one. If the video source connected to input number two is activated that source will be displayed.
Manual port selection: Enables you to manually select your HDMI source with easy-to-use front panel buttons.
This product is TAA compliant and backed by a Startech.com 2 warranty with lifetime technical support
Warranty Information | Warranty | 2 Years |
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Connector(s) | 2 - Connector A | HDMI (19 pin) |
1 - Connector B | HDMI (19 pin) | |
Environmental | Operating Temperature | 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) |
Storage Temperature | -20°C to 60°C (-4°F to 140°F) | |
Humidity | 0%~80% | |
Hardware | AV Input | HDMI |
AV Output | HDMI | |
Ports | 2 | |
Cabling | HDMI | |
Audio | Yes | |
Rack-Mountable | Yes | |
Indicators | 1 - LED Indicators | Source #1 activated |
Source #2 activated | ||
Packaging Information | Package Height | 72 mm [2.8 in] |
Package Length | 29.4 cm [11.6 in] | |
Shipping (Package) Weight | 853 g [30.1 oz] | |
Package Width | 19.7 cm [7.8 in] | |
Performance | Max Distance | 10 m / 33 ft |
Maximum Digital Resolutions | 1920x1200 / 1080p | |
Supported Resolutions | 1920x1200 1920x1080 (1080p) 1280x720 (720p) |
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Audio Specifications | 7.1 surround sound | |
Physical Characteristics | Weight of Product | 290 g [10.2 oz] |
Color | Black | |
Material | Aluminum and Plastic | |
Product Length | 15.6 cm [6.1 in] | |
Product Width | 65 mm [2.6 in] | |
Product Height | 20 mm [0.8 in] | |
Power | Power Source | AC Adapter Included |
Input Voltage | 100 - 240 AC | |
Input Current | 0.6 A | |
Output Voltage | 12V DC | |
Output Current | 1.5 A | |
Plug Type | M | |
Power Consumption (In Watts) | 18 | |
What's in the Box | 1 - Included in Package | HDMI auto switch |
universal power adapter (NA, EU, UK, AU) | ||
remote control | ||
foot pad set | ||
mounting kit | ||
instruction Manual |
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Connect an HDMI®-enabled output device to a DVI-D display, or a DVI-D output device to an HDMI-capable display
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Connect an HDMI®-enabled output device to a DVI-D display, or a DVI-D output device to an HDMI-capable display
Replace your 12V DC (1.5 Amp) power cable, with a reliable connection
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Live Chat (opens in new window)When you troubleshoot issues with a video splitter, there are some quick tests that you can complete to rule out potential problems. You can test to make sure that the following components are working correctly and are not the source of the issue:
Video cables
Video switch
Video source (such as a DVD player or computer)
Video destination (such as a monitor or projector)
Note: When you are testing setup components, you should avoid using video adapters. For example, if you are converting a VGA source to HDMI for use with an HDMI switch, you should use an HDMI source when you test the components.
To test your setup components, try the following:
Use the cable, video switch, video source, and video destination in another setup to see if the problem is with the components or the setup.
Use a different cable, video switch, video source, and video destination in your setup to see if the problem persists. Ideally, you should test a component that you know works in another setup.
When you test your cables, it is recommended that you do the following:
Test each cable individually.
Use short cables when you are testing.
When you test the video source and video destination, it is recommended that you do the following:
Remove the video switch from your setup and test to make sure that the video source and video destination work together without the video switch.
Test to make sure that the video source and video destination work together at the resolution that you want to use.
Note: In order for your setup to work properly, the video source, switch, and destination all need to support the resolution that you are using.
This device outputs HDMI video signals. If you have a display or video destination that uses another type of video connection, there are ways that you can convert the video signal or connection. These options are outlined below and organized by the target connection.
HDCP
When you consider whether to convert an HDMI video signal to another connection type, it is important to know if the media that is being converted from the HDMI video connection is protected by High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP). If the media is protected by HDCP, you cannot convert to analog video connections because they do not support HDCP. You may experience this issue when you use devices like Blu-ray players, DVD players, and certain gaming consoles.
Target connection | Conversion |
VGA | HDMI to VGA: https://www.startech.com/AV/Converters/Video/?filter_AVINPUT=HDMI&filter_AVOUTPUT=VGA. |
DVI |
HDMI to DVI: https://www.startech.com/Cables/Audio-Video/HDMI/HDMI-to-DVI/. |
DisplayPort | HDMI to DisplayPort: https://www.startech.com/AV/Converters/Video/?filter_AVINPUT=HDMI&filter_AVOUTPUT=DisplayPort. |
This device has an HDMI input port. If you have a video source that uses another video connection, there are options available to convert the video signal or connection. These options will be outlined below for each video source connection.
Source Connection |
Conversion |
VGA |
VGA to HDMI: https://www.startech.com/AV/Converters/Video/?filter_AVINPUT=VGA&filter_AVOUTPUT=HDMI. |
DVI |
DVI to HDMI video converters: https://www.startech.com/Cables/Audio-Video/Video-Adapter/HDMI-Cable-Adapters/. DVI to HDMI video cables: https://www.startech.com/Cables/Audio-Video/HDMI/HDMI-to-DVI/. |
DisplayPort |
DisplayPort to HDMI passive converters: https://www.startech.com/AV/Displayport-Converters/DP-HDMI/?filter_CONVERTTYPE=Passive. DisplayPort to HDMI active converters: https://www.startech.com/AV/Displayport-Converters/DP-HDMI/?filter_CONVERTTYPE=Active. |
The converter that you require depends on the type of DisplayPort video source that you are using. For more information about converting DisplayPort video signals, refer to the following FAQ: https://www.startech.com/faq/DisplayPort_Converter_DP_Multi_Mode.
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