VMS14201 HDMI 2.1 Matrix Switch 4 In 2 Out with Audio Extractor

The control center for your home cinema in up to 8K

True Matrix Switch 4 In 2 Out with Audio Extractor

Purpose

• Allows you to connect 4 HDMI sources such as PC, PS5 or Xbox Series X game console to 2 HDMI sinks, e.g. to a TV and a video projector
• Audio Extractor for separate output of the sound from one of the 4 players or from the TV via HDMI-ARC
• Mixed operation with a 4K and a Full HD display possible (automatic downscaler)
• Audio EDID Management
  

How it works

This switch allows you to use four sources on two displays, such as a TV and a monitor. This allows you to play one of the four sources on both displays simultaneously, or display a different source on each display.

HDMI Audio Extractor

The integrated audio extractor outputs the audio from a selected player via the optical digital output (in stereo, Dolby Digital 5.1, or DTS 5.1) and via RCA (stereo only). This allows you to connect a sound system or a headphone base station. The HDMI signal at outputs A and B for TVs is not altered; sound is also output there. If ARC is enabled on the matrix switch, the internal audio from TV B can also be output from the matrix switch via Toslink. ARC stands for Audio Return Channel; a suitable connection is found on TVs but rarely on video projectors.

Downscaler

To allow simultaneous use of a 4K and a Full HD display, the Switch features an automatic downscaler. This reduces the 4K video signal to 1080p resolution for the Full HD device. At the same time, the 4K device receives the original signal. The refresh rate is not changed. The maximum scaling is 4K 60Hz, which will then output 1080p 60Hz to the Full HD TV. Therefore, the downscaler is inactive for 4K 120Hz gaming.

Gaming in 4K 120Hz

All new gaming features like 4K 120Hz and VRR are supported. For HDMI 2.1 transmission to be possible, e.g., 4K 120Hz for gaming, both connected HDMI displays must support HDMI 2.1. Mixed operation with HDMI 2.0 is not possible.

Dolby Vision / HDR10+ / 3D video

In order for a player to output these video formats, both connected
Displays support this. For example, if the TV on output A supports Dolby Vision, the
If the projector is not connected to output B, the output is in HDR10 or SDR (depending on the player).

EDID mode

Select PASS if you are not using the audio outputs on the switch. Use the A/B button to select whether the device's maximum audio format is used on output A or B. For example, if a TV with a soundbar is connected to output B, set this to B. The A/B LED will then be off. If the "better" sound system is connected to output A, press the A/B button on the switch for 3 seconds or use the AB button on the remote control. The A/B and PASS LEDs will then light up. Please note: If both HDMI outputs are active at the same time, PASS outputs an audio format compatible with both displays.

In the 5.1 setting, the audio format is limited to Dolby Digital/DTS, so it is always output via the Toslink output. In the 2.0 setting, stereo output via RCA is supported.

You can switch between the four inputs by pressing the button on the remote control or the switch. The switch does not switch automatically. Power is supplied via the included power adapter.

Features and specifications

• Supported HDMI 2.1 features: ALLM, VRR
• Maximum data rate 40 Gbps
• Maximum video format 4K 120Hz YUV 4:2:2 12-bit, 4K 120Hz RGB / YUV 4:4:4 10-bit or 8K 60Hz YUV 4:2:0 10-bit
• Supports HDR, HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, HLG-HDR
• Supports HDCP 2.3 copy protection, backward compatible
• Supports all audio formats, including LPCM2.0–7.1, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD / Atmos, Dolby MAT, DTS, DTS-HD, DSD
• Power supply via 12 V DC, power consumption < 3.6 W
  
• Maximum HDMI cable length at 8K / 4K 120Hz: < 3 m Input & Output
• Maximum HDMI cable length at 4K 60Hz: < 5 m at the input, < 5 m at the output
• Dimensions: 20.5 × 7.5 × 3 cm
  

Notes

This switch cannot be connected directly via HDMI to a soundbar that only has a single HDMI port. Therefore, it is not suitable for HDMI connection to Sonos Arc/Beam, Bose 900, or similar devices.

When operating at 4K 120Hz on a TV, you cannot use an older, second HDMI output device (AVR, monitor, projector, etc.). Therefore, to play at 4K 120Hz, the other HDMI output device must be turned off. As soon as the maximum 4K 60Hz is displayed again, the second device can be used.

HDMI-CEC is not supported.