Important Safety Instructions

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

To get the best from this product, please read this manual carefully. Keep it in a safe place for future reference.

To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove the cover from the unit. No user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified personnel.

To reduce the risk of fire, do not expose the unit to rain, water, or excessive moisture.

Do not force switched or external connections.

When moving the unit, disconnect the serial port connections first, then the power cable, and finally the interconnecting cables to other devic- es.

Do not attempt to clean the unit with chemical solvents or aerosol cleaners, as this may damage the unit. Use a clean, dry cloth.

Installation of this unit should be in a cool, dry place, away from sources of excessive heat, vibration, dust, moisture, and cold.

WARNING: To prevent electric shock do not use this (polarized) plug with an extension cord, receptacle, or other outlet unless the blades can be fully inserted to prevent blade exposure. To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot. Fully insert.

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK), NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

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4 x 4 HDMI Matrix Switch, VSW-HDMI4X4-B specifications

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