Black Box TV Video Accessories AVSW DVI8X1 User Manual

Chapter 5: IR Remote Control/Chapter 6: Serial Control  
Chapter 4: Operation  
Chapter 5: IR Remote Control/Chapter 6: Serial Control  
5. IR Remote Control  
AVSW-DVI8X1  
4. Operation  
LED Indicator  
The remote control operates within a 1.5-ft. (5-m) range of the DVI switch. To select a source  
The Power LED turns green when the video switch is powered on. When a video port is selected,  
its corresponding Port LED turns yellow.  
device with a remote control, press the number button (1–8) to directly switch to the  
corresponding port.  
8 x 1 DVI and Audio Switch  
Push Button  
NOTES:  
1. Remove the battery protector on the remote control before operation.  
2. On the remote control, only buttons 1–8 are activated. The rest of the buttons are reserved for  
other models.  
Send up to eight source inputs  
for screen output to one display.  
Press the corresponding button to select a port.  
EDID Setting  
In some cases, display problems may occur because of incorrect Extended Display Identification  
(EDID) communication between the display monitor and the unit. This function allows the  
system either to read the necessary EDID information from the unit, or to copy EDID from  
EDID-compliant displays.  
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Default Setting  
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AUDIO  
To reset to the default EDID:  
Step 1: Press and hold the “EDID Copy” button on the unit and release the button RIGHT AFTER  
the Power LED flashes red (6–7 seconds).  
ON/OFF  
ON/OFF  
RESOURCES  
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Step 2: The LED lights steady red and green indicating that the EDID default setting is completed.  
Figure 5-1. Remote control.  
6. Serial Control  
Copy (New) Monitor EDID  
The DVI and audio switches’ built in serial interface enables users to control the switch via a PC,  
serial controller devices, or home theater system. The controllers serial port should be configured  
as shown in Table 6-1.  
When using a monitor (EDID-compliant) for display, the units EDID Copy function will enable  
EDID communication between the monitor and the unit for optimal video quality. Follow these  
steps:  
Table 6-1. Serial parameters settings.  
Step 1: Power on the unit.  
Parameter  
Baud Rate  
Data Bits  
Parity  
Setting  
9600  
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Step 2: Connect the EDID-compliant monitor to the switch and power on the monitor.  
Step 3: Press the “EDID Copy” button for 3–5 seconds, and release the button RIGHT AFTER the  
Power LED flashes green.  
Step 4: The Power LED flashes red and green alternately, then lights green indicating that the  
copy is successful.  
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Stop Bits  
NOTE: If the Power LED flashes red, the reason could be:  
1. The monitor is not connected.  
Flow Control None  
AVSW-DVI8X1, version 2  
2. The monitor is not powered on.  
3. The EDID data of the monitor is not applicable.  
To select a source device via serial interface, select the number that corresponds to the port.  
For example, send “1” to switch to Port 1.  
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Chapter 1: Specifications/Chapter 2: Overview  
Chapter 2: Overview  
Chapter 2: Overview  
Chapter 3: Installation  
Table 2-1. 8X1 DVI and Audio switch components.  
1. Specifications  
2.2 What’s Included  
8 x 1 DVI and Audio Switch (AVSW-DVI8X1s):  
• Video switch  
3. Installation  
Enclosure — Metal  
Number in  
Fig. 2-1  
• Before installation, power off all devices that will be connected to this system.  
• Make sure that all devices you will connect are properly grounded.  
Maximum Video Resolution — Full HD 1080p (1920 x 1080), WUXGA (1920 x 1200)  
Number of DVI Inputs — (8)  
Component  
Description  
• Rear bracket  
On Yellow when port 1–8 is selected.  
Off when port 1–8 is not selected.  
• Place cables away from fluorescent lights, air conditioners, and machines that are likely to  
generate electrical noise.  
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(8) Input LED indicators  
Remote Control Support — Yes  
• Screw kit  
Serial Control Support —Yes  
• Foot pad  
NOTE: If no screen displays, follow these steps:  
On Green when power to the unit is on.  
Off when power to the unit is off.  
User Controls — (1) EDID copy push button, (8) port selection buttons  
• IR remote controller  
• Power supply and power cord  
• This user manual  
(1) Power LED indicator  
1. Make sure the device cables are correctly and firmly attached.  
2. Set your display device’s input source as DVI.  
Connectors — Input: (8) DVI (digital only), (8) audio jacks;  
Output: (1) DVI (digital only), (1) audio jack  
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(8) Push buttons  
Press buttons 1–8 to select a port.  
3. Check the PC BIOS configuration for the video output settings.  
4. Connect your computer to the display DIRECTLY to check if the video signal gets through.  
Installation Steps  
Indicators — (9) LEDs: (1) dual-color for Power and Video,  
Optional:  
(8) LEDs for video input  
(1) Audio port (Output)  
Connects to a speaker.  
• Audio cable  
Power — Consumption: 6.5 W  
Size — 1.7"H x 17.1"W x 4.7"D (4.3 x 43.5 x 12 cm)  
1. Use a video cable (DVI) to connect the display to the video output port on the back of the  
switch. Plug a set of audio jacks from the speaker to the switch’s speaker port.  
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(8) Audio ports (Input)  
Connect to audio sources 1–8.  
2.3 Hardware Description  
Figure 2-1 shows the front and back panels of the AVSW-DVI8X1. Table 2-1 describes its  
2. Use a video cable (DVI) to connect the source device to the video input port on the switch.  
Use an audio cable to connect the speaker port from the input side of the switch to the  
corresponding output port on the source device.  
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(1) Video port (Output)  
(8) Video ports (Input)  
Connects to a display.  
2. Overview  
2.1 Features  
components.  
Connect to video sources 1–8.  
• Select (1) DVI + Audio from (8) DVI + Audio sources.  
• Control via front-panel push buttons, IR remote control, or serial control.  
• EDID Copy function ensures optimal screen resolution.  
• LED shows the active status of DVI + Audio sources.  
• HDTV compatible.  
3. Plug the power supply into the switch and power on the switch.  
4. Turn on the display (monitor, projector, or TV) and then power on the source device(s).  
5. If necessary, apply EDID Copy process to the unit.  
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Serial port  
Copy a monitor’s EDID.  
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Connects to a computer for serial control.  
Applies power to the unit.  
NOTE: When each video source is powered on, make sure it has a display pointing to it for EDID  
communication. If a source does not have a display pointing to it, a video image might not  
display.  
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• Protects content via HDCP.  
• Supports up to Full HD 1080p/1920 x 1200 resolution.  
• Compatible with most of the popular screen resolutions to XGA, SXGA, UXGA, WSXGA,  
Full HD, WUXGA system.  
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Figure 2-1. 8X1 DVI and Audio switch front and back panels.  
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