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Safety Precautions

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

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Safety Instructions

CAUTION: PLEASE READ AND OBSERVE ALL WARNINGS AND
INSTRUCTIONS GIVEN IN THIS MANUAL.

1. Do not expose this unit to rain or moisture.
2. Do not expose this unit to high heat.
3. Do not install this unit near any heat sources.
4. Do not remove the cover at any time. Refer all servicing to qualified

                 personnel only.

Introduction

Table of Contents

Thank you for your purchase of the AVLinx ADV2.1 HDTV Switch. At AVLinx, we
are motivated by a passion for quality audio/video equipment that fulfills the
technological needs of our customers. Every item we sell is designed to provide
the ultimate in signal integrity, system integration, and user control.

This product has been designed and manufactured to switch up to two DVI Digital
HDTV video and digital audio signal inputs to a single output. For the best results
when using this product, we recommend that you take the time to read through this
manual before you attempt to connect it to any other equipment. This manual will
accustom you to the various system connections and operating features
associated with this product. Keep this manual in a safe place for any future
reference.

In the spaces provided below, record your model and serial number. Refer to these
numbers when trying to acquire information or servicing requirements for this
product.

Model: ___ADV2.1______    Serial Number: _____________________

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT
DISASSEMBLE. DANGEROUSLY HIGH
VOLTAGES ARE PRESENT INSIDE
THE UNIT. REFER SERVICING TO
QUALIFIED PERSONNEL ONLY.

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WARNING

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

Introduction

Safety Precautions

Safety Instructions

Table of Contents

Identification

Accessories
Front Panel
Back Panel
Remote Control

-Operating Range
-Inserting Batteries

The ADV2.1

Connections

DVI Video Connections
Digital Audio Connections

Operations

Changing the Unit’s Power State

-Using the Input Selector Button
-Using the Remote Control
-Using the RS-232 Communication Port

Switching Inputs

-Using the Input Selector Button
-Using the Remote Control
-Using the RS-232 Communication Port

LED Display Dimming

-Using the Remote/Input Selector Button
-Using the RS-232 Communication Port

Using an Alternate Remote Control

Programming Input Selector Keys
Programming a Power Key

-Power On/Off
-Power On Only
-Power Off Only

Restoring Default Remote Control Codes to the Unit

Troubleshooting

Warranty

Servicing

Specifications

Appendices

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Summary of Contents for ADV2.1

Page 1: ...www avlinx com Printed in the United States AVLinx Instruction Manual 2005 AVLinx Systems LLC 2x1 Audio and Digital Video Switch Model ADV2 1 1 2 ...

Page 2: ... reference In the spaces provided below record your model and serial number Refer to these numbers when trying to acquire information or servicing requirements for this product Model ___ADV2 1______ Serial Number _____________________ CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT DISASSEMBLE DANGEROUSLY HIGH VOLTAGES ARE PRESENT INSIDE THE UNIT REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL ...

Page 3: ...DVI Video Input 2 DVI Video Output Coax Digital Audio Connectors OpticalAudio Connectors DC Power Connector RS 232 Communication Port Input Indicator Lights LED Display Insert two AAA batteries making sure to match the and to the corresponding symbols inside the battery compartment of the remote Input 1 Input 2 Output DVI Video In1 In2 Out S PDIF Optical Audio In1 In2 Out DC 5V RS 232 AVLinx Syste...

Page 4: ...on the ADV2 1 and to the chosen input of a DVI video receiver TV projector A V receiver etc NOTE The technical limitations of a standard DVI interface limit the cable length to a range of approximately 5m to 10m at the highest signal rates Therefore DVI cables longer than 15 feet 5m may not work at the highest allowable DVI signal rates depending on the specific hardware on the source and receiver...

Page 5: ...e input by entering one of the following codes to coordinate with the desired task 9 8 Operations Operations Changing the Unit s Power State Once the unit is plugged in the power state can be changed in one of the following three ways Using the Input Selector Button Pressing the input selector button on the front panel once while the unit is turned off will power the unit on The last known active ...

Page 6: ...lternate Remote The ADV2 1 comes preprogrammed to recognize command codes from the supplied AVLinx remote control An alternate remote can be used in place of the supplied remote The original AVLinx remote control can be used to program most universal remote controls by following the instructions for that product Universal and pre programmed remote users may also choose to teach the ADV2 1 a new se...

Page 7: ...s the key that will now be controlling the power on feature of the unit 7 If the unit recognizes the new command on the new remote the active input s green LED will turn off for a second and then blink twice to confirm that the unit has set the new key code Power Off Only 1 Turn on the unit 2 Make sure there are no other infrared remote control signals interfering with the unit during the programm...

Page 8: ... input selector button after the green LED goes off when 30 seconds have elapsed 14 15 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Before calling AVLinx for servicing assistance review the following guide for a possible solution to the problem For any problems not addressed in this section please refer to the Servicing information on page 17 of this manual Problem Cause Solution The unit will not turn on RS 2...

Page 9: ... limited to the valid warranty period All other implied warranties are disclaimed AVLinx Systems LLC is not responsible for consequential indirect special incidental or other damages resulting from the use or attempted use of this product no matter how those damages may have occurred These limitations shall be in effect where permitted by law All of the information contained in this manual is beli...

Page 10: ...table for a listing of available commands and their arguments All commands that do not have some form of default response are acknowledged with an A followed by the associated command character from the table below The ADV2 1 has a verbose mode which is disabled by default that provides the status of the input and power state every time the state changes It is equivalent to issuing a Get command t...

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