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Both models have serial and 3.5-mm audio.

4 x 1 and 8 x 1 VGA Switches with Audio

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Page 2: ...s may be necessary to correct the interference Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment This dig...

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Page 6: ...4 2 AVSW VGA8X1A Front and Back Panels 11 3 Installation 13 3 1 Connection Pattern 13 3 2 Installation Steps 14 4 Operation AVSW VGA4X1A 15 4 1 Front Panel Indicators and Push Buttons 15 4 2 IR Remot...

Page 7: ...ontrols AVSW VGA4X1A 4 push buttons AVSW VGA8X1A 4 push buttons 1 S button 1 EDID copy button Connectors AVSW VGA4X1A Input 4 VGA female 4 audio jacks Output 1 VGA female 1 audio jack 1 2 5 mm RS 232...

Page 8: ...e on the AVSW VGA4X1A and AVSW VGA8X1A also enables users to control the unit via an RS 232 serial device 2 2 Features Switch between 4 or 8 sources Switch audio and video Use front panel buttons for...

Page 9: ...nting hardware 1 set of foot pads Screw pack This user s manual For both models you might also need Audio cable EJ110 6 ft 1 8 m VGA Cable M to M for VGA A V source connection EVNPS06 2 4 Hardware Des...

Page 10: ...g input is selected 2 Push buttons Press to select input 1 2 3 or 4 3 LED Lights when power is on 4 Sensor IR sensor accepts remote control signal 5 Barrel connector Connects to power 6 DCE 2 5 mm ser...

Page 11: ...4 2 AVSW VGA8X1A Front and Back Panels Figure 2 3 shows the front panel of the AVSW VGA8X1A Figure 2 4 shows the back panel Table 2 2 describes its components 1 5 3 4 2 Figure 2 3 AVSW VGA8X1A front p...

Page 12: ...button to select Port 6 Press and hold the S button then press the K3 button to select Port 7 Press and hold the S button then press the K4 button to select Port 8 5 Sensor IR sensor accepts remote c...

Page 13: ...to generate electrical noise NOTE If no screen displays follow these steps 1 Make sure the device cables are correctly and firmly attached 2 Set your display device s input source as VGA 3 Check the...

Page 14: ...udio jacks from the speaker to the switch s speaker port 2 Use a video cable VGA to connect the source device to the video input port on the switch Use an audio cable to connect the speaker port from...

Page 15: ...ort is selected Table 4 2 Front panel push buttons Product Code Push Buttons Description AVSW VGA4X1A 4 Video source Press the corresponding button to select Ports 1 4 4 2 IR Remote Control Using the...

Page 16: ...rol 4 3 Serial Control The video switch s built in serial interface allows users to control the switch through a PC serial controller devices or home theater systems Configure the controller s serial...

Page 17: ...Operation AVSW VGA4X1A To select a source device via serial interface select the number that corresponds to the port it is connected to see Figure 4 3 Figure 4 3 Serial interface screen NOTE Use a DB9...

Page 18: ...then press K3 to select Port 7 To select Source Port 8 press and hold the S button on the switch then press K4 to select Port 8 NOTE Each port selection step should be individual Table 5 1 Push butto...

Page 19: ...iant 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 yellow...

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Page 21: ...ore efficient and accurate assistance if you have a complete description including the nature and duration of the problem when the problem occurs the components involved in the problem any particular...

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