AC301
AC301
AC301
AC301----109 EDID Blaster/IR Learner
109 EDID Blaster/IR Learner
109 EDID Blaster/IR Learner
109 EDID Blaster/IR Learner
User’s Guide
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Welcome!
We greatly appreciate your purchase of the AC301-109 EDID Blaster/IR
Learner. We are sure you will find it reliable and simple to use. Superior
performance for the right price, backed by solid technical and customer
support is what ALTINEX has to offer.
We are committed to providing our customers with Signal Management
Solutions
®
to the most demanding audiovisual installations at competitive
pricing and we welcome you to join the ranks of our many satisfied customers
throughout the world.
1. Precautions and Safety Warnings
Please read this manual carefully before using your AC301-109. Keep this
manual handy for future reference. These safety instructions are to ensure the
long life of your AC301-109 and to prevent fire and shock hazards. Please read
them carefully and heed all warnings.
1.1 General
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Qualified ALTINEX service personnel or their authorized
representatives must perform all service.
1.2 Installation Precautions
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To prevent fire or shock, do not expose this unit to water or moisture.
Do not place the AC301-109 in direct sunlight, near heaters or
heat-radiating appliances, or near any liquid. Exposure to direct
sunlight, smoke, or steam can harm internal components.
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Handle the unit carefully; dropping or jarring can cause damage.
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Do not pull any cables that are attached to the AC301-109.
1.3 Cleaning
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Never use strong detergents or solvents such as alcohol or thinner. Do
not use a wet cloth or water to clean the card. Do not clean or touch
any component or PCB.
1.4 FCC Notice
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This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause
harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for
a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These
limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial
environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions found herein, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is
likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be
required to correct the interference at his own expense.
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Any changes or modifications to the unit not expressly approved by
ALTINEX, Inc. could void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment.
2. Installation Procedures
Note:
Download the latest version of the control application from the ALTINEX website at
www.altinex.com
to begin using your AC301-109 immediately.
Step 1.
Install and launch the AC301-109 control application. Before connecting the AC301-109 to the computer, install the USB drivers following the
installation wizard instructions. This provides a virtual COM port using a USB connection. See section 7.3.2 of the online manual for details.
Step 2.
Connect the AC301-109 to your PC or laptop using a standard USB type A-M to type B-M cable. The power light turns on and red.
Step 3.
In the AC301-109 control application, select either EDID Blaster or IR Learn from the main page in the application.
EDID Blaster - Read/Write
Step 1.
Determine if the EDID source data is from a previously saved file, or from a display device. If the source is from a saved file, use the load EDID from
file option and then go to Step 4.
Step 2.
If the source is from a display device, connect one end of the VGA cable provided to the AC301-109 and the other end to the device with the EDID
memory you want to read; monitor, TV, projector, etc.
Step 3.
Select the read EDID from device option to read and store the data in temporary memory. Disconnect the VGA cable from the display.
Step 4.
Connect the VGA cable from the AC301-109 to the interface device; switcher, DA, etc.
Step 5.
Select the write to device option to program the interface with the EDID read previously.
NOTE:
Not all devices receive power for EDID memory through the 15-pin connector. Some devices require power to be applied.
Step 6.
In order to use this EDID data in the future, use the save to file option.
Learn IR from Remote Control
Step 1.
In the control application, select a file to store the IR data, and then enter the type, manufacturer, and model of the device.
Step 2.
Select the output format for the IR data to be saved; raw data, Neutron, or Showtime.
Step 3.
Select the Learn IR option, aim the remote control at the IR IN port, and press the remote control function to learn.
Step 4.
Next, enter the function name just learned and then save it to the file. Repeat for each remote control function desired.
Step 5.
Use the saved codes to program your ALTINEX device.
3. Limited Warranty/Return Policies
Please see the ALTINEX website at
www.altinex.com
for details on warranty and return policies.
