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Eiki A-6
Multi Media Port
Instruction Manual
Package contents
Item Qty.
Multi Media Port 1
Interface cable 1
Screw terminal plugs 2
Please note:
Because its function can be shared with other equipment in a
system, a DC power supply is not included.
For standalone use, the power supply you use should be
capable of supplying 9 to 16 volts DC at up to 100mA.
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V:E1.03 To the System IntegratorR Thank you for choosing Eiki A-6. For your safety The Eiki A-6 Multi Media Port is ideal Please ensure that any wiring used to for “smart classroom” projector connect an A-6 to other equipment is installations that combine fixed PC kept clear of mains wiring and follows and AV equipment with the ability to applicable local wiring codes. Under no plug in portable devices such as circumstances may an A-6 be laptops. The A-6 is a compact, easy co
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Introduction The A-6 Multi Media Port combines the following functions: • Input plate • Four input Audio-video switcher • Two input RGBHV switcher • RGBHV splitter in a single-gang wallplate. The Eiki A-6 greatly simplifies installation and cabling and avoids the need in most cases for video/audio and RGBHV switchers. Anyone who has ever had to manage AV facilities will appreciate these unique features of the MultiMedia Port: • A fast-response “Signal Present” indicat
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Input terminals On the front of the unit there are the following connections: • One VGA input • One VGA monitor output. This follows the output of the switcher. • Two RCA sockets for line audio, shared with a 3.5mm stereo jack • One RCA socket for composite video input. The audio and video inputs are accessed together as Input 3. The VGA input is switched separately. If you want to use the audio inputs with the VGA input you have to select them separately as AV input 3. On the
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A typical application using an MCS-1 for control Mains Relay RGBHV RS-232 Video DVD-VCR Desk combo PC External relay connections PC V1in A in 1 Connect the A in 2L V2in coil of a 12v A in 2R External A/V V4in UR approved A in L device, e.g. DIN rail relay PC Vout camcorder A in R to “RL1” and RL1 A out L RL2 “+24v”. +24v A out R External PC, e.g. laptop The voltage and current Control Projector limits are & power determined by Rear Front the relay view view used
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Programming an MCS-1 to control the A-6 Multi Media Port • In the Eiki Control System Editor, select MCS-1 as your device. • In “Edit behaviour” mode, double-click the key you wish to program. A dialog like that shown will appear. • You can choose the inputs of the A-6 you wish to select when the button is pressed by using the drop-down items in the Multimedia Port section, as shown. • Eiki Control System Editor software version 2.7.15 or later has a “Relay Output” drop-down item
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Interfacing to the MultiMedia Port. If you wish to control the A-6 internal switchers in some other way, or configure the unit as a standalone, fixed input wallplate, you will need to know the control port connector pinouts for the ribbon cable. They are as follows: Pin Function Type Comment 1 Relay output Logic Low RL1 2 Relay output Logic Low RL2 (not implemented on MCS-1) 3 GP output 2 Not used 4 RGBHV source Logic Low input Low = Front PC input 5 AV source 1 Logic Low i
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