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MT1000A-85-R4
VSW-DVI8x8
8x8 DVI-D Matrix Switches
A high-performance matrix switch
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BL A CK BOX
for multiple video and audio signals.
Switch manually, from a remote control unit,
or via a simple-to-use RS-232 connection
and your computer.
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FCC and Industry Canada Statements Federal Communications Commission and Industry Canada Radio Frequency Interference Statements This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio-frequency energy, and if not installed and used properly, that is, in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions, may cause inter ference to radio communication. It has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A computing device in accordance with the specifications in Subpart B of
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NOM Statement Instrucciones de Seguridad (Normas Oficiales Mexicanas Electrical Safety Statement) 1. Todas las instrucciones de seguridad y operación deberán ser leídas antes de que el aparato eléctrico sea operado. 2. Las instrucciones de seguridad y operación deberán ser guardadas para referencia futura. 3. Todas las advertencias en el aparato eléctrico y en sus instrucciones de operación deben ser respetadas. 4. Todas las instrucciones de operación y uso deben ser seguidas. 5. El aparato
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Trademarks Trademarks Used in this Manual Black Box and the Double Diamond logo are registered trademarks of BB Technologies, Inc. Windows and Windows XP are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Any other trademarks mentioned in this manual are acknowledged to be the property of the trademark owners. AVSW-DVI8x8 Page 4 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com
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Table of Contents Table of Contents 1.0 Specifications .............................................................................................................................................................................. 6 2.0 Safety .................................................................................................................................................................................. 8 3.0 Introduction ..................................................
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Chapter 1: Specifications 1.0 Specifications Specifications — Video Bandwidth — 165 MHz, all digital Clock Jitter — < 0.15 Tbit Distance (Maximum) — Input: < 36 m, 1920 x 1200 @ 60 Hz; Output: < 7 m, 1920 x 1200 @ 60 Hz Error in DC Offset — 15 mV Fall Time — < 0.3T bit (20–80%) Gain — 0 dB Input EDID — Default EDID Transfer Delay (Maximum) — 5 nS (±1nS) Maximum/Minimum Level — TMDS 2.9 V / 3.3 V Resolution (Maximum) — 1920 x 1200 @ 60 Hz Resistance — Video input and output: 50 ohms Rise Time
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Chapter 1: Specifications Specifications — Control Baud Rate and Protocol — Baud rate: 9600; data bits: 8; stop bits: 1; parity bit: none Control Application — Switch 2.0 Serial Control Port — RS-232 Serial Control Poling Protocol — 2 = TX, 3 = RX, 5 = GND Speed — Full/half-duplex 10/100M Specifications — Physical Connectors — (16) DVI-D F; (1) DB9 F; 1 RJ-45, (16) 3.8-mm screw connectors MTBF — 30,000 hours Operating Environment — Temperature: -4 to +158° F (-20 to +70° C) Humidity: 10 to 90
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Chapter 2: Safety 2.0 Safety To ensure user safety, please comply with the following items during the installation, maintenance, and operation of the 8X8 DVI-D Matrix Switch. 1) The Matrix Switch must be in stable position. Use only the power supply that comes with unit. Using an unauthorized power supply may damage the unit. 2) Do not place the Matrix Switch near hot or cold surfaces or sources. 3) To avoid damage from overheating, make sure there is good ventilation, which is necessary to ra
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Chapter 3: Introduction 3.0 Introduction 3.1 About the 8X8 DVI-D Matrix Switch The 8X8 DVI-D Matrix Switch is a high-performance professional computer and audio signal switch that can be used for cross switching multiple computer and audio signals. Independent DVI and balance/unbalance I/O terminals enable each component signal to transmit and switch separately; this design can maximize the performance of both image and audio signal. This Matrix Switch features flexible functionality and may
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Chapter 3: Introduction 3.3 Front and Rear Views: Figure 3-1. Front of the Matrix Switch Figure 3-2. Back of the Matrix Switch AVSW-DVI8x8 Page 10 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com
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Chapter 4: Installation 4.0 Installation The 8X8 DVI-D Matrix Switch has a durable metal casing and can be stacked with other devices. It is also rackmountable and can be installed on a standard 19 inch rack. It is recommended to leave a 1U space between the units to allow easy access for cable installation. Figure 4-1. The Matrix Switch as mounted in a cabinet or rack. Figure 4-2. Connect the Matrix Switch to a broad range of audio and video inputs and outputs, depending on the model. AVSW-DV
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Chapter 4: Installation 4.1 Connecting using Input and Output Terminals The 8X8 DVI-D Matrix Switch may receive signals from DVD players, computers, graphics workstations, and other digital non-HDCP signals. The switch can provide output to projectors, video recorders, displays, and other DVI non-HDCP displays, depending on the application. Figure 4-3. DVI-D dual-ink port. Table 4-1. Pinning for the DVI-D dual-link port. Pin Number Function Pin Number Function 1 TMDS Data 13 TMDS Data 2 TMDS D
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Chapter 4: Installation Figure 4-4. RS-232 DB9 connector. Table 4-2. Pinning for the RS-232 connector. Number Pin Function 1 Not used Not used 2 Tx Transmit 3 Rx Receive 4 Not used Not used 5 Ground Ground 6 Not used Not used 7 Not used Not used 8 Not used Not used 9 Not used Not used AVSW-DVI8x8 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 13
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Chapter 4: Installation 4.2 Connecting and Setting up Audio (AVSW-DVI8X8 only) The 8X8 DVI-D Matrix Switch with Audio features two types of connections: balanced and unbalanced. The balanced connection transmits a pair of balanced signals along two cables. Because interference will have the same intensity and the opposite phases on the two cables, the two signals will balance each other. For the low frequency end of the audio signal especially might be susceptible to interference across a lon
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Chapter 5: Operation and Control 5.0 Operation and Control 5.1 RS-232, LAN, and Third-Party Control The unit can be controlled one of four ways: • Using controls on the front panel • With the Remote Control unit that is provided with the Matrix Switch • Using a PC and Black Box‘s software controller. • Using the RS-232 control systems. 5.2 Front Control/Operation LCD display: Real-time operations and status monitor Table 5-1. Controls for operation of the Matrix Switch using the front-panel bu
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Chapter 5: Operation and Control Table 5-1, continued. Controls for Operation of the Matrix Switch using the Front Panel buttons. Inquiring status button: To inquire about the present status. Example 1: To inquire the status of output channel 7. Operation: Press buttons in the following order “7”, “STATUS”. STATUS Example 2: To inquire the status of all the output channels one by one. Operation: Press the “STATUS” button. UNDO Undo button: To resume to the previous status of the command. G
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Chapter 5: Operation and Control 5.3 Entering a Sequence of Commands on the Front Control Panel Figure 5-1. Press the button for input channel number “1“. The LCD displays: ”1”. Figure 5-2. Press the button for switching mode “AV“. The LCD displays “B”. Figure 5-3. Press the button for the first output channel, number “3“. The LCD displays ”3”. Figure 5-4. Press the ”Break” button: ”/”. The LCD displays a comma [”,“] to indicate a break between two channels in a command. Figure 5-5. Press the
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Chapter 5: Operation and Control Figure 5-7. Press the ”Enter” button to execute this sequence of commands. The LCD displays, ”Switch OK“. Figure 5-8. Display feedback on LCD: The video signal of output channel 4 is transferred from the input channel 3 and the audio signal is from the input channel 2. 5.4 Remote Control Operation Figure 5-9. Remote Control Unit The Matrix Switch can be controlled with the infrared remote control. The function buttons on the remote are the same as those on th
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Chapter 5: Operation and Control 5.5 Operation of the Application Software Video Matrix Switching Software is a compatible application that can be used with this series of Matrix Switches. Requirements to run the software: ® ® • Operating system: Windows 98/2000/NT, Windows XP , Windows 7 • Memory: at least 32 MB • Space in hard disk: at least 10 MB • CD-ROM • COM port When the Matrix Switch connects to the COM1 or COM2 of the computer with control software, users can control the switch with th
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Chapter 5: Operation and Control 5.6 Operating the Unit through the RS-232 Connection Table 5-2. Operating the Matrix Switch through an RS-232 Connection Command Types Command Codes Functions /*Type; Acquires the model‘s information. /+xxxxxxxx; Rewrites the passwords; must be eight digits. /%Lock Locks the keyboard /%Unlock Unlocks the keyboard System Command /:BellOff Turns off the buzzer. /:BellOn; Turns on the buzzer. /^Version Acquires the version of software [x1]All. Transfer signals fro
