User Manual RGB / COMPONENT VIDEO SWITCHER USER GUIDE RGB SWITCHERS: AT-RGB0802 TO AT-RGB6464 RGB SWITCHERS W/AUDIO: AT-RGB0802A TO AT-RGB6464A Toll free: 1-877-536-3976 Local: 1-408-962-0515 www.atlona.
TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Safety Operation Guide .................................................. 2 1.1 Notice .................................................. 2 2. Introduction .................................................. 3 2.1 Installation .................................................. 4 3. Operation and Control .................................................. 17 4. Audio Signal Connection .................................................. 18 5.
SAFETY OPERATION GUIDE In order to ensure the credibility and the user’s safety, please comply with the following items during installation, maintenance and operation of the switch. 1. The switch must be in stable position. Use only the power supply that comes with unit. Do not use an alternate as it may damage it. 2. Do not place the switcher near hot or cold surfaces or sources. 3.
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INSTALLATION The RGB Switchers can be easily rack mounted using the rack mount ears located in the front of the unit. Secure the Switch with standard rack-hole screws. It is recommended to leave a 1U space between the units to have easy access for installation of the cables. When connecting the cables make sure all cables are connected correctly; if not, it could cause color loss or will not output a display signal.
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OPERATION AND CONTROL The Switchers can be controlled by front controls or PC, third party automation and control systems, SWITCHER 2.0 control system software or through the Ethernet control via the RS-232 communication port. The RS232 is a female 9-pin D connector. It can be switched by several control systems. When the switcher connects to the COM1 or COM2 of the computer with control software, users can control it by that computer. To control the switcher, users may use the application SWITCHER 2.
Please use the special five core RGB signal cord to connect the input and output devices and connect the BNC connector R (red) G (green) B (blue) H (horizontal) V (vertical) carefully. Attention: Please make sure the RGBHV connectors from the sources and to the destination should be in the same Order, Otherwise it could cause color loss or no output signal at all. Use supplied BNC to RCA for Component.
CONNECTING RGB48/642,RGB48/6432,RGB48/6448,RGB6464 Step 1, Set box RED as main control box, Set “R” and “M” in the “Address” of R box to the “On” position; Turn the other switches to the ”Off” position, All other boxes will need to be set to slave. Set “G” and “S” of G box to “On” position, others to the “Off” position. Set “B” and “S” of B box to “On” position, others to the “Off” position. Set “H” and “S” of H box “On” position, others to the “Off” position.
“ALL” All button: To transfer an input channel to all output channels or switch off all output channels. Example 1: To transfer video and audio signals from input channel No.7 to all output channels Operation: Press buttons in the following order “7”, “ALL” Note: Commands “END” & “ENTER” do not need to be used after this command. Example 2: To transfer all input signals to the corresponding output channels In another word, to switch to this status: 1->1, 2->2, 3->3, 4->4……16->16.
“THROUGH” Through button: To transfer signals directly to the corresponding output channels. Example: To transfer signals from input channels No.1, 2, 3 to their corresponding output channels. Operation: Press buttons in the following order “1”, “/”, “2”, “/”, “3”, “THROUGH” “CLOSE” Close button: To switch off the output channels Example: To switch off the output channels No.
Display feedback on LCD: The video signal of output channel No.4 is transferred from the input channel No.3 and the audio signal is from the input channel No.2 Toll free: 1-877-536-3976 Local: 1-408-962-0515 22 www.atlona.
REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION The Matrix can be controlled with the infrared remote control. The function buttons on the remote are the same as the ones on the front control panel, the remote uses the same commands and in the same order you would input them. OPERATION OF APPLICATION SOFTWARE Switcher 2.0 is a switcher control application compatible with switchers with different inputs and outputs.
Users can select and operate at different function tabs such as: SYSTEM, AUTO, KEYBOARD, CUSTOM CODE, CODE GROUP and SEND/RECEIVE CODE LIST. On the right hand side of the main window, there are 256 buttons representing the 256 output channels.
KEYBOARD TAB Because the function buttons on this tab are the same with the ones on the front control panel, it shares the same control operation and command format with the control panel. Please refer to the details in Chapter 7: Operation of the Control Panel AUTO TAB This tab is used to test the switcher after connecting it to all the input and output devices. For example, to test the function of an RGB64X32 matrix switcher, the Auto Tab is set as below after finishing all the connection.
CUSTOM CODE TAB Select between ASCII and HEX format command codes Help: Displays the list of command codes. Send: Sends out the typed command codes. For example, to transfer the video and audio signals from the input channel No.1 to the output channel No.7, and the audio signals from the input channel No.2 to the output channel No.4, just perform the following steps below. 1. Select the “ASCII” as the command codes format; 2. Input the command codes “1B7.2A4.” 3.
CODE GROUP TAB New: Create a new group of preset commands Open: Opens a group of preset commands Save: Saves the present group of preset commands Execute: Executse a selected preset command or a selected group of preset commands Clear: Clears the feedback window Add Code ltem: To add another new group of preset commands Edit: To edit the User’s name (User), Delete: Deletes the selected group. Toll free: 1-877-536-3976 Local: 1-408-962-0515 27 www.atlona.
SEND / RECIEVE CODE LIST TAB Send List window: Lists sent command code Received List window: Lists feedback from the switcher Clear: Clears either of the two lists SEND / RECIEVE CODE LIST TAB With the application “Switcher 2.00” one is able to control and operate the RGB Matrix remotely Communication protocol: Baud rate: 9600 Data bit: 8 Stop bit: 1 Parity bit: none Toll free: 1-877-536-3976 Local: 1-408-962-0515 28 www.atlona.
Command Types Command Codes Functions System Command /*Type; Acquires the models information. /+xxxxxxxx; Rewrites the passwords: must be 8 digits. /%Lock; Locks the keyboard. /%Unlock; Unlocks the keyboard. /:BellOff; Turn off the buzzer. /:BellOn; Turn on the buzzer. /^Version; Acquires the version of software /~CREATOR20; Switch to CREATOR2.0 command system.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Specifications / Models Matrix RGB8 Series Matrix RGB16 Series Matrix RGB64, 48 Series Video Gain 0 dB Bandwidth 450MHz (-3dB), fully loaded 0 -10MHz @ ± 0.1dB 0 -100MHz @ ± 0.6dB Cross Talk Sum 56dB@10M, -40dB@100M Differential Phase I/0S <1.28°, 3.58MH Differential Gain Error 0.1°, 3.58-4.43MHz Differential Gain Error 0.1%, 3.58-4.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Specifications / Models Matrix RGB8 Series Matrix RGB16 Series Matrix RGB64, 48 Series Audio Signal I/O Connector 3.8mm with screw , 5 pole Gain 0dB Frequency Respond 20 Hz ~ 20 kHz General Harmonic Distortion + Noise 0.03% @ 1 kHz (under rating voltage) S/N >90dB Segregation Rate >80dB @ 1 kHz CMRR >75dB @: 20 Hz ~ 20 kHz Signal >75dB @: 20 Hz ~ 20 kHz Input >10 k Ω (balanced /unbalanced) Output 50 Ω (unbalanced), 100 Ω (balanced) Impedance Maximum Input Level +19.
TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Output image is displayed with a ghost Color loss or no video on output signal Remote control doesnt work The switcher cannot be controlled by computer through COM port. NO sound when switching with I/O signal. Solution Check display settings, try another high quality cable Check both the input and output connections Check batteries, If broken, contact dealer Check the COM port in the software. Make sure the COM is working Make sure the beeper is switched on.
SAFETY INFORMATION Safeguards To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not expose this product to rain or moisture Do not modify the wall plug. Doing so will void the warranty and safety features. If the wall plug does not fit into your local power socket, hire an electrician to replace your obsolete socket. This equipment should be installed near the socket outlet and the device should be easily accessible in the case it requires disconnection.
WARRANTY Limited Warranty Atlona Technologies warrants that (a) its products (the AT-RGB-MATRIX) will perform substantially in accordance with the accompanying written materials for a period of 3 years from the date of receipt and (b) that the product will be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and service for a period of 3 years. In the event applicable law imposes any implied warranties, the implied warranty period is limited to 3 years from the date of receipt.
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