Atlona AT-HD-SC-500 User manual

Dual HDMI and VGA Switcher
w/Scaler and Display Control
AT-HD-SC-500
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1. Introduction .................................................................................. 3
2. Package Contents .................................................................................. 3
3. Features .................................................................................. 3
4. Panel Descriptions
a. Front Panel .................................................................................. 4
b. Rear Panel .................................................................................. 4
5. Analog Audio .................................................................................. 5-6
6. Network Connections .................................................................................. 7-11
7. RS-232 .................................................................................. 12-15
8. OSD .................................................................................. 16-17
9. Connection and Installation .................................................................................. 18
10. Specifications .................................................................................. 19
11. Safety Information .................................................................................. 20
12. Warranty .................................................................................. 21-22
13. Atlona Product Registration .................................................................................. 22
Revision B -
Firmware Version 1.1.0 Added HDMI audio control
- Select the audio source to be embedded on the HDMI port
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Introduction
The dual HDMI and VGA switcher w/scaler provides a multisystem solution. Use the HD-SC-500
as: a standalone 3 in 1 out switcher for small systems, an analog to digital video converter for
systems with no VGA ports, and a scaler for systems with displays that require specific resolutions.
Supports scaling of video up to 1920x1200/1080p, VGA conversion and audio embedding and de-
embedding, the HD-SC-500 has a function in almost any system.
Package Contents
Features
• 1 x AT-HD-SC-500
• 3 x Captive screw female connector (5 pin: audio, 3 pin: RS-232, 2 pin: power)
• 1 x Wall/table mount ears
• 1 x 5V Captive Screw Power Supply (AT-PW5V3.6A-CAPT)
• 1 x User manual
• Scales incoming signals up to 1920x1200
• 3 input, 1 output switcher
• Auto-switching (activated through RS-232 or webGUI)
• HDMI inputs support DVI and DisplayPort signals (with adaptors)
• Audio input for embedding audio onto video signals
• Control of brightness, contrast, saturation, hue, and sharpness
• Volume control
• Adjust treble and bass of audio output to ensure the best speaker performance
• Balanced, analog audio output for de-embedding audio to amplifiers or audio systems
• Control via RS-232, TCP/IP, webGUI, and OSD
• Ability to switch HDCP reporting between compliant and non-compliant
• Firmware upgradable for easy field service through USB or webGUI

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Panel Description
1. INPUT button - Press to switch between HDMI 1, HDMI 2, and VGA inputs
2. DISPLAY button - Press and hold for 5 seconds to bring up the OSD or select items
3. VOLUME - Adjusts the output volume, also used to navigate the OSD menu
4. HDMI IN 1 - Connect HDMI source here (DVI or DisplayPort compatible with adaptor)
5. VGA IN - Connect analog (VGA or RGB) video source here
6. AUDIO IN - Connect audio source here to be embedded with the input video
7. Status LEDs -
PW LED: Illuminates when receiving power
VGA, HDMI 1 & 2 LED: Illuminates to indicate the currently selected source
1. RS-232 - Connect control system or PC here to control the HD-SC-500
2. Firmware - Connect to a PC with a USB cable for firmware updating
3. DC 5V - Connect included power supply here
4. LAN - TCP/IP (Ethernet) port, connect to router, computer, or control device
5. AUDIO OUT - Audio output to audio amplifiers (e.g. AT-PA100-G2) or audio systems
6. HDMI IN 2 - Connect HDMI source here (DVI or DisplayPort compatible with adaptors)
7. HDMI OUT - Connect to display or extender (e.g. AT-UHD-EX-100CE-KIT)
Back Panel
Front Panel
HDMI IN 1
1
2
HDMI IN 2
HDMI
AUDIO IN
PW
VGA IN
VGA
LAN
DISPLAY ^
^
INPUT VOL
FW
AT-HD-SC-500
HDMI OUT
RS-232
RXTX
R
++-- L
AUDIO OUTDC 5V
-+
HDMI IN 1
1
2
HDMI IN 2
HDMI
AUDIO IN
PW
VGA IN
VGA
LAN
DISPLAY ^
^
INPUT VOL
FW
AT-HD-SC-500
HDMI OUT
RS-232
RXTX
R
++-- L
AUDIO OUTDC 5V
-+
3 6
7
54
1
2
3 4 5 6 7
2
1

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Tip (+)
Analog Audio
A captive screw analog audio connector is provided to ensure a more reliable and secure
connection. The captive screw connector supports balanced and unbalanced audio output.
Balanced audio connections use two signal wires and a ground to minimize interference to audio
signals. Unbalanced audio connections use one signal wire and a ground and are used if other
system components don’t support balanced signals.
Important! With unbalanced connections a jumper is needed between ground and negative to reduce noise
Note: Pin outs may vary, please refer to the audio device’s manual to ensure a correct connection.
Important! When terminating cables, please ensure exposed adjacent wires do not touch. This may result in
a short that can damage connected devices.
XLR RCA
Sleeve ( Ground)
+
+
2 ( + )
3 ( - )
1 ( )
++
-
-
--
L / R
BALANCED UNBALANCED
L / R
+ +
++ --

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A login screen will appear (this is the same log in for admin and general users). For the first log in (and future
admin changes) the username is “root” and password is “Atlona”.
Note: Only the admin password can be changed (see page 11). The username will always remain “root”.
Network Connections
For convenience, the HD-SC-500 comes with DHCP on. This enables the switcher to be connected
to a network without knowing available IP addresses. If your network does not allow dynamic IP
addresses or if you are using the switcher with a TCP/IP control system, this feature may be turned
off and the IP address set using RS-232 commands or the webGUI.
WebGUI
Atlona has created an easy to use webGUI for initial setup and later changes to the configuration of
the HD-SC-500.
To begin, plug a LAN cable into the LAN port of the HD-SC-500 and the network switch, then type
the IP address of the unit into a web browser of a PC connected to the same network (as seen below).
To find the switcher IP: Select “Information” within the OSD menu or use RS-232 command
“IPCFG”.
Important: If any stability issues are experienced, disable any anti-virus or firewall that may interfere with
network communication to the switcher. Once set up is done and the switcher webGUI is no
longer being used, the firewall and anti-virus can be re-enabled.
The Info screen displays general system information.
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The Video Page enables the input and output video settings to be adjusted to ensure quality and
compatibility.
Input
Input Selection - Choose between HDMI 1, HDMI 2, and VGA inputs
VGA Adjust - Centers the VGA video on the display
Auto-Switch mode - Toggle the 5V auto-switching on and off
Output
Output Resolution - Select the output resolution for the HDMI output (see resolution list below)
Color Space - Switch between RGB and YUV
Aspect - Adjusts the height and width of the image to fit the display (see aspect list below)
Overscan
Enable - Toggle on/off to enable horizontal and vertical sizing
H Size - Adjusts the width of the video
V Size - Adjusts the height of the video
Mirror-V - Flips the video upside down and backwards
ASP Background - Changes the horizontal/vertical bars on the picture between black and grey
Full - The image will fill the display
16:9 - The image will fit to a 16:9 display
16:10 - The image will fit to a 16:10 display
4:3 - The image will fit to a 4:3 display
Keep Ratio - The image will keep the aspect ratio of the signal sent by the source
Note: Incorrect aspect ratio will display with horrizontal or vertical bars to fill the excess space
0800x600p60
11024x768p60
21280x800p60
31280x1024p60
41366x768p60
51400x1050p60
61600x900p60
71600x1200p60
81680x1050p60
91920x1200pRB
10 1280x720p25
11 1280x720p29
12 1280x720p30
13 1280x720p50
14 1280x720p59
15 1280x720p60
16 1920x1080i50
17 1920x1080i59
18 1920x1080i60
19 1920x1080p23
20 1920x1080p24
21 1920x1080p25
22 1920x1080p29
23 1920x1080p30
24 1920x1080p50
25 1920x1080p59
26 1920x1080p60
27 Native
Output Resolution -
Aspect Ratio -
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The Audio Page enables adjustments of audio source, volume, bass, and treble, providing a simple
solution for audio control.
HDMI Audio (1 and 2) - Select the audio source for the individual HDMI inputs
Auto - Will detect if receiving DVI signals and take audio from analog audio input
Digital - Will use audio from the HDMI input port
Analog - Will use audio from the analog audio input port
Output Audio
Mute - Toggle the output audio of both the HDMI and analog audio output
HDMI Audio - Toggle the HDMI audio on and off
L/R Audio - Toggle the analog audio on and off
Output Volume - Master volume for both HDMI and analog audio out
Output - Adjust the output volume
Output Bass - Adjust the bass of the output
Output Treble - Adjust the treble of the output
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The Picture Page provides output adjustment for brightness, contrast, saturation, hue, and
sharpness.
Note: Calibrate the display before using these settings to adjust the picture
Reset Pictures - Resets the picture settings of the unit
The EDID Page enables the preferred input timing to be selected and HDCP compliance reporting to
be set.
HDMI Prefer Timing - Select the best resolution to ensure compatibility with the input & output
VGA Prefer Timing - Select the best resolution to ensure compatibility with the input & output
HDMI 1 HDCP - Switch the HDCP reporting between compliant or non-compliant
HDMI 2 HDCP - Switch the HDCP reporting between compliant or non-compliant
The HD-SC-500 has two HDCP reporting modes: compliant and non-compliant.
Note: HD-SC-500 does not alter the signal in any way
Note: HD-SC-500 will not pass HDCP compliant content to a non-HDCP display
Compliant
Reports to the source it is connected to an HDCP compliant device
Note: Will pass all HDCP compliant and non-compliant source signals to an HDCP compliant display
Non-Compliant
Reports to the source it is connected to an HDCP non-compliant device
Note: Some Apple products (and other PCs) will encrypt non-HDCP content, stopping non-HDCP compliant
displays from receiving even personal files such as: PowerPoint, Excel, or Word files. Use this mode to
pass non-HDCP content (e.g. to codecs or video streaming devices)
Note: Blu-Ray content, Apple TV, and other HDCP compliant source signals will not pass when set to
non-compliant
0800x600 11024x768 21280x720 31280x800 41366x768
51920x1080 61920x1200 sta
Preferred Timings -
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RS-232
RS-232 Parameter Setting
Console
Adjust the RS-232 parameters of the HD-SC-500 to make it compatible with control
systems.
Save
Once the RS-232 parameters are changed, press the save button to make it live on
the unit.
The OSD Page adjusts the position, color, and settings of the OSD menu.
Position - Adjusts where the OSD menu appears on the display
Transparency - Makes the OSD menu lighter or darker for easier viewing
Info. Timer - Changes the amount of time the source information appears on the display
Menu Timer - Changes how long the menu appears on the display
Info. Display - Toggle the resolution and source information on and off
Background - Change the background color for the OSD menu for better visibility
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