Atlona AT-VGA0505 User manual

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User Manual
5x5 Professional VGA with Audio Matrix Switch
AT-VGA0505

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1. Introduction ................................................................ 2
2. Features ................................................................ 2
3. Package Contents ................................................................ 2
4. Specifications ................................................................ 3
5. Panel Description ................................................................ 4
5.1 Front Panel ................................................................ 4
5.2 Rear Panel ................................................................ 4
6. Channel Control ................................................................ 6
7. Installation ................................................................ 11
8. Safety Information ................................................................ 12
9. Warranty ................................................................ 13
10. Atlona Product Registration ................................................................ 14
TABLE OF CONTENTS

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Atlona Technologies AT-VGA0505 is an 5 input 5 output commercial VGA with audio ma-
trix switcher. The AT-VGA0505 is one of the world’s advanced matrix switchers. It is capable of be-
ing controlled though RS-232 via software included or via a third party control system. Switch-
er is designed to handle any resolution up to 1920x1200 or 1080p without any signal degradation.
This device is mainly used in broadcast rooms, multi council-chambers, television teaching rooms, command
centers and IT server rooms.
• Power-fail protection, allows switcher to restore previous settings
• RS-232 communication control input, allows to control switcher via included advanced control software
or third party control system
• IR remote control
• Inputs: 5 x VGA female15-pin HD, 5 x 1/8’’ (3.5mm) mini audio
• Outputs: 5 x VGA female 15-pin HD, 5 x 1/8’’ (3.5mm) mini audio
• Connectors: 15-pin HD (could be used for PC resolutions up to WUXGA — 1920x1200 or HDTV
up to 1080p)
• Compatible formats: RGB, YPbPr or RGBHV
• Rack mountable
• 1x AT-VGA0505 unit
• 1x IR remote control
• 1x Installation CD
• 2x 1RU rack-mount ears
• 1x 5V DC power supply unit
• 1x User’s manual
INTRODUCTION
FEATURES
PACKAGE CONTENTS

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*Component and composite inputs/outputs can be done by using VGA-to-component breakout cables to connect to
the VGA sockets. For S-Video inputs/outputs, please find a VGA-to-S-video adapter to connect to the VGA sockets.
SPECIFICATIONS

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Front Panel
1. SOURCE CHANNEL: Display of selected input source channel
2. : press the button to select input source channel in descending sequence
3. : press the button to select input source channel in ascending sequence
4. : press the button to select output display channel in descending sequence
5. : press the button to select output display channel in ascending sequence
6. IR SENSOR: Receive IR commands from the IR remote control
7. Power ON/OFF indicator
8. TARGET DISPLAY: Display of selected output display channel
Rear Panel
PANEL DESCRIPTION

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Left Side
Right Side
9. INPUT1 — INPUT5: Stereo audio input channels
10. OUTPUT1 — OUTPUT5: Stereo audio output channels
11. INPUT1 — INPUT5: Analog video input channels
12. OUTPUT1 — OUTPUT5: Analog video output channels
13. +5V DC: Connect to 5V DC power supply unit
14. RS-232: Connect to a PC for software operation or firmware update

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CHANNEL CONTROL
Method A: Operation by Control Software via RS-232 serial port
1Scan
This button will trigger the automatic search over all the available COM ports
(1-255). If the matrix is detected, a successful message window will show up.
Otherwise, an error message will show up (see below). Please keep in mind
that a successful connection can be established only if there is at least one
COM port available.
2Open
Open the COM port after scan to establish the connection between PC and the matrix.
3Close
Release the COM port after scan.

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4Quick Setup Buttons — Provide fast channel setup for the matrix.
5Input Channel Selection
Click on the Input Channel 1-5 buttons to select the input channel.
Then a pop-up menu will show up on the selected input
channel for you to choose the desired output channel.

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Select the input channel to do bitmap and label change.
Bitmap Path:
Select the icon for each channel. Please notice that only
pictures in BMP format are supported.
Description: Channel description.
6Output Channel Selection
Click on the Output Channel 1- Output Channel 5 buttons to select the output channel.
Then a pop-up menu will show up on the selected output channel
for you to choose the desired input channel.

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Method B: Operation by ASCII codes via RS-232 serial port
Command Set for Windows Super Terminal:
COMMAND ACTION COMMAND ACTION COMMAND ACTION
A1 Input 1 Output 1 C1 Input 1 Output 3 E1 Input 1 Output 5
A2 Input 2 Output 1 C2 Input 2 Output 3 E2 Input 2 Output 5
A3 Input 3 Output 1 C3 Input 3 Output 3 E3 Input 3 Output 5
A4 Input 4 Output 1 C4 Input 4 Output 3 E4 Input 4 Output 5
A5 Input 5 Output 1 C5 Input 5 Output 3 E5 Input 5 Output 5
B1 Input 1 Output 2 D1 Input 1 Output 4
B2 Input 2 Output 2 D2 Input 2 Output 4
B3 Input 3 Output 2 D3 Input 3 Output 4
B4 Input 4 Output 2 D4 Input 4 Output 4
B5 Input 5 Output 2 D5 Input 5 Output 4
Method C: Operation via IR Remote Control with IR Discrete Code