Atlona AT-VGA88M-SR User manual

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User Manual
8x8 VGA Matrix Switcher over CAT5 with Stereo Audio
AT-VGA88M-SR

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1. Introduction .................................................. 2
2. Package Contents .................................................. 2
3. Features .................................................. 2
4. Specification .................................................. 3
5. Panel Descriptions .................................................. 4
5.1 Front Panel .................................................. 4
5.2 Rear Panel .................................................. 4
6. Remote Control .................................................. 6
7. RS-232 Protocol Commands .................................................. 7
7.1. Power Off Mode .................................................. 7
7.2. Front Panel Lock .................................................. 8
7.3. Unit Reset .................................................. 8
8. Connection Diagram .................................................. 9
9. Safety Information .................................................. 10
10. Warranty .................................................. 11
11. Atlona Product Registration .................................................. 12
TABLE OF CONTENTS

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Atlona Technologies’ AT-VGA88M-SR is one of the most innovative VGA Matrix Switchers with Stereo Audio
on the market. The AT-VGA88M-SR has 8 individual VGA (RGBHV) inputs with Stereo Audio and 8 individual
CAT5 outputs. The matrix switch can route any input to any output. This unit is ideal forconnecting sources
such as computer, Set Top Boxes, and Satellite Receivers to desired displays over CAT5 cable such as HDTV,
LCDs, Plasma Monitors, and Video Projectors. Selection of inputs can be achieved manually throuth the front
panel, through infrared remote control, or RS232 control. 8 receiverunits are included to distribute the VGA
signal up to 1000ft over CAT5 cable.
• AT-VGA88M-SR unit
• Operating Instructions
• IR Remote Controller
• 19 inch rack mounts brackets
• RS232 package
• 8 CAT5 Receiver modules
• Power Supply 12V DC, Universal Type 50/60Hz, 100~230 VAC
• Supports 8 x inputs VGA and Stereo Audio to 8 x CAT5 outputs Matrix Switcher
• Output Signals: supported via CAT5-CAT6 cable to VGA Monitor displays
• Supported HDTV Resolutions 480p/720p/1080i/1080p
• Supported VESA Resolution: VGA(640 X 480)/SVGA (800 X 600)/XGA(1024 X768)/SXGA(1280 X 1024 )/
UXGA(1600 X1200) / 1920x1200 (WUXGA)
• RS232 serial interface
• Compatible with all VGA Video Monitors, Plasma displays and Projectors
• Control Options:
RS-232
Manual controlled by front panel button
IR remote control
• Support desktop with ear mount and 19 inch rack
• Receiver modules extend A/V signal up to 300m (1000ft)
INTRODUCTION
PACKAGE CONTENTS
FEATURES

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SPECIFICATIONS
RECEIVER UNIT SPECIFICATIONS

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PANEL DESCRIPTION
1. Front Panel
1. POWER SWITCH: The power switch turns the unit ON and OFF. The LED illuminates red when the switch-
er is powerd ON
2. INPUT LED DISPLAY: Input channel readout matches numbered outputs marked directly below.
3. INPUT SELECT BUTTONS:Input selection buttons are provided for each output.
4. SET BUTTONS: Sets selected source.
5. IR SENSOR: The IR sensor recieves IR commands from the remote control.
6. 19 INCH RACK MOUNT BRACKETS: 19 inch 2U
2. Rear Panel
1.DC POWER INPUT.
Power Jack:
DC Jack - inner OD O 2.1mm (+ )
Outside OD O 5.5mm (GND)
Power input - 12V DC, 3A

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2. PREVIEW OUTPUT #1
VGA (RGBHV) Via 1x HD-15p connectors
Preview Output #1 VGA & Audio local monitoring. Stereo Audio thru 1x 3.5mm
port.
4. RS232 Connection.
DB-9pin Female connector
RS 232 control port to allow for interfacing to a PC, Such as a computer or touch
panel control, to the switcher via this DB-9pin Female connector for serial RS-232
control.
5. RS 232 Over Ethernet.
Connect RS232 serial interface via Ethernet control
RS232 Ethernet
6. INPUTS 1-8 VGA-RGBHV-AUDIO.
VGA (RGBHV) 1x HD-15p connector
Stereo Audio 1x 3.5mm ear phone jack connector
Connect VGA(RGBHV) & Stereo Audio to 8x CAT5 outputs of the matrix switcher.
VGA & Stereo Audio inputs :
- VGA (RGBHV), 1x HD-15p Connectors
- Stereo Audio, 1x 3.5mm ear phone jack
7. CAT5 OUTPUTS (VGA+AUDIO)
Extend VGA (RGBHV) signal thru CAT5 cable to VGA displays including audio.
Output 1~8 CAT5 port signals:
- CAT5 VGA (RGBHV) + Audio

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REMOTE CONTROL
IR CODES :
POWER ON : 00FF 04FB
POWER OFF : 00FF 05FA
INPUT#1 / OUTPUT#1 : 01FE 31CE
INPUT#1 / OUTPUT#2 : 01FE 32CD
INPUT#1 / OUTPUT#3 : 01FE 33CC
INPUT#1 / OUTPUT#4 : 01FE 34CB
INPUT#1 / OUTPUT#5 : 01FE 35CA
INPUT#1 / OUTPUT#6 : 01FE 36C9
INPUT#1 / OUTPUT#7 : 01FE 37C8
INPUT#1 / OUTPUT#8 : 01FE 38C7
INPUT#2 / OUTPUT#1 : 02FD 31CE
INPUT#2 / OUTPUT#2 : 02FD 32CD
INPUT#2 / OUTPUT#3 : 02FD 33CC
INPUT#2 / OUTPUT#4 : 02FD 34CB
INPUT#2 / OUTPUT#5 : 02FD 35CA
INPUT#2 / OUTPUT#6 : 02FD 36C9
INPUT#2 / OUTPUT#7 : 02FD 37C8
INPUT#2 / OUTPUT#8 : 02FD 38C7
INPUT#4 / OUTPUT#1 : 04FB 31CE
INPUT#4 / OUTPUT#2 : 04FB 32CD
INPUT#4 / OUTPUT#3 : 04FB 33CC
INPUT#4 / OUTPUT#4 : 04FB 34CB
INPUT#4 / OUTPUT#5 : 04FB 35CA
INPUT#4 / OUTPUT#6 : 04FB 36C9
INPUT#4 / OUTPUT#7 : 04FB 37C8
INPUT#4 / OUTPUT#8 : 04FB 38C7
INPUT#3 / OUTPUT#1 : 03FC 31CE
INPUT#3 / OUTPUT#2 : 03FC 32CD
INPUT#3 / OUTPUT#3 : 03FC 33CC
INPUT#3 / OUTPUT#4 : 03FC 34CB
INPUT#3 / OUTPUT#5 : 03FC 35CA
INPUT#3 / OUTPUT#6 : 03FC 36C9
INPUT#3 / OUTPUT#7 : 03FC 37C8
INPUT#3 / OUTPUT#8 : 03FC 38C7

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1.2. SWITCH POWER ON or OFF.
Controller with a separate power ON and OFF
3. INPUTS 1-8 : VGA DISPLAYS INPUT SELECTION
Input - 1 : CAT5 connect to VGA+Audio Display / Monitor
Input - 2 : CAT5 connect to VGA+Audio Display / Monitor
Input - 3 : CAT5 connect to VGA+Audio Display / Monitor
Input - 4 : CAT5 connect to VGA+Audio Display / Monitor
Input - 5 : CAT5 connect to VGA+Audio Display / Monitor
Input - 6 : CAT5 connect to VGA+Audio Display / Monitor
Input - 7 : CAT5 connect to VGA+Audio Display / Monitor
Input - 8 : CAT5 connect to VGA+Audio Display / Monitor
4. OUTPUTS 1-8 : VGA SOURCES OUTPUT
Output -1 : VGA-1 VGA+Audio Signal from source device
Output -2 : VGA-2 VGA+Audio Signal from source device
Output -3 : VGA-3 VGA+Audio Signal from source device
Output -4 : VGA-4 VGA+Audio Signal from source device
Output -5 : VGA-5 VGA+Audio Signal from source device
Output -6 : VGA-6 VGA+Audio Signal from source device
Output -7 : VGA-7 VGA+Audio Signal from source device
Output -8 : VGA-8 VGA+Audio Signal from source device

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RS-232 PROTOCOL COMMANDS
Baud Rate : 9600 bps, Data Bit :8 bits, Parity : None, Stop Bit :1 bit
•EachcommandisterminatedwithaCarriageReturn
•EachfeedbackisterminatedwithaCarriageReturn
•CodeentryisCASESENSITIVE.
•Donotinsertspacesbetweenletter/numbercodeentries.
Note1: Feedback for a command repeats the original command.
Example, if x1$ is a command, the feedback is the same and if the command is x2$, the feedback would also be x2$.
Note2: If command fails, the feedback should be “Command FAILED”.

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CONNECTION DIAGRAM
PC 8
receiver #3receiver #8r eceiver #1
Monitor 8
Monitor 3 Monitor 1
PC 7 PC 5 PC 1PC 3
PC 6 PC 4 PC 2
PC RS232 Control