Atlona AT-RGB0802 TO AT-RGB6464 User manual

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RGB / COMPONENT VIDEO
SWITCHER USER GUIDE
RGB SWITCHERS: AT-RGB0802 TO AT-RGB6464
RGB SWITCHERS W/AUDIO: AT-RGB0802A TO AT-RGB6464A
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Contents
1.0 Safety Operation Guide......................................................................3
1.1 Notice.................................................................................................3
2.0 Introduction........................................................................................4
2.1 Installation..........................................................................................5
3.0 Operation and Control.......................................................................18
4.0 Audio Signal Connection..................................................................19
5.0 Connecting RGB48/642,RGB48/6432,RGB48/6448,RGB6464.....20
5.1 Front Panel/ Control.........................................................................20
5.2 Remote Control Operation................................................................24
5.3 Operation of Application Software...................................................24
5.4 Keyboard Tab...................................................................................26
5.5 Auto Tab...........................................................................................26
5.6 Custom Code Tab.............................................................................27
5.7 Code Group Tab...............................................................................28
5.8 Send / Recieve Code List Tab..........................................................29
6.0 RS-232 Operation.............................................................................29
7.0 Technical Specications....................................................................31
8.0 Troubleshooting................................................................................33
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1.0 Safety Operation Guide
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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) To avoid any damage by over heating, please keep the environment in good
ventilation to radiate the heat when running the switcher.
4) The switcher should be turned off when it is not used.
5) Please do not attempt to take cover off the switcher for there is a high-voltage
component inside that could cause electric shock.
6) Do not splash any liquid or chemical on or near the equipment.
7) Please make sure all the wiring are in working condition and are not cut or
damaged.
1.1 Notice
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This RGB Switchers User Manual can be used for other RGB matrix switcher models.
This manual is only an instruction for operators, not for any maintenance usage.
Any changes of functions and parameters since then will be informed separately. This
manual is copyright Atlona Technologies. All rights reserved. No part of this publication
may be copied or reproduced without the prior written consent of Atlona Technologies.
Please check the Atlona website for updates.
http://www.atlona.com
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2.0 INTRODUCTION
The RGBHV series switcher is a high-performance professional switcher built for cross switching between
multiple RGBHV or Component Video and Audio Signals. This series of matrix switchers were originally
intended to be used for the switching of RGBHV signals, however with Component Video being a more
popular and prevalent format, these switchers can be converted using the supplied BNC to RCA adapters.
If audio needs to be matrixed separate from the video, we recommend using the models that are designated
with "-A" in the product name. All switchers can be controlled by front panel controls, RS232 or IR.
Specications/
Models
Video Inputs Video Outputs Audio Inputs Audio Outputs RS232 Inter-
face
RGB1616-A 16 16 16 16 √
RGB2408 24 8 × × √
RGB2408-A 24 8 24 8 √
RGB2416 24 16 × × √
RGB2416-A 24 16 24 16 √
RGB2424 24 24 × × √
RGB2424-A 24 24 24 24 √
RGB3208 32 8 × × √
RGB3208-A 32 8 32 8 √
RGB3216 32 16 × × √
RGB3216-A 32 16 32 16 √
RGB3224 32 24 × × √
RGB3224-A 32 32 32 24 √
RGB3232 32 32 × × √
RGB3232-A 32 32 32 32 √
All modules above are for combined case design.
RGB4824 48 24 × × √
RGB4832 48 32 × × √
RGB4848 48 48 × × √
RGB6424 64 24 × × √
RGB6432 64 32 × × √
RGB6448 64 48 × × √
RGB6464 64 64 × × √
RGB9664 96 64 × × √
RGB9696 96 96 × × √
RGB12864 128 64 × × √
RGB12896 128 96 × × √
RGB128128 128 128 × × √
All modules above are for separated case design; audio case is the optional accessory. There will be
wider bandwidth.
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2.1 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 con-
nected correctly; if not, it could cause color loss or will not output a display signal.
Packaging Includes
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RGB / Component Video Matrix Switcher
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RJ45 & RS-232 Communication Cables
BNC to RCA adapters
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Power Supply Cord
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CD with Application SWITCHER 2.0
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User Manual and Quality Guarantee
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Remote Control
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Red Channel
Green Channel
Blue Channel
Horizontal Channel
Vertical Channel
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3.0 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 compu-
ter. To control the switcher, users may use the application SWITCHER 2.0 in the supplied CD or develop
their own control software.
The RGB / Component matrix switchers may take DVD players, computers and graphic workstations as
their input signal source, and projectors, video recorders, displays and ampliers as their output signal de-
pending on different applications. RGBHV connection: The RGB matrix switchers supports the AV video
and VGA signal sources. RGBHV signal output terminals or YC output terminals are needed in the AV device;
RGBHV signal output terminals are needed in the VGA device. The BNC connector is shown as the gure
below. If switching Component Video and 2-channel analog audio, utilize the existing H/V inputs and outputs
with the supplied BNC to RCA adapters for connecting the audio inputs and outputs.
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Please use the special ve 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.
4.0 Audio Signal Connection:
“AUDIO INPUTS”, “AUDIO OUTPUTS” audio network interface in RGB matrix switchers can be con-
nected to the audio signal and amplify sources. The audio connection is a little more complicated than video.
It has two types of connection: balanced and unbalanced. The balanced connection transmits a pair of bal-
anced signals with two cables. Because interferences will have the same intensity and the opposite phases on
the two cables; it will be counteracted in the end. For the low frequency extent of the audio signal, it would
be easily interfered under long distance transmission. Therefore as an anti-interference connection, it is
mostly used in the connection of special high end devices.
The unbalanced connection transmits signals with only one cable. Without counteraction, it can be inter-
fered more easily. Accordingly, it is adopted for household appliances or some cases with low technical de-
mand. Take the audio signal line for example: 1.Unbalanced: pin “G” connects to SLEEVE, pin “+” connects
to TIP, pin “–” connects to pin “G”; 2.Balanced: pin “G” connects to SLEEVE, pin “–” connects to RING, pin
“+” connects to TIP.
To select which connection is up to the interface of the device. When available, the balanced
connection is the rst choice. Before connection, please read the command or relevant demand in the user
manual carefully. In some cases, there is balanced in the source signal end but unbalanced in the destina-
tion end. If in a nonstandard case, it is done to connect balanced for the balanced end and unbalanced for
the unbalanced end. But if in a standard one, the converter must be used to switch the signals as the same,
balanced or unbalanced.
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5.0 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.
Set “V” and “S” of V box “On” position, others to the “Off” position.
Step 2, Using a standard CAT5 cable; connect from the OUT port of the back panel BME COMM of the main
control box, to the IN port of the back panel to the rst sub control box directly. Connect from the OUT port
of the backboard BME COMM of the rst slave control box, to the IN port of the backboard BME COMM of
the second slave control box directly. Repeat above steps until the four slave control boxes are connected;
making the ve boxes as a whole.
5.1 Front Panel/ Control
LCD display: Real time monitor of the operations and status
“0, 1,9” Keypad: Keys to select I/O channels and save/recall preset commands
“AV” AV synchronal button: To transfer video and audio signals synchronously by the switcher.
Example: To transfer both the video and the audio signals from input channel No.3 to
output channel No.6.
Operation: Press buttons in the following order “3”, “AV”, “6”, “END”, “ENTER”
“VIDEO” Video button: To transfer only video signals from input channel to output channel.
Example: To transfer video signals from input channel No.3 to output channel No.10.
Operation: Press buttons in the following order “3”, “VIDEO”, “1”, “0”, “END”, “ENTER”
“AUDIO” Audio button: To transfer only audio signals from input channel to output channel.
Example: To transfer audio signals from input channel No.12 to output channel No.6.
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