Avenview SW-DVI-16X16 User manual

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16X16 DVI Matrix Switch
User’s Guide
Model
SW-DVI-16X16
© 2008 Avenview Inc. All rights reserved.
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specifications and product descriptions at any time without notice. No license, whether express, implied, or otherwise, to any intellectual
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warranty of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or infringement of any intellectual property right.
Reproduction of this manual, or parts thereof, in any form, without the express written permission of Avenview Inc. is strictly
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Table of Contents
Section 1: Getting Started...................................................................................................................... 4
1.1 Important Safeguards ............................................................................................................ 4
1.2 Safety Instructions ................................................................................................................. 4
1.3 Regulatory Notices Federal Communications Commission (FCC) ......................................... 4
1.4 Introduction ........................................................................................................................... 5
1.5 Package Contents................................................................................................................... 5
1.6 Before Installation.................................................................................................................. 5
Section 2: Installation............................................................................................................................. 6
2.1 I/O Connections ..................................................................................................................... 6
2.2 Device Operation ................................................................................................................... 6
2.1.1 Front Panel ..................................................................................................................... 6
2.1.2 Device Power On............................................................................................................ 6
2.1.3 Lock or Unlock the Panel................................................................................................ 7
2.1.4 Switch Input Channel to Output Channel ...................................................................... 7
2.1.5 Macro Operation............................................................................................................ 8
2.1.6 Test Signal Board.......................................................................................................... 10
2.1.7 Other Functions............................................................................................................ 11
Section 3: System Management .......................................................................................................... 12
3.1 Description........................................................................................................................... 12
3.1.1 Control by RS232.......................................................................................................... 12
3.1.2 Control by Network...................................................................................................... 12
3.1.3 Control the Device by NET Control Command............................................................. 14
3.1.4 Control the Device by WEB Interface........................................................................... 14
3.1.5 Communication Format A ............................................................................................ 14
3.1.6 Commands ................................................................................................................... 15
3.1.7 Communication Format B ............................................................................................ 22
Section 4: Maintenance ....................................................................................................................... 27
4.1 Replace the Fuse.................................................................................................................. 27
4.2 General Troubleshooting..................................................................................................... 27
Section 5: Specifications....................................................................................................................... 28

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Section 1: Getting Started
1.1 Important Safeguards
Please read all of these instructions carefully before you use the device. Save this manual for future
reference.
What the warranty does not cover
Any product, on which the serial number has been defaced, modified or removed.
Damage, deterioration or malfunction resulting from:
Accident, misuse, neglect, fire, water, lightning, or other acts of nature, unauthorized
product modification, or failure to follow instructions supplied with the product.
Repair or attempted repair by anyone not authorized by us.
Any damage of the product due to shipment.
Removal or installation of the product.
Causes external to the product, such as electric power fluctuation or failure.
Use of supplies or parts not meeting our specifications.
Normal wear and tear.
Any other causes which does not relate to a product defect.
Removal, installation, and set-up service charges.
1.2 Safety Instructions
Do not dismantle the housing or modify the module.
Dismantling the housing or modifying the module may result in electrical shock or burn.
Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing housing may expose you to
dangerous voltage or other hazards
Keep the module away from liquids.
Spillage into the housing may result in fire, electrical shock, or equipment damage. If an object or liquid
falls or spills on to the housing, unplug the module immediately.
Have the module checked by a qualified service engineer before using it again.
1.3 Regulatory Notices Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed
to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
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equipment.

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1.4 Introduction
Avenview SW-DVI-16X16 Matrix Switch is specially designed for switching 16 DVI input signals to 16 DVI
outputs. It is ideal for applications that need DVI operation, such as big screen TV, TV education, TV and
Telephone conference, multimedia meeting room etc.
-Supports 16 DVI-D input channel and 16 DVI-D output channels
-The EDID of the monitor can be preset
-EDID information is saved in the memory for sudden power failure
-Input signal monitor and indication
-Output load monitor and indication
-Supports both RS232 and TCP/IP control
-Web based interface for managing the device
-LED status to indicate the source and output displayed
-Supports up to 1600x1200 resolution
-Embedded circuit in device to generate signals for testing and debugging systems
1.5 Package Contents
Before you start the installation of the converter, please check the package contents.
-SW-DVI-16X16 x 1
-Power Supply x 1
- x 1
1.6 Before Installation
Put the product in an even and stable location. If the product falls down or drops, it may cause an
injury or malfunction.
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humidity.
Use the DC power adapter with correct specifications. If inappropriate power supply is used then it
may cause a fire.
Do not twist or pull by force ends of the optical cable. It can cause malfunction.

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Section 2: Installation
Follow these instructions for installation of SW-DVI-16X16:
1. Mount or fix the SW-DVI-16X15 safely
2. Connect the SW-DVI-16X16 to included external power supply (50Hz 200V) through the power cable
3. If controlling the SW-DVI-16X16 through RS232 port then connect the included RS232 serial cable
4. Connect RJ45 cable to SW-DVI-16X16
2.1 I/O Connections
Connect the DVI output of the source DVI signal to IN1 ~ IN16 of the SW-DVI-16X16 Matrix Switch. Connect
the DVI cable to output connector of the SW-DVI-16-16.
2.2 Device Operation
2.1.1 Front Panel
2.1.2 Device Power On
SW-DVI-16X16 has a self check with a bell warning when the unit powers on. No command will respond during
10 seconds of initial power on.
This equipment should be used in a main power system with a grounded (neutral)
conductor. The third (grounding) pin is a safety feature, do not attempt to bypass or
disable it.
For safety consideration, please cut off the power supply before replacing signal cable.

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2.1.3 Lock or Unlock the Panel
If the panel is locked, press the LOCK button will unlock the panel or if panel is locked then press the LOCK
button to unlock it. The LED display will show lock or unlock status as shown in the figure below.
2.1.4 Switch Input Channel to Output Channel
If the panel is locked, the device will have a bell warning when I/O button is pressed. Or if the panel is
unlocked, the LED displays the I/O menu as shown in the figure below.
①：The present switch operation is only to Video
②：Output channel number
③：Input channel number
Example 1: To Switch Input Channel 2 to Output Channel 15
1. Unlock the Panel as described above
2. Select Operation Format: Troll the ENTER button to move the cursor to 1 and press the I/O or ENTER
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Format Symbol A = Operation is Audio Only
Format Symbol V = Operation is Video Only
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3. Select Output Channel: Troll the ENTER button to move the cursor to ②, and press the I/O or ENTER
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as shown in the figure below
4. Select Input Channel: Troll the ENTER button to move the cursor to ③and select the input channel in
the same way as selecting the output channel. Press the I/O or ENTER button and then finish to
switch Input channel 2 to output channel 15,and the LED displays as shown in the figure below.

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LOCK the panel when finished setting the channel.
Example 2: Turn OFF Output Channel 15
1. Unlock the panel if the panel locked
2. Select operation format
3. Select output channel
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output channel 15,and the LED displays as shown in figure below.
LOCK the panel when finished setting the channel.
2.1.5 Macro Operation
If the panel locked, the device will have a bell warning when press the MACRO button, or if the panel
unlocked, the LED will display the MACRO menu as the following figure 7 when press the MACRO button.
Macro menu has 3 sub-menus:
1. Load Macro: Load the macro content to the device
2. View Macro: View the macro content
3. Modify Macro: Set the macro content
The panel can save only ten macros, and the macros content can only be set through the
panel, namely through RS232 communication you can not change the content of the ten
macros.

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Example: Load Macro 3
1. Unlock the panel if it is locked
2. Move cursor to ①to select operation format
3. Move cursor to ②to select Macro number.
4. Move cursor to ③to load Macro 3 content to the device, the LED display is as the following figure 9.
LOCK the panel if finished setting the Macro
Example: Load Macro 3
1. Unlock the panel if it is locked
2. Select Macro Number: Move cursor to ①to select the macro number to be viewed through the
MACRO and Enter button.
3. View macro content: Move cursor to ②,troll ENTER button to view each output channel, and ③
displays the corresponding input channel, if ③   ③
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LOCK the panel if finished setting the Macro
Example: Modify Macro 8
If you want to set macro 8 content to be output channel 2 to input channel 12,output channel 5 to input
channel 5,output channel 10 to input channel 10, output channel 7 is off, and other output channels are
ignored.
1. Unlock the panel if it is locked
2. Move cursor to ①to select the macro number 8 through MACRO and ENTER button.
3. Move cursor to ②to select output channel 2, Move cursor to ③to select input channel 12. The
same way to set the output channels 5,7,10 as the following figure 12. And other output channels set
to be as output channel 16.
4. LOCK the panel if finished setting the Macro

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2.1.6 Test Signal Board
1. The output resolution is up to the two bits of DIPs on the test signal board.
DIPS
BIT 1
BIT2
OFF
OFF
Output Resolution: 1600x1200x60Hz
OFF
ON
Output Resolution: 1280x1024x60Hz
ON
OFF
Output Resolution: 1280x960x60Hz
ON
ON
Output Resolution: 1152x864x75Hz
2. Signal type Button: There are four kinds of signal saved in the test signal board, namely color vertical
bar, white-black vertical bar, chessboard-grid and white-black vertical line. Press the button you can
choose the signal you need.
3. Output channel 17 has the same function as the former 16 output channels.
Example: Set Output Channel 17 to be 1600x1200 and Color Vertical Bar
1. Unlock the panel if the panel locked.
2. Press the I/O button and the LED displays the I/O menu. Set both the output channel and the
input channel to be 17 with the I/O button and the ENTER button.
3. Press the I/O button or the ENTER button will tie output channel T1 to input channel T1.
4. Set the DIPs to be Bit 1 OFF and Bit 2 OFF.
5. Press the Signal type Button to set the signal to be color vertical bar.
6. IF no other operation on panel, press LOCK button to lock the panel.
Example: Set Output Channel 17 to be 1280x1024 and Chessboard Grid
1. Unlock the panel if the panel locked.
2. Press the I/O button and the LED displays the I/O menu. Set the output channel to be 3 and the
input channel to be T1 with the I/O button and the ENTER button.
3. Press the I/O button or the ENTER button will tie output channel 3 to input channel T1.
4. Set the DIPs to be Bit 1 OFF and Bit 2 OFF (Resolution: 1280×1024×60Hz).
5. Press the Signal type Button to set the signal to be chessboard-grid.
6. IF no other operations on panel, press LOCK button to lock the panel.