AVGear AVG-DSS61 User manual

AVG-DSS61
Features
Control -- via Front panel buttons,
RS232 commands and IR Remote
Switch -- select any of the 6 input
sources to the HDMI output
Scale – scales VGA to HDMI output,
Output resolutions selectable
supporting various output
resolutions, such as 1920x1200，
1920x1080，1360x768，
1280x800,1024x768，1280x720
Supports HDMI 1.4, 4Kx2K &1080P
3D, Compliant with HDCP1.4.
Supports EDID management
Input switching modes: auto-
switching or manual-switching
Intuitive indicator for power states,
source selection & output resolution
selection
Supports online firmware upgrades
Compact design for easy operation
Supports power-off memory function
Supports hot plugging
The AVG-DSS61 is a compact 6x1 mini scaler
switcher with 6 video inputs (4 HDMI, 2 VGA), 2
auxiliary audio inputs (switched following VGA),
1 HDMI output and 3 audio outputs (1 dual-
mono analog audio, 1 3.5mm stereo audio, 1
optical audio).

AVG-DSS61
PLEASE READ THIS PRODUCT MANUAL CAREFULLY
BEFORE USING THIS PRODUCT.
This manual is only for operation instruction only, and
not to be used in a maintenance capacity. The
functions described in this version are current as at
March 2015. Any changes of functions and
operational parameters will be updated in future
manual versions. Please refer to your dealer for the
latest product details.
Version 1.0 1/3/15

AVG-DSS61
SAFETY OPERATION GUIDE
In order to guarantee the reliable operation of the equipment and safety of the
user, please abide by the following procedures in installation, use and
maintenance:
1. The system must be earthed properly. Please do not use two blade plugs
and ensure the alternating power supply ranges from 100v to 240v and from
50Hz to 60Hz.
2. Do not install the switcher in an environment where it will be exposed to
extreme hot or cold temperatures.
3. This unit will generate heat during operation, please ensure that you allow
adequate ventilation to ensure reliable operation.
4. Please disconnect the unit from mains power if it will be left unused for a
long time.
5. Please DO NOT try to open the casing of the equipment, DO NOT attempt to
repair the unit. Opening the unit will void the warranty. There are high
voltage components in the unit and attempting to repair the unit could result
in serious injury.
6. Do not allow the unit to come into contact with any liquid as that could result
in personal injury and product failure.

AVG-DSS61
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction ..............................................................................................................1
Introduction to the AVG-DSS61....................................................................1.1
Features.......................................................................................................1.2
What’s in the Box..........................................................................................1.3
Panel Description.....................................................................................................2
Front Panel...................................................................................................2.1
Rear Panel....................................................................................................2.2
System Connection..................................................................................................3
Usage Precautions.......................................................................................3.1
System Diagram...........................................................................................3.2
Connection Procedures................................................................................3.3
Application....................................................................................................3.4
System Operations...................................................................................................4
Front Panel Button Control...........................................................................4.1
RS232 Control..............................................................................................4.2
Control Software Operation ............................................................4.2.1
Basic Settings.................................................................................4.2.2
RS232 Communication Commands................................................4.2.3
IR control......................................................................................................4.3
Specification.............................................................................................................5
Supported Resolution...................................................................................5.1
Panel Drawing ..........................................................................................................6
Troubleshooting & Maintenance.............................................................................7

AVG-DSS61
1. Introduction
1.1. Introduction to the AVG-DSS61
AVG-DSS61 is a compact 6x1 mini scaler switcher with 6 video inputs (4 HDMI, 2
VGA), 2 auxiliary audio inputs (switched following VGA), 1 HDMI output and 3 audio
outputs (1 dual-mono analog audio, 1 3.5mm stereo audio, 1 optical audio).
AVG-DSS61 switches VGA or HDMI/DVI input video signal to HDMI output. The
AVG-DSS61 up-scales VGA to HDMI output and supports resolution adjustment (6
resolutions in total). It passes HDMI and provides comprehensive resolution
capacities up to 4K& 1080p 3D. The unit also supports RS232&IR control and EDID
management.
1.2. Features
Control -- via Front panel buttons, RS232 commands and IR Remote
Switch -- selects 6 input sources to the HDMI output
Scale – scales VGA to HDMI output, Output resolutions selectable supporting
1920x1200，1920x1080，1360x768，1280x800，1024x768，1280x720
Supports HDMI 1.4, 4Kx2K &1080P 3D, Compliant with HDCP1.4.
Supports EDID management
Input switching modes: auto-switching or manual-switching
Intuitive indicator for power connection states, source selection & output
resolution selection
Supports online firmware upgrades
Compact design for easy operation
Supports power-off memory function
Supports hot plugging

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1.3. What’s in the Box
1 x AVG-DSS61
2 x Mounting ears (separate from AVG-DSS61)
4 x Screws
4 x Plastic cushions
1 x Power adapter (DC 5V 3A)
2 x 3-pin Pluggable terminal blocks (pitch:3.81mm)
1 x IR Receiver
1 x IR Remote (Cell battery is not included)
1 x User manual
Note:
::
: Confirm all the accessories are included, if not, please contact your dealer.

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2. Panel Description
2.1. Front Panel
No.
Name
Description
①
Power LED
Indicator for power status
Off – no power
Blinking when the system is loading firmware
Constantly lit when the system is ready
②
Inputs LED Constant green when choosing the corresponding audio
source
③
Auto-switching
LED Constant green when in auto-switching mode
④
Output resolution
selection LED Constant green when choosing the corresponding output resolution (Input is VGA)
⑤SOURCE/AUTO
Audio source selection button: switching circularly
between HDMI1, HDMI2, HDMI3, HDMI4, VGA1, VGA2.
dial ◀ to select the previous one, dial ▶ to select the
next one.
Switching mode selection button ◀: press and hold for 3
seconds or more to enter in auto-switching mode, press
and hold for 3 seconds or more again to enter in manual-
switching mode.
⑥RESOLUTION/FW
UPDATE
Output resolution manual switching button: selects
circularly between 1920×1200, 1920×1080, 1360×768,
1280×800, 1024×768, 1280×720.default
resolution:1920×1080
Firmware updating button: press and hold for 7 seconds
or more to enter in software updating procedure.
⑦
OUTPUT BLACK Press to switch on/off audio&Video output.
Note: Pictures shown in this manual are for reference only.

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2.2. Rear Panel
No.
Name
Description
①INPUTS
HDMI
: 4 HDMI/DVI video source input ports(embedded HDMI
audio format：PCM)
VGA: 2 VGA video source input ports
AUDIO: 2 3.5mm stereo audio source input ports, switched and
follows the corresponding VGA
②
OUTPUTS
HDMI
: HDMI video output port.
3P AUDIO: Dual-Mono analog audio output port.
3.5mm AUDIO: stereo audio output port.
OPTICAL: optical audio output port.
③Control
FIRMWARE
: Type-A USB port for updating firmware.
RS232: Serial port, 3-pin pluggable terminal block, connect with
control terminal (e.g. a PC) to control AVG-DSS61.
IR IN: connect to an IR Receiver, to receive IR signal send by
corresponding IR remote.
④
DC 5V Connect to a DC 5V 3A power adapter.
Note: Pictures shown in this manual are for reference only.

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3. System Connection
3.1. Usage Precautions
1. System should be installed in a clean environment with temperature and humidity
maintained to within equipment specification.
2. All of the power switches, plugs, sockets and power cords should be insulated
and safe.
3. All devices should be connected before power is turned on.
3.2. System Diagram
Figure 3- 1 Connection Diagram
3.3. Connection Procedures
Step 1. Connect HDMI/DVI sources (e.g. DVD) to HDMI inputs of the AVG-DSS61
with HDMI cables.
Step 2. Connect VGA sources (e.g. DV Camera) to VGA inputs of the AVG-DSS61
with VGA cables.
Step 3. Connect sources to the AUDIO inputs of the SC61T with audio cables.
Step 4. Connect a HDMI display (e.g. HDTV) to HDMI output port of the AVG-
DSS61.
Step 5. Connect audio amplifiers (e.g. speaker/earphone) to audio outputs of the
AVG-DSS61.
Step 6. Connect a control device (e.g. PC) to the RS232 port of AVG-DSS61.
Step 7. Connect an IR Receiver (working voltage:5V）to the IR IN of AVG-DSS61.

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Step 8. Plug DC 5V 3A power adapter to the AVG-DSS61.

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3.4. Application
AVG-DSS61 is ideally suited for use in areas such as IT computer realm, security
monitoring, conference rooms, large screen displays, broadcasting, education,
command & control centers etc.

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4. System Operations
4.1. Front Panel Button Control
Front panel buttons can be used for source selections, output resolution adjustment,
front panel button management, software updating and output resolution selection.
(Please refer to chapter 2.1).
There are 6 sources to choose from in total, including HDMI1, HDMI2, HDMI3,
HDMI4, VGA1, VGA2. Video signals support auto-switching and manual-switching
(factory default). Press and hold the SOURCE/AUTO button for 3 seconds or more
to enter auto-switching/ manual-switching mode.
Manual-switching:
Press ◀to select the previous source, dial ▶to select the next source.
Auto-switching:
In this mode, selecting the input source via front panel button (◀▶) is not available,
however, RS232 command and IR remote are able to switch mode. The auto LED
turns green and stays on.
The auto-switching mode uses the following principles:
New input principle
Once detecting a new input signal, AVG-DSS61 will switch to this new signal
automatically.
Rebooting device principle
AVG-DSS61 have the ability of power-off memory. If the last switching mode is
auto-switching, once rebooted, AVG-DSS61 will automatically enter auto-
switching mode, and then detect all inputs and memorize their connection status
for future rebooting using. If the last displayed signal is still available, AVG-
DSS61 will output the signal. If not, the unit will detect all the inputs signals with
priority from HDMI1 to VGA2. When detected the first signal, it will transfer to
output.
Signal removing principle
Once removing the current display signal, AVG-DSS61 will detect all input signals
with priority from HDMI1 to VGA2. It will transfer the signal firstly detected to be
available to output devices

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Operation Examples:
Connect HDMI2, HDMI4, and VGA2 ports with source devices, select HDMI4 to
outputs.
Press and hold for the front button SOURCE/AUTO for 3 seconds or more to
enter in auto-switching mode.
Connect HDMI3 with a source device, and then it will choose HDMI3 to output.
Remove the signal of HDMI3, AVG-DSS61 will detect from HDMI1 to VGA2. And
when it detects that HDMI2 is available, it will choose HDMI2 to output.
Cut off the power of AVG-DSS61, then reboot. As AVG-DSS61 is in auto-
switching mode, it will choose HDMI2 to output.
4.2. RS232 Control
Here we take the software CommWatch.exe as example.
4.2.1. Control Software Operation
Installation Copy the control software file to the computer connected with AVG-
DSS61.
Uninstallation Delete all the control software files in corresponding file path.
4.2.2. Basic Settings
Firstly, connect AVG-DSS61 with an input device and an output device. Then,
connect it with a computer which is installed with RS232 control software. Double-
click the software icon to run this software. The icon is showed as below:

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The interface of the control software is showed as below:
Please set the parameters of COM number, bound rate, data bit, stop bit and the
parity bit correctly, only then will you be able to send command in Command
Sending Area.
Parameter Configuration
area
Monitoring area,
indicates whether the
command sent works.
Command Sending area

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4.2.3. RS232 Communication Commands
Baud rate: 9600 Data bit: 8 Stop bit: 1 Parity bit: none
Command
Function
Feedback Example
Switch Commands
50701% Switch to HDMI 1 Input Switch to HDMI 1
50702% Switch to HDMI 2 Input Switch to HDMI 2
50703% Switch to HDMI 3 Input Switch to HDMI 3
50704% Switch to HDMI 4 Input Switch to HDMI 4
50705% Switch to VGA 1 input Switch to VGA 1
50706% Switch to VGA 2 input Switch to VGA 2
50785% Enable auto-switching Auto Switching
50786% Disable auto-switching Manual Switching
Resolution Select Commands for VGA Input
50619% Change the resolution to 1360X
768 Resolution: 1360x768
50620% Change the resolution
to1920X1200 WUXGA Resolution: 1920x1200
50626% Change the resolution to
1024X768 XGA Resolution: 1024x768
50627% Change the resolution to
1280X720 720P Resolution: 1280x720
50628% Change the resolution to
1280X800 WXGA Resolution: 1280x800
50629% Change the resolution to
1920X1080 1080P Resolution: 1920x1080
Setup Commands
50604% Lock the front panel buttons Front Panel lock
50605% Unlock the front panel buttons Front Panel Unlock
502xx% Set the brightness to xx (xx ranges from 0 to 99) for VGA
input Brightness: xx
503xx% Set the contrast to xx (xx ranges
from 0 to 99) for VGA input Contrast: xx
504xx% Set the saturation to xx (xx ranges from 0 to 99) for VGA
input Saturation: xx
505xx% Set the sharpness to xx (xx ranges from 0 to 99) for VGA
input Sharpness: xx
50607% Adjust the color temperature for
VGA input Color Temperature: xx (xx= Cool/ Medium/ Warm/ User.)
50608% Set the aspect ratio for VGA input Aspect Ratio: xx
(xx= 16:9/ 4:3/ auto/)
50614% Set the picture mode for VGA
input Picture Mode: xx (xx= dynamic/ standard/ mild/ user)

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Command
Function
Feedback Example
50615% Set SM audio mode for VGA input
Sound Mode: xx
Sound Mode: xx (xx= standard/
music/ movie/ sports/ user)
50677% Stretch downwards from top
side(decrease image height) Output height adjust xx
50648% Enable HDMI embedded audio
output Embedded Audio Output: enable
50649% Disable HDMI embedded audio
output Embedded Audio Output: disable
50606% Auto-adjust the input parameter
for (VGA only) VGA Input Auto
50699% Check the system version Version Vx.x.x
50697% Exit standby mode Wake up!
50797% Enter standby mode Go to standby!
50698% Software update
50617% Reset to factory defaults Factory Reset
50772% Set the EDID date of all input
ports: bypass mode EDID:bypass mode
50773% Set the EDID date of all input
ports: 1080P&PCM 2ch EDID:1080P&PCM 2ch
50774% Set the EDID date of all input
ports:1080P&5.1ch EDID:1080P&5.1ch
50775% Set the EDID date of all input
ports: 1080P 3D&5.1ch EDID:1080P3d&5.1ch
50776% Set the EDID date of all input
ports: 1080i&PCM 2ch EDID:1080i&PCM 2ch
50777% Set the EDID date of all input
ports: 4K&PCM 2ch EDID:4K&PCM 2ch
50787% Set the EDID date of all input
ports: user EDID:user
Inquire Commands
50631% Check the input source Input: xx
50632% Check the output resolution Resolution: xx
50633% Check the image mode Picture Mode: xx
50634% Check the audio mode Sound Mode: xx
50635% Check the image aspect ratio Aspect Ratio: xx
50636% Check the brightness Brightness: xx
50637% Check the contrast Contrast: xx
50638% Check the saturation Saturation: xx
50639% Check sharpness Sharpness: xx
50640% Check the color temperature Color Temperature: xx
50652% Check Digital audio output status Embedded Audio Output:
enable/disable
50754% Check the panel locked status Front Panel Lock/UnLock
50778% Acquire EDID s EDID:xx
Adjustment Commands for VGA
input
50670% Move the image to left Output Position Adjust X xx

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Command
Function
Feedback Example
50671% Move the image to right Output Position Adjust X xx
50672% Move the image up Output Position Adjust Y xx
50673% Move the image down Output Position Adjust Y xx
50674% Stretch left from left side
(increase image width) Output Width Adjust xx
50675% Pull right from left side (decrease
image width) Output Width Adjust xx
50676% Stretch upwards from top side
(increase image height) Output Height Adjust xx
50678% Enable screen output adjusting Enter Output Position Adjust
50679% Disable screen output adjusting Exit Output Position Adjust
4.3. IR control
The unit enables to use the IR remote to control it. Here is brief description of IR
remote.
①
Standby button
Enter/ exit standby mode.
② Input channel selection buttons
Selection video source via pressing corresponding
button (audio switched following the corresponding
VGA).
③ Auto button
Enter/ exit auto-switching mode.
④ Resolution selection buttons
Select resolution via pressing corresponding button.
⑤ Output black button
Press to switch on/off Audio& Video output

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5. Specification
Video Input
Video Output
Input 4 HDMI, 2 VGA Output 1 HDMI
Input
Connector
4 female HDMI (Type-
A)
2 female VGA (15Pin)
Output
Connector 1 female HDMI
Video Signal HDMI/DVI,VGA Video Signal HDMI
Video General
Resolution HDMI: up to 4Kx2K
VGA: output resolution selectable
Standard Compliant with VGA&DVI HDMI1.4, HDCP 1.4
Audio Input
Audio Output
Input 2 stereo audio for VGA Output 1Dual-Mono analog audio
1 stereo audio
1 optical audio
Input
Connector 1 3.5mm jack Output Connector
1 3-pin pluggable terminal
block (3.81mm)
1 3.5mm jack
1 SPF fiber connector
Audio General
Frequency
Response 20Hz~20K Hz Stereo
Channel
Separation >80dB @1KHz
Audio
Format HDMI embedded audio: PCM, Dolby,
Control Parts
Control Ports
RS232, IR remote Pin
Configuration 2 = TX, 3 = RX, 5 = GND
Panel
Control Front Panel Button
General
Power
supply DC 5V 3A Power Consumption 3.8（Max）
Dimension
(W*H*D) W347 x H28 x D110 mm Weight 0.63Kg
Temperature
0~ 45
℃
Reference
Humidity 10% ~ 90%
Note: AVG-DSS61 supports 4k&1080p 3D HDMI signal, please adopt quality HDMI
cables compliant with HDMI1.4 for reliable transmission when connecting

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Supported Resolution
Format
Resolution
HDMI 480I, 480P, 576I, 576P, 720P, 1080I, 1080P,1080P 3D,4K x2K
DVI
640x480@60Hz, 640x480@72Hz, 640x480@75Hz, 800x600@60Hz,
800x600@72Hz, 800x600@75Hz, 1024x768@60Hz, 1024x768@70Hz,
1024x768@75Hz, 1280x1024@60Hz, 1280x1024@75Hz,
1600x1200@60Hz, 1920x1080@60Hz, 1920x1200@60Hz
VGA 1920x1200，1920x1080，1360x768，1280x800，1024x768，1280x720

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6. Panel Drawing