AVLink PS-301 User manual

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User Manual
Presentation Switcher
with HDMI solutions
3x1
PS-301/301M
V.2016PS-301Series.00

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COPYRI HT AND TRADEMARKS
All rights reserved by C&C TEC NIC TAIWAN CO., LTD. No part of this document may
be reproduced in any form or by any means without written permission from the product
manufacturer. Changes are periodically made to the information in this document.
They will be incorporated in subsequent editions. The product manufacturer may make
improvements and /or changes in the product described in this document at any time.
All the registered trademarks referred to this manual are belonging to their respective
companies.

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BEFORE YOU BE IN
 Follow all instructions marked on the device during using.
 Provide proper ventilation and air circulation and do not use near water.
 It is better to keep it in a dry environment.
 Place the device on a stable surface (example cart, stand, table, etc.).
 The system should be installed indoor only. Install either on a sturdy rack or desk in a
well-ventilated place.
 Make sure the rack is level and stable before extending a device from the rack.
 Make sure all equipments installed on the rack including power strips and other
electrical connectors are properly grounded.
 Only use the power cord supported with the device.
 Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners to clean the device.
 Always unplug the power to the device before cleaning.
 Unplug the power cord during lightning or after a prolonged period of non-use to avoid
damage to the equipment.
 Do not stand on any device while installing the device to the rack.
 Do not attempt to maintain the device by yourself, any faults, please contact your
vendor.
 Save this manual properly for future reference.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Copyright and Trademarks .......................................................................................................... 1
Before You Begin .......................................................................................................................... 2
Table of Contents .......................................................................................................................... 3
Table of Figures ............................................................................................................................ 4
Chapter 1 Switcher System Overview ....................................................................................... 5
1.1 Introduction ..................................................................................................................... 5
1.2 Packing ............................................................................................................................ 6
Chapter 2 Features ...................................................................................................................... 7
Chapter 3 Specifications .............................................................................................................. 8
Chapter 4 Front/Rear Panels ...................................................................................................... 9
4.1 Front Panel...................................................................................................................... 9
4.2 Rear Panel .................................................................................................................... 11
Chapter 5 Connections .............................................................................................................. 14
5.1 Input Connections ........................................................................................................ 16
5.2 Output Connections ..................................................................................................... 16
5.3 Multiple Connections ................................................................................................... 17
5.4 Remote Control Connection ....................................................................................... 17
5.5 IR Pass-Through Connection ..................................................................................... 18
5.6 Power Connection........................................................................................................ 18
5.7 I/O Ports ........................................................................................................................ 19
5.7.1 RS232 ................................................................................................................. 19
5.7.2 DBT .................................................................................................................. 20
5.7.3 Output Cable ..................................................................................................... 21
Chapter 6 Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................ 23
Appendix A DBaseT Firmware Upgrade .............................................................................. 25
A-1 X-SRUW DBaseT F/W Upgrade ......................................................................... 25
A-2 Switcher DBaseT F/W Upgrade ............................................................................. 27
Appendix B Extender ................................................................................................................. 31
B-1 Features ........................................................................................................................ 32
B-2 Specifications ............................................................................................................... 33
B-3 IR Receiver Cable Directions .................................................................................... 34
B-4 IR Blaster Cable Directions........................................................................................ 34
B-5 DMI Output Connector ............................................................................................. 34
B-6 Wiring Information for Link Connector ..................................................................... 35
Appendix C Extend Audio Amplifier ......................................................................................... 36
C-1 Specifications ............................................................................................................... 36
C-2 Audio Amplifier Connection........................................................................................ 37

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TABLE OF FI URES
Figure 1-1 PS-301/PS-301M Switcher .............................................................................. 5
Figure 4-1 PS-301/PS-301M Switcher Front Panel ........................................................ 9
Figure 4-2 PS-301 Switcher Rear Panel ......................................................................... 11
Figure 4-3 PS-301M Switcher Rear Panel ..................................................................... 11
Figure 4-4 RS232 Pin Definitions ..................................................................................... 11
Figure 4-5 IR Blaster/Receiver Pin Definitions .............................................................. 12
Figure 4-6 SPDIF Ports ..................................................................................................... 12
Figure 5-1 PS-301 Connections ....................................................................................... 14
Figure 5-2 PS-301M Connections.................................................................................... 15
Figure 5-3 Input Connections ........................................................................................... 16
Figure 5-4 Output Connections ........................................................................................ 16
Figure 5-5 RS232 and Control PC connection .............................................................. 17
Figure 5-6 IR Extended Connection ................................................................................ 18
Figure 5-7 Power Connection ........................................................................................... 18
Figure 5-8a RS232 Pin Function ...................................................................................... 19
Figure 5-8b RS232 Pin Function ...................................................................................... 19
Figure 5-8c RS232 Pin Function ...................................................................................... 20
Figure 5-9 LAN ( DBT) Port ............................................................................................. 20
Figure 5-10 Output LAN Cable ......................................................................................... 21
Figure A-1 X-SRUW F/W Upgrade 1 ............................................................................ 25
Figure A-2 X-SRUW F/W Upgrade 2 ............................................................................ 26
Figure A-3 X-SRUW F/W Upgrade 3 ............................................................................ 26
Figure A-4 X-SRUW F/W Upgrade 4 ............................................................................ 27
Figure A-5 Switcher DBase T F/W Upgrade 1 ............................................................ 27
Figure A-6 Switcher DBase T F/W Upgrade 2 ............................................................ 28
Figure A-7 Switcher DBase T F/W Upgrade 3 ............................................................ 28
Figure A-8 Switcher DBase T F/W Upgrade 4 ............................................................ 29
Figure A-9 Switcher DBase T F/W Upgrade 5 ............................................................ 29
Figure A-10 Switcher DBase T F/W Upgrade 6 .......................................................... 30
Figure A-11 Switcher DBase T F/W Upgrade 7 .......................................................... 30
Figure B-1 X-SRUW Extender ....................................................................................... 31
Figure B-2 IR Receiver Cable ........................................................................................... 34
Figure B-3 IR Blaster Cable .............................................................................................. 34
Figure B-4 DMI Output Connector ................................................................................ 34
Figure B-5 RJ-45 Pin Assignment .................................................................................... 35
Figure C-1 Extend Audio Amplifier ................................................................................... 36
Figure C-2 Audio Amplifier Connection ........................................................................... 37

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CHAPTER 1 SWITCHER SYSTEM OVERVIEW
1.1 Introduction
The Presentation Switcher is a high performance, zero-second latency switching
equipment with simple 3x1 transmission interfaces. It is a switcher and also a converter
means that it can handle virtually video/audio signals on its 3 DMI inputs (PS-301) or 1
DMI/1 VGA inputs (PS-301M). Split the DMI signal and mix with the audio signal
comes from the MIC input interface integrated the optical SPDIF or R/L stereo audio
output signal. (R/L feature is only for PS-301M) The built-in converter handles analog to
digital conversion, as well as the signals conversion is virtually converted to any output
equipments including any projector, TV or other audio amplifier. Built-in extender
interfaces allowing you to integrate external extensible accessory devices to transmit
data or to over long distances up to 70 meters.
The Switcher can be controlled in some ways; the front panel offers input/output
selection and audio configured control, as well as an IR extender connected to rear
panel for user to control the PS-301 series with an IR controller.
Figure 1-1 PS-301/PS-301M Switcher

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1.2 Packing
PS-301/PS-301M Switcher *1
Power Cord *1
DB9-F to 3.5mm Serial Cable *1
User Manual x 1

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CHAPTER 2 FEATURES
 3 x DMI In Up to 4K x 2K@30fps for PS-301, or 1 x DMI In for PS-301M
 1 x VGA In + 1 x 3.5Ø Stereo Audio Inputs Associated with Each VGA Connection
(Only for PS-301M)
 1 x YPbPr + R L RCA Connector Jack Audio Inputs (Only for PS-301M)
 1 x Microphone Input (XLR Connector)
 MIC inputs can be provided up to +48V phantom power
 1 x DMI Output w/ DBaseT 70 Meters Output (Bypass Input Audio Only, None
Microphone Mixer)
 Knob Adjustable for Source Volume, Microphone Volume, Main Audio OUT
Volume. (Press Knob Once for Mute)
 Microphone “Take-Over” Mode to Mix the Microphone Signal w/ the Source
Audio Independent L/R Output, Coaxial Output, and TOSTLINK SPDIF Output
(Source Audio is from 3.5∅ Stereo Audio or De-embed from DMI Source) (L/R
feature is only for PS-301M)
 Support EDID Management
 LCD Display for Status Read Easily
 2 x Front Panel Push buttons for Source Selection
 DBaseT 70 Meters Output
 DBaseT Technology, Use One CATx Cable to Install Easily
 Internal universal power supply
 1U rack Unit eight

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CHAPTER 3 SPECIFICATIONS
Hardware
LCD Module 1
Pushbuttons 2
Knob 3
Input Connector PS-301: DMI Type A x 3
PS-301M: DMI Type A x 1/YPbPr x 1/VGA x 1
Output Connector DMI Type A x 1/RJ-45 x 1
IR IN 3.5∅ Phone Jack x 1
IR OUT 3.5∅ Phone Jack x 1
RS232 3.5∅ Phone Jack x 1
MIC Input XLR Connector x 1
Audio Input 3.5∅ Phone Jack x 1/RCA Connector (R,L) x 1 set
(Only for PS-301M)
Audio Output
Terminals Block (Differential) x 1
Digital Optical Toslink x 1
RCA Digital Audio x 1
LAN Connector RJ-45
Power 100VAC~240VAC, 50/60 z, internal
ousing Aluminum/Metal
Mounting 1U Rack mountable
Weight PS-301: 2290g
PS-301M: 2353g
Dimensions (LxWx ) 220x350x44mm
V A Support Resolution:
V A Input (Support Video Modes)
60 z
640*480, 800*600, 1024*768, 1152*864, 1280*600, 1280*720, 1280*768,
1280*800, 1280*960, 1280*1024, 1360*768, 1366*768, 1400*1050,
1440*900, 1600*900, 1600*1200, 1680*1050, 1920*1080
75 z 640*480, 800*600, 1024*768, 1152*864, 1280*800, 1280*1024
YPbPr Support Resolution:
YPbPr V A Input (Support Video Modes)
60 z 640*480, 800*600, 1024*768, 1280*768, 1280*1024, 1360*768, 1600*900,
1600*1200, 1680*1050, 1920*1080
75 z 640*480, 800*600, 1024*768, 1280*1024

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CHAPTER 4 FRONT/REAR PANELS
4.1 Front Panel
Figure 4-1 PS-301/PS-301M Switcher Front Panel
The Switcher supports 2 switching keys (Input*1/Menu*1) on the Front Panel. The keys
allow you to configure the connected signal quickly and indicate the connection status
clearly showing on the LCD display.
 INPUT key (input channel): Specifies the one of input channels that comes from DMI
1~3, YPbPr + Audio R/L and VGA IN + Audio IN interface for output. You can also
press this key to switch input channels. (YPbPr + Audio R/L and VGA IN + Audio IN are
only for PS-301M)
 MENU key: Press this key to switch the configuration status showing on the LCD
display.
 Source In knob: Adjusts the output volume. Press the knob once to mute the output
and press again to restore the volume.
 MIC knob: Adjusts the MIC volume. Press the knob once to mute the MIC and press
again to restore the volume.
 Volume knob: Adjusts the mixed audio volume. Press the knob once to mute the
mixed audio and press again to restore the volume.
 You can adjust the volume level from value 0 (mute) to value 30 (max.).

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 LCD: LCD display shows current switcher status and operation status. Press Menu
key to switch the LCD display screen.
LCD Display Description
* IN: Show you currently AUD OUT configuration is IN1~IN3
.
PS-301:
IN1 → DMI IN1
IN2 → DMI IN2
IN3 → DMI IN2
PS-301M:
IN1 → DMI IN
IN2 → YPbPr + Audio R/L
IN3 → VGA IN + Audio IN
* SRC: Specify the sound volume comes from connected
input DMI port. Value 0 means mute.
* MIC: Specify the MIC volume.
* VOL: Total output volume, namely the sound volume of
mixed DMI IN, Audio R/L and Audio IN. (Audio R/L and
Audio IN are only for PS-301M)
Specify you the types of microphones are LINE in or 48V
phantom power.
Show you the information both the best video and audio
results come from input channels. And all of them will be
held automatically within your switcher. EDID Value: 720P,
1080P, HDMI and HDBT

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4.2 Rear Panel
Figure 4-2 PS-301 Switcher Rear Panel
Figure 4-3 PS-301M Switcher Rear Panel
The Switcher supports input jacks ( DMI x 3 for PS-301 and DMI*1/VGA+Audio sets
for PS-301M), MIC input port x1 and multiple output interfaces on the rear panel. The
input interfaces allowing you to connect to different equipments including CD/DVD
players, Blue Ray player, PS3, Video Camera, STB and so on. The DMI output can be
connected to projectors, video recorders, multiplexers and other displayers directly.
Other output interfaces allowing you to connect to extensible accessory devices for over
long connections with terminal display devices.
 HDBT OUT (RJ45) : The Switcher Output connector is connected to the A/V, DTVs or
other output devices via an extensible accessory device for over long connection.
 RS232: Through a 3.5mm to DB9 female RS232 cable for a long-distance serial data
transmission.
PIN5
PIN3
PIN2
Figure 4-4 RS232 Pin Definitions

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 IR (RX/TX): Through a IR Blaster/Receiver cable connection, you can extend the IR
signals transmission between Switcher and Remote devices.
IR Blaster IR Receiver
Figure 4-5 IR Blaster/Receiver Pin Definitions
 HDMI OUT: The Switcher Output connector is connected to the A/V, DTVs or other
output devices directly.
 HDMI IN 1~3: These ports receive the DMI signals through a DMI cable comes from
the input sources.
HDMI Type A Connector host assignment:
Pin #
Signal Pin #
Signal
1 TMDS Data2+ 11 TMDS Clock Shield
2 TMDS Data2 Shield 12 TMDS Clock-
3 TMDS Data2- 13 NC
4 TMDS Data1+ 14 NC
5 TMDS Data1 Shield 15 DDC-SCL
6 TMDS Data1- 16 DDC-SDA
7 TMDS Data0+ 17 DDC-Ground
8 TMDS Data0 Shield 18 +5V Power
9 TMDS Data0- 19 ot Plug Detect
10 TMDS Clock+
 YPbPr: The Pb, Y, Pr ports are connected to the audio signal sources. (Only for
PS-301M.).
 SPDIF: This port is connected to the audio output device. The Switcher supports the
signal transmitted over either a coaxial cable with RCA connector or a fiber optic cable
with Toslink connectors to keep the signal transmission fidelity in a short-distance.
Figure 4-6 SPDIF Ports

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 Audio R/L: The Switcher supports the stereo R/L audio input interface. (Only for
PS-301M.).
 L+L- ND R+R-: The connector is used to connect the extender with audio amplifier.
 V A IN +Audio IN: These ports receive the VGA and Audio signals through VGA and
Audio cables come from the input sources. (Only for PS-301M.).
V A Connector assignment:
Pin #
Signal Pin #
Signal
1 Red 9 NC
2 Green 10 Sync return
3 Blue 11 NC
4 NC 12 Bi-directional data (SDA)
5 Return (GND) 13 orizontal sync
6 Red return 14 Vertical sync
7 Green return 15 Data clock (SCL)
8 Blue return
 F/W UP RADE: Used to upgrade the firmware.
 MIC: The Switcher supports the microphones connection.
 48V LED: The Switcher supports the microphone with 48V phantom power. When you
want to connect a 48V Condenser microphone, you can press the MENU key on the
front panel to switch the LCD screen to microphone configuration screen. Once the
connection is successful, the 48V LED indicator turns to solid green.
 When using a 48V microphone (phantom power), make sure the MIC connector on
the rear panel of your Switcher is connected to a 48V microphone in order to avoid
the damage to non-48V type of microphone.
 Power port: The Power Port is applicable for 100~240VAC, 50~60 z connected to the
outlet of power source. Refer to 5.6 Power Connection .

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CHAPTER 5 CONNECTIONS
Figure 5-1 PS-301 Connections

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Figure 5-2 PS-301M Connections

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5.1 Input Connections
Use the DMI/VGA+Audio connecting cable to connect the Input serial jack ( DMI IN/
VGA IN/Audio IN) to the output source jack of the Blu-ray/DVD player displays/graphics
workstations/PC.
Figure 5-3 Input Connections
5.2 Output Connections
- Use the DMI cable to connect the output jack (OUT1 ~ OUT2 with DMI interface)
on the rear panel to the input jack of the projector, video recorder, display, D TV or
multiplexer directly.
- Or use the Cat.5e cable to connect the output RJ-45 jack (OUT1 ~ OUT2 with RJ-45
interface) on the rear panel to the LINK IN jack of the Extender. Through the Extender,
you can extend the transmission distance and over-long configuring the projector,
video recorder, display or multiplexer to your Switcher.
Figure 5-4 Output Connections

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5.3 Multiple Connections
- MIC: Connected to the microphone.
- SPDIF: Uses the SPDIF cable with RCA or Toslink connector to connect the SPDIF
port on the rear panel to the AVR device. Then, transmit signals through coaxial or
fibre optic of SPDIF cable.
- Audio R/L: Uses the Audio R/L cable to connect the R/L port to DVD Player for audio
connection.
- YPbPr: Uses the YPbPr cable to connect the YPbPr port to DVD Player for video
connection.
- Use the RS232 cable with 3.5mm connector to connect the RS232 port on the rear
panel to the RS232 jack of PC.
- Use the IR Receiver and IR Blaster to connect the IR ports (RX/TX) on the real panel
for remote control.
 The Switcher integrates the IR RX/TX and RS232 input signals and outputs the
signals via the RJ-45 port simultaneously. Through the extender, the output signals
will be transmitted to the remote device.
5.4 Remote Control Connection
Use the RS232 connecting cable to connect the computer serial communication port
(COM1 or COM2) to the RS232 communication port of the Switcher. The computer can
then be used to control the Switcher after installing of application software. Aside from
using the front panel keys for switching operation, you are also permitted to use the
RS232 connection port for a remote operation.
Figure 5-5 RS232 and Control PC connection

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5.5 IR Pass-Through Connection
The Switcher provides an IR Receiver cable and IR Blaster cable accessories for IR
pass-through; on the other hand, it also provides you an extended IR pass-through
transmission through Extender.
- Supports you an IR channel to control the TV-end of your Switcher and Remote.
- Supports all kinds of IR frequency band
You can extend the signal connection through the Extender described as below.
Figure 5-6 IR Extended Connection
5.6 Power Connection
Use the included power cord to connect from the power port on the rear panel of the
Switcher to the outlet.
Figure 5-7 Power Connection

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5.7 I/O Ports
5.7.1 RS232
The RS232 Pin functions are described as below:
Pin No. Abbreviation Description
1 N/u Null
2 TXD Send
3 RXD Receive
4 N/u Null
5 GND Ground
6 N/u Null
7 N/u Null
8 N/u Null
9 N/u Null
Figure 5-8a RS232 Pin Function
Figure 5-8b RS232 Pin Function