Black Box SW216A User manual

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JUNE 2008
SW216A
8 to 1 HDMI Switch
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FCC AND IC RFI STATEMENTS
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
AND
INDUSTRY CANADA
RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENTS
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio-frequency energy,
and if not installed and used properly, that is, in strict accordance with the
manufacturer’s instructions, may cause interference to radio communication.
It has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A computing
device in accordance with the specifications in Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC rules,
which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference
when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. Operation of
this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause interference, in which case
the user at his own expense will be required to take whatever measures may be
necessary to correct the interference.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise emission from
digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulation of Industry Canada.
Le présent appareil numérique n’émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les limites
applicables aux appareils numériques de classe A prescrites dans le Règlement sur le
brouillage radioélectrique publié par Industrie Canada.

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NORMAS OFICIALES MEXICANAS (NOM)
ELECTRICAL SAFETY STATEMENT
INSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURIDAD
1. Todas las instrucciones de seguridad y operación deberán ser leídas antes
de que el aparato eléctrico sea operado.
2. Las instrucciones de seguridad y operación deberán ser guardadas para
referencia futura.
3. Todas las advertencias en el aparato eléctrico y en sus instrucciones de
operación deben ser respetadas.
4. Todas las instrucciones de operación y uso deben ser seguidas.
5. El aparato eléctrico no deberá ser usado cerca del agua—por ejemplo,
cerca de la tina de baño, lavabo, sótano mojado o cerca de una alberca,
etc..
6. El aparato eléctrico debe ser usado únicamente con carritos o pedestales
que sean recomendados por el fabricante.
7. El aparato eléctrico debe ser montado a la pared o al techo sólo como sea
recomendado por el fabricante.
8. Servicio—El usuario no debe intentar dar servicio al equipo eléctrico más
allá a lo descrito en las instrucciones de operación. Todo otro servicio
deberá ser referido a personal de servicio calificado.
9. El aparato eléctrico debe ser situado de tal manera que su posición no
interfiera su uso. La colocación del aparato eléctrico sobre una cama,
sofá, alfombra o superficie similar puede bloquea la ventilación, no se
debe colocar en libreros o gabinetes que impidan el flujo de aire por los
orificios de ventilación.

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NOM STATEMENT
10. El equipo eléctrico deber ser situado fuera del alcance de fuentes de calor
como radiadores, registros de calor, estufas u otros aparatos (incluyendo
amplificadores) que producen calor.
11. El aparato eléctrico deberá ser connectado a una fuente de poder sólo del
tipo descrito en el instructivo de operación, o como se indique en el
aparato.
12. Precaución debe ser tomada de tal manera que la tierra fisica y la
polarización del equipo no sea eliminada.
13. Los cables de la fuente de poder deben ser guiados de tal manera que no
sean pisados ni pellizcados por objetos colocados sobre o contra ellos,
poniendo particular atención a los contactos y receptáculos donde salen
del aparato.
14. El equipo eléctrico debe ser limpiado únicamente de acuerdo a las
recomendaciones del fabricante.
15. En caso de existir, una antena externa deberá ser localizada lejos de las
lineas de energia.
16. El cable de corriente deberá ser desconectado del cuando el equipo no
sea usado por un largo periodo de tiempo.
17. Cuidado debe ser tomado de tal manera que objectos liquidos no sean
derramados sobre la cubierta u orificios de ventilación.
18. Servicio por personal calificado deberá ser provisto cuando:
A: El cable de poder o el contacto ha sido dañado; u
B: Objectos han caído o líquido ha sido derramado dentro del
aparato; o
C: El aparato ha sido expuesto a la lluvia; o
D: El aparato parece no operar normalmente o muestra un cambio en
su desempeño; o
E: El aparato ha sido tirado o su cubierta ha sido dañada.

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TRADEMARKS USED IN THIS MANUAL
BLACK BOX and the Double Diamond logo are
registered trademarks of BB Technologies, Inc.
Any other trademarks mentioned in this manual are
acknowledged to be the property of the trademark owners.

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CONTENTS
Contents
Chapter Page
1. Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
2. Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
2.1 Introducion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
2.2 What’s Included . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
2.3 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
3. Installation and Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
3.1 Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
3.2 Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
3.3 Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
3.4 Console Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
3.4.1 Modem Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
3.4.2 RS-232 Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
3.5 Typical Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

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1. Specifications
Frequency Bandwidth: 1.65 Gbps (single-link)
User Controls: (1) Signal Enhance button,
(1) Input button
Connectors: Input: (8) HDMI Type A female;
Output: (1) HDMI female (single-link);
RS-232: (1) DB9;
Power: (1) 9-VDC power connector
Indicators: (10) LEDs: (8) Input Source, (1) Signal
Enhance, (1) Power
Power: 5-VDC universal power supply
Size: 1.7"H x 12.7"W x 4.1"D (4.4 x 28 x 10.4 cm)
Weight: 2 lb. (0.9 kg)

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CHAPTER 2: Overview
2. Overview
2.1 Introduction
The 8 to 1 HDMI Switch allows eight HDMI sources to
share one HDTV display. It also includes a remote
control. Simply press a button to select your desired
HDMI source for display on the HDTV.
2.2 What’s Included
• 8 to 1 HDMI Switch
• Remote control
• Power supply
• This user’s manual
2.3 Features
• HDMI 1.2, HDCP 1.1, and DVI 1.0 compliant
• Signal enhancement feature allows you to improve
signal quality after long-distance tranmission.
• LED indicators

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• Ideal for home theater integration
• Supports high-resolution input:
PC: VGA, SVGA, XGA, SXGA, and UXGA
(1600 x 1200);
HDTV: 480i, 576i, 480p, 576p, 720p, 1080i,
and 1080pi
• Includes remote control
• Easy to install and simple to operate

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CHAPTER 3: Installation and Operation
3. Installation and Operation
3.1 Front Panel
Figure 3-1 shows the 8 to 1 HDMI Switch’s front panel.
Table 3-1 describes its components.
Figure 3-1. Front panel.
Table 3-1. Front panel components.
Component Name Description
➀Remote control sensor IR receiver
➁HDMI inputs 5–8 Using HDMI cable, connect your various
HDMI sources to the switch’s HDMI
inputs.
➂Input select button/ Press the Input button repeatedly to
indicators switch to your desired input source. The
corresponding LED lights to indicate
which source (1–8) is being selected.
➀
➂
➃
➄
➂
➂
➁

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Table 3-1 (continued). Front panel components.
Component Name Description
➃Signal enhancement Press the Signal Enhance button to
button/indicator turn on this feature to improve signal
quality after long-distance transmission.
Press again to turn off. The LED lights
when the signal is enhanced.
➄Power LED indicator The LED lights when the power is
connected.
3.2 Rear Panel
Figure 3-2 shows the 8 to 1 HDMI Switch’s rear panel.
Table 3-2 describes its components.
Figure 3-2. Rear panel.
➀
➃
➂
➁

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Table 3-2. Rear panel components.
Component Name Description
➀HDMI output Using HDMI cable, connect the HDMI
output to your display’s HDMI input.
➁HDMI inputs 1–4 Using HDMI cable, connect your various
HDMI sources to the switch’s inputs.
➂Power connector Plug the supplied 5-VDC power supply
into the switch.
➃RS-232 connector DB9 connector links to your other control
console for remote control.

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3.3 Remote Control
Figure 3-3 shows the 8–1 HDMI Switch’s remote control.
Table 3-3 describes its components.
Figure 3-3. Remote control.
Table 3-3. Remote control’s components.
Component Name Description
➀Power Press this button to turn the switch
on/off.
➁Direct input selector Press a number button (1–8) to select
your desired input source.
➂Void buttons Buttons 9–10 have no function.
➀
➁
➂

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CHAPTER 3: Installation and Operation
3.4 Console Control
3.4.1 M ODEM C ABLE
The switch connects to a console via a modem cable (see
Table 3-4).
Table 3-4. Modem cable pinout.
Splitter Side of the Cable Remote Controller (or Console) Side of the Cable
Pin Definition Pin Definition
1 N/C 1 N/C
2 TxD 2 RxD
3 RxD 3 TxD
4 N/C 4 N/C
5 GND 5 GND
6 N/C 6 N/C
7 N/C 7 N/C
8 N/C 8 N/C
9 N/C 9 N/C
RS-232 transmission format:
Baud rate: 9600 bps
Data bit: 8 bits
Parity: None
Stop bit: 1 bit

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3.4.2 RS-232 C OMMANDS
The RS-232 connector on the 8–1 HDMI Switch links to
a control console. From this console, you can enter the
RS-232 commands described in Table 3-5.
A typical command has this format:
<Command code><SPACE><Carriage return (CR)>
The switcher responds with an either an “OK” message if
the command is legal or an “NG” message if the
command is not legal.
NOTES
• The command must be combined with characters and
digits.
• The combination command code has to be separated by
ASCII character SPACE.
• The command will be executed after you input ASCII
character “CR”.
• After you enter ASCII character “CR”, if the command is
legal, the unit replies with an “OK” message.
• If the command is illegal, the unit replies with an “NG”
message.

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Table 3-5. RS-232 commands.
Command Code Comment
Port 1 Port 1 ON
Port 2 Port 2 ON
Port 3 Port 3 ON
Port 4 Port 4 ON
Port 5 Port 5 ON
Port 6 Port 6 ON
Port 7 Port 7 ON
Port 8 Port 8 ON
Signal 1 Enable Signal Enhance
Signal 0 DIsable Signal Enhance
Power 1 Power ON
Power 0 Power OFF

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3.5 Typical Application
Figure 3-4. Typical application.
LCD TV DVD 1
DVD 2
DVD 3
Set-top
box