
CONTENTS 
INTRODUCTION ..............................................................1
FEATURES & SPECIFICATIONS ....................................2
TYPICAL HOOK-UP & OPERATION ................................3
MATRIX SWITCHER ROUTING SELECTION ................. 4
INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your purchase of one of the most innovative 
Video/Audio switching products on the market today. The SB-5544 
is a true Matrix Routing Switcher for Composite Video and Stereo 
Audio signals. It has (4) individual AV inputs with (4) individual AV 
outputs. Because it is a matrix router, any input may be routed 
to any output; or the same input may be routed to all outputs or 
any combination. It completely eliminates the need to constantly 
move around audio and video input and output cables. The SB-
5544 is useful for routing signals from AV source devices (such as: 
VCRs, Camcorders, Video Game Consoles, Video CDs, DVDs, 
Satellite Receivers, CAT5 Set Top Boxes, etc .) to AV destination 
devices  (such  as:  VCRs,  DVD-Rs,  TV  Sets,  Video  Projectors, 
etc.). Selection of inputs is made via the Front Panel push buttons 
or an Infrared Remote Control unit. 
PACKAGE CONTENTS
Check that you have the following components;
•  SB-SB-5544 Switcher
•  IR Remote control
•  3-RCA to 3-RCA cable 
•  Control Software (All Windows Operating Systems) 
•  Rack Mount bracketsUsers Guide 
•  AC/DC Adapter: 12VDC, @ 500mA
AC/DC Adaptor Types : CE/UL/SAA/BS
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Audio/Video Matrix Routing Switcher Series
Thank you for purchasing the SB-5544 Audio/Video Matrix Routing Switcher. You will nd this unit easy to install and highly 
reliable but it is essential that you read this manual thoroughly before attempting to use this switcher.
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 
Please read all instructions before attempting to unpack, install or 
operate this equipment and before connecting the power supply. 
Please keep the following in mind as you unpack and install this 
equipment:
•   Always follow basic safety precautions to reduce the risk of re, 
electrical shock and injury to persons.
•  To prevent re or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain, 
moisture or install this product near water.
•   Never spill liquid of any kind on or into this product.
•   Never push an object of any kind into this product through any 
openings or empty slots in the unit, as you may damage parts 
inside the unit.
•  Do not attach the power supply cabling to building surfaces.
•  Use only the supplied power supply unit (PSU). Do not use the 
PSU if it is damaged.
•  Do not allow anything to rest on the power cabling or allow any 
weight to be placed upon it or any person walk on it.
•  To protect the unit from overheating, do not block any vents or 
openings in the unit housing that provide ventilation and allow for 
sufcient space for air to circulate around the unit. 
DISCLAIMERS
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is believed to be accurate. We assume no responsibility for any 
infringements of patents or other rights of third parties which may 
result from its use.
We assume no responsibility for any inaccuracies that may be 
contained in this document. We make no commitment to update 
or to keep current the information contained in this document.
We reserve the right to make improvements to this document 
and/or product at any time and without notice.
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Version 2.0 JUNE 2015
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IInput: Composite Video/Stereo Audio (RCA)
Output: Composite Video/Stereo Audio (RCA)
Power Input: DC+12V, @500mA~1500mA