
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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 fire,
electrical shock and injury to persons.
• To prevent fire 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 sufficient space for air to circulate around the unit.
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Version 1.2 OCT 2013
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CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION ...............................................................1
FEATURES & SPECIFICATIONS ....................................2
FRONT PANEL ................................................................3
REAR PANEL ...................................................................6
REMOTE CONTROL ......................................................7
RS-232 SERIAL INTERFACE ...........................................9
TYPICAL APPLICATION ................................................10
IR EXTENDER ................................................................11
LIMITED WARRANTY .....................................................12
INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your purchase today one of the most innovative
Component/Digital/Audio matrix switching products on the market
today. The SB-5588LCM is a true Matrix Routing Switcher for
Component Video, Digital and Stereo Audio signals. It is a 8
individual Component inputs with 8 individual Component 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-5588LCM is
useful for Matrix 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: LCD TV, HDTV, Plasma displays, Projectors, etc.).
Selection of inputs is made via the Front Panel push buttons or an
Infrared Remote Control unit or RS-232 control by computer
PACKAGE CONTENTS
Check that you have the following components;
• SB-5588LCM Matrix Switcher
• IR Remote control
• RS-232 Software (All Windows Operating Systems)
• Rack Mounts
• IR Extender receiver
• RS-232 Cable
• Users Guide
• AC/DC Adapter: 12VDC, 2A Universal Type 50/60Hz,
100~230 VAC
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