
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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is believed to be accurate. We assume no responsibility for any 
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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.
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Version 1.3 MAR 2014
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CONTENTS 
INTRODUCTION ...............................................................1
FEATURES & SPECIFICATIONS ....................................2
FRONT PANEL .................................................................3
REAR PANEL ..................................................................6
REMOTE CONTROL ........................................................7
REMOTE PROTOCOL COMMANDS ..............................8
IR EXTENDER .................................................................9
RS-232 SERIAL INTERFACE ..........................................11
TYPICAL APPLICATION .................................................12
LIMITED WARRANTY ..................................................... 13
INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your purchase Today one of the most 
innovative VGA(RGBHV)/Stereo Audio(AR/AL) 8x8 matrix 
switching products on the market Today. The SB-8188LCM is a 
true Matrix Routing Switcher for VGA(RGBHV)/Stereo Audio(AR/
AL) signals. It has an 8 individual VGA(RGBHV)/Stereo Audio(AR/
AL) inputs with 8 individual VGA(RGBHV) /Stereo Audio(AR/AL) 
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 cables and output via VGA(RGBHV) 
cables. The SB-8188LCM is useful for Matrix signals from VGA 
source devices (such as: Personal computer, Set Top Box, and 
Satellite Receivers, etc.) To VGA destination devices over VGA 
cables to (Such as LCD Monitors, VGA Monitors, Plasma LCD 
TV, VGA Projectors, etc.). Selection of inputs is made via the front 
panel push buttons or an Infrared Remote Control unit or RS-232 
control by a computer.
PACKAGE CONTENTS
Check that you have the following components;
• SB-8188LCM Matrix Routing Switcher 
• IR Remote Control 
• IR Extender receiver (SB-100) 
• Rack Mounts 
• RS-232 Cable
• RS-232 driver CD (All Windows Operating Systems) 
• Users Guide 
• AC/DC Adapter: 12VDC, 2A Universal Type 50/60Hz,
 100~230 VAC
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