
CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION & CONTENTS.....................................1
FEATURES & SPECIFICATIONS ....................................2
FRONT PANEL ................................................................3
BACK PANEL ..................................................................6
REMOTE CONTROL .......................................................7
RS-232 SERIAL INTERFACE ........................................9
IR EXTENDER ...............................................................10
TYPICAL APPLICATION .............................................. 11
INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your purchase one of the most innovative
VGA (RGBHV)/Stereo Audio (AR/AL) 8x8 matrix switching
products on the market today. The SB-8188TB is a true matrix
routing switcher for VGA(RGBHV)/Stereo Audio(AR/AL) signals.
It has (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-8188TB 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 (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-8188TB 8x8 Matrix Switcher
• IR Remote Control (SW-8188)
• 19 inch 2RU (3½”) rack mount brackets (Part # 2U-440L)
• SB-100 IR Extender Receiver Set
• RS-232 Cable
• CD Contents: Manual, Windows GUI
• Users Guide
• AC/DC Adapter: 12VDC, 2A Universal Type 50/60Hz,
100~230VAC
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VGA-Audio Matrix Switcher Series
Thank you for purchasing the SB-8188TB VGA-Audio Matrix 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.
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 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.
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