
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 2.1 OCT 2013
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CONTENTS 
INTRODUCTION ...............................................................1
FEATURES & SPECIFICATIONS...................................... 2
FRONT PANEL ................................................................ 3
REAR PANEL ................................................................ 6
REMOTE CONTROL ....................................................... 7
EDID FUNCTIONS ......................................................... 9
TYPICAL APPLICATION ............................................... 12
IR EXTENDER ............................................................... 14
RS-232 PROTOCOL .................................................... 15
LIMITED WARRANTY .................................................. 16
INTRODUCTION
The SB-8811 is high-performance 8x8 matrix routing switcher 
for DVI (Digital Visual Interface) signals. This switcher supports 
data rates up to 6.75 Gbps, enabling 1080p DVI formats and 
UXGA/WUXGA/DVI resolution to any HD display. High Definition 
Digital signals can be selected and distributed to any 8 outputs 
simultaneously. The Switcher is certified as being fully DVI and 
HDCP compliant, with RoHS,CE,FCC certification. Support high 
resolution DVI sources routed to DVI displays, monitors, projector 
or audio receivers. The EDID can be selected between seven (4) 
different modes. Control is provided via front panel push buttons, 
IR remote or via RS-232. An RS-232 Windows GUI interface is 
provided for matrix routing.
PACKAGE CONTENTS
Check that you have the following components;
• SB-8811 Matrix Routing Switcher 
• IR Remote Controller (SW-8811)
• 19 inch Ear mount bracket (Part # 1U-440L)
• IR Extender receiver (SB-100)
• CD Contents: This manual, Windows GUI
• RS-232 Cable 
• Users Guide 
• Power Supply: 12VDC, 5A Universal Type 50/60Hz, 100~230 
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