SIIG AV-GM08R3-S1 User manual

Dual-View Video Processor with Audio Path
P/N: AV-GM08R3-S1

Safety and Notice
The AV-GM08R3-S1 Dual-View Video Processor with Audio Path has been tested for conformity
to safety regulations and requirements, and has been certified for international use. However,
like all electronic equipments, the AV-GM08R3-S1 should be used with care. Please read and
follow the safety instructions to protect yourself from possible injury and to minimize the risk
of damage to the unit.
●Follow all instructions and warnings marked on this unit.
●Do not attempt to service this unit yourself, except where explained in this manual.
●Provide proper ventilation and air circulation and do not use near water.
●Keep objects that might damage the device and assure that the placement of this unit is on a
stable surface.
●Use only the power adapter and power cords and connection cables designed for this unit.
●Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners to clean this unit. Always unplug the power to the
device before cleaning.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION.................................................................................................................1
FEATURES.........................................................................................................................2
PACKAGE CONTENTS......................................................................................................2
SPECIFICATIONS..............................................................................................................4
PANEL DESCRIPTIONS.....................................................................................................5
HARDWARE INSTALLATION.............................................................................................7
OPERATION SOFTWARE................................................................................................13
TROUBLESHOOTING......................................................................................................20
LIMITED WARRANTY ......................................................................................................21
APPENDIX –SUPPORTED RESOLUTION......................................................................22

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INTRODUCTION
The AV-GM08R3-S1 Dual-View Video Processor with Audio Path is an advanced video processor
for multimedia presentations. It is an ideal solution for applications where two video signals must
be displayed on a single display. It supports up to four video inputs, of which two can be outputted
simultaneously in Picture-In-Picture (PIP) or Picture-Aside-Picture (PAP) modes. The AV-GM08R3-S1
allows you to manipulate output images, wherever position and whatever sizes you want for
viewing two computers or two video signals or a combination. Despite the advanced video features,
AV-GM08R3-S1 also equips audio processor allowing users to do analog switching and convert
analog stereo into HDMI streams.
The embedded scaler converts signals from input sources to match the native resolution of
monitors, flat panel displays, projectors as well as user-selectable output settings up to WUXGA
(1920x1200). Dual outputs are provided in both analog (VGA) and digital (HDMI/DVI) format, one is
connected to remote display and the other is connected to on-site display for real time monitoring.

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FEATURES
●Three graphic (DVI / VGA) and four video (HDMI /Component / S-Video / Composite) Inputs, from
640x480 to 1920x1200, interlaced or progressive.
●Dual video outputs (DVI / HDMI), 640x480 to 1920x1200, and YPbPr, HD 720p.
●HDCP 1.1 Support
●PIP, PAB, Full screen modes and adjustable size& position through software.
●Titles, borders and colored backgrounds.
●Resize, position, flip, zoom& pan and blend output video.
●Can be cascaded to obtain more images.
●Image parameters and layouts are automatically saved in flash memory and can be recalled for
later use.
●Several Image parameters and layouts can be saved in flash memory and can be recalled for
later use.
●Video parameters adjustable (brightness, contrast, color temperature, etc.)
●User-selectable output settings, up to 1920x1200.
●Perfectly as a video screen splitter, a video converter and a video switcher.
●Analog audio switcher
●Analog stereo to HDMI audio conversion
●Hardware Fail-safe protection for YPbPr video and stereo audio path
●Firmware upgradable for support of new features and technology enhancements.
●IR control and software control through USB.
●Portable size.
●Automatically power-saving mode.
PACKAGE CONTENTS
●1x AV-GM08S3-S1 or AV-GM08R3-S1 ●1x 5V power adapter
●1x DVI to DVI&VGA breakout cable ●IR remote controller
●1x VGA to component breakout cable ●Installation software CD
●1x VGA to DVI adapter ●User Manual

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SPECIFICATIONS
Model Name
AV-GM08S3-S1
AV-GM08R3-S1
Technical
Role of usage
Multiplexer / video processor
Dual output support
Yes [DVI + VGA]
Yes [HDMI/DVI + YPbPr]
HDCP compliance
Yes
Video bandwidth
HDMI/DVI [Single-link 4.95Gbps]
VGA [165MHz]
Component [30MHz]
S-Video/Composite [13.5MHz]
HDMI/DVI [Single-link 4.95Gbps]
VGA [165MHz]
Component [30MHz]
Composite [13.5MHz]
Input Video support
480i / 480p / 720p / 1080i / 1080p60 / 1920x1200@75 / 1600x1200@60
Audio support
No
Yes
Control
RS-232 and IR
USB and IR
PIP / PAP
Yes
Cascadable
Yes
Input TMDS signal
1.2 Volts [peak-to-peak]
ESD protection
Human body model —±19kV [air-gap discharge] & ±12kV [contact
discharge]
PCB stack-up
6-layer board [impedance control —differential 100; single 50]
Input
2x VGA + 1x DVI/HDMI + 1x
component + 1x S-Video + 1x
composite + 1x RS-232
1x VGA + 1x DVI/HDMI +
1x S-Video + 1x composite
Output
1x HDMI/DVI + 1x VGA
1x DVI + 1x YPbPr + 1 x Stereo
IR remote control
Electro-optical characteristics: = 25/ Carrier frequency: 38kHz
DVI connector
DVI-I [29-pin female, digital only]
VGA connector
HD-15 [15-pin D-sub female]
None
RCA connector
75female
Mechanical
Housing
Metal case
Dimensions
[L x W x H]
Model
180 x 103 x 23mm [7.1" x 4" x 0.9"]
208 x 111.5 x 27mm [8.1" x 4.3" x 1.1"]
Package
330 x 200 x 95mm [1'1" x 7.9" x 3.7"]
325 x 196 x 92mm [1'1" x 7.6" x 3.6"]
Carton
495 x 440 x 380mm [1'7" x 1'5" x 1'3"]
490 x 426 x 352m [1'7.3" x 1'4.8" x
1'1.9"]
Weight
Model
480g [1.1 lbs]
680g [1.5 lbs]
Package
1345g [3.0 lbs]
1545g [3.4 lbs]
Fixedness
Wall-mounting case or wall hanging holes upon request
Power supply
5V 4A DC
Power consumption
10 Watts [max]
Operation temperature
0~40C [32~104F]
Storage temperature
-20~60C [-4~140F]
Relative humidity
20~90% RH [no condensation]

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PANEL DESCRIPTIONS
The AV-GM08R3-S1 has four inputs and accepts both graphics and video signals, which come
from computers and NTSC/PAL video sources respectively. There is a concept of main channel and
sub channel for this device. You can choose two of the four inputs, one is for main channel and
another is for sub channel. Then display two of them simultaneously on the same screen. Figure 2
shows the rear panel connectors of the AV-GM08R3-S1; Table 1 illustrates how you can connect
video devices and display to the AV-GM08R3-S1.
Side Panel
1. DVI/VGA input
2. S-Video and
composite input
3. VGA input
4. Power connector
Rear Panel
5. USB 8. YPbPr output
6. Audio input 9. Audio output
7. DVI output 10. DIP switch* (for firmware & system reset)

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* Default: Turn on the AV-GM08R3-S1 then switch both two DIP switches simultaneously
up and down to factory default mode.
*These IO ports support various resolution from 640x480 up to 1920x1200, for more detail
of the supported modes, please refer to the Appendix –Supported Resolution.

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TABLE 1: I/O CONNECTORS
Input Connector
Video Source
DVI-IN
[1] DVI
[2] VGA —with a DVI-to-VGA adapter (DVA01)
[3] Component (YPbPr) —with a DVI-to-VGA adapter (DVA01) and a
VGA-to-component breakout cable (VYPBA01)
[4] 1x DVI + 1x VGA —with a DVI-to-DVI/VGA breakout cable (DDVY01)
[5] 1x DVI + 1x Component (YPbPr) —with a DVI-to-DVI&VGA breakout cable
(DDVY01) and a VGA-to-component breakout cable (VYPBA01)
VGA IN 2
[1] VGA —with a DVI-to-VGA adapter (DVA01)
Composite/S-Video
[1] Through a RCA cable
Output Connector
Display
DVI-I OUT
[1] HDMI/DVI display
YPbPr OUT
[1] Component display
HARDWARE INSTALLATION
Safety Precautions
1. To prevent fire or shock hazards, do not expose this device to rain or moisture.
2. When connecting other products such as DVD players, and personal computers, you should turn
off the power of this product for protection against electric shocks.
3. The product should be placed more than one foot away from heat sources such as radiators,
heat registers, stoves, and other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat. In addition,
do not cover any material or devices on the top of the device.
4. Do not use immediately after moving from a low temperature to high temperature, as this
causes condensation.
5. Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, or table. The product may fall, causing
serious injury to a child or adult and serious damage to the product.
6. Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol
cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
7. Do not allow the same still picture to be projected for a long time or an abnormally bright video
picture to be projected. The video image could be burned in to the display device.

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Installation Procedures
Unpacking
Remove the AV-GM08R3-S1 from the shipping container and examine it for any signs of
shipping damage or missing items (check with package contents above). All shipping items should
be saved if the product is to be moved or returned for service. Shipping unit back to dealers for
service not in the original box may result in voiding warranty or additional cost.
Placement
The unit uses convection to cool. A fan is not needed, so do not block the sides of this device
or stack another device on the top or bottom of the AV-GM08R3-S1.
Connections
We recommend the highest quality cables for both input and output connections.
1. Switch off the AV-GM08R3-S1 and all devices that you want to connect.
2. Connect a monitor, a projector or other displays that comes with DVI and/or VGA inputs by
using 1 male-to-male DVI (VGA) cable to AV-GM08R3-S1 DVI output (you can connect 2 displays
equipped with DVI and VGA respectively by a DVI to DVI/VGA breakout cable (DDVY01)) .
3. Plug in DVI to DVI/VGA breakout cable (DDVY01) to DVI-IN and plug in VGA to component
breakout cable (VYPBA01) to the VGA connector of the breakout cable.
4. Connect a device equipped with DVI output (such as PC) to the DVI connector of the breakout
cable.
5. Connect a device equipped with component video output (YPbPr such as DVD player or camera)
to the 3-RCA jack of the VYPBA01.
6. Connect a device equipped with VGA output (such as laptop) to the VGA connector of the
AV-GM08R3-S1.
7. Connect a device equipped with composite video output to composite input of the
AV-GM08R3-S1.
8. Connect your computer with the AV-GM08R3-S1 by a Mini USB cable and then install the
software.
9. Plug in power adapter cable into 5V DC power jack.
10.Switch on all devices connected and then switch on the video processor and then press “menu”
to display OSD menu.
11.Press down arrow key dropping down sub-menu to select the first channel (Main Channel)
video/graphic source.
12.Once the Main Channel has a video selected, press “exit” key to exit the sub-menu, and then
move right to the next item of OSD menu, which allows you to select the second channel (Sub
Channel).

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13.For detailed IR remote control operation, please refer to the On Screen Display menu and IR
operating instruction.
IR Remote Control
The AV-GM08R3-S1 is now shipped with a compact remote control that allows for direct
access to most commands used to control the video processor.
(1)
Mute
Mute the audio output
(2)
Power
Power on/off the device
(3)
Pip
Change to PIP Display mode
(4)
Scan
Enter Auto TV Tuner Mode while the input is TV
(5)
Split
Change to PAP Display mode
(6)
Pip Asp
PIP Display Aspect Ratio Adjustment
(7)
Pip Source
Press to select a source for PIP channel
(8)
Pip Size
Press to change PIP channel size
(9)
Pip Pos
Press to change PIP channel position on Display
(10)
0-9
Number input
(11)
Vol+
Increase audio volume
(12)
Vol-
Decrease audio volume
(13)
Ch+
Increase TV channel number
(14)
Ch-
Decrease TV channel number
(15)
Jump
Switch back and forth between the two recently TV channels
(16)
Reset
Factory Reset
(17)
Freeze
Freeze output display
(18)
Sleep
Enter sleep mode
(19)
Left/Right/
UP/Down
Direction Control keys
(20)
Enter
Confirm Button
(21)
Menu
Display OSD menu
(22)
Exit
Move back to previous option or exit OSD menu
(23)
Source
Press to select a source for main channel
(24)
Info
Show the timer and input channel name
(25)
HDMI
HDMI Switch **
(26)
CC
Show close caption if embedded
(27)
Mode
Reserved
(28)
Auto
Auto adjustment when VGA is selected
(29)
Aspect
Display Aspect Ratio Adjustment
(30)
TV
Hot key to select TV input
(31)
CV1
Hot key to select composite input 1
(32)
CV2
Hot key to select composite input 2
(33)
YUV1
Hot key to select component input 1
(34)
YUV2
Hot key to select component input 2
(35)
SV1
Hot key to select S-Video input 1
(36)
SV2
Hot key to select S-Video input 2
(37)
VGA
Hot key to select VGA input
(38)
DVI
Hot key to select DVI/HDMI input
(39)
F1
Function Key 1
(40)
F2
Function Key 2
TABLE 2: IR FUNCTIONALITIES

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(41)
F3
Function Key 3
On Screen Display Menu
Image Settings
Scheme: Normal, Vivid, Cinema, Game, Sport
Five slider controls for video quality: Brightness, Contrast, Saturation, Hue, Sharpness

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Advanced: Noise Reduction, Flash tone, Dynamic Contrast, Color
Noise Reduction: MPEG NR (MPEG Noise Reduction) Temporal NR (Temporal Noise Reduction)
Flash tone: Enhance Flash
Dynamic Contrast: 5 Level Controls
Color: User Defined Color Temperature
Display Settings
Auto Aspect Ratio
Aspect Ratio: 16:9, Letter Box, Pillow Box Expand
Resolution: Define the output’s resolution
800x600@60, 1024x768@60, 1280x1024@60, 1280x720@60, 1366x768@60, 1440x900@60,
1400x1050@60, 1920x1080@60, 1920x1200@60, 1600x1200@60
PIP: PIP Mode: off, Large PIP, Small PIP, Side by Side (PBP)
PIP Position: Bottom-Right, Bottom-Left, Top-Left, Top-Right
Multi-PIP Configuration: POP7, 3x3 GRID, POP3, POP12
Multi-PIP On*: YES, NO
Pip Blend: Slider Control on the level of blending Main & Sub Channels
Audio Settings
Three Slider Control of Audio: Bass, Treble, Balance
Auto Volume*: On, Off
Sound Mode: Stereo, Mono, and SAP
Line Out: Fixed Volume*: Fixed Volume, Variable Volume
Speakers: On, Off
SPDFI Out*: On, Off
Clock / Timer
Sleep Timer: On, Off
Wake Alarm: On, Off
Set Date/Time: To setup the date and time
Parental Controls
Password: Default 1111
Setup
Inputs: Name each input.
Closed Caption: Embedded CC decoder for various formats.
Misc: OSD language, Factory Reset
Video Processing
Noise Reduction, Video Processing

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OPERATION SOFTWARE
System Requirement and Precautions
1. The AV-GM08R3-S1 provides a software control program which runs under Microsoft Windows
98, 2000, XP through the interface of USB interface.
2. Before you click on the icon of the software, make sure you have secured the connection
between your computer COM port and the AV-GM08R3-S1, also switched on the AV-GM08R3-S1
with green LED light.
3. The AV-GM08R3-S1 has remote control and software control. To make sure all information
shown in the software is synchronized with those in the device, please click “Connect” to
acquire the latest data from the AV-GM08R3-S1 after you press any key on the remote control.
Instruction of Software Connection
1. Power up the AV-GM08R3-S1 and you can see both red and green LEDs on the front panel blink.
Make sure the serial port USB connection secure.
2. The first step after running the software is to automatically detect if the device responses
correctly through USB port. The process takes 15-20 seconds. If the response is not accurate, a
warning window will show up as the figure below.
The possible reasons causing this failure could be:
● The AV-GM08R3-S1 is not supplied with power or the AV-GM08R3-S1 enters deep sleep state.
Please check the current status, and reboot the AV-GM08R3-S1.
● The serial connection through USB is not well established or some other software has taken
the available serial ports. Please make sure the USB cable is well connected and the
available serial port is free to be used by the AV-GM08R3-S1.
● Com setting is not correct. Please make sure that from Menu→Connector→Setting.

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3. If the serial connection is well established, you can see similar work window as below.

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Instruction of Software Operation
Menu
File
a. Device Linkage: This will
synchronize the status or the
AV-GM08R3-S1 with the software,
especially after IR commands sent.
b. Data Table: It will show a dialog that
will list the input and resolution
data.
c. Factory Reset: This will restore all
the system values back to the
factory default.
Connector
d. Setting: It will show a dialog, you
could modify serial port setting
from there.
e. Monitor: It will show a dialog that
will display the send and receive
values.

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Advance
f. Firmware Update: It will show a
dialog, that that for update the
firmware to the newest version.
g. Resolution Parameter: It will show a
dialog that for custom output
resolution.
Tree List Dialog
a. Output Resolution and Type
b. Layout Mode
c. Select audio source is from RL or HDMI
d. Main channel’s size and position Information
e. Sub channel’s size and position information
a. Main channel’s input signal select and
information.
b. Sub channel’s input signal select and
information.
c. “Input Info.” Button: Update the current signal
status.
d. “SWAP” Button: Switch the input signal between
the main and sub channel.
e. “Color Balance” Button: Auto adjust the AD gain
value.
f. “Configure” Button: For configure VGA input
signal.

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Flash Group: There are having 5 groups of custom
PAP Mode Layout in the device
HDD Group: This is saved in Pc.
f. The border control
g. Size and Position
h. Width
i. Color
Dialog
1. PAP control dialog:
While you move the mouse’s cursor near the
borders, in either red or blue, the icon of the cursor
will change as the figure below.

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2. Data dialog:
About output resolution and input signal data. The
information is only for software development.
3. Serial port dialog:
Please select the correct number of serial port.
4. Firmware Update dialog:
It supports to update the firmware to the newest
version.