AVSW-HDMI4X4 AVSW-HDMI2X4 AVSW-HDMI4X2 AVSW-HDMI2X2 HDMI Matrix Switches Switch multiple HDMI sources to multiple displays in any combination. BLACK BOX ® Customer Support Information Order toll-free in the U.S.: Call 877-877-BBOX (outside U.S. call 724-746-5500) FREE technical support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week: Call 724-746-5500 or fax 724-746-0746 • Mailing address: Black Box Corporation, 1000 Park Drive, Lawrence, PA 15055-1018 • Web site: www.blackbox.com • E-mail: info@blackbox.
FCC and IC RFI Statements FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION AND INDUSTRY CANADA RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENTS This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio-frequency energy, and if not installed and used properly, that is, in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions, may cause interference to radio communication.
NOM Statement Normas Oficiales Mexicanas (NOM) Electrical Safety Statement INSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURIDAD 1. Todas las instrucciones de seguridad y operación deberán ser leídas antes de que el aparato eléctrico sea operado. 2. Las instrucciones de seguridad y operación deberán ser guardadas para referencia futura. 3. Todas las advertencias en el aparato eléctrico y en sus instrucciones de operación deben ser respetadas. 4. Todas las instrucciones de operación y uso deben ser seguidas. 5.
NOM Statement 12. Precaución debe ser tomada de tal manera que la tierra fisica y la polarización del equipo no sea eliminada. 13. Los cables de la fuente de poder deben ser guiados de tal manera que no sean pisados ni pellizcados por objetos colocados sobre o contra ellos, poniendo particular atención a los contactos y receptáculos donde salen del aparato. 14. El equipo eléctrico debe ser limpiado únicamente de acuerdo a las recomendaciones del fabricante. 15.
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Table of Contents Table of Contents 1. Specifications............................................................................................... 7 2. Overview..................................................................................................... 8 2.1 Introduction........................................................................................ 8 2.2 Features.............................................................................................. 8 2.3 What’s Included...........
Chapter 1: Specifications 1. Specifications Bandwidth: 6.
Chapter 2: Overview 2. Overview 2.1 Introduction HDMI Matrix Switches from Black Box support sharp, highly defined video in HD resolutions of up to 1080p—with a bandwidth of 6.75 Gbps. Any input can be routed to any output, or the same input can be routed to all outputs or any combination, eliminating the need to manually move various cables to display HDMI video from different sources on different screens. An input source LED tells you at a glance each output you’ve selected.
Chapter 2: Overview • Rackmountable 1U-high unit with mounting ears. • Switch audio and video of two or four sources to two or four displays in any combination. • Control from the front panel, with the included IR remote controller, or from an RS-232 console. • Supports resolutions up to 1080p. 2.3 What’s Included Your package should include the following items. If anything is missing or damaged, contact Black Box Technical Support at 724-746-5500 or info@blackbox.com.
Chapter 2: Overview Table 2-1. Front panel components. Number Component 1 Description Power switch and LED indicator Press this button to power the switch on or off. 2 LEDs 1–4 Provides input port status 3 Input selector A Press the HDMI OUT A button repeatedly to switch to your desired source, and the LED will light to indicate which input source is selected and routed to HDMI A display.
Chapter 2: Overview 2.4.2 Back Panel Figure 2-2 shows the back panel of the converter. Table 2-2 describes its components. 8 9 10 11 12 Figure 2-2. Back panel. Table 2-2. Back-panel components. Number Component 8 (4) HDMI connectors HDMI outputs: Connect each of these output ports to the HDMI input of an HDMI display. 9 Description NOTE: AVSW-HDMI4X2 and AVSW-HDMI2X2 switches only have (2) HDMI outputs.
Chapter 3: Remote Control Functions 3. Remote Control Functions Figures 3-1 through 3-4 show the remote controls. Table 3-1 describes their components. Table 3-1. Remote Control Components.
Chapter 3: Remote Control Functions 5 1 2 3 4 Figure 3-1. 4 x 4 HDMI Matrix Switch remote control overlay. AVSW-HDMI2X2 724-746-5500 | blackbox.
Chapter 3: Remote Control Functions 5 1 2 Figure 3-2. 4 x 2 HDMI Matrix Switch remote control overlay. 5 1 2 Figure 3-3. 2 x 2 HDMI Matrix Switch remote control overlay. Page 14 724-746-5500 | blackbox.
Chapter 3: Remote Control Functions 5 1 2 3 4 Figure 3-4. 2 x 4 HDMI Matrix Switch remote control overlay. AVSW-HDMI2X2 724-746-5500 | blackbox.
Chapter 4: RS-232 Serial Interface 4. RS-232 Serial Interface 4.1 Pin Definitions Table 4-1. RS-232 pin definitions. AVSW-HDMI Switch Pin Definition 1 Not connected 2 Tx 3 Rx 4 Not connected 5 GND 6 Not connected 7 Not connected 8 Not connected 9 Not connected Remote Control Console Pin Definition 1 Not connected 2 Rx 3 Tx 4 Not connected 5 GND 6 Not connected 7 Not connected 8 Not connected 9 Not connected 4.
Chapter 5: RS-232 Serial Commands 5. RS-232 Serial Commands To switch inputs to outputs: SBI02O0Y (where X is the output number [1-4] and Y is the input number [1-4]). Unit will respond with: SBUD0XOY (where X is the output number [1-4] and Y is the input number [1-4]). Example: Send input 2 to output 3: SBI02O03: Send SBUD02O3: Recvd 5.1 Standby Mode NOTES: Turning the unit‘s System Power Off over RS-232 will turn off the LED display, leaving only the Power Switch LED on.
Chapter 5: RS-232 Serial Commands SBSYSMOF: Send SVBALOFAK: Rcvd 5.3 Front Panel Lock NOTE: Hard resetting the unit will unlock the front panel controls. SBSYSMLK: When the front panel is locked, you can only make changes by RS-232. SBSYSMUL : Front panel unlock. Unit will respond with: SBSYSLOK: Front panel has been locked. SBYSULK: Front panel has been unlocked. Example: Lock front panel buttons SBSYSMLK: Send SBSYSLOK: Recd 5.4 Unit Reset SBALLRST: Reset every output to input 1.
Chapter 6: Typical Application 6. Typical Application DVD player PS3 Set-top box Blu-ray player Matrix Switch HDTV 1 HDTV 2 HDTV 3 HDTV 4 Figure 6-1. Example application. AVSW-HDMI2X2 724-746-5500 | blackbox.
Chapter 7: Safety Information 7. Safety Information 7.1 Safeguards To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not expose this product to rain or moisture. If the wall plug does not fit into your local power socket, hire an electrician to replace your obsolete socket. Do not modify the wall plug. Doing so will void the warranty and safety features. Install this equipment near the socket outlet. The device should be easily accessible in case you need to disconnect it. 7.
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