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FCC and IC RFI Statements/NOM Statement 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 4. Todas las instrucciones de operación y uso deben ser seguidas. 5. El aparato eléctrico no deberá ser usado cerca del agua—por ejemplo, cerca de la tina de baño, lavabo, sótano mojado o cerca de una alberca, etc.. 6. El aparato eléctrico debe ser usado únicamente con carritos o pedestales que sean recomendados por el fabricante. 7. El aparato eléctrico debe ser montado a la pared o al techo sólo como sea recomendado por el fabricante. 8.
NOM Statement 16. El cable de corriente deberá ser desconectado del cuando el equipo no sea usado por un largo periodo de tiempo. 17. Cuidado debe ser tomado de tal manera que objectos liquidos no sean derramados sobre la cubierta u orificios de ventilación. 18.
Safety Precautions Safety Precautions 1. Do not expose this apparatus to rain, moisture, dripping or splashing water and do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus. 2. Do not install or place this unit in a bookcase, built-in cabinet or in another confined space. Make sure the unit is well ventilated. 3.
Table of Contents Table of Contents 1. Specifications ..............................................................................................8 2. Overview ....................................................................................................10 2.1 Introduction ....................................................................................10 2.2 Features ..........................................................................................10 2.3 What's Included ..............
Chapter 1: Specifications 1. Specifications Video Input Connectors (2) HDMI, (1) DisplayPort, (1) VGA IN, (1) Stereo audio (embedded with VGA inputs) Input Signal Type HDMI 1.
Chapter 1: Specifications Video (continued) Video Impedance 100 ohms Deep Color 1080p: 48-bit, 4K: 24-bit Audio Input Stereo audio (embedded with VGA inputs) Output (1) balanced stereo audio output: 5-pin Phoenix connector Format HDMI OUT: PCM 2.0 and Dolby 5.1; HDBaseT OUT: Multichannel digital audio supporting up to 7.1 DTS Master HD and Dolby True HD; AUDIO OUT: PCM2.
Chapter 2: Overview 2. Overview 2.1 Introduction The Presentation Switcher - HDBaseT, 4 x 1 is an advanced four-input, multi-format converter, switcher, scaler, and extender with built-in 4K scaling, in a compact 1U half-rack enclosure. It offers two HDMI inputs, one DP input, one VGA input with stereo audio, an HDMI with HDBaseT mirrored output to allow signal extension over CATx cable to reach a remote display, or an additional HDBaseT signal management system.
Chapter 2: Overview • A CEC controller is built-in to turn the display on/off by auto-detecting inputs status, with delay adjustment. • Pushbuttons and contact closures enable you to switch sources or turn the display on/standby manually. • DIP switch provided to adjust automatic or manual operation mode. • Rotary switch provided to adjust auto-scaler or fixed resolutions out. • Control the device via RS-232 and front panel buttons.
Chapter 2: Overview 2.4 Hardware Description Figures 2-1 and 2-2 show the front and back panels of the switcher. Tables 2-1 and 2-2 describe their components. 1 2 3 4 4 5 6 7 8 9 Figure 2-1. Front panel. Table 2-1. Front-panel components. Number in Figure 2-1 Name Description 1 VGA IN Connects to VGA source device. 2 Audio IN Stereo audio (embedded with VGA inputs). 3 DisplayPort IN Connects to DisplayPort source device. 4 HDMI IN Connects to HDMI source device.
Chapter 2: Overview 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Figure 2-2. Back panel. Table 2-2. Back panel components. Number in Figure 2-2 Component Description 1 Ethernet port Used for Ethernet passthrough to an HDBaseT receiver. 2 RS-232 passthrough Connects to an RS-232 controller or RS-232 controllable device to pass through an RS-232 command. 3 HDBaseT OUT port Connects to an HDBaseT receiver. 4 HDMI OUT port Connects to an HDMI display device.
Chapter 2: Overview 2.5 Typical Application Laptop VGA IN Laptop Laptop DP IN HDMI IN Keypad Laptop HDMI IN Control HDBaseT HDMI OUT CEC Control Display RS-232 HDMI Amplifier in ceiling speaker Ethernet switch Projector Figure 2-3. System Diagram. Page 14 877-877-2269 | BlackBox.
Chapter 3: RS-232 Connection 3. RS-232 Connection 1. Connect the matrix to a PC via a UART-to-USB cable. 2. Run the UART tool on the PC, and configure the serial port as described in the following table. Table 3-1. Serial port settings. Serial Parameter Setting Baud rate 57600 bps Data bits 8 bits Parity bits None Stop bits 1 bit Flow Control None NOTE: The data format is ASCII. 3.
Chapter 3: RS-232 Connection IDX Function Command Response Parameters Desription Example 9 Set CEC AUTO POWER ON/OFF SET CECAUTO_ ONOFF prm[CR/LF] Auto CEC: prm[CR/ LF] prm = {on, off} Command: SET CECAUTO_ONOFF on[CR/ LF]Response: Auto CEC: on[CR/LF] 10 Set CEC POWER Delay Time SET CECAUTO_ DELAY prm[CR/LF] Auto CEC Delay Value: prm Min[CR/ LF] CECAUTO_DELAY is short for CEC auto Power Delay Timing prm = {0,1,2,3…,}// according to the actual time counter, 1 means 1 minute, 2 means 2 minutes
Chapter 3: RS-232 Connection IDX Function Command Response Parameters Desription Example 16 Get Input EDID Status GET EDID_ STATUS[CR/LF] VGA EDID: prm[CR/ LF] DP EDID: prm[CR/LF] HDMI1 EDID: prm[CR/LF] HDMI2 EDID: prm[CR/LF] VGA: prm={fix0, fix1, fix2, fix3, fix4} fix0: 1280x800@60Hz fix1: 1920x1200@60Hz fix2: 1920x1080@60Hz fix3: 1280x720@60Hz fix4: 1024x768@60Hz DP/HDMI1/HDMI2: prm={fix0, fix1, fix2, fix3, fix4, fix5, fix6, fix7} fix0: copy fix1: 4K@30Hz 2CH fix2: 1920x108060Hz fix3: 1280x720@6
Chapter 3: RS-232 Connection 3.2 Auto Mode Auto Mode 1 (priority mode): VGA->DP->HDMI1->HDMI2 1. When you power on the switcher, it defaults to the VGA channel if no source is active or connected. If some sources are already connected and then you power on the switcher, it will detect their priority and auto switch to the active source with the highest priority. 2. When you connect a new source after power on, the switcher might automatically switch, depending on the priority.
Chapter 4: Set and Scaler 4. Set and Scaler 4.1 Set Figure 4-1. 4-Pin DIP switch. Table 4-1. DIP switch settings. DIP Switch Function Position Settings Pin 1 Audio deembedded UP: Audio out de-embedded from HDMI output (Default). DOWN: Reserved. Pin 2 Source Switch Mode UP: Enable Auto-Switch and Manual Switch (Default). DOWN: Manual Switch only.
Chapter 4: Set and Scaler 4.2 Scaler HDMI output supports scaler output. Figure 4-2. Rotary switch. Table 4-2. Rotary switch settings. Page 20 Position Function 0 Auto Scaler 1 Select 1024 x 768 @ 60 Hz as native video. 2 Select 1280 x 720 @ 60 Hz as native video. 3 Select 1280 x 800 @ 60 Hz as native video. 4 Select 1366 x 768 @ 60 Hz as native video. 5 Select 1600 x 1200 @ 60 Hz as native video. 6 Select 1920 x 1080 @ 60 Hz as native video.
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