SW-81VA-2 8-In 1-Out VGA and Stereo-Audio Switcher User Manual (English) COMM-TEC GmbH Siemensstr. 14 D-73066 Uhingen Tel.: +49-7161-3000-0 Fax: +49-7161-3000-333 www.comm-tec.
User Manual SW-81VA-2 INDEX 1.0 Overview 2.0 Power Requirements 3.0 Settings 4.0 Attaching Inputs and Outputs and Power Up 5.0 Front Panel Control 6.0 Control by Dry Contacts and Tally Outputs 7.0 Autoswitching and RGB Mute Function 8.0 RS-232 Control and Commands 9.0 CASCADE Function and Settings 10.0 Technical Specifications 11.0 Warranty, Service and Returns Policy Please read this manual carefully before installing the SW-81VA-2.
User Manual SW-81VA-2 1.0 Overview Thank you for buying this product. Please check the contents of the packaging carefully: - (1) SW-81VA-2 unit - (1) User Manual - (1) Power Cord 230V Schuko - (1) IR Remote Control - (1) Connector 25pin SubD male for remote input The SW-81VA-2 is a switcher with eight (8) inputs and one (1) output suitable to route Computer Video plus dedicated Stereo Audio signals (Audio-follows-Video).
User Manual SW-81VA-2 2.0 Power Requirements The SW-81VA-2 must be connected to an electrical environment of 220 - 230 Volt / 50 Hz. The power connector is at the left side on the rear panel. Before applying power to the unit make sure that the power source has the correct values. Caution Be aware of the risks of an electric shock. Only qualified personnel should perform installations. In some countries, the power plug must be adapted to local standards.
User Manual SW-81VA-2 4.0 Attaching Inputs and Outputs and Power Up a) Switch all units OFF while attaching the signal cables. b) Connect the 8 computer video sources to the 15pin HD female connectors. c) Connect the destination to the 15pin HD female connector. Note: For the video connections, use good quality 75 Ω coax cable. The video outputs can drive a signal up to approx. 20 meter cable length. For longer cable runs use a signal line driver.
User Manual SW-81VA-2 6.0 Control by Dry Contacts and Tally outputs External remote control is possible by eight (8) dry contacts connected to the female 25pin SubD REMOTE input. The eight (8) tally signal outputs can be used to drive LEDs, which are contained e.g. in the pushbuttons.
User Manual SW-81VA-2 7.2 Autoswitching The active source is routed. Priority is given to source with the lowest number (1, 2, 3, 4,....) if more than one source is activ. If an input is selected by front panel, IR-Remote or RS-232 during Autoswitching, this input is switched to the output and the Autoswitching function is interrupted. 7.3 RGB Mute The output signal is switched off. This function is useful when the image should not yet be visible on the display.
User Manual SW-81VA-2 8.0 RS-232 Control and Commands All functions of the SW-81VA-2 can be controlled with external controllers like computers or third party controllers (e.g. AMX, RTI). A serial controller is any device that is connected to the standard RS-232 serial port (25pin SubD female) on the rear panel and that can send and receive ASCII character format.
User Manual SW-81VA-2 Note: Autosequencing, Autoswitching and RGB Mute are disabled if the command is : - repeated, - another command is sent or if a - pushbutton on the front panel is pressed. In the latter case the input will be routed relative to the pushbutton pressed. 9.0 CASCADE Function and Settings Up to four SW-81VA-2 can be cascaded in series in order to achieve a 29-In 1-Out Switcher. Note: In the CASCADE function the banwidth and other technical specifications can be affected.
User Manual SW-81VA-2 The 6th DIP-Switch enables or disables the reception from IR remote control. In ON position IR signal reception is enabled (default factory setting). Note: If the CASCADE function is enabled the three auxiliary functions are disabled, except RGB Mute and Autoswitching can be activated by serial control (RS-232). 9.1 Control in CASCADE mode In CASCADE mode a source can be selected by using the buttons on the front panel of each unit or using a external serial controller.
User Manual SW-81VA-2 10.0 Technical Specifications Name Type Cat.-No. 8-IN 1-OUT VGA/Stereo Audio Switcher SW-81VA-2 708SW81VA2 Video Input No. & connector Input signal type Input coupling Crosstalk(worst case) Bandwidth Sync Other signals Output, No.
User Manual SW-81VA-2 11.0 Warranty, Service and Returns Policy This product is under warranty for a period of two (2) years from the date of purchase. COMM-TEC’s liability and Buyer’s remedies under this warranty shall be limited solely to repair of the faulty units free of charge. This warranty does not apply if the product has been modified, repaired by an unauthorized agent, or improperly installed, used, or maintained. If a problem occurs first contact your dealer or COMM-TEC for trouble shooting.
