User Guide

Contents
Introduction ............................................ 1
About this Guide ............................................. 1
About the Switcher .......................................... 2
DVI Video .................................................... 3
Features ........................................................... 4
Installation .............................................. 6
Cabling and Rear Panel Views .......................... 6
Power Connection ....................................... 6
Video Connections ....................................... 6
Audio Connections ...................................... 7
RS-232 Connection ...................................... 8
Remote Control Battery Installation .................. 8
Configuration .................................................. 8
Operation ................................................ 9
Front Panel Controls and Indicators .................. 9
Infrared Sensor............................................. 9
Input Controls ............................................ 10
Output Rate Selection ................................ 11
Picture-in-Picture Controls .......................... 12
Picture Controls Buttons ............................. 13
Menu Control Buttons ............................... 14
Remote Control Buttons ................................ 15
Operations ..................................................... 17
Power ........................................................ 17
Input Selection Operation .......................... 18
Picture-in-picture Mode Operation ............. 18
Menu System Operation ............................ 20
Main Menu System .................................... 24
Performing a System Reset
from the Front Panel ................................. 33
Picture Adjustments ................................... 34
Front Panel Security Lockout
(Executive Mode 1) ................................... 38
Optimizing the Video ..................................... 38
Setting up a DVD Source ............................ 38
Resolution and Refresh Rates ..................... 38
Selecting the Optimum Resolution
and Refresh Rate for Fixed Pixel Displays ... 39
Input Submenu > Advanced Selections ...... 40
Optimizing the Audio..................................... 46
Troubleshooting ............................................. 46
General Checks .......................................... 46
Specific Problems ....................................... 47
Programming Guide ..............................51
RS-232 Port
................................................... 51
Host-to-Switcher Instructions ......................... 51
Switcher-Initiated Messages ........................... 52
Switcher Error Responses ............................... 52
Using the Command/Response Tables ............ 52
Symbol Definitions ..................................... 53
Command/response Table for
Special Function SIS Commands ................ 58
Reference Information ..........................61
Specifications ................................................. 61
Part Numbers ................................................. 64
IN508 Part Numbers ................................... 64
Suggested Adapters ................................... 64
Cables ....................................................... 64
Rack Mounting .............................................. 65
Tabletop Use .............................................. 65
Rack Mounting .......................................... 65
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