Instruction manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Please read all instructions before attempting to unpack, install or
operate this equipment and before connecting the power supply.
Please keep the following in mind as you unpack and install this
equipment:
Always follow basic safety precautions to reduce the risk of re,
electrical shock and injury to persons.
• To prevent re or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain,
moisture or install this product near water.
• Never spill liquid of any kind on or into this product.
• Never push an object of any kind into this product through any
openings or empty slots in the unit, as you may damage parts
inside the unit.
• Do not attach the power supply cabling to building surfaces.
• Use only the supplied power supply unit (PSU). Do not use the
PSU if it is damaged.
• Do not allow anything to rest on the power cabling or allow any
weight to be placed upon it or any person walk on it.
• To protect the unit from overheating, do not block any vents or
openings in the unit housing that provide ventilation and allow
for suf cient space for air to circulate around the unit.
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Version 1.2 SEPT 2013
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CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION ...............................................................1
FEATURES & SPECIFICATIONS ....................................2
FRONT PANEL .................................................................3
REAR PANEL ..................................................................4
REMOTE CONTROL ........................................................5
IR EXTENDER .................................................................6
RS-232 SERIAL INTERFACE ..........................................7
RS-232 PROTOCOL COMMANDS ................................7
OSD FUNCTION SETUP ..................................................8
LIMITED WARRANTY ....................................................11
INTRODUCTION
The SB-3866 is a Multi-Video switcher featuring 8 inputs and 2
outputs (same signal on both outputs). The inputs are comprised
of: 2x Composite Video with Audio, 2x S-Video with Audio, 2x
Component video with Audio and 2x VGA with Audio. The outputs
are 2x VGA with/Audio (as same signal). Formats supported are
NTSC/PAL/SECAM video system. Supports High De nition Digital
signal with data rates enabling 1080i formats or if in PC resolution
(1920x1200). It completely eliminates the need to constantly move
around HD input and output cables. Control is provided via Front
push buttons with LED readout or IR remote controller.
A RS-232 interface is provided for interfacing with third party con-
trol or use the provided software. Input cable equalizer enables
use of long cable runs of more then 50 feet (15 meters) when
using 24 AWG cable at 1080i. A windows-based control software
package is included to provide complete control of the SB-3866
from a PC.
PACKAGE CONTENTS
Check that you have the following components;
SB-3866 8x2 Switcher
IR Remote Control
• Rack Mounts
RS-232 driver CD (All Windows Operating Systems)
• Users Guide
AC/DC Adapter: 12VDC, 1000mA~3000mA
AC/DC Adaptor Types : CE/UL/SAA/BS
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