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 fi re,
electrical shock and injury to persons.
• To prevent fi 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 suffi cient space for air to circulate around the unit.
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is believed to be accurate. We assume no responsibility for any
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result from its use.
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contained in this document. We make no commitment to update or
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Version 1.4 MAR 2014
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CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION ..............................................................1
FEATURES & SPECIFICATIONS .....................................2
FRONT PANEL .................................................................3
BACK PANEL ....................................................................4
REMOTE CONTROL .......................................................5
REMOTE PROTOCOL COMMANDS ................................6
RS-232 SERIAL INTERFACE ...........................................7
TYPICAL APPLICATION ................................................ 8
IR EXTENDER ................................................................. 9
INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your purchase of one of the most innovative
VGA(RGBHV)/Stereo Audio(AR/AL) 8:8 matrix switching products
on the market today. The SB-8188CT is a true Matrix Routing
Switcher for VGA(RGBHV)/Stereo Audio(AR/AL) signals. It is
an 8 individual VGA(RGBHV)/Stereo Audio(AR/AL) inputs with
8 individual CAT5 (VGA-RGBHV/Audio) outputs. Because it is a
matrix router, any input may be routed to any output; or the same
input may be routed to all outputs or any combination. It completely
eliminates the need to constantly move around audio and video
input cables and output category(RJ-45) cables. The SB-8188CT
is useful for Matrix signals from VGA source devices (such as:
Personal computer, Set Top Box, and Satellite Receivers, etc.)
To VGA destination devices over CAT5 cables to (Such as LCD
Monitors, VGA Monitors, Plasma LCD TV, VGA Projectors, etc.).
Selection of inputs is made via the front panel push buttons or an
Infrared Remote Control unit or RS-232 control by a computer.
PACKAGE CONTENTS
Check that you have the following components;
• SB-8188CT 8x8 Matrix Switcher
• IR Remote Control
• 19 inch 2D(2U) high Ear mount pair
• RS-232 DRV package
• Users Guide
• AC/DC Adapter: 12VDC, 2A Universal Type 50/60Hz,
100~230 VAC
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