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AVSC-0401H Presentation Switcher - HDBaseT, 4 x 1 User Manual Order toll-free in the U.S. or for FREE Technical Support: Contact Call 877-877-BBOX (outside U.S. call 724-746-5500) Information www.BlackBox.com • info@blackbox.com...
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Disclaimer Black Box Network Services shall not be liable for damages of any kind, including, but not limited to, punitive, consequential or cost of cover damages, resulting from any errors in the product information or specifications set forth in this document and Black Box Network Services may revise this document at any time without notice.
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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 inter ference to radio communication. It has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A computing device in accordance with the specifications in Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC rules, which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference...
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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.
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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.
Table of Contents Table of Contents Specifications ....................8 Overview ....................10 Introduction ..................10 Features ..................10 What's Included ................11 Hardware Description ..............12 Typical Application ................14 RS-232 Connection ..................15 API Commands ................15 Auto Mode ..................18 Set and Scaler ....................19 Set ....................19 Scaler .......................20 Page 7 877-877-2269 | BlackBox.com...
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 1.4 Input Resolution VESA: Support 640 x 480 @ 60 Hz, 800 x 600 @ 60 Hz, 1024 x 768 @ 60 Hz, 1280 x 768 @ 60Hz, 1280 x 800 @ 60Hz, 1280 x 960 @ 60Hz, 1280 x 1024 @ 60 Hz, 1360 x 768 @ 60 Hz,...
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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;...
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 ste- reo 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.
Your package should contain the following items. If anything is missing or damaged, contact Black Box Technical Support at 724-746-5500 or info@blackbox.com. • Presentation Switcher - HDBaseT, 4 x 1 (AVSC-0401H) • (1) 12-DC, 3-A power adapter. • (3) Phoenix male connector (3.5 mm, 3 pins) •...
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. Figure 2-1. Front panel. Table 2-1. Front-panel components. Number in Name Description Figure 2-1 VGA IN Connects to VGA source device.
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Chapter 2: Overview Figure 2-2. Back panel. Table 2-2. Back panel components. Number in Component Description Figure 2-2 Ethernet port Used for Ethernet passthrough to an HDBaseT receiver. RS-232 Connects to an RS-232 controller or RS-232 passthrough controllable device to pass through an RS-232 command.
Chapter 2: Overview 2.5 Typical Application Keypad Laptop Laptop Laptop Laptop DP IN HDMI IN HDMI IN VGA 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.com...
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...
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Chapter 3: RS-232 Connection Function Command Response Parameters Desription Example Set CEC AUTO SET CECAUTO_ Auto CEC: prm[CR/ prm = {on, off} Command: SET CECAUTO_ONOFF on[CR/ POWER ON/OFF ONOFF prm[CR/LF] LF]Response: Auto CEC: on[CR/LF] Set CEC POWER SET CECAUTO_ Auto CEC Delay CECAUTO_DELAY is short for CEC Command: SET CECAUTO_DELAY 3[CR/LF] Delay Time...
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Chapter 3: RS-232 Connection Function Command Response Parameters Desription Example Get Input EDID GET EDID_ VGA EDID: prm[CR/ VGA: prm={fix0, fix1, fix2, fix3, Command: GET EDID_STATUS[CR/LF] Status STATUS[CR/LF] fix4} Response: DP EDID: prm[CR/LF] fix0: 1280x800@60Hz VGA EDID: fix0[CR/LF] DP EDID: fix2[CR/LF] HDMI1 EDID: fix1: 1920x1200@60Hz prm[CR/LF]...
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.
Chapter 4: Set and Scaler 4.2 Scaler HDMI output supports scaler output. Figure 4-2. Rotary switch. Table 4-2. Rotary switch settings. Position Function Auto Scaler Select 1024 x 768 @ 60 Hz as native video. Select 1280 x 720 @ 60 Hz as native video. Select 1280 x 800 @ 60 Hz as native video.
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