Compact Scaler Switcher Set Preface Read this user manual carefully before using the product. Pictures shown in this manual is for reference only, different model and specifications are subject to real product. This manual is only for operation instruction only, not for any maintenance usage. The functions described in this version are updated till November 3, 2017.
Compact Scaler Switcher Set SAFETY PRECAUTIONS To insure the best from the product, please read all instructions carefully before using the device. Save this manual for further reference. Unpack the equipment carefully and save the original box and packing material for possible future shipment ...
Compact Scaler Switcher Set Contents 1. Introduction ......................... 1 1.1 Introduction to VSW-51 ..................1 1.2 Features ......................1 1.3 Package List ...................... 2 2. Panel Description ......................3 2.1 Front Panel ......................3 2.2 Rear Panel ......................4 3. System Connection ..................... 6 3.1 Usage Precautions ....................
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Compact Scaler Switcher Set 4.4.2 PICTURE ....................27 4.4.3 SETUP ....................28 4.5 GUI Control ...................... 29 4.5.1 Control Menu ..................30 4.5.2 Configuration Menu ................31 4.5.3 RS232 Control Menu ................33 4.5.4 Password Menu ..................34 4.5.5 GUI Update.................... 34 5.
1. Introduction 1.1 Introduction to VSW-51 The VSW-51 is a compact mini scaler switcher with 5 video inputs (1 HDMI/MHL, 2 HDMI, 1 DP, and 1 VGA) and 3 audio inputs (1 DP external audio, 1 VGA auxiliary audio, 1 MIC audio). The VGA input supports VGA, YPbPr and C-video, so the scaler switcher is compliant with multiple video signals.
Compact Scaler Switcher Set 1.3 Package List 1 x VSW-51 Compact Scaler Switcher 2 x Mounting Ears with 4 Screws 1 x Power Adapter (24VDC,2.71A) 4 x Plastic Cushions 1 x IR Remote Scaler Switcher ...
Compact Scaler Switcher Set 2. Panel Description 2.1 Front Panel 1-HDMI/MHL 2-HDMI 3-HDMI 4-DP 5-VGA AUTO SOURCE ENTER MENU/2s VOLUME ① Built-in IR Receiver ② Power indicator Off when there is no power to the device Red when the device is in standby mode ...
Compact Scaler Switcher Set 2.2 Rear Panel CONTROL MIC INPUT LINE RES RESET IR IN IR OUT IR EYE FIRMWARE RS232 AUDIO OUT DC 24V HDBT 1-HDMI / MHL 2-HDMI 3-HDMI 4-DP 5-VGA HDMI INPUTS OUTPUTS ① INPUTS Video input ports: 1 HDMI/MHL input, 2 HDMI inputs, 1 DP and 1 VGA. ...
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Compact Scaler Switcher Set customized EDID data. RS232: Serial port, 3-pin phoenix connector, connect with a control device (such as PC) to control the Scaler Switcher or other devices connected with HDBaseT Receiver. TCP/IP: Ethernet port, connect with PC to control the Scaler Switcher via GUI. ⑤...
Compact Scaler Switcher Set 3. System Connection 3.1 Usage Precautions System should be installed in a clean environment and has a prop temperature and humidity. All of the power switches, plugs, sockets and power cords should be insulated and safe.
Compact Scaler Switcher Set Step4. Select MIC level and connect right microphone to MIC input port. MIC audio will be transmitted to AUDIO OUTPUT port and mixed with source audio. Step5. Connect a HDMI display device to HDMI output port with HDMI cable. Step6.
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Compact Scaler Switcher Set MIC Mode MIC input has a low frequency characteristics, and wide frequency response. When switch to “MIC”, the microphone input is used for connecting with dynamic microphone. There are two different connection methods: 1) Unbalanced connection: “+”...
Compact Scaler Switcher Set When switch to “LINE”, the microphone input is used for connecting with line audio or wireless microphone output. There are two different connection methods: 1) Unbalanced connection: “+” and “ ” connect to ground, and “-” connects to signal. “-”...
Compact Scaler Switcher Set 4. System Operations 4.1 Front Panel Buttons Front panel buttons can be used for switching operations and volume adjusting. 4.1.1 Manual-Switching Press 1-HDMI/MHL, 2-HDMI, 3-HDMI, 4-DP, 5-VGA on front panel to select the corresponding input source. 4.1.2 Auto-Switching Press AUTO to enter in auto-switching mode.
Compact Scaler Switcher Set 4.1.3 Volume Adjusting Press Volume Knob to choose MIC/Source audio needed to be adjusted, the corresponding LED will turn green and keep on. Adjusting the Volume Knob in clockwise direction to increase sound volume. Adjusting the Volume Knob in anti-clockwise direction to decrease sound volume.
Compact Scaler Switcher Set 4.2.2 Control far-end device from local Connect an IR receiver to IR IN port on the Scaler Switcher and connect IR emitter to the IR OUT port on the HDBaseT Receiver, the far-end device can be control by its IR remote from local.
Compact Scaler Switcher Set MIC INPUT CONTROL LINE RES RESET IR IN IR OUT IR EYE FIRMWARE RS232 AUDIO OUT DC 24V HDBT 1-HDMI / MHL 2-HDMI 3-HDMI 4-DP 5-VGA HDMI INPUTS OUTPUTS HDBT IN HDTV HDBaseT Receiver HDTV IR Remote 4.2.4 CEC Function The Scaler Switcher supports CEC, it can be turned on/ off by sending RS232 commands or OSD menu operations.
Compact Scaler Switcher Set remote to control HDMI source device. Unable to control HDMI source device and display through IR CEC: off remote CONTROL MIC INPUT LINE RES RESET IR IN IR OUT IR EYE FIRMWARE RS232 AUDIO OUT DC 24V HDBT 1-HDMI / MHL 2-HDMI...
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Compact Scaler Switcher Set The interface of the control software is showed as below: Parameter Configuration area Monitoring area, indicates if the command sent works. Command Sending area Please set the parameters of COM number, bound rate, data bit, stop bit and the parity bit correctly, and then you are able to send command in Command Sending Area.
Baud rate: 9600 Data bit: 8 Stop bit: 1 Parity bit: none Command Function Feedback Example System Commands #MOD?! Report system model. @MOD:VSW-51! #IPA?! Report IP address of device. @IPA:192.168.0.100! #RST! Factory reset. @RST:OK! @POW:ON! @OUT:AUTO OFF 00! @OUT:AUTO OFF 01! #POW?! Report power status and Auto Off time.
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Compact Scaler Switcher Set Command Function Feedback Example @RES:OUT 01 1920x1080P60! @CFG:AUTOSWITCH @VOL:SRC MUTE! @VOL:MIC MUTE! @VOL:VGA MUTE! @VOL:DPA MUTE! @CFG:DPA EMB! #CFG:FWUPDAT Firmware update @CFG:UPDATE FW! Signal Switching @RAV:VIDEO 03 TO Switch Input [XX] AV signal to output OUT 01! #RAV:[XX]AV01! 01.
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Compact Scaler Switcher Set Command Function Feedback Example @RES:OUT 01 1920x1080P60! #RES:OUT?! Inquiry output resolution. 0000x0000P00 = no input/output #IMG:FRZON! Freeze output image. @IMG:FRZ ON! @IMG:FRZ ON! #IMG:FRZ?! Inquiry freeze status. @IMG:FRZ OFF! #MIC: @MIC: NOSIEDETECT Enable MIC noise detecting. NOSIEDETECTO #MIC: @MIC: NOSIEDETECT...
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Compact Scaler Switcher Set Command Function Feedback Example @CFG:OUT 01 EDID management, copy the best RES1080P! #EDD:MANAGE! resolution data of one output to HDMI @EDID:MANAGE input. 1920x1080P60! Serial Control Mode #CFG:OUT01RS2 Enable serial control mode 1: control @CFG:OUT 01 RS232 32M1! Scaler &...
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Compact Scaler Switcher Set Command Function Feedback Example HDMI & HDBT Output Setting #OUT:HDMION! Turn on HDMI output. @OUT:HDMI ON! #OUT:HDMIOFF! Turn off HDMI output. @OUT:HDMI OFF! #OUT:HDBTON! Turn on HDBT output. @OUT:HDBT ON! #OUT:HDBTOFF! Turn off HDBT output. @OUT:HDBT OFF! @OUT:HDMI ON! Turn on HDMI&...
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Compact Scaler Switcher Set Command Function Feedback Example #CEC:EXIT! Exit command. @CEC:EXIT! #CEC:SOURCEO Source power on. @CEC:SOURCE ON! #CEC:SOURCEO Source power off. @CEC:SOURCE OFF! #CEC:DISPLAYO Display power on. @CEC:DISPLAY ON! #CEC:DISPLAYO Display power off. @CEC:DISPLAY OFF! Note: Screen output adjusting avails only when the screen output adjusting is on. Send command “#ADJ:ENABLE!”...
Compact Scaler Switcher Set 4.3.4 Control Compact Scaler Switcher or 3rd Party Device from Local Firstly, according the following connection diagram to connect all devices as needed. Secondly, send command “#CFG:OUT01RS232M1!”(serial control mode 1, factory default) via RS232 communication software. Lastly, send the right command of the Scaler Switcher or other remote RS232 device connected in present system.
Compact Scaler Switcher Set 3rd party CONTROL MIC INPUT RS232 LINE RES RESET IR IN IR OUT IR EYE FIRMWARE AUDIO OUT DC 24V HDBT 1-HDMI / MHL 2-HDMI 3-HDMI 4-DP 5-VGA HDMI INPUTS OUTPUTS HDBT IN HDBaseT Receiver Control Compact Scaler Switcher or 3rd party device from Remote 4.4 OSD Menu Control The Scaler Switcher provides a powerful OSD operation menu, contains 3 parts: optional settings, image settings, and system setting etc.
Compact Scaler Switcher Set 4.4.1 OPTIONS Includes Output Adjust, Input 5 Select, Baud rate, User EDID Load (USB), Resolution, and Software Update (USB). Output Adjust: Adjust output image position (X: horizontal direction and Y: vertical direction), ratio aspect (width and height), polarity adjustment (H Polarity and V Polarity) and output setting (HDMI on/off and HDBT on/off).
Compact Scaler Switcher Set 4.4.2 PICTURE Including Picture Mode, Color Temperature, Aspect Ratio, Noise Reduction, Screen and Color Range. Please check the picture below: Picture mode: Include Dynamic, Standard, Mild, and User. Only in User mode, will it be able to set the image contrast, brightness, color and sharpness. Color Temperature: Include Cool, Medium, Warm and User.
Compact Scaler Switcher Set 4.4.3 SETUP Including OSD Language, Restore Factory Default, Blending, HDMI CEC, OSD Duration and version inquiry OSD Language: Supports 7 languages, including English (default), Chinese etc. Restore Factory Default: Restores to original system state Blending: Includes Low, Middle, High and Off.
Compact Scaler Switcher Set 4.5 GUI Control In addition to control the Scaler Switcher via front panel button, IR remote and RS232 communication software. The Scaler Switcher can be controlled via GUI. It allows users to interact with the Scaler Switcher through graphical icons and visual indicators. Type 192.168.0.178 in your browser, it will enter the log-in interface shown as below:...
Compact Scaler Switcher Set 4.5.1 Control Menu Type user name: user and password: user (default setting) on the log-in interface, and then click Login to enter Control menu shown as below: Sources: Click the corresponding button (1-HDMI/MHL, 2-HDMI, 3-HDMI, 4-DP, ...
Compact Scaler Switcher Set 4.5.2 Configuration Menu Click on control menu to enter setting menu shown as below: Output Resolution: Select the output resolution that you need and then click Confirm. Update: Insert the USB flash disk with EDID file/software updating file to ...
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Compact Scaler Switcher Set Click Network to enter network setting menu shown as below: In this interface, dynamic or static IP mode can be selected. Under static IP mode, IP address and subnet mask, gateway can be set and make sure the IP addresses are different to avoid IP conflict.
Compact Scaler Switcher Set 4.5.3 RS232 Control Menu Click RS232 Control on the top of interface to enter RS232 control menu shown as below: Port: Local port refers to the RS232 port of the Scaler Switcher, and the HDBT port ...
Compact Scaler Switcher Set 4.5.4 Password Menu Click Password on the top of interface to enter password menu shown as below: In this interface, the user name and password can be modified as you need. 4.5.5 GUI Update GUI for the Scaler Switcher supports online update in http://192.168.0.178:100. Type the username and password (the same as the GUI log-in settings, modified password will be available only after rebooting) to log in the configuration interface.
IR OUT IR EYE FIRMWARE RS232 AUDIO OUT DC 24V HDBT 1-HDMI / MHL 2-HDMI 3-HDMI 4-DP 5-VGA HDMI INPUTS OUTPUTS VSW-51 5-input Seamless Scaler Switcher with HDBaseT 220 mm 1-HDMI/MHL 2-HDMI 3-HDMI 4-DP 5-VGA AUTO SOURCE ENTER MENU/2s VOLUME...
Compact Scaler Switcher Set 7. Troubleshooting & Maintenance Problems Potential Causes Solutions Bad quality of the Try another high quality connecting cable cable. Output image with snowflake Fail or loose Make sure the connection is connection good Check with oscilloscope or No signal at the input / multimeter if there is any output end...
Compact Scaler Switcher Set 8. Customer Service The return of a product to our Customer Service implies the full agreement of the terms and conditions hereinafter. There terms and conditions may be changed without prior notice. 1) Warranty The limited warranty period of the product is fixed 3 (three) years. 2) Scope These terms and conditions of Customer Service apply to the customer service provided for the products or any other items sold by authorized distributor only.
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