INTRODUCTION Congratulations on purchasing the Autograph XUSB-2 Changeover system. The Autograph XUSB-2 is designed for the quick and efficient changeover of two computer systems incorporating; USB Keyboard and Mouse, Dual Display VGA outputs, MIDI inputs and output and Contact Closure control.
IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS This section contains definitions, warnings, and practical information to ensure a safe working environment. Please take time to read this section before installing or using this unit. Please do not dispose of these instructions. General Safety Read these instructions. •...
• There are no user-adjustments, or user-servicable items, inside this apparatus. Do not remove the covers of this apparatus; doing so will invalidate your warranty. • Adjustments or alterations to this apparatus may affect the performance such that safety and/or international compliance standards may no longer be met. Caution •...
FRONT & REAR PANEL DRAWINGS ignature eries STATUS DATA XUS B- 2 US B COMP UTE R CHANGE OVE R MID I J OYS TIC K PRESE NT PREV NEXT STOP PC 1 PC 2 +5 V +1 2V PSU INDICATORS JSTICK 100-240VAC OUT A...
PANEL DESCRIPTIONS Front Panel USB These connectors provide easy access to USB connections of PC1 and PC2 independently of the changeover system. These ports are available at all times and connect through the GPI/MIDI connection on the rear panel (21 and 21). Please note that these ports are USB1.1 compliant only (12Mbps) MIDI Present indicator This indicator will illuminate when a midi message is sent to the midi output of the...
The display will also indicate PSU faults and default MIDI channel assignment. Mains IEC connection The XUSB-2 requires 110Vac – 240Vac at 50Hz main supply. Remote Connector This four pin XLR connector allows for remote changeover of the system and an additional latching relay output for changeover of further connected units.
Joystick Connector This connector accesses the GO STOP PREVIOUS and NEXT buttons. The connector is wired to be compatible with standard 15pin PC joysticks using SW1-4. Connections are made by connecting and input to ground. A 5VDC powers rail is supplied for illumination of buttons.
OPTION Selection Switch The XUSB-2 contains two MIDI generators that allow for MIDI messages to be generated and sent to PC outputs when GPI inputs are activated. (SEE: ) This DIP switch can be used to set the default MIDI channel and common functionality of the box...
This connector allows for MIDI to be input to either or both PC’s as explained above. MIDI OUTPUTS The XUSB-2 incorporates a 1 in four out MIDI Thru box permanently attached to the output of the actively selected PC. All outputs are opto-isolated and switch from PC1 output to PC2 output with DATA switching as outlined above.
Other Notes: Please note that Apple keyboards are not supported by apple over a USB extension cable length greater than 1m. Apple keyboards may work with active USB extensions but no guarantees are made. 13 | P a g e...
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