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USER MANUAL PS-5IN-SCALER Compact Scaler Switcher (with PoH) All Rights Reserved Version: PS-5IN-SCALER_2016V1.3...
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Any other trademarks mentioned in this manual are acknowledged as the properties of the trademark owner. No part of this publication may be copied or reproduced without the prior written consent of AVDIS B.V. FCC Statement This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
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Compact Scaler Switcher (with PoH) 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 (with PoH) 1.3 Package List 1 x PS-5IN-SCALER 2 x Mounting Ears with 4 screws 2 x Long Mounting Ears with 6 screws (Optional) 1 x Power Adapter (24VDC,2.71A) 4 x Plastic Cushions ...
Compact Scaler Switcher (with PoH) 2. Panel Description 2.1 Front Panel PS-5IN-SCALER ① Built-in IR Receiver ② Power indicator Off when there is no power to the device Green when the device is in standby mode Red when the device is powered on. ③...
Compact Scaler Switcher (with PoH) 2.2 Rear Panel PS-5IN-SCALER CONTROL MIC INPUT RS232 AUDIO OUT DC 24V LINE RES RESET IR IN IR OUT IR EYE FIRMWARE HDBT 1-HDMI / MHL 2-HDMI 3-HDMI 4-DP 5-VGA HDMI INPUTS OUTPUTS ① INPUTS ...
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Compact Scaler Switcher (with PoH) FIRMWARE: Type-A USB port for updating system firmware or loading customized EDID data. RS232: Serial port, 3-pin phoenix connector, connect with a control device (such as PC) to control PS-5IN-SCALER or other devices connected with HDBaseT Receiver.
Compact Scaler Switcher (with PoH) 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 (with PoH) Step6. Connect HDBaseT Receiver (such as EXT-HBT70-R) to HDBT output port with twisted pair. Step7. Connect speaker, headphone or AV amplifier to AUDIO OUTPUT port. Step8. Connect control device (e.g. PC) to the TCP/IP port, PS-5IN-SCALER can be controlled via web-based GUI.
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Compact Scaler Switcher (with PoH) ➢ 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 (with PoH) 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 (with PoH) 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 (with PoH) 4.2 IR Control 4.2.1 IR Remote Connect IR receiver to IR EYE port, PS-5IN-SCALER cans be controlled by using IR remote. As CEC function, it is able to use the IR remote to turn on/off the HDMI source or Display.
Compact Scaler Switcher (with PoH) 4.2.2 Control far-end device from local Connect an IR receiver to IR IN port on the PS-5IN-SCALER 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 (with PoH) 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 PS-5IN-SCALER supports CEC, it can be turned on/ off by sending RS232 commands...
Compact Scaler Switcher (with PoH) 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 HDTV DVD(Signal Source) DVD(Signal Source) DVD(Signal Source) 4.3 RS232 Control As RS232 can be transmitted bi-directionally between PS-5IN-SCALER and HDBaseT Receiver, so it is able to control a third party RS232 device from local or control PS-...
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Compact Scaler Switcher (with PoH) 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. GeMNeXT www.GeMNext.com...
Compact Scaler Switcher (with PoH) 4.3.3 RS232 Communication Commands Communication protocol: RS232 Communication Protocol Baud rate: 9600 Data bit: 8 Stop bit: 1 Parity bit: none Command Function Feedback Example Switch Commands 50701% Switch to 1-HDMI/MHL input Switch to HDMI 1 50702% Switch to 2-HDMI input Switch to HDMI 2...
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Compact Scaler Switcher (with PoH) Command Function Feedback Example 508xx% Set the volume of MIC audio MIC Volume: xx (xx=00~60) 510xx% Set the volume of source audio Source Volume: xx (xx=00~60) Select embedded audio as audio input 50706% DP Audio from Embedded for DP video signal Select external audio as audio input 50707%...
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Compact Scaler Switcher (with PoH) Command Function Feedback Example Aspect Ratio: xx (xx= 16:9/ 4:3/ 50608% Set the aspect ratio auto) Picture Mode: xx (xx= dynamic/ 50614% Set the picture mode standard/ mild/ user) 50655% Freeze output image Freeze: enable 50656% Cancel the freezing of output image Freeze: disable...
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Compact Scaler Switcher (with PoH) Command Function Feedback Example HDCP Manual 50795% Inquire HDCP/ Manual HDCP HDCP OFF/ON 50767% Restore default EDID EDID: initial 50768% Bypass EDID data from output to input EDID: bypass Upload custom EDID data to the 50769% EDID: user switcher...
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Compact Scaler Switcher (with PoH) Command Function Feedback Example Manual Switch Mode: Set no input to power off function: Disable Manual Switch Mode: Set no Manual Switch Mode: Disable 50740% input to power off time: 0 automatic power off function minutes Manual Switch Mode: Set the power Manual Switch Mode: Set no...
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Compact Scaler Switcher (with PoH) Command Function Feedback Example Input: xx (xx= HDMI1/ HDMI2/ 50631% Check the input source HDMI3/ DP/ VGA/ YPbPr/ AV) Resolution: xx (xx=1920×1200/ 1920×1080/ 1600×1200/ 50632% Check the output resolution 1360×768/ 1280×800/ 1280×720/ 1024×768/1600x900 Picture Mode: xx (xx= Dynamic/ 50633% Check the image mode Standard/ Mild/ User)
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Compact Scaler Switcher (with PoH) Command Function Feedback Example Switch status: XXXX VGA Mute/Unmute DP Mute/Unmute DP Audio from Embedded/External 50657% Check IP address 192.168.0.178! DP Audio from 50712% Check DP audio path Embedded/External Adjustment Commands 50678% Enable screen output adjusting Enter Output Position Adjust 50679% Disable screen output adjusting...
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Compact Scaler Switcher (with PoH) Command Function Feedback Example 50687% Disable CEC HDMI CEC OFF 50686% Enable CEC HDMI CEC ON 50901% Play&pause CEC cmd: play&pause 50902% Stop CEC cmd: stop 50903% Menu CEC cmd: menu 50904% Retreat CEC cmd: rev 50905% Forward CEC cmd: fwd...
Compact Scaler Switcher (with PoH) 4.3.4 Control PS-5IN-SCALER or 3rd Party Device from Local Firstly, according the following connection diagram to connect all devices as needed. Secondly, send command 50787% (serial control mode 1, factory default) via RS232 communication software. Lastly, send the right command of PS-5IN-SCALER or other remote RS232 device connected in present system.
Compact Scaler Switcher (with PoH) 3rd party 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 HDBT IN HDBaseT Receiver Control PS-5IN-SCALER or 3rd party device from Remote 4.4 OSD Menu Control PS-5IN-SCALER provides a powerful OSD operation menu, contains 3 parts: optional...
Compact Scaler Switcher (with PoH) 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 (with PoH) PS-5IN-SCALER, to update the software through this menu. 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.
Compact Scaler Switcher (with PoH) 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 ...
Compact Scaler Switcher (with PoH) 4.5 Web-based GUI Control In addition to control PS-5IN-SCALER via front panel button, IR remote and RS232 communication software. PS-5IN-SCALER can be controlled via web-based GUI. It allows users to interact with PS-5IN-SCALER through graphical icons and visual indicators.
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Compact Scaler Switcher (with PoH) Sources: Click the corresponding button (1-HDMI/MHL, 2-HDMI, 3-HDMI, 4-DP, and 5-VGA) to select video input source. VGA: Click Adjust to adjust the position of VGA video output image to make sure the best visual effect. ...
Compact Scaler Switcher (with PoH) 4.5.2 Configuration Menu 1. 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 (with PoH) 2. 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 (with PoH) In this interface, the name of source input selection button can be modified as you need. 4.5.3 RS232 Control Menu Click RS232 Control on the top of interface to enter RS232 control menu shown as below: ...
Compact Scaler Switcher (with PoH) 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 Web-based GUI Update Web-based GUI for PS-5IN-SCALER supports online update in http://192.168.0.178:100.
Compact Scaler Switcher (with PoH) 7. Troubleshooting & Maintenance Problems Causes Solutions quality Try another high quality Output image with connecting cable cable. snowflake Make sure the connection Fail or loose connection is good Check with oscilloscope or No signal at the input / multimeter if there is any output end signal at the input/ output...
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Compact Scaler Switcher (with PoH) while can control it through RS232 port Cannot control the device The device has already Send authorized by RS232 / IR remote / been broken. dealer for repairing. front panel buttons If your problem persists after following the above troubleshooting steps, seek further help from authorized dealer or our technical support.
Any transport costs are borne by the users during the warranty. 1) Product Limited Warranty: GeMNeXT/AVDIS B.V. warrants that its products will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for three years, which starts from the first day you buy this product (The purchase invoice shall prevail).
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