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HDTV Distribution Amplifi er Series Thank you for purchasing the AB-3879 HDMI Video Scaler. You will fi nd this unit easy to install and highly reliable but it is essential that you read this manual thoroughly before attempting to use this HDMI Video Scaler.
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SAFETY INFORMATION To ensure the best results from this product, please read this manual and all other documentation before operating your equipment. Retain all documentation for future reference. Follow all instructions printed on unit chassis for proper operation. To reduce the risk of fi re, do not spill water or other liquids into or on the unit, or operate the unit while standing in liquid. Make sure power outlets conform to the power requirements listed on the back of the unit.
TV wall. In addition to the front panel buttons and the IR remote control, users may gain control over the AB-3879 using We reserve the right to make improvements to this document and/ a PC through the RS-232 serial port or Ethernet port.
FEATURES FEATURES • Supports HDMI 1.4a 30 formals and suits HDMI V1.4 transmitter & receiver • Compliant with HDMI 1.4, DVI 2.0, and HDCP 2.0 • Input support: • Analog: analog video, S-Video, composite video, VGA • Digital: DVI, HDMI and display port (2560x1600) •...
FRONT PANEL FRONT PANEL 1. POWER ON SWITCH The power switch turns the unit on and off. The LED will illuminate blue 10 indicate the switcher is ON and receiving power. The scaler will remember the last setting during a power cycle. When turned on again, it will automatically apply the setting last used. 2.
REAR PANEL REAR PANEL Power Jack: 1. DC POWER INLET DC Jack - Inner OD O 2.1mm (+ ) The scaler suits a DC power plug-pack input connector. Please ensure Outside OD O 5.5mm (GND) the plug-pack used is of an approved type and of correct current, voltage Power input - 12VDC, 2A output, and connector polarity.
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REAR PANEL REAR PANEL Component video via 3x RCAs 6. YPBPR + AR / AL AUDIO INPUT Female RCA connectors Connect a signal of component video directly to the female RCA Stereo audio via 2x RCAs connector, which supports component video (YPBPR) to HDTV Female RCA connectors display devices.
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REAR PANEL REAR PANEL Female RCA connector Stereo Audio 11. VIDEO + AR I AL AUDIO INPUT (AR/AL) Via 1x 03.5mm ear phone jack Connect a signal of composite video to the RCA connector. connector Connect the output port of your source audio device to the Note: With 1x female phone jack each AR/AL inputs.
REMOTE CONTROL Before making any connections to the AB-3879. Observe the following: Ensure the mains voltage supply matches the label on the supplied plug- Pack (+/- 10%) Ensure that the power switch is OFF Ensure that all system grounds (earth) are connected to a common point.
IR CODES IR REMOTE CUSTOM AND DATA CODES (NEC STANDARD) HOW TO SETUP IR CODES: CUSTOM CODE: 20DF POWER ON: 20DF 5DA2 POWER OFF: 20DF 5EA1 Mute: 20DF 02FD HDMI: 20DF 1FEO VGA: 20DF OAF5 DVI: 20DF 50AF 20DF 59A6 YPBPR: 20DF 58A7 VIDEO:...
IR EXTENDER IR RECEIVER: 1. SB-100 IR 300M Receiver Device Cable (3C) IR Receiver (SB-100) R oHS /95/E C INP UT R S -232 IR E XT. in DC 12V IR Rx RS - 232 IR EXT . SB-100 SB-100 IR Receiver Set SB-100 Maximum Distance ~ 984 feet (300 meters) 2.
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IR EXTENDER IR EMITTER: 1. SB-101 IR 300M Transmitter Device Cable (3C) IR Transmitter (SB-101) IR out CAT6/6a/7 DC 12V IR in R oHS /95/E C IR Tx From OUTPUT Receiver Receiver SB-101 SB-101 IR Transmitter Set SB-101 Maximum Distance ~ 984 feet (300 meters) 2.
OSD OPTIONS OVERVIEW Layer 1 Layer2 Layer3 Brightness Contrast Picture Saturation Sharpness Automatic Manual Clock / Phase / Clock Horizontal Position Vertical Position Color Preset Mode / Custom Image Setup Input Signal DVI / HDMI / VGA / Display Port / Component / Composite / S-Video Scaling Original AR/ Full Screen 720x480, 800x600, 1280x800, 1280x1024, 1360x768, 1400x1050,...
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PICTURE PICTURE allows you to digitally adjust the brightness, contrast, hue, saturation, and sharpness of the images. An unilluminated icon suggests the function is not available. To enable it, the unit color must be set in custom mode. Go to the 3rd icon in the fi rst layer to change the setting in color: Image properties ->...
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• Choose the icon and use the down arrow key to open the second layer, which has four options: automatic, manual, horizontal position, vertical position Automatic AB-3879 reads the Input signal and automatically sets the optimal value for the Output. Manual Clock / Phase / Save Horizontal Position Move the image to right or left.
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IMAGE PROPERTIES IMAGE PROPERTIES allow you to change Color, select Input Signal, adjust scaling, and change Output Resolution. Resolutions not listed on the front panel button can be selected here, under the output mode. • Layer one, the 3rd icon from left •...
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TV WALL AB-3879 scaler is able to send divided images on multiple display devices and build a video wall, be it a wall of size 1x2, 2x2, or 10x10. Maximally, the scaler can make possible a video wall of 15 by 15 screens. Note that an AB-3879 is required for each output. Users may arrange the position and adjust the size of each image block under the TV WALL function.
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OPTIONS OPTIONS allows you to check the connection status, change menu language, return to factory default, save setting, and make adjustments to the setting of the OSD menu . • Layer one, the 6th icon from left • Press the down arrow key to open up the second layer, which has fi...
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