The MFS61-18G is a six input, single output multi-format presentation switcher featuring 3 HDMI inputs, one USB-C input, one DisplayPort and one VGA that can each be selected to the single HDMI output. The output audio is also de-embedded to both balanced analogue and optical S/PDIF (TosLink). The MSF61-18G can be controlled from the front panel, RS232 or via the built-in LAN interface.
TOSLINK (S/PDIF) de-embedded optical audio output L R AUDIO Balanced stereo analogue audio output EDID EDID options switch IR IN IR control input RS232 RS232 control port TCP/IP LAN control port 12V DC DC Power input (12V @ 2A max.) System Connection sy.uk V1.2...
L+, R+ and Ground terminals. Do NOT connect either the L- or the R- terminals to any ground as this may harm the SY-MFS61-18G. Using the MFS61-18G Powering Up State Whenever the MFS61-18G is powered up, it will always revert to the last known state for each of the following: Video selection ...
Display Control The MFS61-18G also has five buttons to control the display power state, as well as the volume and mute settings of a display/soundbar. To use this feature, the display and soundbar devices must support CEC commands. The following command functions are provided: ...
IMPORTANT: RS232 control of the MFS61-18G is only possible when the RS232 port is not being used to control a display device. The RS232 port can be used to control the MFS61-18G or a display device, but not both at the same time.
The responses are given as examples only, the actual contents of the response messages will differ in accordance with the MFS61-18G settings at the time the command was sent. MFS61-18G System Commands...
VGARES3 (720p60Hz), VGARES7 (1080p60) or VGARES8 (1920x1200@60Hz) The following RS232 commands provide eight VGA resolution settings as well as auto adjusting the VGA output image. In each case, the VGA OUTPUT is the image resolution sent to the HDMI output of the MFS61-18G. Command Action Response VGARES1.
To program User Defined EDID Memory 4 The MFS161-18G will respond with: PLEASE SEND THE EDID FILE! Send the EDID binary file to the MFS61-18G via the RS232 link. After receiving the EDID file the MFS61-18G will respond with: RECEVIED THE FILE, LENGTH=256!
Display Control Commands To use these commands the Display device must support CEC commands. The following RS232 commands provide the same function as the five display control buttons on the front of the MFS61-18G: Command Action Response TVON. Turn the display device on CEC TV POWER ON! TVOFF.
This wiring arrangement permits control of both the MFS61-18G and the third-party device by using the following RS232 commands to pass third-party device commands through the MFS61-18G. If the responses are required from the third party device, then connect the Tx from that device back to the Rx of the RS232 Controller.
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Enable the transmission of display SNDCEC ON. control CEC commands. Disable the transmission of display SNDCEC OFF. control CEC commands. Enable the transmission of display SNDRS ON. control RS232 commands. Disable the transmission of display SNDRS OFF. control RS232 commands. V1.2 sy.uk...
This command will return Get the network settings of the GETNEWSTA. all of the above response MFS61-18G messages. Web Interface The SY-MFS61-18G can also be controlled using the built-in web interface. The default IP settings are: IP Address: 192.168.0.178 Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 Gateway: 192.168.0.1...
Click on the numbered input buttons to select that input – please note that when the Auto Switching mode is active that the MFS61-18G will only select inputs that have a valid input signal (see Automatic Selection above for more detail).
VGA Resolution Tab Select the desired VGA resolution from the given option buttons and then click Confirm to accept that option, or Cancel to revert to the current VGA resolution setting of the MFS61-18G. Audio Tab The Audio tab allows the two de-embedded to outputs to be enabled or disabled.
The four User defined EDID options can be reprogrammed before using them: Prepare the desired EDID binary files on a PC. Set the EDID DIP switches on the MFS61-18G to the WebGUI mode, UUUU. Select one of the User defined EDID buttons Click in the .bin box to browse for the prepared EDID file.
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For Display On and Display Off, any RS232 data entered in the edit boxes will also be assigned to the respective buttons on the Display Control tab and the buttons on the front of the MFS61-18G. Examples Any command that uses only ASCII characters should be entered in ASCII mode, with the relevant...
The Access tab allows the current password to be changed. The new password will only take effect after the MFS61-18G is repowered. Keep a note of the new password as the only method to reset the password is to send the Reset to Factory Defaults RS232 command (RST.).
Front Panel Lock – ON locks the front panel buttons, OFF unlocks them. Network Tab Use this tab to configure the network settings and view the MAC address of the MFS61-18G. MAC Address – Displays the MAC address of the MFS61-18G ...
1x HDMI 1x 5 way pluggable block for L+R balanced Output Connectors 2x Phono for L+R unbalanced 1x Phono for Coax S/PDIF Control RS232, IR and LAN Power Supply 12V DC @ 2A max. Power Consumption 10W max. V1.2 sy.uk...
342.5 x 26 x 115m Case Material Steel chassis Part Number SY-MFS61-18G 6 Input Multi-Format 18G Switcher Packing List 1 x SY-MFS61-18G 2 x Mounting brackets with 4 x M3 screws 4 x Plastic cushions 1 x IR Eye ...
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This product has a two year standard warranty, beginning from the date of purchase as stated on the sales invoice. For full details please refer to our Terms and Conditions. SY Product warranty is automatically void under any of the following conditions: The product is already outside of its warranty period ...
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