Please read this manual carefully before using your AP445-401. Keep this manual handy for future reference. These safety instructions are to ensure the long life of your AP445-401 and to prevent fire and shock hazard. Please read them carefully and heed all warnings.
Video, S-Video, and Component Video signals into a variety of high-resolution Computer video or Component video signals. In addition to video, the AP445-401 has four stereo audio inputs and both balanced and unbalanced stereo outputs. The AP445-401 automatically detects and accepts...
Step 6. Connect the audio output connector of the AP445-401 to the speakers or amplifier using the appropriate audio cable. Step 7. Connect the AP445-401 to AC power. Then unit is now operational. Step 8. The default input selection is the S-Video port.
RS-232 communication. The actual controlling computer control system or any other device capable of sending RS-232 commands. 7.2.1 RS-232 INTERFACE The RS-232 commands, for the AP445-401, are in a simple ASCII character format. Square brackets “[ Use uppercase letters for all commands. INCREASE/...
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This command reads and then displays the ID number of the unit. Command Format: [RSN] Example: The AP445-401 was set to an ID value of 3. Send the command [RSN] and the system will return the following feedback: 400-0422-001 SPECIAL APPLICATION 4.
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RS-232 port regardless of its unit ID. 8. [STATS] This command displays the status of the AP445-401 and saves the settings in memory. Command Format: [STATS] or [STATCiS] Example: Send the command [STATS] and receive feedback as in the previous example, but in this...
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Example: Send the command [IN0R] to select the S-Video input and recall the settings saved for S-Video input. For example, any changes made to the brightness, hue etc… that were saved are recalled. 12. [MODER] This command sets the resolution of the video output.
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Command Format: [CONTRyyCi] yy = Level (yy = # from 00 to 48, default=40) Ci = Unit ID (i = # from 0 to 99) Example: Send the command [CONTR20] to set the output contrast to 20. 18. [CONTR] This command displays the current contrast level and makes the contrast function active for adjustments.
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Ci = Unit ID (i = # from 0 to 99) 400-0422-001 SPECIAL APPLICATION Example: The AP445-401 has the S-Video input selected and the gain level is set to the maximum level of 32. Send the command [SEL] and the unit will display “[32]” and make the gain adjustment active.
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30. [LOCKFP] This command locks or unlocks the front panel buttons. If locked, pressing the buttons on the front panel will have no effect on the AP445-401 settings. Command Format: [LOCKFPpCi] = Lock value (0 = OFF and 1 = ON)
34) [HELP] Display RS-232 commands. TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE We have carefully tested and have found no problems in the supplied AP445-401. However, we would like to offer suggestions for the following: 8.1 NO RESPONSE FROM PANEL Cause 1: The front panel is locked.
If there is still no sound, see Solution 2 Solution 2: Set the volume of the destination amplifier to a reasonable level. If there is still no sound, call ALTINEX at (714) 990-2300. 400-0422-001 SPECIAL APPLICATION ALTINEX POLICY 9.1 LIMITED WARRANTY/RETURN POLICY...
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