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HRT VSM-404 User Manual

4 x 4 vga matrix switch with serial keypad
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Hall Research Technologies, Inc.
4 x 4 VGA Matrix Switch
Model VSM-404
User's Manual
With Serial Keypad
Order toll-free in the U.S. 800-959-6439
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FREE technical support, Call 714-641-6607 or fax 714-641-6698
SUPPORT
Mail order: Hall Research Technologies, 1163 Warner Ave. Tustin, CA 92780
INFORMATION
Web site: www.hallresearch.com • E-mail: info@ hallresearch.com

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  • Page 1 Hall Research Technologies, Inc. 4 x 4 VGA Matrix Switch Model VSM-404 User’s Manual With Serial Keypad Order toll-free in the U.S. 800-959-6439 CUSTOMER FREE technical support, Call 714-641-6607 or fax 714-641-6698 SUPPORT Mail order: Hall Research Technologies, 1163 Warner Ave. Tustin, CA 92780 INFORMATION Web site: www.hallresearch.com •...
  • Page 3 4x4 Video Matrix Switch Trademarks Used In this Manual Hall Research and (logo) are trademarks of Hall Research Technologies, Inc. Any other trademarks mentioned are the property of the trademark owners. Federal Communications Commission Statement This equipment generates, uses and radiates radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Model VSM-404 Contents 1. Introduction ..................3 2. Installation and Configuration ............4 3. Operation ................... 6 3.1 The Switch’s LEDs..............6 3.2 Switching with the Keypad............6 3.3 Keypad Shortcut ................7 3.4 Blanking the Video Output............7 3.5 Switching all outputs to the same input ........7 3.6 Auto Scan Mode ................

  • Page 5: Introduction

    4x4 Video Matrix Switch 1. Introduction The Model VSM-404 is a 4 in x 4 out video switch matrix that provides four independent outputs each capable of displaying any of the 4 inputs (or blanked out). The inputs can be RGBHV (e.g. VGA from a PC), RGBS, or...

  • Page 6: Installation And Configuration

    Model VSM-404 2. Installation and Configuration To set up your VSM-404 Video Matrix Switch system, take these steps: Making sure that the Switch is powered off, find its input ports. (These are the top row of HD15 connectors on its rear panel.
  • Page 7 HRT Technical Support. Connect the included keypad to the DB9 male connector labeled “RS-232”...

  • Page 8: Operation

    Model VSM-404 3. Operation 3.1 The Switch’s LEDs The LEDs on the 4 x 4 Video Matrix Switch’s front panel indicate which of the Switch’s outputs are displaying the video from which inputs. 3.2 Switching with the Keypad To switch a given output to display a given input (or to blank an output), press “[out][.][in][Enter]”...

  • Page 9: Keypad Shortcut

    [*][.][1][Enter]. Then all the outputs will show input #1. 3.6 Auto Scan Mode The VSM-404 has a “Scan Mode” whereby each output of the switch automatically cycles through all inputs at a rate of every 1 minute or customer specified period.

  • Page 10: How To Activate Scan Mode

    Model VSM-404 3.6.1 How to Activate Scan Mode There are 2 types of scan modes: individual scan and all scan. Both scan modes will adhere to the scan cycle as described above. To enter individual scan mode, a simple key sequence is entered on the keypad [ Output Channel that you want to scan].

  • Page 11: How To Exit Scan Mode

    The scan mode is compatible with MatrixMon software (available free at HRT’s web site), however once you enter the scan mode you can use the MatrixMon to only monitor the status of the inputs and will not be able to control the switch through it as in normal mode until you exit the scan mode.

  • Page 12: Control From Serial Devices (Rs-232 Command Protocol)

    Model VSM-404 3.7 Control from Serial Devices (RS-232 Command Protocol) To control the Video Matrix Switch through an attached PC or other serial device, the serial device has to be able to communicate with the Switch. (You’ll need to set the device to 1200 bps, 8 data bits, and no parity; the number of stop bits is irrelevant.).

  • Page 13: Status And Special Commands

    ASCII “0” (zero, 30 hex) to indicate that that output is blanked. 3.8 Free Control Software for Windows® PC The "Matrix Monitor" software available from www.hallresearch.com allows point-and-click control and monitoring of the VSM-404 from a PC with Windows OS.

  • Page 14: Troubleshooting

    There is no customer repairable items in the unit and you will void your warranty. Contact HRT Support at 714-641-6607 or via email or web. If you need to ship your converter for repair, make sure to get a Return Material Authorization (RMA) number first.
  • Page 16 © Copyright 2007. Hall Research Technologies, Inc.. All rights reserved. 1163 Warner Ave Tustin, CA 92780, Ph: (714)641-6607 , Fax -6698...

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