Order toll-free in the U.S.: Call 877-877-BBOX (outside U.S. call 724-746-5500) Customer FREE technical support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week: Call 724-746-5500 or fax Support 724-746-0746 • Mailing address: Black Box Corporation, 1000 Park Drive, Lawrence, Information PA 15055-1018 • Web site: www.blackbox.com • E-mail: info@blackbox.com...
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2. Las instrucciones de seguridad y operación deberán ser guardadas para referencia futura. 3. Todas las advertencias en el aparato eléctrico y en sus instrucciones de operación deben ser respetadas. Page 2 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com AVSW-HDMI2X1A...
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14. El equipo eléctrico debe ser limpiado únicamente de acuerdo a las recomendaciones del fabricante. 15. En caso de existir, una antena externa deberá ser localizada lejos de las lineas de energia. AVSW-HDMI2X1A Page 3 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com...
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C: El aparato ha sido expuesto a la lluvia; o D: El aparato parece no operar normalmente o muestra un cambio en su desempeño; o E: El aparato ha sido tirado o su cubierta ha sido dañada. Page 4 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com AVSW-HDMI2X1A...
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Trademarks Used in this Manual Trademarks Used in this Manual Black Box and the Double Diamond logo are registered trademarks of BB Technologies, Inc. Blu-ray is a trademark of the Blu-ray Disc Association. Xbox is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
• Plug-and-play, no software required. • HDMI 1.3 compatible. 2.3 What’s Included Your package should include the following items. If anything is missing or damaged, contact Black Box Technical Support at 724-746-5500 or info@blackbox.com. Page 8 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com AVSW-HDMI2X1A...
• Power adapter with required AC cord • This user’s manual • (1) set of foot pads You might also need (for AVSW-HDMI2X1A or AVSW-HDMI4X1A only): • Audio cable (EJ110) • 6-ft. (1.8-m) HDMI cable (M/M) for HDMI A/V source connection (EVHDMI01T-XXXX) •...
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2.4.1 AVSW-HDMI2X1A Figures 2-1 and 2-2 show the 2 x 1 Video Switch with Audio’s front and back panels. Table 2-1 describes its components. Figure 2-1. AVSW-HDMI2X1A front panel. Figure 2-2. AVSW-HDMI2X1A back panel. Table 2-1. Transmitter front- and back-panel components.
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3.5-mm connectors Link to audio inputs 1, 2, 3, and 4. HDMI connector Connects to HDMI output. HDMI connectors Connect to HDMI inputs 1, 2, 3, and 4. Function button Adjusts video signal strength. AVSW-HDMI2X1A Page 11 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com...
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Press this button to toggle the video source. The Push button/LED corresponding LED lights to indicate that a port is selected. Barrel connector Links to power source. HDMI connector Connects to HDMI output. HDMI connectors Connect to inputs 1 and 2. Page 12 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com AVSW-HDMI2X1A...
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Push button/LED The corresponding LED lights to indicate that a port is selected. Barrel connector Links to power source. HDMI connector Connects to HDMI output. HDMI connectors Connect to inputs 1, 2, 3, and 4. AVSW-HDMI2X1A Page 13 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com...
Figure 3-1 shows a typical connection of the 4-Port Video Switch with audio (AVSW-HDMI4X1A). Serial cable Figure 3-1. 4-Port Video Switch (AVSW-HDMI4X1A). Figure 3-2 shows a typical connection of the 4-Port Video Switch (AVSW-HDMI4X1). Page 14 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com AVSW-HDMI2X1A...
1. Use an HDMI cable to connect the display to the video output port on the back of the switch. For models that support the standard audio feature (AVSW-HDMI4X1A or AVSW-HDMI2X1A), plug a set of audio jacks from the speaker to the switch’s speaker port.
4.1 Front-Panel Indicators Figure 4-1 shows the 4-Port Video Switch with Audio (AVSW-HDMI4X1A). The AVSW-HDMI2X1A switch is similar, but has two HDMI ports instead of four. Figure 4-2 shows the 4-Port Video Switch (AVSW-HDMI4X1). The AVSW- HDMI2X1 switch is similar, but has two HDMI ports instead of four. These models do not support audio.
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AVSW-HDMI4X1 (4) Video source Toggles between Ports 1–4. 4.2 Remote Control (AVSW-HDMI2X1A and AVSW-HDMI4X1A Only) To select a source device with a remote control, press the number button (1–4) to directly switch to the corresponding port. NOTE: Remove the battery protector on the remote controller before operation.
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Chapter 4: Operation 4.3 Serial Control (AVSW-HDMI2X1A and AVSW-HDMI4X1A Only) The video switch’s built-in serial interface allows users to control the switch through a PC, serial controller devices, or home theater system. The controller’s serial port should be configured as shown below.
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One beep = no pre-emphasis, two beeps = low pre- emphasis, three beeps = medium pre-emphasis, or four beeps = high pre- emphasis. 3. Once the setting is finished, press the Function button one time to exit the setting. AVSW-HDMI2X1A Page 19 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com...
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