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4 x 1 and 8 x 1 VGA Switches with Audio
Share a VGA display output (monitor, projector,
or TV) between multiple device VGA inputs.
Both models have serial and 3.5-mm audio.
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AVSW-VGA4X1A
AVSW-VGA8X1A
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Page 1: Black Box
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... - Page 2 FCC and IC RFI Statements and NOM Statement FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION AND INDUSTRY CANADA RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENTS This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio-frequency energy, and if not installed and used properly, that is, in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions, may cause inter ference to radio communication.
- Page 3 NOM Statement 5. El aparato eléctrico no deberá ser usado cerca del agua—por ejemplo, cerca de la tina de baño, lavabo, sótano mojado o cerca de una alberca, etc. 6. El aparato eléctrico debe ser usado únicamente con carritos o pedestales que sean recomendados por el fabricante.
- Page 4 NOM Statement 18. Servicio por personal calificado deberá ser provisto cuando: A: El cable de poder o el contacto ha sido dañado; u B: Objectos han caído o líquido ha sido derramado dentro del aparato; o C: El aparato ha sido expuesto a la lluvia; o D: El aparato parece no operar normalmente o muestra un cambio en su desempeño;...
- Page 5 Trademarks Used in this Manual Trademarks Used in this Manual Black Box and the Double Diamond logo are registered trademarks of BB Technologies, Inc. Xbox is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Wii is a registered trademark of Nintendo of America, Inc.
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Page 6: Table Of Contents
2. Overview ..................... 8 Introduction ..................8 Features ..................... 8 What’s Included ................. 8 Hardware Description ................ 9 2.4.1 AVSW-VGA4X1A Front and Back Panels....... 9 2.4.2 AVSW-VGA8X1A Front and Back Panels......11 3. Installation ....................13 Connection Pattern ................13 Installation Steps ................14 4. -
Page 7: Specifications
AVSW-VGA8X1A: Input: (8) VGA female, (8) audio jacks; Output: (1) VGA female, (1) audio jack, (1) 2.5-mm RS-232 serial Indicators — AVSW-VGA4X1A: (5) LEDs: (1) Power (green), (4) Video input (yellow); AVSW-VGA8X1A: (9) LEDs: (1) Power (green and yellow), (8) Video input (yellow) Power Consumption (Maximum) —... -
Page 8: Overview
Because you don’t need to plug and unplug video sources, it’s more convenient, more affordable, and more efficient to use your A/V equipment. The built-in serial interface on the AVSW-VGA4X1A and AVSW-VGA8X1A also enables users to control the unit via an RS-232/serial device. -
Page 9: Hardware Description
• 6-ft. (1.8-m) VGA Cable (M-to-M) for VGA A/V source connection (EVNPS06). 2.4 Hardware Description 2.4.1 AVSW-VGA4X1A Front and Back Panels Figure 2-1 shows the front panel of the AVSW-VGA4X1A. Figure 2-2 shows the back panel. Table 2-1 describes its components. Figure 2-1. AVSW-VGA4X1A front panel. - Page 10 Chapter 2: Overview Figure 2-2. AVSW-VGA4X1A back panel. Table 2-1. AVSW-VGA4X1A components. Number Component Description LEDs Lights when the corresponding input is selected. Push buttons Press to select input 1, 2, 3, or 4. Lights when power is on. Sensor IR sensor accepts remote control signal.
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Page 11: Avsw-Vga8X1A Front And Back Panels
Chapter 2: Overview 2.4.2 AVSW-VGA8X1A Front and Back Panels Figure 2-3 shows the front panel of the AVSW-VGA8X1A. Figure 2-4 shows the back panel. Table 2-2 describes its components. Figure 2-3. AVSW-VGA8X1A front panel. 6 7 8 Figure 2-4. AVSW-VGA8X1 back panel. Page 11 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com... - Page 12 Chapter 2: Overview Table 2-2. AVSW-VGA8X1A components. Number Component Description LEDs Lights when the corresponding input is selected. Push buttons Press to select input 1, 2, 3, 4. Lights when power is on. Press and hold the “S” button, then press the “K1” button to select Port 5. Press and hold the “S”...
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Page 13: Installation
4. Connect your computer to the display DIRECTLY to check if the video signal gets through. 3.1 Connection Pattern Figure 3-1 shows a typical connection of the 4 x 1 VGA Switch with Serial and 3.5-mm Audio. Figure 3-1. AVSW-VGA4X1A connection. Page 13 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com... -
Page 14: Installation Steps
4. Turn on the display (monitor, projector, or TV) and then power on the source device(s). NOTE: For both AVSW-VGA4X1A and AVSW-VGA8X1A, each video source is powered on, make sure it has a display pointing to it for EDID communication. If a source does not have a display pointing to it, a video image might not display. -
Page 15: Operation (Avsw-Vga4X1A)
Chapter 4: Operation (AVSW-VGA4X1A) 4. Operation (AVSW-VGA4X1A) 4.1 Front-Panel Indicators and Push Buttons Figure 4-1. AVSW-VGA4X1A. Table 4-1. Front-panel indicators. Product Code Indicator Description Power LED Lights green when the video switch is powered on. AVSW-VGA4X1A Video Port LEDs 1–4 Lights yellow when the corresponding video port is selected. -
Page 16: Serial Control
Chapter 4: Operation (AVSW-VGA4X1A) Figure 4-2. Remote control. 4.3 Serial Control The video switch’s built-in serial interface allows users to control the switch through a PC, serial controller devices, or home theater systems. Configure the controller’s serial port as shown below:... - Page 17 Chapter 4: Operation (AVSW-VGA4X1A) To select a source device via serial interface, select the number that corresponds to the port it is connected to (see Figure 4-3). Figure 4-3. Serial interface screen. NOTE: Use a DB9F-to-2.5-mm cable for the serial connection.
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Page 18: Operation (Avsw-Vga8X1A)
Chapter 5: Operation (AVSW-VGA8X1A) 5. Operation (AVSW-VGA8X1A) 5.1 Front-Panel Indicators and Push Buttons To select Source Ports 1–4, simply press the corresponding front-panel button (K1–K4) on the switch. To select Source Port 5, press and hold the “S” button on the switch, then press K1 to select Port 5. -
Page 19: Edid Copy
Chapter 5: Operation (AVSW-VGA8X1A) Table 5-3. Single-color (yellow) LEDs next to buttons 1–8. LED Number Color Description Yellow The video port on Source 1 is selected. Yellow The video port on Source 2 is selected. Yellow The video port on Source 3 is selected. Yellow The video port on Source 4 is selected. - Page 20 Chapter 5: Operation (AVSW-VGA8X1A) Figure 5-1. Remote control. Page 20 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com...
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Page 21: Troubleshooting
• Package it carefully. We recommend that you use the original container. • If you are returning the unit, make sure you include everything you received with it. Before you ship for return or repair, contact Black Box to get a Return Authorization (RA) number. - Page 22 NOTES Page 22 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com...
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