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® VIDMUX Series SE-15V-xx-L/RS SE-AV-xx-L/RS 4, 8, or 16 Port VGA Video-Only / Audio-Video Switch Installation and Operation Manual Front and Rear View of SE-15V-8-L Front and Rear View of SE-AV-8-RS MAN004 Rev Date 3/11/2008...
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Network Technologies Inc, 1275 Danner Drive, Aurora, Ohio 44202. CHANGES The material in this guide is for information only and is subject to change without notice. Network Technologies Inc reserves the right to make changes in the product design without reservation and without notification to its users.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction..................................1 Materials ..................................1 Features and Functions..............................2 Rack-Mounting ................................3 To Mount to a Rack ..............................3 Installation..................................4 Cable Connections ..............................4 RS232 Control ................................4 Audio Connections (SE-AV-xx-L/RS only)........................ 5 Power Up Sequence..............................5 Local Control .................................
NTI VIDMUX VGA Video-Only Switch INTRODUCTION ® The VIDMUX VGA video switch enables up to 4/8/16 video sources to be connected to a single video monitor, projector or plasma screen. VIDMUX Switches are made with either local video connection control with push buttons on the VIDMUX switch, or with remote video connection control with an RS232 connection port on the VIDMUX switch.
NTI VIDMUX VGA Video-Only Switch RACK-MOUNTING This NTI switch was designed to be mounted to a rack or to set on a desktop. It includes rackmount ears to make attachment to a rack easy, and rubber feet to be applied to the bottom of the case if it will instead sit on a flat surface. If this will sit on a flat surface, simply apply the rubber feet to the bottom of the case in each of the 4 corners.
NTI VIDMUX VGA Video-Only Switch INSTALLATION REAR VIEW OF SE-15V-8-RS 15HD female Video Connector 1275 Danner Dr Aurora, OH 44202 Tel:330-562-7070 Fax:330-562-1999 www.networktechinc.com 9DB female Serial Connector 15HD male 15HD male Video Connector VEXT-3-MM (Supplied) Multi-Scan Monitor Existing cable 9DB male Serial Connector Multi-Scan Monitor...
NTI VIDMUX VGA Video-Only Switch Audio Connections (SE-AV-xx-L/RS only) Models with audio support (SE-AV-xx-L/RS) have 3.5mm jacks for connection to audio sources (“AUDIO IN” ) and an audio output device (“AUDIO OUT”). 1. Connect an audio output device (speakers) to the “AUDIO OUT” port on the VIDMUX. 2.
As long as the VIDMUX is not in Scan Mode (below), the user will remain connected until another button in pressed. VIDMUX Network Technologies Inc Scan Figure 5- View of Front of VIDMUX with Local Control Scan Mode Models with Local Control also have the feature Scan Mode.
NTI VIDMUX VGA Video-Only Switch RS232 CONTROL Note: Local Control is not available when the RS232 Control option is present. RS232 Connections and Configuration Models ending in “-RS” include a 9DB female serial connector on the rear of the switch for connection to a terminal or device with a terminal program.
Dipswitch 1 is the Loop Back dipswitch and should always be set to ON. Note: In order to connect multiple VIDMUX units together a Matrix-Y-1 cable must be used. (See Fig. 6.) See Fig. 7 for the pinout of the Matrix-Y-1 cable. The Matrix-Y-1 cable is available from Network Technologies Inc. RS232...
NTI VIDMUX VGA Video-Only Switch Command Protocol CPU controller commands supported by the unit are defined below. All commands should be terminated with a <CR> (carriage return). All characters in the command string should be upper case, and all numbers below 10 should have a leading 0 (ex: 1 = 01).
NTI VIDMUX VGA Video-Only Switch Autostatus When Autostatus is enabled, any output-to-input connection change in the VIDMUX will cause an Autostatus message to be sent via RS232 to the administrator. The format of the message will be "pc SW,OP:IP<CR>" Example of an Autostatus message: pc 01,01:04<CR>...
NTI VIDMUX VGA Video-Only Switch SerTest- RS232 Interface Test Program This software allows a user to test the functions of an NTI server switch, video switch, matrix switch or Multi-user/Multi-platform switch RS232 interface. The program SERTEST along with the NTI Switch Control Program (page 10) is installed from the CD packaged with this switch.
NTI VIDMUX VGA Video-Only Switch AUDIO SUPPORT Models with audio support (SE-AV-xx-L/RS) include connections for audio sources and an output device. Audio from either the same sources as the video or from separate sources will be heard through devices such as self-powered stereo speakers or headphones.
NTI VIDMUX VGA Video-Only Switch TROUBLESHOOTING Each and every piece of every product produced by Network Technologies Inc is 100% tested to exacting specifications. We make every effort to insure trouble-free installation and operation of our products. If problems are experienced while installing this product, please look over the troubleshooting chart below to see if perhaps we can answer any questions that arise.