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AC1032A-2A
Rev A
2-Port DVI Switch with Audio, Serial
Control & Long Cable Equalization
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- Page 1 Order toll-free in the U.S. 24 hours, 7 A.M. Monday to midnight Friday: 877-877-BBOX CUSTOMER FREE technical support, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week: Call 724-746-5500 or fax 724-746-0746 SUPPORT Mail order: Black Box Corporation, 1000 Park Drive, Lawrence, PA 15055-1018 INFORMATION Web site: www.blackbox.com • E-mail: info@blackbox.com...
- Page 3 DVI Switch TRADEMARKS USED IN THIS MANUAL BLACK BOX and its logo are registered trademarks of Black Box Corporation. Apple and Macintosh are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. SGI is a registered trademark of Silicon Graphics, Inc.
- Page 4 Model AC1032A-2A Users Manual FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION AND CANADIAN DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS 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 interference to radio communication.
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Page 5: Instrucciones De Seguridad
DVI Switch Normas Oficiales Mexicanas (NOM) Electrical Safety Statement INSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURIDAD 1. Todas las instrucciones de seguridad y operación deberán ser leídas antes de que el aparato eléctrico sea operado. 2. Las instrucciones de seguridad y operación deberán ser guardadas para referencia futura. - Page 6 Model AC1032A-2A Users Manual 11.El aparato eléctrico deberá ser connectado a una fuente de poder sólo del tipo descrito en el instructivo de operación, o como se indique en el aparato. 12. Precaución debe ser tomada de tal manera que la tierra fisica y la polarización del equipo no sea eliminada.
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Page 7: Table Of Contents
2.0 Features....................7 3.0 Installation ................... 8 3.1 Required Cables................. 8 3.2 Inputs & Outputs ................8 3.3 Connecting the AC1032A-2A ............8 3.4 Connection Diagram................9 4.0 Operation ................... 10 4.1 Switched Output ................10 4.2 Modes of Operation ................. 10 4.3. -
Page 8: General
Model AC1032A-2A Users Manual 1.0 General Thank you for purchasing Black Box AC1032A-2A 2-Port DVI Switch with Audio & Serial Control. This unit provides both a video and audio output that can be switched between two video and audio sources. This allows routing of multiple DVI equipped devices (such as PC’s) to a single DVI display (such as... -
Page 9: Features
DVI Switch 2.0 Features Clear and sharp images at resolutions up to 1600x1200 including HDTV up to 1080i Hot pluggable Supports the DDC2 standard for all input ports HDCP & HDMI 1.3 Compatible Allows one video with stereo audio to be switched between two video and audio sources Can be manually controlled by push-button switches, remotely by a RS232 communication port... -
Page 10: Installation
All of these items are available for purchase upon request. 3.2 Inputs & Outputs The AC1032A-2A has 2 video and audio inputs labeled ‘Input 1’ and ‘Input 2’. The unit has 1 video and audio output labeled ‘Output’. 3.3 Connecting the AC1032A-2A Connect your video and audio sources such as computer or notebook PC to ‘Input 1’... -
Page 11: Connection Diagram
DVI Switch 3.4 Connection Diagram MODEL AC1032A-2A REAR PANEL... -
Page 12: Operation
However, the switched output SELECT button can be used to blank the output by holding it down for 3 seconds or to un-blank the output by pressing it once. In Manual mode, the output of the AC1032A-2A will depend on the selection of the ‘Switched Output’ SELECT button. -
Page 13: Priority Selection In Auto Mode
‘Input 2’ connector. For example, if the ‘Output’ is playing the video & audio from ‘Input 2’ and video from ‘Input 1’ is detected, the output of the AC1032A-2A will change to select ‘Input 1’ video immediately. With priority set to none, the unit stays selected to the current input as long as it is detecting video there. -
Page 14: To Configure Hyperterminal
Model AC1032A-2A Users Manual 4.6 To configure HyperTerminal Connect direct to any available COM port 4800 Baud, 8 bits, No Parity, 1 Stop bit, No flow control Settings per following figures: After power-up the unit will output the following menu in ASCII through its serial port: MENU - Version 1.0... -
Page 15: Serial Port Control Codes
DVI Switch 4.7 Serial Port Control Codes Control codes are 1 byte commands from an external device to the Serial Port on the AC1032A-2A. ASCII ‘1’ (Hex 31 or Decimal 49) Selects input #1 (immediately and unconditionally). The device will respond with: PC 1 Input selected... - Page 16 Model AC1032A-2A Users Manual ASCII ‘2’ (Hex 32 or Decimal 50) Selects input #2 (immediately and unconditionally). The device will respond with: PC 2 Input selected If the device is in AUTO mode, the device will respond with: Error: The unit is in auto mode ASCII ‘M’...
- Page 17 DVI Switch ASCII ‘v’ (Hex 76 or Decimal 118) Causes the system to display the firmware version number. The device will respond with: Firmware Version: X.Y where ‘X.Y’ is the numeric version level of the firmware software. ASCII ‘A’ or ‘a’ (Hex 41/61 or Decimal 65/97 ) Enters Auto mode.
- Page 18 Model AC1032A-2A Users Manual ASCII ‘B’ or ‘b’ (Hex 42/62 or Decimal 66/98) Blanks the output. The device will respond with: Blank mode selected When the output is blanked, only the color intensities of the output are reduced to zero. The unit still operates in a normal fashion and sync signals are still routed to the output.
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Page 19: Troubleshooting
If you need to transport or ship your Switcher: • Package it carefully. We recommend that you use the original container. • Before you ship the unit back to Black Box for repair or return, contact us to get a Return Authorization (RA) number. -
Page 20: Problem Solving Faq
Model AC1032A-2A Users Manual 5.3 Problem Solving FAQ 1. What are the Cable Length Limitations? The switcher cannot be used as an extender. Therefore it is best to plug the output of the switch directly to the display device and use input cables that are 5 meters (16 ft) maximum. -
Page 21: Specifications
DVI Switch 6. Specifications Video Inputs DVI-D Single Link, HDCP & HDMI 1.3 Compliant Resolutions PC resolutions up to 1600x1200 @ 60 Hz and HDTV to 1080p Audio Inputs PC audio outputs Temperature Operating: 32 to 122°F (0 to 50°C); Storage: –40 to +185°F (–40 to +85°C) Enclosure Steel... - Page 22 Model AC1032A-2A Users Manual...
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