Introduction Installation/Setup/Equipment for Video Switching: Included Cables and Accessories Requirements Video Switching Options for VideoReQuest Overview Video Switching Hookup Diagrams: Direct Control of External Switcher Through RS232 Direct Control of External Switcher For Video Distribution 5 Direct Control of AV Receiver Through Xantech RS232->IR...
IR system using a Pronto. VideoReQuest was designed to work with the video switchers that you already use. The VideoReQuest has 4 different ways to support video switching. On the next page you will find instructions on all four. Included Cables and Accessories: 1.
1. VideoReQuest and Direct RS-232 Control of Switchers and Receivers a. Works with 1-3 DVD Changers b. For a simple, out of the box, no programming solution, the VideoReQuest supports direct RS-232 control of the following video and audio switchers and receivers: i.
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3) Connect the RS-232 cable from the DVD changers to ports 1 – 3 of the VideoReQuest. 4) Connect Port 4 of the VideoReQuest to the RS-232 Port of the switch. 5) In the VideoReQuest Menu, go to Video Switch setting to set the appropriate...
3) Connect the RS-232 cable from the DVD changers to ports 1 – 3 of the VideoReQuest. 4) Connect Port 4 of the VideoReQuest to the RS-232 Port of the switch. 5) In the VideoReQuest Menu, go to Video Switch setting to set the appropriate...
Page 6 VideoReQuest with Xantech Control 1) Connect the VideoReQuest Audio and Video to the receiver (Can be Composite, S- Video, or Component). 2) Connect 1-3 DVD Changers’ Audio and Video to the receiver. 3) Connect the RS-232 cable from the DVD changers to ports 1 – 3 of the VideoReQuest.
Video, or Component). 2) Connect 1 DVD Changers’ Audio and Video to the receiver. 3) Connect the RS-232 cable from the DVD changers to port 1 of the VideoReQuest. 4) Program the Pronto with the VideoReQuest sample program. Program the VRQ,...
Page 8 Appendix 1: Sony Changer Software Update The Sony changer has a bug in software versions under 1.5.10 (0095). It will lock up unless this update is put into place: How to check the software version of the Sony CD Changer: Press the I/O key and put the set in STAND-BY and then press keys on the remote in order as shown below.
2) Do not modify any hardware or software of the product without written approval from ReQuest Multimedia. 3) Any servicing must only be done by ReQuest Multimedia. 4) Please install in a well ventilated area. If mounted in a rack, please place a 1 RU spacer above the product and 1 RU spacer or non-heat generating equipment below the product, and make sure a ventilating fan is used on the rack/cabinet.