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Compact Scaler Switcher (with PoC) NOTICE: Please read this user manual carefully before using this product. The item PoC is short for Power over Cable. The receiver works with the compact scaler switcher can only be the HDMI twisted pair PoC receiver. The item “far-end”...
Compact Scaler Switcher (with PoE) Table of Contents 1. Introduction ........................1 1.1 Introduction to Compact Scaler Switcher ............1 1.2 Features ......................1 1.3 Package Contents ....................1 2. Product Appearance of Compact Scaler Switcher ............2 ...
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Compact Scaler Switcher (with PoE) 4.4 Operations of RS232 Control ................15 4.4.1 Installation/uninstallation of RS232 Control Software ......15 4.4.2 Basic Settings ..................15 4.4.3 RS232 Communication Commands ............16 4.4.4 Control Compact Scaler Switcher or 3rd Party Device from Local ..23 ...
Compact Scaler Switcher (with PoE) 1. Introduction 1.1 Introduction to Compact Scaler Switcher The scaler switcher is a compact mini scaler switcher with 5 video inputs (3 HDMI, 2 VGA) and 6 audio inputs (3 HDMI audio & 2 VGA audio: switched following the video; 1 MIC audio input).
Compact Scaler Switcher (with PoE) VGA port to AV or YPbPr will automatically enter in Manual-switching mode with LCD screen and RS232 control software prompting “Not supported!”. ④ ENTER Used to confirm the selection in the menu. ⑤ RESO/AUTO l Used as a manual switching button for the output resolution. Select between 1360x768, 1280x800, 1280x720, 1024x768, 1920x1200, 1920x1080 and 1600x1200.
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Compact Scaler Switcher (with PoE) ① AUDIO INPUT 3 HDMI audio & 2 VGA audio inputs. User can choose any one audio (embedded HDMI audio or external input audio) for HDMI audio input by using RS232 commands. ② AUDIO OUTPUT Audio output port, the audio comes from the input audio corresponding to the selected video source and mixed with MIC audio.
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Compact Scaler Switcher (with PoE) ⑨ VIDEO INPUT Video input ports include 3 HDMI inputs & 2 VGA inputs. VGA ports supports YPbPr, C-video and VGA format. Factory default is VGA format. ⑩ OUTPUT c) HDMI local output d) HDBaseT output supports PoE. The audio portions of the two ports are the same and are mixed with MIC audio and HDMI embedded audio (output audio).
Compact Scaler Switcher (with PoE) 3. System Connection 3.1 Usage Precautions 1) The system should be installed in a clean environment that has the proper temperature and humidity. 2) All of the power switches, plugs, sockets and power cords should be insulated. 3) All devices should be connected before the scaler switcher is powered on.
Compact Scaler Switcher (with PoE) receiver (bi-directional RS232 control, either is available). Step7. Both the scaler switcher and the receiver have IR IN and OUT. When one model is used for IR signal receiver, the other model must send out the IR signal. For example: When “IR IN”...
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Compact Scaler Switcher (with PoE) 2) Balanced connection: “+” connects to positive, “-” connects to negative and “ ” connects to ground. Ø LINE input When switched to “LINE” (It has a low frequency characteristics, and wide frequency response in this mode), the microphone input is used for connecting line audio or wireless microphones.
If you need to manually choose the resolution of the HDMI display device: ¶ Cut off the power of scaler and break the connection between scaler and HDBASE70R receiver. ¶ Turn on the power of HDSC51HDBT ¶ Get the resolution of local HDMI output device. ¶ Connect HDBASE70R to HDSC51HDBT.
Compact Scaler Switcher (with PoE) HDMI1 MANUAL HDMI1 AUTO 1280 X 720 1280 X 720 The display result will be showed for 2 seconds Auto-switching function The auto-switching mode follows the following principles: Ø New input principle Once a new input signal is detected, the compact scaler switcher will switch to this new signal automatically.
Compact Scaler Switcher (with PoE) 4.1.2 Software Updates The compact scaler switcher supports software updates via USB flash disk. The procedure is as follows: 1) Copy the file “MERGE_51T.bin” to the root directory of a USB flash disk. (Make sure the file is copied to the root directory.
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Compact Scaler Switcher (with PoE) ① Standby button To enter in/exit standby mode. ② Input channel selection buttons INPUT 1 is for HDMI1, INPUT 2 for HDMI2…INPUT 5 for VGA2. AUTO button: Enable/disable auto-switching mode. ③ Volume adjusting buttons MIC-/+: decrease/increase MIC volume LINE-/+: decrease/increase line volume MIC MUTE: mute/unmute MIC audio LINE MUTE: mute/unmute line audio...
Compact Scaler Switcher (with PoE) 4.2.2 IR Operations The 5 IR OUT ports are corresponding to the 5 video inputs and switch following the corresponding video source. 1) Control far-end device locally Control the compact scaler switcher or far-end display device by using corresponding remote controller.
Compact Scaler Switcher (with PoE) 4.3 Operation of CEC Functions Supports CEC and CEC standby functions and can be enabled/disabled through RS232 commands or OSD menu. If the HDMI source device supports CEC and its CEC is on, and when the compact scaler switcher is in standby/startup mode, then the source device will automatically enter standby/startup mode.
Compact Scaler Switcher (with PoE) on IR remote to control HDMI source devices, include play, pause, fast forward, fast reverse and operations in menu. Unable to control HDMI source devices through IR remote CEC: off CEC: Control HDMI source devices by IR remote of the compact scaler switcher 4.4 Operations of RS232 Control As RS232 can be transmitted bi-directionally between the compact scaler switcher and the HDMI twisted pair PoC receiver, it is able to control a third party RS232 device...
Compact Scaler Switcher (with PoE) The interface of the control software is showed as below: Parameter Configuration area Monitoring area indicates if the command sent works. Command Sending area Please set the parameters of COM number, bound rate, data bit, stop bit and the parity bit correctly, and then you are able to send command in Command Sending Area.
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Compact Scaler Switcher (with PoE) Command Function Feedback Example 50703% Switch to HDMI 3 input Switch to HDMI 3 50704% Switch to VGA 1/YPbPr 1/AV 1 input Switch to VGA 1/YPbPr 1/AV 1 50705% Switch to VGA 2/YPbPr 2/AV 2 input Switch to VGA 2/YPbPr 2/AV 2 50680% Select VGA 1 for INPUT 4...
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Compact Scaler Switcher (with PoE) Command Function Feedback Example Choose external audio as HDMI 1 50707% HDMI 1 Audio from LINE audio input Choose embedded audio as HDMI 2 50708% HDMI 2 Audio from Embedded audio input Choose external audio as HDMI 2 50709% HDMI 2 Audio from LINE audio input...
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Compact Scaler Switcher (with PoE) Command Function Feedback Example Set the brightness to xx. XX ranges 502xx% Brightness: xx from 0 to 100 Set the contrast to xx. XX ranges from 503xx% Contrast: xx 0 to 100 Set the saturation to xx. XX ranges 504xx% Saturation: xx from 0 to 100...
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Compact Scaler Switcher (with PoE) Command Function Feedback Example 50687% Disable CEC HDMI CEC OFF 50699% Check the system version Version Vx.x.x 50688% Enable MIC noise detecting MIC detect: enable 50689% Disable MIC noise detecting MIC detect: disable 50690% Check MIC noise detecting statue MIC detect: XXXX 50791% HDCP Active...
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Compact Scaler Switcher (with PoE) Command Function Feedback Example 50618% EXIT button (exit OSD) OSD: Exit Inquire Commands LINE Volume: xx 50630% Check the volume level MIC Volume: xx 50631% Check the input source Input: xx 50632% Check the output resolution Resolution: xx 50633% Check the image mode...
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Compact Scaler Switcher (with PoE) Command Function Feedback Example Digital Sound Output: XXXX Switch status: XXXX Adjustment Commands 50678% Enable screen output adjusting Enter Output Position Adjust 50679% Disable screen output adjusting Exit Output Position Adjust 50670% Move the image to right Output Position Adjust X xx 50671% Move the image to left...
Compact Scaler Switcher (with PoE) Command Function Feedback Example 50911% Exit command CEC cmd: exit Note: Turn on/ off HDCP auto-management by sending serial commands. When HDCP is set to “active,” whether the output source has HDCP depends on the input source. If the input source has HDCP, so will the output and vice versa.
Compact Scaler Switcher (with PoE) Control compact scaler switcher or 3rd party device from local 4.4.5 Control Compact Scaler Switcher from Local or Remote l Control compact scaler switcher locally Firstly, connect the RS232 port of the compact scaler switcher to RS232 port of PC. Secondly, send command 50788% via RS232 communication software.
Compact Scaler Switcher (with PoE) l Control compact scaler switcher from remote Firstly, connect the RS232 port of far-end RS232 device to RS232 port of PC. Secondly, send command 50788% via RS232 communication software. Lastly, send the right command to control the compact scaler switcher. Connect as below: Control compact scaler switcher from remote 4.5 Operations in OSD Menu...
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Compact Scaler Switcher (with PoE) Output Adjust: Adjust output image position (X: horizontal direction and Y: vertical direction) and ratio aspect (width and height). Input4 Select: Select the video source format for VGA input, includes AV 1 (C-video signal), VGA 1 (VGA signal) and YPbPr 1 (Component video signal). Use the ENTER button to select the desired source format.
Compact Scaler Switcher (with PoE) HDMI3 Audio Select: switch between Embedded and Line to choose the desired audio output port for HDMI3. Software Update (USB): Insert the USB flash disk with updating file to USB port of SC51D, to update the software through this menu. 4.5.2 Picture Including Picture Mode, Color Temperature, Aspect Ratio, Noise Reduction, Screen and Color Range.
Compact Scaler Switcher (with PoE) Color Range (not for VGA format): Includes 0~255 and 16~235, use ENTER button to select the color range. 4.5.3 Sound Including Sound Mode, Surround Sound and EQ Please check the picture below: Sound mode: Includes Standard, Music, Movie, Sports and User. Treble and Bass can only be set in User Mode.
Compact Scaler Switcher (with PoE) OSD Language: Supports 14 languages, including English (default), Chinese etc. Blending: Includes Low, Middle, High and Off. Use ENTER button to select. HDMI CEC: Enable/disable CEC and auto-standby function. Default: CEC on, STANDBY on. OSD Duration: Includes 5 s, 10 s, 15 s and Off. “s” is for Second. 4.6 Instructions of VGA Conversion Cable As VGA source supports YPbPr and C-video source, the compact scaler switcher provides 2 VGA conversion cables to comply with these signals.
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Compact Scaler Switcher (with PoE) 2. Via RS232 commands Send command 50681% (or 50684%) to switch to YPbPr1 (or YPbPr2) source. 3. Via IR remote & OSD Press the MENU button on the IR remote to enter in OSD, and then enter the OPTION menu: set “INPUT 4 Select”...
Compact Scaler Switcher (with PoE) Control Parts Control/ IR remote, Buttons & 2 = TX, 3 = RX, 5 = Remote RS232 Configuration General Temperature -20 ~ +70℃ Humidity 10% ~ 90% 8W, supply power to the compact scaler switcher and the receiver Power Power...
Compact Scaler Switcher (with PoE) 7. Troubleshooting & Maintenance 1) When the image displays static snow, this is not usually due to a faulty unit. l Usually caused by bad quality cables. Please try another high quality cable. l The video cables are loose, please check the connections. 2) When it is not able to detect EDID, the HDMI cable may be broken or loose.
Compact Scaler Switcher (with PoE) 8. Safety Operation Guide In order to guarantee the reliable operation of the equipment and your own safety, please abide by the following procedures for installation and maintenance: 1) The system must be grounded properly. Please do not use two blade plugs. The alternating power supply ranges from 100v to 240v and from 50Hz to 60Hz.
Product that does not meet this Limited Warranty and which is returned to KanexPro with a copy of customers’ receipt. This Limited Warranty is void if failure of the Product has resulted from accident, abuse, or misapplication.
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