4 x 1 DVI and Audio Switches
Chapter 4: Operation/Chapter 5: IR Remote Control
Chapter 5: IR Remote Control/Chapter 6: Serial Control
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4. Operation
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LED Indicator
The Power LED turns green when the video switch is powered on. When a video port
is selected, its corresponding Port LED turns yellow.
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SHIFT
VIDEO
AUDIO
Push Button
ON/OFF
ON/OFF
RESOURCES
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Send up to four source inputs
for screen output to one display.
Press the corresponding button to select a port.
Function button
The Function button adjust the optimal video strength corresponding to the length and
quality of DVI cable.
Figure 5-1. Remote control.
To adjust the video signal strength, follow these steps:
1. Press the Function button three times.
6. Serial Control
The DVI and audio switches’ built in serial interface enables users to control the switch via a PC,
serial controller devices, or home theater system. The controller’s serial port should be configured
as shown in Table 6-1.
2. Press Push button #1 one or two times to adjust the selected port’s input video strength.
One beep = Normal or two beeps = Enhance.
Table 6-1. Serial parameters settings.
or
Press Push button #3 one or two times to adjust the selected port’s output current.
One beep = Normal or two beeps = Enhance.
Parameter
Baud Rate
Data Bits
Parity
Setting
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Press Push button #4 one, two, or three times to adjust the selected port’s output emphasis.
One beep = no pre-emphasis, two beeps = low pre-emphasis, three beeps = medium pre-
emphasis, or four beeps = high pre-emphasis.
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Stop Bits
3. Once the setting is finished, press the Function button one time to exit the setting.
Flow Control None
5. IR Remote Control
The remote control operates within a 1.5-ft. (5-m) range of the DVI switch. To select a source
device with a remote control, press the number button (1–4 or 1–8) to directly switch to the
corresponding port.
To select a source device via serial interface, select the number that corresponds to the port.
For example, send “1” to switch to Port 1.
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NOTES:
1. Remove the battery protector on the remote control before operation.
2. On the remote control, only buttons 1–4 are activated. The rest of the buttons are reserved
for other models.
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Chapter 2: Overview
Chapter 3: Installation
Table 2-1. 4X1 DVI and Audio switch components.
1. Specifications
3. Installation
2.2 What’s Included
4 x 1 DVI and Audio Switch (AVSW-DVI4X1):
• Video switch
Enclosure — Metal
• Before installation, power off all devices that will be connected to this system.
• Make sure that all devices you will connect are properly grounded.
Number in
Fig. 2-1
Maximum Video Resolution — Full HD 1080p (1920 x 1080), WUXGA (1920 x 1200)
Number of DVI Inputs — (4)
Component
Description
• Place cables away from fluorescent lights, air conditioners, and machines that are likely
to generate electrical noise.
• (1) DB9 F to ear jack cable, 3.8-ft. (1.2-m)
• Rear bracket
On Yellow when port 1–4 is selected.
Off when port 1–4 is not selected.
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(4) Input LED indicators
Remote Control Support — Yes
NOTE: If no screen displays, follow these steps:
Serial Control Support —Yes
• Screw kit
1. Make sure the device cables are correctly and firmly attached.
2. Set your display device’s input source as DVI.
On Green when power to the unit is on.
User Controls — (1) Function button, (4) port selection buttons
• Foot pad
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(1) Power LED indicator
(4) Push buttons
Off when power to the unit is off.
Connectors — Input: (4) DVI (digital only), (4) audio jacks;
• IR remote controller
• Power supply and power cord
• This user manual
Output: (1) DVI (digital only), (1) audio jack
3. Check the PC BIOS configuration for the video output settings.
4. Connect your computer to the display DIRECTLY to check if the video signal gets through.
Installation Steps
Press buttons 1–4 to select a port.
Indicators — (5) LEDs: (1) dual-color for Power and Video,
(4) LEDs for video input
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(1) Audio port (Output)
(4) Audio ports (Input)
(1) Video port (Output)
(4) Video ports (Input)
(1) Function button
(1) Serial port
Connects to a speaker.
Optional:
Power — Consumption: 4.5 W
1. Use a video cable (DVI) to connect the display to the video output port on the back of the
switch. Plug a set of audio jacks from the speaker to the switch’s speaker port.
• Audio cable
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Connect to audio sources 1–4.
Connects to a display.
Size — 1.3"H x 8.7"W x 3.9"D (3.4 x 22 x 10 cm)
2. Use a video cable (DVI) to connect the source device to the video input port on the switch.
Use an audio cable to connect the speaker port from the input side of the switch to the
corresponding output port on the source device.
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2.1 Features
2.3 Hardware Description
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Connect to video sources 1–4.
Adjusts the video signal strength.
Connects to a computer for serial control.
Applies power to the unit.
Figure 2-1 shows the front and back panels of the AVSW-DVI4X1. Table 2-1 describes its
3. Plug the power supply into the switch and power on the switch.
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components.
• Select (1) DVI + Audio from (4) DVI + Audio sources.
• Control via front-panel push buttons, IR remote control, or serial control.
4. Turn on the display (monitor, projector, or TV) and then power on the source device(s).
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• LED shows the active status of DVI + Audio sources.
• HDTV compatible.
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• Protects content via HDCP.
• Supports up to Full HD 1080p/1920 x 1200 resolution.
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• Compatible with most of the popular screen resolutions to XGA, SXGA, UXGA, WSXGA,
Full HD, WUXGA system.
Figure 2-1. 4X1 DVI and Audio switch front and back panels.
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