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Black Box AVSW-DVI8X1 video switch

1. Yes User Controls 1 EDID copy push button 8 port selection buttons Connectors Input 8 DVI digital only 8 audio jacks Output 1 DVI digital only 1 audio jack Indicators 9 LEDs 1 dual color for Power and Video 8 LEDs for video input Power Consumption 6 5 W Size 1 7 H x 17 1 W x 4 7 D 4 3 x 43 5 x 12 cm 2 Overview 2 1 Features Select 1 DVI Audio from 8 DVI Audio sources Control via front panel push buttons IR remote control or serial control EDID Copy function ensures optimal screen resolution LED shows the active status of DVI Audio sources HDTV compatible Protects content via HDCP Supports up to Full HD 1080p 1920 x 1200 resolution Compatible with most of the popular screen resolutions to XGA SXGA UXGA WSXGA Full HD WUXGA system 3 Installation Before installation power off all devices that will be connected to this system Make sure that all devices you will connect are properly grounded Place cables away from fluorescent lights air conditioners and machines that are likely to generate electrical noise NOTE If no screen displays follow these steps 1 Make sure the device cables are correctly and firmly attached 2 Set your display device s input source as DVI 3 Check the PC BIOS configuration for the video output settings 4 Connect your computer to the display DIRECTLY
2. in Fig 2 1 Component Description 1 8 Input LED indicators On Yellow when port 1 8 is selected Off when port 1 8 is not selected 2 1 Power LED indicator On Green when power to the unit is on Off when power to the unit is off 3 8 Push buttons Press buttons 1 8 to select a port 4 1 Audio port Output Connects to a speaker 5 8 Audio ports Input Connect to audio sources 1 8 6 1 Video port Output Connects to a display 7 8 Video ports Input Connect to video sources 1 8 8 EDID Copy button Copy a monitor s EDID 9 Serial port Connects to a computer for serial control 10 Power supply Applies power to the unit BLACK BOX
3. to check if the video signal gets through Installation Steps 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 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 3 Plug the power supply into the switch and power on the switch 4 Turn on the display monitor projector or TV and then power on the source device s 5 If necessary apply EDID Copy process to the unit NOTE When each video source is powered on make sure it has a display pointing to it for EDID communication If a source does not have a display pointing to it a video image might not display Copyright 2013 Black Box Corporation All rights reserved Black Box and the Double Diamond logo are registered trademarks of BB Technologies Inc Any third party trademarks appearing in this manual are acknowledged to be the property of their respective owners AVSW DVI8X1 version 2 8 X 1 D V I S w i t c h w i t h A u i d o 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 OUTPUT 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 1 3 1 3 1 3 1 3 1 3 1 3 1 3 1 3 2 10 9 6 7 5 4 8 Figure 2 1 8X1 DVI and Audio switch front and back panels Table 2 1 8X1 DVI and Audio switch components Number
4. BLACK BOX Send up to eight source inputs for screen output to one display 8 x 1 DVI and Audio Switch AVSW DVI8X1 Order toll free in the U S Call 877 877 BBOX outside U S call 724 746 5500 FREE technical support 24 hours a day 7 days a week Call 724 746 5500 or fax 724 746 0746 Mailing address Black Box Corporation 1000 Park Drive Lawrence PA 15055 1018 Web site www blackbox com E mail info blackbox com Customer Support Information Chapter 5 IR Remote Control Chapter 6 Serial Control 724 746 5500 blackbox com AVSW DVI4X1 Chapter 4 Operation 724 746 5500 blackbox com AVSW DVI4X1 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 8 to directly switch to the corresponding port NOTES 1 Remove the battery protector on the remote control before operation 2 On the remote control only buttons 1 8 are activated The rest of the buttons are reserved for other models VIDEO 13 14 15 16 AUDIO SHIFT ON OFF ON OFF RESOURCES 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Figure 5 1 Remote control 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 Ta
5. ality Follow these steps Step 1 Power on the unit Step 2 Connect the EDID compliant monitor to the switch and power on the monitor Step 3 Press the EDID Copy button for 3 5 seconds and release the button RIGHT AFTER the Power LED flashes green Step 4 The Power LED flashes red and green alternately then lights green indicating that the copy is successful NOTE If the Power LED flashes red the reason could be 1 The monitor is not connected 2 The monitor is not powered on 3 The EDID data of the monitor is not applicable Chapter 2 Overview Chapter 2 Overview 724 746 5500 blackbox com Page 2 AVSW DVI4X1 2 2 What s Included 8 x 1 DVI and Audio Switch AVSW DVI8X1s Video switch Rear bracket Screw kit Foot pad IR remote controller Power supply and power cord This user manual Optional Audio cable 2 3 Hardware Description Figure 2 1 shows the front and back panels of the AVSW DVI8X1 Table 2 1 describes its components 724 746 5500 blackbox com Page 3 AVSW DVI4X1 Chapter 3 Installation 724 746 5500 blackbox com Page 4 AVSW DVI4X1 Chapter 1 Specifications Chapter 2 Overview 724 746 5500 blackbox com Page 1 AVSW DVI4X1 1 Specifications Enclosure Metal Maximum Video Resolution Full HD 1080p 1920 x 1080 WUXGA 1920 x 1200 Number of DVI Inputs 8 Remote Control Support Yes Serial Control Support
6. ble 6 1 Serial parameters settings Parameter Setting Baud Rate 9600 Data Bits 8 Parity None Stop Bits 1 Flow Control None 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 FREE Live 24 7 Tech Support is just 30 seconds away 724 746 5500 blackbox com Chapter 5 IR Remote Control Chapter 6 Serial Control Page 5 Page 6 4 Operation 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 Push Button Press the corresponding button to select a port EDID Setting In some cases display problems may occur because of incorrect Extended Display Identification EDID communication between the display monitor and the unit This function allows the system either to read the necessary EDID information from the unit or to copy EDID from EDID compliant displays Default Setting To reset to the default EDID Step 1 Press and hold the EDID Copy button on the unit and release the button RIGHT AFTER the Power LED flashes red 6 7 seconds Step 2 The LED lights steady red and green indicating that the EDID default setting is completed Copy New Monitor EDID When using a monitor EDID compliant for display the unit s EDID Copy function will enable EDID communication between the monitor and the unit for optimal video qu

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