AMX AVS-SL-PR-0201-0301 User Manual

Operation/Reference Guide

AVS-SL-PR-0201-0301

Solecis Presentation Switcher

2x1:2 RGBHV, 3x1 SVID, 5x1 Stereo, CP

Solecis Switchers

Initial Release:: 6/30/2008

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Safety Instructions

Overview

Please read these instructions before using your Solecis switcher. Failure to comply with these
instructions could result in fire, electrical shock, personal injury, death, or damage to the equipment.

Power Source

Use only a three-wire grounding type source. The power source should not exceed 264VAC. Do not
remove under any circumstances the ground wire.

Power Cord

Use only the cord shipped with the unit. Do not use the cord if it has become damaged or frayed. Contact
your Solecis dealer or call Solecis if you need to replace the power cord.

Grounding

The interface is grounded through the grounding conductor on the power cord. To avoid electric shock
plug the power cord into a properly wired receptacle. Do not defeat the purpose of the grounding-type
plug.

Safety Instructions

Fuse

For protection against the risk of fire use only a fuse of the same rating and type.

Liquid Spills

Do not set drinks on top of the unit or immerse the unit in liquid.

Do Not Disassemble

The switcher contains no user serviceable parts. All servicing must be performed by a qualified service
technician.

For Safety Reasons

 Do not place the unit on an unstable surface.

 Do not use near water or sources of heat.

 Use only recommended attachments.

 Use the correct power supply as indicated on the unit.

 Unplug the unit from the mains before and refer to a qualified technician if:

 the power cord has become damaged

 liquid has been spilled or it has been exposed to rain or water

 it does not operate correctly

 it has been dropped or the cabinet damaged.

Solecis AVS-SL-PR-0201-0301 Presentation Switcher

Safety Instructions

Solecis AVS-SL-PR-0201-0301 Presentation Switcher

Table of Contents

Table of Contents

Safety Instructions .............................................................................................. a

Overview .................................................................................................................. a

Power Source............................................................................................................ a

Power Cord............................................................................................................... a

Grounding................................................................................................................. a

Fuse .......................................................................................................................... a

Liquid Spills............................................................................................................... a

Do Not Disassemble ................................................................................................. a

For Safety Reasons ................................................................................................... a

Overview ............................................................................................................1

Product Specifications ............................................................................................. 2

Connections ........................................................................................................5

PC Connections......................................................................................................... 5

Video Connections.................................................................................................... 5

Audio Connections.................................................................................................... 5

Microphone Connections ................................................................................................ 5

Balanced Output Connections......................................................................................... 5

Serial Control Connections ....................................................................................... 6

Configuration .....................................................................................................7

Overview .................................................................................................................. 7

Microphone Setup .................................................................................................... 8

Display Setup............................................................................................................ 8

Sources Setup ........................................................................................................... 9

Locking Buttons ........................................................................................................ 9

Operation .........................................................................................................11

Power On................................................................................................................ 11

Power Off ............................................................................................................... 11

PC1 & PC2 .............................................................................................................. 11

Video 1, 2 & 3......................................................................................................... 11

AUX ........................................................................................................................ 11

Mute / Blank ........................................................................................................... 11

Mode ...................................................................................................................... 11

Volume Up & Down ................................................................................................ 11

Mic Mix ................................................................................................................... 11

Mic Mute................................................................................................................. 11

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Serial Commands ..............................................................................................13

Communication Protocol......................................................................................... 13

Command Set ........................................................................................................ 13

Decoding the Front Panel Status ........................................................................... 14

Troubleshooting ...............................................................................................15

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Solecis AVS-SL-PR-0201-0301 Presentation Switcher

Overview

The Solecis AVS-SL-PR-0201-0301 Presentation Switcher (FG1330-2020-01) combines switching of
PC, computer, video and audio for presentation and conference rooms, home cinema, AV Rental
Companies and any environment where a number of mixed source types need to be displayed.

FIG. 1 Solecis AVS-SL-PR-0201-0301 Presentation Switcher

The AVS-SL-PR-0201-0301 features a total of 5 AV inputs and a programmable serial output for
controlling projectors, plasma and LCD displays.

There are 2 wide-band (250MHz -3dB) computer inputs on HD-15 connectors, 3 video inputs each of
which can be either composite or YC. 5 stereo audio follow-video/computer inputs on RCA/Captive­Wire connectors each with independent volume control and preset input attenuation which is retained
within the non-volatile memory of the AVS-SL-PR-0201-0301.

Full video and audio breakaway is available with RS232 control along with a master volume control for
total flexibility. Regardless of the video input type (CV or YC), both CV and YC outputs are available
simultaneously which allows mixed format inputs to be displayed without switching.

The AVS-SL-PR-0201-0301 also supports a balanced microphone (with phantom power if required) for
which the gain and tone can easily be adjusted from the PC based setup software. The microphone input
can be mixed onto the switched audio output and is then presented on a balanced mixed output.

Control of the AVS-SL-PR-0201-0301 can be from the front panel or by RS232 control from a computer
or AV control system. The programmable serial output will control power on and off and switch the
inputs of the projector or display. It is easily programmed using the Solecis Device Configuration
Software which includes a library of common display devices to reduce installation time.

Projector control includes programmable RS232 commands for Power ON/OFF, RGB, YC and CV
inputs and when supported, the devices power status is interrogated and displayed on the front panel.

Overview

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Overview

Product Specifications

AVS-SL-PR-0201-0301 Specifications

RGB

RGB Inputs: 2

Connector: HD-15

Level: Analog

Max Level: 1V p-p

Impedance: 75 ohm

Bandwidth 250MHz -3dB

Return Loss -38dB @ 10MHz, -20dB @ 100MHz

Adjacent Input Crosstalk: -80dB @ 10MHz, -70dB @ 100MHz

Sync Input

Level: TTL / Analog

Max Level: 5V p-p

Impedance: 75 ohm

Video Input

Number: 3

Connectors: RCA & 4 pin mini din S-Video

Type: CV or YC

Bandwidth: 50 MHz -3dB

Differential Phase Error: 0.05%

Differential Gain Error: 0.03%

Crosstalk: -60dB @ 1MHz

Audio Input

Number: 6

Level: Analog

Connector: RCA

Type: Unbalanced analog

Max Level 2V p-p

Impedance 47K ohm

Audio Response 20Hz - 50KHz

Microphone Balanced / Unbalanced

Phantom Power 12V internal / 48V max external

RGB Output

Number: 2

Connector: HD-15

Level: Analog

Gain: Unity

Sync Output

Impedance: 75 ohm

Sync Level: TTL

Sync Impedance: 75 ohm

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