Atlona AT VGA MATRIX User Manual
VGA SWITCHER USER GUIDE
VGA SWITCHERS: AT-VGA0801 TO AT-VGA9601
VGA SWITCEHRS W/AUDIO: AT-VGA802 TO AT-VGA1608
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Contents
1.0 Safety Operation Guide......................................................................3
1.1 Notice.................................................................................................3
2.0 Introduction........................................................................................4
2.1 Installation..........................................................................................4
3.0 Connecting the Swticher.....................................................................8
3.1 Connecting with inputs and output terminals.....................................9
3.2 Audio signal connection......................................................................9
4.0 Stacking The Switcher......................................................................10
5.0 Operation Controls For VGA0404-A...............................................11
5.1 Operation Controls For VGA0801...................................................11
5.2 Operation Controls For VGA3201,VGA0808-A, VGA1608-A.....12
5.3 Remote Control Operation................................................................15
6.0 Operation of Application Software...................................................15
6.1 Keyboard Tab...................................................................................17
6.2 Auto Tab...........................................................................................17
6.3 Custom Code Tab.............................................................................18
6.4 Code Group Tab...............................................................................19
6.5 Send / Recieve Code List Tab..........................................................20
7.0 RS-232 Operation.............................................................................20
8.0 Technical Specications...................................................................22
9.0 Troubleshooting................................................................................24
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1.0 Safety Operation Guide
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In order to ensure the credibility and the user’s safety, please comply with the following items during installation, maintenance and operation of the switch.
1) The switch must be in stable position. Use only the power supply that
comes with unit. Do not use an alternate as it may damage it.
2) Do not place the switcher near hot or cold surfaces or sources.
3) To avoid any damage by over heating, please keep the environment in good
ventilation to radiate the heat when running the switcher.
4) The switcher should be turned off when it is not used.
5) Please do not attempt to take cover off the switcher for there is a high-volt
age component inside that could cause electric shock.
6) Do not splash any liquid or chemical on or near the equipment.
7) Please make sure all the wiring are in working condition and are not cut or
damaged.
1.1 Notice
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This VGA Switchers User Manual can be used for other VGA matrix switcher
models. This manual is only an instruction for operators, not for any maintenance
usage. Any changes of functions and parameters since then will be informed separately. This manual is copyright Atlona Technologies. All rights reserved. No part
of this publication may be copied or reproduced without the prior written consent of
Atlona Technologies.
Please check Atlona website updates.
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2.0 Introduction
The VGA series switcher is a high-performance professional computer and audio signal switcher that
can be used for cross switching multiple computer and audio signals. The VGA series switcher mostly ap-
ply in broadcasting TV engineering, multi-media meeting room, big screen display engineering, television
education, command control center or for other like applications. It provides power-fail locale protection
function, LCD displaying, shortcut selecting and saving function. With RS232 interface, it can be controlled
with PC, remote control system and any other 3rd party control systems. This user manual takes VGA0808
as the example; other models can take reference from it too.
Specications Model Video Inputs Video Output RS232 Interface Audio I/O
MATRIX VGA0801 8 1 √ ×
MATRIX VGA1601 16 1 √ ×
MATRIX VGA3201 32 1 √ ×
MATRIX VGA0404-A 4 4 √ √
MATRIX VGA0802 8 2 √ ×
MATRIX VGA0802-A 8 2 √ √
MATRIX VGA0804 8 4 √ ×
MATRIX VGA0804-A 8 4 √ √
MATRIX VGA0808 8 8 √ ×
MATRIX VGA0808-A 8 8 √ √
MATRIX VGA1604 16 4 √ ×
MATRIX VGA1604-A 16 4 √ √
MATRIX VGA1608 16 8 √ ×
MATRIX VGA1608-A 16 8 √ √
2.1 Installation
The VGA Switchers can be easily rack mounted using the rack mount ears located in the front of the
unit. Secure the Switch with standard rack-hole screws. It is recommended to leave a 1U space be-
tween the units to have easy access for installation of the cables. When connecting the cables make
sure all cables are connected correctly if not it could cause color loss or will not output a display signal.
Packaging Includes
• VGA Matrix Switcher
• RS-232 Communication Cord
• Power Supply Cord
• CD with Application SWITCHER 2.0
• User Manual and Quality Guarantee
• Remote Control
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3.0 Connecting the Swticher
The VGA matrix switchers connect using female 15-pin HD connectors for the video signal I/O interface,
and captive screw connectors for the audio signal I/O interface. The swticher has front control panel, infra-
red remote controller (Optional) and the Ethernet control (Optional), The VGA switcher can also be control-
led via the RS-232 communication port. This RS-232 communication port is a female 9-pin D connector.
The denition of its pins is shown in the table below.
Pin RS-232 Description
1 N/u Not used
2 Tx Transmit data
3 Rx Receive data
4 N/u Not used
5 Gnd Signal ground
6 N/u Not used
7 N/u Not used
8 N/u Not used
9 N/u Not used
The switcher can also be controlled through COM1 or COM2 ports on the computer, To control the switch-
er, users may use the application SWITCHER 2.0 in the supplied CD or develop their own control software
with the protocol and control codes.
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