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AV SWITCHER USER GUIDE
AT-AV0404 to AV128128
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Contents
1.0 Safety Operation Guide......................................................................3
1.1 Notice.................................................................................................3
2.0 Introduction........................................................................................4
2.1 Installation..........................................................................................5
3.0 Connector Types...............................................................................14
3.1 Connecting the AV Switcher.............................................................15
4.0 Operation Controls for AV0404.......................................................16
4.1 Operation Controls for AV1616.......................................................17
4.2 Additional Controls for AV32, AV48, AV64, AV96, AV128.............19
4.3 Remote Control Operation................................................................21
5.0 Operation of Application Software...................................................21
5.1 Keyboard Tab...................................................................................23
5.2 Auto Tab...........................................................................................23
5.3 Custom Code Tab.............................................................................24
5.4 Code Group Tab...............................................................................25
5.5 Send / Recieve Code List Tab..........................................................26
6.0 RS-232 Operation.............................................................................26
7.0 Technical Specications....................................................................28
8.0 Troubleshooting................................................................................31
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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.
http://www.Atlona.com
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2.0 Introduction
The AV 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 AV series switcher mostly apply 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
Models
MATRIX AV0404 4 4 √ ×
MATRIX AV0802 8 2 √ √
MATRIX AV0804 8 4 √ √
MATRIX AV0808 8 8 √ √
MATRIX AV1604 16 4 √ √
MATRIX AV1608 16 8 √ √
MATRIX AV1616 16 16 √ √
MATRIX AV2408 24 8 √ √
MATRIX AV2416 24 16 √ √
MATRIX AV2424 24 24 √ √
MATRIX AV3208 32 8 √ √
MATRIX AV3216 32 16 √ √
MATRIX AV3224 32 24 √ √
MATRIX AV3232 32 32 √ √
MATRIX AV4832 48 32 √ √
MATRIX AV4848 48 48 √ √
MATRIX AV6432 64 32 √ √
MATRIX AV6448 64 48 √ √
MATRIX AV6464 64 64 √ √
MATRIX AV9664 96 64 √ √
MATRIX AV9696 96 96 √ √
MATRIX AV12864 128 64 √ √
MATRIX AV12896 128 96 √ √
MATRIX AV128128 128 128 √ √
A/V Input A/V Output RS232 Interface LCD Display
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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 between 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 Connector Types
The AV matrix swticher uses 2 types of Video Connectors for 4 Channel and 8 Channel RCA terminals are
used. For 16 Channel, 24 Channel, 32 Channel, 48 Channel, 64 Channel, 96 Channel, 128 Channel BNC female terminals are use. Audio signal I/O terminals make up of 2 Channel, 4 Channel, 8 Channel, 16 Channel, 24 Channel, 32 Channel, 48 Channel, 64 Channel, 96 Channel 128 Channel with 3.8mm captive screw
connectors(or RCA terminals). The AV1616 switcher signal I/O terminals are form Channel 1 to Channel
8 and Channel 9 to Channel 16 (form left to right, display in two rows), The interfaces are video terminals
(BNC), audio left state terminals (white RCA), audio right state terminals (red RCA). The AV switcher can
also be controlled 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 switcher, 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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3.1 Connecting the AV Switcher
The VGA matrix switchers may take laptops, DVD players, video tape recorders, camcorders, cable TV
and video their input signal source. Projectors, RP TVs, displayers and ampliers can be connected on the
output signal .
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3.2 Audio signal connection:
“AUDIO INPUTS”, “AUDIO OUTPUTS” audio network interface in RGB matrix switchers can be connected to the audio signal and amplify sources. Audio connection is little more complicated than video. It
has two types of connection: balanced and unbalanced. The balanced connection transmits a pair of balanced signals with two cables. Because Interferences will have the same intensity and the opposite phases on
the two cables; it will be counteracted in the end. For the low frequency extent of the audio signal, it would
be easily interfered under long distance transmission. Therefore as an anti-interference connection, it is
mostly used in Audio connection of special high end devices.
Connection of captive screw audio connectors (unbalanced/balanced)
4.0 Operation Controls for AV0404
“AV” AV Synchronal button: To transfer video and audio signal synchronously by the switcher
Example: To transfer both the video and the audio signals from input channel No.3 to
output channel No.4.
Operation: Press buttons in this order “3”, “AV”, “4””.
“VIDEO” Video button: To transfer only video signals from input channel to output channel
Example: To transfer video signals from input channel No.3 to output channel No.4.
Operation: Press buttons in this order “3”, “VIDEO”, “4”.
“AUDIO” Audio button: To transfer only audio signals from input channel to output channel
Example: To transfer audio signals from input channel No.2 to output channel No.3.
Operation: Press buttons in this order ““2”, “AUDIO”, “3””.
“1,2,3,4” I/O Keypads: Keys to select I/O channels.
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Example: To transfer input channel No.3 to output channel No.1
Operation: Press buttons in this order : “3” in IN PUT area, “1” in OUT PUT area.
4.1 Operation Controls for AV1616
“1,2,3,4” Keypad: Keys to select I/O channels and save/recall preset commands
“AV” AV Synchronal button: To transfer video and audio signal synchronously by the switcher
Example: To transfer both the video and the audio signals from input channel No.3 to
output channel No.6.
Operation: Press buttons in this order “3”, “AV”, “6”, “END”, “ENTER”
“VIDEO” Video button: To transfer only video signals from input channel to output channel
Example: To transfer video signals from input channel No.3 to output channel No.10.
Operation: Press buttons in this order “3”, “VIDEO”, “1”, “0”, “END”,“ENTER”
“AUDIO” Audio button: To transfer only audio signals from input channel to output channel
Example: To transfer audio signals from input channel No.12 to output channel No.6.
Operation: Press buttons in this order “1”, “2”, “AUDIO”, “6”, “END”,“ENTER”
“ / ” Break button: To break different channels in a command
Example: To transfer video and audio signals from input channel No.1 to output
channel No.2,13,6 at the same time
Operation: Press buttons in this order “1”, “AV”, “2”, “/”, “1”,“3”, “/”, “6”, “END”, “ENTER”
“END” Ending command button: To nish inputting a command
“ENTER” Performance button: To perform a command after inputting it
“ALL” All button: To transfer an input channel to all output channels or switch off all the output
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Example1: To transfer video and audio signals from input channel No.7 to all output
channels
Operation: Press buttons in this order “7”, “ALL”
Note: This command need not follow by “END” & “ENTER”
Example2: To transfer all input signals to the corresponding output channels
respectively. In another word, to switch to this status: 1->1, 2->2, 3->3, 4->4……16->16.
Operation: Press buttons in this order “ALL”, “1”
Example3: To switch off all the output channels
Operation: Press buttons in this order “ALL”, “2”
“SAVE” Save button: To save the present operation to a preset command
Example: To save the present operation to the preset command No.2
Operation: Press buttons in this order “SAVE”, “2”
Note: There are altogether 10 preset commands ranged from No.0 to No.10.
“RECALL” Recall button: To recall the preset command
Example: To recall the preset command No.2
Operation: Press buttons in this order “RECALL”, “2”
“CANCEL” Cancel button: To return to the standby status without performing any command
Example: To cancel the input instructions “1”, “AV”, “2”, “END”
Operation: Just press button“CANCEL” after the above inputs
“STATUS” Inquiring status button: To inquire the present status
Example1: To inquire the status of output channel No.7
Operation: Press buttons in this order “7”, “STATUS”
Example2: To inquire the status of all the output channels one by one
Operation: Press only the button “STATUS”
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4.2 Additional Controls for AV32, AV48, AV64, AV96, AV128
“UNDO” Undo button: To resume to the status before the command just performed
“PROGRAM” Group programming button: To dene, recall and clear a group of output channel
Example1: To group the output channels No.1,2,3,4,5 under the Group1
Operation: Press buttons in this order “1”, “Program”, “Program”, “1”, “2”, “3”, “4”, “5”
Example2: To transfer signals from input channel No.1 to Group2
Operation: Press buttons in this order “1”, “Program”, “2”
Example3: To clear the output channels under Group1
Operation: Press buttons in this order “1”, “Program”, “0”
Note: Please clear the group to be set before grouping it.
“ ← ” Backspace button: To backspace the latest input button
“THROUGH” Through button: To transfer the signals directly to the corresponding output
channels
Example: To transfer the signals from input channels No.1,2,3 to their corresponding
output channels
Operation: Press buttons in this order “1”, “/”, “2”, “/”, “3”, “THROUGH”
“CLOSE” Close button: To switch off the output channels
Example: To switch off the output channels No.1,2
Operation: Press buttons in this order “1”, “END”, “2”, “END”, “CLOSE”
“LOCK” Lock button: To lock buttons on the front control panel by pressing it for 3 seconds
Note: When the control panel is being locked, the switcher still can be control via the
RS232 port. To unlock it, a password is needed.
“DEMO” Demo button: To demonstrate the commands one by one every 3 seconds.
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Display feedback on LCD: The video signal of output channel No.4 is transferred from the input channel
No.3 and the audio signal is from the input channel No.2
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4.3 Remote Control Operation
The Matrix can be controlled with the infrared remote control. The function
buttons on the remote are the same as the ones on the front control panel, the
remote uses the same commands and in the same order you would input
them.
5.0 Operation of Application Software
Switcher 2.0 is a switcher control application compatible with switchers with different inputs and outputs.
Requirments to run the software
Operating System: Window98/2000/NT/XP
Memory: At least 32M
Space in hard disk: At least 10M
CD-ROM
COM Port
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According to practical needs, user can select and operate at different function tabs such as
SYSTEM, AUTO, KEYBOARD, CUSTOM CODE, CODE GROUP and SEND/RECEIVE CODE LIST.
On the right hand side of the main window, there are 256
buttons representing for the 256 output channels. When
clicking on the button output 1, the text OutPort 1 will appear
“SIGNAL”: Select the switching mode “AV”, “VIDEO” and “AUDIO”
“INPUT A/V PORT”: Select an input A/V channel
“INPUT AUDIO PORT”: Select an input audio channel\
Once the selections have been entered, click “OK”
“MODE”: Select the communication mode between “COM” or “TCP/IP”
“COM”: Select a COM port to control the switcher (if selecting “TCP/IP” as the
communication mode, a sub-page will appear to inpute the IP address of the swticher)
“Set Password”: Set the password for the control panel on the Matrix (The password must
be an 8 digit number)
“Unlock Keyboard”: Unlock the keyboard of the control panel on the Matrix.
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5.1 Keyboard Tab
Because the function buttons on this tab are the same with the ones on the front control
panel, it shares the same control operation and command format with the control panel.
Please refer the details in Chapter 7 Operation of the Control Panel
5.2 Auto Tab
This tab is used to test the switcher after connecting it to all the input and outputs device. For example, to
test the function of an RGB64X32 matrix switcher, the Auto Tab is set as below after nishing all the connection.
Switch Mode: “AV”
INPUT: From 1 to 64
OUTPUT: From 1 to 32
Delay: 1000ms (1 second)
Click on the button “START” to perform the test, the matrix switcher will:
Transfer the signals from input channel No.1 to output channel No.1-32;
Transfer the signals from input channel No.2 to output channel No.1-32;
Transfer the signals from the input channel No.64 to the output channel No.1-32;
This switching test will perform this way one by one every second until the test is over.
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5.3 Custom Code Tab
Select between ASCII and HEX format command codes ( for command details, please refer to section)
Help: Displays the list of commans codes.
Send: Sends out the typed commans codes.
For example, to transfer the video and audio signals from the input channel No.1 to the
output channel No.7, and the audio signals from the input channel No.2 to the output channel
No.4, just perform the following steps below.
1. Select the “ASCII” as the command codes format;
2. Input the command codes “1B7.2A4.” at the blank of Codes;
3. Click the button “Send” to perform the commands.
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5.4 Code Group Tab
New: Creat new a group of preset commands
Open: Opens a group of preset commands
Save: Saves the present group of preset commands
Execute: Executse a selected preset command or a selected group of preset commands
Clear: Clears the feedback window
Add Code ltem: To add another new group of preset commands
Edit: To edit the User’s name (User),
Delete: Deletes the selected group.
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5.5 Send / Recieve Code List Tab
Send List window: Lists sent command code
Received List window: Lists feedback from the switcher
Clear: Clears either of the two lists
6.0 RS-232 Operation
With the application “Switcher 2.00” one is able to control and operate the RGB Matrix remotely
Communication protocol:
Baud rate: 9600 Data bit: 8 Stop bit: 1 Parity bit: none
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Command Types Command Codes Functions
System Command
/*Type;
/+xxxxxxxx; Rewrites the passwords: must be 8 digits.
/%Lock; Locks the keyboard.
/%Unlock; Unlocks the keyboard.
Acquires the models information.
Operation Command
/:BellOff;
/:BellOn; Turn on the buzzer.
/^Version; Acquires the version of software
/~CREATOR20; Switch to CREATOR2.0 command system.
[x1]All Transfer signals from input channel [x1] to all output
All# Transfer all input signals to matching output channels.
All$ Switch off all output channels.
[x1]# Transfer signals from input channel [x1] to output
[x1]$ [x1]$. Switch off output channel [x1].
[x1] V[x2] Transfer the video signals from input channel [x1] to
[x1] V[x2],[x3],[x4] Transfer the video signals from input channel [x1] to
[x1] A[x2] Transfer the audio signals from input channel [x1] to
[x1] A[x2],[x3],[x4] Transfer the audio signals from input channel [x1] to
[x1] B[x2] Transfer both video and audio signals from input
[x1] B[x2],[x3],[x4] Transfer both video and audio signals from input
[x1]P[x2] Transfer signals from input channel [x1] to all output
[x1]PP[x2],[x3],[x4] Group output channels [x2], [x3] and [x4] under group
S[x] Acquires the output channels in Group[x].
Status[x1] Acquires the input channel to the output channel [x1].
Status Acquires the input channel to the output channels one
Save[Y] Save the present operation to the preset command [Y].
Recall[Y] Recall the preset command [Y].
Clear[Y] Clear the preset command [Y].
[X1]*[X2]! Transfer both video and audio signals from input
Turn off the buzzer.
channels
channel [x1].
output channel [x2].
output channels [x2], [x3] and [x4].
output channel [x2].
output channels [x2], [x3] and [x4].
channel [x1] to output channel [x2].
channel [x1] to output channels [x2], [x3] and [x4].
channels in group [x2].
[x1].
by one.
[Y] ranges from 0 to 9.
channel [x1] to output channel [x2].
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Command Types Command Codes Functions
[X1]*[X2]$ Transfer audio signals from input channel [x1] to output
channel [x2].
[X1]*[X2]% Transfer video signals from input channel [x1] to output
channel [x2].
[X1]*[X2]& Transfer video signals from input channel [x1] to output
channel [x2].
7.0 Technical Specications
Series
Specications
Video
Models
Included
Gain 0 dB
Bandwidth 100MHz (-3dB) , fully loaded
Cross Talk
Sum
Differential
Phase I/0S
Differential
Phase Error
Differential
Gain Error
Maximum
Transfer
Delay
Switching
Speed
Signal Type Composite video
AV0404 AV8
Series
AV0404 AV0802
AV0804
AV0808
0 -10MHz:≤+/- 0.1dB
0 -30MHz:≤+/- 0.5dB
AV16
Series
AV1604
AV1608
AV1616
-50dB @ 5 MHz, -45dB @ 10 MHz
0.1%, 3.58-4.43MHz
0.1°, 3.58-4.43MHz
AV24
Series
AV2408
AV2416
AV2424
150MHz (-3dB) , fully loaded
<1.28°, 3.58MHz
5nS(±1nS)
200 ns (Max)
AV32
Series
AV3208
AV3216
AV3224
AV3232
0 -10MHz:≤+/- 0.1dB
0 -30MHz:≤+/- 0.5dB
AV48, 64
Series
AV4832
AV4848
AV6432
AV6448
AV6464
AV96, 128
Series
AV9664
AV9696
AV12864
AV12896
AV128128
Input Video
Connector RCA RCA BNC
female
Maximum/
Minimum
level
Impedance 75 Ω
Echo Loss -30dB@5MHz
Genlock 0.3V-0.4Vp-p
Max error in
DC offset
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BNC
female
15mV
BNC
female
BNC
female
BNC
female
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Series
Specications
Output Video
Connector RCA RCA
AV0404 AV8
Series
AV16
Series
AV24
Series
AV32
Series
AV48, 64
Series
AV96, 128
Series
Maximum/
Minimum
level
Impedance 75 Ω
Echo Loss -30dB@5MHz
DC Offset ±5mV (Maximum)
Transition
Type
Sync Signal
Input
Connector
Output
Connector
Gain 0dB
Frequency
Response
General
Harmonic
Distortion +
Noise
S/N >90dB
RCA 3.8mm with screw , 5 pole
RCA 3.8mm with screw , 5 pole
Analog signals: 0.5V ~ 2.0V p-p
Vertical Interval
20 Hz - 20 kHz,
0.03% @ 1 kHz (under rating voltage)
Segregation
Rate
Y/C
Interferer
CMRR >75dB @: 20 Hz ~ 20 kHz
Signal Stereo ,balanced /unbalanced
Impedance Input >10 kΩ (balanced /unbalanced)
Output 50 Ω (unbalanced), 100 Ω (balanced)
Maximum
Input level
Gain Error ±0.1dB @20 Hz ~ 20 kHz
Max Output
Level
Control Type
Serial
Control Port
Baud Rate
and
Protocol
Serial Control
Poling
Protocol
Baud rate: 9600 Data bit: 8 Stop bit: 1 Parity bit: none
<-80dB @ 1 kHz, fully loaded
+19.5dBu, (balanced /unbalanced)
+19.5dBu, (balanced /unbalanced)
>80dB @ 1 kHz
RS-232, 9-pin FD connector
2 = TX, 3 = RX, 5 = GND
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Series
Specications
Ethernet
AV0404 AV8
Series
Connector RJ-45 Female(Optional accessory)
Protocol TCP/IP
Speed Full/half-duplex 10/100
AV16
Series
AV24
Series
AV32
Series
AV48, 64
Series
AV96, 128
Series
Control
Application
Features
Power
Supply
Temperature Storing and operating temperature: -20° ~ +70°C
Humidity Storing and operating temperature: -20° ~ +70°C
Size 485(L)X24
5(W)
X50mm(H
Weight 1.8kg 3.5kg 4.6 kg 9.0 kg 9.0 kg 16.8 kg 29.5kg
MTBF 30,000 hours
Quality
Guarantee
100VAC ~ 240VAC, 50/60 Hz, universal international power supply
485(L)X24
5(W)
X100mm(
)
H)
485(L)X24
5(W)
X150mm(
H)
Switch 2.0
485(L)X24
5(W)
X285mm(
H)
2 Year Warranty
485(L)X24
5(W)
X285mm(
H)
485(L)X26
5(W)
X465mm(
H)
485(L)X26
5(W)
X920mm(
H)
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8.0 Troubleshooting
Problem Solution
Output image is displayed with a ghost Check display settings, try another high quality
cable
Color loss or no video on output signal Check both the input and output connections
Remote control doesnt work Check batteries, If borken, contact dealer
The switcher cannot be controlled by computer
through COM port.
NO sound when switching with I/O signal. Make sure the beeper is switched on. If it is it may
NO image on output signal Check the Input and Output connectors they may be
Power Indicator doesnt work, no display on LCD no
response to any operation.
Interference in the output image Check to see if the unit is well grounded.
Static gets stronger when connecting BNC connec-
tors
Beepr makes sound. LCD is displaying normally
and there is a returning code. But there isnt any
Video or Audio out.
The swticher cannot be controlled by front panel
keys, RS-232 port or remote control
Check the COM pot in the software.
Make sure the COM is working
be broken inside, contact dealer
lose. Check the connection cord it may be borken.
Check the output device and make sure it is con-
nected to the output channel.
Check the power cord to see it is connected and not
damaged.
The unit is not grounded correctly. Correct issue
immeditaly or damage may be caused to the switch.
Check connections, and replace if are damaged
The unit may be broken, contact dealer for repair.
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