Black Box AVS1600 User Manual

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Trademarks Used in this Manual

Trademarks Used in this Manual

Black Box and the Double Diamond logo are registered trademarks of
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Any other trademarks mentioned in this manual are acknowledged to be
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FCC and IC RFI Statements/

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION AND

INDUSTRY CANADA RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENTS

Class B Digital Device. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with
the limits for a Class B computing device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. This equipment generates,
uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy, and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
telephone reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which
the receiver is connected.

• Consult an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

CAUTION: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party

responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate
the equipment.

To meet FCC requirements, shielded cables and power cords are required to con­nect this device to a personal computer or other Class B certified device.

This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emission
from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulation of Industry
Canada.

Le présent appareil numérique n’émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les
limites applicables aux appareils numériques de classe B prescrites dans le
Règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique publié par Industrie Canada.

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NOM Statement

Normas Oficiales Mexicanas (NOM)

Electrical Safety Statement

INSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURIDAD

1. Todas las instrucciones de seguridad y operación deberán ser leídas antes
de que el aparato eléctrico sea operado.

2. Las instrucciones de seguridad y operación deberán ser guardadas para
referencia futura.

3. Todas las advertencias en el aparato eléctrico y en sus instrucciones de
operación deben ser respetadas.

4. Todas las instrucciones de operación y uso deben ser seguidas.

4. Todas las instrucciones de operación y uso deben ser seguidas.

5. El aparato eléctrico no deberá ser usado cerca del agua—por ejemplo,

cerca de la tina de baño, lavabo, sótano mojado o cerca de una alberca,
etc..

6. El aparato eléctrico debe ser usado únicamente con carritos o pedestales

que sean recomendados por el fabricante.

7. El aparato eléctrico debe ser montado a la pared o al techo sólo como sea

recomendado por el fabricante.

8. Servicio—El usuario no debe intentar dar servicio al equipo eléctrico más allá

lo descrito en las instrucciones de operación. Todo otro servicio deberá ser
referido a personal de servicio calificado.

9. El aparato eléctrico debe ser situado de tal manera que su posición no

interfiera su uso. La colocación del aparato eléctrico sobre una cama, sofá,
alfombra o superficie similar puede bloquea la ventilación, no se debe
colocar en libreros o gabinetes que impidan el flujo de aire por los orificios
de ventilación.

10. El equipo eléctrico deber ser situado fuera del alcance de fuentes de calor

como radiadores, registros de calor, estufas u otros aparatos (incluyendo
amplificadores) que producen calor.

11. El aparato eléctrico deberá ser connectado a una fuente de poder sólo del

tipo descrito en el instructivo de operación, o como se indique en el
aparato.

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NOM Statement

12. Precaución debe ser tomada de tal manera que la tierra fisica y la
polarización del equipo no sea eliminada.

13. Los cables de la fuente de poder deben ser guiados de tal manera que no
sean pisados ni pellizcados por objetos colocados sobre o contra ellos,
poniendo particular atención a los contactos y receptáculos donde salen
del aparato.

14. El equipo eléctrico debe ser limpiado únicamente de acuerdo a las
recomendaciones del fabricante.

15. En caso de existir, una antena externa deberá ser localizada lejos de las
lineas de energia.

16. El cable de corriente deberá ser desconectado del cuando el equipo no sea
usado por un largo periodo de tiempo.

17. Cuidado debe ser tomado de tal manera que objectos liquidos no sean
derramados sobre la cubierta u orificios de ventilación.

18. Servicio por personal calificado deberá ser provisto cuando:

A: El cable de poder o el contacto ha sido dañado; u

B: Objectos han caído o líquido ha sido derramado dentro del aparato; o

C: El aparato ha sido expuesto a la lluvia; o

D: El aparato parece no operar normalmente o muestra un cambio en su
desempeño; o

E: El aparato ha sido tirado o su cubierta ha sido dañada.

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Safety Precautions

Safety Precautions

To ensure the best operation from the product, read all instructions carefully before
using the device. Save this manual for further reference.

• Unpack the equipment carefully and save the original box and packing material for
possible future shipment.

• Follow basic safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, and injury to
persons.

• Do not dismantle the housing or modify the module. This may cause electrical shock
or burn.

• Using supplies or parts not meeting the products’ specifications may cause damage,
deterioration, or malfunction.

• Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

• To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain, moisture, or install this
product near water.

• Do not put any heavy items on the extension cable in case of extrusion.

• Do not remove the housing of the device, because opening or removing housing may
expose you to dangerous voltage or other
hazards.

• Install the device in a place with proper ventilation to avoid damage caused by over­heating.

• Keep the module away from liquids.

• Spillage into the housing may result in fire, electrical shock, or equipment damage. If
an object or liquid falls or spills on to the housing, unplug the module immediately.

• Do not twist or pull by force ends of the optical cable. This can cause the equipment
to malfunction.

• Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners to clean this unit. Always unplug the power to
the device before cleaning.

• Unplug the power cord when left unused for a long period of time.

• Information on disposal for scrapped devices: do not burn or mix with general
household waste, treat as normal electrical waste.

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Table of Contents

Table of Contents

1. Specifications ...............................................................................................8

1.1 Main Unit ...............................................................................................8

1.2 Changeable Cards ....................................................................................9

1.2.1 AVS-4I-DVI and AVS-4O-DVI .........................................................9

1.2.2 AVS-4I-UNI ...................................................................................10

1.2.3 AVS-4I-VGA and AVS-4O-VGA ....................................................11

1.2.4 AVS-4I-HDM and AVS-4O-HDM .................................................. 12

1.2.5 AVS-4I-HDB and AVS-4O-HDB ....................................................13

2. Overview .............................................................................................15

2.1 Introduction ...........................................................................................15

2.2 Features .............................................................................................15

2.3 Signal Cards (Changeable Cards) ...........................................................16

2.4 What's Included .....................................................................................16

2.5 Hardware Description .............................................................................17

2.5.1 Front and Back Panels ................................................................... 17

2.5. 2 Card s ............................................................................................19

AVS-4I-DVI and AVS-4O -DVI ..............................................................19

AVS-4I-UNI .........................................................................................20

AVS-4I-VGA and AVS-4O-VGA ..........................................................21

AVS-4I-HDM and AVS-4O-HDM ........................................................23

AVS-4I-HDB and AVS-4O-HDB ..........................................................24

3. System Connection ......................................................................................... 26

3.1 Usage Precautions ..................................................................................26

3.2 Connection Diagram ..............................................................................26

3.3 A pplication s ...........................................................................................26

4. Control Operations .........................................................................................27

4.1 Front Panel Button Control .....................................................................27

4.2 IR Remote Control ..................................................................................28

4.3 RS-232 Control .......................................................................................29

4.3.1 Connection of RS-232 Communication Port .................................29

4.3.2 RS-232 Communication Commands .............................................29

4.4 TCP/IP Control (Optional) .......................................................................35

4.4.1 Control Matrix ..............................................................................35

4.4.2 TCP/IP Settings..............................................................................37

5. Troubleshooting .............................................................................................39

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Chapter 1: Specifications

1. Specifications

1.1 Main Unit Specifications

Table 1-1. Main Unit specifications.

Hardware

User Controls Front-panel buttons
Connectors Serial control port:

RS-232 DB9 female connector, Pin 2 = TX, Pin 3 = RX, Pin
5 = GND;
(4) Input Card slots;

(4) Output card slots
Dimensions 5.25"H x 19"W x 12.6"D (13.3 x 48.3 x 32 cm)
Weight 7.7 lb. (3.5 kg)

Power

Power Supply 100–240 VAC, 50/60 Hz
Power Consumption 84 W (max.)

Environment

Temperature -14 to +104° F (-10 to +40° C)
Humidity 10–90%

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Chapter 1: Specifications

1.2 Changeable Cards

1.2.1 AVS-4I-DVI and AVS-40-DVI

Table 1-2. AVS-4I-DVI and AVS-4O-DVI specifications.

Input

Connector (4) DB24+5 female DVI
Input Level TMDS 2.9–3.3 V
Input Impedance 75 ohms

Output

Connector (4) DB24+5 female DVI
Output Level TMDS 2.9–3.3 V
Output Impedance 75 ohms

General

Gain 0 dB
Bandwidth 340 MHz (10.2 Gbps)
Video Signal DVI 1.0/HDMI 1.3 full digital TMDS signal
Switching speed 200 ns (max.)
Max. time delay 5 ns (±1 ns)
Crosstalk < -50 dB @ 5 MHz
EDID and DDC Supports Extended Display Identification Data (EDID) and

Display Data Channel (DDC) using DVI and HDMI standards.
EDID and DDC signals are actively buffered

HDCP Compliant with HDCP using DVI and HDMI 1.3 standards

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Chapter 1: Specifications

1.2.2 AVS-4I-UNI

Table 1-3. AVS-4I-UNI specifications.

Input

Connector (4) DB24+5 female DVI
Input Level TMDS 2.9–3.3 V
Input Impedance 75 ohms

General

Gain 0 dB
Bandwidth 340 MHz (10.2 Gbps)
Video Signal DVI, HDMI, VGA, C-Video, YPbPr
Switching speed 200 ns (max.)
Max. time delay 5 ns (±1 ns)
Crosstalk < -50 dB @ 5 MHz
EDID and DDC Supports Extended Display Identification Data (EDID) and

Display Data Channel (DDC) using DVI and HDMI standards.

EDID and DDC signals are actively buffered
HDCP Compliant with HDCP using DVI and HDMI 1.3 standards

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Chapter 1: Specifications

1.2.3 AVS-4I-VGA and AVS-4O-VGA

Table 1-4. AVS-4I-VGA and AVS-4O-VGA specifications.

Video Input

Connector (4) HD 15-pin female VGA
Input Level 0.5–2.0 Vp-p
Input Impedance 75 ohms

Audio Input

Connector (4) stereo audio, 3-pin terminal block
CMRR >90 dB @ 20 Hz – 20 kHz
Input impedance >10 K

Video Output

Connector (4) HD 15-pin female VGA

Audio Output

Connector (4) 3.5-mm stero audio
CMRR >90 dB @ 20 Hz – 20 kHz
Input impedance >10 K

General

Gain 0 dB
Bandwidth 350 MHz (-3 dB), full load
Video Signal VGA-UXGA, RGBHV, RGBS, RGsB, RsGsBs, component video,

S-video, and C-video
Switching speed 200 ns (max.)
Max. time delay 5 ns (±1 ns)
Crosstalk < -50 dB @ 5 MHz

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Chapter 1: Specifications

1.2.4 AVS-4I-HDM and AVS-4O-HDM

Table 1-5. AVS-4I-HDM and AVS-4O-HDM specifications.

Video Input

Connectors (4) HDMI female
Input Level TMDS 2.9–3.3 V
Input Impedance 100Ωohms (differential)

Audio Input

Connectors (4) analog 3-pin pluggable terminal blocks
Input impedance 75 ohms
Frequency response 20 Hz – 20 kHz

Video Output

Connector (4) HDMI female
Output Level TMDS 2.9–3.3 V
Output Impedance 100 ohms (differential)

Audio Output

Connectors (4) analog 3-pin pluggable terminal blocks
Output impedance 75 ohms
Frequency response 20 Hz – 20 kHz

Environment

Temperature -14 to +104° F (-10 to +40° C)
Humidity 10–90%

General

Gain 0 dB
Bandwidth 6.75 Gbps
Crosstalk < -50 dB @ 5 MHz
Max. Resolution 4K x 2K
Transmission Distance 1080p < or = 70 m;

4K x 2K < or = 40 m
Switching speed 200 ns (max.)
SNR > 70 dB @ 100 MHz - 100 m

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Chapter 1: Specifications

Table 1-5 (continued). AVS-4I-HDM and AVS-4O-HDM specifications.

General (continued)

Return loss < -30 dB @ 5 kHz
Supported audio

format

Embedded HDMI audio: PCM, Dolby Digital, DTS, DTS-HD;

Analog audio: PCM
HDMI standard Supports HDMI 1.4 and DVI 1.0
EDID and HDCP

management

Compliant with HDCP 1.4; supports manual EDID management

1.2.5 AVS-4I-HDB and AVS-4O-HDB

Table 1-6. AVS-4I-HDB and AVS-4O-HDB specifications.

Video Input

Connectors (4) HDBT RJ-45 female (with dual-color indicator)
Input Level TMDS 2.9–3.3 V
Input Impedance 100 ohms (differential)

Audio Input

Connectors (4) 3.5-mm stereo audio connectors
Input Impedance 75 ohms
Frequency

Response

20 Hz to 20 kHz

Video Output

Connector (4) HDBT RJ-45 female (with dual-color indicator)
Output Level TMDS 2.9–3.3 V
Output

Impedance

100 ohms (differential)

Audio Output

Connectors (4) 3.5-mm stereo audio connectors
Input Impedance 75 ohms
Frequency

Response

20 Hz to 20 kHz

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Table 1-6 (continued). AVS-4I-HDB and AVS-4O-HDB specifications.

Control Port

Control signal (4) RS-232
Control connector 3-pin pluggable terminal block

General

Gain 0 dB
Bandwidth 10.2 Gbps
Crosstalk < -50 dB @ 5 MHz
Max. Resolution 4K x 2K
Transmission

Distance

1080p < or = 70 m;

4K x 2K < or = 40 m
Switching speed 200 ns (max.)
SNR >70 dB @ 100 MHz - 100 M
Return loss < -30 dB @ 5 kHz
Supported audio

format

Embedded HDMI audio: PCM, Dolby Digital, DTS, DTS-HD;

Analog audio: PCM
HDMI standard Supports HDMI 1.4
EDID and HDCP

management

Compliant with HDCP 1.4; Supports manual EDID management

Environment

Temperature -14 to +104° F (-10 to +40° C)
Humidity 10–90%