
TZW203+ 2x1 VGA/XGA & AUDIO SWITCHER
ELPRO Video Labs s.r.l.
St.da della Pronda, 45/B 10142 Torino ITALY
Tel.+39 0117701583 – Fax +39 011703751
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• 400 MHz bandwidth.
• Built-in keyboard.
• Remote control with dry contacts.
• Computer control.
• Autoswitching.
• Mute

CONTENTS
1.0 Overview
2.0 Power supply
3.0 Installation
4.0 Local control
5.0 Control with dry contacts and tally
6.0 Auxiliary functions
7.0 Computer control
8.0 Technical data
9.0 Notes
When installing the TZW 203+ unit, please read this handbook carefully.
The manufacturer shall not be held responsible for any damage or injury caused by use,
even correct, of its products.
The data and characteristics of the product may be modified without prior notice
TZW203+ 2x1 VGA/XGA & AUDIO SWITCHER
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St.da della Pronda, 45/B 10142 Torino ITALY
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1.0 OVERVIEW
Thank you for buying this product. Carefully check the contents of the packaging.
It contains:
TZW203+ 2x1 VGA/XGA & AUDIO SWITCHER
- 1 Table kit - The mains adapter
code ADM001
- 1 sub-D 15v.m. vol. connector
with boot, code ADP 010
- This handbook and the
conformity certificate
- 1 cable, code ADC101 m/m
- The TZW203+ unit

TZW203+ 2x1 VGA/XGA & AUDIO SWITCHER
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Fig. 1 TZW203+ connection 2 sources 1 destination
Fig. 2 TZW203+ connection 1 source 2 destinations

2.0 POWER SUPPLY
The TZW 203+ unit is powered only via the AC/AC adapter code ADM 101 provided.
The unit does not have any calibrations or presettings inside.
Any operations on the machine must be carried out by qualified personnel.
The adapter must be inserted in an 220-240V - 50Hz AC current outlet
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3.0 INSTALLATION
a) Check that all the units to be installed are OFF.
b) Connect the 2 sources to the sub-D 15 v. f. HD IN1 and IN2 conn. with 2 VGA m/m
cables.
c) Connect the destination to the sub-D 15 v. f. HD conn. with the cable provided.
d) Connect the stereo audio in output from the 2 sources to the 2 RCA sockets, AUDIO IN 1
and 2.
e) Tap the balanced stereo audio in output from the BALANCED terminal and connect it
to a sound amplification and broadcast system.
f) Connect the AC power supply as described in chap 2.0 and check that the built-in led of
key 1 on the front panel of the unit lights up
4.0 LOCAL CONTROL
The TZW 203+ switcher can be controlled using 2 keys on the front panel of the unit.
The built-in led switches on to indicate which source is switched on the output.
At power-on, the source 1 is switched automatically.
TZW203+ 2x1 VGA/XGA & AUDIO SWITCHER
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5.0 CONTROL VIA DRY CONTACTS AND TALLY
The TZW 203+ switcher can be controlled using 2 dry contacts connected to the sub-D
15 v.f. REMOTE connector on the back of the machine.
Two external signals are provided for switching on of the 2 talley leds connected as
indicated in the figure below.
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6.0 AUXILIARY FUNCTIONS
The TZW 203+ switcher has two auxiliary functions that are activated with 2 dry contacts
connected to the sub-D 15 v. f. REMOTE conn. located on the back of the machine.
The function remains active as long as the related pin is at ground (pin 7).
6.1 AUTOSWITCHING
The active source is displayed on the VGA/XGA output
If both sources are active, source 1 has priority.
6.2 RGB MUTE
No source is switched on the output.
This feature is particularly useful when, between one switching and the next, the images
to be displayed are to be prepared on the computer.
WARNING
AUTOSWITCHING and RGB MUTE are mutually exclusive.
Priority is:
RGB MUTE
AUTOSWITCHING
TZW203+ 2x1 VGA/XGA & AUDIO SWITCHER
1 AUTOSW
9 INPUT 2
2 RS232RX 10 -
3 - 11 -
4 - 12 TALLY 1
5 +5 VDC 13 TALLY 2
6 MUTE
14 -
7 GND
15 -
8 INPUT 1
-
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7.0 COMPUTER CONTROL
All the functions of the TZW 203+ switcher can be computer-controlled simply sending a
hexadecimal character.
RS 232 standard transmission must be at 8 bits
1 stop bit, no parity. Speed is 9600 baud.
The character must be sent to pin 2 of the sub-D 15 v. f. REMOTE conn. located on the
back of the machine, The ground is pin 7.
The correspondence between the code sent by the computer and the functions activated
on the TZW 203+ is shown in the table below.
The AUTOSWITCHING and RGB MUTE commands are de-activated repeating the
command or sending the code of another command.
Pressing a key on the built-in keyboard, the
AUTOSWITCHING and RGB MUTE commands are de-activated.
In this case, the input of the key pressed will be switched on the output.
TZW203+ 2x1 VGA/XGA & AUDIO SWITCHER
Pin # 2
sub - D
FUNCTION
31h INPUT 1
32h INPUT 2
53h AUTOSW
54h RGB MUTE

TZW203+ 2x1 VGA/XGA & AUDIO SWITCHER
HOST
COMPUTER
P.C.
MAC/QUADRA
ADC 101
INBOX/2 PLUS
ADC 101
DESKTOP PC
LCD VIDEOPROJECTOR
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N. B. For details of the connections to the INBOX/2 PLUS, refer to the
respective manual

8.0 TECHNICAL DATA (Each section).
Video inputs :2 VGA/XGA with HDD 15 p.m.
Video outputs :1 VGA/XGA with HDD 15 p.f.
Bandwidth :400 MHz
Ret. loss (worst case) :18 dB a 100 MHz
Crosstalk (worst case) :25 dB a 100 MHz
Audio inputs :2 with RCA outlet
Audio outputs :1 Balanced with Phoenix screwtype removable
Main input
(with AC adapter ADM001) :230Vac
Power consumption :5VA
Size (WXDXH) :200X100X44mm
Weight :0.6Kg
Operating temp.range :0÷45°
Safety :according to EN60065
EMC :according to EN55103-1 and EN55103-2
Marking
9.0 NOTES
This product is guaranteed for 2 years from the date of purchase.
If the fault in the product is due to improper use or operations
carried out by third parties, the warranty is forfeited.
During the warranty period, Elpro will repair the faulty units free of charge.
The faulty units must be sent CARRIAGE FREE to the Elpro offices in Turin with a regular
accompanying note.
The units repaired will be returned CARRIAGE FORWARD to the addressee.
Outside the warranty period, Elpro will repair the faulty units EX its Turin offices, charging
the cost of the repair to the customer.
For any problems during installation of the TZW203+ or
for any other information, call the Elpro hot-line +39 0117701583
TZW203+ 2x1 VGA/XGA & AUDIO SWITCHER

TZW203+ 2x1 VGA/XGA & AUDIO SWITCHER
ELPRO Video Labs s.r.l.
St.da della Pronda, 45/B 10142 Torino ITALY
Tel.+39 0117701583 – Fax +39 011703751
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