RTI VSW-51 User Manual

VSW-51

Compact Scaler Switcher Set

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Version: VSW-51_2017V1.0

User Manual

Compact Scaler Switcher Set

Preface

Read this user manual carefully before using the product. Pictures shown in this manual
is for reference only, different model and specifications are subject to real product.

This manual is only for operation instruction only, not for any maintenance usage. The
functions described in this version are updated till November 3, 2017. In the constant
effort to improve our product, we reserve the right to make functions or parameters
changes without notice or obligation. Please refer to the dealers for the latest details.

Trademarks

Product model and logo are trademarks. Any other trademarks mentioned in this manual
are acknowledged as the properties of the trademark owner. No part of this publication
may be copied or reproduced without the prior written consent.

FCC Statement

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. It has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed
to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a commercial
installation.

Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause interference, in which
case the user at their own expense will be required to take whatever measures may be
necessary to correct the interference.

Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacture would void
the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

To insure the best from the product, please 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. It may result in 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 as opening or removing housing may

expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards.

 Install the device in a place with fine ventilation to avoid damage caused by

overheat.

 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. It can cause 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, please treat them as normal electrical wastes.

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Contents

1. Introduction ................................................................................................................. 1

1.1 Introduction to VSW-51 ...................................................................................... 1

1.2 Features ............................................................................................................ 1

1.3 Package List ...................................................................................................... 2

2. Panel Description ........................................................................................................ 3

2.1 Front Panel ................................................................................................ ........ 3

2.2 Rear Panel ......................................................................................................... 4

3. System Connection ................................ ................................ ................................ ..... 6

3.1 Usage Precautions ............................................................................................ 6

3.2 System Diagram ................................................................................................ 6

3.3 Connection Procedure ....................................................................................... 6

3.4 Connection of Microphone ................................................................................. 7

3.5 Application ......................................................................................................... 9

4. System Operations ................................................................................................... 10

4.1 Front Panel Buttons ......................................................................................... 10

4.1.1 Manual-Switching .................................................................................. 10

4.1.2 Auto-Switching ....................................................................................... 10

4.1.3 Volume Adjusting ................................................................................... 11

4.2 IR Control ........................................................................................................ 11

4.2.1 IR Remote ............................................................................................. 11

4.2.2 Control far-end device from local ........................................................... 12

4.2.3 Control local device from remote ........................................................... 12

4.2.4 CEC Function ........................................................................................ 13

4.3 RS232 Control ................................................................................................. 14

4.3.1 Installation/uninstallation of RS232 Control Software ............................ 14

4.3.2 Basic Settings ........................................................................................ 14

4.3.3 RS232 Communication Commands ...................................................... 16

4.3.4 Control Compact Scaler Switcher or 3rd Party Device from Local ......... 24

4.3.5 Control Compact Scaler Switcher or 3rd party device form Remote ...... 24

4.4 OSD Menu Control .......................................................................................... 25

4.4.1 OPTIONS .............................................................................................. 26

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4.4.2 PICTURE ............................................................................................... 27

4.4.3 SETUP .................................................................................................. 28

4.5 GUI Control ...................................................................................................... 29

4.5.1 Control Menu ......................................................................................... 30

4.5.2 Configuration Menu ............................................................................... 31

4.5.3 RS232 Control Menu ............................................................................. 33

4.5.4 Password Menu ..................................................................................... 34

4.5.5 GUI Update............................................................................................ 34

5. Specification ............................................................................................................. 35

6. Panel Drawing .......................................................................................................... 36

7. Troubleshooting & Maintenance ............................................................................... 37

8. Customer Service ..................................................................................................... 38

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1. Introduction

1.1 Introduction to VSW-51

The VSW-51 is a compact mini scaler switcher with 5 video inputs (1 HDMI/MHL, 2
HDMI, 1 DP, and 1 VGA) and 3 audio inputs (1 DP external audio, 1 VGA auxiliary audio,
1 MIC audio). The VGA input supports VGA, YPbPr and C-video, so the scaler switcher
is compliant with multiple video signals.

The Scaler Switcher scales & switches any video signal to HDMI output and HDBaseT
output (supports PoH and connects to an HDBaseT Receiver, up to a maximum
transmission distance of 70 meters.

With 1 IR IN, 1 IR OUT & 1 RS232, the IR & RS232 signals can be transmitted
bi-directionally between the Scaler Switcher and the HDBaseT Receiver.

In addition, The Scaler Switcher can be controlled via front panel buttons, IR remote,
RS232 commands and GUI.

1.2 Features

 Compliant with HDMI1.4& HDCP2.2.
 Supports CEC, with commands to enable/disable this function.
 Supports video source auto-switching function.
 Bi-directional IR & RS232 control.
 Output resolutions selectable to assure preferred output, and supports various

output resolutions, such as 1920x1200, 1920x1080, 1600x1200, 1600x900,
1360x768, 1280x800, 1280x720, 1024x768.

 VGA video supports C-video, YPbPr and VGA.
 48V phantom power to support condenser microphone.
 MIC port supports balance/unbalance signal, suppress the external noise

effectively.

 3-level MIC input, supports condenser microphone, dynamic microphone and

wireless microphone.

 Controllable via buttons, IR remote, RS232 & GUI.
 Powerful OSD function.
 Supports online software upgrading.

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1.3 Package List

Scaler
Switcher

 1 x VSW-51 Compact Scaler Switcher
 2 x Mounting Ears with 4 Screws
 1 x Power Adapter (24VDC,2.71A)
 4 x Plastic Cushions
 1 x IR Remote
 1 x VGA Converting Cable (VGA to YPbPr)
 2 x 3-Pin Phoenix Connectors
 1 x 5-Pin Phoenix Connector
 1 x IR Emitter
 1 x IR Receiver (with carrier wave)

Receiver

 1 x VSW-51R HDBaseT Receiver
 2 x Mounting Ears with 4 Screws
 4 x Plastic Cushions
 1 x RS232 Cable (3-Pin to DB9)

 1 x User Manual

Note：Please confirm if the product and the accessories are all included, if not, please

contact with the dealers.

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2. Panel Description

2.1 Front Panel

① Built-in IR Receiver
② Power indicator

 Off when there is no power to the device
 Red when the device is in standby mode
 Green when the device is powered on

③ 1-HDMI/MHL input Selector & Activity LED; Left key
④ 2-HDMI input Selector & Activity LED; Right key
⑤ 3-HDMI input Selector & Activity LED; Up key
⑥ 4-DisplayPort input Selector & Activity LED; Down key
⑦ 5-VGA input Selector Activity LED; Enter key
⑧ Auto-Switching Mode Selector& Activity LED; OSD menu button

 Press this button to enter or exit Auto-switching mode, in this mode, select input

source via front panel button is not available, but RS232 command and IR remote
are able to switch mode. The auto LED turn green and keep on.

Note: When you set any VGA port to C-video or YPbPr in Manual-switching
mode, the system will not be able to enter Auto-switching mode.

 Long-press this button more than 2 seconds to enter OSD menu, and then use ③

~⑥direction keys, ⑦confirm key to control.

⑨ Volume Knob

Note: Pictures shown in this manual are for reference only, different model and
specifications are subject to real product.

SOURCE

MIC

VOLUME

IR 1-HDMI/MHL 5-VGA4-DP

3-HDMI

2-HDMI AUTO

ENTER MENU/2s

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8 9

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2.2 Rear Panel

① INPUTS

 Video input ports: 1 HDMI/MHL input, 2 HDMI inputs, 1 DP and 1 VGA.
 Audio input ports: 1 DP external audio input and 1 VGA auxiliary audio input.

② OUTPUTS

 HDMI output: HDMI video output port
 HDBaseT output: Support PoH. Connect with an HDBaseT Receiver to transmit

AV signal or IR/RS232 control signal.

HDBaseT output boasts green and yellow indicator. The green indicator will blink
when power. If connect an HDBaseT receiver to this output successfully, the yellow
indicator will light up, and the green indicator will keeps blinking.

③ MIC INPUT

 MIC audio port: connect to Microphone.
 Dial switch: including 3 level

 48V phantom power mode (connect with condenser microphone);
 MIC mode (connect with dynamic microphone);
 LINE mode (connect with wireless microphone or line audio).

④ CONTROL

 RES RESET: press this button to reset the output resolution to 1280×720p, or

activate HDMI and HDBT outputs when they are closed.

 IR IN: connect with IR receiver (with carrier wave only) to receive IR signal to

control far-end device which was connected to HDBaseT Receiver via HDBaseT
output port.

 IR OUT: connect with IR emitter to control local source devices from remote.
 IR EYE: connect with IR receiver (with carrier wave only) to receive IR signal send

by IR remote to control this Scaler Switcher.

 FIRMWARE: Type-A USB port for updating system firmware or loading

DC 24V 48V

LINE IR EYEIR IN IR OUT

MIC INPUT

MIC

FIRMWARE

AUDIO OUT

L R

RES RESET

RS232

Tx

Rx

INPUTS OUTPUTS

3-HDMI

2-HDMI1-HDMI / MHL 4-DP 5-VGA HDMI

HDBT

CONTROL

1

2

3

4

5

6

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customized EDID data.

 RS232: Serial port, 3-pin phoenix connector, connect with a control device (such

as PC) to control the Scaler Switcher or other devices connected with HDBaseT
Receiver.

 TCP/IP: Ethernet port, connect with PC to control the Scaler Switcher via GUI.

⑤ AUDIO OUTPUT

 Audio output port, the audio comes from the input audio corresponding to the

selected video source and is mixed with MIC audio.

⑥ DC 24V

 Power port, connect with DC 24V power adapter.

Note: Pictures shown in this manual are for reference only, different model and
specifications are subject to real product.

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3. System Connection

3.1 Usage Precautions

 System should be installed in a clean environment and has a prop temperature

and humidity.

 All of the power switches, plugs, sockets and power cords should be insulated and

safe.

 All devices should be connected before power on.

3.2 System Diagram

3.3 Connection Procedure

Step1. Connect HDMI source devices (e.g. Blue-ray DVD) to 1~3 HDMI input ports with

HDMI cable

Step2. Connect a DisplayPort source device (e.g. MAC MINI) to DP input port with

DisplayPort cable and DP audio input port with audio cable.

Step3. Connect a VGA source device (e.g. Laptop) to VGA input port with VGA cable

and VGA audio input port with audio cable.

DC 24V 48V LINE IR EYEIR IN I R OUT

MIC INPUT

MIC

FIRMWARE AUDIO OUT

L R

RES RESET

RS232

Tx

Rx

INPUTS OUTPU TS

3-HDMI2-HDMI1-HD MI / MHL 4-DP 5-VGA HDMI

HDBT

CONTRO L

IR Emitter

Camera

Laptop

TV Remote

Microphone

Speaker

Switcher Remote

Control System

Laptop

TV

HDBaseT Receiver

DVD Remote IR Receiver

DVD

TV

IR Emitter

VGA:
HDMI:
Audi o:

HDBa seT:

IR Control :

Control:

Pad

IR Receiver

Router

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Step4. Select MIC level and connect right microphone to MIC input port. MIC audio will

be transmitted to AUDIO OUTPUT port and mixed with source audio.

Step5. Connect a HDMI display device to HDMI output port with HDMI cable.
Step6. Connect HDBaseT Receiver to HDBT output port with twisted pair.
Step7. Connect speaker, headphone or AV amplifier to AUDIO OUTPUT port.
Step8. Connect control device (e.g. PC, control system) to the TCP/IP port, the Scaler

Switcher can be controlled via GUI.

Step9. Connect control device (e.g. PC) to the RS232 port of the Scaler Switcher or the

HDBaseT Receiver (bi-directional RS232 control, either end is available).

Step10. Connect IR receiver to the IR EYE port, the Scaler Switcher can be control via

IR remote. For more details, please refer to 4.2.IR Control.

Step11. Both the Scaler Switcher and the HDBaseT Receiver have IR IN and OUT.

When one model is connected with IR receiver, the other model should connect
with an IR transmitter.

For example: When “IR IN” of the Scaler Switcher connects with an IR receiver,
the IR transmitter must connect to IR OUT of HDBaseT Receiver.

The IR signal can be transmitted bi-directionally between the Scaler
Switcher and the HDBaseT Receiver.

Step12. Connect DC24V power adaptor to the power port (HDBaseT Receiver can be

powered by the Scaler Switcher with PoH function).

Note: If the power adapter is connecting with HDBaseT Receiver, the Scaler Switcher

can’t be powered from HDBaseT Receiver.

3.4 Connection of Microphone

The Scaler Switcher provides with one 3-level microphone input port, to accommodate
different microphone input modes, including 48V phantom power mode, MIC mode &
LINE mode.

 48V phantom power Mode
48V phantom power input has a good frequency characteristic, high input impedance
and high sensitivity.

When switching to “48V”, the MIC input will provide a 48V phantom power. This is only
used for condenser microphone.

Connect the microphone in this way: “+” connects to positive, “-” connects to negative
and “ ” to ground.

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 MIC Mode
MIC input has a low frequency characteristics, and wide frequency response.

When switch to “MIC”, the microphone input is used for connecting with dynamic

microphone. There are two different connection methods:

1) Unbalanced connection:

“+” and “ ” connect to ground, and “-” connects to signal.
“-” and “ ” connect to ground, and “+” connects to signal.

2) Balanced connection: “+” connects to positive, “-” connects to negative and “ ”
connects to ground.

 LINE Mode
LINE input has a low frequency characteristics, and wide frequency response.

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When switch to “LINE”, the microphone input is used for connecting with line audio or
wireless microphone output. There are two different connection methods:

1) Unbalanced connection:

“+” and “ ” connect to ground, and “-” connects to signal.
“-” and “ ” connect to ground, and “+” connects to signal.

2) Balanced connection: “+” connects to positive, “-” connects to negative and “ ”

connects to ground.

3.5 Application

The Scaler Switcher has a good application in various occasions, such as computer
realm, monitoring, conference room, big screen displaying, television education,
command & control center and smart home etc.