Vanco 12x3 Multi-Function Switch/Scaler Technical Support

12x3 Multi-Function

Switch/Scaler

Vanco Part Number:

280595

Technical Support

www.vanco1.com • [e-mail] • 800-626-6445

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1. Do not expose this unit to water, moisture,
or excessive humidity.

2. Do not install or place this unit in a built-in
cabinet, or other conned space without
adequate ventilation.

3. To prevent risk of electrical shock or re
hazard, due to overheating, do not obstruct
unit’s ventilation openings.

4. Do not install near any source of heat,
including other units that may produce heat.

5. Do not place unit near ames.

6. Only clean unit with a dry cloth.

7. Unplug unit during lightening storms, or
when not used for an extended period
of time. A surge protector is strongly
recommended.

8. Protect the power cord from being walked
on or pinched, particularly at the plugs.

9. Use unit only with accessories specied by
the manufacturer.

10. Refer all servicing to qualied personnel.

CAUTION

HDMI is a very complex technology requiring continuous authentication of the signal and the same
video resolution and audio settings on all electronic equipment in the system. When there are multiple
sources and displays, the video resolution and audio setting on all connected units must be adjusted
to correspond with that of the display having the lowest video and audio capability.

WARNING

DEAR CUSTOMER

Thank you for purchasing this product.
For optimum performance and safety, please
read these instructions carefully before
connecting, operating or adjusting this product.
Please keep this manual for future reference.

This product is 100% inspected and tested in the United States
to verify HDMI performance parameters.

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FEATURES

The 280595 12x3 Multi-Function Switch/Scaler offers the highest compatibility among
composite, component, DVI, VGA, HDMI and S-Video to CVBS & HDMI in the market. This
unique device supports analog and digital conversion and scaling. With the embedded
advanced de-interlacer, interlaced video inputs such as component, composite and S-Video,
can be further improved. The 280595 supports the insertion of stereo analog audio and S/
PDIF inputs into HDMI output. This product was designed to ease the conversion among
multiple video formats to common CVBS and HDMI formats.

12x3 Multi-Function Switch/Scaler

Part # 280595

• Allows the conversion of up to 12 multi-format
inputs to 2 mirroring HDMI outputs and 1
Composite output

• Upscales standard denition/high denition
sources to resolutions up to 720p or 1080p,
with both HDMI outputs working simultaneously
along choice of composite output - some VESA
formats can be bypassed by using VGA and
DVI-I ports

• Buffers, amplies and equalizes the signal to
ensure optimum transmission and reception
over the length of the cable run without any loss
in video/audio quality

• Inputs supported include: 1 x VGA source , 2
x S-Video source, 2 x Composite AV sources
with LR audio, 2 x Component sources with LR
audio, 4 x HDMI sources , 1 x DVI-I source ,
Stereo input for audio. S/PDIF input for digital
audio

• HDMI Outputs feature bypass from either
stereo input or S/PDIF input

• Features noise reduction and video
enhancements when upscaling to 720p/1080p

• DVI-I supports both analog and digital formats
with L/R and/or S/PDIF audio input

• Detached audio output by L/R and optical

• Delivers uncompressed digital video with zero

signal loss

• Supports high denition resolutions up to
1080p

• Dual switching option: IR control with included
remote and manual front panel control

• IR receiver included for IR extension

• Serial port for rmware update

• Power Supply: 5V 4A DC, UL Listed

• Dimensions: 17.25” (438.15mm) W x 1.75”

(44.45mm) H x 4.75” (120.65mm) D

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PACKAGE CONTENTS

Before attempting to use this unit, please check the packaging and make sure the following items are
contained in the shipping carton:

• (1) 280595

• (1) IR Receiver (RX)

• (1) IR remote, 28 Key

• (1) DC 5V, 2A power supply

• (1) Installation software CD

• (1) User Manual

SPECIFICATIONS

Input Video bandwidth ................................................ HDMI:225 MHz, DVI/VGA:165 MHz, Component:

74.25MHz

Output Video bandwidth .............................................. 297MHz

Audio support ............................................................ HDMI: bypass to HDMI output/ SPDIF output/ stereo

output, SPDIF: bypass to HDMI output or SPDIF output, Stereo: bypass to HDMI output or stereo output

ESD protection .......................................................... [1] Human body model — ±19kV [air-gap discharge]

& ±12kV [contact discharge], [2] Core chipset — ±2kV

PCB stack-up ............................................................ 4-layer board [impedance control — differential

100W; single 50W]

Firmware update........................................................ Feasible via RS232 Port

CEC Channel ............................................................. ByPass

Input TMDS signal ...................................................... 1.2 Volts [peak-to-peak]

Input DDC signal ........................................................ 5 Volts [peak-to-peak, TTL]

Input ........................................................................ 2xYPbPr&L-R + 2xS-Video + 2xCVBS&L-R +

1x VGA + 1xDVI + 1xStereo + 1xSPDIF + 4xHDMI + 1xRS-232

Output ...................................................................... 2x HDMI + 1xCVBS + 2xRCA + 1 SPDIF

YPbPr ....................................................................... 3xRCA(Video) + 2xRCA(Audio) [female]

S-Video ..................................................................... 9 pin S-Video [female]

CVBS ....................................................................... 1xRCA(Video) + 2xRCA(Audio) [female]

VGA connector .......................................................... HD-15 [15-pin D-sub female]

HDMI connector ........................................................ HDMI [19-pin female]

RS-232 connector ..................................................... 9-Pin D-sub female

Power supply ............................................................. 5V 2A DC

Power consumption .................................................... 10W

Operation temperature ............................................... 0~40°C [32~104°F]

Storage temperature.................................................. -20~60°C [-4~140°F]

Relative humidity ....................................................... 20~90% RH [no condensation]