Page 2 - FCC and Industry Canada Statements; Statements; We‘re here to help! If you have any questions about your application
724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 2 FCC and Industry Canada Statements Federal Communications Commission and Industry Canada Radio Frequency Interference Statements This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio-frequency energy, and if not installed and used properly, that is, in strict accor...
Page 3 - NOM Statement
724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 3 NOM Statement Instrucciones de Seguridad(Normas Oficiales Mexicanas Electrical Safety Statement) 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 debe...
Page 4 - Trademarks; Trademarks Used in this Manual
724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Trademarks Page 4 Trademarks Used in this Manual Black Box and the Double Diamond logo are registered trademarks of BB Technologies, Inc. Windows and Windows XP are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Any other trademarks mentioned in this manual are acknowled...
Page 5 - Table of Contents
724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 5 Table of Contents Table of Contents 1.0 Specifications .............................................................................................................................................................................. 6 2.0 Safety .........................
Page 6 - Chapter 1: Specifications; Specifications — Video
724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Chapter 1: Specifications Page 6 1.0 Specifications Specifications — Video Bandwidth — 165 MHz, all digital Clock Jitter — < 0.15 Tbit Distance (Maximum) — Input: < 36 m, 1920 x 1200 @ 60 Hz; Output: < 7 m, 1920 x 1200 @ 60 Hz Error in DC Offset — 15 mV Fall Time...
Page 7 - Specifications — Control
724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Chapter 1: Specifications Page 7 Specifications — Control Baud Rate and Protocol — Baud rate: 9600; data bits: 8; stop bits: 1; parity bit: none Control Application — Switch 2.0 Serial Control Port — RS-232 Serial Control Poling Protocol — 2 = TX, 3 = RX, 5 = GND Speed — ...
Page 9 - Chapter 3: Introduction
724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Chapter 3: Introduction Page 9 3.0 Introduction 3.1 About the 8X8 DVI-D Matrix Switch The 8X8 DVI-D Matrix Switch is a high-performance professional computer and audio signal switch that can be used for cross switching multiple computer and audio signals. Independent DVI ...
Page 11 - Chapter 4: Installation
724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Chapter 4: Installation Page 11 4.0 Installation The 8X8 DVI-D Matrix Switch has a durable metal casing and can be stacked with other devices. It is also rackmountable and can be installed on a standard 19 inch rack. It is recommended to leave a 1U space between the units...
Page 12 - Connecting using Input and Output Terminals
724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Chapter 4: Installation Page 12 4.1 Connecting using Input and Output Terminals The 8X8 DVI-D Matrix Switch may receive signals from DVD players, computers, graphics workstations, and other digital non-HDCP signals. The switch can provide output to projectors, video recor...
Page 15 - Chapter 5: Operation and Control; Operation and Control
724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Chapter 5: Operation and Control Page 15 5.0 Operation and Control 5.1 RS-232, LAN, and Third-Party Control The unit can be controlled one of four ways: • Using controls on the front panel • With the Remote Control unit that is provided with the Matrix Switch • Using a PC...
Page 17 - Entering a Sequence of Commands on the Front Control Panel
724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Chapter 5: Operation and Control Page 17 5.3 Entering a Sequence of Commands on the Front Control Panel Figure 5-1. Press the button for input channel number “1“. The LCD displays: ”1”. Figure 5-2. Press the button for switching mode “AV“. The LCD displays “B”. Figure 5-3...
Page 18 - Remote Control Operation
724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Chapter 5: Operation and Control Page 18 Figure 5-7. Press the ”Enter” button to execute this sequence of commands. The LCD displays, ”Switch OK“. Figure 5-8. Display feedback on LCD: The video signal of output channel 4 is transferred from the input channel 3 and the aud...
Page 19 - Operation of the Application Software
724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Chapter 5: Operation and Control Page 19 5.5 Operation of the Application Software Video Matrix Switching Software is a compatible application that can be used with this series of Matrix Switches. Requirements to run the software: • Operating system: Windows ® 98/2000/NT,...
Page 20 - Operating the Unit through the RS-232 Connection
724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Chapter 5: Operation and Control Page 20 5.6 Operating the Unit through the RS-232 Connection Table 5-2. Operating the Matrix Switch through an RS-232 Connection Command Types Command Codes Functions System Command /*Type; Acquires the model‘s information. /+xxxxxxxx; Rew...
Page 21 - Chapter 5: Troubleshooting; Contacting Black Box; Shipping and Packaging
724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Chapter 5: Troubleshooting Page 21 6.0 Troubleshooting 6.1 Contacting Black Box If you determine that your Matrix Switch is malfunctioning, do not attempt to alter or repair the unit. It contains no user-serviceable parts. Contact Black Box Technical Support at 724-746-55...
Page 22 - Notes
724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Notes Page 22 AVSW-DVI8x8
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