Altinex MX2106AV manual Installing Your Switcher, Operation, Auto-Switch Mode, Manual Switch Mode

INSTALLING YOUR SWITCHER 6

Step 1. Make sure that the correct power adapter is used. The Altinex power adapter is supplied with the unit. Connect the power adapter to the power port. The INPUT 2 indicator light should be ON and GREEN.

NOTE: INPUT 2 is the default if there is no signal on INPUT 1.

Step 2. Connect the VGA source or sources to the MX2106AV inputs. If there is a properly formatted input signal on Input 1, the switcher will switch Input 1 to the outputs automatically.

Step 3. Connect a cable from one or both of the output ports on the MX2106AV to display devices.

Step 4. If a remote switch or RS-232 control is to be used, connect the control cable to the INPUT SELECT/RS-232 port. See Section7 for specific control functions.

NOTE: See Figure 1 below for cabling information. The INPUT SELECT/RS-232 port receives a 3.5mm Stereo Plug.

Step 5. Verify that the picture quality on the display is good. If a signal is not being received, make sure that the display is compatible with the resolution of the computer graphics card.

L R	GROUND
Figure 1
CONTROL	L	R	GND
Remote	n/a	Switch	Switch
Switch		Pole	Throw
RS-232	Pin 3	n/a	Pin 5
DP9 Male	TX		GND

SWITCHER

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There are no settings to adjust on the MX2106AV Auto-Switcher. The MX2106AV will operate successfully as long as cables are attached properly and other specifications are followed.

AUTO-SWITCH MODE

The MX2106AV automatically selects INPUT 2 if no active signals present. If a signal is on INPUT 2 and not on INPUT 1, the MX2106AV will maintain INPUT 2. However, when an active signal is applied to INPUT 1, the MX2106AV will switch to INPUT 1. If active signals are on both inputs, the MX2106AV will automatically switch to INPUT 1.

MANUAL SWITCH MODE

Manual override is accomplished via a contact closure on the INPUT SELECT/RS-232 jack. Manual Switch Mode disables Auto-Switching.

This switch may be used for manual control, or the contact closure may be made from a control system.

INPUT 1 will be selected when the remote control switch is connected to the INPUT SELECT jack and the contact is open. INPUT 2 will be selected if the contact is closed.

RS-232 SWITCH MODE

The MX2106AV may be switched using simple ASCII commands through standard RS-232 communication. Connect the RS-232 cable to the INPUT SELECT/RS-232 jack. In RS-232 Control Mode, Auto-Switching is disabled. Send the following commands over the RS-232 bus to select the desired input.

[ON1] = Select INPUT 1

[ON2] = Select INPUT 2

NOTE: The "[" and "]" brackets are part of the command and must be included.

CABLE/ACCESSORIES

Cable accessories for RS-232 Control and Remote switching are available from Altinex.

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