
PRELIMINARY
Operation and Setup
Front Panel Features and Operation
PVS 204SA
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Figure 3-1  — Front panel features
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B Auto switching indicator LED — When lit, this green LED indicates that the auto switching is turned on. See page 
| C | Lockout indicator LED — This red LED indicates the lockout status | 
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 | (executive mode) of the front panel controls (on or off). See page  | 
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| D | Input selection buttons and indicator LEDs — Press one of these buttons to | 
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NInput buttons 1 and 2 and their associated LEDs are for RGB video and audio input, and buttons 3 and 4 (and their associated LEDs) are for composite video and audio input.
| E | Configuration port — This 2.5 mm port (jack) can be used to configure the | 
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 | PVS 204SA during setup via  | 
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RS-232  protocol:
•9600 baud • 1 stop bit • no parity • 8 data bits • no flow control
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 | Pin 2 | Computer's RX line | Tip | 
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 | Pin 5 Computer's signal ground | Sleeve | 
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Figure 3-2  — Front 2.5 mm port configuration cable
NExtron recommends using this port to upload firmware, where necessary.
