Altinex MX2106AV manual

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  • Page 1

    SWITCHER MANUAL PART NUMBER: 400-0365-002 MX2106AV 2X2 VGA + 3.5mm AUDIO AUTO-SWITCHER USER’S GUIDE[...]

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    SWITCHER 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS Page PRECAUTIONS / SAFETY WARNINGS ............... 2 GENERAL .............................................................. 2 INSTALLATION ..................................................... 2 CLEANING ............................................................. 2 FCC / CE NOTICE .....................................[...]

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    SWITCHER 2 PRECAUTIONS / SAFETY WARNINGS 1 Please read this manual carefully before using your MX2106AV Switcher. Keep this manual handy for future reference. These safety instructions are to ensure the long life of your MX2106AV and to prevent fire and shock hazard. Please read them carefully and heed all warnings. 1.1 GENERAL • Qualified ALTINE[...]

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    SWITCHER 3 ABOUT YOUR SWITCHER 2 MX2106AV 2-In, 2 -Out VGA+3.5mm AUDIO Auto -Switcher The MX2106AV is a 2-In, 2-Out VGA + 3.5mm AUDIO Auto -Switcher. The MX2106AV automatically switches on signal detection, but may also be controlled manually if desired. The MX2106AV is designed to switch VGA signals and stereo audio. The unit is encased in a solid[...]

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    SWITCHER 4 DESCRIPTION OF MX2106AV 4[...]

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    SWITCHER 5 APPLICATION DIAGRAM 5 DIAGRAM 1 : TYPICAL CONFIGURATION In addition to automatic switching, the MX2106AV may be controlled manually with an external switch, or using ASCII commands over the RS -232 bus. If a remote switch is connected to the INPUT SELECT jack, INPUT 1 will be selected when the contact is open. INPUT 2 will be selected if[...]

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    SWITCHER 6 DIAGRAM 2 : INTERNAL VIEW POWER SUPPLY CONTACT CLOUSURE RS-232 2.5mm 9V,500mA DC 3.5mm AUDIO VGA INPUT2 INPUT1 INPUT2 INPUT1 MP CONTROL SIGNAL DETECT OUTPUT1 OUTPUT2 3.5mm AUDIO OUTPUT2 VGA OUTPUT1 INPUT1 INPUT2[...]

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    SWITCHER 7 INSTALLING YOUR SWITCHER 6 Step 1. Make sure that the correct power ada pter 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 sour ce or sourc[...]

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    SWITCHER 8 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 8 We have carefully tested and have found no problems in the supplied MX2106AV unit. However, we would like to offer the following suggestions: 8.1 LEDs ARE OFF Cause 1: The power adapter is installed wrong. Solution 1: Make sure the adapter output is connected to the POWER input jack on the unit. If one of the LEDs[...]

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    SWITCHER 9 ALTINEX POLICY 9 9.1 LIMITED WARRANTY/RETURN POLICY Please see the Altinex website at www.altinex.com for details on warranty and return policy. 9.2 CONTACT INFORMATION ALTINEX, INC 592 Apollo street Brea, CA 92821 USA TEL: 714 990 -2300 TOLL FREE: 1 -800 -ALTINEX WEB: www.altinex.com E-MAIL: solutions@altinex.com[...]