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SB-8188 INSTRUCTION & OPERATION MANUAL

Before making any connections to the 

. Observe the following:

SB-8188

> Ensure the mains voltage supply matches the label on the supplied plug-

Pack (+/- 10%)

> Ensure that the power switch is OFF

> Ensure that all system grounds (earth) are connected to a common point.

> Avoid powering equipment within a system from multiple power sources 

that may be separated by large distance

REMOTE CONTROL

> Connect all audio video sources and destination equipment

> power up all source and destination audio-visual sources

> For each destination output select the appropriate input source by using

> Upon power up the switcher will return to its last used setting before

The front panel input 1~8 select buttons. The supplied IR remote control.
Or through the RS 232 serial communications port.

Powered down.

POWER

1

VGA OUT

8:8 VGA SWITCHER

SW-8188

2

3

4

MONITOR

MONITOR

VGA-1

VGA-2

VGA-3

VGA-4

VGA-5

VGA-6

VGA-7

VGA-8

5

6

7

8

ON

OFF

00/04

00/05

01FE 02FD 03FC 04FB

05FA 06F9 07F8 08F7

31CE 35CA

32CD 36C9

33CC 37C8

34CB 38C7

REMOTE CONTROL

1

2

3

 

SWITCH POWER ON or OFF

1

Controller with a separate power ON and OFF

INPUT 1~8 MONITOR INPUTS SELECTION

 

2

 

3

4

OUTPUT 1~8 VGA SOURCES OUTPUTS SETUP

 

4

Input -    :   Switch 8x VGA sources to # 1 Monitor Display 

1

CONNECTING THE HARDWARE

Please study the panel drawings below and become familiar with the signal input-output, Power requirements plus any controls 
present.

Before using the switcher, please take the time to make certain that the device you wish to connect to its inputs is functioning 
properly in all respects. Verify that the video and audio signals are present and are being displayed properly on a suitable device.

If all is well connect the appropriate cables between the output of the device you wish to distribute to output(s) of the switcher to 
the carious devices you wish to feed a signal to. Lastly, connect the AC to DC adaptor, connect the DC connector to the switcher 
first and then plug the adaptor into a functional AC outlet.

Input - 

 :   Switch 8x VGA sources to # 2 Monitor Display 

2

 

Input - 

 

 :   Switch 8x VGA sources to # 3 Monitor Display 

3

Input -    :   Switch 8x VGA sources to # 4 Monitor Display 

4

Input -    :   Switch 8x VGA sources to # 5 Monitor Display 

5

Input -    :   Switch 8x VGA sources to # 6 Monitor Display 

6

Input -    :   Switch 8x VGA sources to # 7 Monitor Display 

7

Input -    :   Switch 8x VGA sources to # 8 Monitor Display 

8

 

Output -1  :   

   VGA Signal source device # 1

VGA-1

Output -2  :   

   VGA Signal source device # 2

VGA-2

Output -3  :   

   VGA Signal source device # 3

VGA-3

Output -4  :   

   VGA Signal source device # 4

VGA-4

Output -5  :   

   VGA Signal source device # 5

VGA-5

Output -6  :   

   VGA Signal source device # 6

VGA-6

Output -7  :   

   VGA Signal source device # 7

VGA-7

Output -8  :   

   VGA Signal source device # 8

VGA-8

HOW TO SETUP IR CODES :

POWER ON    :  00FF  04FB
POWER OFF  :  00FF  05FA

INPUT#1  /  OUTPUT#1   :  01FE  31CE
INPUT#1  /  OUTPUT#2   :  01FE  32CD
INPUT#1  /  OUTPUT#3   :  01FE  33CC
INPUT#1  /  OUTPUT#4   :  01FE  34CB
INPUT#1  /  OUTPUT#5   :  01FE  35CA
INPUT#1  /  OUTPUT#6   :  01FE  36C9
INPUT#1  /  OUTPUT#7   :  01FE  37C8
INPUT#1  /  OUTPUT#8   :  01FE  38C7

INPUT#2  /  OUTPUT#1   :  02FD  31CE
INPUT#2  /  OUTPUT#2   :  02FD  32CD
INPUT#2  /  OUTPUT#3   :  02FD  33CC
INPUT#2  /  OUTPUT#4   :  02FD  34CB
INPUT#2  /  OUTPUT#5   :  02FD  35CA
INPUT#2  /  OUTPUT#6   :  02FD  36C9
INPUT#2  /  OUTPUT#7   :  02FD  37C8
INPUT#2  /  OUTPUT#8   :  02FD  38C7

INPUT#4  /  OUTPUT#1   :  04FB  31CE
INPUT#4  /  OUTPUT#2   :  04FB  32CD
INPUT#4  /  OUTPUT#3   :  04FB  33CC
INPUT#4  /  OUTPUT#4   :  04FB  34CB
INPUT#4  /  OUTPUT#5   :  04FB  35CA
INPUT#4  /  OUTPUT#6   :  04FB  36C9
INPUT#4  /  OUTPUT#7   :  04FB  37C8
INPUT#4  /  OUTPUT#8   :  04FB  38C7

INPUT#3  /  OUTPUT#1   :  03FC  31CE
INPUT#3  /  OUTPUT#2   :  03FC  32CD
INPUT#3  /  OUTPUT#3   :  03FC  33CC
INPUT#3  /  OUTPUT#4   :  03FC  34CB
INPUT#3  /  OUTPUT#5   :  03FC  35CA
INPUT#3  /  OUTPUT#6   :  03FC  36C9
INPUT#3  /  OUTPUT#7   :  03FC  37C8
INPUT#3  /  OUTPUT#8   :  03FC  38C7

Monitor IN /  VGA OUT

Meicheng

Summary of Contents for SB-8188

Page 1: ...tall and highly reliable but it is essential that you read this manual throughly before attempting to use 8x8 VGA Audio Matrix Switcher 8x8 VGA AUDIO Matrix Switcher Series 8x8 VGA AUDIO MATRIX SWITCHER 8x8 VGA AUDIO MATRIX SWITCHER M U LT I M E D I A A U D I O A N D V I S U A L MODEL SB 8188 MODEL SB 8188 Meicheng R ...

Page 2: ... which may impede the normal flow of air around the unit 13 such as a bed rug carpet or completely enclosed rack If the unit is used in an extremely dusty or smoky environment the unit should be Periodically blown free of foreign matter 14 Do not remove the cover Removing the cover will expose you to potentially dangerous voltages There are no user serviceable parts inside 15 Do not drive the inpu...

Page 3: ...s unit please check the packaging and make certain the following items are contained in the shipping carton Note Please retain the original packing material should the need ever arise to return the unit If you find any items are missing contact your reseller or Meicheng immediately Have the Model Number Serial Number and Invoice available for reference when you call Congratulations on your purchas...

Page 4: ...tity of power compared to normal operating modes When not using the unit for a long period of time Insure that the AC power cord is disconnected from the wall outlet The AC wall outlet should be installed near to the unit and be easily accessible Do not plug in or attempt to operate an obviously damaged unit OPERATING THE UNIT Once you have connected the switcher as described above you must be cer...

Page 5: ...hat the plug park used is of an approved type and is of sufficient current carrying capacity with the correct voltage and connector polarity 12Volt DC power supply 2A Max 6 OUTPUTS 1 8 VGA RGBHV PORTS 6 Remote port DB 9pin Female connector VGA RGBHV Via 1x HD 15p connector Connect a signal of Stereo Audio output to Audio devise from 8x Audio input source devices Note With 1x female D Sub connector...

Page 6: ...tween the output of the device you wish to distribute to output s of the switcher to the carious devices you wish to feed a signal to Lastly connect the AC to DC adaptor connect the DC connector to the switcher first and then plug the adaptor into a functional AC outlet Input Switch 8x VGA sources to 2 Monitor Display 2 Input Switch 8x VGA sources to 3 Monitor Display 3 Input Switch 8x VGA sources...

Page 7: ... or NB control by RS232 port Manual controlled by Front Panel button IR remote control 11 Support desktop with Ear mount and 19 inch Rack mountable type panel 12 Power supply DC12Volt Universal Type Switch 100 230VAC 50 60Hz Type of Switcher Input ports Video Supported Controls Low all hostile crosstalk Audio Supported PC RS232 Control Gain control Safety Approvals Dimensions LWH Power Supply Ship...

Page 8: ...ontrol If the unit needs to be controlled via the front panel in addition to the RS232 control you should regularly poll the unit status to ensure the control system accurately reflectes the current settings PROTOCOL COMMANDS To Switch Inputs to Outputs Where X is Output Number 1 8 and Y is Number 1 8 Unit will respond with SBUD0XOY Where X is Output Number 1 8 and Y is Input Number 1 8 Example Se...

Page 9: ...Example Put Unit in Standby Soft Power SBSYSMOF Send SBALOFAK Rcvd SBALOFAK SBSYSMON SBSYSMOF MORE STUFF FOR SB 8188 Note Turning the unit System Power Off over RS232 will distinguish the LED display leaving only the Power Switch LED on The Video and Audio outputs will also mute While the unit is turned off by RS232 it will continue to accept and act upon switching commands For example if the unit...

Page 10: ...SWITCH OUTPUTS SUPPORT CONTROL IR RS 232 INTERFACE SYSTEM PORTS CONTROL PORTS 1 IR REMOTE IR Remote Controller SB 8188 8x VGA Aud io source devices to 8x VGA Aud io Display Matrix Switcher 2 RS 232 Interface RS 232 interface system AUDIO Stereo Audio AR AL Connector via 3 5mm Ear phone Jack VIDEO VGA RGBHV connector with HD 15p D Sub AUDIO Stereo Audio AR AL Connector via 3 5mm Ear phone Jack HDTV...

Page 11: ...NCE The product complies with the relevant standards for CE FCC and RoHS approval The power Adaptor Supply has been tested for compliance with UL CSA and CE standards TROUBLESHOOTING If you experience a no signal with this switcher or distributor outputs first make certain that the signal being fed to its inputs is acceptable Disconnect the cables from the this switcher or distributor inputs and c...

Page 12: ...etween the controller and 8 ASCII bytes 3 Controlling commands from a controller to The ASCII bytes indicate the action of the command as ASCII format 4 Feedback commands from to a controller The 8 ASCII feedback commands are sent after receiving the command from a controller PAGE 12 ...

Page 13: ... U A L Meicheng R Meicheng R Address 13F No 2 Jian 8th Rd Jhonghe City Taipei County 23511 TAIWAN Website www meicheng com tw Email mei cheng msa hinet net Te l 8 8 6 2 8 2 2 8 0 3 11 F a x 8 8 6 2 8 2 2 8 0 3 1 9 MEI CHENG AUDIO VIDEO CO LTD ...

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