User manual SIMA VS-712 EX

[. . . ] 7 Input A/V Switcher with Component Video, Digital Audio, Conversion, Automatic Input Mode and Volume Stabilizer Model VS-712EX User Manual Package Contents: 1 - VS-712EX A/V switcher unit 1 - Power Adapter, (120VAC input, 15VDC output) 1 - IR remote control, with batteries 1 - This instruction manual 1 ­ SVS-Remote Control to RS-232C Adapter Options (Available separately) 19" Rack Mount Kit A/V Cables Caution: IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS FOR AUDIO PRODUCTS. PLEASE READ CAREFULLY THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS THAT ARE APPLICABLE TO YOUR EQUIPMENT 1. Read instructions - All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the appliance is operated. Retain instructions - The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. [. . . ] Having both the VHF/UHF cable and the A/V cable would allow you to record a program off of the cable on your VCR (cable input) while watching a different program/movie from another device (DVD) via the VS-712EX on your TV via the A/V input. Don't forget, you must select the TV's A/V input (also call video input or line input on some TV brands) not channel 3 or 4 to view the output of the VS-712EX. Page 8 Fig. 5 - Basic Hook-up #1 Figure 5 below shows a hook-up with only two input sources. This diagram shows only inputs 1 and 2 being used. Be sure you use either S-Video or composite video inputs, but not both on the same input. The one VS-712EX output goes to the TV so you can watch and listen on your TV. The second output (audio only) goes to the stereo receiver so you can listen to music or surround sound audio using your stereo receiver. Figure 5, Hook-up in typical system It would be a typical configuration if you want to watch video on your TV and listen to the audio on TV or stereo receiver. Note 1: Use of the S-video output requires TV to have S-video input. Note 2:Connect L&R audio output to hear audio from TV set with stereo receiver off. Note: Remember to always connect the outputs on your VCR/DSS/DVD/etc. Likewise, connect the outputs on the VS-712EX to the inputs on the TV/VCR/Receiver/etc. . Note: If you have one or more devices that are not stereo and have a single audio output, you have two options. 1) Use a "Y" adapter (available from any electronics store) to split the mono signal into two signals to feed both the Left and Right inputs on the VS-712EX. 2) Use just the left connector for the audio of that source. Page 9 Fig. 6 - Basic Hook-up #2 Figure 6 below shows a system with 3 input sources. It shows how you can watch video on your TV, listen on your surround sound receiver and record from the sources plugged into the VS-712EX. It also illustrates using the dual outputs to record on a VCR, watch the video on the TV and listen to the sound on a surround system. As shown below, you can record inputs 1, 2 or 3 (not 4 as you would be trying to record to itself) and record video and audio on the recording VCR from the selected source. This shows how to connect one of the outputs of the VS-712EX to the Audio and Video inputs on the VCR that you will use for recording. Figure 6, VS-712EX with recording VCR Note: Do not select the same input that the recording VCR is connected to (input 4 in this diagram) while recording or loud feedback could occur. See page 17 to set the Record Protect Switch to prevent this problem. Notes: Remember to select the A/V or AUX input on the recording VCR to record the output of the VS712EX. It is advisable to turn auto input selection off to avoid the VS-712EX from selecting input #4 and getting feedback. [. . . ] Use only one or the other to feed into the VS-712EX or into your TV. Is the video cable connected from the device to the VS712EX?Is the device producing a video picture. Some products do not generate a video signal (just a blue screen) unless the tape/DVD/etc. [. . . ]