Mini Hydra Revised (Metal) - automatic 5x-SCART-Switcher

The Hydra Mini is a fully automatic SCART Video Switcher for up to 5 devices with one SCART output.
It can optinally be controlled with an IR remote control (see below).

Please use standard 75 Ohm video cables (no TTL Sync), as the Hydra will only properly work with those.

It does need a power supply (NOT INCLUDED!) with a 5mm/2.1mm Barrel connector. It can be anyrhing between 7.5 and 9V, but 9V with at least 1.5A is recommended. Polarity doesn't matter, it can be an AC or DC power supply.
So if you have older barrel connector power supplies lying around, chances are high one of them will work.

The features:

* 5 scart inputs ( RGB, s-video, composite)
* 1 scart ouput
* Extra protections for NCS CHIPS on each scart input
* Improved signal detection histerisis / all cables shall work now/ "Knight rider" style active scart detection
* full ROHS
* AVR controller with firmware future updates
* HQ metal case powder coated
* STEREO RCA audio output 
* headphones JACK amplified audio ouput (adjustable volume via remote)
* IR controlled
* manual/automatic mode
* DC/AC 5/2.1 mm power supply connector (suggested 9V, polarity indepdendent)

The Hydra Mini has three buttons. Here's what they do:

* left - scan for active source to the left from active one (if active is far left, no action)
* right - scan for active source to the right from active one (if active is far right, no action)
* middle - HD/LOW PASS filter - default ON
* left and right pressed together - disables "knight rider led effect"

How doees it work?

Imagine, You have many retro system in use. Amiga, Atari ST, ZX spectrum, etc... And You have only one classical TV/Monitor with one SCART INPUT. Each time, You want to switch system, You have to connect Your machine to Your monitor. Everytime, You do it - You damage scart socket inside. Those days are over. Connect up to 5 computers/consoles to HYDRA, then connect HYDRA to Your TV/Monitor and power on hydra. Since now, HYDRA will detect active scart input and forward all signals to Your monitor. Simple and efficent.

Please, remember:

NEVER connect / disconnect SCART PLUGS when HYDRA is ON especially when CONSOLE/SYSTEM is ON!
This can DAMAGE your Hydra!

How to use the remote control:

First, Your HYDRA must learn codes of Your remote.  PRESS AND HOLD middle button during POWER ON to enter learning procedure. Hydra will be flashing wih leds accordignly, expecting proper button being pressed to assign codes sent by remote for followng actions.

SCAN RIGHT FOR NEXT ACTIVE SOURCE

SCAN LEFT  FOR NEXT ACTIVE SOURCE

MANUAL SELECTION OF SCART PORT 1

MANUAL SELECTION OF SCART PORT 2

MANUAL SELECTION OF SCART PORT 3

MANUAL SELECTION OF SCART PORT 4

MANUAL SELECTION OF SCART PORT 5

SD/HD FILTER TOGGLE BUTTON

LEDS  TOGGLE BUTTON (leds on / off)

MUTE / AUDIIO OUTPUTS  ACTIVE

MONO/STEREO (when mono input applied, both audio out channels will equal)