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    User's Manual MODEL 10 PLUS MODEL 8 PLUS SWITCHERS[...]

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    Contents Model 8/10 PLUS Introduction and Specifications ............. Chapter 1 About this Manual ................................................................. 1-1 F acts and Features ............................................................... 1-1 Description of Features ................................................. 1-2 Specifications [...]

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    Extron • Model 8 PLUS & Model 10 PLUS Switchers • User’s Manual Legend of Icons The following icons may be used in this manual: ___ Important information – for example, an action or a step that must be done before proceeding. ___ A Warning – possible damage could occur. _ A Note, a Hint, or a Tip that may be helpful. __ Possible Elect[...]

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    Extron • Model 8 PLUS & Model 10 PLUS Switchers • User’s Manual 1 Extron’s Model 8/10 PLUS Switchers User’s Manual Chapter One Model 8/10 PLUS Switcher Introduction Features Specifications[...]

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    Extron • Model 8 PLUS & Model 10 PLUS Switchers • User’s Manual Introduction About This Manual This manual includes operation, configuration and option information for the Model 8 PLUS and Model 10 PLUS (Model 8/10 PLUS) Switchers. Model 8/10 PLUS Facts and Features The Model 8/10 PLUS Switchers enable selection of anyone of eight (or ten[...]

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    Extron • Model 8 PLUS & Model 10 PLUS Switchers • User’s Manual The Model 10 PLUS front and back panels are shown below. Page 1-2 Model 8/10 PLUS Introduction and Specifications Description of Features Outputs – Because switching is direct, the output will always have the same format as the selected input. Separate output connectors are[...]

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    Extron • Model 8 PLUS & Model 10 PLUS Switchers • User’s Manual Specifications General Operation Temperature .... 0°-50° C Storage Temperature .... -20°-70° MTBF Demonstrated .... 30,000 Hours Approvals .... UL Listed, CSA, CE Dimensions .... 17" W x 9.25" D x 3.31" H .... 43.2cm W x 23.5cm D x 8.4cm H Shipping Weights [...]

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    Extron • Model 8 PLUS & Model 10 PLUS Switchers • User’s Manual 2 Extron’s Model 8/10 PLUS Switchers User’s Manual Chapter T wo Model 8/10 PLUS Switcher Operation and Installation Switcher Operation Front Panel Rear Panel Switcher Installation Guide[...]

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    Extron • Model 8 PLUS & Model 10 PLUS Switchers • User’s Manual Page 2-1 Model 8/10 Switcher Operation The Model 8/10 PLUS switchers enable the output to be switched from anyone of 8 or 10 inputs (A)* and the following formats are supported: • RGBS – RGB with separate composite sync • RGsB – RGB with sync on green • Monochrome C[...]

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    Extron • Model 8 PLUS & Model 10 PLUS Switchers • User’s Manual Page 2-2 1 23 456 789 1 0 Rear Panel The following descriptions are keyed* to the Model 10 rear panel drawing below. A There are four BNC connectors per input. The Model 8 PLUS and Model 10 PLUS switchers have 8 and 10 sets of input connectors. See "Connecting the Inputs[...]

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    Extron • Model 8 PLUS & Model 10 PLUS Switchers • User’s Manual Model 8/10 PLUS Switcher Installation Guide The recommended installation procedure for the Model 8 PLUS and Model 10 PLUS Switchers is: 1. Prior to installing the switcher (because it requires opening the case) do the procedure "Changing the Baud Rate" on page 2-7 i[...]

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    Extron • Model 8 PLUS & Model 10 PLUS Switchers • User’s Manual Page 2-4 _ The S-Video output from the SVHS VCR would most likely require a user supplied S-Video to BNC adapter to connect to the Model 8 PLUS or Model 10 PLUS switcher. The Extron Part Number for an adapter of this type is 26-353-01 . Composite video outputs and audio outpu[...]

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    Extron • Model 8 PLUS & Model 10 PLUS Switchers • User’s Manual Page 2-5 Model 8/10 PLUS Operation and Configuration Output Select DIP Switch Setting As mentioned earlier, the Output Select DIP switches must be set to define the video format of each input. The DIP Switch modules, labeled S-VIDEO/SVHS and NTSC/PAL are shown in the drawing [...]

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    Extron • Model 8 PLUS & Model 10 PLUS Switchers • User’s Manual Page 2-6 12 3 4 567 8 Example Output Select DIP Switch Settings The diagram below shows five inputs of a Model 8 PLUS Switcher connected to the following devices: 1. SVHS VCR (S-Video output to switcher) 2. Extron RGB 112 PLUS Interface/Workstation 3. Extron RGB 202xi Univers[...]

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    Extron • Model 8 PLUS & Model 10 PLUS Switchers • User’s Manual Changing the Baud Rate The RS-232 protocol factory setting is 9600 baud, 8-bits, no parity, 1 start bit and 1 stop bit. The position of internal rotary switch SW3 on the main controller board controls the baud rate and parity. To change the switch setting, remove the four scr[...]

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    Extron • Model 8 PLUS & Model 10 PLUS Switchers • User’s Manual Page 2-8 1234567891 0 Model 8/10 PLUS Switcher Connection to Computer To connect the Model 8/10 to a computer, refer to the picture below and connect the user supplied RS-232 cable from the computer (PC) serial port to the Model 8/10 PLUS Switcher connector labeled RS-232. Mo[...]

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    Extron • Model 8 PLUS & Model 10 PLUS Switchers • User’s Manual Notes:[...]

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    Extron • Model 8 PLUS & Model 10 PLUS Switchers • User’s Manual 3 Extron’s Model 8/10 PLUS Switchers User’s Manual Chapter Three Model 8/10 PLUS RS-232 Control Host/Switcher Communications Command/Response Table Control Software[...]

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    Extron • Model 8 PLUS & Model 10 PLUS Switchers • User’s Manual Model 8/10 PLUS RS-232 Control The Model 8/10 PLUS switchers can be controlled through the RS-232 port by a Host device/system. The RS-232 connector location and pin assignments are shown in the drawing below. Software Each Model 8/10 PLUS switcher ships with a 3.5" disk[...]

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    Extron • Model 8 PLUS & Model 10 PLUS Switchers • User’s Manual Page 3-2 Command/Response Table Definitions and Abbreviations: = CR/LF · = space V = Input channel, T = Video Format, M = Maximum # of inputs, Q = Software v ersion ! = Delimiter character = Indicates end of input selection character string. Characters also accepted as delim[...]

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    Extron • Model 8 PLUS & Model 10 PLUS Switchers • User’s Manual Page 3-3 Model 8/10 PLUS RS-232 Control Software The Model 8/10 PLUS Switcher control software is a program called UNIVSW. It is Windows® 3.1, 3.11 and Windows 95 compatible and provides remote control of input selection. Installing the Software The program is contained on a[...]

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    Extron • Model 8 PLUS & Model 10 PLUS Switchers • User’s Manual Page 3-4 Model 8/10 PLUS RS-232 Control 12 3 4 567891 0 SVHS VCR Model 10 PLUS Switcher w/PC RS-232 Control[...]

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    Extron • Model 8 PLUS & Model 10 PLUS Switchers • User’s Manual Notes:[...]

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    Extron • Model 8 PLUS & Model 10 PLUS Switchers • User’s Manual A Appendix A Configuring Features and Options Remote Connector KP-10 Remote Control IR-10 Remote Control Rack Mounting Extron’s Model 8/10 PLUS Switchers User’s Manual[...]

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    Extron • Model 8 PLUS & Model 10 PLUS Switchers • User’s Manual MANUAL REMOTE Connector The MANUAL REMOTE connector provides a way to control the Model 8/10 PLUS switchers using Extron or third party remote control devices. Extron Remote Control devices which are compatible with the Model 8/10 Switchers are the KP-10 and IR-10 which are c[...]

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    Extron • Model 8 PLUS & Model 10 PLUS Switchers • User’s Manual Page A-2 Configuring Features and Options KP-10 Remote Control The optional E XTRON KP-10 hard wired remote controller consists of a keypad, a 25 foot cable and a 25 pin D male connector that connects to the MANUAL REMOTE connector on the rear panel of the switcher (see drawi[...]

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    Extron • Model 8 PLUS & Model 10 PLUS Switchers • User’s Manual IR-10 Infrared Remote Control The optional E XTRON IR-10 infrared (IR) remote control is a hand held unit. It communicates with the Model 8 PLUS and Model 10 PLUS switchers through an external IR detector that is connected to an adapter. The adapter connects to the MANUAL REM[...]

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    Extron • Model 8 PLUS & Model 10 PLUS Switchers • User’s Manual Rack Mounting The Model 8 PLUS and Model 10 PLUS switchers can be rack-mounted using an optional 19" 2U Universal Rack Shelf, one switcher per shelf. The Extron Part Number for the Universal Rack Shelf is 60-032-01 . The installation procedure follows. Configuring Featur[...]

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    Extron • Model 8 PLUS & Model 10 PLUS Switchers • User’s Manual Page A-5 Accessories/Part Numbers Model 8 PLUS Switcher .............................................. 60-094-01 Model 10 PLUS Switcher ............................................ 60-095-01 Model 8/10 PLUS User's Manual ................................ 68-080-01 Univers[...]