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    SW RGB and SW YUV A Series Wideband and Component Video and Audio Switchers 68-648-01 Rev. C Printed in USA 09 04[...]

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    This symbol is intended to alert the user of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature provided with the equipment. This symbol is intended to alert the user of the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product's enclosure that may present a risk of electric shock. Caution Read Instructions ?[...]

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    QS-1 SW RGB and YUV A Switchers • Quick Start Quick Start — SW RGB and YUV A Switchers Installation Step 1 — Remove power T urn off power to the input and output devices, and r emove the power cords fr om them. Step 2 — Mounting SW2 — If desired, mount the switcher in a rack using an Extron 1U Universal Rack Shelf, part # 60-190-01. If de[...]

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    Quick Start — SW RGB and YUV A Switchers, cont’d SW RGB and YUV A Switchers • Quick Start QS-2 Step 7 — Remote Control Connect a host device, such as a computer or touch panel control via RS-232, OR a remote contact closure device to the switcher via this 9-pin D connector ( 7 ) for remote control of the switcher . T o command a switch unde[...]

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    i SW RGB and YUV A Switchers • Table of Contents T able of Contents Chapter 1 • Introduction ....................................................................................................... 1-1 About the Switchers ......................................................................................................... 1-2 Featur es .....[...]

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    ii SW RGB and YUV A Switchers • Table of Contents T able of Contents, cont’d Chapter 4 • Remote Control ................................................................................................ 4-1 Simple Instruction Set ...................................................................................................... 4-2 Host-to-s[...]

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    SW RGB and YUV A Switchers 1 Chapter One Intr oduction About the Switchers Features[...]

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    Introduction, cont’d SW RGB and YUV A Switchers • Introduction 1-2 Intr oduction About the Switchers The Extron SW RGB and YUV A series (figure 1-1) is a family of six RGB video switchers and one component video switcher , some with audio, in an array of input and output configurations. The models available are: • SW2 RGBHV (two RGB video inp[...]

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    1-3 SW RGB and YUV A Switchers • Introduction Features Audio switching models Inputs — These switchers input 2, 4, or 6 ster eo audio signals, balanced or unbalanced, on 3.5 mm, 5-pole captive screw terminals. Outputs — The selected audio input is buffer ed and output, balanced or unbalanced, on a 3.5 mm, 5-pole captive screw terminal. Audio [...]

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    Introduction, cont’d SW RGB and YUV A Switchers • Introduction 1-4 All models Bandwidth — Bandwidth is 350 MHz (-3 dB). This high bandwidth allows the switchers to switch all of the high-resolution video signals with no loss of signal quality . Input signal sensing — The switcher continuously monitors all inputs to sense when the input sign[...]

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    SW RGB and YUV A Switchers 2 Chapter T wo Installation Installation Overview Mounting the Switcher Cabling and Rear Panel Views[...]

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    Installation, cont’d SW RGB and YUV A Switchers • Installation 2-2 Installation Installation Overview Install an SW RGB or SW YUV A Series switcher as follows: 1 T urn off the input and output devices, and unplug their power cables. 2 If desired, mount the switcher in a rack, under furniture, or thr ough furniture. See Mounting the Switcher bel[...]

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    2-3 SW RGB and YUV A Switchers • Installation (2) 4-40 x 3/16" Screws Use 2 mounting holes on opposite corners. F alse front panel uses 2 front holes. RG BH V & AU DIO SW ITCHER AUT O SWITCH ACU TIVE SW2 RGBHV A 2 1 AU DIO CONF/SAVE -dB +dB Figure 2-1 — Rack mounting an SW2 switcher #8 Screw (4 Plcs) Each Side Mounting Screws (2 Plcs) [...]

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    Installation, cont’d SW RGB and YUV A Switchers • Installation 2-4 Under furniture mounting the switcher The SW2 switcher models can be mounted under a table or other horizontal surface with an optional Extron under -desk mounting kit (part # 70-077-01 ). The SW4 and SW6 switcher models can be mounted under a table or other horizontal surface w[...]

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    2-5 SW RGB and YUV A Switchers • Installation 3 . Drill 1/4" (6.4 mm) deep, 3/32" (2 mm) diameter pilot holes in the table or desk at the marked screw locations from the underside/inside (concealed side) of the furniture, wher e the switcher will be located. 4 . Insert the four wood screws into the pilot holes. Fasten each screw into th[...]

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    Installation, cont’d SW RGB and YUV A Switchers • Installation 2-6 5 . Slide the switcher up and down or back and forth in the mounting brackets until the face of the switcher is at the desired height. T ighten the screws that secur e the bracket in place. If the screws are inaccessible to a scr ewdriver: a . Mark the location of the brackets r[...]

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    2-7 SW RGB and YUV A Switchers • Installation Inputs 1 RGB and component video inputs — RGB models — For each input, connect an RGBHV , RGB S, RGsB, RsGsBs, or component video sour ce to these BNC connectors. Connect the cables as shown in figure 2-8. SW6 YUV A — For each input, connect a component video, RGsB, or RsGsBs source to one of th[...]

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    Installation, cont’d SW RGB and YUV A Switchers • Installation 2-8 The audio level for each input can be individually set, via the front panel or under RS-232 control, to ensure that the level on the output does not vary from input to input. See chapter 3, Operation , and chapter 4, Remote Contro l for details. 3 Digital audio input connections[...]

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    2-9 SW RGB and YUV A Switchers • Installation Remote connection 7 Remote connector — Connect a host device, such as a computer or touch panel control, or a r emote contact closure device to the switcher via this 9-pin D connector (figure 2-1 1) for remote control of the switcher . See chapter 4, Remote Control , for definitions of the SIS comma[...]

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    Installation, cont’d SW RGB and YUV A Switchers • Installation 2-10[...]

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    SW RGB and YUV A Switchers 3 Chapter Thr ee Operation Controls and Indicators Switcher Operations Optimizing the Audio (SW2, SW4, and SW6 RGBHV A only) T roubleshooting — If No Image Appears[...]

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    Operation, cont’d SW RGB and YUV A Switchers • Operation 3-2 Operation Controls and Indicators The SW RGB or SW YUV A family of switchers have 2, 4, or 6 input buttons and LEDs on the front panel. Audio models also have fr ont panel configuration controls and LEDs. All models have an Auto/Manual mode selection switch on the rear panel. Figure 3[...]

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    3-3 SW RGB and YUV A Switchers • Operation Audio controls and indicators 3 Audio configuration/save button and LED — The Audio button and LED enable the user to view and/or change the current audio level setting for each input. See Audio gain and attenuation in this chapter . 4 Down ( ) button and LED — The button is used to decrease the audi[...]

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    Operation, cont’d SW RGB and YUV A Switchers • Operation 3-4 Switcher Operations The following paragraphs detail the power up process and provide sample procedur es for selecting an input and viewing and adjusting the audio level. Power Plug in the switcher . On all switcher models, power is automatically applied when the power cord is connecte[...]

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    3-5 SW RGB and YUV A Switchers • Operation 2 . Press and hold the Audio Conf/Save button until the Conf/ Save LED begins to blink, then release the Conf/Save button. The +dB and –dB LEDs display the polarity (+ or –). The lit +dB LED indicates a positive (gain) level. The lit –dB LED indicates a negative (attenuation) level. Both LEDs lit i[...]

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    Operation, cont’d SW RGB and YUV A Switchers • Operation 3-6 If the +dB and –dB LED are both lit they indicate 0 dB. Otherwise, you can determine the exact gain or attenuation using the following procedur e. a . If one or more input LEDs are lit AND the +dB LED is/are lit , press and release the button repeatedly until the highest-number ed l[...]

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    3-7 SW RGB and YUV A Switchers • Operation Audio level reset — single input Reset the audio level for an input to 0 dB as follows: The switcher must be in normal (manual) mode. 1 . Press and r elease an input button to select an input. 2 . Press and hold the Audio Conf/Save button until the Conf/Save LED begins to blink, then release the Conf/S[...]

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    Operation, cont’d SW RGB and YUV A Switchers • Operation 3-8 T roubleshooting — If No Image Appears 1 . Ensure that all devices ar e plugged in and power ed on. The switcher is receiving power if the fr ont panel Power LED (if equipped) is lit. 2 . Ensure an active input is selected on the switcher or that the switcher is in autoswitch mode. [...]

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    SW RGB and YUV A Switchers 4 Chapter Four Remote Contr ol Simple Instruction Set Windows-Based Control Program Contact Closure Infrared Remote Control[...]

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    Remote Control, cont’d SW RGB and YUV A Switchers • Remote Control 4-2 Remote Control The SW RGB and SW YUV A Series switchers can be remotely contr olled via the switcher ’s r ear panel Remote connector (figure 4-1). Remote control devices can be: • A host device (such as a computer or control system) • An IR 102 Universal r emote contro[...]

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    4-3 SW RGB and YUV A Switchers • Remote Control Switcher -initiated (unsolicited) messages When a local event, such as a front panel operation or error condition, occurs, the switcher responds by sending a message to t he host. The switcher-initiated messages are listed below . (C) Copyright 2002, Extr on Electr onics, SW6 RGBHV {or appr opriate [...]

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    Remote Control, cont’d SW RGB and YUV A Switchers • Remote Control 4-4 Command/Response table for SIS commands Command ASCII Command Response Additional description (host to switcher) (switcher to host) Input selection Select video and audio input X1 ! In X1 •All Select input X1 video and audio. Example (SW4 RGBHV A): 3! In3•All Select inpu[...]

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    4-5 SW RGB and YUV A Switchers • Remote Control Command/Response table for SIS commands (Continued) Command ASCII Command Response Additional description (host to switcher) (switcher to host) Input signal sensing Request all inputs’ status 0S Sig• X3 1 • X3 2 •...• X3 n Each X3 response is the signal status of an input, starting from in[...]

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    Remote Control, cont’d SW RGB and YUV A Switchers • Remote Control 4-6 Windows-Based Control Pr ogram The Universal Switcher Control Program, part #29-031-01, is compatible with MicrosSoft W indows 3.1, 3.1 1, 95/98, and above, and provides remote control of the following: • Input selection (including audio breakaway for models with video and[...]

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    4-7 SW RGB and YUV A Switchers • Remote Control Using the help system For information about program features, you can access the help pr ogram in any of the following ways: • From the Extron Electronics pr ogram group, double-click on the Universal Switcher Contr ol Program Help icon. • From within the W indows-based switcher control program,[...]

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    Remote Control, cont’d SW RGB and YUV A Switchers • Remote Control 4-8[...]

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    SW RGB and YUV A Switchers A Appendix A Specifications and Part Numbers Specifications Part Numbers[...]

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    Specifications, cont’d SW RGB and YUV A Switchers • Specifications and Part Numbers A-2 Specifications Video Gain ............................................... Unity. Bandwidth .................................... 350 MHz (-3 dB) Differential phase error .............. 1.0º at 3.58 MHz and 4.43 MHz Differential gain error ................. 1[...]

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    A-3 SW RGB and YUV A Switchers • Specifications and Part Numbers Sync Input type ..................................... RGBHV (except SW6 YUV A), RGBS, RGsB, RsGsBs Output type .................................. RGBHV (except SW6 YUV A), RGBS, RGsB, RsGsBs Input level ..................................... Analog or TTL, 0.5V to 5.0V p-p Output lev[...]

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    Specifications, cont’d SW RGB and YUV A Switchers • Specifications and Part Numbers A-4 Audio output — SW 2/4/6 RGBHV A only Number/signal type ................... 1 stereo, balanced/unbalanced Connectors .................................... (1) 3.5 mm captive screw connector, 5 pole Impedance .................................... 50 ohms unba[...]

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    A-5 SW RGB and YUV A Switchers • Specifications and Part Numbers Part Numbers SW RGBHV switcher part numbers Switcher Part # SW2 RGBHV video switcher 60-491-01 SW2 RGBHV A video and audio switcher 60-491-21 SW4 RGBHV video switcher 60-492-01 SW4 RGBHV A video and audio switcher 60-492-21 SW6 RGBHV video switcher 60-493-01 SW6 RGBHV A video and au[...]

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    Specifications, cont’d SW RGB and YUV A Switchers • Specifications and Part Numbers A-6 Plenum BNC-5 Mini HR Cable Part # Plenum BNC-5 Mini HR bulk, 500', 1000' 22-103-02, -03 BNC-5 RC and BNC-6 RC Cable Part # BNC-5 RC bulk, 500', 1000' 22-127-02, -03 Assorted connectors BNC connectors Part # RG6/SHR male crimp connectors, [...]

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    FCC Class A Notice Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses and can rad[...]

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    Extron Electronics, USA 1230 South Lewis Str eet Anaheim, CA 92805 USA 714.491.1500 F ax 714.491.1517 Extron Electronics, Europe Beeldschermweg 6C 3821 AH Amersfoort The Netherlands +31.33.453.4040 F ax +31.33.453.4050 Extron Electronics, Asia 135 Joo S eng Road, #04-01 PM Industrial Building Singapore 368363 +65.6383.4400 F ax +65.6383.4664 Extron[...]