Extron electronic 68-498-01 User Manual

System 5

System Switcher with Stereo Audio and Projector Control

cr Plus

68-498-01

Printed in the USA

Precautions

Safety Instructions • English

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voltage within the product's enclosure that may present a risk of electric shock.

Caution

Read Instructions • Read and understand all safety and operating instructions before using the

equipment.

Retain Instructions • The safety instructions should be kept for future reference.
Follow Warnings • Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the equipment or in the user

information.

Avoid Attachments • Do not use tools or attachments that are not recommended by the equipment

manufacturer because they may be hazardous.

Consignes de Sécurité • Français

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contient des instructions importantes concernant l’exploitation et la maintenance
(réparation).

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tensions dangereuses non isolées posant des risques d’électrocution.

Attention

Lire les instructions• Prendre connaissance de toutes les consignes de sécurité et d’exploitation avant

d’utiliser le matériel.

Conserver les instructions• Ranger les consignes de sécurité afin de pouvoir les consulter à l’avenir.
Respecter les avertissements • Observer tous les avertissements et consignes marqués sur le matériel ou

présentés dans la documentation utilisateur.

Eviter les pièces de fixation • Ne pas utiliser de pièces de fixation ni d’outils non recommandés par le

fabricant du matériel car cela risquerait de poser certains dangers.

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(Instandhaltung) geben.

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Gehäuses dieses Produktes gefährliche Spannungen, die nicht isoliert sind und
die einen elektrischen Schock verursachen können, herrschen.

Achtung

Lesen der Anleitungen • Bevor Sie das Gerät zum ersten Mal verwenden, sollten Sie alle Sicherheits-und

Bedienungsanleitungen genau durchlesen und verstehen.

Aufbewahren der Anleitungen • Die Hinweise zur elektrischen Sicherheit des Produktes sollten Sie

aufbewahren, damit Sie im Bedarfsfall darauf zurückgreifen können.

Befolgen der Warnhinweise • Befolgen Sie alle Warnhinweise und Anleitungen auf dem Gerät oder in

der Benutzerdokumentation.

Keine Zusatzgeräte • Verwenden Sie keine Werkzeuge oder Zusatzgeräte, die nicht ausdrücklich vom

Hersteller empfohlen wurden, da diese eine Gefahrenquelle darstellen können.

Warning

Power sources • This equipment should be operated only from the power source indicated on the

product. This equipment is intended to be used with a main power system with a grounded
(neutral) conductor. The third (grounding) pin is a safety feature, do not attempt to bypass or
disable it.

Power disconnection • To remove power from the equipment safely, remove all power cords from

the rear of the equipment, or the desktop power module (if detachable), or from the power
source receptacle (wall plug).

Power cord protection • Power cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be stepped on or

pinched by items placed upon or against them.

Servicing • Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. There are no user-serviceable parts

inside. To prevent the risk of shock, do not attempt to service this equipment yourself because
opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards.

Slots and openings • If the equipment has slots or holes in the enclosure, these are provided to

prevent overheating of sensitive components inside. These openings must never be blocked by
other objects.

Lithium battery • There is a danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace it only

with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries
according to the manufacturer's instructions.

Avertissement

Alimentations• Ne faire fonctionner ce matériel qu’avec la source d’alimentation indiquée sur

l’appareil. Ce matériel doit être utilisé avec une alimentation principale comportant un fil de
terre (neutre). Le troisième contact (de mise à la terre) constitue un dispositif de sécurité :
n’essayez pas de la contourner ni de la désactiver.

Déconnexion de l’alimentation• Pour mettre le matériel hors tension sans danger, déconnectez tous

les cordons d’alimentation de l’arrière de l’appareil ou du module d’alimentation de bureau (s’il
est amovible) ou encore de la prise secteur.

Protection du cordon d’alimentation • Acheminer les cordons d’alimentation de manière à ce que

personne ne risque de marcher dessus et à ce qu’ils ne soient pas écrasés ou pincés par des
objets.

Réparation-maintenance • Faire exécuter toutes les interventions de réparation-maintenance par un

technicien qualifié. Aucun des éléments internes ne peut être réparé par l’utilisateur. Afin
d’éviter tout danger d’électrocution, l’utilisateur ne doit pas essayer de procéder lui-même à ces
opérations car l’ouverture ou le retrait des couvercles risquent de l’exposer à de hautes tensions
et autres dangers.

Fentes et orifices • Si le boîtier de l’appareil comporte des fentes ou des orifices, ceux-ci servent à

empêcher les composants internes sensibles de surchauffer. Ces ouvertures ne doivent jamais
être bloquées par des objets.

Lithium Batterie • Il a danger d'explosion s'll y a remplacment incorrect de la batterie. Remplacer

uniquement avec une batterie du meme type ou d'un ype equivalent recommande par le
constructeur. Mettre au reut les batteries usagees conformement aux instructions du fabricant.

Vorsicht

Stromquellen • Dieses Gerät sollte nur über die auf dem Produkt angegebene Stromquelle betrieben

werden. Dieses Gerät wurde für eine Verwendung mit einer Hauptstromleitung mit einem
geerdeten (neutralen) Leiter konzipiert. Der dritte Kontakt ist für einen Erdanschluß, und stellt
eine Sicherheitsfunktion dar. Diese sollte nicht umgangen oder außer Betrieb gesetzt werden.

Stromunterbrechung • Um das Gerät auf sichere Weise vom Netz zu trennen, sollten Sie alle

Netzkabel aus der Rückseite des Gerätes, aus der externen Stomversorgung (falls dies möglich
ist) oder aus der Wandsteckdose ziehen.

Schutz des Netzkabels • Netzkabel sollten stets so verlegt werden, daß sie nicht im Weg liegen und

niemand darauf treten kann oder Objekte darauf- oder unmittelbar dagegengestellt werden
können.

Wartung • Alle Wartungsmaßnahmen sollten nur von qualifiziertem Servicepersonal durchgeführt

werden. Die internen Komponenten des Gerätes sind wartungsfrei. Zur Vermeidung eines
elektrischen Schocks versuchen Sie in keinem Fall, dieses Gerät selbst öffnen, da beim Entfernen
der Abdeckungen die Gefahr eines elektrischen Schlags und/oder andere Gefahren bestehen.

Schlitze und Öffnungen • Wenn das Gerät Schlitze oder Löcher im Gehäuse aufweist, dienen diese

zur Vermeidung einer Überhitzung der empfindlichen Teile im Inneren. Diese Öffnungen dürfen
niemals von anderen Objekten blockiert werden.

Litium-Batterie • Explosionsgefahr, falls die Batterie nicht richtig ersetzt wird. Ersetzen Sie

verbrauchte Batterien nur durch den gleichen oder einen vergleichbaren Batterietyp, der auch
vom Hersteller empfohlen wird. Entsorgen Sie verbrauchte Batterien bitte gemäß den
Herstelleranweisungen.

Instrucciones de seguridad • Español

Este símbolo se utiliza para advertir al usuario sobre instrucciones importantes de
operación y mantenimiento (o cambio de partes) que se desean destacar en el
contenido de la documentación suministrada con los equipos.

Este símbolo se utiliza para advertir al usuario sobre la presencia de elementos con
voltaje peligroso sin protección aislante, que puedan encontrarse dentro de la caja
o alojamiento del producto, y que puedan representar riesgo de electrocución.

Precaucion

Leer las instrucciones • Leer y analizar todas las instrucciones de operación y seguridad, antes de usar

el equipo.

Conservar las instrucciones • Conservar las instrucciones de seguridad para futura consulta.
Obedecer las advertencias • Todas las advertencias e instrucciones marcadas en el equipo o en la

documentación del usuario, deben ser obedecidas.

Evitar el uso de accesorios • No usar herramientas o accesorios que no sean especificamente

recomendados por el fabricante, ya que podrian implicar riesgos.

Advertencia

Alimentación eléctrica • Este equipo debe conectarse únicamente a la fuente/tipo de alimentación

eléctrica indicada en el mismo. La alimentación eléctrica de este equipo debe provenir de un
sistema de distribución general con conductor neutro a tierra. La tercera pata (puesta a tierra) es
una medida de seguridad, no puentearia ni eliminaria.

Desconexión de alimentación eléctrica • Para desconectar con seguridad la acometida de

alimentación eléctrica al equipo, desenchufar todos los cables de alimentación en el panel trasero
del equipo, o desenchufar el módulo de alimentación (si fuera independiente), o desenchufar el
cable del receptáculo de la pared.

Protección del cables de alimentación • Los cables de alimentación eléctrica se deben instalar en

lugares donde no sean pisados ni apretados por objetos que se puedan apoyar sobre ellos.

Reparaciones/mantenimiento • Solicitar siempre los servicios técnicos de personal calificado. En el

interior no hay partes a las que el usuario deba acceder. Para evitar riesgo de electrocución, no
intentar personalmente la reparación/mantenimiento de este equipo, ya que al abrir o extraer las
tapas puede quedar expuesto a voltajes peligrosos u otros riesgos.

Ranuras y aberturas • Si el equipo posee ranuras o orificios en su caja/alojamiento, es para evitar el

sobrecalientamiento de componentes internos sensibles. Estas aberturas nunca se deben obstruir
con otros objetos.

Batería de litio • Existe riesgo de explosión si esta batería se coloca en la posición incorrecta. Cambiar

esta batería únicamente con el mismo tipo (o su equivalente) recomendado por el fabricante.
Desachar las baterías usadas siguiendo las instrucciones del fabricante.

Quick Start — System 5

Installation

Step 1

Turn off power to the input and output devices,
and remove the power cords from them.

Step 2

Attach the switcher to the input and output devices.
See “Power, video, and audio connections” in
chapter 2 for details and diagrams.

Input options are:

• RGB for PC 1 and PC 2

• RGB, S-video, or composite video for Input 3

• S-video or composite video for Vid 1 & Vid 2

• Balanced/unbalanced stereo audio for all inputs

Tip

Sleeve

Tip

Sleeve

Unbalanced Input

(high impedance:

over 10 kohms)

Tip

Ring

Sleeve (s)

Tip

Ring

Balanced Input

(high impedance) (600 ohms)

Output options are:

• RGBHV, RGBS, S-video, or composite video

• Balanced or unbalanced audio output via the
line level or amplified outputs.

Tip

Ring

Sleeve (s)

Tip

Ring

600 ohms

Balanced Input

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Unbalanced Output

Tip

See Caution

Sleeve (s)

Tip

See Caution

CAUTION

Connect sleeve to ground (Gnd).

Sleeve (s)

Tip

Ring

Tip

Ring

Balanced Output

Connecting the sleeve to a negative
terminal will damage the circuits.

Step 3

With AC power still removed, connect control
devices and accessories, including an RS-232
controller. See “Control device connections” in
chapter 2 for details and wiring diagrams.

Step 4

Connect power cords and apply power to the
switcher, the input and output devices, and the
RS-232 controller.

Step 5

Set up (configure) the System 5cr Plus via front
panel controls, RS-232 SIS commands, or the
Windows-based control program.
(See the next page.)

Front Panel Controls

DISPLAY

POWER MUTE MODE PC1 PC2 INPUT 3

Display (projector)

controls

for setting and sending

learned IR commands

(once the button is

programmed)

RGB computer

video inputs

with audio

Power

LED

ROOM

Room

control

(for Room/
relay port)
See pages

2-6 and 4-7.

S-video or composite

video inputs with audio

VID
Y/C

VID1 VID2

PC
VID
Y/C

Plus

CONFIG

RETRY

TX

IR

control

LEDs

SYSTEM 5

IR

RX

LEARN

IR receiver

and IR

learning

ports

AUDIO

MAX.
VID
Y/C

CLIP

MIN.

VOLUME

Audio volume

master control

or control for

amplified output

PC1 INPUT

COMPUTERAUDIO

PC 1 (input 1)

RGB computer

video input with

audio

See “Front Panel Controls and Indicators” in chapter 3 for details. Refer to the Windows-based help

program for details on settings.

Audio indicator LEDs (Max, Clip, and Min) — These light in response to changes made via the front panel

volume control knob or RS-232 or control software.
Max/Min LEDs (red) – Light when the volume control knob reaches its maximum/minimum limit.

They do not indicate anything about the audio level.

Clip LED (green) – Lights when the audio output level starts to peak (overdrive) and the signal is

clipped, often when the input level is too high.

Volume control knob — Adjusts audio volume (audio gain) for the amplified output. It can be used as a

master volume control for both audio outputs if all the inputs have the same level.

IR function LEDs (Tx, Config, Retry) — These indicate stand-alone functions and also are used in

combinations during IR learning. See the LED codes table (page 3-7) for details on LED combinations.

Transmit (Tx) LED (green) – Lights when the System
Configure (Config) LED (amber) – Lights steadily when the System

5cr Plus transmits infrared signals.

5cr Plus is in setup (config.) mode.

Retry LED (red) – Lights when the System 5 does not recognize a command during IR learning.

Quick Start — System 5

5

Display
Power

Control Functions Audio

Input Selection

System 5cr Plus Remote

Display

Room

Mode

Mute

Volume

Mute

IR 401

4321

IR 401 Remote

To second control pad

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SCP 100P

Control Panel

MODEMUTEROOM POWER

VOLUME
MAX.
CLIP
MIN.

INPUT 3PC2PC1 VID1

VID2

SCP 100P

Optional

IR Broadcaster

or

IR Emitter

100-240V 1.3A

50/60 Hz

PC 2 (input 2)

RGBHV, RGBS, or RGsB

computer video input

RGB

PC 2
INPUT 3

R

G/Y

B/C

VID

Input 3 (configurable)

• RGBHV, RGBS, or RGsB
computer video input

or

• S-video input

or

• composite video input

PC 2

Vid 1

bal./unbal. audio and

bal./unbal.

audio input

H/HV

V RGB

H/HV

V

• composite video input

LR

• S-video input

V/Y

VID 1
VID 2

V/Y

Input 3

bal./unbal.

audio input

bal./unbal. audio and

• S-video input

• composite video input

or

LR

C

LR LLR

C

Vid 2

or

O

I

U

N

T

P

P

U

U
T
S

Y

S-video

(Y/C)

output

Lighting

T
S

RGBHV / RGBS

output

C VID

Composite

video

output

Shades/drapes

Room Control

H/HV

LiNE OUT

Line level

audio

output

bal./unbal.

Auxiliary

outputs

for optional

SCP 100P

keypads

AUX 1 AUX 2

VLR

Room/relay port

for room controls

LCD Projector

Communication

port

for IR Emitter or

IR Broadcaster

RELAY COMM.

A
B
C
D
E

DISPLAY PWR

SENSOR

Power sensor port

for optional display

Amplified audio

AMPLIFIED OUT

R

power sensor

Power Sensor

output

L/+, R/-

RS-232

L

R

RS-232

control port

Key to LED Codes

Setup

TX

mode is

active

Off
On
Off

Configur

a

System 5

feature.

Aim projector's

e

Press a button

Status

CONFIG

RETRY

What
to do

next

Ready to

learn IR

commands

Off

Blinking

Off

remote at IR

learning port.

for the

function on

the remote.

Command

has been

learned

Blinks once

Blinks once

Continue

with setup

or exit to

On

normal

mode.

Try again

Off
On

Blinks once

Press the
same button
again on the

projector's

IR remote.

No IR

subcarrier

was received

Off
On

Blinking

Press the

same System 5

Display button

again,

and press the

IR remote's

button again.

Ready to learn

the power-off

command

Off
Blinking
Blinking

Double-click the

System 5's

Display Power

button, then press

the power button
on the projector's

remote.

Timeout exit to

normal mode

will occur

Blinks for 5 seconds
Blinks for 5 seconds
Blinks for 5 seconds

Press any

button to stay in

setup mode.

Setup (Configuration) Procedure

Normal Mode

ROOM

Press and hold all 3 DISPLAY buttons

Press and hold

all 3 DISPLAY buttons

together for 2 seconds

to return to Normal Mode.

or

Wait 20 seconds

for the System 5 to

time out to Normal Mode.

DISPLAY

POWER MUTE MODE

together for 2 seconds.

Clearing button

configurations

Setup

(Config)

Mode

With an active audio signal present,
press an input's button twice in quick succession
to adjust its audio input. The input's LED blinks.

TX

CONFIG

RETRY

CONFIG LED lights

Press the ROOM button twice.
The ROOM LED blinks for 8 seconds.
During that time, do one of the following:

ROOM

Press any desired front panel button to clear & reset only that button's IR configuration.

or
Press

any of the features described here,

Wait 20 seconds to time out to Normal mode.

DISPLAY

POWER MUTE MODE

all 3 DISPLAY

buttons at the same time for 2 seconds to clear and reset

At any point after entering

the setup mode, you can

Configure

in any order,

or

PC1 PC2 INPUT3 VID1 VID2

PC

VID

VID
Y/C

Y/C

VID
Y/C

all

System 5 settings.

Setting

audio input

attenuation

levels

Selecting

video formats

Initiating

IR learning

PC1 PC2 INPUT3

Press and hold the ROOM button

while setting video formats.

Press the
DISPLAY POWER,
MUTE, or MODE
button & hold it
for 2 seconds.

PC
VID
Y/C

ROOM

CONFIG LED blinks

VID1 VID2

VID

VID
Y/C

Y/C

Turn VOLUME knob up (clockwise)

until CLIP LED is on or blinking fast.

DISPLAY

POWER MUTE MODE PC1 PC2 INPUT3 VID1 VID2

lights to indicate the selected format).

TX

CONFIG

RETRY

PC1 INPUT IR

COMPUTERAUDIO

Point the projector's IR remote

control at the System 5's
IR LEARN port and firmly press
the desired button on the remote.

TX

CONFIG

RETRY

AUDIO

MAX.
CLIP
MIN.

VOLUME

Turn VOLUME knob

down (counter-clockwise)
until the CLIP LED is off or
blinks occasionally as
the level peaks.

PC
VID
Y/C

Press INPUT3 to toggle between

video formats for that input (an LED

PLUS

SYSTEM 5

RX LEARN

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 809

VID

VID

Y/C

Y/C

Repeat for VID1 and VID2

TX

CONFIG LED lights steadly while

CONFIG

TX & RETRY LEDs flash to indicate

RETRY

that the signal has been learned.

TX

For POWER button configuration,

CONFIG

if the TX LED is off and both the

RETRY

CONFIG and RETRY LEDs blink,
the System 5 is ready to
learn the power-off signal.

Press the System 5's POWER
button twice in quick succession,
then aim the remote and press the
IR remote's power button again.

TX

If the TX LED is off and the

CONFIG

RETRY LED blinks once, press the

RETRY

POWER, MUTE, or MODE button
and the IR remote's button again.

Press the input's
button once to
save. Repeat for
each audio input.

Release

the ROOM
button

or

or

Repeat all steps for each

DISPLAY button to be learned.

Quick Start — System 5

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Table of Contents

Chapter 1 • Introduction .......................................................................................................1-1

About this Manual ............................................................................................................. 1-2

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About the System 5

What is the System 5cr Plus? .............................................................................................. 1-2

Controlling an A/V system ................................................................................................. 1-2

Features and Options........................................................................................................ 1-4

Features ..............................................................................................................................1-4

Options and accessories..................................................................................................... 1-5

Chapter 2 • Installation .......................................................................................................... 2-1

Mounting the Switcher.................................................................................................... 2-2

Table/wall mounting .......................................................................................................... 2-2

Rack mounting ................................................................................................................... 2-2

Cabling and Panel Views................................................................................................. 2-2

Power, video, and audio connections ...............................................................................2-2

Front panel inputs ........................................................................................................ 2-2

Rear panel inputs ......................................................................................................... 2-3

Outputs ................................................................................................................................ 2-4

Control device connections ............................................................................................... 2-5

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Chapter 3 • Setup and Operation .................................................................................... 3-1

Front Panel Controls and Indicators..........................................................................3-2

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Setting Up the System 5

Configuring the System 5cr Plus from the front panel ..................................................... 3-4

Clearing configurations ...................................................................................................... 3-4

Setting audio input attenuation levels.............................................................................. 3-5

Selecting video formats ...................................................................................................... 3-5

Initiating IR learning ........................................................................................................... 3-6

Key to LED codes ................................................................................................................. 3-7

Remote Control of the System 5

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Chapter 4 • Serial Communication................................................................................. 4-1

RS-232 Programmer’s Guide .......................................................................................... 4-2

Host-to-switcher communications .................................................................................... 4-2

Switcher-initiated messages ............................................................................................... 4-2

Error responses .................................................................................................................... 4-2

Using the command/response tables ................................................................................. 4-3

Command/response table for SIS commands .................................................................... 4-4

Command/response table for advanced instructions

(for the control program for Windows) ............................................................................ 4-5

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Control Software for Windows....................................................................................4-6

Installing the software ...................................................................................................... 4-6

Using the software ............................................................................................................ 4-6

Using the control program ................................................................................................. 4-6

Saving and restoring configurations ................................................................................. 4-7

Using the help program ..................................................................................................... 4-8

Downloading and using projector drivers........................................................................ 4-8

Appendix A • Appendix ........................................................................................................ A-1

Specifications....................................................................................................................... A-2

Part Numbers and Accessories .................................................................................... A-4

Included parts ................................................................................................................... A-4

Accessories......................................................................................................................... A-4

Firmware Upgrade Installation................................................................................... A-5

Glossary .................................................................................................................................. A-6

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Chapter One

1

Introduction

About this Manual

About the System 5cr Plus

Features and Options

Introduction, cont’d

Introduction

About this Manual

This manual discusses how to install, operate and configure the Extron
System 5cr Plus switcher and how to operate the IR 401 infrared remote control that
is included with the System 5cr Plus. For information on installing and operating
related accessories, see the user’s guides for the following products: Extron’s
Current/Display Power Sensor (part #68-391-01), IR Broadcaster (part #68-392-02),
and SCP 100P Control Pad (part #68-390-01).

Throughout this manual the terms “System 5” and “System 5cr Plus” are used
interchangeably to refer to the same product.

About the System 5

What is the System 5

The System 5 switcher provides central control for small audio/video (A/V)
installations. It offers video and audio switching, room control, and projector
control. Each of these functions can be controlled by the front panel, by a hard­wired control pad (the SCP 100P), and by infrared remote control (the IR 401). The
switcher can be used to control video and audio input settings; display functions
such as power, video mute, and video modes; and room functions, such as
lowering or raising a display screen or powering lights on or off. The System 5 also
features the ability to “learn” infrared projector control commands.

The System 5 accepts two computer-video (RGB) inputs, two composite video or
S-video inputs, and one RGB or composite video or S-video input, for a total of five
video inputs. It also accepts five line-level stereo audio inputs.

The System 5 outputs computer video (RGBHV/RGBS/RGsB), or NTSC/PAL
S-video or composite video to one display device. The System 5 also offers one line
level (line out) and one amplified stereo audio output. Rear panel ports allow
connection of the IR Emitter and/or the optional IR Broadcaster or hard-wired
projector remote control, and addition of an optional display power sensor, remote
control keypads and an RS-232 controller.

Controlling an A/V system

The System 5 and other devices can be controlled using one or more of these items:

• The front panel controls.

• A computer, a touch screen panel, or any other device that can send and receive
serial communications through the RS-232 port. Extron’s Simple Instruction
Set™ (SIS™) is a set of simple keystroke commands that can be used with
any such devices, and Extron’s control software for Windows provides a
graphical interface for controlling the switcher from a computer.

• Optional control pads (the SCP 100P) that can be mounted in a wall or podium
and hard-wired to the System 5. Each SCP 100P replicates the front panel
functions, and it can receive IR signals and pass them to the System 5.

• The IR 401 remote control, which can also perform all of the front panel
functions.

For the System 5 to control a projector, it must be programmed. The System 5 can
program itself by learning projector IR commands, or Extron’s IR library of
commands can be loaded into the System 5’s memory. The IR library and the
latest control software are available on the Extron web site at
http://www.extron.com.

The System 5 learns new projector control commands from infrared (IR) signals it
receives via its front panel IR ports. These commands are added to the panel
functions. When a function is selected, the System 5 transmits the learned IR signal
to the projector through the IR Emitter or the optional IR Broadcaster.

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IR commands for the projector can be associated with each of the Display buttons
(Power, Mute, and Mode) on the front panel, as well as with each of the five input
buttons (PC 1, PC 2, Input 3, Vid 1, and Vid 2).

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ROOM

DISPLAY

POWER MUTE MODE PC1 PC2 INPUT 3

VID1 VID2

VID

VID

Y/C
PC

VID

Y/C

Y/C

AUDIO

MAX.
CLIP
MIN.

VOLUME

PC1 INPUT

COMPUTERAUDIO

CONFIG

RETRY

SYSTEM 5

IR

TX

LEARN

RX

Front

INPUT

RGB 406
Interface

100-240V 1.3A

50/60 Hz

RGB

G/Y

R

VID

Rear

Computer
Interface

SVGA Compatible Computer

SVGA Compatible
Computer w/ Audio

HIGH Z

75 Ohm

H/HV

PC 2
INPUT 3

V RGB

B/C

H/HV

V

Audio

or

LR

Laptop Computer

VCR

Composite

V/Y

C

LR

O

I

U

N

VID 1
VID 2

C

V/Y

S-video

T

P

P

U

LR LLR

U

T

T

S

S

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IR 401

IR 401 Remote

LCD Projector

C VID

Y

Powered Speakers

5

Input Selection

4321

LINE OUT

Control Functions Audio

Display

Display

Mute

Power

Mute

Volume

Mode

Room

Input Selection

4321

5

IR 401

Remote

Display
Power

Control Functions Audio

Display

Room

Mode

Mute

Volume

Mute

DISPLAY

ROOM

POWER MUTE

PC1 PC2 INPUT 3 VID1 VID2

IR REMOTE

IR 401

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AUDIO

MODE

VOLUME
MAX.
CLIP
MIN.

SCP 100P

SCP 100P

Control Pad

To Second Control Pad

RS-232

RELAY COMM.

SENSOR

AMPLIFIED OUT

R

L

R

AUX 1 AUX 2

H/HV

VLR

DISPLAY PWR

or

VCR

A typical System 5

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Features and Options

Features

250 MHz (-3dB) video bandwidth
Five video inputs —

• 2 RGBHV/RGBS/RGsB computer video inputs — A VGA 15-pin HD front
panel connector (PC 1) allows direct connection of a laptop computer, and
one set of five BNC rear panel connectors (PC 2) accepts inputs via an
interface.

• 1 RGBHV/RGBS/RGsB computer video or S-video or composite video
input — A set of five BNC rear panel connectors (Input 3) accepts RGB input
via an interface, or it can be configured to accept either S-video or composite
video input instead of RGB input.

• 2 S-video or composite video inputs — Inputs Vid 1 and Vid 2 each have
two rear-panel BNC connectors.

One video output — A total of eight rear-panel BNC connectors provide

connections for RGB, S-video, or composite video (NTSC/PAL) output. Only
one output (RGB or S-video or composite video) is active at any one time,
even if all three sets of BNCs are connected to the projector.

Five balanced/unbalanced stereo audio inputs — One front panel mini stereo jack

and four rear panel captive screw ports accept audio inputs. Each input’s
levels can be individually preset, then adjusted by the master volume control.

Two stereo audio outputs —

• Line level (line out) output (balanced or unbalanced) via a captive screw
terminal can be treated as a pre-amp. The output can be adjusted using the
master volume control, or it can be set via RS-232 control to provide a fixed
output level.

• Amplified output (unbalanced) of 24 watts (12 watts per channel with a
4 ohm load) or 12 watts ( 6 watts per channel with an 8 ohm load) is available
for non-powered speakers via spring-loaded captive terminals. The master
volume control adjusts the output level.

Audio breakaway — Audio and video can be switched separately via RS-232

control by using the Windows-based control program.

Three control methods — A computer or other RS-232 control device, the IR 401

remote control, or an SCP remote keypad can all be used to control the
switcher.

RS-232 programming — The System 5 can be programmed using an RS-232

control device and SIS or Extron’s control software for Windows.

Room control — The System 5 provides a relay for controlling a variety of items

such as lighting, window coverings, or display screens.

Projector control — The System 5 can control the projector’s display power, video

mute, and mode functions.

IR command learning — The switcher can learn new IR commands from signals

received through the front panel or downloaded from Extron’s command
library. Learned commands are output through the IR Emitter or IR
Broadcaster.

IR Emitter — The included IR Emitter transmits learned commands and incoming

infrared control signals to devices nearby.

Memory — All IR commands are stored in memory.

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Triple-Action Switching™ — With this method, a blank screen is displayed while

the System 5 switches between RGB inputs.

Versatile mounting options — The System 5 can be rack mounted, or it can be

mounted under a desk or table, or on (against) a wall or the side of a desk.
Mounting brackets are included.

Options and accessories

The System 5’s optional equipment expands a user’s ability to control system
devices. Optional equipment includes:

• Display power sensor — This sensor (part #60-271-01) detects whether the
projector’s power is on or off in order to keep the System 5 and the projector
in sync.

• Remote control keypad — Up to two hard-wired remote keypads, such as
Extron’s SCP 100P control panel (part #60-331-01, -02 or -03) can be
connected via rear panel auxiliary ports. This accessory not only duplicates
the functions of the System 5’s front panel, it also receives IR signals from the
IR 401 and transmits them to the System 5.

• IR broadcast device — A device such as Extron’s IR Broadcaster (part
#60-272-01) has a greater range than the IR Emitter and transmits signals over
a wide area.

ROOM

DISPLAY

POWER MUTE MODE PC1 PC2 INPUT 3

Plus

CONFIG

RETRY

SYSTEM 5

IR

TX

LEARN

RX

VID1 VID2

PC

VID

VID
Y/C

VID

Y/C

Y/C

AUDIO

MAX.
CLIP
MIN.

VOLUME

PC1 INPUT

COMPUTERAUDIO

Front

100-240V 1.3A

50/60 Hz

Rear

System 5cr Plus Remote

IR 401

IR 401 Remote

RGB

PC 2
INPUT 3

G/Y

B/C

R

VID

Control Functions Audio

Display

Display

Mute

Power

Mute

Volume

Mode

Room

Input Selection

4321

5

IR 401

Remote

5

Display

Power

Control Functions Audio

Input Selection

Display

Room

Mode

Mute

Volume

Mute

4321

MODEMUTEROOM POWER

VOLUME
MAX.
CLIP
MIN.

INPUT 3PC2PC1 VID1

VID2

LIGHTING

SHADES/DRAPES

Room Control

SCP 100P

SCP 100P

Control Panel

IR 401

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Optional

IR Broadcaster

or

IR Emitter

To Second Control Pad

RS-232

V/Y

C

H/HV

V RGB

LR

H/HV

V

LCD Projector RS-232 Control

LR

VID 1
VID 2

LR LLR

C

V/Y

C VID

Y

Power Sensor

H/HV

LINE OUT

VLR

AUX 1 AUX 2

DISPLAY PWR

RELAY COMM.

SENSOR

AMPLIFIED OUT

R

L

R

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Introduction, cont’d

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