Extron electronic SW AV User Manual

SW AV Series

Video and Audio Switchers

68-644-01 Rev. E

06 06

Precautions

Safety Instructions • English

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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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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 aﬁ n 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 ﬁ xation • Ne pas utiliser de pièces de ﬁ xation ni d’outils non recommandés par le

fabricant du matériel car cela risquerait de poser certains dangers.

Sicherheitsanleitungen • Deutsch

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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 qualiﬁ ed 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 ﬁ l 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

qualiﬁ é. Aucun des éléments internes ne peut être réparé par l’utilisateur. Aﬁ n 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 oriﬁ ces • Si le boîtier de l’appareil comporte des fentes ou des oriﬁ ces, 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 qualiﬁ ziertem 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 empﬁ ndlichen 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 especiﬁ camente recomendados

por el fabricante, ya que podrian implicar riesgos.

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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 caliﬁ cado. 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 oriﬁ cios 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

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Quick Start — SW AV Series Switchers

Female

Male

Installation

Step 1 — Power down

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

Step 2 — Mounting

If desired, mount the switcher in a rack or under a table.

Step 3 — Inputs

As applicable to your switcher, connect:

a Up to 4, 6, 8, or 12 S-video inputs to

the Input connectors.

— or —

b Up to 4, 6, 8, or 12 composite video

inputs to the Input connectors.

c Up to 4, 6, 8 or 12 unbalanced stereo

audio inputs to the input RCA connectors.

d Up to 4, 6, 8 or 12 balanced or

unbalanced stereo audio inputs to the input captive screw connectors.

Step 4 — Outputs

As applicable to your switcher, connect:

a An S-video display

or other device to the Output B connector.

b 1 or 2 composite

video displays or other devices to the Output connector(s).

S-video

Switcher

— or —

c An unbalanced stereo audio device to the

output A connectors.

OUTPUT A

OUTPUT B

RCA Connector Audio Switcher

— or —

d 1 or 2 balanced or unbalanced stereo audio

devices to the output connectors.

Step 5 — Remote/RS-232

If desired, connect a control system, computer, or contact closure device (SW 4 and SW 6 models only) to the Remote (SW 4 and SW 6 models only)/ RS-232 (SW8 and SW12 models only) port.

Composite

Video Switcher

OUTPUTS

Captive Screw

Audio Switcher

5, Cont’d

Pin RS-232 Contact closure Function

1 — In#1 * Input #1 * 2TX 3 RX Receive data (+) 4 — In#2 * Input #2 * 5 Gnd Gnd Signal ground 6 — In#3 * 7— 8—

9— * SW 4 and SW 6 models only † SW 6 models only

— Transmit data (-) —

Input #3 * In#4 * In#5 † In#6 †

Input #4 *

Input #5 †

Input #6 †

Step 6 — External Sync

If desired, feed a black burst (gen lock) signal to the external sync connectors.

Step 7 — Power up

Plug the switcher and input and output devices into a grounded AC source. Turn on the input and output devices.

OUT

Front Panel Controls

I/O button selects video, audio, or both for input

A B

selection.

The I/O button has no function on audioonly switchers.

Video and Audio LEDs indicate whether video,

audio, or both are selected.

The Audio LED is always lit on audio-only switchers.

Input buttons select inputs for output. Input

buttons 1, 2, 3, and 4 also select the switcher mode.

Input LEDs identify the input selected for output.

Breakaway audio is indicated by a blinking input LED. The first four input LEDs also indicate audio gain settings.

Audio configuration/save button and LED enable

the user to view and/or change the current audio level setting for each input.

Down (

) and Up ( ) buttons and LEDs decrease

or increase the audio level for the selected input and indicate the decrease and increase.

-dB/+dB LEDs indicate the polarity (- = attenuation,

+ = gain) of the audio level setting.

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Audio level indicators (Input 1 through Input 4

LEDs) each indicate a range of 6dB when lit: Input 1 LED: off = 0 db to 5dB, Input 1 LED: lit = 6dB to 11dB, Input 1 and 2 LED:lit = 12dB to 17dB, and so on.

Mode button (video switchers) is used with the

Normal, Auto, or Executive button to select the switching or executive mode. A secondary

function of the Input 1 button.

Normal button (video switchers) is used with the

Mode button to select normal mode. A

secondary function of the Input 2 button.

Auto(switch) button (video switchers) is used with

the Mode button to select autoswitching mode.

A secondary function of the Input 3 button.

Auto Switch Active LED (video switchers)

indicates that the switcher is in autoswitch mode. When unlit, the switch is in normal (manual) mode.

Executive Mode button (audio switchers) is used

with the Mode button to toggle executive mode on and off. An unlabeled secondary function of

the Input 4 button.

Executive Mode LED (audio switchers) indicates

that the switcher is in executive mode. All front panel operations except input selection are locked.

Operation

Power

Plug in the switcher to apply power. The switcher performs a self-test that blinks the LEDs. An errorfree self-test leaves the autoswitch mode, executive mode, video and/or audio selection, input selection, and the audio settings in the same configuration as they were when power was removed.

Audio gain and attenuation (audio switchers)

The audio level of each input can be adjusted through a range of -18dB to +24dB.

Video (autoswitching) switchers must be in normal (manual) mode.

1.(Video switchers only) Press the I/O button to

select either video and audio or audio only.

2. Press and release an input button to select an

input.

3. Press and hold the Audio Conf/Save button

until the Audio Conf/Save LED begins to blink, then release the Audio Conf/Save button.

Each of the input 1 through 4 LEDs displays a range of 6dB for the selected input when lit. The +dB and -dB LEDs display the polarity (+ or -).

4. Press and release the

increase and decrease the audio level by 1dB or press and hold the buttons to increase or decrease the level by 3dB per second.

5. Press and hold the Audio Conf/Save button

until the Audio Conf/Save LED turns off to save the gain value in memory and exit the audio display and adjustment mode.

Switch mode (video switchers)

In autoswitch mode, the switcher selects the highest-numbered input with sync signals present. The front panel LEDs remain functional.

Audio breakaway is disabled.

Toggle autoswitch mode on and off as follows:

1. Press and hold the Mode (Input 1) button.

2. Press and release either the Auto (Input 3) or

Normal (Input 2) button. The Auto Switch Mode Active LED lights or goes out.

and buttons to

Switching inputs

Video and audio switchers can switch audio with video (audio follow) or either can be switched separately (audio breakaway). Select an input as follows:

Video switchers must be in normal (manual) mode.

1.(Video switchers only) Press the I/O button as

necessary to select video, audio, or both.

2. Press the associated input button to select the

desired input.

3. Observe that the LED for the selected input

lights or blinks.

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3. Release the Mode button.

Executive mode (audio switchers)

Executive mode disables the front panel I/O button, autoswitch or normal switch mode selection, and all audio gain and attenuation functions.

Toggle executive mode on and off as follows:

1. Press and hold the Mode (Input 1) button.

2. Press and release the Input 4 button The

Executive Mode LED changes state (lit to off or off to lit).

3. Release the Mode button.

Table of Contents

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

About the Switchers ......................................................................................................... 1-2

Features ................................................................................................................................... 1-2

Video switchers .................................................................................................................. 1-2

S-video (SV) models ...................................................................................................... 1-2

Composite video (V) models ......................................................................................... 1-2

All video models ........................................................................................................... 1-3

Audio switchers .................................................................................................................. 1-4

Captive screw connector (A) models ............................................................................. 1-4

RCA connector (A RCA) models .................................................................................... 1-4

All audio models........................................................................................................... 1-4

All switcher models ............................................................................................................ 1-5

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

Installation Overview ....................................................................................................... 2-2

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

Tabletop use .......................................................................................................................2-2

Rack mounting the switcher ............................................................................................. 2-2

Furniture mounting the switcher ..................................................................................... 2-2

Cabling and Rear Panel Views ...................................................................................... 2-3

Video input and output connections (video models only) ..............................................2-4

Audio input and output connections (audio models only) ............................................. 2-4

Remote connection ............................................................................................................ 2-6

External sync connection ...................................................................................................2-6

Power connection .............................................................................................................. 2-7

Chapter 3 • Operation ............................................................................................................. 3-1

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

Audio/Video selection control and indicators (audio switchers)..................................... 3-4

Input selection controls and indicators ............................................................................ 3-4

Audio controls and indicators (audio switchers) .............................................................. 3-5

Autoswitch mode controls and indicators (video switchers) ........................................... 3-5

Executive mode controls and indicator ............................................................................ 3-6

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Front Panel Operations .................................................................................................... 3-6

Power ................................................................................................................................. 3-6

Switching inputs ................................................................................................................ 3-6

Example 1: Select an input .......................................................................................... 3-7

Example 2: Select a video input only (video AND audio switcher) ............................... 3-7

Example 3: Select an audio input only (video AND audio switcher) ............................ 3-8

Adjusting the audio gain and attenuation (audio switchers) ......................................... 3-8

Example 4: Adjust the audio level ............................................................................... 3-9

Audio level reset — single input ................................................................................ 3-11

Audio level reset — all inputs .................................................................................... 3-11

Switch mode ..................................................................................................................... 3-11

Executive mode (front panel security lockout) .............................................................. 3-12

Memory ............................................................................................................................ 3-12

Optimizing the Audio (Audio Switchers) ............................................................. 3-12

Troubleshooting — If No Image Appears ............................................................. 3-13

Chapter 4 • Remote Control................................................................................................ 4-1

Simple Instruction Set Control .................................................................................... 4-2

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

Switcher-initiated messages .............................................................................................. 4-3

Error responses ................................................................................................................... 4-3

Timeout .............................................................................................................................. 4-3

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

Symbol definitions ........................................................................................................ 4-4

Command/Response Table for SIS Commands ..................................................... 4-4

Windows-Based Control Program............................................................................... 4-6

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

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

Using the help system ........................................................................................................ 4-7

Contact Closure Control (SW 4 and SW 6 Models Only) .................................. 4-7

Infrared Remote Control ................................................................................................. 4-7

Appendix A • Specifications and Part Numbers ................................................... A-1

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

Part Numbers ....................................................................................................................... A-4

SW AV switcher part numbers ......................................................................................... A-4

Optional accessories ......................................................................................................... A-5

Cables ................................................................................................................................ A-5

Pre-cut cables .............................................................................................................. A-5

Bulk cables ................................................................................................................... A-6

All trademarks mentioned in this manual are the properties of their respective owners.

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SW AV Series Switchers

Chapter One

Introduction

About the Switchers

Features

Introduction, cont’d

Introduction

About the Switchers

The Extron SW AV series (figure 1-1) is a family of video and/or audio switchers with a wide array of input and output configurations, video formats, and audio connections. The switchers route S-video (luminance (Y) and chrominance (C)), and/or composite video, and/or unbalanced audio on RCA connectors, and/or balanced or unbalanced audio on captive screw connectors. The table on the following page lists the models and the combinations of inputs and outputs available in the SW AV family.

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Features

Video switchers

S-video (SV) models

Inputs — S-video switchers input 4, 6, 8, or 12 luminance and chrominance signals

Outputs — The selected S-video input is split, buffered, and output on 2

Bandwidth — Bandwidth is 250 MHz (-3dB). This high bandwidth allows the

Composite video (V) models

Inputs — Composite video switchers input up to 4, 6, 8 or 12 composite video

Outputs — The selected composite video input is split, buffered, and output on 2

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connectors.

• One S-video output on a 4-pin mini DIN connector.

• One encoded composite video output on a female BNC connector.

switchers to switch all of the quad standard video formats with no loss of signal quality.

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ACRAVS4WS23-484-06

V6WS10-784-066

VA6WS12-784-066

ACRVA6WS13-784-066

VS6WS20-784-06

AVS6WS22-784-06

ACRAVS6WS23-784-06

A6WS02-784-06

ACRA6WS03-784-06

V8WS10-284-068

VA8WS12-284-068

ACRVA8WS13-284-068

VS8WS20-284-06

AVS8WS22-284-06

ACRAVS8WS23-284-06

A8WS02-284-06

ACRA8WS03-284-06

V21WS10-384-0621

VA21WS12-384-0621

ACRVA21WS13-384-0621

VS21WS20-384-06

AVS21WS22-384-06

ACRAVS21WS23-384-06

A21WS02-384-06

ACRA21WS03-384-06

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Bandwidth — Bandwidth is 250 MHz (-3dB). This high bandwidth allows the

switchers to switch all of the quad standard video formats with no loss of signal quality.

All video models

Input sensing — The switcher continuously monitors all inputs to sense when the

input signal is active or inactive. The switcher reports changes in the status of each input (active to inactive or inactive to active) on the RS-232 port.

Autoswitching mode — When autoswitching is enabled, the switcher

automatically switches to the highest-numbered input with video sync pulses present. If video is absent from all inputs, input 1 is selected.

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Introduction, cont’d

External sync input and output connectors — Allow the switcher to use a black

burst (genlock) signal to synchronize switching during the vertical interval. This ensures glitch-free switching among multiple timed sources.

Audio switchers

Captive screw connector (A) models

Inputs — These switchers input 4, 6, 8, or 12 balanced or unbalanced stereo audio

signals, on 3.5 mm, 5-pole captive screw terminals.

Outputs — The selected audio input is split, buffered, and output as 2 balanced or

unbalanced audio signals, on 3.5 mm, 5-pole captive screw terminals.

RCA connector (A RCA) models

Inputs — These switchers input 4, 6, 8, or 12 unbalanced stereo audio signals on

left and right RCA connectors.

Outputs — The selected audio input is split, buffered, and output on 2 sets of

connectors.

• One balanced or unbalanced audio signal, on a 3.5 mm, 5-pole captive screw terminal.

• One unbalanced stereo audio signal on left and right RCA connectors.

All audio models

Audio gain/attenuation — Users can set the input level of audio gain or

attenuation (-18 dB to +24 dB) via the RS-232 link or from the front panel. Individual input audio levels can be adjusted so there are no noticeable volume differences between sources (figure 1-2) and for the best headroom and signal-to-noise ratio. This function also eliminates the need for separate preamps or attenuators when used with professional (higher line level) and consumer (lower line level) audio equipment.

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Output Level

Consumer VCR Audio Inputs

EXECUTIVE

AUTO SWITCH

MODE

ACTIVE

Audio Inputs

Pro CD Player

I/O

VIDEO

AUDIO

SW AV Series Switcher

SW SERIES

VIDEO / AUDIO SWITCHER

AUDIO

CONF/SAVE

No noticeable volume

differences between sources

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Figure 1-2 — Audio gain and attenuation

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Audio follow — If the switcher is also a video model, audio can be switched with

the corresponding video input. Audio follow switching can be done via front panel control or under RS-232 remote control.

Audio breakaway — If the switcher is also a video model, audio can be broken

away from its corresponding video input signal. Audio breakaway switching can be done via front panel control or under RS-232 remote control.

Executive mode (front panel security lockout)— All switchers that route audio

have an executive mode that locks out the I/O (video/audio/video and audio) selection button, toggling between autoswitch and normal mode, and all audio gain and attenuation adjustments at the front panel. If a switcher is installed in an open area, where operation by unauthorized personnel may be a problem, the switcher can be placed in executive mode. When the front panel is locked, a special button combination is required to unlock the front panel controller before audio gain and attenuation can be adjusted locally.

When the front panel is locked out, audio gain and attenuation is still available via the RS-232 link.

All switcher models

Operational flexibility — The operator can select the input, set the audio gain and

attenuation for each input, set the switch mode, and toggle executive mode on and off using:

• Front panel controller — The SW AV series front panel controller supports

touch-of-a-button input selection, audio gain and attenuation control, switch mode selection, and executive mode selection.

• RS-232 control — The switcher’s RS-232 link on the RS-232 (SW 8 and SW 12

models) or Remote (SW 4 and SW 6 models) port. The RS-232 link allows remote control via a PC or control system.

Windows-based control program — Extron’s Windows-based control

program provides a versatile range of operational options with its graphical interface and drag-and-drop/point-and-click operation.

Simple Instruction Set (SIS™) — The Simple Instruction Set program

lets a host computer control the switcher with simple commands. Optional infrared remote control — The operator can also control the

switcher using Extron’s IR 102 Universal remote control kit (part #70-224-01) connected to the RS-232 or Remote port.

• Contact closure (4-input and 6-input models only) — The operator can

remotely control the SW 4 and SW 6 switchers using a contact closure keypad connected to the Remote port. The switcher’s contact closure link on the Remote port.

Rack mount — Rack-mountable in any conventional 19" wide rack with the

included rack ears.

Power supply — Includes an internal 100 VAC to 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 15 watts,

autoswitchable power supply, which provides worldwide power compatibility.

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SW AV Series Switchers

Chapter Two

Installation

Installation Overview

Mounting the Switcher

Cabling and Rear Panel Views

Installation, cont’d

Installation

Installation Overview

To install an SW AV Series switcher, do the following:

Turn off the input and output devices, and unplug their power cords.

If desired, mount the switcher in a rack or under furniture (see Mounting the

Switcher below).

Connect the input and output devices to the switcher (see Cabling and Rear

Panel Views on page 2-3).

(SW 8 and SW 12 models) If desired, connect a computer or an RS-232

control system to the RS-232 connector (see Remote connection on page 2-6).

(SW 4 and SW 6 models) If desired, connect a computer, an RS-232 control system, an IR device (such as the IR 102 remote control kit), or a contact closure device (such as a KP 6 Keypad Remote Control) to the Remote connector (see Remote connection on page 2-6).

If desired, connect a black burst (genlock) signal to the external sync

connectors (see External sync connection on page 2-6).

Plug the switcher and, if appropriate, the input devices and output devices

into a grounded AC source.

Turn on the input and output devices.

The image from each input device should appear on the output devices when

you switch from one input device to another. If this does not happen, double check steps 3 through 5 and make adjustments as needed.

Mounting the Switcher

Tabletop use

For tabletop use, affix a self-adhesive rubber foot to each corner of the bottom of the switcher.

Rack mounting the switcher

The SW AV switcher models are housed in rack-mountable, 1U high, 17" wide metal enclosures. The appropriate rack mount kit is included with each switcher. Rack mount the switcher as follows:

1. If feet were previously installed on the bottom of the switcher, remove them.

2. Attach the rack mount brackets to the switcher with the eight #8 machine

screws provided (figure 2-1).

3. Insert the switcher into the rack, align the holes in the mounting bracket with

those of the rack.

4. Secure the switcher to the rack using the supplied machine screws.

Furniture mounting the switcher

The SW AV switcher models can be mounted under a table or other horizontal surface with an optional Extron MBD 129 Through-Desk Mount Kit, part #70-077-02.

1. Secure the optional table/wall mounting brackets to the switcher with the

eight machine screws provided in the mounting kit (figure 2-1).

2. Hold the switcher with attached brackets against the underside of the desk or

other furniture. Mark the location of holes for screws on the underside of the desk.

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Mounting Screws (2 Plcs)

Each Side

Drill pilot holes — 3/32” (2.4mm) diam. 1/4” (6.3 mm) deep

Rack-mount

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Figure 2-1 — Mounting the switcher

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, where the switcher will be located.

4. Insert the four wood screws into the pilot holes. Fasten each screw into the

installation surface until just less than 1/4" of the screw head protrudes.

5. Align the installed screws with the slots in the mounting brackets, and place

the switcher against the surface, with the screws through the bracket slots.

6. Slide the switcher slightly forward or back, then tighten all four screws to

fasten it in place.

Cabling and Rear Panel Views

All connectors are on the rear panel. The switcher can be connected to up to 12 S-video, composite video and/or stereo audio devices, depending on the model. All switcher models output two parallel video and/or audio outputs. S-video models encode one of the two video outputs as composite video. RCA audio models output one of the stereo audio outputs, unbalanced or balanced, on captive screw connectors and the other audio output, unbalanced, on RCA connectors.

Figure 2-2 shows an SW 4AV composite video and audio switcher. Figure 2-3 shows an SW 12SVA RCA S-video and audio switcher. All of the switchers are housed in the same 1U enclosures, but have more or fewer input connectors to accommodate the different configurations they provide. The two switchers shown have all of the connector types that are available in the SW AV product family covered in this manual.

Some devices, such as VCRs, can be connected to both video input and audio input connectors of the switcher. Others, such as tape players or CD players, can be connected only to the audio input connectors. An audio device and a separate video device can share an input, although the switcher is capable of switching video and audio separately (audio breakaway).

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