Extron electronics 10 Plus, 8 Plus User Manual

User's Manual

MODEL 10 PLUS

MODEL 8 PLUS

SWITCHERS

Contents

Model 8/10 PLUS Introduction and Specifications.............Chapter 1

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

Facts and Features ............................................................... 1-1

Description of Features ................................................. 1-2

Specifications ....................................................................... 1-3

Model 8/10 PLUS Operation and Configuration.................Chapter 2

Operation and Front Panel Descriptions............................... 2-1

Rear Panel Descriptions ....................................................... 2-2

Installation Guide .................................................................. 2-3

Model 10 PLUS Diagram ...................................................... 2-4

Output Select DIP Switch Setting ......................................... 2-5

Example Select DIP Switch Settings .................................... 2-6

Changing the Baud Rate ...................................................... 2-7

Model 8/10 PLUS Switcher Connection to Computer........... 2-8

Triple Action Switching

TM

...................................................... 2-8

Model 8/10 PLUS RS-232 Control .....................................Chapter 3

RS-232 connector location and pin assignments ................. 3-1

Software ........................................................................ 3-1

Host/Switcher Communications..................................... 3-1

Using the Command/Response Table ........................... 3-1

Command/Response Table................................................... 3-2

Software................................................................................ 3-3

Installing the Software ................................................... 3-3

Using the Software ........................................................ 3-3

Configuring Features and Options .................................. Appendix A

MANUAL REMOTE Connector .............................................A-1

KP-10 Hard Wired Remote Control ......................................A-2

IR-10 Infrared Remote Control .............................................A-3

Rack Mounting the Model 8/10 PLUS Switchers .................. A-4

Accessories/Part Numbers ...................................................A-5

Warranty .....................................................Inside of back cover

Safety Instructions ...................................... Inside of front cover

Written and Printed in the U.S.A.

Model 8/10 PLUS

User's Manual

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Rev. E

79-11

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Chapter One

Model 8/10 PLUS Switcher

Introduction

Features

Specifications

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) inputs with the following formats:

• RGBS

• RGsB

• S-Video/SVHS (Y/C) w/Stereo Audio follow

• Composite Video (NTSC/PAL) w/Stereo Audio follow
The output video format of the Model 8/10 PLUS switchers

will always be the same as the selected input video format.
Standard features of the Model 8/10 PLUS switchers are:

• Bandwidth = 300 MHz

• Front Panel Control of Input Selection

• Manual Remote Control Port

• RS-232 Control Port

• BNC Connector Inputs

• Rear Panel Input LED Indicators

• Unused Inputs Terminated at 75 ohms

• BNC and S-Video Output Connectors

• Triple Action Switching

TM

• Audio (Stereo) Follow capable with Composite or S-Video

• Internal Switch Mode Power Supply

Available Models and Part Numbers are:
Model 8 PLUS Switcher – 60-094-01
Model 10 PLUS Switcher – 60-095-01

The Model 8 PLUS front and back panels are shown below.

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The Model 10 PLUS front and back panels are shown below.

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Description of Features

Outputs – Because switching is direct, the output will always have

the same format as the selected input. Separate output
connectors are provided for RGBS, S-Video, Composite
Video, and Audio.

300 MHz Bandwidth – The wide bandwidth allows signals to be

passed without loss of resolution. This is extremely important
when using high resolution computer workstations.

Triple Action Switching

TM

(RGB Delay) – Triple Action

Switching

TM

is a technique in which the RGB video is blanked
for a brief period when a new input is selected. This prevents
a distorted image from being displayed during the time the
display device sync circuitry is locking onto the new sync
input. When an input is selected, Triple-Action Switching

®

does this:

1. Drop the RGB video signals leaving sync connected.

2. Wait for 20 mS and then switch to the new sync signal.

3. Wait for the time delay set by the user (0.0 - 7.5 seconds)

and then switch to the new RGB signals. (During this time
the projector is setting up to match the new sync.)

Switcher Control – Each channel of the switcher can be

controlled in any one of the following ways:

1. Front Panel Buttons.

2. Manual Remote Control Connector – KP-10 Wired

Remote Control, IR-10 Infrared Remote Control or third
party remote control.

3. RS-232 Control Connector – Provides for computer/serial

control of the switcher.

Internal Power Supply – The Model 8/10 PLUS switchers have

an internal, auto-switching (100 - 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz) power
supply. The Model 8/10 PLUS switchers are UL, CE and CSA
approved.

Rear Panel LED Indicators – Rear panel LEDs indicate which

input is selected and which outputs are active.

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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 ....13.0 lbs.

....5.9 kg

Power Supply ....Internal 100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz

Warranty ....2 years parts and labor

....(See warranty info-last page)

Video

Bandwidth ....300 MHz

Crosstalk at 10 MHz ....-35 db (typical)

Isolation at 10 MHz ....55 db (typical)

Return loss at 10 MHz ....25 db

Input Impedance ....75 Ohms

Output Impedance ....75 Ohms

Termination Impedance ....75 Ohms

Sync Input Impedance ....510 Ohms

Gain ....None

Connectors ....Input Type

....BNC (Female)

....Output Type

....BNC (Female)

....4 Pin Mini-DIN (S -Video)

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Chapter Two

Model 8/10 PLUS Switcher

Operation and Installation

Switcher Operation

Front Panel

Rear Panel

Switcher Installation Guide