Extron electronics MSW 4V rs Series, MSW 4SV rs Series User Manual

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USA

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The Netherlands
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Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-0082 Japan
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Fax [phone]

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User’s Manual

Mini Video Switchers

68-1267-01 Rev. A

09 06

MSW 4V rs and MSW 4SV rs Series

Precautions

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 • 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.

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.

Ce symbole sert à avertir l’utilisateur que la
documentation fournie avec le matériel contient des
instructions importantes concernant l’exploitation et
la maintenance (réparation).

Ce symbole sert à avertir l’utilisateur de la présence
dans le boîtier de l’appareil de 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 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.

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.

Safety Instructions • English

Consignes de Sécurité • Français

Sicherheitsanleitungen • Deutsch

Dieses Symbol soll dem Benutzer in der im
Lieferumfang enthaltenen Dokumentation
besonders wichtige Hinweise zur Bedienung und
Wartung (Instandhaltung) geben.

Dieses Symbol soll den Benutzer darauf aufmerksam
machen, daß im Inneren des 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.

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.

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.

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

Instrucciones de seguridad • Español

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 radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction
manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this
equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference, in which case the
user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

Note: This unit was tested with shielded cables on the peripheral devices. Shielded
cables must be used with the unit to ensure compliance.

Extron’s Warranty

Extron Electronics warrants this product against defects in materials and workmanship
for a period of three years from the date of purchase. In the event of malfunction during
the warranty period attributable directly to faulty workmanship and/or materials,
Extron Electronics will, at its option, repair or replace said products or components,
to whatever extent it shall deem necessary to restore said product to proper operating
condition, provided that it is returned within the warranty period, with proof of
purchase and description of malfunction to:

USA, Canada, South America, Europe, Africa, and the Middle East:
and Central America: Extron Electronics, Europe

Extron Electronics Beeldschermweg 6C
1001 East Ball Road 3821 AH Amersfoort
Anaheim, CA 92805, USA The Netherlands

Asia: Japan:

Extron Electronics, Asia Extron Electronics, Japan
135 Joo Seng Road, #04-01 Kyodo Building
PM Industrial Bldg. 16 Ichibancho
Singapore 368363 Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-0082
Japan

This Limited Warranty does not apply if the fault has been caused by misuse, improper
handling care, electrical or mechanical abuse, abnormal operating conditions or non­Extron authorized modifi cation to the product.

If it has been determined that the product is defective, please call Extron and ask for an
Applications Engineer at [phone] (USA), 31.33.453.4040 (Europe), 65.6383.4400
(Asia), or 81.3.3511.7655 (Japan) to receive an RA# (Return Authorization number). This
will begin the repair process as quickly as possible.

Units must be returned insured, with shipping charges prepaid. If not insured, you
assume the risk of loss or damage during shipment. Returned units must include the
serial number and a description of the problem, as well as the name of the person to
contact in case there are any questions.

Extron Electronics makes no further warranties either expressed or implied with respect
to the product and its quality, performance, merchantability, or fi tness for any particular
use. In no event will Extron Electronics be liable for direct, indirect, or consequential
damages resulting from any defect in this product even if Extron Electronics has been
advised of such damage.

Please note that laws vary from state to state and country to country, and that some
provisions of this warranty may not apply to you.

安全须知 • 中文

这个符号提示用户该设备用户手册中
有重要的操作和维护说明。

这个符号警告用户该设备机壳内有暴

露的危险电压，有触电危险。

注意

阅读说明书 • 用 户使 用该 设备 前必 须阅 读并 理

解 所有 安全 和使 用说 明。

保存说明书 • 用户应保存安全说明书以备将来使

用。

遵守警告 • 用户应遵守产品和用户指南上的所有安

全和操作说明。

避免追加 • 不要使用该产品厂商没有推荐的工具或

追加设备，以避免危险。

警告

电源 • 该 设备 只能 使用 产品 上标 明的 电源 。 设备

必 须使 用有 地线 的供 电系 统供 电。 第 三条 线
（ 地线 ）是 安全 设施 ，不 能不 用或 跳过 。

拔掉电源 • 为安全地从设备拔掉电源，请拔掉所有设备后

或桌面电源的电源线，或任何接到市电系统的电源线。

电源线保护 • 妥善布线， 避免被踩踏，或重物挤压。
维护 • 所有维修必须由认证的维修人员进行。 设备内部没

有用户可以更换的零件。为避免出现触电危险不要自己
试图打开设备盖子维修该设备。

通风孔 • 有些设备机壳上有通风槽或孔，它们是用来防止

机内敏感元件过热。 不要用任何东西挡住通风孔。

锂电池 • 不正确的更换电池会有爆炸的危险。 必须使用与

厂家推荐的相同或相近型号的电池。 按照生产厂的建
议处理废弃电池。

MSW 4V rs and 4SV rs • Quick Start Guide

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Quick Start Guide — MSW 4V rs & 4SV rs

Installation

Step 1

Turn all of the
equipment off and
disconnect it from the
power source.

Step 2

Select your mounting
option, install the
appropriate brackets
and mount the MSW.
Otherwise, install the four
rubber feet (included) and
place the mini video switcher on
a desktop.

Step 3

Connect the video input cable(s). Using
video inputs 1 through 4, connect video inputs to the MSW using the
connectors (BNC or 4-pin mini DIN) and signal type (composite or
S-video) appropriate for your model. See “Rear Panel Connections”
in chapter 2, “Installation and Operation”.

Step 4

Attach the video output cable(s). Connect up to two video output
devices to the MSW using the connectors (BNC or 4-pin mini DIN)
and signal type (composite or S-video) appropriate for your model.

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Outputs A and B output an identical signal.

Step 5

If the MSW is to be connected to a computer or host controller for
remote control, connect the host’s RS-232 cable to the provided 5-pole
captive screw connector, then connect it to the RS-232 port on the
mini video switcher (see the serial port pinout on page 2-6).

(2) 4-40 x 3/16" Screws

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Step 6

Power up the input and output devices, then connect power to the
MSW. Turn on the mini video switcher by connecting the external
power supply. See the appropriate chapters in this manual for
further details.

Operation — Connecting an input to the
output

Step 1

Determine the necessary operation mode for the MSW (the default
is normal). Choose Autoswitch (c) to automatically switch to
the highest numbered input with active sync pulses. Choose
Normal (d) to manually change the input. For details on how to
change modes, see “Mode selection” in chapter 2, “Installation and
Operation”.

Step 2

• If using normal mode, choose the desired input by pressing and
releasing its input button (b). The LED (a) for the selected
input lights.

To switch to a different input, press a different input button.

• If using autoswitch mode, no action is necessary. The mini video
switcher automatically switches to the highest-numbered active
input.

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Step 3

If needed, you can create a remote connection via an RS-232 device
(see chapter 3, “Serial Communication”).

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Table of Contents

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

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

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

Chapter Two • Installation and Operation ................. 2-1

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

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

UL requirements .....................................................................2-2

Mounting instructions............................................................2-3

Furniture mounting ............................................................... 2-4

Rear Panel Connections ........................................................... 2-5

Front Panel Controls and Indicators .................................... 2-8

Input selection ........................................................................ 2-9

Autoswitch mode controls and indicators ...........................2-9

Mode selection ..................................................................... 2-10

Vertical Interval Switching ...................................................2-10

Chapter Three • Serial Communication ........................ 3-1

Using Simple Instruction Set (SISTM) Control .....................3-2

Host-to-switcher communications ........................................ 3-2

Switcher-initiated messages .................................................3-2

Error responses ...................................................................... 3-2

Timeout ................................................................................... 3-2

RS-232 communication .......................................................... 3-3

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

Symbol definitions .................................................................3-4

Command/response table for Simple Instruction Set (SIS)

commands .............................................................................. 3-5

Windows-Based Control Program ........................................ 3-6

Installing the software ..........................................................3-6

Using the software ................................................................3-6

Updating the Firmware ...........................................................3-8

Using the control program to update the firmware ........... 3-8

Using the help system .........................................................3-10

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Chapter One

Introduction

About this Manual

Features

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

Appendix A • Specifications, Part Numbers, and

Accessories ........................................................................................A-1

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

Parts ...............................................................................................A-5

Included parts .........................................................................A-5

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

MSW 4V rs and 4SV rs • Introduction

Introduction

MSW 4V rs and 4SV rs • Introduction

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About this Manual

The Extron MSW 4V rs and MSW 4SV rs are four-input, two
parallel output, mini video switchers (MSWs). The MSWs are
members of the Extron VersaTools® line of basic distribution
amplifiers, switchers, and associated video accessories.

The MSW 4V rs switches among up to four NTSC, PAL, or
SECAM composite video inputs on female BNC connectors,
and outputs two identical buffered composite video outputs on
female BNC connectors (figure 1-1).

The MSW 4SV rs switches four S-video (luminance [Y] and
chrominance [C]) inputs on 4-pin mini DIN connectors. The
selected S-video input is split, buffered, and output on 2
connectors (figure 1-2):

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

• One composite video output on a female BNC connector
These mini video switchers can be operated from the front panel

or via a contact closure device connected to the rear panel, such
as an Extron CCR 204 contact closure remote (Extron part
#60-797-02) or an IR 102 Remote Control Kit (part #70-224-01).
The MSW series include RS-232 communication, allowing
control via Extron’s Simple Instruction Set (SIS)TM or the
Universal Switcher Control Program software.

They also feature a front panel selectable autoswitch mode that
automatically switches to the highest numbered input with
active sync pulses present.

All units ship with an external 12 VDC power supply.

Features

• Inputs: four female 4-pin mini DIN connectors for
S-video; four female BNC connectors for composite video

• Outputs: one BNC and one 4-pin mini DIN for S-video;
two BNC connectors for composite video. Both models
feature two parallel outputs for simultaneous monitor and
projector viewing.

• An RS-232 port for serial control

• Compatibility with NTSC, PAL, and SECAM video
formats

• Retention of unit settings after power loss

• Flash upgradeable firmware

• Downloadable firmware updates

• Contact closure remote control

• Ability to detect an active signal

• Built-in video encoder to output composite video to a
monitor (MSW 4SV rs model only)

• Autoswitching capabilities

• Vertical interval switching to ensure glitch-free transitions

• 1U, quarter rack width metal enclosure

• External international power supply (part #70-055-01)

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Figure 1-1 — Typical setup for the MSW 4V rs mini
video switcher

Extron
MSW 4SV rs

A/V Switcher

S-VHS VCR

DVD

Projector

Monitor

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4S

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Figure 1-2 — Typical setup for the MSW 4SV rs mini
video switcher

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Introduction, cont’d

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MSW 4V rs and 4SV rs

2

Chapter Two

Installation and Operation

Installation

Rear Panel Connections

Front Panel Controls and Indicators

Vertical Interval Switching

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2-3

Installation

The 1U high, quarter rack width, MSW 4V rs and MSW 4SV rs
can be mounted on a rack shelf, under a desk, or on a tabletop.

Rack mounting

For optional rack mounting, mount the MSW on any of the
following rack shelves:

• RSF 123 1U 3.5" Versatools® Rack Shelf Kit
(part #60-190-20) (figure 2-1)

• RSB 123 1U 3.5" Versatools Basic Rack Shelf
(part #60-604-20)

• RSU 126 1U 6" Universal Rack Shelf Kit (part #60-190-10)

• RSB 126 1U 6" Basic Rack Shelf (part #60-604-10)

• RSU 129 1U 9.5" Universal Rack Shelf Kit
(part #60-190-01) (figure 2-2)

• RSB 129 1U 9.5" Basic Rack Shelf (part #60-604-01)

UL requirements

The following Underwriters Laboratories (UL) requirements
pertain to the safe installation of the MSW on a rack.

1. Elevated operating ambient temperature — If installed in a

closed or multi-unit rack assembly, the operating ambient
temperature of the rack environment may be greater than
room ambient temperature. Therefore, install the MSW in
an environment compatible with the maximum ambient
temperature (Tma = +122 °F, +50 °C) specified by Extron.

2. Reduced air flow — Install the equipment in a rack so that

the amount of air flow required for safe operation of the
equipment is not compromised.

3. Mechanical loading — Mount the equipment in the rack so

that a hazardous condition is not achieved due to uneven
mechanical loading.

4. Circuit overloading — Connect the equipment to

the supply circuit and consider the effect that circuit
overloading might have on overcurrent protection and
supply wiring. Appropriate consideration of equipment
nameplate ratings should be used when addressing this
concern.

5. Reliable earthing (grounding) — Maintain reliable

grounding of rack-mounted equipment. Pay particular
attention to supply connections other than direct
connections to the branch circuit (e.g., use of power strips).

Mounting instructions

On the standard rack shelf, the MSW mounts in one of four
locations to the rear of the rack or in one of four locations to the
front of the rack.

1. If they are installed, remove the feet from the bottom of the
MSW.

2. Mount the MSW on the rack shelf, using two 4-40 x 3/16"
screws in opposite (diagonal) corners to secure the MSW to
the shelf.

3. Install blank panel(s) or other unit(s) to the rack shelf.

N

Only products in the VersaTools line can be mounted

to a VersaTools shelf. Most 1U rack-mountable Extron
products can be mounted on the standard shelf.

(2) 4-40 x 3/16" Screws

Use 2 mounting holes on

opposite corners.

1U Rack Shelf

1/4 Rack Width False Front

Face Plate

A/V SWITCHER

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T
O
S

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M
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D
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N

O
R
M

A
L

A

U
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O

1

2

3

4

A/V SWITCHER

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S

W
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C

H

M
O

D
E

N
O
R

M
A
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A

U
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O

1

2

3

4

A/V SWITCHER

A
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M

O
D
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N
O

R
M

A
L

A
U

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O

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3

4

Figure 2-1 — MSW mounted on a VersaTools rack
shelf

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Figure 2-2 — MSW mounted on a standard rack shelf

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Furniture mounting

Furniture mount the MSW using the optional MBU 123
VersaTools under-desk mounting kit (part #70-212-01) as follows:

1. If necessary, remove the feet from the bottom of the MSW.

2. Attach the mounting brackets to the MSW with the

provided machine screws (figure 2-3).

A/V SWITCHE

R

MODE

NORMAL

AU

T

O

AU

T
O

SWITCH

1

2

3

4

Figure 2-3 — Furniture mounting the MSW

3. Hold the MSW with the attached brackets against the
underside of the table or other furniture. Mark the location
of the screw holes of the bracket on the mounting surface.

4. Drill four 3/32" (2 mm) diameter pilot holes, 1/4"
(6.3 mm) deep in the mounting surface at the marked
screw locations.

5. Insert #8 wood screws into the four pilot holes. Tighten
each screw into the mounting surface until just less than
1/4" of the screw head protrudes.

6. Align the mounting screws with the slots in the brackets
and place the MSW against the surface, fitting the screws
through the bracket slots.

7. Slide the switcher slightly forward or back, then tighten all
four screws to secure the MSW in place.

Rear Panel Connections

MSW 4SV rs

CONTACT

1

2

3

4

1

2

3

4

A

B

RS-232

Tx Rx

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POWER

12V
.5A MAX

MSW 4V rs

CONTACT

1

2

3

4

RS-232

Tx Rx

A

B

1

2

3

4

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S

POWER

12V
.5A MAX

MSW 4SV rs

MSW 4V rs

1

1

7 3

6

4

7

3

5

2

2

Figure 2-4 — MSW 4SV rs and MSW 4V rs rear panel

N

The MSW switches on the vertical interval of

input 1. For seamless switching, ensure one of the
genlocked devices is connected to input 1. See “Vertical
Interval Switching”, later in this chapter.

a

Composite video Output(s) (both switcher models) — For each

composite video output, connect a composite video display or
other output device to this BNC connector.

N

Outputs A and B output an identical signal.

N

The MSW 4SV has a built-in encoder; however, you can

use both outputs simultaneously.

b

RS-232 connector — Connect a cable with a 3.5 mm, 5-pole

captive screw connector to this port for bidirectional RS-232
communication. Wire the connectors as shown on the following
page.

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Switcher PC

Receive

Transmit

Ground

RS-232

Tx Rx NA

DB9 Pinout (Female)

To control equipment

5 1

9 6

Pin RS-232 Function

1 —
2 TX Transmit data (-)
3 RX Receive data (+)
4 —
5 Gnd Signal ground
6 —
7 — —
8 — —
9 — —

—

—

—

Figure 2-5 — RS-232 connector wiring

This port has the following RS-232 protocol:

• 9600 baud

• 1 stop bit

• No parity

• 8 data bits
See chapter 3, “Serial Communication”, for Simple Instruction

Set (SIS) commands to communicate with the MSW mini video
switcher via RS-232.

c

Contact connector — Connect a remote contact

closure device to the MSW for remote control
of the switcher, or daisy chain the unit to other
MSWs for remote control of the other switchers,
via this 5-pin captive screw connector.

N

The switcher must be in normal (manual) mode for contact

closure to work. See "Mode selection", later in this
chapter.

To select an input using a contact closure device, such as an
Extron CCR 204 contact closure remote control (part #60-794-02)
or a locally constructed device, momentarily short the pin for
the desired input number to logic ground (pin 5). To force one
of the inputs to be always selected, leave the short in place. The
short overrides any front panel input selections.

You can also daisy chain multiple MSWs via the Contact
connector for front panel control of all switchers; touch the input
button on one MSW to switch all MSWs. Wire pin 1 to pin 1,
pin 2 to pin 2, and so on.

d

S-video output (MSW 4SV rs) — Connect an S-video display

or other device to this 4-pin mini DIN connector for the S-video
output.

e

S-video Inputs 1 through 4 (MSW 4SV rs) — For each input,

connect an S-video source to one of these 4-pin mini DIN
connectors.

f

Composite video Inputs 1 through 4 (MSW 4V rs) — For each

input, connect a composite video source to one of these BNC
connectors.

g

Power connector — Plug the external 12 VDC power supply

into this 2-pin, 3.5 mm captive screw connector. The power
supply is included with the unit.

In the event that power is disconnected from the MSW, the unit
retains mode and input settings.

N

The power connector on the rear panel is orange; however,

the plug for the power cord may be either orange or
blue. Either color plug can be connected to the rear panel
receptacle.

To wire the connector, do the following:

1. Cut the DC output cord to the length needed.

2. Strip the jacket to expose 0.2” (5 mm) of the conductors for

the blue captive screw plug, or 0.3” (7 mm) for the orange
plug.

Power Supply

Output Cord

Orange Captive Screw

Connector

0.3” (7 mm) MAX

SECTION A–A

Ridges

Smooth

A A

Tie Wrap

Figure 2-6 — Power wiring

W

Exposing more than the amount of wire described

above could allow the stripped wires to touch each
other, causing a short circuit. This could result in
the external DC power supply overheating and/or
burning.

CONTACT

1

2

3

4

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N

Stripping the wires to expose less than the recommended

amount causes them to slide out of the connector too easily,
even if they are tightly pinched by the captive screws.

3. Slide the leads into the supplied captive screw plug and
lock them, using an Extron Tweeker (small screwdriver).

4. Use the supplied tie-wrap to strap the power cord to the
extended tail of the connector.

5. To verify the power cord’s polarity before connecting
it, plug in the power supply with no load and check the
output with a voltmeter.

C

Do not tin the stripped power supply leads before

installing the captive screw connector. Tinned
wires are not as secure in the captive screw
connectors and can be easily pulled out. They may
also break after being bent several times.

W

The two power cord wires must be kept separate

while the power supply is plugged in. Remove
power before wiring.

Alternately, an Extron PS 123 12 VDC, 3 amp power supply,
(part #60-814-01), can power up to eight MSWs or other Extron
12 VDC devices using only one AC power connector.

Front Panel Controls and Indicators

Figure 2-7 shows the front panels of the MSW 4V rs and
MSW 4SV rs.

A/V SWITCHER

MODE NORMAL

AUTO

AUTO

SWITCH

1

2

3

4

6

2

1

5 4 3

Figure 2-7 — MSW 4V rs and MSW 4SV rs front panel

Input selection

a

Input 1 through 4 LEDs — The Input LEDs identify the selected

input.

b

Input 1 through 4 buttons — Each Input button selects the

associated input for output.

The Input 1 (e), Input 2 (d), and Input 3 (c) buttons are also
used to toggle autoswitch mode on and off. See "Autoswitch
mode controls and indicators", below.

Autoswitch mode controls and indicators

c

Auto(switch) button — The Auto button is used with the Mode

button (e) to select the autoswitch mode. Auto is a secondary
function of the Input 3 button.

d

Normal button — The Normal button is used with the Mode

button (e) to select normal mode. Normal is a secondary
function of the Input 2 button.

e

Mode button — The Mode button is used with the Normal

button (d) or Auto button (c) to select the switching mode.
Mode is a secondary function of the Input 1 button. See "Mode
selection", on the following page.

f

Auto Switch LED — When lit, the Auto Switch LED indicates

that the switcher is in autoswitch mode. In this mode, the MSW
automatically switches to the highest numbered input with
active sync pulses. When this LED is unlit, the switcher is in
normal (manual) mode.

MSW 4V rs and 4SV rs • Installation and Operation

Installation and Operation, cont’d

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MSW 4V rs and 4SV rs

Mode selection

To turn autoswitch mode on:

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

2. Press and hold the Auto (Input 3) button.

3. Release the Mode and Auto buttons simultaneously.

A/V SWITCHER

MODE NORMAL

AUTO

AUTO

SWITCH

1

2

3

4

Figure 2-8 — Turning on autoswitch mode

The Auto Switch LED lights, indicating that autoswitch is

enabled.

To turn autoswitch mode off (Normal mode):

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

2. Press and hold the Normal (Input 2) button.

3. Release the Mode and Normal buttons simultaneously.

A/V SWITCHER

MODE NORMAL

AUTO

AUTO

SWITCH

1

2

3

4

Figure 2-9 — Turning off autoswitch mode

The Auto Switch LED is unlit and the MSW switches to the

previously selected input.

N

In the event that power is disconnected from the MSW, the

unit retains mode and input settings.

Vertical Interval Switching

The MSWs switch inputs during the vertical interval of the
video signal that is on input 1. In a genlocked system, switching
to any input is glitch-free if one of the genlocked devices is
connected to input 1.

3

Chapter Three

Serial Communication

Using Simple Instruction Set (SISTM) Control

Windows-based Control Program

Updating the Firmware

MSW 4V rs and 4SV rs • Serial Communication

Serial Communication

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3-3

Using Simple Instruction Set (SIS) Control

Host-to-switcher communications

The Extron Simple Instruction Set (SIS) commands consist of
one or more characters per field. No special characters are
required to begin or end a command character sequence. When
a command is valid, the switcher executes the command and
sends a response to the host device. All responses from the
switcher to the host end with a carriage return and a line feed
(CR/LF = ]), which signals the end of the response character
string. A string is one or more characters.

Switcher-initiated messages

When a local event, such as a front panel operation or error
condition, occurs, the switcher responds by sending a message
to the host. The switcher-initiated messages are listed below:

(c) Copyright 2006, Extron Electronics, MSW Series Switchers,
Vx.xx]

The switcher issues the copyright message and the input
selected message when it first powers on. Vx.xx is the firmware
version number.

Inn]
The switcher sends the Inn message whenever the selected

input is changed using the front panel buttons. “n” is the input
number.

Error responses

When the switcher receives a valid SIS command, it executes
the command and sends a response to the host device. If
the switcher is unable to execute the command because the
command is invalid or it contains invalid parameters, the
switcher returns an error response to the host. The error
response codes are:

E01 – Invalid input channel number (out of range)
E06 – Invalid input channel change (auto-switch active)
E10 – Invalid command
E13 – Invalid parameter

Timeout

Pauses of 10 seconds or longer between command ASCII
characters result in a timeout. The command operation is
aborted with no other indication.

RS-232 communication

Wire the RS-232 connectors as shown below.

Switcher PC

Receive

Transmit

Ground

RS-232

Tx Rx NA

DB9 Pinout (Female)

To control equipment

5 1

9 6

Pin RS-232 Function

1 —
2 TX Transmit data (-)
3 RX Receive data (+)
4 —
5 Gnd Signal ground
6 —
7 — —
8 — —
9 — —

—

—

—

Figure 3-1 — RS-232 connector wiring

This port has the following RS-232 protocol:

• 9600 baud

• 1 stop bit

• No parity

• 8 data bits

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Using the command/response table

The Command/response table for Simple Instruction Set (SIS)
commands is shown at right. The symbols used throughout
the table represent variables in the command/response fields.
Lower and upper case letters are interchangeable, and command
and response examples are shown throughout the table.

The ASCII to HEX conversion table, below, is for use with the
command/response table.

ASCII to HEX Conversion Table

•

Symbol definitions

] = CR/LF (carriage return with line feed)

• = space

X!

= Input number (1 through 4)

X@

= Input signal status: 0 = no signal detected, 1 = signal detected

X#

= On/off status: 0 = off, 1 = on

X$

= Switch mode: 1 = normal, 2 = auto

X%

= Input number response (1 through 4)

Command/response table for Simple Instruction Set (SIS) commands

Command ASCII

Command

(host to

switcher)

Response

(switcher to host)

Additional Description

Input selection

X!

! In

X%

]

Select input

X!

. For

X!:

input 1 through 4.

Input video sensing

Request all inputs' status

Example

0

S

0

S

Sig

•

X@

•

X@

•

X@

•

X@ ]

Sig

•

1

•

0

•

0

•

1 ]

Each

X@

response is the signal status of an input, from

input 1 to 4.

X@ = 0 (no signal) or 1 (signal detected).

Input 1 = signal present; input 2 = no signal present;

input 3 = no signal present; input 4 = signal present.

Request an individual input's

status

X!

S

X@ ]

X!

signal's status =

X@

.

Video mute

Mute/unmute video

X#

B Vmt

X# ]

Video mute. For

X#: 0 =

off; 1

=

on.

Read mute status

B

X# ]

Video mute status.

Mode select

Normal/autoswitch mode X$ #

F

X$ ]

Set to normal or autoswitch mode. For X$: 1

=

normal,

2

=

auto.

General information

Example

I

I

V

X%

•

F

X$

•

Vmt

X#

]

V

2

•

F

1

•

Vmt

0

]

For X%: current selected input 1-4.

For X$: switcher is in normal (1) or auto (2) mode.

For

X#: video mute is off (0) or on (1).

Video is selected on input 2 (V2); switcher is in normal mode

(F1); video mute is off (Vmt0).

Query firmware version Q x.xx

]

View the firmware version.

Query part number

N

60-xxx-xx

]

View the part number.

Upload firmware

EUpload]

Go

]

Upload firmware.

System reset (factory default)

EZxxx Zpx ]

Resets unit to factory defaults.

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Serial Communication, cont’d

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Windows-Based Control Program

The Universal Switcher Control Program (part #29-031-01), is
compatible with Windows 2000 and Windows XP or later, and
it provides remote control of input selection and front panel
switch mode selection.

Installing the software

The Universal Switcher Control Program is contained on the CD
included with the unit.

N

If the installation program does not self start when the CD

is loaded, run Launch.exe from the CD and follow the
instructions that appear on the screen.

If you need to reinstall the software or new software is available,
download updates to this program from the Extron Web site
(http://www.extron.com).

By default, the Windows installation creates a
C:\Program Files\Extron\UnivSW folder and places a Universal
Switcher Control Program icon onto the desktop.

Using the software

1. To run the software, double-click the Universal Switcher
Control Program icon on your desktop.

Figure 3-2 — MSW software icon

2. In the Comm Port Selection window (figure 3-3), click the
comm port that is connected to the MSW’s RS-232 port.

Figure 3-3 — Comm port selection window

3. The Extron Universal Switcher Control Program window
(figure 3-4) displays the selected input and panel mode
(Front-Panel [normal] or Auto-Switch).

Figure 3-4 — The Universal Switcher program
window

4. Select and click the desired input button. Symbols for the
state of each LED are shown below:

indicates that the input signal is present and is selected.
indicates that the input signal is present but not selected.
indicates that the input signal is not present and not

selected.

indicates that an input signal is not present, but is

selected.

Click the button to refresh the input signal status.
Click the button to suppress the video image.
The Mode radio buttons indicate the current mode (Front-

Panel [normal] or Auto-Switch). You can also change the
mode through the software by clicking the desired mode’s
radio button.

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Serial Communication, cont’d

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Updating the Firmware

Extron periodically updates product firmware in conjunction
with the release of new software revisions. When updating any
Extron software to the latest revision level, please be sure to
read the supplied release notes, or contact an Extron Application
Engineer to determine if your Extron product requires a
firmware update.

To find the latest MSW firmware, do the following:

1. Go to www.extron.com and click the Download tab.

2. From the sidebar menu, click the Firmware link.

3. Find the MSW mini video switcher on the alphabetical list

(you may need to click the “Next” arrow).

4. Click the Download link for the product and follow the
instructions that appear on the screen.

5. Note the folder to which you save the firmware file.

C

Do not interrupt the firmware upload before it is

100% complete. Interrupting the upload corrupts
the firmware and the switcher will not operate
properly afterwards.

Using the control program to update the firmware

To upload the latest firmware to the MSW using the control
program, do the following:

1. Open the Universal Switcher Control Program (see the
previous section, "Using the software", for instructions).

2. From the File menu, choose Update Firmware.

Figure 3-5 — Choosing Update Firmware

3. Click the Browse button.

Figure 3-6 — The Firmware Loader dialog

4. The Choose Firmware File dialog box appears.

Figure 3-7 — The Choose Firmware File dialog

5. Navigate to the folder where you saved the firmware
upgrade and select the file.

N

The firmware file must have the file extension “.s19”. Any

other file extension is not a firmware upgrade for your
switcher.

6. Click the Open button. The Firmware Loader update
window appears.

7. Click the Upload button.

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Appendix A

Specifications, Part Numbers,

and Accessories

Specifications

Parts

8. A status bar, showing the progress of the upload appears
in the Firmware Loader window. The firmware upload to
the switcher may take several minutes.

Once the status bar has progressed fully from left to right

across the indicator window, the Firmware Loader utility
automatically resets the switcher.

C

If the Firmware Loader utility exits before the status

bar has progressed completely across the indicator
window, the firmware may be corrupted and may no
longer respond to the Universal Switcher Control
Program.

When successfully completed, the installation is confirmed

with a “Transfer Complete!” message, as shown below.

Figure 3-8 — The upload confirmation message

9. Click the Exit button to exit the Firmware Loader utility.

Using the help system

For information about program features, you can access the help
program in two ways:

From within the Universal Switcher Control Program,

• Click on the Help entry on the task bar, or

• Press the F1 key.

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• Specifications, Part Numbers, Accessories

Specifications, Part Numbers, Accessories, cont’d

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Specifications

Video — MSW 4V rs, MSW 4SV rs

Gain ................................................ Unity

Bandwidth

MSW 4V ..................... 300 MHz (-3 dB)

MSW 4SV .................... 250 MHz (-3 dB)

Crosstalk ........................................ <-60 dB @ 3.58 MHz

Switching speed ............................ 20 ms (max.)

Video — MSW 4V SDI rs

Resolution....................................... 8 or 10 bits, automatic

Operation standards ..................... 143 Mb/s (4fsc NTSC)

177 Mb/s (4fsc PAL)
270 Mb/s (4:2:2) component video

360 Mb/s (4:2:2) widescreen, autoselect

Equalization and reclocking ........ Automatic for up to -30 dB of cable loss

Automatic data rate clock ............ Yes

Video input

Number/signal type

MSW 4V rs ......................... 4 composite video

MSW 4SV rs ....................... 4 S-video

MSW 4V SDI rs .................. 4 serial digital component video

Connectors

MSW 4V rs, MSW 4V SDI rs

4 female BNC

MSW 4SV rs ....................... 4 female 4-pin mini DIN

Nominal level ................................ 1 Vp-p for Y of S-video and for

composite video

0.3 Vp-p for C of S-video

0.8 Vp-p for SDI

Minimum/maximum levels (MSW 4V rs, MSW 4SV rs)

0.4 V to 2.0 Vp-p with no offset

Impedance ..................................... 75 ohms

Return loss

MSW 4SV rs ...................... <-25 dB, DC @ 10 MHz

Other models ..................... <-40 dB, DC @ 10 MHz

DC offset (max. allowable)........... 5.0 V

Input coupling

MSW 4V rs, MSW 4SV rs . DC

MSW 4V SDI rs .................. AC

Video output

Number/signal type

MSW 4V rs ......................... 2 composite video

MSW 4SV rs ....................... 1 S-video, 1 composite video

MSW 4V SDI rs .................. 2 reclocked SMPTE-259 serial digital

component video

Connectors

MSW 4V rs, MSW 4V SDI rs

2 BNC female

MSW 4SV rs ....................... 1 BNC female, (1) 4-pin mini DIN female

Nominal level ................................ 1 Vp-p for Y of S-video and for

composite video

0.3 Vp-p for C of S-video

0.8 Vp-p for SDI

Minimum/maximum levels (MSW 4V rs, MSW 4SV rs)

0.4 V to 2.0 Vp-p

Impedance ..................................... 75 ohms

Return loss

MSW 4V/4SV rs ................ <-30 dB @ 5 MHz

MSW 4V SDI rs .................. <-25 dB @ 5 MHz

DC offset ........................................ ±5 mV maximum with input at 0 offset

Switching type (MSW 4V rs/4SV rs) Vertical interval
MSW 4V SDI rs

Jitter ..................................... <2 µs

Rise/fall time (20-80%) .....700 ps ±100 ps

Re-clocking ......................... Automatic, bypass mode for nonstandard

rates

Sync

Standards

MSW 4V rs, MSW 4SV rs . NTSC 3.58, NTSC 4.43, PAL, SECAM

MSW 4V SDI rs ................. SMPTE-259M, SMPTE-292M

Control/remote — switcher

Serial control port ......................... 1 RS-232, 3.5 mm captive screw connector,

5 pole

Baud rate and protocol ................. 9600 baud, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, no parity

Serial control pin configurations . 1 = TX, 2 = RX, 3 = GND

Specifications, Part Numbers, and Accessories

MSW 4V rs and 4SV rs

• Specifications, Part Numbers, Accessories

MSW 4V rs and 4SV rs

• Specifications, Part Numbers, Accessories

A-4

A-5

Contact closure .............................. (1) 3.5 mm captive screw connector, 5 pole

Contact closure pin configurations

1 = input 1, 2 = input 2, 3 = input 3,
4 = input 4, 5 = GND

Program control ............................. Extron’s Universal Switcher Program for

Windows®
Extron’s Simple Instruction Set (SIS™)

General

External power supply ................ 100 VAC to 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, external,

autoswitchable; to 12 VDC, regulated

Power input requirements

MSW 4V rs, MSW 4SV rs . 12 VDC, 0.2 A

MSW 4V SDI rs .................. 12 VDC, 0.4 A

Temperature/humidity ................ Storage: -40 to +158 °F (-40 to +70 °C) /

10% to 90%, noncondensing
Operating: +32 to +122 °F (0 to +50 °C) /
10% to 90%, noncondensing

Rack mount .................................... Yes, with optional 1U rack shelf

#60-190-01 or 60-190-20; also under­furniture mountable with optional

brackets #70-212-01

Enclosure type .............................. Metal

Enclosure dimensions .................. 1.7" H x 4.3" W x 3.0" D

(1U high, quarter rack wide)

4.3 cm H x 10.9 cm W x 6.5 cm D

(Depth excludes connectors.)

Product weight .............................. 0.6 lbs (0.3 kg)

Shipping weight ........................... 3 lbs (2 kg)

Vibration ........................................ ISTA 1A in carton

(International Safe Transit Association)

Listings............................................ UL, CUL

Compliances ................................... CE, FCC Class A, VCCI, AS/NZS, ICES

MTBF ............................................... 30,000 hours

Warranty ........................................ 3 years parts and labor

N

All nominal levels are at ±10%.

N

Specifications are subject to change without notice.

Parts

Included parts

These items are included in each order of an MSW series mini
video switcher:

Included parts Part number

MSW 4V rs or 60-480-11
MSW 4SV rs 60-480-12
12 VDC, 1A external power supply (Int’l) 70-055-01
IEC power cord
(2) Female 3.5 mm, 5-pole captive screw connectors

10-319-10

(1) Female 3.5 mm, 2-pole captive screw connectors (orange)

10-319-15
Tweeker (small screwdriver)
(4) Rubber feet (not attached)

MSW 4V rs & 4SV rs Series User’s Manual

Optional accessories

These items are optional accessories that can be used with the
MSW series mini video switchers:

Accessories Part number

CCR 204 Contact Closure Remote 60-794-02
IR 102 Remote Control Kit 70-224-01
RSF 123 1U 3.5" Versatools Rack Shelf Kit 60-190-20
RSB 123 1U 3.5" Versatools Basic Rack Shelf 60-604-20
RSB 126 1U 6" Basic Rack Shelf 60-604-10
RSU 126 1U 6" Universal Rack Shelf Kit 60-190-10
RSU 129 1U 9.5" Universal Rack Shelf Kit 60-190-01
RSB 129 1U 9.5" Deep Basic Rack Shelf 60-604-01
MBU 123 Under-Desk Mount Kit 70-212-01