Extron Electronics SW2 VGA DA2 AF R User Manual

User’s Manual

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Extron Electronics, USA

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Anaheim, CA 92805
USA

714.491.1500
Fax [phone]

Extron Electronics, Europe

Beeldschermweg 6C
3821 AH Amersfoort
The Netherlands
+31.33.453.4040
Fax [phone]

© 2005 Extron Electronics. All rights reserved.

Extron Electronics, Asia

135 Joo Seng Road, #04-01
PM Industrial Building
Singapore 368363
+65.6383.4400
Fax [phone]

Extron Electronics, Japan

Kyodo Building
16 Ichibancho
Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-0082 Japan
+81.3.3511.7655
Fax [phone]

SW2 VGA DA2 AF R

2-Input Switcher with 2 Buffered Outputs

and Audio

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Precautions

Safety Instructions • English

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.

Consignes de Sécurité • Français

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 afin de

pouvoir les consulter à l’avenir.

Respecter les avertissements • Observer tous les avertissements et

consignes marqués sur le matériel ou présentés dans la documentation
utilisateur.

Eviter les pièces de fixation • Ne pas utiliser de pièces de fixation ni

d’outils non recommandés par le fabricant du matériel car cela
risquerait de poser certains dangers.

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.

Instrucciones de seguridad • Español

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

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

Precaucion

Leer las instrucciones • Leer y analizar todas las instrucciones de

operación y seguridad, antes de usar el equipo.

Conservar las instrucciones • Conservar las instrucciones de seguridad

para futura consulta.

Obedecer las advertencias • Todas las advertencias e instrucciones

marcadas en el equipo o en la documentación del usuario, deben ser
obedecidas.

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

sean especificamente recomendados por el fabricante, ya que podrian
implicar riesgos.

Warning

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

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

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

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

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

be stepped on or pinched by items placed upon or against them.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Avertissement

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

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

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

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

Protection du cordon d’alimentation • Acheminer les cordons d’alimentation de

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

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

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

Fentes et orifices • Si le boîtier de l’appareil comporte des fentes ou des orifices,

ceux-ci servent à empêcher les composants internes sensibles de surchauffer. Ces
ouvertures ne doivent jamais être bloquées par des objets.

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

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

Vorsicht

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

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

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

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

Schutz des Netzkabels • Netzkabel sollten stets so verlegt werden, daß sie nicht

im Weg liegen und niemand darauf treten kann oder Objekte darauf- oder
unmittelbar dagegengestellt werden können.

Wartung • Alle Wartungsmaßnahmen sollten nur von qualifiziertem

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

Schlitze und Öffnungen • Wenn das Gerät Schlitze oder Löcher im Gehäuse

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

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

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

Advertencia

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

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

Desconexión de alimentación eléctrica • Para desconectar con seguridad la

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

Protección del cables de alimentación • Los cables de alimentación eléctrica se

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

Reparaciones/mantenimiento • Solicitar siempre los servicios técnicos de personal

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

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

es para evitar el sobrecalientamiento de componentes internos sensibles. Estas
aberturas nunca se deben obstruir con otros objetos.

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

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

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 Extron Electronics, Europe
1230 South Lewis Street Beeldschermweg 6C
Anaheim, CA 92805, USA 3821 AH Amersfoort

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 non-Extron authorized modification 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 fitness 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.

Table of Contents

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

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

About the SW2 VGA DA2 AF R ........................................1-2

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

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

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

Installing Adapter Plates .................................................. 2-2

Mounting the SW2 VGA DA2 AF R ................................ 2-5

Rack mounting ....................................................................... 2-5

Under-desk mounting ........................................................... 2-6

Front Panel Features ............................................................2-7

Rear Panel Features ............................................................. 2-8

Cabling ......................................................................................2-10

Operation ................................................................................. 2-11

Troubleshooting.................................................................... 2-12

Appendix • Specifications, Accessories and
Part Numbers

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

Included Parts ......................................................................... A-4

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

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

Adapters .................................................................................... A-5

Adapter Plates ....................................................................... A-7

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

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

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iSW2 VGA DA2 AF R • Table of Contents

Table of Contents, cont’d

SW2 VGA DA2 AF R

Chapter One

1

Introduction

About this Manual

About the SW2 VGA DA2 AF R

Features

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SW2 VGA DA2 AF R • Table of Contents

Introduction, cont’d

Introduction

About this Manual

This manual contains information about Extron’s
SW2 VGA DA2 AF R switcher and details on how to operate and
configure it.

About the SW2 VGA DA2 AF R

The SW2 VGA DA2 AF R is a high performance, full rack width,
two-input VGA switcher with 300 MHz (-3 dB) video bandwidth.
It accepts two VGA, SVGA, XGA, or UXGA computer-video
inputs and two stereo audio inputs. It features two buffered
VGA outputs and one stereo audio output. With an optional
Macintosh/VGA adapter, the SW2 VGA DA2 AF R can also
switch and distribute Macintosh signals.

Front panel buttons, a contact closure controller, or the auto­switching option can be used for input selection.

Features

Auto-switching ability — The SW2 VGA DA2 AF R can detect

active sync signals and automatically switch to the active
input.

Furniture mountability — The SW2 VGA DA2 AF R can be

mounted under a desk or podium with optional
hardware, or it can be mounted in a rack with the
included VersaTools

Stereo audio — Unbalanced stereo audio inputs can be output

as balanced or unbalanced stereo audio.

AC power connector — International 100 to 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz,

internal switchable power supply.

Pass-through connectors — A wide assortment of architectural

adapter plates is available for installation on the
SW2 VGA DA2 AF R switcher to allow convenient pass­through A/V connections.

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rack mount kit.

SW2 VGA DA2 AF R

Chapter Two

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Installation and Operation

Installation Overview

Installing Adapter Plates

Mounting the SW2 VGA DA2 AF R

1-2

Front Panel Features

Rear Panel Features

Cabling

Operation

Troubleshooting

SW2 VGA DA2 AF R • Introduction

Installation and Operation, cont’d

Installation and Operation

Installation Overview

To install and set up the SW2 VGA DA2 AF R for operation,
follow these steps:

Turn all of the equipment off. Make sure that the video

1

and audio sources (computers, stereos, tape decks or other
devices), the SW2 VGA DA2 AF R, the output devices
(projectors, speakers), and contact closure control device
are all turned off and disconnected from the power
source.

Install optional adapter plates for pass-through A/V

2

connections. See “Installing Adapter Plates” in this
chapter.

Mount the switcher. See “Mounting the

3

SW2 VGA DA2 AF R” in this chapter.

Attach the cables. See “Cabling” in this chapter.

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Connect power cords and turn on the devices in the

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following order: output devices, contact closure controller,
SW2 VGA DA2 AF R switcher, and input devices.

Select an input from the front panel buttons or the contact

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closure controller.

The image should now display, and sound should be

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audible. If not, ensure that all devices are plugged in and
receiving power. Check the cabling and make adjustments
as needed. Select a different input to check for a picture
and sound. See “Troubleshooting” in this chapter.

Installing Adapter Plates

The SW2 VGA DA2 AF R offers the ability to incorporate a
variety of optional architectural adapter plates for pass-through
audio and/or video connections. Each interface can hold up to
two (2) adapter plates.

Blank plates (two double height plates) are included with the
interface to cover unused spaces. Other adapter plates must be
ordered separately.

The plates attach to the front and rear panels. Output cables
attached to the front panel adapter plate pass through the
switcher enclosure and out through the rear panel adapter plate.
Some adapters require wires to be soldered to the rear
connectors.

Adapter plates should be attached to the switcher and output
cables attached to the plates before the switcher is installed in a

rack or in furniture. The screws for installing the adapter plates
are built into the plates, so no additional screws will be needed.

CAUTION

Adapter plate installation must be performed by
authorized service personnel only.

Follow these steps to install adapter plates.

1. Make sure that the power is removed from the switcher

by disconnecting the AC power cord from the unit.

2. Open the cover of the switcher (the top half of the

enclosure), as shown below. Remove the screws from the
enclosure, and lift the cover straight up.

CAUTION

Do not touch any switches or electronic
components inside the switcher. Doing so could
damage the switcher.

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3. Remove the blank plate from the switcher by unscrewing

the nuts that fasten the plate to the inside of the enclosure.

4. Insert the adapter plate screws through the holes in the

front and/or rear panel, as shown in the following
illustration. Attach the adapter plate(s) to the enclosure
with the provided captive washers and #4-40 nuts.

5. Attach the adapter plate cables to the rear connectors of

the adapter plates. Soldering will be required for some
connectors.

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