Extron Electronics SW RGBHV User Manual

SW RGBHV series

Wideband Video and Audio Switchers

68-648-01 Rev. D

07 08

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 xation • 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

Dies es Symbol soll dem Benut zer in der im Liefer umfang ent haltenen
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.

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 orices • 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 quali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 emp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 especificamente recomendados

por el fabricante, ya que podrian implicar riesgos.

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。

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 cali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 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.

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。

FCC Class A Notice

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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.

This unit was tested with shielded cables on the peripheral devices. Shielded cables must be

used with the unit to ensure compliance.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept
any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Quick Start — SW RGBHV Switchers

Installation

Step 1 — Remove power

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

Step 2 — Mounting

SW2 —
If desired, mount the switcher in a rack using an

Extron 1U Universal Rack Shelf, part # 60-190-01 or
60-604-02.

If desired, mount the switcher under a desk using
an Extron Under-desk Mount Kit, part #70-077-01.

If desired, mount the switcher through a desk using
an Extron Through-desk Mount Kit, part #70-077-02.

SW4 or SW6 —
If desired, mount the switcher in a rack with the

supplied rack ears.
If desired, mount the switcher under a desk using

an Extron 1U Under-desk Mount Kit,
part #70-222-01.

Step 3 — Video Inputs

Connect up to 2, 4 or 6 RGBHV, RGBS, RGsB, or
RsGsBs video or component video inputs to the
Input connectors (3).

Step 4 — Video Output

Connect an RGBHV, RGBS, RGsB, or RsGsBs video
or component video display or other device to the
Output connectors (3).

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Step 5 — Audio Inputs

Cable audio models for stereo audio input (5).
High impedance is generally over 10k ohms.

5

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Sleeve

Tip

Sleeve

Unbalanced Input

(high impedance) (high impedance)

Ring

Sleeve (s)

Ring

Tip

Tip

Balanced Input

Step 6 — Audio Outputs

Cable audio models for stereo audio output (6).

6

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See caution

Sleeve

Tip

See caution

Unbalanced Output

Tip

Ring

Sleeve (s)

Tip

Ring

Balanced Output

Step 7 — Remote Control

CAUTION

Connect a host device, such as a computer or touch
panel control via RS-232, OR connect a remote
contact closure device to the switcher via this
9-pin D connector (7) for remote control of the
switcher.

To command a switch under contact closure
control, momentarily short an input’s pin on the
remote connector to ground (the switcher must be
in normal [manual] mode).

See chapter 4, “Remote Control”, for definitions of
the SIS commands and details on how to install and
use the control software.

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damage the audio
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3 RX Receive data (+)
4 — In #2 Input #2
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6 — In #3
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In #5
In #6

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Input #3
Input #4
Input #5
Input #6

Step 8 — Connect power

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

QS-1SW RGBHV Series Switchers • Quick Start

Quick Start — SW RGBHV Series Switchers, cont’d

Operation

Switch mode

Set the rear panel switch to Auto for autoswitch
mode (the switcher automatically switches to the

AUTO

MANUAL

Switch inputs in normal switch mode

Press and release the desired input button.

Adjust audio level (SW2 RGBHV A /
SW4 RGBHV A / SW6 RGBHV A only)

1. Press and release the desired

2. Press and hold the Audio

highest-numbered input with a sync
signal present) or Normal for manual
switch mode. The front panel Auto
Switch Active LED lights when the
switcher is in autoswitch mode.

input button.

Press
and release.

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Conf./Save button until the
Audio Conf./Save LED begins
to blink. The approximate level
is indicated by the input LEDs
and the polarity by the ±dB
LEDs. See “Audio gain and
attenuation (SW2 RGBHV A,
SW4 RGBHV A, and SW6

Press
and hold.

B

CONF/SAVE

Conf/Save blinks.
Release the button.

RGBHV A)” in chapter 3, “Operation”, to read
the audio gain or attenuation level.

3. Press and release the

and buttons to

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

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4. Press and release the Audio

Conf./Save button to exit. The

Press Press

5

6

Press
and release.

Audio Conf./Save LED goes
out.

+dB

-dB

CONF/SAVE

SW RGBHV Series Switchers • Quick StartQS-2

Table of Contents

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

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

Features ...................................................................................................................................1-3

Audio switching models ....................................................................................................1-3

All switchers .......................................................................................................................1-3

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

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

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

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

UL guidelines ................................................................................................................ 2-2

SW2 models ..................................................................................................................2-3

SW4 and SW6 models ...................................................................................................2-4

Under-furniture mounting the switcher ..........................................................................2-4

SW2 models ..................................................................................................................2-4

SW4 and SW6 models ...................................................................................................2-5

Through-furniture mounting the switcher ......................................................................2-6

Cabling and Rear Panel Views...................................................................................... 2-7

Inputs..................................................................................................................................2-7

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

Remote connection............................................................................................................2-9

Power connection ..............................................................................................................2-9

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

Controls and Indicators ................................................................................................... 3-2

Input selection controls and indicators ............................................................................3-2

Audio controls and indicators........................................................................................... 3-3

Autoswitch mode control and indicator ..........................................................................3-3

Switcher Operations.......................................................................................................... 3-4

Powering on the switcher ................................................................................................. 3-4

Switching inputs ................................................................................................................3-4

Audio gain and attenuation (SW2 RGBHV A, SW4 RGBHV A, and SW6 RGBHV A only) .. 3-4

Example — Adjusting the audio level........................................................................... 3-5

Audio level reset — single input.................................................................................. 3-7

Audio level reset — all inputs ...................................................................................... 3-7

Memory .............................................................................................................................. 3-7

Optimizing the Audio (SW2, SW4, and SW6 RGBHV A only) ......................... 3-7

Troubleshooting — If No Image Appears ...............................................................3-8

SW RGBHV Series Switchers • Table of Contents

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Table of Contents, cont’d

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

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

Host-to-switcher instructions ............................................................................................ 4-2

Switcher-initiated (unsolicited) 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 ............................................................................................................4-7

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

Contact Closure....................................................................................................................4-7

Infrared Remote Control.................................................................................................4-8

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

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

Part Numbers ....................................................................................................................... A-5

SW RGBHV switcher part numbers .................................................................................. A-5

Supplied accessories.......................................................................................................... A-5

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

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

Bulk cables................................................................................................................... A-5

Crimp tools and assorted connectors........................................................................... A-6

Pre-cut cables .............................................................................................................. A-6

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

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SW RGBHV Series Switchers

Chapter One

1

Introduction

About the Switchers

Features

Introduction, cont’d

Introduction

About the Switchers

The Extron SW RGBHV series (figure 1-1) is a family of six RGB video switchers,
some with audio, in an array of input and output configurations. The models
available are:

• SW2 RGBHV (two RGB video inputs)

• SW2 RGBHV A (two RGB inputs and two balanced or unbalanced stereo or

mono audio inputs)

• SW4 RGBHV (four RGB video inputs)

• SW4 RGBHV A (four RGB inputs and four balanced or unbalanced stereo or

mono audio inputs)

• SW6 RGBHV (six RGB video inputs)

• SW6 RGBHV A (six RGB inputs and six balanced or unbalanced stereo or mono

audio inputs)

The switchers can switch wideband video (RGBHV, RGBs, RGsB, and RsGsBs),
component video, S-video, and composite video.

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The switchers input video on female BNC connectors. Audio models input
unbalanced or balanced stereo or mono audio on 5-pole captive screw connectors.

The 2-input models have 1U half-rack width enclosures. The remaining switchers
have 1U full-rack width enclosures. All models can be mounted in a standard 19"
rack; the 2-input models require an Extron 1U universal rack shelf.

Speakers

SW RGBHV Series Switchers • Introduction1-2

Features

Audio switching models

Inputs — These switchers input 2, 4, or 6 stereo audio signals, balanced or

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

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

unbalanced, on a 3.5 mm, 5-pole captive screw terminal.

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, to
be compatible with a wide range of line level (from -20 dBV to +4 dBV).
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 the switcher is used with professional (higher
line level) and consumer (lower line level) audio equipment.

dBvdBu

+8

+10

+5

+7

+2

+4

-1

+1

-3

-2

-7

-5

-10

-8

-14

-12

Low Audio

Output Level

dBvdBu

+10

+8

+7

+5

+4

+2

+1

-1

-2

-3

-5

-7

-8

-10

-12

-14

High Audio

Output Level

Consumer VCR
Audio
Inputs

AUTO SWICH

Audio

ACTIVE

1

SW RGBHV A Series Switcher

Inputs

Pro CD Player

dBvdBu

+8

+10

+5

+7

+2

+4

-1

+1

-4

-2

-7

-5

-10

-8

-14

-12

Output

SW6 RGBHV A

Level

RGBHV & AUDIO SWITCHER

AUDIO

6

4

32

5

+dB

-dB

CONF/SAVE

Audio System

No Noticeable Volume

Differences Between Sources

Figure 1-2 — Audio gain and attenuation

Audio follow — 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 — Audio can be broken away from its corresponding video

input signal. Audio breakaway switching can be commanded only under
RS-232 remote control.

All switchers

Inputs — The video switchers input up to 2, 4, or 6 RGB video signals on five

female BNC connectors.

Outputs — The selected RGB video input is output on five female BNC connectors.
Bandwidth — Bandwidth is 350 MHz (-3 dB). This high bandwidth allows the

switchers to switch all of the high-resolution video signals with no loss of
signal quality.

Input signal 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.

1-3SW RGBHV Series Switchers • Introduction

Introduction, cont’d

Autoswitching mode — When autoswitching is enabled, the switcher continuously

monitors all inputs and automatically switches to the highest-numbered
input with video sync pulses present. If video is absent from all inputs, no
input is selected.

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

and attenuation for each input using the front panel buttons or via the
switcher’s Remote port RS-232 link. The RS-232 link allows remote control
via a PC or control system. You can select inputs via the switcher’s contact
closure link on the Remote port. You can also remotely control the switchers
using a contact closure keypad connected to the Remote port or an Extron IR
102 Remote Control Kit (part #70-224-01) connected to the Remote port.

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

supplied rack ears. The two SW2 models require an optional RSU 129 or
RSB 129 1U Universal Rack Mount Kit (part #60-190-01 or 60-604-02) for rack
mounting.

Power supply — Includes an internal 100 VAC to 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 20 watts,

auto-switchable power supply, which provides worldwide power
compatibility.

SW RGBHV Series Switchers • Introduction1-4

SW RGBHV Series Switchers

Chapter Two

2

Installation

Installation Overview

Mounting the Switcher

Cabling and Rear Panel Views

Installation, cont’d

Installation

Installation Overview

Install an SW RGBHV Series switcher as follows:

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

1

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

2

See “Mounting the Switcher”, below.
Connect the input and output devices to the switcher (see “Cabling and Rear

3

Panel Views”, on page 2-7).
If desired, connect a computer, RS-232 control system, or contact closure

4

device to the Remote connector (see “Remote connection”, on page 2-9).
Plug the switcher and, if appropriate, the input devices and output devices

5

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

6

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

7

you should be able to 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

Rack mounting the switcher

The SW2 switcher models are housed in half-rack width 1U high metal enclosures
that can be rack mounted with an optional RSU 129 or RSB 129 1U Universal Rack
Mount Kit or 1U Basic Rack Shelf (part #60-190-01 or 60-604-01). The SW4 and SW6
switcher models are housed in rack-mountable, 1U high, 17" wide metal
enclosures. The appropriate rack mount kit is included with the SW4 and SW6
switchers. Rack mount the switcher as follows:

UL guidelines

The following Underwriters Laboratories (UL) guidelines pertain to the installation
of the switcher into a rack.

1. Elevated operating ambient temperature — If the equipment 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 switcher 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).

SW RGBHV Series Switchers • Installation2-2

SW2 models

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

2. Place the switcher on one half of the optional RSU 129 or RSB 129 1U (one

unit high, 19" wide) rack shelf (part #60-190-01 or 60-604-02). Align the fr ont
of the switcher with the front of the shelf, and align the threaded holes on the
bottom of the switcher with the holes in the rack shelf (figure 2-1).

Use 2 mounting holes on

opposite corners.

False front panel
uses 2 front holes.

AUTO SWITCH

ACUTIVE

1

2

SW2 RGBHV A

A

U

RG

D

IO

BH

V & A

UDIO

SW

C

ITC

O

N

HER

F

/S

A

-d

V

E

B

+

d

B

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

Figure 2-1 — Rack mounting an SW2 switcher

3. Secure the switcher to the rack shelf with the two provided 4-40 x 3/16"

machine screws. Insert the screws from the underside of the shelf, and
securely fasten them through diagonally opposite corners as shown in
figure 2-1.

4. Fasten the false front panel (provided with the rack shelf) to the unoccupied

side of the rack (as shown in figure 2-1), or install a second half-rack-width
device in that side by repeating steps 1 through 3.

5. Secure the rack shelf to the rack using four 10-32 x ¾" bolts. Insert the bolts

through the provided #10 beveled washers, then through the holes in the rack
ears.

2-3SW RGBHV Series Switchers • Installation

Installation, cont’d

SW4 and SW6 models

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

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

machine screws, provided (figure 2-2).

Mounting Screws (2 Plcs)

Each Side

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

Rack-mount

Bracket

OUTPUT

L R

R

6

L

REMOTE

R

5

L

AUTO

R

4

L

INPUTS

R

3

L

MANUAL

or

#8 Screw (4 Plcs)
Each Side

Under
Furniture-mount
Bracket

G

R

V

INPUT 3

H/HV

B

G

R

INPUT 4

V

INPUT 1

H/HV

B

G

100-240V 1.3A

R

INPUT 2

50-60Hz

R

2

L

V

1

L R

H/
HV

B

OUTPUT

G

V

INPUT 5

R

H/HV

B

INPUT 6

Figure 2-2 — Mounting an SW4 or SW6 switcher in a rack or under
furniture

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

with those of the rack.

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

Under-furniture mounting the switcher

The SW2 switcher models can be mounted under a table or other horizontal surface
with an optional Extron under-desk mounting kit (part #70-077-01). The SW4 and
SW6 switcher models can be mounted under a table or other horizontal surface
with an optional Extron 1U under-desk mounting kit (part #70-222-01).

SW2 models

1. Secure the optional under-desk mounting brackets to the switcher with the six

machine screws provided in the mounting kit (figure 2-3).

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 mounting
surface.

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.

SW RGBHV Series Switchers • Installation2-4

A
U

T
O
S

W
IC

H

A

C
U

T
IV
E

1

2

R
G

SW2 RGBHV

B

H
V

&
A

U
D

IO

S

W
IT

C
H

E

R

Under Desk Kit

Figure 2-3 — Under-furniture mounting

SW4 and SW6 models

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

eight #8 machine screws provided in the mounting kit (figure 2-2 on page 2-4).

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.

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.

2-5SW RGBHV Series Switchers • Installation

Installation, cont’d

Through-furniture mounting the switcher

The switchers can be mounted through a desk or other furniture. The SW2 models require an
optional through-desk mounting kit, part #70-077-02. The SW4 and SW6 models require the
included through-desk and rack mounting bracket. Mount the switcher as follows (figure 2-4):

ACTIVE

AUTO SWITCH

1

2

RGBHV & AUDIO SWITCHER

SW2 RGBHV

Figure 2-4 — Through-desk mounting

1. Loosely attach the mounting brackets to the switcher using the four supplied

machine screws and washers. On the SW4 and SW 6 models, use two screws
on each side, inserted through the slotted holes on the brackets (figure 2-2).

2. Hold the switcher underneath the surface where it will be mounted. Mark the

cutout area and four screw holes on the underside of the surface.

3. Cut out the surface material that you marked in step 2.

4. Insert the switcher into the hole to test the fit. If necessary, use a rasp to

enlarge the cut-out.

5. Drill four pilot holes, 3/32" in diameter by 1/4" deep, at the screw marks.

6. Attach the brackets to the mounting surface with the four wood screws

provided.

7. Slide the switcher up and down or back and forth in the mounting brackets

until the face of the switcher is at the desired height. Tighten the screws that
secure the bracket in place.

If the screws are inaccessible to a screwdriver:

a. Mark the location of the brackets relative to the screws.
b. Remove the switcher from the underside of the surface.

SW RGBHV Series Switchers • Installation2-6

c. Tighten the screws.
d. Replace the switcher on the underside of the surface (step 6).

Cabling and Rear Panel Views

All connectors are on the rear panel. The switcher can be connected to up to six
RGBHV or component video devices and (audio models only) stereo audio devices,
depending on the model. The video and/or audio output output is identical to the
selected input; the switchers perform no sync or video format manipulation.

SW 2 models are in half-rack width enclosures and the rest of the models are in full­rack width enclosures. Figure 2-5 shows an SW2 RGBHV video switcher.
Figure 2-6 shows an SW4 RGBHV A video and audio switcher. The two switchers
shown have all of the connector configurations that are available in the SW RGBHV
product family covered in this manual.

Switchers with video capabilities can switch video and audio separately (audio
breakaway).

100-240V 1.3A

50-60Hz

R G

INPUT 1

INPUT 2

H/HV

V

B

R

G

OUTPUT

5

REMOTE

H/HV

B

V

AUTO

MANUAL

100-240V 1.3A

50-60Hz

6

INPUT 1

R G

INPUT 2

Inputs

6

1

3

Figure 2-5 — SW2 RGBHV video switcher

1

INPUT 3

H/HV

B

V

R G

INPUT 4

H/HV

B

V

Figure 2-6 — SW4 RGBHV A switcher with audio

RGB and component video inputs — For each input, connect an RGBHV,

1

RGBS, RGsB, RsGsBs, or component video source to these BNC connectors.
Connect the cables as shown in figure 2-7.

RGBHV

H/HV

G

RGBS

RG

B

H/HV

B

L R

R

2

INPUTS

2

1

G

L R

3

L R

B
OUTPUT

L R

H/
HV

4

V

3

AUTO

MANUAL

4

OUTPUT

L R

REMOTE

5

V

V

RGsB,
RsGsBs
Component

RG

H/HV

B

V

Figure 2-7 — Video input and output connections

2-7SW RGBHV Series Switchers • Installation

Installation, cont’d

Balanced or unbalanced audio input connections (SW2 RGBHV A,

2

SW4 RGBHV A, and SW6 RGBHV A only) — Each input has a 3.5 mm,
5-pole captive screw connector for balanced or unbalanced stereo audio input.
Connectors are included with each SW RGBHV Series switcher, but you must
supply the audio cable. See figure 2-8 to wire a connector for the appropriate
input type and impedance level. High impedance is generally over 10k ohms.

Tip

Sleeve

Tip

Sleeve

Ring

Sleeve (s)

Ring

Tip

Tip

Output

Unbalanced Input

(high impedance)

Balanced Input

(high impedance)

Figure 2-8 — Captive screw connector wiring for audio inputs

Figure 2-8 shows three methods of wiring the captive screw audio connectors
for input, and figure 2-9 shows two methods of wiring the connectors for
output. A mono audio connector consists of the tip and sleeve. A stereo audio
connector consists of the tip, ring and sleeve. If you are wiring a captive screw
connector from an existing unbalanced audio cable, the white insulated wire is
typically the left channel (tip) and the red insulated wire is typically the right
channel (sleeve). There is no reliable standard for existing balanced audio
cables.

CAUTION

The captive screw connector can easily be inadvertently plugged partially
into one receptacle and partially into an adjacent receptacle. This
misconnection could damage the audio output circuits. Ensure that the
captive screw connector is plugged into the desired input.

The audio level for each input can be individually set, via the front panel or
under RS-232 control, to ensure that the level on the output does not vary
from input to input. See chapter 3, “Operation”, and chapter 4, “Remote
Control”, for details.

RGB and component video outputs — Connect an RGBHV, RGBS, RGsB,

3

RsGsBs, or component video display or other device to these BNC
connectors. Connect the cables as shown in figure 2-7.

Balanced or unbalanced audio output connectors (SW2 RGBHV A,

4

SW4 RGBHV A, and SW6 RGBHV A only) — These 3.5 mm, 5-pole captive
screw connectors output the selected unamplified, line level audio. Connect
audio devices, such as an audio amplifier or powered speakers, to these
connectors. See figure 2-9 to properly wire an output connector.

Tip

See caution

Sleeve

Tip

See caution

Unbalanced Output

Tip

Ring

Sleeve (s)

Tip

Ring

Balanced Output

Figure 2-9 — Captive screw connector wiring for audio output

CAUTION

Connect the sleeve to ground (Gnd). Connecting the sleeve to a negative
(-) terminal will damage the audio output circuits.

By default, the audio output follows the video switch. Audio breakaway,
which can be commanded under RS-232 control via the SIS or Windows-based
control program, allows you to select from any one of the audio input sources.
See chapter 4, “Remote Control”, for details.

SW RGBHV Series Switchers • Installation2-8

Remote connection

Remote connector — Connect a host device, such as a computer or touch

5

panel control, or a remote contact closure device to the switcher via this
9-pin D connector (figure 2-10) for remote control of the switcher.

See chapter 4, “Remote Control”, for definitions of the SIS commands, details
on how to install and use the control software, and information on how to
construct a remote contact closure device.

51

96
Female

15

69

Male

Figure 2-10 — Remote port connector and pinout

Power connection

AC power connector — Plug a standard IEC power cord into this connector

6

to connect the switcher to a 100 VAC to 240 VAC, 50 or 60 Hz power source.

Pin RS-232 Contact closure Function

1 — In #1 Input #1
2TX
3 RX Receive data (+)

— Transmit data (-)
—

4 — In #2 Input #2
5 Gnd Gnd Signal ground
6 — In #3
7—
8—
9—

In #4
In #5
In #6

Input #3
Input #4
Input #5
Input #6

2-9SW RGBHV Series Switchers • Installation

Installation, cont’d

SW RGBHV Series Switchers • Installation2-10

SW RGBHV Series Switchers

Chapter Three

3

Operation

Controls and Indicators

Switcher Operations

Optimizing the Audio (SW2, SW4, and SW6 RGBHV A only)

Troubleshooting — If No Image Appears

Operation, cont’d

Operation

Controls and Indicators

The SW RGBHV family of switchers have 2, 4, or 6 input buttons and LEDs on the
front panel. Audio models also have front panel configuration controls and LEDs.
All models have an Auto/Manual mode selection switch on the rear panel.

Figure 3-1 shows the front panel of an SW2 RGBHV switcher. Figure 3-2 shows the
front panel of an SW6 RGBHV A switcher. These two examples show all of the
combinations of buttons and enclosure sizes that you may encounter with your
particular switcher. Figure 3-3 shows the location of the Auto/Manual switch on
the rear panel.

AUTO SWITCH

ACTIVE

2

SW2 RGBHV

2

1

RGBHV & AUDIO SWITCHER

AUTO SWITCH

ACTIVE

9

9

Figure 3-1 — SW2 RGBHV front panel

72

5

4 5

6

4

1

32

1

Figure 3-2 — SW6 RGBHV A front panel

In the following descriptions, you will find the following terms:

• Video-only switcher — Switches RGB video only. No audio switching.

• Analog audio switcher — Switches analog audio on captive screw

connectors as well as RGB video.

On audio switchers, two of the input buttons and LEDs have dual functions.
Double function controls on figure 3-1 and figure 3-2 have two callouts (
numbers), each indexed to a function in the following pages.

Input selection controls and indicators

Input buttons — When pressed, each input button selects the associated

1

input for output.

AUDIO

CONF/SAVE

3

1

6

SW6 RGBHV A

RGBHV & AUDIO SWITCHER

+dB

-dB

n

On some audio-switching models, the rightmost input buttons (Input 1 and
Input 2 on SW2 models and Input 5 and Input 6 on SW6 models) are also used
to decrease and increase the amount of audio gain for a selected input. See

4

“Audio controls and indicators”, items
Input LEDs — When lit, the input LEDs identify the selected input. If audio

2

and 5.

is broken away (available under RS-232 control only), the selected video input
is indicated by a steadily lit input LED, and the selected audio input is
indicated by a blinking input LED.

On the SW4 RGBHV A and SW6 RGBHV A, the input LEDs also indicate the
audio level of the selected input. See “Audio controls and indicators”,

7

item

.

SW RGBHV Series Switchers • Operation3-2

Audio controls and indicators

Audio configuration/save button and LED — The Audio button and LED

3

enable the user to view and/or change the current audio level setting for each
input. See “Audio gain and attenuation (SW2 RGBHV A, SW4 RGBHV A,
and SW6 RGBHV A only)”, later in this chapter.

Down ( ) button and LED — The button is used to decrease the audio

4

level for a selected input. The LED flashes each time the button is pressed to
indicated a 1 dB decrease in the audio level. See “Audio gain and attenuation
(SW2 RGBHV A, SW4 RGBHV A, and SW6 RGBHV A only”, later in this
chapter.

On the SW2 RGBHV A, this button and LED are secondary functions of the
Input 1 button and LED. On the SW6 RGBHV A, this button and LED are
secondary functions of the Input 5 button and LED.

Up ( ) button and LED — The button is used to increase the audio level

5

for a selected input. The LED flashes each time the button is pressed to
indicated a 1 dB increase in the audio level. See “Audio gain and attenuation
(SW2 RGBHV A, SW4 RGBHV A, and SW6 RGBHV A only)”, later in this
chapter.

On the SW2 RGBHV A, this button and LED are secondary functions of the
Input 2 button and LED. On the SW6 RGBHV A, this button and LED are
secondary functions of the Input 6 button and LED.

–dB/+dB LEDs — The –dB and +dB LEDs indicate the polarity of the audio

6

level setting. See “Audio gain and attenuation (SW2 RGBHV A,
SW4 RGBHV A, and SW6 RGBHV A only)”, later in this chapter.

Audio level indicators (SW4 RGBHV A and SW6 RGBHV A only) — The

7

Input 1 through Input 4 LEDs indicate a range of 6 dB when lit (Input 1 LED
off = 0 dB to 5 dB, Input 1 LED lit = 6 dB to 11 dB, Input 2 LED lit = 12 dB to
17 dB, and so on). See “Audio gain and attenuation (SW2 RGBHV A,
SW4 RGBHV A, and SW6 RGBHV A only)”, later in this chapter.

Autoswitch mode control and indicator

When autoswitching is enabled, the switcher continuously monitors all inputs and
automatically switches to the highest-numbered input with video sync pulses
present. If video is absent from all inputs, no input is selected.

Auto/Manual switch — The rear panel Auto/Manual toggle switch

8

(figure 3-3) selects autoswitching mode or manual switch mode.

SW2 Models

REMOTE

H/HV

V

AUTO

MANUAL

8

Figure 3-3 — Rear panel Auto/Manual switch

Auto Switch Active LED — When lit, the front panel Auto Switch Active LED

9

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

SW4 and SW6

Models

AUTO

REMOTE

MANUAL

8

3-3SW RGBHV Series Switchers • Operation

Operation, cont’d

Switcher Operations

The following paragraphs detail the power up process and provide sample
procedures for selecting an input and viewing and adjusting the audio level.

Powering on the switcher

1. Plug in the switcher.

On all switcher models, power is automatically applied when the power cord
is connected to an AC source. When AC power is applied, the switcher
performs a self-test that blinks the front panel LEDs during the test. An error­free power up self-test sequence leaves the LED for the previously selected
input lit and all other Input LEDs off.

2. Plug in all system components and turn on the input devices (such as

computers and scalers) and the output devices.

3. Set the input devices to output video using each device’s own operating

instructions.

4. Select an input. The image should appear on the screen.

If no image appears, see “Troubleshooting — If No Image Appears”, later in
this chapter.

.

If an error occurs during the self-test, the switcher locks up and doesnot
operate. If your switcher locks up on power-up, call the Extron S
Technical Support Hotline. See the rear cover of this manual for the phone
number in your region of the world.

3

Sales &

Switching inputs

A new input can be selected using the front panel buttons. Select a new input as
follows:

1. Select the desired input by pressing the associated input button.

2. Observe that the LED for the selected input lights.

The switcher must be in normal (manual) mode.

An input can also be selected using an RS-232 device or a third party contact
closure device. See chapter 4, “Remote Control”. Separate video and audio inputs
(audio breakaway) can be established under RS-232 control. If audio is broken
away, the selected video input is indicated by a steadily lit input LED, and the
selected audio input is indicated by a blinking input LED.

Switching inputs on the front panel can only switch video and audio together
(audio follow). Even if audio was previously broken away, audio follows the
video on front panel input selection.

Audio gain and attenuation (SW2 RGBHV A, SW4 RGBHV A, and SW6 RGBHV A only)

Audio switchers have audio gain and attenuation adjustments. The audio level of
each input can be adjusted through a range of –18 dB to +24 dB to ensure that there
is no noticeable volume difference among sources and to eliminate the need for
separate preamps or attenuators when the switcher is used with professional
(higher line level) and consumer (lower line level) audio equipment.

SW RGBHV Series Switchers • Operation3-4

The audio level can be adjusted from the front panel or by using Extron’s
Windows-based control program.

The switcher must be in normal (manual) mode.

1. Press and release an input button to select an input.

2. Press and hold the Audio Conf/Save button until the Conf/

Save LED begins to blink, then release the Conf/Save button.
The +dB and –dB LEDs display the polarity (+ or –). The lit

+dB LED indicates a positive (gain) level. The lit –dB LED
indicates a negative (attenuation) level. Both LEDs lit

Press
and hold.

B

CONF/SAVE

Conf/Save blinks.
Release the button.

indicate 0 dB.
On the SW4 RGBHV A and SW6 RGBHV A only, the input 1 through 4

LEDs display the approximate audio level for the selected input. Each input
LED indicates a range of 6 dB when lit (Input 1 LED off = 0 dB to 5 dB,
Input 1 LED lit = 6 dB to 11 dB, Input 2 LED lit = 12 dB to 17 dB, and so on).

3. Press and release the

and buttons to decrease and increase the audio

level by 1 dB or press and hold the buttons to decrease and increase the level
by 3 dB per second. The and LEDs flash to indicate each 1 dB level
change.

Each time you press and release the or button, wait for the or
LED to flash before pushing the button again. Pressing the button early may
not decrement or increment the audio level.

4. Press and hold the Audio Conf/Save button until the Conf/Save LED turns

off to save the gain value in memory and exit the audio display and
adjustment mode.

1. There is one audio level setting per input. The setting is shared by the left

and right audio inputs.

2. The audio level settings are stored in non-volatile memory. When power

is removed and restored, the audio level settings are retained.

Example — Adjusting the audio level

The switcher must be in normal (manual) mode.

1. Press and release an input button to select an input. The associated input

LED lights.

2. Press and hold the Audio Conf/Save button until the Audio Conf/Save LED

starts blinking.

3. On the SW4 RGBHV A and SW 6 RGBHV A, the input 1 through 4 LEDs

display the gain or attenuation value. In figure 3-4, the LED readout shows a
range of +6 dB to +11 dB.

4

1

LED key: = off, = on

32

Indicates +6dB to +11dB range

6

5

+dB

-dB

Figure 3-4 — Example: Viewing the audio level

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Operation, cont’d

If the +dB and –dB LED are both lit they indicate 0 dB. Otherwise, you can
determine the exact gain or attenuation using the following procedure.

a. If one or more input LEDs are lit AND the +dB LED is/are lit, press and

b. Return to the original audio level setting by pr essing and releasing the

c. Add the dB value indicated by the highest-numbered lit output LED (no

d. The lit +dB or –dB LED indicates the gain (+) or attenuation (-).

4. Press and release the

displayed in the input LEDs by 1 dB per button push. The LED flashes
each time the button is pressed. Note the input LED, +dB LED, and –dB LED
changes that occur each time the button is pressed and released. Figure 3-5
shows the result of pressing the button a total of nine times to change the
value to –1 dB. Note that the +dB LED has turned off and that the –dB LED is
on to indicate a negative level.

1

release the

button repeatedly until the highest-numbered lit input LED

goes out. Count the button presses. In this example, assume a value of
+8 dB. It will take three presses of the button for the Input 1 LED to
go out.

If one or more input LEDs is/are lit AND the –dB LED is lit, press and
release the

button repeatedly until the .highest-numbered lit input
LED goes out. Count the button presses, each of which represents a 1 dB
increment.

If the +dB LED is lit and NO input LEDs are lit, press and release the

button repeatedly until the +dB and –dB LED are both lit, indicating

0 dB. Count the button presses, each of which represents a 1 dB increment.

If the -dB LED is lit and NO input LEDs are lit, press and release the

button repeatedly until the +dB and –dB LED are both lit, indicating

0 dB. Count the button presses, each of which represents a 1 dB increment.

or button (the opposite of the button you pushed in step 3a) the same
number of steps you pushed the opposite arrow button in step 3a. In
this example, this means pushing the button three times.

output LEDs lit and both dB LEDs lit = 0 dB) and either of the following:

• The number of button presses from 0 dB, or

• The number of button presses from when the highest-numbered

output LED lit. In this example:
Output 1 LED: 6 dB

+ 2 presses:

+2 dB

8 dB

button several times to decrease the audio level

4

32

6

5

+dB

-dB

Indicates 0dB to -6dB range

LED key: = off

Figure 3-5 — Example, step D: Adjusting the audio level

5. Press and release the Audio Conf/Save button until the

Audio LED goes off. The input LEDs stop displaying the

Press
and release.

audio level range, the +dB and –dB LEDs go off, and the
selected input LED lights.

CONF/SAVE

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Audio level reset — single input

Reset the audio level for an input to 0 dB as follows:

The switcher must be in normal (manual) mode.

1. Press and release an input button to select an input.

2. Press and hold the Audio Conf/Save button until the Conf/Save LED begins

to blink, then release the Conf/Save button.

3. Press and release the

Input LEDs go off.

4. Press and hold the Audio Conf/Save button until the Conf/Save LED goes

off. The

and LEDs go off, and the selected Input LED lights.

Audio level reset — all inputs

Reset the audio level to 0 dB for all inputs as follows:

1. Press and hold the Audio Conf/Save button for approximately 10 seconds

until all Input LEDs light for approximately 1 second and then turn off.
Release the Conf/Save button.

2. Press and hold the Audio Conf/Save button again until the Conf/Save LED

turns off to save the reset level in memory and exit the audio display and
adjustment mode.

Memory

Audio and switch mode settings are saved in nonvolatile memory. When the
switcher is powered off, the settings are retained. When the switcher is powered
on, the saved memory settings are active. The selected input is not a saved value;
when the switcher is powered on it defaults to input 1.

If the switcher is powered off in autoswitch mode, it automatically switches to
the highest-numbered input with video sync pulses present when it is powered
back on. If no input has video present, all input select LEDs are off.

and buttons. The and LEDs light and the

Optimizing the Audio (SW2, SW4, and SW6 RGBHV A only)

Each individual input audio level can be adjusted within a range of –18 dB to
+24 dB, so there are no noticeable volume differences between sources and for the
best headroom and signal-to-noise ratio. Adjust the audio gain and attenuation as
follows:

1. Connect audio sources to all desired inputs and connect the audio outputs to

output devices such as audio players. See “Inputs” and “Output”, in
chapter 2, “Installation”.

2. Power on the audio sources, the switcher, and the audio players.

3. Switch among the inputs (see “Switching inputs”, earlier in this chapter),

listening to the audio with a critical ear or measuring the output audio level
with test equipment, such as a VU meter.

4. As necessary, adjust the audio level of each input (see “Audio gain and

attenuation (SW2 RGBHV A, SW4 RGBHV A, and SW6 RGBHV A only)”,
earlier in this chapter) so that the approximate output level is the same for all
selected inputs.

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Operation, cont’d

Troubleshooting — If No Image Appears

1. Ensure that all devices are plugged in and powered on. The switcher is

receiving power if the front panel Power LED (if equipped) is lit.

2. Ensure an active input is selected on the switcher or that the switcher is in

autoswitch mode.

3. Ensure that the proper signal format is supplied.

4. Check the cabling and make corrections as necessary.

5. Call the Extron S

3

Sales & Technical Support Hotline if necessary.

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SW RGBHV Series Switchers

Chapter Four

4

Remote Control

Simple Instruction Set

Windows

®

-Based Control Program
Contact Closure

Infrared Remote Control

Remote Control, cont’d

Remote Control

The SW RGBHV A Series switchers can be remotely controlled via the switcher’s
rear panel Remote connector (figure 4-1). Remote control devices can be:

• A host device (such as a computer or control system)

• An IR 102 Remote Control Kit

• A contact closure device such as an Extron KP 6 Keypad Control or a locally­constructed device.

Three remote control methods are available:

• Extron’s Simple Instruction Set

• Extron’s Windows

• Contact closure

51

96

Female

15

69

Male

Figure 4-1 — Remote connector pinout

The RS-232 protocol of the rear panel RS-232/Remote connector is as follows:

• 9600 baud •No parity

• 1 stop bit •No flow control

The cable used to connect the Remote port to a computer, control system,
contact closure device, or IR control kit may need to be modified by removing
pins or cutting wires. If unneeded pins are connected, the switcher may hang
up.

For RS-232 control and IR control, use a control cable with only pins 2, 3, and 5
connected. Otherwise, either cut the wires to the other pins in hard-shelled
connectors or remove the unneeded pins from molded plugs. See “Simple
Instruction Set”, for definitions of the SIS commands and “Windows®-Based
Control Program”for details on how to install and use the control software.

For contact closure, use a control cable with pins 2 and 3 NOT connected.
Otherwise, either cut the wires to these pins in hard-shelled connectors or remove
these pins from molded plugs. See “Contact Closure”, for information on how to
construct a remote contact closure device.

®

-based control program

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—

— Transmit data (-)
—

Input #3
In #4
In #5
In #6

Input #4

Input #5

Input #6

Simple Instruction Set

Host-to-switcher instructions

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.

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Switcher-initiated (unsolicited) 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 2002, Extron Electronics, SW6 RGBHV {or appropriate model}, Vx.xx
The switcher issues the copyright message when it first powers on. Vx.xx is the

firmware version number.

Inn•All
The switcher issues the Inn message when a front panel input selection operation

occurs. n is the input number.

Reconfig
The switcher initiates the Reconfig message when there is a change in an audio

model’s audio gain setting.

Sig•n•n•n•n•n•n
The switcher initiates the Sig message when there is a change in the status of an

input. n = 1 indicates a video signal is present, n = 0 indicates a video signal is not
preset. There are as many ns in the switcher-initiated message as the maximum
number of inputs for the models (2, 4, or 6). For example: Sig•1•1•1•0•1•0 , in
which the input signal is present on inputs 1, 2, 3, and 5 and no signal is present on
inputs 4 and 6.

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
E06
E09
E10
E13

- Invalid input channel number (out of range)

- Invalid input channel change (autoswitch mode active)

- Invalid function (mode) parameter

- Invalid command

- Invalid value (out of range)

Timeout

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

Using the Command/Response table

The Command/Response table starts on the next page. With the exception of the
set audio gain and attenuation commands (G and g) , the SIS commands are not
case sensitive. Symbols are used throughout the table to represent variables in the
command/response fields. Command and response examples are shown
throughout the table. The ASCII to HEX conversion table on the next page is for
use with the command/response table.

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Remote Control, cont’d

ASCII to HEX Conversion Table

Space

Symbol definitions

Input and output numbers in commands may be entered as either 1-, 2-, or
3-digit numbers. All input and output numbers are specified as 3-digit
numbers in the response.

= CR/LF (carriage return/line feed) (0x0D 0A)
= CR (carriage return, no line feed)

• = space

X1

= Input number 1 through the maximum number of inputs

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

X2

= On/off 0 = off, 1 = on

X3

= Numeric value -18 dB to +24 dB, each step = 1 dB

X4

= Audio gain 0 through 24

X5

X6

= Audio attenuation 1 through 18

X7

= Controller firmware x.xx

X8

= Switch mode 1 = normal switch mode, 2 = autoswitch mode

Command/Response table for SIS commands

Command ASCII Command Response Additional description

Input selection

Select video and audio input

Example (SW4 RGBHV A): 3! In3•All Select input 3 video and audio.
Example (SW6 RGBHV): 5! In5•All Select input 5 video.

Select video input only

Select audio input only
(SW 2/4/6 RGBHV A only) (audio breakaway).

Input signal sensing

Request all inputs’ status 0S Sig•

Example (SW6 RGBHV): 0S Sig•1•1•1•0•1•0 The input signal is present on

Request an individual input’s statusX1S

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(host to switcher) (switcher to host)

X1

! In X1•All Select input X1 video and audio.

X1

& In X1•Vid Select input X1 video only (audio

breakaway).

X1

$ In X1•Aud Select input X1 audio only

1

2

•...•

n

X2

Each X2 response is the signal

X2

X2

•
status of an input, starting from
input 1; n is the maximum number
of inputs for this model.

inputs 1, 2, 3, and 5. No signal is
present on inputs 4 and 6.

X2 X1

’s signal status = X2.

Command/Response table for SIS commands (continued)

Command ASCII Command Response Additional description

(host to switcher) (switcher to host)

Video mute

Set video mute 1B Vmt1 Video mute on (blank screen).
Clear video mute 0B Vmt0 Video mute off.
Read video mute B

X3

Mute status = X3.

Audio mute (audio switchers)

Set audio mute 1Z Amt1 Audio mute on (no sound output).
Clear audio mute 0Z Amt0 Audio mute off.
Read audio mute Z

X3

Mute status = X3.

Audio input gain and attenuation (audio switchers)

Set gain (specified input)

X1*X5

GIn

Example: 4*3G In4•Aud+03 Set gain for input 4 to 3 dB.

Set attenuation (specified input)
Increment level (specified input)

Decrement level (specified input)

X1*X6

gIn

X1

+G InX1•Aud

X1

-G InX1•Aud

View input level (specified input) V X1G
Set gain (current input)

Set attenuation (current input)

X5

GIn

X6

gIn

Increment level (current input) +G InX1•Aud

Decrement level (current input) -G InX1•Aud

View audio level (current input) g

Example G In004•Aud=-03

X1

X1

•Aud

•Aud

X5

X6
X4

Set gain for input X1 to X5 dB.

Set attenuation for input X1 to X6 dB.
Increase input X1 audio level by

+1 dB.

X4

Decrease input X1 audio level by
–1 dB.

X4

X1

X1

•Aud

•Aud

X5

X6

View input X1’s audio level, X4 .
Set gain for the current input to

X5

dB.

Set attenuation for the current
input X6 dB.

X4

Increase input X1 audio level by
+1 dB.

X4

Decrease input X1 audio level by
–1 dB.

X4

View gain for input X1.
Attenuation for input 4 is set to –3 dB.

Reset

Reset audio level to 0 dB

Esc

ZA Zpa Reset all audio levels to 0 dB.

View, information, part number, and firmware requests

Information request IV

Example I V4•A4•F1•Vmt0•Amt 0

Request for part number N xx-xxx-xx

Example N 60-493-21 60-493-21 = SW6 RGBHV A.

Query firmware version Q

Example Q 1.23 Sample value only.

X1

•A X1•F X8•Vmt X3•Amt

X7

X3

Video and input 4 selected; front
panel (manual) switch mode; video
and audio unmuted.

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Remote Control, cont’d

Windows®-Based Control Program

The Windows®-based Extron Universal Switcher Control Program, which
communicates with the switcher via the rear panel Remote RS-232 port, provides
an easy way to set up ties and sets of ties. The program is compatible with
Windows 2000 and Windows XP and above, and provides remote control of the
following:

• Input selection (including audio breakaway for models with video and audio)

• Audio gain and attenuation adjustments (audio models)

Updates to this program can be downloaded from the Extron Web site
(http://www.extron.com).

Installing the software

The program is contained on the Extron Software Products CD-ROM. Install the
software as follows:

1. Insert the CD-ROM into the drive. The installation program should start

automatically. If it does not self-start, run Launch.exe from the CD.
The Extron software CD window appears (figure 4-2).

Figure 4-2 — Software CD window

2. Click the Software tab (figure 4-2).

3. Scroll to the Universal Switcher Control program and click Install (figure 4-3).

Figure 4-3 — Software installation

4. Follow the on-screen instructions. By default, the Windows installation of the

Matrix Switchers Control Program creates a C:\UNIVSW folder and places
two icons (Universal Switcher Control Program and Universal Switcher Help)
into a group named “Extron Electronics”.

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Using the software

1. Connect a serial cable between a PC and the switcher’s Remote port. The

cable’s pin assignments are shown in figure 4-1 on page 4-2. Power up the PC
and the switcher.

2. To run the software, click Start>Programs>Extron Electronics>
Universal Switcher Control Pgm.

3. Click on the COM port that is connected to the switcher’s RS-232
port.

4. The Extron Universal Switcher Control Program window (Figure 4-4) displays
the input signal status for each input (signal present or not present), the
selected input, and the audio gain for the selected input.

Figure 4-4 — Universal Switcher program window

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.

Click the

Using the help system

For information about program features, you can access the help program in any of
the following ways:

• From the Extron Electronics program group, double-click on the

Universal Switcher Control Program Help icon.

• From within the Windows-based switcher control program, click on the Help

entry on the task bar.

• From within the Windows-based switcher control program, press the F1 key.

Contact Closure

The Remote connector also provides a way to select an input to the switcher by
using a remote contact closure device, such an Extron KP 6 Keypad Remote Control
or a locally-built device. Contact closure control uses pins on the Remote connector
that are not used by the RS-232 interface. The contact closure pin assignments are
shown in the table on page 4-2.

To select a different input number using a contact closure 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 to logic ground in place. The short
overrides front panel input selections.

button to refresh the input signal status information.

Autoswitching models must be in normal (manual) mode.

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Remote Control, cont’d

Infrared Remote Control

The optional Extron IR 102 Remote Control Kit consists of the following
components:

• IR 102 system remote (hand-held remote control)

• IR detector with 6' cable

• IR 102 receiver box with 3' cable

• External 12 VDC adapter power supply

Install and operate the remote control in accordance with IR 102 User’s Guide
(part #68-663-01), included with the remote control.

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SW RGBHV Series Switchers

Appendix A

A

Specifications and Part Numbers

Specifications
Part Numbers

Specifications, cont’d

Specifications

Video

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

Bandwidth .................................... 350 MHz (-3 dB)

Crosstalk ....................................... -70dB @ 10 MHz

Switching speed ........................... 5 ms (max.)

Video input

Number/signal type

SW2 RGBHV/RGBHV A 2 RGBHV, RGBS, RGsB, RsGsBs, HDTV component video, S-video,

composite video (or digital audio)

SW4 RGBHV/RGBHV A 4 RGBHV, RGBS, RGsB, RsGsBs, HDTV component video, S-video,

composite video (or digital audio)

SW6 RGBHV/RGBHV A 6 RGBHV, RGBS, RGsB, RsGsBs, HDTV component video, S-video,

composite video (or digital audio)

Connectors

SW2 RGBHV/RGBHV A 2 x 5 female BNC
SW4 RGBHV/RGBHV A 4 x 5 female BNC
SW6 RGBHV/RGBHV A 6 x 5 female BNC

Nominal level ............................... 1.0 Vp-p for Y of component video and S-video, and for composite video

0.7 Vp-p for RGB and for R-Y and B-Y of component video

0.3 Vp-p for C of S-video

Minimum/maximum levels ...... Analog: 0.3 V to 1.5 Vp-p with no offset

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

Return loss .................................... <-30 dB @ 10 MHz

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

Input coupling.............................. DC

Video output

Number/signal type ................... 1 RGBHV, RGBS, RGsB, RsGsBs, HDTV component video, S-video,

composite video (or digital audio)

Connectors .................................... 5 BNC female

Nominal level ............................... 1.0 Vp-p for Y of component video and S-video, and for composite video

0.7 Vp-p for RGB and for R-Y and B-Y of component video

0.3 Vp-p for C of S-video

Minimum/maximum levels ...... 0.5 V to 1.5 Vp-p (follows input)

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

Return loss .................................... <-30 dB @ 10 MHz

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

Sync

Input type ..................................... RGBHV, RGBS, RGsB, RsGsBs, bi-level and tri-level sync

Output type .................................. RGBHV, RGBS, RGsB, RsGsBs, bi-level and tri-level sync

Input level ..................................... Analog or TTL, 0.5 V to 5.0 Vp-p

Output level.................................. 5.0 Vp-p, unterminated, for V output; H output follows input.

Input impedance.......................... 510 ohms for V input and unselected H input; the selected H input

impedance is determined by the device connected to the H output.

Output impedance ...................... 75 ohms for V output; the H output impedance is determined by the device

connected to the selected H input.

Max input voltage ....................... 5.0 Vp-p

Max. propagation delay.............. 35 ns

Max. rise/fall time....................... 4 ns

Polarity .......................................... Positive or negative (follows input)

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Audio — SW 2/4/6 RGBHV A only

Gain ............................................... -18 to +24 dB, adjustable

When audio gain is set to unity (0 dB), balanced output has a 0 dB gain;

unbalanced output is attenuated by 6 dB.

Frequency response..................... 20 Hz to 20 kHz, ±0.05 dB

THD + Noise ................................ 0.03% @ 1 kHz, 0.3% @ 20 kHz at nominal level

S/N ............................................... >90 dB at maximum output

Crosstalk ....................................... <-65 dB @ 20 kHz, <-80 dB @ 1 kHz or below 60 Hz

Stereo channel separation .......... >80 dB @ 20 Hz to 20 kHz

CMRR ............................................ >75 dB @ 20 Hz to 20 kHz

Digital audio — all models’ H channel

Input type ..................................... Dolby Digital, DTS, AES/EBU

Output type .................................. Dolby Digital, DTS, AES/EBU

Bandwidth .................................... 250 MHz (-3 dB)

Sampling rates.............................. 32, 44.1, 48, 96 kHz

Input level ..................................... 0.5 V to 5.0 Vp-p

Output level.................................. 2.5 Vp-p (when terminated with 75 ohms)

Input impedance.......................... 510 ohms for unselected inputs; for the selected input, impedance is

determined by the device connected to the output.

Output impedance ...................... Determined by the device connected to the selected input

Max input voltage ....................... 5.0 Vp-p

Max. propagation delay.............. 35 ns

Max. rise/fall time....................... 4 ns

0 dBu = 0.775 Vrms, 0 dBV = 1 Vrms, 0 dBV 2 dBu

Audio input — SW 2/4/6 RGBHV A only

Number/signal type ................... 2, 4, or 6 (depending on the model) stereo, balanced/unbalanced

Connectors .................................... 2, 4, or 6 (depending on the model) 3.5 mm captive screw connectors, 5 pole

Impedance .................................... >10k ohms unbalanced, 20k ohms balanced, DC coupled

Nominal level ............................... -20 dBV (100 mVrms), -10 dBV (316 mVrms), 0 dBu (0.775 Vrms), or

+4 dBu (1.23 Vrms), configurable

Maximum level ............................ +20 dBu, (balanced or unbalanced) at 1% THD+N

Input gain adjustment................. -24 dB to +18 dB, adjustable per input

Input coupling.............................. DC

Audio output — SW 2/4/6 RGBHV A only

Number/signal type ................... 1 stereo, balanced/unbalanced

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

Impedance .................................... 50 ohms unbalanced, 50 ohms balanced

Nominal level ............................... -10 dBV (316 mV) or +4 dBu (1.23 V), configurable

Maximum level (Hi-Z) ................ >26 dBu, balanced; >+20 dBu, unbalanced at 1% THD+N

Maximum level (600 ohm) ......... >+21 dBm, balanced; >+15 dBm, unbalanced at 1% THD+N

Control/remote — switcher

Serial control port ........................ RS-232, 9-pin female D connector (same as the contact closure port)

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

Serial control pin configurations 2 = TX, 3 = RX, 5 = GND

Contact closure ............................ 9-pin female D connector (same as the RS-232 port)

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Specifications, cont’d

Contact closure pin configurations 1 = input #1, 4 = input #2, 6 = input #3, 7 = input #4, 8 = input #5,

9 = input #6

Program control ........................... Extron’s control/configuration program for Windows

Extron’s Simple Instruction Set (SIS™)

General

Power............................................. 100 VAC to 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 20 watts, internal

Temperature/humidity .............. Storage: -40 to +158 °F (-40 to +70 °C) / 10% to 90%, non-condensing

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

Cooling .......................................... Convection, no vents

Rack mount

SW2 RGBHV, SW2 RGBHV A

Yes, with optional 1U, 9.5" deep rack shelf,

part #60-190-01 (RSU 129) or 60-604-02 (RSB 129). Also, furniture mountable

with optional MBU 125 under-desk mounting kit (part #70-077-01).

All other models .............. Yes, with included mounting kit, part #70-077-03 (MBD 149). Also, furniture

mountable with optional MBU 149 1U under-desk mounting kit

(part #70-222-01).

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

Enclosure dimensions

SW2 RGBHV, SW2 RGBHV A

1.75" H x 8.75" W x 9.5" D (1U high, half rack wide)

(4.4 cm H x 22.2 cm W x 24.1 cm D)

(Depth excludes connectors.)

All other models .............. 1.75" H x 17.5" W x 8.5" D (1U high, full rack wide)

(4.4 cm H x 44.5 cm W x 21.6 cm D)

(Depth excludes connectors.)
Product weight

SW2 RGBHV..................... 2.4 lbs (1.1 kg)

SW2 RGBHV A ................ 2.5 lbs (1.1 kg)

All other models .............. 7.0 lbs (3.2 kg)

Shipping weight

SW2 RGBHV, SW2 RGBHV A

5 lbs (3kg)

All other models .............. 12 lbs (6 kg)

Vibration ....................................... ISTA 1A in carton (International Safe Transit Association)

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

Regulatory compliance

Safety ................................. CE, C-tick, CUL, UL

EMI/EMC ......................... CE, C-tick, FCC Class A, ICES, VCCI

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

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

®

All nominal levels are at ±10%.

Specifications are subject to change without notice.

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Part Numbers

SW RGBHV switcher part numbers

Switcher Part #

SW2 RGBHV video switcher 60-491-01
SW2 RGBHV A video and audio switcher 60-491-21

SW4 RGBHV video switcher 60-492-01
SW4 RGBHV A video and audio switcher 60-492-21

SW6 RGBHV video switcher 60-493-01
SW6 RGBHV A video and audio switcher 60-493-21

Supplied accessories

Switcher Part #

SW RGBHV switcher User’s Manual
Universal Switcher Control Program
MBD 149 1U through-desk and rack mounting kit
(SW4 and SW6 models only) 70-077-03

3.5 mm 5-pole captive screw connectors; 2, 4, or 6
(audio models only) 10-319-10

Optional accessories

Extron Part Part #
SW2 models only

RSU 129 1U universal rack shelf kit 60-190-01
RSB 129 1U basic rack shelf 60-604-02
MBU 125 under-desk mount kit 70-077-01
MBD 129 through-desk mount kit 70-077-02

Cables

Bulk cables

SW4 and 6 models only

MBU 149 under desk mount kit 70-222-01

All models

KP 6 keypad remote control 60-111-20
IR 102 infrared remote control kit 70-224-01
SVHSM-BNCF adapter 26-353-01

When using signals with a scanning frequency of 15-125 kHz and running distances
of 100 feet or more, use RG6 or Mini HR BNC cables for best performance. Rental
and staging (RC) cable is ideal for jobs with repeated installation and removal in
high traffic areas.

RG6 super high resolution cable Part #

RG6-5/500, five conductor, non-plenum, 500' (150 m) 22-100-02
RG6/500, one conductor, non-plenum, 500' (150 m) 22-098-02
RG6/1000, one conductor, non-plenum, 1000' (300 m)' 22-098-03
RG6P/500, one conductor, plenum, 500' (150 m) 22-164-02
RG6P/1000, one conductor, plenum, 1000' (300 m)' 22-164-03

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Specifications, cont’d

MHR-5 mini high resolution cable Part #

MHR-5/500, five conductor, non-plenum, 500' (150 m) 22-020-02
MHR-5/1000, five conductor, non-plenum, 1000' (300 m)' 22-020-03
MHR-5P/500, one conductor, plenum, 500' (150 m) 22-103-02
MHR-5P/1000, one conductor, plenum, 1000' (300 m)' 22-103-03
MHRHF-5/500, one conductor, halon free, 500' (150 m) 22-126-02
MHRHF-5/1000, one conductor, halon free, 1000' (300 m)' 22-126-03

M59-5 mini 59 flex cable Part #

M59-5/500, 500' (150 m) 22-127-02

Crimp tools and assorted connectors

Tool or connectors Part #

CTU 300 universal crimp tool 100-241-02
Hand wire stripper 100-242-01
RG6 universal crimp termination kit
w/ 100 BNC male connectors 100-267-02
MHR univeral crimp termination kit
w/ 100 BNC male connectors 100-266-02
Mini 59 universal crimp termination kit
w/ 100 male BNC connectors 100-269-02
BNC male RG6 male crimp connectors, qty. 50 100-260-01
BNC male MHR crimp connectors, qty. 50 100-250-01
Mini 59 crimp BNC male connectors, qty. 50 100-263-01
BNC bulkhead connectors, qty. 50 100-076-51

Pre-cut cables

All Extron BNC cables have male connectors on both ends.

Cable Part #

RG6 BNC, one conductor, various lengths 26-383-nn
RG6-5 BNC, five conductor, various lengths 26-369-nn
MHR-5, five conductor, various lengths 26-260-nn
M59-5, five conductor, various lengths 26-499-nn

Bulk cable in lengths up to 5000' (1524 meter) rolls is available with or
without connectors.

SW RGBHV Series Switchers • Specifications and Part NumbersA-6

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 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), 65.383.4400 (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.

Extron USA - West

Headquarters

+800.633.9876

Inside USA / Canada Only

+1.714 .491.1500
+1.714 .491.1517 FAX

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+800.633.9876

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+1.919.863.1794
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+800.3987.6673

Inside Europe Only

+31.33.453.4040
+31.33.453.4050 FAX

Extron Asia

+800.7339.8766

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+65.6383.4400
+65.6383.4664 FAX

Extron Japan

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+81.3.3511.7656 FAX

Extron China

+400.883.1568

Inside China Only

+86.21.3760.1568
+86.21.3760.1566 FAX

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+971.4.2991800
+971.4.2991880 FAX

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