Extron electronics VersaTools MSW 4V SDI User Manual

User’s Guide

Mini Serial Digital Interface Switcher

68-643-01 Rev. A

Printed in the USA

06 02

VersaTools™ MSW 4V SDI

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Introduction

The Extron MSW 4V SDI is a four-input, two-parallel-output, mini SDI
(serial digital interface) switcher (MSW). The MSW is a member of the
Extron VersaTools™ line of basic distribution amplifiers, switchers, and
associated video accessories.

The MSW switches among up to four SMPTE-259M serial video SDI
inputs on female BNC connectors and outputs two identical equalized
and re-clocked SDI outputs on female BNC connectors. The MSW 4V
SDI automatically recognizes 4f

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PAL, 4fsc NTSC, component 4:2:2, and

Widescreen 4:2:2 standards.

The switcher can be operated from the front panel or via a contact
closure device connected to the rear panel such as an Extron KP 6
Keypad Remote Control or an IR 102 infrared remote control kit. The
MSW also features a front panel selectable autoswitching mode that
automatically switches to the highest numbered input with active SDI
signals.

The MSW ships with an external 12VDC power supply.

Installation

The 1U high, quarter rack width, MSW 4V SDI can be mounted on a
rack shelf, mounted under a desk or tabletop, or mounted on a projector
bracket.

Rack mounting

For optional rack mounting, mount the MSW on a VersaTools 19" 1U
Rack Shelf (Extron part #60-190-20) (figure 1) or a standard Universal 1U
Rack Shelf (Extron part #60-190-01) (figure 2). On the standard rack
shelf, the MSW mounts in one of four locations to the rear of the rack or
in one of four locations to the front of the rack.

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

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

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

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

Furniture or projector mounting

Furniture mount or projector mount the MSW using the optional
mounting kit (Part #70-212-01, furniture, or 70-217-01, projector) as
follows:

1. Attach the mounting brackets to the MSW with the machine
screws provided (figure 3).

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

Use 2 mounting holes on

opposite corners

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Figure 2 — MSW mounted on a standard rack shelf

2. If feet were previously installed on the bottom of the MSW, remove
them.

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

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4. For furniture mounting, drill 3/32” (2 mm) diameter pilot holes,
1/4” (6.3 mm) deep in the mounting surface at the marked screw
locations.

5. For furniture mounting, insert #8 wood screws into the four pilot
holes. Tighten each screw into the mounting surface until just less
than 1/4” of the screw protrudes.

6. For furniture mounting, align the mounting screws with the slots
in the brackets and place the MSW against the surface, with the
screws through the bracket slots.

7. For furniture mounting, slide the switcher slightly forward or
back, then tighten all four screws to secure the MSW in place.

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8. For projector mounting, secure the MSW to a projector mount by
inserting the mounting bolt through the bracket’s slotted hole.

Rear Panel Connections

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SDI Inputs (1 through 4) connectors — Connect SDI video inputs
to these BNC connectors.

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SDI Outputs (A and B) connectors — Connect one or two SDI
devices to these BNC connectors. The MSW outputs re-clocked
SDI outputs.

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Contact connector — Connect a remote contact closure device to
the switcher for remote control of the switcher, or daisy chain the
switcher to other MSWs for remote control of the other switchers,
via this 5-pin captive screw connector

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The switcher must be in normal (manual) mode for contact
closure to work.

To select an input 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 in place. The short
overrides any front panel input selections.

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

CAUTION

Power supply voltage polarity is extremely important.
Applying power with incorrect voltage polarity could
damage the power supply and the MSW. Identify the power
cord negative lead by the ridges on the side of the cord.

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Power connector — Plug the external 12V power supply into this
2-pole captive screw connector. The power supply is included
with the unit. Figure 5 shows how to wire the connector.

Do not tin the stripped power supply leads before installing the
captive screw connector. Tinned wires are not as secure in the
captive screw connectors and could be pulled out.

The two power cord wires must be kept separate while the
power supply is plugged in. Remove power before wiring.

Return

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output cord.

Figure 5 — Power connector wiring

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To verify the polarity before connection, check the no load power
supply output with a voltmeter.

Alternatively, an Extron P/S 100 Universal 12VDC Power Supply
can power up to ten MSWs or other Extron 12V DC devices using
only one AC power connector.

Front Panel Controls and Indicators

A/V SWITCHER

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Figure 6 — MSW 4V SDI front panel

Input selection

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Input 1 through 4 buttons — Each Input button selects the
associated input for output.

The Input 1, Input 2, and Input 3 buttons are also used to toggle
auto-switch mode on and off. See Autoswitch mode controls and
indicators and items 7, 8, and 9.

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

Autoswitch mode controls and indicators

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Mode button — The Mode button is used with the Normal
button or the Auto button to select the switching mode. Mode is a
secondary function of the Input 1 button.

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Normal button — The Norm button is used with the Mode
button to select normal mode. Normal is a secondary function of
the Input 2 button.

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Auto(switch) button — The Auto button is used with the Mode
button to select autoswitching mode. Auto is a secondary
function of the Input 3 button.

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Auto Switch LED — When lit, the Auto Switch LED indicates
that the switcher is in autoswitch mode. The MSW automatically

switches to the highest numbered input with active SDI signals.
When unlit, the switch is in normal (manual switch) mode.

Mode selection

Turn autoswitch mode on or off as follows:

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

2a. To select autoswitch mode — Press and release the Auto (Input 3)

button. The Auto Switch Mode Active LED lights.

2b. To select normal mode — Press and release the Normal (Input 2)

button. The Auto Switch Mode Active LED goes off.

3. Release the Mode button.

Specifications

Video

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

Operations standards .................. 143 Mb/s (4f

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177 Mb/s (4f

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PAL)
270 Mb/s (4:2:2) component video
360 Mb/s (4:2:2) widescreen, autoselect

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

Video input

Number/signal type ................... 4 digital component video

Connectors .................................... 4 female BNC

Minimum/maximum levels ...... 0.4V to 2.0V p-p with no offset

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

Return loss .................................... -40dB, DC @ 10 MHz

Maximum DC offset .................... 5.0V

Video output

Number/signal type ................... 2 re-clocked SMPTE-259 serial digital component

video

Connectors .................................... 2 BNC female

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

Return loss .................................... <-30dB @ 5 MHz

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

Sync

Standards ...................................... SMPTE-259

Control/remote — switcher

Contact closure............................. 1 3.5 mm 5-pole captive screw connector

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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.

Contact closure pin configurations See switcher’s label.

General

Power ............................................. 100VAC to 240VAC, 50/60 Hz, 6 watts, external,

autoswitchable; to 12VDC power supply.

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

Rack mount................................... Yes, with optional 1U rack shelf #60-190-01 or 60-

190-20;
also under-furniture mountable with optional
brackets #70-212-01,
or projector mountable with optional brackets

#70-217-01

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

Enclosure dimensions ................. 1.7" H x 4.3" W x 3.0" D (1U high, quarter rack

width)

4.3 cm H x 10.9 cm W x 6.5 cm D

(Depth excludes connectors.)

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

Shipping weight .......................... 3 lbs (1.4 kg)

Vibration ....................................... ISTA/NSTA 1A in carton (International Safe

Transit Association)

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

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

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

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

Specifications are subject to change without notice.