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    System 5 cr cr cr cr cr System Switcher 68-388-01 Printed in the USA[...]

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    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 ?[...]

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    Setup Mode procedures Connections Q UICK S TART FOR S YSTEM 5 cr cr cr cr cr S WITCHER Enter Setup Mode, and then continue to procedure a, b, or c. Use Setup Mode for each of the following procedures. To enter Setup Mode, press and hold all 3 Display buttons (Power/Mute/Mode) on the front panel for 2 seconds. The Config LED lights. Continue to Clea[...]

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    Contents Extron • System 5 cr Switcher • User ’ s Manual Chapter One • Introduction to System 5 cr cr cr cr cr What is a System 5cr Switcher? ................................................................................................. 1-1 Controlling the System ...........................................................................[...]

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    1 Chapter One Introduction to System 5 cr cr cr cr cr What is the System 5 cr ? Control of the Entire A/V System Infrared Learning Features & Options Specifications System 5 cr Switcher User ’ s Manual[...]

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    Introduction and Features • Chapter 1 Extron • System 5 cr Switcher • User ’ s Manual What is a System 5 cr cr cr cr cr Switcher? Throughout this manual, the terms System 5 and System 5 cr are both used to refer to the same product. The System 5 provides central control for small audio/video installations. The five inputs accept video forma[...]

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    Chapter 1 • Introduction and Features Extron • System 5 cr Switcher • User ’ s Manual Infrared Learning for System Control The IR receiver window on the front panel also serves as a learning port to add IR signals from other sources to the System 5 panel functions. Then, when a panel function is selected, the learned IR signal is transmitte[...]

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    Introduction and Features • Chapter 1 Extron • System 5 cr Switcher • User ’ s Manual Options and Accessories The System 5 is more than just a system switcher. Standard and optional features make it the control center for a small A/V system by adding control of other things in the room as part of the system design. Two of these standard fea[...]

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    Chapter 1 • Introduction and Features Extron • System 5 cr Switcher • User ’ s Manual 1-4 Specifications Video input Number/type _ 3 RGBHV/RGBS/RGsB computer video _ 2 S-video or composite video Connectors _ 1 15-pin HD female (RGB computer video) _ 2 x 5 BNC female (RGB computer video) _ 2 x 2 BNC female (S-video or composite video) Nomina[...]

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    Introduction and Features • Chapter 1 Extron • System 5 cr Switcher • User ’ s Manual 1-5 Audio throughput Gain _ -78dB to +40dB Frequency response _ ±0.05dB @ 20 Hz to 20 kHz THD + Noise _ < 0.1% @ 1 kHz, at rated maximum output S/N _ >95dB, 21dBu output Adjacent input crosstalk _ >80dB @ 1 kHz Stereo channel separation _ >90d[...]

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    2 Chapter T w o Rear Panel Connections Mounting – T ab le or Rac k Input Connections Output Connections Connecting Accessories System 5 cr Switcher User ’ s Manual[...]

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    Making Connections • Chapter 2 Extron • System 5 cr Switcher • User ’ s Manual Installation in a Rack, on a W all or Under a T able The System 5 cr comes with two sets of mounting brackets. One set is for mounting under a table or on a wall and the second set is for rack mounting. Either set is attached to the System 5 by four #8 screws. Wh[...]

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    Chapter 2 • Making Connections Extron • System 5 cr Switcher • User’s Manual Figure 2-2a. The left side of the rear panel has four of the five inputs. 6 PC1 input is on the Front Panel and accepts laptop video through a VGA connector as well as 2-channel audio through a 3.5 mm jack, as shown in Figure 2-2. With a buffered output, VGA signal[...]

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    Making Connections • Chapter 2 Extron • System 5 cr Switcher • User ’ s Manual _______ Although all three outputs may be connected at the same time, only one can be active at one time, as determined by the input format. In a typical installation, an LCD projector may have inputs for all three formats. In such cases, each of the three System[...]

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    Chapter 2 • Making Connections Extron • System 5 cr Switcher • User ’ s Manual 2-4 Audio Preamp Out Connection Connect balanced or unbalanced, 2-channel audio to the Preamp Out connector marked L (Left) and R (Right), using a captive screw connector. Possible connections are shown in Figure 2-6. Connectors are included with each System 5, h[...]

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    Making Connections • Chapter 2 Extron • System 5 cr Switcher • User ’ s Manual 2-5 3.5 mm, 5-pole captive screw connectors are used for the audio inputs and one output, as well as for accessories. These include: • Aux1 & Aux2 – SCP 100 remote panels (2 optional) • Relay – Room/relay custom control (standard feature) • Comm –[...]

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    3 Chapter Three Using the System 5 cr cr cr cr cr Front Panel Controls & Indicators Configuration: Audio Preset, VID Formats & IR Learning System 5 cr Switcher User ’ s Manual[...]

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    Operating the System 5cr • Chapter 3 Extron • System 5 cr Switcher • User ’ s Manual Using the System 5 cr cr cr cr cr ________ In addition to the basic function of each of the panel buttons described here, there are also setup procedures that use many of the same buttons and controls. Each of the Input and Display buttons is capable of “[...]

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    Chapter 3 • Operating the System 5cr Extron • System 5 cr Switcher • User ’ s Manual ________ As stated earlier, each input button can be programmed to “ learn ” an associated IR command. For example, selecting the PC1 input could also send a signal to the projector to switch to its computer input mode, and selecting VID1 could cause th[...]

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    Operating the System 5cr • Chapter 3 Extron • System 5 cr Switcher • User ’ s Manual Configuration Setup from the Front Panel For the System 5 switcher to control other equipment in the A/V system, it must be configured from the front panel, or through an RS-232 device. This cannot be done from an IR 40 or SCP 100. See Chapter 4 for Windows[...]

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    Chapter 3 • Operating the System 5cr Extron • System 5 cr Switcher • User ’ s Manual Select format for VID1 and/or VID2. To set these two inputs for either Composite or S-video, in Config Mode, do the following: 1b. Press and hold the Room button until finished with this operation. After 2 seconds, one of the VID1 LEDs lights. 2b. Press VID[...]

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    Operating the System 5cr • Chapter 3 Extron • System 5 cr Switcher • User ’ s Manual 3-5 Remote Operation ________ See inset (top, right) to install batteries. The System 5 includes one infrared remote control (IR 40) and can have one or two optional remote control panels (SCP 100). Each of these devices replicate the front panel controls f[...]

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    4 Chapter Four Windo ws® Contr ol Software Installing the Windows Control Softw are Program Help Program Operation Downloading IR Projector Drivers System 5 cr Switcher User’s Manual[...]

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    Windows® Control Software • Chapter 4 Extron • System 5 cr Switcher • User’s Manual RS-232 B H/HV V VID PREAMP OUT L L R R L R AUX 1 AUX 2 AMPLIFIED OUT DISPLAY PWR SENSOR RELAY COMM. Installing Windows ® Contr ol Software This control program communicates with the System 5 Switcher through the RS-232 port on the rear panel of the System [...]

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    Chapter 4 • Windows ® Control Software Extron • System 5 cr Switcher • User ’ s Manual This is the help screen that appears when you click the Configure Unit link. Use the cursor (pointing finger) to display a description of that section. The operational version of this screen is used to set/view various system parameters and to view the I[...]

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    Windows ® Control Software • Chapter 4 Extron • System 5 cr Switcher • User ’ s Manual Power Up/Down Delay times 1 Many projectors (LCD, DLP, etc.) have a warm-up and cool-down cycle. During these times, the projector may not accept commands. The times for each projector may be different. The System 5 has timers that can be adjusted to rep[...]

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    Chapter 4 • Windows ® Control Software Extron • System 5 cr Switcher • User ’ s Manual RGB Delay Times 4 The RGB delay time switches the video off before switching the sync off. It then switches the sync for the new input before switching the video on. This assures a stable image on the screen. RGB Delay can be set from this Windows panel.[...]

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    Windows ® Control Software • Chapter 4 Extron • System 5 cr Switcher • User ’ s Manual 4-5 Loading Projector Drivers A sub-folder under the System 5 folder is used to store the user ’ s library of projector drivers. To view which commands are in a particular driver, without loading it, launch the System 5 control software in Emulation Mo[...]

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    A Appendix A Programming the System 5 cr cr cr cr cr Remote Control Port (RS-232) Host-to-Switcher Instructions Command/Response T able System 5 cr Switcher User ’ s Manual[...]

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    RS-232 Programming • Appendix A Extron • System 5 cr Switcher • User ’ s Manual Female Connector Male Connector 5 1 6 9 9 6 5 1 Remote Control Port (RS-232) Figure A-1 shows the RS-232 port connector. This is used to connect to a host, or external controlling device, such as a computer or control panel that can generate the proper command c[...]

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    Appendix A • RS-232 Programming Extron • System 5 cr Switcher • User ’ s Manual Simple Instruction Set – Command codes Extron ’ s Simple Instruction Set (SIS) minimizes the code required. Initial power up Unit response ©COPYRIGHT 1999, EXTRON ELECTRONICS System 5cr, V1.04 Command Name/Description ASCII Hex Unit response Input Selection[...]

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    RS-232 Programming • Appendix A Extron • System 5 cr Switcher • User ’ s Manual Advanced Instructions – Reserved for Windows program IR Block ASCII Hex Unit response Read (Upload) n/a 80 83 8k bytes of data Write (Download) n/a 80 82 [8k bytes] Dnl Flag Block ASCII Hex Unit response Read (Upload) n/a 80 85 15 bytes of data Write (Download[...]

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    B Installing System 5 cr cr cr cr cr Options Projector Power Sensor Infrared Broadcaster SCP 100 Remote Pads Glossary of T erms Index System 5 cr Switcher User ’ s Manual[...]

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    Reference • Appendix B Extron • System 5 cr Switcher • User ’ s Manual System 5 cr cr cr cr cr Options Figure B-1 illustrates the options and accessories that operate with the System 5. The standard accessories installation is covered in Chapter 2 and each option has its own User ’ s Guide. This section summarizes the three options: SCP 1[...]

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    Appendix B • Reference Extron • System 5 cr Switcher • User ’ s Manual T o IR Broadcaster T o projector remote jack Notes: The IR Broadcaster requires a 3-wire cable to connect: +12 V from tip to contact E, signal from Ring to contact C and Ground from Sleeve to either contact B or D. If using the IR Broadcaster that has an emitter connecto[...]

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    Reference • Appendix B Extron • System 5 cr Switcher • User ’ s Manual Glossary of terms Following is a list of terms taken from Extron ’ s Glossary. AC Reset – Refers to status that changes when power is removed from a device. Many electronic devices have live power inside, even after “ Power off ” has been initiated from a panel o[...]

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    Appendix B • Reference Extron • System 5 cr Switcher • User ’ s Manual B-4 the associated (learned) command is then transmitted through an IR emitter or broadcaster to the projector, where it is executed. For example, if input #3 is S-video, selecting that input also sends a signal to the projector to switch to S-video mode. See IR library.[...]

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    Reference • Appendix B Extron • System 5 cr Switcher • User ’ s Manual Index A Attenuation quick start page config setup ............. 3-4 defined .................... B-3 attenuation operation ... 3-2 host commands ....... A-2 audio out specifications ........... 1-2 connections ............. 2-3 operation ................. 3-3 B batteries[...]

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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 rad[...]

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