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    68-1267-01 Rev. C 08 11 MSW 4V rs and MSW 4SV rs User Guide Switchers Mini Video Switchers[...]

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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 enclosur e that may present a risk of electric shock. Caution Read Instructions • Rea[...]

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    FCC Class A Notice 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. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference. 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause[...]

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    Conventions Used in this Guide In this user guide, the following are used: TIP: A tip provides a suggestion to make working with the application easier . NOTE: A note draws attention to important information. CAUTION: A caution indicates a potential hazard to equipment or data. WARNING: A warning war ns of things or actions that might cause injury [...]

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    Contents Introduction ............................................................ 1 About the MSW 4V rs and MSW 4SV rs Switchers ........................................................... 1 Features .............................................................. 1 Application Diagrams .......................................... 2 Installation Overv[...]

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    MSW 4V rs and MSW 4SV rs • Contents vi[...]

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    Intr oduction This guide describes the function, installation and operation of the Extron MSW 4V rs and MSW 4SV rs mini video switchers. Unless otherwise stated, the terms “MSW” and “switcher” refer to both models. About the MSW 4V rs and MSW 4SV rs Switchers The Extron MSW 4V rs and MSW 4SV rs ar e four -input, two parallel output, mini vi[...]

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    Auto switching — when enabled, automatically selects the highest numbered input with video sync present V ertical interval switching — ensures glitch-free transitions Compact size — 1U, quarter rack width metal enclosure External power supply — the MSW 4V rs and MSW 4SV rs units are powered by a 12 VDC, 1.0 A power supply Application Diagra[...]

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    Installation Overview This section provides brief instructions for installing and operating either the MSW 4V rs or the MSW 4SV rs switcher . Users are advised to follow the links to obtain more information, elsewhere in this guide, about each step.  Mount the switcher in a suitable location.  Connect the composite and S-video (MSW 4SV rs onl[...]

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    Panel Featur es This section describes: • Rear Panel Connections • Front Panel Contr ols and Indicators Rear Panel Connections MSW 4SV rs CONT ACT 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 A B RS-232 Tx Rx I N P U T S O U T P U T S POWER 12V .5A MAX MSW 4V rs CONT ACT 1 2 3 4 RS-232 Tx Rx A B 1 2 3 4 I N P U T S O U T P U T S POWER 12V .5A MAX MSW 4SV rs MSW 4V rs 1 1 7[...]

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    b RS-232 connector — Connect a cable with a 3.5 mm, 5-pole captive screw connector to this port for bidirectional RS-232 communication. Wire the connectors as shown below . NOTE: The Tx pin on the switcher connects to the Rx connector on the PC; the Rx pin on the switcher connects to the Tx connector on the PC. To Computer Rear Panel RS-232 Po rt[...]

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    f Composite video inputs 1 through 4 (MSW 4V rs only) — For each input, connect a composite video source to one of these BNC connectors. g Power connector — Plug the external 12 VDC power supply into this 2-pole, 3.5 mm captive screw connector . The power supply is included with the unit. If power is disconnected from the MSW , the unit retains[...]

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    4. Use the supplied tie-wrap to strap the power cord to the extended tail of the connector . 5. Before connecting the power cor d, verify the polarity by plugging it into the power supply with no load and checking the output with a voltmeter . WARNING The two power cord wir es must be kept separate while the power supply is plugged in. Remove power[...]

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    Mode Selection The default method for changing channels is Normal mode (using front panel buttons). T o activate auto switch mode: 1. Press and hold the Mode (Input 1) and Auto (Input 3) buttons simultaneously . 2. Release the Mode and Auto buttons simultaneously . The Auto Switch LED turns on, indicating that auto switch is enabled. A/V SWITCHER M[...]

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    Contr ol Softwar e Universal Switcher Contr ol Program The Windows ® -based Extron Universal Switcher Control Pr ogram provides an alternative to configuring and operating the switcher through the fr ont panel or SIS commands . The program is compatible with Windows 2000 or later versions of the W indows operating system. Installing the Software T[...]

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    Using the Software 1. T o run the softwar e, double-click the Universal Switcher Control Pr ogram icon on your PC desktop. 2. In the Communication Setup window (see figure 11), select the comm port that is connected to the RS-232 port on the MSW . Click OK . Figure 11. Communication Setup Window 3. The Universal Switcher Control Pr ogram window di[...]

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    4. Select and click the desired input button. Symbols for the state of each LED ar e shown below: Indicates that the input signal is not present and not selected Indicates that the input signal is selected Supresses the video image When unlit (as shown), the switcher is in normal mode; when lit (green), the switcher is in auto switch mode 5. Click [...]

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    Downloading and Installing the Firmware Loader Extron r ecommends using the Firmware Loader softwar e to update the firmwar e on the MSW 4V rs and MSW 4SV rs. If you do not already have the Firmwar e Loader software installed on your computer , download it as follows: 1. Go to www .extron.com/download . 2. On the Download Center screen, click Softw[...]

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    3. The Add Device window appears. On the Add Device window , select the appropriate device and connection method. Figure 15. Add Device Window 4. From the r emaining drop-down menus, select the appr opriate port configuration parameters (obtained from your system administrator). The defaults ar e 9600 baud rate, no parity , 8 data bits, and one st[...]

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    7. If you will be uploading rmware to multiple MSW switchers, do the following: a. Click Add Next . Y our rst device is added to the Devices eld in Firmware Loader window , and the Add Device window remains open. b. Enter the connection information for the device and click the Connect button. c. Select the appropriate firmware for the dev[...]

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    Specications Video— MSW 4V rs, MSW 4SV rs Gain ............................................... Unity Bandwidth MSW 4V rs .............................. 300 MHz (-3 dB) MSW 4SV rs ............................ 250 MHz (-3 dB) Crosstalk ........................................ <-60 dB @ 3.58 MHz Switching speed ............................. 20[...]

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    Sync Standards ....................................... NTSC 3.58, NTSC 4.43, P AL, SECAM Control/r emote — switcher Serial control port ........................... 1 RS-232, 3.5 mm captive screw connector , 5 pole Baud rate and protocol ................... 9600 baud, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, no parity Serial control pin configurations ..... 1 = [...]

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    SIS Commands This section provides information about the Extr on Simple Instruction Set (SIS) commands that are used to configur e the switchers: • Introduction to SIS • Symbols Used in this Guide • Error messages • Command and Response table for SIS commands Intr oduction to SIS The MSW 4V rs and MSW 4SV rs accept SIS commands from a contr[...]

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    Symbols Used in this Guide When programming in the field, certain characters ar e most conveniently repr esented by their hexadecimal rather than their ASCII values. The table below shows the hexadecimal equivalent of each ASCII character: ASCII to HEX Con version Ta bl e Space . Figure 18. ASCII to HEX Conversion T able ] — Carriage return with [...]

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    Command and Response T able for SIS Commands Command ASCII Command (host to unit) Response (unit to host) Additional Description Input selection Select input X! ! In X!] Selects input ( X! 1 to 4) Input video sensing Request status of all inputs 0S Sig • X@ • X@ • X@ • X@] Each X@ response is the signal status of an input, from input 1 to 4[...]

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    MSW 4V rs and MSW 4SV rs • Parts and Accessories 20 Parts and Accessories Included Parts Description Part Number MSW 4V rs 60-480-11 MSW 4SV rs 60-480-12 PS 1210 C 12 VDC, 1.0 A universal power supply 70-775-01 IEC power cord Female 3.5 mm, 5-pole captive screw connectors Female 3.5 mm, 2-pole captive screw connectors (orange) Rubber feet (not at[...]

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    Mounting This section outlines the various options for mounting the MSW 4V rs and MSW 4SV rs: • T abletop Placement • Rack Mounting • Under -desk Mounting T abletop Placement Attach the four provided rubber feet to the bottom of the unit and place it in any suitable location. Rack Mounting the MSW 4V rs and MSW 4SV rs Underwriters Laboratorie[...]

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    Rack Mounting the MSW 4V rs and MSW 4SV rs The MSW 4V rs and MSW 4SV rs can be mounted in any standard 19-inch equipment rack, using the optional Extron shelves or shelf kits. • RSF 123 1U 3.5 inch Deep Rack Shelf Kit (part number 60-190-20 ) • RSB 123 1U 3.5 inch Deep Basic Rack Shelf (part number 60-604-21 ) • RSU 126 1U 6 inch Deep Univers[...]

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    Extr on W arranty Extron Electr onics warrants this product against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of thr ee years fr om the date of purchase; touchscr een display and overlay components are cover ed for 1 year . In the event of malfunction during the warranty period attributable directly to faulty workmanship and/or materials, E[...]

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