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    SW RGBHV series Wideband Video and Audio Switchers 68-648-01 Rev . D 07 08[...]

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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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    FCC Class A Notice N 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 commer cial environment. This equipment generates, uses and can radiat[...]

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    QS-1 SW RGBHV Series Switchers • Quick Start Quick Start — SW RGBHV Switchers Installation Step 1 — Remove power T urn of f power to the input and output devices, and remove the power cords fr om 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 . [...]

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    Quick Start — SW RGBHV Series Switchers, cont’d SW RGBHV Series Switchers • Quick Start QS-2 Operation Switch mode Set the rear panel switch to Auto for autoswitch mode (the switcher automatically switches to the highest-numbered input with a sync signal present) or Normal for manual switch mode. The front panel Auto Switch Active LED lights [...]

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    i SW RGBHV Series Switchers • Table of Contents T able of Contents Chapter 1 • Introduction ....................................................................................................... 1-1 About the Switchers ......................................................................................................... 1-2 Features .......[...]

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    ii SW RGBHV Series Switchers • Table of Contents T able of Contents, cont’d Chapter 4 • Remote Control ................................................................................................ 4-1 Simple Instruction Set ...................................................................................................... 4-2 Host-to-sw[...]

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    SW RGBHV Series Switchers 1 Chapter One Intr oduction About the Switchers Features[...]

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    Introduction, cont’d SW RGBHV Series Switchers • Introduction 1-2 Introduction About the Switchers The Extron SW RGBHV series (figur e 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 tw[...]

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    1-3 SW RGBHV Series Switchers • Introduction 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 gai[...]

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    Introduction, cont’d SW RGBHV Series Switchers • Introduction 1-4 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 fr om all inputs, no input is selected. Operational flexibility — The [...]

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    SW RGBHV Series Switchers 2 Chapter T wo Installation Installation Overview Mounting the Switcher Cabling and Rear Panel Views[...]

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    Installation, cont’d SW RGBHV Series Switchers • Installation 2-2 Installation Installation Overview Install an SW RGBHV Series switcher as follows: 1 T urn of f the input and output devices, and unplug their power cables. 2 If desired, mount the switcher in a rack, under furnitur e, or through furniture. See “Mounting the Switcher”, below [...]

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    2-3 SW RGBHV Series Switchers • Installation 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 front of the switcher with the front of the shelf, and[...]

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    Installation, cont’d SW RGBHV Series Switchers • Installation 2-4 SW4 and SW6 models 1 . If rubber feet were installed on the bottom of the switcher , r emove them. 2 . Attach the rack mount brackets to the switcher with eight provided #8 machine screws, provided (figur e 2-2). #8 S crew (4 Plc s ) E a ch S ide Mo u nting S crew s (2 Plc s ) E [...]

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    2-5 SW RGBHV Series Switchers • Installation Under De s k Kit SW2 RGBHV R G B H V & A U D IO S W IT C H E R A U T O S W IC H A C U T IV E 2 1 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 pr ovided in the mounting kit (figure 2-[...]

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    Installation, cont’d SW RGBHV Series Switchers • Installation 2-6 Through-furniture mounting the switcher The switchers can be mounted through a desk or other furniture. The SW2 models r equire an optional through-desk mounting kit, part # 70-077-02 . The SW4 and SW6 models requir e the included through-desk and rack mounting bracket. Mount the[...]

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    2-7 SW RGBHV Series Switchers • Installation c . T ighten the screws. d . Replace the switcher on the underside of the surface (step 6 ). Cabling and Rear Panel Views All connectors are on the r ear 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 mod[...]

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    Installation, cont’d SW RGBHV Series Switchers • Installation 2-8 2 Balanced or unbalanced audio input connections (SW2 RGBHV A, 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 s[...]

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    2-9 SW RGBHV Series Switchers • Installation Remote connection 5 Remote connector — Connect a host device, such as a computer or touch panel control, or a remote contact closur e device to the switcher via this 9-pin D connector (figure 2-10) for r emote control of the switcher . See chapter 4, “Remote Control”, for definitions of the SIS c[...]

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    Installation, cont’d SW RGBHV Series Switchers • Installation 2-10[...]

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    SW RGBHV Series Switchers 3 Chapter Thr ee Operation Controls and Indicators Switcher Operations Optimizing the Audio (SW2, SW4, and SW6 RGBHV A only) T roubleshooting — If No Image Appears[...]

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    Operation, cont’d SW RGBHV Series Switchers • Operation 3-2 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[...]

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    3-3 SW RGBHV Series Switchers • Operation Audio controls and indicators 3 Audio configuration/save button and LED — The Audio button and LED 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 . 4 Down ([...]

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    Operation, cont’d SW RGBHV Series Switchers • Operation 3-4 Switcher Operations The following paragraphs detail the power up process and provide sample procedur es 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 [...]

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    3-5 SW RGBHV Series Switchers • Operation The audio level can be adjusted from the fr ont panel or by using Extron’s W indows-based control program. The switcher must be in normal (manual) mode. 1 . Press and r elease 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[...]

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    Operation, cont’d SW RGBHV Series Switchers • Operation 3-6 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 release the button r epeatedly until the highest-numbered lit[...]

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    3-7 SW RGBHV Series Switchers • Operation 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 r elease 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/Sa[...]

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    Operation, cont’d SW RGBHV Series Switchers • Operation 3-8 T roubleshooting — If No Image Appears 1 . Ensure that all devices are plugged in and power ed on. The switcher is receiving power if the fr ont 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 [...]

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    SW RGBHV Series Switchers 4 Chapter Four Remote Contr ol Simple Instruction Set Windows ® -Based Control Program Contact Closure Infrared Remote Control[...]

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    Remote Control, cont’d SW RGBHV Series Switchers • Remote Control 4-2 Remote Contr ol The SW RGBHV A Series switchers can be remotely contr olled via the switcher ’s rear panel Remote connector (figur e 4-1). Remote control devices can be: • A host device (such as a computer or control system) • An IR 102 Remote Contr ol Kit • A contact[...]

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    4-3 SW RGBHV Series Switchers • Remote Control 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, Extr on Electr onics, SW6 RGBHV {or appropriate mo[...]

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    Remote Control, cont’d SW RGBHV Series Switchers • Remote Control 4-4 Command/Response table for SIS commands Command ASCII Command Response Additional description (host to switcher) (switcher to host) Input selection Select video and audio input X1 ! In X1 •All Select input X1 video and audio. Example (SW4 RGBHV A): 3! In3•All Select input[...]

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    4-5 SW RGBHV Series Switchers • Remote Control 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 V ideo mute on (blank screen). Clear video mute 0B Vmt0 V ideo mute off. Read video mute B X3 Mute status = X3 . Audio mute[...]

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    Remote Control, cont’d SW RGBHV Series Switchers • Remote Control 4-6 Windows ® -Based Control Pr ogram The W indows ® -based Extron Universal Switcher Control Pr ogram, which communicates with the switcher via the rear panel Remote RS-232 port, pr ovides an easy way to set up ties and sets of ties. The program is compatible with W indows 200[...]

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    4-7 SW RGBHV Series Switchers • Remote Control 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 figur e 4-1 on page 4-2. Power up the PC and the switcher . 2 . T o r un the software, click Start > Programs > Extron Electronics > Universal Switcher Con[...]

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    Remote Control, cont’d SW RGBHV Series Switchers • Remote Control 4-8 Infrared Remote Contr ol The optional Extron IR 102 Remote Control Kit consists of the following components: • IR 102 system r emote (hand-held remote contr ol) • IR detector with 6' cable • IR 102 r eceiver box with 3' cable • External 12 VDC adapter power [...]

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    SW RGBHV Series Switchers A Appendix A Specifications and Part Numbers Specifications Part Numbers[...]

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    Specifications, cont’d SW RGBHV Series Switchers • Specifications and Part Numbers A-2 Specifications Video Gain ............................................... Unity. Bandwidth .................................... 350 MHz (-3 dB) Crosstalk ....................................... -70dB @ 10 MHz Switching speed ........................... 5 ms ([...]

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    A-3 SW RGBHV Series Switchers • Specifications and Part Numbers 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, ?[...]

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    Specifications, cont’d SW RGBHV Series Switchers • Specifications and Part Numbers A-4 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 ?[...]

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    A-5 SW RGBHV Series Switchers • Specifications and Part Numbers 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 aud[...]

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    Specifications, cont’d SW RGBHV Series Switchers • Specifications and Part Numbers A-6 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, o[...]

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    Extr on’ s W arranty Extron Electr onics warrants this product against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of three years fr om the date of purchase. In the event of malfunction during the warranty period attributable directly to faulty workmanship and/or materials, Extr on Electronics will, at its option, repair or r eplace said pr[...]

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