Introduction; Pvs 405D Description; Inputs - Extron electronics PVS 405D User Manual

Introduction

This manual covers the installation, operation, and configuration of the Extron PVS 405D
PoleVault Switcher. Throughout the manual, this switcher is interchangeably referred to as
the PVS 405D or the PoleVault switcher or just the switcher.

PVS 405D Description

The Extron PVS 405D is part of the PoleVault System and is used in conjunction with the
Extron PVT series of transmitters and Extron speakers. It has four video and audio twisted
pair inputs with one HDMI output, and has a built‑in audio amplifier. The switcher accepts
a combination of up to four HDMI digital signals and computer video signals with stereo
audio.
A fifth input is a switchable analog audio only input for line‑level audio such as iPods or
MP3 players. The dedicated Aux mixed input on rear panel is always active, and it is
independent of the switchable audio inputs (1‑5).
As part of the Extron PoleVault system, the PVS 405D can be installed above a
suspended ceiling in the Extron PVM 220, a plenum rated enclosure, or installed at
ceiling level within the Extron PMK 560, a Pole Mount Kit. Alternatively it can be mounted
in either the Extron WMK 160 or USFM 100 wall mount installed on a wall close to a
projector or display device.
The PVS 405D switcher is used conjunction with the Extron digital PVT wall plates, (such
as the PVT SW HDMI RGB D), and the VoiceLift microphone system. It is equipped with
an integrated 50 watt rms stereo amplifier capable of driving 4 or 8 ohm speakers.
The switcher supports all standard single link HDMI 1.4 signals at resolutions up to
1920x1200 @ 60 Hz and HDTV resolutions up to 1080p @ 60 Hz, with 12‑bit color. The
switcher and the PVT wall plates feature EDID Minder technology, which automatically
manages the EDID information between the display device and each HDMI and RGB
input source.
The switcher has a DSP audio features incorporated that provides advanced control of
filtering, ducking and so forth.
The PVS 405D is ENERGY STAR
that conserves energy and reduces running costs.

Inputs

The PoleVault switcher receives the video and audio signals sent from PVT Wallplates,
which can be located up to 150 feet away. The signals are sent over shielded twisted pair
(STP) cable.
It has a separate analog audio input that can be switched with the other four inputs.
In addition, there is a dedicated port for connecting the optional VoiceLift microphone
system, and another port for connecting an optional Priority Page Sensor. A third
dedicated port allows the user to connect an aux audio device.
qualified. The switcher is an energy efficient product
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PVS 405D Switcher • Introduction 1