Summary of Contents for Extron electronics Four Input Video and RGB Scaler DVS 304
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DVS 304 Digital Video Scaler Series DVS 304, DVS 304 D, DVS 304 A , DVS 304 AD 68-1039-01 Rev. B 11 08...
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Precautions Safety Instructions • English 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.
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Quick Start — DVS 304 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, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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Quick Start — DVS 304, cont’d Step 7 Use the front panel controls and LCD menu screens (shown in Appendix A) or RS-232 programming to configure the scaler. See chapter 2, “Installation and Operation” for more detailed operating procedures, chapter 3, “Serial Communication”...
Table of Contents Chapter One • Introduction About this Manual ... 1-2 About the DVS 304, DVS 304 A, DVS 304 D, and DVS 304 AD Controlling the DVS 304 video and RGB scaler Features ... 1-2 Options and accessories Chapter Two •...
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Table of Contents, cont’d RGB Delay ... 2-19 OSD label ... 2-19 Test pattern ... 2-19 Enhance mode ... 2-19 Refresh Lock ... 2-19 Auto Memory ... 2-19 Picture-in-picture mode Changing the input ... 2-20 Using the swap feature ... 2-21 Exit menu ...
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Chapter Four • Ethernet Control Accessing and Using the Web Server Navigating the Default Web Pages Status ... 4-3 System Status page ... 4-3 Configuration ... 4-4 System Settings page... 4-4 IP settings fields ... 4-4 Scaler Settings page ... 4-6 Passwords ...
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Table of Contents, cont’d TOC-iv DVS 304 • Table of Contents...
Introduction About this Manual This manual discusses how to install, configure, and operate the Extron DVS 304 video and RGB scaler and how to operate the optional IR 902 infrared remote control (part #70-495-01). Throughout this manual the terms “DVS”, “digital video scaler”, and “scaler” are used interchangeably to refer to the same product.
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S-video or composite video signal. RGB and video scaling — Provides a high performance scaling engine with the capacity to scale standard definition video, high definition video, and computer-video signals up or down in resolution. Picture Control — Allows size, position, brightness, contrast, color, tint, detail, zoom and pan adjustments for each input.
Introduction, cont’d Options and accessories The DVS 304’s optional equipment includes: • IR 902 remote control — Extron’s IR 902 (part #70-495-01) is an infrared remote control which replicates most of the front panel controls of the DVS 304 (except the Menu and Next buttons). •...
DVS 304 Chapter Two Installation and Operation Mounting the Scaler Rear Panel Features Front Panel Features Menus, Configuration, and Adjustments Resetting an Input Resetting the Unit System Reset Front Panel Lockout (Executive Mode) IR 902 Infrared Remote Control Setting up the DVS to work with a Matrix Switcher...
Installation and Operation Mounting the Scaler The DVS 304 is 1U high, half rack wide, and is rack mountable. Alternatively, it can be placed on a table or other furniture. Rubber feet and rack mounting hardware are included. The 1U high and full rack DVS 304 A (audio model) can be rack mounted using included rack/through-desk mounting brackets.
Rack mounting the DVS 304 If feet were installed on the bottom of the DVS 304, remove them. Place the DVS 304 on one half of the 1U (one unit high, one unit wide) rack shelf (part #60-190-01). Align the front of the DVS 304 with the front of the shelf, and align the threaded holes on the bottom of the DVS 304 with the holes in the rack shelf.
Installation and Operation, cont’d Rack mounting the DVS 304 A To mount the DVS 304 A in a rack, do the following: If feet were installed on the bottom of the DVS 304, remove them. Attach the included rack/through-desk mounting brackets (part #70-077-03) to the unit using eight machine screws supplied with the mounting kit.
Application diagram The diagram shown below is an example of a typical DVS 304 AD application with cable connections. Sound System D IO .3 A Extron 0- 24 DVS 304 A /6 0 Audio Digital Video Scaler w/ Audio Figure 2-3 — Application diagram example of the DVS 304 AD Digital Tape Deck w/ SDI Output RS-232 Control...
Installation and Operation, cont’d Rear Panel Features The rear panels of the DVS 304 D and DVS 304 AD models (figures 2-4 and 2-5) contain all of the possible connectors available on the DVS 304 series of scalers. 100-240V AUDIO INPUTS 50/60 Hz Figure 2-4 —...
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Video input 4: RGB/R-Y, Y, B-Y/YC/VID — Connect RGBHV, RGBS, RGsB, RGBcvS, YUVi, YUVp, S-video and composite video through this 15-pin HD connector. See pin configurations below. Signal Input 4 Pin Configuraton RGB/R-Y,Y,B-Y/YC/VID RGBHV RGBS RGsB S-video Video N Equipment following the SCART interconnection standard may be connected to the RGBcvS input cabling configuration.
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Installation and Operation, cont’d Side View Figure 2-6 — Wiring the RJ-45 Remote (RS-232/contact closure) 9-pin port — This connector provides for two-way RS-232 communication. See chapter 3, “Serial Communication”, for information on how to install and use the control software and SIS commands. The default protocol is 9600 baud, 1 stop bit, no parity, and no flow control.
Front Panel Features The front panel buttons, controls, LCD, and infrared sensor are found on all models of the DVS 304 scaler series. The LEDs beside each input button will light green when the button is pressed. Figure 2-7 — DVS 304 and DVS 304 A front panel Input selection buttons Input LEDs —...
Installation and Operation, cont’d Menus, Configuration, and Adjustments Scaler configuration and adjustments can be performed by using the embedded Web pages and the Windows-based control program (see chapter 3, “Serial Communication” for details) or by using the front panel controls and the menus that are displayed on the DVS 304’s LCD screen.
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EXTRON 60-736-01 Power FW version 1.00 DVS 304 2 sec. MENU START AUTO IMAGE ON IN1 MENU INPUT CONFIG MENU PICTURE CONTROL MENU OUTPUT CONFIG MENU AUDIO CONFIG MENU MEMORY PRESETS MENU CONFIG MENU ADVANCED CONFIG MENU TO EXIT MENU MENU PRESS NEXT Figure 2-9 —...
Installation and Operation, cont’d Start auto image Auto imaging allows you to “auto size” and “auto center” the selected image to fill the screen. The processor measures the sync frequencies of an incoming video source and uses an internal table to set the active image area, total image area, and the sampling frequency.
N Only inputs 2 and 4 offer selectable video types. From the Input Configuration menu, pressing the Next key successively displays submenus with the input video types for Inputs 2 and 4. The SDI input (where applicable) can be assigned to any input from the Input Configuration menu. Input 1 video type Input 1 can only input composite video, no other video types are selectable for this input.
Installation and Operation, cont’d Picture control The Picture Control menu includes all of the picture settings for the scaler including positioning, sizing (horizontal and vertical control), brightness and contrast, color saturation, tint, detail (sharpness of the picture), and zooming (see figure 2-12). The pan feature is only available when zoom is over 100%.
Resolution and refresh rates Rotate the Adjust horizontal ([) knob while in this submenu to select one of the available combinations of output resolutions and refresh (vertical scanning) rates. Rotate the Adjust vertical ({) knob while in this submenu to select one of the available refresh rates.
Installation and Operation, cont’d Audio configuration (DVS 304 A and DVS 304 AD only) Audio Configuration allows the input level to be adjusted between –15 dB to +9 dB for each audio input. OUTPUT CONFIG MENU AUDIO CONFIG (audio models only) Figure 2-14 —...
Clear (CLR) memory preset From this submenu, up to three saved presets for the currently selected input can be cleared from memory. Using either the Adjust horizontal ([) or Adjust vertical ({) knob, select (< >) either N/A, 1, 2, or 3 to select a preset. The default is <N/A>. 2.
Installation and Operation, cont’d Advanced configuration The following flowchart provides an overview of the Advanced Configuration submenus and the options for each setting. CONFIG MENU ADVANCED AUTO IMAGE NEXT CONFIG <OFF> Auto imaging When auto image is on, the unit automatically sizes and centers each new input.
RGB Delay The RGB delay feature applies a brief delay before displaying a new picture to a screen and allows the display device to adjust to the new sync timing. This feature provides “no-glitch” switching. The blanking period can be set from 0 to 5 seconds in 0.5 second steps. OSD label Use the On-Screen Display (OSD) label menu to determine the time allotment for an input label or a user defined OSD label.
Installation and Operation, cont’d Picture-in-picture mode The DVS 304 can display two image sources on the screen simultaneously. Keep in mind that when using the PIP feature, one image source must be low-resolution (composite, S-video, YUVi and RGBcvS) video, while the other must be high resolution (YUVp, RGB scaled) video.
Using the swap feature Use the swap feature to switch the active main window input with the current PIP input. For example if the main window is Input 4 (RGB scaled) and the PIP window is Input 1 (composite), applying the swap command results in Input 1 becoming the main window and Input 4 the PIP window.
Installation and Operation, cont’d Resetting the Unit There are four reset modes (numbered 1, 3, 4, and 5) that are available by pressing the Reset button on the rear panel. The Reset button is recessed, so use a pointed stylus, ballpoint pen, or Extron Tweeker to access it. See the following table for a summary of the reset modes.
Front Panel Lockout (Executive mode) To prevent accidental changes to settings, press the Menu and Next buttons simultaneously for 2 seconds to enable the DVS 304’s front panel lockout mode, also known as executive mode. Executive mode locks all front panel functions except input switching and preset recall.
Installation and Operation, cont’d IR 902 Infrared Remote Control The IR 902, shown at right, replicates most of the front panel controls except the Menu and Next buttons. See chapter 3, “Serial Communication”, for details. The topmost part of the IR 902 features memory preset buttons, input switching, picture-in-picture (PIP), volume, and four input selection buttons (1, 2, 3, 4).
Setting up the DVS to work with a Matrix switcher The Sync to Matrix tool is a powerful tool which can simplify the control system necessary when using an Extron Matrix switcher and a DVS 304. The “Sync to Matrix” script can sense when a new tie is made on the matrix is routed to the DVS and automatically recalls the input preset associated with the input on the matrix switcher.
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Installation and Operation, cont’d Input 1 Input 2 Input 3 Input 4 Input 5 Matrix Input 6 Switcher Input 64 Figure 2-24 — Multiple DVS 304’s connected to a Matrix switcher On the DVS 304, configure the input as follows: a).
Click Take button to tie the DVS 304’s input to the selected switcher output. The program will create a custom script that will then be loaded onto the DVS 304. The Status box updates with the status of the script on the DVS 304, showing if the DVS 304’s script is connected to the matrix switcher, and showing the current tie associated with output selected.
Installation and Operation, cont’d Removing the Sync to Matrix Script If the Sync to Matrix feature is no longer being used, the script can be removed from the DVS by the following steps: Open the Signal Enhancements Windows Control program and connect to the DVS via IP (not RS-232).
Serial Communication The DVS 304 can be remotely controlled via a host computer or other device (such as a control system) attached to the rear panel RS-232 connector or the LAN port. The control device (host) can use either Extron’s Simple Instruction Set (SIS commands or the graphical control program for Windows.
Telnet Web Browser Escape (Hex 1B) W [must not be encoded] Carriage Return (Hex 0D) Pipe Character ( ) [must not be encoded] When SIS commands are used through a Web browser, the URL reference is used below to shorten the examples. This would in practice be the full URL of the control interface and Web page reference including all path information.
Serial Communication, cont’d Error responses When the DVS 304 receives a valid command, it executes the command and sends a response to the host device. If the unit is unable to execute the command because the command contains invalid parameters, it returns an error response to the host. •...
Symbol definitions • = Space = Carriage return with line feed } = Carriage return with no line feed = Escape 14, 24, 27, 28 = Superscripts indicate the error message displayed if the command is entered incorrectly or with invalid parameters. See “Error responses”, earlier in this chapter.
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Serial Communication, cont’d X3& = Event buffer offset (range: 0 to MaxBufferSize) = Event data size b = bit B = byte (8 bits) S = short (16 bits) L = long (32 bits) This parameter is case sensitive. = Event data to write = Reading Password: RS-232 connections responds with password.
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= Test pattern: 0 to 2 = Output resolution: 1 = 640 x 480 2 = 800 x 600 3 = 852 x 480 4 = 1024 x 768 5 = 1024 x 852 6 = 1024 x 1024 7 = 1280 x 768 8 = 1280 x 1024 9 = 1360 x 765 10 = 1365 x 768...
Serial Communication, cont’d Command/response table for SIS commands Command ASCII Command (host to scaler) Input Selection Video and Audio X7!! Video X7!& Audio Input Video Type (Input 2 and input 4) Set Video Type View Video Type Select SDI input number (SDI model only) Set Video Type * 9 \ View Video Type...
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Command ASCII Command (host to scaler) Active Pixels Specify a value Increment value +12 # Decrement value - 12 # View 12 # Active Lines Specify a value Increment value +13 # Decrement value - 13 # View 13 # Film Mode (PAL 2:2 pull-down detection) Enable 18 * 1#...
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Serial Communication, cont’d Command/response table for SIS commands (continued) Command ASCII Command (host to scaler) Contrast Specific value Increment up Increment down – ^ View Brightness Specific value Increment up Increment down – Y View Detail Filter Set detail level Increment up Increment down –...
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Command ASCII Command (host to scaler) Zoom Mode Zoom in Zoom out –{ Set zoom value View Right Left –1 –2 Down Output Scaler Rate N Add a leading 0 when it is a single digit value Set output rate View output rate Output Sync Format Set format...
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Serial Communication, cont’d Command/response table for SIS commands (continued) Command ASCII Command (host to scaler) Audio mute (audio models only) Mute on Mute off View status Audio gain and attenuation (audio models only) N The set gain (G) and set attenuation (g) commands are case sensitive. The increment, decrement, and view commands are not. N Add a leading 0 when it is a single digit value X10@ Specific gain...
Serial Communication, cont’d Command ASCII Command (host to scaler) General Information N These commands are not case sensitive. Both (I) and (i) can be used interchangeably Query Firmware Version N These commands are not case sensitive. Both (Q) and (q) can be used interchangeably Query Part Number N These commands are not case sensitive.
Control Software for Windows The included Extron DVS 304 Control Program for Windows offers another way to control the DVS 304 via RS-232 connection in addition to the Simple Instruction Set commands. The control program’s graphical interface includes the same functions as those on the scaler’s front panel and some additional features that are only available through the Windows-based software.
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Serial Communication, cont’d Click the I/O Config button to configure the inputs from the I/O Configuration Window. Click the Input Config (advanced) button for advanced input parameters, as shown below. Adjust Input Timing, Pixel Phasing, and Start location to desired parameters. Click on Exit Config to exit the Advanced Input Configuration window.
Using the help program For information on program features, press the F1 computer key, or click on the Help menu from within the DVS 304 Control Program, or double-click on the DVS 304 Help icon in the Extron Electronics group or folder. For explanations of buttons or functions, click on the tabs in the help screen to reach the desired screen.
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Serial Communication, cont’d 3-28 DVS 304 • Serial Communication...
DVS 304 Chapter Four Ethernet Control Accessing and Using the Web Server Navigating the Default Web Pages...
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Ethernet Control The DVS 304 features an on-board Web server, displayed as a set of default Web pages. These pages allow you to control and operate the DVS 304 unit through its Ethernet port, connected via a LAN or WAN, using a Web browser such as Microsoft’s Internet Explorer (version 5.5 or higher), or Netscape Navigator (version 6.0 or higher).
The scaler checks several possibilities, in the following order, and then responds accordingly: Does the address include a specific file name, such as 10.13.156.10/file_name.html? If so, the DVS 304 downloads that HTML page. Is there a file in the scaler’s memory that is named “index.html”? If so, the scaler downloads “index.html”...
Ethernet Control, cont’d Configuration The Configuration tab includes pages that show the current system settings, scaler settings, passwords and firmware upgrade data for the DVS 304 series. System Settings page The Systems Settings page (figure 4-3) consists of fields where you can view and edit IP administration and system settings.
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The default address is 192.168.254.254, but if this conflicts with other equipment at your installation, you can change the IP address to any valid value. Editing the Extron IP address while connected via the Ethernet port can im- mediately disconnect the user from the scaler. Extron recommends editing this field using the RS-232 link and protecting the Ethernet access to this screen by assigning an administrator’s password to qualified and knowledgeable person- nel only.
Ethernet Control, cont’d Scaler Settings page The Scaler Settings page (figure 4-4) simulates elements of the DVS 304 menu system, but also allows you to set video input signals (for inputs 2 and 4 only), define output resolutions, and remotely define advanced configurations. Note that resolutions in the Resolution drop-down menu are linked to refresh rates as shown in the “Available Scaler Output Resolutions and Rates”...
Passwords The fields on the Passwords page are for entering and verifying administrator and user passwords. Passwords are case sensitive and are limited to 12 upper case and lower case alphanumeric characters. Each password must be entered twice; once in the Password field and then again in the Re-enter Password field. Characters in these fields are masked by asterisks (*****).
Ethernet Control, cont’d Firmware upgrade page The Firmware Upgrade page (figure 4-6) provides a way to replace the firmware that is coded on the scaler’s control board without taking the scaler out of service, opening the scaler enclosure, and replacing the firmware chip. Figure 4-6 —...
File Management The File Management page (located under the File Management tab), is a useful tool that allows you to use and upload existing and custom Web pages. Custom pages can be developed using a third-party Web page development program such as FrontPage or Dreamweaver.
Ethernet Control, cont’d Control The Control tab provides online access to DVS 304 unique features such as remote control of the front panel, memory and input presets, and picture in picture (PIP) setup. User Control page The User Control page (figure 4-8) simulates elements of the DVS 304 front panel, but also includes other features such as picture control, mute and freeze options, auto image, film mode, aspect ratio and front panel lockout (executive mode).
Presets page The Presets page (located under the Control tab, figure 4-9), provides access to memory and input presets, and works in conjunction with the User Control page. Figure 4-9 — Presets page Memory presets To create a memory preset, do the following: Click the User Control link on the left side of the page.
Ethernet Control, cont’d PIP Setup page The PIP Setup page (located under the Control tab, figure 4-10), allows easy, remote access to the picture in picture option of the DVS 304 series. Figure 4-10 — PIP Setup page To use this feature, do the following: Click the User Control link on the left side of the page.
Menu System DVS 304 Menu System Default cycle menu EXTRON Power DVS 304 Main menu EXTRON Power DVS 304 MENU DVS 304 • Menu System INPUT 1 60-736-01 FW ver. 1.xx COMPOSITE 2 sec. 2 sec. 60-736-01 INPUT 1 FW ver. 1.xx COMPOSITE 2 sec.
Start Auto Image menu Default Cycle 2 sec. INPUT 1 OUTPUT 2 sec. COMPOSITE 1024 x 768@60 Input Configuration menu START AUTO IMAGE ON IN1 MENU INPUT INPUT 2 INPUT 4 NEXT NEXT CONFIG YUVi RGB SCALED Input 1 can only accept composite video.
Menu System, cont’d Output Configuration menu PICTURE CONTROL MENU OUTPUT NEXT CONFIG Audio Configuration menu OUTPUT CONFIG MENU AUDIO NEXT CONFIG (audio models only) Memory Preset menu (Audio models only) AUDIO CONFIG MENU MEMORY NEXT PRESETS DVS 304 • Menu System RESOLUTION FORMAT NEXT...
IP Configuration menu MEMORY PRESETS MENU I 196.168 NEXT CONFIG P 254.254 View IP address of the unit. Advanced Configuration menu CONFIG MENU ADVANCED AUTO IMAGE NEXT NEXT CONFIG <OFF> Auto imaging When auto image is on, the unit automatically sizes and centers each new input.
Menu System, cont’d Executive Mode menu INPUT 1 COMPOSITE INPUT 1 COMPOSITE DVS 304 • Menu System Enable Executive Mode Default Cycle 2 sec. OUTPUT 1024 x 768@60 2 sec. Press for 2 seconds* Menu Next EXE MODE ENABLED 10 sec. timeout Disable Executive Mode Default Cycle...
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DVS 304 A ppendix Reference Material Specifications Part Numbers and Accessories Serial Digital Interface (SDI) Card Installation...
Reference Material Specifications Video input Number/signal type ... 1 (RGBHV, RGBS, RGsB) pass-through, RGBHV, RGBS, RGsB, RGBcvS, component video, S-video, composite video 1 composite video, S-video, component video (Y, R-Y, B-Y) 1 S-video, 1 SDI (optional, DVS 304D only), 1 composite video Connectors ...
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Output level ... TTL: 5.0 Vp-p, unterminated Input impedance ... 510 ohms Output impedance ... 75 ohms Max input voltage ... 5 Vp-p Max. propagation delay ... 20 ns Polarity... Positive or negative (selectable) Audio — DVS 304 A, DVS 304 AD Gain ...
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Reference Material, cont’d Contact closure ... 9-pin female D connector (same as RS-232 connector) Contact closure pin configurations . See pins 1, 4, 5, 6, and 7 above IR controller module ... Extron IR 901 (optional) Program control ... Extron’s control/configuration program for Windows Extron’s Simple Instruction Set (SIS General Power ...
Part Numbers and Accessories Included parts These items are included in each order for a DVS 304 scaler: Included parts DVS 304 or DVS 304 D Rubber feet (self-adhesive) (4) IEC power cord Tweeker (small screwdriver) User’s Manual DVS 304 Windows-based control program Included parts DVS 304 A or DVS 304 AD Rubber feet (self-adhesive) (4)
Reference Material, cont’d Serial Digital Interface (SDI) Card Installation The optional SDI card may be installed in the scaler if it does not already have an input for a serial digital interface signal. We recommend that you send the unit in to Extron for service and updates.
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Do not touch any switches or other electronic components inside the scaler. Doing so could damage the scaler. Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage IC chips even though you cannot feel it. You must be electri- cally grounded before proceeding with any electronic component replace- ment.
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Extron Electronics warrants this product against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of three years from the date of purchase. In the event of malfunction during the warranty period attributable directly to faulty workmanship and/or materials, Extron Electronics will, at its option, repair or replace said products or components, to whatever extent it shall deem necessary to restore said product to proper operating condition, provided that it is returned within the warranty period, with proof of purchase and description of malfunction to: USA, Canada, South America,...
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