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Extron electronics SW RGBHV Series User Manual

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

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  • Page 1 SW RGBHV series Wideband Video and Audio Switchers 68-648-01 Rev. D 07 08...
  • Page 2 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.
  • Page 3 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 commercial environment.
  • Page 4 Male Step 8 — Connect power Plug the switcher, input devices, and output devices into a grounded AC source, and turn on the input and output devices. SW RGBHV Series Switchers • Quick Start Ring Sleeve (s) Ring Balanced Input...
  • Page 5 Quick Start — SW RGBHV Series Switchers, cont’d 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 AUTO signal present) or Normal for manual switch mode. The front panel Auto...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Troubleshooting — If No Image Appears ... 1-1 ... 1-2 ... 2-2 ... 2-2 ... 2-4 ... 2-5 ... 2-7 ... 3-2 ... 3-5 single input ... 3-7 all inputs ... 3-7 ... 3-8 SW RGBHV Series Switchers • Table of Contents ... 3-7...
  • Page 7 ... A-5 Crimp tools and assorted connectors Pre-cut cables ... A-6 All trademarks mentioned in this manual are the properties of their respective owners. SW RGBHV Series Switchers • Table of Contents ... 4-1 ... 4-2 ... 4-4 ... 4-4 ...

  • Page 8: Chapter 1 • Introduction

    SW RGBHV Series Switchers Chapter One Introduction About the Switchers Features...

  • Page 9: About The Switchers

    Introduction Introduction, cont’d About the Switchers The Extron SW RGBHV series (figure 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) •...

  • Page 10: Features

    Outputs — The selected RGB video input is output on five female BNC connectors. Bandwidth — Bandwidth is 350 MHz (-3 dB). This high bandwidth allows the switchers to switch all of the high-resolution video signals with no loss of signal quality.
  • Page 11 RSB 129 1U Universal Rack Mount Kit (part #60-190-01 or 60-604-02) for rack mounting. Power supply — Includes an internal 100 VAC to 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 20 watts, auto-switchable power supply, which provides worldwide power compatibility. SW RGBHV Series Switchers • Introduction...

  • Page 12: Chapter 2 • Installation

    SW RGBHV Series Switchers Chapter Two Installation Installation Overview Mounting the Switcher Cabling and Rear Panel Views...

  • Page 13: Installation Overview

    The image from each input device should appear on the output devices, and you should be able to switch from one input device to another. If this does not happen, double check steps 3 through 5 and make adjustments as needed.

  • Page 14: Sw2 Models

    Secure the rack shelf to the rack using four 10-32 x ¾" bolts. Insert the bolts through the provided #10 beveled washers, then through the holes in the rack ears. SW RGBHV Series Switchers • Installation Use 2 mounting holes on opposite corners.

  • Page 15: Sw4 And Sw6 Models

    Slide the switcher slightly forward or back, then tighten all four screws to fasten it in place. SW RGBHV Series Switchers • Installation Mounting Screws (2 Plcs) Each Side...

  • Page 16: Sw4 And Sw6 Models

    Align the installed screws with the slots in the mounting brackets, and place the switcher against the surface, with the screws through the bracket slots. Slide the switcher slightly forward or back, then tighten all four screws to fasten it in place. SW RGBHV Series Switchers • Installation...

  • Page 17: Through-Furniture Mounting The Switcher

    Tighten the screws that secure the bracket in place. If the screws are inaccessible to a screwdriver: Mark the location of the brackets relative to the screws. Remove the switcher from the underside of the surface. SW RGBHV Series Switchers • Installation...

  • Page 18: Cabling And Rear Panel Views

    Connect the cables as shown in figure 2-7. RGBHV RGBS RGsB, RsGsBs Component Figure 2-7 — Video input and output connections INPUT 1 REMOTE H/HV H/HV AUTO MANUAL INPUT 2 OUTPUT H/HV H/HV H/HV H/HV SW RGBHV Series Switchers • Installation INPUTS OUTPUT REMOTE AUTO MANUAL OUTPUT...

  • Page 19: Output

    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 supply the audio cable. See figure 2-8 to wire a connector for the appropriate input type and impedance level.

  • Page 20: Remote Connection

    — In #2 — In #3 — In #4 — In #5 — In #6 SW RGBHV Series Switchers • Installation Function Input #1 Transmit data (-) Receive data (+) Input #2 Signal ground Input #3 Input #4 Input #5...
  • Page 21 Installation, cont’d 2-10 SW RGBHV Series Switchers • Installation...

  • Page 22: Chapter 3 • Operation

    SW RGBHV Series Switchers Chapter Three Operation Controls and Indicators Switcher Operations Optimizing the Audio (SW2, SW4, and SW6 RGBHV A only) Troubleshooting — If No Image Appears...

  • Page 23: 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 front panel of an SW2 RGBHV switcher. Figure 3-2 shows the front panel of an SW6 RGBHV A switcher.

  • Page 24: Audio Controls And Indicators

    MANUAL Figure 3-3 — Rear panel Auto/Manual switch Auto Switch Active LED — When lit, the front panel Auto Switch Active LED indicates that the switcher is in autoswitch mode. When the LED is unlit, the switch is in normal (manual) mode.

  • Page 25: Switcher Operations

    LED, and the selected audio input is indicated by a blinking input LED. Switching inputs on the front panel can only switch video and audio together (audio follow). Even if audio was previously broken away, audio follows the video on front panel input selection.

  • Page 26: Example - Adjusting The Audio Level

    Figure 3-4 — Example: Viewing the audio level buttons to decrease and increase the audio LEDs flash to indicate each 1 dB level button, wait for the = on SW RGBHV Series Switchers • Operation Press and hold. CONF/SAVE Conf/Save blinks.
  • Page 27 Audio LED goes off. The input LEDs stop displaying the audio level range, the +dB and –dB LEDs go off, and the selected input LED lights. SW RGBHV Series Switchers • Operation button repeatedly until the highest-numbered lit input LED button for the Input 1 LED to button repeatedly until the .highest-numbered lit input...

  • Page 28: Audio Level Reset - Single Input

    Memory Audio and switch mode settings are saved in nonvolatile memory. When the switcher is powered off, the settings are retained. When the switcher is powered on, the saved memory settings are active. The selected input is not a saved value;...

  • Page 29: Troubleshooting - If No Image Appears

    Ensure an active input is selected on the switcher or that the switcher is in autoswitch mode. Ensure that the proper signal format is supplied. Check the cabling and make corrections as necessary. Call the Extron S SW RGBHV Series Switchers • Operation Sales & Technical Support Hotline if necessary.

  • Page 30: Chapter 4 • Remote Control

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

  • Page 31: Simple Instruction Set

    All responses, from the switcher to the host, end with a carriage return and a line feed (CR/LF = is one or more characters. SW RGBHV Series Switchers • Remote Control ® -based control program RS-232 Contact closure —...

  • Page 32: Switcher-Initiated (Unsolicited) Messages

    Symbols are used throughout the table to represent variables in the command/response fields. Command and response examples are shown throughout the table. The ASCII to HEX conversion table on the next page is for use with the command/response table. SW RGBHV Series Switchers • Remote Control , in...

  • Page 33: Symbol Definitions

    Request all inputs’ status Example (SW6 RGBHV): Request an individual input’s status SW RGBHV Series Switchers • Remote Control 1 through the maximum number of inputs 0 = no signal detected, 1 = signal detected 0 = off, 1 = on...
  • Page 34 •A •F •Vmt V4•A4•F1•Vmt0•Amt 0 xx-xxx-xx 60-493-21 1.23 SW RGBHV Series Switchers • Remote Control Additional description Video mute on (blank screen). Video mute off. Mute status = Audio mute on (no sound output). Audio mute off. Mute status = Set gain for input Set gain for input 4 to 3 dB.

  • Page 35: Windows -Based Control Program

    Matrix Switchers Control Program creates a C:\UNIVSW folder and places two icons (Universal Switcher Control Program and Universal Switcher Help) into a group named “Extron Electronics”. SW RGBHV Series Switchers • Remote Control ® -based Extron Universal Switcher Control Program, which...

  • Page 36: Using The Software

    (pin 5). To force one of the inputs to be always selected, leave the short to logic ground in place. The short overrides front panel input selections. button to refresh the input signal status information. SW RGBHV Series Switchers • Remote Control...

  • Page 37: Infrared Remote Control

    IR 102 receiver box with 3' cable • External 12 VDC adapter power supply Install and operate the remote control in accordance with IR 102 User’s Guide (part #68-663-01), included with the remote control. SW RGBHV Series Switchers • Remote Control...

  • Page 38: Appendix A • Specifications And Part Numbers

    SW RGBHV Series Switchers A ppendix A Specifications and Part Numbers Specifications Part Numbers...
  • Page 39 H input. Max input voltage ... 5.0 Vp-p Max. propagation delay ... 35 ns Max. rise/fall time ... 4 ns Polarity ... Positive or negative (follows input) SW RGBHV Series Switchers • Specifications and Part Numbers...
  • Page 40 Baud rate and protocol ... 9600 baud, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, no parity Serial control pin configurations 2 = TX, 3 = RX, 5 = GND Contact closure ... 9-pin female D connector (same as the RS-232 port) SW RGBHV Series Switchers • Specifications and Part Numbers 2 dBu...
  • Page 41 EMI/EMC ... CE, C-tick, FCC Class A, ICES, VCCI MTBF ... 30,000 hours Warranty ... 3 years parts and labor All nominal levels are at ±10%. Specifications are subject to change without notice. SW RGBHV Series Switchers • Specifications and Part Numbers ® ™...

  • Page 42: Sw Rgbhv Switcher Part Numbers

    RG6/500, one conductor, non-plenum, 500' (150 m) RG6/1000, one conductor, non-plenum, 1000' (300 m)' RG6P/500, one conductor, plenum, 500' (150 m) RG6P/1000, one conductor, plenum, 1000' (300 m)' SW RGBHV Series Switchers • Specifications and Part Numbers Part # 60-491-01 60-491-21...

  • Page 43: Crimp Tools And Assorted Connectors

    MHR-5, five conductor, various lengths M59-5, five conductor, various lengths Bulk cable in lengths up to 5000' (1524 meter) rolls is available with or without connectors. SW RGBHV Series Switchers • Specifications and Part Numbers Part # 22-020-02 22-020-03 22-103-02...
  • Page 44 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:...
  • Page 45 Extron USA - West Extron USA - East Headquarters +800.633.9876 +800.633.9876 Inside USA / Canada Only Inside USA / Canada Only +1.919.863.1794 +1.714.491.1500 +1.919.863.1797 FAX +1.714.491.1517 FAX Extron Europe Extron Asia Extron Japan +800.3987.6673 +800.7339.8766 +81.3.3511.7655 Inside Europe Only Inside Asia Only +81.3.3511.7656 FAX +31.33.453.4040 +65.6383.4400...

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