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- Page 1 RGB 320 Switching Interface Six Input, Two Output System 68-341-01 Printed in the USA...
- 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.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
RGB 322, RGB 324, RGB 326 and RGB 340 Input Buffers ... 1-5 Chapter One • Illustrations Figure 1-1. Example of an RGB 320 System Using Four Possible Buffer Types Installed in a Conference Room ... 1-1 Figure 1-2. The RGB 322 and RGB 324 Can Be Installed in Walls..1-2 Chapter Two •... -
Page 4: Legend Of Icons
Figure 3-4. RGB 320 Front Panel A/V Mode and Input Selection Buttons ... 3-3 Figure 3-5. Select the A/V Mode by Pressing the Button on the RGB 320 Front Panel ... 3-3 Figure 3-6. Select the Desired Input by Pressing Its Button ... 3-3 Figure 3-7. -
Page 5: Chapter One
Contents RGB 320 Switching Interface System User’s Manual Chapter One Introduction to Switching Interface What is a Switching Interface? Features Specifications Extron • User’s Manual • RGB 320 Switching Interface System... -
Page 6: What Is A Switching Interface
Figure 1-1. Example of an RGB 320 System Using Four Possible Buffer Types in a Conference Room The RGB 320, together with the RGB 322, RGB 324, RGB 326 and RGB 340 input buffers, acts as a switching interface system, with up to six remote (or local) buffer modules as inputs. -
Page 7: Controlling The Rgb 320 Interface
Extron’s software allows control of the RGB 320 from a remote PC with a graphic interface. The six inputs to the RGB 320 can originate from remote input buffers or from a (local) device in the rack, such as another switcher, a line doubler, a dedicated audio system or a computer interface. -
Page 8: Features
• Universal compatibility – The RGB 320 accepts RGsB, RsGsBs, RGBS and RGBHV video signals, ensuring compatibility with all types of computer inputs. • Rack mountable – The RGB 320 is housed in a 17 inch wide, 2U high metal enclosure, with a 19-inch rack-mount face and mounting hardware. - Page 9 Chapter 1 • Introduction to the RGB 320 Switching Interface System Sync Max. propagation delay _ 88 nS (continued) Audio input Audio throughput Adjacent input crosstalk _ >65dB @ 20 kHz, >80dB @1 kHz, Stereo channel separation _ >80dB @1 kHz, >60dB @ 20 kHz Audio output Control/Remote —...
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Page 10: Rgb 322, Rgb 324, Rgb 326 And Rgb 340 Input Buffers
All buffers are available in gray, and the 2-gang wall plates are also available in black or white face plates, so they can blend into walls, podiums, tables, etc. Control can be via the RGB 320 front panel buttons, RS-232 control and Extron’s control program for Windows®. -
Page 11: Chapter Two Rear Panel Connections
Chapter 1 • Introduction to the RGB 320 Switching Interface System RGB 320 Switching Interface System User’s Manual Chapter Two Rear Panel Connections Connecting the RGB 320 Switching Interface Rear Panel Connectors Choosing Cables Composite Cables Buffer Input Cables Extron • User’s Manual • RGB 320 Switching Interface System... - Page 12 RGBHV input. There are also connectors for stereo audio. Although different devices can be used as inputs to the RGB 320, it was designed to be the center of a switching interface system, using buffer devices mounted in a wall, a table or a podium.
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Page 13: Rear Panel Connectors
• 3.5 mm 10-pole captive screw (the right-most 5 are for communication and power between the input buffer and the RGB 320, and are labeled A, B, C, D and E ) Figure 2-2. The Rear Panel Has Connectors for Six Inputs and Two Outputs Each of the two outputs (A and B) has the following connectors: •... -
Page 14: Audio Input Connections
COM and PWR for use with an RGB 322/324/326/340 input buffer. Input Cable connectors are supplied with the RGB 320, one for each input and output. The wires are secured using the captive screws inside the connectors. (See Figure 2-3.) Each connector is then plugged into the appropriate input channel position on the rear panel. -
Page 15: Choosing Cables For Remote Inputs
Chapter 2 • Installing the RGB 320 Switching Interface Components Choosing Cables for Remote Inputs With the RGB 320 as the center of a computer video interface system, the input connectors have specific functions, and the connectors must not be misused. The ideal installation will use the RGB 322, RGB 324, RGB 326 or RGB 340 as inputs through an installation (or composite) cable. -
Page 16: Buffer Input Cables
Mini Coax White Blue Green twisted pair and would probably be neater. It Black Yellow Grn/Blk White Black Shields Black Black Orange Brown Violet Gray RGB 320 Switching Interface System • User’s Manual • Extron No audio on RGB 322... -
Page 17: Chapter Three • Operating The Rgb 320 Panel
Chapter 2 • Installing the RGB 320 Switching Interface Components RGB 320 Switching Interface System User’s Manual Chapter Three Operating the RGB 320 Panels Controlling the RGB 320 Interface Input Buffer Control (RGB 322/324/326/340) Using the RGB 320 Front Panel Buttons... -
Page 18: Memory Functions (Store/Recall/Clear)
Controlling the RGB 320 Interface The RGB 320 can be controlled from the front panel, from an input buffer, from an external RS-232 device or from Extron’s Windows® based control software. This includes selecting video, audio or both from one of six inputs, adjusting horizontal and vertical centering or adjusting the video and audio levels. -
Page 19: Figure 3-3. Rgb 322/324/326/340 Differences
(no physical limit), the adjustment level will stop at its highest or lowest value. Input buffer control (RGB 322/324/326/340) Before going into the operation of the RGB 320 panel, here is an overview of the input buffers that can be used with the RGB 320. Details on installing and operating the buffer units are in the RGB 322/324/326/340 User’s Manual... -
Page 20: Figure 3-4. Rgb 320 Front Panel A/V Mode And Input Selection Buttons
________ This button is also used to clear memory blocks. See note on Page 3-1. Figure 3-5. Select the A/V Mode by Pressing the Button on the RGB 320 Front Panel Press the input #6 button. Because you selected the video-only mode, the video LED #6 (next to button #6) will light, but the audio LED #6 will not light. -
Page 21: Figure 3-7. Example Of The Input Frequencies Being Displayed On The Default Screen
Audio level – Adjusts the audio level for the selected input and saves it to memory. ________ In breakaway mode, the audio and video adjustments will be for different inputs. Figure 3-9. The Appropriate Display Will Appear on the LCD Screen Extron • User’s Manual • RGB 320 Switching Interface System... -
Page 22: Diagnostic Leds
Switches on the rear panel affect all the video signals that come from the RGB 320. Peaking Switch To the left of the DIP switches is a three-position toggle switch. If the RGB 320 is driving long cables, this switch allows compensation for cable capacitance. The middle position is Normal and does not alter the output load. - Page 23 Chapter 3 • Operating the RGB 320 Panels RGB 320 Switching Interface System User’s Manual Chapter Four Using Windows® Control Program Installing Windows® Software Control Normal Windows Control Panel Executive Mode Panel RGB 320 Help Extron • User’s Manual • RGB 320 Switching Interface System...
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Page 24: Installing Windows Control Software
(VTG = Video Test Generator.) Figure 4-2. Extron’s Program Group 5. Double-click on the RGB 320 icon to start the program. You will be asked to select the serial port. After selecting the serial port, the software looks for the RGB 320, “reads”... -
Page 25: Normal Windows Control Panel
After the adjustments have been set from the normal Windows control panel (Figure 4-3), switch to Executive Mode by selecting the Executive Mode pull-down menu. Figure 4-4. Executive Mode Uses a Limited Panel Extron • User’s Manual • RGB 320 Switching Interface System... -
Page 26: Rgb 320 Help
Note that pressing F1 within the program will provide context-sensitive help. Figure 4-5. RGB 320 Help The RGB 320 Control program communicates with the Extron RGB 320 Switching Interface through the unit’s RS-232 port. (Defaults to 9600 baud, 8- bit, 1 stop, no parity). It represents the same functions found on the unit’s front- panel, but in an interactive graphical interface. - Page 27 Control Software RGB 320 Switching Interface System User’s Manual Appendix A Programming the RGB 320 Remote Control Port (RS-232 and Contact Closure) Host-to-RGB 320 Instructions Command/Response Table RGB 320-Initiated Messages Extron • User’s Manual • RGB 320 Switching Interface System...
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Page 28: Remote Control Port (Rs-232 And Contact Closure
A third party contact closure device can supply momentary contact between a designated input pin and ground (pin #5), causing the RGB 320 to switch to that input. Momentary contact is defined as having a duration of 250 to 500 milliseconds, e.g., touching pin #4 to pin #5 for the required time causes the... -
Page 29: Command/Response Table
Query software version (Same as Q) q Query software version Error Response Invalid channel number Invalid command Invalid value Busy Extron • User’s Manual • RGB 320 Switching Interface System Host Code Resp Examples ASCII HEX to Host Com. Response ¿... -
Page 30: Rgb 320-Initiated Messages
RGB 320-Initiated Messages When a local event takes place, such as a front panel operation, the RGB 320 responds by sending a message to the host. These RGB 320-initiated messages are listed below. (C) COPYRIGHT 1997, EXTRON ELECTRONICS RGB 320, VX.XX Power-on message: The AC power has been applied. - Page 31 Appendix A • RS-232 Programming RGB 320 Switching Interface System User’s Manual Appendix B Reference Material Related Product Lists Glossary of Terms Extron • User’s Manual • RGB 320 Switching Interface System...
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Page 32: Related Parts
26-363-04 26-413-04 26-413-01 26-413-05 26-413-06 26-413-02 26-413-07 26-413-08 26-413-03 26-413-09 26-394-01 26-441-01 26-441-02 26-441-03 26-442-01 26-442-02 26-442-03 26-443-01 26-443-02 26-443-03 26-444-01 26-444-02 26-444-03 26-445-01 26-445-02 26-445-03 22-111-03 22-111-04 10-319-11 100-074-51 RGB 320 Switching Interface System • User’s Manual • Extron... -
Page 33: Glossary Of Terms
A buffer can be used for digital or analog signals. The RGB 322, 324, 326 and 340 are input buffers to the RGB 320 switching interface. Extron • User’s Manual • RGB 320 Switching Interface System... - Page 34 Decibel – See dB. Decoder – A device used to separate the RGBS (red, green, blue and sync) signals from a composite video signal. Differential audio – See balanced audio. RGB 320 Switching Interface System • User’s Manual • Extron...
- Page 35 The condition where the source or load is at a lower impedance than the characteristic impedance of the cable. Low source impedance is common; low load impedance is usually a fault condition. Extron • User’s Manual • RGB 320 Switching Interface System...
- Page 36 RGB monitor, which has a separate electron gun for each of these primary colors. Some color television sets use only one gun. RGB monitors are noted for their crisp, bright colors and high resolution. RGB 320 Switching Interface System • User’s Manual • Extron...
- Page 37 The synchronizing information that is presented between fields, and then signals the picture monitor to return to the top of the screen to start another vertical scan. Z – A symbol for impedance. Extron • User’s Manual • RGB 320 Switching Interface System...
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Page 38: Index
RS-232 A-1 RGB 320 help Windows software 4-3 RGB 32/3404 features 1-5 RGB 320 Switching Interface System • User’s Manual • Extron Reference and Glossary • Appendix B RS-232 and control device A-1 and control priorities 3-4 and front panel LEDs 3-5... -
Page 39: Fcc Class A Notice
Note: 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 40 Beeldschermweg 6C, 3821 AH Amersfoort 1230 South Lewis Street, Anaheim, CA 92805 +31.33.453.4040 FAX +31.33.453.4050 800.633.9876 714.491.1500 FAX 714.491.1517 U.S.A. The Netherlands EXTRON ELECTRONICS, ASIA EXTRON ELECTRONIC INFORMATION 41B Kreta Ayer Road, Singapore 089003 WEB™: www.extron.com XTRON +65.226.0015 FAX +65.226.0019 FAX™: 714.491.0192 XTRON Singapore 24-hour access—worldwide!