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- Page 1 System 5 cr cr cr cr cr System Switcher 68-388-01 Printed in the USA...
- Page 2 Precautions Safety Instructions • English Warning This symbol is intended to alert the user of important operating and maintenance Power sources • This equipment should be operated only from the power source indicated on the product. This equipment is intended to be used with a main power system with a grounded (servicing) instructions in the literature provided with the equipment.
- Page 3 4. Other – Connect RS-232 Host, SCP 100(s), Power Sensor, Room/Relay control and IR Emitter or Broadcaster. 5. Front Panel Input PC1 – Connect a VGA and Audio source (Laptop) to this input at any time. 6. Power – Apply power to the System 5cr and other devices. 7. Setup – Follow the...
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Contents Chapter One • Introduction to System 5cr cr cr cr cr What is a System 5cr Switcher? ....................1-1 Controlling the System ....................1-1 Infrared learning for System Control ................1-2 Standard Features ......................1-2 Inputs ..........................1-2 Outputs .......................... 1-2 Options and Accessories ...................... - Page 5 System 5 cr Switcher User’s Manual Chapter One Introduction to System 5 cr cr cr cr cr What is the System 5 cr ? Control of the Entire A/V System Infrared Learning Features & Options Specifications...
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Page 6: What Is A System 5Cr Switcher
Introduction and Features • Chapter 1 What is a System 5cr cr cr cr cr Switcher? Throughout this manual, the terms System 5 and System 5cr are both used to refer to the same product. The System 5 provides central control for small audio/video installations. -
Page 7: Infrared Learning For System Control
Chapter 1 • Introduction and Features Infrared Learning for System Control The IR receiver window on the front panel also serves as a learning port to add IR signals from other sources to the System 5 panel functions. Then, when a panel function is selected, the learned IR signal is transmitted into the room through the hard-wired IR emitter, or the optional IR Broadcaster, to be received by the projector. -
Page 8: Options And Accessories
Introduction and Features • Chapter 1 Options and Accessories The System 5 is more than just a system switcher. Standard and optional features make it the control center for a small A/V system by adding control of other things in the room as part of the system design. Two of these standard features include: •... -
Page 9: Specifications
Chapter 1 • Introduction and Features Specifications Video input Number/type _ 3 RGBHV/RGBS/RGsB computer video _ 2 S-video or composite video Connectors _ 1 15-pin HD female (RGB computer video) _ 2 x 5 BNC female (RGB computer video) _ 2 x 2 BNC female (S-video or composite video) Nominal level(s) _ Analog —... - Page 10 Warranty _ 2 years parts and labor Specifications are subject to change without notice. _______ The AUX 1 & 2 ports of the System 5cr provide a total of 500mA. This is split between the two ports offering 250mA for each port. A 12VDC, 500mA output is provided on the Comm.
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Page 11: Chapter Two Rear Panel Connections
System 5 cr Switcher User’s Manual Chapter Two Rear Panel Connections Mounting – Table or Rack Input Connections Output Connections Connecting Accessories... -
Page 12: Installation In Rack, On A Wall Or Under A Table
Installation in a Rack, on a Wall or Under a Table The System 5cr comes with two sets of mounting brackets. One set is for mounting under a table or on a wall and the second set is for rack mounting. -
Page 13: Audio Input Connections
Chapter 2 • Making Connections Figure 2-2a. The left side of the rear panel has four of the five inputs. PC1 input is on the Front Panel and accepts laptop video through a VGA connector as well as 2-channel audio through a 3.5 mm jack, as shown in Figure 2-2. With a buffered output, VGA signals can be driven up to 50 feet without additional amplification. - Page 14 (SCP 100). See the SCP 100 User’s manual and “Connecting Accessories” later in this chapter. See specifications _______ The AUX 1 & 2 ports of the System 5cr provide a total of 500mA. This is split between the two ports offering 250mA for each port.
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Page 15: Audio Preamp Out Connection
Chapter 2 • Making Connections Audio Preamp Out Connection Connect balanced or unbalanced, 2-channel audio to the Preamp Out connector marked L (Left) and R (Right), using a captive screw connector. Possible connections are shown in Figure 2-6. Connectors are included with each System 5, however, cables are the responsibility of the installer. -
Page 16: Comm Connector And Infrared Emitter
Making Connections • Chapter 2 3.5 mm, 5-pole captive screw connectors are used for the audio inputs and one output, as well as for accessories. These include: • Aux1 & Aux2 – SCP 100 remote panels (2 optional) • Relay – Room/relay custom control (standard feature) •... -
Page 17: Chapter Three Using The System 5 Cr Cr Cr Cr Cr
System 5 cr Switcher User’s Manual Chapter Three Using the System 5 cr cr cr cr cr Front Panel Controls & Indicators Configuration: Audio Preset, VID Formats & IR Learning... -
Page 18: Front Panel Controls And Indicators
Operating the System 5cr • Chapter 3 Using the System 5cr cr cr cr cr ________ In addition to the basic function of each of the panel buttons described here, there are also setup procedures that use many of the same buttons and controls. - Page 19 Chapter 3 • Operating the System 5cr ________ As stated earlier, each input button can be programmed to “learn” an associated IR command. For example, selecting the PC1 input could also send a signal to the projector to switch to its computer input mode, and selecting VID1 could cause the projector to switch to S-video mode, etc.
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Page 20: Configuration Setup From The Front Panel
Operating the System 5cr • Chapter 3 Configuration Setup from the Front Panel For the System 5 switcher to control other equipment in the A/V system, it must be configured from the front panel, or through an RS-232 device. This cannot be done from an IR 40 or SCP 100. See Chapter 4 for Windows®... -
Page 21: Select Format For Vid1 And/Or Vid2
Chapter 3 • Operating the System 5cr Select format for VID1 and/or VID2. To set these two inputs for either Composite or S-video, in Config Mode, do the following: 1b. Press and hold the Room button until finished with this operation. -
Page 22: Remote Operation
This can be through a host, such as a touch-screen panel or a PC, using the Windows® operating system. RS-232 programming is covered in Appendix A of this manual. Certain operations can be done only through Extron’s System 5cr Control Program, these include: • Room Relay Mode (Latched/Momentary) •... -
Page 23: Chapter Four Windows® Control Software
System 5 cr Switcher User’s Manual Chapter Four Windows® Control Software Installing the Windows Control Software Program Help Program Operation Downloading IR Projector Drivers... -
Page 24: Installing Windows® Control Software
Start | Programs | Extron Electronics | System 5cr Help This brings up a picture of the System 5cr Main Screen. For Help on specific buttons and controls, click the appropriate item above. [Use the Mouse or the TAB/ENTER keys to get details about the selected area of the screen]. -
Page 25: Program Operation
Figure 4-3. Example of two Help screens for the System 5. Program Operation Extron’s System 5cr Control Program replicates a front panel on screen, including some information and functions that are not on the physical front panel. There are two different panel screens: •... -
Page 26: Power Up/Down Delay Times
Windows® Control Software • Chapter 4 Power Up/Down Delay times Many projectors (LCD, DLP, etc.) have a warm-up and cool-down cycle. During these times, the projector may not accept commands. The times for each projector may be different. The System 5 has timers that can be adjusted to represent these delay times, thereby warning the operator not to send commands while the Power LED is blinking. -
Page 27: Rgb Delay Times
(under the System 5 folder) and select the driver file name. _______ To download the latest version of the System 5 Windows® Control software, select Download, Control Software, and then System 5cr. Saving a Configuration to a File... -
Page 28: Loading Projector Drivers
Windows® Control Software • Chapter 4 Loading Projector Drivers A sub-folder under the System 5 folder is used to store the user’s library of projector drivers. To view which commands are in a particular driver, without loading it, launch the System 5 control software in Emulation Mode (instead of selecting a Comm port). -
Page 29: Remote Control Port (Rs-232
System 5 cr Switcher User’s Manual Appendix A Programming the System 5 cr cr cr cr cr Remote Control Port (RS-232) Host-to-Switcher Instructions Command/Response Table... -
Page 30: Host-To-System 5 Instructions
Figure A-2. Example of a touch panel connected to the RS-232 port. Host-to-System 5cr cr cr cr cr Instructions The System 5 will recognize certain ASCII characters as instructions. It then responds to those characters with appropriate information. -
Page 31: Simple Instruction Set - Command Codes
Simple Instruction Set – Command codes Extron’s Simple Instruction Set (SIS) minimizes the code required. Initial power up Unit response ©COPYRIGHT 1999, EXTRON ELECTRONICS System 5cr, V1.04 Command Name/Description ASCII Unit response Input Selection – Select one of five inputs to be connected to the output video and/or audio device(s). Send the input number, followed by the specific character ($, &, !) to define whether to switch audio, video, or both. -
Page 32: Advanced Instructions - Reserved For Windows Program
RS-232 Programming • Appendix A Advanced Instructions – Reserved for Windows program IR Block ASCII Unit response Read (Upload) 80 83 8k bytes of data Write (Download) 80 82 [8k bytes] ¿ Flag Block ASCII Unit response Read (Upload) 80 85 15 bytes of data Write (Download) [Byte0]*[Byte1]91... -
Page 33: Glossary Of Terms
System 5 cr Switcher User’s Manual Installing System 5 cr cr cr cr cr Options Projector Power Sensor Infrared Broadcaster SCP 100 Remote Pads Glossary of Terms Index... - Page 34 Reference • Appendix B System 5cr cr cr cr cr Options Figure B-1 illustrates the options and accessories that operate with the System 5. The standard accessories installation is covered in Chapter 2 and each option has its own User’s Guide. This section summarizes the three options: SCP 100, IR Broadcaster and Display Power Sensor.
- Page 35 Appendix B • Reference Notes: The IR Broadcaster requires a 3-wire cable to connect: +12 V from tip to contact E, signal from Ring to contact C and Ground from Sleeve to either contact B or D. If using the IR Broadcaster that has an emitter connector (60-272-02), use pin A from the System 5 for signal without carrier.
- Page 36 Reference • Appendix B Glossary of terms Following is a list of terms taken from Extron’s Glossary. AC Reset – Refers to status that changes when power is removed from a device. Many electronic devices have live power inside, even after “Power off” has been initiated from a panel or remote control device.
- Page 37 Appendix B • Reference the associated (learned) command is then transmitted through an IR emitter or broadcaster to the projector, where it is executed. For example, if input #3 is S-video, selecting that input also sends a signal to the projector to switch to S-video mode.
- Page 38 Reference • Appendix B retry LED Index quick start page emitter operation ....3-2 features ....1-2 display codes ..3-4 specifications ... 1-5 Attenuation room connections ..... 2-4, 5 quick start page quick start page config setup ..... 3-4 features ....1-2 defined ....
- 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 EXTRON ELECTRONICS/RGB SYSTEMS, INC. EXTRON ELECTRONICS, EUROPE EXTRON ELECTRONICS, ASIA EXTRON ELECTRONIC INFORMATION Beeldschermweg 6C, 3821 AH Amersfoort 41B Kreta Ayer Road, Singapore 089003 WEB™: www.extron.com 1230 South Lewis Street, Anaheim, CA 92805 XTRON +31.33.453.4040 FAX +31.33.453.4050 +65.226.0015 FAX +65.226.0019 FAX™: 714.491.0192...