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4.

Follow the instructions on the rest of the download screens to save the

 

executable firmware file to your computer. Note the folder to which you save

 

the file.

5.

In the Windows Explorer or other file browser, locate the downloaded

 

executable file, and double-click on it to open it.

6.

Follow the instructions on the Installation Wizard screens to install the new

 

firmware on your computer. A Release Notes file, giving information on

 

what has changed in the new firmware version, and a set of instructions for

 

updating the firmware are also loaded.

Loading the firmware to the switcher

To load a new version of firmware to your SW8/12 VGA Ars switcher, use the Firmware Loader software. Your computer’s serial port must be connected to the switcher’s serial port. See chapter 2, “Installation,” for more information.

1.

Download the Firmware Loader installer executable file to your

 

computer, as follows:

 

a.

On the Extron Web page, click the Download tab.

 

b.

On the Download Center page, click Software on the left sidebar menu.

 

c.

Locate the “Firmware Loader” line and click the Download link at the far

 

 

right.

 

d.

Follow the instructions on the download screens to save the installer file

 

 

to your computer.

2.

In the Windows Explorer or other file browser, locate the Firmware Loader

 

executable file in your computer’s file system and double-click to open it.

3.

Follow the instructions on the Installation Wizard screens to install the

 

Firmware Loader on your computer. Unless you specify otherwise, the

 

installer program places the Firmware Loader file, “FWLoader.exe” at

 

c:\Program Files\Extron\FWLoader

 

(If the Extron and FWLoader folders do not yet exist in your Program Files

 

folder, the installer creates them.)

4.

Access the FWLoader.exe file via your desktop Start menu by making the

 

following selections:

 

Start > All Programs > Extron Electronics > Firmware Loader >

 

Firmware Loader

5.

On the first screen that appears, select the RS-232 tab.

NAlthough the screen also has a TCP/IP tab, the switcher does not have a LAN port. Do not select the TCP/IP tab.

6. From the drop-down menus on the RS-232 screen, select the appropriate Com port number (obtained from your system administrator) and baud rate (the default is 9600). (The Device selection is optional.)

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Contents Computer Video and Audio Switchers SW8/12 VGA ArsPrecautions Safety Instructions EnglishConsignes de Sécurité Français Sicherheitsanleitungen DeutschFCC Class a Notice Quick Start SW8/12 VGA Ars SW8/12 VGA Ars Quick Start QS-1Quick Start SW8/12 VGA Ars, cont’d QS-2 SW8/12 VGA Ars Quick StartTable of Contents Table of Contents, cont’d One About the SW8/12 VGA Ars Switchers IntroductionAbout This Manual SW8/12 VGA Ars IntroductionFeatures Introduction, cont’d Two Installation and Operation Mounting the SW8/12 VGA Ars SwitcherDesktop placement Rack mountingMounting instructions Rack mount an SW8/12 VGA Ars unit as followsInstallation and Operation, cont’d Mounting under a desktopMounting through a desktop Cut an appropriately sized hole in the desktopRear Panel UXGA, QXGA, or HdtvComputer video input connections Power connectionCable Connections Video output connections Pin Name Connection 5mm Stereo ConnectorAudio input connections Remote control connection Audio output connections10 SW8/12 VGA Ars Installation and Operation VSW I AAP connection15 a typical switcher application w/VSW I AAP units IR 102 remote control connection 12 SW8/12 VGA Ars Installation and OperationFront Panel Hold Press Description and ResultOperating the SW8/12 VGA Ars Switchers 14 SW8/12 VGA Ars Installation and OperationThree Remote Control via Simple Instruction Set SIS\⤀ Switcher-initiated unsolicited\⤀ messagesPin RS-232 Description RS-232 Control Port Connector ControlError responses TimeoutUsing the command/response table Symbol definitionsCommand/Response Table for SIS commands Command Ascii Telnet Response Additional descriptionUpload firmware Updating Firmware Downloading the firmwareLoading the firmware to the switcher \Program Files\Extron\FWLoaderExtron firmware loader screen Extron’s firmware loader screen 10 SW8/12 VGA Ars Control Specifications, Part Numbers, Accessories SW8/12 VGA Ars Specifications, Part Numbers, Accessories Specifications, Part Numbers, AccessoriesSpecifications Audio input Part Numbers and Accessories SW8/12 VGA Ars switchersAccessories Included partsExtron’s Warranty Extron Electronics, Europe Beeldschermweg 6C
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