
Quick Start — SW AV Series Switchers
Installation
Step 1 — Power down
Turn off power to the input and output devices, and remove the power cords from them.
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Step 2 — Mounting
If desired, mount the switcher in a rack or under a table.
Step 3 — Inputs
As applicable to your switcher, connect:
a Up to 4, 6, 8, or 12 
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5  | Gnd  | Gnd  | 
6  | —  | In#3 *  | 
7  | —  | In#4 *  | 
8  | —  | In#5 †  | 
9  | —  | In#6 †  | 
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† SW 6 models only
Input #1 * Transmit data 
—or — b Up to 4, 6, 8, or 12 composite video inputs to the Input connectors.
c Up to 4, 6, 8 or 12 unbalanced stereo audio inputs to the input RCA connectors.
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unbalanced stereo audio inputs to  | 
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the input captive screw connectors.  | 
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Step 4 — Outputs | 
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As applicable to your switcher, connect:  | 
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or other device to  | A — or —  | A  | ||||
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connector.  | 
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b 1 or 2 composite  | 
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video displays or  | Switcher  | 
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other devices to the Output connector(s).  | 
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c An unbalanced stereo audio device to the  | 
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output A connectors.  | 
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d 1 or 2 balanced or unbalanced stereo audio devices to the output connectors.
Step 5 — Remote/RS-232 
If desired, connect a control system, computer, or contact closure device (SW 4 and SW 6 models only) to the Remote (SW 4 and SW 6 models only)/ 
Step 6 — External Sync
If desired, feed a black burst (gen lock)  | IN  | 
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signal to the external sync connectors.  | OUT  | 
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Step 7 — Power up
Plug the switcher and input and output devices into a grounded AC source. Turn on the input and output devices.
Front Panel Controls
I/O button selects video, audio, or both for input selection.
The I/O button has no function on audio- only switchers.
Video and Audio LEDs indicate whether video, audio, or both are selected.
The Audio LED is always lit on audio-only  switchers.
Input buttons select inputs for output. Input buttons 1, 2, 3, and 4 also select the switcher mode.
Input LEDs identify the input selected for output.
Breakaway audio is indicated by a blinking input LED. The first four input LEDs also indicate audio gain settings.
Audio configuration/save button and LED enable the user to view and/or change the current audio level setting for each input.
Down (
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) buttons and LEDs decrease or increase the audio level for the selected input and indicate the decrease and increase.