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Audio level indicators (Input 1 through Input 4 LEDs) each indicate a range of 6dB when lit: Input 1 LED: off = 0 db to 5dB,

Input 1 LED: lit = 6dB to 11dB,

Input 1 and 2 LED:lit = 12dB to 17dB, and so on.

Mode button (video switchers) is used with the Normal, Auto, or Executive button to select the switching or executive mode. A secondary function of the Input 1 button.

Normal button (video switchers) is used with the Mode button to select normal mode. A secondary function of the Input 2 button.

Auto(switch) button (video switchers) is used with the Mode button to select autoswitching mode. A secondary function of the Input 3 button.

Auto Switch Active LED (video switchers) indicates that the switcher is in autoswitch mode. When unlit, the switch is in normal (manual) mode.

Executive Mode button (audio switchers) is used with the Mode button to toggle executive mode on and off. An unlabeled secondary function of the Input 4 button.

Executive Mode LED (audio switchers) indicates that the switcher is in executive mode. All front panel operations except input selection are locked.

Operation

Power

Plug in the switcher to apply power. The switcher performs a self-test that blinks the LEDs. An error- free self-test leaves the autoswitch mode, executive mode, video and/or audio selection, input selection, and the audio settings in the same configuration as they were when power was removed.

Switching inputs

Video and audio switchers can switch audio with video (audio follow) or either can be switched separately (audio breakaway). Select an input as follows:

Video switchers must be in normal (manual) mode.

1. (Video switchers only) Press the I/O button as necessary to select video, audio, or both.

2.Press the associated input button to select the desired input.

3. Observe that the LED for the selected input lights or blinks.

Audio gain and attenuation (audio switchers)

The audio level of each input can be adjusted through a range of -18dB to +24dB.

Video (autoswitching) switchers must be in normal (manual) mode.

1. (Video switchers only) Press the I/O button to select either video and audio or audio only.

2. Press and release an input button to select an input.

3. Press and hold the Audio Conf/Save button until the Audio Conf/Save LED begins to blink, then release the Audio Conf/Save button.

Each of the input 1 through 4 LEDs displays a range of 6dB for the selected input when lit. The +dB and -dB LEDs display the polarity (+ or -).

4. Press and release the and buttons to increase and decrease the audio level by 1dB or press and hold the buttons to increase or decrease the level by 3dB per second.

5. Press and hold the Audio Conf/Save button until the Audio Conf/Save LED turns off to save the gain value in memory and exit the audio display and adjustment mode.

Switch mode (video switchers)

In autoswitch mode, the switcher selects the highest-numbered input with sync signals present. The front panel LEDs remain functional.

Audio breakaway is disabled.

Toggle autoswitch mode on and off as follows:

1. Press and hold the Mode (Input 1) button.

2. Press and release either the Auto (Input 3) or Normal (Input 2) button. The Auto Switch Mode Active LED lights or goes out.

3. Release the Mode button.

Executive mode (audio switchers)

Executive mode disables the front panel I/O button, autoswitch or normal switch mode selection, and all audio gain and attenuation functions.

Toggle executive mode on and off as follows:

1. Press and hold the Mode (Input 1) button.

2. Press and release the Input 4 button The Executive Mode LED changes state (lit to off or off to lit).

3. Release the Mode button.

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Contents SW AV Series Precautions Quick Start SW AV Series Switchers SW AV Series Switchers Quick Start QS-1Quick Start SW AV Series Switchers, cont’d Table of Contents Table of Contents, cont’d One About the Switchers FeaturesVideo switchers Introductiontroduction, cont’dSW AV Series Switchers Introduction Inputs Outputs Model CaptiveVideo Screw Audio All video modelsAudio switchers Captive screw connector a modelsRCA connector a RCA models All audio modelsAll switcher models Introduction, cont’d Two Installation Overview Installationstallation, cont’dMounting the Switcher Mounting the switcher Cabling and Rear Panel ViewsVideo input and output connections video models only Installation, cont’dAudio input and output connections audio models only Captive screw connector wiring for audio inputs Remote connection External sync connectionPower connection Simple external sync connection exampleInstallation, cont’d Three SW AV Series Switchers Operation Front Panel Controls and IndicatorsOperationeration, cont’d SW 8A front panel Input selection controls and indicators Operation, cont’dAudio controls and indicators audio switchers Autoswitch mode controls and indicator video switchersExecutive mode controls and indicator PowerSwitching inputs Front Panel OperationsExample 2 Select a video input only video and audio switcher Example 1 Select an inputAdjusting audio gain and attenuation audio switchers Video switchers must be in normal modeExample 4 Adjust the audio level Not increment or decrement the audio levelExample 4, step E Adjusting the audio level Audio level reset single input Switch modeAudio level reset all inputs Executive mode front panel security lockout Optimizing the Audio Audio SwitchersMemory Troubleshooting If no Image Appears Operation, cont’d Four Host-to-switcher communications SW AV Series Switchers Remote ControlRemoteControl,cont’d Simple Instruction Set ControlSwitcher-initiated messages Error responsesTimeout Using the command/response tableSymbol definitions Remote Control, cont’dCommand Ascii Command Response Additional description Resets Using the software Installing the softwareWindows-Based Program Control Using the help system Infrared Remote ControlContact Closure Control SW 4 and SW 6 Models Only Remote Control, cont’d Specifications and Part Numbers AAppendix aSpecificationsecifications, cont’d SW AV Series Switchers Specifications and Part NumbersAudio Specifications, cont’d Control/remote switcherOptional accessories SwitcherCables Extron PartSuper High Resolution Cable Bulk cables Super High Resolution CableFCC Class a Notice Extron’s Warranty Extron Electronics, USA
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