Extron electronic SW AV manual Introductiontroduction, cont’d, About the Switchers, Features

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About the Switchers

The Extron SW AV series (figure 1-1) is a family of video and/or audio switchers with a wide array of input and output configurations, video formats, and audio connections. The switchers route S-video (luminance (Y) and chrominance (C)), and/or composite video, and/or unbalanced audio on RCA connectors, and/or balanced or unbalanced audio on captive screw connectors. The table on the following page lists the models and the combinations of inputs and outputs available in the SW AV family.

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Features

Video switchers

S-video (SV) models

Inputs — S-video switchers input 4, 6, 8, or 12 luminance and chrominance signals on 4-pin mini DIN connectors.

Outputs — The selected S-video input is split, buffered, and output on 2 connectors.

•One S-video output on a 4-pin mini DIN connector.

•One encoded composite video output on a female BNC connector.

Bandwidth — Bandwidth is 250 MHz (-3dB). This high bandwidth allows the switchers to switch all of the quad standard video formats with no loss of signal quality.

Composite video (V) models

Inputs — Composite video switchers input up to 4, 6, 8 or 12 composite video signals on female BNC connectors.

Outputs — The selected composite video input is split, buffered, and output on 2 female BNC connectors.

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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 Mounting the Switcher Installationstallation, cont’dInstallation Overview Mounting the switcher Cabling and Rear Panel ViewsAudio input and output connections audio models only Installation, cont’dVideo input and output connections video models only Captive screw connector wiring for audio inputs Remote connection External sync connectionPower connection Simple external sync connection exampleInstallation, cont’d Three Operationeration, cont’d Front Panel Controls and IndicatorsSW AV Series Switchers Operation 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 all inputs Switch modeAudio level reset single input Memory Optimizing the Audio Audio SwitchersExecutive mode front panel security lockout 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 tableCommand Ascii Command Response Additional description Remote Control, cont’dSymbol definitions Resets Windows-Based Program Control Installing the softwareUsing the software Contact Closure Control SW 4 and SW 6 Models Only Infrared Remote ControlUsing the help system 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