Extron electronic manual Using the software, SGS 408 Control Program window

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Using the software

1.To run the SGS 408 Control Program, double-click on the SGS 408 Control Pgm icon (left) in the Extron Electronics group or folder.

2.Click on the comm port that is connected to the RS-232 port of the SGS 408.

The SGS 408 Control Program window appears (figure 4-2). It displays the current settings of the SGS 408.

Figure 4-2 — SGS 408 Control Program window

3.Using normal Windows controls, you can perform many of the same adjustments as from the front panel.

For information about program features, you can access the help program in any of the following ways:

•From the Extron Electronics program folder or group, double-click on the SGS 408 Help icon (shown at the left).

SGS 408

Help

•From within the SGS 408 Control Program, click on the Help menu on the main screen.

•From within the SGS 408 Control Program, press the F1 key.

4-8 SGS 408 Switcher • Serial Communication

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Contents Eight Input, High Resolution, Seamless Graphic Switcher SGSSicherheitsanleitungen Deutsch Safety Instructions EnglishConsignes de Sécurité Français Instrucciones de seguridad EspañolQuick Start SGS SGS 408 Quick Start QS-1Button Right adjustment knob Left adjustment knob Button Right adjustment knobLeft adjustment knob Quick Start SGS 408, cont’dTable of Contents Table of Contents, cont’d One Introductiontroduction, cont’d FeaturesSGS 408 Switcher Introduction About the SGSSGS 408 Switcher Introduction Introduction, cont’d Two Installation Installationstallation, cont’dRear Panel Connectors SGS 408 Switcher InstallationMounting the switcher Rack mountingTabletop/desktop mounting Installation, cont’dCabling Genlocking Video Inputs for Accu-RATE Frame Lock SGSAttaching an RCP Attaching an ECPXLR cable pinouts Pin SignalCable Pinouts DVI cable pinouts Making an RCP comm cableThree Front Panel Controls SGS 408 Switcher OperationOperationeration, cont’d Default Screen LCD default screenConfiguring the SGS Operation, cont’dSelecting the input configuration Selecting the input configuration menuSelecting the output rate Selecting the output sync format and polaritySelecting a test pattern Rgbs RgbhvChanging the title settings 12 Test patterns15 ECP control Setting the program keylock 18 Resetting the title box submenu controlsSetting the LCD appearance Performing a reset23 Performing a reset Sizing an image Using the Image ControlsCentering an image Adjusting contrast and brightness Filtering an imageSelecting an Input Freezing an inputApplying other effects Using the Black buttonApplying a cut Available effects32 Standard wipe transitions 35 Square wipe effects Setting up a new effect 37 ECP key title effect38 Setting up the Dissolve effect 41 Setting up the S curtains effect 44 Setting up the Square wipe effect Implementing an established effectUsing executive mode Implementing a titleOptimizing the Image Four RS-232 Programmer’s Guide SGS 408 Switcher Serial CommunicationSerialCommunicationunication, c t’d SGS-initiated messagesSGS error responses Using the command/response tableCommand/response table Serial Communication, cont’dCommand Ascii Response Description Command Ascii Advanced Instructions Installing the softwareControl Software for Windows Using the software SGS 408 Control Program windowFive SGS 408 Switcher Troubleshooting Troubleshootingubleshooting, cont’dIf the switcher does not respond to controls If the image does not appearAAppendix a Specificationsecifications, cont’d SGS 408 Switcher SpecificationsGeneral Specifications, cont’d AppendixBB Installing the DVI connector option Upgrades and RepairsInternal access SGS 408 Switcher Reference InformationFigure B-2 Installing the DVI connector option Replacing the AC fuseInstalling a firmware update Reference Information, cont’dFigure B-4 Locating and replacing ICs Extron Part Part Number Part NumbersRelated part numbers FCC Class a Notice Extron’s Warranty Extron Electronics, USA