Contents
Eight Input, High Resolution, Seamless Graphic Switcher
SGS
Sicherheitsanleitungen Deutsch
Safety Instructions English
Consignes de Sécurité Français
Instrucciones de seguridad Español
Quick Start SGS
SGS 408 Quick Start QS-1
Button Right adjustment knob Left adjustment knob
Button Right adjustment knob
Left adjustment knob
Quick Start SGS 408, cont’d
Table of Contents
Table of Contents, cont’d
One
Introductiontroduction, cont’d
Features
SGS 408 Switcher Introduction
About the SGS
SGS 408 Switcher Introduction
Introduction, cont’d
Two
Installation
Installationstallation, cont’d
Rear Panel Connectors
SGS 408 Switcher Installation
Mounting the switcher
Rack mounting
Installation, cont’d
Cabling
Tabletop/desktop mounting
Genlocking Video Inputs for Accu-RATE Frame Lock
SGS
Attaching an RCP
Attaching an ECP
Pin Signal
Cable Pinouts
XLR cable pinouts
DVI cable pinouts
Making an RCP comm cable
Three
SGS 408 Switcher Operation
Operationeration, cont’d
Front Panel Controls
Default Screen
LCD default screen
Configuring the SGS
Operation, cont’d
Selecting the input configuration
Selecting the input configuration menu
Selecting the output rate
Selecting the output sync format and polarity
Selecting a test pattern
Rgbs Rgbhv
Changing the title settings
12 Test patterns
15 ECP control
Setting the program keylock
18 Resetting the title box submenu controls
Setting the LCD appearance
Performing a reset
23 Performing a reset
Using the Image Controls
Centering an image
Sizing an image
Adjusting contrast and brightness
Filtering an image
Selecting an Input
Freezing an input
Applying other effects
Using the Black button
Applying a cut
Available effects
32 Standard wipe transitions
35 Square wipe effects
Setting up a new effect
37 ECP key title effect
38 Setting up the Dissolve effect
41 Setting up the S curtains effect
44 Setting up the Square wipe effect
Implementing an established effect
Using executive mode
Implementing a title
Optimizing the Image
Four
RS-232 Programmer’s Guide
SGS 408 Switcher Serial Communication
SerialCommunicationunication, c t’d
SGS-initiated messages
SGS error responses
Using the command/response table
Command/response table
Serial Communication, cont’d
Command Ascii Response Description
Command Ascii
Installing the software
Control Software for Windows
Advanced Instructions
Using the software
SGS 408 Control Program window
Five
SGS 408 Switcher Troubleshooting
Troubleshootingubleshooting, cont’d
If the switcher does not respond to controls
If the image does not appear
AAppendix a
Specificationsecifications, cont’d
SGS 408 Switcher Specifications
General
Specifications, cont’d
AppendixBB
Installing the DVI connector option
Upgrades and Repairs
Internal access
SGS 408 Switcher Reference Information
Figure B-2 Installing the DVI connector option
Replacing the AC fuse
Installing a firmware update
Reference Information, cont’d
Figure B-4 Locating and replacing ICs
Part Numbers
Related part numbers
Extron Part Part Number
FCC Class a Notice Extron’s Warranty
Extron Electronics, USA