Extron electronic 10 PLUS, 8 PLUS user manual Model 8/10 Plus Switcher Connection to Computer

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Model 8/10 PLUS Operation and Configuration

Model 8/10 PLUS Switcher Connection to Computer

To connect the Model 8/10 to a computer, refer to the picture below and connect the user supplied RS-232 cable from the computer (PC) serial port to the Model 8/10 PLUS Switcher connector labeled RS-232.

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Triple Action SwitchingTM (RGB Delay)

This prevents image scrambling during switching time. When an input is selected, Triple Action Switching® does this:

1.Drop the RGB signals.

2.Wait 20 mS and then switch to the new sync signal.

3.Wait for the time delay set by the user (0.0 - 7.5 seconds) and then switch to the new RGB signals. (During this time the projector is setting up to match the new sync.)

SW9 is used to set the 0.0 - 7.5 second delay (See drawing on facing page). Each position of the switch changes the delay by 0.5 seconds and the adjustment range is 0.0 (Switch position 0) to 7.5 seconds (Switch position F). The switcher ships with SW9 set to the 0 position (0.0 seconds).

To change the SW9 switch position, remove the four screws from the top of the case and lift the cover straight up. Use a small, flat blade screwdriver to rotate the switch to the desired switch position. The switch position can be calculated by measuring (estimating) the period of time that the video appears out of sync after switching to a new input, then multiply the time period by 2 to determine the switch position.

Example:

Measured out of sync period = 4 seconds

4 x 2 = 8 (The required switch position for 4 seconds is #8.)

The switch positions above 9 are labeled in hexadecimal, i.e.

switch position 10 is labeled A on the switch. (10Dec = AHex, 11 = B, 12 = C, 13 = D, 14 = E and 15 = F)

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Contents Model 10 Plus Model 8 Plus Switchers Page Contents Following icons may be used in this manual Model 8/10 Plus Switcher About This Manual Model 8/10 Plus Facts and FeaturesIntroduction Description of Features Video SpecificationsGeneral Model 8/10 Plus Switcher Operation and Installation Front Panel Model 8/10 Switcher OperationRear Panel Connecting the Inputs Model 8/10 Plus Switcher Installation GuideSvhs VCR Output Select DIP Switch Setting Example Output Select DIP Switch Settings Bit, odd parity, 1 stop bit Changing the Baud RateBit, no parity, 1 stop bit Triple Action SwitchingTM RGB Delay Model 8/10 Plus Switcher Connection to ComputerPage Model 8/10 Plus RS-232 Control Using the Command/Response Table Host/Switcher CommunicationsModel 8/10 Plus RS-232 Control SoftwareExample Commands and Responses Command/Response TableResponse Command To Host Description etc Definitions and AbbreviationsUsing the Software Installing the SoftwareModel 10 Plus Switcher w/PC RS-232 Control Page Configuring Features and Options Incandescent Lamp Circuits Manual Remote ConnectorKP-10 Remote Control IR-10 Infrared Remote Control Rack Mounting Installing the 2U Shelf in a RackInstalling the Model 8/10 Plus Switcher on the Shelf BNC-4 HR Cable Accessories/Part Numbers