Extron electronic 68-388-01 manual Connections, Setup Mode procedures

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Connections

1. Rear Panel Inputs

PC2 and PC3

Connect RGBS/ RGBHV sources, such as from Computer-Video Interfaces. Connect Audio if available.

2. Rear Panel Inputs VID1 & VID2 – Connect Composite Video or S-video sources and Audio, if

available. (Use Setup and then procedure “b” below to select Composite or S-video.)

3.Outputs – Connect RGBS/RGBHV, S-video and Composite Video to the Display Device (Projector), as required. Connect Audio Preamp output to the input of a sound system or Amplified Out directly to Speakers.

4.Other – Connect RS-232 Host, SCP 100(s), Power Sensor, Room/Relay control and IR Emitter or Broadcaster.

5.Front Panel Input PC1 – Connect a VGA and Audio source (Laptop) to this input at any time.

6.Power – Apply power to the System 5cr and other devices.

7. Setup – Follow the procedures below to clear or set up Audio levels, VID1 & VID2 input formats and IR learning (Projector control, etc.)

Setup Mode procedures

Enter Setup Mode, and then continue to procedure a, b, or c.

Use Setup Mode for each of the following procedures. To enter Setup Mode, press and hold all 3 Display buttons (Power/Mute/Mode) on the front panel for 2 seconds. The Config LED lights. Continue to Clear, or to procedure a, b or

c. Once in Setup Mode (Config LED still On), you may move from one

procedure to another without returning to Normal operation. To Exit Setup Mode, hold the same 3 Display buttons for 2 sec., or wait for 20 second time-out (3 LEDs blink during the last 5 seconds).

To Clear existing configuration(s) (to factory default)

From Setup Mode, double-click the Room button. The Room LED blinks for

8 seconds. During that time, do one of the following:

Clear One – press the desired button to clear only its IR configuration.

Clear ALL (IR & other settings) – press all 3 Display buttons 2 seconds. To Exit Clear, press the Room button.

a - Preset Attenuation for Audio Inputs – Audio must be present on each input, playing a loud passage from each source, then use the following procedure to set each input.

1a. Double-click (press twice) the button for the Input to be adjusted. Its LED will blink continuously.

2a. Adjust Volume knob up (cw) until Clip LED is On or blinking frequently with sound level.

3a. Adjust Volume knob down (ccw) just until Clip LED is Off or blinks occasionally as the level peaks. 4a. Press the Input button again to save the setting. 5a. Repeat steps 1a through 4a for each audio input.

6a. While still in Setup mode, you may move directly to another procedure, or exit to normal mode.

b - Select input format for VID1 & VID2 (default = comp. video) In Setup Mode, do the following:

1b. Press & hold the Room button until finished with this operation. After 2 seconds, one of the VID1 LEDs lights. (During this operation, the appropriate LED lights to indicate the selected format.)

2b. Press VID1 input button to toggle between VID (Comp. Video) and Y/C (S-video) formats.

3b. Repeat step 2b to select the format for VID2 input.

4b. Release the Room button to return to Setup mode.

5b. While still in Setup mode, you may move directly to another procedure, or exit to normal mode.

c - Learn Infrared Signals from other devices’ remotes. In Setup Mode, do the following:

1c. Press the System 5 button to be programmed for 2 seconds. Config LED blinks to indicate “ready”.

2c. Point the IR source remote control directly at the System 5 IR Remote window and press the button for the signal to be “learned”. Config remains On while TX & Retry LEDs blink to indicate

that the operation is complete. (If Retry = On and TX - Off, repeat this step).

Note: The Display Power button can learn 2 functions. See LED codes below for other responses. 3c. Repeat steps 1c and 2c to program the next button.

4c. While still in Setup mode, you may move directly to another procedure, or exit.

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Contents System 5cr Precautions Connections Setup Mode proceduresChapter One Introduction to System 5cr Introduction to System 5cr Controlling the System What is a System 5cr Switcher?Outputs Standard FeaturesInfrared Learning for System Control InputsSystem 5 with accessories and options Options and AccessoriesVideo input SpecificationsControl projector Rear Panel Connections Installation in a Rack, on a Wall or Under a Table Panel ConnectionsVideo Input Connections Video Output Connections Audio Input Connections12VDC, 500mA output is provided on the Comm. IR Emitter port Audio Preamp Out Connection Connecting AccessoriesRoom/Relay Connector Comm Connector and Infrared EmitterUsing the System 5cr Using the System 5cr Front Panel Controls and IndicatorsPower and Room 1b. Front panel controls and indicators PC Input Selection Buttons and IndicatorsPreset Audio Input Attenuation Levels Configuration Setup from the Front PanelEnter Setup Config Mode Clear ConfigurationsSelect format for VID1 and/or VID2 Learn Infrared Signals from other devices’ remote controlsRemote Operation See inset top, right To install batteries4Chapter Four Windows Control Software Program Help Installing Windows Control SoftwareExample of two Help screens for the System Program OperationPower Up/Down Delay times Room Relay Mode Latched/MomentaryAuto Set Attenuators set all audio input to the same level Miscellaneous Options RGB Delay TimesSaving a Configuration to a File Downloading from Extron’s IR Projector LibraryLoading Projector Drivers Programming the System 5cr Host-to-System 5cr Instructions Remote Control Port RS-232Ascii Definitions and AbbreviationsAdvanced Instructions Reserved for Windows program BInstalling System 5cr Options System 5cr Options To IR Broadcaster To projector remote jack Following is a list of terms taken from Extron’s Glossary Glossary of termsLCD Index FCC Class a Notice Extron’s Warranty Extron ELECTRONICS, Asia

68-388-01 specifications

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