Extron electronic 4LDXI, 4LQXI manual Chapter Four Connecting Multiple Switchers

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Contents

System 4xi Series LCD Menus	3-12
Special Functions	3-13
System Reset	3-13
Toggle Executive Mode	3-13

Chapter Four - Connecting Multiple Switchers

Looping the System 4xi with Other Switchers	4-1
Input Channel Addressing	4-1
Controlling Master/Slave Switchers	4-2
System 4xi with SW4/6 ARMX Switchers	4-3
System 4xi with One System 8/10 PLUS Switcher	4-4
System 4xi with Multiple System 8/10 PLUS Switchers	4-5
System 8/10 Plus Switch Settings	4-6
Programming the System 4xi Looping Configuration	4-7
Testing the Master/Slave Communications	4-7

Chapter Five – Using Windows® Control Software

Extron System Switcher Control Software	5-1
System 4xi Help (examples)	5-2
Executive Mode	5-4
Window Pull-Down Menus	5-4

Appendix A - RS-232 Programming Guide

Programming the System 4xi Series Switchers	A-1
RS-232 Connections	A-1
RS-232 Protocol	A-1
Program Instruction Levels	A-1
System 4xi-Initiated Messages	A-2
Simple Instruction Set	A-3
Related Terms	A-3
Simple Instruction List (with examples)	A-4
Simple Instruction Examples	A-5
Selecting Inputs Using Delimiters	A-7
Advanced Instruction Set	A-8
Advanced Instruction List	A-8
Error Codes (ERC)	A-8
Hex, Decimal and Binary Examples for Converting Range Values	A-9
Select Input - CMD4 (34h)	A-9
Request Status - CMD5 (35h)	A-10
Change System Settings - CMD6 (36h)	A-11
Set Slave Configuration - CMD8 (38h)	A-11
Configure an Input Channel - CMD9 (39h)	A-12
Request Input Channel Configuration - CMD10 (3Ah)	A-13
Configure System - CMD11 (3Bh)	A-14
Request System Configuration - CMD12 (3Ch)	A-15

Appendix B - General Reference Information

System 4xi Related Parts List	B-1
Changing the Main Fuse	B-2
Les câbles fournis à l’utillsasteur	B-3
(French) Enlever le couvercle du Système 4	B-3
Câbler un Système 4 sur un rack	B-4
(German) Entfernung der System 4 Abdeckung	B-5

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Contents System 4xiEQSeries100 Precautions Getting Started Extron System 4xi Switcher Series User’s Manual Contents Chapter Four Connecting Multiple Switchers Iii Extron System 4xi Switcher Series User’s Manual One Introduction to System Rgbs NTSC/PALSystem 4xi Features Picture Control Memory Multiple Switcher ApplicationsInternal Power Supply with Automatic Switching Universal Projector ControlSpecifications Audio output Control projectorGeneral Configuration and Installation Rear Panel Connectors and Indicators System 4xi Rear Panel IdentificationProjector/Monitor Applications NECRemoving the System 4xi Cover Communications Adapters and CablesUser-Supplied Cables Setting the Main Controller Board for the Projector Removing the System 4xi CoverCabling a System 4xi in a Rack Audio Wiring Applications Audio Terminal ConnectionsAudio Cable Equivalent Connections Three Using Default LCD Screen System 4xi Model DifferencesMenu Controls and Navigation Terms used in LCD MenusExample of Using the Menu Controls ScreenChoices made for this VGA mode is only Video Mode Configuration Menu Select/Exit MenuAudio Level Configuration Menu RGB Delay MenuHost Baudrate Menu Slave Configuration Menu LD Sync Configuration MenuSync Configuration Menu Slave Switcher Input Selection Picture Controls line doubler/line quadrupler converterInformation Menu Color Control Horizontal Shift ControlContrast Control Tint ControlSystem 4xiSeries LCD Menus System Reset Toggle Executive ModeSpecial Functions 4Chapter Four Channel Sys4 Looping the System 4xi with Other SwitchersInput Channel Addressing SW8+ SW10+ Multiple SW8+/SW10+Controlling Master/Slave Switchers J1 Pins System 4 J2 Pins Host J3 Pins Slave SwitcherSystem 4xi with SW4/6 Armx Switchers System 4xi with One System 8/10 Plus Switcher System 10 PlusAudio System 4xi with Multiple System 8/10 Plus Switchers System 8/10 Plus Switch Settings System 8/10 Plus Front Access Panel SwitchesProgramming the System 4xi Looping Configuration Testing the Master/Slave Communications5Chapter Five Extron System Switcher Control Software Connect the PC to the SystemExample of the first Help menu, Help Contents System 4xi HelpWindows Control Panel Examples Executive Mode Window Pull-Down MenusHelp Menu Selections include AAppendix a RS-232 Protocol Programming the System 4xi Series SwitchersRS-232 Connections Program Instruction LevelsSystem 4xi -Initiated Messages This message will vary depending on the System 4xi modelSimple Instruction Set Related TermsSimple Instruction List Character Cmd/Rsp Dec Hex FunctionSimple Instruction Examples AsciiError Codes Description Hex Switcher ResponseSelecting Inputs Using Delimiters Examples Aud/Vid Dsp/SwHex Response Result Description Advanced Instruction Set Error Codes ERCCommand Hex Description Advanced Instruction ListHex, Decimal and Binary Examples for Converting Range Values Select Input CMD4 34hRequest Status CMD5 35h ERCChange System Settings CMD6 36h Set Slave Configuration CMD8 38hConfigure an Input Channel CMD9 39h Request Input Channel Configuration CMD10 3Ah4 Configure System CMD11 3Bh4 Request System Configuration CMD12 3Ch4 ESC, CMD12, EOTBAppendix B System 4xi Related Parts List Video Adapter Cables Projector Communication Extension Cables ConnectorsChanging the Main Fuse DocumentationLes câ bles fournis à l’utillsasteur Enlever le couvercle du Systè meCâ bler un Systè me 4xi sur un rack Entfernung der System 4xi Abdeckung Verkabelung vom System 4xi innerhalb eines Gestells Figure B-10. System 4xi Main Controller Board Extrons Warranty Extron ELECTRONICS, Europe