Using the software | Extron electronic SGS 408 manual

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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.

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Contents

Eight Input, High Resolution, Seamless Graphic Switcher SGS Sicherheitsanleitungen Deutsch Safety Instructions EnglishConsignes 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 knobLeft adjustment knob Quick Start SGS 408, cont’d Table of Contents Table of Contents, cont’d One Introductiontroduction, cont’d FeaturesSGS 408 Switcher Introduction About the SGS SGS 408 Switcher Introduction Introduction, cont’d Two Installation Installationstallation, cont’dRear Panel Connectors SGS 408 Switcher Installation Mounting the switcher Rack mounting Tabletop/desktop mounting Installation, cont’dCabling Genlocking Video Inputs for Accu-RATE Frame Lock SGS Attaching an RCP Attaching an ECP XLR cable pinouts Pin SignalCable Pinouts DVI cable pinouts Making an RCP comm cable Three Front Panel Controls SGS 408 Switcher OperationOperationeration, cont’d 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 Sizing an image Using the Image ControlsCentering an image Adjusting contrast and brightness Filtering an image Selecting an Input Freezing an input Applying other effects Using the Black buttonApplying 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 CommunicationSerialCommunicationunication, 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 Advanced Instructions Installing the softwareControl Software for Windows Using the software SGS 408 Control Program window Five SGS 408 Switcher Troubleshooting Troubleshootingubleshooting, cont’dIf 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 RepairsInternal 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 Extron Part Part Number Part NumbersRelated part numbers FCC Class a Notice Extron’s Warranty Extron Electronics, USA