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