Computer Video and Audio Switchers
SW8/12 VGA Ars
SW8 VGA Ars SW12 VGA Ars
68-1513-01 Rev. B
Precautions
Safety Instructions English
Consignes de Sécurité Français
Sicherheitsanleitungen Deutsch
FCC Class A Notice
Table of Contents
SW8/12 VGA Ars Table of Contents
Table of Contents, cont’d
Appendix A Specifications, Part Numbers, Accessories
About the SW8/12 VGA Ars Switchers Features
Chapter1One
Introduction
SW8/12 VGA Ars
About the SW8/12 VGA Ars Switchers
Figure 1-1 - A typical SW12 VGA Ars switcher application
Introduction
About This Manual
Features
SW8/12 VGA Ars Introduction
Introduction, cont’d
1-4 SW8/12 VGA Ars Introduction
Installation and Operation
Mounting the SW8/12 VGA Ars Switcher Rear Panel Cable Connections
Front Panel Operating the SW8/12 VGA Ars Switchers
Chapter2Two
Installation and Operation
Mounting the SW8/12 VGA Ars Switcher
Desktop placement
Rack mounting
Mounting instructions
Figure 2-1 - Rack mounting the switcher
SW8/12 VGA Ars Installation and Operation
Mounting under a desktop
Installation and Operation, cont’d
Figure 2-2 - Mounting the switcher under a desktop
Figure 2-3 - Mounting the switcher through a desktop
Mounting through a desktop
Rear Panel
Figure 2-4 - SW8 VGA Ars rear panel
Figure 2-5 - SW12 VGA Ars rear panel
Installation and Operation, cont’d
Power connection
Figure 2-6 - Power connector
Figure 2-7 Video input connectors
Cable Connections
Figure 2-9 - Video output connectors
Audio input connections
Video output connections
Figure 2-8 - Audio input ports
Remote control connection
Figure 2-11 - Captive screw connectors
Audio output connections
Figure 2-10 - Audio output ports
VSW I AAP connection
Figure 2-13 - VSW I AAP
Figure 2-14 - VSW I AAP jumpers
Installation and Operation, cont’d
Figure 2-15 - A typical switcher application with VSW I AAP units
Conference Room
IR 102 remote control connection
Figure 2-16 - A typical switcher application w/IR 102 remote control
Installation and Operation, cont’d
2-12 SW8/12 VGA Ars Installation and Operation
Figure 2-18 - SW12 VGA Ars front panel
Front Panel
Figure 2-17 - SW8 VGA Ars front panel
Operating the SW8/12 VGA Ars Switchers
Installation and Operation, cont’d
Remote control via Simple Instruction Set SIS Updating Firmware
Chapter3Three
Control
SW8/12 VGA Ars
Control
Remote Control via Simple Instruction Set SIS\⤀
Switcher-initiated unsolicited\⤀ messages
Error responses
Timeout
Using the command/response table
Symbol definitions
Command/Response Table for SIS commands
Control, cont’d
Command/Response Table for SIS commands continued\⤀
Reset
E zV
View information, part number, and firmware requests
Updating Firmware
Downloading the firmware
Figure 3-2 - Extron Web site Download Center
Figure 3-3 - SW8/12 VGA Ars firmware
Loading the firmware to the switcher
c\Program Files\Extron\FWLoader
Figure 3-5 - Extron firmware loader screen
Figure 3-6 - Choose firmware file screen
Control, cont’d
3-8 SW8/12 VGA Ars Control
Figure 3-7 - Extron’s firmware loader screen
Control, cont’d
3-10 SW8/12 VGA Ars Control
Specifications, Part Numbers, Accessories
Specifications Part Numbers and Accessories
AAppendix A
SW8/12 VGA Ars
Specifications, Part Numbers, Accessories
Specifications
Video
Video input
Control/remote - switcher
Audio
Audio input
Audio output
Specifications, Part Numbers, Accessories, cont’d
N Specifications are subject to change without notice
General
N All nominal levels are at ±10%
Part Numbers and Accessories
SW8/12 VGA Ars switchers
Accessories
Included parts
Specifications, Part Numbers, Accessories, cont’d
A-6 SW8/12 VGA Ars Specifications, Part Numbers, Accessories
Extron’s Warranty
USA, Canada, South America
and Central America
Europe, Africa, and the Middle East
tron USA - West
Extron USA - East
Extron Middle East
adquarters 00.633.9876
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