Video and Audio Switchers
SW AV Series
68-644-01 Rev. E
Precautions
Safety Instructions English
Consignes de Sécurité Français
Sicherheitsanleitungen Deutsch
Quick Start - SW AV Series Switchers
Installation
Step 1 - Power down
Step 7 - Power up
Quick Start - SW AV Series Switchers, cont’d
Power
Switching inputs
Video switchers must be in normal manual mode
Table of Contents
SW AV Series Switchers Table of Contents
Table of Contents, cont’d
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Contact Closure Control SW 4 and SW 6 Models Only
SW AV Series Switchers
About the Switchers Features
Chapter1One
Introduction
About the Switchers
Features
Video switchers
1-2 SW AV Series Switcher Introduction
SW AV Series Switchers Introduction
Inputs
Outputs
Model
Audio switchers
Captive screw connector A models
RCA connector A RCA models
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All switcher models
SW AV Series Switchers Introduction
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Introduction, cont’d
Installation
Installation Overview Mounting the Switcher
Chapter2Two
Cabling and Rear Panel Views
Installationstallation, cont’d
Installation Overview
Mounting the Switcher
Rack mounting the switcher
Figure 2-1 - Mounting the switcher
SW AV Series Switchers Installation
Cabling and Rear Panel Views
Installation, cont’d
Figure 2-2 - SW 4AV composite video switcher with audio
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Video input and output connections video models only
Figure 2-4 - Captive screw connector wiring for audio inputs
Figure 2-5 - Captive screw connector wiring for audio output
SW AV Series Switchers Installation
Balanced Stereo Input
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Remote connection
External sync connection
Figure 2-6 - RS-232 or Remote port
Power connection
Figure 2-7 - Simple external sync connection example
Figure 2-8 - Multiple device external sync connection example
SW AV Series Switchers Installation
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Installation, cont’d
Front Panel Controls and Indicators Front Panel Operations
Optimizing the Audio Audio Switchers
Troubleshooting - If No Image Appears
Chapter3Three
Front Panel Controls and Indicators
switch mode
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Operationeration, cont’d
SW AV Series Switchers Operation
Figure 3-1 - SW 8A front panel
Figure 3-2 - SW 6SV front panel
Figure 3-3 - SW 12VA RCA front panel
Audio/Video selection control and indicators audio switchers
Input selection controls and indicators
This button has no function on audio-only switchers
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Audio controls and indicators audio switchers
Autoswitch mode controls and indicator video switchers
SW AV Series Switchers Operation
Executive mode controls and indicator
Power
Switching inputs
This LED will never light on audio-only switchers
Video AND audio switchers
1. Video autoswitching models must be in normal manual mode
Example 2 Select a video input only video AND audio switcher
Example 1 Select an input
Adjusting audio gain and attenuation audio switchers
Example 3 Select an audio input only video AND audio switcher
Video switchers must be in normal mode
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Example 4 Adjust the audio level
Each time you press and release the or button, wait for the or
not increment or decrement the audio level
Figure 3-8 - Example 4 Viewing the audio level
Figure 3-9 - Example 4, step E Adjusting the audio level
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If one or more input LEDs are lit AND the +dB LED is lit , press and
If one or more input LEDs are lit AND the -dB LED is lit , press and
Switch mode
Audio level reset - single input
adjustment mode
Audio level reset - all inputs
Optimizing the Audio Audio Switchers
Executive mode front panel security lockout
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Memory
Troubleshooting - If no Image Appears
SW AV Series Switchers Operation
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Operation, cont’d
Remote Control
Infrared Remote Control SW4 and SW6 Models Only
Chapter4Four
Simple Instruction Set Control Windows-Based Program Control
Host-to-switcher communications
Figure 4-1 - Remote connector pinout
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RemoteControl,cont’d
Switcher-initiated messages
Error responses
Timeout
Using the command/response table
Remote Control, cont’d
Command/Response Table for SIS Commands
Symbol definitions
Command
Command/Response Table for SIS Commands Continued
Command
ASCII Command
SW AV Series Switchers Remote Control
Installing the software
Using the software
Figure 4-2 - Universal Switcher program window
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Infrared Remote Control
Using the help system
Autoswitching models models with video must be in normal manual mode
Contact Closure Control SW 4 and SW 6 Models Only
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Remote Control, cont’d
Specifications and Part Numbers
Specifications Part Numbers
AAppendix A
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Specificationsecifications, cont’d
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Video
Video output
SW AV Series Switchers Specifications and Part Numbers
Audio
Audio output
0 dBu = 0.775 Vrms, 0 dBV = 1 Vrms, 0 dBV 2 dBu
Specifications, cont’d
Control/remote - switcher
Specifications are subject to change without notice
Switcher
Optional accessories
Switcher continued
Cables
Extron Part
Super High Resolution Cable
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Bulk cables
Specifications, cont’d
Extron’s Warranty
FCC Class A Notice
USA, Canada, South America
Europe, Africa, and the Middle East
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