68-644-01 Rev. E
Video and Audio Switchers
SW AV Series
Sicherheitsanleitungen Deutsch
Precautions
Safety Instructions English
Consignes de Sécurité Français
Step 7 - Power up
Quick Start - SW AV Series Switchers
Installation
Step 1 - Power down
Video switchers must be in normal manual mode
Quick Start - SW AV Series Switchers, cont’d
Power
Switching inputs
SW AV Series Switchers Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Contact Closure Control SW 4 and SW 6 Models Only
Table of Contents, cont’d
ii SW AV Series Switchers Table of Contents
Introduction
SW AV Series Switchers
About the Switchers Features
Chapter1One
1-2 SW AV Series Switcher Introduction
About the Switchers
Features
Video switchers
Model
SW AV Series Switchers Introduction
Inputs
Outputs
1-4 SW AV Series Switcher Introduction
Audio switchers
Captive screw connector A models
RCA connector A RCA models
SW AV Series Switchers Introduction
All switcher models
Introduction, cont’d
1-6 SW AV Series Switcher Introduction
Cabling and Rear Panel Views
Installation
Installation Overview Mounting the Switcher
Chapter2Two
Rack mounting the switcher
Installationstallation, cont’d
Installation Overview
Mounting the Switcher
Cabling and Rear Panel Views
Figure 2-1 - Mounting the switcher
SW AV Series Switchers Installation
Video input and output connections video models only
Installation, cont’d
Figure 2-2 - SW 4AV composite video switcher with audio
2-4 SW AV Series Switchers Installation
Balanced Stereo Input
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
Figure 2-6 - RS-232 or Remote port
2-6 SW AV Series Switchers Installation
Remote connection
External sync connection
SW AV Series Switchers Installation
Power connection
Figure 2-7 - Simple external sync connection example
Figure 2-8 - Multiple device external sync connection example
Installation, cont’d
2-8 SW AV Series Switchers Installation
Chapter3Three
Front Panel Controls and Indicators Front Panel Operations
Optimizing the Audio Audio Switchers
Troubleshooting - If No Image Appears
Operationeration, cont’d
Front Panel Controls and Indicators
switch mode
3-2 SW AV Series Switchers Operation
Figure 3-3 - SW 12VA RCA front panel
SW AV Series Switchers Operation
Figure 3-1 - SW 8A front panel
Figure 3-2 - SW 6SV front panel
3-4 SW AV Series Switchers Operation
Audio/Video selection control and indicators audio switchers
Input selection controls and indicators
This button has no function on audio-only switchers
SW AV Series Switchers Operation
Audio controls and indicators audio switchers
Autoswitch mode controls and indicator video switchers
This LED will never light on audio-only switchers
Executive mode controls and indicator
Power
Switching inputs
Example 1 Select an input
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
3-8 SW AV Series Switchers Operation
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
Figure 3-8 - Example 4 Viewing the audio level
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
If one or more input LEDs are lit AND the -dB LED is lit , press and
Figure 3-9 - Example 4, step E Adjusting the audio level
3-10 SW AV Series Switchers Operation
If one or more input LEDs are lit AND the +dB LED is lit , press and
Audio level reset - all inputs
Switch mode
Audio level reset - single input
adjustment mode
Memory
Optimizing the Audio Audio Switchers
Executive mode front panel security lockout
3-12 SW AV Series Switchers Operation
SW AV Series Switchers Operation
Troubleshooting - If no Image Appears
Operation, cont’d
3-14 SW AV Series Switchers Operation
Simple Instruction Set Control Windows-Based Program Control
Remote Control
Infrared Remote Control SW4 and SW6 Models Only
Chapter4Four
RemoteControl,cont’d
Host-to-switcher communications
Figure 4-1 - Remote connector pinout
4-2 SW AV Series Switchers Remote Control
Using the command/response table
Switcher-initiated messages
Error responses
Timeout
Command
Remote Control, cont’d
Command/Response Table for SIS Commands
Symbol definitions
SW AV Series Switchers Remote Control
Command/Response Table for SIS Commands Continued
Command
ASCII Command
4-6 SW AV Series Switchers Remote Control
Installing the software
Using the software
Figure 4-2 - Universal Switcher program window
Contact Closure Control SW 4 and SW 6 Models Only
Infrared Remote Control
Using the help system
Autoswitching models models with video must be in normal manual mode
Remote Control, cont’d
4-8 SW AV Series Switchers Remote Control
SW AV Series Switchers
Specifications and Part Numbers
Specifications Part Numbers
AAppendix A
Video output
Specificationsecifications, cont’d
A-2 SW AV Series Switchers Specifications and Part Numbers
Video
0 dBu = 0.775 Vrms, 0 dBV = 1 Vrms, 0 dBV 2 dBu
SW AV Series Switchers Specifications and Part Numbers
Audio
Audio output
Switcher
Specifications, cont’d
Control/remote - switcher
Specifications are subject to change without notice
Extron Part
Optional accessories
Switcher continued
Cables
Specifications, cont’d
Super High Resolution Cable
A-6 SW AV Series Switchers Specifications and Part Numbers
Bulk cables
Europe, Africa, and the Middle East
Extron’s Warranty
FCC Class A Notice
USA, Canada, South America
Extron Electronics, Japan
Extron Electronics, USA
Extron Electronics, Europe
Extron Electronics, Asia