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Windows-Based Program Control

The Universal Switcher Control Program, part #29-031-01, is compatible with Windows 3.1, 3.11, 95/98, and above, and provides remote control of the following:

•Input selection (including audio breakaway for models with video and audio)

•Audio gain and attenuation adjustments (audio models)

•Front panel switch mode selection (autoswitching models)

Updates to this program can be downloaded from the Extron Web site (http://www.extron.com).

Installing the software

The program is contained on two 3.5" diskette and must be installed and run from the hard drive.

To install the software on the hard drive, run setup.exe from floppy disk #1 and follow the screen instructions.

By default, the Windows installation creates a C:\UNIVSW folder and places two icons (Universal Switcher Control Program and Universal Switcher Help) into a group named “Extron Electronics”.

Using the software

1. To run the software, double click on the Universal Switcher Control Program icon in the Extron Electronics program group.

2.	Click on the comm port that is connected to the switcher’s RS-232 port.
3.	The Extron Universal Switcher Control Program window (Figure 4-2) displays
	the selected input, the audio gain for the selected input, and the panel mode.

Figure 4-2 — Universal Switcher program window

indicates that the input signal is present and is selected.

indicates that the input signal is present but not selected.

indicates that the input signal is not present.

Push the button to refresh the input signal status.

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Extron electronic SW AV manual Windows-Based Program Control, Installing the software, Using the software

Contents

SW AV Series Precautions Quick Start SW AV Series Switchers SW AV Series Switchers Quick Start QS-1 Quick Start SW AV Series Switchers, cont’d Table of Contents Table of Contents, cont’d One About the Switchers FeaturesVideo switchers Introductiontroduction, cont’d SW AV Series Switchers Introduction Inputs Outputs Model CaptiveVideo Screw Audio All video models Audio switchers Captive screw connector a modelsRCA connector a RCA models All audio models All switcher models Introduction, cont’d Two Installation Overview Installationstallation, cont’dMounting the Switcher Mounting the switcher Cabling and Rear Panel Views Video input and output connections video models only Installation, cont’dAudio input and output connections audio models only Captive screw connector wiring for audio inputs Remote connection External sync connection Power connection Simple external sync connection example Installation, cont’d Three SW AV Series Switchers Operation Front Panel Controls and IndicatorsOperationeration, cont’d SW 8A front panel Input selection controls and indicators Operation, cont’d Audio controls and indicators audio switchers Autoswitch mode controls and indicator video switchers Executive mode controls and indicator PowerSwitching inputs Front Panel Operations Example 2 Select a video input only video and audio switcher Example 1 Select an input Adjusting audio gain and attenuation audio switchers Video switchers must be in normal mode Example 4 Adjust the audio level Not increment or decrement the audio level Example 4, step E Adjusting the audio level Audio level reset single input Switch modeAudio level reset all inputs Executive mode front panel security lockout Optimizing the Audio Audio SwitchersMemory Troubleshooting If no Image Appears Operation, cont’d Four Host-to-switcher communications SW AV Series Switchers Remote ControlRemoteControl,cont’d Simple Instruction Set Control Switcher-initiated messages Error responsesTimeout Using the command/response table Symbol definitions Remote Control, cont’dCommand Ascii Command Response Additional description Resets Using the software Installing the softwareWindows-Based Program Control Using the help system Infrared Remote ControlContact Closure Control SW 4 and SW 6 Models Only Remote Control, cont’d Specifications and Part Numbers AAppendix a Specificationsecifications, cont’d SW AV Series Switchers Specifications and Part Numbers Audio Specifications, cont’d Control/remote switcher Optional accessories SwitcherCables Extron Part Super High Resolution Cable Bulk cables Super High Resolution Cable FCC Class a Notice Extron’s Warranty Extron Electronics, USA