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About the Switchers

The Extron SW AV series (figure 1-1) is a family of video and/or audio switchers with a wide array of input and output configurations, video formats, and audio connections. The switchers route S-video (luminance (Y) and chrominance (C)), and/or composite video, and/or unbalanced audio on RCA connectors, and/or balanced or unbalanced audio on captive screw connectors. The table on the following page lists the models and the combinations of inputs and outputs available in the SW AV family.

CD Player

INPU

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Blackburst/ Audio Generator

RS-232

Control

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SYNC

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Extron

SW 12SVA RCA

Switcher

Stereo Audio

Projector

Monitor

DVDs

Figure 1-1 — Typical SW 12SVA RCA application

Features

Video switchers

S-video (SV) models

Inputs — S-video switchers input 4, 6, 8, or 12 luminance and chrominance signals on 4-pin mini DIN connectors.

Outputs — The selected S-video input is split, buffered, and output on 2 connectors.

•One S-video output on a 4-pin mini DIN connector.

•One encoded composite video output on a female BNC connector.

Bandwidth — Bandwidth is 250 MHz (-3dB). This high bandwidth allows the switchers to switch all of the quad standard video formats with no loss of signal quality.

Composite video (V) models

Inputs — Composite video switchers input up to 4, 6, 8 or 12 composite video signals on female BNC connectors.

Outputs — The selected composite video input is split, buffered, and output on 2 female BNC connectors.

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Contents

68-644-01 Rev. E Video and Audio SwitchersSW AV Series Precautions Safety Instructions EnglishConsignes de Sécurité Français Sicherheitsanleitungen DeutschQuick Start - SW AV Series Switchers InstallationStep 1 - Power down Step 7 - Power upQuick Start - SW AV Series Switchers, cont’d PowerSwitching inputs Video switchers must be in normal manual modeTable of Contents SW AV Series Switchers Table of ContentsContact Closure Control SW 4 and SW 6 Models Only Table of Contents, cont’dii SW AV Series Switchers Table of Contents SW AV Series Switchers About the Switchers FeaturesChapter1One IntroductionAbout the Switchers FeaturesVideo switchers 1-2 SW AV Series Switcher IntroductionSW AV Series Switchers Introduction InputsOutputs ModelAudio switchers Captive screw connector A modelsRCA connector A RCA models 1-4 SW AV Series Switcher IntroductionAll switcher models SW AV Series Switchers Introduction1-6 SW AV Series Switcher Introduction Introduction, cont’dInstallation Installation Overview Mounting the SwitcherChapter2Two Cabling and Rear Panel ViewsInstallationstallation, cont’d Installation OverviewMounting the Switcher Rack mounting the switcherCabling and Rear Panel Views Figure 2-1 - Mounting the switcherSW AV Series Switchers Installation Installation, cont’d Figure 2-2 - SW 4AV composite video switcher with audio2-4 SW AV Series Switchers Installation Video input and output connections video models onlyFigure 2-4 - Captive screw connector wiring for audio inputs Figure 2-5 - Captive screw connector wiring for audio outputSW AV Series Switchers Installation Balanced Stereo Input2-6 SW AV Series Switchers Installation Remote connectionExternal sync connection Figure 2-6 - RS-232 or Remote portPower connection Figure 2-7 - Simple external sync connection exampleFigure 2-8 - Multiple device external sync connection example SW AV Series Switchers Installation2-8 SW AV Series Switchers Installation Installation, cont’dFront Panel Controls and Indicators Front Panel Operations Optimizing the Audio Audio SwitchersTroubleshooting - If No Image Appears Chapter3ThreeFront Panel Controls and Indicators switch mode3-2 SW AV Series Switchers Operation Operationeration, cont’dSW AV Series Switchers Operation Figure 3-1 - SW 8A front panelFigure 3-2 - SW 6SV front panel Figure 3-3 - SW 12VA RCA front panelAudio/Video selection control and indicators audio switchers Input selection controls and indicatorsThis button has no function on audio-only switchers 3-4 SW AV Series Switchers OperationSW AV Series Switchers Operation Audio controls and indicators audio switchersAutoswitch mode controls and indicator video switchers Executive mode controls and indicator PowerSwitching inputs This LED will never light on audio-only switchersVideo AND audio switchers 1. Video autoswitching models must be in normal manual modeExample 2 Select a video input only video AND audio switcher Example 1 Select an inputAdjusting audio gain and attenuation audio switchers Example 3 Select an audio input only video AND audio switcherVideo switchers must be in normal mode 3-8 SW AV Series Switchers OperationExample 4 Adjust the audio level Each time you press and release the or button, wait for the ornot increment or decrement the audio level Figure 3-8 - Example 4 Viewing the audio levelFigure 3-9 - Example 4, step E Adjusting the audio level 3-10 SW AV Series Switchers OperationIf 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 andSwitch mode Audio level reset - single inputadjustment mode Audio level reset - all inputsOptimizing the Audio Audio Switchers Executive mode front panel security lockout3-12 SW AV Series Switchers Operation MemoryTroubleshooting - If no Image Appears SW AV Series Switchers Operation3-14 SW AV Series Switchers Operation Operation, cont’dRemote Control Infrared Remote Control SW4 and SW6 Models OnlyChapter4Four Simple Instruction Set Control Windows-Based Program ControlHost-to-switcher communications Figure 4-1 - Remote connector pinout4-2 SW AV Series Switchers Remote Control RemoteControl,cont’dSwitcher-initiated messages Error responsesTimeout Using the command/response tableRemote Control, cont’d Command/Response Table for SIS CommandsSymbol definitions CommandCommand/Response Table for SIS Commands Continued CommandASCII Command SW AV Series Switchers Remote ControlInstalling the software Using the softwareFigure 4-2 - Universal Switcher program window 4-6 SW AV Series Switchers Remote ControlInfrared Remote Control Using the help systemAutoswitching models models with video must be in normal manual mode Contact Closure Control SW 4 and SW 6 Models Only4-8 SW AV Series Switchers Remote Control Remote Control, cont’dSpecifications and Part Numbers Specifications Part NumbersAAppendix A SW AV Series SwitchersSpecificationsecifications, cont’d A-2 SW AV Series Switchers Specifications and Part NumbersVideo Video outputSW AV Series Switchers Specifications and Part Numbers AudioAudio output 0 dBu = 0.775 Vrms, 0 dBV = 1 Vrms, 0 dBV 2 dBuSpecifications, cont’d Control/remote - switcherSpecifications are subject to change without notice SwitcherOptional accessories Switcher continuedCables Extron PartSuper High Resolution Cable A-6 SW AV Series Switchers Specifications and Part NumbersBulk cables Specifications, cont’dExtron’s Warranty FCC Class A NoticeUSA, Canada, South America Europe, Africa, and the Middle EastExtron Electronics, USA Extron Electronics, EuropeExtron Electronics, Asia Extron Electronics, Japan