Page 3 - Contents
Contents Model 8/10 PLUS Introduction and Specifications ............. Chapter 1 About this Manual ................................................................. 1-1Facts and Features ............................................................... 1-1 Description of Features ........................
Page 4 - Legend of Icons; The following icons may be used in this manual:
Extron • Model 8 PLUS & Model 10 PLUS Switchers • User’s Manual Legend of Icons The following icons may be used in this manual: ___ Important information – for example, an action or a step that must be done before proceeding. ___ A Warning – possible damage could occur. _ A Note, a Hint, or a Ti...
Page 5 - Chapter One; Introduction
Extron • Model 8 PLUS & Model 10 PLUS Switchers • User’s Manual 1 Extron’s Model 8/10 PLUS SwitchersUser’s Manual Chapter One Model 8/10 PLUS Switcher Introduction Features Specifications
Page 6 - About This Manual; Model 8/10 PLUS Introduction and Specifications
Extron • Model 8 PLUS & Model 10 PLUS Switchers • User’s Manual Introduction About This Manual This manual includes operation, configuration and optioninformation for the Model 8 PLUS and Model 10 PLUS (Model8/10 PLUS) Switchers. Model 8/10 PLUS Facts and Features The Model 8/10 PLUS Switchers e...
Page 7 - Description of Features
Extron • Model 8 PLUS & Model 10 PLUS Switchers • User’s Manual The Model 10 PLUS front and back panels are shown below. Page 1-2 Model 8/10 PLUS Introduction and Specifications Description of Features Outputs – Because switching is direct, the output will always have the same format as the sele...
Page 8 - Specifications; General
Extron • Model 8 PLUS & Model 10 PLUS Switchers • User’s Manual Specifications General Operation Temperature .... 0°-50° C Storage Temperature .... -20°-70° MTBF Demonstrated .... 30,000 Hours Approvals .... UL Listed, CSA, CE Dimensions .... 17" W x 9.25" D x 3.31" H .... 43.2cm W x...
Page 9 - Chapter Two; Switcher Operation
Extron • Model 8 PLUS & Model 10 PLUS Switchers • User’s Manual 2 Extron’s Model 8/10 PLUS SwitchersUser’s Manual Chapter Two Model 8/10 PLUS Switcher Operation and Installation Switcher Operation Front Panel Rear Panel Switcher Installation Guide
Page 10 - Model 8/10 Switcher Operation; RGBS – RGB with separate composite sync; Front Panel; Model 10 PLUS Front Panel; Model 8/10 PLUS Operation and Configuration
Extron • Model 8 PLUS & Model 10 PLUS Switchers • User’s Manual Page 2-1 Model 8/10 Switcher Operation The Model 8/10 PLUS switchers enable the output to beswitched from anyone of 8 or 10 inputs (A)* and the followingformats are supported: • RGBS – RGB with separate composite sync • RGsB – RGB w...
Page 11 - Rear Panel; AC line voltage input connector.
Extron • Model 8 PLUS & Model 10 PLUS Switchers • User’s Manual Page 2-2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 Rear Panel The following descriptions are keyed* to the Model 10 rearpanel drawing below. A There are four BNC connectors per input. The Model 8 PLUSand Model 10 PLUS switchers have 8 and 10 sets of in...
Page 12 - Model 8/10 PLUS Switcher Installation Guide; _ If a projector is connected to the RGB output and picture; Connecting the Inputs
Extron • Model 8 PLUS & Model 10 PLUS Switchers • User’s Manual Model 8/10 PLUS Switcher Installation Guide The recommended installation procedure for the Model 8PLUS and Model 10 PLUS Switchers is: 1. Prior to installing the switcher (because it requires opening thecase) do the procedure "C...
Page 13 - _ The S-Video output from the SVHS VCR would most likely
Extron • Model 8 PLUS & Model 10 PLUS Switchers • User’s Manual Page 2-4 _ The S-Video output from the SVHS VCR would most likely require a user supplied S-Video to BNC adapter to connect tothe Model 8 PLUS or Model 10 PLUS switcher. The ExtronPart Number for an adapter of this type is 26-353-01...
Page 14 - Output Select DIP Switch Setting
Extron • Model 8 PLUS & Model 10 PLUS Switchers • User’s Manual Page 2-5 Model 8/10 PLUS Operation and Configuration Output Select DIP Switch Setting As mentioned earlier, the Output Select DIP switches must beset to define the video format of each input. The DIP Switchmodules, labeled S-VIDEO/S...
Page 15 - Example Output Select DIP Switch Settings
Extron • Model 8 PLUS & Model 10 PLUS Switchers • User’s Manual Page 2-6 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Example Output Select DIP Switch Settings The diagram below shows five inputs of a Model 8 PLUSSwitcher connected to the following devices: 1. SVHS VCR (S-Video output to switcher) 2. Extron RGB 112 PLUS Int...
Page 16 - Changing the Baud Rate; SW3 Rotary Switch
Extron • Model 8 PLUS & Model 10 PLUS Switchers • User’s Manual Changing the Baud Rate The RS-232 protocol factory setting is 9600 baud, 8-bits, noparity, 1 start bit and 1 stop bit. The position of internal rotaryswitch SW3 on the main controller board controls the baudrate and parity. To chang...
Page 17 - Model 8/10 PLUS Switcher Connection to Computer; Triple Action Switching; Drop the RGB signals.
Extron • Model 8 PLUS & Model 10 PLUS Switchers • User’s Manual Page 2-8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 Model 8/10 PLUS Switcher Connection to Computer To connect the Model 8/10 to a computer, refer to the picturebelow and connect the user supplied RS-232 cable from thecomputer (PC) serial port to the Mo...
Page 19 - Chapter Three; Host/Switcher Communications
Extron • Model 8 PLUS & Model 10 PLUS Switchers • User’s Manual 3 Extron’s Model 8/10 PLUS SwitchersUser’s Manual Chapter Three Model 8/10 PLUS RS-232 Control Host/Switcher Communications Command/Response Table Control Software
Page 20 - Software
Extron • Model 8 PLUS & Model 10 PLUS Switchers • User’s Manual Model 8/10 PLUS RS-232 Control The Model 8/10 PLUS switchers can be controlled through theRS-232 port by a Host device/system. The RS-232 connectorlocation and pin assignments are shown in the drawing below. Software Each Model 8/10...
Page 21 - Command/Response Table; Example Commands and Responses
Extron • Model 8 PLUS & Model 10 PLUS Switchers • User’s Manual Page 3-2 Command/Response Table Definitions and Abbreviations: = CR/LF · = space V = Input channel, T = Video Format, M = Maximum # of inputs, Q = Software version ! = Delimiter character = Indicates end of input selection character...
Page 23 - Model 10 PLUS Switcher w/PC RS-232 Control
Extron • Model 8 PLUS & Model 10 PLUS Switchers • User’s Manual Page 3-4 Model 8/10 PLUS RS-232 Control 1 2 3 4 5 6 789 1 0 SVHS VCR Model 10 PLUS Switcher w/PC RS-232 Control
Page 25 - Appendix A; Remote Connector
Extron • Model 8 PLUS & Model 10 PLUS Switchers • User’s Manual A Appendix A Configuring Features and Options Remote Connector KP-10 Remote Control IR-10 Remote Control Rack Mounting Extron’s Model 8/10 PLUS SwitchersUser’s Manual
Page 26 - MANUAL REMOTE Connector; Configuring Features and Options
Extron • Model 8 PLUS & Model 10 PLUS Switchers • User’s Manual MANUAL REMOTE Connector The MANUAL REMOTE connector providesa way to control the Model 8/10 PLUSswitchers using Extron or third party remotecontrol devices. Extron Remote Control devices which arecompatible with the Model 8/10 Switc...
Page 27 - The optional E; KP-10 hard wired remote controller
Extron • Model 8 PLUS & Model 10 PLUS Switchers • User’s Manual Page A-2 Configuring Features and Options KP-10 Remote Control The optional E XTRON KP-10 hard wired remote controller consists of a keypad, a 25 foot cable and a 25 pin D maleconnector that connects to the MANUAL REMOTE connectoron...
Page 28 - IR-10 Infrared Remote Control; To install the IR-10 remote control system do the following:
Extron • Model 8 PLUS & Model 10 PLUS Switchers • User’s Manual IR-10 Infrared Remote Control The optional E XTRON IR-10 infrared (IR) remote control is a hand held unit. It communicates with the Model 8 PLUS andModel 10 PLUS switchers through an external IR detector thatis connected to an adapt...
Page 29 - Rack Mounting; The installation procedure follows.; Installing the 2U Shelf in a Rack
Extron • Model 8 PLUS & Model 10 PLUS Switchers • User’s Manual Rack Mounting The Model 8 PLUS and Model 10 PLUS switchers can berack-mounted using an optional 19" 2U Universal Rack Shelf,one switcher per shelf. The Extron Part Number for theUniversal Rack Shelf is 60-032-01. The installatio...
Page 30 - Accessories/Part Numbers
Extron • Model 8 PLUS & Model 10 PLUS Switchers • User’s Manual Page A-5 Accessories/Part Numbers Model 8 PLUS Switcher .............................................. 60-094-01Model 10 PLUS Switcher ............................................ 60-095-01Model 8/10 PLUS User's Manual ................