Page 2 - Achtung; Vorsicht; Instrucciones de seguridad • Español; 安全须知; 注意
This symbol is intended to alert the user of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature provided with the equipment. This symbol is intended to alert the user of the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product enclosure that may present a risk of ...
Page 3 - FCC Class A Notice; This device may not cause harmful interference.; NOTE; the unit to ensure compliance with FCC emissions limits.; click here
FCC Class A Notice This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference. 2. This device must accept any interferen...
Page 4 - Conventions Used in this Guide; Commands; CE; Computer responses; ping; Selectable items; Copyright; © 2011 Extron Electronics. All rights reserved.; Trademarks
Conventions Used in this Guide In this user guide, the following are used: TIP: A tip provides a suggestion to make working with the application easier. NOTE: A note draws attention to important information. CAUTION: A caution indicates a potential hazard to equipment or data. WARNING: A warning war...
Page 5 - Contents; Downloading and installing the; MSW 4V rs and MSW 4SV rs • Contents
Contents Introduction ............................................................ 1 About the MSW 4V rs and MSW 4SV rs Switchers ........................................................... 1 Features .............................................................. 1Application Diagrams .................
Page 7 - Introduction; About the MSW 4V rs and MSW 4SV rs Switchers; figure 1; Features; Extron Website; MSW 4V rs and MSW 4SV rs • Introduction
Introduction This guide describes the function, installation and operation of the Extron MSW 4V rs and MSW 4SV rs mini video switchers. Unless otherwise stated, the terms “MSW” and “switcher” refer to both models. About the MSW 4V rs and MSW 4SV rs Switchers The Extron MSW 4V rs and MSW 4SV rs are f...
Page 8 - Application Diagrams
Auto switching — when enabled, automatically selects the highest numbered input with video sync present Vertical interval switching — ensures glitch-free transitions Compact size — 1U, quarter rack width metal enclosure External power supply — the MSW 4V rs and MSW 4SV rs units are powered by a 12 V...
Page 9 - MSW 4V rs and MSW 4SV rs • Installation Overview
Installation Overview This section provides brief instructions for installing and operating either the MSW 4V rs or the MSW 4SV rs switcher. Users are advised to follow the links to obtain more information, elsewhere in this guide, about each step. Mount the switcher in a suitable location. Conn...
Page 10 - Panel Features; This section describes:; Rear Panel Connections; MSW 4SV rs and MSW 4V rs Rear Panel Connections; — For each composite video; MSW 4V rs and MSW 4SV rs • Panel Features
Panel Features This section describes: • Rear Panel Connections • Front Panel Controls and Indicators Rear Panel Connections MSW 4SV rs CONTACT 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 A B RS-232 Tx Rx I N P U T S O U T P U T S POWER 12V .5A MAX MSW 4V rs CONTACT 1 2 3 4 RS-232 Tx Rx A B 1 2 3 4 I N P U T S O U T P U T S PO...
Page 11 - RS-232 Connector Wiring; — Connect a remote contact closure device to the MSW for; Mode Selection
b RS-232 connector — Connect a cable with a 3.5 mm, 5-pole captive screw connector to this port for bidirectional RS-232 communication. Wire the connectors as shown below. NOTE: The Tx pin on the switcher connects to the Rx connector on the PC; the Rx pin on the switcher connects to the Tx connector...
Page 12 - Composite video inputs 1 through 4 (MSW 4V rs only); — For each input, connect; Power connector; — Plug the external 12 VDC power supply into this 2-pole, 3.5 mm; Cut the DC output cord to the length needed.; Power Supply Connection; can be connected to the rear panel receptacle.
f Composite video inputs 1 through 4 (MSW 4V rs only) — For each input, connect a composite video source to one of these BNC connectors. g Power connector — Plug the external 12 VDC power supply into this 2-pole, 3.5 mm captive screw connector. The power supply is included with the unit. If power is...
Page 13 - WARNING; ) can power up to eight MSWs or other Extron 12 VDC devices using; Front Panel Controls and Indicators; Input Selection; — The Input LEDs light to identify the selected input.; Auto Switch Mode Controls and Indicators; Mode selection; — When lit, the Auto Switch LED indicates that the switcher is
4. Use the supplied tie-wrap to strap the power cord to the extended tail of the connector. 5. Before connecting the power cord, verify the polarity by plugging it into the power supply with no load and checking the output with a voltmeter. WARNING The two power cord wires must be kept separate whil...
Page 14 - indicating that auto switch is enabled.; Turning on Auto Switch Mode; Video mute suppresses video signals being sent to either output.; Vertical Interval Switching
Mode Selection The default method for changing channels is Normal mode (using front panel buttons). To activate auto switch mode: 1. Press and hold the Mode (Input 1) and Auto (Input 3) buttons simultaneously. 2. Release the Mode and Auto buttons simultaneously. The Auto Switch LED turns on, indicat...
Page 15 - Control Software; Universal Switcher Control Program; The Windows; front panel; Installing the Software; and is on the Extron; Extron Software DVD Opening Screen; Scroll to the Universal Switcher Control program and click the; Install; Universal Switcher Install Link; MSW 4V rs and MSW 4SV rs • Control Software
Control Software Universal Switcher Control Program The Windows ® -based Extron Universal Switcher Control Program provides an alternative to configuring and operating the switcher through the front panel or SIS commands . The program is compatible with Windows 2000 or later versions of the Windows ...
Page 16 - Using the Software; icon on your PC desktop.; OK; Communication Setup Window
Using the Software 1. To run the software, double-click the Universal Switcher Control Program icon on your PC desktop. 2. In the Communication Setup window (see figure 11), select the comm port that is connected to the RS-232 port on the MSW. Click OK . Figure 11. Communication Setup Window 3. The ...
Page 17 - Click the Mute Video check box to suppress the video image.; Using the Help File; Updating the Firmware; Downloading the MSW 4V rs and 4SV rs Firmware; To find the latest MSW firmware, do the following:; Firmware
4. Select and click the desired input button. Symbols for the state of each LED are shown below: Indicates that the input signal is not present and not selected Indicates that the input signal is selected Supresses the video image When unlit (as shown), the switcher is in normal mode; when lit (gree...
Page 18 - Downloading and Installing the Firmware Loader; Go to; Software; Using the Control Program to Update the Firmware; Open the Universal Switcher Control Program (see “; Using the software
Downloading and Installing the Firmware Loader Extron recommends using the Firmware Loader software to update the firmware on the MSW 4V rs and MSW 4SV rs. If you do not already have the Firmware Loader software installed on your computer, download it as follows: 1. Go to www.extron.com/download . 2...
Page 19 - Using a file with an incorrect extension may cause the unit to stop; Choose Firmware File Window
3. The Add Device window appears. On the Add Device window, select the appropriate device and connection method. Figure 15. Add Device Window 4. From the remaining drop-down menus, select the appropriate port configuration parameters (obtained from your system administrator). The defaults are 9600 b...
Page 20 - Firmware Upload in Progress
7. If you will be uploading firmware to multiple MSW switchers, do the following: a. Click Add Next . Your first device is added to the Devices field in Firmware Loader window, and the Add Device window remains open. b. Enter the connection information for the device and click the Connect button. c....
Page 21 - Specifications; Video— MSW 4V rs, MSW 4SV rs; Video output; MSW 4V rs and MSW 4SV rs • Specifications
Specifications Video— MSW 4V rs, MSW 4SV rs Gain ............................................... Unity Bandwidth MSW 4V rs .............................. 300 MHz (-3 dB) MSW 4SV rs ............................ 250 MHz (-3 dB) Crosstalk ........................................ <-60 dB @ 3.58 MHz S...
Page 22 - Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Sync Standards ....................................... NTSC 3.58, NTSC 4.43, PAL, SECAM Control/remote — switcher Serial control port ........................... 1 RS-232, 3.5 mm captive screw connector, 5 pole Baud rate and protocol ................... 9600 baud, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, no parity ...
Page 23 - SIS Commands; that are used to configure the switchers:; Introduction to SIS; connects to the Rx of the other and vice versa.; is the firmware version number.; The second “n” is the input number.; MSW 4V rs and MSW 4SV rs • SIS Commands
SIS Commands This section provides information about the Extron Simple Instruction Set (SIS) commands that are used to configure the switchers: • Introduction to SIS • Symbols Used in this Guide • Error messages • Command and Response table for SIS commands Introduction to SIS The MSW 4V rs and MSW ...
Page 24 - Symbols Used in this Guide; ASCII to HEX Conversion Table; commands for this product.; Error Messages; Invalid input channel number (out of range)
Symbols Used in this Guide When programming in the field, certain characters are most conveniently represented by their hexadecimal rather than their ASCII values. The table below shows the hexadecimal equivalent of each ASCII character: ASCII to HEX Conversion Table Space . Figure 18. ASCII to HEX ...
Page 25 - Command and Response Table for SIS Commands
Command and Response Table for SIS Commands Command ASCII Command(host to unit) Response(unit to host) Additional Description Input selection Select input X! ! In X!] Selects input ( X! 1 to 4) Input video sensing Request status of all inputs 0S Sig •X@•X@•X@•X@] Each X@ response is the signal statu...
Page 26 - MSW 4V rs and MSW 4SV rs • Parts and Accessories; Parts and; Included Parts; Optional Accessories; Description
MSW 4V rs and MSW 4SV rs • Parts and Accessories 20 Parts and Accessories Included Parts Description Part Number MSW 4V rs 60-480-11 MSW 4SV rs 60-480-12 PS 1210 C 12 VDC, 1.0 A universal power supply 70-775-01 IEC power cord Female 3.5 mm, 5-pole captive screw connectorsFemale 3.5 mm, 2-pole captiv...
Page 27 - Tabletop Placement; Underwriters Laboratories Guidelines for Rack Mounting; Elevated operating ambient temperature —; MSW 4V rs and MSW 4SV rs • Mounting
Mounting This section outlines the various options for mounting the MSW 4V rs and MSW 4SV rs: • Tabletop Placement • Rack Mounting • Under-desk Mounting Tabletop Placement Attach the four provided rubber feet to the bottom of the unit and place it in any suitable location. Rack Mounting the MSW 4V r...
Page 28 - Rack Mounting the MSW 4V rs and MSW 4SV rs; Follow the instructions provided with the kit.; Under-desk Mounting the MSW 4V rs and MSW 4SV rs; mounting kit (part number
Rack Mounting the MSW 4V rs and MSW 4SV rs The MSW 4V rs and MSW 4SV rs can be mounted in any standard 19-inch equipment rack, using the optional Extron shelves or shelf kits. • RSF 123 1U 3.5 inch Deep Rack Shelf Kit (part number 60-190-20 ) • RSB 123 1U 3.5 inch Deep Basic Rack Shelf (part number ...
Page 29 - Extron Warranty; and Central America:; USA; xtron
Extron Warranty Extron Electronics warrants this product against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of three years from the date of purchase; touchscreen display and overlay components are covered for 1 year. In the event of malfunction during the warranty period attributable directly...