Page 2 - Precautions
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 dangerousvoltage within the product's enclosure that may present a risk of ...
Page 3 - Contents; Extron • System 4; Switcher Series • User’s Manual; System 4; xi; Switcher Series
Contents Extron • System 4 xi Switcher Series • User’s Manual System 4 xi Switcher Series Getting Started.......... tt Step 1 uu If the System 4 xi is already configured for your model of projector, go to Step 4. If it is not set up correctly, it will be necessary to change switch settings on the Sy...
Page 5 - CONTENTS; Chapter One - System 4; Series - Introduction and Features; Chapter Two - Configuration and Installation; Chapter Three - Using the System 4; Front Panel
Contents Extron • System 4 xi Switcher Series • User’s Manual CONTENTS Chapter One - System 4 xi Series - Introduction and Features Introduction to System 4 xi ....................................................................................................... 1-1 System 4 xi Features ..............
Page 6 - ii; Chapter Five – Using Windows® Control Software
Extron • System 4 xi Switcher Series • User’s Manual Contents ii System 4 xi Series LCD Menus .............................................................................................. 3-12 Special Functions ...........................................................................................
Page 7 - iii; Legend of Icons
Contents Extron • System 4 xi Switcher Series • User’s Manual iii Verkabelung vom System 4 innerhalb eines Gestells ............................................................. B-6Upgrading Main Controller Board Software and Battery Replacement .................................... B-7 Legend of Ico...
Page 9 - Introduction and Features; Features; Chapter One
1 System 4 xi Switcher Series User’s Manual Introduction and Features System 4 xi Features Projector/Monitor Applications RGB Decoder, Line Doubler and Line Quadrupler Specifications Chapter One
Page 10 - Chapter 1 • Introduction and Features; Switcher with Input and Output Devices
Chapter 1 • Introduction and Features Extron • System 4 xi Switcher Series • User’s Manual OUTPUT PJ COMM RS 232 AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO H/HV R/C G/Y B R/C G/Y B V INPUT 4 H/HV V R/C G/Y B INPUT 3 H/HV V R/C G/Y B INPUT 2 H/HV V R/C G/Y B INPUT 1 H/HV V Control System Large Screen Projector VC...
Page 13 - Specifications
Chapter 1 • Introduction and Features Extron • System 4 xi Switcher Series • User’s Manual 1-4 Specifications Video input Number/type .............................. 4 universal inputs (RGBHV, RGBS, RGsB, RsGsBs, S-video, composite video) Connectors ................................ 4 x 5 BNC female N...
Page 14 - Audio output
Chapter 1 • Introduction and Features Extron • System 4 xi Switcher Series • User’s Manual 1-5 Audio output Number/type .............................. 1 stereo, balanced/unbalanced Connectors ................................ 5 mm captive screw terminal, 6 conductor Impedance ...........................
Page 15 - Configuration and Installation; Chapter Two
System 4 xi Switcher Series User’s Manual Configuration and Installation Rear Panel Connectors and Indicators Projector/Monitor Applications Removing the Cover Setting the Main Controller Board Rack Mounting Audio Connections Connecting to Projectors/Monitors 2 Chapter Two
Page 16 - Chapter 2 • Configuration and Installation; Rear Panel Connectors and Indicators; Rear Panel Identification
Extron • System 4 xi Switcher Series • User’s Manual Chapter 2 • Configuration and Installation 2-1 OUTPUT PJ COMM RS 232 AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO H/HV R/C G/Y B R/C G/Y B V INPUT 4 H/HV V R/C G/Y B INPUT 3 H/HV V R/C G/Y B INPUT 2 H/HV V R/C G/Y B INPUT 1 H/HV V 2 3 5 6 1 4 7 Rear Panel Connec...
Page 17 - Projector/Monitor Applications; Outputs. A factory label identifies the configuration.
Extron • System 4 xi Switcher Series • User’s Manual Chapter 2 • Configuration and Installation Projector/Monitor Applications The System 4 xi can be configured for most projectors. Some of the projector manufacturers that Extron supports are: • Ampro • Mitsubishi • Barco • NEC • Digital Projection ...
Page 18 - Communications Adapters and Cables; Figure 2-3. Communications Cable Wiring Diagram; Cover
Extron • System 4 xi Switcher Series • User’s Manual Chapter 2 • Configuration and Installation 1. The System 4 xi must be configured internally for the projector/monitor to be used. This is done at the factory when the unit is ordered, and a label is placed onthe rear panel to identify the configur...
Page 19 - (French) Enlever le couvercle du Système 4; Setting the Main Controller Board for the Projector; Figure 2-5. Example of Setup Switches on the Main Controller Board
Extron • System 4 xi Switcher Series • User’s Manual Chapter 2 • Configuration and Installation 4. Place the System 4 xi on a clean work space andremove eight (8) screwsshown in Figure 2-4. 5. Lift the cover straight up. 6. Go to the procedure for which you have opened thecover (projectorconfigurati...
Page 20 - Cabling a System 4; in a Rack
Extron • System 4 xi Switcher Series • User’s Manual Chapter 2 • Configuration and Installation 2. If your unit is not set up correctly, remove the System 4 xi cover (page 2-3) and locate the switches and projector connectors. Note the orientation of the SW1switches in the picture. “On” is marked on...
Page 21 - Figure 2-7. Tie Cables to Prevent Pulling Down on the Units; Audio Terminal Connections; Audio Wiring Applications
Extron • System 4 xi Switcher Series • User’s Manual Chapter 2 • Configuration and Installation Figure 2-7. Tie Cables to Prevent Pulling Down on the Units _________ Be sure that no weight is added to the System 4 xi in excess of 10 lbs (3.73 kg). _________ The holes in the top and bottom of the Sys...
Page 22 - Figure 2-9. The Audio Cable Equivalent Connections
Extron • System 4 xi Switcher Series • User’s Manual Chapter 2 • Configuration and Installation TIP SLEEVE RING + - TIP SLEEVE RING TIP SLEEVE 2-7 • Unbalanced High Impedance (High Z) Stereo Tip, Ring, Ground (Left & Right) • Balanced High Impedance (High Z) Stereo Tip, Ring (Left & Right) •...
Page 23 - Using the System 4; Front Panel Buttons and Indicators; Chapter Three
System 4 xi Switcher Series User’s Manual Using the System 4 xi Front Panel Front Panel Buttons and Indicators Picture Controls for Line Doubler and Line Quadrupler Examples for Using Some of the Menus Using Menus to Make Adjustments Using Menus to Configure the System 3 Chapter Three
Page 24 - Chapter 3; LCD D; - allows the connected display power to be turned On or Off from the; (depends upon the System 4; Controls are described beginning from the left side.; Front Panel (other System 4; Series front panels are very similar)
Extron • System 4 xi Switcher Series • User ’s Manual Chapter 3 • Using the System 4 xi Front Panel B REAKAWAY The Breakaway button allows the audio and video signals to be separatedfrom (Breakaway) or combined with (Follow) each other to the output. Thereare three choices: Video & Audio, Video ...
Page 25 - Chapter 3 • Using the System 4; Default LCD Screen; Model Differences; Front Panel Differences
Extron • System 4 xi Switcher Series • User’s Manual Chapter 3 • Using the System 4 xi Front Panel Default LCD Screen When the System 4 xi is powered up, a Title screen appears briefly, followed by the Default display. Examples are shown to the left. This manual covers differentSystem 4 xi models; a...
Page 26 - Menu Controls and Navigation; Terms used in LCD Menus
Extron • System 4 xi Switcher Series • User’s Manual Chapter 3 • Using the System 4 xi Front Panel Menu Controls and Navigation Figure 3-7 on page 3-12 shows a flowchart of all the menus. Use it as a roadmap or guide to get to a specific one. There are two groups of menus. There is a menu for each o...
Page 29 - Output to be exactly 640 x 480, standard VGA mode
Extron • System 4 xi Switcher Series • User’s Manual Chapter 3 • Using the System 4 xi Front Panel 3-6 Menu #7 is used to set up Demo and VGA modes. ❶ Press to get the Menu Select LCD (Menu #0). ❷ From Menu #0, press or to go to Menu #7. ❸ Press to select this menu. There are two functions in this m...
Page 31 - to save the selection to memory.; Audio Level Configuration Menu
Extron • System 4 xi Switcher Series • User’s Manual Chapter 3 • Using the System 4 xi Front Panel 3-8 When a change is selected, but not yet saved, the selection blinks. Press to save the selection to memory. Repeat the above for other input channel numbers. Press , to go back to the Default Menu. ...
Page 32 - Sync Configuration Menu
Extron • System 4 xi Switcher Series • User’s Manual Chapter 3 • Using the System 4 xi Front Panel 3-9 5. Slave Configuration Menu Use to get to this menu, and then press to select it. Menu 5 is used only to set up the System 4 xi for use with a slave switcher. The default setting is "None"....
Page 33 - Slave Switcher Input Selection
Extron • System 4 xi Switcher Series • User’s Manual Chapter 3 • Using the System 4 xi Front Panel 3-10 Pressing an Input Button at any time will Exit to Default Menu. Change Setting Accept/Save Setting Exit to Menu 0 Default Screen HORIZ. SHIFT 00 CONTRAST ADJ 00 COLOR ADJ 00 TINT ADJ 00 DETAIL ADJ...
Page 35 - Display Menu Flow Chart
Extron • System 4 xi Switcher Series • User’s Manual Chapter 3 • Using the System 4 xi Front Panel Figure 3-7. System 4 xi Display Menu Flow Chart 3-12 SWITCH SLAVE>CHL 4= RGBS INFORMATION>SYS 4 LD xi , V3.11 LD CFG>VGA MODE =>ON Title Menu SYSTEM 4LD xi EXTRON V3.11 ->VID 01 RGBS->...
Page 36 - Special Functions; System Reset; Toggle Executive Mode
Extron • System 4 xi Switcher Series • User’s Manual Chapter 3 • Using the System 4 xi Front Panel Special Functions Other functions that can be accessed, using the Front Panel, are describedbelow. System Reset The System 4 xi can be restored to factory settings at any time from the default menu. To...
Page 37 - Connecting Multiple Switchers; Chapter Four
System 4 xi Switcher Series User’s Manual Connecting Multiple Switchers Looping the System 4 xi (Master/Slave) Input Channel Addressing SW4 ARMX or SW6 ARMX as Slave to System 4 xi System 8/10 P LUS as Slave to System 4 xi Multiple System 8/10 P LUS Switchers 4 Chapter Four
Page 38 - Chapter 4 • Connecting Multiple Switchers; Looping the System 4; with Other Switchers; Input Channel Addressing; Channel
Extron • System 4 xi Switcher Series • User’s Manual Chapter 4 • Connecting Multiple Switchers Looping the System 4 xi with Other Switchers The System 4 xi can be interconnected, or “looped” with other switchers to allow for a greater number of inputs to be switched to the projector. With each of th...
Page 39 - Slave Adapter; Slave Switcher
Extron • System 4 xi Switcher Series • User’s Manual Chapter 4 • Connecting Multiple Switchers Controlling Master/Slave Switchers When a host system is controlling a System 4 xi with a switcher as a slave, a special 9-pin T-Connector cable, called a “System 4 xi Slave Adapter” is necessary. Pictured...
Page 40 - with SW4/6 ARMX Switchers; Master with an SW6 ARMX Slave Switcher
Extron • System 4 xi Switcher Series • User’s Manual Chapter 4 • Connecting Multiple Switchers System 4 xi with SW4/6 ARMX Switchers The picture in Figure 4-2 shows an SW6 ARMX as an example, although it wouldalso apply to an SW4 ARMX. Connect the video output of the ARMX switcher(SW4 or SW6) to the...
Page 41 - System 10 Plus; with One System 8/10 P; Switcher; Master with a System 10 Plus Slave Switcher
Extron • System 4 xi Switcher Series • User’s Manual Chapter 4 • Connecting Multiple Switchers System 10 Plus Rear Panel Audio* OUTPUT PJ COMM RS-232 AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO H/HV R/C G/Y B R/C G/Y B V INPUT 4 H/HV V R/C G/Y B INPUT 3 H/HV V R/C G/Y B INPUT 2 H/HV V R/C G/Y B INPUT 1 H/HV V Pro...
Page 42 - with Multiple System 8/10 P; Switchers; Master with multiple System 10 Plus Slave Switchers
Extron • System 4 xi Switcher Series • User’s Manual Chapter 4 • Connecting Multiple Switchers System 10 Plus Audio* Audio* Rear Panel OUTPUT PJ COMM RS-232 AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO H/HV R/C G/Y B R/C G/Y B V INPUT 4 H/HV V R/C G/Y B INPUT 3 H/HV V R/C G/Y B INPUT 2 H/HV V R/C G/Y B INPUT 1 INP...
Page 43 - Switch Settings
Extron • System 4 xi Switcher Series • User’s Manual Chapter 4 • Connecting Multiple Switchers System 8/10 P LUS Switch Settings From the front access panel on the System 8/10 P LUS , do the following: 1. On DIP switch block SW15, set switches #6 and #8 ON. 2. Set rotary switch RS4 to the “0” positi...
Page 44 - Programming the System 4; Looping Configuration; Testing the Master/Slave Communications
Extron • System 4 xi Switcher Series • User’s Manual Chapter 4 • Connecting Multiple Switchers Programming the System 4 xi Looping Configuration After making all the connections for a master/slave system, turn power on for all the unitsinvolved and access Menu 5 (Slave Cfg). Usethe or to step to the...
Page 45 - Using Windows® Control Software; Chapter Five
System 4 xi Switcher Series User’s Manual Using Windows® Control Software Installing the Windows Software Using Help Examples System 4 xi Stand-alone System 4 xi with Slave Executive Mode 5 Chapter Five
Page 46 - Chapter 5 • Using Windows® Control Software; Extron System Switcher Control Software; Figure 5-2. System Switcher Control Program icon; Figure 5-1. Connect the PC to the System 4
Extron • System 4 xi Switcher Series • User’s Manual Chapter 5 • Using Windows® Control Software SYSTEMSWITCHERHelp Extron System Switcher Control Software This chapter is dedicated to using Extron’s “Windows Control Program forSystem Switchers via RS-232” software. Extron supplies this software tha...
Page 47 - Help
Extron • System 4 xi Switcher Series • User’s Manual Chapter 5 • Using Windows® Control Software System 4 xi Help The fastest way to learn what each Windows® function does is through the Helpmenus. At any time, help is available by double-clicking the Help icon (previoussection), pulling down the He...
Page 48 - Windows Control Panel Examples:; – in the upper-left corner, is the same as the Power button on the; – Freeze Frame Mode; a Slave Switcher
Extron • System 4 xi Switcher Series • User’s Manual Chapter 5 • Using Windows® Control Software Windows Control Panel Examples: As mentioned earlier, the window panels have the same functions as theSystem 4 xi front panel. Figure 5-4 shows four input buttons for the System 4 xi , while Figure 5-5 s...
Page 49 - Executive Mode; (LD/LQ) Panel in Executive Mode with a System 8 Plus as a Slave; Window Pull-Down Menus
Extron • System 4 xi Switcher Series • User’s Manual Chapter 5 • Using Windows® Control Software P ICTURE C ONTROLS – Depending upon the model of your System 4 xi , there are three, four or five controls that correspond to the Picture Controls on theSystem 4 xi front panel. Each control is clearly m...
Page 51 - Appendix A; RS-232 Programming Guide; Simple Instruction Set
A System 4 xi Switcher Series User’s Manual Appendix A RS-232 Programming Guide RS-232 Interface Simple Instruction Set Advanced Instruction Set Programming Commands Programming Examples
Page 52 - Appendix A • RS-232 Programmer’s Guide; Series Switchers; RS-232 Pin Connections; Program Instruction Levels
Extron • System 4 xi Switcher Series • User’s Manual Appendix A • RS-232 Programmer’s Guide Programming the System 4 xi Series Switchers This section covers the commands for a host to setup and control a System 4 xi series switcher through the RS-232 port. The material included covers theSystem 4LD ...
Page 53 - * This message will vary depending on the System 4
Appendix A • RS-232 Programmer’s Guide Extron • System 4 xi Switcher Series • User’s Manual A-2 System 4 xi -Initiated Messages When AC power is initially applied to the System 4 xi , the following System 4 xi - initiated messages (underlined) are sent to the Host: ¿ (C)COPYRIGHT 1997, EXTRON ELECTR...
Page 54 - Related Terms
Extron • System 4 xi Switcher Series • User’s Manual Appendix A • RS-232 Programmer’s Guide A-3 Simple Instruction Set A simple command may be a single character typed on a keyboard and does notrequire any special characters before or after. (i.e. It is not necessary to press“enter” from the keyboar...
Page 55 - Simple Instruction List; Dec
Appendix A • RS-232 Programmer’s Guide Extron • System 4 xi Switcher Series • User’s Manual Simple Instruction List The table below lists the Simple Instruction Set commands, as well as responseand data characters recognized by the System 4 xi . Examples of their use are given later. The “Cmd/Rsp” c...
Page 57 - Error Codes
Appendix A • RS-232 Programmer’s Guide Extron • System 4 xi Switcher Series • User’s Manual Switcher Commands ASCII Hex Switcher Response Result Description Freeze On F 46 ¿ Frz1· ¿ Freeze video frame Freeze Off f 66 ¿ Frz0· ¿ Release Freeze mode Demo On J 4A ¿ Dmo1 ¿ Demo Mode status = On Demo Off ...
Page 58 - ASCII
Extron • System 4 xi Switcher Series • User’s Manual Appendix A • RS-232 Programmer’s Guide Selecting Inputs Using Delimiters When selecting inputs to the projector, or display (Dsp) and/or the System 4 xi switcher (Sw), audio and video can be switched together (follow) or separately (breakaway). An...
Page 59 - Advanced Instruction Set; Advanced Instruction List; Command
Appendix A • RS-232 Programmer’s Guide Extron • System 4 xi Switcher Series • User’s Manual A-8 Advanced Instruction Set The Advanced Instruction Set uses commands that are longer than onecharacter because they are more complex than the Simple Instructionsdescribed earlier. Advanced Instructions can...
Page 67 - Appendix B; Reference Information; Related Parts List
B System 4 xi Switcher Series User’s Manual Appendix B Reference Information System 4 xi Related Parts List Changing the Main Fuse Upgrading the Software Backup Battery
Page 68 - Appendix B • Reference
Appendix B • Reference Extron • System 4 xi Switcher Series • User’s Manual System 4 xi Related Parts List As illustrated below, the System 4 xi needs two additional parts to control a projector. 1. A Projector Communications Extension Cable (CC Cable)2. A Communications Adapter (Comm Adapter) The C...
Page 69 - Changing the Main Fuse
Appendix B • Reference Extron • System 4 xi Switcher Series • User’s Manual Projector Communication Extension Cables Connectors Part # CC 50' (50 ft.) 15/HD/M to 9/D/F 26-305-01 CC 50' Type II (50 ft.) 15/D/M to 15/D/F 26-323-01 CC 100' (100 ft.) 15/HD/M to 9/D/F 26-305-02 CC 100' Type II (100 ft.) ...
Page 70 - Les câbles fournis à l’utillsasteur
Appendix B • Reference Extron • System 4 xi Switcher Series • User’s Manual Les câbles fournis à l’utillsasteur Pour vos installations spécifiques, il vous est possible de choisir vos propresCâbles de Communication pour Projecteur ( CC xx). Utilisez la figure ci-dessouspour réaliser le branchement d...
Page 71 - Câbler un Système 4; sur un rack
Appendix B • Reference Extron • System 4 xi Switcher Series • User’s Manual Câbler un Système 4 xi sur un rack Quand vous fixez les câbles d’une unité à l’autre, veillezà ce que ces câbles ne soient pas “supportés” par lesystème 4 xi . Utilisez des attaches de manière à ce que les câbles soient fixé...
Page 72 - Entfernung der System 4; Abdeckung
Appendix B • Reference Extron • System 4 xi Switcher Series • User’s Manual Entfernung der System 4 xi Abdeckung Die Abdeckung des System 4 xi muß entfernt werden wenn für eine andere VDU eingerichtet, und dadurch Zugang zum Hauptcontroller benötigt wird, oder wenndie Hauptsicherung ausgetauscht wir...
Page 73 - Verkabelung vom System 4; innerhalb eines Gestells
Appendix B • Reference Extron • System 4 xi Switcher Series • User’s Manual Kabelbinder Verkabelung vom System 4 xi innerhalb eines Gestells Wenn Sie Kabel innerhalb eines Gestells von einemGerät zum anderen verlegen, sollen diese Kabel nichtvom System 4 xi gehalten werden. (Siche Figure B-6.) Verwe...
Page 74 - Main Controller Board; Lithium Backup Battery • Danger of explosion if battery is
Appendix B • Reference Extron • System 4 xi Switcher Series • User’s Manual Upgrading Main Controller Board Software and Battery Replacement ________ This procedure requires removing both AC power as well as the battery backup. If your System 4 xi software is version 1.3 or greater, it may not have ...
