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 5 - Chapter One; Introduction to System 5; What is the System 5; System 5; Switcher
1 Chapter One Introduction to System 5 cr cr cr cr cr What is the System 5 cr ? Control of the Entire A/V System Infrared Learning Features & Options Specifications System 5 cr Switcher User’s Manual
Page 6 - What is a System 5; Throughout this manual, the terms System 5 and System 5; Controlling the System; capable of sending and receiving the serial port protocol.
Introduction and Features • Chapter 1 Extron • System 5 cr Switcher • User’s Manual What is a System 5 cr cr cr cr cr Switcher? Throughout this manual, the terms System 5 and System 5 cr are both used to refer to the same product. The System 5 provides central control for small audio/video installat...
Page 7 - Infrared Learning for System Control; master volume control.; Inputs; • Computer video input is provided on the front panel through a VGA; Outputs; • The System 5 provides video outputs for RGBS, RGBHV, Composite and
Chapter 1 • Introduction and Features Extron • System 5 cr Switcher • User’s Manual Infrared Learning for System Control The IR receiver window on the front panel also serves as a learning portto add IR signals from other sources to the System 5 panel functions.Then, when a panel function is selecte...
Page 8 - Options and Accessories; screen, or most anything the system designer wants to use it for.
Introduction and Features • Chapter 1 Extron • System 5 cr Switcher • User’s Manual Options and Accessories The System 5 is more than just a system switcher. Standard and optionalfeatures make it the control center for a small A/V system by addingcontrol of other things in the room as part of the sy...
Page 9 - Specifications; Video input
Chapter 1 • Introduction and Features Extron • System 5 cr Switcher • User’s Manual 1-4 Specifications Video input Number/type _ 3 RGBHV/RGBS/RGsB computer video _ 2 S-video or composite video Connectors _ 1 15-pin HD female (RGB computer video) _ 2 x 5 BNC female (RGB computer video)_ 2 x 2 BNC fem...
Page 11 - Chapter Two; Rear Panel Connections; Mounting – Table or Rack
2 Chapter Two Rear Panel Connections Mounting – Table or Rack Input Connections Output Connections Connecting Accessories System 5 cr Switcher User’s Manual
Page 12 - Installation in a Rack, on a Wall or Under a Table; Panel Connections; Video Input Connections
Making Connections • Chapter 2 Extron • System 5 cr Switcher • User’s Manual Installation in a Rack, on a Wall or Under a Table The System 5 cr comes with two sets of mounting brackets. One set is for mounting under a table or on a wall and the second set is for rackmounting. Either set is attached ...
Page 13 - input is on the Front Panel and accepts laptop; Audio Input Connections; Video Output Connections
Chapter 2 • Making Connections Extron • System 5 cr Switcher • User’s Manual Figure 2-2a. The left side of the rear panel has four of the five inputs. 6 PC1 input is on the Front Panel and accepts laptop video through a VGA connector as well as 2-channelaudio through a 3.5 mm jack, as shown in Figur...
Page 15 - Audio Preamp Out Connection; Connecting Accessories; To IR Broadcaster
Chapter 2 • Making Connections Extron • System 5 cr Switcher • User’s Manual 2-4 Audio Preamp Out Connection Connect balanced or unbalanced, 2-channel audio to the Preamp Outconnector marked L (Left) and R (Right), using a captive screw connector.Possible connections are shown in Figure 2-6. Connect...
Page 16 - Comm Connector and Infrared Emitter; b. If a wired remote can be plugged into; must; be used with the broadcaster.
Making Connections • Chapter 2 Extron • System 5 cr Switcher • User’s Manual 2-5 3.5 mm, 5-pole captive screw connectors are used for the audio inputsand one output, as well as for accessories. These include: • Aux1 & Aux2 – SCP 100 remote panels (2 optional)• Relay – Room/relay custom control (...
Page 17 - Chapter Three; Using the System 5; Front Panel Controls & Indicators
3 Chapter Three Using the System 5 cr cr cr cr cr Front Panel Controls & Indicators Configuration: Audio Preset, VID Formats & IR Learning System 5 cr Switcher User’s Manual
Page 20 - Configuration Setup from the Front Panel
Operating the System 5cr • Chapter 3 Extron • System 5 cr Switcher • User’s Manual Configuration Setup from the Front Panel For the System 5 switcher to control other equipment in the A/V system, itmust be configured from the front panel, or through an RS-232 device.This cannot be done from an IR 40...
Page 22 - Remote Operation; to install batteries.; Certain operations can be done only through Extron’s System 5
Operating the System 5cr • Chapter 3 Extron • System 5 cr Switcher • User’s Manual 3-5 Remote Operation ________ See inset (top, right) to install batteries. The System 5includes one infraredremote control (IR 40)and can have one ortwo optional remotecontrol panels (SCP100). Each of thesedevices rep...
Page 23 - Installing the Windows Control Software
4 Chapter Four Windows® Control Software Installing the Windows Control Software Program Help Program Operation Downloading IR Projector Drivers System 5 cr Switcher User’s Manual
Page 24 - Installing Windows® Control Software; Connect the PC’s Comm port to the RS-232 port on the System 5, as; Program Help; Press F1 from within the program to get context-sensitive Help.
Windows® Control Software • Chapter 4 Extron • System 5 cr Switcher • User’s Manual RS-232 B H/HV V VID PREAMP OUT L L R R L R AUX 1 AUX 2 AMPLIFIED OUT DISPLAY PWR SENSOR RELAY COMM. Installing Windows® Control Software This control program communicates with the System 5 Switcher throughthe RS-232 ...
Page 25 - IR params; Program Operation; only
Chapter 4 • Windows® Control Software Extron • System 5 cr Switcher • User’s Manual This is the help screen that appears whenyou click the Configure Unit link. Use thecursor (pointing finger) to display adescription of that section. The operationalversion of this screen is used to set/viewvarious sy...
Page 26 - Power Up/Down Delay times; • Momentary – click this button to make the Room button operate as
Windows® Control Software • Chapter 4 Extron • System 5 cr Switcher • User’s Manual Power Up/Down Delay times 1 Many projectors (LCD, DLP, etc.) have a warm-up and cool-down cycle.During these times, the projector may not accept commands. The timesfor each projector may be different. The System 5 ha...
Page 27 - Downloading from Extron’s IR Projector Library; and then; Manufacturer; window direct it to
Chapter 4 • Windows® Control Software Extron • System 5 cr Switcher • User’s Manual RGB Delay Times 4 The RGB delay time switches the video off before switching the sync off.It then switches the sync for the new input before switching the video on.This assures a stable image on the screen. RGB Delay...
Page 28 - Loading Projector Drivers
Windows® Control Software • Chapter 4 Extron • System 5 cr Switcher • User’s Manual 4-5 Loading Projector Drivers A sub-folder under the System 5 folder is used to store the user’s libraryof projector drivers. To view which commands are in a particular driver, without loading it,launch the System 5 ...
Page 29 - Command/Response Table
A Appendix A Programming the System 5 cr cr cr cr cr Remote Control Port (RS-232) Host-to-Switcher Instructions Command/Response Table System 5 cr Switcher User’s Manual
Page 30 - Pin; Instructions
RS-232 Programming • Appendix A Extron • System 5 cr Switcher • User’s Manual Female Connector Male Connector 5 1 6 9 9 6 5 1 Remote Control Port (RS-232) Figure A-1 shows the RS-232 port connector. This isused to connect to a host, or external controllingdevice, such as a computer or control panel ...
Page 31 - Simple Instruction Set – Command codes; Extron’s Simple Instruction Set (SIS) minimizes the code required.; Definitions and Abbreviations:
Appendix A • RS-232 Programming Extron • System 5 cr Switcher • User’s Manual Simple Instruction Set – Command codes Extron’s Simple Instruction Set (SIS) minimizes the code required. Initial power up Unit response ©COPYRIGHT 1999, EXTRON ELECTRONICS System 5cr, V1.04 Command Name/Description ASCII ...
Page 32 - Advanced Instructions; – Reserved for Windows program
RS-232 Programming • Appendix A Extron • System 5 cr Switcher • User’s Manual Advanced Instructions – Reserved for Windows program IR Block ASCII Hex Unit response Read (Upload) n/a 80 83 8k bytes of data Write (Download) n/a 80 82 [8k bytes] Dnl ¿ Flag Block ASCII Hex Unit response Read (Upload) n/...
Page 33 - Installing System 5; Options; Projector Power Sensor
B Installing System 5 cr cr cr cr cr Options Projector Power Sensor Infrared Broadcaster SCP 100 Remote Pads Glossary of Terms Index System 5 cr Switcher User’s Manual
Page 34 - those described here.
Reference • Appendix B Extron • System 5 cr Switcher • User’s Manual System 5 cr cr cr cr cr Options Figure B-1 illustrates the options and accessories that operate with theSystem 5. The standard accessories installation is covered in Chapter 2and each option has its own User’s Guide. This section s...
Page 35 - Notes: The IR Broadcaster requires a 3-wire cable to connect:
Appendix B • Reference Extron • System 5 cr Switcher • User’s Manual To IR Broadcaster To projector remote jack Notes: The IR Broadcaster requires a 3-wire cable to connect: +12 V from tip to contact E, signal from Ring to contact C and Ground from Sleeve toeither contact B or D. If using the IR Bro...
Page 36 - Glossary of terms; Following is a list of terms taken from Extron’s Glossary.
Reference • Appendix B Extron • System 5 cr Switcher • User’s Manual Glossary of terms Following is a list of terms taken from Extron’s Glossary. AC Reset – Refers to status that changes when power is removed from a device. Manyelectronic devices have live power inside, even after “Power off” has be...
Page 38 - Index
Reference • Appendix B Extron • System 5 cr Switcher • User’s Manual Index A Attenuation quick start pageconfig setup ............. 3-4defined .................... B-3 attenuation operation ... 3-2 host commands ....... A-2 audio out specifications ........... 1-2connections ............. 2-3operati...
