Page 2 - Precautions; 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’s enclosure that may present a risk o...
Page 3 - Quick Start — PVS 204SA; Installation; This channel is always active.; FCC Class A Notice
Quick Start — PVS 204SA Installation This Quick Start section deals specifically with quick connectivity and installation of the PVS 204SA PoleVault ™ switcher. At this stage, it is assumed that all of the necessary cable routing has been completed, and that projector ceiling hardware (e.g. ceiling ...
Page 4 - Quick Start — PVS 204SA, cont’d; Step 5
Quick Start — PVS 204SA, cont’d Step 5 Connect cables from the switcher ’s RGB and composite video output connectors to the inputs on the display device (e.g., projector). Step 6 Connect the speakers to the amplified outputs port on the rear of the switcher. See chapter 2, “Installation”, “Speaker C...
Page 5 - PVS 204SA • Table of Contents; Table of Contents; PRELIMINAR; Chapter 1 • Introduction
TOC-i PVS 204SA • Table of Contents Table of Contents PRELIMINAR Y Chapter 1 • Introduction ............................................................................................................. 1-1 About this Manual ...............................................................................
Page 6 - Table of Contents, cont’d; Chapter 4 • Serial Communication
TOC-ii PVS 204SA • Table of Contents Table of Contents, cont’d PRELIMINAR Y 68-1217-01 Rev. D 09 08 All trademarks mentioned in this manual are the properties of their respective owners. Clipping indicator .................................................................................................
Page 7 - Chapter One; Introduction; About this Manual
PVS 240SA 1 Chapter One Introduction About this Manual About the PVS 240SA Application Diagrams
Page 8 - PVS 204SA Switcher • Introduction; Switcher. Throughout the manual, this switcher is; TP cable advantages; supplied with the transmitters.
PVS 204SA Switcher • Introduction 1-2 Introduction About this Manual This manual covers the installation, operation, and configuration of the Extron PVS 204SA PoleVault ™ Switcher. Throughout the manual, this switcher is interchangeably referred to as the PVS 204SA, PVS switcher, PoleVault switcher,...
Page 9 - Features; Twisted pair inputs —; The switcher accepts two independent, high resolution RGB; Video output —; The PVS switcher can switch between four inputs (two RGB and; Amplified Audio output —; The switcher allows user selectable stereo or dual; Executive Mode —; To prevent unauthorized access the switcher panel can be locked; Control and configuration —; Firmware updates to the switcher can be made via
1-3 PVS 204SA Switcher • Introduction Features Twisted pair inputs — The switcher accepts two independent, high resolution RGB video and audio signals and two composite video and audio signals, transmitted on twisted pair cable from a source up to 100' (30 m) away. Video output — The PVS switcher ca...
Page 10 - Application Diagrams; Extron PoleVault System; video/audio system with Decora
PVS 204SA Switcher • Introduction 1-4 Introduction, cont’d Application Diagrams L R AU X/MIX IN DO NO T G RO UND OR SHOR T SPEAKER OUTPUTS! 1B 1A IN PU TS O U TPU TS 2B 2A 3B 3A RS-232 MLC/IR DC VO L 4/8 Ohms AMPLIFIED OUTPUT S VO L/MUTE Tx A B C Rx IR 12V 10V PO WE R 12V 3A MA X US LISTED 17T T AUD...
Page 13 - Chapter Two; Mounting the Switcher
PVS 240SA 2 Chapter Two Installation UL/Safety Guidelines Mounting the Switcher Rear Panel Features and Cabling Speaker Configuration Labeling the A/V Inputs Final Setup
Page 14 - PVS 204SA Switcher • Installation; Important safety instructions
PVS 204SA Switcher • Installation 2-2 Installation PRELIMINAR Y UL/Safety Guidelines The Underwriters Laboratories (UL) guidelines listed below pertain to the safe installation and operation of this switcher. Important safety instructions 1 . Read these instructions. 2 . Keep these instructions. 3 ....
Page 16 - Rear Panel Features and Cabling; Figure 2-2 — Features of the PVS 204SA Switcher rear panel; Power connection; Figure 2-3 — Wiring the orange captive screw power connector; A/V input connections; DO NOT
PVS 204SA Switcher • Installation 2-4 Installation PRELIMINAR Y Rear Panel Features and Cabling L R AUX/MIX IN 1B 1A I NPU TS OU TP U TS 2B 2A 4 3 RS-232 MLC/IR DC VOL 4/8 Ohms AMPLIFIED OUTPUTS VOL/MUTE Tx A B C Rx IR 12V 10V POWER 12V 3A MAX US LISTED 17TT AUDIO/VIDEO APPARATUS ® RGB VIDEO RGB VID...
Page 17 - RJ-45 termination must comply with the TIA/EIA T 568A or 568B wiring; Figure 2-4 — Twisted pair RGB video and audio cable wiring.; Composite video and audio inputs (”Video”) — Each composite; video input needs one TP cable. Using TP cable, connect up to two
2-5 PVS 204SA Switcher • Installation N RJ-45 termination must comply with the TIA/EIA T 568A or 568B wiring standards for all connectors. The same standard MUST be used at both ends of all cables. N The RGB cables supplied with the PoleVault system are terminated to the TIA 568A standard, as shown ...
Page 18 - Figure 2-6 — Twisted pair composite video and audio cable wiring.; A/V output connections; Setting the DIP switch to on prevents signals less
Installation, cont’d PVS 204SA Switcher • Installation 2-6 PRELIMINAR Y N RJ-45 termination must comply with the TIA/EIA T 568A or 568B wiring standards for all connectors. The same standard MUST be used at both ends of all cables. N The composite video cables supplied with the PoleVault system are ...
Page 19 - Stereo and Dual Mono selection; Aux/Mix input connection; switcher. The audio level is not affected by the program volume.; CAUTION; Figure 2-8 — Wiring an MLP 101 D to the PVS 204SA Aux/Mix connector
2-7 PVS 204SA Switcher • Installation ã Stereo and Dual Mono selection — To select stereo or dual mono audio output, set the switch to the desired position. Dual mono sums left and right audio signals together and outputs the same signals on both audio output channels. Default setting is mono. N For...
Page 20 - Control connection; Figure 2-9 — Connecting an MLC 104 to the switcher
Installation, cont’d PVS 204SA Switcher • Installation 2-8 PRELIMINAR Y Control connection h RS-232/MLC/IR control port — The PVS switcher can be controlled via an RS -232 connection directly from a host computer, a control system, or a MediaLink Controller (MLC). For IR remote control, connect an E...
Page 21 - Figure 2-10 — Connecting an MLC 52 RS series controller; Figure 2-11 — Connecting a computer or control system
2-9 PVS 204SA Switcher • Installation PVS 204SA Switcher’srear panel RS-232/MLC/IR port NOTE If you use cable that has a drain wire, tie the drain wire to ground at both ends. Tx Rx IR +12 V A B C D E IR in +12 VDC Ground ( ) C PVS 204SA Switcher Rear Panel L R AUX/MIX IN DO NOT GROUND OR SHORT SPEA...
Page 22 - Figure 2-12 — Connecting an IR Link to the switcher; DC Volume control port (Vol/Mute) — This port connects an Extron; external volume control module, such as a VCM, or the MLC 52 VC; Figure 2-13 — Wiring a VCM100 MAAP to the DC volume port; Figure 2-14 — Wiring an MLC 52 RS VC to the switcher’s DC volume port
Installation, cont’d PVS 204SA Switcher • Installation 2-10 PRELIMINAR Y RS-232/MLC/IR Tx Rx IR + 12V PVS 204SA Switcher’srear panelRS-232/MLC/IR port IR Link port A B C D E 150 feet (45.7 m) maximum +12 VDC Ground ( ) IR A B C D E IR (IR Link) C D IR Link front and rear panels IR 452 SIGNAL D V D P...
Page 23 - Do not tie both L and R outputs to each other and/or to ground; Speaker Configuration; Speaker arrangement examples; Figure 2-15 — Examples of speaker layouts
2-11 PVS 204SA Switcher • Installation j Amplified Out — Wire and connect the supplied 4-pin 5 mm connector to this port, marked “L” and “R” (left and right) for 4 or 8 ohm speaker output. C Do not tie both L and R outputs to each other and/or to ground . Doing so will short out the outputs and dama...
Page 24 - Connecting speakers to the PVS 204SA; the relevant setup as shown below.; Dual Mono Output; Figure 2-16 — Speaker impedance loading
Installation, cont’d PVS 204SA Switcher • Installation 2-12 PRELIMINAR Y Connecting speakers to the PVS 204SA To obtain the correct impedance loading for your specific speaker system, follow the relevant setup as shown below. Dual Mono Output Stereo Output Stereo or Dual Mono Output using parallel s...
Page 25 - Labeling the A/V Inputs; Labeling and connecting the A/V input cables; and affix it close to one end of the cable.; Figure 2-18 — Connect the cables to the relevant input port.; Cable Input Signal Input Port # Background Color
2-13 PVS 204SA Switcher • Installation Labeling the A/V Inputs Labeling and connecting the A/V input cables The RGB and composite video input ports on the rear of the PVS 204SA are color coded to aid easy identification of the input signal type. A sheet of corresponding colored labels is supplied fo...
Page 26 - Labeling the PVT Decora face plates; Final Setup; Refer to the MLC device user’s manual for full MLC installation,
Installation, cont’d PVS 204SA Switcher • Installation 2-14 PRELIMINAR Y Labeling the PVT Decora face plates To help identify the input number and type of signal that any PVT Decora transmitter sends to the PVS switcher when the transmitter is installed, a series of small labels are supplied. A labe...
Page 27 - Chapter Three; Operation and Setup
PVS 240SA 3 Chapter Three Operation and Setup Front Panel Features and Operation Setting Switcher Modes Auto Switching Setting Up and Optimizing the Audio Resetting the Switcher Front Panel Security Lockout (Executive Mode)
Page 28 - PVS 204SA Switcher • Operation and Setup; Front Panel Features and Operation; Figure 3-1 — Front panel features; Input selection buttons and indicator LEDs; Figure 3-2 — Front 2.5 mm port configuration cable
PVS 204SA Switcher • Operation and Setup 3-2 Operation and Setup PRELIMINAR Y Front Panel Features and Operation PVS 204SA POLEVAULT SWITCHER INPUTS 1 2 RGB MIN/MAX CLIP CONFIG AUX/MIX LEVEL 3 4 VIDEO A UT O SW LOCK OUT AUDIO 2 5 4 1 3 9 7 8 6 Figure 3-1 — Front panel features a Power indicator LED ...
Page 29 - Aux/Mix level encoder; Setting Switcher Modes; Single switcher mode; Figure 3-3 — Setting single switcher mode via the front panel
3-3 PVS 204SA Switcher • Operation and Setup PRELIMINAR Y f Min/Max LED — This red LED indicates when the range limits for the power amplifier level, Aux/Mix volume, or input gain level have been reached. See “Setting Up and Optimizing the Audio”, later in this chapter, for details. It lights as fol...
Page 30 - Operation and Setup, cont’d; Setting the separate switcher mode via the front panel; Figure 3-4 — Setting separate switcher mode via the front panel; Auto Switching; mode is selected, auto switching is automatically disabled.; Setting the input auto switching mode via the front panel; Press and release input selection buttons 1 and 2 simultaneously; Figure 3-5 — Setting input auto switching mode via the front panel
Operation and Setup, cont’d PVS 204SA Switcher • Operation and Setup 3-4 PRELIMINAR Y Setting the separate switcher mode via the front panel 1 . Press and hold input selection buttons 1 and 3 simultaneously for 4 seconds (see figure 3-4). All the input selection LEDs blink once. 2 . Release the butt...
Page 31 - Setting Up and Optimizing the Audio; Steps for optimizing the audio; Amplifier level and volume level are
3-5 PVS 204SA Switcher • Operation and Setup PRELIMINAR Y Setting Up and Optimizing the Audio The following steps ensure optimal sound is achieved by configuring the PVS 204SA properly. For each step, refer to the sections indicated for more information. Steps for optimizing the audio 1 . Ensure all...
Page 32 - Gain control; Individual channel input sensitivity control; level, and at the highest level possible before clipping occurs.; Front panel input sensitivity adjustment; back down until the blinking ceases.; Figure 3-6 — Front panel audio Min/Max LED and recessed encoders; Repeat steps 1 through 3 for the other inputs as desired.; Amplifier level control; or other small screwdriver to rotate the encoder as desired.
Operation and Setup, cont’d PVS 204SA Switcher • Operation and Setup 3-6 PRELIMINAR Y Gain control Individual channel input sensitivity control Individual channel input gain control adjustments are made by rotating the encoder while pressing in the selected input button. The adjustment range is -18 ...
Page 33 - Clipping indicator; the encoder counterclockwise until the Clip LED turns off.; Resetting the Switcher; To reset the switcher via the front panel, follow these steps.
3-7 PVS 204SA Switcher • Operation and Setup PRELIMINAR Y Clipping indicator The clipping LED is a real time indicator of when the amplifier is clipping. It flashes red when clipping is taking place (see figure 3-7). MIN/MAX CLIP AUX/MIX LEVEL AUDIO This LED flashes when the amplifier output is clip...
Page 34 - Front Panel Security Lockout (Executive Mode); Figure 3-8 — Setting the executive mode via the front panel
Operation and Setup, cont’d PVS 204SA Switcher • Operation and Setup 3-8 PRELIMINAR Y Front Panel Security Lockout (Executive Mode) To prevent accidental or unauthorized changes to settings, the PVS switcher has a front panel security lockout (executive mode) that limits users’ access to front panel...
Page 35 - Chapter Four; Serial Communication; RS-232 Programmer’s Guide
PVS 204SA 4 Chapter Four Serial Communication RS-232 Programmer’s Guide Updating Firmware
Page 36 - PVS 204SA • Serial Communication; Configuration can also be completed by; Firmware updates can be made only via the front panel Config port.; PVS-initiated messages
PVS 204SA • Serial Communication 4-2 Serial Communication PRELIMINAR Y The PVS 204SA switcher can be remotely set up and controlled via a host computer or other device (such as a control system) attached to the rear panel RS-232/MLC/IR port. Alternatively, the switcher can be controlled by an option...
Page 37 - Error responses; E06 – Invalid channel change; Using the command/response tables; ASCII to Hex conversion table; Symbol definitions
4-3 PVS 204SA • Serial Communication PRELIMINAR Y Error responses When the PVS switcher receives a valid SIS command, it executes the command and sends a response to the host device. If the PVS is unable to execute the command because the command is invalid or it contains invalid parameters, it retu...
Page 38 - Serial Communication, cont’d; Factory defaults
Serial Communication, cont’d PVS 204SA • Serial Communication 4-4 PRELIMINAR Y X$ = 0 – 14, bass and treble adjustment range (+/- 10.5 dB: 1.5 dB increments/decrements), default = 7 = 0 dB Value (dB) 0 -10.5 1 -9 2 -7.5 3 -6 4 -4.5 5 -3 6 -1.5 7 0 8 +1.5 9 +3 10 +4.5 11 +6 12 +7.5 13 +9 14 +10.5 X% ...
Page 39 - Command/response table for SIS commands; Command; Input selection; Audio mute
4-5 PVS 204SA • Serial Communication PRELIMINAR Y Command/response table for SIS commands Command ASCII Command Response Additional description (host to switcher) (switcher to host) Input selection Select an input (video and audio) X! ! Chn X! ] (single sw. mode) Select input X! (video and audio). E...
Page 40 - Volume adjustment; Status commands; Front panel security lockout modes (executive modes); Firmware version, part number & information requests; Upload firmware
Serial Communication, cont’d PVS 204SA • Serial Communication 4-6 PRELIMINAR Y Volume adjustment Set the overall output volume X^ V Vol X^ ] Specify the volume (0-100) for the audio output. Example : 27V Vol027 ] Set volume to 27. Increment the volume +V Vol X^ ] Increase audio output. Decrement the...
Page 41 - Command/response table for special function SIS commands
4-7 PVS 204SA • Serial Communication PRELIMINAR Y Command/response table for special function SIS commands The syntax for setting a special function is __ * X? #, where __ is the function number and X? is the value. To view a function’s setting, use __#, where __ is the function number. In the follo...
Page 42 - Updating Firmware; OK
Serial Communication, cont’d PVS 204SA • Serial Communication 4-8 PRELIMINAR Y Updating Firmware If the need arises, you can update the PVS’s firmware without taking the unit out of service. Follow the directions below.Check the Extron Web ( www.extron.com ) site for firmware-related documents, inst...
Page 43 - Browse; Open
4-9 PVS 204SA • Serial Communication PRELIMINAR Y 6. When the browser window opens, click Browse to locate and select the firmware file. 7. Select the firmware file and click Open to open the file. 8. Click Upload to upload the firmware file into the PVS 204SA.
Page 44 - is shown and the unit resets itself.; Exit; to exit the program upon completion.
Serial Communication, cont’d PVS 204SA • Serial Communication 4-10 PRELIMINAR Y 9. Wait until the status bar indicates completion. The note “Transfer Complete!” is shown and the unit resets itself. 10. Click Exit to exit the program upon completion.
Page 45 - Appendix A; Reference Material; Specifications
A Appendix A Reference Material Specifications Part Numbers and Accessories Audio Block Diagram Audio Reference Levels
Page 46 - PVS 204SA Switcher • Reference Material; as; Video — RGB
PVS 204SA Switcher • Reference Material A-2 PRELIMINAR Y Reference Material Specifications N Where indicated by “†”, the relevant specification is given with the PVS operating as part of a system with proprietary Extron PVT transmitters for this product. Video — RGB Gain ...............................
Page 47 - Video output — composite video; Input clips at +16 dBV. The clipping level changes when gain changes.; audio gain and volume controls via front panel or RS 232
A-3 PVS 204SA Switcher • Reference Material PRELIMINAR Y Video output — composite video Number/signal type ..................... 1 composite videoConnectors .................................... 1 RCA femaleNominal level ................................ 1 Vp-p for composite video (including sync) † M...
Page 48 - Reference Material, cont’d; Audio output — power amplifier; Also furniture mountable with an optional MBU 123 mini under-desk; Specifications are subject to change without notice.; Control/remote — switcher
Reference Material, cont’d PVS 204SA Switcher • Reference Material A-4 PRELIMINAR Y Audio output — power amplifier Number/signal type .................... (1) stereo (default) or dual mono, 2 channels totalConnectors .................................... (1) 5.0 mm captive screw connector, 4 poleImpe...
Page 49 - Part Numbers and Accessories; These items are included in each order for an PVS 204SA switcher:; Included parts; Accessories; Accessory
A-5 PVS 204SA Switcher • Reference Material PRELIMINAR Y Part Numbers and Accessories These items are included in each order for an PVS 204SA switcher: Included parts Included parts Replacement part number PVS 204SA switcher 60-800-01 Rubber feet (4) 12 VDC, 3 A external power supply, (1)5-pole, 3.5...
Page 50 - Speaker accessories; Transformer; Cable accessories; plenum
Reference Material, cont’d PVS 204SA Switcher • Reference Material A-6 PRELIMINAR Y Speaker accessories Accessory Part number SI 3C LP, Full-Range Ceiling Speakers, 4" Low Profile Back Can and Transformer 42-103-13 SI 26CT, Two-Way Ceiling Speakers, 8" Back Can and Transformer 42-070-03 SI 2...
Page 51 - Audio Block Diagram; Figure A-1 — PVS 204SA audio block diagram
A-7 PVS 204SA Switcher • Reference Material PRELIMINAR Y R ig ht C hanne l Le ft C hanne l S te re o S te re o M on o S um Li m ite r + 1 2 3 4 A ux /Mix In put + + (+ ) (- ) L 7 P ow er A m pl ifi er W ith O ut pu t Filt er s + - + - + - + - Twisted Pair Differential A ud io I np ut 1 2 3 4 + - + -...
Page 52 - Audio Reference Levels; dBV Voltage; Figure A-2 — Audio reference tables
Reference Material, cont’d PVS 204SA Switcher • Reference Material A-8 PRELIMINAR Y Audio Reference Levels The specifications for the audio source devices may be listed in one of several units. You may wish to use a sine wave generator such as the Extron VTG 300 as a source for setting up audio inpu...
Page 53 - Extron’s Warranty
Extron’s Warranty Extron Electronics warrants this product against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of three years from the date of purchase. In the event of malfunction during the warranty period attributable directly to faulty workmanship and/or materials, Extron Electronics will,...