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 - SGS 408 • Quick Start; Quick Start — SGS 408; Installation
QS-1 SGS 408 • Quick Start Quick Start — SGS 408 Installation Step 1 Install the four rubber feet on the bottom of theSGS 408 switcher, or mount the switcher in arack (1) . Step 2 Turn off power to the input and outputdevices, and remove the power cords fromthem. Step 3 Attach the input and output d...
Page 4 - Quick Start — SGS 408, cont’d; Adjusting an Image
Quick Start — SGS 408, cont’d SGS 408 • Quick Start QS-2 Adjusting an Image From the default screen, press the indicated button. To adjust the preview image, press the buttonagain. Button Right adjustment knob Left adjustment knob Center Move image horizontally Move image vertically Size Adjust imag...
Page 5 - SGS 408 Switcher • Table of Contents; Table of Contents; Chapter 1 • Introduction; Chapter 3 • Operation
i SGS 408 Switcher • Table of Contents Table of Contents Chapter 1 • Introduction ...................................................................................................... 1-1 About the SGS 408 ................................................................................................
Page 6 - Table of Contents, cont’d; Optimizing the Image; Chapter 4 • Serial Communication; RS-232 Programmer’s Guide; Chapter 5 • Troubleshooting; Upgrades and Repairs
ii SGS 408 Switcher • Table of Contents Table of Contents, cont’d 68-520-01 Rev. C 03 05 Implementing an established effect ........................................................................... 3-22 Implementing a title .............................................................................
Page 7 - Chapter One; Introduction; Features
SGS 408 Switcher 1 Chapter One Introduction About the SGS 408 Features
Page 8 - SGS 408 Switcher • Introduction
Introduction, cont’d SGS 408 Switcher • Introduction 1-2 Introduction About the SGS 408 The Extron SGS 408 is an eight-input, high resolution, component video andRGB video matrix switcher. It provides seamless cuts, dissolves, wipes, andtitles, as well as scaling capabilities, to bring professionali...
Page 11 - Chapter Two; Rear Panel Connectors
SGS 408 Switcher 2 Chapter Two Installation Rear Panel Connectors Installation Cable Pinouts
Page 12 - SGS 408 Switcher • Installation; AC power connector —; Output 15-pin HD connectors —
Installation, cont’d SGS 408 Switcher • Installation 2-2 Installation Rear Panel Connectors Front panel features are shown on page 3-2. Figure 2-1 — SGS 408 rear panel 1 AC power connector — One standard AC power connector attaches the switcher to any power source from 100VAC to 240VAC, operating at...
Page 13 - Mounting the switcher
2-3 SGS 408 Switcher • Installation 4 If desired, attach a computer or other control device to the RS-232 connector. 5 If desired, attach an RCP 1000 remote control panel. See “Attaching anRCP 1000” on page 2-6. 6 If desired, attach an ECP 1000 event control panel. See “Attaching anECP 1000” on page...
Page 14 - Cabling
Installation, cont’d SGS 408 Switcher • Installation 2-4 Tabletop/desktop mounting For tabletop or desktop placement, install the self-adhesive rubber feet/pads(provided) onto the four corners of the bottom of the enclosure. Cabling Up to eight input devices that produce component video, RGsB, RGBS,...
Page 15 - Genlocking Video Inputs for Accu-RATE Frame LockTM
2-5 SGS 408 Switcher • Installation Projector S G S 40 8 Program Monitor Up to 8 Inputs Preview Monitor PC Computer PR OG RA M FR EE ZE BL AC K 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 CU T TA KE PR OG RA M PR EV IEW OU TP UT RA TE EF FE CT TR AN S ITI ON S G S 40 8 S EA ML E SS G RA PH IC S WI TC HE R INP UT 1 2 3 4 TR AN ...
Page 17 - Cable Pinouts; XLR cable pinouts; Pin
2-7 SGS 408 Switcher • Installation Control Room ECP 1000 RCP 1000 ECP 1000 EV EN T C ON TR OL PA NE L S CR EE N AD JU S T S G S 40 8 PR OG RA M FR EE ZE BL AC K 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 CU T TA KE PR OG RA M PR EV IEW OU TP UT RA TE EF FE CT TR AN S ITI ON S G S 40 8 S EA ML E SS G RA PH IC S WI TC HE R INP...
Page 18 - DVI cable pinouts
Installation, cont’d SGS 408 Switcher • Installation 2-8 Making an RCP comm cable Use the following guidelines to make an RCP cable: • At one end, attach a female 4-pin XLR connector. • At the other end, attach a male 4-pin XLR connector. • Connect pins straight through. • Use at least 18 gauge wire...
Page 19 - Chapter Three; Operation
SGS 408 Switcher 3 Chapter Three Operation Front Panel Controls Default Screen Configuring the SGS 408 Using the Image Controls Selecting an Input Optimizing the Image
Page 20 - SGS 408 Switcher • Operation; Front Panel Controls
Operation, cont’d SGS 408 Switcher • Operation 3-2 Operation Front Panel Controls Rear panel features are shown on page 2-2. Figure 3-1 — SGS 408 front panel 1 Program input selection buttons — Allow the system operator to view the image switch as it happens. Freeze — Locks the output display to the...
Page 21 - Default Screen
3-3 SGS 408 Switcher • Operation 3 RCP communication LEDs — Light to indicate that the SGS 408 is communicating with an optional RCP 1000 remote control panel. When theSGS 408 is transmitting data to the RCP 1000, the Tx LED is lit. When theSGS 408 is receiving data from the RCP 1000, the Rx LED is ...
Page 22 - Controls —; Current duration —; Current effect —; Configuring the SGS 408
Operation, cont’d SGS 408 Switcher • Operation 3-4 5 Controls — Display the available controls. The configuration options are available by pressing the Menu button. See “Configuring the SGS 408”below. 6 Current duration — Displays the currently selected effect’s duration. 7 Current effect — Displays...
Page 23 - Selecting the input configuration
3-5 SGS 408 Switcher • Operation Selecting the input configuration To select the input configuration, do the following: 1. Press the Menu button. 2. Press the Input Config button (figure 3-6). Figure 3-6 — Selecting the input configuration menu 3. Using the right adjustment knob, select the input (f...
Page 24 - Selecting the output rate; Selecting the output sync format and polarity
Operation, cont’d SGS 408 Switcher • Operation 3-6 6. Depending on the input type, color matrix, Beta-cam control, and Luma/Setup control can be set by pressing the button below each control(figure 3-7). Color matrix control may be set to either the ITU 601 or ITU 709standard, Beta-cam control may b...
Page 25 - Selecting a test pattern
3-7 SGS 408 Switcher • Operation Figure 3-10 — Selecting the output sync format 3. To select the output sync format, turn the right adjustment knob. Thefollowing formats are available: RGBSRGBHV 4. If RGBHV is selected, you can select the polarity. (Otherwise, bothhorizontal polarity and vertical po...
Page 26 - Changing the title settings
Operation, cont’d SGS 408 Switcher • Operation 3-8 4. To select the test pattern you want to display, turn the left adjustment knob.Figure 3-12 shows the image displayed by each test pattern. Color bars — Used in troubleshooting any RGB problems.Cross hatch — Used in converging displays.Grayscale — ...
Page 28 - Setting the program keylock
Operation, cont’d SGS 408 Switcher • Operation 3-10 8. To return the title its original location and size, press the Reset button(figure 3-18). Figure 3-18 — Resetting the title box submenu controls 9. To return to the default screen, press the Take button (figure 3-19), thenpress the Exit button (f...
Page 29 - Setting the LCD appearance; Performing a reset
3-11 SGS 408 Switcher • Operation Figure 3-21 — Setting the program keylock 2. To turn the program keylock on or off, turn the right adjustment knob. 3. To return to the default screen, press the Exit button. or wait 16 secondsuntil the submenu times out. Setting the LCD appearance To adjust the app...
Page 31 - Using the Image Controls; Centering an image; Sizing an image
3-13 SGS 408 Switcher • Operation Using the Image Controls The LCD front panel controls allow you to make adjustments to the displayedimage. To access the image controls, press the button below the name of the control atthe bottom of the LCD screen (see item 5 in figure 3-2). The first time the butt...
Page 32 - Filtering an image; Adjusting contrast and brightness
Operation, cont’d SGS 408 Switcher • Operation 3-14 Figure 3-27 — Sizing an image. Filtering an image To apply a filter to an image, do the following: 1. From the default screen, press the Filter button (figure 3-28). The previewinput is highlighted. Figure 3-28 — Applying a filter to an image 2. If...
Page 33 - Selecting an Input; Freezing an input
3-15 SGS 408 Switcher • Operation 2. If you want to adjust the program input, press the Level button again. 3. To change the contrast, turn the left adjustment knob. The adjustmentranges from Min (minimum), -015 to -001, Def (default), +001 to +015, thenMax (maximum). To change the brightness, turn ...
Page 34 - Using the Black button; Applying a cut; dissolve
Operation, cont’d SGS 408 Switcher • Operation 3-16 Using the Black button Each set of inputs (program or preview set) includes a Black button. Pressing theBlack button displays a black screen instead of an image (figure 3-30). The inputbutton which is currently selected will flash. The black screen...
Page 35 - standard wipe; curtain wipe; plus wipe
3-17 SGS 408 Switcher • Operation • A standard wipe causes the preview image to appear to unroll over the program image horizontally or vertically. A standard wipe can have eitherhard (sharp) or soft (fuzzy) edges. The preview image can have thefollowing transitions (figure 3-32): • From left to rig...
Page 36 - square wipe; title effect
Operation, cont’d SGS 408 Switcher • Operation 3-18 • A square wipe causes the preview image to appear to unroll over the program image in one of two transitions (figure 3-35): • Starting at all four edges of the screen and moving in to the center of thescreen. • Starting at the center of the screen...
Page 37 - Setting up a new effect
3-19 SGS 408 Switcher • Operation ECP key causes any portion of the preview image which is over halfintensity (.35V) to be displayed with the program image. As an example,by creating a preview image which is composed of white text on a blackbackground, the white text will be the only portion of the ...
Page 41 - Using executive mode
3-23 SGS 408 Switcher • Operation 8 X X X . X X K H z X X . X X H z T i t l e 4 X X X . X X K H z X X . X X H z K e y 1 2 8 0 X 1 0 2 4 @ 6 0 H zT r u e ( D V I ) o n l y 2 . 9 S e c o n d s E x e c u t i v e M o d e E n a b l e d Implementing a title To implement a title, do the following: 1. Press...
Page 43 - Chapter Four; Serial Communication
SGS 408 Switcher 4 Chapter Four Serial Communication RS-232 Programmer’s Guide Control Software for Windows
Page 44 - Serial Communication, cont’d; SGS 408 Switcher • Serial Communication; SGS-initiated messages
Serial Communication, cont’d SGS 408 Switcher • Serial Communication 4-2 The switcher ’s RS-232 connector can be connected to the serial output port of a hostdevice such as an ECP 1000, a computer, or a control system. This connectionmakes software control of the switcher possible. Figure 4-1 shows ...
Page 45 - SGS error responses
4-3 SGS 408 Switcher • Serial Communication SGS error responses When the switcher receives an SIS command and determines that it is valid, itperforms the command and sends a response to the host device. If the switcher isunable to perform the command because the command is invalid or containsinvalid...
Page 46 - Command/response table
Serial Communication, cont’d SGS 408 Switcher • Serial Communication 4-4 ASCII to HEX Conversion Table • Command/response table Symbol Definitions: = CR/LF, • = space X1 = Input number 1 – 8 X2 = Output number 1 = Program2 = Preview X3 = Memory preset 0 – 255 X4 = Contrast value 0 – 64 X5 = Brightne...
Page 49 - Advanced Instructions; Control Software for Windows; Installing the software
4-7 SGS 408 Switcher • Serial Communication Query Software Version Q/q Ver x.xx Example response: Ver 1.23 Request Part Number N / n Nxx-xxx-xx N60-341-01 Request InformationProgram or preview X2 I/ X2 i C X1 •Frz X15 •Mut X15 •Hrt X16 •Vrt X16 General I/i Exe X15 •Loc X15 •Dvi X15 Examples: 1I C2•F...
Page 50 - Using the software
Serial Communication, cont’d SGS 408 Switcher • Serial Communication 4-8 Using the software 1. To run the SGS 408 Control Program, double-click on the SGS 408 Control Pgm icon (left) in the Extron Electronics group or folder. 2. Click on the comm port that is connected to the RS-232 port of the SGS ...
Page 51 - Chapter Five; Troubleshooting
Page 52 - Troubleshooting, cont’d; SGS 408 Switcher • Troubleshooting; If the image does not appear; If the switcher does not respond to controls; Symptoms
Troubleshooting, cont’d SGS 408 Switcher • Troubleshooting 5-2 Troubleshooting The image should be displayed properly on the screen. If the image does not appear 1. Ensure that all devices are plugged in. 2. Make sure that each device is receiving power. If the switcher does notpower on, and the AC ...
Page 53 - Appendix A; Specifications
Page 54 - Specifications, cont’d; SGS 408 Switcher • Specifications
Specifications, cont’d SGS 408 Switcher • Specifications A-2 Specifications Video Routing .......................................... 8 x 2 matrixGain ................................................ Variable, set by the contrast control Video input Number/signal type ................... 8 RGBHV, RGB...
Page 55 - General; Specifications are subject to change without notice.
A-3 SGS 408 Switcher • Specifications Baud rate and protocol ............... 9600 baud, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, no paritySerial control pin configurations ... 2 = TX, 3 = RX, 5 = GNDRCP port ....................................... 4-pin XLRProgram control .......................... Extron’s control...
Page 57 - Appendix B; Reference Information
SGS 408 Switcher B Appendix B Reference Information Upgrades and Repairs Part Numbers
Page 58 - Reference Information, cont’d; SGS 408 Switcher • Reference Information; Internal access; Installing the DVI connector option
Reference Information, cont’d SGS 408 Switcher • Reference Information B-2 Reference Information Upgrades and Repairs You can perform the following upgrades and repairs to the SGS 408: • Installing the DVI connector option (see below) • Replacing the AC fuse (page B-3) • Installing a firmware update...
Page 59 - Replacing the AC fuse
B-3 SGS 408 Switcher • Reference Information Figure B-2 — Installing the DVI connector option 2. Insert the DVI connector through the hole that was created in the rear panelin step 1. 3. Carefully align the DVI circuit card 50-pin connector with socket J3 on theSGS 408 circuit board. With the pins a...
Page 60 - Installing a firmware update; CAUTION
Reference Information, cont’d SGS 408 Switcher • Reference Information B-4 Figure B-3 — Replacing the fuse (viewed from the side) 3. If test equipment is available, you can check the fuse’s functionality. 4. Place a new fuse in the fuse retaining clips. 5. Reinstall the switcher cover. 6. Attach the...
Page 62 - Part Numbers; Related part numbers; Extron Part
Reference Information, cont’d SGS 408 Switcher • Reference Information B-6 Part Numbers Related part numbers Extron Part Part Number SGS 408 60-341-01 RCP 1000 60-343-01 ECP 1000 60-344-01 RCP comm cable – 25’ (7.6 m) 26-519-01 RCP comm cable – 50’ (15.2 m) 26-519-02 RCP comm cable – 100’ (30.5 m) 2...
