Extron SW AV Series - Manual

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02-05
68-674-01
REV. A

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Composite video, S-video, and
stereo audio models

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Four, six, eight, and twelve inputs

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Dual video outputs for S-video
and/or composite video

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Dual audio outputs on RCA and/or
captive screw connectors

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Vertical interval switching for
glitch-free transitions

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Input autoswitching capabilities

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NTSC, PAL, or SECAM compatible

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Input audio gain and attenuation

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Audio breakaway

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Variable audio output gain
adjustments

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Contact closure control for four
and six input models

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RS-232 control

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Rugged metal enclosure

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Rack-mountable

SW AV Series

SWITCHERS

FOUR, SIX, EIGHT, AND TWELVE INPUT

COMPOSITE VIDEO, S-VIDEO,

AND STEREO AUDIO SWITCHERS

The Extron SW AV Series consists of 28 high-performance composite video,

S-video, and stereo audio switchers. Compact in size with a number of powerful

and easy-to-use features, there is a SW AV suitable for just about any A/V

application.

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PECIFICATIONS

V I D E O

Gain ........................................................ Unity
Bandwidth

Composite video models .................. 300 MHz (-3dB)
S-video models .................................. 250 MHz (-3dB)

Differential phase error ............................ <1.0º, 0 to 10 MHz
Differential gain error .............................. <1.0%, 0 to 10 MHz
Crosstalk .................................................. <-60dB @ 5 MHz
Switching speed ...................................... <20 ms (max.)

V I D E O I N P U T

Number/signal type

SW 6/8/12V, SW 4/6/8/12AV/AV RCA,
SW 6/8/12A/A RCA ............................ 4, 6, 8, or 12 (depending on the model)

composite video

SW 6/8/12 SV,
SW 4/6/8/12SVA/SVA RCA ................ 4, 6, 8, or 12 (depending on the

model) S-video

Connectors

SW 6/8/12V, SW 4/6/8/12AV/AV RCA,
SW 6/8/12A/A RCA ............................ 4, 6, 8, or 12 (depending on the model)

BNC female

SW 6/8/12 SV,
SW 4/6/8/12SVA/SVA RCA ................ 4, 6, 8, or 12 (depending on the model)

4-pin mini DIN female

Minimum/maximum levels ...................... 0.4V to 2.0V p-p with no offset
Impedance .............................................. 75 ohms
Return loss .............................................. -40dB @ 0 to 10 MHz
Maximum DC offset ................................ 5.0V

V I D E O O U T P U T

Number/signal type

Composite video models .................. 2 buffered composite video
S-video models .................................. 1 buffered S-video, 2 buffered composite video

Connectors

Composite video models .................. 2 BNC female
S-video models .................................. 1 BNC female, 1 4-pin mini DIN

Minimum/maximum levels ...................... 0.4V to 2.0V p-p
Impedance .............................................. 75 ohms
Return loss .............................................. -30dB @ 5 MHz
DC offset ................................................ ±5mV maximum with input at 0 offset
Switching type ........................................ Vertical interval

S Y N C

Genlock connectors ................................ 2 BNC female (1 input, 1 loop-through)
Standards ................................................ NTSC 3.58, NTSC 4.43, PAL, SECAM

A U D I O

Gain ........................................................ Adjustable

When gain is set to unity (0dB), balanced output
from captive screw connectors or unbalanced
output from RCA connectors will have a 0dB gain;
unbalanced output from captive screw connectors
will be attenuated by 6dB.

Frequency response .................................. 20 Hz to 20 kHz, ±0.5dB
THD + Noise .............................................. >0.04% @ 1 kHz at rated maximum output drive
S/N ............................................................ >90dB at rated maximum output drive

A U D I O I N P U T

Number/signal type

SW 6/8/12V, SW 4/6/8/12AV, SW 6/8/12 SV, SW 4/6/8/12SVA,
SW 6/8/12A ...................................... 4, 6, 8, or 12 (depending on the model) stereo,

balanced/unbalanced

SW 4/6/8/12AV RCA, SW 4/6/8/12SVA RCA,
SW 6/8/12A RCA .............................. 4, 6, 8, or 12 (depending on the model) stereo,

unbalanced

Connectors

SW 6/8/12V, SW 4/6/8/12AV, SW 6/8/12 SV, SW 4/6/8/12SVA,
SW 6/8/12A ...................................... 4, 6, 8, or 12 (depending on the model) 3.5 mm

captive screw connectors, 5 pole

SW 4/6/8/12AV RCA,
SW 4/6/8/12SVA RCA,
SW 6/8/12A RCA .............................. 8, 12, 16, or 24 (depending on the model)

RCA female

Impedance .............................................. >25 kohms unbalanced,

50 kohms balanced,
AC/DC coupled

Nominal level ........................................ +4dBu (1.23V), 0dBu (0.775V), -10dBV (316mV),

-20dBV (100mV), configurable

Maximum level ........................................ >+20dBu, (balanced or unbalanced) at stated

%THD+N

Input gain adjustment ............................ –18dB to +24dB, adjustable per input

A U D I O O U T P U T

Number/signal type

SW 6/8/12V, SW 4/6/8/12AV, SW 6/8/12 SV, SW 4/6/8/12SVA,
SW 6/8/12A ...................................... 2 stereo, balanced/unbalanced
SW 4/6/8/12AV RCA, SW 4/6/8/12SVA RCA,
SW 6/8/12A RCA .............................. 1 stereo, unbalanced

1 stereo, balanced/unbalanced

Connectors

SW 6/8/12V, SW 4/6/8/12AV, SW 6/8/12 SV, SW 4/6/8/12SVA,
SW 6/8/12A ...................................... 2 3.5 mm captive screw connectors, 5 pole
SW 4/6/8/12AV RCA, SW 4/6/8/12SVA RCA,
SW 6/8/12A RCA .............................. 2 RCA female

1 3.5 mm captive screw connector,
5 pole

Impedance .............................................. 50 ohms unbalanced, 100 ohms balanced
Gain error ................................................ ±0.1dB channel to channel
Nominal level .......................................... +4dBu (1.23V), 0dBu (0.775V), -10dBV (316mV),

-20dBV (100mV), configurable

Maximum level (Hi-Z).............................. >+20dBu, balanced or unbalanced at stated

%THD+N

Maximum level (600 ohm) ...................... >+15dBm, balanced or unbalanced at stated

%THD+N

NOTE: 0dBu = 0.775 volts (RMS).

C O N T R O L / R E M OT E — S W I T C H E R

Serial control port .................................... RS-232, 9-pin female D connector

(also used for contact closure for
SW 4/6 AV/AV RCA, SW 4/6SVA/SVA RCA, SW 6
SV/A/A RCA)

Baud rate and protocol .......................... 9600, 8-bit, 1 stop bit, no parity
Serial control

pin configurations .............................. 2 = TX, 3 = RX, 5 = GND

Contact closure (SW 4/6 AV/AV RCA, SW 4/6SVA/SVA RCA, SW 6 SV/A/A RCA)

1 9-pin female D connector
(also used for RS-232)

Contact closure

pin configurations .............................. (SW 4/6 – models only) 1 = input 1, 4 = input 2,

5 = GND, 6 = input 3, 7 = input 4, 8 = input 5,
9 = input 6

IR controller module ................................ Extron IR 102 kit (optional)
Program control ...................................... Extron’s control program for Windows

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Extron’s

Simple Instruction Set

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G E N E R A L

Power ...................................................... 100VAC to 240VAC, 50/60 Hz,

20 watts, internal, autoswitchable

Temperature/humidity ............................ Storage -40° to +158°F (-40° to +70°C) / 10% to

90%, non-condensing Operating +32° to +122°F
(0° to +50°C) / 10% to 90%, non-condensing

Rack mount ............................................ Yes, with included brackets, part # 70-077-03. Also

under-desk mountable with optional kit #70-077-01.

Enclosure type ........................................ Metal
Enclosure dimensions ................................ 1.75" H x 17.4" W x 8.5" D

(1U high, full rack width) 4.4 cm H x 44.2 cm W x
21.6 cm D (Depth excludes connectors.)

Shipping weight ...................................... 10 lbs (4.5 kg)
Vibration .................................................. ISTA/NSTA 1A in carton (International Safe Transit

Association)

Listings .................................................... UL, CUL
Compliances ............................................ CE, FCC Class A, VCCI, AS/NZS, ICES