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 - Quick Start — SW RGB and YUV A Switchers; Installation; — Connect up to 2, 4 or 6; : Connect a digital audio device to this
QS-1 SW RGB and YUV A Switchers • Quick Start Quick Start — SW RGB and YUV A Switchers Installation Step 1 — Remove power Turn off power to the input and output devices,and remove the power cords from them. Step 2 — Mounting SW2 — If desired, mount the switcher in a rack using anExtron 1U Universal ...
Page 4 - Quick Start — SW RGB and YUV A Switchers, cont’d; SW RGB and YUV A Switchers; Step 7 — Remote Control; Operation; Switch mode; Press and release the desired input button.
Quick Start — SW RGB and YUV A Switchers, cont’d SW RGB and YUV A Switchers • Quick Start QS-2 Step 7 — Remote Control Connect a host device, such as a computer or touchpanel control via RS-232, OR a remote contactclosure device to the switcher via this 9-pin Dconnector (7) for remote control of the...
Page 5 - SW RGB and YUV A Switchers • Table of Contents; Table of Contents; Chapter 1 • Introduction
i SW RGB and YUV A Switchers • Table of Contents Table of Contents Chapter 1 • Introduction ....................................................................................................... 1-1 About the Switchers ...................................................................................
Page 6 - Table of Contents, cont’d; Chapter 4 • Remote Control; Appendix A • Specifications and Part Numbers
ii SW RGB and YUV A Switchers • Table of Contents Table of Contents, cont’d Chapter 4 • Remote Control ................................................................................................ 4-1 Simple Instruction Set ............................................................................
Page 7 - Chapter One; Introduction; About the Switchers
SW RGB and YUV A Switchers 1 Chapter One Introduction About the Switchers Features
Page 8 - SW RGB and YUV A Switchers • Introduction; • SW2 RGBHV A (two RGB inputs and two balanced or unbalanced stereo or; Switcher; Figure 1-1 — Typical SW6 RGBHV A application
Introduction, cont’d SW RGB and YUV A Switchers • Introduction 1-2 Introduction About the Switchers The Extron SW RGB and YUV A series (figure 1-1) is a family of six RGB videoswitchers and one component video switcher, some with audio, in an array ofinput and output configurations. The models avail...
Page 9 - Features; Audio switching models; Figure 1-2 — Audio gain and attenuation; All switchers; RGB video models
1-3 SW RGB and YUV A Switchers • Introduction Features Audio switching models Inputs — These switchers input 2, 4, or 6 stereo audio signals, balanced or unbalanced, on 3.5 mm, 5-pole captive screw terminals. Outputs — The selected audio input is buffered and output, balanced or unbalanced, on a 3.5...
Page 10 - The switcher continuously monitors all inputs to sense
Introduction, cont’d SW RGB and YUV A Switchers • Introduction 1-4 All models Bandwidth — Bandwidth is 350 MHz (-3 dB). This high bandwidth allows the switchers to switch all of the high-resolution video signals with no loss ofsignal quality. Input signal sensing — The switcher continuously monitors...
Page 11 - Chapter Two; Installation Overview
SW RGB and YUV A Switchers 2 Chapter Two Installation Installation Overview Mounting the Switcher Cabling and Rear Panel Views
Page 12 - SW RGB and YUV A Switchers • Installation; Install an SW RGB or SW YUV A Series switcher as follows:; Mounting the Switcher; Rack mounting the switcher; SW2 models; Secure the switcher to the rack using the supplied machine screws.
Installation, cont’d SW RGB and YUV A Switchers • Installation 2-2 Installation Installation Overview Install an SW RGB or SW YUV A Series switcher as follows: 1 Turn off the input and output devices, and unplug their power cables. 2 If desired, mount the switcher in a rack, under furniture, or thro...
Page 13 - Figure 2-1 — Rack mounting an SW2 switcher; Figure 2-2 — Rack or table mounting an SW4 or SW6 switcher
2-3 SW RGB and YUV A Switchers • Installation (2) 4-40 x 3/16" Screws Use 2 mounting holes on opposite corners. False front paneluses 2 front holes. RG BH V & AU DIO SW ITC HE R AU TO SW ITC H AC UT IVE SW2 RGBHV A 2 1 AU DIO CO NF/S AVE -d B +dB Figure 2-1 — Rack mounting an SW2 switcher #8...
Page 14 - Under furniture mounting the switcher; SW4 and SW6 models
Installation, cont’d SW RGB and YUV A Switchers • Installation 2-4 Under furniture mounting the switcher The SW2 switcher models can be mounted under a table or other horizontal surfacewith an optional Extron under-desk mounting kit (part #70-077-01). The SW4 andSW6 switcher models can be mounted un...
Page 15 - Through furniture mounting the switcher
2-5 SW RGB and YUV A Switchers • Installation 3 . Drill 1/4" (6.4 mm) deep, 3/32" (2 mm) diameter pilot holes in the table ordesk at the marked screw locations from the underside/inside (concealedside) of the furniture, where the switcher will be located. 4 . Insert the four wood screws into...
Page 16 - Replace the switcher on the underside of the surface (step 4).; Cabling and Rear Panel Views; Figure 2-5 — SW2 RGBHV video switcher; Figure 2-6 — SW4 RGBHV A switcher with audio; Figure 2-7 — SW6 YUV A component video switcher with audio
Installation, cont’d SW RGB and YUV A Switchers • Installation 2-6 5 . Slide the switcher up and down or back and forth in the mounting brackets until the face ofthe switcher is at the desired height. Tighten the screws that secure the bracket in place. If the screws are inaccessible to a screwdrive...
Page 17 - Inputs; RGB and component video inputs; ) for the composite sync; Figure 2-8 — Video input and output connections; Figure 2-9 — Captive screw connector wiring for audio inputs
2-7 SW RGB and YUV A Switchers • Installation Inputs 1 RGB and component video inputs — RGB models — For each input, connect an RGBHV, RGBS, RGsB, RsGsBs, or component video source to these BNC connectors. Connect the cables asshown in figure 2-8. SW6 YUV A — For each input, connect a component vide...
Page 18 - Digital audio input connections (SW6 YUV A only); — Each input has a; Output; RGB and component video outputs; — Connect a component video, RGsB, or RsGsBs video display; Figure 2-10 — Captive screw connector wiring for audio output; — The switcher has a female BNC
Installation, cont’d SW RGB and YUV A Switchers • Installation 2-8 The audio level for each input can be individually set, via the front panel orunder RS-232 control, to ensure that the level on the output does not varyfrom input to input. See chapter 3, Operation, and chapter 4, Remote Controlfor d...
Page 19 - Remote connection; Remote connector —; Connect a host device, such as a computer or touch; Figure 2-11 — Remote port connector and pinout; Power connection; AC power connector —; Plug a standard IEC power cord into this connector
2-9 SW RGB and YUV A Switchers • Installation Remote connection 7 Remote connector — Connect a host device, such as a computer or touch panel control, or a remote contact closure device to the switcher via this9-pin D connector (figure 2-11) for remote control of the switcher. See chapter 4, Remote ...
Page 21 - Chapter Three; Controls and Indicators
SW RGB and YUV A Switchers 3 Chapter Three Operation Controls and Indicators Switcher Operations Optimizing the Audio (SW2, SW4, and SW6 RGBHV A only) Troubleshooting — If No Image Appears
Page 22 - SW RGB and YUV A Switchers • Operation; Figure 3-1 — SW2 RGBHV front panel; Figure 3-2 — SW6 RGBHV A front panel; Analog audio switcher; Input selection controls and indicators; Input buttons —
Operation, cont’d SW RGB and YUV A Switchers • Operation 3-2 Operation Controls and Indicators The SW RGB or SW YUV A family of switchers have 2, 4, or 6 input buttons andLEDs on the front panel. Audio models also have front panel configurationcontrols and LEDs. All models have an Auto/Manual mode s...
Page 23 - Audio controls and indicators; Audio configuration/save button and LED; Autoswitch mode control and indicator; Figure 3-3 — Rear panel Auto/Manual switch; Auto Switch Active LED —
3-3 SW RGB and YUV A Switchers • Operation Audio controls and indicators 3 Audio configuration/save button and LED — The Audio button and LED enable the user to view and/or change the current audio level setting for eachinput. See Audio gain and attenuation in this chapter. 4 Down ( ) button and LED...
Page 24 - Switcher Operations; Power; Sales & Technical Support; Switching inputs; Select the desired input by pressing the associated input button.
Operation, cont’d SW RGB and YUV A Switchers • Operation 3-4 Switcher Operations The following paragraphs detail the power up process and provide sampleprocedures for selecting an input and viewing and adjusting the audio level. Power Plug in the switcher. On all switcher models, power is automatica...
Page 25 - On the SW4 RGBHV A and SW6 RGBHV A only; Each time you press and release the; Example — Adjusting the audio level; On the SW4 RGBHV A and SW 6 RGBHV A; Figure 3-4 — Example: Viewing the audio level
3-5 SW RGB and YUV A Switchers • Operation 2 . Press and hold the Audio Conf/Save button until the Conf/Save LED begins to blink, then release the Conf/Save button. The +dB and –dB LEDs display the polarity (+ or –). The lit+dB LED indicates a positive (gain) level. The lit –dB LEDindicates a negati...
Page 26 - If one or more input LEDs are lit AND the +dB LED is/are lit
Operation, cont’d SW RGB and YUV A Switchers • Operation 3-6 If the +dB and –dB LED are both lit they indicate 0 dB. Otherwise, you candetermine the exact gain or attenuation using the following procedure. a . If one or more input LEDs are lit AND the +dB LED is/are lit , press and release the butto...
Page 27 - Memory
3-7 SW RGB and YUV A Switchers • Operation Audio level reset — single input Reset the audio level for an input to 0 dB as follows: The switcher must be in normal (manual) mode. 1 . Press and release an input button to select an input. 2 . Press and hold the Audio Conf/Save button until the Conf/Save...
Page 28 - Troubleshooting — If No Image Appears; Ensure that the proper signal format is supplied.
Operation, cont’d SW RGB and YUV A Switchers • Operation 3-8 Troubleshooting — If No Image Appears 1 . Ensure that all devices are plugged in and powered on. The switcher isreceiving power if the front panel Power LED (if equipped) is lit. 2 . Ensure an active input is selected on the switcher or th...
Page 29 - Chapter Four; Remote Control; Simple Instruction Set
SW RGB and YUV A Switchers 4 Chapter Four Remote Control Simple Instruction Set Windows-Based Control Program Contact Closure Infrared Remote Control
Page 30 - Remote Control, cont’d; SW RGB and YUV A Switchers • Remote Control; Figure 4-1 — Remote connector pinout; For RS-232 control and IR control
Remote Control, cont’d SW RGB and YUV A Switchers • Remote Control 4-2 Remote Control The SW RGB and SW YUV A Series switchers can be remotely controlled via theswitcher ’s rear panel Remote connector (figure 4-1). Remote control devices canbe: • A host device (such as a computer or control system) ...
Page 31 - Inn•All; Error responses
4-3 SW RGB and YUV A Switchers • Remote Control Switcher-initiated (unsolicited) messages When a local event, such as a front panel operation or error condition, occurs, theswitcher responds by sending a message to the host. The switcher-initiatedmessages are listed below. (C) Copyright 2002, Extron...
Page 32 - Command/Response table for SIS commands; Command; Input selection
Remote Control, cont’d SW RGB and YUV A Switchers • Remote Control 4-4 Command/Response table for SIS commands Command ASCII Command Response Additional description (host to switcher) (switcher to host) Input selection Select video and audio input X1 ! In X1 •All Select input X1 video and audio. Exa...
Page 33 - Input signal sensing; Reset
4-5 SW RGB and YUV A Switchers • Remote Control Command/Response table for SIS commands (Continued) Command ASCII Command Response Additional description (host to switcher) (switcher to host) Input signal sensing Request all inputs’ status 0S Sig• X3 1 • X3 2 •...• X3 n Each X3 response is the signa...
Page 34 - Windows-Based Control Program; Installing the software; Switcher Control Pgm.
Remote Control, cont’d SW RGB and YUV A Switchers • Remote Control 4-6 Windows-Based Control Program The Universal Switcher Control Program, part #29-031-01, is compatible withMicrosSoft Windows 3.1, 3.11, 95/98, and above, and provides remote control of thefollowing: • Input selection (including au...
Page 35 - Using the help system; Switcher Control Program Help icon.; Contact Closure; IR detector with 6’ cable
4-7 SW RGB and YUV A Switchers • Remote Control Using the help system For information about program features, you can access the help program in any ofthe following ways: • From the Extron Electronics program group, double-click on the Universal Switcher Control Program Help icon. • From within the ...
Page 37 - Appendix A; Specifications and Part Numbers; Specifications
SW RGB and YUV A Switchers A Appendix A Specifications and Part Numbers Specifications Part Numbers
Page 38 - Specifications, cont’d; SW RGB and YUV A Switchers • Specifications and Part Numbers; Video; Video output
Specifications, cont’d SW RGB and YUV A Switchers • Specifications and Part Numbers A-2 Specifications Video Gain ............................................... Unity.Bandwidth .................................... 350 MHz (-3 dB)Differential phase error .............. 1.0º at 3.58 MHz and 4.43 MHzD...
Page 39 - Sync; Digital audio
A-3 SW RGB and YUV A Switchers • Specifications and Part Numbers Sync Input type ..................................... RGBHV (except SW6 YUV A), RGBS, RGsB, RsGsBsOutput type .................................. RGBHV (except SW6 YUV A), RGBS, RGsB, RsGsBsInput level .....................................
Page 40 - Control/remote — switcher; Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Specifications, cont’d SW RGB and YUV A Switchers • Specifications and Part Numbers A-4 Audio output — SW 2/4/6 RGBHV A only Number/signal type ................... 1 stereo, balanced/unbalancedConnectors .................................... (1) 3.5 mm captive screw connector, 5 poleImpedance ..........
Page 41 - Part Numbers; SW RGBHV switcher part numbers
A-5 SW RGB and YUV A Switchers • Specifications and Part Numbers Part Numbers SW RGBHV switcher part numbers Switcher Part # SW2 RGBHV video switcher 60-491-01 SW2 RGBHV A video and audio switcher 60-491-21 SW4 RGBHV video switcher 60-492-01 SW4 RGBHV A video and audio switcher 60-492-21 SW6 RGBHV v...
Page 42 - Plenum BNC-5 Mini HR Cable; Assorted connectors; BNC connectors; All Extron BNC cables have male connectors on both ends.; Cable
Specifications, cont’d SW RGB and YUV A Switchers • Specifications and Part Numbers A-6 Plenum BNC-5 Mini HR Cable Part # Plenum BNC-5 Mini HR bulk, 500', 1000' 22-103-02, -03 BNC-5 RC and BNC-6 RC Cable Part # BNC-5 RC bulk, 500', 1000' 22-127-02, -03 Assorted connectors BNC connectors Part # RG6/S...
Page 43 - Extron Electronics
FCC Class A Notice Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digitaldevice, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonableprotection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercialenvironm...
