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SW8 VGA Ars
SW12 VGA Ars
SW8/12 VGA Ars
Computer Video and Audio Switchers
68-1513-01 Rev. B
03 09
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Precautions Safety Instructions • English Warning Power sources • This equipment should be operated only from the power source indicated on the product. This This symbol is intended to alert the user of important operating and maintenance equipment is intended to be used with a main power system with a grounded (neutral) conductor. The (servicing) instructions in the literature provided with the equipment. third (grounding) pin is a safety feature, do not attempt to bypass or disable it. Th
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FCC Class A Notice This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. The Class A limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is
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Table of Contents Chapter One • Introduction ......................................................................................................1-1 About This Manual ....................................................................................................................1-2 About the SW8/12 VGA Ars Switchers ..........................................................................1-2 Features ........................................................................................
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Table of Contents, cont’d Appendix A • Specifications, Part Numbers, Accessories ................................ A-1 Specifications .............................................................................................................................. A-2 Part Numbers and Accessories .......................................................................................... A-5 SW8/12 VGA Ars switchers .......................................................................................
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SW8/12 VGA Ars Chapter One 1 Introduction About This Manual About the SW8/12 VGA Ars Switchers Features
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Introduction About This Manual This manual describes the function, installation, operation, and control of the SW8 VGA Ars and SW12 VGA Ars, 8- or 12-input, 2-output, computer video (VGA) and audio switchers. About the SW8/12 VGA Ars Switchers The Extron SW8/12 VGA Ars switchers support audio video (A/V) systems that require 8 or 12 high resolution VGA-QXGA video and audio inputs to be switched to 1 or 2 outputs. Video and audio outputs are buffered. Selected input signals are delivered to
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Features SW8/12 VGA Ars switcher features include: • 8 or 12 video inputs with 15-pin HD connectors • 8 or 12 3.5 mm ster eo mini jacks for audio • T wo 15-pin HD output connectors for video • T wo captive scr ew output connectors for audio • Compatible with VGA-QXGA and HDTV component video signals • 350 MHz (-3 dB) RGB video bandwidth • Automatically detects which inputs have an active signal and r eports this information thr ough the RS-232 port • Balanced / unba
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Introduction, cont’d 1-4 SW8/12 VGA Ars • Introduction
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SW8/12 VGA Ars Chapter Two 2 Installation and Operation Mounting the SW8/12 VGA Ars Switcher Rear Panel Cable Connections Front Panel Operating the SW8/12 VGA Ars Switchers
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Installation and Operation Mounting the SW8/12 VGA Ars Switcher The SW8/12 VGA Ars can be placed on a desktop or easily mounted: • In a rack • Under a desktop • Thr ough a desktop Desktop placement Affix the four included r ubber feet to the bottom of the unit and place it in any convenient location. Rack mounting UL guidelines for rack mounting The following Underwriters Laboratories (UL) guidelines pertain to the installation of an SW8/12 VGA Ars switcher unit onto a rack. 1. Elev
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Mounting instructions Rack mounting requires the included MBD 149 1U, thr ough-desk and rack mounting kit (part #70-077-03). Rack mount an SW8/12 VGA Ars unit as follows: 1 . If pr esent, r emove the four r ubber feet fr om the bottom of the unit. 2. Use four supplied 8-32 x 5/16" long scr ews to secur e a mounting bracket to each side of the unit (figur e 2-1). 3. Use four supplied 10-32 x 3/4" long scr ews to secur e the bracket to the rail. Mounting Screws Rack Mount Bracket
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Installation and Operation, cont’d Mounting under a desktop Under -desk mounting r equir es the optional MBU 149 1U, under -desk mounting kit (part #70-222-01). Mount an SW8/12 VGA Ars under a desktop as follows: 1. Install the mounting brackets on the unit’s sides with the eight machine screws provided in the kit. 2 . Hold the unit (with brackets attached) against the underside of the desk. Mark each bracket's hole location on the underside of the desk. 3. Drill 1/4" (6.4 mm) dee
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Mounting through a desktop Through desktop mounting requires the included MBD 149 1U, thr ough-desk and rack mounting kit (part #70-077-03). Mount an SW8/12 VGA Ars unit thr ough a desktop as follows: 1. If pr esent, r emove the four r ubber feet fr om the bottom of the unit. 2. Cut an appr opriately sized hole in the desktop. 3. Loosely install the mounting brackets on the unit’s sides with four machine screws provided in the kit. 4 . Hold the unit (with brackets attached) again
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Installation and Operation, cont’d Rear Panel The SW8/12 VGA Ars switcher rear panel connectors are described below. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 100-240V 50/60Hz O I 1 3 5 7 1 SW8 VGA Ars U N T FIXED VARIABLE P P RS-232 LR LR U 2 4 6 8 2 U T T S S 1.2A MAX Figure 2-4 — SW8 VGA Ars rear panel 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 100-240V 50/60Hz O I 1 3 5 7 9 11 1 SW12 VGA Ars U N T FIXEDVARIABLE P P RS-232 LR LR U 2 4 6 8 10 12 2 U T T S S 1.2A MAX Figure 2-5 — SW12 VGA Ars rear panel AC power receptacle — Plug a standa
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Cable Connections Power connection When you are ready to apply power to your SW8/12 VGA Ars unit, connect the female end of the power cord to the AC outlet at the left edge of the rear panel, and connect the male end of the power cor d to a 120/240 V AC power outlet. When power is applied all fr ont panel LEDs light for one second, then go out. The LED for the pr eviously selected input then comes on and r emains lit until the current input is de-selected. 100-240V 50/60Hz I 1 3 N P
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Installation and Operation, cont’d Audio input connections The switchers have 8 or 12 3.5mm female audio jacks adjacent to the corr esponding computer video input port. Pin Name Connection 3.5mm Stereo Connector Tip (L+) Sleeve (Gnd) 1 Tip left channel 2 Ring right channel Ring (R+) Tip (L+) 3 Sleeve signal ground Sleeve (Gnd) 100-240V 50/60Hz I 1 3 N P Audio input ports U 2 4 T S 1.2A MAX Figure 2-8 — Audio input ports Video output connections The SW8/12 VGA Ars switchers have two outp
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Audio output connections The switcher have two 3.5mm 5-pole captive scr ew audio output ports. The Fixed port delivers a fixed volume, ster eo balanced/unbalanced audio output. The Variable port delivers a variable volume, stereo balanced/unbalanced audio output. The volume range is 0 (-84 dB) thr ough 100 (0 dB). The default volume setting is 100 (0 dB). V olume is contr ollable only via the RS-232 port. O 1 SW12 VGA Ars U T FIXEDVARIABLE P RS-232 LR LR 2 U T S Audio output ports Figure
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Installation and Operation, cont’d VSW I AAP connection The VSW I AAP (part #70-529-11, -21, -51 ) is an optional Ar chitectural Adapter Plate that provides remote input connection and selection for some Extron switchers. The VSW I AAP can be connected to the SW8/12 VGA Ars input ports for input selection control. The VSW I AAP is equipped with a “Show Me” button for input selection, a female 15-pin HD VGA connector , and a 3.5 mm ster eo audio jack. SHOW ME AUDIO VS
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