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User's Manual
MODEL 10 PLUS
MODEL 8 PLUS
SWITCHERS
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Contents Model 8/10 PLUS Introduction and Specifications .............Chapter 1 About this Manual ................................................................. 1-1 Facts and Features ............................................................... 1-1 Description of Features ................................................. 1-2 Specifications ....................................................................... 1-3 Model 8/10 PLUS Operation and Configuration.................Chapter 2 Operat
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Legend of Icons The following icons may be used in this manual: ___ Important information – for example, an action or a step that must be done before proceeding. ___ A Warning – possible damage could occur. _ A Note, a Hint, or a Tip that may be helpful. __ Possible Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) damage could result from touching electronic components. __ Additional information may be referenced in another section, or in another document. Extron • Model 8 PLUS & Model 10 PLUS Switchers • User’s M
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Extron’s Model 8/10 PLUS Switchers User’s Manual Chapter One Model 8/10 PLUS Switcher Introduction Features Specifications 1 Extron • Model 8 PLUS & Model 10 PLUS Switchers • User’s Manual
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Model 8/10 PLUS Introduction and Specifications Introduction About This Manual This manual includes operation, configuration and option information for the Model 8 PLUS and Model 10 PLUS (Model 8/10 PLUS) Switchers. Model 8/10 PLUS Facts and Features The Model 8/10 PLUS Switchers enable selection of anyone of eight (or ten) inputs with the following formats: • RGBS • RGsB • S-Video/SVHS (Y/C) w/Stereo Audio follow • Composite Video (NTSC/PAL) w/Stereo Audio follow The output video format of th
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Model 8/10 PLUS Introduction and Specifications Description of Features Outputs – Because switching is direct, the output will always have the same format as the selected input. Separate output connectors are provided for RGBS, S-Video, Composite Video, and Audio. 300 MHz Bandwidth – The wide bandwidth allows signals to be passed without loss of resolution. This is extremely important when using high resolution computer workstations. TM Triple Action Switching (RGB Delay) – Triple Action TM Swit
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Model 8/10 PLUS Introduction and Specifications Specifications General Operation Temperature ....0°-50° C Storage Temperature ....-20°-70° MTBF Demonstrated ....30,000 Hours Approvals ....UL Listed, CSA, CE Dimensions ....17" W x 9.25" D x 3.31" H ....43.2cm W x 23.5cm D x 8.4cm H Shipping Weights ....13.0 lbs. ....5.9 kg Power Supply ....Internal 100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz Warranty ....2 years parts and labor ....(See warranty info-last page) Video Bandwidth ....300 MHz Crosstalk at 10 MHz ....-35 d
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Extron’s Model 8/10 PLUS Switchers User’s Manual Chapter Two Model 8/10 PLUS Switcher Operation and Installation Switcher Operation Front Panel Rear Panel Switcher Installation Guide 2 Extron • Model 8 PLUS & Model 10 PLUS Switchers • User’s Manual
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Model 8/10 PLUS Operation and Configuration Model 8/10 Switcher Operation The Model 8/10 PLUS switchers enable the output to be switched from anyone of 8 or 10 inputs (A)* and the following formats are supported: • RGBS – RGB with separate composite sync • RGsB – RGB with sync on green • Monochrome Composite Video • NTSC/PAL (Composite) Video w/Stereo Audio follow • S-Video (SVHS) w/Stereo Audio follow When an input is selected, an LED will illuminate green next to the selected BNC input connect
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Model 8/10 PLUS Operation and Configuration Rear Panel The following descriptions are keyed* to the Model 10 rear panel drawing below. A There are four BNC connectors per input. The Model 8 PLUS and Model 10 PLUS switchers have 8 and 10 sets of input connectors. See "Connecting the Inputs" on page 2-3. B RGB output will be available on this set of four BNC connectors if the selected input video format is RGB and the S-Video/SVHS and NTSC/PAL DIP switch modules are set to RGBS for the selected in
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Model 8/10 PLUS Operation and Configuration Model 8/10 PLUS Switcher Installation Guide The recommended installation procedure for the Model 8 PLUS and Model 10 PLUS Switchers is: 1. Prior to installing the switcher (because it requires opening the case) do the procedure "Changing the Baud Rate" on page 2-7 if necessary. 2. If the switcher is to be rack mounted, install it in the rack using the procedure "Rack Mounting the Switcher" on page A-4. 3. Connect switcher input and output cables using
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Model 8/10 PLUS Operation and Configuration _ The S-Video output from the SVHS VCR would most likely require a user supplied S-Video to BNC adapter to connect to the Model 8 PLUS or Model 10 PLUS switcher. The Extron Part Number for an adapter of this type is 26-353-01. Composite video outputs and audio outputs from Laser Disc Players and VCRs will most likely require RCA to BNC adapters. An adapter of this type can generally be purchased at your local electronics store. Extron • Model 8 PLUS &
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Model 8/10 PLUS Operation and Configuration Output Select DIP Switch Setting As mentioned earlier, the Output Select DIP switches must be set to define the video format of each input. The DIP Switch modules, labeled S-VIDEO/SVHS and NTSC/PAL are shown in the drawing at the bottom of this page. Each module has 10 (8 if Model 8 PLUS) switches which are numbered to match the input numbers. RGBS and VIDEO labels under the switch modules identify the left and right switch positions. When setting the
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Model 8/10 PLUS Operation and Configuration Example Output Select DIP Switch Settings The diagram below shows five inputs of a Model 8 PLUS Switcher connected to the following devices: 1. SVHS VCR (S-Video output to switcher) 2. Extron RGB 112 PLUS Interface/Workstation 3. Extron RGB 202xi Universal Interface/Laptop Computer 4. Extron RGB 202xi Universal Interface/Personal Computer 5. Laser Disc Player (Composite Video output to switcher) The output select DIP switch settings for this combinatio
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Model 8/10 PLUS Operation and Configuration Changing the Baud Rate The RS-232 protocol factory setting is 9600 baud, 8-bits, no parity, 1 start bit and 1 stop bit. The position of internal rotary switch SW3 on the main controller board controls the baud rate and parity. To change the switch setting, remove the four screws from the top of the case and lift the cover straight up. Locate SW3 (see drawing below) and use a small, flat blade screwdriver to rotate the switch to the desired position. SW
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Model 8/10 PLUS Operation and Configuration Model 8/10 PLUS Switcher Connection to Computer To connect the Model 8/10 to a computer, refer to the picture below and connect the user supplied RS-232 cable from the computer (PC) serial port to the Model 8/10 PLUS Switcher connector labeled RS-232. 1 2 3 4 5 6 789 10 TM Triple Action Switching (RGB Delay) This prevents image scrambling during switching time. When ® an input is selected, Triple Action Switching does this: 1. Drop the RGB signals. 2.
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Notes: Extron • Model 8 PLUS & Model 10 PLUS Switchers • User’s Manual
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Extron’s Model 8/10 PLUS Switchers User’s Manual Chapter Three Model 8/10 PLUS RS-232 Control Host/Switcher Communications Command/Response Table Control Software 3 Extron • Model 8 PLUS & Model 10 PLUS Switchers • User’s Manual
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Model 8/10 PLUS RS-232 Control Model 8/10 PLUS RS-232 Control The Model 8/10 PLUS switchers can be controlled through the RS-232 port by a Host device/system. The RS-232 connector location and pin assignments are shown in the drawing below. 1 Software Each Model 8/10 PLUS switcher ships with a 3.5" diskette containing Extron's Windows® compatible UNIVSW Control Software which enables the user to select the input and check switcher status in a Windows “point and click” environment. This software
