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User’s Manual
SW VGA / Ars Series
SW2 VGArs, SW2 VGA Ars
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Precautions Safety Instructions • English Warning Power sources • This equipment should be operated only from the power source This symbol is intended to alert the user of important indicated on the product. This equipment is intended to be used with a main power operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in system with a grounded (neutral) conductor. The third (grounding) pin is a safety the literature provided with the equipment. feature, do not attempt to bypass or disable it.
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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 oper
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Table of Contents Chapter 1 • Introduction .......................................................... 1-1 About this Manual ................................................................ 1-2 SW VGArs and SW VGA Ars Series Switchers ......... 1-2 Features .................................................................................. 1-3 Chapter 2 � Installation ............................................................ 2-1 Installation Overview ............................................
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Table of Contents, cont’d Chapter 4 � Remote Control .................................................. 4-1 SW VGArs / Ars Series Switchers Simple Instruction Set Control ....................................... 4-2 Host-to-switcher communications ........................................ 4-2 Switcher-initiated (unsolicited) messages ............................ 4-3 Error responses ...................................................................... 4-3 Timeout ..................................
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Introduction Features About this Manual � Up to two, four, or six inputs, depending on the model This manual contains information about the Extron SW VGArs /Ars Series switchers and how to operate and � Input sensing (present or not present) and reporting on configure them. the RS-232 port � 350 MHz (-3 dB) bandwidth SW VGArs and SW VGA Ars Series Switchers � Auto switch mode (button or remote selectable) The SW VGArs / Ars Series switchers are two, four, or six input VGA switchers, each with a
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Introduction, cont’d SW VGArs / Ars Series Switchers Chapter Two 2 Installation Installation Overview Mounting the Switcher Rear Panel Features and Connections 1-4 SW VGArs / Ars Series Switchers � Introduction
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Installation Installation Overview Mounting the Switcher To install and set up the SW VGArs / Ars Series switchers, If you are going to connect VSW I AAP remote controls follow these steps: to one or more inputs, identify the version of the SW VGArs / Ars circuit board (to ensure that the 1 Turn all of the equipment off. Ensure that the video and VSW I AAPs will work with this version) and configure audio sources (computers, stereos, tape decks or other the switchers’ jumpers before mounting th
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SW VGA/Ars SERIES VGA/AUDIO SWITCHER 1 2 3 4 AUTO SWICH ACTIVE MODE NORMAL AUTO Installation, cont’d Installation instructions Furniture mounting For optional rack mounting, mount the SW VGArs / Ars Series All of the switcher models can be mounted under furniture, on an optional RSU 129 1U Universal Rack Shelf such as a table or podium surface, using optional MBU 125 (part #60-190-01) or RSB 129 1U Basic Rack Shelf under-desk mounting brackets (#70-077-01). All models can (part #60-604-01) (f
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Installation, cont’d 6 Rear Panel Features and Connections 2 All connectors are on the rear panel. Depending on the model of 100-240V 0.2A INPUTS REMOTE SW6 V SW2 V GA GA Ar Ar ss the switcher, the number of connectors on the rear panel varies. 1 Figure 2-3 shows the rear panels of the SW VGArs switchers. OUTPUT OUTPUT Figure 2-4 shows the rear panels of the SW VGA Ars switchers. LR 2 50-60Hz 6 2 1 3 4 5 100-240V 0.2A REMOTE INPUTS SW6 V SW2 V GA GAr Arss 2 6 1 OUTPUT 100-240V 0.2A R
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Installation, cont’d Audio (SW VGA Ars) models only The length of exposed wires is critical. The ideal length is 3/16” (5 mm). 3 Audio input connector — Plug a 3.5 mm stereo plug into this jack for unbalanced audio input. Wire the plug as � If the stripped section of wire is longer than 3/16”, shown in figure 2-5. The number of inputs available varies the exposed wires may touch each other, causing a with the switcher model. short circuit between them. When making connections to the switcher
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EXTRON 20-1118-02 A ER:- nnnnnnnn nnnn EXTRON 20-1118-02 A ER:- nnnnnnnn nnnn Installation, cont’d 3. See the revision label on the board (figure 2-9), which list Identifying the Board Version and the board’s part number. Use this information to check Setting the SW VGA/Ars Jumpers compatibility with the VSW I AAP(s). If you plan to use the switcher with VSW I AAP remote If the board’s part number is not 20-1118-0n, this controls, you must configure the switcher. It is more SW VGA/Ars is
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Installation, cont’d Configuring the switcher SW VGArs / Ars Series Switchers There are six jumpers on the circuit board, numbered JMP5, JMP7, JMP9, JMP11, JMP 13, and JMP15, that control connection with one or more VSW I AAP control panels (figure 2-9 and figure 2-10). OPEN CLOSED All jumpers are set open (removed) by default. The jumpers in the table below must be set closed (installed) when a VSW I AAP is connected to the associated input. Chapter Three Close the indicated jumpers in the tabl
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Operation 3 Mode button — Use this button, with either the Auto or Front Panel Controls and Indicators the Normal button, to manually turn auto switch mode on The front panels are identical for the non-audio or off. (SW VGArs) and audio (SW VGA Ars) models. Mode is a secondary function of the Input 1 button. Figure 3-1 shows the controls and indicators on the front panel of the SW6 VGArs / Ars Series switchers. Normal button — Use this button, with the Mode button, 4 to manually turn auto switch
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Operation, cont’d Selecting auto switch mode SW VGArs / Ars Series Switchers Press and hold the Input 1/Mode button while you press and release the Input 3/Auto button. The Auto Switch Active LED turns on, indicating auto switch mode. Release the Input 1/Mode button. Auto switch mode must be disabled when using the switcher with one or more VSW I AAP remote controls. If the auto switch mode is enabled, the input cannot be selected using the “show me” function. Locking the front panel (Executiv
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Remote Control The SW VGArs / Ars Series switcher’s rear panel Remote Switcher-initiated (unsolicited) messages connector (figure 4-1) can be connected to the serial port output When a local event, such as a front panel operation or error of a host device, such as a computer or control system, to an condition, occurs, the switcher responds by sending a message Extron IR 102 Kit Universal Remote Control, OR to a remote to the host. The switcher-initiated messages are listed below: contact closur
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Remote Control, cont’d Timeout Pauses of 10 seconds or longer between command ASCII characters result in a timeout. The command operation is aborted with no other indication. Using the command/response table The command/response table is on the next page. Lowercase letters are allowed in the command field only as indicated. Symbols are used throughout the table to represent variables in the command/response fields. Command and response examples are shown throughout the table. The ASCII to HE
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Remote Control, cont’d Timeout Pauses of 10 seconds or longer between command ASCII characters result in a timeout. The command operation is aborted with no other indication. Using the command/response table The command/response table is on the next page. Lowercase letters are allowed in the command field only as indicated. Symbols are used throughout the table to represent variables in the command/response fields. Command and response examples are shown throughout the table. The ASCII to HE
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Remote Control, cont’d Windows-Based Program Control The Windows-based Extron Universal Switcher Control Program, which communicates with the switcher via the RS-232 port, provides an easy way to configure and operate the SW VGArs / Ars Series switchers. The program is compatible with Windows 2000 and Windows XP. Installing the software The program is contained on the Extron Software Products disk. Install the software as follows: 1. Insert the disk into the drive. The installation program sho
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Remote Control, cont’d Windows-Based Program Control The Windows-based Extron Universal Switcher Control Program, which communicates with the switcher via the RS-232 port, provides an easy way to configure and operate the SW VGArs / Ars Series switchers. The program is compatible with Windows 2000 and Windows XP. Installing the software The program is contained on the Extron Software Products disk. Install the software as follows: 1. Insert the disk into the drive. The installation program sho
