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User’s Manual
VSW 2VGA A
2-Input, 1-output VGA and Audio Switcher
68-1111-01 Rev. D
11 09
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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 system with a grounded (neutral) conductor. The third (grounding) pin is a safety in 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 in
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Table of Contents Chapter One • Introduction ................................................... 1-1 About this Manual .................................................................... 1-2 About the VSW 2VGA A .......................................................... 1-2 Daisy Chaining the VSW 2VGA A ......................................... 1-3 Features ........................................................................................ 1-4 Chapter Two • Installation and Operation ..
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Table of Contents, cont’d ii VSW 2VGA A • Table of Contents
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VSW 2VGA A Chapter One 1 Introduction About this Manual About the VSW 2VGA A Daisy Chaining the VSW 2VGA A Features
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Introduction About this Manual This manual contains information about the Extron VSW 2VGA A switcher. The terms “VSW 2VGA A” and “switcher” are used interchangeably in this manual. The Extron VSW I AAP interface (part # 70-529-xx), an optional accessory used when several VSW 2VGA A switchers are daisy chained together, is also discussed. About the VSW 2VGA A The Extron VSW 2VGA A is a compact and economical two- input, one-output VGA switcher with unbalanced stereo audio and 300 MHz (-3
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Daisy Chaining the VSW 2VGA A Up to ten VSW 2VGA A switchers can be daisy chained together with each switcher's input separately fed and controlled by an optional accessory interface, the VSW I AAP (part #70-529-xx). Figure 1-1 is an example of how several such switcher-interface combinations can be daisy chained together in a boardroom environment. Extron VSW 1 AAP Extron VSW 2VGA A VGA Switcher SHOW ME AUDIO COMPUTER VSW I AAP Extron VSW I AAP Expandable, economical presentat
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Introduction, cont’d Features Autoswitching ability — The VSW 2VGA A can detect active sync signals and automatically switch to the highest numbered active input. Furniture mountable — The VSW 2VGA A can be mounted on a rack shelf, under a desk or podium, through a desk or furniture, or to a projector mount, using optional hardware. Daisy chaining — Multiple VSW 2VGA A switchers can be daisy chained together to form a presentation system. Each switcher can then be separately controlled t
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VSW 2VGA A Chapter Two 2 Installation and Operation Installation Overview Mounting the VSW 2VGA A Front Panel Features Rear Panel Features Operation
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Installation and Operation Installation Overview To install and set up the VSW 2VGA A for operation, follow these steps: 1 Turn all of the equipment off. Make sure that the video and audio sources (computers, stereos, tape decks, or other devices), the VSW 2VGA A, the output devices (projectors, speakers), and the contact closure control device are all turned off and disconnected from the power source. 2 If you are going to daisy chain two or more switchers with VSW I AAP control panels,
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• RSU 126 6 inch deep universal rack shelf kit (part #60- 190-10) • RSB 126 6 inch deep basic rack shelf (part #60-604-10) • RSU 129 9 inch 1U universal rack shelf kit (part #60-190- 01) • RSB 129 9 inch 1U basic rack shelf (part #60-604-01) • MBU 125 Under -desk mount kit (part #70-077-01) • MBD 129 Thr ough-desk mount kit (part #70-077-02) When mounting the switcher, take cabling and power availability into consideration. Follow the appropriate mounting pro
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Installation and Operation, cont’d 2. Mount the VSW 2VGA A on one of the following rack shelves: • RSF 123 rack shelf kit (part #60-190-20) • RSB 123 rack shelf (part #60-604-20) • RSU 126 6 inch deep universal rack shelf kit (part #60-190-10) • RSB 126 6 inch deep basic rack shelf (part #60-604-10) • RSU 129 1U universal rack shelf kit (part #60-190-01) • RSB 129 1U basic rack shelf (part #60-604-01) On the standard rack shelf, the switcher mounts in one of four locations to the
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4. Attach the rack shelf to the rack using four 10-32 x 3/4 inch bolts (provided). Insert the bolts through #10 beveled washers, then through the holes in the rack ears and rack, as shown in figure 2-2. 1U Universal Rack Shelf (2) 4-40 x 3/16" Screws Use 2 mounting holes on opposite corners. Figure 2-2 — Mounting the VSW 2VGA A on a standard 1U rack shelf VSW 2VGA A • Installation and Operation 2-5
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Installation and Operation, cont’d Under-desk mounting 1. Attach the under-desk mounting brackets (MBU 125, part #70-077-01) to the VSW 2VGA A with the four provided machine screws, as shown in figure 2-3. Figure 2-3 — Under-desk mounting brackets 2. Hold the switcher with attached brackets against the mounting surface. Use a soft pencil to mark the location of holes for screws on the desk or other furniture. 3. Drill 1/4 inch (6.4 mm) deep, 3/32 inch (2 mm) diameter pilot holes in the
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3. Attach the through-desk mounting brackets (MBD 129, part #70-077-02) to the VSW 2VGA A with the four provided machine screws, as shown in the through- desk mounting diagram on the next page. 4. Hold the switcher with attached brackets up against the underside of the desk or table. Use a soft pencil to mark the locations of the holes for the screws that will attach the brackets to the desk. 5. Drill 1/4 inch (6 mm) deep, 3/32 inch (2 mm) diameter pilot holes in the desk or table at t
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Installation and Operation, cont’d Front Panel Features INPUT 1 INPUT 2 1 1 2 2 VSW 2VGA A 3 4 5 6 7 Figure 2-5 — VSW 2VGA A front panel features Input 1 LED indicator — This LED lights green whenever a input 1 (video and audio) is selected. Input 2 LED indicator — This LED lights green whenever b input 2 (video and audio) is selected. The LEDs and above also serve as power up N a b indicators. When the switcher is powered up, the selected input's LED lights green. Input se
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Rear Panel Features VSW 2VGA A POWER VGA IN 1 LOOP OUTPUT 12V CONTACT AUD OUT 1 2 .1A MAX AUTO-SW 1 2 3 4 5 Figure 2-7 — VSW 2VGA A rear panel features Power connector — Connect the included 12 VDC external a power supply to the 2-pole, 3.5 mm captive screw connector. One power supply can power up to five switchers. N See "Power connection" in this chapter. Loop Thru Input 1 connector — female 15-pin HD connector for b buffered local monitor output from Input 1 Outp
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Installation and Operation, cont’d • Pin 2 selects Input 2 when momentarily connected to ground (pin 3). 1 2 • Ground connects to the ground wire (equipment ground). Simultaneously connecting both pins 1 and 2 to N ground (pin 3) turns autoswitching mode on. Autoswitching — Autoswitch mode must be disabled when daisy chaining N VSW 2VGA A switchers. If the autoswitch mode is enabled, the switchers cannot be daisy chained. RGsB and RsGsBs inputs and outputs occur in manual N mode
