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Precautions Safety Instructions • English 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 dangerous voltage within the product’s enclosure that may present a risk of electric shock. Caution Read Instructions • Read and understand all safety and operating instructions before using the equipment.
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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 .......................................................
Table of Contents, cont’d Chapter 4 • Remote Control .................................................. 4-1 Simple Instruction Set Control ....................................... 4-2 Host-to-switcher communications ........................................ 4-2 Switcher-initiated (unsolicited) messages ............................ 4-3 Error responses ...................................................................... 4-3 Timeout ..............................................................................
Introduction Features About this Manual This manual contains information about the Extron SW VGArs /Ars Series switchers and how to operate and configure them. SW VGArs and SW VGA Ars Series Switchers The SW VGArs / Ars Series switchers are two, four, or six input VGA switchers, each with a buffered output and 350 MHz (-3 dB) bandwidth (figure 1-1). They accept VGA, SVGA, XGA, SXGA, and UXGA computer video input (the VGA Ars models also include audio input and output).
Introduction, cont’d SW VGArs / Ars Series Switchers 2 Chapter Two Installation Installation Overview Mounting the Switcher Rear Panel Features and Connections 1-4 SW VGArs / Ars Series Switchers • Introduction
Installation Installation Overview Mounting the Switcher To install and set up the SW VGArs / Ars Series switchers, follow these steps: 1 Turn all of the equipment off. Ensure that the video and audio sources (computers, stereos, tape decks or other devices), the SW VGArs / Ars switcher, the output devices (projectors, speakers), and contact closure control device are all turned off and disconnected from the power source.
Installation, cont’d Furniture mounting Installation instructions For optional rack mounting, mount the SW VGArs / Ars Series on an optional RSU 129 1U Universal Rack Shelf (part #60-190-01) or RSB 129 1U Basic Rack Shelf (part #60-604-01) (figure 2-1). The switcher mounts either to the right or to the left at the front of the rack.
Installation, cont’d Rear Panel Features and Connections 6 2 All connectors are on the rear panel. Depending on the model of the switcher, the number of connectors on the rear panel varies. Figure 2-3 shows the rear panels of the SW VGArs switchers. Figure 2-4 shows the rear panels of the SW VGA Ars switchers. 100-240V 0.2A 6 OUTPUT 0.
Installation, cont’d Audio (SW VGA Ars) models only 3 Audio input connector — Plug a 3.5 mm stereo plug into this jack for unbalanced audio input. Wire the plug as shown in figure 2-5. The number of inputs available varies with the switcher model. When making connections to the switcher using existing audio cables, see figure 2-5. A stereo audio connector consists of a tip, ring and sleeve. The ring, tip, and sleeve wires are also shown on the audio output captive screw audio connector diagram, figure 2-6.
Installation, cont’d 3. If you plan to use the switcher with VSW I AAP remote controls, you must configure the switcher. It is more convenient to do this before installing it in a rack or furniture and making connections. See the revision label on the board (figure 2-9), which list the board’s part number. Use this information to check compatibility with the VSW I AAP(s). If the board’s part number is not 20-1118-0n, this SW VGA/Ars is not compatible with the VSW I AAP.
Installation, cont’d Configuring the switcher 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. Close the indicated jumpers in the table below to adjust the appropriate settings.
Operation Front Panel Controls and Indicators 3 The front panels are identical for the non-audio (SW VGArs) and audio (SW VGA Ars) models. Figure 3-1 shows the controls and indicators on the front panel of the SW6 VGArs / Ars Series switchers. Mode is a secondary function of the Input 1 button. 4 Front panel buttons and LEDs 1 Auto Switch Active LED — When this LED is on, it indicates that the auto switch mode is active.
Operation, cont’d Selecting auto switch mode 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.
Remote Control The SW VGArs / Ars Series switcher’s rear panel Remote connector (figure 4-1) can be connected to the serial port output of a host device, such as a computer or control system, to an Extron IR 102 Kit Universal Remote Control, OR to a remote contact closure device. Other than the IR 102 Kit, remote communications with the switcher are via the Extron Simple Instruction Set (SIS™) or under Windows®-based control program; or they can be pin-programmed for use with a contact closure device.
4-4 = space X1 = Input number 0 through 6 (0 = output mute) X2 = Input signal status 0 = no signal detected 1 = signal detected X3 = On/off status 0 = off 1 = on X4 = Software version x.
= space 0 through 6 (0 = output mute) Timeout = Input number Pauses of 10 seconds or longer between command ASCII characters result in a timeout. The command operation is aborted with no other indication. • 0 = no signal detected 1 = signal detected Using the command/response table X1 = Input signal status 0 = off 1 = on The command/response table is on the next page. Lowercase letters are allowed in the command field only as indicated.
Additional description Front panel mode (switcher to host) 1# 2# F1 F2 Set switch mode to normal. Set switch mode to auto (auto-switch). Set normal switch mode Set auto switch mode Response (host to switcher) Command ASCII Command Front panel lock (Executive mode) 1X 0X Exe1 Exe0 Lock front panel controls. Unlock front panel controls. Show front panel lock status X X3 Show front panel lock status, 0 = unlocked, 1 = locked).
Remote Control, cont’d 4-6 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 should start automatically. If it does not self-start, run Launch.exe from the disk. The Extron software disk window appears (figure 4-2). X4 Software version x.xx.
Remote Control, cont’d 4. • • • • Follow the on-screen instructions. By default, the Windows installation of the Universal Switchers Control Program creates a C:\Program Files\Extron\UnivSW, and it places four icons into a group folder named “Extron Electronics\Universal Switcher.” The four installed icons are: Check for Universal Switcher Updates Uninstall Universal Switcher Universal Switcher Control Program Universal Switcher Help In figure 4-4: indicates that the video input is selected.
Remote Control, cont’d 2. On the Download Center screen, click the SW VGA Series Download link. Loading the firmware to the switcher To load a new version of firmware to your SW VGA Ars switcher, call the Firmware Loader software from within the Universal Switcher Control Program. Your computer’s serial port must be connected to the switcher’s serial port. See chapter 2, “Installation,” for more information. 1.
Remote Control, cont’d 3. If you have not updated firmware for the SW VGA switcher before, on the Add Device screen, select the RS-232 tab. 7. If you have updated firmware for this model, click Cancel. The Firmware Loader window appears. Proceed to step 6. Navigate to and select the new firmware file. The Choose Firmware File window closes. When downloaded from the Extron Web site, the firmware is placed at C: Program Files\Extron\Firmware\SW . CAUTION The firmware file must have a .s19 extension.
Remote Control, cont’d Using the help system Contact Closure Remote Control For information about program features, you can access the help program in any of the following ways: • Click Start > Programs > Extron Electronics > Universal Switcher Control Help. • From within the Windows-based switcher control program, select Help > Contents on the task bar. • From within the Windows-based switcher control program, press the F1 key.
Remote Control, cont’d SW VGArs / Ars Series Switchers A Appendix A Reference Information Specifications Part Numbers 4-16 SW VGArs / Ars Series Switchers • Remote Control
Reference Information Specifications Video Gain ............................................... Unity Bandwidth .................................... 350 MHz (-3 dB) Crosstalk ....................................... -68 dB @ 10 MHz Video input Number/signal type ................... 2, 4, or 6 (depending on the model) VGA-UXGA RGBHV, RGBS, RGsB, RsGsBs computer video, and HDTV component video Connectors ....................................
Reference Information, cont’d Control/remote — switcher Serial control port ........................ RS-232 9-pin female D connector (shared with contact closure) Baud rate and protocol ............... 9600 baud, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, no parity Serial control pin configurations 2 = TX, 3 = RX, 5 = GND Contact closure .............................
Reference Information, cont’d Accessories Accessory A-6 Part number RSU 129 1U Universal rack shelf 60-190-01 RSB 129 1U Basic rack shelf 60-604-01 MBU 125 Under-desk mounting kit 70-077-01 MBD 129 Through-desk mounting kit 70-077-02 KP 6 remote control 60-111-20 IR 102 remote control kit 70-224-01 SW VGArs / Ars Series Switchers • Reference Information