User's Manual

VersaTools™ MSW 4V SDI Mini Switcher • Specifications 7VersaTools™ MSW 4V SDI Mini Switcher • Controls and Indicators
Connections
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To verify the polarity before connection, check the no load power
supply output with a voltmeter.
Alternatively, an Extron P/S 100 Universal 12VDC Power Supply
can power up to ten MSWs or other Extron 12V DC devices using
only one AC power connector.
Front Panel Controls and Indicators
A/V SWITCHER
MODE NORMAL
AUTO
AUTO
SWITCH
1
2
3
4
10
5
6
7 8 9
Figure 6 — MSW 4V SDI front panel
Input selection
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Input 1 through 4 buttons — Each Input button selects the
associated input for output.
The Input 1, Input 2, and Input 3 buttons are also used to toggle
auto-switch mode on and off. See Autoswitch mode controls and
indicators and items
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,
8
, and
9
.
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Input 1 through 4 LEDs — The Input LEDs identify the selected
input.
Autoswitch mode controls and indicators
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Mode button — The Mode button is used with the Normal
button or the Auto button to select the switching mode. Mode is a
secondary function of the Input 1 button.
8
Normal button — The Norm button is used with the Mode
button to select normal mode. Normal is a secondary function of
the Input 2 button.
9
Auto(switch) button — The Auto button is used with the Mode
button to select autoswitching mode. Auto is a secondary
function of the Input 3 button.
10
Auto Switch LED — When lit, the Auto Switch LED indicates
that the switcher is in autoswitch mode. The MSW automatically
switches to the highest numbered input with active SDI signals.
When unlit, the switch is in normal (manual switch) mode.
Mode selection
Turn autoswitch mode on or off as follows:
1. Press and hold the Mode (Input 1) button.
2a. To select autoswitch mode — Press and release the Auto (Input 3)
button. The Auto Switch Mode Active LED lights.
2b. To select normal mode — Press and release the Normal (Input 2)
button. The Auto Switch Mode Active LED goes off.
3. Release the Mode button.
Specifications
Video
Resolution ..................................... 8 or 10 bits, automatic
Operations standards .................. 143 Mb/s (4f
sc
NTSC)
177 Mb/s (4f
sc
PAL)
270 Mb/s (4:2:2) component video
360 Mb/s (4:2:2) widescreen, autoselect
Equalization and re-clocking ..... Automatic for up to -30dB of cable loss
Video input
Number/signal type ................... 4 digital component video
Connectors .................................... 4 female BNC
Minimum/maximum levels ...... 0.4V to 2.0V p-p with no offset
Impedance .................................... 75 ohms
Return loss .................................... -40dB, DC @ 10 MHz
Maximum DC offset .................... 5.0V
Video output
Number/signal type ................... 2 re-clocked SMPTE-259 serial digital component
video
Connectors .................................... 2 BNC female
Impedance .................................... 75 ohms
Return loss .................................... <-30dB @ 5 MHz
DC offset ....................................... ±5mV maximum with input at 0 offset
Sync
Standards ...................................... SMPTE-259
Control/remote — switcher
Contact closure............................. 1 3.5 mm 5-pole captive screw connector