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VersaTools™ MSW 4V SDI Mini Switcher • Installation 3VersaTools™ MSW 4V SDI Mini Switcher • Installation
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Introduction
The Extron MSW 4V SDI is a four-input, two-parallel-output, mini SDI
(serial digital interface) switcher (MSW). The MSW is a member of the
Extron VersaTools™ line of basic distribution amplifiers, switchers, and
associated video accessories.
The MSW switches among up to four SMPTE-259M serial video SDI
inputs on female BNC connectors and outputs two identical equalized
and re-clocked SDI outputs on female BNC connectors. The MSW 4V
SDI automatically recognizes 4f
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Widescreen 4:2:2 standards.
The switcher can be operated from the front panel or via a contact
closure device connected to the rear panel such as an Extron KP 6
Keypad Remote Control or an IR 102 infrared remote control kit. The
MSW also features a front panel selectable autoswitching mode that
automatically switches to the highest numbered input with active SDI
signals.
The MSW ships with an external 12VDC power supply.
Installation
The 1U high, quarter rack width, MSW 4V SDI can be mounted on a
rack shelf, mounted under a desk or tabletop, or mounted on a projector
bracket.
Rack mounting
For optional rack mounting, mount the MSW on a VersaTools 19" 1U
Rack Shelf (Extron part #60-190-20) (figure 1) or a standard Universal 1U
Rack Shelf (Extron part #60-190-01) (figure 2). On the standard rack
shelf, the MSW mounts in one of four locations to the rear of the rack or
in one of four locations to the front of the rack.
1. If feet were previously installed on the bottom of the MSW, remove
them.
2. Mount the MSW on the rack shelf, using two 4-40 x 3/16 screws in
opposite (diagonal) corners to secure the MSW to the shelf.
3. Install blank panel(s) or other unit(s) to the rack shelf.
Only products in the VersaTools line can be mounted to a
VersaTools shelf. Most 1U rack-mountable Extron products can
be mounted on the standard shelf.
Furniture or projector mounting
Furniture mount or projector mount the MSW using the optional
mounting kit (Part #70-212-01, furniture, or 70-217-01, projector) as
follows:
1. Attach the mounting brackets to the MSW with the machine
screws provided (figure 3).
(2) 4-40 x 3/16" screws
Use 2 mounting holes on
opposite corners
1U Rack Shelf
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Figure 2 — MSW mounted on a standard rack shelf
2. If feet were previously installed on the bottom of the MSW, remove
them.
3. For furniture mounting, hold the MSW with the attached brackets
against the underside of the table or other furniture. Mark the
location of the screw holes of the bracket on the mounting surface.