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Extron’s S

Technical Institute

Debuts During INFOCOMM 2000

xtron has always believed that training is the most

valuable service we can provide to our dealers. Now,

our new world-class training center greatly enhances our

ability to deliver Extron’s renowned training.

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After extensive planning and

eight months of construction, our

training staff is proud to announce

the grand opening of the S

Technical Institute training facility.

The training center’s design was

driven by the knowledge and

expertise of Extron’s training staff,

and heavily influenced by the wish

lists of our trainers. The training

facility greatly expands Extron’s

training capabilities and increases

our flexibility, now and in the

future, as we strive to remain at

the forefront of dealer support

through education and training.

The training center features a

comprehensive A/V training room,

a fully equipped theater, a

computer-based training room,

two state-of-the-art video-

conference rooms, and an editing

studio. A complete guest

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FEATURE ARTICLES

On the cover...

Extron’s S3 Technical Institute

Debuts During INFOCOMM

4 Switcher and Video Scaler

Combination: System 7SC

26 Extron’s Newest Web

Services

COLUMNS

6 Hotline:

Extron To Host ICIA West Coast

Training in New Training Facility

8 Technically Speaking...

Championing the INFOCOMM

Projection Shoot-Out®

12 Unique Techniques:

Extron’s New Training Facility

19 Rental & Staging Corner:

Extron’s SGS 408

21 Tech Corner:

Cat 5 Transmitter/Receiver

Technology

ALSO IN THIS ISSUE

14 New Products

24 New News

28 Tweeker Use

communications center, adjacent to

the training facility, is equipped

with eight semi-private booths

where visitors can make phone calls

and plug in their laptops to check

their e-mail.

The centerpiece of Extron’s

training facility, the A/V training

room, is equipped with three top

of the line rear projectors—

a Sony VPH-G90V 9” CRT

projector flanked by two Barco

BarcoGraphics 6300 DLC LCD

projectors. The projectors operate

in a separate projection room,

projecting onto Stewart rear

projection screens. In the projection

room, each projector's line of sight

to the screen is enclosed in a tunnel

to ensure that projection room

lighting does not interfere with the

students’ view of the presentation

Issue 11.2 May • June 2000

Summary of content (28 pages)

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www.extron.com Issue 11.2 May • June 2000 Extron’s S3 Technical Institute Debuts During INFOCOMM 2000 FEATURE ARTICLES On the cover... Extron’s S3 Technical Institute Debuts During INFOCOMM 4 Switcher and Video Scaler Combination: System 7SC 26 Extron’s Newest Web Services E xtron has always believed that training is the most valuable service we can provide to our dealers. Now, COLUMNS 6 Hotline: Extron To Host ICIA West Coast Training in New Training Facility 8 Technically Speaking...
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Projection Room Projection Room Computer-based Training Room +5V (PIN 13) N/C 1N916 Tally Pin External Power Jill you're zoomed Illustration by illustrator in too close! Tally ho! guy Training Room Theater VC Camera EAST ST. BLVD. 5 STATE COLLEGE BLVD. ANAHEIM LINCOLN AV. ANAHEIM Look at one of the optional mounting kits. 57 BALL RD. WEST ST. Extron DOUGLAS RD. LEWIS ST. CERRITOS AV. Disneyland HASTER ST. KATELLA AV.
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E x t r o n ’s N e w Tr a i n i n g F a c i l i t y ( c o n t . ) ergonomic chairs and plenty of desk space. The A/V training room can comfortably hold 24 students. Similar attention to detail is apparent in the theater. Its acoustics, lighting, environmental, and systems control capabilities are almost identical to the training room’s. The room features a Sony VPC-PX304 LCD projector in a rear projection mode and a Stewart screen, with a full 6.1-channel SurroundSound audio system.
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Switcher & Video Scaler Combination Provides Convenient System Control of Presentations E xtron’s new System 7SC is a seven input, dual output, multi-format switcher with a built-in video scaler. The Extron System 7SC features projector and room control along with RGB & video integration capabilities ideal for rental, staging, and permanent installations using plasma displays as well as CRT, LCD, and DLP projectors.
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defined buttons. IR commands may be learned through the System 7SC’s userfriendly IR learning capabilities, which make it compatible with almost every type of IRcontrollable display device. For RS-232 commands, Extron’s Simple Instruction Set™ is provided for RS-232 control via Extron’s Windows®-based control program or thirdparty control.
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H O T L I N E by Jeff Gibson, Vice President of Sales Extron to Host ICIA West Coast Training in New S3 Technical Institute Training Facility A s an industry leader in education and training, Extron is pleased to announce that it will be the West Coast training site for several of the advanced Academy courses presented by the International Communications Industries Association, Inc. (ICIA).
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Extron Welcomes New Members to the Team Extron’s Internal Promotions Lee Dodson Jeff Gibson Lee Dodson has been promoted to Vice President of Marketing. In this position, he oversees Extron's marketing activities in the USA, Europe, and Asia. Lee has been instrumental in the development of Extron’s marketing efforts. As Vice President of Marketing, Lee will focus on strengthening Extron’s market leadership both domestically and internationally. Jeff Gibson has been promoted to Vice President of Sales.
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T E C H N I C A L L Y S P E A K I N G . . . by Steve Somers, Vice President of Engineering Championing the INFOCOMM Projection Shoot-Out® T o me, the Shoot-Out is a kind of chronicle of the history of large screen projection technology. Now in its twelfth year, the Shoot-Out remains almost an institutional aspect of INFOCOMM International, the champion trade exhibition of the professional audio-visual market. Through Extron, I have lived with the Shoot-Out now for nine of its twelve years.
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T E C H N I C A L L Y S P E A K I N G . . . were selected by the committee to carry on after Imre. The INFOCOMM show schedule back then cycled from Jan/Feb annually. The change to the June show dates did not occur until 1994. Being chosen to support the Shoot-Out in September with the show coming up in January meant we really had to hustle to be ready.
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T E C H N I C A L L Y S P E A K I N G . . . exist as it can affect the final arrangement of products on the floor. Once the basic floor plan is designed, it must be reviewed for compliance with all local fire safety codes. The appropriate fire marshal must approve the layout before our arrival at the site for setup.
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T E C H N I C A L L Y given five minutes to attempt revival or replacement of the product. Inability to restart a product means it must stay OFF for the rest of the day. Only one product replacement is allowed for the duration of the entire INFOCOMM show. What’s New? For the year 2000, the Shoot-Out is reorganized into an applications-oriented event. Projector groups are arranged by new criteria including weight and/or light output.
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U N I Q U E T E C H N I Q U E S Making Connections in Extron’s New Training Facility E xtron’s new world-class training center is the heart of Extron’s S3 Technical Institute. The facility supports Extron’s educational efforts, including Extron School, Extron School On The Road, Extron Distance Learning, dealer training, and internal training. The rack of Extron's Matrix 6400 Switchers in the Training Center. Extron’s cutting-edge S3 Technical Institute Training Facility debuted during INFOCOMM 2000.
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U N I Q U E when the audio and video sources comprising a presentation are not generated by the same source, such as a computer-generated presentation with underlying compact disc audio. The matrix switchers work with an audio matrix switcher so mic-level as well as line-level audio feeds can be used. The audio matrix switcher acts as the audio system for audio distribution throughout the training facility.
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N E W P R O D U C T S F R O M E X T R O N CrossPoint Plus Series for a specific video format—to be grouped together for convenient wiring and switching.
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N E W Cat 5 Family RGB Video, Composite Video, and Stereo Audio Transmitters and Receivers CAT 5 T 15HD A CAT 5 T 15HD A P R O D U C T S F R O M E X T R O N Extron’s new family of Category 5 products is a versatile class of twisted pair transmitters and receivers that distribute computer RGB video and audio, and/or composite video and stereo audio using CAT 5 unshielded twisted pair (UTP) cable.
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N E W P R O D U C T S System 7SC Configurable Video and Computer Video Swicher with Built-In Scaler System 7SC Part Number: 60-340-01 URL: www.extron.com/system7sc SGS 408 Seamless Graphic Switcher 16 ExtroNews 11.2 F R O M E X T R O N Extron’s System 7SC is a seven input, dual output, multi-format switcher with a built-in video scaler and universal projector control.
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N E W Plenum BNC-6 Mini HR Cable Kynar Jacket Six Mini HR Coax Conductors, Center Conductor 26 AWG (stranded) Polyethylene Foam Filler Ripcord Foil Shield Sheath Double Shielded Foil and Copper Strand 90º LBC Cable with Audio P R O D U C T S F R O M E X T R O N Extron’s Plenum BNC-6 Mini HR Cable with ripcord and sequential numbering offers a single solution to any A/V application with multiple needs: RGBHV & composite video distribution, plenum rating, flexibility, and easy in-field termination
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N E W P R O D U C T S F R O M CVDA 6 EQ MX Composite Video Distribution Amplifier with Level and Equalization RC BNC Strain Reliefs 18 ExtroNews 11.2 E X T R O N Extron’s CVDA 6 EQ MX is a one input, six output, composite video distribution amplifier with level and equalization adjustments. The CVDA 6 EQ MX is compatible with NTSC 3.58, NTSC 4.43, PAL, and SECAM signals.
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R E N T A L & S T A G I N G C O R N E R Extron’s SGS 408 System The Ultimate Switching Solutions for Staging Applications E veryone in the staging business has experienced difficulties when switching between computer and video sources. Video directors are used to production switchers that allow you to perform cut, dissolve, wipe, and title transitions between all your video sources.
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R E N T A L & S T A G I N G C O R N E R E x t r o n ’s S G S 4 0 8 ( c o n t . ) provided with five BNC connectors each to ensure maximum system flexibility. The SGS 408 is designed as a production mixer with two preview and two program outputs, so you can install your equipment away from your projection screen and still have control of your image.
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T E C H C O R N E R by Roger McCarten, Product Development Manager The In’s and Out’s of CAT 5 Advantages, Disadvantages & Misconceptions Part 1 Y ou probably know by now that “CAT 5” refers to twisted pair wire, and not a rock group or new breed of feline. You prob- ably also know that CAT 5 is being used to carry video. This leads many in the AV industry to the wonder about the specifics of CAT 5.
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T E C H C O R N E R C AT 5 ( c o n t . ) +ADVANTAGES -DISADVANTAGES CAT 5 is easy to install—Because CAT 5 is so small, it is easy to install and easy to pull. The small size allows multiple CAT 5 cables to be run in even small sized conduit. It is also quite lightweight so running many cables doesn't present weight problems for the cable trays and supporting structures.
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T E C H C O R N E R MISCONCEPTIONS CAT 5 is low cost—Yes, you did see this comment under the "Advantages" section. However, to transmit CAT 5 video a transmitter-receiver pair is needed. These can run up to approximately one thousand dollars per pair. Compare the cost of a CAT 5 system versus a system using a P/2 DA2 and an Extron 100 foot VGA cable. As you can see, a CAT 5 system is not economical in all cases.
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N E W N E W S F R O M T H E I N D U S T R Y ExtroNews publishes information about new products that are relative to the Extron product line in the New News section. If you would like a new product to be reviewed for New News, please send a press release, literature, contact name and a four color slide or photo to: New News c/o Pat Charlton, Extron Electronics, 1230 South Lewis Street, Anaheim, CA 92805, Phone: (714) 491-1500 ext. 6244 Barco www.barco.com Christie Digital www.christiedigital.
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N E W N E W S F R O M T H E I N D U S T R Y NEC www.nectech.com Sharp www.sharpelectronics.com Toshiba www.toshiba.com/presentations NEC has recently introduced the MultiSync VT440 and VT540 LCD projectors. They are lightweight and ultra-portable, weighing 8.6 pounds each. They offer a horizontal scan range of 15 to 100 kHz and a vertical scan range of 50 to 85 Hz.
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W W W . E X T R O N . C O M by Andy Todd, Senior Web Developer Extron’s Newest Web Services This year’s CD is more elegant, more useful, and smarter than ever before! The 2000 Extron CD features a new interface designed to make navigation easier than ever. It also comes with a new self-updating feature that will allow users to download the latest materials directly from the Internet to their computers.
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15-pin HD male laptop connector Unit power LED indicator Signal presence LED indicator 0 User-selectable gain/peaking switch 1 2 actual size shown 3 15-pin HD female display connector EXTRON P/2 DA1 Make Your Presentation Go the Distance W NE Extron’s P/2 DA1 (The Peaker) is an extremely small, one input, one buffered output VGA/SVGA/XGA/SXGA line driver. Mobile presenters are often faced with sub-optimal presentation systems.
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David Cavazos of Ford Audio-Video in Dallas, TX transformed an Extron Tweeker into an Extron X-1 Missile. We're happy to report a successful launch and a smooth landing! Send us your photograph of how you use the Tweeker. If we publish it in a future issue of ExtroNews, we’ll give you a free VTG 150. Please send entries along with an explanation to: Extron Tweeker Contest, 1230 S. Lewis Street, Anaheim, CA 92805.