Extron electronic Switch SW2 VGA ARS User Manual

User’s Manual  
SW VGA / Ars Series  
SW2 VGArs, SW2 VGA Ars  
SW4 VGArs, SW4 VGA Ars  
SW6 VGArs, SW6 VGA Ars  
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FCC Cla ss A No t ice  
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 interference when the equipment is  
operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio  
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may  
cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential  
area is likely to cause harmful interference, in which case the user will be required to correct the  
interference at his own expense.  
This unit was tested with shielded cables on the peripheral devices. Shielded cables must  
be used with the unit to ensure compliance with FCC emissions limits.  
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Ta b le o f Co n t e n t s  
Ch a p t e r 1 • In t ro d u ct io n .......................................................... 1-1  
Ab o u t t h is Ma n u a l ................................................................ 1-2  
SW VGArs a n d SW VGA Ars Se rie s Sw it ch e rs ......... 1-2  
Features .................................................................................. 1-3  
Ch a p t e r 2 • In st a lla t io n ............................................................ 2-1  
In st a lla t io n Ove rvie w .......................................................... 2-2  
Mo u n t in g t h e Sw it ch e r ...................................................... 2-3  
Rack mounting ....................................................................... 2-3  
UL guidelines ......................................................................... 2-3  
Installation instructions ........................................................ 2-4  
Furniture mounting ............................................................... 2-5  
Re a r Pa n e l Fe a t u re s a n d Co n n e ct io n s ......................... 2-6  
Power connection .................................................................. 2-6  
Signal input connections ....................................................... 2-7  
All models .............................................................................. 2-7  
Audio (SW VGA Ars) models only ........................................ 2-8  
Signal output connection ...................................................... 2-8  
All models .............................................................................. 2-8  
Audio (SW VGA Ars) models only ........................................ 2-8  
Remote connection ............................................................... 2-9  
Id e n t ifyin g t h e Bo a rd Ve rsio n a n d  
Se t t in g t h e SW VGA/Ars Ju m p e rs ................................ 2-10  
Configuring the switcher .................................................... 2-12  
Ch a p t e r 3 • Op e ra t io n ................................................................ 3-1  
Fro n t Pa n e l Co n t ro ls a n d In d ica t o rs ............................ 3-2  
Front panel buttons and LEDs .............................................. 3-2  
Fro n t Pa n e l Op e ra t io n s ....................................................... 3-3  
Normal and auto switch modes ............................................ 3-3  
Viewing the current switch mode ....................................... 3-3  
Selecting normal switch mode ............................................. 3-3  
Selecting auto switch mode ................................................. 3-4  
Locking the front panel ........................................................ 3-4  
Selecting an input in normal switch mode .......................... 3-4  
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Ta b le o f Co n t e n t s, co n t ’d  
Ch a p t e r 4 • Re m o t e Co n t ro l .................................................. 4-1  
SW VGArs / Ars Series Sw itchers  
Sim p le In st ru ct io n Se t Co n t ro l ....................................... 4-2  
Host-to-switcher communications ........................................ 4-2  
Switcher-initiated (unsolicited) messages ............................ 4-3  
Error responses ...................................................................... 4-3  
Timeout .................................................................................. 4-4  
Using the command/response table ..................................... 4-4  
Symbol definitions ................................................................ 4-4  
Command/response table for SIS commands....................... 4-5  
Win d o w s-Ba se d Pro g ra m Co n t ro l ................................. 4-7  
Installing the software .......................................................... 4-7  
Using the software ................................................................ 4-8  
Updating firmware ................................................................ 4-9  
Downloading the firmware from the Web site .................. 4-9  
Loading the firmware to the switcher .............................. 4-11  
Using the help system ......................................................... 4-14  
VSW I AAP Re m o t e Co n t ro l ............................................ 4-14  
Co n t a ct Clo su re Re m o t e Co n t ro l ................................. 4-15  
IR 102 In fra re d Re m o t e Co n t ro l ................................... 4-15  
Chapter One  
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Ap p e n d ix A • Re fe re n ce In fo rm a t io n ............................ A-1  
Sp e cifica t io n s ......................................................................... A-2  
Pa rt Nu m b e rs .......................................................................... A-5  
Switchers ............................................................................... A-5  
Included parts ....................................................................... A-5  
Cables .................................................................................... A-5  
Accessories ............................................................................ A-6  
In t ro d u ct io n  
About this Manual  
SW VGArs and SW VGA Ars Series Switchers  
All trademarks mentioned in this manual are the properties of their respective owners.  
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In t ro d u ct io n  
Fe a t u re s  
Ab o u t t h is Ma n u a l  
Up to two, four, or six inputs, depending on the model  
This manual contains information about the Extron  
SW VGArs /Ars Series switchers and how to operate and  
configure them.  
Input sensing (present or not present) and reporting on  
the RS-232 port  
350 MHz (-3 dB) bandwidth  
SW VGArs a n d SW VGA Ars Se rie s Sw it ch e rs  
Auto switch mode (button or remote selectable)  
9-pin contact closure/RS-232 remote control connector  
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). The  
SW VGArs and SW VGA Ars Series switchers can also switch  
Macintosh signals when used with an optional Mac/VGA  
adapter (part #36-340-02).  
Compatible with Extron VSW I AAP (VGA/Audio input  
module with the Show Me control button) (figure 1-2)  
Projector  
Laptop  
SHOW ME  
SHOW ME  
SHOW ME  
AUDIO  
AUDIO  
AUDIO  
VSW  
I
AAP  
VSW  
I
AAP  
VSW I AAP  
COMPUTER  
COMPUTER  
COMPUTER  
VSW I  
AAP  
VSW I  
AAP  
VSW I  
AAP  
Extron  
KP 6  
Keypad Remote  
100-240V 0.2A  
REMOTE  
INPUTS  
SW6VGAArs  
OUTPUT  
1
2
3
5
OUTPUT  
L
R
4
6
50-60Hz  
100-240V 0.2A  
REMOTE  
OUTPUT  
INPUTS  
3
SW6VGAArs  
OUTPUT  
SW6 VGA Ars  
1
2
5
L
R
4
6
50-60Hz  
Sound System  
SW6 VGA Ars  
SHOW ME  
SHOW ME  
SHOW ME  
AUDIO  
AUDIO  
AUDIO  
VSW  
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AAP  
VSW  
I
AAP  
VSW I AAP  
COMPUTER  
COMPUTER  
COMPUTER  
Projector  
VSW I  
AAP  
VSW I  
AAP  
VSW I  
AAP  
Laptop  
Laptop  
Fig u re 1-2 — Typ ica l a p p lica t io n w it h VSW I AAP  
Rack- and under-desk mountable  
1U, half rack width enclosure  
Fig u re 1-1 — Typ ica l SW VGArs sw it ch e r a p p lica t io n  
The switchers are in rack-mountable, 1U high, half rack-width  
metal enclosures with internal, universal 100 - 240 VAC 50/60  
Hz power supplies. All models have contact closure and RS-232  
remote control capability through the 9-pin Remote connector  
(see “Remote connector” on page 2-9). The KP 6 wired remote  
control and the IR 102 Kit infrared remote control are optional  
remote controls. The KP 6 has a 25-foot cable. The IR 102 Kit  
has an operating range of approximately 30 feet.  
Internal universal power supply  
Input/output connectors – VGA, female 15-pin HD  
Compatible with VGA, SVGA, XGA, SXGA, and UXGA  
computers  
Compatible with Mac and Quadra computers with  
optional Extron Mac/VGA Adapter (#26-340-01)  
Front panel buttons, a contact closure or RS-232 controller, or  
the autoswitching option can be used for input selection.  
SW VGArs / Ars Series Sw itchers • Introduction  
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SW VGArs / Ars Series Sw itchers • Introduction  
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SW VGArs / Ars Series Sw itchers  
Chapter Tw o  
2
In st a lla t io n  
Installation Overview  
Mounting the Switcher  
Rear Panel Features and Connections  
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In st a lla t io n  
In st a lla t io n Ove rvie w  
Mo u n t in g t h e Sw it ch e r  
To install and set up the SW VGArs / Ars Series switchers,  
follow these steps:  
If you are going to connect VSW I AAP remote controls  
to one or more inputs, identify the version of the  
SW VGArs / Ars circuit board (to ensure that the  
VSW I AAPs will work with this version) and configure  
the switchers’ jumpers before mounting the  
switcher. See “Identifying the Board Version and  
Setting the SW VGA/Ars Jumpers” on page 2-10.  
Turn all of the equipment off. Ensure that the video and  
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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.  
Ra ck m o u n t in g  
If you are going to connect VSW I AAP remote controls to  
one or more inputs, identify the version of the  
SW VGArs / Ars circuit board (to ensure that the  
VSW I AAPs will work with this version) and configure  
the switcher’s jumpers. See “Identifying the Board  
Version and Setting the SW VGA/Ars Jumpers” on  
page 2-10.  
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UL g u id e lin e s  
The following Underwriters Laboratories (UL) guidelines  
pertain to the installation of the switcher into a rack (figure 2-1).  
1.  
Elevated operating ambient — If installed in a closed or  
multi-unit rack assembly, the operating ambient  
temperature of the rack environment may be greater than  
room ambient. Therefore, consider installing the equipment  
in an environment compatible with the maximum 122 °F  
(50 °C) ambient temperature (Tma) specified by Extron.  
Mount the switcher. See “Mounting the Switcher” on the  
next page.  
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4
5
Attach the cables. See “Rear Panel Features and  
Connections” later in this chapter.  
2.  
3.  
4.  
Reduced air flow — Installation of the equipment in a rack  
should be such that the amount of air flow required for safe  
operation of the equipment is not compromised.  
Connect power cords and turn on the devices in the  
following order:  
Mechanical loading — Mounting of the equipment in the  
rack should be such that a hazardous condition is not  
achieved due to uneven mechanical loading.  
Output devices (projectors, monitors, speakers)  
SW VGArs / Ars Series switcher  
Contact closure/RS-232 controller  
Input devices (computers, audio sources)  
Circuit overloading — Consideration should be given to  
the connection of the equipment to the supply circuit and  
the effect that overloading of the circuits might have on  
overcurrent protection and supply wiring. Appropriate  
consideration of equipment nameplate ratings should be  
used when addressing this concern.  
Select an input using the front panel buttons, or the  
contact closure or RS-232 controller.  
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The picture should now appear and sound should be  
audible (SW VGA Ars models). If not:  
5.  
Reliable earthing (grounding) — Reliable earthing of rack-  
mounted equipment should be maintained. Particular  
attention should be given to supply connections other than  
direct connections to the branch circuit (such as the use of  
power strips).  
Ensure that all devices are plugged in and receiving  
power.  
Check the cabling and make adjustments as needed.  
Select a different input that is known to work to check  
for a display and sound.  
SW VGArs / Ars Series Sw itchers • Installation  
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SW VGArs / Ars Series Sw itchers • Installation  
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In st a lla t io n , co n t ’d  
In st a lla t io n in st ru ct io n s  
Fu rn it u re m o u n t in g  
For optional rack mounting, mount the SW VGArs / Ars Series  
All of the switcher models can be mounted under furniture,  
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.  
such as a table or podium surface, using optional MBU 125  
under-desk mounting brackets (#70-077-01). All models can  
also be mounted through a table or podium, using optional  
MBD 129 through-desk mounting brackets (#70-077-02).  
Furniture mount the switcher as follows:  
RSU 129 1U Universal Rack Shelf  
1.  
Attach the mounting brackets to the switcher with the  
provided machine screws (figure 2-2).  
1/2 Rack Width Front False  
Faceplate  
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screws.  
Through Desk Kit  
Under Desk Kit  
Fig u re 2-2 — Un d e r su rfa ce o r t h ro u g h su rfa ce  
m o u n t in g  
(2) 4-40 x 3/16"  
Screws  
NOTE: Using screws longer  
than 3/16” will damage the  
unit and void the warranty.  
2.  
For through-surface mounting, cut the proper sized hole in  
the mounting surface.  
Use 2 mounting holes on  
opposite corners.  
3.  
For through-surface mounting, hold the switcher 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.  
Fig u re 2-1 — Ra ck-m o u n t in g t h e sw it ch e r  
1.  
If rubber feet were previously installed on the bottom of the  
switcher, remove them.  
4.  
5.  
6.  
For through-surface mounting, drill four 3/32-inch (2 mm)  
diameter pilot holes, 1/4 inch (6.3 mm) deep in the  
mounting surface at the marked screw locations.  
2.  
Mount the SW VGArs / Ars Switcher on the rack shelf,  
using two 4-40 x 3/16-inch screws in opposite (diagonal)  
corners to secure the switcher to the shelf (figure 2-1).  
For through-surface mounting, insert four #8 wood screws  
through the bracket and into the four pilot holes. Tighten  
all four screws to secure the switcher in place.  
3.  
4.  
Attach a blank panel or other unit(s) to the rack shelf.  
Insert the shelf into the rack, aligning the holes in the shelf  
with those of the rack.  
For under-surface mounting, insert #8 wood screws into  
the four pilot holes. Tighten each screw into the mounting  
surface until just less than 1/4 inch of the screw head  
protrudes.  
5.  
Secure the shelf to the rack using the supplied machine  
screws.  
7.  
8.  
For under-surface mounting, align the mounting screws  
with the slots in the brackets and place the switcher against  
the surface, with the screws through the bracket slots.  
For under-surface mounting, slide the switcher slightly  
forward or back, then tighten all four screws to secure the  
switcher in place.  
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Re a r Pa n e l Fe a t u re s a n d Co n n e ct io n s  
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  
REMOTE  
INPUTS  
SW2 VGA Ars  
1
2
OUTPUT  
OUTPUT  
L
R
50-60Hz  
6
2
1
3
2
4
6
5
100-240V 0.2A  
REMOTE  
OUTPUT  
INPUTS  
SW2 VGArs  
1
2
100-240V 0.2A  
REMOTE  
INPUTS  
SW4 VGA Ars  
50-60Hz  
1
3
OUTPUT  
OUTPUT  
1
4
6
L
R
4
2
50-60Hz  
2
1
3
4
6
5
3
100-240V 0.2A  
REMOTE  
INPUTS  
2
SW4 VGArs  
1
2
3
OUTPUT  
100-240V 0.2A  
REMOTE  
INPUTS  
3
SW6 VGA Ars  
4
50-60Hz  
1
2
5
OUTPUT  
OUTPUT  
1
4
6
L
R
4
6
50-60Hz  
2
1
3
3
3
4
5
100-240V 0.2A  
REMOTE  
INPUTS  
3
SW6 VGArs  
Fig u re 2-4 — Re a r p a n e l - SW VGA Ars sw it ch e rs  
(w it h a u d io in p u t a n d o u t p u t co n n e ct o rs)  
1
2
5
OUTPUT  
4
6
50-60Hz  
Sig n a l in p u t co n n e ct io n s  
1
4
All m o d e ls  
Fig u re 2-3 — Re a r p a n e l - SW VGArs sw it ch e rs  
(n o a u d io in p u t o r o u t p u t co n n e ct o rs)  
Computer input connectors — Connect the computer  
inputs (VGA, SVGA, XGA, SXGA, or UXGA) to these  
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female, 15-pin HD connectors. The number of available  
inputs varies with the switcher model.  
Po w e r co n n e ct io n  
These input connectors are also compatible with Extron  
VSW I AAP VGA video and audio input modules with  
the Show Me control button. Refer to the VSW I AAP  
users manual for details.  
AC power connector — Plug a standard IEC power cord  
into this connector to connect the switcher to a 100 to  
240 VAC, 50 Hz or 60 Hz power source.  
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The switcher routes the ID bits, pins 4, 11, 12, and 15,  
from input 1 only to the output.  
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Audio input connector — Plug a 3.5 mm stereo plug into  
The length of exposed wires is critical. The ideal length  
is 3/16” (5 mm).  
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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.  
If the stripped section of wire is longer than 3/16”,  
the exposed wires may touch each other, causing a  
short circuit between them.  
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.  
If the stripped section of wire is shorter than 3/16”,  
wires can be easily pulled out even if tightly fastened  
by the captive screws.  
Re m o t e co n n e ct io n  
Tip (L)  
Sleeve (GND)  
Remote RS-232/contact closure connector — Connect a  
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computer or RS-232 control module to this 9-pin D  
connector to allow remote control using the Simple  
Instruction Set (SIS) or the Extron graphical control  
program for Windows (see chapter 4, “Remote Control”,  
for details). You may also connect a KP 6 remote control  
keypad (part #60-111-20) or an IR 102 Kit infrared remote  
control (part #70-224-01) system to this connector (see figure 2-7).  
Ring (R)  
Tip (L)  
Sleeve (GND)  
Fig u re 2-5 — 3.5 m m st e re o a u d io p lu g  
The switcher can be controlled only by an RS-232 device  
OR a contact closure device, not both.  
Sig n a l o u t p u t co n n e ct io n  
All m o d e ls  
The cable used to connect the Remote port to a computer,  
control system, contact closure device, or IR control kit  
may need to be modified by removing pins or cutting  
wires. If unneeded pins are connected, the switcher may  
hang up. See chapter 4, “Remote Control”, for  
additional information.  
Output connector — Connect the monitor to this female,  
15-pin HD connector.  
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Au d io (SW VGA Ars) m o d e ls o n ly  
Audio output connector — Insert a 3.5 mm, 5-pole, one-  
5
piece captive screw audio connector into this connector.  
Wire the connector as shown in figure 2-6. Use the  
supplied tie-wrap to strap the audio cable to the  
extended tail of the connector.  
Contact  
Closure  
In #1  
In #2  
Gnd  
In #3  
In #4  
In #5  
In #6  
RS-232  
TX  
RX  
Gnd  
Function  
Input #1  
Transmit data  
Receive data  
Input #2  
Ground  
Input #3  
Input #4  
Input #5  
PIN  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
REMOTE  
For unbalanced audio output, connect the sleeve(s)  
to the ground contact. DO NOT connect the  
sleeve(s) to the negative (-) contacts).  
CAUTION  
Tip  
Ring  
Sleeve (s)  
Tip  
Input #6  
9
NO GROUND.  
Sleeve (s)  
Tip  
Tip  
NO GROUND.  
Ring  
Fig u re 2-7 — Re m o t e co n n e ct o r p in o u t  
Balanced Stereo Output  
Unbalanced Stereo Output  
Fig u re 2-6 — Ca p t ive scre w co n n e ct o r fo r w irin g  
a u d io o u t p u t  
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3.  
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).  
Id e n t ifyin g t h e Bo a rd Ve rsio n a n d  
Se t t in g t h e SW VGA/Ars Ju m p e rs  
If you plan to use the switcher with VSW I AAP remote  
If the boards part number is not 20-1118-0n, this  
SW VGA/Ars is not compatible with the VSW I AAP.  
controls, you must configure the switcher. It is more  
convenient to do this before installing it in a rack or  
furniture and making connections.  
REAR PANEL  
Using the SW VGA/Ars switcher with VSW I AAP control  
panels requires you to set internal jumpers in the switcher.  
When you open the switcher, you can also check the circuit  
board installed in the switcher to ensure that it is compatible  
with the VSW I AAP control panels.  
On the VSW I AAP remote control, ensure that  
jumper J6 is installed. Refer to the VSW I AAP manual  
for details.  
1.  
2.  
If applicable, disconnect all power to the switcher and any  
attached devices.  
Revision label  
Board:  
Version:  
Remove the eight screws from the switcher (three on each  
side of the switcher and two on top) (figure 2-8). Remove  
EXTRON 20-1118-02 A  
ER:- nnnnnnnn nnnn  
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NOTE ER number  
and final digit  
the two connector nuts from the Remote connector ( on  
2
figure 2-3 and figure 2-4) and each VGA connector ( and  
of part number  
may change.  
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on figure 2-3 and figure 2-4) on the rear panel of the  
switcher. Lift the top cover off of the switcher.  
Lift Cover  
Remove (2)  
Straight Up  
nuts each side  
of each 9-pin and  
15-pin connector.  
Fig u re 2-9 — Bo a rd ve rsio n a n d lo ca t io n o f ju m p e rs  
CHER  
s
SERIES  
S
IT  
W
GA/ArIO  
UD  
V
/A  
GA  
4.  
5.  
Set the jumpers for the switcher. See “Configuring the  
switcher”, on the next page.  
SW  
V
6
5
4
Set the cover in place and resinstall the screws and  
connector nuts removed in step 2.  
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2
TO  
U
A
1
NORMAL  
MODE  
H
C
IT  
W
S
O
T
U
A
E
IV  
T
C
A
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SW VGArs / Ars Series Sw itchers  
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.  
Chapter Three  
Close the indicated jumpers in the table below  
to adjust the appropriate settings.  
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VSW I AAP  
VSW I AAP  
connected to: Jumper connected to: Jumper  
Input 1  
Input 2  
Input 3  
JMP5  
JMP7  
JMP9  
Input 4  
Input 5  
Input 6  
JMP11  
JMP13  
JMP15  
Op e ra t io n  
Fig u re 2-10 — Ju m p e r p o sit io n s vs. VSW I AAP  
in p u t co n n e ct io n s  
Front Panel Controls and Indicators  
Front Panel Operations  
These jumpers enable/disable VGA connector pin 5 (control) for  
each input. Close (install) the jumper for a specific VGA input  
to allow the VSW I AAP’s “show me” signal to select that input.  
When an input is not connected via a VSW I AAP, that  
inputs jumper should be in the default (open) position.  
Each jumper, when closed (installed) allows the switcher to  
receive the “show me” signal from the VSW I AAP on that  
input’s VGA connector. When a jumper is open (removed) that  
input cannot receive the signal.  
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.  
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Mode button — Use this button, with either the Auto or  
the Normal button, to manually turn auto switch mode on  
or off.  
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Fro n t Pa n e l Co n t ro ls a n d In d ica t o rs  
The front panels are identical for the non-audio  
(SW VGArs) and audio (SW VGA Ars) models.  
Mode is a secondary function of the Input 1 button.  
Figure 3-1 shows the controls and indicators on the front panel  
of the SW6 VGArs / Ars Series switchers.  
Normal button — Use this button, with the Mode button,  
to manually turn auto switch mode off.  
4
5
Fro n t p a n e l b u t t o n s a n d LEDs  
Normal is a secondary function of the Input 2 button.  
Auto Switch Active LED — When this LED is on, it  
1
Auto button — Use this button, with the Mode button, to  
manually turn auto switch mode on.  
indicates that the auto switch mode is active.  
2
On 4-input and 6-input switchers, Auto is a secondary  
function of the Input 3 button.  
SW VGA/Ars SERIES  
VGA/AUDIO SWITCHER  
2
1
AUTO SWITCH  
ACTIVE  
Fro n t Pa n e l Op e ra t io n s  
MODE  
AUTO  
NORMAL  
Plug in all system components and turn on the input devices  
(such as desktop computers and laptops) and the output  
monitor. Select an input. The image should appear on the  
monitor.  
1
3
4
5
2
SW VGA/Ars SERIES  
No rm a l a n d a u t o sw it ch m o d e s  
VGA/AUDIO SWITCHER  
2
3
4
1
All SW VGArs / Ars Series switchers can operate in either  
normal (manual switch) mode or auto switch mode. In auto  
switch mode, the highest numbered input with a sync signal  
present is automatically selected for output. If no sync signal is  
present, no input is selected. Input selection by the front panel  
buttons is blocked while the switcher is in auto switch mode.  
However, the front panel LEDs remain functional and the  
buttons can be used to view or change the mode.  
AUTO SWITCH  
ACTIVE  
MODE  
AUTO  
NORMAL  
1
3
4
5
2
SW VGA/Ars SERIES  
VGA/AUDIO SWITCHER  
2
3
4
5
6
1
AUTO SWITCH  
ACTIVE  
Vie w in g t h e cu rre n t sw it ch m o d e  
MODE  
AUTO  
NORMAL  
You can determine the current switch mode at any time by  
noting the state of the Auto Switch Active LED. This LED is lit  
if the switcher is in auto switch mode.  
1
3
4
5
Fig u re 3-1 — Fro n t p a n e l (SW VGArs a n d SW VGA Ars  
fro n t p a n e ls a re id e n t ica l).  
Se le ct in g n o rm a l sw it ch m o d e  
Press and hold the Input 1/Mode button while you press and  
release the Input 2/Norm button. The Auto Switch Active LED  
turns off, indicating normal switch mode. Release the  
Input 1/Mode button.  
Input selection buttons and LEDs — When the auto  
switch mode is off, use these buttons to select the input.  
The LED for the selected input lights.  
2
The LEDs continue to indicate the selected input when  
auto switch mode is on. If no input LED is lit, no input has  
active sync pulses and no input is selected.  
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SW VGArs / Ars Series Sw itchers  
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.  
Lo ckin g t h e fro n t p a n e l (Exe cu t ive m o d e )  
To toggle the front panel lock on and off, press and hold the  
Input 2/Normal button and the Input 3/Auto button for  
approximately 3 seconds. All front panel LEDs flash three times  
to indicate the mode change.  
All input LEDs blink once if you attempt a front panel  
operation while the panel is locked.  
Se le ct in g a n in p u t in n o rm a l sw it ch m o d e  
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To select an input using the front panel buttons, press and  
release the button for the desired input (must be in normal  
switch mode). The LED for the selected input lights.  
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An input can also be selected by an RS-232 device or a remote  
control device (see chapter 4, “Remote Control”).  
Re m o t e Co n t ro l  
Simple Instruction Set Control  
Windows-Based Program Control  
VSW I AAP Remote Control  
Contact Closure Remote Control  
IR 102 Infrared Remote Control  
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The SW VGArs / Ars Series switcher’s rear panel Remote  
Sw it ch e r-in it ia t e d (u n so licit e d ) m e ssa g e s  
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.  
When a local event, such as a front panel operation or error  
condition, occurs, the switcher responds by sending a message  
to the host. The switcher-initiated messages are listed below:  
(C) Copyright 2002, Extron Electronics SWy VGArs, Vx.xx  
The switcher issues the copyright message when it first powers  
on. Vx.xx is the firmware version number.  
Inn•All  
Contact  
The switcher issues the Inn message when a front panel input  
selection operation occurs. n is the input number.  
Closure  
In #1  
In #2  
Gnd  
In #3  
In #4  
In #5  
In #6  
RS-232  
TX  
RX  
Gnd  
Function  
Input #1  
Transmit data  
Receive data  
Input #2  
Ground  
Input #3  
Input #4  
Input #5  
PIN  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
REMOTE  
Reconfig  
The switcher initiates this message when there is a change in an  
audio model’s audio gain setting.  
Sig•nnnnnn  
The switcher initiates this message when there is a change in the  
status of an input. n = 1 indicates the video signal is present,  
n = 0 indicates the video signal is not present. There are as  
many ns in the switcher-initiated message as the maximum  
number of inputs for the models (2, 4, or 6). For example, the  
response Sig•1•1•1•0•1•0 shows that the input signal is  
present on inputs 1, 2, 3, and 5, and that no signal is present on  
inputs 4 and 6.  
Input #6  
9
Fig u re 4-1 — Re m o t e co n n e ct o r p in o u t  
The RS-232 protocol of the rear panel Remote connector is  
9600 baud, 1 stop bit, no parity, and no flow control. The  
connector has the pin assignments shown in figure 4-1.  
For RS-232 and IR control, use a control cable with only pins 2,  
3, and 5 connected. To accomplish this, either cut the wires to  
the other pins in hard-shelled connectors, or remove the  
unneeded pins from molded plugs.  
Erro r re sp o n se s  
When the switcher receives a valid SIS command, it executes the  
command and sends a response to the host device. If the  
switcher is unable to execute the command because the  
command is invalid or it contains invalid parameters, the  
switcher returns an error response to the host. The error  
response codes are:  
For contact closure, use a control cable with pins 2 and 3 NOT  
connected. To accomplish this, either cut the wires to these pins  
in hard-shelled connectors or remove these pins from molded  
plugs.  
Sim p le In st ru ct io n Se t Co n t ro l  
E01 — Invalid input channel number (out of range)  
E06 — Invalid input channel change (auto-switch mode  
active)  
Ho st -t o -sw it ch e r co m m u n ica t io n s  
SIS commands consist of one or more characters per field. No  
special characters are required to begin or end a command  
character sequence. When a command is valid, the switcher  
executes the command and sends a response to the host device.  
All responses from the switcher to the host end with a carriage  
E09 — Invalid function (mode) parameter  
E10 — Invalid command  
E13 — Invalid value (out of range)  
E14 — Illegal command for this configuration  
return and a line feed (CR/LF =  
), which signals the end of  
the response character string. A string is one or more  
characters.  
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Tim e o u t  
Pauses of 10 seconds or longer between command ASCII  
characters result in a timeout. The command operation is  
aborted with no other indication.  
Usin g t h e co m m a n d /re sp o n se t a b le  
The command/response table is on the next page. Lowercase  
letters are allowed in the command field only as indicated.  
Symbols are used throughout the table to represent variables in  
the command/response fields. Command and response  
examples are shown throughout the table. The ASCII to HEX  
conversion table below is for use with the command/response  
table.  
Sym b o l d e fin it io n s  
= CR/LF (carriage return/line feed) (0x0D 0A)  
= space  
= Input number  
0 through 6 (0 = output mute)  
X1  
= Input signal status 0 = no signal detected  
1 = signal detected  
X2  
= On/off status  
0 = off  
1 = on  
X3  
= Software version  
= Switch mode  
x.xx  
X4  
X5  
1 = normal switch mode  
2 = auto switch mode  
ASCII to HEX Conversion Table  
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Co m m a n d  
ASCIICommand  
(host to sw itcher)  
Re sp o n se  
(sw itcher to host)  
Ad d it io n a l d e scrip t io n  
In p u t se le ct io n  
X1  
X1  
X1  
Select video and audio input  
Select video input only  
Select audio input only  
!
&
$
In  
All  
Select input  
Select input  
Select input  
video and audio.  
video only (audio breakaway).  
audio only (audio breakaway).  
X1  
X1  
X1  
X1  
In Vid  
X1  
X1  
In Aud  
In p u t vid e o se n sin g  
1
2
n
X2  
X2  
X2  
X2  
Request all inputs’ status  
0S  
0S  
Sig•  
•...•  
Each  
response is the signal status of an input,  
starting from input 1; n is the maximum number of  
inputs for this model.  
The input signal is present on inputs 1, 2, 3, and 5.  
No signal is present on inputs 4 and 6.  
Example (SW6 VGArs):  
Sig•1•1•1•0•1•0  
X1  
X2  
X1  
X2  
Request one inputs status  
S
’s signal status =  
.
Vid e o Mu t e  
Mute video  
X3  
1 B/b  
0 B/b  
B/b  
Vmt  
Video mute on  
Video mute off  
Video mute status  
X3  
Unmute video  
Read video mute  
Vmt  
X3  
Au d io Mu t e  
Mute audio  
X3  
1 Z/z  
0 Z/z  
Z/z  
Amt  
Audio mute on  
Audio mute off  
Audio mute status  
X3  
Unmute audio  
Read audio mute  
Amt  
X3  
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Co m m a n d  
ASCIICommand  
(host to sw it ch e r)  
Re sp o n se  
(sw it ch e r to host)  
Ad d it io n a l d e scrip t io n  
Fro n t p a n e l m o d e  
Set normal switch mode  
Set auto switch mode  
1#  
2#  
F1  
F2  
Set switch mode to normal.  
Set switch mode to auto (auto-switch).  
Fro n t p a n e l lo ck (Exe cu t ive m o d e )  
Lock front panel  
Unlock front panel  
1X  
0X  
Exe1  
Exe0  
X3  
Lock front panel controls.  
Unlock front panel controls.  
Show front panel lock status  
X
Show front panel lock status,  
0 = unlocked, 1 = locked).  
Vie w , in fo rm a t io n , p a rt n u m b e r, a n d firm w a re re q u e st s  
X1  
X1  
X5  
X3  
X3  
Information request  
I/i  
V
•A •F• •Vmt •Amt  
Example  
V2•A2•F•2•Vmt 0•Amt 1  
Video input 2; audio input 2; front panel mode  
auto; video not muted, audio muted.  
Request for part number  
Query software version  
N/n  
Q/q  
60-xxx-xx  
X4  
Software version x.xx.  
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The Windows-based Extron Universal Switcher Control  
Program, which communicates with the switcher via the RS-232  
port, provides an easy way to configure and operate the  
SW VGArs / Ars Series switchers. The program is compatible  
with Windows 2000 and Windows XP.  
In st a llin g t h e so ft w a re  
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).  
Fig u re 4-2 — So ft w a re d isk w in d o w  
2.  
3.  
Click the Software tab (figure 4-2).  
Scroll to the desired program and click Install (figure 4-3).  
Fig u re 4-3 — So ft w a re in st a lla t io n  
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Follow the on-screen instructions. By default, the Windows  
In figure 4-4:  
indicates that the video input is selected.  
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:  
indicates that the audio input is selected.  
indicates that the input is not selected.  
Check for Universal Switcher Updates  
Uninstall Universal Switcher  
Universal Switcher Control Program  
Universal Switcher Help  
indicates that the video input signal is present.  
indicates that no video input signal is present.  
Usin g t h e so ft w a re  
Run the program as follows:  
1.  
2.  
3.  
Click Start > Programs > Extron Electronics >  
Universal Switcher Control Pgm.  
Up d a t in g firm w a re  
If firmware updates are implemented for the SW VGA Ars, they  
are made available on the Extron Web site, www.extron.com.  
The Firmware Loader software is also available from the Extron  
site.  
Click the comm port that is connected to the  
switcher’s RS-232 port.  
The Extron Universal Switcher Control Program window  
(figure 4-4) displays the input signal status for each input  
(signal present or not present) and the selected input.  
Use the SIS “Q” command to determine the switcher’s current  
firmware level.  
Do w n lo a d in g t h e firm w a re fro m t h e We b sit e  
To obtain the latest version of firmware for your SW VGA Ars  
switcher:  
1.  
Visit the Extron Web site, www.extron.com, click the  
Download tab, then click the Firmware link on the left  
sidebar menu.  
Fig u re 4-5 — Ext ro n We b sit e Do w n lo a d Ce n t e r  
Fig u re 4-4 — Un ive rsa l Sw it ch e r Co n t ro l p ro g ra m  
w in d o w  
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On the Download Center screen, click the SW VGA Series  
Download link.  
Lo a d in g t h e firm w a re t o t h e sw it ch e r  
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.  
If necessary, download the Firmware Loader installer  
executable file to your computer, as follows:  
a.  
On the Extron Web page, click the Download tab.  
b.  
On the Download Center page, click Software on the  
left sidebar menu.  
Fig u re 4-6 — SW VGA Ars firm w a re  
c.  
Locate the “Firmware Loader” line and click the  
Download link at the far right.  
3.  
Complete the Personal Information form and click the  
Download button.  
d.  
e.  
Follow the instructions on the download screens to  
save the installer file to your computer.  
In the Windows Explorer or other file browser, locate  
the Firmware Loader executable file in your  
computer’s file system and double-click on it to open  
it.  
f.  
Follow the instructions on the Installation Wizard  
screens to install the Firmware Loader on your  
computer. Unless you specify otherwise, the installer  
program places the Firmware Loader file,  
“FWLoader.exe” in  
Fig u re 4-7 — Pe rso n a l in fo rm a t io n fo rm  
c:\Program Files\Extron\FWLoader.  
4.  
Follow the instructions on the rest of the download screens  
to save the executable firmware file to your computer. Note  
the folder to which you save the file.  
If the Extron and FWLoader folders do not yet exist in  
your Program Files folder, the installer creates them.  
2.  
In the Universal Switcher Control Program, click  
the Firmware Loader button.  
5.  
6.  
In the Windows Explorer or other file browser, locate the  
downloaded executable file, and double-click on it to open  
it.  
If the Firmware Loader button does not appear  
in the Universal Switcher Control Program window, the  
Firmware Loader software is not installed.  
Follow the instructions on the Installation Wizard screens to  
install the new firmware on your computer. A Release  
Notes file, giving information on what has changed in the  
new firmware version, and a set of instructions for updating  
the firmware are also loaded.  
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3.  
If you have not updated firmware for the SW VGA switcher  
before, on the Add Device screen, select the RS-232 tab.  
7.  
Navigate to and select the new firmware file. The Choose  
Firmware File window closes.  
If you have updated firmware for this model, click Cancel.  
The Firmware Loader window appears. Proceed to step 6.  
When downloaded from the Extron Web site, the firmware  
is placed at C: Program Files\ Extron\ Firmware\ SW .  
The firmware file must have a .s19 extension. Other  
file types can cause the switcher to stop functioning.  
CAUTION  
Fig u re 4-8 — Ad d De vice scre e n  
Although the screen also has a TCP/IP tab, the switcher  
does not have a LAN port. Do not select the TCP/IP tab.  
Fig u re 4-10 — Ch o o se Firm w a re File w in d o w  
4.  
5.  
From the drop-down menus on the RS-232 screen, select the  
appropriate Com port number (obtained from your system  
administrator) and baud rate (the default is 9600).  
8.  
In the Firmware Loader window, click Begin.  
The Total Progress and Progress status bars show the  
progress of the upload. The firmware upload to the  
switcher may take several minutes. Once the status bars  
have progressed from 0% to 100%, and Status is listed  
as Complete, the firmware loader utility resets the switcher.  
Click OK. The Firmware Loader window appears.  
Fig u re 4-9 — Ext ro n Firm w a re Lo a d e r w in d o w  
6.  
Select the SW VGArs and click File > Open. The Choose  
Firmware File screen appears.  
Fig u re 4-11 — Ext ro n ’s Firm w a re Lo a d e r scre e n  
9.  
Click Exit to close the Firmware Loader.  
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Co n t a ct Clo su re Re m o t e Co n t ro l  
For information about program features, you can access the help  
program in any of the following ways:  
The Remote connector also provides a way to select an input to  
the switcher using a remote contact closure device. Contact  
closure control uses pins on the Remote connector that are not  
used by the RS-232 interface. The contact closure pin  
assignments are shown in figure 4-1 on page 4-2.  
Click Start > Programs > Extron Electronics >  
Universal Switcher Control Help.  
From within the Windows-based switcher control  
program, select Help > Contents on the task bar.  
To select a different input number using a contact closure  
device, momentarily short the pin for the desired input number  
to logic ground (pin 5). To force one of the inputs to be always  
selected, leave the short to logic ground in place. The short  
overrides front panel input selections.  
From within the Windows-based switcher control  
program, press the F1 key.  
VSW I AAP Re m o t e Co n t ro l  
IR 102 In fra re d Re m o t e Co n t ro l  
Each input of an SW VGArs / Ars Series switcher can be  
connected to a VSW I AAP passive interface. The VSW I AAP  
features a computer video input and pass-through, an  
unbalanced stereo input and pass-through, and an input select  
(Show Me) button. Pressing the VSW I AAP’s Show Me button  
causes the switcher to select the input connected via that AAP.  
The optional Extron IR 102 kit consists of the following  
components:  
IR 102 handheld remote control unit  
VersaTools IR 102 remote receiver with 3-foot cable and  
RS-232 connector  
Projector  
IR detector with 6-foot cable and captive screw connector  
External 12 VDC power supply  
Install and operate the remote control in accordance with the  
IR 102 User’s Guide included with the remote.  
SHOW ME  
SHOW ME  
SHOW ME  
AUDIO  
AUDIO  
AUDIO  
VSW  
I
AAP  
VSW  
I
AAP  
VSW I AAP  
COMPUTER  
COMPUTER  
COMPUTER  
VSW I  
AAP  
VSW I  
AAP  
VSW I  
AAP  
SW6 VGA Ars Switcher  
Power  
Supply  
100-240V 0.2A  
REMOTE  
INPUTS  
SW6VGAArs  
OUTPUT  
100-240V 0.2A  
REMOTE  
OUTPUT  
INPUTS  
SW6V
G
A
Ars  
1
2
3
5
1
3
5
OUTPUT  
OUTPUT  
4
6
L
R
2
50-60Hz  
L
R
4
6
50-60Hz  
3' Cable  
RS-232  
Control  
SW6 VGA Ars  
6' Cable  
IR-102  
IR 102 Remote  
Control Receiver  
IR Detector  
IR 102 Remote Control  
Fig u re 4-13 — IR 102 Re m o t e a p p lica t io n  
SHOW ME  
SHOW ME  
SHOW ME  
AUDIO  
AUDIO  
AUDIO  
VSW  
I
AAP  
VSW  
I
AAP  
VSW I AAP  
COMPUTER  
COMPUTER  
COMPUTER  
VSW I  
AAP  
VSW I  
AAP  
VSW I  
AAP  
Fig u re 4-12 — VSW I AAP a p p lica t io n  
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Appendix A  
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Re fe re n ce In fo rm a t io n  
Specifications  
Part Numbers  
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Output type .................................. RGBHV, RGBS, RGsB, RsGsBs, bi-level  
and tri-level sync (follows input)  
Sp e cifica t io n s  
Input level ..................................... 1.0 V to 5.0 Vp-p  
Output level.................................. TTL: 5.0 Vp-p, unterminated  
Input impedance .......................... 510 ohms  
Vid e o  
Gain ............................................... Unity  
Bandwidth .................................... 350 MHz (-3 dB)  
Crosstalk ....................................... -68 dB @ 10 MHz  
Output impedance....................... 75 ohms  
Max. propagation delay ............. 47 ns  
Vid e o in p u t  
Max. rise/fall time ....................... 4.2 ns  
Number/signal type ................... 2, 4, or 6 (depending on the model)  
VGA-UXGA RGBHV, RGBS, RGsB,  
Polarity .......................................... Positive or negative (follows input)  
RsGsBs computer video, and HDTV  
component video  
Connectors .................................... 2, 4, or 6 (depending on the model) 15-pin  
HD female  
Au d io — SW 2/4/6 VGA Ars m o d e ls o n ly  
Gain ............................................... Unbalanced output: +6 dB;  
balanced output: +12 dB  
Frequency response..................... 20 Hz to 20 kHz, 0.05 dB  
ID bits (on pins 4, 11, 12, 15) are routed from input 1 to the  
output.  
THD + Noise ................................ 0.01% @ 1 kHz at nominal level  
S/N ............................................... >90 dB at maximum output (unweighted)  
Crosstalk ....................................... -45 dB @ 20 kHz, -72 dB @ 1 kHz or below  
60 Hz  
Nominal level ............................... 0.7 Vp-p for RGB and for R-Y and B-Y of  
component video  
1.0 Vp-p for Y of component video  
Stereo channel separation .......... >80 dB @ 20 Hz to 20 kHz  
Minimum/maximum levels ...... Analog: 0.3 V to 1.5 Vp-p with no offset  
Impedance .................................... 75 ohms  
Au d io in p u t — SW 2/4/6 VGA Ars m o d e ls o n ly  
Horizontal frequency .................. 15 kHz to 145 kHz  
Vertical frequency ....................... 30 Hz to 170 Hz  
Return loss .................................... -40 dB @ 5 MHz  
Input coupling.............................. DC  
Number/signal type ................... 2, 4, or 6 (depending on the model) stereo,  
unbalanced  
Connectors .................................... 2, 4, or 6 (depending on the model)  
3.5 mm female stereo mini jacks; tip (L),  
ring (R), sleeve (Gnd)  
Impedance .................................... >10k ohms unbalanced, DC coupled  
Nominal level ............................... -10 dBV (316 mV)  
Maximum level ............................ +16 dBu, (unbalanced) at 1% THD+N  
Vid e o o u t p u t  
Number/signal type ................... 1 VGA-UXGA RGBHV, RGBS, RGsB,  
RsGsBs computer video, and HDTV  
component video  
Connectors .................................... 1 female 15-pin HD  
0 dBu = 0.775 Vrms, 0 dBV = 1 Vrms, 0 dBV 2 dBu  
Nominal level ............................... 0.7 Vp-p for RGB and for R-Y and B-Y of  
component video  
1.0 Vp-p for Y of component video  
Minimum/maximum levels ...... 0.3 V to 1.5 Vp-p (follows input)  
Impedance .................................... 75 ohms  
Return loss .................................... -43 dB @ 5 MHz  
DC offset ....................................... 5 mV maximum with input at 0 offset  
Au d io o u t p u t — SW 2/4/6 VGA Ars m o d e ls o n ly  
Number/signal type ................... 1 stereo, balanced/unbalanced  
Connectors .................................... (1) 3.5 mm captive screw connector, 5 pole  
Impedance .................................... 50 ohms unbalanced, 100 ohms balanced  
Nominal level ............................... +4 dBu (1.23 V), balanced  
-4 dBV (0.63 V), unbalanced  
Maximum level (Hi-Z) ................ +28 dBu, balanced; +20 dBV, unbalanced  
at 1%THD+N  
Maximum level (600 ohm) ......... +21 dBm, balanced; +18 dBm, unbalanced  
at 1%THD+N  
Syn c  
Input type ..................................... RGBHV, RGBS, RGsB, RsGsBs, bi-level  
and tri-level sync  
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Regulatory compliance  
Safety ................................. CE, c-UL, UL  
Compliances ..................... CE, C-tick, FCC Class A, ICES, VCCI  
MTBF ............................................. 30,000 hours  
Co n t ro l/re m o t e — sw it ch e r  
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  
Warranty ....................................... 3 years parts and labor  
Contact closure............................. RS-232 9-pin female D connector (shared  
with RS-232)  
All nominal levels are at ±10%.  
Contact closure pin configurations  
1 = input 1, 4 = input 2, 6 = input 3,  
7 = input 4, 8 = input 5, 9 = input 6;  
active when a pin momentarily shorts to  
ground  
Specifications are subject to change without notice.  
Pa rt Nu m b e rs  
Sw it ch e rs  
“Show Me” contact closure ........ Pin 5 of each VGA input connector. The  
input is active (selected) when pin 5  
Sw it ch e r Mo d e ls  
Pa rt n u m b e r  
momentarily goes to gound.  
SW2 VGArs  
SW2 VGA Ars  
SW4 VGArs  
SW4 VGA Ars  
SW6 VGArs  
SW6 VGA Ars  
60-257-02  
60-257-22  
60-258-02  
60-258-22  
60-259-02  
60-259-22  
Program control ........................... Extron’s control/configuration program  
for Windows®  
Extron’s Simple Instruction Set (SIS)  
Ge n e ra l  
Power............................................. 100 VAC to 240 VAC, 50-60 Hz, 10 watts,  
internal  
Temperature/humidity .............. Storage: -40 to +158 °F (-40 to +70 °C) /  
10% to 90%, noncondensing  
In clu d e d p a rt s  
Operating: +32 to +122 °F (0 to +50 °C) /  
In clu d e d Pa rt s  
10% to 90%, noncondensing  
Cooling .......................................... Convection, no vents  
Mounting  
AC power cord  
Tweeker (VGA Ars models only)  
Universal Switcher Control Program Disk  
SW VGA /Ars Series Switcher Setup guide  
Rack mount....................... Yes, with optional 1U rack shelf  
Furniture mount .............. Yes, with optional under-desk or through-  
desk mounting kit  
Ca b le s  
Enclosure type.............................. Metal  
Ma le -t o -m a le VGA a u d io ca b le s  
Pa rt n u m b e r  
Enclosure dimensions ................. 1.75" H x 8.75" W x 9.5" D  
(1U high, half rack wide)  
VGA-A M-M MD/3, 3' (0.9 m)  
VGA-A M-M MD/6, 6' (1.8m)  
VGA-A M-M MD/12, 12' (3.6m)  
VGA-A M-M MD/25, 25' (7.6 m)  
VGA-A M-M MD/50, 50' (15.2m)  
26-490-01  
26-490-02  
26-490-03  
26-490-04  
26-490-08  
4.4 cm H x 22.2 cm W x 24.1 cm D  
(Depth excludes connectors.)  
Cooling .......................................... Convection, unvented  
Product weight............................. 2.5 lbs (1.1 kg)  
Shipping weight .......................... 5 lbs (3 kg)  
Vibration ....................................... ISTA 1A in carton  
(International Safe Transit Association)  
Listings .......................................... UL, CUL  
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Acce sso rie s  
Acce sso ry  
Pa rt n u m b e r  
RSU 129 1U Universal rack shelf  
RSB 129 1U Basic rack shelf  
MBU 125 Under-desk mounting kit  
MBD 129 Through-desk mounting kit  
KP 6 remote control  
60-190-01  
60-604-01  
70-077-01  
70-077-02  
60-111-20  
70-224-01  
IR 102 remote control kit  
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