User's Manual MODEL 10 PLUS MODEL 8 PLUS SWITCHERS
Contents Model 8/10 PLUS Introduction and Specifications ............. Chapter 1 About this Manual ................................................................. 1-1 Facts and Features ............................................................... 1-1 Description of Features ................................................. 1-2 Specifications ....................................................................... 1-3 Model 8/10 PLUS Operation and Configuration .................
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Extron’s Model 8/10 PLUS Switchers User’s Manual 1 Chapter One Model 8/10 PLUS Switcher Introduction Features Specifications Extron • Model 8 PLUS & Model 10 PLUS Switchers • User’s Manual
Model 8/10 PLUS Introduction and Specifications Introduction About This Manual This manual includes operation, configuration and option information for the Model 8 PLUS and Model 10 PLUS (Model 8/10 PLUS) Switchers.
Model 8/10 PLUS Introduction and Specifications Description of Features Outputs – Because switching is direct, the output will always have the same format as the selected input. Separate output connectors are provided for RGBS, S-Video, Composite Video, and Audio. 300 MHz Bandwidth – The wide bandwidth allows signals to be passed without loss of resolution. This is extremely important when using high resolution computer workstations.
Model 8/10 PLUS Introduction and Specifications Specifications General Operation Temperature .... 0°-50° C Storage Temperature .... -20°-70° MTBF Demonstrated .... 30,000 Hours Approvals .... UL Listed, CSA, CE Dimensions .... 17" W x 9.25" D x 3.31" H .... 43.2cm W x 23.5cm D x 8.4cm H Shipping Weights .... 13.0 lbs. .... 5.9 kg Power Supply .... Internal 100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz Warranty .... 2 years parts and labor .... (See warranty info-last page) Video Bandwidth .... 300 MHz Crosstalk at 10 MHz ....
Extron’s Model 8/10 PLUS Switchers User’s Manual 2 Chapter Two Model 8/10 PLUS Switcher Operation and Installation Switcher Operation Front Panel Rear Panel Switcher Installation Guide Extron • Model 8 PLUS & Model 10 PLUS Switchers • User’s Manual
Model 8/10 PLUS Operation and Configuration Model 8/10 Switcher Operation The Model 8/10 PLUS switchers enable the output to be switched from anyone of 8 or 10 inputs (A)* and the following formats are supported: • • • • • RGBS – RGB with separate composite sync RGsB – RGB with sync on green Monochrome Composite Video NTSC/PAL (Composite) Video w/Stereo Audio follow S-Video (SVHS) w/Stereo Audio follow When an input is selected, an LED will illuminate green next to the selected BNC input connectors on the
Model 8/10 PLUS Operation and Configuration Rear Panel The following descriptions are keyed* to the Model 10 rear panel drawing below. A There are four BNC connectors per input. The Model 8 PLUS and Model 10 PLUS switchers have 8 and 10 sets of input connectors. See "Connecting the Inputs" on page 2-3. RGB output will be available on this set of four BNC connectors if the selected input video format is RGB and the S-Video/SVHS and NTSC/PAL DIP switch modules are set to RGBS for the selected input number.
Model 8/10 PLUS Operation and Configuration Model 8/10 PLUS Switcher Installation Guide The recommended installation procedure for the Model 8 PLUS and Model 10 PLUS Switchers is: 1. Prior to installing the switcher (because it requires opening the case) do the procedure "Changing the Baud Rate" on page 2-7 if necessary. 2. If the switcher is to be rack mounted, install it in the rack using the procedure "Rack Mounting the Switcher" on page A-4. 3.
SVHS VCR 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Model 8/10 PLUS Operation and Configuration _ The S-Video output from the SVHS VCR would most likely require a user supplied S-Video to BNC adapter to connect to the Model 8 PLUS or Model 10 PLUS switcher. The Extron Part Number for an adapter of this type is 26-353-01. Composite video outputs and audio outputs from Laser Disc Players and VCRs will most likely require RCA to BNC adapters.
Model 8/10 PLUS Operation and Configuration Output Select DIP Switch Setting As mentioned earlier, the Output Select DIP switches must be set to define the video format of each input. The DIP Switch modules, labeled S-VIDEO/SVHS and NTSC/PAL are shown in the drawing at the bottom of this page. Each module has 10 (8 if Model 8 PLUS) switches which are numbered to match the input numbers. RGBS and VIDEO labels under the switch modules identify the left and right switch positions.
Model 8/10 PLUS Operation and Configuration Example Output Select DIP Switch Settings The diagram below shows five inputs of a Model 8 PLUS Switcher connected to the following devices: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
Model 8/10 PLUS Operation and Configuration Changing the Baud Rate The RS-232 protocol factory setting is 9600 baud, 8-bits, no parity, 1 start bit and 1 stop bit. The position of internal rotary switch SW3 on the main controller board controls the baud rate and parity. To change the switch setting, remove the four screws from the top of the case and lift the cover straight up. Locate SW3 (see drawing below) and use a small, flat blade screwdriver to rotate the switch to the desired position.
Model 8/10 PLUS Operation and Configuration Model 8/10 PLUS Switcher Connection to Computer To connect the Model 8/10 to a computer, refer to the picture below and connect the user supplied RS-232 cable from the computer (PC) serial port to the Model 8/10 PLUS Switcher connector labeled RS-232. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Triple Action SwitchingTM (RGB Delay) This prevents image scrambling during switching time. When an input is selected, Triple Action Switching® does this: 1. Drop the RGB signals.
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Extron’s Model 8/10 PLUS Switchers User’s Manual 3 Chapter Three Model 8/10 PLUS RS-232 Control Host/Switcher Communications Command/Response Table Control Software Extron • Model 8 PLUS & Model 10 PLUS Switchers • User’s Manual
Model 8/10 PLUS RS-232 Control Model 8/10 PLUS RS-232 Control The Model 8/10 PLUS switchers can be controlled through the RS-232 port by a Host device/system. The RS-232 connector location and pin assignments are shown in the drawing below. 1 Software Each Model 8/10 PLUS switcher ships with a 3.5" diskette containing Extron's Windows® compatible UNIVSW Control Software which enables the user to select the input and check switcher status in a Windows “point and click” environment.
Model 8/10 PLUS RS-232 Control Command/Response Table = CR/LF · = space V = Input channel, T = Video Format, M = Maximum # of inputs, Q = Software version ! = Delimiter character = Indicates end of input selection character string. Characters also accepted as delimiters are: @ $ & = V value = (Model 8 = 1 - 8, Model 10 = 1 - 10) = T value = (1 = RGBS, 2 = RGsB, 3 = Composite, 4 = S-Video) = (8 if Model 8, 10 if Model 10) = 0.00 - 9.
Model 8/10 PLUS RS-232 Control Software The Model 8/10 PLUS Switcher control software is a program called UNIVSW. It is Windows® 3.1, 3.11 and Windows 95 compatible and provides remote control of input selection. Installing the Software The program is contained on a single 3.5” diskette and will run from the floppy drive. However, it will be more convenient to load and run it from the hard drive. To install the software from the 3.5” floppy disk onto the hard drive, run SETUP.EXE from the floppy disk.
SVHS VCR 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Model 8/10 PLUS RS-232 Control Model 10 PLUS Switcher w/PC RS-232 Control Extron • Model 8 PLUS & Model 10 PLUS Switchers • User’s Manual Page 3-4
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Extron’s Model 8/10 PLUS Switchers User’s Manual A Appendix A Configuring Features and Options Remote Connector KP-10 Remote Control IR-10 Remote Control Rack Mounting Extron • Model 8 PLUS & Model 10 PLUS Switchers • User’s Manual
Configuring Features and Options MANUAL REMOTE Connector The MANUAL REMOTE connector provides a way to control the Model 8/10 PLUS switchers using Extron or third party remote control devices. Extron Remote Control devices which are compatible with the Model 8/10 Switchers are the KP-10 and IR-10 which are covered on the following pages. MANUAL REMOTE connector pin assignments are shown in the table to the right.
Configuring Features and Options KP-10 Remote Control The optional EXTRON KP-10 hard wired remote controller consists of a keypad, a 25 foot cable and a 25 pin D male connector that connects to the MANUAL REMOTE connector on the rear panel of the switcher (see drawing below). With the KP-10 connected, all Model 8 PLUS and Model 10 PLUS front panel operations can be duplicated using keys 0 through 9 on the KP-10 keypad. The KP-10 operates in parallel with the front panel and the RS-232 port.
Configuring Features and Options IR-10 Infrared Remote Control The optional EXTRON IR-10 infrared (IR) remote control is a hand held unit. It communicates with the Model 8 PLUS and Model 10 PLUS switchers through an external IR detector that is connected to an adapter. The adapter connects to the MANUAL REMOTE connector on the switcher rear panel and gets its power from the +5 volts on pin 13.
Configuring Features and Options Rack Mounting The Model 8 PLUS and Model 10 PLUS switchers can be rack-mounted using an optional 19" 2U Universal Rack Shelf, one switcher per shelf. The Extron Part Number for the Universal Rack Shelf is 60-032-01. The installation procedure follows. 10-32 x 3/4 Screws #10 Beveled Washers Use two screws to secure switcher to shelf Installing the 2U Shelf in a Rack Use the four 10-32 x 3/4 black screws and #10 black beveled washers to mount the 2U Shelf in the Rack.
Accessories/Part Numbers Model 8 PLUS Switcher .............................................. 60-094-01 Model 10 PLUS Switcher ............................................ 60-095-01 Model 8/10 PLUS User's Manual ................................ 68-080-01 Universal Rack Shelf, 19" 2U ...................................... 60-032-01C KP-10 Remote Control ................................................ 60-111-01 IR-10 Remote Control .................................................
