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1. Front Panel Figure B 2 Locate the Fuse on the Power Supply Extron System 4x Switcher Series User s Manual Appendix B Reference Les cables fournis l utillsasteur 15 pin HD Female lt s metres max Pour vos installations sp cifiques il vous est possible de choisir vos propres Cables de Communication pour Projecteur CC xx Utilisez la figure ci dessous pour r aliser le branchement des Pin La longueur des cables peut atteindre 61 m tres 200 feet 4 O O1 D gt 1 2 Female 3 Female 4 Commutateur du 5 Adaptateur de Systeme 4LD Extron 6 communications 7 Extron 8 Figure B 3 Enlever le couvercle du Systeme 4x 1 2 3 4 5 6 Si la configuration du Systeme 4x doit tre modifi e pour un diff rent projecteur il est n cessaire d acc der la carte du Contr leur Principal De m me si le fusible de l alimentation secteur doit tre chang on devra ouvrir l appareil Dans les deux cas vous devez dans un premier temps enlever le couvercle sup rieur du Systeme 4x D brancher le cordon d alimentation Si le Systeme 4xi est mont en rack d tachez le ter les c bles d entr e et de sortie Mettre le Systeme 4x sur une surface propre et enlever les 7 vis comme repr sent sur la figure Proc der l op
2. Note Information depends on System Au setup Figure 2 5 Example of Setup Switches on the Main Controller Board Extron System 4x Switcher Series User s Manual 2 4 Chapter 2 Configuration and Installation 2 If your unit is not set up correctly remove the System 4x cover page 2 3 and locate the switches and projector connectors Note the orientation of the SW1 switches in the picture On is marked on the DIP switch block Set the switches as indicated by the label or the instructions included with the projector communications kit and verify that the Projector cable is on the correct connector J9 J15 Extron continues to support new projectors If you have questions about using the System 4x with a device for which you cannot find configuration settings please consult with your Extron representative Refer to the appropriate cabling procedure included with the projector communications kit to continue the installation Cabling a System 4x in a Rack When routing cables from one unit to another in a rack do NOT allow the cables to be supported by the System 4x see Figure 2 7 Use Tie Wraps Rip Ties or other devices to secure the cables at some point in the rack that is above the rear panel connectors Loosely hanging cables may be stepped upon resulting in damage to cables and equipment as
3. 21 Vibration o oannannnennnnnnnnnnnnnennennn NSTA 1A in carton National Safe Transit Association Approvals ES mins UL CUL CE WEDBE 2 aite tenet a 30 000 hours Warranty oennnnooennnnennnennennnnnennnee 2 years parts and labor 1 75 1 5 Extron System 4x Switcher Series User s Manual System 4x Switcher Series Users Manual uno Chapter Two Configuration and Installation Rear Panel Connectors and Indicators Projector Monitor Applications Removing the Cover Setting the Main Controller Board Rack Mounting Audio Connections Connecting to Projectors Monitors Chapter 2 Configuration and Installation Rear Panel Connectors and Indicators Use the diagram below to locate the connectors and indicators on the back of the System 4x All models of the System 4x Series have the same rear panel layout Extron Figure 2 1 System 4x Rear Panel Identification 1 Indicates this Audio Input is selected 2 Indicates this Video Input is selected 3 Audio left amp right and Video Input 4 also used for Slave input in a multiswitcher system Video Input formats Composite Video use G connector S video use C amp Y connectors RGsB use R G amp B connectors RGBS use R G B amp HV connectors RGBHV use R G B H amp V connectors 4 Projector Communications 5 RS 232 por
4. Contrast Control Tint Control This is for line doubled line quadrupled signals only Press H Surrr to bring up this menu The current Horizontal Shift setting will be displayed Use or 4 to change the setting while observing the projector monitor screen Range 62 to 62 Press to save the new setting Press H Surrr again to exit and return to the default screen To exit without saving press H Surrr again without pressing or use one of the other procedures above Press Cowr to display this menu The current Contrast setting will be displayed Use vl or 4 to change the setting while observing the projector monitor screen Range 62 to 62 Press to save the new setting Press Cont again to exit and go to the default screen Press to display this menu The current Color level will be displayed Use v or 4 to change the setting while observing the projector monitor screen Range 62 to 62 Press to save the new setting Press Coop again to exit and go to the default screen Press to display this menu The current Tint Hue level will be displayed Use v or 4 to change the setting while observing the projector monitor screen Range 62 to 62 Press to save the new setting Press Tint again to
5. n A 1 System 4x Initiated Messages inserer A 2 RE A 3 Related TEM AT em A 3 Simple Instruction List with examples ccceccccccseseeeeeceeeeeeeeesseeeeeeeeseeeeeeesseseeees A 4 oimple nstr cton Examples eio denen anata A 5 Selecting Inputs Using Delimiters 4 A 7 Advanced 5 A 8 Advanced Instruction RE EE A 8 ERG erreren O A A 8 Hex Decimal and Binary Examples for Converting Range Values A 9 select Input GMD Sd iic deese a rcs E Oe ne A 9 Request Status CMD5 35 en A e a A 10 Change System Settings CMD6 36h A 11 Set Slave Configuration CMD8 38h 4 1 Configure an Input Channel CMD9 39h 2222222000200000nn en nennnnnennnnnnnnnennen 2 Request Input Channel Configuration CMD10 3Ah cee eeccesseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees A 13 Configure System CMD11 3Bh un nennen A 14 Request System Configuration CMD12 3Ch cc eeeeceeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeesaeeeeseeaes A 15 Appendix B General Reference Information Sysiem 4q Related Parts List ou ae ee a Gen ILS ae B 1 Changing the Main FUSE geeiert ee B 2 Les cables fournisa lutllsasteur 2a ua u ae B 3 French Enlever le couvercle du Systeme 4 B 3 Gabler DEIER B 4 German Entfernung der System 4 Abdeckung eese enne B 5 Extron System 4x Switcher Series User
6. v A Accept Save Selection ENTER Exit to Menu 0 MENU Screen Select function and move cursor 2 functions 2 choices each Make selection O ENTER LL D CFG gt VGA MODE gt ON ENTER Qs VGA Mode 9 On or Off Split Screen 9 On or Off demo mode Only if configured as a Slave switcher Figure 3 5 Example Configuring the System 4x Line Doubled Output to be exactly 640 x 480 standard VGA mode Extron System 4x Switcher Series User s Manual Chapter 3 Using the System 4x Front Panel 0 Menu Select Exit Menu sid If no slave switcher skip 9 The Menu button mew brings up the Menu Select Exit screen This is the starting point to get into any of the Control Menus Some menus in this chapter have more than one example This is because of the different System 4x models Be sure to use the example for the System 4x model you are using The example here is for the System 4LD x model 4LQxis very similar except for references to line quadrupler Press U or 4 to select from the following menus Select Exit Menu Press to return to the default screen Vip Mope Orc Configure a video input channel AUD LEVEL
7. half second increments 5 0 maximum Use mu to get to this menu and then press to select it There are two cursor points in the Audio Configuration menu indicated by the character gt Use to step between the two positions With the cursor in the left position use v or 4 to select a audio input channel Only available channel numbers will display With the cursor at the right position use vl or al to set the audio gain attenuation level for the selected input channel The range is from 31dB to 31dB When a change is selected but not yet saved the dB value blinks When an audio input is selected it is connected to the output except when muted This menu allows each audio input to be set to match the others Press to save the selection to memory Press menu or any input button at any time to exit Use mew v 4 to get to this menu and then press to select it Only the baudrate can be changed the protocol remains the same Use iv or la to select the baudrate for the host system on the RS 232 port The choices are listed in the illustration e The default bauarate is 9600 e he fixed protocol is 8 bits 1 stop bit no parity When a change is selected but not yet saved the value blinks Press to save the selection to memor
8. 86h VIDLD line doubled composite video 87h RGBLD still 88h RGBLD motion 89h YCLD still 8Ah YCLD motion 8Bh VIDLD still 8Ch VIDLD motion 8Dh RGBLA still X 8Eh RGBLQ motion X 8Fh YCLAQ still X X X X 1 X KKK X X 90h YCLQ motion 91h VIDLQ still 92h VIDLQ motion Aud Lvl Cih FFh Audio level 31dB to 31dB H Shift 81h FFh Horizontal shift 63 to 63 in steps of 2 Cont 81h FFh Contrast level 63 to 63 in steps of 2 Color 81h FFh Color level 63 to 63 in steps of 2 Tint 81h FFh Tint level 63 to 63 in steps of 2 Chroma Det 81h On 82h Off 83h not supported Luma Det 81h 84h Decoded modes Sharpness levels 1 4 80h not supported reserved 80h reserved Notes EOT 04h End Of Transmission 4 This command is only available Example in System 4x units with the following fimware revision levels of Request Configuration for Input Channel 4 higher 1Bh 3Ah 84h 04h System 4LDx revision 3 0 System 41 Ou revision 4 0 Response example Input 4 is configured for line doubled S video motion Audio at OdB and all picture controls H Shift Contrast Color and Tint at mid range zero Chroma Detail not applicable Luma Detail at level 1 This would be 1Bh 3Ah 80h 8Ah EOh COh COh COh COh 82h 81h 80h 04h 6 Only available on System 4LDx and 4L Ou A 13 Extron System 4x
9. PICTURE ConTROLs Depending upon the model of your System 4x there are three four or five controls that correspond to the Picture Controls on the System 4x front panel Each control is clearly marked and has a nudge button for increasing and another for decreasing the setting These controls are also available through the Configure Video pull down menu Cz The actual window panel controls will depend upon your System 4x model as well as the projector or display device that is connected to it Executive Mode This section shows examples of System 4x panels when in Executive Mode After setting up the audio and video controls the System 4x may be put in Executive Mode This simplifies switcher operation by disabling most of the audio and video setup controls and not displaying them This mode also locks configuration settings by not allowing access to them se Extron s SYSTEM SWITCHER Control Program ver 3 Pie EG File Configure Help Main o Audi Q INPUTS Power M VIDEO we 1 2 3 4 Weer 0 O 0 T M AUDIO Power Mute B 7 T miser CONT ga COLOR gy TIT m m TE gle ge Figure 5 6 Example of a System 447 LD LQ Panel in Executive Mode with no Slave Switchers e Ces ve 2 25 Enter Executive Mode from the Configure Menu leave by ES INPUTS clicking on the Normal button Power Mute v EE be Executive Mode takes up less space on the computer mul HS
10. G Press Pl to step to the second selection point and press v or al to change the selection for that function If the display already shows what you want leave it and go on The choices made for this example are circled Press to step back to the left selection point Repeat steps 0 and 69 until you have made all of your changes to this menu 9 Press to save these settings and press to go to Menu 0 From there you may step to another menu and start your next setup procedure or exit Default SYSTEM AL Du Power Up EXTRON V3 11 Display After 2 3 second delay MENU CONTROLS FT J OG O A gt MENU ENTER Displayed information depends upon video v type audio level and breakaway setting gt VID 01 RGBS gt AUD 01 00dB Change Entry Point gt J J Change Selection A Accept Save Selection ENTER Exit to Menu O 97 MENU MENU ENTER MENU SELECT A A A Go to MENU SELECT 1 VID MODE CFG MENU SELECT 2 AUD LEVEL CFG Screen 3 HOST BAUDRATE LILI 4 RGB DELAY v v v v v v A A A MENU A A v 5 SLAVE CFG eU 6 LD SYNC CFG 7 CFG iA MENU SELECT
11. Where ESC CMD5 1Bh 35h ERC See list Vid 81h 96h currently selected video channel Aud 81h 96h currently selected audio channel Vid Mode on System Au LDx LQx 80h RGBS composite sync X 81h RGsB sync on green NE 82h RGBLD line doubled RGB video 83h YC S video 84h VID composite video 85h YCLD line doubled S video 86h VIDLD line doubled composite video 87h RGBLD still 88h RGBLD motion 89h YCLD still 8Ah YCLD motion 8Bh VIDLD still 8Ch VIDLD motion 8Dh RGBLQ still X 8Eh RGBLQ motion X 8Fh YCLQ still X X X X X KKK KK 90h YCLQ motion 91h VIDLQ still 92h VIDLQ motion Dsp Type 80h Ampro 81h RS 232 only no display device 82h Barco 83h Sony or Mitsubishi XC monitor 84h ECP 3100 amp 4100 85h Hughes JVC 86h Marquee 87h NEC Runco 88h Mitsubishi VS 89h Panasonic 1083U 1085U 8Ah Toshiba 8Bh Ampro LCD 150 8Ch Seleco 8Dh Digital Projection 8Eh Zenith Pro Series 8Fh Ampro Exe mode 90h NEC LCD MT 92h Panasonic 1083UN 1085UN 93h Sharp LCD 94h NEC XG 96h Mitsubishi LCD 100 200 97h Infocus CLI RS 232 98h Hughes JVC G1000 99h Sharp LCD RS 232 9Eh Electrohome 1024 Extron System 4x Switcher Series User s Manual A 10 Appendix A RS 232 Programmer s Guide Dsp Power 80h Display dev
12. Figure 2 9 The Audio Cable Equivalent Connections Inputs Inputs Inputs Left Channel Left Channel Left Channel Tip Tip Tip Sleeve Left Ring F 3 Left Ring Left Q Gnd Sleeve f Gnd Sleeve Gnd MB Tip Hp T Sleeve Right Ring Right Ring Right Q Gnd Sleeve Gnd Sleeve Gnd Right Channel Right Channel Right Channel E E EE Unbalanced high impedance Balanced high impedance Balanced 600 ohm Outputs Outputs Outputs Left Channel i Left Channel Left Channel Ee Tip H a See warning note Left Ring 2 Ring x Left Sleeve Gnd i Gnd Gnd Tip III Tip See waming note Right Ring 5 Right Ring 5 Right Sleeve Gnd Gnd Gnd Right Channel Right Channel Right Channel Unbalanced high impedance Balanced high impedance Balanced 600 ohm Figure 2 10 Three ways to Wire the Input and Output Audio Connectors A If using unbalanced audio output use lower left connector as an example and connect the sleeve to Gnd Connecting it to the negative terminal will damage audio output circuits B
13. Help menus clicking on the underlined words will give more detailed help gt System Switcher Control Program Help Ele ER Bockmak Onions 0000000000 Extron s System Switcher Help Contents To learn how to use Help press F1 or choose Using Help from the Help menu The system Switcher Control program communicates with the Extron System 4 LO LO Lox Lex or Cj System 8 and 10 and System 8 Flus and 10 Plus switchers through the unit s Ro 232 part defaults ta 4600 baud 8 bit 1 stop no parity It presents the same functions found an the Front Panels but in an Interactive graphical interface The Main screen changes appearance based on a type of switcher connected bj number of inputs provided Cl whether a projector is being controlled and d Executive versus Normal mode For Help on specific screens and buttons click the appropriate item below 5 va 4 LDC Main screen 4 input ovo lEM 4 LD C Executive rte Screen 4 input oaraelEM 4LD C Main Screen 22 Input orol EM 4 LDC Executive mode Screen 22 input 5 ve TEM 5 10 Main Screen 8 Input ovo TEM 9 10 Executive mode Screen 8 input ovo TEM 0 10 Main Screen 154 input Video Configuration screen for SYSTEM 4 LDC Audio Configuration screen for S YS TEM 4 LOC Note that pressing F1 from within the program will provide context sensitwe Help Figute 5 3 Example of the first Help menu Help Contents After viewing the Help menus u
14. repair or replace said products or components to whatever extent it shall deem necessary to restore said product to proper operating condition provided that it is returned within the warranty period with proof of purchase and description of malfunction to Extron Electronics 1230 South Lewis Street Anaheim CA 92805 U S A This Limited Warranty does not apply if the fault has been caused by misuse improper handling care electrical or mechanical abuse abnormal operating conditions or non Extron authorized modification to the product If it has been determined that the product is defective please call Extron and ask for an Applications Engineer at 714 491 1500 to receive an RA Return Authorization number This will begin the repair process as quickly as possible Units must be returned insured with shipping charges prepaid If not insured you assume the risk of loss or damage during shipment Returned units must include the serial number and a description of the problem as well as the name of the person to contact in case there are any questions Extron Electronics makes no further warranties either expressed or implied with respect to the product and its quality performance merchantability or fitness for any particular use In no event will Extron Electronics be liable for direct indirect or consequential damages resulting from any defect in this product even if Extron Electronics has been advised of such damage Pl
15. Multiple SW8 SW10 Ch 1 Ch 1 Ch 2 Ch 2 Ch 3 Ch 3 Ch 4 Ch 4 Ch 1 Ch 1 Ch 1 Chil Ch 1 1st SW10 Ch 5 Ch 4 Ch 2 Ch 2 Ch 2 Ch 2 Ch 2 Ch 6 Ch 4 Ch 3 Ch 3 Ch 3 Ch 3 Ch 3 Ch 7 Chz4 Ch 4 Ch 4 Ch 4 Ch 4 Ch 4 Ch 8 Ch 4 Ch 5 Ch 5 Ch 5 Ch 5 Ch 9 Ch 4 Ch 6 Ch 6 Ch 6 Ch 6 Ch 10 Ch 4 Ch 7 Ch 7 Ch 7 Ch 11 Ch 4 Ch 8 Ch 8 Ch 8 Ch 12 Ch 4 Ch 9 Ch 9 Ch 13 Ch 4 Ch 10 Ch 10 Ch 14 Ch 4 Ch 2 2nd SW10 Ch 15 22 Ch 4 Ch 3 10 Channel numbers continue if multiple switchers are used as slaves The highest number of channels is 22 using two System 10 P us units as slaves The following pages show configurations for looping the System 4x with other Extron approved switchers Looping the System 4x will not work with all switchers call Extron Electronics if you have any questions 4 1 Extron System 4x Switcher Series User s Manual Chapter 4 Connecting Multiple Switchers Controlling Master Slave Switchers When a host system is controlling a System 4x with a switcher as a slave a special 9 pin T Connector cable called a System 4x Slave Adapter is necessary Pictured below in Figure 4 1 the connector marked Slave is a 9 pin male connector designed to work with the switchers described in this section Communications between the System 4x master and the slave is done through a second port on the same connector The adapter puts this second set of signals on the normal t
16. Use captive screw audio connectors Extron part number 10 163 01 2 7 Extron System 4x Switcher Series User s Manual System 4 7 Switcher Series User s Manual Chapter Three Using the System 4x Front Panel Front Panel Buttons and Indicators Picture Controls for Line Doubler and Line Quadrupler Examples for Using Some of the Menus Using Menus to Make Adjustments Using Menus to Configure the System t SL amp 3 ly u v 6 UTI of D I Jenuen S 195N SALIAS JBYILIMS Xp uia s S uoJ x3 Front Panel 4LD model shown Controls are described beginning from the left side Figure 3 1 System 4LD Front Panel other System 4x Series front panels are very similar CO MAIN POWER f 1e INPUTS 8 DISPLAY r PICTURE CONTROLS Extron Main POWER This button turns the System 4x power On or Off The light indicates when power is On POWER MUTE INPUTS Inputs 1 thru 4 buttons are used to select which of the four possible inputs will go to the output projector or monitor DisPLAY CONTROLS Power allows the connected display power to be turned On or Off from the System Au The LED lights when power is On Mure commands the attached display picture to be muted blanked The LED is lighted when the picture is being muted PicrunE CoNTRoLS depends upon the System 4 7 model These buttons only affect line doubled quadrupled signals as wel
17. ration configuration du syst me ou changement des fusibles NE PAS toucher les boutons ou les composants lectroniques autres que ceux sp cifi s Cela pourrait s rieusement affecter l op ration du syst me Figure B 4 Enlever le couvercle du Systeme 47 Configuration Label Inside Quand le travail l int rieur du syst me 4x est termin effecturer les op rations dans l ordre inverse Extron System 4x Switcher Series User s Manual Appendix B Reference Cabler un Systeme 4x sur un rack Quand vous fixez les cables d une unit l autre veillez ce que ces c bles ne soient pas support s par le syst me 4x Utilisez des attaches de mani re ce que les c bles soient fix s au dessus du panneau de branchement arri re Tous les c bles non attach s peuvent provoquer des dommages aux utilisateurs l quipement et galement aux c bles eux m mes o attaches 7 i Lu L illustration montre la vue arri re d un syst me sur rack Les c bles sur notre exemple sont fix s sur support aux dessus des branchements de l quipement Cela permet une vue d gag e des panneaux arri res et vite que les c bles ne tombent sur l quipement 000000 00 0 0 0 N A A FN MN OOOOO S T T vo OOOOQ N A AN A N YW YR DF DY o O A Y Q Y O A R DF YF 2d 4 T T o D 000 00 0000 0 0 0 cordons cables d alimentation
18. 0 6 o o o o v AUDIO screen allowing space for other applications H SHIFT CON COLO INT ETAI HIE Le I SE III Be Figure 5 7 Example of a System 4x LD LQ Panel in Executive Mode with a System 8 Plus as a Slave Switcher Use the Normal button to get out of Executive Mode and return to the type of menus shown on page 5 3 Use the Exit button to close and exit the Windows Control Software Window Pull Down Menus The following menus are not available in Executive Mode Fite Menu Use the Help menu for descriptions Selections include e Initialize Unit Reset the System 4x to factory settings e Test Cycle Inputs Automatically steps through input selection one time e Exit Leave the Windows Control Program CoNricuRE Menu Use the Help menu for descriptions Selections include Video Modes Choose video type picture controls etc for each input To see an example of this Control Panel Window select Video Configuration Screen from the first Helo Screen Audio Inputs Set view audio levels for each input To see an example of this Control Panel select Audio Configuration Screen from the first Help Screen Extron System 4x Switcher Series User s Manual 5 4 Chapter 5 Using Windows Control Software e Slaves Choose the type of slave switcher input e Sync Configuration Choose sync on green separate sync etc e RGB Delay Set view time delay
19. 4x Switcher Series User s Manual A 8 Appendix A RS 232 Programmer s Guide Hex Decimal and Binary Examples for Converting Range Values 1 The Audio range is C1h to FFh for 31dB to 31dB and 31dec 1Fh To calculate the mid range zero dB add 31d to the low number CIh 1100 0001bin 31dec low end of range 1Fh 0001 1111bin 31dec half of range E0h 1110 0000bin OOdec mid range zero value To set Audio to 10dB add 10d OAh to the mid range zero value EOh 1110 0000bin 00dB OAh 0000 1010bin 10dec EAh 1110 1010bin 10dB 2 The picture control range is 81h to FFh for 63 to 63 and 63dec 3Fh To calculate the mid range zero setting add 31dec to the low number 81h 1000 0001bin 63dec low end of range 3Fh 0011 1111bin 63dec half of range COh 1100 0000bin 00066 mid range value zero To set a picture control to 10 add 53d 63d 10d to the low end 81h 1000 0001bin 63 low end of range OAh 0011 0101bin 53 63 10dec B6h 1011 0110bin 10 new setting B This is one example of how it can be done You could also subtract 10d OAh from the mid range value Select Input CMD4 34h CMDA is for selecting video and audio input channels The flexibility of this command is that it allows for selection of audio and video from separate channels Breakaway mode or from the same channel Audio Follow By using a no change parameter it can be used to sele
20. 4x7 with One System 8 10 PLus Switcher The System 8 10 PLus must be configured as a Slave Connect the RGBHV and Audio output of the System 8 10 PLus switcher to the last 4th input of the System 4x7 Use the figure below as an example The System 4x will control the System 8 10 PLus Switcher through the secondary RS 232 port by way of a System 4x Slave Adapter described on page 4 2 Go to page 4 6 to set up the System 8 10 PLus switches 2 Channel Stereo Audio BNC Cable After making all the cable connections go to page 4 7 to configure the master slave as a system Projector Communication Extension Cable 5 UT PT 7 a 6 PJ COMM vH e Hit e G9 e Projector Comm Adapter System 4 LDx Rear Panel Extron System 4 Slave Adapter 26 386 01 Laserdisc Player with S video Outputs and Stereo Audio Audio Control System System 10 Plus Si Extron system to PLUS ANAHEIM CA N Je z e Xe 6 er WA 8 6 6 ES O O 2 0 o 2 7 of x SH SAH m SAH Da ES x NS Ke ET ch ch cu um KR A 3 Hp Extron recommends that audio connections between switchers be wired unbalanced If balanced connections are re
21. Change Selection Accept Save Selection ENTER Exit Menu 0 MENU 0 EXIT VA 1 VID MODE CFG es pVIDO2 RGBLD m Bees E Mee eee ENTER 0 Select Video Type 5 RGBLD m MENU SELECT Video Q Input 2 This example is for System 4 Move cursor v A 3 HOST BAUDRATE V A 4 RGB DELAY V A MENU SELECT 5 SLAVE CFG V A MENU SELECT 6 LD SYNC CFG V A MENU SELECT 7 LD CFG V A MENU SELECT 8 INFORMATION en Only if configured as a Slave switcher E Go to Menu 0 Figure 3 3 Example Configuring System 4 Inputs Extron System 4x Switcher Series User s Manual 3 4 Chapter 3 Using the System 4x Front Panel Menu 6 is used to set up composite or separate horizontal and vertical sync for line doubled quadrupled images Follow the numbers in the diagram and continue Press to get the Menu Select Options Menu 0 Press WJ or 4 to get Menu 6 LD Sync CFG G Press to select this menu There are four functions in this menu as displayed from the left selection point They are listed in the diagram Use Bl to move between the two selection points and then use vl or al to show the choices and leave your choice displayed before going to the next function From the left selection point press v or a to choose one of the four functions
22. Cra Configure an audio input channel Host BAUDRATE Set the RS 232 baudrate for the host system RGB DeuaAy Set the time delay for switching the RGB signals after Sync SLAVE 076 Set the System 4x for use with a slave switcher Change Line doubler Sync output configuration Change Line doubler display to VGA mode or Split Screen demo Display Information of internal switch settings Switch Slave only appears if the System 4x has slave configuration Select slave channels from System 4x front panel See Chapter 4 Press to select the menu being displayed c 00 4 0 Om P ONO Each of the menu choices listed in Menu 0 is explained later in this chapter 1 Video Mode Configuration The next two pages show three different versions of Menu 1 to cover the different models in the System 4x Series of products Use the one that is appropriate for your model Use the Video Mode Configuration Menu Menu 1 to match the type of video with the signal coming into each input and choose how tt will output For example if Inout 3 has S video coming in and you want it line doubled when it goes to your projector select VIDO3 and select YCLD mor s for xi models The System 4LDx and 4LQx models can have line doubled or quadrupled output with the motion or still attribute If the application includes action video movies etc use the motion attribute if it is a slide presentation still pictures an
23. Default menu If you don t want to change input selections press the button for the input that is already selected AUD Audio CHL Input channel used in Menu 9 It includes both Audio and Video CFG Configuration as in setup H Horizontal as in horizontal sync H V Horizontal and Vertical as in composite sync H and V LD Line doubled output LQ Line quadrupled output RGB Red Green and Blue colors or video signals RGsB Red Green and Blue and the sync included with the Green signal RGBS Red Green and Blue and the Sync H and V on a 4th line Slave Another switcher whose output serves as an input to a System 4x _m Motion use this for video with action _S Still use this for text or still pictures slide presentations VID Video YC S Video for the chrominance C and the luminance Y V Vertical as in vertical sync The following pages have examples for using some of the menus as well as details on the function of each menu Page 3 12 Figure 3 7 has a flowchart of the LCD menus You may use it as a road map to go from one menu to another Extron System 4x Switcher Series User s Manual Chapter 3 Using the System 4x Front Panel Example of Using the Menu Controls Suppose we have a System 4LDx and want to set up Input 2 for line doubled motion video in a VGA format with separate horizontal and verti
24. JEXE 1 1Vn 1An i Switcher is in Executive Mode Executive Mode discrete X 78 JEXE 9 1Vn 1An Switcher not in Executive Mode Executive Mode On discrete 3A JEXE 1 1Vn 1An Switcher is in Executive Mode Executive Mode Off discrete 3B JEXE 9 1Vn 1An Switcher not in Executive Mode Where n Video channel and or Audio channel selected Request Projector Configuration C c 43 63 ICONFIG FOR SONY lt lt lt Request Part Number Total of 24 information space characters Display internal setting for projector type N n 4E 6E 160 155 011 Part number for the System 4x model Example is for System ALD A 5 Extron System 4x Switcher Series User s Manual Appendix A RS 232 Programmer s Guide Switcher Commands ASCII Hex Switcher Response Result Description Freeze On F 46 AFrz1 1 Freeze video frame Freeze Off f 66 JFrz0 Release Freeze mode Demo On J 4A ADmol1 1 Demo Mode status On Demo Off j 6A Dmo0 i Demo Mode status Off Information Request l i 49 69 JV3 A2 T8 P1 S0 ZO RO QPC3 0 QSC3 0 M4 1 This example says Video channel selected is 43 V3 Audio channel is 22 A2 selected input is RGBLD still T8 Projector is On P1 all Mutes Display S Audio ZO amp RGB RP are Off both the Projector software and the Switcher software are version 3 0 QPC3 9 QSC3 0 and the system has four input channels M4 Information Request example 22 l i 49 69 VO AQ TO PO SQ ZO RO QPC3 0 QSC3 0 M4 1 This examp
25. X Aud Lvl Cih FFh Audio level 31dB to 31dB H Shift 81h FFh Horizontal shift 63 to 63 in steps of 2 Cont 81h FFh Contrast level 63 to 63 in steps of 2 Color 81h FFh Color level 63 to 63 in steps of 2 Tint 81h FFh Tint level 63 to 63 in steps of 2 Chroma Det 80h No change 81h On 82h Off Notes Luma Der 80h No change 5 Ewe Audie eval aad 81h 84h Decoded modes Sharpness levels 1 4 Picture Control settings reserved 80h reserved 80h no change EOT 04h End Of Transmission See page A 8 for examples for calculating these values 4 Only available in System 4x units with the following firmware revision levels or higher 5 Only available on System 4LDx and 4LQx Extron System 4x Switcher Series User s Manual A 12 Appendix A RS 232 Programmer s Guide Request Input Channel Configuration CMD10 3Ah Request the configuration for a specific input channel in the System 4x Format ESC CMD10 Inp EOT Response ESC CMD10 ERC Vid Mode Aud Lvl H Shift Cont Color Tint Chroma Det Luma Det reserved EOT Where ESC CMD10 1Bh 3Ah Inp 80h Request current channel 81h 96h Input channel requested 1 22 Vid Mode on System Av LDx 80h RGBS composite sync X 81h RGsB sync on green X X 82h RGBLD line doubled RGB video 83h YC S video 84h VID composite video 85h YCLD line doubled S video
26. a sequence or both Each response as seen on a terminal display will use it in one form or another System 447 The System 4 uses lf cr before and after each response and is symbolized as in examples that follow Discrete Command A discrete command can do only one thing For example if projector power is already On sending a discrete power on command does nothing See toggle Display or Display Device Host Space Switcher Terminal Toggle Zero Display refers to the video output device projector monitor etc Any device capable of talking to the switcher through an RS 232 port When writing programs it is critical to know when to insert a space and when to leave it out If not done correctly the command will not work Examples in this chapter use a dot to represent a space This should eliminate any confusion Switcher refers to the System 4x or any slave inputs from other sources Any device that includes a keyboard and a display This could be a dumb terminal a smart terminal a PC operating in terminal mode etc A toggle command changes the state of the function This can be either of two things If the function was Off the command turns it On if the function was On the command turns it Off A toggle command character may be either upper or lower case The number zero may be shown as to distinguish it from the letter O The codes d
27. back of NE EE the System 4x for use by PJ COMM mM a host system The connections are as oo exo follows B 90 260 VAC 50 60 Hz Figure A 1 The RS 232 9 pin D Connector on the Rear Panel RS 232 Pin Connections Pin Signal Pin Signal Pin Signal 1 n c 4 Tx2 7 n c 2 TX 5 Gnd 8 Rx2 3 Rx 6 n c 9 n c Rx2 and Tx2 are used to communicate with a slave switcher do not connect to or use these pins The default protocol is 9600 baud 8 bits no parity 1 stop bit and no flow control The baud rate can be changed through a front panel menu See Chapter 3 The System 4x recognizes any character that comes in on the RS 232 port as a possible command Commands can be from either of two groups or instruction sets They are as follows 1 The Simple Instruction Set can be any ASCII character that is recognized by the System 4x as a command For this set there are no codes required to say that a command is coming or that a command has ended Simple commands could come from a terminal or any other controlling device After the System 4x gets the command it will execute it and send an appropriate response to the controlling device 2 The Advanced Instruction Set consists of more complex instruction strings Advanced instructions are used when a complete command cannot be defined within one character Each instruction string must begin with an Escape code ESC and end with an End Of Transmission code EOT Adv
28. change That is 1Bh 3Bh 80h FFh 81h 80h 80h 80h 04h Normal response ESC CMD11 ERC EOT 1Bh 3Bh 80h 04h Extron System 4x Switcher Series User s Manual A 14 Appendix A RS 232 Programmer s Guide Request System Configuration CMD12 3Ch 4 This command is only available in System 4x units with the following firmware revision levels or higher System 4LD x revision 3 0 System 4LQx revision 4 0 6 Only available on System 4LDx and System 4LQx Request the System 4x Configuration Format ESC CMD12 EOT Response ESC CMD12 ERC LD Sync RGB Delay Aud Mute Status 1 LDx Misc reserved EOT Where ESC CMD12 1Bh 3Ch LD Sync 81h Composite Sync with no serration pulses 82h Sync negative horizontal amp vertical 83h Composite Sync with serration pulses 84h Sync positive horizontal amp vertical 85h Sync positive horizontal negative vertical 86h Sync negative horizontal positive vertical RGB Delay 80h 8Ah RGB Delay in 0 5 second steps values range from 0 to 5 seconds Aud Mute 80h Audio is not Muted 81h Audio is Muted Status 1 80h 83h See table below Bit 1 6 5 4 3 2 1 Function Sys Power Power is Off 1 0 0 Power is On 1 0 0 0 0 0 Sys 4C 100000 x Sys 4LD 4LDex 4LQex 1 0 0 0 0 1 x Sys ALDxi 4LQxi 1 0 0 0 0 1 x LDxi Misc 80h AAh See table Bit s 76 32 Function Freeze Demo mode On 10 XX Demo mode Off XX F
29. dans le bo tier de l appareil de tensions dangereuses non isol es posant des risques d lectrocution Attention Lire les instructions Prendre connaissance de toutes les consignes de s curit et d exploitation avant d utiliser le mat riel Conserver les instructions Ranger les consignes de s curit afin de pouvoir les consulter l avenir Respecter les avertissements Observer tous les avertissements et consignes marqu s sur le mat riel ou pr sent s dans la documentation utilisateur Eviter les pi ces de fixation Ne pas utiliser de pi ces de fixation ni d outils non recommand s par le fabricant du mat riel car cela risquerait de poser certains dangers Sicherheitsanleitungen Deutsch Dieses Symbol soll den Benutzer auf wichtige Anleitungen zur Bedienung und Wartung Instandhaltung in der Dokumentation hinweisen die im Lieferumfang dieses Ger tes enthalten ist Dieses Symbol soll den Benutzer darauf aufmerksam machen daf im Inneren des A N Geh uses dieses Produktes gef hrliche Spannungen die nicht isoliert sind und die einen elektrischen Schock verursachen k nnen herrschen Achtung Lesen der Anleitungen e Bevor Sie das Ger t zum ersten Mal verwenden sollten Sie alle Sicherheits und Bedienungsanleitungen genau durchlesen und verstehen Aufbewahren der Anleitungen Die Sicherheitsanleitungen sollten aufbewahrt werden damit Sie sp ter darauf zur ckgreifen k nnen Befolgen der Warnhinweise B
30. done before connecting the slave s to the System 4x if that is more convenient Testing the Master Slave Communications Press IMENU to go back to the menu selection again Step to the Switch Slave menu Menu 9 if System 4LDx 4LQx otherwise Menu 8 This menu will only appear if there is a slave configured Press to get the Switch Slave Menu shown below The display will show Channel 4 because that is the first slave channel Use the and l4l to step to a slave channel and press to select it Once selected look at the front panel of the slave unit to see that the correct channel has been selected Using the table on page 4 1 select channel 6 and channel 3 will light on the slave switcher Repeat this procedure for each available slave channel Only the available channels will show in the LCD display Now test the switcher communications in reverse by pressing a channel switch on the slave and see that its system channel number appears in the LCD display Again use the table on page 4 1 as a reference Once the master slave system is checked out all of the available channels can be accessed and set up from the System 4x front panel with Menus 1 and 2 The channel numbers will be as listed in the lef
31. floppy disk onto the hard disk like any other Windows application Run Setup exe from the floppy disk Although this software was designed to control any System 4x switcher its operation will be restricted to the features and configuration of your unit System 4 Switcher 4 Torunthe System Switcher Control program double click on the SYSTEM SWITCHER Control Pgm icon in the Extron Electronics group or folder The Comm menu appears on the display Figure 5 2 System Switcher Control Program icon SYSTEM SWITCHER Help Double clicking the Help icon will present detailed examples of the screens and menus prior to running the Control program 5 After you have selected the Comm Port the software looks for the System Au reads its configuration and then displays that information in a window called Extron s System Switcher Control program see Figures 5 4 through 5 7 5 1 Extron System 4x Switcher Series User s Manual Chapter 5 Using Windows Control Software System 4x Help The fastest way to learn what each Windows function does is through the Help menus At any time help is available by double clicking the Help icon previous section pulling down the Help menu or by pressing F1 This will bring up the Help menu like the example shown below to allow you to step through the screen examples Click on the items on each screen to display a description d As with all Windows
32. for mute status of the Display device follows 84 54 character for video signal Type follows 86 56 character for the Video channel follows 88 58 Executive Mode On 120 78 Executive Mode Off 90 5A Audio mute On 122 7A Audio mute Off 91 5B Turn the Display power On 93 5D Turn the Display power Off Extron System 4x Switcher Series User s Manual A 4 Appendix A RS 232 Programmer s Guide Simple Instruction Examples The tables that follow give examples of some of the ASCII codes that may be entered from a host device The Switcher Response column shows what will be seen on the host s screen Appropriate response messages are also displayed on the System 4 7 s LCD screen The resultant changes made by these commands will also show on the System 4x7 Front Panel Errors may occur under certain conditions such as when trying to select a nonexistent channel or trying to mute the projector when it is turned off etc Error codes are on the next page The first group lists commands for the display device projector monitor and the second group lists commands for the switcher System 4 7 The Hex column gives hexadecimal equivalents for cases where the codes will be generated by another source Display Commands ASCII Hex Switcher Response Result Description Display Power toggle On O o 4F 6F JPR TA Display Power is On If switcher was Off JPW Please Wait Initializing it will also turn On JPW EJ Please W
33. is the Slave If two switchers are looped with the System 4x the second switcher is a Slave to the first and the first is a Slave to the System 4 e he slave switcher is always connected to the highest master input input 4 on a System 4x input 10 on a System 10 and input 8 on a System 8 etc e Input numbering always starts at input 1 of the System 40 and input 4 will become the first input from the slave switcher e The System 4x cannot be used as a slave switcher e The only switchers that can be looped with the System 447are Extron s SW4 ARMX SW6 ARMX System 8 PLus and System 10 PLus e In any master slave arrangement the System 4x acts as if it is one large switcher That is each slave input can be selected and set up from the System 4x Front Panel Any Slave input can be configured for any signal type For example a System 4LDx with a System 8 PLus as a slave is seen by PC software as a line doubling 11 input switcher The System 4x must be set up to recognize input that is from another switcher unit The Front Panel operation in Chapter 3 explains how this is done Ina master slave configuration input channel numbers of 4 or higher are translated and sent to the appropriate slave input number For example selecting input 9 will select input 4 on the System 4x and then tell the slave switcher to select its input 46 See shaded table entry below Channel Sys4 SW4 SW6 SW8 SW10
34. selected and its Video Mode The example shows that Video input 1 is selected with RGB and Sync Other modes are explained later The Arrow to the left VID indicates that video is being switched not Breakaway Audio Configuration The second line provides the current audio configuration The example shows that Audio input 1 is selected and the arrow AUD indicates that audio is being switched Audio Follow The gain attenuation is set at 0 dB for that input AN MAE Breakaway As mentioned earlier the Breakaway button allows Audio and Video to be L separated The three breakaway steps are Video and Audio both Video only and Audio only The Default Display indicates this condition by turning off the arrow for the signal that is not being sent to the output Audio Mute As stated on the previous page the Audio Mute button temporarily turns the audio Off The Default Display indicates this condition by alternately displaying the word Muting and the dB level When the default menu is being displayed pressing a Front Panel button will then change the screen to display appropriate information These LCD screens or menus are explained later System 4x Model Differences This chapter covers all both System 4x models Each model has different features and a different Front Panel Because the System 4LDx and 4LQx have the most features page 3 1 shows 8 4LDx front panel all System 4x panels are shown
35. set switches 6 and 8 ON RS5 RS2 1 0 x VA 0 x 0 NI ia ne e O AJ O gt n ys en 8 RS3 _RS4 CANAN Figure 4 5 System 8 10 Plus Front Access Panel Switches 2 Set rotary switch RS4 to the 0 position On the rear panel of the System 8 10 PLus do the following 3 Set the Norm VLB switch on the back of the 8 10 PLus set to Norm 4 Set the Address switches for master If looping two 8 10 PLus systems to the System 4 7 the second one must be set as a slave 5 Set the Video RGBS switches to match the type of video to be used by each input and do the configuration setup Projector Go to page 4 7 to configure the master Control slave as a system ee 3 5 6 71 8 9 10 C Refer to the System 8 10 PLus User s Manual for other switch settings Check Switch Settings System Intercom Address Figure 4 6 System 8 10 Plus Setup Switches Extron System 4x Switcher Series User s Manual 4 6 Chapter 4 Connecting Multiple Switchers Programming the System 4x Looping Configuration After making all the connections for a master slave system turn power on for all the units involved and access Menu 5 Slave Cfg Use the U or 4 to step to the correct ere configuration and then press to save SLHUE CPG the setting to memory This procedure may be
36. to Projector Cables and Adapters B 1 Extron System 4x Switcher Series User s Manual Appendix B Reference Projector Communication Extension Cables Connectors Part CC 50 50 ft 15 HD M to 9 D F 26 305 01 CC 50 Type II 50 ft 15 D M to 15 D F 26 323 01 CC 100 100 ft 15 HD M to 9 D F 26 305 02 CC 100 Type II 100 ft 15 D M to 15 D F 26 323 02 CC 200 200 ft 15 HD M to 9 D F 26 305 03 CC 200 Type II 200 ft 15 D M to 15 D F 26 323 03 S Video Adapter Cables S VHS 6 male to male 6 feet 26 316 02 S VHS M20 male to male 20 feet 26 316 01 S VHS BNC male to male S video to BNC 6 26 353 01 Connectors Captive Screw Phoenix Connectors 6 pin Audio 10 163 01 Documentation System 4x User s Manual 68 162 01 System 4x Label 33 151 01 Changing the Main Fuse A The Main Fuse is located on the Power Supply board To replace the fuse remove the AC Power cord and remove the top cover of the System 4x procedure on page 2 3 The picture below shows the left rear corner of the System 4 7 chassis Locate the fuse on the Power Supply board Remove the fuse from its holder and test it with an ohm meter or other testing device Replace a bad fuse with a 2 amp 250v fuse If the fuse is not bad and the unit has no indication of having power call Extron for instructions on service LE Power Supply Power Fuse
37. to as System 4x1 combines the features of a projector controlling switcher and a line doubler or line quadrupler into a rack mountable enclosure with an internal power supply The System 4x7 s four video inputs can be any combination of the formats listed below and the output will always be RGB Four stereo audio inputs are also available and can be selected following or separated from the selected video input Composite Video NTSC PAL S video S VHS YC RGBS NTSC PAL RGBS RGB w separate composite sync RGsB RGB w sync on green RGBHV RGB w separate H amp V sync INPUT2 OUTPUT b 7 Extron EE SGI SU 55 5555 5 0005 Ile Laserdisc Player with S VHS Outputs and Stereo Audio Stereo Audio Control System RGB Interface Workstation VCR VTR with Audio Large Screen Projector Figure 1 1 Example of a System 4LD 4 Switcher with Input and Output Devices The System 4x has a built in communications interface that allows it to control projectors made by companies listed below through their switcher control port Please consult Extron for projector manufacturers not listed here e Ampro e NEC Runco e Barco e Panasonic e Digital Projection e Sanyo e Eiki e Sele
38. value for switching RGB signals after sync e Executive Mode Change Windows display to smaller version which locks most controls but allows input switching and on off control HELP Menu Selections include e Contents Starts Windows Help e About this program Display software version and copyright information e Model Identify detected hardware e g System 4LD x e SC Firmware Version Identify Switcher Control firmware version number e PC Firmware Version Identify Projector Control firmware version number e Projector Identify the projector for which the switcher is set e g Sony Extron System 4x Switcher Series User s Manual Ss e 9 System 4x Switcher 5 a a D a y Appendix A RS 232 Programming Guide RS 232 Interface Simple Instruction Set Advanced Instruction Set Programming Commands Programming Examples Appendix A RS 232 Programmer s Guide Programming the System 4x Series Switchers RS 232 Connections SF RS 232 Protocol Program Instruction Levels This section covers the commands for a host to setup and control a System 4xi series switcher through the RS 232 port The material included covers the System 4LD x and the System 41 Ou switchers Commands or parameters that apply to specific models will be pointed out otherwise all references will simply say System 4x A standard RS 232 port is OUTPUT EA Fxtron available on the
39. 8 INFORMATION V A MENU SELECT Select function and move cursor 4 functions 2 choices each ENTER 603 Select H HVOUT 6 Select H Only Select SERRA Select PRESENT 6 Select HOUT POL select NEG Qa Select VOUT POL Select NEG Only if configured 9 SWITCH SLAVE as a Slave switcher _ Go to Men 0 6 Press to exit Menu 0 and go to the Default Menu Figure 3 4 Example Configuring System 4 Output Sync for Line Doubled Quadrupled Sources A detailed explanation of each menu follows beginning with Menu 0 3 5 Extron System 4x Switcher Series User s Manual Chapter 3 Using the System 4x Front Panel Menu 7 is used to set up Demo and VGA modes Press mu to get the Menu Select LCD Menu 0 From Menu 0 press J or 4 to go to Menu 7 Press to select this menu There are two functions in this menu as displayed from the left selection point They are listed in the diagram Use EJ to move between the two selection points and then use vl or 4 to show the choices and leave your choice displayed SYSTEM AL EXTRON V3 1 1 before going to the After 2 3 next function ME Say type audio From the left selection lee Default sviboTRGBs point pr
40. Extron Electronics INTERFACING SWITCHING AND DISTRIBUTION User s Manual GB i ACT run Lee ui d ka GO 9 Sa TE p S Ps Ze A SPS DIS 686 u DUO System 4 77 Series System 4LQ x Switcher Line Quadrupler System 41 Switcher Line Doubler 68 162 01 Printed in USA En Se 6 3 amp o M 7 i 0 Se Precautions Safety Instructions e English This symbol is intended to alert the user of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature provided with the equipment 2 This symbol is intended to alert the user of the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may present a risk of electric shock Caution Read Instructions Read and understand all safety and operating instructions before using the equipment Retain Instructions The safety instructions should be kept for future reference Follow Warnings Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the equipment or in the user information Avoid Attachments Do not use tools or attachments that are not recommended by the equipment manufacturer because they may be hazardous Consignes de S curit Francais Cesymbolesert avertirl utilisateur quela documentation fournie avecle mat riel contient des instructions importantes concernant l exploitation et la maintenance r paration A N Ce symbole sert avertir l utilisateur de la pr sence
41. PLus and the other end into Intercom In connector RJ11 of the second System 8 10 Pus C Connect the RGBHV and Audio outputs from the System 8 10 PLus master to the last input of the System 4 7 Likewise connect the output of the second slave to the last input of the first slave 2 Channel Stereo Audio BNC Cable Projector Comm Adapter Projector Communication Extension Cable System 4 LDx Rear Panel Go to page 4 6 to set up the System 8 10 PLus switches Extron e INPUT 2 INPUT 3 AM 4 PJ COMM vm RS 232 CRT scene Regardless of how the slave Saad switcher input connectors are 26 386 01 marked they must conform to the inputs of the System 4x They are R C G Y Video B H HV amp V Note that composite video uses the G Y connector Laserdisc Player with S video Outputs and Stereo Audio System 10 Plus After making all the cable connections go to page 4 7 to configure the master slave as a system MANUAL e REMOTE 9 o RS232 9 oC Si Extron system 10 PLU at Ov as oy Cas as R B R R R R R Audio SF RA R Audio R Audio Audio R Audi O e c Ke BE Video v AA Video CN BD 8 Ur We CA We O e Dm u C SA 1 0 VW RNV RV
42. S twa WZ Up 0 R t gt e A P 5 ip op B 6 AN TS N Wo 25E S of gt amp N N 9 i i iB E 3 8 TIR fw AY f skin e zi Ei SL Eu SL E eb B os DR 3 7 K 7 K RIT iso ZS Hi K oO LT Se Extron recommends that audio connections between switchers be wired unbalanced If balanced connections are required insert a 6 dB pad in line to maintain 0 dB system audio gain SVGA Compatible Laptop Computer Computer wu e JO ts Sere opus saec pra 0 9 Ce ro Ki 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 9 6 60 Ege BE 2 2 2 O2 au go SVGA emm Dc UU MODUM anna E INPUT 22 Figure 4 4 System 4x Master with multiple System 10 Plus Slave Switchers 4 5 Extron System 4x Switcher Series User s Manual Chapter 4 Connecting Multiple Switchers System 8 10 PLus Switch Settings From the front access panel on the System 8 10 PLus do the following 1 On DIP switch block SW15
43. SLAVE CFG v MENU SELECT 6 LD SYNC CFG LL Change Setting LJ Accept Save Setting ENTER LI Exit to Menu O MENU C AT verstees 7 LD CFG 1 2 3 4 Pressing an Input Button at any time will Exit to Default Menu V A MENU SELECT 8 INFORMATION 4LQx menus will not appear exactly as shown here i e LQ will replace LD etc MENU CONTROLS n OD gt MENU ENTER 4 Change Entry Point gt Change Selection V A L Accept Save Selection ENTER 1 Exit to Menu O MENU VID MODE CFG gt VID01 gt RGBLD_m Select Video Input Select Video Type AUD LEVEL CFG gt AUDO1 gt 00dB Select Audio Input Select dB Level HOST BAUDRATE gt 9600 Select Baud rate for Communication with Host RGB DELAY gt 0 5 SECONDS Select Time delay for switching RGB after Sync SLAVE CFG gt SW 6 MX Select type of switching device used as a Slave or None LD SYNC CFG gt H HVOUT gt CSYNC Select type of Sync output Select Serrations Present or Remove LD CFG gt VGA MODE gt ON Turn VGA Mode for LD only and or Split Screen Mode On Off INFORMATION gt SYS 4 LDx V3 11 Display System 4 Information Projector type Prj baud Rate Host Baud Rate SWITCH SLAVE gt CHL 4 RGBS Select Slave Channels Chl 4 thru highest available Only if configured as a
44. Slave switcher Figure 3 7 System 4x Display Menu Flow Chart Extron System 4x Switcher Series User s Manual 3 12 Chapter 3 Using the System 4x Front Panel Special Functions System Reset Toggle Executive Mode Other functions that can be accessed using the Front Panel are described below The System 4x7 can be restored to factory settings at any time from the default menu To do this from the default menu press and hold and 4 and Pl at the same time until a reset display message appears in the LCD screen See the example below When finished the Default screen reappears This operation destroys all settings that were saved to memory including all slave configuration settings The restored settings include Video configuration RGBS Audio 0 0 dB H Shift midpoint 0 Cont midpoint 0 Color midpoint 0 Tint midpoint 0 Host baud rate 9600 RGB delay 0 0 seconds LD Sync Cfg Out Composite Sync Serration Present Number of channels 4 no slaves Executive Mode allows certain settings to be protected by locking out the Front Panel To toggle Executive Mode On from the default menu press and at the same time Hold the keys until the LCD display indicates the mode change The second line of the LCD display will temporarily change to show Executive ON When the Sys
45. Switcher Series User s Manual Appendix A RS 232 Programmer s Guide Configure System CMD11 SBh Notes 4 This command is only available in System 4x units with the following firmware revision levels or higher System 4LDx revision 3 0 System 4LQx revision 4 0 6 Only available on System 4LDx and AL Ou Configure the System 4x Format ESC CMD11 LD Sync RGB Delay Aud Mute reserved LD x Misc reserved EOT Where ESC CMD11 1Bh 3Bh LD Sync 80h no change 81h Composite Sync with no serrations 82h Sync negative horizontal amp vertical 83h Composite Sync with serrations 84h Sync positive horizontal amp vertical 85h Sync positive horizontal negative vertical 86h Sync negative horizontal positive vertical RGB Delay FFh no change 80h 8Ah RGB Delay in 0 5 second steps values range from 0 to 5 seconds Audio Mute 80h Turn Audio Mute Off 81h Turn Audio Mute On FFh No change LDxi Misc 80h AAh see table Bit s 76 32 Function Freeze No changes 10 00 Demo no change 10 Demo mode On 10 Demo mode Off 10 Freeze no change 10 Freeze On 10 Freeze Off 10 VGA no change 10 Not VGA resolution 10 Force VGA resolution 10 reserved 80h reserved EOT 04h End Of transmission Example Configure a System 4x for the following Sync No change RGB Delay No change Audio Mute On Demo Mode No change Freeze No change and Force VGA Resolution No
46. Take the new software chip and note the location of the angled corner Orient this to match the angled corner of the socket U8 and carefully press it into place For systems with a backup battery please reconnect the red black cable to the Main Controller board m er Teen Lise 4 Rear Panel Ir we EE MN gt EB a E E Q9 oo swe se ke Se or ORB Sie l Projector T Se Cable m S Si RE ar ME Ne E J Fr _ _ ve mme pn mmm pen mmm vm ee Figure B 10 System 4x Main Controller Board The new software version does not require a backup battery Reinstall the cover Connect the AC power cord and apply power to the System 4x System 4x Lithium Backup Battery Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer s instructions B 7 Extron System 4x Switcher Series User s Manual Extron s Warranty C Extron Electronics warrants the product against defects in materials for a period of two years and defect in workmanship for a period of two years from the date of purchase In the event of malfunction during the warranty period attributable directly to faulty workmanship and or materials Extron Electronics will at its option
47. ae oes 3 9 Information Menu 3 10 Slave Switcher Input Selection ss 3 10 Picture Controls line doubler line quadrupler converter seeeesseeesssss 3 10 Florizontal aa a N n 3 11 Contrast Control E 3 11 Color CONTO EE 3 11 3 11 DS PAIS ONO EE 3 11 Extron System 4x Switcher Series User s Manual Contents System e RTE 3 12 SPECIAL een 3 13 System E 3 13 TOSgSgle Execultive ele E 3 13 Chapter Four Connecting Multiple Switchers Looping the System 4x with Other Switchers 4 1 Input A 4 1 Controlling Master Slave Switchers ss 4 2 System 4x with SW4 6 ARMX Switchers nen 4 3 System 4x with One System 8 10 PLUS Switcher nennen 4 4 System 4x with Multiple System 8 10 PLUS Switchers ccc cecceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaaeeeeees 4 5 System 8 10 Plus Switch Settings 4 6 Programming the System 4x7 LOOPING Configuration Rs 4 7 Testing the Master Slave Communications ccceecccceceeeeeeeeceaeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeessaaeeeeees 4 7 Chapter Five Using Windows Control Software Extron System Switcher Control Software ss 5 1 System 4x Help examples 5 2 Exec live Mode u a net ie eee 5 4 Window Pull Down Menus nn 5 4 Appendix A RS 232 Programming Guide Programming the System 4x Series Switchers ss A 1 AG 232 CONN CLIONS E A 1 RS 232 PIOLOGON MCN IR A 1 Program Instruction Levels cite
48. ait End Display Power toggle Off O o 4F 6F PR Display Power is Off Display Power On discrete 5B JPR 1 Display Power is On If switcher was Off JPW Please Wait Initializing it will also turn On JPW E Please Wait End Display Power Off discrete 5D PR Display Power is Off Display Mute toggle S s 53 73 IMUT 1 1 Display Mute turned On JMUT Display Mute turned Off Display Mute On discrete 28 JAMUT 1 Display Mute is On Display Mute Off discrete 29 JMUT Display Mute turned Off Switcher Commands ASCII Hex Switcher Response Result Description Switcher Power On discrete lt 3C JS YS14 Switcher System power is On does not affect display device Vn i n the Video channel number selected An n the Audio channel number selected Switcher Power Off discrete gt 3E AS YS 9 1 Switcher System power is Off also turns display Off APR 9 1 Display power is Off Switcher RGB Mute toggle H r 52 72 ABLK1 4 Switcher RGB mute On Blanked Or ABLKQ I Switcher RGB mute Off Switcher RGB Mute On discrete B 42 JBLK1 Switcher RGB mute is On Blanked Switcher RGB Mute Off discrete b 62 ABLK 1 Switcher RGB mute is Off Switcher Audio Mute discrete Z 5A JAMUT 1 4 Switcher Audio Mute is On Switcher Audio Mute discrete Z 7A JAMUT Switcher Audio Mute is Off Audio Mute On discrete 2B JAMUT 11 4 Switcher Audio Mute is On Audio Mute Off discrete 2D JAMUT Q 1 Switcher Audio Mute is Off Executive Mode discrete X 58
49. anced commands could come from any controlling device capable of composing a command and sending it as a string The System 4x will execute any legal command string and send a response string back to the host Because of this open recognition commands from the two instruction sets can be intermixed Both instruction sets are listed and defined on pages that follow RS 232 control can also be established from a computer using the Windows operating system and Extron s software This is covered separately in Chapter 5 Extron System 4x Switcher Series User s Manual Appendix A RS 232 Programmer s Guide System 4x Initiated Messages When AC power is initially applied to the System 4x the following System 4x initiated messages underlined are sent to the Host C COPYRIGHT 1997 EXTRON ELECTRONICS SYSTEM4LQxi V4 0 SYS 11 System 4x power is ON J Ax x the Audio channel number selected Vx x the Video channel number selected This message will vary depending on the System 4x model When the Main power from the front panel is applied to the System 4x the following System 4x initiated messages are sent to the Host JSYS x as described above JAX as described above Vx as described above When audio and or video settings are changed using the front panel the following messages or message combinations are sent to the Host JAX as described above Vx as described above Cx Bot
50. any switches or electronic components other than those specified This could seriously affect the operation of the system 7 Reverse this procedure when finished working inside the System 4xi gt gt Configuration Label Inside French Enlever le couvercle du Systeme 4x page 3 German Entfernung der System 4x Abdeckung seite B 5 Figure 2 4 Removing the System 4x Cover Setting the Main Controller Board for the Projector Before each System 4x7 ships it is set for the application specified by the customer The projector name is on a label on the rear panel See Figure 2 1 However if there is a need to change these settings e g using a different T E projector monitor switch settings must be changed on the Main Controller ENTER board ME Deeg sunedandeotvae 1 If you are not sure if the System 4xiis set for your projector monitor use the version displayed here Front Panel to select the Information Menu 8 and then display the System 4x ERLIE See note settings see page 3 10 A general example is shown to the left Refer to Figure IA os ee 2 5 below as an example only to locate the switches and projector cable EIS nea Configuration information is located on a label inside the System 4 7 top cover If Ho See note the projector cable is on the wrong connector or if DIP switches 1 4 are incorrect this error will not be seen in Menu 8
51. ation Hear Panel Connectors and Indicators 5 o E eer E Ire e HE eve a heed 2 1 Projector Monitor Applications 2 2 Communications Adapters and Cables enn 2 3 User Supplied Cables ss 2 3 Removing the Eng EE 2 3 Setting the Main Controller Board for the Projector cccccceecccecceseseeeeeeaeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeseaaeseees 2 4 C dme Paoli v 2a RER 2 5 Audio Terminal Connections 2 6 SIE Siorino aL 2 6 Chapter Three Using the System 4x Front Panel FON ES ne ne D ee ee eaten 3 1 MAIN 0 3 1 MOU ross dont ee D ee dt nn De 3 1 Bie agre rigole E TR 3 1 CODITOIS 0 CE 3 1 ae T I cS 3 1 a E 3 1 Ment GC OOS Attac i veu ae ee a ee de tn 3 1 ECO DISONS RS A pc E 3 1 Bc dee TTE TNT UESTRE 3 2 System 4x Model Differences iii 3 2 Menu Controls and 3 3 Terms used in LCD Menus ii 3 3 Example of Using the Menu Controls 4 3 4 Menun y e EE 3 7 3 7 Video Mode Configuration nennen nnne 3 7 Video Mode Configuration Menu ccccccssecccceeessseceeeceeeeeeeeseeeeeeeesssaeseeees 3 7 Audio Level Configuration Menu 3 8 HoSLBatidrate MENU sie elek 3 8 RGB Delay Menu nnne nne 3 8 Slave Gonngurauon Mena 3 9 LD Sync Configuration Menu cccccccssseeeeeeeeeeceeeeeeeeeeeeceseeaeeeeeeeeesseaeseeess 3 9 SYNC Gontiguralorn Meli sure reme led ae oov Oed ae fot OOo
52. ave another type of switcher connected to input channel 4 as a slave In order to communicate with the slave the System 4 7 must know what type of switcher is being used Format ESC CMD8 Slave EOT Where ESC CMD8 1Bh 38h Slave 80h No slave connected 84h SWAMX switcher connected 86h SW6MX switcher connected 88h System 8 Plus switcher connected 8Ah System 10 Plus switcher connected 8Fh Multiple System 8 10 Plus switchers Response ESC CMD8 ERC EOT Extron System 4x Switcher Series User s Manual Appendix A RS 232 Programmer s Guide Configure an Input Channel CMD9 39h Send a preset configuration to the System 4 7 to set up an input channel Format ESC CMD9 Inp Vid Mode Aud Lvl H Shift Cont Color Tint Chroma Det Luma Det reserved EOT Where ESC CMD9 1Bh 39h Inp 80h current channel 81h 96h Input channel 1 22 Vid Mode on System 4x LDx LQx FFh No change X X 80h RGBS composite sync X X 81h RGsB sync on green X X 82h RGBLD line doubled RGB video 83h YC S video 84h VID composite video 85h YCLD line doubled S video 86h VIDLD line doubled composite video 87h RGBLD still 88h RGBLD motion 89h YCLD still 8Ah YCLD motion 8Bh VIDLD still 8Ch VIDLD motion 8Dh RGBLO still X 8Eh RGBLQ motion X 8Fh YCLQ still X 90h YCLQ motion X 91h VIDLQ still X 92h VIDLQ motion
53. below The most obvious differences are in the number of Picture Control buttons Other differences will appear when using the LCD menus C EE f INPUTS DISPLAY gt 7 PICTURE CONTROLS AWAY MUTE UID Al R EL 1 5 DG Jm LILILILIL LILI RUD GL 8608 1 2 3 4 POWER MUTE H SHIFT CONT COLOR TINT DETAIL cO Orton art i te MAIN BREAK AUDIO POWER INPUTS 1 DISPLAY gt 3 PICTURE CONTROLS 3 AWAY MUTE 1 GILG OOOOU OU c Orxtron SYSTEM 4LDx Switcher Figure 3 2 System 4x Front Panel Differences Extron System 4x Switcher Series User s Manual 3 2 Chapter 3 Using the System 4x Front Panel Menu Controls and Navigation ajajana MENU ENTER Terms used in LCD Menus Figure 3 7 on page 3 12 shows a flowchart of all the menus Use it as a road map or guide to get to a specific one There are two groups of menus There is a menu for each of the Picture Control buttons on the front panel These are explained on page 3 12 The larger portion of the flow diagram is a network of menus for setting up or displaying the System 4x input and output configuration and are selected from the five Menu Control buttons on the Front Panel shown above The text and diagrams in this section include symbols that represent these panel buttons They are v 4 DI new and mer The Menu Control bu
54. cal sync negative polarity and serration pulses Follow the numbered steps below as you refer to the corresponding numbers in the flowchart in Figure 3 3 for Menu 1 in Figure 3 4 for Menu 6 and in Figure 3 5 for Menu 7 Menu 1 is used to configure the type of output you want from each input Press mew Enter Menu Select Options Menu 0 Press J or 4 to get Menu 1 Vid Mode CFG Press to select this menu With the cursor _ at the left position gt the display shows VIDO1 selected Press v or 4 to display Input 2 VIDO2 G Press PI to step to the next selection point gt 9 Press F or 4 to display RGBLD m Output will be line doubled motion video for Input 2 Press to save this setting for Input 2 Press mu to exit this menu and go to Menu 0 From Menu 0 you may start your next setup procedure or press to return to the Default Menu A detailed explanation of each menu follows beginning with Menu 0 on page 3 7 Default Screen Go to Menu 9 SYSTEM AL Du Power Up Display MENU CONTROLS EXTRON V3 11 After 2 3 Displayed information second i x depends upon video A b MENU ENTER eray type audio level and breakaway setting V A gt VID 01 RGBS gt AUD 01 00dB 0
55. co e Electrohome e Sharp e Hughes JVC e Sony e Infocus e Toshiba e Mitsubishi e Zenith 1 1 Extron System 4x Switcher Series User s Manual Chapter 1 Introduction and Features System 4x Features Universal Video Inputs The System 4x has four universal inputs each capable of accepting all computer RGB signals from 15 kHz to 150 kHz any composite video standard signals NTSC or PAL and S video S VHS signals There are no optional modules to purchase for each input signal type Quad standard Decoder The System 4x7 is compatible with all standard video formats including NTSC 3 58 NTSC 4 43 PAL and SECAM Balanced Unbalanced Audio Inputs Every System 4 7 is capable of switching up to four balanced or unbalanced left and right stereo audio signals Audio input through professional style captive screw connectors can be switched to follow any video or RGB input signal or it may be switched separately for added flexibility see Breakaway below Audio Follow Breakaway When switching inputs the System 4x can either select audio and video from the same source Audio Follow or select audio from one source and video from another Breakaway Three line Adaptive Comb Filter A built in three line adaptive comb filter helps to provide a crisp stable output from the System 4LDx and 41 Qx Built In Line Doubler Quadrupler scan doubler quadrupler The System 4LDx and 41 Q include a built in NTSC or PAL compatible lin
56. ct either audio or video without changing the other The command can also specify System 4x only or oystem 4x and the display device The range of channel numbers is 1 thru 22 Format ESC CMD4 Subcom4 1 Vid Aud EOT Where ESC CMD4 1Bh 34h Subcom4 1 80h System 4x affected 81h System 4x and Projector affected Vid 80h No changes 81h Video input 1 82h Video input 2 83h Video input 3 etc 96h Video input 22 highest number Aud 80h No changes 81h Audio input 1 82h Audio input 2 83h Audio input 3 etc 96h Audio input 22 highest number EOT 04h End of transmission Example Select Switcher Video input 17 and Audio input 3 1Bh 34h 80h 91h 83 04h Note Input numbers are in hexadecimal 91h 1001 0001bin 145d Response ESC CMD4 ERC EOT A 9 Extron System 4x Switcher Series User s Manual Appendix A RS 232 Programmer s Guide Request Status CMD5 35h This command requests the current system status Because the command is asking for something there is no need for any other parameters The channel related information is only for the channel that is currently selected Format ESC CMD5 EOT To get Video Mode information for another channel do a CMD4 to Example 1Bh 35h 04h change input channels and then Response ESC CMD5 ERC Vid Aud Vid Mode Dsp Type Dsp Pwr Dsp do CMDS again or use CMD10 Mute Sys Pwr Max Chnl Dly Time EOT
57. d Dep Gw 16 31 36 21 C16 Channel16 selected Select Input 2 Aud Vid Sw 2 32 40 C2 Channel 2 selected Select Input 16 Aud Vid Sw 16 31 386 480 1C16 1 Channel 16 selected Select Input 2 Aud Sw 2 32 24 A2 Audio Ch 2 selected Select Input 16 Aud Sw 16 31 36 24 1A16 Audio Ch 16 selected Select Input 3 Vid Dsp Sw 8 33 26 V3 Video Ch 3 selected Select Input 15 Vid Dsp Sw 15 amp 31 35 26 V154 Video Ch 15 selected Audio switching affects only the System 40 and not the display device A 7 Extron System 4x Switcher Series User s Manual Appendix A RS 232 Programmer s Guide Advanced Instruction Set The Advanced Instruction Set uses commands that are longer than one character because they are more complex than the Simple Instructions described earlier Advanced Instructions can be used in programs that may be stored and executed as needed The system sees the RS 232 information in two general categories If bit 0 00h 7Fh this byte is an instruction If bit 721 80h FFh itis considered to be data or information However only certain codes are used by the System Au The components of an Advanced Instruction are Escape Code ESO to indicate the start of command Command Code to tell the switcher what to do Subcom Data if required as many bytes as required for parameters to supplement the Command Code End Of Transmission EOT to indicate the end of this command Switcher respons
58. d text use the still attribute Each setup done in Menu 1 is stored with its respective channel 1a Video Mode Menu System 4LDxi ALOxiformat options ENTER va CREE E eee a to maximum channel 2 aiu ES Henne Bun ei including slaves Y Use mew v 4 to get to this menu and then press to select it The two cursor HS in the Video Configuration menu are indicated by the character gt With the cursor in the left position use v or 4 to select a video input channel Only the available channel numbers System 4x plus slave inputs will display Use to step between the two positions Use v or 4 to select the video format to assign to this channel number RGBLD m Input is RGB and Sync and output will be line doubled motion RGBLD s Input is RGB and Sync and output will be line doubled still RGsB Input is RGB with Sync on Green and will pass to output RGBS Input is RGB and Sync composite or H amp V and will pass to output VIDLD m Input is Composit
59. d with a main power system with a grounded neutral conductor The third grounding pin is a safety feature do not attempt to bypass or disable it Power disconnection To remove power from the equipment safely remove all power cords from the rear of the equipment or the desktop power module if detachable or from the power source receptacle wall plug Power cord protection Power cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be stepped on or pinched by items placed upon or against them Servicing Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel There are no user serviceable parts inside To prevent the risk of shock do not attempt to service this equipment yourself because opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards Slots and openings If the equipment has slots or holes in the enclosure these are provided to prevent overheating of sensitive components inside These openings must never be blocked by other objects Lithium battery There is a danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced Replace it only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer s instructions Avertissement Alimentations Ne faire fonctionner ce mat riel qu avec la source d alimentation indiqu e sur l appareil Ce mat riel doit tre utilis avec une alimentation principale comportant un fil de terre neutre Le trois
60. e doubler or line quadrupler 4LQx only that is capable of line doubling quadrupling composite video S video or RGB video Targa or document camera signals The signal also passes through a digital noise filter to improve the picture The line doubled quadrupled output results in a sharper image with less noticeable scan lines and video noise 300 MHz RGB Video Bandwidth The 300 MHz RGB video bandwidth of the System 4x makes it two to three times the performance of any other presentation switcher LCD Menu Driven Picture and Programming Controls The System ALD s LCD menu makes setup and programming of its features and functions easy and flawless An alphanumeric display allows for any of the line doubler quadrupler controls such as color hue and contrast to be adjusted to exact specifications for each input RGB Output The System 4x video output will be RGBS or RGBHV if the selected input is configured to be line doubled or line quadrupled If the selected input is not configured to be line doubled quadrupled the output video format will be the same as the input RS 232 Control The System 4x has built in RS 232 control for external third party control of any of its features or functions Triple Action Switching RGB Delay Switching Triple Action Switching makes it possible to have seamless picture switching The System 4xi may be programmed to switch the RGB signals to the projector at a specified time after the sync is switch
61. e D e a esse RGBHV RGBS RGsB RsGsBs RGBHV RGBS RGsB RsGsBs Sandales na NTSC 3 58 NTSC 4 43 PAL SECAM Input level 0 5V to 5V p p Output level 0 5V to 5V p p Input impedance 510 ohms deselected inputs Output impedance 75 ohms Max input voltage 5 p p Max propagation delay 5 nS Max rise fall time 5 nS gio Lei ae ERU CE Positive or negative follows input Audio input Number type nnnnennnnennnnnannnnennne 4 stereo balanced unbalanced Connectors n 4 5 mm captive screw terminals 6 conductor Impedance Unbalanced 10 kohms AC coupled Balanced 20 kohms AC coupled Maximum level 11 2dBu balanced or unbalanced stated THD N Input gain adjustment 95 5dB to 31 5dB adjustable per input Audio throughput Frequency response 0 05dB 20 Hz to 20 kHz TED ZENOISe ss ne 0 002 1 kHz at rated maximum output drive SIN Mh EC gt 95dB Adjacent input crosstalk gt 85dB 20 Hz to 20 kHz Stereo channel separation gt 60dB 9 20 Hz to 20 kHz EE mcn gt 60dB 20 Hz to 20 kHz Extron System 4x Switcher Series User s Manual 1 4 Chapter 1 Introduction and Features Audio ou
62. e Video and output will be line doubled motion VIDLD s Input is Composite Video and output will be line doubled still YCLD m Input is S video S VHS and output will be line doubled motion YCLD s Input is S video S VHS and output will be line doubled still Extron System 4x Switcher Series User s Manual Chapter 3 Using the System 447 Front Panel ee _ 4LD xi shown here When a change is selected but not yet saved the selection blinks Press to save the selection to memory Repeat the above for other input channel numbers Press menu to go back to the Default Menu If the change is made for the input that is currently selected the projector won t display the change until the next time the input number is selected Only NTSC 15 75 kHz RGB signals can be line doubled or line quadrupled 2 Audio Level Configuration Menu ENTER I to maximum channel to maximum minimum level Loop Loop 3 Host Baudrate Menu ENTER 4 RGB Delay Menu ENTER
63. e al abrir o extraer las tapas puede quedar expuesto a voltajes peligrosos u otros riesgos Ranuras y aberturas Si el equipo posee ranuras o orificios en su caja alojamiento es para evitar el sobrecalientamiento de componentes internos sensibles Estas aberturas nunca se deben obstruir con otros objetos Bater a de litio Existe riesgo de explosi n si esta bater a se coloca en la posici n incorrecta Cambiar esta bater a nicamente con el mismo tipo o su equivalente recomendado por el fabricante Desachar las bater as usadas siguiendo las instrucciones del fabricante System 4x Switcher Series eh Getting Started Step 1 gt gt If the System 4 7 is already configured for your model of projector go to Step 4 If it is not set up correctly it will be necessary to change switch settings on the System Au e Main Controller Board Continue with Step 2 below to verify the correct configuration 4 Step 2 gt gt Apply power to the System 4x Use the front panel to display the Information Menu Menu 8 If the configuration is correct go to Step 4 If itis not correct continue with Step 3 4 Step 3 gt gt Go to the procedure on page 2 3 of the System 4x User s Manual to remove the System 4x cover Then go to page 2 4 for instructions on configuring the Main Controller board The following table and diagram are to be used only as examples of a typical configuration Please consult either the label inside t
64. e to the command Escape Code ESO to indicate the start of a response Command Code repeated to identify what the response is for Error Code ERC to indicate no error or what type of error Data if required to give the host what was requested End Of Transmission EOT to indicate the end of the response The command protocol is as follows ESC Command1 Subcommand1 1 Subcommand1 2 etc EOT Advanced Instruction List The commands listed here are Advanced Instructions however they can be intermixed with commands from the Simple Instruction Set Command Hex Description CMD4 34h Select input channels audio and video CMD5 35h Request system status CMD6 36h Adjust settings incremental CMD8 38h Set up System 4x7 for slave configuration CMD9 39h Configure an input channel CMD10 3Ah Request input channel configuration CMD11 3Bh Configure system CMD12 3Ch Request system configuration These are command characters because they are in the range of O0h 7Fh Error Codes ERC An ERC character is included with each response from the System Au Here are the codes for the ERC character used by the System Au 80h No error 81h Invalid channel 82h Command not recognized illegal commana 84h Projector communication error 85h Switcher is Off cannot execute the command 8Ah Invalid command 8Dh Invalid parameter value These are data characters because they are in the range of 80h FFh Extron System
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66. ed 0 to 5 seconds in 1 2 second increments The audience will briefly see a blank screen while the projector locks on to the input signal Extron System 4x Switcher Series User s Manual 1 2 Chapter 1 Introduction and Features Multiple Switcher Applications The features of the System 4x can be further expanded by connecting the output from another switcher to Input 4 The System 47 then functions as the master communicating with the projector and providing it with a signal improved by any of the features described in this section and if required can even control the connected projector using their IR Infra Red remote control RS 232 control or the built in LCD menu driven System 4x front panel control Picture Control Memory All inputs including those in multiple switcher applications have a separate memory block for all picture controls of video or RGB and audio signals When a different video input is selected the picture controls are updated automatically from the information stored in the Picture Control Memory RGB inputs in pass through mode have no stored picture control information Internal Power Supply with Automatic Switching The System 4x7 is equipped with an internal auto switching power supply that operates from any input voltage in the 100 240 VAC range at 50 60Hz Universal Projector Control The ExrRoN System 4x and the projector operate as a system that can be controlled severa
67. efolgen Sie alle Warnhinweise und Anleitungen auf dem Ger t oder in der Benutzerdokumentation Keine Zusatzger te Verwenden Sie keine Werkzeuge oder Zusatzger te die nicht ausdr cklich vom Hersteller empfohlen wurden da diese eine Gefahrenquelle darstellen k nnen Instrucciones de seguridad Espanol operaci n y mantenimiento o cambio de partes que se desean destacar en el Este s mbolo se utiliza para advertir al usuario sobre instrucciones importantes de contenido de la documentaci n suministrada con los equipos voltaje peligroso sin protecci n aislante que puedan encontrarse dentro de la caja Este s mbolo se utiliza para advertir al usuario sobre la presencia de elementos con o alojamiento del producto y que puedan representar riesgo de electrocuci n Precaucion Leer las instrucciones Leer y analizar todas las instrucciones de operaci n y seguridad antes de usar el equipo Conservar las instrucciones Conservar las instrucciones de seguridad para futura consulta Obedecer las advertencias Todas las advertencias e instrucciones marcadas en el equipo o en la documentaci n del usuario deben ser obedecidas Evitar el uso de accesorios No usar herramientas o accesorios que no sean especificamente recomendados por el fabricante ya que podrian implicar riesgos Warning Power sources This equipment should be operated only from the power source indicated on the product This equipment is intended to be use
68. ent aux instructions du fabricant Vorsicht Stromquellen Dieses Ger t sollte nur ber die auf dem Produkt angegebene Stromquelle betrieben werden Dieses Ger t wurde f r eine Verwendung mit einer Hauptstromleitung mit einem geerdeten neutralen Leiter konzipiert Der dritte Stift oder Kontakt ist f r einen Erdschlu und stellt eine Sicherheitsfunktion dar und sollte nicht umgangen oder auf er Betrieb gesetzt werden Stromunterbrechung Um das Ger t auf sichere Weise vom Netz zu trennen sollten Sie alle Netzkabel aus der R ckseite des Ger tes oder aus dem Desktop Strommodul falls dies m glich ist oder aus der Wandsteckdose ziehen Schutz des Netzkabels Netzkabel sollten stets so verlegt werden da sie nicht im Weg liegen und niemand darauf treten kann oder Objekte darauf oder unmittelbar dagegengestellt werden k nnen Wartung Alle Wartungsma nahmen sollten nur von qualifiziertem Servicepersonal durchgef hrt werden Im Inneren des Ger tes sind keine Teile enthalten die vom Benutzer gewartet werden k nnen Zur Vermeidung eines elektrischen Schocks versuchen Sie in keinem Fall dieses Ger t selbst zu warten da beim Offnen oder Entfernen der Abdeckungen die Gefahr eines elektrischen Schlags oder andere Gefahren bestehen Schlitze und ffnungen e Wenn das Ger t Schlitze oder L cher im Geh use aufweist dienen diese zur Vermeidung einer berhitzung der empfindlichen Teile im Inneren Diese ffnungen d rfen niemal
69. ents the inout channel number CHLO4 In menus 1 and 2 VID VIDO4 and AUD AUDOA are used because in those menus video and audio are handled separately Picture Controls line doubler line quadrupler converter PICTURE CONTROLS The number of Picture Controls depends upon Default Soreen CD RES Lee gt AUD 01 00dB the System 4x model See Figure 3 2 Each ses RS NE CONT COLOR ING DETAIL Picture Control button will display its current SHIFT CONT COLOR TINT DETAIL Active only with VID or YC type input Not on System 4C HORIZ SHIFT V 00 i Press H SHIFT to Exit setting From this display adjustments can be made and saved B There are three ways to exit a display at any time without saving new settings 1 Press the same Picture Control CONTRAST ADJ Y 00 Press CONT to Exit button COLOR ADJ 2 Press any input button 1 thru 4 t 3 Press mew to go to Menu 0 and then to go to the Default screen O Change Setting Xo Picture Controls for CONT COLOR EN Setting g 2 3 4 Gier Geh SE for RGBL D Exit to Menu 0 sary ime wil Batto RGBLQ inputs MENU efault Menu Figure 3 6 System 4x Picture Controls Display Menu Flowchart Extron System 4x Switcher Series User s Manual 3 10 Chapter 3 Using the System 4x Front Panel Horizontal Shift Control
70. er und Unterseite des System 4 z dienen der K hlung Bedecken Sie diese L cher nicht da eine Uberhitzung der wichtigen Bauteile erfolgen kann Die maximale Umgebungstemperatur beim Betrieb liegt bei 40 Grad 104 PF Das Gestell und die sich darin befindlichen Ger te m ssen den landes blichen Bestimmungen entsprechend geerdet werden i Wenn m glich verlegen Sie die Netz und Signalkabel getrennt Kabelbinder Gestell e m Figure B 9 Kabelbinder verhinderenda das Gewicht der Kabel das Ger t belastet Extron System 4x Switcher Series User s Manual B 6 Appendix B Reference Upgrading Main Controller Board Software and Battery Replacement AA This procedure requires removing both AC power as well as the battery backup If your System 4x software is version 1 3 or greater it may not have a backup battery For earlier versions with a battery backup all programs stored in the System 4x Will be lost With the System 4 7 cover removed and AC power disconnected unplug the red black backup battery cable at the Main Controller board If there is no backup battery please disregard this step Be sure you are electrically grounded Use the PLCC IC puller to remove the old Software chip Squeeze the tool to align the hooks with the slots provided in opposite corners of chip socket U8 Insert the hooks squeeze gently and pull the IC straight out of the socket Set the chip aside
71. ess or a to choose one of the two functions G Press Pl to step to the second selection point gt AUD 01 00dB 95 and press v or 4 to 6 change the selection If Menu 9 LITT the display already TI shows what you want leave it and go on Repeat and G to make other changes to this menu The choices for this example are circled 9 Press to save these settings and press to go to Menu 0 From here you may step to another menu and start your next setup A MENU SELECT 1 VID MODE CFG V A V A V A A MENU SELECT 2 AUD LEVEL CFG MENU SELECT 3 HOST BAUDRATE v MENU SELECT 4 RGB DELAY V A procedure or exit MENU SELECT 5 SLAVE CFG Press to exit mH Menu 0 and go to the A Default Menu MENU SELECT 6 LD SYNC CFG VGA mode is only o Y A available on System ALD a 7 LD CFG ER A detailed explanation 8 INFORMATION ofeach menu follows beginning with Menu 0 on page 3 7 LIL v A MENU SELECT 9 SWITCH SLAVE Go to v Menu 0 Displayed information depends upon video Power Up Display A LIL MENU ENTER level and setting Change Entry Point gt Change Selection
72. exit and go to the default screen This control is only on the System 4LDx and 4LQx Press Detail to display this menu The current Detail Sharpness setting will be displayed Use Y or 4 to change the setting while observing the projector monitor screen Range 1 to 4 Press to save the new setting Press DETAIL again to exit and go to the default screen 3 11 Extron System 4x Switcher Series User s Manual Chapter 3 Using the System 4x Front Panel System 4x Series LCD Menus SYSTEM AL Du SYSTEM 4LQx EXTRON 1 EXTRON V4 11 Title Menu PICTURE CONTROLS Fed 3L1L3 L1 C H SHIFT CONT COLOR TINT DETAIL After 2 3 second delay Displayed information depends upon video type audio level and breakaway setting Default Menu 2 VID 01 RGBS 2 AUD 01 00dB TINT H SHIFT CONT Not on System 4C HORIZ SHIFT 00 Press H SHIFT to Exit DETAIL 1 Active only with VID or YC type input 7 Go to MENU SELECT Menu 9 O EXIT V A MENU SELECT 1 VID MODE CFG V A MENU SELECT 2 AUD LEVEL CFG v MENU SELECT 3 HOST BAUDRATE v A CONTRAST ADJ 00 Press CONT to Exit COLOR ADJ 00 Press COLOR to Exit TINT ADJ 00 Press TINT to Exit DETAIL ADJ Level 1 OF 4 Press DETAIL to Exit MENU SELECT 4 RGB DELAY V A 5
73. h video and audio settings for channel number x have been changed When there is a change in the audio gain setting from the front panel the following message is sent to the Host JRECONFIGA Extron System 4x Switcher Series User s Manual A 2 Appendix A RS 232 Programmer s Guide Simple Instruction Set Related Terms Delimiter A simple command may be a single character typed on a keyboard and does not require any special characters before or after i e It is not necessary to press enter from the keyboard However some command characters may be followed by a delimiter character which further defines a specific request The following terms may be helpful in understanding information in the tables and examples that follow A delimiter character may specify audio and not video the switcher and not the projector etc For commands that have more than one character the delimiter is always the last character for that command Line Feed Carriage Return General On most keyboards pressing enter creates a line feed If and a carriage return cr The screen cursor moves down one line If and to the left margin cr This is done to prevent stringing unrelated information together Because these are separate functions the programmer may send them at any time and in either sequence If cr or cr If Also some applications may issue these commands at the beginning of a sequence at the end of
74. he System 4x top cover or the System 4x Projector Communications Kit instructions for the correct configuration settings Continue with Step 4 below when your configuration is correct Config Projector SW1 1 2 3 4 SW2 3 SW4 SW5 SW6 Prj Cable Comm as Adapter v Your Model off on off on 0 1 0 5 0 J15 26 467 01 44 Siep4 gt gt Double check your work and be sure the System 4x cover is back on securely 4 Step 5 gt gt Please refer to the appropriate connection diagram for your projector see your System 4x Projector Communications Kit instructions Using the appropriate Communications Adapter included in your Communications Kit connect the Comm extension cable from the PU Comm port of the System 4x to the Comm Adapter Secure the Comm Adapter to the appropriate projector port lt lt Step6 gt P Connect the RGBS HV cable from the System 4x output BNC connectors to the projector s matching RGBS HV input connectors Verify that all your connections are correct If in doubt please refer to the specific installation instructions which were included in your Communications Kit Extron System 4x Switcher Series User s Manual Contents CONTENTS Chapter One System 4x Series Introduction and Features IMTOGUCTION to System dr an re eae SRE EI 1 1 0 1 2 SPECICAUORS ee een Eee 1 4 Chapter Two Configuration and Install
75. he need to open the System 4x7 cover to see the switch settings The Information Menu is for display only no changes can be made from here ENTER Press to select this menu set The five submenus are shown in the example to the left Press Del or 4 to step through and display the information choices The diagram to the left shows some examples of what the settings could be Press MEX or any input button at any time to exit Press mau to go to Menu 0 and then to go back to the Default Menu 9 Slave Switcher Input Selection If the System 4 7 is not set up for a Slave input this menu will not appear Because the System 4x has four input buttons if it uses a slave switcher Menu 9 is used to select a Slave input from the Front Panel Use the v or la buttons to select from Input 4 through the highest input number available e g If a System 8 P us switcher is used as a slave the input channels available in Menu 9 will be 4 through 11 enter When the input is selected its video format is also displayed Press to select the displayed channel Press mau to go to Menu 0 and then to go back to the Default Menu C CHL repres
76. herung ersetzen Se Ber hren Sie keine Schalter oder Bauteile auBer die die angegeben wurden Es k nnte sonst ernsthafte Auswirkungen auf das System haben 6 Wiederholen Sie die Schritte 1 5 in umgekehrter Reihenfolge um die Abdeckung wieder zu befestigen Label Inside Figure B 7 Entfernung der System 4x Abdeckung B 5 Extron System 4x Switcher Series User s Manual Appendix B Reference Verkabelung vom System 4x innerhalb eines Gestells Kabelbinder 00000 00000 00000 00000 SignalKabel NetzKabel Wenn Sie Kabel innerhalb eines Gestells von einem Ger t zum anderen verlegen sollen diese Kabel nicht vom System 4x gehalten werden Siche Figure B 6 Verwenden Sie Kabelbinder oder ahnliches um die Kabel an einem Punkt zu befestigen der h her liegt als die Anschl e an der R ckseite des Ger tes Kabel die lose herabh ngen stellen eine Gefahrenquelle f r Mensch und Ger t dar Die Abbildung zeigt die R ckansicht eines Systemgestells Das Beispiel zeigt da die Kabel an einem Punkt befestigt sind der h her liegt als die AnschluBe an der R ckseite des Ger tes Dies erm glicht eine freie bersicht der R ckseite und verhindert da das Gewicht der Kabel das Ger t belastet Figure B 8 Netzkabel an der rechten Seite und Signalkabel an der linken Seite lt lt bb Vermeiden Sie eine Belastung der System 4 R ckseite von mehr als 3 73 kg Die Locher an der Ob
77. i me contact de mise la terre constitue un dispositif de s curit n essayez pas de la contourner ni de la d sactiver D connexion de l alimentation Pour mettre le mat riel hors tension sans danger d connectez tous les cordons d alimentation de l arri re de l appareil ou du module d alimentation de bureau s il est amovible ou encore de la prise secteur Protection du cordon d alimentation Acheminer les cordons d alimentation de mani re ce que personne ne risque de marcher dessus et ce qu ils ne soient pas cras s ou pinc s par des objets R paration maintenance Faire ex cuter toutes les interventions de r paration maintenance par un technicien qualifi Aucun des l ments internes ne peut tre r par par l utilisateur Afin d viter tout danger d lectrocution l utilisateur ne doit pas essayer de proc der lui m me ces op rations car l ouverture ou le retrait des couvercles risquent de l exposer de hautes tensions et autres dangers Fentes et orifices Si le boitier de l appareil comporte des fentes ou des orifices ceux ci servent emp cher les composants internes sensibles de surchauffer Ces ouvertures ne doivent jamais tre bloqu es par des objets Lithium Batterie Il a danger d explosion s ll y a remplacment incorrect de la batterie Remplacer uniquement avec une batterie du meme type ou d un ype equivalent recommande par le constructeur Mettre au reut les batteries usagees conformem
78. ice power is Off 81h Display device power is On Dsp Mute 80h Mute Off picture on 81h Mute On picture off Sys Pwr 80h System 4x power is Off 81h System 4xi power is On Max Chnl 80h 96h maximum number of inputs on system Dly Time 80h 8Ah RGB time delay in half seconds EOT 04h End of transmission Response example 1Bh 35h 80h 82h 81h 83h 85h 81h 80h 81h 84h 85h 04h Translates to ESC CMD5 ERC Video Channel 2 Audio Channel 1 S Video mode Hughes projector Dsp Power is On Dsp Mute is Off System Power is On Max channel is 4 and the RGB time delay is 2 5 seconds Change System Settings CMD6 36h rc Change settings and or make adjustments to the system This command allows incremental adjustments to be made to System 4x settings for the currently selected input channel Format ESC CMD6 Subcom6 1 Subcom6 2 EOT Where ESC CMD6 1Bh 36h Subcom6 1 Function to adjust 80h Horizontal Shift 81h Contrast 82h Color 83h Tint Hue 84h Audio level 85h RGB time delay 0 5 second steps Subcom6 2 How much to adjust 80h Adjust up 1 step 81h Adjust down 1 step Example Adjust Audio level down 1Bh 36h 84h 81h 04h Response ESC CMD6 ERC EOT This command is optimized to be used as an audio fader control for systems which require this feature Set Slave Configuration CMD8 38h Set up the System 4x for slave configuration The System 4x can h
79. ify audio selection only 38 26 Delimiter to specify video selection only 49 28 Turn the Display mute On 41 29 Turn the Display mute Off 43 2B Turn the Switcher Audio mute On 45 2D Turn the Switcher Audio mute Off 48 30 Numeric value of 49 31 Numeric value of 1 50 32 Numeric value of 2 51 33 Numeric value of 3 52 34 Numeric value of 4 53 35 Numeric value of 5 54 36 Numeric value of 6 55 37 Numeric value of 7 56 38 Numeric value of 8 57 39 Numeric value of 9 58 3A Turn Executive Mode On discrete 59 3B Turn Executive Mode Off discrete 60 3C Turn Switcher Main power On discrete 62 3E Turn Switcher Main power Off discrete 64 49 Delimiter to specify audio amp video for the Switcher only 65 41 An audio channel character follows 66 42 Turn RGB mute On for the Switcher only 98 62 Turn RGB mute Off for the Switcher only 67 97 43 63 Request projector configuration 67 43 A Channel character follows audio amp video 69 45 An Error code character follows 70 102 46 66 Freeze Mode On Off 73 105 9 Request for Information 74 106 4A 6A Demo On Demo Off 7 4D Maximum number of inputs 78 110 4E 6E Request part number 79 111 4F 6F Toggle the Display power On Off 80 50 A character for power status of the Display device follows 81 113 51 71 Query Software Version show PC amp SC version numbers 82 114 52 72 Toggle the RGB mute for the Switcher only 83 115 53 73 Toggle the Display mute On Off 83 53 character
80. iscussed in this section include any character that may be part of a command or part of a response This includes delimiter characters data characters etc Some functions may have more than one command For example Power has a turn on a turn off and a toggle command Extron System 4x Switcher Series User s Manual Appendix A RS 232 Programmer s Guide Simple Instruction List Character Cmd Rsp If Rsp cr Rsp ESC Cmd Cmd Cmd Cmd Cmd Cmd Cmd Cmd Cmd Rsp Cmd Rsp Cmd Rsp Cmd Rsp Cmd Rsp Cmd Rsp Cmd Rsp Cmd Rsp Cmd Rsp Cmd Rsp Cmd Cmd Cmd Cmd Cmd Rsp Cmd Cmd Cmd Rsp Rsp F f Cmd l i Cmd J j Cmd M Rsp N n Cmd O o Cmd P Rsp Q q Cmd R r Cmd S s Cmd S Rsp Rsp Rsp Cmd Cmd Cmd Cmd Cmd Cmd D MIO 0 ar 6 WY N NX lt gt gt LL Fe The table below lists the Simple Instruction Set commands as well as response and data characters recognized by the System 4x Examples of their use are given later The Cmd Rsp column indicates how the character is used Cmd indicates a host command or part of a command to the switcher Rsp indicates a switcher response to the host Dec Hex Function 10 OA Line feed 13 D Carriage return 27 1B Initiates an Advanced Instruction Set command Page A 6 33 21 Delimiter to specify video and audio selection 36 24 Delimiter to spec
81. l alternately displays the word Muting and then the current dB level Menu CoNTROLS The Menu Control buttons are used with the LCD screen to display and make changes to system settings x a _ The Up and Down buttons are used to change a selection or a value in the LCD display The Tab button is used to step from one selection point to the next on the LCD display Button combinations are used for special functions explained later wo _ The Menu button is used to display a Select menu which is used to select other control menus ENTER The Enter button is used to enter a menu sequence save a setting and or complete an operation LCD DisPLAYv The LCD screen displays System 4 7 status and is used interactively with front panel buttons when making changes to settings Chapter 3 Using the System 4x Front Panel Default LCD Screen 6 _ When the System 4x7 is powered up a Title screen appears briefly followed by the Default display Examples are shown to the left This manual covers different System 4x models an appropriate screen will appear displaying your model and software version The Default screen shown to the right will continue to display whenever the panel is not being used It displays the current status of the input s with the following information Video Configuration The top line displays which video input channel is
82. l as decoded composite and S video signals Functions marked with do not affect line doubled quadrupled RGB When pressed each button brings up an LCD display which is used with Menu Controls to make adjustments H Shirt brings up an LCD display for Horizontal Shift adjustment This allows the picture to be adjusted left or right Cont brings up an LCD display for adjusting the picture Contrast CoLor brings up an LCD display for adjusting the Color level Tint brings up an LCD display for adjusting the Tint or Hue DETAIL only 4LDx ex and 4LQx ex models brings up an LCD display to adjust up to 4 levels of picture Detail sharpness 5 _ After making an adjustment press the same Picture Control button to save the setting and exit from the display 4 OOOOO H SHIFT CONT COLOR TINT DETAIL BREAK AUDIO AWAY MUTE MENU CONTROLS D m CO ADOD pes ws SYSTEM 4LDx Switcher CO A BREAKAWAY The Breakaway button allows the audio and video signals to be separated from Breakaway or combined with Follow each other to the output There are three choices Video amp Audio Video only or Audio only The current condition is displayed in the LCD panel by arrows on the left side B _ In Executive mode explained later audio always follows video Aup o Mute This button allows the audio to be muted temporarily turned off When Audio is muted the LCD pane
83. l ways e through existing projector controls e through the System 4x panel e through a host system using the RS 232 port e using Extron s Windows Control software Using the projector brand remote control the System 4x can be made to control the following operations e switch inputs e control projector power e mute the audio or video signals e switch input memory blocks in projector for convergence e setup saved configurations within the connected projector by input selection e monitor the projector for update changes feature changes or input selection changes by the user The above operations can also be accomplished by using the System 4x front panel controls or through a PC or other control system The System 4x switcher will communicate with the projector and pass it the desired command When a projector manufacturer introduces a new model the System 4x can be upgraded to accommodate it by a simple EPROM change free during the warranty period of two years When a totally new projector brand and model is introduced Extron will either add it to the compatibility list for EPROM upgrades or make it an available standard with all future System 4x switchers Call Extron with details of your requirements The unique control features of the System 4x make using its switcher functions exactly the same as using the projector brand switcher but with a 300 MHz bandwidth performance nearly three times that of most p
84. le says that this is a System 4x with four inputs and its power is turned Off Information ASCII Hex Switcher Response Result See below Request Info 49 e9 Vlbxd Alxa Tixs PIx4 s xs zIxe Rixz aPclxsa xeQSClxa xe Mixd 1 The response on the screen will consist of ten sets of characters with a space between each set Each set is made up of a letter or letters that define a function followed by a number or numbers that define the status of that function Numbers are represented by x1 x2 etc Examples follow Function Character s Status Character s V Video Channel Video channel System power is off A Audio Channel xa Audio channel 9 System power is off T 2 Video Type System 4x LDx LQx 1 RGBS X X 2 Sync on Green RGsB X X 3 VID 4 YC 5 RGBLD line doubled RGB 6 VIDLD line doubled composite video 7 YCLD line doubled S video 8 RGBLD still X 9 RGBLD motion X 10 YCLD still X 11 YCLD motion X 12 VIDLD still X 13 VIDLD motion X 14 RGBLQ still X 15 RGBLQ motion X 16 YCLQ still X 17 YCLQ motion X 18 VIDLQ still X 19 VIDLQ motion X P Display Power Power is Off 1 Power is On S Display Mute Display Mute is Off 1 Display Mute is On Z Audio Mute Audio Mute is Off 1 Audio Mute is On R RGB Mute RGB Mute is Off 1 RGB Mute is O
85. n QPC Query Projector Comm Ja kal Projector Communications software version example 3 0 QSC z Query Switcher xa xb Switcher Communications software version example 3 0 M System Max Channel Maximum channel number Error Codes Description 1 1 Invalid Channel may be too high AEQ4 1 Projector Comm error projector may be off JAEQ5 1 Switcher is Off can t execute command JE 19 1 Invalid command Extron System 4x Switcher Series User s Manual A 6 Appendix A RS 232 Programmer s Guide Selecting Inputs Using Delimiters When selecting inputs to the projector or display Dsp and or the System 4x switcher Sw audio and video can be switched together follow or separately breakaway An input is selected by its ASCII number followed by a delimiter character The delimiter ends the command and also determines which inputs audio video are affected System 4x delimiters are listed and explained below There are four delimiters that affect the System 4x They are Affects Audio amp Video Aud Vid for the switcher Sw and affects only video for the projector Dsp Sw Affects Audio and Video Aud Vid for switcher only Sw Affects Audio only Aud for the switcher Sw amp Affects Video only Vid for both projector and switcher Dsp Sw Examples Aud Vid Dsp Sw ASCII Hex Response Result Description Select Input 2 Aud Vid Dsp Sw 2 32 21 C2 Channel 2 selected Select Input 16 Aud Vi
86. n cable e 5 Audio connectors with captive screws audio cables not included 1 AC Power Cord e 1 Tweaker combination screwdriver For custom installations you may choose to make your own Projector Communication cables CC xx Refer to the cable wiring diagram below for pin connections Cables may be up to 200 in length 15 pin D Sub 200 F High Density lt woes max gt Female Extron System 4 7 Extron Switcher Communications Adapter 15 m Figure 2 3 Communications Cable Wiring Diagram gt 5 O O1 BR ND 4 Removing the System 4x Cover 1 2 3 If the System 4x must be reconfigured for a different display device it is necessary to access the Main Controller board Also if the main power fuse needs to be changed you will need to access the inside of the unit To do either of these two things you must first remove the top cover of the System Au as follows Unplug the AC power cord If rack mounted remove the System 4x7 from the mounting rack Label the input and output cables and remove them 2 3 Extron System 4x Switcher Series User s Manual Chapter 2 Configuration and Installation 4 Place the System 4x on a clean work space and remove eight 8 screws shown in Figure 2 4 5 Lift the cover straight up 6 Go to the procedure for which you have opened the cover projector configuration or changing the fuse A Do NOT touch
87. nnections The rear of the System 4x has five audio connectors four input and one output Each connector has six pins for a left and a right audio channel One example is shown here in Figure 2 8 TYPPIPDNDY 3T The 6 terminal captive screw connectors are supplied with the switcher for wiring the audio cables The connectors are then plugged into the appropriate position in the audio terminal strip on the rear panel The audio area of the back TILILI panel is labeled R right and L left for each channel When wiring the connectors and plugging them into the System 4x Adit NSSsss switcher the screw heads see figure right must face down DT Figure 2 8 Captive Screw Audio Connectors above and right Audio Wiring Applications Three methods of wiring the connectors for input and output are listed here and illustrated in Figure 2 10 The connector screws do not show in Figure 2 10 because they are on the other side Extron System 4x Switcher Series User s Manual 2 6 Chapter 2 Configuration and Installation e Unbalanced High Impedance High Z Stereo Tip Ring Ground Left amp Right e Balanced High Impedance High Z Stereo Tip Ring Left amp Right e Balanced 6000 input Impedance Stereo Tip Ring Left amp Right TIP RING WH TIP RING REN SLEEVE SLEEVE SLEEVE
88. ore than one System 8 10 switcher Press to save the selection to memory Once set for a slave an 8th menu will become available for selecting slave channels See Chapter 4 for details on slave configurations Press to go to Menu 0 and then to go back to the Default Menu When looped with other switchers the System 44 is always the Master System 4x switchers cannot be looped together 6 LD Sync Configuration Menu ee This menu specifies line doubled quadrupled sync output format Use menu v 4 to get menu 6 and then press to select it There are four submenus for menu 6 Each submenu has two selection points indicated by the character gt Use Bl to step between the two selection points and then use Y or 4 to change the choices H HVOUT H Only for separate H amp V out or CSync for composite sync out SERRA set for Serration Pulses Present or Removed HOUT POL gt to set Horizontal Sync for Positive or Negative Polarity VOUT POL gt set Vertical Sync fo
89. quired insert a 6 dB pad in line to maintain 0 dB system audio gain a oo o e o e e e Ly 6 pees SVGA Compatible Laptop Computer VCR Computer Figure 4 3 System 4x Master with a System 10 Plus Slave Switcher C Regardless of how the slave switcher input connectors are marked they must conform to the inputs of the System 4x They are R C G Y Video B H HV amp V Note that composite video uses the G Y connector Extron System 4x Switcher Series User s Manual 4 4 Chapter 4 Connecting Multiple Switchers System 4x with Multiple System 8 10 PLus Switchers This configuration will work only with System 8 10 PLus switchers in a daisy chain configuration See the System 8 10 User s Manual for details The master of the System 8 10 PLus chain must be configured in the RS 232 only projector communications mode The System 4x will control the System 8 10 PLus Switcher through the secondary RS 232 port by way of a System 4x Slave Adapter described on page 4 2 The System 4x communicates with the first System 8 10 PLus which in turn communicates with the second System 8 10 PLus A Use the Slave Adapter to connect the controlling device to the System 4x and to the first System 8 10 PLus B Connect a cable from Intercom Out connector RJ11 on the first System 8 10
90. r Positive or Negative Polarity If a change is selected the new selection blinks until it is saved Press to save the new setting Press or any input button at any time to exit Press to go to Menu 0 and then to go back to the Default Menu is shown here 7 Sync Configuration Menu ENTER This Menu 7 will set up Line Doubler Line Quadrupler display mode for System 4LD x 4LQx see flowchart in Figure 3 7 for menu differences Press mew v 4 to access this menu and then press to select it With the cursor in the left position use v or al to select VGA Mode or Split Screen also called Demo mode With the cursor at the right position use v or al to turn the selected function On or Off Press to accept save the change Press IMENU to go to Menu 0 and then to go back to the Default Menu Extron System 4x Switcher Series User s Manual Chapter 3 Using the System 4x Front Panel 8 Information Menu Use mew v 4 to get this menu and then press to select it Menu 8 allows the internal system information to be displayed on the LCD screen eliminating t
91. ransmit receive lines pins 2 and 3 on the slave connector Because Host devices tend to use pins 4 and 8 for CTS and DIR signaling those pins must be disabled A Referred to as Rx2 and Tx2 on pins 4 and 8 these pins must not be used for other signals in the Host System It may be necessary to disconnect pins 4 and 8 at the Host side The J1 connector connects to the J2 connector which connects to the J3 connector J1 Pins System 4x J2 Pins Host J3 Pins Slave Switcher 1 n c 1 n c 1 n c 2 Tx 2 Rx 2 Tx2 slave to host 3 Rx 3 TX 3 Rx2 host to slave 4 Tx2 4 Tx2 4 n c 5 Gnd 5 Gnd 5 Gnd 6 n c 6 n c 6 n c 7 n c 7 n c 7 n c 8 Rx2 8 Rx2 8 n c 9 n c 9 n c 9 n c Extron makes this cable Extron part 26 386 01 however if you choose to make your own the pin requirements are specified in the above table The System 4x Slave Adapter is shown in the appropriate application diagrams that follow J1 8 J2 9 Pin 9 E 9 Pin D sub o T D sub Male 0 Female Slave Switcher Figure 4 1 System 4x Slave Adapter Extron System 4x Switcher Series User s Manual 4 2 Chapter 4 Connecting Multiple Switchers System 4x with SW4 6 ARMX Switchers The picture in Figure 4 2 shows an SW6 ARMX as an example although it would also apply to an SW4 ARMX Connect the video output of the ARMX switcher SW4 or SW6 to the last 4th input of the System 4x Regardless of how
92. ration Configuring the System 4x for your application requires the following major steps using the System 4x Projector Communications Kit instructions for your specific projector or monitor Extron System 4x Switcher Series User s Manual 2 2 Chapter 2 Configuration and Installation OO FF C N The System 4x must be configured internally for the projector monitor to be used This is done at the factory when the unit is ordered and a label is placed on the rear panel to identify the configuration However there may be times when the configuration must be changed for a different application Place or mount each piece of equipment in the location where it will be used Connect the cables and adapter between the System 4x and the projector Connect other equipment such as audio or various controlling devices Set up the projector using the manual s provided by the manufacturer There are procedures in this chapter for installation of specific projectors to the System 4x Use the appropriate procedure for your application Communications Adapters and Cables User Supplied Cables Because there are projector differences Extron makes communication adapters for the projector types listed on the previous page Each System 4x package includes the following e 1 System 4x factory configured for the customer 1 Comm Adapter specified by the customer e 1 CC 50 Projector Communications Extensio
93. reeze On 01 Freeze Off 10 Not VGA resolution XX Force VGA resolution 0 XX reserved 80h z reserved EOT 04h End Of transmission Example Request System Configuration 1Bh 3Ch 04h Response 1Bh 3Ch 80h 83h 80h 81h 82h A9h 80h 04h Says LD Sync Composite with serration pulses RGB Delay none Audio is Muted Model System 4LDx 4LQxi Switcher Power On Demo Mode Off Freeze Off and VGA Resolution is not forced Extron System 4x Switcher Series User s Manual System 4 7 Switcher Series EA Users Manual ecm Appendix B Reference Information System 4x Related Parts List Changing the Main Fuse Upgrading the Software Backup Battery Appendix B Reference System 4x Related Parts List As illustrated below the System 4x needs two additional parts to control a projector 1 A Projector Communications Extension Cable CC Cable 2 Communications Adapter Comm Adapter The Communications Extension Cable is the same for all applications other than the choice of length The Projector Comm Adapter connects between the Communications Extension Cable and the projector It is designed specifically for the projector being used The connectors used by the Comm Adapter depend on what is required by the projector a ae ow Projector H EN Adapter 2 P d Sf S 15 pin HD Male Switcher Control g Le PJ COMM 15 pin HD Female Figure B 1 System 4 7
94. rojector brand switchers Some projector IR remotes do not communicate with the System 4x Also all projectors have different methods for source and memory recall of source inputs Please refer to your specific installation instructions for further details Extron System 4x Switcher Series User s Manual Chapter 1 Introduction and Features Specifications Video input Number type ees 4 universal inputs RGBHV RGBS RGsB RsGsBs S video composite video CONNeCIO San 4 x 5 BNC female Nominal level s Analog 0 3V to 1 45V p p Maximum level s Analog 2V p p impedance soasriosni na 75 ohms deselected inputs Horizontal frequency 15 kHz to 150 kHz Vertical frequency 30 Hz to 150 Hz Return loss an 30dB 5 MHz Video throughput Bella Unity Bandwidth ns 300 MHz 3dB Be EE 80dB 3 58 MHz Switching speed 5 mS max Video output Number type format System 4LDxi 1 RGBHV RGBS RGsB line doubled video System 4LQxi 1 RGBHV RGBS RGsB line quadrupled video CONNECIO S nee 5 BNC female Nominal level 1V p p Impedance ssnnnsnnennnensennnneesennnne 75 ohms Return OSS sinus 25dB 10 MHz DE OSCE iu 5 mV maximum Switching type Triple action 0 S to 5 S adjustable Sync Input typi esc
95. s Manual Contents Verkabelung vom System 4 innerhalb eines Gestells 2 0 00 cccccecceseeeeeeeeceeeeeeeeeesseeeeeessaaeeeees B 6 Upgrading Main Controller Board Software and Battery Replacement B 7 Legend of Icons Important information for example an action or a step that must be done before proceeding A Warning possible dangerous voltage present A Warning possible damage could occur A Note a Hint or a Tip that may be helpful Possible Electrostatic Discharge ESD damage could result from touching electronic components 6 lt lt Indicates word definitions Additional information may be referenced in another section or in another document 5 mm MJ JJ 2 lt Bl 8 Extron s System 4x User s Manual 68 162 01 First edition Rev A 59 07 Second edition Rev B 79 02 Third edition Rev C 99 12 New format without projectors Extron System 4x Switcher Series User s Manual iii Extron System 4x Switcher Series User s Manual et Se M 3 System 4 7 Switcher Series Gei Chapter One Introduction and Features System 4x Features Projector Monitor Applications RGB Decoder Line Doubler and Line Quadrupler Specifications Chapter 1 Introduction and Features Introduction to System 4x ExrRON s System 4x Series of switchers henceforth to be referred
96. s von anderen Objekten blockiert werden Litium Batterie e Explosionsgefahr falls die Batterie nicht richtig ersetzt wird Ersetzen Sie nur durch die gleiche oder einen vergleichbaren Batterietyp der auch vom Hersteller empfohlen wird Entsorgung der verbrauchten Batterien bitte gem den Herstelleranweisungen Advertencia Alimentaci n el ctrica Este equipo debe conectarse nicamente a la fuente tipo de alimentaci n el ctrica indicada en el mismo La alimentaci n el ctrica de este equipo debe provenir de un sistema de distribuci n general con conductor neutro a tierra La tercera pata puesta a tierra es una medida de seguridad no puentearia ni eliminaria Desconexi n de alimentaci n el ctrica e Para desconectar con seguridad la acometida de alimentaci n el ctrica al equipo desenchufar todos los cables de alimentaci n en el panel trasero del equipo o desenchufar el m dulo de alimentaci n si fuera independiente o desenchufar el cable del recept culo de la pared Protecci n del cables de alimentaci n Los cables de alimentaci n el ctrica se deben instalar en lugares donde no sean pisados ni apretados por objetos que se puedan apoyar sobre ellos Reparaciones mantenimiento Solicitar siempre los servicios t cnicos de personal calificado En el interior no hay partes a las que el usuario deba acceder Para evitar riesgo de electrocuci n no intentar personalmente la reparaci n mantenimiento de este equipo ya qu
97. se the software to setup your System Au Specific examples are given below Each function on the front panel of your System 4 7 is emulated in the software panel in the window Also the software was written to operate with different models of switchers Therefore any function that is not available on your model will be inactive in the window A function is inactive when it appears dull or gray and does not respond to the mouse cursor Extron System 4x Switcher Series User s Manual 5 2 Chapter 5 Using Windows Control Software Windows Control Panel Examples As mentioned earlier the window panels have the same functions as the System 4x front panel Figure 5 4 shows four input buttons for the System 4 while Figure 5 5 shows 11 inputs This is an example of a System 4 7 with a System 8 Plus switcher as a slave unit Inputs 1 2 and 3 may each have a video device connected However Inputs 4 through 11 are actually Inputs 1 through 8 of the slave switcher connected to the System 4x 8 3 11 inputs Although the Help menus have detailed information on the software functions here are some brief descriptions Main Power in the upper left corner is the same as the Power button on the System 4x front panel It turns the switcher off or on A When this button is in the off position power is still present inside the System 4x enclosure INPuTS Click to select an input Settings associated with that input will al
98. signaux OOTO DOON OOOO OOOO OOOO TO ORORO TO ORORO O O TOTORO O OOOO D O 0 0 0 0 0 0 Figure B 5 Les cordons d alimentation peuvont tre mis sur la droite et les cables signaux sur la gauche A Assurez vous qu aucun poids sur l arri re du Systeme 4xne d passe 3 73 Kg 10 Ibs Les trous au dessus et au dessous du bo tier du Syst me 4x sont destin s au refroidissement NE PAS COUVRIR ces trous car cela pourrait endommager des composants vitaux La temp rature ambiante maximale ne doit pas d passer 40 C Le rack et tout quipement mont sur ce support doivent tre branch s selon les normes lectriques en vigueur lt lt Db Si possible essayer de s parer les cordons de secteur et les cables signaux Figure B 6 Attaches vite que les c bles ne tombent sur l quipement Extron System 4x Switcher Series User s Manual B 4 Appendix B Reference Entfernung der System 4x Abdeckung Die Abdeckung des System 4x muB entfernt werden wenn f r eine andere VDU eingerichtet und dadurch Zugang zum Hauptcontroller ben tigt wird oder wenn die Hauptsicherung ausgetauscht wird 1 Ziehen Sie den Netzstecker 2 Falls eingebaut entfernen Sie System 4xi aus dem Gestell 3 Eingangs und Ausgangskabel entfernen 4 Stellen Sie System 4x auf einen sauberen Untergrund und entfernen Sie die acht 8 Schrauben siehe Abbildung 5 Arbeiten erledigen Entweder Projektor Konfigurieren oder Sic
99. so be displayed in the window panel If both the Video green and Audio blue boxes are selected X the audio and video will switch together Audio Follow if not they may be switched separately Breakaway The Video type example VIDLD s and Audio level example 14 dB are displayed to the right of the buttons Aupio Mute This button mutes the Audio temporarily DisPLAv Power This button is the same as the Display Power button on the System 4x front panel If available it turns the display projector off or on DisPLAv Mute This button if we Extron s SYSTEM SWITCHER Control Program ver 3 PII ES available turns the display File Configure Help picture off temporarily e Or INPUTS Freeze Freeze Frame Mode Power me gis is active if this LED is on EBEN is While in this mode the o o Gamm output will be a single frame Power Mute of video until the Freeze button is pressed RN JE FL FN ER Figure 5 4 Example of a System 4x LD LQ Panel with no Slave Switchers EE 5 x File Configure Help c cr INPUTS Power Mute Iv m mu mud u md md mtd mw En VT 5 0 04 dB il e e e e E e e ue o m AUDIO Fower Mute S B B B m gdi mg gi gl Figure 5 5 Example of a System 4x LD LQ Panel with a System 8 Plus as a Slave Switcher 5 3 Extron System 4x Switcher Series User s Manual Chapter 5 Using Windows Control Software
100. t column of the table on page 4 1 Resetting the system described on page 3 7 will remove all slave channels from memory If that happens Menu 5 must be used to reconfigure the system 4 7 Extron System 4x Switcher Series User s Manual SL System 4x Switcher Series Mie User s Manual S 9 9t UTI of Chapter Five Using Windows Control Software Installing the Windows Software Using Help Examples System 4x Stand alone System 4x with Slave Executive Mode Chapter 5 Using Windows Control Software Extron System Switcher Control Software SYSTEM 4 8 10 SYSTEM SWITCHER Control Pgm This chapter is dedicated to using Extron s Windows Control Program for System Switchers via RS 232 software Extron supplies this software that runs in the Windows operating system version 3 1 or later Windows95 and Windows98 It works with several Extron system switchers including the System 4x series Communication between the computer software and the switcher is established after connecting the computer to the RS 232 Port on the rear panel of the System 4x as follows 1 Connect the PC s Comm port to the RS 232 on the back of the System 4x 2 Power up the System 4x7 and the PC and start Windows The floppy disk has instructions printed on the label The software can be run from the floppy drive or loaded onto the PC s hard drive 3 Install the software from the 3 5
101. t for control by host system e Audio and Video Output to projector monitor z AC Power input to Autoswitching power supply 2 1 Extron System 4x Switcher Series User s Manual Chapter 2 Configuration and Installation Projector Monitor Applications The System 4xi can be configured for most projectors Some of the projector manufacturers that Extron supports are e Ampro e Mitsubishi e Barco e NEC e Digital Projection e Panasonic e Eiki e Seleco e Electrohome e Sharp e Epson e Sony e Digital Projection e Toshiba e Hughes JVC e Zenith e Infocus If your projector manufacturer is not on the above list please consult your Extron representative KG Because this manual is for the System 4x Series switchers the name System 4x will be used except when referring to a specific model The following diagram is a typical example of System 4x to projector cabling However before connecting the cables verify that the System 4 7 is already configured for your projector monitor 2 Channel Stereo Audio System 4 LDx Rear Panel 7 St PUT kee OUT no OQO ET 89 QE 7 v o PI COMM DI R vy 8 Projector Communication Extension Cable BNC Cable Projector Comm Adapter Projector Figure 2 2 System 4x Outputs A factory label identifies the configu
102. tem 4 is in the Executive Mode panel operation is limited to Channel Input keys and Audio Mute keys The Default LCD screen will change showing instead of 5 The VID and AUD information will be the same as the standard Default display One of the benefits of Executive Mode is that it stays in effect when power is turned Off The same procedure toggles Executive Mode Off From the default menu hold the keys until the LCD display indicates the mode change The second line will temporarily change to show Executive OFF The Default display changes the symbols back to gt 3 13 Extron System 4x Switcher Series User s Manual System 4 7 Switcher Series User s Manual Chapter Four Connecting Multiple Switchers Looping the System 4x Master Slave Input Channel Addressing SW4 ARMX or SW6 ARMX as Slave to System 4x System 8 10 PLus as Slave to System 4x Multiple System 8 10 PLus Switchers Es se amp 3 W 7 S 9 9t UTI of a D I Chapter 4 Connecting Multiple Switchers Looping the System 4x with Other Switchers Input Channel Addressing The System 4x can be interconnected or looped with other switchers to allow for a greater number of inputs to be switched to the projector With each of these configurations the System 4x acts as the Master to communicate with the projector and supply the video signal The switcher that provides input to the System 4x7
103. the slave switcher input connectors are marked they must conform to the inputs of the System 4x They are R C G Y Video B H HV amp V Note that composite video uses the G Y connector The System 4x will control the ARMX switcher through the secondary RS 232 port by way of a System 4x Slave Adapter described on page 4 2 Jumper E2 inside the SW4 6 must be moved from Normal to Slave Sys4 position to allow it to act as a slave See SW4 6 documentation After making all the cable connections go to page 4 7 to configure the master slave as a system 2 Channel Stereo Audio Projector Comm Adapter Projector Communication Extension Cable System 4 LDxi Rear Panel Extron System 4 Slave Adapter 26 386 01 a Do not connect Pin 4 or Pin 8 improper slave operation will occur Laserdisc Player VCR VTR with Audio with S video Outputs and Stereo Audio SW 6 AR MX Control System SVGA Compatible Laptop Computer Computer Figure 4 2 System 4x Master with an SW6 ARMX Slave Switcher 4 3 Extron System 4x Switcher Series User s Manual Chapter 4 Connecting Multiple Switchers System
104. tput Number type 1 stereo balanced unbalanced 60008 carreie 5 mm captive screw terminal 6 conductor Impedance 50 ohms unbalanced 100 ohms balanced GIANG EOD E 0 2dB channel to channel Drive HEZ ui anis gt 17 2dBu balanced or unbalanced at stated THD N Drive 600 ohm gt 17 2dBu balanced or unbalanced at stated THD N Control Remote switcher Serial control port RS 232 9 pin female D connector Baud rate and protocol 9600 8 bit 1 stop bit no parity Pin configurations 2 TX 3 RX 5 GND Program control Extron s WindowsQ control program Extron s Simple Instruction Set SIS Extron s Advanced Instruction Set AIS Control projector Projector control port 1 15 pin HD female connector General POWGF ee 100VAC to 240VAC 50 60 Hz 20 Watts internal auto switchable Temperature humidity Storage 40 to 158 F 40 to 70 C 10 to 90 non condensing Operating 432 to 122 F 0 to 50 C 10 to 90 non condensing Rack MOUNT ues esos eer escis Yes with attached rack ears Enclosure type Metal Enclosure dimensions 1 75 H x 19 W 16 2 D 4 4 cm H x 48 3 cm W x 41 2 cm D Shipping weight 17 lbs 7 7 kg DIM weight
105. ttons are used with the LCD screen for viewing status changing settings and making adjustments to the System 4x configuration Each menu is described later The Menu button wel is the starting point Press at any time to leave a menu and return to the Select Exit menu The LCD menus include Help symbols to indicate how to use them An example of these symbols can be seen in the menus to the left Their descriptions are as follows e The arrows in the upper right corner gt V T of the display indicate which of the direction buttons P El 4 may be used with this menu These buttons allow the user to step forward backward or loop through menu choices e The character gt marks a selection point where the user may choose between two or more options For menus that have more than one selection point use the P button to step from one selection point to the next and then loop back to the first e The character is the cursor position Use lv or al to change the display to the right of the cursor and make a different selection When a function blinks that indicates a tentative decision That is you have displayed something but have not yet made the selection Press to select and save it If a function does not blink it is already selected or active To exit a Control Menu at any time without saving changes press any of the four input buttons to return to the
106. well as injury to personnel The example shown in Figure 2 6 has the cables tied to the rack above the connections to the equipment This allows an unobstructed view of the rear panel connectors and prevents the cable weight from pulling down on the equipment o ON NN dO KK NNNM 6 o CN CON NN IN AM 2 II II WY o N S CON Gan AM WM II WY WY RI o N EN COS EO 5 2 WY WY o N EN NN NN AN VY WY o Power Signal Cables Cables Figure 2 6 Route the Signal Cables on the Left and Power Cables on the Right 2 5 Extron System 4x Switcher Series User s Manual Chapter 2 Configuration and Installation H d d Tie Wrap Figure 2 7 Tie Cables to Prevent Pulling Down on the Units Be sure that no weight is added to the System 4 7 in excess of 10 Ibs 3 73 kg gt gt The holes in the top and bottom of the System 447 enclosure are for cooling Do NOT cover these holes This could cause overheating of vital components Maximum ambient operating temperature must not exceed 104 F 40 C The mounting rack and all equipment mounted in it must be grounded according to national and local electrical codes PE Keep power and signal cables separate power cables on the right and signal cables on the left French Cabler un Syst me 4x sur un rack page B 4 German Verkabelung vom System 44z innerhalb eines Gestells seite 6 Audio Terminal Co
107. y Press mew to go to Menu 0 and then to go back to the Default Menu Press mu v 4 to get to this menu and then press to select it Use this menu to set the time delay for switching the RGB on after the sync has switched Use J or 4 to select the number of seconds 0 to 5 in half second increments When a change is selected but not yet saved the value blinks Press to save the selection to memory Press mew to go to Menu 0 and then to go back to the Default Menu If audio is being switched with the video the audio will also be delayed Press menu to go back to the Default Menu Extron System 4x Switcher Series User s Manual 3 8 Chapter 3 Using the System 4x Front Panel 5 Slave Configuration Menu ENTER Use mew v 4 to get to this menu and then press to select it Menu 5 is used only to set up the System 4x for use with a slave switcher The default setting is None Press I or Al to select from the following options None The System 4x has no slave inputs System 8 The slave is a System 8 Plus System 10 The slave is a System 10 Plus SW6ARMX The slave is an SW6 ARMX switcher SW4ARMX The slave is an SW4 ARMX switcher MULTI SYS8 10 Plus M

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