Extron electronics System 10 Plus User manual

User's Manual
MODEL 10 PLUS
MODEL 8 PLUS
SWITCHERS

Contents
Model 8/10 PLUS Introduction and Specifications.............Chapter 1
About this Manual ................................................................. 1-1
Facts and Features ............................................................... 1-1
Description of Features ................................................. 1-2
Specifications ....................................................................... 1-3
Model 8/10 PLUS Operation and Configuration.................Chapter 2
Operation and Front Panel Descriptions............................... 2-1
Rear Panel Descriptions ....................................................... 2-2
Installation Guide .................................................................. 2-3
Model 10 PLUS Diagram ...................................................... 2-4
Output Select DIP Switch Setting ......................................... 2-5
Example Select DIP Switch Settings .................................... 2-6
Changing the Baud Rate ...................................................... 2-7
Model 8/10 PLUS Switcher Connection to Computer........... 2-8
Triple Action SwitchingTM ...................................................... 2-8
Model 8/10 PLUS RS-232 Control .....................................Chapter 3
RS-232 connector location and pin assignments ................. 3-1
Software ........................................................................ 3-1
Host/Switcher Communications..................................... 3-1
Using the Command/Response Table ........................... 3-1
Command/Response Table................................................... 3-2
Software................................................................................ 3-3
Installing the Software ................................................... 3-3
Using the Software ........................................................ 3-3
Configuring Features and Options .................................. Appendix A
MANUAL REMOTE Connector .............................................A-1
KP-10 Hard Wired Remote Control ......................................A-2
IR-10 Infrared Remote Control .............................................A-3
Rack Mounting the Model 8/10 PLUS Switchers ..................A-4
Accessories/Part Numbers ...................................................A-5
Warranty .....................................................Inside of back cover
Safety Instructions ...................................... Inside of front cover
Written and Printed in the U.S.A.
Model 8/10 PLUS
User's Manual
68-080-01
Rev. E
79-11
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Chapter One
Model 8/10 PLUS Switcher
Introduction
Features
Specifications

Extron • Model 8 PLUS & Model 10 PLUS Switchers • User’s Manual
Introduction
About This Manual
This manual includes operation, configuration and option
information for the Model 8 PLUS and Model 10 PLUS (Model
8/10 PLUS) Switchers.
Model 8/10 PLUS Facts and Features
The Model 8/10 PLUS Switchers enable selection of anyone
of eight (or ten) inputs with the following formats:
• RGBS
• RGsB
• S-Video/SVHS (Y/C) w/Stereo Audio follow
• Composite Video (NTSC/PAL) w/Stereo Audio follow
The output video format of the Model 8/10 PLUS switchers
will always be the same as the selected input video format.
Standard features of the Model 8/10 PLUS switchers are:
• Bandwidth = 300 MHz
• Front Panel Control of Input Selection
• Manual Remote Control Port
• RS-232 Control Port
• BNC Connector Inputs
• Rear Panel Input LED Indicators
• Unused Inputs Terminated at 75 ohms
• BNC and S-Video Output Connectors
• Triple Action SwitchingTM
• Audio (Stereo) Follow capable with Composite or S-Video
• Internal Switch Mode Power Supply
Available Models and Part Numbers are:
Model 8 PLUS Switcher – 60-094-01
Model 10 PLUS Switcher – 60-095-01
The Model 8 PLUS front and back panels are shown below.
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The Model 10 PLUS front and back panels are shown below.
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Description of Features
Outputs – Because switching is direct, the output will always have
the same format as the selected input. Separate output
connectors are provided for RGBS, S-Video, Composite
Video, and Audio.
300 MHz Bandwidth – The wide bandwidth allows signals to be
passed without loss of resolution. This is extremely important
when using high resolution computer workstations.
Triple Action SwitchingTM (RGB Delay) – Triple Action
SwitchingTM is a technique in which the RGB video is blanked
for a brief period when a new input is selected. This prevents
a distorted image from being displayed during the time the
display device sync circuitry is locking onto the new sync
input. When an input is selected, Triple-Action Switching®
does this:
1. Drop the RGB video signals leaving sync connected.
2. Wait for 20 mS and then switch to the new sync signal.
3. Wait for the time delay set by the user (0.0 - 7.5 seconds)
and then switch to the new RGB signals. (During this time
the projector is setting up to match the new sync.)
Switcher Control – Each channel of the switcher can be
controlled in any one of the following ways:
1. Front Panel Buttons.
2. Manual Remote Control Connector – KP-10 Wired
Remote Control, IR-10 Infrared Remote Control or third
party remote control.
3. RS-232 Control Connector – Provides for computer/serial
control of the switcher.
Internal Power Supply – The Model 8/10 PLUS switchers have
an internal, auto-switching (100 - 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz) power
supply. The Model 8/10 PLUS switchers are UL, CE and CSA
approved.
Rear Panel LED Indicators – Rear panel LEDs indicate which
input is selected and which outputs are active.
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General
Operation Temperature ....0°-50° C
Storage Temperature ....-20°-70°
MTBF Demonstrated ....30,000 Hours
Approvals ....UL Listed, CSA, CE
Dimensions ....17" W x 9.25" D x 3.31" H
....43.2cm W x 23.5cm D x 8.4cm H
Shipping Weights ....13.0 lbs.
....5.9 kg
Power Supply ....Internal 100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz
Warranty ....2 years parts and labor
....(See warranty info-last page)
Video Bandwidth ....300 MHz
Crosstalk at 10 MHz ....-35 db (typical)
Isolation at 10 MHz ....55 db (typical)
Return loss at 10 MHz ....25 db
Input Impedance ....75 Ohms
Output Impedance ....75 Ohms
Termination Impedance ....75 Ohms
Sync Input Impedance ....510 Ohms
Gain ....None
Connectors ....Input Type
....BNC (Female)
....Output Type
....BNC (Female)
....4 Pin Mini-DIN (S -Video)
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Chapter Two
Model 8/10 PLUS Switcher
Operation and Installation
Switcher Operation
Front Panel
Rear Panel
Switcher Installation Guide

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Model 8/10 Switcher Operation
The Model 8/10 PLUS switchers enable the output to be
switched from anyone of 8 or 10 inputs (A)* and the following
formats are supported:
• RGBS – RGB with separate composite sync
• RGsB – RGB with sync on green
• Monochrome Composite Video
• NTSC/PAL (Composite) Video w/Stereo Audio follow
• S-Video (SVHS) w/Stereo Audio follow
When an input is selected, an LED will illuminate green next
to the selected BNC input connectors on the rear panel (H)*.
Three sets of output connectors are used for the four different
video format outputs. They are:
• RGB (RGBS or RGsB) – 4 BNC connectors (B)*
• VIDEO (NTSC/PAL) – 1 BNC connector (C)*
• S-Video (SVHS) – 1 S-Video DIN connector (D)*
Audio, if used, is available on the two output BNC connectors
labeled AUDIO (L and R) (E)*.
Only one set of output connectors is active at a time. The
current active set is identified by an illuminated LED next to
the active output connector(s) (F)*.
The Output Select DIP Switch (G)* settings will determine
which of the three output connectors that the selected input
will be directed to. These switches must be set for each input
to match the incoming format. There are two switch modules,
the left switch module is for RGBS/S-Video selection and the
right switch module is for RGBS/NTSC-PAL selection. The
switch modules are numbered from top to bottom to match the
input number.
Front Panel
The POWER LED (see front panel drawing below), when
illuminated, indicates that the switcher power is on. If AC
voltage is available to the switcher, it is powered on.
Front Panel switches 1 – 10 (Model 8 = 1 – 8) shown in the
drawing below may be used to select the input. The LED in
the front panel switch for the selected input will be illuminated.
* –
(A) thru (K) refer to the drawing and descriptions on the
facing page.
Model 10 PLUS Front Panel
Model 8/10 PLUS Operation and Configuration