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1. PREVIEW UTPUT RATE PREVIEW FREEZE BLACK 3 4 pez pu E 3 1 3 4 Rx O Fxtron 2 Figure 3 1 SGS 408 front panel ION OC 1 Program input selection buttons Allow the system operator to view the image switch as it happens Freeze Locks the output display to the image that is currently displayed on the program output When the freeze function is enabled the button is lit When an image is frozen an effect switch can still occur When the output is switched the freeze command stays in effect To unfreeze the image press the Freeze button If an image is frozen when a different input button on the same row program or preview is selected or if the unit loses power the image unfreezes Black Causes a black screen to be displayed The black screen can be switched by applying a cut or another effect A black input cannot be frozen When black is selected the current input button will continually flash 1 8 Selects the corresponding input to be displayed Normally you will not use these buttons during a show If a program input selection button is pressed the resulting switch is not seamless
2. Tiko on image to select other effects and transitions Figure 4 2 SGS 408 Control Program window 3 Using normal Windows controls you can perform many of the same adjustments as from the front panel For information about program features you can access the help program in any of the following ways e From the Extron Electronics program folder or group double click on the SGS 408 Help icon shown at the left SGS 408 Help e From within the SGS 408 Control Program click on the Help menu on the main screen e From within the SGS 408 Control Program press the Fl key SGS 408 Switcher e Serial Communication it SGS 408 Switcher Chapter Five Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 5 2 The image should be displayed properly on the screen If the image does not appear 1 Ze Ensure that all devices are plugged in Make sure that each device is receiving power If the switcher does not power on and the AC power source is functioning correctly the AC fuse may be blown See Replacing the AC fuse on page B 3 Check the cabling wiring and grounding and make adjustments as needed Ensure that the selected output rate and sync format are appropriate for the output devices See page 3 6 To test the system setup and output Display a test pattern See Selecting a test pattern on page 3 7 Confirm that the input is providing a signal with a horizontal frequency between 15 kHz to 100 kHz a
3. 2 Preview input selection buttons Allow the system operator to select the preview image Freeze Locks the output display to the image that is currently displayed on the preview output When the freeze function is enabled the button is lit When an image is frozen an effect switch can still occur When the output is switched the freeze command stays in effect To unfreeze the image press the Freeze button If an image is frozen when a different input button on the same row program or preview is selected or if the unit loses power the image unfreezes Black Causes a black screen to be displayed The black screen can be switched by applying a cut or another effect The black input cannot be frozen When black is selected the current input button will flash 1 8 Allow you to select the preview input device The button is lit while the input is active 3 2 SGS 408 Switcher Operation RCP communication LEDs Light to indicate that the SGS 408 is communicating with an optional RCP 1000 remote control panel When the SGS 408 is transmitting data to the RCP 1000 the Tx LED is lit When the SGS 408 is receiving data from the RCP 1000 the Rx LED is lit Transition buttons Control the type of switch that will occur between the program and preview outputs Cut button Initiates an immediate seamless switch between the program and preview images Take button Initiates the effect switch specified b
4. E01 Invalid input number too large E10 Invalid command E11 Invalid preset E12 Invalid output number too large E13 Invalid value out of range E23 Checksum error Using the command response table The command response table begins on the next page Lower case letters are acceptable in the command field only where indicated Symbols are used throughout the table to represent variables in the command response fields Symbol definitions are shown at the beginning of the response table as is an ASCII to hexadecimal conversion table Command and response examples are shown throughout the table SGS 408 Switcher e Serial Communication 4 3 Serial Communication cont d Command response table ASCII to HEX Conversion Table Esc 1B CR D Symbol Definitions amp CR LF space Input number 1 8 Output number 1 Program 2 Preview Memory preset 255 Contrast value U 64 c Soe CC S H I os 1 lt D n gt e Z HN Os B J R Z b j r Z Brightness value 0 32 Horizontal filter 0 7 Vertical filter 0 7 Test pattern type 1 Color Bars 2 Crosshatch 3 Grayscale 4 Crop 5 Alternating pixels Test pattern 0 None 1 Preview 2 Program 3 Program and preview Effect type 0 Cut 3 Hard edged wipe 6 Plus 1 Dissolve 4 Soft curtain 7 Square 2 Soft edged wipe 5 Hard curtain 8 Title x1 Transition type Ifkm Oorl If Ko 2 or3 If Kio 4 o
5. Menu Center Filter Level Figure 3 30 LCD after black button has been pressed Applying a cut A cut seamlessly replaces the program image with the preview image No effect is applied to the switch As soon as the Cut button is pressed the switch occurs To switch using a cut do the following 1 Press the preview input button that corresponds to the input that you want to switch to 2 Press the Cutbutton The seamless switch takes effect immediately and the preview image becomes the current program image The previous program image will now become the current preview image Applying other effects dleniz When an ECP 1000 is connected all effect buttons except the Cut button are disabled All effect switching must be done through the ECP 1000 Available effects An effect determines what is seen when the switch is made A transition determines how the effect occurs the direction in which the effect moves and the duration during which the effect takes place The SGS 408 provides a wide variety of effects e A dissolve causes the program image to fade out while the preview image fades in figure 3 31 Figure 3 31 A dissolve effect 3 16 SGS 408 Switcher Operation e A standard wipe causes the preview image to appear to unroll over the program image horizontally or vertically A standard wipe can have either hard sharp or soft fuzzy edges The preview image can have the following tr
6. 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 Kontakt ist f r einen Erdanschluf und stellt eine Sicherheitsfunktion dar Diese sollte nicht umgangen oder aufer 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 aus der externen Stomversorgung falls dies m glich ist oder aus der Wandsteckdose ziehen Schutz des Netzkabels Netzkabel sollten stets so verlegt werden daf sie nicht im Weg liegen und niemand darauf treten kann oder Objekte darauf oder unmittelbar dagegengestellt werden k nnen Wartung Alle Wartungsmafsnahmen sollten nur von qualifiziertem Servicepersonal durchgef hrt werden Die internen Komponenten des Ger tes sind wartungsfrei Zur Vermeidung eines elektrischen Schocks versuchen Sie in keinem Fall dieses Ger t selbst ffnen da beim Entfernen der Abdeckungen die Gefahr eines elektrischen Schlags und 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 niemals von anderen Objekten blockiert werden Litium Batterie s Explosionsgefahr falls die Batterie nicht richtig ersetzt wird Ersetzen Sie ver
7. True DVI only Menu Center Filter Figure 3 28 Applying a filter to an image H Filter V Filter Def Dissolve N A Level 2 OO 2 Ifyou want to apply a filter to the program input press the Filter button again 3 To change the vertical filter turn the left adjustment knob Eight levels of vertical filter are available where Def 0 is the default then 1 thru 6 and Max 7 is the maximum Choose the filter that provides the most improvement to the image detail 4 To change the horizontal filter level turn the right adjustment knob Eight levels of horizontal filter are available where Def 0 is the default then 1 thru 6 and Max 7 is the maximum Choose the filter that provides the sharpest image Adjusting contrast and brightness To adjust the contrast or brightness of an image do the following 1 From the default screen press the Level button figure 3 29 The preview input is highlighted 8 XXX XX KHz XX XX Hz 4 XXX XX KHZ XX XX Hz Dissolve N A 1280 X 1024 60 Hz Bright Min True DVI only Contrast 029 Menu Center Filter Level Figure 3 29 Adjusting contrast and brightness 3 14 SGS 408 Switcher Operation 2 If you want to adjust the program input press the Level button again 3 To change the contrast turn the left adjustment knob The adjustment ranges from Min minimum 015 to 001 Def default 001 to 015 then Max maximum To change the
8. image is available as an option e Output resolutions The SGS 408 scales images to the following output resolutions e 640x480 VGA at 50 Hz 60 Hz 75 Hz and lock e 800 x 600 SVGA at 50 Hz 60 Hz 75 Hz and lock e 832 x 624 Macintosh at 60 Hz 75 Hz and lock e 848 x 480 plasma at 60 Hz and lock e 852 x 480 plasma at 60 Hz and lock e 1024 x 768 XGA at 50 Hz 60 Hz 75 Hz and lock e 1280 x 768 plasma at 56 Hz and lock e 1280 x 1024 SXGA at 50 Hz 60 Hz and lock SGS 408 Switcher lt Introduction e 1360 x 765 plasma at 60 Hz and lock e 1365 x 1024 plasma at 60 Hz and lock e 1400 x 1050 SXGA at 50 Hz 60 Hz and lock e 576p Progressive PAL at 50 Hz and lock e 720p HDTV at 50 Hz 60 Hz and lock e 1080p HDTV at 50 Hz 60 Hz and lock e 10801 HDTV at 50 Hz 60 Hz and lock See Accu RATE Frame Lock below e Power supply Includes an internal 100 240 VAC 50 60 Hz autoswitchable power supply e RS 232 control Provides control for third party remote control of features and functions that can be programmed by using Extron s SIS Simple Instruction Set or Extron s control software for Windows The RS 232 port also provides communication between the SGS 408 and an Extron ECP 1000 event control panel e RCP port Supports an Extron RCP 1000 which allows the switch operator to control the switcher from a remote location e Transitions Control
9. press the appropriate Freeze button depending on whether you are freezing the program image or the preview image When an image is frozen a switch can still occur When the outputs switch the freeze command stays in effect and follows the image to the program or preview output depending on which was frozen For example if the preview image was frozen when a switch occurred the preview image switches to the program image and the new program image is still frozen The freeze function is also available through RS 232 commands See chapter 4 for more information To unfreeze an image press the Freeze button again If an input is frozen when you select a different input from the same set program or preview set of inputs the image is no longer frozen If the SGS 408 were to lose power the freeze function would turn off SGS 408 Switcher lt Operation 3 15 Operation cont d Using the Black button Each set of inputs program or preview set includes a Black button Pressing the Black button displays a black screen instead of an image figure 3 30 The input button which is currently selected will flash The black screen can be cut or transitioned to another image in the same way as any other image Pressing the Black button a second time will deactivate the black screen and restore the current input A black image cannot be frozen Black Title 4 XXX XX KHz XX XX Hz Window 1280 X 1024 60 Hz True DVI only 3 4 Seconds
10. 1 Accu RATE Frame Lock 50 mV max with input at 0 offset Autodetect RGBHV RGBS RGsB RGBHV RGBS 3 0 V to 5 0 Vp p TTL 5 0 Vp p unterminated 510 ohms 75 ohms 5 0 Vp p Composite sync negative H V user selectable Control remote switcher DELIA COMUOLM POM sida RS 232 9 pin female D connector A 2 SGS 408 Switcher e Specifications Baud rate and protocol 9600 baud 8 data bits 1 stop bit no parity Serial control pin configurations 2 TX 3 RX 5 GND ROP DOLE PRO ERRE 4 pin XLR Program control sesiones Extron s control configuration program for Windows Extron s Simple Instruction Set SIS General S nersirerusrisrpeeniiiioier iii ens 100 VAC to 240 VAC 50 60 Hz 60 watts internal autoswitchable Temperature humidity Storage 40 to 158 F 40 to 70 C 10 to 90 noncondensing Operating 32 to 122 F 0 to 50 C 10 to 90 noncondensing Kack Monnt siria Yes with attached rack ears Enclosure Fy Oe ARR EEA Metal Enclosure dimensions 5 25 H x 17 5 W x 11 2 D 3U high full rack wide 13 3 cm H x 44 4 cm W x 28 4 cm D Depth excludes connectors Width excludes rack ears PIOGUCENCIE NE 13 8 Ibs 6 3 kg SHIPPINE WEIS Mi ecnersasegass 21 lbs 10 kg VIDA HON usais ISTA 1A in carton International Safe Transit Association IE ara UL CUL COMPLAINS sacas CE FCC Class A MTBE usina inside 30 000 hours o fono ini 3 years pa
11. 16 seconds until the submenu times out Selecting a test pattern To select the test pattern do the following 1 Press the Menu button 2 Press the Test Pattern button figure 3 11 Program amp Preview Color Bars Input Out Test Config Sync Pattern Figure 3 11 Selecting the test pattern 3 To select the screen on which to show the test pattern turn the right adjustment knob The following options are available None Preview Program Program and preview SGS 408 Switcher e Operation 3 7 Operation cont d 4 To select the test pattern you want to display turn the left adjustment knob Figure 3 12 shows the image displayed by each test pattern Color bars Used in troubleshooting any RGB problems Cross hatch Used in converging displays Grayscale Used in setting color balance This pattern is especially helpful in matching all the screens in a multiple screen event Crop Used in ensuring that the images on all displays fill the screen are centered and are the same size Alternating pixels Used in setting up a digital display M a Color Bars Cross Hatch Grayscale Crop Alternating Pixels Figure 3 12 Test patterns 5 To return to the default LCD menu press the Next button then press the Exit button or wait 16 seconds until the submenu times out Changing the title settings To make ch
12. 232 Programmer s Guide The switcher accepts SIS Simple Instruction Set commands through the RS 232 port SIS commands consist of one or more characters per command field They do not require any special characters to begin or end the command character sequence Each switcher response to an SIS command ends with a carriage return and a line feed CR LF 4 which signals the end of the response character string A string is one or more characters SGS initiated messages When a local event such as a front panel operation occurs the switcher responds by sending a message to the host The SGS initiated messages are listed below underlined C Copyright 2000 Extron Electronics SGS 408 Vx xx dl The copyright message is initiated by the switcher when it is first powered on Vx xx is the firmware version number Reconfig 4 The reconfig message is initiated by the switcher when the resolution of the input signal has changed The switcher does not expect a response from the host but for example the host program might request a new status SGS 408 Switcher e Serial Communication SGS error responses When the switcher receives an SIS command and determines that it is valid it performs the command and sends a response to the host device If the switcher is unable to perform the command because the command is invalid or contains invalid parameters the switcher returns an error response to the host The error response codes are
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14. ASCII RESPONSE DESCRIPTION 1 K Out 1eIn Sie Alla Display program input xi on the program output 2 al Out 2eIn Sie Alla Display preview input xi on the preview output 1 ky amp Out 1eIn kie Rgb Display program input K on the program output 2 Lal amp Out 2eIn Ss R eb Display preview input a on the preview output RGB and audio if an audio switcher is cascaded RGB only Take Implement effect switch Memory Preset Save Save preset Memory Preset Recall Recall preset aa x2 a Tkeu Implement the current effect Spr Bl Save the input currently associated with output to memory preset Rpr Kalu Recall memory preset ks to the input associated with output Auto Preset Mode disable when manually recalling memory presets Enable Disable View Contrast Specific value Increment Decrement View Brightness Specific value Increment Decrement View Horizontal Shift Increment Decrement Vertical shift Increment Decrement 1M m Autl o Enables the SGS to recall settings previously set for the input rate U M m Aut 04 Disables the SGS to automatically recall settings M m Aut as View the current auto preset mode setting x2 xa x2JCon ba Set output 52 contrast to Xaj 4 elCon ba Increase output K2 contrast by one step a elCon baju Decrease output ke contrast by one step paja a Con K4 View output lx contrast setting x2 xs Y palBrt K5 Set output xa brightness to Xal Y e
15. 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 a 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 dem Benutzer in der im Lieferumfang enthaltenen ZN Dokumentation besonders wichtige Hinweise zur Bedienung und Wartung Instandhaltung geben Dieses Symbol soll den Benutzer darauf aufmerksam machen daf im Inneren des A Geh uses dieses Produktes gef hrliche Spannungen die nicht isoliert sind und die einen elektrischen Schock verursachen k nnen herrschen Achtung Lesen der Anleitungen Bevor Sie das Ger t zum ersten Mal verwenden sollten Sie alle Sicherheits und Bedienungsanleitungen genau durchlesen und verstehen Aufbewahren der Anleitungen s Die Hinweise zur elektrischen Sicherheit des Produktes sollten Sie aufbewahren damit Sie im Bedarfsfall darauf zurtickgreifen k nnen Befolgen der Warnhinweise Befolgen Sie alle Warnhinweise und Anleitungen auf dem Ger t oder in der Benutzerdokumentation
16. DVI only 3 4 Seconds Left Right Top Bottom Right Left Bottom Top Esc E ER O O AY l Select duration Select a transition Select effect Figure 3 40 Setting up the H wipe effect 3 20 SGS 408 Switcher Operation 8 XXX XX KHz XX XX Hz H Wipe 4 XXX XX KHz XX XX Hz Lt to Rt 1280 X 1024 60 Hz S Curtains True DVI only 3 4 Seconds Horiz Horiz Vert ii In Out Out Esc a Select duration Select a transition Select effect Figure 3 41 Setting up the S curtains effect 8 XXX XX KHz XX XX Hz H Wipe 4 XXX XX KHz XX XX Hz Lt to Rt 1280 X 1024 60 Hz H Curtains True DVI only 3 4 Seconds Horiz Horiz Vert In Out Out Esc a Select duration Select a transition Select effect Figure 3 42 Setting up the H curtains effect 8 XXX XX KHz XX XX Hz H Wipe 4 XXX XX KHz XX XX Hz Lt to Rt 1280 X 1024 60 Hz Plus True DVI only 3 4 Seconds In Out Esc Select a transition Select duration Select effect Figure 3 43 Setting up the Plus wipe effect SGS 408 Switcher e Operation 3 21 Operation cont d 8 XXX XX KHz XX XX Hz H Wipe 4 XXX XX KHz XX XX Hz Lt to Rt 1280 X 1024 60 Hz Square True DVI only 3 4 Seconds In Out Esc E E A Select a transition O O Select duration Select effect Figure 3 44 Setting up the Square wipe effect 8 XXX XX KHz XX XX Hz H Wipe 4 XXX XX KHz XX XX Hz Lt to Rt 1280 X 1024 60 Hz Title True DVI
17. 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 Espa ol 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 used with a main power system with a grounded neutral conductor The third grounding pin is a
18. SGS 408 Switcher e Operation 3 5 Operation cont d Depending on the input type color matrix Beta cam control and Luma Setup control can be set by pressing the button below each control figure 3 7 Color matrix control may be set to either the ITU 601 or ITU 709 standard Beta cam control may be set on or off and Luma Setup control may be set to either 700V or 714V on or off There are four preset component video types available for selection The settings for each control can be changed by pressing the button below it If needed a custom component setting may be made To return to the default LCD menu press the Exit button then press the Next button then press the Exit button or wait 16 seconds until the submenu times out Selecting the output rate To select the output rate do the following 1 Ze Press the Menu button Press the Out Rate button figure 3 9 True DVI only 1280 x 1024 60 Hz Input Out Test Next Config Sync Pattern OO Figure 3 9 Selecting the output rate di To select the output resolution turn the right adjustment knob The following output rates are available 640 x 4801234 852 x 48024 1360 x 76524 720p 800 x 6001234 1024 x 7681234 1365 x 102424 10801124 832 x 624234 1280 x 76845 1400 x 1050124 1080p gt 848 x 48024 1280 x 1024124 576p 1 at 50 Hz at60 Hz at75 Hz locked to the current vertical refresh rate of input 1 at 56 Hz To select the refr
19. Switcher e Introduction SGS 408 Switcher Chapter Two Installation Rear Panel Connectors Installation Cable Pinouts Installation 2 2 Rear Panel Connectors No Front panel features are shown on page 3 2 INPUTS 20040000 J p 22222222 00000000 Figure 2 1 SGS 408 rear panel Q Installation AC power connector One standard AC power connector attaches the switcher to any power source from 100VAC to 240VAC operating at 50 or 60 Hz Input connectors Eight sets of five BNC female connectors for component video RGsB RGBS and RGBHV input devices Output BNC connectors Two sets of five BNC female connectors for output to RGBS or RGBHV devices One set of connectors is dedicated to the program image and one set to the preview image RCP port One 4 pin female XLR connector that allows you to attach the RCP 1000 remote control panel to the SGS 408 Refer to the RCP 1000 User s Manual for more information RS 232 connector One 9 pin D female connector that allows you to attach an ECP 1000 event control panel a computer or controlling device for remote control of the switcher DVI output connector optional One DVI connector that allows you to attach the switcher to a DVI output device The connector is dedicated to the program image Output 15 pin HD connectors Two connectors for output to RG
20. Test Pattern Select output device Select test pattern Exit Press to exit the menu and return to default screen Edit Title Press to display the title box options Prog Lock Turn program keylock on off N A LCD Adjust LCD screen contrast Adjust LCD screen brightness Reset Press to select reset of program preview program and preview or system Edit Title press ECP Press to toggle between title window or key effect Edit Title press Center Adjust horizontal shift Adjust vertical shift Edit Title press Size Adjust title box width Adjust title box height Edit Title press reset Press Reset button to return title box to its original size and location System Reset Press button again to reset all settings to their factory defaults The output frame rate is locked to the frame rate of input 1 Applying a Cut 1 Press the preview input button that corresponds to the input that you want to switch to 2 Press the Cut button Setting Up an Effect 1 Press the Effect button that you want to program 2 Turn the right adjustment knob until the name of the effect appears on the LCD 3 Turn the left adjustment knob until the desired duration appears 4 If the effect is a dissolve or title press the Take button If the effect is a standard curtain plus or square wipe press the desired transition button Applying an Effect 1 Press the preview input button that corresponds to the input that
21. and output devices into a grounded AC source and turn on the input and output devices Step 7 Use the LCD screens to configure the scaler see the next page _S A S SS SS o ps S S S Up to 8 Inputs Le DVD Player Projector 3B ZI RIR Y R R Y R R Y o G Y GN GN ZQ B B Y RD B B Y 3 B B Y O lt xx x RGsB RGBS input only Component SGS 408 Quick Start ar ay as a ey RGBHV E j 7 Preview M Program A Monitor PI A Monitor LI SI le 15 pin HD output only DVI D output only Qs 1 Quick Start SGS 408 cont d Adjusting an Image From the default screen press the indicated button To adjust the preview image press the button again Button Right adjustment knob Left adjustment knob Center Move image horizontally Move image vertically Size Adjust image width Adjust image height Filter Select horizontal filter Select vertical filter Level Adjust image brightness Adjust image contrast Configuring the Switcher From the default screen press the Menu button Button Right adjustment knob Left adjustment knob Next Press to display the next page of configuration options Input Config Select input to be configured Select video format Out Rate Select resolution Select refresh rate or lock Out Sync Select output sync format Select output sync polarity
22. brightness turn the right adjustment knob The adjustment ranges from Min minimum 031 to 001 Def default 001 to 015 then Max maximum Selecting an Input When the SGS 408 is powered on the program inputs default to the black output The program input selection buttons could be used to select inputs to the program output but the switch will not be seamless You can lock out the program input buttons through a configuration menu option to prevent accidental switches to the program input see Setting the program keylock on page 3 10 The preview input selection buttons are used to select an upcoming switch After the preview input has been selected you can use the transition controls to initiate a cut or another effect After the cut or effect is initiated you will see either an instant cut between images or a smooth transition from the program output to the preview output The image that was being viewed on the preview output is now viewed on the program output and the image that was being viewed on the program output is now being viewed on the preview output You can switch the program and preview inputs using a variety of techniques For a description of each technique see the instructions in this section Freezing an input The freeze function locks the output display to the current image The program input selection buttons include a Freeze button as do the preview input selection buttons To freeze an image
23. 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 Quick Start SGS 408 Installation Step 1 Install the four rubber feet on the bottom of the SGS 408 switcher or mount the switcher in a rack 1 Step 2 Turn off power to the input and output devices and remove the power cords from them Step 3 Attach the input and output devices to the switcher 3A Input options 3B are e Component Y R Y B Y connect Y R Y and B Y e RGsB connected to R G and B e RGBS connected to R G B and H HV e RGBHV connected to R G B H HV and V Output options are RGBS RGBHV and DVI D if the DVI option is installed The program output displays the image seen by the audience The preview output displays the image that will be switched next Step 4 If desired attach an RCP 1000 remote control panel to the XLR connector on the rear of the SGS 408 Step 5 If desired attach an ECP 1000 event control panel to the RS 232 connector on the rear of the SGS 408 Step 6 Plug the switcher input devices
24. for information on running the SGS 408 Control Program Installing the software The program is contained on a set of 3 5 inch diskettes To install the program from the floppy disk to the hard drive run SETUP EXE from the floppy disk and follow the instructions that appear on the screen The program occupies approximately 3 MB megabytes of hard drive space By default the Windows installation creates a C SGS408 directory and it will place two icons SGS 408 Control Pgm and SGS 408 Help into a group or folder named Extron Electronics SGS 408 Switcher e Serial Communication 4 7 Serial Communication cont d 4 8 Using the software 1 To run the SGS 408 Control Program double click on the SGS 408 Control Pgm icon left in the Extron Electronics group or folder SEAM LESS 2 Click on the comm port that is connected to the RS 232 port of the SGS 408 The SGS 408 Control Program window appears figure 4 2 It displays the current settings of the SGS 408 wi Extron s SGS 408 Control Program ver 1 0 2000 Extron tronic File ideo Input Type Output Rates Test Patterns Help one we ELE L Ji E gt E al al 4 5 cel al al _ Black Hor 35 51 KHz Ver 86 93 Hz Take PREVIEW SELECT me A pu dl di Hor Wer 2 0 x _ Freeze Output Rate 1280 x 1024 60 Hz O O Program O Preview Save as Transition Duration PICTURE CONTROLS rogram O Preview Contrast Brightness
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26. max allowable Video processing Digitalsampling seseris Horizontal filtering rina Verena Gering cetonas Frame rate dela irrita Video output Number signal type Connectors nina Nominal level Minimum maximum levels IS Sa srta Scaled resolutions DC Ogor Sync laput DS santi QUDUEN De sisi er od em Direita d E Inputimpedance sese esse sese Ouipulimpedanes ninni Max UE O EOG a arata ranes Polarity 8 x 2 matrix Variable set by the contrast control 8 RGBHV RGBS RGsB component video 8 x 5 BNC female 1 Vp p for Y of component video 0 7 Vp p for RGB and for R Y and B Y of component video 0 V to 2 0 Vp p with no offset 75 ohms High Z Autoscan 15 kHz to 100 kHz Autoscan 50 Hz to 120 Hz Autoscan 560 x 384 to 1600 x 1200 0 5 V 24 bit 8 bits per color 140 MHz standard 8 levels 8 levels 0 to 1 field 2 program and preview RGBHV RGBS Program output 5 BNC female 1 15 pin HD female Preview output 5 BNC female 1 15 pin HD female 1 DVI optional 0 7 Vp p for RGB 0 V to 0 7 Vp p 75 ohms 640x480 545 800x6001 4 832x624 848x480 852x480 1024x768 945 1280x768 1280x1024 1360x765 1365x1024 1400x1050 576p 720p 108019 and 1080p at50 Hz Sat56 Hz at60 Hz at75 Hz locked to the current vertical refresh rate of input
27. only 3 4 Seconds Window Key Esc O E E U Select a transition Select duration O Select effect Figure 3 45 Setting up the Title effect 3 To select a duration turn the left adjustment knob until the desired duration appears The duration ranges from 0 2 seconds to 5 0 seconds in 0 1 second increments No 38 Up to this point you can cancel an effect by pressing the Esc button 4 To select a transition press its button see Available effects on page 3 16 The default screen appears dleniz The dissolve and title effects have no transitions to select To accept the effect press the Take button Implementing an established effect To implement an effect that has been set up other than a title see Implementing a title on the next page do the following 1 Press the preview input button to display the preview image on the preview monitor 2 Press the Effect button for the desired effect If the button is already lit you do not need to press it 3 Verify that the selected effect and its transition as displayed in the top right of the default screen are correct 4 If desired override the duration by turning the left adjustment knob 5 When you want the effect to occur press the Take button The Take button lights the effect occurs during the time specified by the duration and the Take button light turns off 3 22 SGS 408 Switcher e Operation Implementing a title To implem
28. safety feature do not attempt to bypass or disable it Power disconnection s 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 e 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 Alimentationse 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 troisi me contact de mise la terre constitue un dispositif de s curit n essayez pas de
29. submenu figure 3 24 CAUTION RESETS ACTIVE Select Which to Reset OO Figure 3 24 Selecting the reset type 3 If System is selected the system reset submenu is displayed figure 3 25 Press the System button to reset the system or press the ESC escape button to cancel the system reset and return to the previous menu or wait for the 16 second timeout to return to the default menu SYSTEM RESET CONFIRM Press System to Confirm Figure 3 25 Selecting the system reset 3 12 SGS 408 Switcher e Operation Using the Image Controls The LCD front panel controls allow you to make adjustments to the displayed image To access the image controls press the button below the name of the control at the bottom of the LCD screen see item 5 in figure 3 2 The first time the button is pressed the image control for the preview image is selected Pressing the same control button a second time will select the program image After you have selected the desired control the choices that are available for the control appear Turn the front panel adjustment knobs to adjust the item you want to change The right knob controls the top item and the left knob controls the bottom item Centering an image To center an image do the following 1 From the default screen press the Center button figure 3 26 The preview input is highlighted 8 XXX XX KHz XX XX Hz Dissolve 4 XXX XX KHz XX XX Hz N A 1280 X 1024 60
30. the output devices Figure 2 4 shows the connection options ay Oy ay 5 RGBS B RGBHV AO 15 pin HD O Eno DVI D Figure 2 4 Output connections Figure 2 5 shows a typical system installation and its cable connections See the next chapter Operation for information on configuring and using the switcher SGS 408 Switcher e Installation Up to 8 Inputs RGB 109xi A i DVD Player Projector Preview A Program Monitor lt A A Monitor j Figure 2 5 Typical SGS 408 application Genlocking Video Inputs for Accu RATE Frame Lock All video inputs to the SGS 408 should be genlocked for Accu RATE Frame Lock to work properly In the example below figure 2 6 a DVD player must be attached to input 1 through a time base corrector for the proper sync signal during Accu RATE Frame Locking Any other genlocked input devices will then be correctly synced to input 1 Preview Program Projector SGS 408 Corrector Black Burst Generator Tape Deck Camera Figure 2 6 SGS 408 genlocking connections SGS 408 Switcher e Installation 2 5 Installation cont d 2 6 Attaching an RCP 1000 To attach an RCP 1000 remote control panel to an SGS 408 switcher plug one end of the RCP comm cable provided with the RCP 1000 into the 4 pin male XLR connector labeled To SGS on the back of the RCP 1000 and plug
31. title box press the Size button figure 3 17 a To adjust the vertical size of the title turn the left adjustment knob The V Size adjustment ranges from 0 to 387 b To adjust the horizontal size of the title turn the right adjustment knob The H Size adjustment ranges from 0 to H Size 0315 V Size 0245 ECP Window Center Reset Take Figure 3 17 Sizing the title box SGS 408 Switcher e Operation 3 9 Operation cont d 8 To return the title its original location and size press the Reset button figure 3 18 H Size 0315 V Size 0245 ECP Window Center Reset Take E OO Figure 3 18 Resetting the title box submenu controls 9 To return to the default screen press the Take button figure 3 19 then press the Exit button figure 3 20 or wait 16 seconds until the submenu times out H Size 0315 V Size 0245 ECP Window Center Reset Take Figure 3 19 Returning to the previous submenu OO Figure 3 20 Returning to the default menu Setting the program keylock The program keylock control disables the program input buttons This prevents anyone from accidentally switching directly to a program input which would not be a seamless switch To set the program keylock do the following 1 From the default menu press the Menu button then the Next button then the Prog Lock button figure 3 21 3 10 SGS 408 Switcher Operation Program Keylock ON LCD Reset E S OO Fig
32. you want to switch to 2 Press the Effect button for the desired effect If it is already lit you do not need to press it 3 Verify that the selected effect and transition as displayed in the upper right corner of the LCD screen are correct 4 If desired override the duration by turning the left adjustment knob 5 When you want the effect to occur press the Take button 6 If you are applying a title when you want the title to end press the Take button again QS 2 SGS 408 Quick Start Table of Contents Chapter 1 Introduction o ooooocooonociononononocononononcnconononononononencnnannnnnononenenenenonnss 1 1 ADOUT The SGS 408 o ciosonsoie iaia 1 2 Features Reit 1 2 Chapter 2 Installation scan 2 1 Rear Panel ConnectorsS non noo non n non corno n corno n narra nar nnnnrr nro 2 2 Ts ca 2 2 Mounting the switcher orinando Raag e 2 3 Ra EMON IN accesos 2 3 Tabletop desktop mounting PRC RR RR CAI 2 4 A RR OR RE E 2 4 Genlocking Video Inputs for Accu RATE Frame Lock 2 5 Attaching an RCP 1000 AA e e OA 2 6 eo AA A 2 6 Cable PINQU S susi oiga 2 7 XER Cable eel 2 7 Making an RCP COMM CADIC a s2encanccic catnsseccancsoseecenccencateasssieatieceneastecdstaaseodsastuencdiacdeanstes 2 8 BN DINOOTS siriano 2 8 Chapter 3 Operation SsCJ ia 3 1 Front Panel Controls rile 3 2 Default Screen 3 3 Configuring the SGS 408 ooo bb i iii 3 4 Selecting the input configura
33. 60 Hz True DVI only 2 9 Seconds Executive Mode Enabled a OO Figure 3 46 Enabling executive mode When executive mode is enabled all front panel buttons and controls are locked but the SGS 408 will still respond to RS 232 commands SGS 408 Switcher e Operation 3 23 Operation cont d 3 24 To disable executive mode press and hold the leftmost and rightmost menu buttons for two seconds again Optimizing the Image Follow the procedures in this section in sequence after you have installed the SGS 408 This will help you to configure the switcher for the best settings for your display environment For information on test patterns see Selecting a test pattern on page 3 7 If you have a multiscreen environment perform these procedures for each output 1 If the program output is a digital device such as an LCD or DLP display use the alternating pixels test pattern to set up the projector If the program output is a CRT display use the cross hatch test pattern to converge the display Use the grayscale test pattern to set the color balance for all displays Use the crop test pattern to center the program image so that the top left corner of the image is located at the top left corner of the display screen Perform the centering through the output device and not through the SGS 408 center control Use the program crop test pattern to size the program image so that it fills the display screen Perfor
34. BS or RGBHV devices One connector is dedicated to the program image and one to the preview image The connectors receive the same signals as the output BNC connectors To install the switcher follow these general steps 1 2 3 If desired mount the switcher in a rack see Mounting the switcher on page 2 3 Otherwise install the rubber feet see Tabletop desktop placement on page 2 4 Turn off power to the input and output devices and unplug the power cables from them Attach the input and output devices to the switcher See Cabling on page 2 4 SGS 408 Switcher e Installation If desired attach a computer or other control device to the RS 232 connector If desired attach an RCP 1000 remote control panel See Attaching an RCP 1000 on page 2 6 di ES If desired attach an ECP 1000 event control panel See Attaching an ECP 1000 on page 2 6 Plug the switcher input devices and output devices into a grounded AC source E Turn on the input and output devices ale Use the LCD menu screens to configure the switcher See Configuring the SGS 408 on page 3 4 The image from each input device should appear on the output devices and you should be able to switch from one input device to another If this does not happen double check steps 3 and 4 and make adjustments as needed See chapter 5 for additional assistance Mounting the switcher The switcher ships with
35. Brt k5 Increase output 2 brightness by one step SS Y baBrt ku Decrease output ke brightness by one step pa Y XalBrt xs View output ka brightness setting ke H RkalHph a Shift output ke image right one step xal H belHph a Shift output ke image left one step xal KaiVph a Shift output ke image down one step xal Kavph 4 Shift output ke image up one step SGS 408 Switcher e Serial Communication 4 5 Serial Communication cont d COMMAND ASCII RESPONSE DESCRIPTION Horizontal Size Increment x2 kJHsz 4 Increase output kz width one step Decrement x2 balHisz u Decrease output ke width one step Vertical Size Increment SSL balVsz 4 Increase output k23 height one step Decrement x2 baJVsz 4 Decrease output ka height one step Horizontal Filter Detail Specific value x2 xe D palDhz Ke Select horizontal filter ke on output Increment SSD paDhz Kea Select next horizontal filter on output Decrement ke D pelDhz ka Select previous horizontal filter on output View x2 D k2aIDhz be View current horizontal filter on output Vertical Filter Detail Specific value x2 k7 d balDvt K7 Select vertical filter k7 on output Increment balt d kaDvt kr Select next vertical filter on output Decrement kal d kaJDvt K7 Select previous vertical filter on output View ald ka Dvt K7 View current vertical filter on output Freeze Program amp Preview Enable freeze F Fiz lu Set kz freeze mode to On Disable
36. Displays the scaled resolution and refresh rate of the output Scaled enhancement Displays the scaled output which is set to either True DVI or Enhanced SGS 408 Switcher e Operation 3 3 Operation cont d 5 Controls Display the available controls The configuration options are available by pressing the Menu button See Configuring the SGS 408 below 6 Current duration Displays the currently selected effect s duration 7 Current effect Displays the effect and transition that are specified for the active input See Applying other effects on page 3 16 for details Configuring the SGS 408 To access all the configuration options you must first enter the LCD menu system The default LCD menu appears on power up figure 3 3 8 XXX XX KHz XX XX Hz Title 4 XXX XX KHz XX XX Hz Window 1280 X 1024 60 Hz True DVI only 3 4 Seconds Menu Center Filter Level 7 Figure 3 3 The default LCD menu To display the first submenu of configuration options figure 3 4 press the Menu button Input Test Config Pattern Figure 3 4 Displaying first submenu of options To display the second submenu of configuration options figure 3 5 press the Next button E OO Figure 3 5 Displaying second submenu of options Press the Exit button to return to the default menu figure 3 3 No Y The LCD will always return to the default menu after 16 seconds of inactivity in any submenu except when
37. Extron Electronics LA INTERFACING SWITCHING AND DISTRIBUTION User s Manual saraa aS DB Dl r ni DIE ea sao D Oi na 1 1 E La di G SGS 408 Eight Input High Resolution Seamless Graphic Switcher 68 520 01 Rev C 03 05 Precautions Safety Instructions e English T This symbol is intended to alert the user of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature provided with the equipment A 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 e Read and understand all safety and operating instructions before using the equipment Retain Instructions e 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 avertir l utilisateur que la documentation fournie avec le mat riel ZN contient des instructions importantes concernant l exploitation et la maintenance r paration G Ce symbole sert a avertir l utilisateur de la pr sence dans le bo tier de l appareil de tensions dangereuses non isol es posant des risques d lectrocution
38. Hz H Shift Max True DVI only V Shift Def Menu Center Filter Level OO Figure 3 26 Centering an image If you want to center the program input press the Center button again To adjust the vertical location of the image turn the left adjustment knob To adjust the horizontal location of the image turn the right adjustment knob The adjustment settings range from Min lowest to Max highest If no input signal is present V shift will indicate a Def default setting Sizing an image To adjust the size of an image do the following 1 From the default screen press the Size button figure 3 27 The preview input is highlighted If you want to size the program input press the Size button again To change the vertical size height of the image turn the left adjustment knob To change the horizontal size width of the image turn the right adjustment knob The adjustment settings range from Min lowest to Max highest SGS 408 Switcher e Operation 3 13 Operation cont d 8 XXX XX KHZ XX XX Hz 4 XXX XX KHz XX XX Hz 1280 X 1024 60 Hz True DVI only Menu Center Filter Figure 3 27 Sizing an image Filtering an image To apply a filter to an image do the following Dissolve N A H Size Def V Size Min Level 1 From the default screen press the Filter button figure 3 28 The preview input is highlighted 8 XXX XX KHz XX XX Hz 4 XXX XX KHZ XX XX Hz 1280 X 1024 60 Hz
39. Installing a firmware update To install a firmware update you may need to replace IC integrated circuit U11 or U16 on the front panel U92 U93 U94 or U95 on the main board U12 on the component video board or any combination of these Replacing these ICs may result in loss of presets and other settings 1 Remove the cover of the switcher See Internal access on page B 2 oy Ua o Make sure you are electrically grounded before touching IC chips Electrostatic discharge ESD can damage IC chips even if you cannot sense the discharge 2 Locate the ICs to be replaced figure B 4 The update kit will list the specific ICs SGS 408 Switcher e Reference Information U93 U12 U94 U95 Uii U16 U92 Figure B 4 Locating and replacing ICs Remove the existing chip and set it aside using a standard IC removal tool 4 Install the new chip Locate a notch or a printed dot on top of the IC Align the notch or dot with the notch on the socket or circuit board Align the IC pins with the holes in the socket and gently press the IC into the socket 5 Reinstall the cover of the switcher 6 Attach the power cord to the switcher and to the AC power source Make sure the switcher is working correctly 7 If the switcher is rack mounted remove the power cable from the switcher Reattach the switcher to the rack and reconnect the power cord and input and output cables SGS 408 Switcher e Reference Information B 5 R
40. MAND Query Software Version Q q Request Part Number N n Request Information Program or preview I eli General I i Examples 1I Advanced Instructions RESPONSE DESCRIPTION Ver x XXd Example response Ver 1 23 Nxx xxx xxu N60 341 01 C Xe brz xt5 e Mut kisle Hrt xt6 e Vrt Kie Exe x15 e Loc hi5 e Dvi Kis C2eFrz 0eMut 0eHrt 112 20eVrt 75 024 Program information Input channel 2 freeze mode is off mute mode is off horizontal refresh rate is 112 20 kHz vertical refresh rate is 75 02 Hz Exe 0eLoc 1eDvi lu General information Executive mode is off program lockout is on DVI connector is installed The Advanced Instructions use hex commands that are more complex than the Simple Instruction Set COMMAND Read Write Entire Memory Read upload Write download Read Write Memory Block Read to current memory block Write to a user preset HEX RESPONSE 90 91 8 kbytes of data 1 byte checksum 90 92 8 kbytes of data 1 byte checksum Dnl amp 2190 93 16 bytes of data 1 byte checksum K390 94 16 bytes of data 1 byte checksum Dnl Control Software for Windows The SGS 408 Control Program which is used by the SGS 408 is compatible with Windows 95 98 2000 and NT It provides remote control of various functions including input selection picture controls effects transitions and output rates Mei fan ECP 1000 event control panel is attached to the SGS 408 refer to the ECP 1000 User s Manual
41. 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 Inno 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 Please note that laws vary from state to state and country to country and that some provisions of this warranty may not apply to you S C o y 3 amp w 2 N N x 4 Y ono www extron com Extron Electronics USA 1230 South Lewis Street Anaheim CA 92805 USA 714 491 1500 Fax 714 491 1517 Extron Electronics Europe Extron Electronics Asia Beeldschermweg 6C 135 Joo Seng Road 04 01 3821 AH Amersfoort PM Industrial Building The Netherlands Singapore 368363 31 33 453 4040 65 6383 4400 Fax 31 33 453 4050 Fax 65 6383 4664 2005 Extron Electronics All rights reserved Extron Electronics Japan Kyodo Building 16 Ichibancho Chiyoda ku Tokyo 102 0082 Japan 81 3 3511 7655 Fax 81 3 3511
42. able Use the following guidelines to make an RCP cable e At one end attach a female 4 pin XLR connector e At the other end attach a male 4 pin XLR connector e Connect pins straight through e Use at least 18 gauge wire paired with 20 gauge wire for power pin 1 18 gauge wire paired with 20 gauge wire for ground pin 4 and 20 gauge twisted pair wire for communications attach one pair to pin 3 and the other pair to pin 4 e The cable can be up to 1000 feet 304 8 meters long e Power is supplied by the SGS 408 DVI cable pinouts The optional DVI connector figure 2 10 uses the following pinouts Pin Signal Pin Signal Pin Signal 1 TMDS data 2 9 TMDSdata1 17 TMDS data 0 2 TMDS data 2 10 TMDS data 1 18 TMDS data 0 3 TMDS data 2 4 shield 11 TMDSdata1 3shield 19 TMDS data 0 5 shield 4 TMDS data 4 12 TMDS data 3 20 TMDS data 5 5 TMDS data 4 13 TMDS data 3 21 TMDS data 5 6 DDC clock 14 5 V power 22 TMDS clock shield 7 DDC data 15 Ground 5 V analog 23 TMDS clock H V sync 8 Analog vertical sync 16 Hot plug detect 24 TMDS clock Figure 2 10 DVI connector 2 8 SGS 408 Switcher e Installation S e lt SGS 408 Switcher lt urio cC Chapter Three Operation Front Panel Controls Default Screen Configuring the SGS 408 Using the Image Controls Selecting an Input Optimizing the Image Operation Front Panel Controls NOTE Rear panel features are shown on page 2 2
43. anges to the title setting do the following 1 Press the Menu button Di Press the Next button 3 Press the Edit Title button figure 3 13 The title box submenu is displayed and the title box appears on the program output S OO Figure 3 13 Selecting the Edit Title button 4 The title box submenu is displayed figure 3 14 The Center button is selected by default H Shift 0526 V Shift 0316 Reset Take Figure 3 14 Title box submenu 3 8 SGS 408 Switcher Operation 5 Pressing the leftmost ECP control button toggles between Window and Key figure 3 15 This determines the function of the Title button on the ECP 1000 ECP Window will display the Program input in the foreground and the smaller Preview title box cutout in the background ECP Key will overlap user defined Preview titlebox text over the Program input H Shift 0606 V Shift 0341 ECP Window Reset Take Figure 3 15 ECP control 6 To move the title box in the display press the Center button if it has not already been selected by default figure 3 16 a To move the vertical location of the title turn the left adjustment knob The V Shift adjustment ranges from 0 to 332 b To move the horizontal location of the title turn the right adjustment knob The H Shift adjustment ranges from 0 to 594 H Shift 0526 V Shift 0316 Reset Take Figure 3 16 Centering the title box 7 To change the size of the
44. ansitions figure 3 32 e From left to right e From right to left e From top to bottom e From bottom to top left to right right to left top to bottom bottom to top Figure 3 32 Standard wipe transitions e A curtain wipe causes the preview image to appear to unroll over the program image in two directions simultaneously A curtain wipe can have either hard sharp or soft fuzzy edges The preview image can have the following transitions figure 3 33 e In from the left and right edges of the screen to the center of the screen e Out from the center of the screen to the left and right edges of the screen e In from the top and bottom edges of the screen to the center of the screen e Out from the center of the screen to the top and bottom edges of the screen Figure 3 33 Curtain wipe effects e A plus wipe causes the preview image to appear to unroll over the program image in one of two transitions figure 3 34 e Starting in all four corner of the screen and moving in to the center of the screen e Starting at the center of the screen and moving out to the corners of the screen Figure 3 34 Plus wipe effects SGS 408 Switcher lt Operation 3 17 Operation cont d e A square wipe causes the preview image t
45. brauchte Batterien nur durch den gleichen oder einen vergleichbaren Batterietyp der auch vom Hersteller empfohlen wird Entsorgen Sie verbrauchte Batterien bitte gemaf 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 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 que al abrir o extraer las tapas puede quedar expuesto a voltajes peligrosos u otros riesgos Ranuras y aberturas Si
46. eference Information cont d Part Numbers Related part numbers B 6 Extron Part Part Number SGS 408 60 341 01 RCP 1000 60 343 01 ECP 1000 60 344 01 RCP comm cable 25 7 6 m 26 519 01 RCP comm cable 50 15 2 m 26 519 02 RCP comm cable 100 30 5 m 26 519 03 RCP comm cable 300 91 4 m 26 519 04 ECP comm cable 25 7 6 m 26 434 07 ECP comm cable 50 15 2 m 26 434 08 DVI connector option 70 122 01 DVI transmitter and DVI receiver 60 316 02 SGS 408 Control Program SGS 408 User s Manual RCP 1000 User s Manual ECP 1000 User s Manual SGS 408 Switcher e Reference Information FCC Class A Notice Note This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense Note This unit was tested with shielded cables on the peripheral devices Shielded cables must be used with the unit to ensure compliance E
47. ent a title do the following 1 Press the preview input button to display the preview image on the preview monitor 2 Press the Effect button that has been programmed for the title If the button is already lit you do not need to press it The possible effects as previously described are e Dissolve e S wipe soft wipe e H wipe hard wipe e S curtains soft curtains e H curtains hard wipe e Plus e Square wipe e Title 3 Verify that Title appears in the top right of the default screen 4 Press the control button for window or key depending on which title effect is desired see figures 3 36 and 3 37 5 If desired override the duration by turning the left adjustment knob 6 When you want the title to begin press the Take button The portion of the program image dissolves to reveal the title The Take light remains on 7 When you want to end the title press the Take button again The title dissolves during the time specified by the duration and the Take button light turns off Using executive mode Executive mode makes all functions unavailable This is useful for situations in which the switcher operator leaves equipment unattended To enable executive mode from the LCD default screen press and hold the leftmost and rightmost control buttons Menu and Level simultaneously for two seconds The screen shown in figure 3 46 appears 8 XXX XX KHZ XX XX Hz Title 4 XXX XX KHZ XX XX Hz Key 1280 X 1024
48. esh rate turn the left adjustment knob The available refresh rates depend on the output resolution The locking feature will lock the output rate to the vertical refresh rate of input 1 Pressing the Output Rate button allows the scaler to be set to True DVI or Enhanced mode True DVI is only available for resolutions of 1024 x 768 and above When using the optional DVI output card control must be set to True DVI To return to the default LCD menu press the Next button then press the Exit button or wait 16 seconds until the submenu times out Selecting the output sync format and polarity To select the output sync format do the following 1 Zi Press the Menu button Press the Out Sync button figure 3 10 3 6 SGS 408 Switcher Operation RGBHV H Pos V Neg Out Test Sync Pattern Figure 3 10 Selecting the output sync format 3 To select the output sync format turn the right adjustment knob The following formats are available RGBS RGBHV 4 If RGBHV is selected you can select the polarity Otherwise both horizontal polarity and vertical polarity are negative To select the polarity turn the left adjustment knob The following options are available Horizontal negative vertical negative Horizontal positive vertical negative Horizontal negative vertical positive Horizontal positive vertical positive 5 To return to the default LCD menu press the Next button then press the Exit button or wait
49. four uninstalled rubber feet If you are going to rack mount the switcher do so before cabling it and do not install the rubber feet If you are not rack mounting the switcher skip to Tabletop desktop mounting on the following page Rack mounting To rack mount the switcher use two screws on each end of the switcher to attach the switcher to the rack See figure 2 2 Figure 2 2 Mounting the switcher SGS 408 Switcher lt Installation 2 3 Installation cont d 2 4 Tabletop desktop mounting For tabletop or desktop placement install the self adhesive rubber feet pads provided onto the four corners of the bottom of the enclosure Cabling Up to eight input devices that produce component video RGsB RGBS or RGBHV signals can be connected to the switcher The switcher can be connected to up to four output devices two program and two preview that accept RGBS or RGBHV signals and optionally to one program output device that accepts DVI signals To cable the switcher do the following 1 Use BNC connectors to attach cables from the input devices to the switcher Figure 2 3 shows the connection options a R R Y O SN Component TE R R R Y an Gn GIy B B Y B B Y B B Y ja a LN v RGsB RGBS RGBHV input only Figure 2 3 Input connections 2 Use BNC connectors 15 pin HD connectors or a DVI connector to attach cables from the switcher to
50. freeze f Frz 04 Set k2 freeze mode to Off Mute amp Unmute Mute B Mutl Set kz mute to On set to black Unmute b Mut0u Set ka mute to Off Test Pattern Select test pattern Saal J Ist ks ko Assign test pattern type ks to view or xa ko j Tst Rasal Same as J above View test pattern J j Ist Sagal View the current test pattern setting Effect amp Duration Select effect transition X10 K11 Eff Ki0 K1 u Select effect with transition Select duration of effect Dur be Select the length of time in which an effect occurs View effect amp duration Eff x10 11 e Dur K12 View the effect transition and the effect duration Executive Mode Enable X Exe 1 4 Set executive mode to On Disable X Exe 0 u Set executive mode to Off Program Lockout Enable K Loc lu Set program lockout to On see Setting the Disable k Loc Du Set program lockout to Off program lockout on page 3 7 Output Rate Set output rate k k ss Rte k k Select output resolution 13 at vertical refresh rate View output rate Rte k13 k14 u View the current output rate Video Type Set input video type ESI x17 balTy p baz a Select input xa video type View input video type Ra PalTypkxi s View input Da video type Input Phase Specific value S2IOg U u alPhspag Set phase to xis for input on output be View U u K2 Phsfk18 View the phase value for the current input on output ka 4 6 SGS 408 Switcher e Serial Communication COM
51. g i 5 1 If the image does not apparel 5 2 if the image is not displayed correctly armar 5 2 If the switcher does not respond to controls sse eee 5 2 Appendix A Specifications i A 1 Appendix B Reference Information in B 1 Upgrades and RepairsS i i i iii B 2 Internal ACCESS ica B 2 Installing the DVI connector option eee eee ee eee B 2 Replacing TAG AC TUSE tetona ironia B 3 Installing a firmware Update ire osea socia B 4 O B 6 Relateo part Ti 0 e Sana B 6 68 520 01 Rev C 03 05 T SGS 408 Switcher e Table of Contents S SGS 408 Switcher Chapter One Introduction About the SGS 408 Features Introduction 1 2 About the SGS 408 Features The Extron SGS 408 is an eight input high resolution component video and RGB video matrix switcher It provides seamless cuts dissolves wipes and titles as well as scaling capabilities to bring professionalism and style to live multimedia events and presentations The SGS 408 allows analog component video RGsB RGBS and RGBHV signals to be displayed on a device with a fixed resolution and aspect ratio such as an LCD liquid crystal display projector DLP digital light processing projector plasma display or DVI digital visual interface device The SGS 408 provides up to five outputs Three of these outputs show the program output which is the picture the audience sees One of
52. in Executive mode 3 4 SGS 408 Switcher Operation Selecting the input configuration To select the input configuration do the following 1 Zi Press the Menu button Press the Input Config button figure 3 6 1280 x 1024 60 Hz Input Out Test Config Sync Pattern a OO Figure 3 6 Selecting the input configuration menu di Using the right adjustment knob select the input figure 3 7 Both the program and preview outputs will display the selected input for adjustments Using the left adjustment knob select the video type RGB SMPTE YUV HDTV BETA 60 or BETA 50 figure 3 7 Luma Setup 700V Off OO Figure 3 7 Input configuration menu 5 When an input is configured for RGB separate phasing adjustments for the program and preview outputs can be made To properly adjust the input phase the input should be the same resolution as the output of the SGS 408 and an alternating pixel pattern should be used Adjustments can only be made to the inputs currently displayed The values can be adjusted by pressing the button under the corresponding direction The available range is 0 to 31 and the default is 16 figure 3 8 No It is important that input phase adjustments are done while viewing the same input on both the program and preview outputs This is to ensure that both scalers are properly phased for each input Input 1 RGB Exit OO Figure 3 8 Input configuration menu
53. m the sizing through the output device and not through the SGS 408 size control Use the preview crop test pattern to size all sources through the SGS to fill the crop pattern Nozi If all sources fill the crop pattern on the preview displays and the crop pattern fills the screen on the program displays you will be guaranteed that all images fill the screen are centered and are the same size SGS 408 Switcher lt Operation SGS 408 Switcher Chapter Four Serial Communication RS 232 Programmer s Guide Control Software for Windows Serial Communication 4 2 The switcher s RS 232 connector can be connected to the serial output port of a host device such as an ECP 1000 a computer or a control system This connection makes software control of the switcher possible Figure 4 1 shows a switcher RS 232 connection to a host serial port connector 249944044 2 3 a aaesaase A 99999999 PC Computer RS 232 Control Figure 4 1 Switcher RS 232 to host connection The RS 232 connector on the switcher is a 9 pin D female connector with the following pin assignments Pin Signal Description Not used Tx Transmit data Rx Receive data Not used Signal ground Not used Not used Not used Not used o NO UDINE G on No The protocol is 9600 baud 8 bit 1 stop bit no parity and no flow control RS
54. moving the cover 4 Remove the cover by slightly lifting each side alternately until the cover is free Reverse this procedure to reinstall the cover Installing the DVI connector option After following the instructions in Internal access to remove the cover do the following 1 Remove the two screws that hold the DVI connector cover in place figure B 2 and set the cover aside You will not need it B 2 SGS 408 Switcher e Reference Information After removing the DVI connector cover insert the DVI connector through the opening in the chassis and press the circuit card evenly into the socket Eg Tie a LMK Figure B 2 Installing the DVI connector option 2 Insert the DVI connector through the hole that was created in the rear panel in step 1 3 Carefully align the DVI circuit card 50 pin connector with socket J3 on the SGS 408 circuit board With the pins aligned press down gently on the DVI circuit card Check the alignment of the DVI circuit card and socket J3 4 Reinstall the cover of the SGS 408 5 Attach the power cord to the SGS 408 and to the AC power source Make sure the SGS 408 is working correctly 6 If the SGS 408 is rack mounted remove the power cable from the SGS 408 and reattach the SGS 408 to the rack Reconnect the power cord and the input and output cables Replacing the AC fuse If the switcher does not power on and the AC power source is functioning correctl
55. nd a vertical frequency between 50 Hz and 120 Hz Call Extron s customer support hotline if needed Be prepared to discuss the steps you have taken and the equipment involved If the image is not displayed correctly The pict is shifted off th Adjust the centering and sizing controls screen edges The i i l it h ee a Use a different input cable ghosting or blooming 106 OS Call Extron s customer support hotline displayed correctly If the switcher does not respond to controls The picture does not move on The switcher may be set for Executive mode screen when the horizontal and vertical centering controls are rotated and the filtering settings do not change when the filtering controls are pressed Adjustments can be made via RS 232 control or Executive mode can be turned off by pressing the two outside menu selection buttons simultaneously and holding them for 2 seconds See page 3 23 There is no response to Ensure that the baud rate 9600 baud and commands from the RS 232 communication protocol are set correctly See controller page 4 2 SGS 408 Switcher Troubleshooting 5 SGS 408 Switcher Appendix A Specifications Specifications Video Video input Number sionalyPe mica Connectors nia Nominal level acri Minimum maximum levels TNC AICS cercana Input terminan ssi ira Horizontal frequency esse nc Vertical frequency aan Resolution tange sosire DC offset
56. o appear to unroll over the program image in one of two transitions figure 3 35 e Starting at all four edges of the screen and moving in to the center of the screen e Starting at the center of the screen and moving out to the edges of the screen Figure 3 35 Square wipe effects e A title effect produces two different effects ECP window and ECP key ECP window causes a predefined box in the program image to dissolve to reveal the preview image figure 3 36 The effect is as if the preview image were located behind the program image and a window in the program image opens to show the preview image When the effect ends the preview image disappears and the program image is again intact see Changing the title settings on page 3 8 for information on defining the title box Preview Program During Window Effect Figure 3 36 ECP window title effect 3 18 SGS 408 Switcher Operation ECP key causes any portion of the preview image which is over half intensity 35V to be displayed with the program image As an example by creating a preview image which is composed of white text on a black background the white text will be the only portion of the image which will be keyed to the program image figure 3 37 Program CN nf _ 1 mm _ AMT Program During Key Effect Figure 3 37 ECP key title effect Setting up a new effect Ney When an ECP 1000 i
57. r 5 If io 6 or 7 0 0 Left to right 0 In from left and 0 In 1 Right to left right edges 1 Out 2 Top to bottom 1 Out to left and If cio 8 3 Bottom to top right edges 1 Window 2 In from top and 2 Key bottom edges 3 Out to top and bottom edges Duration period 0 48 0 2 5 0 seconds where 0 0 2 seconds and each increment of the duration period adds 0 1 second to the duration time A duration period of 25 is equal to 0 2 25 x 0 1 2 7 seconds A duration period of 48 is equal to 0 2 48 x 0 1 5 0 seconds Output resolution 0 640 x 480 4 852 x 480 8 1360 x 765 12 720p 1 800 x 600 5 1024 x 768 9 1365 x 1024 13 10801 2 832 x 624 6 1280 x 768 10 1400 x 1050 14 1080p 3 848 x 480 7 1280 x 1024 11 576p Vertical refresh rate If 0 1 5 It cd If 6 If 7 10 If 2 If 11 8 9 13 12 14 0 50 Hz 0 60 Hz 0 56 Hz 0 50 Hz 0 60 Hz 0 50 Hz 1 60 Hz 1 Loc 1 Lock 1 60 Hz l 75 Hz l Lock 2e 75Hz 2 Lock 2 Lock 3 Lock Locked to the current vertical refresh rate of input 1 4 4 SGS 408 Switcher e Serial Communication Toggle XXX XX Input video type Input phase COMMAND Input Select Select program input Select preview input Select program input Select preview input U Off 1 On Hrt horizontal rate in kHz Vrt vertical rate in Hz 1 RGB 2 SMPTE 3 YUV HDTV 4 BETA 60 5 BETA 50 6 YUV Custom 0 31
58. rts and labor Ven All nominal levels are at 10 NY Specifications are subject to change without notice SGS 408 Switcher Specifications A 3 Specifications cont d A 4 SGS 408 Switcher Specifications SGS 408 Switcher Appendix B Reference Information Upgrades and Repairs Part Numbers Reference Information Upgrades and Repairs You can perform the following upgrades and repairs to the SGS 408 e Installing the DVI connector option see below e Replacing the AC fuse page B 3 e Installing a firmware update page B 4 Before completing any of these procedures follow the instructions in Internal access below Internal access Upgrades and fuse replacement require access to the internal areas of the switcher To gain access to the internal areas do the following 1 Remove the power cable from the switcher and from the power source EZENN Do not open the cover of the switcher without unplugging the power cord 2 If the switcher is rack mounted remove the input and output cables from it and remove the unit from the rack If the switcher is not rack mounted you do not need to remove the input and output cables 3 Remove 16 screws from the sides and top of the cover and the two 10 screws from the top half of the front panel figure B 1 Remove 16 S screws from top and sides a ia straight up 4 N 6 Remove 10 screw two plcs each side of front plate Figure B 1 Re
59. s connected all effect buttons except the Cut button are disabled All effect switching must be done through the ECP 1000 You can set up four effects in advance To set up an effect do the following 1 Press the Effects button 1 4 that you want to program The button lights and remains lit until another effect button is pressed To select an effect turn the right adjustment knob until the desired effect name appears The following effects menus are e Dissolve figure 3 38 e S wipe soft standard wipe figure 3 39 e H wipe hard standard wipe figure 3 40 e S curtains soft curtains wipe figure 3 41 e H curtains hard curtains wipe figure 3 42 e Plus wipe figure 3 43 e Square wipe figure 3 44 e Title figure 3 45 SGS 408 Switcher e Operation 3 19 Operation cont d 8 XXX XX KHZ XX XX Hz H Wipe 4 XXX XX KHz XX XX Hz Lt to Rt 1280 X 1024 60 Hz Dissolve True DVI only 3 4 Seconds Take Esc il E O O Select duration Select a transition Select effect Figure 3 38 Setting up the Dissolve effect 8 XXX XX KHz XX XX S Wipe 4 XXX XX KHZ XX XX Hz Lt to Rt 1280 X 1024 60 Hz S Wipe True DVI only 3 4 Seconds Left Right Top Bottom Right Left Bottom Top Esc E E O O Ay Y Select duration Select a transition Select effect Figure 3 39 Setting up the S wipe effect 8 XXX XX KHz XX XX S Wipe 4 XXX XX KHz XX XX Hz Lt to Rt 1280 X 1024 60 Hz H Wipe True
60. the other end of the cable into the 4 pin female XLR connector labeled RCP on the back of the SGS 408 Figure 2 7 shows a typical SGS 408 RCP 1000 application For more information about the RCP 1000 remote control panel refer to the RCP 1000 User s Manual DVD Player Up to 8 Inputs QM Projector gt 5 RCP 1000 AL Monitor Preview Monitor Operations Table Figure 2 7 SGS 408 and RCP 1000 Attaching an ECP 1000 To attach an ECP 1000 event control panel to an SGS 408 switcher plug an ECP comm cable provided with the ECP 1000 between a 9 pin D sub SGS connector on the ECP 1000 and the RS 232 connector on the SGS 408 NOTE Up to three SGS 408 switchers can be connected to an ECP 1000 Figure 2 8 on the next page shows a typical SGS 408 ECP 1000 application For more information about the ECP 1000 event control panel refer to the ECP 1000 User s Manual SGS 408 Switcher e Installation Program Monitor Preview Monitor Preview Monitor A A Program Monitor Preview Monitor ECP 1000 Up to 50 Control Room Figure 2 8 SGS 408 and ECP 1000 Cable Pinouts XLR cable pinouts The XLR connector figure 2 9 uses the following pinouts Pin Signal Pin Signal 1 12 V 3 Communications line 2 Not used 4 Ground 0 Figure 2 9 XLR connector SGS 408 Switcher lt Installation 2 7 Installation cont d Making an RCP comm c
61. the type of switch that will occur between the preview and program outputs The cut button creates an instant switch between the preview and program outputs The effect buttons allow the switcher operator to choose from among four predefined effects e Accu RATE Frame Lock AFL Eliminates the image tearing problem which is associated with scaling especially when motion video is involved and occurs when the input frame rate is slower or faster than the output frame rate and part of the old frame and part of the new frame are displayed at the same time during a refresh cycle The Extron Accu RATE Frame Lock sets and locks the output frame rate to the input frame rate of a designated input and produces a tear free output in a seamless switching system e Centering and sizing Allow the output to be centered or sized both horizontally and vertically e Brightness and contrast controls Adjust the brightness and contrast of an input e Horizontal and vertical filtering Provides up to eight levels of horizontal and eight levels of vertical filter control These operator selectable filtering controls ensure image sharpness and ensure that no picture detail is dropped e Test patterns Allow the switcher operator to determine whether the switcher is set up properly before an image is available The test patterns also help with projector setup SGS 408 Switcher lt Introduction 1 3 Introduction cont d 1 4 SGS 408
62. these outputs uses an optional DVI connector Two outputs show the preview image allowing the switch operator to view the images before they are sent to the program output Seamless switching allows switching between sources without a loss of sync You can connect the SGS 408 to an Extron RCP 1000 remote control panel You can also connect up to three SGS 408 switchers to one Extron ECP 1000 event control panel The SGS 408 provides the following features e Executive mode Locks out all front panel functions When executive mode is enabled all functions are available through RS 232 commands e Freeze mode Locks the output display to the current image Two freeze buttons allow independent control of the program and preview images e Inputs Include eight sets of BNC inputs for component video RGsB sync on green RGBS composite sync and RGBHV e LCD menu display Provides access to several menus that control the image display e Memory presets Provide 16 auto recall memory locations per input that store sizing centering and filtering information for the incoming frequency e Outputs Output video as RGBS or RGBHV Two sets of BNC connectors and two 15 pin HD connectors are provided One set of BNC connectors and one 15 pin HD connector displays the program image and the other set of BNC connectors and 15 pin HD connector display the preview image In addition a DVI connector for DVI D output of the program
63. tion eee eee eee eee eee eee 3 5 Selecting the output rate serca deere 3 6 Selecting the output sync format and polarity sss sees eee 3 6 Selecting a test pattern sees eee eee 3 7 Changing the title settings i 3 8 Setting the program keylock esse eee 3 10 Setting the LCD appearance spiriti 3 11 Performing a reset A e O o OR a 3 11 Using the Image Controls 3 13 Centering an Image sss eee eee eee eee ee eee 3 13 e o parati 3 13 Filtering an Mage assi ia 3 14 Adjusting contrast and brightness e 3 14 Selecting an Input eee eee eee 3 15 PB ono PP 3 15 Using the Black DUTTON andan 3 16 so NAG A CON A IU Pe PA 3 16 Applying other effects esse 3 16 Avallable OCS sesos iii 3 16 Setting up a new effect inno onori ei nic 3 19 SGS 408 Switcher e Table of Contents i Table of Contents cont d Implementing an established effect sees 3 22 Implementing a title ani 3 23 Using executive Mode iii 3 23 Optimizing the Image ii 3 24 Chapter 4 Serial COMMUNICATION iii 4 1 RS 232 Programmer S Guide 4 2 SGS initiated messages A A 4 2 SGS Error RR 4 3 Using the command response table sees eee eee 4 3 Command response table sse eee 4 4 Advanced instructions ARR eee eee 4 7 Control Software for Windows sss 4 7 installing th SOT ANG IR een EE E aE aleacion 4 7 Using the SOFT WAPE correre 4 8 Chapter 5 Troubleshootin
64. ure 3 21 Setting the program keylock 2 To turn the program keylock on or off turn the right adjustment knob 3 To return to the default screen press the Exit button or wait 16 seconds until the submenu times out Setting the LCD appearance To adjust the appearance of the LCD menu do the following 1 From the default menu press the Menu button then the Next button then the LCD button figure 3 22 Contrast 128 Backlight 095 LCD Reset S OO Figure 3 22 Setting the LCD appearance 2 To adjust the backlight intensity of the LCD menu turn the left adjustment knob The backlight adjustment ranges from 15 to 239 3 To adjust the contrast of the LCD menu turn the right adjustment knob The contrast adjustment ranges from 15 to 239 4 To return to the default screen press the Exit button or wait 16 seconds until the submenu times out Performing a reset A reset can be performed on the program inputs the preview inputs both program and preview inputs or the entire system To perform a reset do the following 1 From the default menu press the Menu button then the Next button then the Reset button figure 3 23 SGS 408 Switcher Operation 3 11 Operation cont d Figure 3 23 Performing a reset 2 From the reset submenu select either preview reset PRE program reset PRG both preview and program reset Both system reset System or escape ESC to return to the previous
65. xtron s Warranty Extron Electronics warrants this product against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of three 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 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 USA Canada South America Europe Africa and the Middle East and Central America Extron Electronics Extron Electronics Europe 1001 East Ball Road Beeldschermweg 6C Anaheim CA 92805 USA 3821 AH Amersfoort The Netherlands Asia Japan Extron Electronics Japan Extron Electronics Asia Kyodo Building 135 Joo Seng Road 04 01 16 Ichibancho PM Industrial Bldg Chiyoda ku Tokyo 102 0082 Singapore 368363 Japan 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 Ifithas been determined that the product ts defective please call Extron and ask for an Applications Engineer at 714 491 1500 USA 31 33 453 4040 Europe 65 6383 4400 Asia or 81 3 3511 7655 Japan to receive an RA Return Authorization number
66. y the AC fuse may be blown The fuse is located on the internal power supply which is located on the right side of the SGS as viewed from the front see figure B 3 EZENN Be sure to remove the power cable from the switcher before attempting to replace the fuse Replace the fuse only with a 5 x 20 mm 5A 250V fast blow fuse 1 Remove the cover of the switcher See Internal access on page B 2 2 Locate the fuse on the power supply and remove it from its retaining clips see figure B 3 SGS 408 Switcher e Reference Information B 3 Reference Information cont d B 4 Fuse n A h alts Bit HP E A AZ a Pa A o A A A ee eee o a a Figure B 3 Replacing the fuse viewed from the side If test equipment is available you can check the fuse s functionality Place a new fuse in the fuse retaining clips Reinstall the switcher cover pi Se 2 Attach the power cord to the switcher and to the AC power source Make sure the switcher is working correctly 7 If the switcher is rack mounted remove the power cable reattach the switcher to the rack and reconnect the power cord and input and output cables EZENN 7 you choose to check the power before putting the cover back on make sure that tools and hands are outside the switcher and then connect the power cord to the switcher and to an AC source The switcher should power up normally Unplug the AC power cord and follow steps 5 8
67. y the effects buttons Effects buttons Store the effect transition and duration of transition effects The effects can have a transition time of 0 2 to 5 seconds Control buttons Control navigation within the LCD screen In addition these buttons control executive mode Leftmost and rightmost buttons Enable and disable executive mode To invoke executive mode from the default screen press and hold these buttons simultaneously for 2 seconds To disable executive mode again press and hold these buttons simultaneously for 2 seconds LCD screen Displays configuration menus and status information The rest of this chapter provides detailed information about the features that are available from the LCD screen Adjustment knobs Allow you to make adjustments to menu features For example if the brightness and contrast level menu is active turning the right adjustment knob changes the brightness level and turning the left adjustment knob changes the contrast level Default Screen Dn XXX XX KHz XX XX Hz Title TO 2 14 XXX XX KHz XX XX Hz Window sun X 1024 60 Hz True DVI only 3 4 Seconds Menu Center Size Filter Level l Figure 3 2 LCD default screen 2 Se Program row Displays the active program s input number horizontal frequency and vertical frequency Preview row Displays the active preview s input number horizontal frequency and vertical frequency Output rate

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