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Extron • System 8/10 PLUS • User’s ManualIntroduction to System 8/10 PLUSGeneral1-1IntroductionAlthough each EXTRON System 8/10 PLUS switcher has been
Extron • System 8/10 PLUS • User’s ManualIntroduction to System 8/10 PLUSFeatures1-2The system switcher can be controlled by the front panel switches,
Extron • System 8/10 PLUS • User’s ManualIntroduction to System 8/10 PLUSFeatures1-3Description of FeaturesOutputs — Because switching is direct, the
Extron • System 8/10 PLUS • User’s ManualIntroduction to System 8/10 PLUSSpecifications1-4SpecificationsGeneralPower ...90 - 260 VAC, 50/60 Hz, SMPS
Extron • System 8/10 PLUS • User’s ManualIntroduction to System 8/10 PLUSPacking ListThe following items are included with your System 8/10 PLUS switc
2System 8/10 PLUS SwitcherUser’s ManualRear Panel Connections input and Output ConnectionsAudio ConnectionsConfiguring for RGBSConfiguring for Composi
Extron • System 8/10 PLUS • User’s ManualRear Panel ConnectionsRear Panel OverviewThis chapter covers the types of input and output connections, switc
Extron • System 8/10 PLUS • User’s ManualRear Panel Connections2-2Input SectionEach input channel of the System 8/10 PLUS has the following:• A set of
Extron • System 8/10 PLUS • User’s ManualRear Panel ConnectionsApplications2-3ApplicationsThe illustration shows examples of some of the equipment tha
Extron • System 8/10 PLUS • User’s ManualRear Panel ConnectionsInput ConfigurationsEach System 8/10 PLUS switcher input can be configured for any of t
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Extron • System 8/10 PLUS • User’s ManualRear Panel Connections2-5Video Output ConnectionsThe System 8/10 PLUS has three sets of BNC output connectors
Extron • System 8/10 PLUS • User’s ManualRear Panel ConnectionsAudio ConnectionsThe System 8/10 PLUS can accept audio from two different sets of input
Extron • System 8/10 PLUS • User’s ManualRear Panel ConnectionsRGB (Analog) Input ConnectionsEach switcher input can be configured for any of the foll
Extron • System 8/10 PLUS • User’s ManualRear Panel ConnectionsComposite Video (NTSC/PAL) Input ConnectionsNTSC (National Television Standards Committ
Extron • System 8/10 PLUS • User’s ManualRear Panel ConnectionsS-Video Input ConnectionsS-Video or S-VHS is typically an output from the AV source on
Extron • System 8/10 PLUS • User’s ManualRear Panel ConnectionsVideo Loop Back2-10Video Loop Back (VLB)Video Loop Back (VLB) is a special feature whic
Extron • System 8/10 PLUS • User’s ManualRear Panel ConnectionsVideo Loop Back2-11VLB OperationThe illustration below is an example of a decoder being
Extron • System 8/10 PLUS • User’s ManualRear Panel Connections2-12Special FeaturesSpecial FeaturesThe System 8/10 PLUS has some special features, one
Extron • System 8/10 PLUS • User’s ManualRear Panel ConnectionsRack Mounting2-13Cabling a System 8/10 PLUS in a RackWhen routing cables from one unit
1System 8/10 PLUS SwitcherUser’s ManualChapter OneIntroduction to System 8/10 PLUSEquipment DescriptionConfigurationsFeaturesSpecifications3System 8/1
Extron • System 8/10 PLUS • User’s ManualSystem 8/10 Plus Switcher SeriesGetting Started...tt Step 1 uuIf the System 8/10 Plus is already con
Extron • System 8/10 PLUS • User’s ManualProjector/Monitor Installation3-1Projector/Monitor InstallationThe System 8/10 Plus can be configured for man
Extron • System 8/10 PLUS • User’s ManualProjector/Monitor Installation3-2CablesProjector Control PortThe projector control port is a 15-pin HDconnect
Extron • System 8/10 PLUS • User’s ManualProjector/Monitor InstallationComm Adapters3-3Stand Alone OperationIf you plan to use your System 8/10 PLUS i
Extron • System 8/10 PLUS • User’s ManualProjector/Monitor InstallationConfiguration3-4Extron Comm AdaptersExtron communications adapters (Comm Adapte
Extron • System 8/10 PLUS • User’s ManualProjector/Monitor Installation3-5_____ Notes
4System 8/10 PLUS SwitcherUser’s ManualRear Panel Connections Remote ControlsFront PanelButton LabelsChapter Four
Extron • System 8/10 PLUS • User’s ManualControlling the SwitcherControlling the System 8/10 PLUS SwitchersThe System 8/10 PLUS Switchers can be contr
Extron • System 8/10 PLUS • User’s ManualControlling the SwitcherFront Panel Buttons and IndicatorsThe following Front Panel Controls are used to oper
Extron • System 8/10 PLUS • User’s ManualControlling the SwitcherU3J2J3U14-3MiscellaneousKEY CAPCLEAR LEGENDCOVERLEGENDPLATEThe right side of the fron
Extron • System 8/10 PLUS • User’s ManualMultiple Switcher Operation5System 8/10 PLUS SwitcherUser’s ManualMultiple Switcher Operation Two Switcher Op
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Extron • System 8/10 PLUS • User’s ManualMultiple Switcher OperationMultiple Switcher InstallationThis chapter shows how to connect multiple switchers
Extron • System 8/10 PLUS • User’s ManualMultiple Switcher OperationDIP Switch TypesBefore going into the switch setups, let us first explain that the
Extron • System 8/10 PLUS • User’s ManualMultiple Switcher Operation5-3Daisy Chain ConfigurationDaisy Chain ConnectionDaisy Chain configuration refers
Extron • System 8/10 PLUS • User’s ManualMultiple Switcher Operation5-4Daisy Chain ConfigurationSDaisy Chain ExampleThe illustration below shows how S
Extron • System 8/10 PLUS • User’s ManualMultiple Switcher Operation5-5Star ConfigurationStar ConnectionIn a Star configuration, the output of each sl
Extron • System 8/10 PLUS • User’s ManualMultiple Switcher Operation5-6Star ConfigurationStar Configuration ExampleThe illustration below shows how Sy
Extron • System 8/10 PLUS • User’s ManualMultiple Switcher Operation5-7OUTPUTINPUT 1 INPUT 2 INPUT 3 INPUT 4see notes and page 2-6concerning audio con
Extron • System 8/10 PLUS • User’s ManualMultiple Switcher OperationLooping with System 4xi5-8System 4 with Multiple System 8/10 PLUS SwitchersThis co
Extron • System 8/10 PLUS • User’s ManualMultiple Switcher OperationSystem 8/10 PLUS Switch SettingsFrom the front access panel on the System 8/10 PLU
Extron • System 8/10 PLUS • User’s ManualRS-232 Programming GuideSystem 8/10 PLUS SwitcherUser’s ManualARS-232 Programming Guide RS-232 ProtocolComma
Extron • System 8/10 PLUS • User’s ManualContentsiCONTENTSChapter One - Introduction to System 8/10 PLUSIntroduction ...
Extron • System 8/10 PLUS • User’s ManualRS-232 Programming GuideProtocolA-1Programming the System 8/10 PLUSThis section covers the commands for a hos
Extron • System 8/10 PLUS • User’s ManualRS-232 Programming GuideTermsA-2Related TermsThe following terms may be helpful in understanding information
Extron • System 8/10 PLUS • User’s ManualRS-232 Programming GuideA-3Command/Response TableThe Command/Response table lists commands, responses and dat
Extron • System 8/10 PLUS • User’s ManualRS-232 Programming GuideCommand and ResponseA-4Command/Response TableCommand Response String CommandString H
Extron • System 8/10 PLUS • User’s ManualRS-232 Programming GuideA-5Command and Response ListBelow is a list of Commands/Responses listed in numeric o
Extron • System 8/10 PLUS • User’s ManualReference1System 8/10 PLUS SwitcherUser’s ManualChapter OneIntroduction to System 8/10 PLUSEquipment Descript
Extron • System 8/10 PLUS • User’s ManualReferenceManual Remote OperationThe Manual Remote connector is a 25-pin D-Sub port used to remotely controlth
Extron • System 8/10 PLUS • User’s ManualReferencePartsB-2Related Parts ListThe System 8/10 PLUS needs two additional parts to control adisplay device
Extron • System 8/10 PLUS • User’s ManualReferenceB-3Removing the CoverRemoving the System 8/10 PLUS CoverThere is rarely a need for the user to remov
Extron • System 8/10 PLUS • User’s ManualReferenceB-4Host Baud RateSwitch 4: When set “ON” - if the front panel’s Display Power button is momentar
Extron • System 8/10 PLUS • User’s ManualChapter Four - Controlling the SwitcherControlling the System 8/10 PLUS Switchers ...
Extron • System 8/10 PLUS • User’s ManualReferenceInfrared Remote InstallationInstalling the Infrared Remote IC ChipBefore starting this procedure, ve
Extron • System 8/10 PLUS • User’s ManualReferenceB-6Infrared Remote OperationSYSTEM REMOTEInfrared Remote Control Operation_____ The IR-10 Remote con
Extron • System 8/10 PLUS • User’s ManualReferenceB-7Projector Control UpgradeChanging the Projector Control Software ChipUse this procedure when it i
Extron • System 8/10 PLUS • User’s ManualReferenceChanging the Switcher Control Software ChipUse this procedure when it is necessary to upgrade the Ma
Extron • System 8/10 PLUS • User’s ManualReferenceEnlever le couvercle du Système 8/10 PLUSSi la configuration du Système 8/10 PLUS doit être modifiée
Extron • System 8/10 PLUS • User’s ManualReferenceCâbler un Système 8/10 PLUS sur un rackQuand vous fixez les câbles d’une unité à l’autre, veillezà c
Extron • System 8/10 PLUS • User’s ManualReferenceEntfernung der System 8/10 PLUS AbdeckungDie Abdeckung des System 8/10 PLUS muß entfernt werden wenn
Extron • System 8/10 PLUS • User’s ManualReferenceVerkabelung vom System 8/10 PLUS innerhalb eines GestellsWenn Sie Kabel innerhalb eines Gestells von
Extron • System 8/10 PLUS • User’s ManualReferenceB-13_____
Extron • System 8/10 PLUS • User’s ManualReferenceGlossary of TermsB-14Glossary of TermsAC –Alternating Current –Flow of electrons that changes direct
Extron • System 8/10 PLUS • User’s ManualLegend of Icons______ Important information – for example, an action or a step that must be donebefore procee
Extron • System 8/10 PLUS • User’s ManualReferenceB-15Glossary of TermsBrightness –Usually refers to the amount, or intensity of video light produced
Extron • System 8/10 PLUS • User’s ManualReferenceGlossary of TermsB-16DC –Direct Current – The flow of electrons in one direction.A connector with ro
Extron • System 8/10 PLUS • User’s ManualReferenceB-17Glossary of TermsHorizontal Resolution –Smallest increment of a video picture in the horizontal
Extron • System 8/10 PLUS • User’s ManualReferenceGlossary of TermsB-18Power (Electrical) –The dissipation of heat by passing a current through a resi
Extron • System 8/10 PLUS • User’s ManualReferenceB-19Glossary of TermsStrike –In the Audio/Video business, this is the tearing down of an installatio
Extron • System 8/10 PLUS • User’s ManualReferenceGlossary of TermsB-20_______
Extron • System 8/10 PLUS • User’s ManualReferenceB-21_____
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