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Introduction
About this Manual
This manual discusses how to install, operate and configure the Extron
System 5cr Plus switcher and how to operate the IR 401 infrared remote control that
is included with the System 5cr Plus. For information on installing and operating
related accessories, see the user’s guides for the following products: Extron’s
Current/Display Power Sensor (part #68-391-01), IR Broadcaster (part #68-392-02),
and SCP 100P Control Pad (part #68-390-01).
Throughout this manual the terms “System 5” and “System 5cr Plus” are used
interchangeably to refer to the same product.
About the System 5
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What is the System 5
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The System 5 switcher provides central control for small audio/video (A/V)
installations. It offers video and audio switching, room control, and projector
control. Each of these functions can be controlled by the front panel, by a hard-
wired control pad (the SCP 100P), and by infrared remote control (the IR 401). The
switcher can be used to control video and audio input settings; display functions
such as power, video mute, and video modes; and room functions, such as
lowering or raising a display screen or powering lights on or off. The System 5 also
features the ability to “learn” infrared projector control commands.
The System 5 accepts two computer-video (RGB) inputs, two composite video or
S-video inputs, and one RGB or composite video or S-video input, for a total of five
video inputs. It also accepts five line-level stereo audio inputs.
The System 5 outputs computer video (RGBHV/RGBS/RGsB), or NTSC/PAL
S-video or composite video to one display device. The System 5 also offers one line
level (line out) and one amplified stereo audio output. Rear panel ports allow
connection of the IR Emitter and/or the optional IR Broadcaster or hard-wired
projector remote control, and addition of an optional display power sensor, remote
control keypads and an RS-232 controller.
Controlling an A/V system
The System 5 and other devices can be controlled using one or more of these items:
• The front panel controls.
• A computer, a touch screen panel, or any other device that can send and receive
serial communications through the RS-232 port. Extron’s Simple Instruction
Set™ (SIS™) is a set of simple keystroke commands that can be used with
any such devices, and Extron’s control software for Windows provides a
graphical interface for controlling the switcher from a computer.
• Optional control pads (the SCP 100P) that can be mounted in a wall or podium
and hard-wired to the System 5. Each SCP 100P replicates the front panel
functions, and it can receive IR signals and pass them to the System 5.
• The IR 401 remote control, which can also perform all of the front panel
functions.
For the System 5 to control a projector, it must be programmed. The System 5 can
program itself by learning projector IR commands, or Extron’s IR library of
commands can be loaded into the System 5’s memory. The IR library and the
latest control software are available on the Extron web site at
http://www.extron.com.
The System 5 learns new projector control commands from infrared (IR) signals it
receives via its front panel IR ports. These commands are added to the panel
functions. When a function is selected, the System 5 transmits the learned IR signal
to the projector through the IR Emitter or the optional IR Broadcaster.