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SW VGArs / Ars Series Switchers • Introduction
Introduction
SW VGArs / Ars Series Switchers • Introduction
About this Manual
This manual contains information about the Extron
SW VGArs /Ars Series switchers and how to operate and
configure them.
SW VGArs and SW VGA Ars Series Switchers
The SW VGArs / Ars Series switchers are two, four, or six input
VGA switchers, each with a buffered output and
350 MHz (-3 dB) bandwidth (figure 1-1). They accept VGA,
SVGA, XGA, SXGA, and UXGA computer video input (the
VGA Ars models also include audio input and output). The
SW VGArs and SW VGA Ars Series switchers can also switch
Macintosh signals when used with an optional Mac/VGA
adapter (part #36-340-02).
Sound System
SW6 VGA Ars
REMOTE
100-240V 0.2A
INPUTS
1
2
3
4
5
50-60Hz
OUTPUT
OUTPUT
LR
SW6 VGA Ars
6
SW6 VGA Ars
Extron
KP 6
Keypad Remote
Laptop
Laptop
Laptop
Projector
Figure 1-1 — Typical SW VGArs switcher application
The switchers are in rack-mountable, 1U high, half rack-width
metal enclosures with internal, universal 100 - 240 VAC 50/60
Hz power supplies. All models have contact closure and RS-232
remote control capability through the 9-pin Remote connector
(see “Remote connector” on page 2-9). The KP 6 wired remote
control and the IR 102 Kit infrared remote control are optional
remote controls. The KP 6 has a 25-foot cable. The IR 102 Kit
has an operating range of approximately 30 feet.
Front panel buttons, a contact closure or RS-232 controller, or
the autoswitching option can be used for input selection.
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Features
• Up to two, four, or six inputs, depending on the model
• Input sensing (present or not present) and reporting on
the RS-232 port
• 350 MHz (-3 dB) bandwidth
• Auto switch mode (button or remote selectable)
• 9-pin contact closure/RS-232 remote control connector
• Compatible with Extron VSW I AAP (VGA/Audio input
module with the Show Me control button) (figure 1-2)
SW6 VGA Ars
REMOTE
100-240V 0.2A
INPUTS
1
2
3
4
5
50-60Hz
OUTPUT
OUTPUT
LR
SW6 VGA Ars
6
Projector
VSW I
AAP
SW6 VGA Ars
VSW I AAP
COMPUTER
AUDI O
SHOW ME
VSW I
AAP
VSW I AAP
COMPUTER
AUDI O
SHOW ME
VSW I
AAP
VSW I AAP
COMPUTER
AUDI O
SHOW ME
VSW I
AAP
VSW I AAP
COMPUTER
AUDI O
SHOW ME
VSW I
AAP
VSW I AAP
COMPUTER
AUDI O
SHOW ME
VSW I
AAP
VSW I AAP
COMPUTER
AUDI O
SHOW ME
Figure 1-2 — Typical application with VSW I AAP
• Rack- and under-desk mountable
• 1U, half rack width enclosure
• Internal universal power supply
• Input/output connectors – VGA, female 15-pin HD
• Compatible with VGA, SVGA, XGA, SXGA, and UXGA
computers
• Compatible with Mac and Quadra computers with
optional Extron Mac/VGA Adapter (#26-340-01)
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