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EXTRON ELECTRONICS/RGB SYSTEMS, INC.
1230 South Lewis Street, Anaheim, CA  92805
800.633.9876  714.491.1500  FAX  714.491.1517
U.S.A.

EXTRON ELECTRONICS, EUROPE
Beeldschermweg 6C, 3821 AH Amersfoort
+31.33.453.4040  FAX  +31.33.453.4050
The Netherlands

EXTRON ELECTRONICS, ASIA
41B Kreta Ayer Road, Singapore 089003
+65.226.0015  FAX  +65.226.0019
Singapore

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Summary of Contents for RGB 320

Page 1: ...RGB 320 Switching Interface Six Input Two Output System 68 341 01 Printed in the USA...

Page 2: ...uipos Este s mbolo se utiliza para advertir al usuario sobre la presencia de elementos con voltaje peligroso sin protecci n aislante que puedan encontrarse dentro de la caja o alojamiento del producto...

Page 3: ...Figure 2 3 Audio Comm Power Input Connectors with Captive Screws 2 3 Figure 2 4 Examples of Round Audio Cable Connectors 2 3 Figure 2 5a Wiring the Input Audio Connectors Using RGB 324 326 340 Buffers...

Page 4: ...re 4 1 Connect the PC to the RGB 320 Switching Interface 4 1 Figure 4 2 Extron s Program Group 4 1 Figure 4 3 Control Panel Functions 4 2 Figure 4 4 Executive Mode Uses a Limited Panel 4 2 Figure 4 5...

Page 5: ...Extron User s Manual RGB 320 Switching Interface System 1 RGB 320 Switching Interface System User s Manual Chapter One Introduction to Switching Interface What is a Switching Interface Features Specif...

Page 6: ...transfer the individual computer video and audio signals RGB 322 does not include audio to the RGB 320 where they are switched to a display device a system switcher or a line doubler etc The RGB 320...

Page 7: ...l signal integrity and enhance overall system performance A video level control is provided to compensate for weak signal source or signal loss due to cables or other system components For example if...

Page 8: ...gain attenuation Audio levels may be set for each input in increments of 1 dB from 15 dB to 9 dB Video levels The RGB 320 provides adjustment for all RGB video levels via the front panel buttons or r...

Page 9: ...d Connectors _ 2 3 5 mm captive screw terminals 5 conductor Impedance _ Unbalanced 50 ohms balanced 100 ohms Gain error _ 0 1dB channel to channel Drive HI Z _ 21 0dBu balanced at stated THD N Drive 6...

Page 10: ...the RGB 320 front panel buttons RS 232 control and Extron s control program for Windows Virtual interfacing Allows you to make various video and audio adjustments that are passed to the RGB 320 which...

Page 11: ...em Extron User s Manual RGB 320 Switching Interface System 2 RGB 320 Switching Interface System User s Manual Chapter Two Rear Panel Connections Connecting the RGB 320 Switching Interface Rear Panel C...

Page 12: ...s to be displayed through a projector or monitor The two buffered outputs are identical with six BNC connectors and 2 channel stereo audio For example one output may be used for the main display devic...

Page 13: ...on and power between the input buffer and the RGB 320 and are labeled A B C D and E Figure 2 2 The Rear Panel Has Connectors for Six Inputs and Two Outputs Each of the two outputs A and B has the foll...

Page 14: ...put buffers the right five poles are not used Figure 2 3 Audio Comm Power Input Connectors with Captive Screws When making connections for the RGB 320 from existing audio cables see Figures 2 5a and 2...

Page 15: ...Buffer Connections Figure 2 8 shows the wiring for the audio communications and power connector for the buffer Note that the wire and contact assignments must match those on the RGB 320 end of the ca...

Page 16: ...Figure 2 9b Installation Cable Wired for the RGB 322 324 326 340 RGB 322 Has No Audio The type of adapter cable used to connect the computer to an input buffer will depend on the brand and type of co...

Page 17: ...ching Interface System 3 RGB 320 Switching Interface System User s Manual Chapter Three Operating the RGB 320 Panels Controlling the RGB 320 Interface Input Buffer Control RGB 322 324 326 340 Using th...

Page 18: ...anel or from an RS 232 host device Regardless of where they were made these settings are saved in memory blocks associated with each input ________ Memory blocks for each input can be cleared from the...

Page 19: ...yes no yes Mount in wall furniture design yes yes yes no Mount under table shelf design no no no yes Available in three colors design yes yes yes no Figure 3 3 RGB 322 324 326 340 Differences All buff...

Page 20: ...cate the mode you want Example If both LEDs are lit both video and audio will be switched If you want video only from input 6 press the mode switch until the video LED is lit and the audio LED is unli...

Page 21: ...s priority over the panel and the RS 232 device For example if an RGB 324 has V Shift selected turning a knob on the panel does nothing until after the time out Figure 3 8 Turn the Appropriate Knob to...

Page 22: ...on of the Rear Panel DIP Switches Sync Options and Serration Pulses The DIP switches are located in the lower right section of the rear panel The factory settings are all Off Their functions are as fo...

Page 23: ...n User s Manual RGB 320 Switching Interface System 4 RGB 320 Switching Interface System User s Manual Chapter Four Using Windows Control Program Installing Windows Software Control Normal Windows Cont...

Page 24: ...r Windows application _______ The floppy disk has instructions printed on the label The software can be run from the floppy drive or it can be loaded onto the hard drive and run from there Figure 4 1...

Page 25: ...ur controls have the same functions as the four knobs on the front panel The up down nudge buttons change the value of the function while the numeric value is displayed in the window next to the set o...

Page 26: ...w to use Help press F1 or choose Using Help from the Help menu The RGB 320 Control program communicates with the Extron RGB 320 Switching Interface through the unit s RS 232 port Defaults to 9600 baud...

Page 27: ...al RGB 320 Switching Interface System A Appendix A Programming the RGB 320 Remote Control Port RS 232 and Contact Closure Host to RGB 320 Instructions Command Response Table RGB 320 Initiated Messages...

Page 28: ...not connect devices that use pins 1 4 6 7 8 or 9 for other signals or voltages This will cause the RGB 320 to malfunction The RS 232 connector is a 9 pin D female connector with the following pin des...

Page 29: ...2Fh Vph Vph057 Decrease vertical shift value by 1 Note A higher value moves the image downward and a lower value moves it upward on the screen Set video level value Brt to Y h 59h Brt 32Y Brt032 Set...

Page 30: ...message The AC power has been applied x xx is the software version number RECONFIG A change has been detected from the front panel or from an RGB 322 324 340 buffer a change in scan rate frequency has...

Page 31: ...endix A RS 232 Programming Extron User s Manual RGB 320 Switching Interface System B Appendix B Reference Material Related Product Lists Glossary of Terms RGB 320 Switching Interface System User s Man...

Page 32: ...A 26 441 01 LBC VGA HR 6 A 26 441 02 LBC VGA HR 12 A 26 441 03 LBC Mac HR 3 A 26 442 01 LBC Mac HR 6 A 26 442 02 LBC Mac HR 12 A 26 442 03 LBC SUN HR 3 A 61 kHz 26 443 01 LBC SUN HR 6 A 61 kHz 26 443...

Page 33: ...io signal plus minus and ground The ground conductor is strictly for shielding and does not carry any signal Also called differential audio Bandwidth A frequency range or band of frequencies between t...

Page 34: ...mes called C S as in RGBS or HV Composite video An all in one video signal comprised of the luminance black and white chrominance color blanking pulses sync pulses and color burst Contact closure A de...

Page 35: ...horizontal lines trace and retrace scanned per second Typically measured in kHz Horizontal resolution The number of vertical lines that can be perceived in a video device Hue Tint control The paramete...

Page 36: ...hones using phantom power must be condenser style microphones designed for use with phantom power systems Damage can result to other types of audio components from the improper use of phantom power Pi...

Page 37: ...ilm as well as video standards SMPTE pattern The video test pattern consisting of color black and white bands used as a standard for setting up video equipment Software The programs used to instruct a...

Page 38: ...scan rates 3 1 LCD display projectors see LCD sync 3 5 LCD sync rear panel switch 3 5 Line doubler line quadrupler used with RGB 320 2 1 M Memory blocks feature 1 2 function description 3 1 clearing...

Page 39: ...se and description of malfunction to USA Canada South Europe Africa and the America Central Middle East America and Asia Extron Electronics Europe Extron Electronics Beeldschermweg 6C 1230 South Lewis...

Page 40: ...S A EXTRON ELECTRONICS EUROPE Beeldschermweg 6C 3821 AH Amersfoort 31 33 453 4040 FAX 31 33 453 4050 The Netherlands EXTRON ELECTRONICS ASIA 41B Kreta Ayer Road Singapore 089003 65 226 0015 FAX 65 22...

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