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Extron Electronics, USA
1230 South Lewis Street
Anaheim, CA  92805
800.633.9876  714.491.1500 

 

FAX

  714.491.1517

Extron Electronics, Europe
Beeldschermweg 6C, 3821 

AH

 Amersfoort

The Netherlands
+800.3987.6673  +31.33.453.4040

FAX

  +31.33.453.4050

Extron Electronics, Asia
135 Joo Seng Rd. #04-01

PM

 Industrial Bldg.

Singapore  368363
+65.6383.4400  

FAX

  +65.6383.4664

Extron Electronics, Japan
Daisan DMJ Bldg. 6F, 3-9-1 Kudan Minami
Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo  102-0074  
Japan
+81.3.3511.7655  FAX  +81.3.3511.7656 

02-05
68-674-01
REV. A

Copyright © 2002 Extron Electronics. All rights reserved. All trademarks mentioned are the property of their respective owners.

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Composite video, S-video, and
stereo audio models 

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Four, six, eight, and twelve inputs

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Dual video outputs for S-video
and/or composite video

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Dual audio outputs on RCA and/or
captive screw connectors

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Vertical interval switching for
glitch-free transitions

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Input autoswitching capabilities

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NTSC, PAL, or SECAM compatible

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Input audio gain and attenuation

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Audio breakaway

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Variable audio output gain
adjustments

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Contact closure control for four 
and six input models   

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RS-232 control

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Rugged metal enclosure

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Rack-mountable

SW AV Series

SWITCHERS

FOUR, SIX, EIGHT, AND TWELVE INPUT 

COMPOSITE VIDEO, S-VIDEO,

AND STEREO AUDIO SWITCHERS

The Extron SW AV Series consists of 28 high-performance composite video, 

S-video, and stereo audio switchers. Compact in size with a number of powerful

and easy-to-use features, there is a SW AV suitable for just about any A/V

application. 

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PECIFICATIONS

VIDEO

Gain ........................................................ Unity
Bandwidth 

Composite video models .................. 300 MHz (-3dB)
S-video models .................................. 250 MHz (-3dB)

Differential phase error ............................ <1.0º,  0 to 10 MHz
Differential gain error .............................. <1.0%,  0 to 10 MHz
Crosstalk.................................................. <-60dB @ 5 MHz
Switching speed ...................................... <20 ms (max.)

VIDEO INPUT         

Number/signal type

SW 6/8/12V, SW 4/6/8/12AV/AV RCA, 
SW 6/8/12A/A RCA............................ 4, 6, 8, or 12 (depending on the model) 

composite video

SW 6/8/12 SV, 
SW 4/6/8/12SVA/SVA RCA ................ 4, 6, 8, or 12 (depending on the

model) S-video

Connectors

SW 6/8/12V, SW 4/6/8/12AV/AV RCA,
SW 6/8/12A/A RCA............................ 4, 6, 8, or 12 (depending on the model) 

BNC female

SW 6/8/12 SV, 
SW 4/6/8/12SVA/SVA RCA ................ 4, 6, 8, or 12 (depending on the model) 

4-pin mini DIN female

Minimum/maximum levels ...................... 0.4V to 2.0V p-p with no offset
Impedance .............................................. 75 ohms
Return loss .............................................. -40dB @ 0 to 10 MHz
Maximum DC offset ................................ 5.0V

VIDEO OUTPUT

Number/signal type

Composite video models .................. 2 buffered composite video
S-video models .................................. 1 buffered S-video, 2 buffered composite video

Connectors

Composite video models .................. 2 BNC female
S-video models .................................. 1 BNC female, 1  4-pin mini DIN

Minimum/maximum levels ...................... 0.4V to 2.0V p-p
Impedance .............................................. 75 ohms
Return loss .............................................. -30dB @ 5 MHz
DC offset ................................................ ±5mV maximum with input at 0 offset
Switching type ........................................ Vertical interval

SYNC

Genlock connectors ................................ 2 BNC female (1 input, 1 loop-through)
Standards ................................................ NTSC 3.58, NTSC 4.43, PAL, SECAM

AUDIO

Gain ........................................................ Adjustable

When gain is set to unity (0dB), balanced output
from captive screw connectors or unbalanced 
output from RCA connectors will have a 0dB gain;
unbalanced output from captive screw connectors
will be attenuated by 6dB.

Frequency response .................................. 20 Hz to 20 kHz, ±0.5dB
THD + Noise .............................................. >0.04% @ 1 kHz at rated maximum output drive
S/N ............................................................ >90dB at rated maximum output drive

AUDIO INPUT

Number/signal type 

SW 6/8/12V, SW 4/6/8/12AV, SW 6/8/12 SV, SW 4/6/8/12SVA, 
SW 6/8/12A ...................................... 4, 6, 8, or 12 (depending on the model) stereo,

balanced/unbalanced

SW 4/6/8/12AV RCA, SW 4/6/8/12SVA RCA,
SW 6/8/12A RCA .............................. 4, 6, 8, or 12 (depending on the model) stereo,

unbalanced

Connectors

SW 6/8/12V, SW 4/6/8/12AV, SW 6/8/12 SV, SW 4/6/8/12SVA, 
SW 6/8/12A ...................................... 4, 6, 8, or 12 (depending on the model) 3.5 mm

captive screw connectors, 5 pole

SW 4/6/8/12AV RCA, 
SW 4/6/8/12SVA RCA, 
SW 6/8/12A RCA .............................. 8, 12, 16, or 24 (depending on the model) 

RCA female

Impedance .............................................. >25 kohms unbalanced, 

50 kohms balanced, 
AC/DC coupled

Nominal level  ........................................ +4dBu (1.23V), 0dBu (0.775V), -10dBV (316mV), 

-20dBV (100mV), configurable

Maximum level........................................ >+20dBu, (balanced or unbalanced) at stated

%THD+N

Input gain adjustment ............................ –18dB to +24dB, adjustable per input

AUDIO OUTPUT

Number/signal type

SW 6/8/12V, SW 4/6/8/12AV, SW 6/8/12 SV, SW 4/6/8/12SVA, 
SW 6/8/12A ...................................... 2 stereo, balanced/unbalanced
SW 4/6/8/12AV RCA, SW 4/6/8/12SVA RCA, 
SW 6/8/12A RCA .............................. 1 stereo, unbalanced

1 stereo, balanced/unbalanced

Connectors

SW 6/8/12V, SW 4/6/8/12AV, SW 6/8/12 SV, SW 4/6/8/12SVA, 
SW 6/8/12A ...................................... 2  3.5 mm captive screw connectors, 5 pole
SW 4/6/8/12AV RCA, SW 4/6/8/12SVA RCA, 
SW 6/8/12A RCA .............................. 2 RCA female

1  3.5 mm captive screw connector, 
5 pole

Impedance .............................................. 50 ohms unbalanced, 100 ohms balanced
Gain error ................................................ ±0.1dB channel to channel
Nominal level .......................................... +4dBu (1.23V), 0dBu (0.775V), -10dBV (316mV),

-20dBV (100mV), configurable

Maximum level (Hi-Z).............................. >+20dBu, balanced or unbalanced at stated

%THD+N

Maximum level (600 ohm) ...................... >+15dBm, balanced or unbalanced at stated

%THD+N

NOTE: 0dBu = 0.775 volts (RMS).

CONTROL/REMOTE — SWITCHER

Serial control port.................................... RS-232, 9-pin female D connector 

(also used for contact closure for 
SW 4/6 AV/AV RCA, SW 4/6SVA/SVA RCA, SW 6
SV/A/A RCA)

Baud rate and protocol  .......................... 9600, 8-bit, 1 stop bit, no parity
Serial control 

pin configurations.............................. 2 = TX, 3 = RX, 5 = GND

Contact closure (SW 4/6 AV/AV RCA, SW 4/6SVA/SVA RCA, SW 6 SV/A/A RCA)

1  9-pin female D connector 
(also used for RS-232)

Contact closure 

pin configurations.............................. (SW 4/6 – models only) 1 = input 1, 4 = input 2, 

5 = GND, 6 = input 3, 7 = input 4, 8 = input 5, 
9 = input 6

IR controller module ................................ Extron IR 102 kit (optional)
Program control ...................................... Extron’s control program for Windows

®

Extron’s

Simple Instruction Set

– SIS

GENERAL

Power ...................................................... 100VAC to 240VAC, 50/60 Hz, 

20 watts, internal, autoswitchable

Temperature/humidity ............................ Storage -40° to +158°F (-40° to +70°C) / 10% to

90%, non-condensing Ope32° to +122°F
(0° to +50°C) / 10% to 90%, non-condensing

Rack mount ............................................ Yes, with included brackets, part # 70-077-03.  Also

under-desk mountable with optional kit #70-077-01.

Enclosure type ........................................ Metal
Enclosure dimensions ................................ 1.75" H x 17.4" W x 8.5" D 

(1U high, full rack width) 4.4 cm H x 44.2 cm W x
21.6 cm D (Depth excludes connectors.)

Shipping weight ...................................... 10 lbs (4.5 kg)
Vibration.................................................. ISTA/NSTA 1A in carton (International Safe Transit

Association)

Listings .................................................... UL, CUL
Compliances............................................ CE, FCC Class A, VCCI, AS/NZS, ICES

Summary of Contents for SW 12A

Page 1: ...nd attenuation Audio breakaway Variable audio output gain adjustments Contact closure control for four and six input models RS 232 control Rugged metal enclosure Rack mountable SW AV Series SWITCHERS FOUR SIX EIGHT AND TWELVE INPUT COMPOSITE VIDEO S VIDEO AND STEREO AUDIO SWITCHERS The Extron SW AV Series consists of 28 high performance composite video S video and stereo audio switchers Compact in...

Page 2: ...pted on RCA connectors for SW RCA models Dual audio outputs are on RCA and or captive screw connectors S video models have 250 MHz 3dB of bandwidth Video inputs are on female 4 pin mini DIN connectors There are two individually buffered and active video outputs one for composite video on a female BNC connector one for S video on a female 4 pin mini DIN connector Balanced unbalanced stereo audio is...

Page 3: ...e easily controlled with an IR 102 handheld remote Rack mountable Each model is housed in a rugged 1U high full rack enclosure and can be mounted into any rack or under a desk Internal international power supply The 100 240VAC 50 60Hz autoswitchable internal power supply of the SW AV Series provides worldwide power compatibility FEATURES Composite Video Stereo Audio Switchers Composite Video Switc...

Page 4: ...AV RCA SW 4 6 8 12SVA RCA SW 6 8 12A RCA 4 6 8 or 12 depending on the model stereo unbalanced Connectors SW 6 8 12V SW 4 6 8 12AV SW 6 8 12 SV SW 4 6 8 12SVA SW 6 8 12A 4 6 8 or 12 depending on the model 3 5 mm captive screw connectors 5 pole SW 4 6 8 12AV RCA SW 4 6 8 12SVA RCA SW 6 8 12A RCA 8 12 16 or 24 depending on the model RCA female Impedance 25 kohms unbalanced 50 kohms balanced AC DC cou...

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