Video |
Gain |
Unity |
Bandwidth |
350 MHz (-3 dB) |
Crosstalk |
-68 dB @ 10 MHz |
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Video input |
Number/signal type |
2, 4, 6, 8, or 12 (depending on the model) VGA-QXGA RGBHV, RGBS, RGsB, RsGsBs computer video, and HDTV component video |
Connectors |
2, 4, 6, 8, or 12 female 15-pin HD |
NOTE |
ID bits (on pins 4, 11, 12, 15) are routed from input 1 to the output (for 2, 4, and 6-input models) or to output 1 (for 8- and 12-input models). |
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Nominal level |
1.0 Vp-p for Y of component video
0.7 Vp-p for RGB and for R-Y and B-Y of component video |
Minimum/maximum levels |
Analog: 0.3 V to 1.5 Vp-p with no offset |
Impedance |
75 ohms |
Horizontal frequency |
15 kHz to 145 kHz |
Vertical frequency |
30 Hz to 170 Hz |
Return loss |
-40 dB @ 5 MHz |
Input coupling |
DC |
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Video output |
Number/signal type |
SW2/4/6 VGA Ars |
1 VGA-QXGA RGBHV, RGBS, RGsB, RsGsBs computer video, and HDTV component video (follows input type) |
SW8/12 VGA Ars |
2 VGA-QXGA RGBHV, RGBS, RGsB, RsGsBs computer video, and HDTV component video (follows input type) |
Connectors |
SW2/4/6 VGA Ars |
1 female 15-pin HD |
SW8/12 VGA Ars |
2 female 15-pin HD |
Nominal level |
1.0 Vp-p for Y of component video
0.7 Vp-p for RGB and for R-Y and B-Y of component video |
Minimum/maximum levels |
0.3 V to 1.5 Vp-p (follows input) |
Impedance |
75 ohms |
Return loss |
-43 dB @ 5 MHz |
DC offset |
±5 mV with input at 0 offset |
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Sync |
Input type |
RGBHV, RGBS, RGsB, RsGsBs, bi-level and tri-level sync |
Output type |
RGBHV, RGBS, RGsB, RsGsBs, bi-level and tri-level sync (follows input) |
Input level |
1.0 V to 5.0 Vp-p |
Output level |
TTL: 5.0 Vp-p, unterminated |
Input impedance |
510 ohms |
Output impedance |
75 ohms |
Max. propagation delay |
SW2/4/6 VGA Ars |
47 ns |
SW8/12 VGA Ars |
54 ns |
Max. rise/fall time |
SW2/4/6 VGA Ars |
4.2 ns |
SW8/12 VGA Ars |
4.7 ns |
Polarity |
Positive or negative (follows input) |
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Audio |
Gain |
SW2/4/6 VGA Ars |
Unbalanced output: +6 dB; balanced output: +12 dB |
SW8/12 VGA Ars |
Unbalanced output: +0 dB; balanced output: +6 dB |
Frequency response |
20 Hz to 20 kHz, ±0.05 dB |
THD + Noise |
0.01% @ 1 kHz at nominal level |
S/N |
>90 dB at maximum output (unweighted) |
Crosstalk |
SW2/4/6 VGA Ars |
-45 dB @ 20 kHz, -72 dB @ 1 kHz or below 60 Hz |
SW8/12 VGA Ars |
-45 dB @ 1 kHz, fully loaded |
Stereo channel separation |
SW2/4/6 VGA Ars |
>80 dB @ 20 Hz to 20 kHz |
SW8/12 VGA Ars |
>80 dB 1 kHz |
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Audio input |
Number/signal type |
2, 4, 6, 8, or 12 (depending on the model) stereo, unbalanced |
Connectors |
2, 4, 6, 8, or 12 (depending on the model) female 3.5 mm stereo mini jacks; tip (L), ring (R), sleeve (Gnd) |
Impedance |
>10k ohms unbalanced, DC coupled |
Nominal level |
-10 dBV (316 mV) |
Maximum level |
SW2/4/6 VGA Ars |
+16 dBV, (unbalanced) at 1% THD+N |
SW8/12 VGA Ars |
+14 dBV, (unbalanced) at 1% THD+N |
Input gain adjustment |
SW 6 VGA A only: -15.0 dB to +9.0 dB, adjustable per input |
NOTE |
0 dBu = 0.775 Vrms, 0 dBV = 1 Vrms, 0 dBV ≈ 2 dBu |
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Audio output |
Number/signal type |
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SW2/4/6 VGA Ars |
1 stereo, balanced/unbalanced |
SW8/12 VGA Ars |
2 stereo, balanced/unbalanced |
Connectors |
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SW2/4/6 VGA Ars |
(1) 3.5 mm captive screw connector, 5 pole |
SW8/12 VGA Ars |
(2) 3.5 mm captive screw connectors, 5 pole |
Impedance |
50 ohms unbalanced, 100 ohms balanced |
Nominal level |
SW2/4/6 VGA Ars |
+4 dBu (1.23 V), balanced
-4 dBV (0.63 V), unbalanced |
SW8/12 VGA Ars |
+4 dBu (1.23 Vrms), balanced
-10 dBV (316 mVrms), unbalanced |
Variable output's volume range |
SW8/12 VGA Series only: 0 to 100 (-84 dB to 0 dB), default = 100 = 0 dB |
Gain error |
SW8/12 VGA Series only: ±0.1 dB channel to channel |
Maximum level (Hi-Z) |
+28 dBu, balanced; +20 dBV, unbalanced at 1%THD+N |
Maximum level (600 ohm) |
+21 dBm, balanced; +18 dBm, unbalanced at 1%THD+N |
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Control/remote — switcher |
Serial control port |
SW2/4/6 VGA Ars |
RS-232, female 9-pin D connector (shared with contact closure) |
SW8/12 VGA Ars |
RS-232, female 9-pin D connector |
Baud rate and protocol |
9600 baud, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, no parity |
Serial control pin configurations |
2 = Tx, 3 = Rx, 5 = GND |
Contact closure |
SW2/4/6 VGA Series only: female 9-pin D connector (shared with RS-232) |
Contact closure pin configuration |
SW2/4/6 VGA Series only:
1 = input 1, 4 = input 2, 6 = input 3, 7 = input 4, 8 = input 5, 9 = input 6; active when a pin momentarily shorts to ground |
"Show Me" contact closure |
Pin 5 of each VGA input connector. The input is active (selected) when pin 5 momentarily goes to ground. |
Program control |
Extron control/configuration program for Windows®
Extron Simple Instruction Set (SIS™) |
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General |
Power |
100 VAC to 240 VAC, 50-60 Hz, 10 watts, internal |
Temperature/humidity |
Storage: -40 to +158 °F (-40 to +70 °C) / 10% to 90%, noncondensing
Operating: +32 to +122 °F (0 to +50 °C) / 10% to 90%, noncondensing |
Cooling |
Convection, no vents |
Mounting |
Rack mount |
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SW2/4/6 VGA Ars |
Yes, with optional 1U rack shelf |
SW8/12 VGA Ars |
Yes, with included bracket kit |
Furniture mount |
Yes, with optional under-desk or through-desk mounting kit |
Enclosure type |
Metal |
Enclosure dimensions |
SW2/4/6 VGA Ars |
1.75" H x 8.75" W x 9.5" D (1U high, half rack wide)
(4.4 cm H x 22.2 cm W x 24.1 cm D)
(Depth excludes connectors.) |
SW8/12 VGA Ars |
1.75" H x 17.5" W x 9.5" D (1U high, full rack wide)
(4.4 cm H x 44.4 cm W x 24.1 cm D)
(Depth excludes connectors) |
Product weight |
SW2/4/6 VGA Ars |
2.5 lbs (1.1 kg) |
SW8/12 VGA Ars |
6.3 lbs (2.9 kg) |
Shipping weight |
SW2/4/6 VGA Ars |
5 lbs (3 kg) |
SW8/12 VGA Ars |
11 lbs (5 kg) |
Vibration |
ISTA 1A in carton (International Safe Transit Association) |
Regulatory compliance |
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Safety |
CE, c-UL, UL |
Compliances |
CE, C-tick, FCC Class A, ICES, VCCI |
Warranty |
3 years parts and labor |