Extron electronics SW4 12G HD-SDI User manual

Brand: Extron electronics

Model: SW4 12G HD-SDI

Type: User manual

User Guide

SW4 12G HD-SDI

HD-SDI Switchers

HD-SDI Switcher

68-3187-01 Rev. A

02 19

Safety Instructions

Safety Instructions • English

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mantenimiento recogidas en la documentación proporcionada con el

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Istruzioni di sicurezza • Italiano

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avvertire l’utente della presenza di tensione non isolata pericolosa

all’interno del contenitore del prodotto che può costituire un rischio di

scosse elettriche.

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l’utente della presenza di importanti istruzioni di funzionamento e

manutenzione nella documentazione fornita con l’apparecchio.

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compatibilità EMI/EMF, accessibilità e argomenti simili, fare riferimento

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)

Extron, Cable Cubby, ControlScript, CrossPoint, DTP, eBUS, EDID Manager, EDID Minder, Flat Field, FlexOS, Glitch Free. Global

Configurator, GlobalScripter, GlobalViewer, Hideaway, HyperLane, IPIntercom, IPLink, KeyMinder, LinkLicense, LockIt, MediaLink,

MediaPort, NetPA, PlenumVault, PoleVault, PowerCage, PURE3, Quantum, Show Me, SoundField, SpeedMount, SpeedSwitch,

StudioStation, SystemINTEGRATOR, TeamWork, TouchLink, V-Lock, VideoLounge, VN-Matrix, VoiceLift, WallVault, WindoWall, XTP,

XTPSystems, and ZipClip

Registered Service Mark

(SM)

: S3 Service Support Solutions

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™

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AAP, AFL (Accu-RateFrameLock), ADSP(Advanced Digital Sync Processing), Auto-Image, AVEdge, CableCover, CDRS(ClassD

Ripple Suppression), Codec Connect, DDSP(Digital Display Sync Processing), DMI (DynamicMotionInterpolation), DriverConfigurator,

DSPConfigurator, DSVP(Digital Sync Validation Processing), eLink, EQIP, Everlast, FastBite, FOX, FOXBOX,

IP Intercom HelpDesk, MAAP, MicroDigital, Opti-Torque, PendantConnect, ProDSP, QS-FPC(QuickSwitch Front Panel Controller),

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WebShare, XTRA, and ZipCaddy

FCC Class A Notice

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital

device, pursuant to part15 of the FCC rules. The ClassA limits provide reasonable

protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial

environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and,

if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful

interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is

likely to cause interference. This interference must be corrected at the expense of the user.

NOTE: For more information on safety guidelines, regulatory compliances, EMI/EMF

compatibility, accessibility, and related topics, see the Extron Safety and Regulatory

Compliance Guide on the Extron website.

VCCI-A Notice

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起こすことがあります。その場合には使用者が適切な対策を講ずるよう要求されることがあります。

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Battery Notice

This product contains a battery. Do not open the unit to replace the battery. If the

battery needs replacing, return the entire unit to Extron (for the correct address, see the

Extron Warranty section on the last page of this guide).

CAUTION: Risk of explosion. Do not replace the battery with an incorrect type. Dispose

of used batteries according to the instructions.

ATTENTION : Risque d’explosion. Ne pas remplacer la pile par le mauvais type de pile.

Débarrassez-vous des piles usagées selon le mode d’emploi.

Conventions Used in this Guide

Notifications

The following notifications are used in this guide:

CAUTION: Risk of minor personal injury.

ATTENTION : Risque de blessuremineure.

ATTENTION:

• Risk of property damage.

• Risque de dommages matériels.

NOTE: A note draws attention to important information.

Software Commands

Commands are written in the fonts shown here:

^AR Merge Scene,,0p1 scene 1,1 ^B 51 ^W^C.0

[01] R 0004 00300 00400 00800 00600 [02] 35 [17] [03]

E X! *X1&* X2)* X2#* X2! CE}

NOTE: For commands and examples of computer or device responses used in this

guide, the character “0” is used for the number zero and “O” is the capital letter

“o.”

Computer responses and directory paths that do not have variables are written in the font

shown here:

Reply from 208.132.180.48: bytes=32 times=2ms TTL=32

C:\Program Files\Extron

Variables are written in slanted form as shown here:

ping xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx —t

SOH R Data STX Command ETB ETX

Selectable items, such as menu names, menu options, buttons, tabs, and field names are

written in the font shown here:

From the File menu, select New.

Click the OK button.

Specifications Availability

Product specifications are available on the Extron website, www.extron.com.

Extron Glossary of Terms

A glossary of terms is available at: http://www.extron.com/technology/glossary.aspx.

Contents

Introduction ...............................................1

About this Guide .................................................. 1

About the SW4 12G HD-SDI Switcher ................. 1

Features .............................................................. 1

Application Diagram ............................................ 2

Installation .................................................3

Installation Overview ............................................ 3

Rear Panel Features ............................................ 4

Wiring for RS-232 Control ................................... 5

Operation ...................................................6

Front Panel Features ............................................ 6

Operations........................................................... 7

Selecting an Input ............................................ 7

Auto-input Switching ....................................... 7

Resetting ......................................................... 7

Locking the Front Panel (Executive Mode)........ 8

SIS Conﬁguration and Control ...................9

Using Simple Instruction Set (SIS) Commands ..... 9

Host-to-switcher Communications .................. 9

Switcher-initiated Messages ............................ 9

Error Responses ............................................ 10

Using the Command and Response Table ..... 10

Symbol Deﬁnitions ......................................... 11

Command and Response Table for SIS

Commands ...................................................... 12

Software Conﬁguration and Control ........15

Downloading and Installing PCS ........................ 15

Downloading PCS from the Download

Center Page ................................................. 15

Installing Using the PCS Product Page .......... 17

Starting PCS ..................................................... 19

Using PCS ......................................................... 20

Main Window Overview ................................. 20

Menus ........................................................... 21

AV Controls ................................................... 23

General Settings ............................................ 23

Resetting the Unit .......................................... 26

Updating Firmware using PCS ....................... 27

Reference Information ............................. 31

Mounting the SW4 12G HD-SDI Switchers ........ 31

Tabletop Use ................................................. 31

Rack Mounting .............................................. 31

Furniture Mounting......................................... 32

Updating Firmware using Firmware Loader ........ 32

Downloading Firmware Loader ...................... 32

Updating Firmware Using Firmware

Loader .......................................................... 34

viiSW4 12G HD-SDI • Contents

SW4 12G HD_SDI • Contents viii

SW4 12G HD-SDI • Introduction 1

Introduction

This section gives an overview of the Extron SW4 12G HD-SDI switcher. Topics include:

• About this Guide

• About the SW4 12G HD-SDI Switcher

• Features

• Application Diagram

About this Guide

This guide describes the SW4 12G HD-SDI switcher and discusses how to install, configure,

and operate it.

In this guide, the terms “SW4 12G HD-SDI” and “switcher” are used interchangeably to refer

to the SW4 12G HD-SDI switcher.

About the SW4 12G HD-SDI Switcher

The Extron SW4 12G HD-SDI is a four-input, two-output 12G-SDI switcher. It switches

multi-rate SDI video, embedded audio, and other ancillary data between four source devices

and delivers simultaneous output signals to a pair of SDI displays or sink devices. The

SW4 12G HD-SDI supports video resolutions up to 4K @ 60 Hz, HDR, and data rates up

to 11.88 Gbps, including all common serial digital video data rates specified by SMPTE

and ITU standards. To ensure signal integrity over long cable runs, the switcher features

automatic input cable equalization and output reclocking. The SW4 12G HD-SDI provides

RS-232, front panel, and auto-input switching control options.

Features

• Inputs — Four female BNC connectors.

• Outputs — Two female BNC connectors.

• Automatically adapts to SMPTE and ITU digital video standards for SDI signals

up to a 12G-SDI data rate.

• Supports data rates from 270 Mbps to 11.88 Gbps.

• Supports video resolutions up to 4K @ 60 Hz — The SW4 12G HD-SDI supports

resolutions up to 4096x2160 @ 60 Hz with 4:2:2 or 4:2:0 chroma sampling at 10 bits

per color.

• Support for High Dynamic Range (HDR) video — Enables greater contrast range

and wider color gamut by providing the necessary video bandwidth, color depth, and

metadata interchange capability for HDR video.

• Dual buffered output — Allows for simultaneous viewing and recording of the selected

input signal, eliminating the cost of a separate distribution amplifier.

• Automatic input cable equalization — Compensates for attenuation on the selected

signal and automatically equalizes cables at distances up to 230 feet (70 meters) for

12G-SDI signals, 787 feet (240 meters) for HD-SDI, and 984 feet (300 meters) for SDI.

SW4 12G HD-SDI • Introduction 2

• Automatic output reclocking — Reshapes and restores timing of digital video signals

at each output for recognized input data rates, eliminating high frequency jitter and

provides AV system designers with additional headroom when connecting multiple

devices.

• Passes ancillary data including HDR, embedded audio, closed captioning, and

time code — Up to 16 channels of embedded audio at 48 kHz, 24-bit audio, closed

captions, and time code are passed through to both outputs.

• Video output muting — The dual buffered output can be muted via SIS commands,

allowing the user to control when video is displayed.

• Input rate LEDs — Convenient front panel indicators allow visual confirmation

of 12G-SDI, 6G-SDI, 3G-SDI, HD-SDI, and SDI input data rates for quick, visual

identification of the selected digital video signal.

• Extron Product Configuration Software (PCS) — Provides a convenient method of

configuring multiple products using a single software application.

• Multiple control options including RS-232, front panel, and auto-input switching.

• Auto-input switching — Automatically switches to highest or lowest numbered input

with an active video signal, based on configured priority.

• Front panel security lockout — Prevents unauthorized use in non-secure

environments.

• Front panel USB configuration port — Provides convenient access for setup,

configuration, and firmware updates.

• Rack mountable, 1U half rack width metal enclosure

• Internal Extron Everlast™ power supply — Provides worldwide power compatibility,

with high demonstrated reliability and low power consumption for reduced operating

cost.

• Extron Everlast Power Supply is covered by a 7-year parts and labor warranty.

Application Diagram

The following diagram shows a typical application for a SW4 12G HD-SDI.

50-60Hz

100-240V 0.1A MAX

1234 AB

INPUTS REMOTEOUTPUTS

SW4 12G HD-SDI

Tx Rx G

RS-232

TCP/IP

100

LINK

ACT

COM

NPUT

LAY

IPL 250

SPLAY

MUTE

VCR

DVD

LAP

MODEL 80

FLAT PANEL

Extron

SW4 12G HD-SDI

Four Input 12G-SDI Switcher

RS-232

12G-SDI Display

12G-SDI

Projector

12G-SDI

Cameras

HD-SDI

Player

TouchLin

Control

System

IPL 250

IP Link Control

Processor

JOG

SETMENU

2160p30

00 : 00 : 00 : 00

1:45:24

Figure 1. SW4 HD 4K PLUS Application Diagram

SW4 12G HD-SDI • Installation 3

Installation

This section describes the installation and setup of the SW4 12G HD-SDI switchers. Topics

include:

• Installation Overview

• Rear Panel Features

• Wiring for RS-232 Control

Installation Overview

To install and set up the SW4 12G HD-SDI switcher:

1. Turn off all equipment and disconnect it from the power source.

2. (Optional) Mount the switcher on a rack shelf or furniture (see Mounting the

SW4 12G HD-SDI Switcher on page 31).

3. Connect video inputs to the BNC input connectors 1 through 4 (see figure 2,

, on

the next page).

NOTE: Each input is equalized regardless of the rate.

4. Connect one or two video output devices to the BNC output connectors (

NOTE: Mirrored outputs 1 and 2 output identical signals.

5. If the switcher will be connected to a computer or host controller for remote

configuration and control, do either of the following:

• Wire the provided 3-pole captive screw connector to an RS-232 cable. Connect

the RS-232 cable to the RS-232 port on the rear panel of the switcher and to the

host RS-232 port (see the illustration at right). Protocol for the RS-232 port is 9600

baud, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, no parity.

• Connect a USB A to mini B cable from the computer to the front panel USB Config

port (see figure 4,

, on page 6).

6. Power on the input and output devices, then connect power to the switcher by

connecting the provided IEC power cord to the switcher power connector (see figure 2,

) and to an AC outlet.

Switcher

Receive

Transmit

Ground

RS-232

Tx Rx

DB9 connector (female)

pinout to control equipment

Computer

Pin RS-232 Function

1 —

2 Rx Receive data (+)

3 Tx Transmit data (–)

4 —

5 Gnd Signal ground

6 —

7 ——

8 ——

9 ——

—

SW4 12G HD-SDI • Installation 4

Rear Panel Features

50-60Hz

100-240V 0.1A MAX

1234 AB

INPUTS REMOTEOUTPUTS

SW4 12G HD-SDI

Tx Rx G

RS-232

Power connector

Output connectors

SDI input connectors

RS-232 control connector

Figure 2. SW4 12G HD-SDI Rear Panel

Power connector — Connect this male IEC connector to an AC power source. The

switcher powers on when the power cable is connected.

ATTENTION:

• The installation must always be in accordance with the applicable provisions of

National Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA 70, article 725 and the Canadian Electrical

Code part 1, section 16. The power supply shall not be permanently ﬁxed to

building structure or similar structure.

• Cette installation doit toujours être en accord avec les mesures qui s’applique

au National Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA70, article725, et au Canadian

Electrical Code, partie1, section16. La source d’alimentation ne devra pas

être ﬁxée de façon permanente à une structure de bâtiment ou à une structure

similaire.

SDI input connectors 1 through 4 — Connect up to four SDI video inputs to these

female 75 ohm BNC connectors.

Each input is equalized, regardless of the rate. The SW4 12G HD-SDI equalizes

incoming input signals with the following distances:

• Up to 230 feet (70 meters) at 11.88 Gbps

• Up to 295 feet (90 meters) at 5.94 Gbps

• Up to 590 feet (180 meters) at 2.97 Gbps

• Up to 787 feet (240 meters) at 1.485 Gbps

• Up to 300 meters (984 feet) at 270 mbps

SDI output connectors A and B — Connect one or two SDI output devices to these

female BNC buffered output connectors. These connectors output identical SDI signals,

buffered and reclocked.

The outputs receive and pass all ancillary data (HDR, embedded audio, closed caption,

and time code). Unknown rates are buffered but not reclocked.

The SW4 12G HD-SDI passes and distributes up to 16 channels of embedded audio at

48 kHz, 24-bit audio with video.

RS-232 connector — Use this 3-pole, 3.5 mm captive screw connector for RS-232

communication between the switcher and the computer.

To enable RS-232 control, connect the Tx (transmit), Rx (receive) and G (ground) pins

to the serial port of your computer (see Wiring for RS-232 Control on the next page).

The default RS-232 protocol for this port is 9600 baud, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, and no

parity.

SW4 12G HD-SDI • Installation 5

Wiring for RS-232 Control

Use a female 9-pin D-to-bare wire RS-232 cable or a universal control cable (UC50' or

UC100') to connect your computer or control system to the RS-232 pins of the Remote

connector.

1. Wire the unterminated end of the RS-232 cable to the provided 3-pole captive screw

plug as described below. Connect the transmit, receive, and ground wires of the cable

to the three pins of the connector, starting at the left:

• Connect the transmit wire to pin 1 which plugs into the Tx (transmit) port.

• Connect the receive wire to pin 2 which plugs into the Rx (receive) port.

• Connect the ground wire to pin 3 which plugs into the G (ground) port.

2. Plug the 3-pole connector into the Remote receptacle on the rear panel of the switcher.

3. Connect the other end of the cable to the appropriate computer or control system

connector.

Figure 3 shows how to wire this connector for RS-232.

Computer or

Control Syste

RS-232 Port

SW4 12G HD-SDI Switcher

Rear Panel

Remote Port

NOTE: If you use cable that has a drain wire,

tie the drain wire to ground at both ends.

Ground (G)

Transmit (Tx)

Receive (Rx)

Transmit (Tx)

Receive (Rx)

Tx Rx G

RS-232

Figure 3. Remote Connector Pin Assignments

SW4 12G HD-SDI • Operation 6

Operation

This section describes the operation of the SW4 12G HD-SDI switchers. Topics include:

• Front Panel Features

• Operations

Front Panel Features

SDI SWITCHER

CONFIG

AUTO

SWITCH

SW4 12G HD-SDI

INPUTS RATE

2 3 4

270 Mbps 5.94 Gbps

1.485 Gbps 11.88 Gbps

2.97 Gbps OTHER

Figure 4. SW4 12G HD-SDI Front Panel

AUTO SWITCH LED — This LED lights when auto-input switching is enabled (see

Auto-Input Switching on page 7 for more information).

CONFIG port — Connect a USB cable (USB A to mini-B) between your computer

and this female USB mini-B port to configure and control the switcher via PCS or SIS

commands, and to update the firmware.

Input selection buttons and LEDs — Press one of these buttons to select an input

to switch to the outputs. The green LED at the right of each button lights when the

corresponding input is selected. If auto-input switching is in effect, these buttons are

disabled, but the LEDs continue to light to indicate the selected input.

Rate indicator LEDs — These six LEDs light to indicate the incoming SDI rate:

270 Mbps, 1.485 Gbps, 2.97 Gbps, 5.94 Gbps, 11.88 Gbps, or other. If the switcher

detects a rate other than those represented by the other five LEDs, the Other LED

lights.

When the switcher detects a valid rate on the input, the signal is equalized and

reclocked to that rate on the output. If the rate is not a valid one, the input is equalized,

but is not reclocked.

SW4 12G HD-SDI • Operation 7

Operations

Selecting an Input

To switch an input to the outputs, use any of the following methods:

• Front panel — Select an input by pressing the desired front input button. The LED of

the selected input lights.

NOTE: Outputs 1 and 2 output identical signals.

• PCS — See AV Controls on page 23.

• SIS commands — See the Input Selection commands on page 12.

If you are using auto-input switching, no action is necessary. The switcher automatically

switches to the highest or lowest numbered active input, depending on the configuration

(see “Auto-input Switching”).

Auto-input Switching

Auto-input switching allows the SW4 12G HD-SDI to automatically select the active,

connected input based on detection of an active video signal. Using PCS or SIS commands,

you can enable or disable auto-input switching, and select the auto-input switch mode.

When auto-input switching is in effect, the green Auto Switch LED on the front panel lights

and the front panel input buttons are disabled. (The button LED for the selected input lights.)

Auto-input switch modes

By default, auto-input switching is off. To enable it, select one of the auto switch modes

using PCS (see Configuring auto-input switching on page 26) or SIS commands (see

the Auto-input Switch Mode commands on page 12). The switcher switches to the

highest- or lowest-numbered input that has an active signal.

• Highest active input — The switcher selects the active input with the highest number

(priority order 4, 3, 2, 1).

• Lowest active input — The switcher selects the active input with the lowest number

(priority order 1, 2, 3, 4).

Resetting

Resetting returns the unit to its factory-set values. To reset the switcher, use either of these

methods:

• PCS — See Resetting the Unit on page 26.

• SIS commands — Enter the

ZXXX

}

SIS command (see the Resetting command

on page 14).

SW4 12G HD-SDI • Operation 8

Locking the Front Panel (Executive Mode)

To prevent front panel input buttons being pressed accidentally or by unauthorized users,

you can place the switcher in front panel lock mode.

To toggle lock mode on and off, use any of the following methods:

• Press and hold the Input 1 and Input 2 buttons simultaneously, until all front panel LEDs

blink three times (approximately 5 seconds).

• PCS — See Enabling and disabling front panel lockout on page 26.

• SIS commands — See the Front Panel Lockout (Executive Mode) commands on

page 12.

If an input button is pressed while the switcher is in front panel lock mode, all front panel

LEDs blink once, then the switcher reverts to the currently selected input.

NOTE: RS-232 and USB communication remain enabled while the switcher is in lock

mode.

SW4 12G HD-SDI • SIS Configuration and Control 9

SIS Configuration

and Control

This section describes remote operation of the SW4 12G HD-SDI switchers. Topics include:

• Using Simple Instruction Set (SIS) Commands

• Command and Response Table for SIS Commands

Using Simple Instruction Set (SIS) Commands

The SW4 12G HD-SDI can be remotely set up and controlled via Extron SIS commands that

are issued from a host computer or other device, such as a control system. SIS commands

can be issued via RS-232 from the computer serial port to the switcher rear panel Remote

port (see Wiring for RS-232 Control on page5) or USB from a computer USB port to the

switcher front panel Config port.

Host-to-switcher Communications

SIS commands consist of one or more characters per field. No special characters are

required to begin or end a command sequence. You can enter these commands from your

computer using a communication software program such as Extron DataViewer. When

the switcher determines that a command is valid, it executes the command and sends a

response to the host device.

Responses from the SW4 12G HD-SDI to the host computer end with a carriage return and

a line feed (CR/LF = ]), which signals the end of the response character string. A string is

one or more characters.

Switcher-initiated Messages

When a local event such as a front panel selection or change in signal status takes place,

the switcher responds by sending a message to the host, indicating what change has

occurred. No response is required from the host.

The switcher sends the following message when it is first powered on:

20nn is the year in which the copyright for the firmware was registered, and Vn.nn is the

firmware version number

SW4 12G HD-SDI • SIS Configuration and Control 10

Error Responses

If the switcher is unable to execute a command it receives because the command is invalid

or contains invalid parameters, the switcher returns an error response to the host. The

following error response codes can be sent:

E01 – Invalid input channel (out of range)

E06 – Invalid input during auto-input switching

E10 – Invalid command

E13 – Invalid value (out of range)

Using the Command and Response Table

The Command and Response Table for SIS Commands, starting on page 12, lists

valid ASCII and hexadecimal command codes, the switcher responses to the host, and a

description of the command function or the results of executing the command.

The conversion table below is for use with the command and response table.

ASCII to Hex Conversion Table

•

Space

Figure 5. ASCII to Hex Conversion Table

SW4 12G HD-SDI • SIS Configuration and Control 11

Symbol Definitions

]

= CR/LF (carriage return with line feed) (hex 0D 0A)

}

= Soft carriage return (no line feed)

•

= Space

or W = Escape

NOTE: Unless otherwise indicated, commands are not case-sensitive.

= Input number

0 through 4

0 = Deselect (mute) all inputs (disable outputs)

= Video mute

0 = Unmute video (default)

1 = Mute video

= Auto-input switch mode

0 = Disabled — Manual switching (default)

1 = Enabled —

The switcher selects the active input with the highest number.

2 = Enabled —

The switcher selects the active input with the lowest number.

= Front panel lock (executive mode)

0 = Off or disabled (default)

1 = On or enabled

= Unit name. The name can have up to 24 alphanumeric characters including hyphens (-),

with no spaces. The ﬁrst character must be a letter, and the last character cannot be a

hyphen. The default is SW4-12G-HD-SDI.

= Verbose mode

0 = None

1 = Verbose mode (default)

2 = Tagged responses for queries

3 = Verbose mode and tagged responses for queries

NOTES:

• In verbose response mode, the switcher responds with unsolicited responses

for value and setting changes that may result from a signal change, or a setting

adjustment made via another interface.

• For example, the switcher can send out a notice of a change in some setting without

receiving a query via a PC or a control system. That change could have been a result

of an internal process, a selection made from the front panel, or a selection made via

PCS. This is an example of a verbose (wordy) relationship between the controller and a

connected device.

• If tagged responses are enabled, all View type commands return the command

string plus the data, the same as in responses for setting a value. For example:

Command:

}

Response: Ipn •

]

(tagged response)

]

(untagged response)

= Input signal presence

0 = No signal present

1 = Signal present

= Reclocker rate

0 = Automatic mode

1 = 11.88 Gbps

2 = 5.94 Gbps

3 = 2.97 Gbps

4 = 1.485 Gbps

5 = 270 Mbps

= Firmware version numer, expressed to the second decimal place

SW4 12G HD-SDI • SIS Configuration and Control 12

Command and Response Table for SIS Commands

Command

ASCII Command

(Host to Switcher)

Response

(Switcher to Host)

Additional Description

Input Selection

Select input (audio and

video)

! In

•All

]

Select input

View input

X!]

View the selected input (

KEY:

= Input number 0 through 4

0 = Deselect all inputs (disable output)

Muting

Video mute

B Vmt

X@]

Mute the video signal.

View video mute status

X@]

Show video mute status

KEY:

= Video mute setting 0 = Unmute (default), 1 = mute

Reclocking

Set output reclocker rate

= Rte

X*]

Set the reclocker rate to

Query output reclocker =

X*]

View the reclocker rate.

KEY:

= Reclocker rate 0 = Automatic mode, 1 = 11.88 Gbps, 2 = 5.94 Gbps, 3 = 2.97 Gbps,

4 = 1.485 Gbps, 5 = 270 Mbps

Auto-input Switch Mode

Set the auto-input switch

mode

EX#

AUSW

}

Ausw

X#]

Set the auto-input switch mode

View auto-input switch mode

AUSW

} X#]

View current auto-input switch

mode

KEY:

= Auto-input switch mode 0 = Disabled — Manual switching (default)

1 = Enabled — The switcher selects the active input with the highest

number.

2 = Enabled — The switcher selects the active input with the lowest

number.

Signal Presence

Request status and

reclocker rate of all signals

} X&

•

X*]

In verbose modes 2 and 3:

Sig

•

X*]

View the signal presence

and

reclocker rate

of all inputs.

KEY:

= Input and output signal status 0 = No signal detected (default), 1 = Signal detected

= Reclocker rate 0 = Automatic mode, 1 = 11.88 Gbps, 2 = 5.94 Gbps, 3 = 2.97 Gbps,

4 = 1.485 Gbps, 5 = 270 Mbps

Front Panel Lockout (Executive Mode)

Enable or disable lock mode

X Exe

X$]

Select front panel lock mode

View lockout status

X$]

Show lock mode status

KEY:

= Front panel lock mode 0 = Lock mode off (default), 1 = Lock mode on

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