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Switchers |
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Switchers
enable multiple video and audio signals to be selected and
sent to one or more display devices. For example, to view
two computers with separate presentations, a switcher would
be used to physically connect both of the inputs to the
display device.
The switcher would then be used to select or "switch"
between the two computer presentations, allowing the user
to alternate back and forth.
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To select the right switcher
for a specific environment, begin by identifying the following
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What are the signal types (e.g., computer,
composite video, RGB, stereo audio)? |
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What are the connector types (e.g., BNC, S-video,
15-pin HD)? |
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How many inputs and outputs are needed? |
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Will there be switching between both video and audio
sources? |
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Switchers can be used in a wide
range of applications where multiple video and/or audio sources
are being displayed by one or more devices: in lecture halls,
conference rooms, home theaters, etc.
Here's an example of an application using a switcher. Two
laptop computers are connected to the Extron SW2 VGA DA2 A,
a two input switcher and distribution amplifier. The video
and audio signals from the computer are then output to two
video display devices - a monitor and an LCD projector - and
one stereo audio device. Users can now route the video from
each computer for display on either the projector or the monitor.
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After determining the input
and presentation display device, you can figure out which
switcher is best for your application. Extron switchers are
organized in the following categories: |
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Audio/Video
Switchers |
There are
Extron A/V switchers for composite video, S-video,
component, SDI, and/or stereo audio with any number
of inputs to choose from. With the ability to
accept NTSC, PAL, and SECAM formats, these switchers
provide worldwide compatibility. |
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Computer
& RGB Switchers |
Extron VGA
and RGB switchers are designed for routing computer-video
signals. They are available in dedicated models
that feature VGA (15-pin HD) or BNC input and
output connectors. |
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MediaLink™ |
Extron MediaLink
Switchers (MLS) enable system expansion when more
inputs are required than what the projector can
handle. MediaLink Switchers are designed to be
used in conjunction with the MLC 206 MediaLink
Controller to facilitate low-cost integration.
They can also be used as stand-alone switchers. |
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Media
Presentation Switchers |
Extron Media
Presentation switchers merge independent VGA with
stereo audio switchers, S-video with stereo audio
switchers, and composite video with stereo audio
switchers into a single enclosure. With a built-in
Program Audio and microphone mixer, these switchers
are ideal for small, one-projector presentation
environments. |
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System
Switchers |
Extron System
switchers are compatible with all types of digitally
controlled projectors and accept virtually all
source signals. With system switchers, it's easy
to switch between computers, A/V components, and
audio sources. System switchers communicate with
and are recognized by the projector as if the
switcher were the same brand as the projector. |
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