SGS 408 Retired

Eight Input Seamless Component and RGB Video Graphics Switcher

Key Features

Seamless switching with twelve digital transition effects such as wipes, dissolves, and titles
Selectable output rates from 640x480 to 1400x1050, including HDTV 720p/60
Compatible with Extron RCP 1000 or RCP 2000 and ECP 1000 control panels

Model	Version Description	Part #
SGS 408	Component/RGB Seamless Switcher & Scaler	60-341-01	Retired

This product has been retired.

The Extron SGS 408 is an eight input, high resolution component video and RGB matrix switcher that provides seamless cuts, dissolves, wipes, and titles as well as scaling capabilities to bring professionalism and style to live multimedia events and presentations. The SGS 408 is designed for staging and rental applications where it performs seamless cuts and digital, presentation-quality transition effects during switches between multiple sources to a common projector. The SGS 408 incorporates two high performance video scalers as well as a digital video mixer and can handle component video and any type of RGB input from video sources up to high-resolution workstations. Twelve dissolve, wipe, and title effects are provided to further enhance the professional look of shows and presentations.

The SGS 408 accepts component video and both interlaced and non-interlaced RGB formats at resolutions from 560x384 to 1600x1200 with scan rates of 15 to 100 kHz. Eight component video/RGB inputs are provided with five BNC connectors each to ensure maximum system flexibility. Two different output signals are available. The first output is the Program output for viewing by the audience. The Program signal is available simultaneously on five BNC connectors and a 15-pin HD connector. It is also available on an optional DVI - Digital Visual Interface connector. The second output is the Preview output for viewing "next to switch" sources by the switch operator on a local monitor. The Preview signal is available simultaneously on a five BNC output and a 15-pin HD connector.

The switch operator uses two sets of input buttons: one set controlling the Program output and the other controlling the Preview output. The switch operator can view the next switch by selecting it through the Preview keys. At that time the operator can seamlessly switch the Preview to the Program output or choose a digital transition effect to use when the physical switch is made.

To achieve the highest quality presentation on LCD, DLP™, D-ILA®/LCoS, and plasma displays, input signals must be converted to a common, high resolution signal. To optimize image quality as well as maintain maximum image brightness and detail, inputs need to be scaled to resolutions that match the "sweet spot" or native resolution of the digital display being used. Using proprietary digital video scaling technologies, the SGS 408 scales component video and RGB inputs to a user-selectable output rate.

For control, the SGS 408 offers front panel buttons, optional RCP 1000 or RCP 2000 Remote Control Panel, optional ECP 1000 Event Control Panel, and RS-232 control. The RCP 1000 enables complete control over the switching functions of the SGS 408 from a remote location.

Many staging and rental applications require a device to simultaneously switch sources on multiple screens. The ECP 1000 enables complete control over three SGS 408 switchers, allowing them to perform simultaneous scaling, seamless cuts, and digital switching effects for three displays with the T-Bar Transition Controller. The ECP 1000 may be used in conjunction with the RCP 1000. Extron SIS™ - Simple Instruction Set is provided for RS-232 control via third-party control or Extron's Windows®-based control program.

Features

Seamless switching with twelve digital transition effects such as wipes, dissolves, and titles

Inputs: Eight configurable component video, RGsB, RGBS, or RGBHV inputs on BNCs

Outputs: Program and Preview outputs, each simultaneously provided on five BNCs and one 15-pin HD; optional DVI for Program output on DVI female

Selectable output rates from 640x480 to 1400x1050, including HDTV 720p/60

Internal test patterns for calibration and set-up including crop, crosshatch, grayscale, alternating pixel, and color bars

Brightness, contrast, freeze frame, horizontal and vertical shift, and horizontal and vertical centering picture controls

Eight levels of horizontal filtering and five levels of vertical filtering

16 auto-recall memory presets per input to save picture adjustment settings

128 picture adjustment memory presets for manual recall

Component video color space converter options — Four preset component video color space converter options: SMPTE, Beta 50, Beta 60, and HDTV.

AFL™ - Patented Accu-RATE Frame Lock — A patented technology exclusive to Extron that solves frame rate conversion issues experienced by video scalers. When video input and output refresh rates differ, there are certain points in time when the two rates cross over each other. The result is a glitch or image freeze on the display. AFL solves this problem by locking the output frame rate to the input frame rate.

Title keying — Title information or other content from an input source can be displayed over the current image. The content is keyed into the display at a selected luminance level.

Compatible with Extron RCP 1000 or RCP 2000 and ECP 1000 control panels — A 4-pin XLR connector is provided for connection to an RCP 1000 or RCP 2000, which allows remote control of the switcher up to 1,000 feet away. A 9-pin D-sub connector is provided for connection to an ECP 1000 event control panel for multi-screen effects.

Front panel security lockout — This feature locks out all front panel functions except for input selection; all functions however, are available through RS-232 control.

RS-232 control port — Using serial commands, the SGS 408 can be controlled and configured via the Extron Windows®-based control program, or integrated into a control system. Extron products use the SIS™ - Simple Instruction Set command protocol, a set of basic ASCII code commands that allow for quick and easy programming.

Rack-mountable 3U, full rack width metal enclosure

Highly reliable, energy-efficient internal universal power supply — The 100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, international power supply provides worldwide power compatibility with high demonstrated reliability.

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Specifications

SGS 408 Seamless Switcher

Video

Routing

8 x 2 matrix

Gain

Variable, set by the contrast control

Video input

Number/signal type

8 RGBHV, RGBS, RGsB, component video

Connectors

8 x 5 BNC female

Nominal level

1 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 V to 2.0 Vp-p with no offset

Impedance

75 ohms

Input termination

High Z

Horizontal frequency

Autoscan 15 kHz to 100 kHz

Vertical frequency

Autoscan 50 Hz to 120 Hz

Resolution range

Autoscan 560 x 384 to 1600 x 1200

DC offset (max. allowable)

0.5 V

Video processing

Digital sampling

24 bit, 8 bits per color; 140 MHz standard

Horizontal filtering

8 levels

Vertical filtering

8 levels

Frame rate delay

0 to 1 field

Video output

Number/signal type

2 (program and preview) RGBHV, RGBS

Connectors

Program output: 5 BNC female, (1) 15-pin HD female
Preview output: 5 BNC female, (1) 15-pin HD female, 1 DVI (optional)

Nominal level

0.7 Vp-p for RGB

Minimum/maximum levels

0 V to 0.7 Vp-p

Impedance

75 ohms

Scaled resolutions

640x480^1,3,4,5, 800x600^1,3,4,5, 832x624^3,4,5, 848x480^3,5, 852x480^3,5, 1024x768^1,3,4,5, 1280x768^2,5,1280x1024^1,3,5, 1360x765^3,5, 1365x1024^3,5, 1400x1050^1,3,5, 576p^1,5, 720p^3,5, 1080i^1,3,5, and 1080p^3,5
¹ = at 50 Hz ; ² = at 56 Hz; ³ = at 60 Hz; ⁴ = at 75 Hz; ⁵ = locked to the current vertical refresh rate of input 1 (Accu-RATE Frame Lock)

NOTE

For 1365x1024, 1080p, and 1080i output resolutions, the optional DVI output's true horizontal resolution is limited to 1440 pixels (1228 pixels for 1365x1024). The 576p output resolution provides 1280x576 pixels on the DVI output card and may not be recognized on some displays. The DVI card outputs all other selected resolutions normally.

NOTE

For the output resolutions listed below, the total pixel and active pixel values of the RGBHV outputs are reduced as follows:
    1365x1024: 1228 active pixels
    1080i: 1440 active pixels
    1080p: 1440 active pixels
The sync timings and the line widths are correct and most displays recognize the rate correctly.

DC offset

±50 mV (max.) with input at 0 offset

Sync

Input type

Autodetect RGBHV, RGBS, RGsB

Output type

RGBHV, RGBS

Input level

3.0 V to 5.0 Vp-p

Output level

TTL: 5.0 Vp-p, unterminated

Input impedance

510 ohms

Output impedance

75 ohms

Max. input voltage

5.0 Vp-p

Output polarity

Composite sync: negative
H/V: user-selectable

Control/remote — switcher

Serial control port

RS-232, 9-pin female 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

RCP port

4-pin XLR

Program control

Extron control/configuration program for Windows^®
Extron Simple Instruction Set (SIS^™)

General

Power

100 VAC to 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 60 watts, internal, autoswitchable

Ambient 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

Fans, right to left (as viewed from the front panel)

Mounting

Rack mount

Yes, with attached mounting brackets

Enclosure type

Metal

Enclosure dimensions

5.25" H x 17.5" W x 11.2" D (3U high, full rack wide)
13.3 cm H x 44.4 cm W x 28.4 cm D
(Depth excludes connectors. Width excludes rack ears.)

Product weight

13.8 lbs (6.3 kg)

Shipping weight

21 lbs (10 kg)

Vibration

ISTA 1A in carton (International Safe Transit Association)

Regulatory compliance

Safety

CE, c-UL, UL

EMI/EMC

CE, C-tick, FCC Class A, ICES, VCCI

Product warranty

3 years parts and labor

NOTE	All nominal levels are at ±10%.

NOTE	Specifications are subject to change without notice.

(7.6-040110-D5)

SGS 408 Retired

Features

Specifications

Diagram

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