System 208 D Retired

Eight Input AV Switcher with Integrated Device Control and ProDSP™ Audio

Key Features

Multi-input switcher for digital and analog video signals with ProDSP™ audio processing
Sends HDMI and analog video, plus audio and RS-232 over CAT 5-type cables to included twisted pair receiver
Four input analog universal video switching
HDMI audio de-embedding
ProDSP audio signal processing for audio mixing, ducking, and feedback suppression
EDID Minder®

Model	Version Description	Part #
System 208 D	Variable Preamp Output - No Amplifier	60-1051-01	Retired
System 208 D MA	50 Watt 70 Volt Mono Power Amplifier	60-1051-02	Retired
System 208 D SA	2x25 Watt Stereo Power Amplifier	60-1051-03	Retired

This product has been retired.

The Extron System 208 D is an eight input AV system switcher designed to integrate both digital and analog sources. It works with optional TouchLink^® touchpanels and SCP Secondary Control Panels to provide enhanced display and room control, and features Extron ProDSP™ with an extensive array of easy-to-use, digital audio processing tools for audio system setup and fine-tuning. The System 208 D offers digital video switching with four HDCP-compliant HDMI inputs, as well as analog video switching with four universal inputs, including an Extron Universal MTP Twisted Pair input. It outputs HDMI twisted pair and analog MTP Twisted Pair signals to the included SYS/MLS D R receiver, providing a complete digital and analog video and audio switching system with integrated room control.

The System 208 D is ideal for environments requiring display, device, and room control, as well as integration of a mix of digital and analog video sources, including classrooms, training rooms, conference rooms, and small boardrooms.

Accepts Multiple Digital and Analog Signal Formats

The System 208 D features independent digital and analog video switching. The digital portion comprises four HDMI inputs which are HDCP compliant. Each HDMI input features automatic cable equalization, which compensates for signal loss when using long input cable assemblies. The System 208 D de-embeds two-channel audio signals from the HDMI input, allowing for audio DSP processing and signal routing to the outputs.

The analog portion includes three VGA universal inputs that accept all common video formats, from composite video to HDTV and high resolution RGB. A fourth, Extron Universal MTP Twisted Pair input accepts all of these signals from an MTP Series Twisted Pair Transmitter.

Digital and Analog Twisted Pair Outputs

The System 208 D includes a dual twisted pair output for the HDMI signals, and a single Universal MTP Twisted Pair output for the analog signals. These outputs enable transmission over economical and installation-friendly CAT 5-type cables to the included SYS/MLS D R Twisted Pair Receiver, which can be conveniently mounted at the display.

EDID Minder^®

The System 208 D features Extron’s EDID Minder to automatically manage the EDID information between the display device and all the HDMI and VGA input sources. EDID Minder offers an automatic mode which captures and stores the EDID from the display, and then communicates this EDID to the input sources. Also available is a user assigned mode, which allows pre-stored EDID, based on a user selected resolution, to be manually assigned to the sources. By maintaining continuous EDID communication with all sources, EDID Minder ensures that all HDMI and VGA sources power up properly and maintain their video outputs whether or not they are actively connected to the display device through the switcher's outputs.

MTP Twisted Pair System Optimization

The System 208 D offers features designed to streamline installation and set-up of MTP Twisted Pair systems, including video level and peaking compensation for the MTP input of the switcher as well as the SYS/MLS D R. Skew compensation is provided by the System 208 D for both the MTP input and output, maintaining RGB color alignment. Additionally, with automatic signal format detection, the SYS/MLS D R receiver automatically detects the incoming video signal format, as well as any incoming audio or RS-232 control signal from the System 208 D. The incoming signals are then routed to the appropriate output connectors.

The SYS/MLS D R is powered by the System 208 D via the digital output over the dual twisted pair cables. These cables also carry the HDMI and RS-232 signals. Audio signals from the System 208 D are transmitted to the SYS/MLS D R over the MTP cable.

Enhanced Display and Room Control

Virtually any RS-232 or Ethernet controllable projector or display device can be controlled by the System 208 D. Extron creates and administers a wide selection of certified projector control drivers that enable the System 208 D to control basic projector functions such as power and input selection. In addition, a custom configuration mode is available to allow for user-defined IR or RS-232 commands. The System 208 D offers two methods of projector control: bidirectional RS-232 or IR. It can learn IR signals from remote controls, which enables the System 208 D to communicate with the display and devices such as DVD players. Downloadable IR drivers and IR learning capability make set-up and operation simple and customizable.

The System 208 D also offers room control capability, so room lighting, screen settings, and other device functions may be controlled through the switcher’s four internal relays. In addition, two digital I/O ports are provided, allowing for enhanced monitoring via sensors and switches, or streamlined automation of triggering events, or other functions. By providing display control, room control, and universal display compatibility, the System 208 D consolidates system control functions into one integrated solution.

Audio Switching and Integrated ProDSP

The System 208 D features seven-input stereo audio switching to accompany incoming video sources. A mic/line audio matrix mixer allows either of two available mic/line inputs to be mixed into any or all of the audio switcher outputs. Input gain and attenuation is provided for each input, and the System 208 D provides master volume control on the front panel as well as a separate control for mic volume.

The System 208 D also incorporates ProDSP, an Extron-developed audio platform based on a powerful 32/64-bit floating point DSP engine, offering easy-to-use tools to control level, dynamics, filters, delay, ducking, loudness, and feedback suppression. ProDSP is managed by the intuitive DSP Configurator™ Software, which features a Graphical User Environment that offers a clear view of all input and outputs, audio processing blocks, audio switcher settings, and microphone mix points in a single window.

The System 208 D is available with three audio output variations, including the standard System 208 D with variable preamp outputs, the System 208 D SA with a stereo integrated amplifier and 25 watts rms output per channel into 4 or 8 ohms, and the System 208 D MA with a mono integrated 70 volt amplifier and 50 watts rms output.

Extensive Control Options

The switcher can be controlled using the front panel backlit buttons, IP Link^® Ethernet Control, or RS-232 serial control. The front panel includes buttons for display functions such as power, mute, video modes, and room controls — such as lowering or raising a display screen, or powering lights on or off. Optional TouchLink touchpanels and SCP 104 and SCP 226 Secondary Control Panels duplicate the System 208 D’s front panel functions and enable users to remotely control the switching, projector, and room functions of the switcher. The SCP 104 AAP and SCP 226 AAP models can be used in conjunction with IRCM Control Modules for IR control of devices via the System 208 D.

Features

Multi-input switcher for digital and analog video signals with ProDSP™ audio processing

Sends HDMI and analog video, plus audio and RS-232 over CAT 5-type cables to included twisted pair receiver

Inputs: Three 15-pin HD connectors - one with loop-through - for RGBHV, HDTV component video, and S-video or composite video; one Universal MTP Twisted Pair input, four HDMI connectors; seven captive screw connectors for balanced or unbalanced stereo audio; one balanced or unbalanced mono audio input via MTP

Outputs - on SYS/MLS D R receiver: RGB on 15-pin HD, component video on BNCs, S-video on 4-pin mini DIN, composite video on BNC, HDMI connector, captive screw connector for communications, and three captive screw connectors for balanced or unbalanced audio - two on System 208 D and one on SYS/MLS D R

Four input analog universal video switching — Four universal inputs, including an Extron Universal MTP Twisted Pair, accept RGBHV, HDTV component video, and S-video or composite video sources. The output is Universal MTP Twisted Pair to the included SYS/MLS D R.

HDMI audio de-embedding — Strips two-channel audio off HDMI inputs, allowing for DSP processing and signal routing.

ProDSP audio signal processing for audio mixing, ducking, and feedback suppression — The System 208 D features a powerful 32/64-bit floating point audio DSP processing engine which provides very wide dynamic range and maintains audio signal transparency while preventing DSP signal clipping and simplifying management of gain staging.

Sends 720p, 1080i, and XGA (1024x768) HDMI signals over 200 feet (60 meters), 1080p/60 and 1920x1200 HDMI signals over 100 feet (30 meters) with standard CAT 5e cable — Extron STP201 Digital Twisted Pair cable provides added protection from outside interference and increases overall signal transmission distance, allowing 1080p/60 and 1920x1200 signals to be sent 50% further than with standard CAT 5e cable.

EDID Minder® — Automatically manages EDID - Extended Display Identification Data communication between the display and connected VGA and HDMI input sources. EDID Minder® ensures that all sources power up correctly and reliably output content, whether or not they are actively connected to the display device through the switcher’s outputs.

HDCP compliant — The System 208 D and included SYS/MLS D R fully support switching and long distance transmission of HDCP signals.

Cable equalization for each HDMI input — Actively conditions incoming HDMI signals to compensate for signal loss when using long HDMI cables, low quality HDMI cables, or source devices with poor HDMI signal output.

Skew equalization for MTP input and output — Skew adjustments are stored in memory for both the MTP input and output, maintaining RGB color alignment at all times.

Separate variable level and peaking controls on System 208 D MTP input and SYS/MLS D R receiver

Remote powering of SYS/MLS D R — The SYS/MLS D R is powered by the System 208 D over the same CAT 5-type cables used for HDMI transmission.

Universal display control via RS-232, Ethernet, or IR — Provides compatibility with virtually any controllable display device.

Two bidirectional RS-232 and two IR/serial control ports

Four configurable relays for room control — Controls lighting, screen settings, and other device functions. The relays may be controlled through the front panel, IP Link^® Ethernet control, or RS-232 serial control using TouchLink^® Touchpanels or SCP Secondary Control Panels.

Two digital I/O ports — Allow for enhanced room control and monitoring via sensors and switches or streamlined automation of triggering events or other functions.

Extron certified drivers — Extron offers thousands of downloadable, pre-configured RS-232 or IR control drivers for many displays and source devices. A USB configuration port is conveniently located on the front panel of the switcher.

Remote IR learning capabilities for DVD, VCR, and projector control — The System 208 D is capable of performing IR learning which enables it to control various source devices when used with a TouchLink Touchpanel or IRCM IR Control Modules such as the IRCM-DV+.

RS-232 control port — Using serial commands, the System 208 D 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.

IP Link® Ethernet monitoring and control — The System 208 D can be controlled and proactively monitored over a LAN, WAN, or the Internet.

Remote control capabilities with optional TouchLink™ Touchpanels, SCP 104 and SCP 226 Secondary Control Panels, and IRCM IR Control Modules

Front Panel Control with tri-colored, backlit buttons — The buttons can be custom-labeled for easy identification. Because the buttons illuminate, they are helpful for presenters in low-light environments.

Audio switching and output volume control — The System 208 D features audio switching for seven stereo balanced or unbalanced input sources, and provides master volume control and muting. Three balanced or unbalanced outputs are available, two on the System 208 D, and a third on the SYS/MLS D R. Each output can be set as variable or fixed.

Audio input gain and attenuation — Gain or attenuation can be adjusted for each input to eliminate noticeable differences when switching between sources.

Mic/line audio matrix mixing — The System 208 D provides microphone bussing so that each of the two mic/line inputs can be mixed into any or all of the audio outputs.

Available stereo power amplification with 25 watts rms per channel into 4 or 8 ohms, or mono 70 volt amplification with 50 watts rms output — System 208 D models with power amplification feature an Extron exclusive, highly efficient, advanced Class D amplifier design with CDRS™ - Class D Ripple Suppression, an Extron Patented technology that provides a smooth, clean audio waveform and an improvement in signal fidelity over conventional Class D amplifier designs. CDRS eliminates the high frequency switching ripple characteristic of Class D amplifiers, a source of RF emissions which can interfere with sensitive AV equipment such as wireless microphones.

Essential audio DSP tools — ProDSP provides an extensive array of easy-to-use, digital audio processing tools for audio system setup and fine-tuning, including audio gain, dynamics, compression, filtering, delay, microphone ducking, loudness, and feedback suppression.

DSP Configurator™ Software — A powerful yet user-friendly software tool for managing all audio setup and operations of the System 208 D. It enables complete setup and configuration of digital audio processing tools on the ProDSP platform as well as microphone mixing.

Front panel USB configuration port — Provides convenient access to the System 208 D for system setup and configuration, as well as ProDSP for audio system integration.

SYS/MLS D R receiver plenum rated - meets UL 2043 for heat and smoke release, excluding power supply

Rack-mountable 1U, 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.

Note: Part numbers 60-1051-01, 60-1051-02 and 60-1051-03 have been retired.

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