
QS-1SGS 408 • Quick Start
Quick Start — SGS 408
Installation
Step 1
Install the four rubber feet on the bottom of the
SGS 408 switcher, or mount the switcher in a
rack (1).
Step 2
Turn off power to the input and output
devices, and remove the power cords from
them.
Step 3
Attach the input and output devices to the
switcher (3A).
Input options (3B) are:
• Component Y, R-Y, B-Y (connect Y, R-Y,
and B-Y)
• RGsB (connected to R, G, and B)
• RGBS (connected to R, G, B, and H/HV)
• RGBHV (connected to R, G, B, H/HV, and
V).
Output options are RGBS, RGBHV, and DVI-D
(if the DVI option is installed).
The program output displays the image seen
by the audience. The preview output displays
the image that will be switched next.
Step 4
If desired, attach an RCP 1000 remote control
panel to the XLR connector on the rear of the
SGS 408.
Step 5
If desired, attach an ECP 1000 event control
panel to the RS-232 connector on the rear of
the SGS 408.
Step 6
Plug the switcher, input devices, and output
devices into a grounded AC source, and turn
on the input and output devices.
Step 7
Use the LCD screens to configure the scaler
(see the next page).
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Projector
SGS 408
Program
Monitor
Up to 8 Inputs
Preview
Monitor
PC Computer
PROGRAM
FREEZE
BLACK
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CUT
TAKE
PROGRAM
PREVIEW
OUTPUT RATE
EFFECT
TRANSITION
SGS 408
SEAMLESS GRAPHIC SWITCHER
INPUT
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TRANSITIONS
EFFECTS
RCP COMMUNICATION
PREVIEW
FREEZEBLACK
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Rx
RGB 109
xi
DVD Player
3A
3B
RGsB
(input only)
RGBS RGBHV
15-pin HD
(output only)
DVI-D
(output only)
Component
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G/Y
B/B-Y
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