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1. VCH MONITOR een DR DVD i L pmm POWER WIRED TV SET TAPE AMPLIFTER PROJECTOR F 6 2 Connection of MCV matrix switcher system 6 4 How to Connect with the MCV Devices Connection of the MCV Matrix with BNC Video Connectorsand Captive Screw Audio Connectors A Connection of BNC video connectors Tip ally m See VA CO a ANN Ss e Le LLLLLLLLLLLLL LL by Wl C SON Lk 4 S Z Se o Lil l WWW ae ae EN Lf Sleeve BNC Connector B Connection of captive screw audio connectors unbalanced balanced Tp Ss QL e l d Sleeves H OL a to mp S OF a O Qj 4 Unbalanced Input Unbalanced Output Balanced Input Balanced Output Putron Electronics Limited www putron com Composite Video Stereo Audio Matrix Switcher utron 7 Operation of the Control Panel 7 1 Front Panel Description AV AV synchronal button To transfer video and audio signal synchronously by the switcher Example To transfer both the video and the audio signals from input channel No 3 to output channel No 4 Operation Press buttons in this order AV 3 4 VIDEO Video button To transfer only video signals from input channel to output channel Example To transfer video signals from input channel No 3 to output channel No 4 Operation Press buttons in this order VIDEO 3 4 Example To mute the video of output ch
2. 8 Ifthe Matrix can not be controlled by the keys on the front panel RS232 port or remote controller the host may has already been broken Please send it to the dealer for fixing 16 Putron Electronics Limited www putron com
3. Example After running this command there will be no signals on all the output channels Check the version of the firmware 4Version To check the version of the firmware Switch off the detail feedback command from the COM port MessageOff Switch off the detail feedback information from the COM port But it will leave the switch OK as the feedback when you switch the matrix Switch on the detail feedback command from the COM port MessageOn Switch on the detail feedback information from the COM port it will show the detail switch information when it switch Example when switch 1 gt 2 for Audio it will feedback A0102 Transfer signals from an input channel to the corresponding output channel x 11 Putron Electronics Limited www putron com 7 Composite Video Stereo Audio Matrix Switcher utron Example To transfer signals from the input channel No 5 to the output channel No 5 Run Command 5 8 Switch off an output channel x Example To switch off the output channel No 5 Run Command 5 H Switch video signals command x1 V x2 Example To transfer the video signals from the input channel No 3 to the output channel No 5 Run Command 3V5 10 Switch audio signals command x1 A x2 Example To Transfer the audio signals from the input channel No 10 to the output channel Run Command 10A2 11 Switch both video and audio signals synchronously x1 B x2 Example To transfer b
4. RCA audio right state terminals red RCA Please refer to shell silk screen figure about other types of interface 6 2 Connection of RS 232 Communication Port Except the front control panel the MCV matrix switcher can be control by far end control system or through the Ethernet control via the RS 232 communication port This RS 232 communication port is a female 9 pin D connector The definition of its pins is as the table below Pin RS 232 Description 1 N u Not used 2 TX Transmit data 3 Rx Receive data 4 N u Not used 5 Gnd Signal ground 6 N u Not used 7 N u Not used 8 N u Not used 9 N u Not used 6 2 1 Connection with Control Systems With the RS 232 port the MCV matrix switchers can be control by several kinds of control systems 6 2 2 Connection with Computer When the switcher connects to the COM1 or COM2 of the computer with control software users can control it by that computer To control the switcher users may use the RS232 software Host ot matrix switcher BZ Ro 22 BZ etje Computer fo Tt Tn o F 6 1 Connection between MCV matrix switcher and the computer Putron Electronics Limited www putron com P 6 3 How to Connect with the Input and Output Terminals The MCV matrix switchers may take DVD players video tape recorders camcorders cable TV and video showing platform as their input signal source and projectors RP TVs video tape recorders and amplifiers as their output signal destinations
5. of the MCV44A Series F 4 1 Front view of the MCV44A 4 2 Front View of the MCV8 Series ES a Putron F 4 2 Front view of the MCV82A MCV84A MCV88A 4 3 Front View of the MCV16 Series 4 bs H H 10 11 12 14 Io 16 W VIDEO AUDIO tt a L a sletelats eae Dpppppppppn K EC E ki CH d 10 II 12 e 14 e 16 ALL THROUGH UNDO OUTPUTS F 4 3 Front view of the MCV164A MCV168A MCV1616A Putron Electronics Limited www putron com 4 4 Front View of the MCV24 32 Series J VIDEO AUDIO iF ALL THROUGH UNDO F 4 4 Front view of the MCV248A MCV2416A MCV2424A MCV328A MCV3216A MCV3224A MCV3232A Some more models MCV 48 channels series MCV 64 channels series MCV 96 channels series MCV128 channels series Please contact us for more information info putron com or visit website www putron com 5 Rear View of the Product 5 1 Rear View of the MCV44A Series AUDIO OUTPUTS 3 Oo 00 000 F 5 1 Rear view of the MCV44A 5 2 Rear View of the MCV88A Series LG llela A e AUDIO INPUTS AUDIO OUTPUTS 0 fo LiR L a RIL s RJ 7 RI L E KE DR DEER GE a Ge CH ECH d Gr ei h w Vir Ki Vi d D e Er A D D F 5 2 Rear view of the MCV82A MCV84A MCV88A Putron Electronics Limited www putron com TP utron Composite Video Stereo Audio Matrix Switcher 5 3 Rear View of the MCV1616A Series VIDEO INPUTS 000000900 0009000009 S a beet Sap ini ea Bee
6. the output MAA faamaga non ees none ioe cae x1 Transfer the audio signals from the input channel x1 to the output x1 B x2 Transfer both the video and the audio signals from the input channel TTT Geseent ne x1 Transfer both the video and the audio signals from the input channel Save Y Save the present operation to the preset command Y Y ranges from 0 to 9 Recall Y Recall the preset command Y Clear Y Clear the preset command Y DUBLULWWOD uogesado D C A O Z bb oO 3 3 D gt Q o lt o D 3 Note 1 x1 x2 x3 and x4 are the symbols of input or output channels ranged according to the model of the matrix switcher If the symbols exceed the effective range it would be taken as a wrong command 2 In above commands Pand IT are symbols for easy reading and do not need to be typed in actual operation co J HH 3 Please remember to end the commands with the ending symbols and Detail Examples 1 I Transfer signals from an input channel to all output channels x1 AIll Example To transfer signals from the input channel No 3 to all output channels Run Command SAI Transfer all input signals to the corresponding output channels respectively All Example If this command is carried out on an MVG1616 A matrix switcher the status of it will be 1 gt 1 2 gt 2 3 gt 3 4 gt 4 16 gt 16 Switch off all the output channels All
7. EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEeen 10 10 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ws sissssssstisstesaceessenstisscesaceesseustenscenscoasceustenscenncossceusteneconncosssosstensconnsossiss 12 11 TROUBLESHOOTING amp MAINTENANCE ssiccssccssssescisscessssssssescsessevadcssssoscsosssondsosssosdconssondsosssoausesesos 15 ii Putron Electronics Limited www putron com iD l 1 Introduction 1 1 About MCV Matrix Switcher System MCV series Matrix switcher is a high performance professional video and audio signal switcher that can be used for cross switching of multi computer and audio signal MCV series switcher mostly apply in broadcasting TV engineering multi media meeting room big screen display engineering television education command control center or other fields It provides power fail locale protection function LED indicating shortcut selecting With RS232 interface it can be worked with PC remote control system and any other far end control system devices The user manual takes MCV1616A as the example other models can take reference from it too 8 9 A VIDEO AUDIO 3 a g l ALL THROUGH UNDO OUTPUTS E EE PROFESSIONAL PO RAGE KATEIX G8 TERER Gen F 1 1 MCV 1616A 1 2 MCV Matrix Switcher Models According to different situation and users the MCV series can be classified into the following models pecifications RS232 LCD A V Input A V Output l Interface Display wammueuen so wammueue sn rMatRixwcveea s e i rMarRixweview me In lt
8. ERIES i oeenneseenessenessesssssesssserssscrsserrssecrssseresscrrsserrssecrssseresserssserrese REAR VIEW Ol THE PRODUCT WE 4 5 1 REAR VIEW OF THE MCV44A SERIES iiioonnnnennennnssssssssssssseetrrrressssssssssssssererrreeesssssssssssseeererreeerssssssssssses 5 2 REAR VIEW OF THE MCV88A_ SERIES 5 3 REAR VIEW OF THE MCV1616A_ SERIES 5 4 REAR VIEW OF THE MCV24 32 SERIES inneseennssensssensssessssersssersssstrssscrsscresscrrssetrssscresseresseersseersseeressee SEENEN 5 6 1 INTRODUCTION OF THE INPUT AND OUTPUT CONNECTORS ooossnnnnnnssssooeeosssssseerossssssrerrorssssseereessssseeero 6 2 CONNECTION OF RS 232 COMMUNICATION PORT 6 2 1 Connection with Control Systems cc ccccessssccccccceesssssseeeccceeesssssseeceeceeesssssseeeeeceeeettsseeeeees O22 EEGENEN 6 3 HOW TO CONNECT WITH THE INPUT AND OUTPUT TERMINALS iiinoonoooonnnnnesssseeerossssssserressssssseresssssseeere 6 4 HOW TO CONNECT WITH THE MCV Drvicks 7 OPERATION OF THE CONTROL Eege 8 7 1 FRONT PANEL DESCHRIDPTION e eeror oreren ononon ororen nes nonse Pereu ee reenen eneren enenenena 7 2 COMMAND FORMAT OF THE SWITCHING OPERATION 2cccceccscecceccececcececceccececcececcscescscescecescscscescecs 7 3 EXAMPLES OF OPERATION ett REESEN EES 8 USAGE OF THE REMOTE CONTROLLER oie cssissssoscscsusensdsousosasconsonadooaposussondsnadeusposaseuasenasoutsovaseuasenss n 9 9 COMMUNICATION PROTOCOL AND COMMAND CODE eseeeseeesEEEREEEREEEREEEEE
9. KE VIDEO GREE H KYY YYYY Y 00000000 GE es sit de d i j F 5 3 Rear view of the MCV164A MCV168A MCV1616A 5 4 Rear View of the MCV24 32 Series C VIDEO INPUTS AUDIO INPUTS d RRE RSR ERRRERERERORR DEER RER GREG ze TT 12 R DES GE C VIDEO OUTPUTS AUDIO OUTPUTS 5 L H 7 2i Gna GARG GGAG GOOG MANAA HOGAN RANNE Te KH F 5 4 Rear view of the MCV2424A MCV3232A Some more models MCV 48 channels series MCV 64 channels series MCV 96 channels series MCV128 channels series Please contact us for more information info putron com or visit website www putron com 6 External Connection 6 1 Introduction of the Input and Output Connectors According to different type of matrix computer signal I O interface are make up of Channel A Channel 8 for RCA terminals Channel 16 Channel 24 Channel 32 Channel 48 Channel 64 Channel 96 Channel 128 BNC female terminals audio signal I O terminals are make up of Channel 2 Channel 4 Channel 8 Channel 16 Channel 24 Channel 32 Channel 48 Channel 64 Channel 96 Channel 5 Putron Electronics Limited www putron com Man Composite Video Stereo Audio Matrix Switcher utron 128 3 8mm captive screw connectors or RCA terminals The channel number of MCV1616A signal I O terminals are form Channel 1 to Channel 8 and Channel 9 to Channel 16 form left to right display in two rows The interfaces are video terminals BNC audio left state terminals white
10. Putron Electronics Composite Video Matrix Switchers System User Manual u t r O n MCV Series Composite Video Stereo Audio Matrix Switcher Please read this manual carefully before using this product Putron Composite Video Stereo Audio Matrix Switcher This MCV Matrix Switchers User Manual takes example of the Matrix model MCV 1616 It can be used as user s manual of other MCV matrix switcher models This manual is only an instruction for operators not for any maintenance usage The functions described in this version are updated till Feb 2008 Any changes of functions and parameters since then will be informed separately Please refer to the dealers for the latest details This manual is copyright PUTRON Electronics Limited All rights reserved No part of this publication may be copied or reproduced without the prior written consent of PUTRON Electronics Limited All product function is valid till 2008 1 1 Putron Electronics Limited www putron com H a Safety Operation Guide SSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSESSSSSSSSSSSESSSSSSSSESSSSSSSSSSESSSSSSSSSESES In order to ensure the credibility use of the product and the user s safety please comply with the following items during installation and maintenance The system must be earthed properly Please do not use two blades plugs and ensure the alternating power supply ranged from 100v to 240v and from 50Hz to 60Hz Do not put the switcher in a place of to
11. annel 6 cut the video Operation Press buttons in this order VIDEO 6 AUDIO Audio button To transfer only audio signals from input channel to output channel Example To transfer audio signals from input channel No 2 to output channel No 3 Operation Press buttons in this order AUDIO 2 3 we Backspace button To backspace the latest input button THROUGH Through button To transfer the signals directly to the corresponding output channels Example To transfer the signals from input channel No 3 to their corresponding output channels Operation Press buttons in this order 3 THROUGH ALL All button To transfer an input channel to all output channels or switch off all the output channels Example1 To transfer video and audio signals from input channel No 7 to all output channels Operation Press buttons in this order 7 ALL Example2 To transfer all input signals to the corresponding output channels respectively In another word to switch to this status 1 gt 1 2 gt 2 3 gt 3 4 gt 4 16 gt 16 Operation Press buttons in this order ALL THROUGH UNDO Undo button To resume to the status before the command just performed 1 2 3 4 I O Keypads Keys to select I O channels Example To transfer input channel No 3 to output channel No 1 Operation Press buttons in this order 3 in INPUT area 1 in OUTPUT area Example Chec
12. ies Bandwidth 100MHz 3dB fully loaded 150MHz 3dB fully loaded 0 10MHz s 0 1dB 0 10MHz s 0 1dB noel 0 30MHz lt 0 5dB 0 30MHz lt 0 5dB 50dB 5 MHz 45dB 10 MHz lt 1 28 3 58MHz phase LO 0 1 3 58 4 43MHz phase error Differential 0 1 3 58 4 43MHz Maximum 5nS 1nS transfer delay Switching 200 ns Max Input video Connector RCA RCA BNC BNC BNC BNC BNC female female female female female Maximum Analog signals 0 5V 2 0V p p Minimum level DC offset wa O video Maximum Analog signals 0 5V 2 0V p p Minimum level DC offset 5mV Maximum Transition Vertical interval type 13 Putron Electronics Limited www putron com 7 Composite Video Stereo Audio Matrix Switcher utron REE a Series Series Series Series 64 Series Specificatio Series Sync signal signal Mputoutpu NTSC 3 58 NTSC4 43 PAL SECAM tag a Audio Kal BEE RCA 3 8mm with screw 5 pole Output RCA RCA 3 8mm with screw 5 pole fomevr nf Peete Gan Ip Frequency 20HzZ 20 kHz bel gegen General 0 03 1kHz under rating voltage harmonic distortion noise 9048 gt 80dB 1 kHz Y C lt 80dB 1 kHz fully loaded Zeen 1 CMRR gt 75dB 20 Hz 20 kHz Signal Stereo balanced unbalanced Impedance Input gt 10 kQ balanced unbalanced wend Output 50Q unbalanced 1000 balanced Maximum 19 5dBu balanced unbalanced input
13. j a x x x x MaTRIXwcviesa 6 s marRixmoviersa me 1 ein wamueu 4 nis PMaTRIXwCv2ei6A a ein PMATRIXMCV2e24A ad rMarrixwevazea o Ins wammueune 2 me 1 EE EE AS la X x x a x Putron Electronics Limited www putron com Composite Video Stereo Audio Matrix Switcher utron pecifications RS232 LCD A V Input A V Output Interface Display PMATRIXMCVa24A 2 1 eS rMaTRixwcvaza2a 32 1 mis rMaTRixwcvaes2a am mis rMaTRIxwcvaedsa a mis PMATRIXwCvess2A a mis SL E AS X x x x xX MaTRIxwcvessea e mis rMaTRixwcvessaa e nis vam uEugeen me nis wan movas 96 mein PMATRIXMCVize64a ize ni rMaTRIXwCvize96a as men PMATRIXwCVi2e12 A 128 mi 2 Packing of the Product L L jeje e 2 XIXIXIXIXIX MCV Matrix Switcher 4 RS 232 Communication Cord Lt ai Power Supply Cord CD with Application Oy G 3 Installation MCV matrix switchers adopt metal shell and can be stacked with other device Moreover they are rack mountable enclosure and can be installed in the standard 19 rack Putron Electronics Limited www putron com P AN VIDEO AUDIO ZE E E K IR e e a a ALL THROUGH UNDO OUTPUTS LT SERIES FPEODEERRIDRAL FO MPR CATRO BRITERER F 3 1 Installing the MCV matrix switcher in the standard 19 rack 4 Front View of the Product 4 1 Front View
14. k the input channel of the output 7 Operation Press button 7 of output then you will see the LED of relative input channel will be on 7 2 Command Format of the Switching Operation With the front control panel the switcher could be control directly and rapidly by pressing the buttons under below format Menu Input Channel Output Channel 1 Putron Electronics Limited www putron com CH Zeite Menu AV Audio Video Input Channel Fill with the number of input channel to be controlled Output Channel Fill with the number of output channels to be controlled 7 3 Examples of Operation Example 1 To transfer video and audio signals from input channel No 1 to output channel No 3 4 1 Press the button for switching mode AV for the switching mode of video and audio Audio for the switching mode of audio only Video for the switching mode of video only 2 Press the button for input channel number 1 3 Press the button for the first output channel number 3 4 Press the button for the second output channel number 4 Then switching OK audio video switching from 1 to 3 and 4 8 Usage of the Remote Controller With the infrared remote controller the matrix switcher could be control remotely Because the function buttons on the remote controller are the same with the ones on the front control panel the remote contr
15. level Gainerror 0 1dB 20 Hz 20 kHz Max output 19 5dBu balanced unbalanced Ei Sae anaa e type RS 232 9 pin FD connector Baud rate Baud rate 9600 Data bit 8 Stop bit 1 Parity bit none and protocol 14 Putron Electronics Limited www putron com 7 Composite Video Stereo Audio Matrix Switcher ut ron MCV96 MCV8 MCV16 MCV32 MCV48 MCV44A 128 i Series Series Series 64 Series Specificatio Series Serial 2 TX 3 RX 5 GND control poling protocol RJ 45 Female Optional accessory TCP IP Full half duplex 10 100M Control Switch 2 0 application 100VAC 240VAC 50 60 Hz universal international power supply supply Storing and operating temperature 20 70 C Storing and operating humidity 10 90 485 L X24 485 L X24 485 L X24 485 L X24 485 L X24 485 L X26 485 L X26 5 W 5 W 5 W 5 W 5 W 5 W X50mm H X100mm X150mm X285mm X285mm X465mm X920mm H H H H H H Weight 1 8kg 3 5kg 4 6 kg 9 0 kg 9 0 kg 16 8 kg 29 5kg MTBF 30 000 hours Quality 1 year free guarantee guarantee 11 Troubleshooting amp Maintenance 1 When the output image in the destination device connected to the MCV Matrix has ghost such as the projector output with ghost please check the projector s setting or try another high quality connection cord 2 When there is a color losing or no video signal output it may be the unmatched MCV connector order between the inp
16. o hot or too cold To avoid any damage by over heat please keep the working environment good in ventilation to radiate the heat when running the switcher Gi The switchers should be turned off when in rainy and humid days or nonuse for a long time The alternating power supply line should be disconnected with the power socket during the following operation A Take out or reinstall any component of the switcher B Disconnect or re connect any connector of the switcher Please do not attempt to maintain and uncover the switcher for there is a high voltage component inside and the risk of the electric shock Do not splash any chemical product or liquid on or near the equipment Putron Electronics Limited www putron com Composite Video Stereo Audio Matrix Switcher utron Contents h lee iere WE 1 1 1 ABOUT MCV MATRIX SWITCHER NVSTENM 1 2 MCV MATRIX SWITCHER Monte 2 PACKING OF THE PRODUC E 2 3 INSTALLATION H 2 A FRONT VIEW OF THE PRODUCT gengt ee 3 4 1 FRONT VIEW OF THE MCV44A SERIES cccccssecccccccccceeececcaasssssseseeececcccceeeesecaaaaaseseeeeeeeeceeeeeeeeeaaas 4 2 FRONT VIEW OF THE MCVS8 SERIES nnnnnnneneeeeerrerrererrrrerrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrerrrrerrrrrrerrrrrrrrrrererererererererrerreeeres 4 3 FRONT VIEW OF THE MCV16 SERIES cccssessssseccccccccceeeeccceaususssseeeeeeecccceseeesseaaaaaessseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeanaas 4 4 FRONT VIEW OF THE MCV24 32 S
17. oller shares the same control operation and command format with the control panel P UI A steps Operation menu keep The inputs channels from 0 9 and plusing 10 for more iD Menu for switching source and function The outputs channels from 0 9 and plusing 10 H Communication Protoce 9 mo i OUTPUTS With this command system the RS232 software is apie to control and operate the MCV Matrix remotely Communication protocol Baud rate 9600 Data bit 8 Stop bit 1 Parity bit none Command Command Functions el a l Version Inquire the version of firmware Message mt Turn off the feedback command from the com port It will only show the switcher OK Switch to the demo mode 1 gt 1 2 gt 2 3 gt 3 and so on Transfer all input signals to the corresponding output channels respectively AIS Switch off all the output channels Transfer signals from the input channel x1 to the output channel x1 x1 Switch off the output channel x1 10 Putron Electronics Limited www putron com ep lt n D 3 O O 3 3 D gt Q Composite Video Stereo Audio Matrix Switcher Putron x1 V x2 Transfer the video signals from the input channel x1 to the output TT en On Re npe amo Pe oar x1 Transfer the video signals from the input channel x1 to the output x1 A x2 Transfer the audio signals from the input channel x1 to
18. oth the video and the audio signals from the input channel No 120 to the output channel No 12 13 15 Run Command 120B12 13 15 12 Inquire the input channel to the output channel x Status x Example To inquire the input channel to the output channel No 23 Run Command Status23 13 Inquire the input channel to the output channels one by one Status Example To inquire the input channel to the output channels one by one Status 14 Save the present operation to the preset command Y Save Y Example To save the present operation to the preset command No 7 Run Command Save7 15 Recall the preset command Y Recall Y Example To recall the preset command No 5 Run Command Recall Clear the preset command Y Clear Y Example To clear the preset command No 5 Run Command Clear5 Run Command 16 d 10 Technical Specifications MCV MCV8 MCV16 MCV24 MCV32 MCV48 Nee MCV44A 128 ee Series Series Series Series 64 Series Specificatio Series Video Models MCV44A MCV82A MCV328A MCV4832 MCV9664 MCV84A MCV88A MCV164A MCV248A MCV168A MCV2416 MCV3216 A MCV9696 MCV1616 A A MCV4848 MCV1286 A MCV2424 MCV3224 A 4 A A MCV6432 MCV1289 included Putron Electronics Limited 12 MCV3232 A A MCV6448 A MCV6464 A 6 MCV12812 8 www putron com Composite Video Stereo Audio Matrix Switcher Putron D Series Series Series Series 64 Series Specificatio Ser
19. ut and output end 3 When the remote controller doesn t works A Maybe the battery is run out of please change a new one B Maybe the controller is broken please ask the dealer to fix it 4 When user can not control the MCV Matrix by computer through its COM port please check the COM port number in the software and make sure the COM port is in good condition 15 Putron Electronics Limited www putron com ar Composite Video Stereo Audio Matrix Switcher utron 5 When switching the beeper beeps but without any output image A C D Check with oscilloscope or multimeter if there is any signal at the input end If there is no signal input it may be the input connection cord broken or the connectors loosen Check with oscilloscope or multimeter if there is any signal at the output end If there is no signal output it may be the output connection cord broken or the connectors loosen Please make sure the destination device is exactly on the controlled output channel If it is still the same after the above checking it may be something wrong in the switcher Please send it to the dealer for fixing 6 Ifthe output image is interfered please make sure the system is earthed well 7 Ifthe static becomes stronger when connecting the BNC connectors it may be due to the incorrect earthing of the power supply Please earth it again correctly and otherwise it would bring damage to the switcher or shorten its natural life

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