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MVX VGA A Matrix Switcher

1. 0 C0 0 8 O28 0 0 0 Of 10 0000000 O O O O 0 Ue oje OO 0 e ojo OO OH 0 0 0 0 0 O Ol JO0 OO O 0 O O 0 O O O O O O OlO amp e eje o ojoje ojo 08 2 0 0 0 Ol O 0000000000000 oloo OO B e EP0 00E9808 4 000000000000 Ola EEJ O O0O O 0 010 o oR S o O O O OlO 1 010 0 OO 0 O O 0 OJO o O 0O O O MD o nl r o olo N o o Ft OMIA OJO N O Fl anu O rr A lF O OIN Olo KF Aloo Ft O O N O on ex blinking fast O blinking slowly off O 3 27 MVX VGA A Matrix Switchers e Operation Operation cont d 3 Press and release the Input 5 button figure 3 45 Noyes Figure 3 45 shows the current level 8 dB displayed on the MVX 128 A an ouput LED switcher Press and release the Input 5 button The LED lights 9 O O VIEW ESC The output LEDs display the selected input s audio level The View and Esc LEDs display the polarity gain or attenuation In this example the output buttons and the View and Esc buttons display an audio gain level of 8 dB Lit LED Unlit LED e Fast blinking LED IN Figure 3 45 Select an input and read the audio level Figure 3 46 shows the same level 8 dB as in figure 3 45 but displayed on a 16 ouput LED switcher such as an MVX 1212 A o o o o y e o HEEN Ma 7 8 9 VIEW ESC KT OUTPUTS v A The output LEDs display the selected input s audio level The View and Esc L
2. To toggle the lock on and off press and hold the Enter button the RGBHV button and the Audio button simultaneously for approximately 2 seconds figure 3 57 Press and hold the Enter RGBHV and Audio buttons simultaneously to turn on Lock mode 2 or to toggle between mode 2 and mode 0 1 0 0 O OX SO Xx The Enter RGBHV and A L Li Audio LEDs blink twice to 2 seconds indicate the mode change l gt Release the buttons ENTER RGBHV AUDIO ENTER RGBHV AUDIO Figure 3 57 Toggle front panel lock on or off MVX VGA A Matrix Switchers Operation Selecting Lock mode 2 or toggling between mode 2 and mode 1 Noyes If the switcher is in Lock mode 0 or mode 1 this procedure selects mode 2 If the switcher in in Lock mode 2 this procedure selects mode 1 To toggle the lock on and off press and hold the RGBHV button and the Audio button for approximately 2 seconds figure 3 58 Press and hold the RGBHV and Audio buttons simultaneously to turn on Lock mode 2 or to toggle between mode 1 and mode 2 OL XOL The RGBHV and Audio LEDs blink twice to 2 seconds indicate the mode change Release the buttons RGBHV AUDIO RGBHV AUDIO Figure 3 58 Toggle front panel lock between mode 2 and mode 1 Performing a system reset from the front panel The front panel reset is identical to the Ese ZXXX lt SIS command see chapter 4 Programmer s Guide A syste
3. 08PIA CS CTTT 2 sO suoleulsep 1ndino 9 Le bed Let Lu Le Lo Lef ed Lol Le Lol bed Ee lol 9 9 Ley 0 2 ed Lo Le Lef le Lo Lo Lo ed Ee ol sanos indy 3 45 MVX VGA A Matrix Switchers Operation Operation cont d 3 46 MVX VGA A Matrix Switchers Operation S ye se 3 MVX VGA A Matrix Switchers s 6 Q p turjOo Chapter Four Programmer s Guide Serial Ports Host to Switcher Instructions Switcher Initiated Messages Switcher Error Responses Using the Command Response Table Command Response Table for SIS Commands Programmer s Guide 4 2 Serial Ports The switcher has two serial ports that can be connected to a host device such as a computer running the HyperTerminal utility an RS 232 capable PDA or a control system These ports make serial control of the switcher possible The serial ports are e The rear panel Remote RS 232 or RS 422 port a 9 pin D female connector e The front panel Configuration RS 232 port a 2 5 mm mini stereo jack The default protocol for both ports is as follows e 9600 baud no parity e 8 bit e 1stop bit e no flow control The ports can be configured to operate at the 9600 19200 38400 or 115200 baud rate Noy These two ports are independent of one another A front panel Configuration port connection and a rear panel Remote port connection can both be active at the same time Noyes The switcher can operate at 9600 19200
4. Figure 5 1 Software CD window 2 Click the Software tab figure 5 1 3 Scroll to the desired program and click Install figure 5 2 Matrix Switchers 79 520 01 7 1 Sep 7 2006 46MB bInstall RS 232 Windows y Control Program Na PL Release Notes Figure 5 2 Software installation 5 2 MVX VGA A Matrix Switchers e Matrix Software Follow the on screen instructions By default the Windows installation of the Matrix Switchers Control Program creates a C Program Files Extron Matrix_Switcher directory and it places three the following three icons into a group folder and subfolder named Extron Electronics Matrix Switchers e MATRIX Switcher Control Program e MATRIX Switcher Help e Uninstall MATRIX Switcher Noi The MVX switcher can support remote control via either the rear panel Remote RS 232 RS 422 Remote port or the front panel Configuration port Remote RS 232 RS 422 port The port can be configured for either the RS 232 or RS 422 serial communication protocol and operate at the 9600 19200 38400 or 115200 baud rate See Selecting the rear panel Remote port rotocol and baud rate in chapter 3 Operation to configure the rear panel port from the front panel Configuration port The port supports RS 232 serial communication protocol only The port can operate at the 9600 19200 38400 or 115200 baud rate but Extron recommends leaving this port at the 9600 baud rate See the Serial port
5. NJ Presets 21 through 32 are available via serial port control only OUTPUTS Preset Preset Preset Preset Preset Preset Preset Preset 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Figure 3 32 Preset locations MVX 128 VGA A Preset Preset Preset Preset Preset Preset Preset Preset Preset Preset Preset Preset Preset Preset Preset Preset 11 12 13 14 15 16 es INPUTS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 P bPLPELPELELELELE T P PPP LELELELLEL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 OUTPUTS Preset Preset Preset Preset Preset Preset Preset Preset Preset Preset Preset Preset Preset Preset Preset Preset 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 Figure 3 33 Preset locations MVX 1212 VGA A MVX 168 VGA A MVX 1616 VGA A MVX VGA A Matrix Switchers Operation 3 21 Operation cont d Example 6 Saving a preset The following steps show an example in which the current configuration is saved as a preset The steps show the front panel indications that result from your actions 1 Press and release the Esc button figure 3 34 Press the Esc button to clear all selections CONTROL ENTER PRESET VIEW ESC 0 LED blinks once The LED blinks once v r UE IN Figure 3 34 Clear all selections 2 Press and hold the Preset button for approximately 2 seconds until the Preset LED blinks figure 3 35 All input and output LEDs with assigned presets light If you then save the configuration to a lit preset num
6. Off when deselected E AUDIO Press and release the mra a e inpu desired input button ighis ta indicate lo the selection Press and release the desired output button s Output LEDs blink to indicate a potential tie v v v ios lo ds lo J IN 3 4 8 ENTER Enter LED blinks to indicate the need to confirm the change 5 Press and release the Enter button All input and output LEDs and the Enter LED go out Saving or recalling a preset 1 Save a preset Press and hold the Preset button for 2 seconds Recall a preset Press and release the Preset button Press 1 The LED blinks to indicate that this preset and O Ta selected O release a The Enter LED the blinks to indicate desired ENTER the ira to save or input or recall the preset output button Audio button Press an input or output button See chapter 3 to read the displayed value 5 3 Press and release the Enter button Viewing and adjusting the audio level 1 Press and hold the Audio LED blinks O Hold 2 seconds AUDIO AUDIO Press an input button to adjust gain attenuation OF Press an output button to adjust the output volume Output LEDs display oo output volume level meine 3 Increaseand Y button 0 A button decreases increases decrease the level the level the gain attenuation or VIEW ESC volume level y A by pressing the Esc A and View butt
7. View RGBHV output tie X3 amp x2je Example 5 amp 1724 Input 12 RGBHV is tied to output 5 View video output tie x3 xj Example 7 qe Input 2 video is tied to output 7 View audio output tie x3l xje Example 3 064 Input 6 audio is tied to output 3 View input gain x21G xalel Example 4G 024 Gain for input 4 is 2 dB View output volume X74 Example 7V 554 Volume for output 7 is 55 View output mutes Esc VM lt bo 10 prop Each response is the mute status of an output starting from output 1 Example Esc VM lt 02301000 Output 2 audio is muted output 3 video and audio are muted and output 5 video is muted All other outputs are unmuted 4 10 MVX VGA A Matrix Switchers Programmer s Guide Command response table for SIS commands continued Command ASCII command Response Additional host to switcher switcher to host description View ties gain volume mutes and presets continued View video global preset Esc xo 1 1 VC x2 e x2Pe efx 2 ce Vide Show preset x9l s video configuration configuration Show the input tied to 16 sequential outputs Command description preset starting output O should always be 1 1 video VC Response description input I tied to O 1 I tied to O 2eI tied to O 3e eI tied to O 16 Vide Esc x9 1 1 VC where K9 0 returns the switcher s current video configuration input 8 tied to output 4 input 12 tied to output 3 no tied input e 20 not e
8. e Programmer s Guide 4 9 Programmer s Guide cont d Command response table for SIS commands continued Command ASCII command Response Additional host to switcher switcher to host description Lock executive modes Noy See Setting the front panel locks Executive modes in chapter 3 Operation for more information on the Lock modes Lock all front panel functions 1X Exel Enable Lock mode 1 Lock advanced front panel 2X Exe2 l Enable Lock mode 2 functions Unlock all front panel 0X Exe Enable Lock mode 0 functions View lock status X xejel Resets Reset global presets and names Esc ZG Zpgel Clear all global presets and their names Reset one global preset Esc xa ZG Zpexge Clear global preset x9 Reset audio input levels Esc ZA lt Zpa Reset all audio input levels gain and attenuation to 0 dB Rest audio output levels Esc 7V lt Zpvel Reset all audio output levels volume to 100 no attenuation Reset all mutes Esc 77 lt 4 Zpzel Reset all video and audio mutes Reset flash Esc ZFEF Zprel Reset flash memory erase all user supplied files Reset whole switcher Esc Z Xxx Zpxel Clear all ties and presets reset all audio gains to 0 dB and reset volume to 100 Absolute reset Esc ZQ000 4 Zpqe Similar to Reset whole switcher plus set the IP address to 192 168 254 254 and subnet mask to 255 255 000 000 defaults View ties gain volume mutes and presets
9. 1 To enter Serial Port Configuration mode simultaneously press and hold all Control buttons Enter Preset View and Esc figure 3 59 Press and hold the Enter Preset View and Esc buttons CINTROL CONTROL 0 o E O Xx ENTER PRESET VIEW ESC ENTER PRESET VIEW ESC RGBHV AUDIO E E rr S All Control LEDs light with one LED flashing Both I O LEDs light with one LED flashing The flashing Control LED indicates the baud rate as follows Enter 9600 Preset 19200 View 38400 Esc 115200 The flashing I O LED indicates the protocol as follows RGBHV RS 232 Audio RS 422 a3 L Lit LED O Blinking LED In this example the port is set to RS 232 at 9600 baud Figure 3 59 RS 232 RS 422 and baud rate display 2 Release the Control buttons Noyes The serial port settings are protected when front panel Lock mode 2 is selected You can view the settings in Lock mode 2 but you cannot change them from the front panel If front panel Lock mode 2 is selected and you try to perform step 3 on the next page the actions are ignored and the Enter RGBHV and Audio LEDs flash MVX VGA A Matrix Switchers e Operation 3 To change a value press and release the button that relates to the desired value figure 3 61 Press and release the button s to configure the port as follows Baud rate Enter 9600 Preset 19200 View 38400 Esc 1152
10. 7 volume o All switcher input button configurations The Input 1 LED continues blinking slowly e Press Esc A button twice 7 1 5 1 5 10 volume o Switchers with 12 input buttons The Input 1 LED blinks quickly o Switchers with 16 input buttons The Input 1 LED lights steadily e Press Esc A button 19 times 10 19 1 5 38 5 volume o Switchers with 12 input buttons The Input 1 through 4 LEDs light steadily o Switchers with 16 input buttons The Input 1 through 5 LEDs light steadily and the Input 6 button blinks When all input LEDs are lit for any switcher model the audio output is 100 of the audio input level Another way to view the volume level is to think in terms of the attenuation that is applied to the output Attenuation reduction is indicated by the lit or blinking input LEDs when fewer input LEDs are lit attenuation is greater and the volume is quieter e At minimum volume all input LEDs are unlit and 76 dB of attenuation is applied to the output The audio output is effectively muted e The first step of volume increase causes the Input 1 LED to blink slowly in the case of switchers with 12 input buttons Attenuation is reduced by 13 dB 63 dB of attenuation is applied to the output e The second step of volume increase reduces the attenuation by an additional 1 dB 62 dB of attenuation is applied to the output e Successive steps of volume increase cause consecutive
11. cable to the extended tail of the connector High impedance is generally over 800 ohms ms MAX Sleeve s i 5 mm Ring L 3 D A es Unbalanced Stereo Input Balanced Stereo Input Do not tin the wires high impedance high impedance Figure 2 4 Captive screw connector wiring for audio inputs The length of the exposed stripped portion of the copper wires is important The ideal length is 3 16 5 mm Longer bare wires can short together Shorter bare wires are not as secure in the direct insertion connectors and could be pulled out The captive screw audio connector can easily be inadvertently plugged partially into one receptacle and partially into an adjacent receptacle This misconnection could damage the audio output circuits Ensure that the connector is plugged fully and only into the desired input or output See figure 2 5 to identify the tip ring and sleeve parts of the connector when you are making connections for the switcher from existing audio cables A mono audio connector consists of a tip and sleeve A stereo audio connector consists of a tip ring and sleeve The ring tip and sleeve wires are also shown on the captive screw audio connector diagrams figure 2 4 and figure 2 6 Tip Tip Ring o a a _ Sleeve Sleeve 3 5 mm Stereo Plug Connector RCA Connector balanced Figure 2 5 Typical audio connectors The audio
12. cont d 3 Connect a Windows based computer to either switcher serial port or the switcher LAN port See chapter 2 Installation for more details 4 Start the Matrix Switcher Control Program and connect to the matrix switcher See Using the Matrix Switcher Control software in this chapter steps 1 through 4 starting on page 5 3 5 Click Tools gt Update firmware The Extron Firmware Loader utility appears figure 5 8 Noyes If the Extron Firmware Loader utility is version 3 3 or higher the utility navigates to the proper folder and selects the latest firmware files automatically gt Extron s Firmware Loader Curent Unit Information Model MVS 120 VOA A Firmware ersiorr 1 01 Select a firmware file Upload Exit Choose Firmware File a Y1 04 519 E FOKSTK v1 00 0007 BIM My Recent Documents E Desktop AAA ET My Network File name m1616 1 04 5193 y Places E Files of type bin Cancel Figure 5 8 Open window 6 If necessary click Browse The open file window appears figure 5 8 7 If necessary navigate to the folder where you saved the firmware upgrade file Select the file and click Open The Firmware Loader returns to the top Noyes Valid firmware files must have the file extension 519 Any other file extension is not a firmware upgrade Noyes The original factory installed firmware is permanently available on the MVX matrix s
13. default 19200 38400 115200 baud adjustable 8 data bits 1 stop bit no parity Serial control pin configurations FR A 9 pin female D connector 2 TX 3 RX 5 GND Mini stereo jack tip TX ring RX sleeve GND RS 422 cncccccanonananacccnccccnoncnnns 9 pin female D connector 2 TX 3 RX 5 GND 7 RX 8 Tx Program contro labios Extron s control configuration program for Windows Extron s Simple Instruction Set SIS General o PP a 100 VAC to 240 VAC 50 60 Hz 48 watts internal 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 COONS oia Convection vented RACK NOUN ao Yes Faclosure Diosa Metal Enclosure dimensions Depth excludes connectors Width excludes rack ears 5 25 H x 17 0 W x 9 4 D 3U high full rack wide 13 3 cm H x 43 2 cm W x 23 9 cm D Product weight MYX D28 VGA reis 14 4 lbs 6 5 kg MVX 1212 168 1616 VGA A 19 9 Ibs 9 0 kg Shipping weight MVX 128 VGA LA den 21 lbs 10 kg MVX 1212 168 1616 VGA A 26 lbs 12 kg DIM weight international MVX 128 VGA A 25 lbs 12 kg MVX 1212 168 1616 VGA A 34 lbs 15 4 kg NV Hora MOM acceetaccaatensaoesessescqeaseesnesr ISTA 1A in carton International Safe Transit Association A ereere irinari UL CUL Comp lian E nens CE FCC Class A VCCI AS NZS ICES MEI DE ae en entree ne rE 30 000 hours WGI ORE crec
14. e X ENTER PRESET VIEW ESC v O LED blinks once The LED blinks once IN Figure 3 3 Clear all selections 2 To select video and audio for the tie if necessary press and release the RGBHV button and the Audio button until both the RGBHV and Audio LEDs light figure 3 4 O O RGBHV AUDIO Press the RGBHV button to toggle on and off Press the Audio button to toggle on and off The LED lights when selected The LED lights when selected Figure 3 4 Select RGBHV and audio 3 Press and release the input 5 button figure 3 5 Press and release the Input 5 button _ _ _ _ _ INPUTS 2 3 4 5 6 1 d O O O The Input 5 LED lights Figure 3 5 Select an input MVX VGA A Matrix Switchers e Operation 3 9 Operation cont d 4 Press and release the output 3 output 4 and output 8 buttons figure 3 6 Noi The entire set of ties can be canceled at this point by pressing and releasing the Esc button The Esc LED flashes once Press and release the Output 3 Output 4 and Output 8 buttons Y The buttons blink to indicate that the selected RGBHV and 0 4 ION audio input will be tied to these H UN Ol 0 Ol The Enter LED blinks to indicate the need to confirm the change OUTPUTS 0 O 1 2 20 Blinking LED IN Figure 3 6 Select the outputs 5 Press and release the Enter button figure 3 7 Press the Enter button to co
15. outputs Tie input to all outputs x2 Inkx2leVid lt Audio breakaway video only Example see Note 10 In10 Vid lt Tie input 10 video to all outputs The amp tie all command for RGB and the tie all command for video can be used interchangeably on the matrix switchers Tie input to all outputs X2 Inkk2le Aud lt Audio breakaway audio only Read ties The amp read tie command for RGB and the read tie command for video can be used interchangeably on the matrix switchers RGBHV input X2 is tied to Read RGB output tie x3l z X24 a a Read video output tie k3 xa Video input X2 is tied to output xa Read audio output tie X3 x24 Audio input is tied to output x3 4 6 MVX VGA A Matrix Switchers Programmer s Guide Command response table for SIS commands continued Command Video mute commands RGB mute RGB unmute Read RGB mute Global RGB mute Global RGB unmute ASCII command host to switcher x3 1B x3 OB X3 B 1 B 0 B Response switcher to host Vmtk3 14 Vmtk3 o4 xejel Vmt1 e Vm Additional description Mute output X3 RGB video off Unmute output X3 RGB video on 1 mute on 0 mute off Mute all RGB outputs Unmute all RGB outputs Audio input gain and attenuation Noyes The set gain G and set attenuation g commands are case sensitive Set input audio gain to dB value Example Set input audio attenuation to dB value Increment gain E
16. 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Quick Start MVX VGA A Matrix Switchers Installation Step 1 Turn off power to the input and output devices and disconnect their power cords HAP 2 Inputs Connect up to 16 high resolution video inputs to the 15 pin HD input connectors b Connect up to 16 stereo or mono audio inputs to the 5 pin captive screw connectors Balanced Input high impedance Unbalanced Input high impedance Ap 3 Outputs Connect up to 16 high resolution O video devices to the 15 pin HD output connectors b Connect up to 16 balanced or unbalanced stereo audio or mono audio devices to the 5 pin captive screw connectors Tip O NO GROUND HERE pp Sleeve s ala ES Ti po O NO GROUND HERE Unbalanced Output Balanced Output Connect the sleeve to ground Connecting the sleeve to a negative terminal will damage the audio output circuits Step 4 Remote port If desired connect a control system or computer to the Remote RS 232 RS 422 port 1 Not used Not used 2 TX Transmit TX Transmit 1 6 3 RX Receive RX Receive 4 Not used Not used 5 Gnd Ground Gnd Ground 5 9 Not used Not used 7 Notused RX Receive 8 Notused TX Transmit 9 Not used Not used Step 5 If desired connect a con
17. 3 years parts and labor NOTE All nominal levels are at 10 OWES Specifications are subject to change without notice A 4 MVX VGA A Matrix Switchers Specifications Part Numbers Accessories Part Numbers and Accessories MVX matrix switcher part numbers These items are included in each order for a MVX A matrix switcher Matrix switcher part numbers Replacement part number MVX 128 VGAA 60 799 01 MVX 1212 VGAA 60 858 01 MVX 168 VGAA 60 838 01 MVX 1616 VGAA 60 839 01 Included parts These items are included in each order fora MVX A matrix switcher Included parts Replacement part number Tweeker small screwdriver MVX VGA A User s Manual Captive screw audio connectors 20 24 or 32 depending on the model Extron Software Products CD Matrix Switchers Control Program and Button Label Generator Accessories These items can be ordered separately Accessories Part number Captive screw audio connectors qty 10 100 457 01 MKP 1000 remote keypad Black 60 239 02 White 60 239 03 RAL9010 white 60 239 05 WT water tight 60 239 51 MCP 1000M master 60 298 01 MKP 2000 matrix switcher X Y remote control panel Black 60 682 02 White 60 682 03 RAL9010 white 60 682 05 MKP 3000 Black 60 708 02 White 60 708 03 RAL9010 white 60 708 05 MVX VGA A Matrix Switchers e Specifications Part Numbers Accessories A 5 Specifications Part Number
18. 38400 or 115200 baud rates but Extron recommends leaving these ports at 9600 baud only Rear panel Remote port Pin RS 232 Function RS 422 Function 1 Not used Not used a 2 TX Transmit data TX Transmit data Ln 1 6 3 RX Receive data RX Receive data O a 4 Not used Not used q 5 Gnd Signal ground Gnd Signal ground x 5 9 gt e Not used Not used x 7 Not used RX Receive data 8 Not used TX Transmit data 9 Not used Not used Figure 4 1 Remote connector pin assignments The rear panel Remote port can support either RS 232 or RS 422 serial communication protocol and can operate at 9600 19200 38400 or 115200 baud rates See Selecting the rear panel Remote port protocol and baud rate in chapter 3 Operation to configure the rear panel Remote port from the front panel MVX VGA A Matrix Switchers e Programmer s Guide Front panel Configuration port This port is hardwired for RS 232 only The optional 9 pin D to 2 5 mm mini jack TRS RS 232 cable part 70 335 01 figure 4 2 can be used for connection to the Configuration port 6 feet 1 8 m Part 70 335 01 Oo o S el o e tig B 0 O Ring 9 pin D Connection TRS Plug Sleeve Gnd Pin 2 Computer s RX line Tip Pin 3 Computer s TX line Ring Pin5 Computer s signal ground Sleeve Figure 4 2 Optional 9 pin TRS RS 232 cable Noyes
19. Allows you to add your own device icon graphics Audio Input gain settings Displays the audio gain level setting for a single input or for all inputs and allows you to change it The level is expressed as the magnitude number of decibels and polarity positive gain or negative attenuation of the audio adjustment Audio Output volume settings Displays the audio output Tools Audio input Config Pref Assign Device leons Edit Device Palette Algo Melay settings Audio lnput Gain settings Audio Output volume settings Mute Output settings Men pub Aequencies Update Firmware Hardware Status Name Presets Show AS 232 Strings VO ro setings Initialize level setting for a single input or for all inputs and allows you to change it The level is expressed as a percentage of the input audio volume that is applied to the output 0 is full attenuation audio is silent 100 is full volume Mute Outputs settings Displays the Mute Adjust screen from which you can mute video and or audio for each output Update firmware Allows you to replace the firmware that is coded on the switcher s control board without taking the switcher out of service opening the switcher enclosure and replacing the firmware chip set See Updating firmware on page 5 6 Hardware status Provides an overall view of the status of the matrix switcher including the power supply voltages the temperature status
20. LEDs light to indicate INPUTS 3 4 5 6 r the RGBHV ties created in example 1 9 0 O O 0 O O O O 0 O 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 _ lt OUTPUTS NN Figure 3 11 Select an input 4 Press and release the Output 1 button figure 3 12 Press and release the Output 1 button o The LED blinks to indicate that the selected 9 23057 ION RGBHV input will be tied to this output Ol oO 0 O ATT 7 The Enter LED blinks to indicate 1 2 3 4 5 6 the need to confirm the change OUTPUTS Figure 3 12 Select the output MVX VGA A Matrix Switchers Operation 3 11 Operation cont d 5 Press and release the Enter button figure 3 13 Press the Enter button to confirm the configuration change The Enter LED and all input LEDs and output LEDs return to the unlit state ENTER Figure 3 13 Press the Enter button The current configuration figure 3 14 is now e Input 5 video is tied to output 1 output 3 output 4 and output 8 e Input 5 audio is tied to output 3 output 4 and output 8 Input 5 video tied to outputs 1 3 4 and 8 Input 5 audio tied to outputs 3 4 and 8 Video Audio Figure 3 14 Example 2 final configuration 3 12 MVX VGA A Matrix Switchers Operation Example 3 Removing a tie from a set of video and audio ties In the following example an existing audio tie is removed from the current configurati
21. LEDs to first blink then light steadily MVX VGA A Matrix Switchers Operation 3 31 Operation cont d Audio output volume settings MVX 128 A Output dB of Input LED MVX 1212 A MVX 168 A MVX 1616 A dB of volumejfattenuation 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Ivolumejattenuation 1 2 0 7 5 5 7 8 5 10 11 5 13 14 5 16 17 5 19 20 5 22 23 5 25 26 5 28 29 5 31 32 5 34 35 5 37 38 5 40 41 5 43 44 5 46 47 5 49 50 5 52 53 5 55 56 5 58 59 5 61 62 5 64 65 5 67 68 5 70 71 5 73 74 5 76 77 5 79 80 5 82 83 5 85 86 5 86 89 5 91 92 5 94 95 5 97 98 5 100 Oo AN WH UN ON OW S I eos ERR EEE EE 500000000000 ss 0OCCCCCCCCCO 000000000000 5 06600000000 5 D0O0O0000000000 gt 003000000 49 O0O0 E0 000000090 7 0000000000090 0003600000000 000500000000 1 0000000000090 2 100000000000 37 000000000090 3 O000000000090 0000050000090 2 0000060000090 2 0000000000090 gt JO0O0000G00000 JOO0O0000 00000 2 O000000000090 3 0000000606000 0000000600006 2 0000000060096 3 JO0O0O0000003000 00000000000 5 000000000000 3 000000000 006 2 100000000 Os 0000000000866 000000000 OS 00000000000 TXEXEXXX XX K 000000000000 0000000000 Oe OU UD DUO 123 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 O on D blinking fast ON blinking slowly off 3 32 O O ee OO OO OO ee O
22. Matrix Switchers e Table of Contents Appendix A Specifications Part Numbers Accessories 5 15 Specifications ooo ccc ccccs ce cecseseeecacsesesesecacsesesacacsesesasacsesssecassesasecacassacsessattenecseasetecseaean A 2 Part Numbers and ACCCSSOSICS cccccccccccccccscccccsccccccscccccssccccesseccesseccesuececsueceesrevens A 5 MVX matrix Switcher Dart NuMbDerS veriwsiciseseacriensciantonenststwncdnstsensdenseversinentosaesssauiesandernavenndionss A 5 Included A 5 A a A 5 AA A 6 Button Labels oooooooconoocccconcncconnnnonononcnoncnnononnnononnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnennnnncnnnnncaninnncnns A 8 MVX VGA A Matrix Switchers e Table of Contents iii Table of Contents cont d 68 521 31 C 11 07 All trademarks mentioned in this manual are the properties of their respective owners iv MVX VGA A Matrix Switchers e Table of Contents S ye se 3 MVX VGA A Matrix Switchers s 6 Q p turjOo Chapter One Introduction About this Manual About the MVX VGA A Matrix Switchers Definitions Features Introduction About this Manual This manual contains installation configuration and operating information for the Extron MVX VGA A wideband computer video VGA and audio matrix switchers About the MVX VGA A Matrix Switchers The MVX matrix switchers distribute any input signal to any combination of outputs The matrix switchers can route multiple
23. O O O O O OO OO OO O O ee ee OO LO OO OO OO OO ee OO OO OO ee OO OO OO 1 2 e ses Nu oo N 00 NNN aon bh ok ok N NWO E mb Oro N MVX VGA A Matrix Switchers Operation Input LED 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 y da O O O O O O O O O O vv ed Ca aN vv aN Va aN 0080000808008 80 OG 0 0000000080 0 0000008080080 0 CORMO0CO0OCCCCCCO 000000000 000000000 0000000000000 90 00005000 OCOe 0000000000000 90 000000000000 0000000000000 90 0000000000000 000000000000 91 0000000300000 0000000000000 90 0000000000 000000000000090 000000000 30000 0000000000600086 0000000000000 000000000006006 0000000000060 00000000000066 000000000000 80 O0O00000000000086 0000000000000 S oooooooooooooo 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 For example When lit steadily the Input 3 LED indicates the following depending on the number of input buttons the switcher has o Switchers with 12 input buttons 47 dB of attenuation when compared to the Input 3 LED blinking quickly 48 dB to 50 dB of attenuation The blinking Input 4 LED 45 dB to 46 dB of attenuation is at least 2 dB less than the fast blinking Input 3 LED 48 dB 46 dB and at most 5 dB less 50 dB 45 dB o Switchers with 16 input buttons 52 dB of attenuation when compared to the Input 3 LED blinking 53 dB to 55 dB of attenu
24. Program window and fills each box with the associated 1 input or output number Master Reset selection Master reset clears all ties and presets all video and audio mutes resets all I O grouping sets all input audio levels to unity gain 0 dB and sets all output volume levels to 100 0 dB of attenuation 5 12 MVX VGA A Matrix Switchers e Matrix Software Noi Master reset does not reset the Internet protocol IP settings Using Emulation mode Emulation mode allows you to set up the software without attaching the switcher to the computer To use Emulation mode do the following 1 Double click the Matrix Switchers Control Program icon in the Extron Electronics group or folder 2 Choose Emulate and click OK 3 Choose an emulation file to open and click OK The file DEMO MTX provides a sample of a completed matrix setup Selecting the file NEW INI or clicking Cancel provides a blank setup to get you started 4 Enter the file name under which you want to save any changes to the file and click OK 5 Select the number of video boards audio boards and matrix model for which you are preparing a configuration and click OK 6 Continue using the program as described beginning on page 5 3 Using the help system For information about program features you can access the help program in any of the following ways e From the Extron Electronics program folder or group double e click on the MATRIX Switcher Help
25. This port is independent of the rear panel Remote port and is not affected by changes to the rear panel port s protocol This front panel port s protocol can be changed via SIS command control only See the Command Response table for SIS commands later in this chapter to configure both ports under SIS control Host to Switcher Instructions The switcher accepts SIS Simple Instruction Set commands through either serial port SIS commands consist of one or more characters per command field They do not require any special characters to begin or end the command character sequence Each switcher response to an SIS command ends with a carriage return and a line feed CR LF lt 4 which signals the end of the response character string A string is one or more characters Switcher Initiated Messages When a local event such as a front panel operation occurs the switcher responds by sending a message to the host The switcher initiated messages are listed below underlined right 2 Extron Electroni P 4 AV IP l 01 The switcher initiates the copyright message when it is first powered on Vx xx is the firmware version number nnn is the part number for your switcher model Qikel The switcher initiates the Qik message when a front panel switching operation has occurred Sprung The switcher initiates the Spr message when a memory preset has been saved from the front panel nn is the preset number Rprnne The switcher initiates
26. Until you select an input or output the buttons light for all untied outputs or ol with ol broken ol ol ol ol e 6 7 8 aed Figure 3 28 Select RGBHV and audio Noyes Output mutes are protected when front panel Lock mode 2 is selected You can view the mutes in Lock mode 2 but you cannot change them from the front panel If you try to perform steps 4 and 5 while front panel Lock mode 2 is selected the actions are ignored 4 Press and hold the Output 3 button and the Output 4 button figure 3 29 for approximately 2 seconds until the LEDs begin to blink The output 3 and output 4 video and audio signals are muted Press and hold the Output 3 and Output 4 buttons 2 O O C 3 4 OIWTPUTS 2 seconds OUTPUTS The LEDs blink to indicate that the RGBHV and audio outputs are muted Ox Blinking LED Release the buttons IN Figure 3 29 Mute the outputs MVX VGA A Matrix Switchers Operation 3 19 Operation cont d Noyes If both RGBHV and audio are selected the muting action toggles both the video and audio outputs If either the video output or the audio output is already muted the unmuted output is muted and the muted output is unmuted Noyes 7f both RGBHV and audio are selected and only video is muted the output LED flashes If only audio is selected the output LED is lit steadily indicating no audio mute 5 Press and hold the Output 3 button and the Output 4 button
27. a set of basic ASCII code commands that provide simple control through a control system or PC without programming long obscure strings of code SIS commands can be entered via either serial port Either serial port can be connected to and operated from e A control system e APC e An Extron MKP 2000 remote control panel e An Extron MKP 3000 remote control panel e An Extron MCP 1000 remote control panel and or MKP 1000 remote keypad The matrix switchers are housed in rack mountable 2U MVX 128 VGA A or 3U all other models high metal enclosures with mounting flanges for standard 19 racks The appropriate rack mounting kit is included with each switcher The switchers have an internal 100 VAC to 240 VAC 50 60 Hz 30 watts autoswitchable power supply that provides worldwide power compatibility The MVX A switchers have a minimum bandwidth of 300 MHz 3 dB The switchers can also switch RGBS RGsB RsGsBs HDTV component video S video and composite video Definitions The following terms which apply to all Extron matrix switchers are used throughout this manual Tie An input to output connection Set of ties An input tied to two or more outputs An output can never be tied to more than one input Configuration One or more ties or one or more sets of ties Current configuration The configuration that is currently active in the switcher also called configuration 0 Global memory preset A c
28. and or materials Extron Electronics will at its option repair or replace said products or components to whatever extent it shall deem necessary to restore said product to proper operating condition provided that it is returned within the warranty period with proof of purchase and description of malfunction to USA Canada South America Europe Africa and the Middle East and Central America Extron Electronics Europe Extron Electronics Beeldschermweg 6C 1001 East Ball Road 3821 AH Amersfoort Anaheim CA 92805 USA The Netherlands Asia Japan Extron Electronics Asia Extron Electronics Japan 135 Joo Seng Road 04 01 Kyodo Building PM Industrial Bldg 16 Ichibancho Singapore 368363 Chiyoda ku Tokyo 102 0082 Japan This Limited Warranty does not apply if the fault has been caused by misuse improper handling care electrical or mechanical abuse abnormal operating conditions or non Extron authorized modification to the product If it has been determined that the product is defective please call Extron and ask for an Applications Engineer at 714 491 1500 USA 31 33 453 4040 Europe 65 383 4400 Asia or 81 3 3511 7655 Japan to receive an RA Return Authorization number This will begin the repair process as quickly as possible Units must be returned insured with shipping charges prepaid If not insured you assume the risk of loss or damage during shipment Returned units must include the serial number and a
29. auf dem Ger t oder in der Benutzerdokumentation Keine Zusatzger te Verwenden Sie keine Werkzeuge oder Zusatzger te die nicht ausdr cklich vom Hersteller empfohlen wurden da diese eine Gefahrenquelle darstellen k nnen Instrucciones de seguridad Espanol A A Precaucion Leer las instrucciones Leer y analizar todas las instrucciones de operaci n y seguridad antes de usar el equipo Este s mbolo se utiliza para advertir al usuario sobre instrucciones importantes de operaci n y mantenimiento o cambio de partes que se desean destacar en el contenido de la documentaci n suministrada con los equipos Este s mbolo se utiliza para advertir al usuario sobre la presencia de elementos con voltaje peligroso sin protecci n aislante que puedan encontrarse dentro de la caja o alojamiento del producto y que puedan representar riesgo de electrocuci n Conservar las instrucciones Conservar las instrucciones de seguridad para futura consulta Obedecer las advertencias Todas las advertencias e instrucciones marcadas en el equipo o en la documentaci n del usuario deben ser obedecidas Evitar el uso de accesorios No usar herramientas o accesorios que no sean especi camente recomendados por el fabricante ya que podrian implicar riesgos EME PM IN EPR A a EAE AOE MIS SAA PAR SAA Bee E A ARAB fe he i PESA JIP FTV SAL A Ds UD HES Ze ATE REHAB HRT ZEW BAERE BFE o PA EONA ZERE ERBI ASE FTG Oh SAAE TAR
30. changes to Recall Preset mode MVX VGA A Matrix Switchers e Operation Reading the displayed volume This section is a detailed description at reading the output volume display on the matrix switcher s front panel If you do not need to read the exact value of the volume setting skip this section There are 65 steps of volume attenuation with 1 dB per step button press except for 0 to 1 which is 13 dB At maximum attenuation no input LEDs are lit 76 dB of attenuation is applied and the audio output is effectively muted At no attenuation all input LEDs are lit and the output volume is equal to the input signal plus any gain or attenuation that is applied to that specific input using the input audio level adjustment See Viewing and adjusting the input audio level on page 3 25 Other than the minimum and maximum volume the switchers indicate the volume differently depending on number 12 or 16 of input LEDs See the table on the next page to read the volume display for each display scheme For each display scheme the input LEDs blink or light sequentially to indicate the approximate volume of the selected output Volume is defined as a percentage of the input audio signal that is applied to the output From 0 of volume the first Esc A button press applies 5 5 of the input audio signal From 5 5 on each Esc A press applies 1 5 more of the input audio signal to the output e Press Esc A button 5 5 1 5
31. configuration is retrieved The previous presets remain intact If an error occurs during the self test the switcher locks up and does not operate If your switcher locks up on power up call the Extron S Sales amp Technical Support Hotline MVX VGA A Matrix Switchers e Operation 3 7 Operation cont d 3 8 Creating a configuration The current configuration can be changed using the front panel buttons Change the current configuration as follows 1 Press the Esc button to clear any input LEDs output LEDs or control LEDs that are lit Select to configure video audio or both by pressing the RGBHV button and or Audio button Select the desired input and output s by pressing the input and output buttons To indicate potential ties output LEDs blink when an output is selected but not tied to the input To indicate current ties output LEDs light steadily when an input is tied to the output To clear unwanted outputs press and release the output buttons associated with the lit LEDs To indicate potential unties output LEDs blink when an output is deselected but not untied from the input Press and release the Enter button to accept the new tie or to break an existing tie Repeat steps 1 through 4 to create additional ties until the desired configuration is complete Nowe Only one video input and one audio input can be tied to an output e Ifa tie is made between an input and an output and the selected
32. current configuration X9 Sprixg Command character is a as a global preset comma Example 9 Spr9el Save current ties as preset 9 Recall a global preset xa Rprixg Command character is a period Example a Rpro5 l Recall preset 5 which becomes the current configuration Direct write process The direct write of a global preset should always be preceded by a clear global preset ties command of that same preset number as shown below In a directly written preset each output position s tied input or no tied input remains unchanged unless overwritten or cleared If you do not clear the ties in a global preset number before you directly write a global preset to that number ties that are part of the previous version of the specified preset with the same number can unexpectedly become part of the newly created preset Clear a global preset s ties Esc x9 P0 Sprik Clear all ties in preset K9 Directly write a global preset Esc KojPk2F K3 x2 ksk K x3 amp lt The tie all tie RGBHV amp Sp xg tie video and tie audio commands are all valid Example Esc 27P0 lt Spr27 lt 4 Clear all ties in preset 27 Esch 27P12 5 10 09 3 2 3 8 amp Brackets are shown to separate ties for clarity only Create Spr27 lt 4 global preset 27 which ties video and audio input 12 to output 5 RGBHV input 10 to output 9 video input 3 to output 2 and audio input 3 to output 8 MVX VGA A Matrix Switchers
33. figure 5 6 Products Applications Technologies Download Download Home Download Center x AAA a Software Firmware 28 files 1 4 files Device Drivers CrossPoint 300 Series MV X 19 1486 50 1 04 Mar26 2007 2 3 MB bOownload 128 1212 168 1616 YGA aA CP300 4 Firmware for the CrossPoint 300 64 88 616 124 128 1212 168 1616 series and Mx 126 1212 166 1616 VGA A AE Release Notes Download Center Download CP300_FW1x04 exe Please provide the following information Name Do hn Smith Company Virginia Colony Tithe Planter E mail jJsmith lfolklore net Download ianaktnka Remember Me Cookies must be enabled Note By downloading this software you agree to our terms and conditions Figure 5 6 Location of firmware upgrade files 2 Select the appropriate firmware file CrossPoint 300 Series MVX 128 1212 168 1616 VGA A to download and click Download 3 Enter the requested personal information and then click Download to copy the firmware to your computer 4 Click Run twice figure 5 7 The PC downloads the firmware update from the Extron Web site and starts the Extron Installation Program to extract the firmware file 5 Click Next The program extracts the firmware files and places them in a folder identified in the InstallShield Wizard window Noyes Note the folder to which the firmware file is saved 6 Click Finish to exit the program 5 6 MVX VGA A Matrix Switc
34. for all outputs without ties e The video mute function mutes the R G and B planes only the H and V planes are still active e Mutes are saved to non volatile memory When power is removed and restored the mute settings are retained Example 5 Muting and unmuting an output The following steps show an example in which several matrix switcher outputs are muted and unmuted The steps show the front panel indications that result from your actions 1 Press and release the Esc button figure 3 27 Press the Esc button to clear all selections CONTROL o 0 ENTER PRESET VIEW ESC v gt c lt LED blinks once The LED blinks once IN Figure 3 27 Clear all selections 2 Press and release the View button to enter View only mode The View LED lights 3 18 MVX VGA A Matrix Switchers Operation 3 To select both video and audio for viewing and muting if necessary press and release the RGBHV button and the Audio button figure 3 28 Noi This example shows the indications that the front panel displays if example 1 example 2 and example 3 have been completed I O O inthis example the Audio LED blinks to indicate audio breakaway assuming you have performed examples 1 2 and 3 RGBHV AUDIO Press the RGBHV button Press the Audio button to toggle on and off to toggle on and off The LED lights when The LED lights or selected blinks when selected
35. input output configurations simultaneously The matrix switchers are single box solutions to complex wideband figure 1 1 video and or audio routing applications Each input and output is individually isolated and buffered and any input s can be switched to any one or to all outputs with virtually no crosstalk or signal noise between channels The MVX matrix switchers are available in a variety of matrix sizes the matrix size is the number of inputs and outputs e MVX 128 VGA A 12 inputs by 8 outputs e MVX 168 VGA A 16 inputs by 8 outputs e MVX 1212 VGA A 12 inputs by 12 outputs e MVX 1616 VGA A 16 inputs by 16 outputs Extron VSC 500 Video Scan Converter MVX Series VGA and Audio Matrix Switcher Figure 1 1 Typical MVX 128 VGA A matrix switcher application 1 2 MVX VGA A Matrix Switchers e Introduction The MVX A switchers input and output VGA video on 15 pin HD connectors and audio on 3 5 mm 5 pole captive screw terminals The audio switching can either be linked with the video audio follow or be independent of the video audio breakaway Adjustable input audio gain and attenuation compensates for level differences between audio inputs Each matrix switcher can be remotely controlled via its rear panel RS 232 RS 422 Remote port and its front panel Configuration RS 232 port using either Extron s Windows based Matrix Switchers Control Program or the Simple Instruction Set SIS The SIS is
36. level for each input can be individually set via the front panel or serial port control to ensure that the level on the output does not vary from input to input See chapter 3 Operation chapter 4 Programmer s Guide and chapter 5 Matrix Software for details MVX VGA A Matrix Switchers e Installation 2 5 Installation cont d 2 6 Connections for balanced and unbalanced audio outputs These 3 5 mm 5 pole captive screw connectors output the selected unamplified line level audio Connect audio devices such as an audio amplifier or powered speakers See figure 2 6 to properly wire an output connector Use the supplied tie wrap to strap the audio cable to the extended tail of the connector T Tip L ew 3 Tip 7 OL ae MAX NO GROUND HERE ma Ring SS ES OF a 16 i leev T T a Sleeve s Slee oy a e S Tio Toy ip E ea a 5 mm NO GROUND HERE CAN TIRO Ring o a Do not tin the wires Unbalanced Stereo Output Balanced Stereo Output Figure 2 6 Captive screw connector wiring for audio output CAUTION Connect the sleeve to ground Gnd Connecting the sleeve to a negative terminal will damage the audio output circuits The length of the exposed stripped portion of the copper wires is important The ideal length is 3 16 5 mm Longer bare wires can short together Shorter bare wires are not as secure in the direct insertion connecto
37. of S video 0 V to 2 0 Vp p follows input 75 ohms lt 30 dB 5 MHz 10 mV with input at 0 offset A 2 MVX VGA A Matrix Switchers Specifications Part Numbers Accessories Sync PULPE cionado RGBHV RGBS RGsB RsGsBs Datura RGBHV RGBS RGsB RsGsBs follows input IU VC ies 0 5 V to 5 0 Vp p 4 0 Vp p normal A simne AGC to TTL 4 0 V to 5 0 Vp p unterminated DPE impedance seseneneresus 510 ohms Output impedance MVA 1238 A rae 75 ohms All other model Sucess Inputs 1 to 8 50 or 75 ohms switchable Inputs 9 to 12 or 16 75 ohms Max input voltage eseese 5 0 Vp p Max propagation delay lt 120 ns Max rise fall time ee eee 11 5 ns POLTI resipi E ee Positive or negative follows input Audio audio models only Routing AA 12 x 8 matrix 1212 Series svanssnecsderseanecrncsenes 12 x 12 stereo matrix 168 Series eones 16 x 8 stereo matrix 1616 Series sesriionsaniite s 16 x 16 stereo matrix Silos Unbalanced output 6 dB balanced output 0 dB Frequency response eminencia 20 Hz to 20 kHz 0 05 dB THD Noise cecicsetemcaecaconcdsadeeceecexoes 0 03 1 kHz at nominal level T 1 E CNO Lo gt 90 dB balanced at maximum output 21 dBu unweighted CTOSSIAlK dueno lt 80 dB 1 kHz fully loaded Stereo channel separation gt 80 dB O 1 kHz E A gt 75dB O 20 Hz to 20 kHz Audio input audio models only Number signal type ccconccinccncns 12 or 16 stereo balanced un
38. output was previously tied to another input the older tie is broken in favor of the newer tie e To indicate current ties output LEDs light when an input ts selected To clear unwanted outputs press and release the associated output buttons e If when you are configuring video and audio ties the Audio LED blinks and the RGBHV LED 1s on after you select an input or output the LEDs indicate audio breakaway meaning that the audio ties are not the same as the video ties for that input e Ifan input with no tie is selected only that input s LED lights e When the RGBHV and Audio LEDs are on if an input with an audio tie but no video tie is selected the input s LED lights and the Audio LED and the output LED s blink e As each output is selected the associated output LED blinks to indicate a tentative tie LEDs for output s that were already tied to the input light steadily Outputs that are already tied can be left on along with new blinking selections or toggled off by pressing the associated output button MVX VGA A Matrix Switchers e Operation Example 1 Creating a set of video and audio ties In the following example input 5 is tied to outputs 3 4 and 8 The steps show the front panel indications that result from your actions This example assumes that there are no ties in the current configuration 1 Press and release the Esc button figure 3 3 Press the Esc button to clear all selections CONTROL o
39. page 3 38 3 Selects 19200 baud for the Remote port in Serial Port Configuration mode See Selecting the rear panel Remote port protocol and baud rate on page 3 38 L Indicates that the Remote port is set to 19200 baud in Serial Port Configuration mode See Selecting the rear panel Remote port protocol and baud rate on page 3 38 3 4 MVX VGA A Matrix Switchers Operation 6 View V button and or LED The View W button and LED have two primary functions and six secondary functions 1 NOTE Selects a View only mode that displays the current configuration View only mode also provides a way to mute and unmute the outputs See Muting and unmuting video and or audio on page 3 18 Indicates that View only mode is active Decreases the audio level of the selected input See Viewing and adjusting the input audio level on page 3 25 Indicates a negative attenuation audio level See Viewing and adjusting the input audio level on page 3 25 Decreases the volume of the selected output See Viewing and adjusting the output volume on page 3 30 With the Enter Preset and Esc buttons selects Serial Port Configuration mode See Selecting the rear panel Remote port protocol and baud rate on page 3 38 Selects 38400 baud for the Remote port in Serial Port Configuration mode See Selecting the rear panel Remote port protocol and baud rate on page 3 38 Indicates that the Remote
40. port is set to 38400 baud in Serial Port Configuration mode See Selecting the rear panel Remote port protocol and baud rate on page 3 38 O Esc A button and or LED The Esc A button and LED have two primary functions and six secondary functions U NOTE Cancels operations or selections in progress and resets the front panel button indicators The Esc A button does not reset the current configuration the RGBHV button and Audio selection button any presets or any audio gain or attenuation settings Flashes once to indicate that the escape function has been activated Increases the audio level of the selected input See Viewing and adjusting the input audio level on page 3 25 Indicates a positive gain audio level See Viewing and adjusting the input audio level on page 3 25 Increases the volume of the selected output See Viewing and adjusting the output volume on page 3 30 With the Enter Preset and View buttons selects Serial Port Configuration mode See Selecting the rear panel Remote port protocol and baud rate on page 3 38 Selects 115200 baud for the Remote port in Serial Port Configuration mode See electing the rear panel Remote port protocol and baud rate on page 3 38 Indicates that the Remote port is set to 115200 baud in Serial Port Configuration mode See Selecting the rear panel Remote port protocol and baud rate on page 3 38 MVX VGA A Mat
41. replaced Replace it only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer s instructions Avertissement Alimentationse Ne faire fonctionner ce mat riel qu avec la source d alimentation indiqu e sur l appareil Ce mat riel doit tre utilis avec une alimentation principale comportant un 1 de terre neutre Le troisi me contact de mise a la terre constitue un dispositif de s curit n essayez pas de la contourner ni de la d sactiver D connexion de l alimentation Pour mettre le mat riel hors tension sans danger d connectez tous les cordons d alimentation de l arri re de l appareil ou du module d alimentation de bureau s il est amovible ou encore de la prise secteur Protection du cordon d alimentation Acheminer les cordons d alimentation de mani re ce que personne ne risque de marcher dessus et a ce qu ils ne soient pas cras s ou pinc s par des objets R paration maintenance Faire ex cuter toutes les interventions de r paration maintenance par un technicien quali Aucun des l ments internes ne peut tre r par par l utilisateur A n d viter tout danger d lectrocution l utilisateur ne doit pas essayer de proc der lui m me a ces op rations car l ouverture ou le retrait des couvercles risquent de l exposer de hautes tensions et autres dangers Fentes et orifices Si le bo tier de l appareil comporte des
42. up the configuration of preset 1 Solid lines show video ties and dashed lines show the audio ties Input sources Camera Camera PC1 PC 2 Audio Classroom Classroom Laptop Rack DVD VTG 300 mic Main 2 RGB 202 RGB 202 CD 1 VCR 2 VCR RGB 202 USP 405 X X X podium USP 405 USP 405 0000000000 E DO Te AO Oe ee Main hall Main hall Podium Sound Sound VCR DA 6 FP 1 FP 2 monitor system system VSC 500 X X X A 1 2 Output destinations Preset 3 Title Weekly status mtg video TT Audio Fill in the preset number and use colors dashes etc to make connecting lines Indicate if the configuration is for video audio or both Figure 3 66 Worksheet example 2 Daily configuration In this example e The image of the presenter from the main podium camera input 1 is o Displayed in the main hall output 1 o Displayed in the conference room output 4 to the overflow crowd o Displayed in the lobby output 8 o Tied to the VCR output 6 e The presenter has a presentation on her laptop computer input 4 that is o Displayed in the main hall output 2 o Displayed locally on the podium output 3 e The audio from the presenter s microphone input 3 is o Played in the hall output 1 o Played in the conference room output 4 o Sent to the VCR output 6 e Classical music from the CD player input 5 is o Played in the background in the main hall
43. version updated firmware version Example 0q Description indicates the version running Upload date and time Response 71 1n 1 00 1 06 16x16 Series Wed 22 Feb 2006 00 00 00 GMT 1 00 1 06 16x16 Series Thu 16 Mar 2006 16 39 21 GMT el Meaningless data MVX firmware version Updated firmware version for this switcher model Request system status S x23 e x23 e x23 e x23 e x23 e x24 lt 4 Response description 3 3Ve45Ve 5Ve 15V e 15V etemperature degrees fahrenheit 4 Example 15V power system at 15 15V 3 2905 04e 5 14e15 27e 15 15 120 20 3 3V power system at3 29V Temperature 120 20 degrees 4 12 MVX VGA A Matrix Switchers Programmer s Guide 3 MVX VGA A Matrix Switchers O lt yrjo Chapter Five Matrix Software Matrix Switchers Control Program Button Label Generator Program Matrix Software Matrix Switchers Control Program The Windows based Extron Matrix Switchers Control Program communicates with the switcher via the rear panel Remote RS 232 RS 422 port and the front panel Configuration RS 232 port to provides an easy way to set up ties and sets of ties The program is compatible with Windows 2000 and Windows XP Updates to these programs can be downloaded from the Extron Web site http www extron com Installing the software The program is contained on the Extron Software Products CD ROM disk B Install the software as follows Noyes For full functionality install both of t
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45. 00 Serial protocol RGBHV RS 232 Audio RS 422 The selected LEDs blink and the others remain lit In this example the port is set to RS 422 at 38400 baud CONTROL 0 O O O o ENTER PRESET m ESC RGBHV AUDIO O Lit LED 20 Blinking LED Figure 3 61 RS 232 RS 422 and baud rate selection 4 Press and release an input or output button to exit Serial Port Configuration mode figure 3 62 Press and release an input or e button CONTROL 0 O O ENTER PRESET VIEW ESC RGBHV AUDIO All Control LEDs return to the unlit state Each I O LED returns to its previous state Figure 3 62 Exit Serial Port Configuration mode Noyes The switcher requires some time to save the new serial port settings Wait at least 5 minutes before removing power from the switcher or the settings may be lost MVX VGA A Matrix Switchers Operation 3 39 Operation cont d Rear Panel Operations The rear panel has a Reset button that initiates two levels of matrix switcher resets For different reset levels press and hold the button while the switcher is running or press and hold the button while you apply power to the switcher Performing an absolute system reset from the rear panel This function is identical to the front panel system reset see Performing a system reset from the front panel on page 3 37 without requiring you to power down the switcher This function is also identical
46. 1 yl UA ARA AR y NOTE NOTE FCC Class A Notice This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense This unit was tested with shielded cables on the peripheral devices Shielded cables must be used with the unit to ensure compliance This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and
47. 128 1212 Series 00000000 168 1616 SerieS 0 Nominal level aaeeeo Minimum maximum levels TPC AACS cities Return OSS secciones DC offset max allowable Video output Number signal type cce Connectors 128 168 Series eee 1212 SOHO eric 1616 Series ooccccccnnmmmmmmmmm o Nominal level oo cnccnnnnnnnnnn Minimum maximum levels Mpedanes E E Return losS ccscsusesessevotesscecoseeevsescee DC offset tina Part Numbers Accessories 12 x 8 matrix 12 x 12 matrix 16 x 8 matrix 16 x 16 matrix Unity 300 MHz 3 dB fully loaded 0 10 MHz no more than 0 14 dB to 0 1 dB 0 130 MHz no more than 0 95 dB to 0 8 dB 80 dB 1 MHz 55 dB 10 MHz 45 dB 30 MHz 37 dB 100 MHz 200 ns max 12 or 16 RGBHV RGBS RGsB RsGsBs HDTV component video S video composite video 12 female 15 pin HD 16 female 15 pin HD 1 Vp p for Y of component video and S video and for composite video 0 7 Vp p for RGB and R Y and B Y of component video 0 3 Vp p for C of S video Analog 0 5 V to 2 0 Vp p with no offset 75 ohms lt 30 dB 5 MHz 1 5 mV 8 12 or 16 RGBHV RGBS RGsB RsGsBs HDTV component video S video composite video 8 female 15 pin HD 12 female 15 pin HD 16 female 15 pin HD 1 Vp p for Y of component video and S video and for composite video 0 7 Vp p for RGB and R Y and B Y of component video 0 3 Vp p for C
48. 4 Press and hold the Reset button while you apply power to the switcher o RESET The switcher flashes the LEDs and then turns them off Power Continue to hold the Reset button until all input and output LEDs return to unlit and the RGBHV or Video and Audio LEDs turn on RESET O Release the Reset button Figure 3 64 Hard reset A hard reset returns the switcher to the default factory firmware configuration The switcher continues to operate using this firmware until you either cycle power in which case the switcher begins to use the most recently installed firmware update or install a new firmware update Optimizing the Audio Each individual input audio level can be adjusted within a range of 18 dB to 24 dB so there are no noticeable volume differences between sources and for the best headroom and signal to noise ratio Adjust the audio gain and attenuation as follows 1 Connect audio sources to all desired inputs and connect the audio outputs to output devices such as audio players See Audio connections in chapter 2 Installation For best results wire all of the inputs and the outputs as balanced 2 Power on the audio sources the switcher and the audio players 3 Switch among the inputs see Creating a configuration on page 3 8 listening to the audio with a critical ear or measuring the output audio level with test equipment such as a VU meter 4 As necessary a
49. 5 and input 12 is tied to outputs 6 and 7 No input is tied to outputs 8 9 10 11 and 12 Serial port configuration Set serial port parameters Esc x 14 k15 x16 x17 x18ICP lt CpnlX14 CepX15 16 x17 K184 Read port parameters Esc CP x15 x16 x17 x18 Set mode Esc 1 k19 ICY Cpn1eCtykig 4 Read mode Esc CY x19 MVX VGA A Matrix Switchers e Programmer s Guide 4 11 Programmer s Guide cont d Command response table for SIS commands continued Command ASCII command Response Additional host to switcher switcher to host description Information requests Information request I V x20 x x21 Alx20 x x21 42 Request part number N x22 4 See appendix A for part numbers There are two separate sets of Extron firmware on which the switcher can report the controller firmware which is the overall control firmware and the latest optional Extron firmware update which is available at www Extron com Query controller firmware Q paje version Example Q 123 The factory installed controller firmware version is 1 23 sample value only Query controller firmware 00 papa 12 Provide a detailed status of version verbose the MVX controller firmware and any firmware upgrade e The firmware that is running is marked by an asterisk A caret indicates that the firmware has a bad checksum or an invalid load indicates that firmware is not loaded Response description Controller firmware
50. 5 mm mini stereo jack serves the same serial communications function as the rear panel Remote port but it is easier to access after the matrix switcher has been installed and cabled The optional 9 pin D to 2 5 mm mini jack TRS RS 232 cable part 70 335 01 figure 2 9 can be used for this connection 6 feet _ _ _ _ _ 1 8 m Part 70 335 01 o a 9 2 O B5B 40 EJ Tip O Ring 9 pin D Connection TRS Plug Sleeve ald Pin 2 Computer s RX line Tip Pin 3 Computer s TX line Rin Pin 5 Computer s signal ground Sleeve Figure 2 9 Optional 9 pin TRS RS 232 cable This port is independent of the rear panel Remote port and is not affected by changes to the rear panel port s protocol This front panel port s protocol can be changed under SIS command control only See the Command Response table for IP SIS commands in chapter 4 Programmer s Guide to configure all ports under SIS control Noyes A front panel Configuration port connection and a rear panel Remote port connection can both be active at the same time This port is RS 232 only with its default protocols as follows e 9600 baud e no parity e 8 data bits e 1stop bit e no flow control The maximum distances from the matrix switcher to the controlling device can vary up to 200 feet 61 m Factors such as cable gauge baud rates environment and output levels from the switcher and the controlling device al
51. ED The Audio button and LED have two primary functions and six secondary functions U e Selects and deselects audio for a configuration that is being created or viewed e Lights to indicate that audio is available for configuration or viewing LJ Selects the Audio mode in which you can adjust the input audio level See Viewing and adjusting the input audio level on page 3 25 J With the Enter button and RGBHV button selects between front panel locks Lock mode 2 and Lock mode 0 See Setting the front panel locks Executive modes on page 3 36 3 With the RGBHV button selects between front panel locks Lock mode 2 and Lock mode 1 See Setting the front panel locks Executive modes on page 3 36 J With the RGBHV button initiates the front panel system reset See Performing a system reset from the front panel on page 3 37 3 Selects the RS 422 protocol for the Remote port in Serial Port Configuration mode See Selecting the rear panel Remote port protocol and baud rate on page 3 38 _1 Indicates that the Remote port is set to the RS 422 protocol in Serial Port Configuration mode See Selecting the rear panel Remote port protocol and baud rate on page 3 38 3 6 MVX VGA A Matrix Switchers Operation Front Panel Operations The following paragraphs detail the power up process and then provide sample procedures for the following actions e Creating ties sets of ties and con
52. EDs display the polarity gain or attenuation In this example the output buttons and the View and Esc buttons display an audio gain level of 8 dB Lit LED Unlit LED Figure 3 46 Level display on a 16 output LED switcher 4 Press and release the View V button once figure 3 47 to decrease the input audio level by 1 dB Press and release the View V button several more times figure 3 47 to decrease the input audio level by 1 dB per button push Note the output button indication changes that occur each time the View button is pressed 3 28 MVX VGA A Matrix Switchers Operation Figure 3 47 shows the result of pressing the View w button a total of nine times Note that the level is now displayed in red to indicate a negative level Mewes Figure 3 47 shows the adjusted level 1 dB displayed on the MVX 128 A an ouput LED switcher Press the View button to decrease the input audio level by 1 dB per button push VIEW Y e O O O O 0 O O CDA i eee 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 VIEW ESC OUTPUTS v A The output LEDs display the selected input s audio level The View and Esc LEDs display the polarity gain or attenuation In this example the output buttons and the View and Esc buttons display an audio gain level of 1 dB O Lit LED Unlit LED gt lt Slow blinking LED Figure 3 47 Adjust the input audio level Figure 3 48 shows the same level 1 dB as in figure 3 47 but d
53. EE AE D TF Warning Power sources This equipment should be operated only from the power source indicated on the product This equipment is intended to be used with a main power system with a grounded neutral conductor The third grounding pin is a safety feature do not attempt to bypass or disable it Power disconnection To remove power from the equipment safely remove all power cords from the rear of the equipment or the desktop power module if detachable or from the power source receptacle wall plug Power cord protection e Power cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be stepped on or pinched by items placed upon or against them Servicing Refer all servicing to quali ed service personnel There are no user serviceable parts inside To prevent the risk of shock do not attempt to service this equipment yourself because opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards Slots and openings If the equipment has slots or holes in the enclosure these are provided to prevent overheating of sensitive components inside These openings must never be blocked by other objects Lithium battery There is a danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly
54. Extron Electronics INTERFACING SWITCHING AND DISTRIBUTION User s Manual ENTRO cc CoN PRESET Oe Ex O agg T MVX 1818 VGA SERIES BANG MATEO BATT CA AS MVX VGA A Computer Video VGA and Audio Matrix Switchers 68 521 31 Rev C 11 07 S c y 3 A o 2 y 6 lt u710 Precautions Safety Instructions English AN This symbol is intended to alert the user of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature provided with the equipment A This symbol is intended to alert the user of the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may present a risk of electric shock Caution Read Instructions Read and understand all safety and operating instructions before using the equipment Retain Instructions The safety instructions should be kept for future reference Follow Warnings Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the equipment or in the user information Avoid Attachments Do not use tools or attachments that are not recommended by the equipment manufacturer because they may be hazardous Consignes de S curit Francais Cesymbole sert avertir l utilisateur que la documentation fournie avec le mat riel contient des instructions importantes concernant l exploitation et la maintenance r paration Ce symbole sert avertir l utilisateur de la pr sence dans le bo tier de l appareil de tensions d
55. GBHV T will be untied 0 0 ane WHY E A ENTER PRES 6 The Enter LED blinks to indicate Figure 3 18 Deselect the output the need to confirm the change smears 5 Press and release the Enter button figure 3 19 Press the Enter button to confirm the configuration change e The Enter LED and all input LEDs and output LEDs return to the unlit state ENTER Figure 3 19 Press the Enter button The current configuration figure 3 20 is now e Video Input 5 video is tied to output 1 output 3 output 4 and output 8 e Audio Input 5 audio is tied to output 3 and output 8 Input 5 audio is no longer tied to output 4 Input 5 video tied to outputs 1 3 4 and 8 Input 5 audio tied to outputs 3 and 8 Video Audio Figure 3 20 Example 3 final configuration 3 14 MVX VGA A Matrix Switchers Operation Viewing a configuration The current configuration can be viewed using the front panel buttons The View only mode prevents inadvertent changes to the current configuration View only mode also provides a way to mute video and audio outputs see Muting and unmuting video and or audio on page 3 18 View the current configuration as follows 1 Press the Esc button to clear any input LEDs output LEDs or control LEDs that are lit 2 Press and release the View button All of the LEDs light for outputs that are not tied 3 Select video audio or b
56. Insert the switcher into the rack aligning the holes in the mounting bracket with those in the rack Secure the switcher to the rack using the supplied bolts MVX VGA A Matrix Switchers e Installation Rear Panel Cabling and Views Figure 2 1 shows the rear panel of the MVX 128 A COMPUTER IN COMPUTER OUT es mo of Jo AE Gao A A AE E Amo AE Eo Ao oxo OE Emo AE wo Eo OUTPUTS Figure 2 1 MVX 128 A video and audio matrix switcher Figure 2 2 shows the rear panel of the MVX 1616 A NOJA The MVX 1212 A and MVX 168 A are housed in the same 3U high enclosure S but have fewer input and or output connectors to accommodate their smaller matrix sizes COMPUTERIN Eo EDO Emo Eo E ES 11 Eo EA AO 12 R L R NUACUZ Figure 2 2 MVX 1616 A video and audio matrix switcher CAUTION Use Electrostatic discharge ESD precauti
57. S J Take antel a E ii e To set up audio in Follow mode audio and video have the same tie configuration select the Follow checkbox at the bottom of the window To set up audio in breakaway mode audio and video have different tie configurations deselect the Follow checkbox e To make the control program easier to use assign a device icon to each input and output Click on a box that represents an input or output and drag the desired icon onto the box from the icon palette that appears e To create a tie drag an input box to one or more output boxes To remove a tie drag the output box to its tied input box or to the trash can e For quick display of information on a specific input or output device position the cursor over that device in the control program window The program opens a window that details the connections to that device the audio level and the frequency of the video signal input from or output to that device See the inset box in figure 5 5 MVX VGA A Matrix Switchers e Matrix Software 5 9 Matrix Software cont d Updating firmware The firmware upgrade utility provides a way to replace the firmware that is coded on the switcher s control board without taking the switcher out of service and replacing the firmware IC chip Update the switcher firmware as follows 1 Visit the Extron Web site www extron com click the Download Center tab and then click the Firmware link
58. Sie in keinem Fall dieses Ger t selbst ffnen da beim Entfernen der Abdeckungen die Gefahr eines elektrischen Schlags und oder andere Gefahren bestehen Schlitze und Offnungen e Wenn das Ger t Schlitze oder Locher im Geh use aufweist dienen diese zur Vermeidung einer berhitzung der emp ndlichen Teile im Inneren Diese ffnungen d rfen niemals von anderen Objekten blockiert werden Litium Batterie Explosionsgefahr falls die Batterie nicht richtig ersetzt wird Ersetzen Sie verbrauchte Batterien nur durch den gleichen oder einen vergleichbaren Batterietyp der auch vom Hersteller empfohlen wird Entsorgen Sie verbrauchte Batterien bitte gemafs den Herstelleranweisungen Advertencia Alimentaci n el ctrica e Este equipo debe conectarse nicamente a la fuente tipo de alimentaci n el ctrica indicada en el mismo La alimentaci n el ctrica de este equipo debe provenir de un sistema de distribuci n general con conductor neutro a tierra La tercera pata puesta a tierra es una medida de seguridad no puentearia ni eliminaria Desconexi n de alimentaci n el ctrica Para desconectar con seguridad la acometida de alimentaci n el ctrica al equipo desenchufar todos los cables de alimentaci n en el panel trasero del equipo o desenchufar el m dulo de alimentaci n si fuera independiente o desenchufar el cable del recept culo de la pared Protecci n del cables de alimentaci n Los cables de alimentaci n el ctrica se deben insta
59. VGA M35 MHR 35 10 6 m 26 238 16 VGA M50 MHR 50 15 2 m 26 238 04 VGA M75 MHR 75 22 8 m 26 238 05 VGA M100 MHR 100 30 4 m 26 238 06 MVX VGA A Matrix Switchers Specifications Part Numbers Accessories A 7 Specifications Part Numbers Accessories cont d Button Labels Figure A 1 provides 16 button strips of blank button labels If desired photocopy them or cut them out of the manual write button information in each button area as desired and put them in the switcher s label window For 12 or 8 button strips use scissors to trim the blank to the appropriate length To remove a panel insert the Phillips head end of a Tweeker or a small Phillips head screwdriver into the hole in one end of the panel and gently slide the tab at the edge of the panel out of the recess in the switcher housing A 8 MVX VGA A Matrix Switchers Specifications Part Numbers Accessories Sdi4js U033NG 91 syuesq aqe uong L y a4nbiy A 9 MVX VGA A Matrix Switchers e Specifications Part Numbers Accessories Specifications Part Numbers Accessories cont d A 10 MVX VGA A Matrix Switchers Specifications Part Numbers Accessories Extron s Warranty Extron Electronics warrants this product against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of three years from the date of purchase In the event of malfunction during the warranty period attributable directly to faulty workmanship
60. angereuses non isol es posant des risques d lectrocution Attention Lire les instructionse Prendre connaissance de toutes les consignes de s curit et d exploitation avant d utiliser le mat riel Conserver les instructions Ranger les consignes de s curit a n de pouvoir les consulter l avenir Respecter les avertissements Observer tous les avertissements et consignes marqu s sur le mat riel ou pr sent s dans la documentation utilisateur Eviter les pi ces de fixation Ne pas utiliser de pieces de xation ni d outils non recommand s par le fabricant du mat riel car cela risquerait de poser certains dangers Sicherheitsanleitungen Deutsch Dieses Symbol soll dem Benutzer in der im Lieferumfang enthaltenen Dokumentation besonders wichtige Hinweise zur Bedienung und Wartung Instandhaltung geben Dieses Symbol soll den Benutzer darauf aufmerksam machen da im Inneren des Geh uses dieses Produktes gefahrliche Spannungen die nicht isoliert sind und die einen elektrischen Schock verursachen k nnen herrschen Achtung Lesen der Anleitungen Bevor Sie das Ger t zum ersten Mal verwenden sollten Sie alle Sicherheits und Bedienungsanleitungen genau durchlesen und verstehen Aufbewahren der Anleitungen Die Hinweise zur elektrischen Sicherheit des Produktes sollten Sie aufbewahren damit Sie im Bedarfsfall darauf zur ckgreifen k nnen Befolgen der Warnhinweise Befolgen Sie alle Warnhinweise und Anleitungen
61. any changes made to T the displayed configuration Changes Cancel Returns to the previous screen undoing any changes you have made Trash can Drag and drop from an input or output button to the trash can to unmake all ties associated with that input or output Windows menus File menu File Tools Preferences Master Reset y 3 Save MATRIS settings as to 32 presets plus the last active setting preset 0 o Sibel e ts k 7 Rest Last Session tti to a file Saved settings include audio gain settings E if specified assigned icons and icon captions O i Frint Tie Map Restore matrix settings from Loads and activates a Exit previously saved setting file Save this session s settings Saves the current assigned icons and icon captions Restore last session s settings Loads the icons and icon captions that were saved during the last session If you saved the previous session s changes to disk the last time you exited the program the ties from that session are also loaded Select printer Selects the target printer Print tie map Prints the tie set that is displayed on the screen Exit Closes the Matrix Switcher Control Program 5 10 MVX VGA A Matrix Switchers e Matrix Software Tools menu Assign device icons Displays the complete set of input and output device icons You can drag any of these icons to the input and output boxes Edit device palette
62. at result from your actions 1 Press and release the Esc button figure 3 38 Press the Esc button to clear all selections CONTROL o eo lt ENTER PRESET VIEW ESC 0 LED blinks once The LED blinks once IN Figure 3 38 Clear all selections 2 Press and release the Preset button figure 3 39 All input and output LEDs with assigned presets light Lit Unlit Preset Assigned Preset Unassigned Press and release the Preset button The Preset LED lights E E E i PRESET el 13 ss 14 A 15 pice 16 Figure 3 39 Enter Recall Preset mode MVX VGA A Matrix Switchers Operation 3 23 Operation cont d 3 Press and release the Output 1 button figure 3 40 Press and release the Output 1 button The LED blinks to indicate that this preset number is selected but not recalled CONTRO O O s lt q o WMA E ENTER PRESET VIEW The Enter LED blinks to indicate O Blinking LED the need to recall the preset The Preset LED remains lit IN 1 2 3 Preset 13 Preset 14 Preset 15 Preset 16 Figure 3 40 Select the preset 4 Press and release the Enter button figure 3 41 The configuration stored in memory location 13 MVX 128 VGA A or location 17 MVX 1212 VGAA MVX 168 VGA A MVX 1616 VGA A is now the current configuration and can be viewed in the View only mode see example 4 earlier in this chapter Press the Enter button to recall
63. ate 7 Press and release the View button to exit View only mode figure 3 26 Press the View button to exit View Only mode CONTROL The View LED returns to the unlit state q z input LEDs and output ET VIEW LEDs return to the unlit state Figure 3 26 Press the View button to exit View only mode MVX VGA A Matrix Switchers Operation 3 17 Operation cont d Muting and unmuting video and or audio Individual outputs can be muted or unmuted as follows Noyes Mutes are protected when front panel Lock mode 2 is selected You can view the status of the output muted or unmuted in Lock mode 2 but you cannot change it from the front panel 1 Press the Esc button to clear any input LEDs output LEDs or control LEDs that are lit 2 Press and release the View button 3 Select video audio or both to mute or unmute by pressing the RGBHV button and or the Audio button 4 One ata time press and hold the output button s for the desired output s for approximately 2 seconds The LED s for the selected output s blink to indicate the mute or return to their previous state to indicate the unmute 5 Press and release the View button to return to normal switcher operation Nowe You can mute video and audio video only or audio only outputs Pressing and releasing the RGBHV button and the Audio button toggles each selection on and off e When you enter View only mode the output LEDs turn on
64. ation The blinking Input 4 LED 49 dB to 51 dB of attenuation is at least 2 dB less than the fast blinking Input 3 LED 53 dB 51 dB and at most 6 dB less 55 dB 49 dB See the table on page 3 32 to read the volume display Example 9 Viewing and adjusting an output volume level In the following example the audio output volume is viewed and adjusted The steps show the front panel indications that result from your action Audio output volume is displayed differently on different models See the table on page 3 32 For this reason figure 3 53 and figure 3 55 show the indications displayed on a switcher with 16 output buttons without duplicating all of the actions shown in figure 3 52 and figure 3 54 which show all actions on switchers with 12 output buttons 1 Press and release the Esc button figure 3 50 Press the Esc button to clear all selections CONTROL O 0 ENTER PRESET VIEW ESC v gt c lt LED blinks once The LED blinks once IN Figure 3 50 Clear all selections 2 Press and hold the Audio button for approximately 2 seconds figure 3 51 Press and hold the Audio button o O O HON 2 seconds RGBHV AUDIO AUDIO The LED blinks to indicate Audio mode v Q Pineng SER Release the button Figure 3 51 Select Audio mode MVX VGA A Matrix Switchers Operation 3 33 Operation cont d 3 Press and release the Output 1 button figure 3 52 Noyes Figur
65. balanced Connectors asirio ral 12 or 16 3 5 mm captive screw connectors 5 pole PCCM CS cp gt 10k ohm balanced unbalanced DC coupled Nominal level AAA 10 dBV 316 mVrms 0 dBu 775 mV Maximum level ooonnoc 19 5 dBu balanced or unbalanced at 0 01 THD N Input gain adjustment stas 18 dB to 24 dB default 0 dB adjustable per input by RS 232 422 or front panel NOTE 0 dBu 0 775 Vrms 0 dBV 1 Vrms 0 dBV x 2 dBu Audio output audio models only Number signal type esesessssesse 8 12 or 16 stereo balanced unbalanced COMMC CLOTS serere 8 12 or 16 3 5 mm captive screw connectors 5 pole PSG AICS enrricinistcn n aio 50 ohms unbalanced 100 ohms balanced Gain error esmerada 0 1 dB channel to channel Maximum level Hi Z gt 21 dBu balanced or unbalanced at 0 1 THD N Maximum level 600 ohm gt 15 dBm balanced or unbalanced at 0 1 THD N Output volume range 0 to 64 75 8 dB to 0 dB in 1 dB increments from steps 1 to 64 12 dB increment from step 0 to 1 default 64 0 dB MVX VGA A Matrix Switchers Specifications Part Numbers Accessories A 3 Specifications Part Numbers Accessories cont d Control remote switcher Serial host control port 1 bidirectional RS 232 or RS 422 rear panel 9 pin female D connector 1 bidirectional RS 232 front panel 2 5 mm mini stereo jack Baud rate and protocol 9600
66. ber the configuration data at that preset location is overwritten Lit Unlit Press and hold the Preset button until the Preset Assigned Preset Unassigned Preset LED blinks e Ox Release the da Preset button ol a Output LEDs PRESET PRESET 20 Blinking LED 2 seconds 1 2 3 4 Preset 13 Preset14 Preset15 Preset 16 Figure 3 35 Enter Save Preset mode 3 Press and release the Output 1 button figure 3 36 Press and release the Output 1 button The LED blinks to indicate that this preset number is selected but not saved CONTRO A Je O ENTER PRESET VIEW The Enter LED blinks to indicate Ae _ Bint the need to save the preset O ia a The Preset LED continues to blink IN seca 13 preft 14 A 15 pee 16 Figure 3 36 Select the preset 3 22 MVX VGA A Matrix Switchers Operation 4 Press and release the Enter button figure 3 37 The current configuration is now stored in memory location 13 MVX 128 VGA A or location 17 MVX 1212 VGA A MVX 168 VGA A MVX 1616 VGA A Press the Enter button to save the preset po CONTROL ENTER PRESET VIEW ESC Nil input LEDs return to the The Enter and Preset LEDS ni state return to the unlit state Figure 3 37 Press the Enter button Example 7 Recalling a preset The following steps show an example in which a preset is recalled to become the current configuration The steps show the front panel indications th
67. ble from the front panel When a preset is retrieved from memory it becomes the current configuration Newt Only the audio and video ties are stored and recalled audio gain settings are not saved and they do not change when a preset is recalled e Presets cannot be viewed from the front panel unless recalled as the current configuration Presets can be viewed using Extron s Windows based control program See chapter 5 Matrix Software for more details e The current configuration and all presets are stored in non volatile memory When power is removed and restored the current configuration is still active and all presets are retained e When a preset is recalled it replaces the current configuration which is lost unless it is also stored as a preset The recalled preset overwrites all of the current configuration ties in favor of the preset configuration ties e Preset numbers greater than 20 that are too high to be available from the front panel are accessible via serial port control e Figure 3 32 shows the presets associated with the various input and output buttons for the MVX 128 VGA A Figure 3 33 shows the presets associated with the various input and output buttons for the MVX 1212 VGA A MVX 168 VGA A and MVX 1616 VGA A Preset Preset Preset Preset Preset Preset Preset Preset Preset Preset Preset Preset 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 INPUTS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 LLL LELLELLELLE LLL LELE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
68. changes that occur each time the Esc A button is pressed and released No You can press and hold the Esc a or View Y button to ramp the level up or down by 3 dB per second to the high or low limit 3 34 MVX VGA A Matrix Switchers Operation Figure 3 54 shows the result of pressing the Esc a button a total of 13 times Noy Figure 3 54 shows the adjusted volume level 26 dB attenuation displayed on the MVX 128 A an 8 ouput LED switcher Press the Esc button to decrease the audio attenuation thereby increasing the audio level that is applied to the output volume level by 1 dB per button p ress The input LEDs display the selected output s audio volume level In this example the lit input buttons indicate 59 5 to 61 percent of the applied audio input The unlit input buttons indicate an audio volume attenuation of 26 dB to 27 dB 26 dB attenuation 61 volume INPUTS ha 2 3 a o 6 7 1 mo O O O OL 9 pa gt TETTETETT TE O Lit LED Unlit LED E Fast blinking LED IN 4 12 Figure 3 54 Adjust the output audio volume Figure 3 55 shows the same volume 61 as in figure 3 54 but displayed on a 16 output button switcher such as an MVX 1616 A In this example the input buttons display an audio gain level of 26 dB INPUTS O Lit LED Unlit LED gt Slow blinking LED Figure 3 55 Volume display on a 16 output button switcher 5 Press and release th
69. configuration commands on page 4 11 to configure either port using an SIS command Using the Matrix Switcher Control software Many items found in the Matrix Switcher Control Program are also accessible via front panel controls see chapter 3 Operation and under SIS control see chapter 4 Programmer s Guide The Matrix Switcher Help Program provides information on settings and on how to use the control program itself 1 To run the Matrix Switcher Control Program click Start gt A Programs gt Extron Electronics gt Matrix Switchers gt ao sa MATRIX Switcher Control Pgm MATRIZ Swicher The Comm Port Selection window figure 5 3 appears Control Perm i Comm Port Selection E Extron s MATRIX SWITCHERS Control Program 1996 2005 Extron Electronics A5 232 Port 39600 baud Comm 1 Comm 2 Comm 3 Comm 4 More Ports IP LAN Emulate Tepe ener ner eeepc oe Figure 5 3 Comm port selection window MVX VGA A Matrix Switchers e Matrix Software 5 3 Matrix Software cont d 2 Choose either the comm port that is connected to the switcher s serial port or Emulate NOTE NOTE Although IP LAN is available for selection the switcher does not have an Ethernet port Do not select IP LAN If you selected a comm port check the baud rate 3600 baud 19200 baud displayed in the comm port selection window If you 38400 baud 115200 baud need to change the baud
70. description of the problem as well as the name of the person to contact in case there are any questions Extron Electronics makes no further warranties either expressed or implied with respect to the product and its quality performance merchantability or fitness for any particular use In no event will Extron Electronics be liable for direct indirect or consequential damages resulting from any defect in this product even if Extron Electronics has been advised of such damage Please note that laws vary from state to state and country to country and that some provisions of this warranty may not apply to you ye wy A QV e 140 S 6 o p turjO www extron com Extron Electronics USA 1230 South Lewis Street Anaheim CA 92805 800 633 9876 714 491 1500 FAX 714 491 1517 Extron Electronics Europe Extron Electronics Asia Extron Electronics Japan Beeldschermweg 6C 135 Joo Seng Rd 04 01 Kyodo Building 16 Ichibancho 3821 AH Amersfoort The Netherlands PM Industrial Bldg Singapore 368363 Chiyoda ku Tokyo 102 0082 800 3987 6673 31 33 453 4040 800 7339 8766 65 6383 4400 Japan FAX 31 33 453 4050 FAX 69 6383 4664 81 3 3511 7655 FAX 81 3 3511 765 2007 Extron Electronics All rights reserved
71. dio on page 3 18 3 Display the audio level of the selected input See Viewing and adjusting the input audio level on page 3 25 JJ Select a preset See Using global presets on page 3 21 6 Input and output label windows These translucent panels can be removed and replaced to insert labels behind them To remove a panel insert the Phillips head end of a Tweeker or a small Phillips head screwdriver into the hole in one end of the panel and gently slide the tab at the edge of the panel out of the recess in the switcher housing Input and output labels can be created easily with Extron s button label generator software is shipped with every Extron matrix switcher or with any Brother P Touch labeler Each input and output can be labeled with names alphanumeric characters or even color bitmaps for easy and intuitive input and output selection figure 3 2 See chapter 5 Matrix Software for details on using the label software INP ISS 506 6 Figure 3 2 Sample label 8 MVX VGA A Matrix Switchers Operation 3 3 Operation cont d Control buttons 4 Enter button and or LED The Enter button and LED have three primary functions and four secondary functions W e Saves changes that you make on the front panel To create a simple configuration o Specify RGBHV audio or both see I O selection buttons O and O o Press the desired input button o Pr
72. dio level on page QS 2 Esc button cancels selections in progress and resets the front panel button indications The Esc button does not reset the current configuration the RGBHV and audio selection any presets or any audio level or volume settings The Esc button also increments the level and volume See Viewing and adjusting the audio level on page QS 2 QS 1 level in the next column Creating a tie 1 Press and release the Esc button to clear any input LEDs output LEDs or control LEDs that may be lit 2 Press and release the RGBHV and or Audio I O button s to select or Quick Start MVX VGA A Matrix Switchers continued RGBHV and Audio buttons select and deselect video and or audio The Audio LED blinks to indicate audio breakaway The Audio button also selects the audio level adjust mode See Viewing and adjusting the audio Press the Esc button to clear all selections v s AD IN ESC The LED blinks once deselect video and or audio as desired I O Save a Press and hold preset 2 seconds Recall a preset PRESET Preset LED blinks PRESET O Press and release PRESET Preset LED lights PRESET All input and output buttons with assigned presets light The configuration data at assigned preset locations will be overwritten j o a A C QS 2 Lit when selected E O Lit when selected Off when deselected
73. djust the input audio level of each input see Viewing and adjusting the input audio level on page 3 25 so that the approximate output level is the same for all selected inputs 5 As necessary adjust the output audio level of each input see Viewing and adjusting the output volume on page 3 30 MVX VGA A Matrix Switchers Operation 3 41 Operation cont d Troubleshooting This section gives recommendations on what to do if you have problems operating the switcher and describes an actual image problem that Extron has encountered 1 Ensure that all devices are plugged in and powered on The switcher is receiving power if one of the front panel I O LEDs is lit Check to see if one or more outputs are muted Ensure that an active input is selected for output on the switcher Ensure that the proper signal format is supplied Check the cabling and make corrections as necessary gt 2 Se A p Call the Extron S Sales amp Technical Support Hotline if necessary Configuration Worksheets Rather than trying to remember the configuration for each preset use worksheets to record this information Make copies of the blank worksheet on page 3 45 and use one for each preset configuration Cross out all unused or inactive inputs and outputs Use different colors for video and audio Worksheet example 1 System equipment Figure 3 65 shows a worksheet for an MVX 128 A in a fictional organization with the system hardwar
74. e a o oe CA IC o a ss as o us a w ms o o ww e o aw e 1 70 os e f 2 0 f oo P 0m e 16 o 0 fon e o em o s use s ws s n ess Cn s os s 1 sass s o ees Ce se a o sox oo 8 oom so ase os as sox oe 6 om 49 37 27 59 5 4 8 MVX VGA A Matrix Switchers Programmer s Guide Command response table for SIS commands continued Command ASCII command Response Additional host to switcher switcher to host description Names Write global preset name Esc x9 X13 NG 4 NmglX9 x237 Example Esc 1 Security ING Nmg01 Security 14 Name global preset 1 Security I Read global preset name Esc lxoiNG lt xa13jel Example Esc 2NG Security 24 e Ifa preset is unassigned the X24 displays unassigned e If a global preset is saved but not yet named the default name is Preset k11 Write input name Esc pain NmiXa1 Kis Example Esc 1 Podium camNI lt Nmi01 Podium came Name input 1 Podium cam Read input name Esc X1 NI lt X13 Write output name Esc x1 Ki3INO Nmolx1 x13 Example Esc 1 Main PJINO Nmo01 Main Pj1 lt Name output 1 Main PJ1 Read output name Esc X1 INO X13 Save recall and directly write presets Neues Ifyou try to recall a preset that is not saved the matrix switcher responds with the error code E11 e The following characters are invalid in preset names and Save
75. e press and hold the Audio button until the LED begins to blink then release the button 3 Press and release an output button to select an output The input LEDs display the volume level for the selected output The switchers indicate the volume differently depending on number of input LEDs but as a general rule the more LEDs that are lit the higher the volume The fewer LEDs that are lit the lower the volume For a more detailed analysis of decoding the displayed value see Reading the displayed volume on the next page 4 Press and release the Esc A and View buttons to increase and decrease the audio volume by 1 dB per each press of the button Or press and hold either button to change the level at a rate of 3 dB per second until the button is released or the upper or lower limit is reached 5 Press and release the Audio button to save the audio settings and exit Audio mode The Audio button stops blinking Mewes There is one audio volume level setting per output The audio level setting is shared by the left and right audio inputs e The audio volume levels are stored in non volatile memory When power is removed and restored the audio level settings are retained e Exiting Audio mode by pressing the Audio button always returns the I O button configuration to RGBHV and audio selected for tying RGBHV and Audio LEDs lit e Pressing the Enter or Preset button also exits Audio mode Pressing the Preset button
76. e 3 52 shows the volume level 39 dB attenuation displayed on the MVX 128 A an 8 output LED switcher The input LEDs display the selected output s audio volume level In this example the lit input buttons indicate 40 to 41 5 percent of the applied audio input The unlit input buttons indicate an audio volume attenuation of 39 dB to 40 dB Press and release the Output 1 button 39 dB attenuation The LED lights 41 5 volume ol E 1 12 E T I O Lit LED Unlit LED XX Slow blinking LED Figure 3 52 Select output 1 Figure 3 53 shows the same volume 41 5 as in figure 3 52 but displayed on a 16 output button switcher such as an MVX 168 A In this example the input buttons display an audio gain level of 39 dB INPUTS 15 16 ojo MM A Be O Lit LED Unlit LED gt 6 Slow blinking LED Figure 3 53 Volume display on a 16 output button switcher Noyes The volume level is protected when front panel Lock mode 2 is selected You can view the volume in Lock mode 2 but you cannot change it from the front panel If you try to perform step 4 while front panel Lock mode 2 is selected the actions are ignored and the Enter RGBHV and Audio LEDs flash 4 Press and release the Esc A button once figure 3 54 to increase the volume by 1 5 Press and release the Esc A button several more times figure 3 54 to increase the volume by 1 5 per button push Note the input LED indication
77. e Audio button figure 3 56 Press the Audio button to exit Audio mode o ol RGBHV AUDIO All input LEDs and output LEDs return to the unlit state The Audio LED stops blinking and lights steadily The RGBHV button lights Figure 3 56 Deselect Audio mode MVX VGA A Matrix Switchers Operation 3 35 Operation cont d 3 36 Setting the front panel locks Executive modes The matrix switcher has three levels of front panel security lock that limit the operation of the switcher from the front panel e Lock mode 0 The front panel is completely unlocked All front panel functions are available e Lock mode 1 All changes are locked from the front panel except for setting Lock mode 2 Some functions can be viewed e Lock mode 2 Basic functions are unlocked Advanced features are locked and can be viewed only Basic features consist of o Making ties o Saving and recalling presets o Setting input audio gain and attenuation o Changing Lock modes Advanced features consist of o Setting video and audio output mutes o Setting audio output volume o Setting the rear panel remote port protocol and baud rate Noyes The switcher is shipped from the factory in Lock mode 2 Selecting Lock mode 2 or toggling between mode 2 and mode 0 Noyes If the switcher is in Lock mode 0 or mode 1 this procedure selects mode 2 If the switcher in in Lock mode 2 this procedure selects mode 0 unlocks the switcher
78. e annotated Inputs 10 11 and 13 have no connection in this organization so they have been crossed out on the worksheet Input sources Camera Camera PC 1 PC 2 Audio Classroom Classroom Laptop Rack DVD VTG 300 mic Main 2 RGB 202 RGB 202 CD H1VCR 2 VCR RGB 202 USP 405 X X X podium USP 405 USP 405 21 Ley Led Led d e A Lo bed bed el Lo 21 9 Le A Lol o Lol d o bel Main hall Main hall FP 1 FP 2 Podium Sound Sound VCR DA 6 monitor system system VSC 500 X X X A 1 2 Output destinations SSS Preset ___3 Title Weekly status mtg video Audio Fill in the preset number and use colors dashes etc to make connecting lines Indicate if the configuration is for video audio or both Figure 3 65 Worksheet example 1 System equipment Inputs include PCs an audio CD player cameras and an Extron VIG 300 Output devices include monitors front and rear projectors a stereo and a VCR for recording presentations The VTG 300 video test generator connected to input 12 enables a video test pattern to be sent to one several or all output devices for problem isolation or adjustment purposes An audio test tape or CD could be used in a similar manner to check out the audio components 3 42 MVX VGA A Matrix Switchers Operation Worksheet example 2 Daily configuration Figure 3 66 continues from worksheet example 1 by showing the video and audio ties that make
79. ep except for 0 to 1 which is 13 dB default 64 0dB See the table on page 4 8 Mute Lock mode or power supply 0 off mode 0 not OK 1 on mode 1 OK 2 mode 2 Global preset 0 32 0 current configuration Video audio mute 0 no mute 1 video mute 2 audio mute 3 video and audio mute x11 Firmware version number to second decimal place x xx x12 Verbose firmware version description upload date time See the Query controller firmware version verbose command on page 4 12 x13 Name 12 characters maximum for input output and global preset names Upper and lower case alphanumeric characters and _ and spaces are valid The following characters are invalid in the name space lt gt 1 and Port number 1 front or 2 rear X15 Baud rate 9600 19200 38400 115200 Parity Odd even none mark space Only the first letter is required Data bits 7 8 Stop bits 1 2 Port type 0 RS 232 1 RS 422 Number of inputs 12 or 16 x21 Number of outputs 6 12 0r 16 Part number 68 nnn nn 23 Voltage Positive or negative voltage and magnitude Temperature Degrees Fahrenheit MVX VGA A Matrix Switchers e Programmer s Guide 4 5 Programmer s Guide cont d Command response table for SIS commands Command ASCII command Response Additional host to switcher switcher to host description Create ties e Commands can be entered back to back in a string with no space
80. ess the desired output button s O o Press the Enter button e Indicates that a potential tie has been created but not saved e Indicates that a global preset has been selected to be saved or recalled but that the preset action has not been accomplished 3 With the Preset View and Esc buttons selects Serial Port Configuration mode See Selecting the rear panel Remote port protocol and baud rate on page 3 38 _1 Selects 9600 baud for the Remote port in Serial Port Configuration mode See Selecting the rear panel Remote port protocol and baud rate on page 3 38 3 Indicates that the Remote port is set to 9600 baud in Serial Port Configuration mode See Selecting the rear panel Remote port protocol and baud rate on page 3 38 3 With the RGBHV and Audio buttons select front panel security lockout mode 2 or toggle between mode 0 unlocked and mode 2 See Setting the front panel locks Executive modes on page 3 36 Preset button and or LED The Preset button and LED have two primary functions and three secondary functions 11 e Activates Save Preset mode to save a configuration as a preset and Recall Preset mode to activate a previously defined preset e Blinks when Save Preset mode is active and lights steadily when Recall Preset mode is active J With the Enter View and Esc buttons selects Serial Port Configuration mode See Selecting the rear panel Remote port protocol and baud rate on
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82. figurations e Changing a configuration e Viewing ties sets of ties and configurations e Muting and unmuting outputs e Saving a preset e Recalling a preset e Viewing and adjusting the output volume e Viewing and adjusting the input audio level e Locking the front panel e Performing resets from the front panel e Reading and setting the RS 232 RRS 422 Remote port settings Front panel security lockouts Power In the procedural descriptions that follow it is assumed that the switcher is in Lock mode 0 fully unlocked The following two Lock modes are also available e Lock mode 1 All changes are locked from the front panel except for setting Lock mode 2 Some functions can be viewed e Lock mode 2 Advanced features are locked and can be viewed only Basic functions are unlocked NMNoji Y The switcher is shipped from the factory in Lock mode 2 See Setting the front panel locks Executive modes on page 3 36 for a detailed list of basic and advanced functions and the procedure to set the various front panel locks Apply power by connecting the power cord to an AC source When AC power is applied the switcher performs a self test that flashes the front panel LEDs and then turns them off An error free power up self test sequence leaves the RGBHV LED and the Audio LED on and all other LEDs unlit The current configuration and all presets are saved in non volatile memory When power is applied the most recent
83. figure 3 30 for approximately 2 seconds until the LEDs light steadily The output 3 and output 4 video and audio signals are unmuted Press and hold the Output 3 and Output 4 buttons v E O C gt O I 3 4 5 OUTPUTS 2 seconds O O C a on me 3 4 5 OUTPUTS The LEDs stop blinking and light steadily to indicate that the RGBHV and audio outputs are unmuted O Blinking LED Release the buttons IN Figure 3 30 Unmute the outputs Noi If both RGBHV and audio are selected the unmutine action toggles both the S video and the audio outputs If either the video output or the audio output is already unmuted the muted output is unmuted and the unmuted output is muted 6 Press and release the View button to exit View only mode figure 3 31 Press the View button to exit View Only mode CONTROL D z input LEDs and output SET VIEW LEDs return to the unlit state gt The View LED returns to the unlit state Figure 3 31 Press the View button to exit View only mode 3 20 MVX VGA A Matrix Switchers Operation Using global presets The current configuration configuration 0 can be saved as a preset in any one of 32 preset memory addresses Preset locations are assigned to the input buttons and output buttons On the MVX 128 A up to 20 presets can be selected from the front panel to be either saved or retrieved On all other models all 32 presets are availa
84. guration changes until the Changes Take button is pressed w Ties as Lines Ties az Crosspoints FHequentciead options F Ties as lines Displays ties as lines figure 5 11 mite ta same araua w leons in 7 0 Boses n Numbers in 140 Boxes Figure 5 11 Ties shown as lines Ties as crosspoints Displays ties as a matrix of inputs and outputs figure 5 12 Ties that have been made are indicated as amber video and audio green video only and red audio only boxes Ties that will take effect when you click the Take button are indicated by Ties that will be broken when you click the Take button are indicated by gt S Egtron s MATRIX SWITCHERS Control Program 1996 2003 Extron Electronics Iof x File Tools Preferences Master Reset Help OTB o 5 S amp 00880000 Eme le Burro OO DOOOOO pare L L L L L L ROOMS 1 n vID CAM L E a LI Global all Room gt i vq M Ba Rains A Follow 5 on BO OOOBHOO wars i PODIUM L L L L LJ L PRESETS 32 a ero LILI LILI E LU n KNBC 5 L E LJ 3 THRE y BRG a a a R MOE cote E Ld e nour E E LJ e gogogo pee Take Cancel w Figure 5 12 Ties shown as crosspoints Icons in I O boxes Erases any numbers in the I O boxes in the 7 Control Program window figure 5 5 You can place icons in the Jae boxes Numbers in 1 0 boxes Erases any icons in the I O boxes in the 7 Control
85. he following programs e The Matrix Switchers Control Program e The Firmware Loader 1 Insert the CD ROM into the drive The installation program should start automatically If it does not self start run Launch exe from the CD The Extron software CD window appears figure 5 1 Extron Software CD Microsoft Internet Explorer File Edit View Favorites Tools Help ae Q Bact x E A yo Search JY Favorites E R e a E Y LJ ret 3 Address E D lindex html M Go Links fax Extron Software Products Extron Electronics a Disc B Issue 2007 1 800 633 9876 Products sofas T manuals Gh Home Qextron com Y contact Us A lt click to select product gt Extron Software Products Disc B Issue 2007 1 For more than 20 years Extron Electronics has manufactured professional AA system products including computer video interfaces switchers matrix switchers distribution amplifiers signal processing devices Ethernet control interfaces and high resolution cable Extron offers solutions for integration of video and audio into presentation systems for a variety of environments such as boardrooms classrooms and training centers lecture halls command and control centers and more For the latest product information visit www extron com io Products E AS A Software Find a product and view r A ae E Install control and available files A y configuration software 4 My Computer
86. he front panel If desired connect an MKP 2000 or MKP 3000 remote control panel to the switcher s RS 232 RS 422 connector Refer to the MKP 2000 Remote Control Panel User s Manual or the MKP 3000 Remote Control Panel User s Manual for details MVX VGA A Matrix Switchers e Installation Reset button mM Reset button The Reset button initiates two levels of reset to the Beer matrix switcher For the two different reset levels press and hold the button while the switcher is running or while you power up the switcher See Rear Panel Operations in chapter 3 Operation for details e Rear panel mode 5 system reset Press and hold the Reset button until the Reset LED blinks three times approximately 9 seconds then release the button and press it again This reset clears all ties and presets and resets all audio gains to 0 dB e Hard reset Press and hold the Reset button while powering up the switcher to restore the switcher to the default factory conditions No Hard reset does not clear the current configuration Power connection AC power connector Plug a standard IEC power cord into this connector to connect the switcher to a 100 VAC to 240 VAC 50 or 60 Hz power source MVX VGA A Matrix Switchers e Installation 2 7 Installation cont d Front Panel Configuration Port CONFIG MVX SERIES Wi WITH Figure 2 8 Front panel configuration port 9 Configuration port This 2
87. hers e Matrix Software File Download Security Warning Do you want to run or save this file Name CPS00_FW 1x04 exe Type Application 2 26 MB From wa extron corr While files from the Internet can be useful this file type can potentially harm your computer If you do not trust the source do not tun or save this software Whats the risk Do you want to run this software Name FirmwareInstall CP300 Publisher Extron Electronics X More options Y while Files from the Internet can be useful this file type can potentially harm your computer Only run software From publishers you trust What s the risk Einware parade inetaliehicld Wizard Welcome to the Extron Installation Program for the CP 300 1616 Seres Firmware v1 04 The Estron Installation Prograr will install the updated E Xx tron 6 firmware on pour computer To continue click Next Firmware Upgrade InstallShield Wizard Firmware Update The InstallShield Wizard has successfully installed the F View the Release Notes Adobe Reader Required View the Update Installl9dobe Reader Required Click Finish to exit the Wizard Back Limit fj Cancel Figure 5 7 Downloading firmware upgrade files MVX VGA A Matrix Switchers e Matrix Software C Program FilessEstron Firmware CP300 1616 v1 04 Folder where E xtron 6 firmware is installed 5 7 Matrix Software
88. icon shown at right MTRS HLP e From within the Matrix Switcher Control Program click on the Help menu on the main screen e From within the Matrix Switcher Control Program press the F1 key Button Label Generator Program The Button Label Generator software creates labels that you can place in the translucent covers above and below the front panel input and output buttons You can create labels with names alphanumeric characters or even color bitmaps for easy and intuitive input and output selection See appendix A Specifications Part Numbers Accessories for the procedure for removing and replacing the translucent covers The Extron Button Label Generator is available on the Extron Web site www extron com under the Download Center tab Click the Software link figure 5 13 and download and install the program Products Applications Technologies Company Download Os Download Center O 5 li On Control Software 44 files Fiera are Figure 5 13 Location of software on the web site Noyes The Button Label Generator software is also included on the Extron Software Products CD ROM that accompanies the switcher MVX VGA A Matrix Switchers e Matrix Software 5 13 Matrix Software cont d By default the Windows installation creates a C Program Files Extron ButtonLabelGenerator directory and places the Button Label Generator icon into a group or folder named Extron Electronics Using
89. iguration The configuration that is currently active in the switcher also called configuration 0 Global memory preset A configuration that has been stored Up to 32 global memory presets can be stored in memory Preset locations are assigned to the input buttons and output buttons When a preset is retrieved from memory it becomes the current configuration The switchers have 32 presets On the MVX 128 VGA A up to 20 presets can be selected from the front panel for either saving or retrieving Preset numbers larger than 20 are accessible via serial port control 3 2 MVX VGA A Matrix Switchers Operation Input and output buttons Noyes If the switcher has fewer inputs or outputs than input or output buttons only the buttons for which the switcher has an input or output perform the function of selecting and identifying that input or output Input buttons and LEDs The input buttons and LEDs have two primary functions and two secondary functions l e Select an input e Identify the selected input JJ Select a preset See Using global presets on page 3 21 _I Display the output volume level See Viewing and adjusting the output volume on page 3 30 Output buttons and LEDs The output buttons and LEDs have two primary functions and three secondary functions 17 e Select output s e Identify the selected output s _1 Mute the output See Muting and unmuting video and or au
90. input button to select an input The output LEDs display the audio level for the selected input e Switchers with 8 output LEDs Each output LED indicates 1 dB when blinking slowly 2 dB when blinking quickly and 3 dB when lit steadily e Switchers with 16 output LEDs Each output LED indicates 1 dB when blinking and 2 dB when lit steadily The Esc A and View vw LEDs display the polarity gain or attenuation See the table on page 3 27 to read the displayed audio level 4 Press and release the Esc A and View buttons to increase and decrease the audio level by 1 dB per each push of the buttons Or press and hold either button to change the level at a rate of 3 dB per second until the button is released or the upper or lower limit is reached MVX VGA A Matrix Switchers Operation 3 25 Operation cont d 5 Press and release the Audio button to exit Audio mode The Audio LED stops blinking Moi Pressing the Enter or Preset button also exits Audio mode Pressing the Preset button changes to Recall Preset mode e There is one audio level setting per input The audio level setting is shared by the left and right audio inputs e The audio level settings are stored in non volatile memory When power is removed and restored the audio level settings are retained e Exiting Audio mode by pressing the Audio button always returns the I O button configuration to RGBHV and audio selected for tying RGBHV and A
91. ion The Windows based control program also has an emulation mode that lets you create a switcher configuration file at the home office and then download it for use by the switcher on site e Simple Instruction Set SIS The remote control protocol uses Extron s SIS for easy programming and operation e Remote control panels and keypads The matrix switchers are remote controllable using the optional MKP 2000 and MKP 3000 remote control keypads The remote control devices are easy to use and provide tactile buttons for quick selection Each MKP can be used for input to output switching and one touch switching for a particular output The MKP 3000 also can be used for selection of global presets 1 4 MVX VGA A Matrix Switchers e Introduction Upgradeable firmware The firmware that controls all switcher operation can be upgraded in the field via either serial port without taking the switcher out of service Firmware upgrades are available for download on the Extron Web site www extron com and can be installed using the Windows based control program Labeling The Extron button label software ships with every Extron matrix switcher You can create labels to place above the front panel input buttons and below the output buttons with names alphanumeric characters or color bitmaps for easy and intuitive input and output selection Alternatively labels can be made with any Brother P Touch or comparable labeler Global me
92. isplayed on a 16 ouput LED switcher such as an MVX 1616 A O Oo O E Ml BHREHEEEHEH E a 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 VIEW ESC PTS y de The output LEDs display the selected input s audio level The View and Esc LEDs display the polarity gain In this example the output buttons and the View and Esc buttons or attenuation display an audio gain level of 1 dB O Lit LED Unlit LED O Slow blinking LED ION Figure 3 48 Level display on a 16 output LED switcher 5 Press and release the Audio button figure 3 49 Press the Audio button to exit Audio mode All input LEDs and output LEDs return to the unlit state RGBHV AUDIO The Audio LED stops blinking and lights steadily The RGBHV button lights Figure 3 49 Deselect Audio mode MVX VGA A Matrix Switchers e Operation 3 29 Operation cont d 3 30 Viewing and adjusting the output volume The audio level of each output can be displayed and adjusted through a range of 100 no attenuation to 0 maximum 76 dB attenuation The audio level can be adjusted from the front panel or via serial port control The default is 100 no attenuation Noyes Output volume is protected when front panel Lock mode 2 is selected You can view the volume in Lock mode 2 but not adjust it from the front panel 1 Press the Esc button to clear any input LEDs output LEDs or control LEDs that are lit 2 To enter Audio mod
93. l affect transmission distance Distances of about 50 feet 15 m are typically not a problem In some cases the matrix switcher may be capable of serial communications via RS 232 up to 250 feet 76 m away 2 8 MVX VGA A Matrix Switchers e Installation S ye se 3 MVX VGA A Matrix Switchers s 6 Q p turjOo Chapter Three Operation Front Panel Controls and Indicators Front Panel Operations Rear Panel Operations Optimizing the Audio Troubleshooting Configuration Worksheets Operation Noy On some MVX switchers the video selection button is labeled Video rather than RGBHV Front Panel Controls and Indicators The front panel controls figure 3 1 are grouped into two sets The input and output buttons are grouped on the left side of the control panel The control buttons and video audio I O selection buttons are grouped on the right side of the panel Noyes The MVX 128 A has a similar front panel configuration but with fewer input buttons and output buttons LLL TELL ELLE made Ga PUTO e Extron O 8 8 Figure 3 1 Front panel MVX 1616 A Definitions The following terms which apply to all Extron matrix switchers are used throughout this manual Tie An input to output connection Set of ties An input tied to two or more outputs An output can never be tied to more than one input Configuration One or more ties or one or more sets of ties Current conf
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95. large E10 Invalid command E11 Invalid preset number E12 Invalid output number too large E13 Invalid value out of range E14 Illegal command for this configuration E17 Timeout caused only by direct write of global presets E22 Busy Using the Command Response Table The command response table begins on page 4 6 Lower case letters are acceptable in the command field except where indicated for the gain and attenuation commands The table below shows the hexadecimal equivalent of each ASCII character used in the command response table ASCII to HEX Conversion Table Esc1B CR D LF A 22 24 20 NO O l1 lt 57 gt lt Z Tv Oo B J R Z b j r Z n XO NXO MVX VGA A Matrix Switchers e Programmer s Guide Symbols are used throughout the table to represent variables in the command response fields Command and response examples are shown throughout the table Command Response Table for SIS Commands Symbol definitions CR LF carriage return line feed hex 0D 0A Carriage return no line feed hex 0D Space character Esc Escape key hex 1B Ki Input number 01 16 Input number for tie 00 16 00 untied 3 Output number 01 16 Numeric dB value 18 to 24 45 steps of gain or attenuation fefault 0 dB k5 Audio gain 0 24 1 dB step Audio attenuation 1 18 1 dB step Volume adjustment range 0 64 1 dB st
96. m reset e Clears all ties and presets e Clears all video and audio mutes e Sets all input audio levels to unity gain 0 dB e Sets all output volume levels to 100 0 dB of attenuation Reset the switcher to the factory default settings by pressing and holding the RGBHV button and Audio button while you apply AC power to the switcher figure 3 59 Noi System reset does not replace user installed firmware Press and hold the RGBHV and Audio buttons while you apply power to the switcher Ep RGBHV AUDIO The switcher s LEDs blink and then go dark Continue to hold the RGBHV and Audio buttons until all input and output LEDs return to the unlit state and the RGBHV and Audio LEDs turn on Release the RGBHV and Audio buttons Power Figure 3 59 System reset MVX VGA A Matrix Switchers Operation 3 37 Operation cont d 3 38 Selecting the rear panel Remote port protocol and baud rate Noyes The Remote port settings are protected when front panel Lock mode 2 is selected You can view the settings in Lock mode 2 but you cannot adjust them from the front panel The switcher s rear panel Remote port can support either RS 232 or RS 422 serial communication protocol and can operate at 9600 19200 38400 and 115200 baud rates The settings of these variables can be viewed and changed from the front panel View and configure the switcher s remote port s serial communications settings as follows
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98. mory presets 32 global memory presets are a time saving feature that lets you set up and store input output configurations in advance You can then recall those configurations when needed with a few simple steps on the front panel For the MVX 128 A which has fewer input and output buttons 20 global memory presets are available from the front panel the remaining presets are available via serial port control Rack mounting Rack mountable in any conventional 19 wide rack Three front panel security lockout modes Executive modes If a matrix switcher is installed in an open area where operation by unauthorized personnel may be a problem either of two security lockout modes can be implemented the third mode is unlocked When a front panel locked mode is enabled a special button combination or SIS command is required to unlock the front panel controller and make the front panel fully operational Power The matrix switcher s 100 VAC to 240 VAC autoswitchable internal power supply provides worldwide power compatibility MVX VGA A Matrix Switchers e Introduction 1 5 Introduction cont d 1 6 MVX VGA A Matrix Switchers e Introduction 3 MVX VGA A Matrix Switchers o curio Chapter Two Installation Mounting the Switcher Rear Panel Cabling and Views Front Panel Configuration Port Installation 2 2 Mounting the Switcher UL requirements The following Underwriters Laboratories UL requireme
99. ncnnccnononcncnnonncononononnrnrnnanonooos 2 8 Chapter Three Operation oooooooocooconononconcnononnnornonoonecnonornonaonennnnornonnonorannnrnenso 3 1 Front Panel Controls and Indicato fs ooocoooocoononnocnnncnnonocncnrncnonrnonos 3 2 A E E eee E E A E E E T 3 2 INPUT and output DUO Session diea aE aii eii 3 3 CONTFOMDUTTONS anar dio ena 3 4 Odo pana RA OPOPoN NP N 0 U0U0U PP Po e e E ES O Tr 3 6 Front Panel OperationNs ooooocoooooononoccocononcncococononononnonononconnnoncnnonnnrnonnnnnnrnnnnnnenrnrnnnnos 3 7 Front panel security lOCKOU S sesionar 3 7 FeO E A QA dase snes NTE eeccarar 3 7 Creating a configuration smesiieactsrssescetuscansearesacosaieotanananuetangudiaus eel 3 8 Example 1 Creating a set of video and audio TIES cceseeeeeeeeeeeeeesesseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeess 3 9 Example 2 Adding a tie to a set of video and audio ti8S cccccccccccccconnnoncnnncnccnnnnnnnnnnnnens 3 11 Example 3 Removing a tie from a set of video and audio ti8S oooonncnncnnnccccnocononnnnanens 3 13 Viewing G COMP QUE ATOM ui 3 15 Example 4 Viewing video and audio audio only and video only tie s 00sseeeeee 3 15 Muting and unmuting video and or audio ooooooccccnnnoccccnnconononcnnnncnnanononnnonnnonnnnnrnnnnnnrennncnnnss 3 18 Example 5 Muting and UNMULING an OUTPUT scciiicetocescecccdstanlectasnedeccoasaseianecdinecdeccoseetaiaes 3 18 Using gl
100. ndent matrix switched outputs with audio follow and audio breakaway e Tie any input to any or all outputs e Quick multiple tie Multiple inputs can be switched to multiple outputs simultaneously This allows all displays outputs to change from source to source at the same time e Audio follow Audio can be switched with its corresponding video input via front panel control or via serial port remote control e Audio breakaway Audio can be broken away from its corresponding video signal This feature allows any audio signal to be selected with any video signal and simultaneously tied to one or all outputs in any combination Audio breakaway switching can be done via front panel control or via serial port remote control Operational flexibility Operations such as input output selection setting of presets and adjustment of audio levels can be performed on the front panel or via either serial port The serial ports allow remote control via a PC ora control system e Front Panel Controller The front panel controller supports input and output selection preset creation and selection audio gain and attenuation and volume control The front panel features slots for labels that can identify each input and output with text or graphics e Windows based control program For serial port remote control from a PC the Extron Windows based control software provides a graphical interface and drag and drop point and click operat
101. nfirm the configuration change M Enter LED and all input LEDs and output LEDs return to the unlit state ENTER Figure 3 7 Press the Enter button The current configuration figure 3 8 is now Input 5 video and audio is tied to output 3 output 4 and output 8 Input 5 video audio tied to outputs 3 4 and 8 Video Audio Figure 3 8 Example 1 final configuration 3 10 MVX VGA A Matrix Switchers Operation Example 2 Adding a tie to a set of video and audio ties In the following example a new video tie is added to the current configuration The steps show the front panel indications that result from your action Noyes This example assumes that you have performed example 1 1 Press and release the Esc button figure 3 9 Press the Esc button to clear all selections CONTROL o o a ENTER PRESET VIEW ESC 0 LED blinks once The LED blinks once Figure 3 9 Clear all selections 2 To select video only for the tie if necessary press and release the RGBHV button and or Audio button figure 3 10 0 O RGBHV Press the RGBHV button to toggle on and off Press the Audio button to toggle on and off The LED lights when selected The LED is unlit when deselected Figure 3 10 Select RGBHV only 3 Press and release the Input 5 button figure 3 11 Press and release the Input 5 button The LED lights The Output 3 Output 4 and Output 8
102. nts pertain to the installation of the MVX into a rack figure 2 1 1 Elevated operating ambient temperature If the equipment installed in a closed or multi unit rack assembly the operating ambient temperature of the rack environment may be greater than room ambient temperature Therefore install the MVX in an environment compatible with the maximum 122 F 50 C ambient temperature Ima specified by Extron Reduced air flow Install the equipment in a rack so that the amount of air flow required for safe operation of the equipment is not compromised Mechanical loading Mount the equipment in the rack so that a hazardous condition is not achieved due to uneven mechanical loading Circuit overloading Connect the equipment to the supply circuit and consider the effect that circuit overloading might have on overcurrent protection and supply wiring Appropriate consideration of equipment nameplate ratings should be used when addressing this concern Reliable earthing grounding Maintain reliable grounding of rack mounted equipment Pay particular attention to supply connections other than direct connections to the branch circuit e g use of power strips Mounting instructions The MVX VGA A matrix switchers are housed in a rack mountable 2U MVX 128 VGA A or 3U all other models high metal enclosures with mounting flanges for standard 19 racks If desired rack mount the switcher as follows 1 pa
103. o enter View only mode The View LED lights MVX VGA A Matrix Switchers Operation 3 15 Operation cont d 3 To select both video and audio for viewing if necessary press and release the RGBHV button and the Audio button figure 3 22 I O O O In this example the Audio LED blinks to indicate audio breakaway M assuming you have performed examples 1 2 and 3 aay AUDIO Press the RGBHV nal to toggle on and off The LED lights when selected Press the Audio button to toggle on and off The LED lights or blinks when selected Until you select an input or output the buttons light for all untied outputs or ol with ol broken ol ol ol ol e 6 7 8 a Figure 3 22 Select RGBHV and audio 4 Press and release the Input 5 button figure 3 23 Press and release the Input 5 button The LED lights 4 5 6 1 The output buttons light for outputs that are tied to input 5 9 O 2 O O O O O O 1 2 3 A 5 6 7 8 OUTPUTS The output buttons are unlit for outputs that are not tied to input 5 Figure 3 23 Select an input You can also view a set of ties by selecting a tied output To demonstrate this note the number of a lit output LED and then press and release the output button for an untied unlit output Observe that all of the untied outputs LEDs light Then press the output button that you noted previously and observe that the selected output LED the tied input LED inpu
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105. obal presets caress e Eo E EA 3 21 Example 6 Saving a preset ista oi leve 3 22 Example 7 Recalling a preset ainia tiara nds 3 23 Viewing and adjusting the input audio level cccceessseeeeeseneeeeeessseeeeeeeesenneeeeeessseees 3 25 Example 8 Viewing and adjusting an input audio level oooo ccccccccoconcccccncncncnnnnnnnnanennnns 3 26 Viewing and adjusting the output VOIUMEC ccccccessceceessseeeeesseeeeeesssneeeesssaeeeesssneeeeesaaes 3 30 Reading the displayed volume ccccsceceeeeeeeseeneasseseeeeeeeeeeseaeaaaaeseeeeeeeesssaaeaaaeeeeeeeeeeeses 3 31 Example 9 Viewing and adjusting an output volume level c cceeeeeeeeeeeeeneeeeeeeeees 3 33 MVX VGA A Matrix Switchers e Table of Contents j Table of Contents cont d Setting the front panel locks Executive MONEeS occcococcccnccnocoocncnnonnoononnncnnannnnnnnnonannnnnnnnos 3 36 Selecting Lock mode 2 or toggling between mode 2 and mode O oooooononccnccnnncnccnnnnnnns 3 36 Selecting Lock mode 2 or toggling between mode 2 and mode 1 oonnccnnccccnnncninncnnonanos 3 37 Performing a system reset from the front Panell cccsccccssssseeesssseeesssneeeeessteeeesssneeeeeess 3 37 Selecting the rear panel Remote port protocol and baud rate coooooonccccnnccoccnnncnncncnncnnnos 3 38 Rear Panel OperatiONS ooococococococoooococococonononononononcnnononononononcnonnononononononornrnrnononrnnnnnnnoos 3 40 Performing an absolute system reset fro
106. on The steps show the front panel indications that result from your action Mewes This example assumes that you have performed example 1 and example 2 1 Press and release the Esc button figure 3 15 Press the Esc button to clear all selections CONTROL o e e 2 E Ml ENTER PRESET VIEW ESC O LED blinks once The LED blinks once IN Figure 3 15 Clear all selections 2 To select audio only for the tie if necessary press and release the RGBHV button and or Audio button figure 3 16 I0 O O RGBHV AUDIO Press the RGBHV button to toggle on and off Press the Audio button to toggle on and off The LED is unlit when deselected The LED lights when selected Figure 3 16 Select audio only 3 Press and release the Input 5 button figure 3 17 Press and release the Input 5 button The LED lights 2 3 4 0 O 1 The Output 3 Output 4 and Output 8 LEDs light to indicate INPUTS the audio ties created in example 1 5 The output 1 LED does not light to indicate the tie created in example 2 because that tie is RGBHV only 6 7 0 0 al E 0 0 O O O O 2 3 4 6 7 8 1 OUTPUTS Figure 3 17 Select an input MVX VGA A Matrix Switchers Operation 3 13 Operation cont d 4 Press and release the Output 4 button figure 3 18 Press and release the Output 4 button o The LED blinks to indicate that the selected g 4 R
107. on sound system 2 output 5 o Played in the lobby output 8 MVX VGA A Matrix Switchers Operation 3 43 Operation cont d Worksheet example 3 Test configuration The A V system in our fictional organization needs to be fine tuned on a regular basis Figure 3 67 shows a typical test configuration with an Extron video test generator input 12 generating a test pattern to all monitors outputs 1 2 3 4 and 8 Sound checks are run from the CD player input 5 to all audio systems outputs 1 2 3 4 and 8 Input sources VTG 300 podium USP 405 USP 405 Le Le Led Le Lol Ee Led o oo Camera Camera red PC 2 Audio Classroom Classroom Laptop Rack DVD mic Main 2 RGB 202 RGB 202 CD 1VCR 2 VCR RGB 202 USP 405 X X X e e Main hall Main hall Podium Sound Sound VCR DA 6 FP 1 FP 2 monitor system system VSC 500 1 2 e x X A X Output destinations Preset 3 Title Weekly status mtg video 2 Audio Fill in the preset number and use colors dashes etc to make connecting lines Indicate if the configuration is for video audio or both Figure 3 67 Worksheet example 3 Test configuration 3 44 MVX VGA A Matrix Switchers Operation J99YSAO0M UOIEINBIJUOS y10q JO olpne OSpIA JO SI uogen yuo y J SJeoIpul saul BUNOBUUOD yew o 34 seysep slojo9 BSN pue Jaquunu s d au ul li OPA Y
108. onfiguration that has been stored Up to 32 global memory presets can be stored in memory Preset locations are assigned to the input buttons and output buttons When a preset is retrieved from memory it becomes the current configuration The switchers have 32 presets On the MVX 128 VGA A up to 20 presets can be selected from the front panel for either saving or retrieving Preset numbers larger than 20 are accessible via serial port control MVX VGA A Matrix Switchers e Introduction 1 3 Introduction cont d Features Video The switchers input and output RGBHV or RGBS VGA video on 15 pin HD connectors They can also switch RGsB RsGsBs component HDTV S video or composite video Bandwidth The MVX switchers provide a minimum of 300 MHz 3 dB video bandwidth fully loaded Audio inputs The switchers input and output balanced or unbalanced stereo audio on 3 5 mm 5 pole captive screw terminals Audio input gain attenuation Individual input audio levels can be adjusted so there are no noticeable volume differences between sources You can set the input level of audio gain or attenuation 18 dB to 24 dB via the front panel or via serial port control Audio output volume The audio volume of each output can be displayed and adjusted through a range of full output to complete silence from the front panel or via serial port control Switching flexibility The switchers provide individually buffered indepe
109. ons MVX VGA A Matrix Switchers e Quick Start 4 Press and release the Audio button to exit Table of Contents Chapter One Introduction ooo ccccscesceseeeseeseseesssneseesestersaneseeseseessseseeeaeenen 1 1 About this Manta cccccscscsesesscecsesesecsesesesesecassesesecaeseseecessceesecesaeseeeeeaeens 1 2 About the MVX VGA A Matrix Switchets oooocoooocooononocconcnoncnononrnroooso 1 2 AS ooo cccccececesscsesesesesesesesassssssesenssesesesassassesesasesasasaaesesesesesesasaeacsesesesecaeeeaeas 1 3 1081 y OPA OOO E OOO A ON 1 4 Chapter Two Installation oooooocoicoononinonmconomnmrorrnnrnererernroness 2 1 Mounting the Switcher o ooooooconocicnononoccnccnonononccocononnononononnonnnononnononrnnnrnnonrnrnnnoos 2 2 A enn e A tanta tosss aeeeemeeteenbsisncenioure cores 2 2 Mounting IASTUECON Sesa icass 2 2 Rear Panel Cabling and Viewvs ooooocoooonononocooconononcncononcnnoconononnnnnornnannnononononoos 2 3 Video CONASCUON S sinimi a rei atada 2 4 Sync Impedance switches wssssesincesvtsctescbinasaits chdviestexanshessnivsastereavansetdeloesaaeveernestalvunciesabiasssusstoeunnenes 2 4 Audio COMMECTIONS ironia ie E E Ea a enn aai Ea En E i ie ta 2 5 RS 232 RS 422 CONT C CUO iris order oralidad 2 6 Reset DUTON tna dsc EEE E 2 7 Fower CONTEO arsenal vinil praia 2 7 Front Panel Configuration Port oooocooooicionocococoncnnn
110. ons be electrically grounded when making connections Electrostatic discharge can damage equipment even if you cannot feel see or hear it CAUTION Remove system power before making all connections MVX VGA A Matrix Switchers e Installation 2 3 Installation cont d 2 4 Video connections Noyes The matrix switcher does not alter the video signal in any way The signal output by the switcher is in the same format as the input Noyes The MVX matrix switchers can also switch RGBS RGsB RsGsBs component video S video or composite video with the appropriate adapters RGB video inputs Connect the analog computer video sources to these 15 pin HD female connectors Noyi Most laptop or notebook computers have an external video port but they require special commands to output the video to that connector Also a laptop s screen shuts off once the external video port is activated See the computer s user s guide for details or contact Extron for a list of common laptop keyboard commands RGB video outputs Connect RGBHV video displays to these 15 pin HD female connectors for each output Sync Impedance switches Nou The MVX VGA 128 A does not have the described Sync Impedance switches 6 Sync Impedance switches The MVX 1212 VGA A MVX 168 VGA A and MVX 1616 VGA A matrix switchers have Sync Impedance switches on the rear panel for outputs 1 through 8 figure 2 3 to compensate the impendance for diffe
111. oth to view by pressing the RGBHV button and or the Audio button 4 Select the desired input or output s whose ties you wish to view by pressing the input and output buttons Neues When you enter View only mode the output LEDs light for all outputs without ties Likewise when an output button for which there are no ties is pressed the output LEDs turn on for all outputs without ties e To see all ties of the current configuration press and release each input and output button one at a time with the RGBHV LED and the Audio LED lit e In View only mode you can view video and audio video only or audio only ties Pressing and releasing the RGBHV button and the Audio button toggles each on and off e After 30 seconds of front panel inactivity View only mode automatically deselects Example 4 Viewing video and audio audio only and video only ties The following steps show an example of viewing the video and audio audio only and video only ties in the current configuration The steps show the front panel indications that result from your action Noyes This example assumes that you have performed example 1 example 2 and example 3 1 Press and release the Esc button figure 3 21 Press the Esc button to clear all selections CONTROL o eo lt ENTER PRESET VIEW ESC v O LED blinks once The LED blinks once IN Figure 3 21 Clear all selections 2 Press and release the View button t
112. rate click on the Baud button and double click on the desired baud rate Available rates are 9600 19200 38400 and 115200 The default is 9600 See Selecting the rear panel Remote port protocol and baud rate in chapter 3 Operation on page 3 38 to identify the selected baud rate from the front panel Click OK and proceed to step 3 If you selected Emulate click OK and see Using Emulation mode on page 5 13 3 The Extron Matrix Switcher Control Program window figure 5 4 and figure 5 5 appears The window displays the current configuration of the attached matrix S Extron s MATRIX SWITCHERS Control Program wer 7 0 connected to CP 300 450 M_ Mal Fa File Tools Audio input Config Preferences MasterFleset Help ower o Executive Mode P ROOMS 1 Global all Room l a NO Pi T Pud to i PRESETS 6 Current Config mn JOCO OE 1 oe aia Figure 5 4 Extron Matrix Switcher Control Program window blank 5 4 MVX VGA A Matrix Switchers e Matrix Software 25 Extron s MATRIX SWITCHERS Control Program wer 7 0 File Tools Audic input Config Preferences Master Reset RGB delay FOsec f Destination MN multi ij Jolo iT Figure 5 5 Sample program window complete connected to CP 300 450 M_ Mel ES ower oh Executive Mode a ROOMS 1 Global all Room L Pa oo Delete CHANGE
113. rent cable types and lengths The switches provide a way to condition the output enabling the sync to be properly passed from output to the display SYNC IMPEDANCE IRB288855 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 50 75 O 12345678 OUTPUT MVX 1212 A MVX 168 A and MVX 1616 A Figure 2 3 Sync Impedance switches Each switch provides the option of selecting either 50 ohms or 75 ohms The 50 ohms position is required only when a sync problem is encountered The normal position is 75 ohms An input producing an out of sync display a display that is rolling vertically and or tearing horizontally could indicate an impedance problem MVX VGA A Matrix Switchers e Installation Audio connections By default the audio ties follow the video ties Audio breakaway which can be activated via the front panel or under serial port control allows you to select from any one of the audio input sources and route it separately from its corresponding video source See chapter 3 Operation chapter 4 Programmer s Guide and chapter 5 Matrix Software for details 4 Connections for balanced and unbalanced audio inputs Each input has a 3 5 mm 5 pole captive screw connector for balanced or unbalanced stereo audio input Connectors are included with each switcher but you must supply the audio cable See figure 2 4 to wire a connector for the appropriate input type and impedance level Use the supplied tie wrap to strap the audio
114. rix Switchers e Operation 3 5 Operation cont d I O controls You must specify video audio or both when you are creating or viewing a configuration This is done with the RGBHV button and Audio buttons No On some MVX switchers the video selection button is labeled Video rather than RGBHV RGBHV button and or LED The RGBHV button and LED have two primary functions and five secondary functions u e Selects and deselects video for a configuration that is being created or viewed e Lights amber to indicate that video is available for configuring or for viewing J With the Enter button and Audio button selects between front panel locks Lock mode 2 and Lock mode 0 See Setting the front panel locks Executive modes on page 3 36 3 With the Audio button selects between front panel locks Lock mode 2 and Lock mode 1 See Setting the front panel locks Executive modes on page 3 36 3 With the Audio button initiates the front panel system reset See Performing a system reset from the front panel on page 3 37 J Selects the RS 232 protocol for the Remote port in Serial Port Configuration mode See Selecting the rear panel Remote port protocol and baud rate on page 3 38 3 Indicates that the Remote port is set to the RS 232 protocol in Serial Port Configuration mode See Selecting the rear panel Remote port protocol and baud rate on page 3 38 9 Audio button and or L
115. rs and could be pulled out The volume level for each output can be individually set via the front panel or serial port control See chapter 3 Operation chapter 4 Programmer s Guide and chapter 5 Matrix Software for details RS 232 RS 422 connection 6 Remote RS 232 RS 422 connector Connect a host device such as a computer touch panel control or RS 232 capable PDA to the switcher via this 9 pin D connector for serial RS 232 RS 422 control figure 2 7 Pin RS 232 Function RS 422 Function 1 Not used Not used a 2 TX Transmit data TX Transmit data E 1 6 3 RX Receive data RX Receive data O oc 4 Not used Not used q 5 Gnd Signal ground Gnd Signal ground oc 5 9 gt Not used Not used c 7 Not used RX Receive data 8 Not used TX Transmit data 9 Not used Not used Figure 2 7 Remote RS 232 RS 422 connector See chapter 4 Programmer s Guide for definitions of the SIS commands serial commands to control the switcher via this connector and chapter 5 Matrix Software for details on how to install and use the control software Noyes The switcher can support either the RS 232 or RS 422 serial communication protocol and can operate at 9600 19200 38400 or 115200 baud rates See Selecting the rear panel Remote port protocol and baud rate on page 3 38 to configure the RS 232 RS 422 port from t
116. s Accessories cont d Cables Male to female VGA molded connector cables VGA 3 MER 3 0 9 m 26 112 17 VGA 6 MER 6 1 8 m 26 112 15 VGA 15 MHR 15 4 5 m 26 112 01 VGA 25 MHR 25 7 6 m 26 112 05 VGA 35 MHR 35 10 6 m 26 112 28 VGA 50 MHR 50 15 2 m 26 112 29 VGA 75 MHR 75 22 8 m 26 112 30 VGA 100 MHR 100 30 4 m 26 112 31 Male to female VGA backshell connector cables VGA 3 MHR 3 0 9 m 26 112 35 VGA 6 MHR 6 1 8 m 26 112 36 VGA 15 MHR 15 4 5 m 26 112 37 VGA 25 MHR 25 7 6 m 26 112 38 VGA 35 MHR 35 10 6 m 20 112 27 VGA 50 MHR 50 15 2 m 26 112 02 VGA 75 MHR 75 22 8 m 26 112 03 VGA 100 MHR 100 30 4 m 26 112 04 Male to male VGA molded connector cables VGA M3 MHR 3 0 9 m 26 238 14 VGA M6 MHR 6 1 8 m 26 238 01 VGA M10 MHR 10 3 0 m 26 238 07 VGA M15 MHR 15 4 5 m 26 238 02 VGA M25 MHR 25 7 6 m 26 238 03 VGA M35 MHR 35 10 6 m 26 238 17 VGA M50 MHR 50 15 2 m 26 238 18 VGA M75 MHR 75 22 8 m 26 238 19 VGA M100 MHR 100 30 4 m 26 238 20 A 6 MVX VGA A Matrix Switchers Specifications Part Numbers Accessories Male to male VGA molded connector cables VGA M3 MER 3 0 9 m 26 238 24 VGA M6 MHR 6 1 8 m OS OS VGA M10 MHR 10 3 0 m 26 238 26 VGA M15 MHR 15 4 5 m POLOS 2 VGA M25 MHR 25 7 6 m 26 238 28
117. s For example 1 1 02 02 amp 003 003 4 8 e The quick multiple tie and tie input to all output commands activate all I O switches simultaneously e The matrix switchers support 1 2 and 3 digit numeric entries 1 1 02 02 or 001 001 Tie input X2 to output x2 x3 Outxa eInix2Je 1142 Tie input X2 s video and video and audio audio to output x3 Example ES Out03 In01 A114 Tie input 1 video and audio to output 3 Tie input X2 to output 2 k3 amp OutkX3aJ Inx2 RGBE Audio breakaway RGBHV only Example see Note 10 48z Out04 In10 RGB Tie input 10 RGB to output 4 Tie input X2 to output K2 k3 Outk3je Inke vide Audio breakaway video only Example see Note 7576 Out05 In07 Vid lt 4 Tie input 7 video to output 5 The amp tie command for RGB and the tie command for video can be used interchangeably on the matrix switchers Tie input X2 to output Xalx3 Out3 Ink2leA ud Audio breakaway audio only Example 12 4 Out04 In12 Aude Tie input 12 video to output 4 Quick multiple tie Esc Olx2 Xx3 x2 x3 s lt 4 Qik Example Esc 03 413 5 3 65 Qik Tie input 3 video and audio to output 4 tie input 3 video to output 5 and tie input 3 video to output 6 Tie input to all outputs x2 Inxaje a14 video and audio Example 5 l In05 A11 Tie input 5 video and audio to all outputs Tie input to all outputs Xx2l 8z Ink2leRGB lt Audio breakaway RGBHV only Example see Note 8 8z In08 RGB Tie input 8 video to all
118. t 5 and the output LEDs light for all of the outputs that are tied to the input 3 16 MVX VGA A Matrix Switchers Operation 5 Press and release the RGBHV button to deselect RGBHV figure 3 24 I O 0 O The output buttons for outputs that are tied to input 5 light to indicate audio ties audio breakaway RGBHV AUDIO button to delesect it lit to indicate that only D O O O O The LED is unlit audio is selected 3 4 5 6 7 8 when deselected OUTPUTS The output buttons for outputs that are not tied to input 5 are unlit Press the RGBHV The Audio LED remains Figure 3 24 Deselect RGBHV to view audio ties only 6 Press and release the RGBHV button and the Audio button to toggle the RGBHV LED lit and the Audio LED unlit figure 3 25 0 O The output buttons for outputs that are tied to input 5 light to indicate audio ties audio breakaway VIDEO AUDIO Ea ol e of o o gt oO Press the RGBHV Press the Audio button button to select it to deselect it The LED lights The LED is unlit when 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 when selected deselected OUTPUTS The output buttons are unlit for outputs that are not tied to input 5 Figure 3 25 Deselect audio and select RGBHV to view RGBHV only If video ties are established for input 5 the output LEDs light for all video outputs tied to input 5 If no ties are established for input 5 all output LEDs return to the unlit st
119. te with the switcher after the firmware upload completes see Selecting the rear panel Remote port protocol and baud rate in chapter 3 Operation on page 3 38 MVX VGA A Matrix Switchers e Matrix Software 5 9 Matrix Software cont d Windows buttons drop boxes and trash can The buttons drop boxes and trash can on the right side of the program window perform the following functions Power Unavailable for MVX VGA A switchers because the ics MoE switcher power cannot be controlled via software Executive Mode Allows you to lock out front panel operations sven Je except for the view only mode functions Click the button Eacouive o to cycle between Lock mode 0 the indicator displays white Lock mode 1 the indicator displays red and Lock mode 2 the indicator displays orange Noi See Setting the front panel locks Executive modes in chapter 3 Operation for more information on the Lock modes Presets menu Displays a list of up to 32 global presets You can select a preset from the list to display it in the window and either activate it Go or delete it Delete Go Activates the selected preset as the current configuration Save as Allows the current set of ties to be saved as a preset Delete CHANGES Enter the preset number when prompted to do so Take Delete Allows the current preset to be deleted Cancel Changes Take Allows you to save to file
120. the Button Label Generator software 1 Torun the Button Label Generator program click Start gt Programs gt Extron Electronics gt Button Label Generator gt Button Label Generator The Button Label Generator window appears figure 5 14 rp 19 T Makes 2 label strips of 0 55 lt 0 45 buttons Picture for Button Lines of C None 7 from Palette from File 1 Browse fi Click on Buttons for Editing Clear Button Clee All Buttons Exit Figure 5 14 Extron s Button Label Generator window 2 Inthe Systems drop box choose either the CP 300 128 Series MVX 128 MTX 50 or the CP 300 Series 1616 Series option to match the label strip size for your MVX switcher 3 Using normal Windows controls you can create and print labels that can be placed in the label windows on the front panel of the switcher 4 Click the Clear All Buttons button and create new labels as many times as necessary to make all of the button labels that you need To access the help program click the Help menu 5 14 MVX VGA A Matrix Switchers e Matrix Software S MVX VGA A Matrix Switchers Appendix A Specifications Part Numbers Accessories Specifications Part Numbers and Accessories Button Labels Specifications Specifications Video Routing 128 SOTICS id 1212 DOFOS scanners 168 Series asis 1616 Series 0 ees CTO AAA SWINE SPEE sesssirromnriass Video input N mber signal type escri Connectors
121. the Remote RS 232 RS 422 port configuration and the installed and updated firmware status figure 5 10 MV Plus 128 HVA System Status Hardware Status Power Supplies 5 Volts 5 04 olts 4 17 15 Volts 15 55 15 olts 15 25 3 aots 3 29 Temperature 100 0F 4378C Firmware version kermel Version Events Running 0 Open IF connections Figure 5 10 Status window Serial Port Configuration Port Type Baud Rate Data Bits Parity Stop Bits A5 232 3600 H 1 a Name presets Allows you to assign a name to each of the 32 memory presets NOTE NOTE Preset names are limited to 12 upper and lower case alphanumeric characters space and the _ and characters The following characters are invalid in preset names lt gt 7 and Show RS 232 strings Displays the ASCII commands that are used by the current configuration You can refer to these for RS 232 programming MVX VGA A Matrix Switchers e Matrix Software 3 11 Matrix Software cont d Initialize Initializes and clears any or all of the following ties presets audio configuration preset names icon names and icons Preferences menu Immediate changes Causes configuration changes to take Preferences effect immediately Immediate Changes A i w Hold Yerify Changes Hold verify changes Delays implementation of confi
122. the Rpr message when a memory preset has been recalled from the front panel nn is the preset number MVX VGA A Matrix Switchers e Programmer s Guide 4 3 Programmer s Guide cont d 4 4 Innn A The switcher initiates the Aud message when a front panel input audio level change has occurred nn is the input number and xx is the dB level Outun Volxxaat The switcher initiates the Vol message when a front panel output audio volume change has occurred nn is the output number and xx is the volume level Viti x a The switcher initiates the Vmt message when a video output mute is toggled on or off from the front panel nn is the output number and x is the mute status 1 on 0 off Amtan x lt l The switcher initiates the Amt message when an audio output mute is toggled on or off from the front panel nn is the output number and x is the mute status 1 on 0 off Exe gel The switcher initiates the Exe message when executive mode is toggled on or off from the front panel n is the executive mode status 1 on 0 off Switcher Error Responses When the switcher receives an SIS command and determines that it is valid it performs the command and sends a response to the host device If the switcher is unable to perform the command because the command is invalid or contains invalid parameters the switcher returns an error response to the host The error response codes are E01 Invalid input channel number too
123. the preset CONTROL O ENTER PRESET VIEW ESC All input LEDS The Enter and Preset LEDs ed to the unlit state return to the unlit state Figure 3 41 Press the Enter button 3 24 MVX VGA A Matrix Switchers Operation Viewing and adjusting the input audio level The audio level of each input can be displayed and adjusted through a range of 18 dB to 24 dB to ensure that there is no noticeable volume difference among sources figure 3 42 The audio level can be adjusted from the front panel or via serial port control The default audio level is 0 dB dBu VU dBu VU 24 PT 21 24 Y 21 21 7 18 21 18 19 7 15 19 115 16 12 16 _ 12 13 9 13 9 10 6 10 7 7 3 7 i 4 0 4 1 E ne 2 6 5 9 8 12 12 15 15 18 18 21 Low Audio Output Level AAA ms ne MVX 128 VGA A Audio System 21 18 1 1 He E No noticeable mo volume differences a between sources 2 H5 5 9 A C o m eos 18 21 High Audio Output Level CD Jukebox Figure 3 42 Audio gain and attenuation 1 Press the Esc button to clear any input LEDs output LEDs or control LEDs that are lit 2 To enter Audio mode press and hold the Audio button until the LED begins to blink then release the button 3 Press and release an
124. to the Es1ZOQO SIS command see chapter 4 Programmer s Guide A system reset e Clears all ties and presets e Clears all video and audio mutes e Sets all input audio levels to unity gain 0 dB e Sets all output volume levels to 100 0 dB of attenuation System reset does not replace any user installed firmware Perform a system reset as follows 1 Use an Extron Tweeker or other small screwdriver to press and hold the Reset button until the rear panel Reset LED blinks three times approximately 9 seconds figure 3 63 Reset LED blinks three times Release then eS o 9 seconds W immediately de RESET O 9 press and release again RESET O Press and hold 7 LA the Reset button RESET Reset LED blinks v v i gt lt blink three times gt c blink four times four umes IN IN Figure 3 63 System reset 2 Release the Reset button and then immediately press and release the Reset button again The reset does not occur if the second momentary press does not occur within 1 second 3 40 MVX VGA A Matrix Switchers Operation Performing a hard reset from the rear panel The hard reset function restores the switcher to the original factory default settings All user files and settings are maintained Perform a hard reset as follows 1 If necessary turn off power to the switcher 2 Press and hold the Reset button on the rear panel while you apply AC power to the switcher figure 3 6
125. trol system or computer to the front panel Configuration RS 232 port Use an optional 9 pin D to 2 5 mm mini jack TRS RS 232 cable part 70 335 01 MVX VGA A Matrix Switchers e Quick Start Step 6 Power Plug the switcher into a grounded AC source Definitions Tie An input to output connection Set of ties An input tied to two or more outputs Configuration One or more ties or sets of ties Current configuration The currently active configuration also called configuration 0 Global preset A configuration that has been stored One global preset can be assigned to each input button When a global preset is retrieved from memory it becomes the current configuration Front Panel Controls Input and output buttons select inputs and outputs Input and output LEDs light to indicate video and audio ties e Input and output buttons also select presets e Output buttons also toggle video and audio mutes on and off in View only mode Input LEDs also display the selected output s volume Output LEDs also display the selected input s audio level Enter button saves changes Preset button selects e Save Preset mode to save a configuration as a preset e Recall Preset mode to recall a previously defined preset View button selects a view only mode that prevents inadvertent configuration changes The View button also decrements the level and volume See Viewing and adjusting the au
126. udio LEDs lit Example 8 Viewing and adjusting an input audio level In the following example an audio level is viewed and adjusted The steps show the front panel indications that result from your action Audio gain and attenuation is displayed differently on different models See the table on the next page For this reason figure 3 46 and figure 3 48 show the indications displayed on a switcher with 16 output buttons without duplicating all of the actions shown in figure 3 45 and figure 3 47 which show the MVX 128 with 8 output buttons 1 Press and release the Esc button figure 3 43 Press the Esc button to clear all selections CONTROL O O v x gt a IN ENTER PRESET VIEW ESC lt LED blinks once The LED blinks once IN Figure 3 43 Clear all selections 2 Press and hold the Audio button for approximately 2 seconds until the Audio LED blinks figure 3 44 Press and hold the Audio button Oz 2 seconds RGBHV AUDIO AUDIO The LED blinks to indicate Audio mode v OK Sinang Deg Release the button Figure 3 44 Select Audio mode 3 26 MVX VGA A Matrix Switchers Operation Audio input level settings MVX 1212 168 1616 A MVX 128 A A do olo olo olo olo olo olo olo olo olo olo olo olole ele elo ele elo ojo ojo ojo ojo do o ojo ojo o
127. witcher If the attempted firmware upload fails for any reason the switcher reverts to the factory installed firmware 5 8 MVX VGA A Matrix Switchers e Matrix Software 8 Click the Upload button A status bar which shows the progress of the upload appears in the Firmware Loader window figure 5 9 The firmware upload to the switcher may take several minutes Once the status bar has progressed fully from left to right the firmware loader utility resets the switcher figure 5 9 gt Extron s Firmware Loader Current Unit Information Model MVS 120 VGA A Firmware ersiorr 1 04 BaudRate 115200 Figure 5 9 Firmware Loader status indicator bar Noyes If the firmware loader utility exits before the status bar has progressed completel y pros age across the indicator window try using a control cable with only pins 2 3 and 5 connected If necessary modify the cable by removing pins or cutting wires 9 When prompted confirm that the firmware version displayed in the firmware loader is correct Click OK in the Firmware Update prompt window 10 Click the Exit button to exit the firmware loader utility The firmware loader utility increases the serial port s baud rate to 115 200 to speed up the upload process Occasionally the firmware loader may be unable to return the serial port to its earlier baud rate in which case communications with the switcher may not be possible If you are no longer able to communica
128. xample Decrement gain Example Read input gain a xs G 1 2G k1 5 e X1 G 5 G X1 G 7 G X1 G Ink1 Audkx4 e In01 Aud 02 lt 4 Ina Audkx4 lt e Inkx1 Audkx4 e4 In05 Aud 03 lt Inkx1 Audkx4 e4 In07 Aud 09 lt 4 xa Set input 1 audio gain to 2 dB Increase gain by 1 dB Increase Audio input 5 level from 2 dB to 3 dB Decrease gain by 1 dB Decrease audio input 7 level from 8 dB to 9 dB Audio output volume Noyes The table on page 4 8 defines the value of each audio volume step Set the audio volume to a specific value Example Increment volume Example Decrement volume Read output volume Xxalxz V 1 50v X3 V 1 V k3 V x3 V Out x3 Volk7 lt 4 Out01 Vol50 lt _ OutX3 Volx7 lt 4 Out01 V01514 Outx3 vo1x7 x7Jel Set output 1 volume to 79 Increment volume by 1 step Decrease volume by 1 step Audio mute commands Audio mute Audio unmute Read audio mute Global audio mute Global audio unmute x3 1Z x3 0Z X3 Z IZ UZ AmiXxa 1 el Amixa p el ej Amtl lt Amt0 lt Mute output X3 audio audio off Unmute output X3 audio audio on 1 mute on 0 mute off Mute all audio outputs Unmute all audio outputs MVX VGA A Matrix Switchers e Programmer s Guide 4 7 Programmer s Guide cont d Audio volume adjustment settings o e To rr o fe fsa s o jes e 19 ms Ce f e r
129. xist Example Response tied input 08 08 12 08 08 11 00000 e e e e e e e e_ eVidel MVX 128 VGAA Output 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Each position shown in the response is an output left output 1 right output 16 Outputs 9 through 16 are not present on the MVX 128 A The number in each position is the input tied to that output In this example video input 8 is tied to outputs 1 2 4 and 5 input 12 is tied to output 3 and input 11 is tied to output 6 No inputs are tied to outputs 7 and 8 View audio global preset Esc x9 1 2VC x2 tefx2Pe efx z ice Aude Show preset x9l s audio configuration configuration Show the input tied to 16 sequential outputs Command description preset starting output O should always be 1 2 audio VC Response description input I tied to O 1 l tied to O 2 I tied to O 3e eI tied to O 16 Aude Esc x9 1 2VC lt where X9 0 returns the switcher s current audio configuration input 1 tied to output 3 no tied input outputs do not exist Example Response tied input 01 gt 01 01 01 02 12 12 00 00 00 00 009 e Aude MVX 1212 VGA A Output Of 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 Each position shown in the response is an output left output 1 right output 16 Outputs 13 through 16 are not present on the MVX 1212 A The number in each position is the input tied to that output In this example audio input 1 is tied to outputs 1 2 3 and 4 input 2 is tied to output

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