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1. 1 5 9 A E M Q U Y a e i m q u y Mem 3 0 zbNe ZG mn DV Simpce INstRucTION SET Commanps Pace 1 or 3 Output SWITCHING COMMANDS ASCII Host SwitcHer RESPONSE Switcner Host All Xc Out Xg In 1 Example 3 21 Out21 In3 Example explanation Connect Virtual Output 21 to Virtual Input 3 in all Planes i e Audio Follows Video RGB X8 Xc amp Out Xg In Xg Vid 1 Video Xc Out Xg In Xe Vid 1 Audio Xc Out Xg In Xs eAud 1 Specific BME Xc Xo Out Xc In Xo 1 Example 11 2 2 Out 2 In11 BME 2 Example explanation Connect physical Output 2 BME 2 to physical Input 11 in BME 2 PRESET COMMANDS ASCII Host SwitcHer RESPONSE Switcner Host Save Current Spr Xi 1 Recall Xj Rpr Xi 4 Save for a room Xu Hmm Kal Spr 1 Example 3 9 Rmm3 Spr09 1 Example explanation Save Current Ties as Preset 9 for Room 3 Recall for a room Sol Rmm Ail Rpr Xk 1 RGB Mure 5 ASCII
2. Global PRESET w Total Breakaway Xs Xc Xe VC Vso 1 D 5 Plane xe 1 Command description preset start output plane Global PRESET by Specific BME Xc Xo VD XB 1 XBlgo 15 Me Xo 41 Command description preset start output BME Room PRESET information Xu Preser Nave Grp XL 41 Room PRESET Ties Xu Xk 01 00 VA 7 DN nn All e Room PRESET w Total Breakaway Dol Xk O1 Xe VC Vilko Plane xe 1 Command description room preset start output plane Command Response Description IV Jims Lecture GrpB Read Preset 1 breakaway information follow versus breakaway mode In the 4 examples below all Ties are read from a 32 x 32 virtual RGBA red green Blue Audio system with Audio Video breakaway Grp B In Examples 1 and 2 below Video breakaway only virtual plane 1 Red needs to be read since virtual planes 2 and 3 Green and Blue are the same as virtual plane 1 Examples 3 and 4 below refer to virtual Audio breakaway with virtual plane 4 representing Audio Example 1 i 01 01VC 04 64 00 OO OO OO O3 01 OO OO OO 64 OO O1 OO OO Plane 1 1 Explanation Read Preset 1 Red plane 1 Ties of Virtual Video Inputs to Virtual Video Outputs 01 through 16 Example 2 1 17 01VC 94 64 OO OO
3. RGB DeLay Commanps ASCII Hosr SwircHER RESPONSE SwirrcuER Hosr Read RGB Delay for 1 ch Esd D Xc lt Out xc Dly Xy 1 Set RGB Delay for 1 ch Esdd Xu Xc Out Xc Dly Xy 1 Note Where delay 1 2 second increments i e sec 10 5 0 sec Direct WRITE GLoBAL PRESETS COMMANDS ASCII Hosr SwircHER RESPONSE Switcner Host Start Write Mode Xu Write Preset Ready 1 End Write Mode End Write Preset Xj 1 Example EjP32 Write Preset 32 1 1 1 1728 1 3 1 64 End Write Preset 32 Notes 1 Any non output switching or invalid command between the Start and End commands will be ignored 2 If there is no activity for 5 seconds while in write mode then error E17 occurs 3 No front panel switching Actual Switching is allowed during the Start and End commands 4 If an End command command is issued with no Start command then error E10 occurs Quick REcALL op GLoBAL PRESETS COMMANDS ASCII Hosr SwrrcHER RESPONSE Switcher Host Quick Recall Preset Esd Rpr Xj Notes 1 If the Quick Recall Preset Es command is issued without an active write then error E10 occurs 2 Complete backplane switch within 60mSeconds apprx aft
4. Chapter 5 Upgrades and Troubleshooting Upgrade and Troubleshooting Procedures Adding a Front Panel Controller to an existing system BME Internal Access Installing a Software Update AAA Swapping RS 232 RS 422 Ports Troubleshooting a Matrix 3200 6400 System Matrix 6400 Wideband Video Switcher Upgrade Adding Video Circuit Cards Matrix 3200 Wideband Video Switcher Upgrade Adding Video Circuit Cards Adding BME s to a Matrix 3200 6400 System sss Software Procedure Before and After a Hardware Upgrade Appendix A Reference Information Matrix 3200 6400 Series Part Numbers Binary Hex Decimal Conversion Table Ee ee EE Matrix Wideband Video Switcher Work sheets Warranty EE Matrix 3200 amp 6400 Wideband Video Sync Switchers User s Manual 68 355 05 Hev D 03 08 putet eee 1 1 The following icons may be used in this manual A Tj e Important information for example an action or a step that must be done before proceeding A Warning possible dangerous voltage present A Warning possible damage could occur A Note a Hint or a Tip that may be helpful Possible Electrostatic Dischar
5. Global preset current ties for system in view 32 Room preset current ties for room in view mode 10 Group Mode follow A All Follow B Aud Vid RGB breakaway C total breakaway Delay second increments 10 max 5 0 seconds Xn One digit status of Main and Redundant Power Supplies Off or Dead Power supply 12 No Redundant using Main Power supply 2 Using Redundant Power supply 3 Has Redundant using Main Power supply Xe 1 through maximum number of virtual planes 00 through 99 two digits Y es N o Y Mute and UnMute for RGB or Audio Xs Controller software version to the second decimal place Xr No mute 1 Video mute 2 Audio mute Vid amp Aud mute Not used vo Two digit Virtual output number 16 per room max Two digit Virtual input number io Four character physical i o port BME i or o port example 3i07 Navel Roon Nave VI Nave Virtual Input Name VO Virtual Output Name Maximum of 12 alphanumeric characters upper and lower case and space Ee 25 amp 26 27 28 29 2A 2B 2C ER 2E 2F 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 39 3B 3D 41 42 43 45 46 47 49 4 4B 4D 4E 4F 51 52 53 55 56 57 59 5A 5B 5D 5 61 62 63 65 66 67 69 6A 6B 6D 6E 6F 71 2 73 5 76 77 79 7D 7E
6. List Room Configuration LR ROOM NAME VIRTUAL OUTPUTS 01 Roou Na MOL VO 1 02 Room 0 VO 1 03 Roon Navel MOL VO 4 Yy E 10 Room Navel VO VO H Example LR ROOM Name VIRTUAL OUTPUTS 01 94 11 12 13 02 Demo Rm 2744 93 15 16 17 18 D 99 unassigned i 10 Conf Rm 31 3241 sl List Virtual inputs LI VIRT IN LVL1LVL2 6 1 EN VI Nc VI VI MeH 02 VI VI VI sl D y y N VI JM VII Jl List Virtual outputs LO VIRT OUT NAME LVL1LVL2 LVL6VMUT AMUT I 01 0 MO Xs 02 Nwel MO Vol 5 el V y D N VO Nal MOL gt Xs s XS el 4 Example LO VIRT OUT NAME LVL1LVL2 LVLeVMUT 01 Barco7 1016 1017 1018 2005 02 Preview 1001 1002 1003 2001 D NET 20 1004 1005 1006 2002 21 VCR 1007 1062 1063 2021 Extron Matrix 3200 6400 Series User s Manual 4 4 Chapter 4 Programmer s Guide List CoMMANDS Simpce INsrRUcTION SET Commanps or 3 ASCII Hosr SwircHER RESPONSE SwircuER Hosr List Remote Keypad LK ADDRZMODE ID NAME USER INPUT 1 Example response for LK command ADDR MODE IDs NAME USER INPUT
7. Captive Screw Audio Connector 10 100 196 10 RCA female male Adapter 10 100 229 01 SVHS BNC Adapter 26 353 01 GLI 350xi Ground Loop Isolator 350 MHz RGBHV 60 223 01 MKP 1000 User s Manual 68 355 01 FPC 1000 User s Manual 68 355 07 Matrix 6400 Audio User s Manual 68 355 03 Extron Software Products CD Virtualization Control Program BNC Cables Super High Resolution SHR BNC Cables Extron SHR BNC cables are Super High Resolution BNC cables Extron recommends that when using signals with a scanning frequency of 15 125 kHz and running distances of 100 feet or more high resolution BNC cables should be used to achieve maximum performance Extron Part Part Bulk Cable SHR Bulk Cable Bulk SHR 1 500 22 098 02 Bulk SHR 1 1000 22 098 03 Bulk SHR 4 500 22 099 02 Bulk SHR 5 500 22 100 02 BNC SHR crimp connectors gty 50 100 075 51 BNC 4 Mini HR Bulk Cable Bulk BNC 4 500 HR 22 032 02 Bulk BNC 4 1000 HR 22 032 03 BNC 5 Mm HR Bulk Cable Bulk BNC 5 500 HR 22 020 02 Bulk BNC 5 1000 HR 22 020 03 BNC 5 Plenum Mm HR Cable Bulk BNC 5 500 HRP 22 103 02 Bulk BNC 5 1000 HRP 22 103 03 Install Plenum Bulk Cable Bulk Install Plenum 500 22 111 03 Bulk Install Plenum 1000 22 111 04 A 3 Extron e Matrix 3200 6400 Series User s Manual Appendix A Reference Information Pre cut Cables The MHR 4 BNC is used for RGBS cable runs and the MHR 5 BNC is used for R
8. Sys Xn Example l64X64 T1 U2 M21X21 VmtO Amt1 Sys1 Dgn0O Example explanation 164X64 indicates that this BME has 64 physical inputs and 64 physical outputs T12 Wideband Switcher U2 indicates system has 2 BMEs and is set to M21X21 21 Virtual Inputs and 21 Virtual Outputs Vmt Video is not Muted Amt Audio is Muted Sys1 indicates that this BME has no redundant power supply and the main power supply is on Dgn indicates no error BME s self test diagnostics passed 2 if reported System physical size has changed since last virtualized Specific BME Soll Same as Request Information Response above Notes 1 Command 01 is equivalent to or i command 2 1 Wideband 2 Lo Res Sync 4 Audio for this BME BME not present 3 IN size Our Size is physical size of this BME 4 IN size Our Size oF units IN size Our size are each two digit fields 4 5 Extron Matrix 3200 6400 Series User s Manual Chapter 4 Programmer s Guide ADVANCED INSTRUCTION SET AND SIMPLE INSTRUCTION SET 1 or 3 View COMMANDS ASCII Hosr SwircHER RESPONSE Switcuer Host Audio Gain V v XalG In Xa Aud Xal 41 Example V15G In15 Aud 06 Example explanation Virtual Input 15 Audio Level is set to 6 dB Global PRESET information XJ VI Preset G
9. User s Manual Chapter 3 Tutorial Using the Matrix 3200 6400 System Virtualization Control Software e f you wish to group certain virtual outputs together so that you may later create Room Presets now would be a good time to Create ROOMS by clicking CONFIGURATION Youcan create a hard copy document that shows all the details from the Virtual Map screen at any time by clicking the Maps menu The printed maps make a very handy wiring guide and will appear in color if using a color printer You can specify which printer to use from the Fice SELEcr Printer menu in the Main screen e From the Virtual Map screen menu click Return To Main and note that the number of input and output boxes shown on the Main screen matches the number of virtual input and virtual outputs created by the virtualization The virtualization of the system is now complete and the map has been stored in BME 0 Unless the map gets destroyed or needs to be regenerated because of a system hardware reconfiguration size type or number of BMEs changes or you wish to change the virtual configuration there is no requirement to use the Windows Virtualization Control software You can however continue to use it to control and program set Ties Presets etc the system at any time How to Create ROOMS within the Matrix 3200 6400 System The following steps use the Windows Virtualization Control Program to optionally define
10. by Output Qut2 In2 VA 2 21 Out 3 lt In2 VA 2 3 O Audio Out 4 In2 2741 Ou 5 5 5 5z ORGB Delay Out 5 In 7 A 7 5 Out 6 None A 0 6 Out 6 In 5 v 5 6 0 7 Out 7 lt None V 7 Print Out 8 Plane Breakaway Modell Out 9 None V 0 9 Out 10 None V 0710 17 32 Qut 11 None V 0711 Out 12 None V 0712 Press F1 for Help Dut 13 None V 0713 14 None V 0714 Out 15 None V 0715 Out 16 In 5 V 5 16 Out 16 lt In 7 A 77155 R FicunE 3 10 Extron e Matrix 3200 6400 Series User s Manual 3 10 Notes Matrix 3200 amp 6400 Wideband Video Sync Switchers Chapter Four RS 232 RS 422 Programmer s Guide Serial Communications Port Host to Switcher Series Instructions Commands and Hesponses Error Codes Switcher Initiated Messages Chapter 4 Programmer s Guide Serial Communications Port If the Matrix Wideband Video Switcher is the Master BME BME 0 its RS 232 RS 422 connector may be connected to the serial port output of a Host device such as a computer or control panel Software control of the switcher is made possible by this connection A Host serial port connection to the RS 232 RS 422 connector of a Matrix Wideband Video Switcher is shown in Figu
11. 1 0 GRed Green Blue IL 0 C Red CG Green C Blue 3 1 C Red C Green Blue 32x32 002 G Audio 64 x64 SS 1st partition 2nd partition 31d partition Unassigned Legend Take Extron e Matrix 3200 6400 Series User s Manual 3 4 Chapter 3 Tutorial Using the Matrix 3200 6400 System Virtualization Control Software ze MATRIX 6400 3200 Virtualization Control Program System Config Tools Preferences INPUTS OUTPUTS Edit Mode Virtual Follow all Breakaway by group Breakaway by plane Physical D y Cc UO ZS CO N B ASS e A Ier ff a le Source CAMERA 2 Audio lvl 07 dB 1 0 1998 Extron Electronics EG RGB Mute Audio Mute ROOMS 3 Global all Room PRESETS 12 Current Config 1 GU Save as Delete RGB delay 1 5 sec Output CHANGES Lance 3 5 B Main Screen Presets Sat Extron s MATRIX 6400 3200 Virtualization Control Program System Config Tools Preferences INPUTS OUTPUTS Edit Mode Virtual 9 Follow all Breakaway group Breakaway by plane EJ a E 100 WEE Physical ver 1 0 1998 Extron Electronics EG RGB Mute Audio Mute ROOMS SECURITY Room 4 PRESETS 14 Prst 4 Go Save as 3 5 Extron e Matrix 3200 6400 Series
12. 6400 Wideband Video Sync Switchers Chapter Five Upgrades and Troubleshooting Upgrade and Troubleshooting Procedures Installing a Software Update IC Chip Swapping RS 232 RS 422 Ports Checking Replacing Fuses Chapter 5 Upgrades and Troubleshooting Upgrade and Troubleshooting Procedures The following procedures may be done in the field Add Front Panel Controller FPC 1000 see Page 5 1 Installing a Software Upgrade see Page 5 3 Swapping RS 232 RS 422 Ports see Page 5 4 Troubleshooting a system problem see Page 5 5 Adding Video cards to a Matrix 6400 Wideband Switcher see Page 5 7 Adding Video cards to a Matrix 3200 Wideband Switcher see Page 5 9 Adding BMEs to a Matrix 3200 6400 System see Page 5 11 Adding a Front Panel Controller to an existing system Adding a Front Panel Controller to an existing system involves replacing the blank Access Panel on any BME except Sync with the FPC 1000 panel A system can only have one Front Panel Controller and it must be installed on BME 0 The details for installing the FPC 1000 are included in the User s Manual provided with the unit Figure 5 1 A Matrix 6400 Wideband Video BME Extron e Matrix 3200 6400 Series User s Manual Chapter 5 Upgrades and Troubleshooting BME Internal Access Upgrades or repairs may require access to internal areas of a BME Internal access for the 5U 7U high Sync BME
13. Part 60 250 iofr 60 251 iofr 60 252 iofr 60 253 iofr 60 254 PHOr 60 255 DDOr 60 256 iofr i INPUTS 24 32 40 48 56 64 AABA CA DA EA FA GA HA AB BB CB DB EB FB GBIHB ACBC CCDCEC FCGCHO ADBD CDDDED FD GDHD AE BE CE DE EE FE GE HE AF BF CFDF EF FF GF HF AGBG CGDGEGFGGGHG CHDH EHIFHIGHHH Extron e Matrix 3200 6400 Series User s Manual A 2 Appendix A Reference Information Matrix 3200 6400 Series Part Numbers continued from previous page Extron Part Part FPC 1000 Matrix 6400 Series 60 276 01 FPC 1000 Matrix 3200 Series 60 276 02 MCP 1000M 60 298 01 MKP 1000 Gray 60 239 01 MKP 1000 Black 60 239 02 MKP 1000 White 60 239 03 Wideband input card 8 inputs 1 card 70 066 01 Wideband input card 16 inputs 2 cards 70 082 01 Wideband input card 16 inputs 4 cards 70 081 01 Wideband output card 8 outputs 1 card 70 067 01 Stereo audio input card 8 inputs 1 card 70 069 01 Stereo audio output card 8 outputs 1 card 70 070 01 Mono audio input card 8 inputs 1 card 70 232 01 Mono audio input card 8 outputs 1 card 70 233 01 Kl Upgrading the wideband BME may require additional I O cards The number of inputs and outputs populated in the matrix switcher depends on the position of VO cards installed See pages 5 8 and 5 10 for reference Related Part Numbers Extron Part Part
14. R21 621 B21 17 18 19 20 HO7 V07 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 9 V09 H10 29 30 31 32 V10 H11 Vii 49 50 51 52 H17 17 H18 53 54 55 56 v18 H19 vg 57 58 59 60 H20 v20 61 62 63 64 H21 v21 49 50 51 52 H17 V17 H18 53 54 55 56 V18 H19 V19 57 58 59 60 H20 v20 61 62 63 64 H21 v21 Extron e Matrix 3200 6400 Series User s Manual 1 4 Chapter 1 Introduction to the Matrix 3200 amp 6400 Wideband Video Sync Switchers Matrix 6400 Wideband Video Switcher Front View Shown with optional Front Panel Controller FPC 1000 Matrix 6400 Wideband Video Switcher Rear View FPC 1000 MATRIX 6400 WIDEBAND amp Extron NAHE MADE IN USA OUTPUTS 433 Extron e Matrix 3200 6400 Series User s Manual Chapter 1 Introduction to the Matrix 3200 amp 6400 Wideband Video Sync Switchers Matrix 6400 Sync Front View 90 mmi en Extron Matrix 6400 Sync Rear View 5 Extron e Matrix 3200 6400 Series User s Manual 1 6 Chapter 1 Introduction to the Matrix 3200 amp 6400 Wideband Video Sync Switchers Matrix 3200 Wideband Video Switcher Front View Shown with optional Front Panel Controller Matrix 3200 Wideband Video Switcher Rear View
15. mat riel doit tre utilis avec une alimentation principale comportant un fil de terre neutre Le troisieme contact de mise 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 ce qu ils ne soient pas cras s ou pinc s par des objets R paration maintenance Faire ex cuter toutes les interventions r paration maintenance par un technicien qualifi Aucun des l ments internes ne peut tre r par par l utilisateur Afin d viter tout danger d lectrocution l utilisateur ne doit pas essayer de proc der lui m me 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 boitier de l appareil comporte des fentes ou des orifices ceux ci servent emp cher les composants internes sensibles de surchauffer Ces ouvertures ne doivent jamais tre bloqu es par des objets Lithium Batterie Il a danger d explosion s ll y a remplacment incorrect de la batterie Remplacer uniquement avec une batterie du mem
16. 0 1 1 0 0 13 8D ODh ma 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 14 8E OEh 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 15 8F OFh 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 16 90 10h n a 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 etc 32 A0 20h 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 etc 64 0 40 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 99 E3 63h 1 1 0 0 0 1 1 100 E4 64h 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 etc 127 FF 7F 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Extron e Matrix 3200 6400 Series User s Manual A 4 Appendix A Reference Information Glossary of terms Following is a list of terms taken from Extron s Glossary AC Alternating Current Flow of electrons that changes direction alternately ADA Extron s product designation for Analog Distribution Amplifier AMPS Amperes A unit of measurement for current Analog Analogue A continuous signal that takes time to make a transition from one level to another Standard audio and video signals are analog This signal has an infinite number of levels between its highest and lowest value Not represented by bits such as with digital ANSI American National Standards Institute ASCII American Standard Code for Information Interchange The standard code consisting of 7 bit coded characters 8 bits including parity check utilized to exchange information between data processing systems data communication systems and associated equipment The ASCII set contains control characters and graphic characters Attenuation The decrease in magnitude of a signal Audio Follow A term used when audio is tie
17. 1 GLBL 011 2 OUTP 14 05 41 5 OUTP 15 Seourity2 0541 Y Y Y Y Y 64 ROOM 10 ConfRm2 01 1 1 List Presets LP ROOM PRESET NAME FOLLOW MODE 4I Example response for LP command ROOM Z PRESET NAME FOLLOW MODE GL 01 DailyConfig ALL Y Y Y GL ER LunchConfig ALL 1 01 01 NOI 1 02 ALL Y Y Y Y 10 10 TestConfig NO 41 Query Software Version Q q Ver Xs 1 Specific BME Xp Q q Ver Xs 1 Example 40 Ver 1 0041 Example explanation Query Firmware version of BME 4 4Q or 4q is acceptable as ASCII command format Request Part Number N n N60 25x iofre1 Response BME 0 Part Number Specific BME 60 25 Note x 0 Matrix 6400 Wideband x 1 Matrix 3200 Wideband x 2 Matrix 6400 Lo Res x 8 Matrix 3200 Lo Res x 4 Matrix 6400 Sync x 5 Matrix 3200 Sync x 6 Audio io Two character Input Output Matrix configuration code see Page B 1 f 1000 installed 0 No 1 Yes Redundant Power Supplies installed No 1 Yes Request Information Vi IN size X Out Size T eU FoF In size X Out size eVmtLXi
18. 7 Room 6 or room 6 s preset name change RECONFIG 8 Room 7 room 7 s preset name change RECONFIG 9 Room 8 or room 8 s preset name change RECONFIG1 Room 9 or room 9 s preset name change RECONFIG11 10 or room 10 s preset name change RECONFIG12 Name change for global preset 81 16 RECONFIG13 Name change for global preset 17 32 RECONFIG14 Current connection change RECONFIG17 Name change for virtual input 41 16 RECONFIG18 Name change for virtual input 17 32 RECONFIG19 Name change for virtual input 33 48 RECONFIG20 Name change for virtual input 49 64 RECONFIG21 Name change for virtual output 1 16 RECONFIG22 Name change for virtual output 17 32 RECONFIG23 Name change for virtual output 33 48 RECONFIG24 Name change for virtual output 49 64 Extron e Matrix 3200 6400 Series User s Manual 4 8 Chapter 4 Programmer s Guide RECONFIG25 Individual mute change RECONFIG26 RGB gt SYNC delay change RECONFIG34 A global preset has been saved RECONFIG35 A room preset has been saved RECONFIG36 All RGB Sync Delays initialized Zapped to sec RECONFIG37 All Audio Levels initialized Zapped to dB RECONFIG38 All Mutes initialized Zapped to UnMuted RECONFIG4 Global mute change RECONFIG41 Power supply status changed RECONFIG99 Entire System initialized Master Reset 4 9 Extron e Matrix 3200 6400 Series User s Manual Matrix 3200 amp
19. AC input fuse plus a spare If may be obvious that the fuse is blown if not check it with an ohmmeter or any other continuity device if available If the fuse is blown replace it with the provided spare Plug the AC power cord in and Power the BME ON Verify that the unit powered ON correctly check Front Panel LEDs If the LEDs are in the proper state the problem has been corrected If not contact Extron Technical Support Checking Replacing the BME Internal Power Supply AC Input Fuses Each internal power supply has an AC input fuse If a power supply fuse blows the Front Panel LED for that power supply will go OFF it is normally solid ON If the BME has redundant power supplies the redundant supply for the failed power supply will assume the full load and its front panel diagnostic LED will blink indicating that the Main Primary power supply is inoperative To check replace a power supply fuse unplug the AC power cord from the BME rear panel remove the Access Panel Front Panel if Sync BME see Page 5 2 Power supply fuse locations are shown in Figure 5 6 A circled Remove the fuse from the problem power supply If may be obvious that the fuse is blown if not check it with an ohmmeter or any other continuity device if available If the fuse is blown replace it plug the AC power cord in power up the BME and check Diagnostic LEDs If the problem persists call Extron Technical Support Redundant V Pow
20. Advanced Instruction Set Commands through the RS 232 RS 422 port Simple Instruction Set SIS commands may consist of one or more characters per command field and do not require any special characters to begin or end the command character sequence Switcher responses to SIS commands all end with a carriage return and a line feed CR LF An Advanced Instruction Set AIS command field begins with an Escape character and ends with a carriage return line feed is optional the Switcher Response to an AIS command always ends with a CR LF When the Matrix Wideband Switcher receives a command SIS or AIS and determines that it is valid it will execute the command and send a response back to the controlling Host device If the Matrix Wideband Switcher is unable to execute the command because it is invalid or contains invalid parameters it will return an error response to the Host The error response is coded to help identify the cause of the error Error code responses are defined on Page 4 8 When a Matrix Wideband Switcher local event takes place such as a Front Panel operation the switcher responds by sending a message to the Host These switcher initiated messages are listed on Page 4 8 The switcher does not expect a response from the host but for example the host program may want to request new status Command Response Table The Command Response Table begins on the following page Lower case characters are acceptable in the command fiel
21. Host SwitcHer RESPONSE Switcner Host RGB Mute Xc B Vmt X 1 RGB Un mute Xc b Vmt X 1 Note Where is not included global RGB mute is activated 4 3 Extron e Matrix 3200 6400 Series User s Manual Chapter 4 Programmer s Guide SErriNG Aupio Gain COMMANDS Positive Simpce INsrRucTION SET Commanps Pace 2 or 3 RESPONSE SwirrcuER Hosr ASCII Hosr SwircHER Xa In a Example gt 4 3G Ind4 Aud 93 Example explanation Set Audio Gain on Virtual Input 4 to 3 dB Attenuation Sal Xr g In Xa Aud Increment Audio Level up In Xa Aud Xs Decrement Audio Level down x4 G In Xa Aud Xe Example 4 G InQ4 Aud 02 Example explanation Decrement Audio Level on Virtual Input 4 down 1 dB Mute 5 Audio Mute Audio Un mute Note Where List COMMANDS ASCII Hosr SwircHER Xc Z 2 Xc ASCII Host SwitcHer RESPONSE Switcner Host Amt Xi si Amt Xi is not included global Audio mute is activated RESPONSE SwircuER Hosr
22. LEDs are not present on SYNC BMEs 2 MKP LED conditions above apply only to BME 0 3 RS 232 LED conditions above apply only to BME 0 4 A communications failure between BME 0 and other BMEs could be caused by one BME loading down the BME TX or RX line To determine if that is the case run the RJ 45 BME COMM interconnecting cable to bypass each BME one at a time Communication Failure Message A communication failure between BME 0 s main controller and the FPC 1000 if present may result in an error message display on the FPC 1000 LCD screen There is no indication of this error on the front panel and it will not occur ona system that does not have an FPC 1000 The error message follows Communication Failure Record the information following Communication Failure and call Extron Technical Support System Status Amber LED ON Normal OFF System failure Blinking Busy or possible minor problem 5 5 Extron e Matrix 3200 6400 Series User s Manual Chapter 5 Upgrades and Troubleshooting Checking Replacing the BME External AC Input Fuse The AC power input cord plugs into the Power Switch Fuse assembly which is located on the rear panel in the lower left corner of the BME To check replace the external fuse remove the power cord and insert the tip of a small screwdriver blade into the fuse holder slot the fuse holder is located just below the power switch Pry the fuse holder out it contains the
23. Matrix 3200 Sync Front View MATRIX 3200 WIDEBAND OUTPUTS 23 24 Se MATRIX 3200 0 0 mucwosmcs SYNC Extron 1 7 Extron e Matrix 3200 6400 Series User s Manual Chapter 1 Introduction to the Matrix 3200 amp 6400 Wideband Video Sync Switchers Matrix 3200 Sync Rear View Matrix 3200 6400 System Manuals This manual 68 355 05 covers the Matrix 3200 6400 Wideband Video and Sync Switchers Following is a list of related manuals e 68 355 01 1000 User s manual e 68 355 02 FPC 1000 User s manual e 68 355 07 Matrix 3200 6400 Audio Module User s manual e 68 355 04 Matrix 3200 6400 Video User s manual Matrix Wideband Video Switcher Specifications Video wideband video BME Routing etes 16 x 8 or larger matrix up to 32 x 32 or 64 x 64 depending on model and configuration Cc Unity Bandwidth Matrix Wideband 430 MHz 3 dB fully loaded 0 MHz to 10 MHz no more than 0 1 dB to 0 1 dB 0 MHz to 130 MHz no more than 4 dB to 0 25 dB Phase between l Os 1 28 at 3 58 MHz Differential phase error 0 1 3 58 MHz and 4 43 MHz Differential gain error 0 12 3 58 MHz and
24. long enough to create program the settings You can however leave a computer connected dedicated to the Matrix for real time interactive control and monitoring if you wish To control or program the switcher system in real time establish an RS 232 connection between the PC and BME 0 of the Matrix 3200 6400 System Start the MTRX6400 program under Windows and click on the corresponding number when asked Click OK or If you wish to program a system without being connected to it at this time click on Emulate Follow steps How to Off Line Emulate Program the Matrix The program will communicate with the Matrix 3200 6400 System to determine its hardware configuration type and size of each connected BME It then reads the system s settings Ties Presets Virtual Map etc and draws a graphical representation of the unit s configuration and settings Ties on the Main screen It also reads the MTRX6400 INI file saved from last session to draw Icons for each UO if any had been applied in previous programming sessions to make the graphical representation even more friendly NOTE If this is a new system that has not been virtualized yet or one that has had its map cleared by a System Reset the graphical representation and all information shown on the Virtual Map screen may be invalid at this time Initially the Current configuration from the Matrix is shown Notice How the Ties Appear as solid line
25. mounted they may mounted in any order within a rack or cabinet The limiting factor is the COMM interconnecting cable length which is 12 feet maximum There are no LEE T I restrictions to the order in which BMEs may be na mounted relative to each other Logically the BME addresses a system such as the one a P shown in Figure 2 1 A would be setto 0 5 A sequentially from top to bottom however a different order is acceptable and will not impact e system operation in any way The location of the equipment within a room M should be given careful consideration Poor af planning with the number of cables involved could result in cluttered appearance Power P requirements and the amount of heat exhaust SE from the system should be taken into s consideration P The following restrictions apply to installing 4r BMEs One must be assigned as BME 0 0 cannot be a Sync module E E v Address assignments must not skip numbers b Address assignments of 0 5 are accepted LU BMEs w address 6 9 are ignored P A system is limited to one audio module P Sm M A system may NOT include both Wideband video and Low Resolution video modules Figure 2 1 A Rack mounted Matrix 6400 System with RGBHV video plus audio support Extron Matrix 3200 6400 Serie
26. 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 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 merchantab
27. the RS 232 RS 422 port with a PC Host or from a touch screen or any other user supplied controlling device such as AMX Crestron etc that is capable of generating the proper commands or with an optional FPC 1000 Front Panel Controller The work sheet in Figure 1 4 A is an example of a Virtualized 21x21x3 Matrix 6400 Wideband Video Switcher The physical BNC connector numbers are silk screened 1 64 on the rear panel Virtual assignments are shown within the circles for example physical input and output connectors 1 are labeled R01 G01 and B01 R G and B identify the color signals Red Green and Blue supported by the connectors The two digits identify the Virtual input or output assignment for that connector For the above example physical Input connectors 1 are Virtual Input 1 Physical Output connectors 1 3 are Virtual Output 1 If Virtual Input 1 is tied switched to Virtual Output 1 the device connected to physical output connectors 1 3 would receive the RGB signal supplied by the device connected to physical input connectors 1 3 If Virtual Output 16 is also tied to Virtual Input 1 the RGB signal from physical input connectors 1 3 will be available to the device connected to physical output connectors 46 48 Adding a Matrix 6400 Sync BME to the example system above would upgrade it to a 21x21x5 matrix switcher which would support video formats RGBHV RGBS and RGsB The work sheet in Figure 1 4 B sho
28. 00 System Virtualization Control Software Extron s Matrix 3200 6400 System Virtualization Control Program The Matrix 3200 6400 System Virtualization Control program communicates with the Extron Matrix 3200 6400 System through the RS 232 422 port on BME 0 defaults to 9600 baud 8 bit 1 stop no parity The program is required to initially set the Virtualization and optional Hoom configurations for the system See the following two sections for details System Virtualization creating a virtual l O switching System see Page 3 2 Rooming how to create Rooms see Page 3 6 The program also presents all the functions found on the optional Front Panel Controller FPC 1000 but in an interactive graphical interface so it may be used for full control or initial programming of the system Because settings to the Matrix Ties Presets Audio config are stored in the unit s memory several modes of programming are possible It provides 4 major methods Remote control and programming of the system in real time through the RS 232 port Saving system s settings for later restoration to the same system backup or copying to programming another system Multiple configurations programs can be saved to disk and any one quickly reloaded later providing an unlimited number of possible setups Creating Program byte strings for application to the Matrix system through a third party control system Emulation of
29. 3200 6400 System Installation sss Installing BME S 2 iiti teni ain a Setting BME Addresses Connecting the BME COMM Interconnecting Connecting the RS 232 RS 422 Cable to BME 0 Connecting the AC Power Cable s to the BME S Applying AC Power to the 5 BME Power Up Verificato M 3 2 22 ieee Installing and starting the Matrix 3200 6400 Virtualization Control Software Virtualizing the Matrix 3200 6400 System System Video Sync and Audio Cabling Using the Sync Termination 5 8 4 amp Chapter 3 Using the Matrix 3200 6400 System Virtualization Control Software Tutorial Using the Matrix 3200 6400 System Virtualization Control Software Chapter 4 RS 232 RS 422 Programmer s Guide Serial Communications Port eene nennen nennen nnns Host to Switcher Communications Command Response Table Tito UE Simple Instruction Set Commande senes Advanced Instruction Set and Simple Instruction Set Commands Error Codes with Descriptions Switcher Generated Unsolicited Responses
30. 4 43 MHz Max propagation of delay 5 ns typical 1 ns CroSslalle aiiis 80 dB 1 MHz 62 dB 10 MHz 52 dB 30 MHz Switching speed 200 ns max Video input wideband video BME Number signal type Up to 32 or 64 varies with configuration RGBHV RGBS RGsB RsGsBs component video S video composite video female quantity varies with configuration Nominal level 1 Vp p for Y of component video and S video and for composite video 0 7 Vp p for RGB 0 3 Vp p for R Y and B Y of component video and for C of S video Minimum maximum levels Analog 0 5 V to 1 5 Vp p with no offset Impedance 75 ohms Return loss irent senio 30 dB 5 MHz Video output wideband video BME Number signal type Up to 32 or 64 varies with configuration RGBHV RGBS RGsB RsGsBs component video S video composite video female quantity varies with configuration Nominal level 1 Vp p for Y of component video and S video and for composite video 0 7 Vp p for RGB 0 3 Vp p for R Y and B Y of component video and for C of S video Maximum level 2 Vp p Extron e Matrix 3200 6400 Series User s Manual 1 8 Chapter 1 In
31. 8 608 R13 613 R14 25 26 27 28 4 4 43 A ROY 609 BO9 R10 614 B14 R15 615 0 2 45 46 47 48 G10 B10 R11 G11 Figure 1 4 33 34 35 36 B11 Ri2 612 B12 37 38 39 40 R13 613 B13 R14 41 42 43 44 614 B14 15 615 45 46 4 48 B15 R16 616 B16 B15 R16 G16 B16 w 11 1 17 18 19 20 606 6 RO7 607 21 22 28 24 BO7 RO8 608 25 26 27 2 ROI 609 9 R10 29 83 83 8 610 B10 Gil 49 50 51 52 R17 G17 7 R18 5 e 618 B18 R19 619 5 6 B19 R20 620 B20 61 e e e R21 621 B21 49 5 5l 52 R17 617 B17 R18 5 5 5 56 618 B18 R19 619 57 58 59 60 B19 R20 620 B20 21 21 3 Virtualized Matrix 6400 Wideband Video module H Horizontal Sync V Vertical Sync 1 2 3 4 HO1 01 Ho2 5 6 7 8 V03 9 10 11 12 HOA 04 13 14 15 16 HO5 V05 6 1 2 3 4 vor 2 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Ho4 04 13 14 15 16 Ho5 VO5 33 34 35 36 H12 v12 37 38 39 40 H13 V13 H14 4 42 43 44 V14 H15 v15 45 46 47 48 H16 v16 INPUTS 318 49 20 5 HO7 07 H12 V12 21 2 23 24 37 40 HOS VOS H13 V13 H14 25 26 27 28 4 42 43 A HO9 VO9 H10 V14 H15 V15 3 32 5 em 48 V10 H11 V11 H16 V16 INPUTS Figure 1 4 B A 21x21x5 Virtualized Matrix 6400 Sync module 61 62 63 64
32. Extron Electronics 2 3 INTERFACING SWITCHING AND DISTRIBUTION User s Manual E D Matrix 3200 and 6400 Series Wideband Video Sync Switcher 68 355 05 Rev D 03 08 Precautions Safety Instructions e English This symbol is intended to alert the user of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature provided with the equipment 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 A Ce symbole sert avertir l utilisateur de la pr sence dans le bo tier de l appareil de tensions dangereuses non isol es posant des risques d lectrocution Attention Lire les instructions Prendre connaissance de t
33. Front Panel if Sync BME See Page 5 2 Use the PLCC IC puller Figure 5 3 A to remove the existing Software IC Squeeze the tool to align the hooks with the slots provided in opposite corners of IC socket U9 or U6 Insert the hooks squeeze gently and pull the IC straight out of the socket Set the IC aside Note the key angled corner of the new Software IC Orient this to match the key of the socket and carefully press it in place Reinstall the Access Panel Front Panel if Sync BME Plug in the AC power cord power the system ON Verify that the switcher is working properly To Diagnostics LEDs Figure 5 3 A Updating the Software IC on the Main Control Card 5 3 Extron e Matrix 3200 6400 Series User s Manual Chapter 5 Upgrades and Troubleshooting Swapping RS 232 RS 422 Ports Swapping RS 232 RS 422 ports involves moving a ribbon cable from one Main Control card connector to another Ribbon Cable Connectors The ribbon cables used in the Matrix Wideband Video Switchers use a self latching style receptacle Figure 5 NN Rion Cable NS 4 A shows how it operates 1 Press each of the two tabs outward this unlocks the receptacle and ejects the ribbon cable Self Latching Receptacle e connector part way Pull evenly on the ribbon cable connector to remove it ett p 2 When reconnecting the cable first align the pins in the receptacle with the holes the connec
34. GBHV cable runs but either type can also be used for composite video S Video or RGB with sync on green All Extron MHR cables have male gender connectors on both ends Also available is a plenum version of the MHR 5 BNC cabling MHR 4 Mini High Resolution Cable MHR 4 BNC 25 25 7 5 meters 26 210 04 MHR 4 5 35 10 6 meters 26 210 12 MHR 4 BNC 50 50 feet 15 0 meters 26 210 05 MHR 4 75 75 feet 23 0 meters 26 210 06 MHR 4 BNC 100 100 feet 30 0 meters 26 210 07 MHR 5 Mini High Resolution Cable MHR 5 BNC 25 25 feet 7 5 meters 26 260 03 MHR 5 5 35 10 6 meters 26 260 17 MHR 5 BNC 50 50 feet 15 0 meters 26 260 04 MHR 5 BNC 75 75 feet 23 0 meters 26 260 16 MHR 5 BNC 100 100 feet 30 0 meters 26 260 05 ka Cables over 100 30 0 meters in length can be custom ordered Contact the Extron S Sales amp Technical Support Hotline Kee Bulk cable in lengths up 5000 rolls is available with or without connectors Binary Hex Decimal Conversion Table Decimal value n a 64 32 16 8 4 2 1 Dec Hex Add the decimal values above for equivalents 00h n a 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 81 01h_ 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 82 02h 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 3 83 03 nia 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 4 84 04 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 5 85 05h 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 6 86 06h_ 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 7 87 07 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 8 88 08h 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 9 89 09h 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 10 8A 0Ah 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 11 8B OBh 0 0 0 1 0 1 1 12 8C OCh n a 0 0
35. Hooms in the Matrix 3200 6400 system A Room is a group of virtual outputs that are logically associated with each other probably by location such as 3 video monitors and a VCR all located at a building s security desk A Room consists of from 1 to 16 virtual outputs and the Matrix 3200 6400 supports up to 10 Rooms Each Room can have a name for user friendliness up to 12 characters long and up to 10 Presets assigned to it for a total of 100 Room Presets Unlike the 32 Global Presets Room Presets only affect those virtual outputs associated with that Room and do not change any other connections in the Matrix making the use of Presets much more simple and flexible Room Presets are particularly useful in conjunction with the MKP 1000 keypads Note Rooms exist only to support Room Presets Ensure that the System has been Virtualized HER O _ WIPUTS Edi Mote RAB Hire before creating any RE D E OTRE E BE TEN Rooms Establish an sf 0 Oslo O wl rd RS 232 connection ZELLE Ka between the PC and 800 E c eral BME 0 of the Matrix HHH 3200 6400 System DD FI Start the MTRX6400 an E DONE 0 D a Ota 4 eras Windows and click on E la lt SA zez the corresponding D SL Ke number when mu He asked Figure 3 6 A Cli
36. OO OO O3 O1 00 O0 O0 64 00 O1 OO OO Plane 1 1 Explanation Read Preset 1 Red plane 1 Ties of Virtual Video Inputs to Virtual Video Outputs 17 through 32 Example 3 WIRE O4 64 OO OO OO OO O3 O1 OGO OO 00 64 OO 01 OGO OO Plane 4 1 Explanation Read Preset 1 Audio plane 4 Ties of Virtual Audio Inputs to Virtual Audio Outputs 01 through 16 Example 4 1H7 04VC virtual input 4 tied to virtual output 17 po virtual input tied to virtual output 32 24 6400 00 00 00 03 01 00 00 00 6400 01 00 00 4 1 virtual input 64 tied to virtual output 18 virtual audio plane Explanation Read Preset 1 Audio plane 4 Ties of Virtual Audio Inputs to Virtual Audio Outputs 17 through 32 Extron e Matrix 3200 6400 Series User s Manual 4 6 Chapter 4 Programmer s Guide ADVANCED INSTRUCTION SET AND SIMPLE INSTRUCTION SET CommANDs PAGE 2 or 3 View COMMANDS ASCII Hosr SwrrcHER RESPONSE Switcner Host Virtual Output MUTES VM Xrl Xr Mut 41 Notes 1 Start output is always 01 for Room PRESET because room has max of 16 outputs assigned 2 All VI values in responses 2 numeric characters i e 12 23 or na indicating non existant virtual outputs 3 In VA View any outputs that do not follow show as in response 4 SO Start Output parameter in Global Preset commands 5 Rvo Rvo Set of Virtual Outputs assigned to specified room up to 16 total
37. PS 60 252 HH00 64 Inputs 64 Outputs 0 FPC A 0 RPS Matrix 3200 Video Switcher 8 n o 924 32 40 48 5 56 64 i INPUTS 6 Two io Inputs Outputs characters table matrix size coordinate points f Front Panel Controller FPC 0 No 1 Yes Redundant Power Supply RPS 0 No 1 Yes Examples 60 253 DB01 32 Inputs 16 Outputs 0 FPC amp 1 RPS 60 253 DC10 32 Inputs 24 Outputs 1 FPC amp 0 RPS 60 253 DD11 32 Inputs 32 Outputs 1 FPC amp 1 RPS Matrix 6400 Sync Switcher r Redundant Power Supply RPS 0 No 1 Yes Examples 60 254 PH01 64 Inputs 64 Outputs with RPS 60 254 0 64 Inputs 64 Outputs without RPS Matrix 3200 Sync Switcher r Redundant Power Supply RPS 0 No 1 Yes Examples 60 255 DD01 32 Inputs 32 Outputs with RPS 60 255 DD00 32 Inputs 32 Outputs without RPS Matrix 6400 Audio Switcher 8 716 L 24 532 i INPUTS Two io Inputs Outputs characters table matrix size coordinate points f Front Panel Controller FPC 0 No 1 Yes r Redundant Power Supply RPS 0 No 1 Yes Examples 60 256 HD01 64 Inputs 32 Outputs with RPS FPC 60 256 HH10 64 Inputs 64 Outputs with FPC no RPS 60 256 DB11 32 Inputs 16 Outputs with FPC amp RPS 60 256 BA00 16 Inputs 8 Outputs no FPC no RPS 8 16 Matrix 3200 6400 Series Part Numbers continued from previous page
38. Sometimes these are referred to as field 1 and field 2 Flicker Flicker occurs when the electron gun paints the screen too slowly giving the phosphors on the screen time to fade Frame In interlaced video a Frame is one complete picture A Frame is made up of two fields or two sets of interlaced lines Frequency Range Refers to the low to high limits of a device such as a computer projector or monitor Also bandwidth Gain A general term used to denote an increase in signal power or voltage produced by an amplifier in transmitting a signal from one point to another The amount of gain is usually expressed in decibels above a reference level Opposite of Attenuation Genlock A method of synchronizing video equipment by using a common external Genlock signal Hertz Hz A measure of frequency in cycles per second Extron e Matrix 3200 6400 Series User s Manual A 6 Appendix A Reference Information High Impedance Hi 2 or High Z In video when the signal is not terminated locally and is going to another destination where it will be terminated In video Hi Z is typically 10k ohms or greater Horizontal Rate Horizontal Frequency The number of complete horizontal lines including trace and retrace scanned per second Typically shown as a measure of kHz Horizontal Resolution Smallest increment of a television picture that can be discerned in the horizontal plane This inc
39. Wideband and Matrix 6400 Audio io characters are selected using the same procedure as is used with the Matrix 6400 Wideband but with different tables as shown on Page A 2 The io characters for the Matrix 3200 Sync part number are DD as it is only available in one matrix size 32x32 The io characters for the Matrix 6400 Sync part numbers are PH as it is also available in only one matrix size 64x64 Either of the two Sync part numbers may include r 0 or 1 but f must be 0 as a Sync module cannot have a Front Panel Controller Matrix 3200 6400 Part Numbers with matrix tables are shown on Page A 2 A 1 Extron e Matrix 3200 6400 Series User s Manual Appendix Reference Information Extron Part Matrix 6400 Wideband Switcher Two io Inputs Outputs characters table matrix size coordinate points f Front Panel Controller FPC 0 No 1 Yes Redundant Power Supply RPS 0 No 1 Yes Matrix 3200 Wideband Switcher Two io Inputs Outputs characters table matrix size coordinate points f Front Panel Controller FPC 0 No 1 Yes Redundant Power Supply RPS 0 No 1 Yes Matrix 6400 Video Switcher Two io Inputs Outputs characters table matrix size coordinate points f Front Panel Controller FPC 0 No 1 Yes Redundant Power Supply RPS 0 No 1 Yes Examples 60 252 HE11 64 Inputs 40 Outputs 1 FPC 8 1 RPS 60 252 HD10 64 Inputs 32 Outputs 1 FPC amp 0 R
40. adio buttons in each plane s choices Note that you may play with the settings in this screen without causing any changes to the system s map until you press the OK button Even after committing the changes and viewing them in the Virtual Map screen you can still return to this Virtual Configuration screen later and virtualize the system differently Changes can be made freely UNTIL you begin to make ties save presets create rooms or name your virtual inputs and outputs because the number of virtual inputs and outputs may be changed by re virtualizing Click on the OK button to return to the Virtual Map screen In the Virtual Map screen examine the physical layout of the BMEs and how the virtualization process assigned the input and output connectors to various planes You can return to the Virtual Configuration screen if you wish to change the mapping at this time by clicking CowricunE VinrUAL SwitcHER again If the map looks correct you may optionally assign names up to 12 characters long to any of the virtual inputs or outputs from the Virtual Map screen at any time Names can also be read and edited from the system s front panel controller if present 5 3 Extron Matrix 3200 6400 Series User s Manual Chapter 3 Tutorial Using the Matrix 3200 6400 System Virtualization Control Software The MATRIX 6400 3200 Virtual Switch Mapper Return to Main Configure Master Reset Print Maps Dut program Edit Mod
41. al effects generator a unit which allows the operator to switch between video camera signals Switchers are often used in industrial applications to switch between video camera monitoring certain areas for display on a monitor or system of display devices These kinds of switchers do not have sync generators Sync In video a means of synchronizing signals with timing pulses to insure that each step in a process occurs at exactly the right time For example Horizontal Sync determines exactly when to begin each horizontal line sweep of the electron beam Vertical Sync determines when to bring the electron beam to the top left of the screen to start a new field There are many other types of sync in a video system Also called Sync Signal or Sync Pulse SVHS A high band video recording process for VHS that increases the picture quality and resolution capability See S Video S Video The composite video signal is separated into the Luminance Y and the Chrominance C Terminal A device typically having a keyboard and display that is capable of sending text to and receiving text from another device a network etc Termination A load or impedance at the end of a cable or signal line used to match the impedance of the equipment that generated the signal The impedance absorbs signal energy to prevent signal reflections from going back toward the source In the video industry termination impedance is typically 75 ohms Verti
42. are Manuals LJ S extron com 4 Contact Us ho select product Extron Software Products Disc B Issue 2007 1 4 4 For more than 20 years Extron Electronics has manufactured professional A V system products WWW xtron com including computer video interfaces switchers matrix switchers distribution amplifiers signal processing devices Ethernet control interfaces and high resolution cable Extron offers For the latest product solutions for integration of video and audio into presentation systems for a variety of Information visit environments such as boardrooms classrooms and training centers lecture halls command wviw extron com and control centers and more Ce Products Software Install configure Done My Computer 3 Scroll to the desired program and click Install 6400 3200 29 036 01 4 0 Apri9 2003 2 7 MB Install for the Matrix 3200 6400 Series Matrix KR 12800 Audio 4 Follow the on screen instructions By default the Windows installation of the Virtualization Control Program creates Mtrx6400 directory and it places four the following two icons into a group folder named Extron Electronics e MATRIX 6400412800 Control Program e MATRIX 6400 12800 Help 5 Torun the Virtualization Control Program click Start Programs Extron Electronics Matrix 6400 12800 Control Pgm The Comm Port Selection window figure 3 6 A on page 3 6 appears 6 You will be
43. as the first file source to edit the last save from the Matrix use JOB1107 MTX as the second file destination Session C Emulation use JOB1107 MTX as the first file source to further edit the last Emulation save use JOB1107 MTX as the second file destination Session D connected to a Matrix 3200 6400 System Restore from JOB1107 MTX to program the System from the saved Emulation The program will show the Physical Configuration screen using the parameters read from the source file if you specified one Change the settings as needed and then click The program reads the emulated settings Ties Presets Virtual Map etc and draws a graphical representation of the system s configuration and settings Ties on the Main screen It also reads the source file to draw Icons for each if any had been applied in previous programming sessions to make the graphical representation even more friendly Initially the Current configuration from the emulated Matrix is shown Notice How the Ties Appear as solid lines in various colors here and How the I O Ports are Grouped and Titled Selecting a Preset if any exist from the Presets List at the right side of the screen will cause that configuration to be read from the emulated Matrix and drawn on the screen The displayed preset becomes the Current configuration by clicking the GO Button You can Add and Erase ties edit when in the Current configuration T
44. asked to select the Comm Port or choose Emulate mode After selecting the COMM port the software looks for the matrix system reads its configuration and then displays it in a window called Extron s MATRIX 6400 Control Program Emulate mode allows you to exercise the software without having a switcher connected to the PC It may also be used as a learning tool 8 Virtualizing the Matrix 3200 6400 System Detailed instructions for virtualizing the Matrix 3200 6400 System begin on Page 3 1 x 3200 Matrix 6400 and Matrix 6400 2 Extron e Matrix 3200 6400 Series User s Manual 2 4 Chapter 2 Installing the Matrix 3200 6400 Wideband Video Switchers 2 5 9 System Video Sync and Audio Cabling Sync Termination Switches Figure 2 5 A Lr __ Using work sheets and or printouts from the Matrix 6400 System Virtualization Control Program install video and sync cables as required Figure 2 2 B shows the connectors for the optional MKP 1000 keypads 17 208060 OUTPUTS 0896 6006 9606 2690 D 0696 0086 95666 OOS OOOO 3009 9006 0000 6400 Panel Using the Sync Termination Switches The sync termination switches on the Matrix 6400 Sync BME see Figure 2 5 A provide a way to condition non TTL sync levels greater than 5 Vp p on PHYSICAL inputs 1 16 enabling the sync to be properly passed from input to selected ou
45. ation Component Video Our color television system starts with three channels of information Red Green amp Blue RGB In the process of translating these channels to a single composite video signal they are often first converted to Y R Y and B Y Both 3 channel systems RGB Y B are component video signals They are the components that eventually make up the composite video signal Much higher program production quality is possible if the elements are assembled in the component domain Composite Sync A signal consisting of horizontal sync pulses vertical sync pulses and equalizing pulses only with no signal reference level Composite Video A mixed signal comprised of the luminance black and white chrominance color blanking pulses sync pulses and color burst Contrast The range of light and dark values in a picture or the ratio between the maximum and the minimum brightness values Low contrast is shown mainly as shades of gray while high contrast is shown as blacks and whites with very little gray It is also a TV monitor adjustment which increases or decreases the level of contrast of a televised picture Crosstalk Interference from an adjacent channel which adds an undesirable signal to the desired signal Crosstalk Isolation Attenuation of an undesired signal introduced by crosstalk from an adjacent channel CRT Cathode Ray Tube A vacuum tube that produces light when ene
46. ay to sec 420 Zap all Audio Gains to EsjzA lt UnMute RGB Audio All Mutes 22 Factory Master Reset 42 RESPONSE SwirrcuER Hosr ZapG J ZapT ZapP ZapT ZapD 2 1 ZapZ ZapX 1 Error 5 If the switcher receives a command that is invalid contains invalid parameters it will return an Error Code response The error code response has the format Following is a list of possible error code responses E01 E05 E1041 E1141 E1241 E1341 E1441 E1741 2 21 22 2 Description of Error code Invalid input channel number too large Device is off Invalid command Invalid preset number too large Invalid output number too large Value too large Gain Command not available for matrix configuration Timeout Invalid BME number Invalid Room number Busy Checksum error SwircHER GENERATED UNSOLICITED RESPONSES When a local event takes place such as a Front Panel operation the switcher responds by sending an unsolicited response RECONFIGxx to the Host Use the 2 digit code xx to locate a description of the event below RECONFIGOQ Audio level change RECONFIG 2 Room or room 1 s preset name change RECONFIG 3 Room 2 or room 2 s preset name change RECONFIG 4 Room 3 or room 3 s preset name change RECONFIG 5 Room 4 or room 4 s preset name change RECONFIG 6 Room 5 or room 5 s preset name change RECONFIG
47. c switching occur simultaneously In most installations an RS 232 program will be used to control the Wideband Video Switcher system Control can be from a PC using Extron s Windows based control software a touch screen or any other user supplied controlling device such as AMX Crestron etc that is capable of generating the proper commands An optional Front Panel Controller enables the user to perform most configuration operations at the switcher See Page 1 3 for a description of RS 232 Virtual Control and how the Wideband Video Switcher fits into a Matrix 3200 6400 Wideband Video Sync system e Supports RGBHV RGBS and RGsB video formats e Virtual input and output assignments e Independent matrix switching outputs e 32 Global Preset configurations stored in nonvolatile memory 10 Configurations with 10 Presets per room 75 ohms video input output impedance BNC connectors e 230 MHz minimum Video Bandwidth e RS 232 RS 422 serial port control e Rack mountable metal enclosure with internal Universal Power Supply Optional redundant power supply e Optional FPC 1000 Front Panel Controller Optional MKP 1000 and MCP 1000 remote keypads control switching in remote rooms Figure 1 1 A Matrix 6400 Wideband Video Switcher w optional FPC 1000 1 1 Extron e Matrix 3200 6400 Series User s Manual Chapter 1 I
48. cal Interval The synchronizing information which is presented between fields and then signals the picture monitor to return to the top of the screen to start another vertical scan Videoconferencing Conducting a conference between two or more locations using video cameras microphones and video monitors The participants can be seen as well as heard Referred to as a virtual conference room Virtual conference room See videoconferencing Virtual map Used with Extron s virtual matrix switchers Matrix 3200 6400 a virtual map is made up of tables stored in memory that relate physical connectors as on the back panel to logical connections as seen by the user In printed form this can show physical input output connector numbers as they relate to virtual input output numbers Virtual memory The process of increasing the apparent size of a computer s random access memory RAM by using a section of the hard disk storage as an extension of RAM Virtual switching A means of making real physical input or output ports appear to have different numbers For example Extron s Matrix 3200 6400 switchers can be programmed to switch a set group of connectors as one Also see virtual map Wideband A relative term indicating a high bandwidth Y In video is an abbreviation for Luminance Z A symbol for impedance A 9 Extron e Matrix 3200 6400 Series User s Manual Appendix A Reference In
49. ccess Panel Plug the AC power cord in and set the BME power switch to ON See Page 5 12 After Hardware Changes if system virtualization is required Verify that the new matrix size is correctly identified he number of inputs and outputs populated in the matrix switcher depends on the position of card s installed See Determining Matrix 3200 Wideband Video BME Circuit Card Population on page 5 10 The inside layout of the Matrix 3200 Wideband Video Switcher rear panel is 2 video input card connectors on each side of 4 video output connectors Wideband Video Input Card Kit 16 inputs 2 cards PN 70 082 01 Wideband Video Input Card 8 inputs 1 card PN 70 066 01 Wideband Video Output Card 8 outputs 1 card PN 70 067 01 Figure 5 9 A 5 9 Extron e Matrix 3200 6400 Series User s Manual Chapter 5 Upgrades and Troubleshooting JC4 JC3 Er Determining Matrix 3200 Wideband Video BME Circuit Card Population The drawing above shows the layout of the input and output video circuit card connectors on the inside of the Matrix 3200 Wideband Switcher rear panel The chart below shows the REQUIRED circuit card population for every possible matrix configuration If the cards are not installed as shown for each matrix size the Matrix 3200 6400 System Virtualization Control Software will be unable to accurately virtuali
50. ck OK or FicunE 3 6 A If you wish to program a system without being connected to it at this time click on Emutate Follow steps in How to Off Line Emulate Program the Matrix e program will communicate with the Matrix 3200 6400 System to determine its hardware configuration type and size of each connected BME It then reads the system s settings Ties Presets Virtual Map etc and draws a graphical representation of the unit s configuration and settings Ties on the Main screen It also reads the MTRX6400 INI file saved from last session to draw Icons for each UO if any had been applied in previous programming sessions to make the graphical representation even more friendly Extron e Matrix 3200 6400 Series User s Manual 3 6 Chapter 3 Tutorial Using the Matrix 3200 6400 System Virtualization Control Software From the menu on the Main screen click System Conric to show the Virtual Switch Virtual Map screen Figure 3 4 A From the Virtual Map screen menu click CouricunE Room ROOM Mapper BEE Conricure to show the Steg Room Mapper Screen Virtual Switcher aus SECURITY 1 size 32in x 32out Figure 3 TE pur D All ROOMS Associate a Virtual 17000020 outputs FRONT LOBBY 3 Output with a room 23000022 809955 913 using the SECURITY 23303132 mouse to drag the outpu
51. d only where indicated Symbols are used throughout the table to represent variables in the Command Response fields Symbol definitions are shown at the beginning of the table as is an ASCII to Hexadecimal HEX conversion table Error Response codes and switcher generated Unsolicited Responses are shown at the end of the table Command and or Response examples are shown throughout the table Name fields are 12 alphanumeric characters 0 9 A Z upper and lower case including and space Commands are split into two groups which are identified by page headers The two groups are Simple Instruction Set Commands and Advanced Instruction Set and Simple Instruction Set Commands Figure 4 2 A Host computer controls Matrix 3200 6400 System Extron e Matrix 3200 6400 Series User s Manual 4 2 Chapter 4 Programmer s Guide TABLE Symbol Definitions Escape space Xa 1 thru maximum number of inputs thru maximum number of inputs Input muted output ASCII to HEX Conversion Table Xc 1 thru maximum number of outputs Eg1B CROD LF A 20 Xo BME number thru 5 Bu 22 23 24 Xe dB thru 9 dB audio gain Xr 1 dB thru 15 dB audio attenuation Xs Numerical Value 15 thru 9 1 thru maximum number of rooms 10 max xi 0 or 1 0 meaning off and 1 meaning
52. d to other signals such as video and they are switched together The opposite of Break away Balanced Audio A method that uses three conductors for one audio signal They are plus minus and ground The ground conductor is strictly for shielding and does not carry any signal Also Differential Audio Bandwidth A frequency range or band of frequencies within which a device operates In audio and video it is the band of frequencies that can pass through a device without significant loss or distortion The higher the bandwidth the sharper the picture low bandwidth can cause a fuzzy picture Barrel Outward curved edges on a display image Also see pincushion Blanking The turning off of the electron beam that scans the image onto the screen When the beam completes a scan line it must return retrace back to the left During this time the beam must be turned off horizontal blanking Similarly when the last line has been scanned at the bottom of the screen the beam must return to the upper left This requires vertical blanking Blooming Most noticeable at the edges of images on blooming is when the light color is so intense that it seems to exceed the boundary of the object Thin lines and sharp edges could look thick and fuzzy This may be caused by the brightness being set to high or by a high voltage problem It is a cylindrical Bayonet Connector which operates with a twis
53. e i i list view LI Physical Switchers 3 Inputs O outputs Ola Virtual INPUT 1 INPUT 01 R G B A 002 Virtual IN s 32 een Physical Switcher 0 176 6 970 eoeo type WideB and Video eoeo eo0eo size 64in x 64 out eoeo 136 O0 9 O 16 ST O9 O 22 OUT OUT OUT 10000 4 1 0090020 133600607 eoeo eoeo eoeo eoeo eoeo eoeo 136 009 015 220 00 072 556000 019 619 09 O 54 IN legend IN 3360 0 036 mea gan 0 400005 990 990 kel St IK 6816060564 0103 0105 0107 0109 0111 0113 0115 01 10 0119 Physical Switcher 1769 9 20 type WideB and Video LIII 13 0125 32in 32 out 252 24 14 0127 3009995 2200009 7 15 0i29 16 0i31 e000 70000 250000 17 0133 0600 15 0002 000622 18 0135 legend 19 0137 Unassigned 20 0139 21 0141 22 0143 i pd Physical Switcher 2 23 0145 Unassigned type Stereo Audio 24 0147 size 64 out 25 0149 26 0151 27 0153 28 0155 29 0157 30 0159 31 0161 32 0i63 LD CO zl C CH 4 NO ke TFicuRE 3 4 A Figure 3 4 B Virtual Configuration x VIRTUAL Partitions Planes Ordering Repeat Pattern Group by Plane Custom Virtual Size for this Physical System Virtual Physical 32 32x4 C Custom Input Output Plane Unit Planes Planes
54. e type ou d un ype equivalent recommande par le constructeur Mettre au reut les batteries usagees conformement aux instructions du fabricant Vorsicht Stromquellen Dieses Ger t sollte nur ber die auf dem Produkt angegebene Stromquelle betrieben werden Dieses Ger t wurde f r eine Verwendung mit einer Hauptstromleitung mit einem geerdeten neutralen Leiter konzipiert Der dritte Kontakt ist f r einen Erdanschluf und stellt eine Sicherheitsfunktion dar Diese sollte nicht umgangen oder au er Betrieb gesetzt werden Stromunterbrechung Um das Ger t auf sichere Weise vom Netz zu trennen sollten Sie alle Netzkabel aus der R ckseite des Ger tes aus der externen Stomversorgung falls dies m glich ist oder aus der Wandsteckdose ziehen Schutz des Netzkabels Netzkabel sollten stets so verlegt werden sie nicht im Weg liegen und niemand darauf treten kann oder Objekte darauf oder unmittelbar dagegengestellt werden k nnen Wartung Alle Wartungsmafinahmen sollten nur von qualifiziertem Servicepersonal durchgef hrt werden Die internen Komponenten des Ger tes sind wartungsfrei Zur Vermeidung eines elektrischen Schocks versuchen 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 ffnungen Wenn das Ger t Schlitze oder L cher im Geh use aufweist dienen diese zur Vermeidung einer berhitzung der empfindl
55. ension MTX but any name and extension can be used when saving or restoring a file The SAVE THIS function is not usually needed since the program prompts you to create one upon exiting if any edits were performed The RESTORE LAST function allows you to set your Matrix configuration back to its settings when you first started the Virtualization Control Program effectively cancelling any edits and changes without leaving the program How to Create PROGRAM BYTE STRINGS for the Matrix 3200 6400 System The Matrix 3200 6400 System can be controlled and programmed through the RS 232 port via third party control systems These systems need to be told what bytes to send to the Matrix to perform this control The Matrix 3200 6400 User s Manual provides details of how to build these byte strings using paper and pencil but the Matrix Virtualization Control Program can make this job much easier by building the strings for you To generate the strings Create all the Matrix System settings program from either Emulate mode or being connected to a Matrix System The Program Strings that can be viewed produce the Current Ties Presets Audio Config and RGB Delay settings To see the strings click on the Too s Suow RS 232 Strinas menu to show the Program Strings screen Figure 3 10 A m RS 232 Program Strings shown in Black G x Ties by Virtual Output Preset it 11 FUNCTION Out 1 lt Plane Breakaway Modell 1 15 Ties
56. er Supply Primary V Power Supply Primary V Power Supply Redundant V located above POWER SUPPLIES COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM a N RS232 BME MKP STATUS O O primary O O O REDUNDANT pm O Figure 5 6 exploded view EE DIAGNOSTICS Extron e Matrix 3200 6400 Series User s Manual 5 6 Chapter 5 Upgrades Troubleshooting Matrix 6400 Wideband Video Switcher Upgrade Adding Video Circuit Cards Upgrading a Matrix 6400 Video Switcher which has a matrix size smaller than 64x64 requires adding one or more video cards Both Input and Output Video cards may be required as shown in Figure 5 7 A below Page 5 8 describes how to determine how many of each card type is required to change from one matrix size to another and which connectors to plug the new cards into The following procedure describes how to do the upgrade See Page 5 12 Software Procedure Before and After a Hardware Upgrade Set the BME power switch rear panel to OFF and unplug the AC power cord Remove the Access Panel Remove the horizontal bars securing the video cards Plug the video cards in as required Reinstall the horizontal bars to secure the video cards Reinstall the Access Panel Plug the AC power cord in and set the BME power switch to ON See Page 5 12 After Hardware Changes if system virtualization is required Verify that the new matrix
57. er receipt of the command 3 Recall must take place 100mSeconds after End Write Mode command 4 Quick recall command only recalls last entered direct write preset Set Names Commanps ASCII Hosr SwirCHER RESPONSE SwircuER Hosr Read Global preset name Es NG Xi Nal Write Global preset name Esd NG Nave lt NamG Read Room preset name Esd NP XH Xk Nave 4 1 Write Room preset name EsqnP Xu Nave lt lt NamP Read Room Name Esc NR Xu Nave 41 Write Room Name XH Nave lt Read Virtual Input Name X8 lt Nave el Write Virtual Input Name Nave a Read Virtual Output Name Esd NO Xo Nave 4 Write Virtual Output Name EsdnO Nae lt ADVANCED INSTRUCTION SET AND SIMPLE INSTRUCTION SET or 3 4 7 Extron e Matrix 3200 6400 Series User s Manual Chapter 4 Programmer s Guide Zap 5 ASCII Hosr SwirCHER Zap All Global presets amp names EsjzG lt Zap individual Global Esdz T Xs lt Zap All Room presets amp names EsgzP Zap individual Room Preset Esdz T XH Xk Zap All RGB Del
58. f line programming of the system s settings for copying to system at a later time or another place Emulation mode also allows creation of programs for any possible Matrix hardware configuration without being connected to such a system To load a demonstration set of Ties Presets and Rooms to your Matrix or Emulate one Restore from the DEMO6400 MTX file which was installed with the Windows Software Use NEW INI to clear all settings in a unit Note that pressing F1 from within the program will provide context sensitive Help An Explanation of VIRTUAL UO SWITCHING in the Matrix 3200 6400 System A Matrix 3200 6400 System consists of from 1 to 6 Switcher boxes BMEs each of which may have as many as 64 inputs and 64 outputs It is usually desirable to have certain inputs or outputs switch together as a set to Follow each other For example if the system hardware consisted of a 64 x 64 Video BME and a 64 x 64 Audio BME you d want your Video monitor s image and its Audio speakers to be coming from the same source maybe a VCR and to follow each other when switched to another source perhaps a Laser Disc player This type of switching requires the two BMEs to communicate with each other so that they both switch to the correct inputs to create the fo low condition In the traditional and simplest configurations hardware is usually designed to cause both BMEs to switch to the same input or output number An example where Follow mode i
59. f the greatest amount of detail that can be seen in an image Often incorrectly expressed as a number of pixels in a given line more correctly it is the bandwidth RGB Red Green Blue The basic components of the color television system They are also the primary colors of light not to be confused with Cyan Magenta and Yellow the primary pigments Also called the Additive Color Process RGB Video A form of color video signal red green blue distinctly different from the composite color video used in standard television sets RGB can be displayed only on a color monitor that has a separate electron gun for each of these primary colors Some color television sets use only one gun RGB monitors are noted for their crisp bright colors and high resolution RS 170A EIA technical standard NTSC color TV RS 232 An Electronic Industries Association EIA serial digital interface standard specifying the electrical and mechanical characteristics of the communication path between two devices using D type connectors This standard is used for relatively short range communications and does not specify balanced control lines RS 422 An EIA serial digital interface standard which specifies the electrical characteristics of balanced voltage digital interface circuits This standard is usable over longer distances than RS 232 Although originally designed for use with 9 pin and 37 pin D type connectors it is often used with others includin
60. for your convenience in operating the Control Program using the Devices Palette To access the Devices screen use the mouse to click on the desired UO port box or click the Toors AssicN DevicE Icous menu Your setting of the Icons are remembered by the program NOT by the Matrix for your convenience in your next editing session f you have edited any of the configurations or assigned Icons or Captions when you exit the program you will be prompted to save the changes These will be written to the MTRX6400 INI file for use in your next editing session if you agree The information in the file also allows you to fully restore a Matrix 3200 6400 System to all the settings Ties Presets etc from the current session We strongly recommend you allow the program to save your changes You may also wish to Save the unit s settings in a uniquely named file instead How to OFF LINE Emulate PROGRAM the Matrix 3200 6400 System The Matrix Control Program provides an Emulate mode to allow you to build and save a configuration file off line without being connected to a Matrix System This file can later be downloaded programmed into a Matrix via the RS 232 port using the Matrix 3200 6400 Virtualization Control Program The Emulate mode also allows you to generate the RS 232 strings needed to interface a third party control system to a Matrix System instead of downloading it with the Virtualization Control Program Finally the Emulate mode allow
61. formation 9 18 19 17 a 21 co N 27 25 12 11 10 S S 8 S D 8 amp i 8 i5 8 5 B 8 8 d 8 amp B E 5 8 i 3 8 8 S 5 8 P 5 x 2 2 5 2 a q g N amp e amp amp 8 z amp Q q 5 8 S i M 2 8 8 3 a B di 3 T o e 8 5 Matrix 6400 Wideband Video Switcher Virtualization Work sheet Extron e Matrix 3200 6400 Series User s Manual 61 47 A 10 Appendix A Reference Information N 2 N 5 N 5 18 22 26 30 26 30 N a Si ES Si EN Oo eo T ON S N T T CN o p gt a e E 2 2 WS q LO y D E e lt M e N CN Lo Oo e2 Lo Matrix 3200 Wideband Video Switcher Virtualization Work sheet Extron e Matrix 3200 6400 Series User s Manual 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 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
62. g 25 pin D types It is also used as the serial port standard for Macintosh computers This signal governs the asynchronous transmission of computer data at speeds of up to 920 000 bits per second Extron e Matrix 3200 6400 Series User s Manual A 8 Appendix A Reference Information SECAM Sequential Couleur Avec Memoir Translated as Sequential Color with Memory A composite color transmission system that potentially eliminates the need for both a color and hue control on the monitor One of the color difference signals is transmitted on one line and the second is transmitted on the second line Memory is required to obtain both color difference signals for color decoding This system is used in France Africa Asia and many Eastern European countries Serial Port An output on the computer that allows it to communicate with other devices in a serial fashion data bits flowing on a single pair of wires The serial port is most often used with RS 232 protocol SMPTE Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers A global organization based in the United States that sets standards for base band visual communications This includes film as well as video standards SMPTE Pattern The video test pattern made up of color black and white bands used by television stations Software The programs used to instruct a processor and its peripheral equipment Switcher Term often used to describe a speci
63. ge ESD damage could result from touching electronic components Indicates word definitions Additional information may be referenced in another section or in another document Matrix 3200 amp 6400 Wideband Video Sync Switchers Chapter One Introduction to the Matrix 3200 amp 6400 Wideband Video Sync Switchers What is a Matrix Wideband Video Switcher Features Specifications Chapter 1 Introduction to the Matrix 3200 amp 6400 Wideband Video Sync Switchers What is a Matrix Wideband Video Switcher Features The Wideband Video Switcher is a 230 MHz bandwidth high resolution matrix switcher It is available in a rack mountable 5U Matrix 3200 or 7U high Matrix 6400 metal enclosure with internal universal switching power supply A single Matrix 6400 will support up to 21x21 RGB matrix switching Up to three Matrix 6400 switchers can be linked together to provide 64x64 RGB matrix switching capability Systems consisting of only Wideband Video Switchers will not be capable of switching RGBS or RGBHV video a separate Sync switcher will be required for those formats Sync switchers are available in rack mountable 5U and 7U metal enclosures with internal universal switching power supplies Matrix switching of Vertical Horizontal or Composite sync signals are supported by the 5U up to 32x32 and 7U up to 64x64 Sync switchers Sync switcher s are linked with the Wideband switcher system so that video and syn
64. her Part Numbers Related Part Numbers BNC Cables Glossary of Terms Work sheets Appendix A Reference Information Matrix 3200 6400 Series Part Numbers Part Numbers for Matrix 3200 6400 switchers use the following format 60 25x iofr where 0 Matrix 6400 Wideband 1 Matrix 3200 Wideband x 2 Matrix 6400 Video x 3 Matrix 3200 Video x 4 Matrix 6400 Sync x 5 Matrix 3200 Sync x 6 Matrix 6400 Audio io Inputs Outputs Matrix size The i and the o are replaced by two characters which identify the exact size of the Matrix f Front Panel Controller FPC 1000 f 0 No f 1 Yes r Redundant Power Supply r 0 No r 1 Yes An example of a typical Matrix 3200 6400 part number follows 60 250 HD11 For this example x 0 Matrix 6400 Wideband io HD 64x32 which was obtained from the Matrix 6400 Wideband Part Number Table on Page A 2 as illustrated below The vertical column identifies i of Inputs and the horizontal row identifies o of Outputs 16 32 48 64 8 16 924 BCDCFCHC 32 BDDDFDHD 40 CEFFE IE 48 CFFF IF LF 56 DGHGLGPG 64 DHHH LH PH yes Front Panel Controller yes Redundant Power Supply For the example above the io characters would be BA for matrix size 32x8 DD for matrix size 32x32 and PH for matrix size 64x64 The Matrix 3200
65. hese edits are made using the mouse in a drag and drop operation To add a Tie drag the input box and drop it on the desired output box left to right To erase a Tie drag the output box and drop it on the desired input box right to left Note that an output can be rerouted to a different input by merely adding the new connection without erasing the old Tie Another setting will affect how the Tie changes are applied the Hold Verify versus Immediate settings in the Preferences menu Hold Verify the default shows Adds and Erases as dotted lines until committed Take Button or cancelled Cancel Button After you have edited the Current settings you can also store the configuration as a Preset using the Save As Button You can assign a Device icon and a Caption to any of the I O port boxes for your convenience in operating the Control Program using the Devices Palette To access the Devices screen use the mouse to click on the desired I O port box or click the Toors AssicN DevicE Icous menu Your setting of the Icons are remembered by the program NOT by the Matrix for your convenience in your next editing session If you have edited any of the configurations or assigned Icons or Captions when you exit the program you will be prompted to save the changes These will be written to the Emulation file for use in your next editing session if you agree The information in the file also allows you to fully restore a Matrix 3200 6400 S
66. ichen Teile im Inneren Diese Offnungen 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 gem den Herstelleranweisungen Advertencia Alimentaci n el ctrica 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 instalar en lugares donde no sean pisados ni apretados por objetos que se puedan apoyar sobre ellos Reparaciones mantenimiento Solicitar siempre los servicios t cnicos de personal calificado En el interior no hay partes a las que el usuario deba acceder Para evitar riesgo de electrocuci n no i
67. ide Band C LO ResVid C Sync CAudo P C C were seen and EE widenands LEET Audol i mur C rire errr ir their type and size 2 C Wide Band CLO ResVid C Sync F Audio is being reported C sme umo C _ as expected Click on the Close 5 C Wideband C LU Bes Vid Sync Audio L button to return to the Virtual Map screen FIGURE 3 3 A From the Virtual Map screen menu click CowricunE VinrUAL SwitcHeR to show the Virtual Configuration screen This screen shows how the physical system will be mapped into a virtual system switcher by the Windows program see Figure 3 4 B You may need to make some choices at this time that affect how many virtual planes will be created and how many virtual inputs and outputs will exist For example if a Sync BME was found the program needs you to decide whether to use composite sync 1 plane or separate H and V sync 2 planes You need to decide how you want the initial map assignments organized whether as Repeat Pattern e g RGBRGB B or Group by Plane e g RRRRGG BBB You may also change the ordering of the planes with this screen and affect which physical connectors get which signals For example in a Wideband system instead of being in RGB order you can change it to BGR order by using the r
68. ideo Switcher system for video format RGB w Sync on Green and no audio would require one 6400 Wideband Video Switcher a single BME However a 64x64x5 matrix switcher capable of switching video format RGBHV plus audio would require three 6400 Wideband Video Switchers 3 BMEs two 6400 Sync Switchers 2 BMEs plus an Audio module 1 BME The BME set to address 0 is referred to as BME 0 is designated as the Main Controller The remaining BMEs each with a unique BME address 1 5 are controlled as one by interconnecting communication links System options include the FPC 1000 Front Panel Controller 1 per system to BME 0 only and MKP 1000 Remote Key Pads up to 64 per system Virtual input and output assignment is a powerful feature of the Matrix 3200 6400 Series One or more physical input connectors may be assigned as any Virtual Input number the same is true of the output connectors Virtual input and output assignments are done through BME 0 s RS 232 RS 422 port with a PC using Extron s Matrix 3200 6400 System Virtualization Control Software This will probably need to be done during initial system installation before installing video and audio cables and would not normally need to be repeated unless the system configuration changed After the Virtual inputs and outputs have been assigned the system has been Virtualized the video sync audio cables are installed Input output selection Ties and or Presets may be done through
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70. ipment 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 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 qualified 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 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 Alimentations Ne faire fonctionner ce mat riel qu avec la source d alimentation indiqu e sur l appareil Ce
71. labeled DIAGNOSTICS These LEDs Figure 5 6 A indicate the current status of the BME power supplies the RS232 BME MKP Communications RX and TX lines and the System Status The following descriptions include normal failure status conditions for each LED Power Supplies CF Primary V Green LED ON Normal OFF Failure Primary V Green LED ON Normal OFF Failure Redundant V Green LED ON Normal OFF Failure or Redundant not present Blinking Redundant V supplying full V load indicates Primary V power supply failure Redundant V Green LED ON Normal OFF Failure or Redundant not present Blinking Redundant V supplying full V load indicates Primary V power supply failure If a BME fails to power ON check the BME external AC fuse see Page 5 6 If the Diagnostic LEDs indicate that a power supply has failed check the power supply fuse see Page 5 6 BME 0 must be powered ON at the same time or after other BMEs Any BME powered on after BME 0 will not be seen by the internal system software Communications J RS232 TX Red LED ON Blinking BME is transmitting data to Host RS232 RX Green LED ON Blinking BME is receiving data from Host BME TX Red LED ON Blinking BME is transmitting data BME Green LED ON Blinking BME is receiving data MKP TX Red LED ON Blinking BME is transmitting to Remote keypad MKP RX Green LED ON Blinking BME is receiving from Remote keypad 1 MKP TX RX
72. llation Extron recommends that the following steps be done in the order listed to add BME s See Page 5 12 Software Procedure Before and After a Hardware Upgrade Installing BME s Remove power before proceeding Page 5 11 below Set the BME address numbers 0 5 Page 2 2 Connect the BME COMM interconnecting cable s Page 2 2 Connect the RS 232 RS 422 cable to BME 0 s serial port Page 2 2 Connect the AC Power cable s to the BME s Page 2 2 Apply AC power to the BMEs and Verify Normal Power Up Page 2 2 Load the Matrix 6400 System Virtualization Control Software Page 2 3 See Page 5 12 After Hardware Changes if system virtualization is required Connect cables to BMEs video sync and or audio cables Page 2 4 The procedure for installing BMEs follows BMEs may be separated by up to 12 feet and rack mounting is NOT required If the BMEs are to be rack mounted they may mounted in any order within a rack or cabinet The limiting factor is the BME COMM interconnecting cable length which is 12 feet maximum There are no restrictions to the order in which BMEs may be mounted relative to each other Logically the BME addresses in a system such as the one shown in Figure 5 11 A would be set to 0 5 sequentially from top to bottom however a different order is acceptable and will not impact system operation in any way The location of the equipment within a room should be given careful conside
73. llowing guidelines for proper output settings Use 5096 with all computer frequencies between 15 125 kHz at any cable length Use 100 with high frequency computers of 36 kHz or higher with cable lengths 75 feet or greater Pincushion The inward or outward curved appearance of the edges of a display Pin out An illustration or table that names signals voltages etc that are on each pin of a connector or cable Plenum Cable Cable having a covering that meets the UL specifications for resistance to fire PLUGE Picture Line Up Generation Equipment This is a name of a test pattern that assists in properly setting picture black level PLUGE can be part of many test patterns The phrase and origination of the test signal are both credited to the BBC Power Electrical The dissipation of heat by passing a current through a resistance Measured in Watts W it is expressed by Ohm s law from the two variables Voltage E and Current 1 i e P P E R or P Resolution The density of lines or dots that make up an image Resolution determines the detail and quality in the image A A measure of the ability of a camera or television system to reproduce detail B In video generally called horizontal resolution It can be evaluated by establishing the limit to which lines can be distinguished on a test pattern A larger resolution value means a broader frequency band of the video signal C A measure o
74. nications capability Rack Mountable metal enclosures Matrix Wideband Video Switchers are housed in rack mountable metal enclosures 64 x 64 70 high 32 x 32 50 high An internal switch mode power supply is standard for all models Field Upgradable Modular Design The modular design of the Matrix 3200 6400 allows users the flexibility to purchase only the modules required Optional Redundant Power Supply If the main power supply fails the Redundant Power Supply will take over automatically Optional FPC 1000 Front Panel Controller The FPC 1000 mounts in place of the blank access panel in the master module BME 0 and enables the user to perform most configuration operations at the switcher See FPC 1000 User s Manual Extron Part 68 355 02 Za p 060 OUTPUTS pu Figure 1 2 Matrix 6400 Wideband Video Switcher Rear Panel View Extron e Matrix 3200 6400 Series User s Manual 1 2 Chapter 1 Introduction to the Matrix 3200 amp 6400 Wideband Video Sync Switchers Matrix 3200 amp 6400 Wideband Video Sync System Overview A Matrix 3200 6400 system may consist of 1 6 BMEs Basic Module Enclosures The user s current and future video and audio switching requirements will determine the size and configuration of the system For example a 21 input by 21 output by 3 video signal 21x21x3 Matrix Wideband V
75. ntentar personalmente la reparaci n mantenimiento de este equipo ya que al abrir o extraer las tapas puede quedar expuesto a voltajes peligrosos u otros riesgos Ranuras y aberturas Si el equipo posee ranuras o orificios en su caja alojamiento es para evitar el sobrecalientamiento de componentes internos sensibles Estas aberturas nunca se deben obstruir con otros objetos Bater a de litio Existe riesgo de explosi n si esta bater a se coloca en la posici n incorrecta Cambiar esta bater a nicamente con el mismo tipo o su equivalente recomendado por el fabricante Desachar las bater as usadas siguiendo las instrucciones del fabricante FAIR 120 RE OU HEART 4 SHAR ede OG PERHERE BGS Jy e Ae Weis PT ES I o TS ATO UR FRAP ZEMER matte RENE ip e Hrs DA ER A IER AREA Ve PA AEG PR A EP Dr fs AS BE EET TT FAB AR NULL LAL el ae DIER PEETER PEPE WE UL SERB AE e RIESE IL AEN f Es SHEE kA SH TUE PH gh TER AU FDR USER KIT fay Be lh 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 Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device mus
76. nterlaced Also called progressive scan a method by which all the video scan lines are presented on the screen in one sweep instead of two also see interlaced Nonvolatile memory Memory that retains data when power is turned off NTSC National Television Standards Committee Television standard for North America and certain countries in South America 525 lines 60 Hz 60 Hz Refresh A 7 Extron e Matrix 3200 6400 Series User s Manual Appendix Reference Information Output The product of an operation by a device going to some external destination such as another device a video screen image or hard copy PAL Phase Alternate Line The phase of the color carrier is alternated from line to line It takes four full pictures for the color horizontal phase relationship to return to the reference point This alternation helps cancel out phase errors the reason the hue control is not needed on PAL TV sets PAL in its many forms is used extensively in Western Europe PCB Printed Circuit Board Peak to Peak abbreviated p p The amplitude voltage difference as displayed on an oscilloscope between the most positive and the most negative excursions peaks of an electrical signal Peaking A means of compensating for mid and high frequency RGB Video Bandwidth response in data monitors and projectors and for signal losses due to cable capacitance When using the Peak enhancements use the fo
77. ntroduction to the Matrix 3200 amp 6400 Wideband Video Sync Switchers Feature Descriptions Video Formats supported RGBHV RGB video with separate horizontal and vertical sync RGBS RGB video with composite sync RGsB RGB video with sync on green Virtual Control Logical assignment of physical Input Output connector Microprocessor Control A Microprocessor enables the Matrix Wideband Video switcher to be programmed from a host system or from the optional Front Panel Controller FPC 1000 Memory Nonvolatile memory contents remain valid after power is removed normally or due to a power failure Global Preset configurations 32 1 Thirty two Global Preset configurations plus the current I O configuration are stored in nonvolatile memory As new configurations are developed they may be stored as Global Presets up to a total of thirty two in the Preset memory Any preset may later be recalled instantly setting the switcher to the desired configuration Room configurations 10 Room configurations with 10 Presets for each Room enables 10 different remote locations to control switching for that particular location using an optional MKP 1000 Remote Keypad Room Configurations may be significantly different from room to room and would probably only include a select number of Inputs and Outputs per room RS 232 RS 422 The Matrix Wideband Video Switchers can be controlled by any remote Host system with serial commu
78. of all your system settings programming of Presets Virtual Names Rooms etc when you add more physical IO ports or more BMEs to your existing 3200 6400 system For best results click on UPGRADE before you actually change your hardware configuration The WIZARD will take you through the following steps Before Hardware Changes e Saves current MATRIX settings in the MTRX6400 INI file e Exits program for you so you may power down your system and make the hardware changes After Hardware Changes e Presents the Virtual Configuration screen so you may re virtualize the system to match your new hardware configuration e Restores MATRIX settings from the MTRX6400 INI file saved before the hardware configuration was changed All settings are restored from before except the Map e You may want to assign new icons and names to any Virtual IO ports that were newly created by your upgrade after the wizard has finished This would also be the time to update your Room Configurations if needed NOTE The upgrade wizard also allows you to downgrade your system remove hardware but various Room and Preset settings may not fully restore since some of the Virtual input and output ports may no longer exist Extron e Matrix 3200 6400 Series User s Manual 5 12 Notes Matrix 3200 amp 6400 Wideband Video Sync Switchers Appendix A Reference Information Switc
79. ojector This results in greater or less contrast in the picture Low Impedance The condition where the source or load is at a lower impedance than the characteristic impedance of the cable Low source impedances are common low load impedances are usually fault conditions Luminance This is the signal that represents brightness in a video picture Luminance is any value between black and white In mathematical equations luminance is abbreviated as Y M Mega An abbreviation for megabyte A megabyte is 1024K or roughly a million bytes 1 048 076 to be exact 1024 x 1024 Matrix In A V an electronic device used to collect and distribute video and sometimes audio signals See matrix switcher Matrix switcher In audio video a means of selecting an input source and connecting it to one or more outputs A Matrix switcher would normally have multiple inputs and multiple outputs MHz as in 8 MHz An abbreviation for megahertz This is a unit of measurement and refers to a million cycles per second Bandwidth is measured in megahertz Milli m Abbreviation for one thousandth Example 1 ms 1 1000 second Monitor A A TV that may receive its signal directly from a VCR camera or separate TV tuner for high quality picture reproduction It may not contain a channel selector B A video display designed for use with closed circuit TV equipment C Device used to display computer text and graphics Non I
80. ontrol Software 2 The Extron supplied software Matrix 6400 System Virtualization Control Software runs in the Windows operating system Communication between the computer software and the switcher requires connecting a PC computer COMM port to the RS 232 RS 422 Port on the rear panel of module BME 0 Minimum PC system requirements are 486 33 MHz CPU or equivalent with 16 MB RAM 5 MB Hard Disk space for software If your Matrix 3200 6400 Series switcher was previously setup for RS 232 and your PC Comm port uses RS 422 the switcher must be changed to match the PC interface The procedure for making the change begins on Page 5 1 The program is contained on the Extron Software Products CD ROM disk B Install the software as follows 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 Click the Software tab Extron Matrix 3200 6400 Series User s Manual Chapter 2 Installing the Matrix 3200 6400 Wideband Video Switchers Extron Software CD Microsoft Internet Explorer Jog File Edit View Favorites Tools Help gt d EN e gt Search Favorites bad Gy Ge 4 2 Address D tindex html v nk E CZ Extron Software Products 4 i EU Extron Electronics Disc B Issue 2007 1 800 633 9876 Products Softw
81. outes les consignes de s curit et d exploitation avant d utiliser le mat riel Conserver les instructions Ranger les consignes de s curit afin 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 pi ces de fixation ni d outils non recommand s par le fabricant du mat riel car cela risquerait de poser certains dangers Sicherheitsanleitungen Deutsch N 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 gef hrliche 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 auf dem Ger t oder in der Benutzerdokumentation Keine Zusatzger te Verwenden Sie keine Werkzeuge oder Zusa
82. r supply Connect an AC Power cord to the AC power receptacle on each BME Item 4 in Figure 2 2 B Connect the power cord plug to an AC power source 6 Applying AC Power to the BME s Each BME has a power ON OFF toggle switch on the rear panel just above the AC power cord receptacle BME 0 must be powered ON at the same time or after all other BMEs are ON Press each power switch to the ON 1 position Go to 6A on Page 2 3 Male Connector Step 4 Figure 2 2 B Matrix 3200 6400 Switcher cabling only Extron e Matrix 3200 6400 Series User s Manual 2 2 Chapter 2 Installing the Matrix 3200 6400 Wideband Video Switchers 6A BME Power Up Verification All BMEs have the Diagnostics LEDs shown in Figure 2 3 A The normal state of the LEDs after power up is Primary V and V LEDs ON If the BME includes redundant power supplies the Redundant V and V LEDs will also be ON If the Primary power supply fails its LEDs will be OFF and the Redundant LEDs will blink The System Status LED will initially blink indicating that internal housekeeping is occurring when it goes solid ON the system is ready See Page 5 5 for additional Diagnostics LEDs information Figure 2 3 A SYSTEM POWER SUPPLIES COMMUNICATIONS STATUS o RS232 BME O primary REDUNDANT DIAGNOSTICS ee 7 Installing and starting the Matrix 6400 System Virtualization C
83. ration Poor planning with the number of cables involved could result in a cluttered appearance Power requirements and the amount of heat exhaust from the system should be taken into consideration The following restrictions apply to installing BMEs One BME must be assigned as BME 0 BME 0 cannot be a Sync module Address assignments must not skip numbers Address assignments of 0 5 are accepted BMEs w address 6 9 are ignored A system is limited to one audio module A system may NOT include both Wideband video and Low Resolution video modules An upgrade that adds BME s may also require adding video cards to the original system BME s if so go to Page 5 1 for directions to the appropriate procedure Figure 5 11 A An example of a rack mounted system 5 11 Extron e Matrix 3200 6400 Series User s Manual Chapter 5 Upgrades and Troubleshooting Software Procedure Before and After a Hardware Upgrade Prior to upgrading a Matrix 3200 6400 Wideband Video Switcher System read the Upgrade System Software Procedure below The suggested procedure can save you a lot of time reconfiguring a system that is going to have a hardware upgrade installed The procedure includes steps to be performed before and after the hardware upgrade Upgrade System Software Procedure The UPGRADE WIZARD is started by clicking the TOOLS UPGRADE menu on the main screen It guides you through restoration
84. re 4 1 A top BME Matrix 3200 Wideband Video Switcher bottom BME Matrix 6400 Wideband Video Switcher BE ___ The Matrix Wideband Video Switcher is normally configured for RS 232 control If it is to be used with an RS 422 device an internal cable must be moved The procedure for moving the cable begins on Page 5 1 The RS 232 422 connector on the Matrix Wideband Video Switcher is a 9 pin D female with the following pin assignments Pin RS 232 Description not used Tx Transmit Data Rx Receive Data used Signal Ground not used used not used not used Jo 0 N 2 a RS 422 Tx Rx Rx Gnd Description Transmit Data Transmit Data Receive Data Receive Data Ground not used not used not used not used The protocol is 9600 baud 8 bit 1 stop bit no parity and no Flow control Details for programming the Matrix Wideband Video Switcher from a Host system connected to the RS 232 RS 422 port are covered in this chapter Matrix 3200 Male Connector To Host Matrix 6400 System Device Serial Port Female Connector Figure 4 1 A Matrix Wideband Switcher RS 232 RS 422 to Host connection 4 1 Extron e Matrix 3200 6400 Series User s Manual Chapter 4 Programmer s Guide Host to Switcher Communications The Matrix Wideband Video Switcher accepts both Simple Instruction Set and
85. rement is dependent upon the video bandwidth and is measured in frequency Determines the number of lines it takes to scan an image on the screen Hue Tint Control Red yellow blue etc are hues of color or types of color Hue is the parameter of color that allows us to distinguish between colors Hz Hertz Frequency in cycles per second Impedance 2 The opposition or load to a signal Circuits that generate audio or video signals are designed to work with a certain load or impedance Typical video impedances 75 ohm or High Z Also see High Impedance and Low Impedance Interlaced The process of scanning whereby the alternate lines of both scanned fields fall evenly between each other IRE Scale An oscilloscope scale that applies to composite video levels Typically there are 140 IRE units in one volt 1 IRE 2 7 14 mV K An abbreviation for kilobyte A kilobyte is 1 000 bytes In computer memory sizes the numbers are rounded down e g 1k byte 1024 bytes Kilohertz kHz Thousands of Hertz or a frequency rate in units of thousands of Cycles per second For example CGA s horizontal scan rate is 15 75 kHz or 15 750 hertz Hz LED Light Emitting Diode Level Control The Level Control on selected Extron interface products is similar to the Contrast Control on a data monitor It can either increase or decrease the output voltage level of the interface to the connected data monitor or pr
86. requires removal of ten screws see Figure 5 2 plus a ribbon cable allowing the front panel to be removed if the Sync BME is rack mounted and the case has no underneath support it must be removed from the rack before removing the front panel All other BMEs include an access panel blank or FPC 1000 that can be removed using a coin or a flat blade screwdriver to rotate the two captive screws as shown in Figure 5 2 C and 5 2 D Pull the top of the access panel out slightly then lift up and remove it from the front panel The FPC 1000 will have a cable connecting it to the Main Controller unplug the connector When done reverse the procedure to reinstall the front panel or the access panel For Sync BME remove 10 screws 5 2 Ribbon Cable is located behind panel in this area Captive screws Figure 5 2 D Extron e Matrix 3200 6400 Series User s Manual 5 2 Chapter 5 Upgrades Troubleshooting Installing A Software Update To install a software update IC U9 or U6 or both on the Main Control circuit card is replaced If the system consists of multiple BMEs the software IC s in each BME s Main Control card may need to be updated Use the following procedure to replace the IC s 1 2 3 Power the system OFF unplug the AC power cord Remove the Access Panel
87. rgized by the electron beam generated inside the tube A CRT has a heater element cathode and grids in the neck of the tube making up the gun An electron beam is produced by the gun and is accelerated toward the front display or screen surface of the tube The display surface contains phosphors that light up when hit by the electron beam The CRT is more commonly known as picture tube dB Decibel The standard unit used to express gain or loss of power It indicates the logarithmic ratio of output power divided by input power A power loss of 3 dB is an attenuation of half of the original value The term 3 dB down is used to describe the half power point DC Direct Current The flow of electrons in one direction D Connector A connector with rounded corners and angled ends taking on the shape of the letter D Commonly used in computers and video Decibel See dB Decoder A device used to separate the RGBS Red Green Blue and Sync signals from a composite video signal Differential Audio See Balanced Audio Distribution Amplifier DA A device that allows connection of one input source to multiple output sources such as monitors or projectors FCC Federal Communications Commission A unit of the U S Government that monitors and regulates communications Field In interlaced video it takes two scans on a screen to make a complete picture a Frame Each scan is called a Field
88. rol Extron s control configuration program for Windows Extron s Simple Instruction Set SIS General Power 100 to 240 50 60 Hz internal autoswitchable Matrix 6400 wideband110 watts at 115 VAC 60 Hz Matrix 3200 wideband50 watts at 115 VAC 60 Hz redundant power supply is available 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 ce ess Fan left to right as facing the front panel Back Yes Enclosure type Metal 50 dimensions 8 75 H x 17 0 W x 14 1 D 50 high full rack wide 22 2 cm H x 43 2 cm W x 35 8 cm D Depth excludes connectors Width excludes rack ears 70 dimensions 12 25 H x 17 0 W x 14 1 D 7U high full rack wide 31 1 cm H x 43 2 cm W x 35 8 D Depth excludes connectors Width excludes rack ears Shipping product weight rack height Matrix 6400 wideband 42 be 20 kg 29 1 Ibs 13 2 kg 7U Matrix 3200 wideband 30 1 5 14 kg 22 2 Ibs 10 1 kg 5U DIM weight international all models 44 lbs 20 kg Ku le EE ISTA 1A in carton International Safe Transit Association le Te EE UL CUL FCC Class MIBE uiui eei 30 000 hour
89. rp Xt Example VI Jims Lecture GrpA Global PRESET Ties Xc OOVA Viso Wl Mso gt Dee aer All 1 Views are 16 virtual outputs at time each position shows what virtual input is connected to that virtual output Preset views the current configuration virtual input 4 tied to virtual output 1 no virtual input tied to virtual output 16 Example 1 Q O1 00V 9464 00 00 00 00 03 01 00 00 00 64 09 01 00 00 4 4 virtual input 64 tied to virtual output 2 Example 1 explanation Read Preset 0 current Ties of Virtual Inputs to Virtual Outputs 01 through 16 in Follow mode virtual input 4 tied to virtual output 17 no virtual input tied to virtual output 32 Example 2 gt QAT 00VA D464 D DD DD DD D3 D1 DODD D64001 BODA virtual input 64 tied to virtual output 18 Example 2 explanation Read Preset current Ties of Virtual Inputs to Virtual Outputs 17 through 32 in Follow mode in a 64 virtual input x 56 virtual output configuration the last 8 virtual outputs are nonexistent see note 2 below St 94 00 00 20 03 01 virtual input 4 tied to virtual output 49 Example 3 3 49 00V A virtual output 50 does not have audio follow see note 3 below Example 3 explanation Read Preset 3 Ties of Virtual Inputs to Virtual Outputs 49 through 64 in Follow mode
90. s User s Manual Chapter 2 Installing the Matrix 3200 6400 Wideband Video Switchers 2 Setting BME Addresses Each BME must be set to a unique address of 0 5 using a push button switch located on the rear panel see Figure 2 2 B Item 1 BME 0 will be the Main Controller and may be any module except the Sync module 3 Connecting the BME COMM interconnecting cable s If there is more than one BME the BME COMM connectors must all be connected together in daisy chain fashion using Extron supplied RJ 11 telephone cable Figure 2 2 A The chain begins at the BME COMM OUT connector of BME 0 Figure 2 2 A See Item 2 in Figure 2 2 B and connects to the BME RJ 11 Cable COMM IN connector of the closest BME whose BME COMM OUT connector is then connected to the next closest BME if necessary Repeat this process until all BMEs are connected No BME will have two empty BME COMM connectors 4 Connecting the RS 232 RS 422 Cable to BME 0 Connect the cable from the Host PC computer serial port to the RS 232 RS 422 connector on the rear panel of BME 0 as shown in Figure 2 2 B below Item 3 After the Matrix 3200 6400 System has been virtualized it can be controlled through this connection using a PC Host or from a touch screen or any other user supplied controlling device such as AMX Crestron etc that is capable of generating the proper commands 5 Connecting the AC Power Cable s to the BME s Each BME has its own internal powe
91. s Warranty rettet eet 3 years parts and labor All nominal levels are at 1090 Specifications are subject to change without notice 1 9 Extron e Matrix 3200 6400 Series User s Manual Matrix 3200 amp 6400 Wideband Video Sync Switchers Chapter Two Installing the Matrix 3200 6400 Wideband Video Switchers Installing BMEs Installing the Software BME Cabling Chapter 2 Installing the Matrix 3200 6400 Wideband Video Switchers Matrix 3200 amp 6400 Wideband Video Sync System Installation 2 1 Extron recommends that the following steps be done in the order listed to install a Matrix 3200 amp 6400 Wideband Video Sync System Installing BME s Page 2 1 Set the BME address numbers 0 5 Page 2 2 Connect the BME COMM interconnecting cable s Page 2 2 Connect the RS 232 RS 422 cable to BME 0 s serial port Page 2 2 Connect the AC Power cable s to the BME s Page 2 2 Apply AC power to the BMEs and Verify Normal Power Up Page 2 2 Load the Matrix 3200 6400 System Virtualization Control Software Page 2 3 Virtualize the system if required Page 3 1 Connecting cables to BMEs video sync and or audio cables Page 2 5 The numbered procedures that follow match the steps above 1 Installing BME s BMEs may be separated by up to 12 feet and Ilic rack mounting is NOT required If the BMEs are OM to be rack
92. s programming for a hardware configuration that differs from your present system To program a switcher without being connected to it at this time start the MTRX6400 program under Windows and click on Emutate instead of a COMM PORT number when asked Click OK ze GARA e program will ask for 2 file names The first is for restoring the settings to an RIS Fue bleee existing configuration as though a Matrix with that configuration and presets were connected Typical choices for this would be MTRX6400 INI to edit the last real time configuration or DEMO6400 MTX to view some possibilities or NEW INI to start from an empty configuration This first file is read by the program and will not be altered and is optional you can choose CANCEL instead of specifying a name if you wish The second file is required and will be created to save the results of editing in the Emulation mode It is this file that you would later use for downloading to the Matrix You should give this file a meaningful name i e JOB1107 MTX If the second file already exists you ll be warned that you are about to overwrite it Extron e Matrix 3200 6400 Series User s Manual 3 8 Chapter 3 Tutorial Using the Matrix 3200 6400 System Virtualization Control Software A typical Emulation operation might consist of multiple editing sessions Session A connected to a Matrix 3200 6400 System Session B Emulation use MTRX6400 INI
93. s always required is with S Video where the signal and the C signal must be switched as a pair of input signals and a pair of output signals Again traditional hardware does this by causing the paired signals to follow each other either in a single box that is made only for S Video or by using two boxes designed for Composite Video and forcing them to follow each other by switching to the same input or output number Wouldn t it be nice to have a single Video switcher box that can be field programmed to be either an S Video or Composite Video switcher This is what Extron s Virtual I O Switching 3 1 Extron Matrix 3200 6400 Series User s Manual Chapter 3 Tutorial Using the Matrix 3200 6400 System Virtualization Control Software does it groups physical input connectors and physical output connectors together into Virtual Inputs and Virtual Outputs each of which switches from 1 to 6 Virtual Planes Let s carry the S Video example a step further using the 64 x 64 Video BME and a 64 x 64 Audio BME If we can map logically split the first box into a plane and a C plane and the second box into an Audio plane we will have created a system with 32 Virtual Inputs and 32 Virtual Outputs in 3 Virtual Planes The 32 comes from splitting the 64 x 64 Video box into two halves In this example half of the Audio box would not be included in the Virtual map since we only need 32 of the 64 ports and we d be better off
94. s in various colors here and How the I O Ports are Grouped and Titled Selecting a Preset if any exist from the Presets List at 3 7 Extron e Matrix 3200 6400 Series User s Manual Chapter 3 Tutorial Using the Matrix 3200 6400 System Virtualization Control Software the right side of the screen will cause that configuration to be read from the Matrix and drawn on the screen The displayed preset becomes the Current configuration by clicking the Go Button You can Add and Erase Ties edit when in the Current configuration These edits are made using the mouse in a drag and drop operation To add a Tie drag the input box and drop it on the desired output box left to right To erase a Tie drag the output box and drop it on the desired input box right to left Note that an output can be rerouted to a different input by merely adding the new connection without erasing the old Tie You can also erase all Ties that appear on a box by dragging that box to the trash can Other settings will affect how the Tie changes are applied the Hold Verify versus Immediate settings in the Preferences menu Hold Verify the default shows Adds and Erases as dotted lines until committed Take Button or cancelled Cancel Button After you have edited the Current settings you can also store the configuration as a Preset using the Save As Button You can assign a Device icon and a Caption to any of the I O port boxes
95. s time click on Emutate Follow steps in How to Off Line Emulate Program the Matrix Extron e Matrix 3200 6400 Series User s Manual 3 2 Chapter 3 Tutorial Using the Matrix 3200 6400 System Virtualization Control Software The program will communicate with the Matrix 3200 6400 System to determine its hardware configuration type and size of each connected BME It then reads the system s settings Ties Presets Virtual Map etc and draws a graphical representation of the unit s configuration and settings Ties on the Main screen Figure 3 5 A amp B It also reads the MTRX6400 INI file saved from last session to draw Icons for each UO if any had been applied in previous programming sessions to make the graphical representation even more friendly NOTE If this is a new system that has not been virtualized yet or one that has had its map cleared the graphical representation and all information shown on the Virtual Map screen may be invalid at this time From the menu on the Main screen click SYSTEM CONFIG to show the Virtual Map screen see Figure 3 4 A From the Virtual Map screen menu click CoNricunE PHvsicAL SwircHERS to show the Physical Configuration screen Figure 3 3 A Examine thi t Physical Configuration x IS screen to PHYSICAL Switchers ensure th at all BME Function Input Size Output Size BME 8 16 24 32 40 48 56 64 8 16 24 32 40 48 56 64 5 C W
96. size is correctly identified YNY he number of inputs and outputs populated in the matrix switcher depends on the position of card s installed See Determining Matrix 6400 Wideband Video BME Circuit Card Population on page 5 8 The inside layout of the Matrix 6400 Wideband Video Switcher rear panel is 8 video input card connectors across the top and 8 across the bottom with 8 video output connectors across the center between the video input connectors Wideband Video Input Card Kit 16 inputs 4 cards PN 70 081 01 or Wideband Video Input Card 8 inputs 1 card PN 70 066 01 Wideband Video Output Card 8 outputs 1 card PN 70 067 01 Figure 5 7 A 5 7 Extron e Matrix 3200 6400 Series User s Manual Chapter 5 Upgrades and Troubleshooting Determining Matrix 6400 Wideband Video BME Circuit Card Population The drawing above shows the layout of the input and output video circuit card connectors on the inside of the Matrix 6400 Wideband Video Switcher rear panel The chart below shows the REQUIRED circuit card population for every possible matrix configuration If the cards are not installed as shown for each matrix size the Matrix 6400 System Virtualization Control software will be unable
97. t accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation The Class A 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 NOTE This unit was tested with shielded cables on the peripheral devices Shielded cables must be used with the unit to ensure compliance with FCC emissions limits Contents Chapter 1 Introduction to the Matrix Wideband Video Switchers What is a Matrix Wideband Video Switcher sss REI E EU Feature Descriptlons eei epe teri eoe ee eee eo er eed Matrix 3200 6400 System Overview Matrix 6400 Wideband Video Switcher Description and Options Matrix 6400 Sync Description and 5 Matrix 3200 Wideband Video Switcher Description and Options Matrix 3200 Sync Description and Option EE Chapter 2 Installing the Matrix 3200 6400 Wideband Video Switchers Matrix
98. t circle to the list on the right side You Drag OUTPUT circle to Room in List or Trash T can remove a Virtual Seene Output from room by dragging the circle to the trash can You can add a name to the Room or edit it by typing in the text box Click on the OK button to save your changes or Cancel to abandon your changes Press Close to return to the Virtual Map screen 0 OI EON 2 FicunE 3 7 From the Virtual Map screen menu click Return Main and note that a list box for the defined rooms should appear below the Audio Mute button The Room mapping of the system is now complete and the map is stored in BME 0 Unless the map gets destroyed or needs to be regenerated because of a system hardware reconfiguration size type or number of BMEs changes or you wish to change the room configuration there is no requirement to use the Windows Virtualization Control software You can however continue to use it to control and program set Ties Presets etc the system at any time How to REMOTE CONTROL PROGRAM the Matrix 3200 6400 System Extras MA TEC CAE Pegon 91398 Extrem Ejector Because the Matrix 3200 6400 Switchers store their settings in a nonvolatile memory programming applied to the unit from the Virtualization Control Program or the FPC is remembered in the unit The Program only needs to talk to the Matrix system
99. t locking motion Two curved grooves in the collar of the male connector are aligned with two projections on the outside of the female collar This allows the connector to be locked in place without the need of tools Break away The ability to separate signals for the purpose of switching them independently For example an audio and video signal from the same source may be broken away and switched to different destinations This is the opposite of the term follow Buffer Generally referred to as a unity gain amplifier used to isolate the signal source from the load This is for both digital and analog signals Cable Equalization The method of altering the frequency response of a video amplifier to compensate for high frequency losses in cables that it feeds See Peaking Capacitance The storing of an electrical charge At high frequencies capacitance that exists in cables also represents a form of impedance Cathode Ray Tube See Chroma The characteristics of color information independent of luminance intensity Hue and saturation are qualities of chroma Black gray and white objects do not have chroma characteristics Chrominance Signal Part of a television signal containing the color information Abbreviated by C Coaxial Cable A two conductor wire in which one conductor completely wraps the cable A 5 Extron e Matrix 3200 6400 Series User s Manual Appendix A Reference Inform
100. to accurately virtualize the system The Input Video circuit cards part 70 081 01 or 70 066 01 plug INPUTS into connectors JC1 JC16 the Output 16 32 48 64 Video circuit cards part 70 067 01 Wm plug into connectors JD1 908 mm EN The connectors are keyed it is 0000 DOM P N 60 250 AA P N 60 250 P N 60 250 P N 60 250 DA not possible to plug an input Wm into an output connector or an sm a output card into an input connector 19 mm immu mo P N 60 250 AB P N 60 250 P N60 250 CB P N 60 250 DB For example a matrix 32x8 will ii have 2 input video cards in connectors JC1 JC5 and I M Z P N 60 250 BC P N 60 250 DC P N 60 250 FC P N 60 250 HC 1 output video card in connector JD1 To upgrade this example System to a matrix 64x16 plug 2 input video cards into connectors JC9 and JC13 and m 1 output video card into connector JD2 P N 60 250 CE P N 60 250 FE P N 60 250 IE P N 60 250 LE A second example is matrix 48 32x32 which would have 4 input video cards in JCI JC2 JC5 and P N 60 250 CF P N 60 250 FF P N 60 250 IF P N 60 250 LF JC6 and 4 output video cards in um Lu JD1 JD2 JD3 and JD4 To LN upgrade to a matrix 64x64 plug 12 input video cards into JC3 JC4 In JC7 JC8 JC9 JC16 and 4
101. tor SeltLatching Receptace and press evenly into the receptacle until the receptacle tabs lock the connector in place Figure 5 4 A Swapping Serial Ports RS 232 RS 422 Before working inside unplug the power cord The Matrix Wideband Video Switchers are normally connected for RS 232 use If your application requires RS 422 follow this procedure and Figure 5 4 B to change the configuration The procedure for removing and installing the ribbon cables is described above in Ribbon Cable Connectors 1 Power OFF the BME unplug the power cord 2 Remove the Access Panel on BME 0 Page 5 2 locate the Main Control card see Figure 5 3 A 3 Locate two ribbon cable receptacles Figure 5 4 B One is empty and the other has a ribbon cable which goes to the rear panel J4 is the RS 232 receptacle and J5 is the RS 422 receptacle If the connection is not correct for your application disconnect the cable and move it to the other receptacle 4 Reinstall the Access Panel 5 Plug in the AC power cord power ON the BME MAIN RED J13 J14 RS 422 To RS 232 RS 422 Connector To Diagnostics LEDs Figure 5 4 B Main Control Card for card location see Figure 5 3 A Extron e Matrix 3200 6400 Series User s Manual 5 4 Chapter 5 Upgrades and Troubleshooting Troubleshooting a Matrix 3200 6400 System Problem All Matrix 3200 6400 BME front panels include LEDs at the bottom of the panel which are bracketed and
102. tput s Each switch provides the option of selecting either 510 ohms or 75 ohms The 75 ohms position UP is required only for an input with non TTL sync greater than 5 Vp p 510 ohms is the normal position DOWN Sync for video format RGBHV involves two signals amp V therefore two sync termination switches will require attention For example Horizontal and Vertical non TTL Sync inputs on Physical Input connectors 1 and 2 would require that Sync Termination switches 1 and 2 be set to the 75 ohm position The rocker type switches are recessed into the rear panel To select the 510 ohm position use a pointed object and push on the bottom half of the rocker to push it in Push on the top half of the rocker to set the switch to the 75 ohm position An input that produces an out of sync display that is rolling vertically and or tearing horizontally could indicate non TTL sync input If a device is known to output non TTL sync levels greater than 5 Vp p it should be connected to one two of the first sixteen inputs and the termination switch s for that input should be set to the 75 ohm position UP If you re not sure check the specifications in the User s Manual for the input device Extron Matrix 3200 6400 Series User s Manual Matrix 3200 amp 6400 Wideband Video Sync Switchers Chapter Three Using the Matrix 3200 6400 System Virtualization Control Software Chapter Tutorial Using the Matrix 3200 64
103. troduction to the Matrix 3200 amp 6400 Wideband Video Sync Switchers Impedance 75 ohms Return loss 25 dB to input section up to 50 MHz DEENS cuit reitera 210 mV typical with input at O offset Switching type Triple Action Slew tate ies 2200 V ms Sync sync BME Input and output types Software configurable for RGBHV or RGBS Sync connectors Up to 64 or 32 BNC female quantity varies with configuration Input level 0 5 V to 5 Vp p 4 Vp p nominal Quitput level uerus 5 Vp p AGC to TTL 4 0 V to 5 0 Vp p Input impedance Inputs 1 16 510 ohms or 75 ohms switchable Inputs 17 64 510 ohms Output impedance 75 ohms Horizontal frequency 15 kHz to 150 kHz Vertical frequency 30 Hz to 150 Hz Polarily Ete Positive or negative follows input Control remote switcher Serial control port RS 232 or RS 422 9 pin female D connector Baud rate and protocol 9600 baud 8 data bits 1 stop bit no parity Serial control pin configurations 2 TX 3 RX 5 GND System intercommunications 2 RJ 11 connectors Remote keypad control 2 5 mm 5 pole captive screw connectors Program cont
104. tzger te die nicht ausdr cklich vom Hersteller empfohlen wurden da diese eine Gefahrenquelle darstellen k nnen Instrucciones de seguridad e Espa ol A Precaucion Leer las instrucciones Leer y analizar todas las instrucciones de operaci n y seguridad antes de usar el equipo Conservar las instrucciones Conservar las instrucciones de seguridad para futura consulta 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 caja o alojamiento del producto y que puedan representar riesgo de electrocuci n 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 especificamente recomendados por el fabricante ya que podrian implicar riesgos REM e HI EE BIS Dir D UR o REHAR e SII BV HP SGO aA RR EET 22 pm AIP HERE TIE che Valise fs o Warning Power sources This equ
105. umm Te output cards into JD6 JD8 P N 60 250 DH P N 60 250 P N 60 250 LH P N 60 250 PH e N P N 60 250 BD P N 60 250 00 P N 60 250 P N 60 250 HD OUTPUTS gt LU DI WI P N 60 250 DG P N 60 250 P N60 250 LG P N 60 250 PG Extron e Matrix 3200 6400 Series User s Manual 5 8 Chapter 5 Upgrades Troubleshooting Matrix 3200 Wideband Video Switcher Upgrade Adding Video Circuit Cards Upgrading a Matrix 3200 Video Switcher which has a matrix size smaller than 32x32 requires adding one or more video cards Both Input and Output Video cards may be required as shown in Figure 5 9 A below Page 5 10 describes how to determine how many of each card type is required to change from one matrix size to another and which connectors to plug the new cards into The following procedure describes how to do the upgrade See Page 5 12 Software Procedure Before and After a Hardware Upgrade Set the BME power switch rear panel to OFF and unplug the AC power cord Remove the Access Panel Remove the horizontal bar securing the video cards Plug the video cards in as required Reinstall the horizontal bar to secure the video cards Reinstall the A
106. use the Windows Virtualization Control Program to create a Virtual UO Switching System click here for definitions within the physical hardware by generating and loading a map to the Matrix 3200 6400 hardware A physical Matrix 3200 6400 System consists of from 1 to 6 Switcher boxes BMEs each of which may have as many as 64 inputs 64 outputs After determining what type and sizes of switcher hardware exists in the matrix the program will generate a virtual system consisting of from 1 to 64 Virtual Inputs and 1 to 64 Virtual Outputs in 1 to 6 Virtual Planes Ensure that all BME s that De Ze Late lod Prekewres will be part the system ut EE Mine have been connected to z osa SSES each other and their BME sf E E 1 O al numbers have been set s0 0 E correctly Establish an amp OO Dei Med RS 232 connection between 5 HH EZ E the PC and BME 0 of the 1OOe gens Matrix 3200 6400 System BU UU Ue x Start the MTRX6400 12 E Otora 4 SEH program under Windows lt Gan ASO eec J and click on the wf s corresponding Comm Port i mj els number when asked Figure 3 2 A Click OK or 3 2 A If you wish to program a system without being connected to it at thi
107. using a 32 x 32 Audio BME for this configuration Or using the same hardware we could map the first box as Composite Video and the second into an Audio plane again to create a system of 64 Virtual Inputs and 64 Virtual Outputs in 2 Virtual Planes Or we could map the first box into Component Video with a R Y plane a B Y plane and a Y plane and the second into an Audio plane again to create a system of 21 Virtual Inputs and 21 Virtual Outputs in 4 Virtual Planes The 21 comes from splitting the 64 x 64 Video box into three parts All three of these configurations are made with the same two BMEs merely by loading the appropriate Virtual Map into the Matrix 3200 6400 system s memory Note that the number of Virtual Planes tells you how many physical input or output connectors will be switched together for each Virtual Input or Output switched In the 21 x 21 x 4 Component Video with Audio virtual system example the first BME might have physical inputs 1 2 and 3 as Virtual Input 1 and 4 5 and 6 as Virtual Input 2 etc The Audio BME would have physical input 1 as Virtual Input 1 2 as 2 etc The Windows Virtualization Control Program is used to create and load the Virtual Map to the Matrix 3200 6400 system as described in the Creating a Virtual 1 O Switching System Map for the Matrix 3200 6400 System section Creating a VIRTUAL UO SWITCHING SYSTEM for the Matrix 3200 6400 System The following steps
108. ws a Matrix 6400 Sync module virtualized for 21x21x5 matrix switching Video and sync switching would occur simultaneously due to the communication interconnection between the Matrix 6400 Sync and Matrix 6400 Wideband Video modules Blank Virtual Matrix work sheets which may be copied and used to assist in Virtualizing a system are provided in Appendix A A Matrix 3200 6400 System Virtualization Control Software Tutorial with instructions for Virtualizing a system is provided in Chapter 3 of this manual 1 3 Extron e Matrix 3200 6400 Series User s Manual Chapter 1 Introduction to the Matrix 3200 amp 6400 Wideband Video Sync Switchers PHYSICAL BNC INPUT CoNNECTORS rri 1 2 3 4 PHYSICAL BNC OurPUT CoNNECTORS 1 3 xX amp 1 2 PHYSICAL BNC OurPuT CoNNECTORS 46 48 RO1 601 BOL BO 5 6 7 8 602 B02 RO3 603 9 10 12 RO4 604 B04 18 14 145 16 RO5 605 5 RO6 3 4 BOL 601 BOL RO2 5 6 7 8 602 BO2 603 9 1112 RO4 604 BO4 18 14 15 16 RO5 605 5 RO6 THESE DRAWINGS SHOW THE GENERAL LAYOUT OF THE Matrix 6400 INPUT AND OUTPUT CONNECTORS THE CIRCLES REPRESENT BNC CONNECTORS AND THE PHYSICAL BNC CONNECTOR NUMBER IS SHOWN AT THE ONE O CLOCK POSITION JUST OUTSIDE THE CIRCLE THE VIRTUAL ASSIGNMENT IS SHOWN INSIDE THE CIRCLE INPUTS 7 18 19 2 758 y 5 606 RO7 607 BU R12 612 B12 21 22 23 24 37 39 4 7 RO
109. ystem to all the settings Ties Presets etc from the current session We strongly recommend you allow the program to save your changes You may also wish to Save the unit s settings in a uniquely named file instead 3 9 Extron Matrix 3200 6400 Series User s Manual Chapter 3 Tutorial Using the Matrix 3200 6400 System Virtualization Control Software How to SAVE and RESTORE the Matrix 3200 6400 Settings The FILE menu provides the following functions e Save MATRIX settings as uploads MTX file from system e Restore MATRIX settings from downloads MTX file to system Save This Session s settings uploads MTRX6400 INI file from unit Restore Last Session s settings downloads MTRX6400 INI file to unit In normal operation non emulation mode the Virtualization Control Program reads the MTRX6400 INI file at start up to display Icons since these items do not cause any changes in the Matrix System s configuration programming and provide convenience to the user The file actually contains all the information needed to fully Restore program the Matrix 3200 6400 System s settings Both of the Restore functions in the menu cause a FULL Restore of the attached Matrix System providing an easy method to switch between reprogram configurations Both of the Save functions in the menu create a complete INI type file for future restoration to an attached Matrix By default the SAVE AS choice uses file ext
110. ze the system The Input Video circuit cards PN 70 082 01 or 70 066 01 plug into connectors JC1 JC4 the Output Video circuit cards PN 70 067 01 plug into connectors JD1 JD4 The connectors are keyed and it is not possible to plug an input card into an output connector or an output card into an input connector For example a matrix 32x8 will have 2 input INPUTS video cards in connectors JC1 and JC4 and 1 output video card in connector DUE UU JD1 To upgrade this 8 winds EECH P N 60 251 AA P N 60 251 BA 1 output video card into Seg connector JD2 ul ll il il o A second example is a matrix 16x16 which would have 1 input video card in JC1 and 2 output video cards in JD1 and JD2 To upgrade to a 32x16 plug df i an input video card into P N 60 251 BC P N 60 251 DC JC4 To upgrade from a 16x16 to a 32x24 plug 32 WI ll ll 111 ll input video cards into JC2 Jos ane plug an P N 60 251 BD P N 60 251 DD output video card into JD3 P N 60 251 AB P N 60 251 BB Jaw oo Wo OUTPUTS A Extron e Matrix 3200 6400 Series User s Manual 5 10 Chapter 5 Upgrades and Troubleshooting Adding 5 to a Matrix 3200 6400 System k 1 Installing BME s Adding BME s to an existing Matrix 3200 6400 System involves doing most of the same steps as an initial insta

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