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MVX Plus 128 VGA - Extron Electronics

1. IER ARRE MR y C NOTE NOTE FCC Class A Notice This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense This unit was tested with shielded cables on the peripheral devices Shielded cables must be used with the unit to ensure compliance This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation
2. TF Warning Power sources This equipment should be operated only from the power source indicated on the product This equipment is intended to be used with a main power system with a grounded neutral conductor The third grounding pin is a safety feature do not attempt to bypass or disable it Power disconnection To remove power from the equipment safely remove all power cords from the rear of the equipment or the desktop power module if detachable or from the power source receptacle wall plug Power cord protection e Power cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be stepped on or pinched by items placed upon or against them Servicing Refer all servicing to 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 t
3. Windows based control program Figure 1 2 DSVP data display 1 4 MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher e Introduction Rooming The switcher can be programmed to group multiple outputs to specific rooms allowing them to have their own presets Switching flexibility Provides individually buffered independent matrix switched outputs with audio follow and audio breakaway for audio models e Tie any input to any or all outputs e Quick multiple tie Multiple inputs can be switched to multiple outputs simultaneously This allows all displays outputs to change from source to source at the same time e Audio follow Audio can be switched with its corresponding video input via front panel control or under Ethernet or serial port remote control e Audio breakaway Audio can be broken away from its corresponding video signal This feature allows any audio signal to be selected with any video signal simultaneously to one or all outputs in any combination Audio breakaway switching can be done via front panel control or under Ethernet or serial port remote control Operational flexibility Operations such as input output selection setting of presets and adjustment of audio levels can be performed on the front panel or via the Ethernet or either serial port link The serial ports allow remote control via a PC or a control system The Ethernet link allows mul
4. Figure 3 71 Whole switcher and absolute resets MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher e Operation 3 45 Operation cont d 3 46 2 Release the Reset button and then immediately press and release the Reset button again Nothing happens if the second momentary press does not occur within 1 second Performing a hard reset The hard reset function restores the switcher to the base firmware that it was shipped with After a hard reset events do not automatically start but user settings and files are restored Perform a hard reset as follows NMNoyi Y The hard reset restores the factory installed firmware The switcher reverts to that factory firmware the next time power is cycled off and on unless a firmware update is performed before the power cycle 1 If necessary turn off power to the switcher 2 Press and hold the Reset button on the rear panel while you apply AC power to the switcher figure 3 72 Press and hold the Reset button while you apply power to the switcher u i Or The switcher flashes the front panel button indicators green red and amber and then turns them off Continue to hold the Reset button until all input and output buttons return to either unlit or to background illumination and the RGBHV or Video and Audio buttons turn on Release the Reset button O E LLI o Figure 3 72 Hard reset Power MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher e Operation Optimizin
5. Video Audio Figure 3 14 Example 2 final configuration MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher Operation 3 13 Operation cont d Example 3 Removing a tie from a set of video and audio ties In the following example an existing audio tie is removed from the current configuration The steps show the front panel indications that result from your action Noyes This example assumes that you have performed example 1 and example 2 1 Press and release the Esc button figure 3 15 Press the Esc button to clear all selections ENTER PREsET VIEW ESC The button flashes once Figure 3 15 Clear all selections 2 To select audio only for the tie if necessary press and release the RGBHV button and the Audio button figure 3 16 Press the RGBHV button to toggle on and off Press the Audio button to toggle on and off The button is unlit or background illuminated The button lights red when selected when deselected Figure 3 16 Select audio only 3 Press and release the input 5 button figure 3 17 The Output 3 Output 4 and Output 8 buttons light red to indicate the audio ties created in example 1 The output 1 button does not light to indicate the tie created in example 2 because that tie is RGBHV only T2TaTaTs e 7T8 Press and release the Input 5 button The button lights red to indicate that audio outputs can be tied to and untied from this input unsncount Figure 3 17
6. Esc 1 Classrm 1NR Esc X8 NR Esc xej x12 x22NP lt Esc 1 3 Podium_DVDNP Esclxa x12iNP Nmgfcii Kaa Nmg01 Security 14 x22 Security 24 Nmrlxe x22 Nmr01 Classrm 14 x22 Nmp kx i2 x22 Nmp01 3 Podium_DVD x22 MUA Ifa preset is unassigned the displays unassigned If a global preset is saved but not yet named the default name is Preset X11 9 f a room preset is saved but not yet named the default name is PrstiX12 Write input name Example Read input name Write output name Example Read output name Esc x1 x22 NT Esc 1 Podium camNI Esc x1 NT Esc x1 x22NO Esc 1 Main PJINO Esc x1JNO MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher Programmer s Guide Nmifxi lx22 Nmi01 Podium cam x22 1 Nmolxil x22 Nmo01 Main PJ1 4 x22 1 Name global preset 1 eun le Name room 1 Classrm 1 Name room1 preset 3 Todium DVD Name input 1 Podium cam Name output 1 Main PJ1 4 11 Programmer s Guide cont d Command response table for SIS commands continued ASCII command host to switcher Command Response switcher to host I O Grouping Additional description Menzj The group that is assigned in each of the following I O grouping commands must be 1 2 3 4 or 0 not grouped Write input grouping IEsc x tol ctor cro Grlfxt 0 10F 1x40 ro Example See below Esc 40133000044
7. Refresh Current Firmware Version 2 00 PAS Browse upload gt ono El E Done mal 7 Internet Figure 6 8 Firmware Upgrade page Update the switcher firmware as follows Meza The Firmware Upgrade page is only for replacing the firmware that controls all switcher operation To insert your own custom HTML pages see File Management Page on page 6 11 1 Visit the Extron Web site www extron com select the CrossPoint M AV Plus product category select the latest firmware installation package exe file for the switcher and download the file Note the folder to which you save the firmware file MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher HTML Operation 2 Run the executable exe file to decompress the firmware file Connect the PC to the MVX Plus 128 VGA A switcher via the switcher s LAN port Access the MVX Plus 128 VGA A switcher using HTML pages Click the Configuration tab a Click the Firmware Upgrade link Click the Browse button An open file window appears A AS un w Navigate to the folder where you saved the firmware upgrade file Select the file Mens Valid firmware files must have the file extension S19 Any other file extension is not a firmware upgrade Mensa The original factory installed firmware is permanently available on the MVX Plus 128 VGA A switcher If the attempted firmware upload fails for any reason the switcher automatically reverts to the factory instal
8. Crossover cable Side 1 Side 2 Pin Wire color Pin Wire color White orange White green Pairs Orange Green White green White orange 7 amp 8 6 Green 6 Orange 8 Brown 8 Brown 3 amp 6 4 amp 5 Figure A 1 RJ 45 connector pinout tables Default address To access the MVX Plus 128 VGA A switcher via the LAN port you need the switcher s IP address If the address has been changed to an address comprised of words and characters you can determine the actual numeric IP address using the Ping utility If the address has not been changed the factory specified default is 192 168 254 254 Ping can also be used to test the Ethernet link to the MVX Plus 128 VGA A switcher A 2 MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher Ethernet Connection Pinging to determine Extron IP address The Microsoft Ping utility is available at the DOS prompt Ping tests the Ethernet interface between the computer and the MVX Plus 128 VGA A switcher Ping can also be used to determine the actual numeric IP address from an alias and to determine the web address Ping the switcher as follows 1 On the Windows task bar click on Start gt Run 2 At the Open prompt type command 3 Click the OK button 4 At the DOS prompt type ping IP address and then press Enter The computer returns a display similar to figure A 2 The line Pinging reports the actual numeric IP address regardless of whether you entered the actual nume
9. Figure 6 2 System Status page The status web page periodically updates itself to reflect the latest status of the switcher components If a variable changes the display shows the change in status the next time it updates MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher e HTML Operation 6 3 HTML Operation cont d 6 4 DSVP page You can view a snapshot in time of the input frequencies of connected inputs on the Digital Sync Validation Processing DSVP page figure 6 3 Click the DSVP link to the left of the Status page to download the DSVP page The DSVP page automatically updates itself every 30 seconds to show the latest input frequencies changes or if an input has been disconnected 3 CrossPoint Plus 3232 2424 Control Microsoft Internet Explorer File Edit View Favorites Tools Help Bak Q A Asearch amp jFavortes media 04 Eh Sy 3 Address a http 10 13 2 236 tinks SA Extron Electronics 3 Status Configuration File Management Control Logged on Admin Log Off D Contact Us Select System Status JI me DSVP System Status This screen allows you to view the Input Frequencies for your switcher If there is no signal for a given Input that input will Refresh ABER not be displayed Input Frequencies VAS i gt Input Horizontal kHz Vertical Hz Name fu 001 037 87 060 30 a 005 037 86 060 29 Input 05 009 037 86 060 29 Input 09 O11 037 87 06
10. Hardware Address field The hardware address is hardcoded in the MVX Plus switcher and cannot be changed 5 8 MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher Matrix Software Use DHCP checkbox The Use DHCP checkbox directs the MVX Plus switcher to ignore any entered IP addresses and to obtain its IP address from a Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol DHCP server if the network is DHCP capable Contact the local system administrator Date field The Date field displays the current date in the Greenwich Mean Time zone If necessary adjust the date as follows 1 4 Click in the Date field A set date field appears with Date mmus the date in the format M M D D YYYY Leading Zeroes are not used The graphic cursor becomes a text cursor in the set date field Edit the field as desired to set the proper date Leading zeroes are optional Press the Tab key on the keyboard or click in another field to exit the set date field Click the Take button to make the date change take affect Time local field The Time local field displays the current time in the local time zone If necessary click on the Sync Time to PC button to set the switcher to your computer s internal time or else adjust the time manually as follows 1 4 Click in the time field A set time field appears ane kosa 03 57 00 with the date in the format HH MM SS 00 00 00 to 23 59 59 The graphic cursor becomes a text cursor in the set time field
11. Decrement volume x3 V Outx3 vo1x7 Decrease volume by 1 step Read output volume xalVv x7 MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher e Programmer s Guide 4 9 Programmer s Guide cont d Audio volume adjustment settings L o or Coa s sme m 4 jes p pne ee aja Jejeje os a ase e asx ow rs Tos so om om e er om 16 re os 5 toe om 5 e so re os 5 tox o o sm se 39 som os ss wee ow co ese s o ess Tn p s ase s a see s o s Co se um a o sm so 2 com ia so mm o es som so 6 om 49 37 27 59 5 4 10 MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher Programmer s Guide Command response table for SIS commands continued Command Audio mute commands Audio mute Audio unmute Read audio mute Global audio mute Global audio unmute ASCII command host to switcher x3 1Z x3 0Z X3 7 IA OZ Response switcher to host Amtlsr1 AmtksFo 4 xj Amtl lt Amto0 lt 4 Additional description Mute output X3 audio audio off Unmute output X3 audio audio on 1 mute on 0 mute off Mute all audio outputs Unmute all audio outputs Names Write global preset name Example Read global preset name Example Write room name Example Read room name Write room preset name Example Read room preset name Esc x11 k22ING lt Esc 1 Security ING amp Esc x11 NG EscDNG Esc xa x22INR
12. E Address E http 10 13 195 5 EJ Go Links gt Extron Electronics 25 Status Configuration File Management Control Logged on Admin Log Off EX contact us Passwords System Settings Firmware Upgrade Password enter the desired password repeat the entry and press Submit To clear a password enter a single space repeat the entry and press Submit Minimum password length is 4 characters Maximum password length is 12 characters 5 in 3 Passwords e ono Administrator Password eeee Re enter Admin Password esee User Password eesse Re enter User Password e Subrnit Cancel Figure 6 6 Passwords page The fields on the Passwords page are for entering and verifying administrator and user passwords Passwords are case sensitive and are limited to 12 upper case and lower case alphanumeric characters Each password must be entered twice once in the Password field and then again in the Re enter Password field Characters in these fields are masked by asterisks If you do not want to password protect an access level leave the Password field and the Re Enter password field blank After entering the desired password in both fields click the Submit button No An administrator password must be created before a user password can be created To clear an existing password so that no password is required clear any existing password enter a single space c
13. Not used Step 5 If desired connect a control system or computer to the front panel Configuration RS 232 port Use an optional 9 pin D to 2 5 mm mini jack TRS RS 232 cable part 70 335 01 MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher Quick Start Step 6 Ethernet If desired connect a network WAN or LAN hub a control system or computer to the Ethernet RJ 45 port See chapter 2 Installation for details e Network connection Wire as a patch straight cable e Computer or control system connection Wire the interface cable as a crossover cable Step 7 Power Plug the switcher into a grounded AC source Definitions Tie An input to output connection Set of ties An input tied to 2 or more outputs Configuration One or more ties or sets of ties Current configuration The currently active configuration also called configuration 0 Global preset A configuration that has been stored One global preset can be assigned to each input button When a global preset is retrieved from memory it becomes the current configuration Front Panel Controls Input and output buttons select inputs and outputs Output buttons light amber to indicate video and audio ties The buttons light green to indicate video only ties The buttons light red to indicate audio only ties Input and output buttons also select presets The output buttons also display the selected input s audio level The in
14. Select an input 4 Press and release the output 4 button figure 3 18 Press and release the Output 4 button The button blinks red to indicate the pending change audio input will be untied gt 1 2 slais e e J T a 2 VIEW ESC E AHA The Enter button blinks green to indicate the need to confirm the change la my ENTER DA Blinking button D 4 Y cc riw Figure 3 18 Deselect the output 3 14 MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher Operation 5 Press and release the Enter button figure 3 19 Press the Enter button to confirm the configuration change me input buttons and output buttons return to unlit or background illumination The Enter button returns to unlit or background illumination Figure 3 19 Press the Enter button The current configuration figure 3 20 is now e Video Input 5 video is tied to output 1 output 3 output 4 and output 8 e Audio Input 5 audio is tied to output 3 and output 8 Input 5 video tied to outputs 1 3 4 and 8 Input 5 audio tied to outputs 3 and 8 Video Audio Figure 3 20 Example 3 final configuration audio switcher MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher Operation 3 15 Operation cont d 3 16 Viewing a configuration The current configuration can be viewed using the front panel buttons The View only mode prevents inadvertent changes to the current configuration View o
15. This process could take several minutes Please wait then displays a status bar that shows the progress of the upload When the upload is complete the Firmware Loader reports Unit resetting this can take some time please wait and then Transfer complete Noyes Firmware upgrades using either serial port can take several minutes 10 When the Firmware Loader reports Transfer complete click the Exit button on the Firmware Loader and then again on the port configuration window The Firmware Loader and the Matrix Switchers Control Program exit 5 16 MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher Matrix Software Uploading HTML files You can create customized HTML pages for the switcher to display The HTML Files List window figure 5 13 provides a way to view the contents of the switcher s file system and to upload custom HTML pages to the switcher HTML FILES LIST File Mame Time amp Date Length FILES Delete Selected 10D Filels Pick File s to Load to Server Thu 2 Feb 2003 14 13 15 GMT Thu 2 Feb 2003 14 12 48 GMT Thu 2 Feb 2003 14 12 48 GMT Thu 2 Feb 2003 14 15 43 GMT Thu 2 Feb 2003 14 13 43 GMT Thu 2 Feb 2003 14 13 48 GMT Thu 2 Feb 2003 14 13 48 GMT Thu 2 Feb 2003 14 13 48 GMT Thu 2 Feb 2003 14 13 48 GMT Thu 2 Feb 2003 14 13 48 GMT Thu 2 Feb 2003 14 13 50 GMT Thu 2 Feb 2003 14 13 50 GMT Thu 2 Feb 2003 14 13 50 GMT Update Figure 5 13 HTML File
16. 10 rooms x 10 presets per room You can select a preset from the list to display it in the window and a either activate it Go or delete it Delete Cancel li Go Activates the selected preset as the current configuration Save as Allows the current set of ties to be saved as a preset Enter the preset number when prompted to do so Delete Allows the current preset to be deleted Changes Take Allows you to save to file any changes made to the displayed configuration Changes Cancel Returns to the previous screen undoing any changes you have made Trash can Drag and drop from an input or output button to the trash can to unmake all ties associated with that input or output Windows menus File menu File Tools Preferences Master Reset a Save MATRIX settings as Save matrix settings as Saves a complete set of up to 32 presets plus the last active setting preset 0 Save This Session s settings to a file Saved settings include audio gain settings paid a ne if specified assigned icons and icon captions iu nae ij FINE fie Map Restore matrix settings from Loads and activates a previously saved setting file Save this session s settings Saves the current assigned icons and icon captions Restore last session s settings Loads the icons and icon captions that were saved during the last session If you saved the previous session s changes
17. 7 6 m 26 112 05 VGA M F MD 35 35 10 6 m 26 112 28 VGA M F MD 50 50 15 2 m 26 112 29 VGA M F MD 75 75 22 8 m 26 112 30 VGA M F MD 100 100 30 4 m 26 112 31 VGA M F BK 3 3 0 9 m 26 112 35 VGA M F BK 6 6 1 8 m 26 112 36 VGA M F BK 15 15 4 5 m 26 112 37 VGA M F BK 25 25 7 6 m 26 112 38 VGA M F BK 35 35 10 6 m 26 112 27 VGA M F BK 50 50 15 2 m 26 112 02 VGA M F BK 75 75 22 8 m 26 112 03 VGA M F BK 100 100 30 4 m 26 112 04 VGA M M MD 3 3 0 9 m 26 238 14 VGA M M MD 6 6 1 8 m 26 238 01 VGA M M MD 10 10 3 0 m 26 238 07 VGA M M MD 15 15 4 5 m 26 238 02 VGA M M MD 25 25 7 6 m 26 238 03 VGA M M MD 35 35 10 6 m 26 238 17 VGA M M MD 50 50 15 2 m 26 238 18 VGA M M MD 75 75 22 8 m 26 238 19 VGA M M MD 100 100 30 4 m 26 238 20 VGA M M BK 3 3 0 9 m 26 238 24 VGA M M BK 6 6 1 8 m 26 238 25 VGA M M BK 10 10 3 0 m 26 238 26 VGA M M BK 15 15 4 5 m 26 238 27 VGA M M BK 25 25 7 6 m 26 238 28 VGA M M BK 35 35 10 6 m 26 238 16 VGA M M BK 50 50 15 2 m 26 238 04 VGA M M BK 75 75 22 8 m 26 238 05 VGA M M BK 100 100 30 4 m 26 238 06 B 6 MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher Specifications Part Numbers Accessories Button Labels Page B 9 provides strips of blank button labels If desired copy them or cut them out write button information in each button area as desired and put them in the switcher s input or output buttons windows You
18. Input Audio Level select the desired Input Number in the drop down box The screen will display the current value eTresn ESI poti icd IE Select the new value and it will be saved To Mute video or audio Output select a signal type select the desired Output and click the Mute button To adjust the Output volume level select the desired Output then select a volume level steps 0 64 Select Global Presets 4 Aes Input Signal Type Output i pt 1 Video Only Audio only ideo amp Audio a rene Der Lowe comes TO 01 B Mute All UnMute a Seconds 1 0 Yolume Mute Status RGB Audio d Internet Figure 6 11 RGB and Audio Settings page MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher e HTML Operation 6 13 HTML Operation cont d Changing the input gain and attenuation Users can set each input s level of audio gain or attenuation 18 dB to 24 dB from the RGB and Audio Settings page Audio levels can be adjusted so there are no noticeable volume differences between sources Change an input s audio level setting as follows 1 Click the Input drop box A drop down scroll box appears figure 6 12 Input _ AS a Figure 6 12 Input selection drop box 2 Click and drag the slider or click on the scroll up button or the scroll down T button until the desired input is visible Click the desired input 4 Click the Input Audio Level dB drop box A drop down scroll box a
19. a preset is recalled to become the current configuration The steps show the front panel indications that result from your action 1 Press and release the Esc button figure 3 44 Press the Esc button to clear all selections ENTER PREsET VIEW ESC a The button flashes once Figure 3 44 Clear all selections 2 Press and release the Preset button figure 3 45 Red Preset Assigned EN Press and release the Preset button mm L PRESET The Preset button lights 1 2 Saas l be All input buttons with assigned presets light red Figure 3 45 Enter Recall Preset mode 3 Press and release the input or output button for the desired preset figure 3 46 Press and release the Input 1 button The button blinks red to indicate that this ug preset number is selected but not recalled yl IR A gt li 171 icc The Enter button blinks mme to indicate the need to vty recall the preset NAS e e Blinking button D 4 yy ma TEEN Figure 3 46 Select the preset 4 Press and release the Enter button figure 3 47 The configuration stored in the selected memory location is now the current configuration and can be viewed in the View only mode see example 4 Press the Enter button to recall the preset ENTER PRESET VIEW ESC v A All input buttons and output buttons return to unlit or THO Enter ang died background ill
20. s Guide The Matrix Switchers Help Program provides information on settings and on how to use the control program itself 1 Torun the Matrix Switchers Control Program click Start gt MTRX Programs gt Extron Electronics gt Matrix Switchers gt E MATRIX Switcher Control Pgm MATRIX Suvitchert The Comm Port Selection window figure 5 3 appears Control Pam i Comm Port Selection x Extron s MATRIX SWITCHERS Control Program 1536 20 5 Extron Electronics H5 232 Port 9600 baud Comm 1 Comm 2 Comm 3 Comm 4 More Ports IP LAN Emulate Figure 5 3 Comm port selection window 2 Choose either the comm port that is connected to the MVX Plus VGA A switcher s RS 232 RS 422 port IP LAN or Emulate o If you selected a comm port check the baud rate displayed in the comm port selection window If you need to change the baud rate click on the Baud button and double click on the desired baud rate Available rates are 9600 19200 38400 and 115200 The default is 9600 Click OK and proceed to step 4 o If you selected IP LAN click OK and proceed to step 3 o If you selected Emulate click OK and see Using Emulation mode on page 5 22 3 If you selected IP LAN in step 2 the IP Connection window appears figure 5 4 IP Connection Estron IP Address 182 166 264 254 Passward pwd le case sensitive Connect Disconnect This PC is 101 357 PROGR
21. w Ties as Lines Hold verify changes Delays implementation of __TiesasCrosspoints configuration changes until the Changes Take button _Frequency teadoptions iS pressed Limit ties to same Group w Icons in 1 0 Boxes Numbers in 1 0 Boxes Ties as lines Displays ties as lines figure 5 15 IN OUT w Catch FPCj other s Changes Figure 5 15 Ties shown as lines MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher e Matrix Software Ties as crosspoints Displays ties as a matrix of inputs and outputs figure 5 16 Ties that have been made are indicated as amber video and audio green video only and red audio only boxes Ties that will take effect when you click on the Take button are indicated by Ties that will be broken when you click on the Take button are indicated by P Extron s MATRIX SWITCHERS Control Program 1996 2003 Extron Electronics OF x File Tools Preferences Master Reset Help UTE EM EN NM NM NM NM E LICHE REI I BENI Burro OIBODODODO Prae Jo oe L LIBJEILILIEILIL ROOMS IU YID CAM LJ E L I LJ a Global all Room sli LILILIEJEILILILI E ess ER L IL TEL TET ee Oo 8 cos d L TIL JL IL IL IE L IL J Eo E LILILILIBHLIEILI 9 aec MAILILILILILILILIEI i LILIEIEILIEILIDILI WB oss LILILILIEILILIEI B osos E LILILJEIJEIEJEJE a jajaj jaja qe Take Cancel tf Figure 5 16 Ties shown as crosspoints Frequency read options Allows you to set the
22. without all of the administrator s rights and privileges Passwords are case sensitive and are limited to 12 upper case and lower case alphanumeric characters While you are logged on as a user this field is masked with asterisks as a security measure Noi An administrator password must be created before a user password can be created Noyes The following characters are invalid in passwords spacej lt gt 7 N and Edit this field as follows 1 Click in the User Password field The graphic cursor becomes a text cursor 2 Editthe case sensitive password as desired 3 Press the Tab key on the keyboard or click in another field to exit the User Password field 4 Click the Take button to make the password change take affect 5 10 MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher e Matrix Software Mail Server IP Address field The Mail Server IP Address field displays the IP address of the mail server that handles the e mail for the facility in which the MVX Plus VGA A switcher is installed Valid IP addresses consist of four 1 2 or 3 digit numeric octets separated by dots periods Each field can be numbered from 000 through 255 Leading zeroes up to three digits total per field are optional Values of 256 and above are invalid Edit this field as follows 1 Click in the mail server IP address field The graphic cursor becomes a text cursor 2 Edit the IP address as desired 3 Press th
23. 19200 View 38400 Esc 115200 Serial protocol RGBHV RS 232 Audio RS 422 RS 485 The selected buttons blink and the others remain lit In this example the port is set to RS 422 at 38400 baud UA Va VW EE Y WE m ENTER PRESE T E a RGBHY AUDIO TUE 771 Ll Blinking button EE LA Figure 3 69 RS 232 RS 422 and baud rate selection 4 Press and release an input or output button to exit the Serial Port Configuration mode figure 3 70 Press and release an input or output button VIEW ESC Figure 3 70 Exit Serial Port Configuration mode All Control and I O buttons return to unlit or background illumination Rear Panel Operations The rear panel has a Reset button that initiates four levels of matrix switcher resets For different reset levels press and hold the button while the switcher is running or press and hold the button while you apply power to the switcher 3 44 MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher Operation Performing soft system resets The switchers have three soft resets available that restore various tiers of switcher settings to their default settings e Events mode 3 reset This function toggles the monitoring of events on or off if events monitoring was on this function turns it off if it was off it is turned on e IP settings mode 4 reset The IP settings reset performs the following functions o Enables ARP
24. A Matrix Switcher e Operation 3 35 Operation cont d 3 36 Viewing and adjusting the output volume The audio level of each output can be displayed and adjusted through a range of 100 no attenuation to 0 maximum 85 dB attenuation The audio level can be adjusted from the front panel or under RS 232 RS 422 or Ethernet control The default volume is 100 no attenuation Noyes Output volume is protected when front panel Lock mode 2 is selected You can view the volume in Lock mode 2 but you cannot adjust it from the front panel 1 Press the Esc button to clear any input buttons output buttons or control buttons that may be lit 2 To enter Audio mode press and hold the Audio button until the button begins to blink red then release the button 3 Press and release an output button to select an output The input buttons display the volume level for the selected output As a general rule the more buttons that are lit the higher the volume The fewer buttons that are lit the lower the volume For a more detailed analysis of decoding the displayed value see Reading the displayed volume on the next page 4 Press and release the Esc A and View buttons to increase and decrease the audio volume 5 Press and release the Audio button to save the audio settings and exit the Audio mode The Audio button stops blinking NMOJi Y There is one audio volume level setting per output The audio level setting is shar
25. CAUTION Remove system power before making all connections Video connections Nea The switcher does not alter the video signal in any way The signal output b S y way S put oy the switcher is in the same format as the input Meza The MVX Plus 128 switcher can also switch RGBS RGsB RsGsBs component video S video or composite video by using the appropriate adapters RGB video inputs Connect the analog computer video sources to these 15 pin HD female connectors Meza Most laptop or notebook computers have an external video port but they require special commands to output the video to that connector Also a laptop s screen shuts off once the external video port is activated See the computer s user s guide for details or contact Extron for a list of common laptop keyboard commands 2 RGB video outputs Connect RGBHV video displays to these 15 pin HD female connectors for each output MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher Installation 2 3 Installation cont d Audio connections By default the audio ties follow the video ties Audio breakaway which can be activated via the front panel or under Ethernet or serial port control allows you to select from any one of the audio input sources and route it separately from its corresponding video source See chapter 3 Operation chapter 4 Programmer s Guide chapter 5 Matrix Software and chapter 6 HTML Operation for details O Connections for ba
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27. Mal ES File Toole Audio input Config Preferences Master Heset Help ower o Executive Hode E ROOMS 1 Global all Room mk 3 a DO al KO T NE LILILILILILILILR L s el Figure 5 5 Extron Matrix Switchers Control Program window no ties MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher e Matrix Software 5 5 Matrix Software cont d 25 Extron s MATRIX SWITCHERS Control Program ver 7 0 connected to CP 300 450 H Mal ES File Toole Audio input Config Preferences Master Heset Help ower lo Executive Hode A ROOMS 1 El a DO al KO a T a a tu Global all Room AGB delay 5 0 sec Destination monitor 1 Audio bl 0 dB Delete CHANGES E z WE m H Figure 5 6 Sample program window complete e To set up audio in Follow mode audio and video have the same tie configuration select the Follow box at the bottom of the window To set up audio in breakaway mode audio and video have different tie configurations deselect the Follow box e To make the control program easier to use assign a device icon to each input and output Click on a box that represents an input or output and drag the desired icon onto the box from the icon palette that appears e To create a tie drag an input box to one or more output boxes To remove a tie drag the output box to its tied input box or to the trash can e Forqui
28. Matrix Switchers Control Program HTML pages or SIS commands and is not recommended e For I O groups to have any function at least two groups must be created MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher e Operation Example 5 Grouping inputs and outputs In the following an example several switcher inputs and outputs are assigned to groups The steps show the front panel indications that result from your action 1 Press and release the Esc button figure 3 28 Press the Esc button to clear all selections ENTER PREsET VIEW ESC e The button flashes once Figure 3 28 Clear all selections 2 Toenter I O Group mode press and hold the Input 1 and Output 1 buttons for approximately 2 seconds and then release the buttons figure 3 29 Press and hold the Input 1 button and Output 1 button Release the Input 1 button and Output 1 button Lek a 2 seconds n Ungrouped input and 1 1 a output buttons light Figure 3 29 Select 1 0 Group mode 3 Press and release the Enter button to select group 1 figure 3 30 Press and release the Enter button to select group 1 The button lights amber to indicate the selection VIEW ESC 2 3 4 Group 1 Figure 3 30 Select an I O group Meza 1 O groups are protected when front panel lock mode 2 is selected You can view the eroups in lock mode 2 but you cannot change them from the front panel If front panel lock mode 2 is selected and you t
29. O Group mode See I O grouping on page 3 19 Select a preset See Using presets on page 3 26 Display the RGB delay See Setting RGB delay on page 3 23 Display the output volume level See Viewing and adjusting the output volume on page 3 36 Input 1 and Input 2 only Toggle background illumination of the buttons on and off See Background illumination on page 3 43 Output buttons The output buttons have two primary functions and four secondary functions 13 d Select output s Identify the selected output s Output 1 only With the Input 1 button select I O Group mode See I O grouping on page 3 19 Select a preset See Using presets on page 3 26 Mute the output See Muting and unmuting video and or audio outputs on page 3 29 Display the audio level of the selected input See Viewing and adjusting the input audio level on page 3 32 MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher Operation 3 3 Operation cont d Control buttons 6 Enter button The Enter button has three primary functions and six secondary functions m e Save changes that you make on the front panel To create a simple configuration o Specify RGBHV audio or both see I O selection buttons O and O o Press the desired input button o Press the desired output button s O o Press the Enter button e Indicate that a potential tie has been created but not saved e Indicat
30. RS 422 serial communication protocol and can operate at 9600 19200 38400 or 115200 baud rates See Selecting the rear panel Remote port protocol and baud rate in chapter 3 Operation to configure the rear panel Remote port from the front panel 4 2 MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher Programmer s Guide Front panel Configuration port This port is hardwired for RS 232 only The optional 9 pin D to 2 5 mm mini jack TRS RS 232 cable part 70 335 01 figure 4 2 can be used for connection to the Configuration port 6 feet 1 8 m Part 70 335 01 Tip Ring 9 pin D Connection TRS Plug Sleeve and Pin 2 Computer s RX line Tip Pin 3 Computer s TX line Ring Pin5 Computer s signal ground Sleeve Figure 4 2 Optional 9 pin TRS RS 232 cable This port is independent of the rear panel Remote port and is not affected by changes to the rear panel port s protocol This front panel port s protocol can be changed via SIS command control only See the Command Response table for IP SIS commands later in this chapter to configure both ports under SIS control MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher e Programmer s Guide 4 3 Programmer s Guide cont d Ethernet Link The rear panel Ethernet connector on the switcher can be connected to an Ethernet LAN or WAN This connection makes SIS control of the switcher possible using a computer connected to the same LAN or WAN Ethernet connection The Ethernet cable can be ter
31. SIS commands continued Command Additional description ASCII command host to switcher Response switcher to host IP setup commands continued Set e mail events for recipient Example Response description Read e mail events for recipients Set DHCP on or off Read DHCP on off status Set serial port parameters Read serial port parameters Set mode Read mode Set verbose mode Read verbose mode Commit RAM to flash memory Check RAM You must first have set an e mail recipient for the e mail account number x41 using the separate Set e mail recipient CR command E mail account 72 JSmith will receive fail missing and fixed restored messages for inputs signals 1 2 and 8 and the power supply Notify when inputs 1 16 13 through 16 not present on this model PS Notify failed and men E mail input 8 status Response 3 AAA TRO OOM a 7 O UU Esca cas aa xa eam lt paa ena Esc 72 3 1 2 8 17EM lt See below Input 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 Inputs not present Power Supply Esc 72EM lt Esc xae DH Idh xae el Esc DH X46 Esc x47 lx48 x49 x50 x51 CP Cpn x47 Ccpx48 x49 x50 x514 Cpnix47 e Ctyx5 24 X524 Vrb x53 4 x53 Nvrlxs 4 e2 Esc x47 CP Esc x47 x52 C Y Esc x47 C Y Esc x53 CV Esc CV Esc FF Esc FF x54 Special Characters The HTML language reserve
32. Set GMT offset Esc x34 CZ lt Ipzx34 4 In the command the divider between hours and minutes can be either a colon or a period In the response the divider is a colon Example Esc 8 0CZ Ipz 08 00 lt 4 Set Daylight Savings Time Esclx35lcx k35 Read Daylight Savings Time Esc CX X354 Set IP address Esc x36 CI lt Ipix3e 4 Read IP address Esc CI lt X36 Read hardware address EscicH X37 Read of open connections Esc CC Set subnet mask Esc xselcs Ipskk36 Read subnet mask Esc CS lt Set gateway IP address Esc x36 CG Ipglxsej 2 Read gateway IP address Esc CG Set administrator password Esclx39 C A Ipae xso Mn es Esc CA Pun s administrator Esc CA ec PH Set user password Esc x39 CU Ipu9ksoj Read user password Esc CU Reset clear user password Esc e CU Iput duet EEM pm KE IO STL females cae mappe Set e mail recipient Esc x41 Xa2 CR Iprix41 x42 4 This command sets the host to switcher switcher to host description recipient To receive e mail notifications you must then set the events that the switcher reports using one or more separate Set e mail events EM commands see next page Example Esc 72 Jsmith folklore netCR lt Ipr72 JsmithGfolklore net 1 Esc xa1 CR x42 Read e mail recipient 4 18 MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher Programmer s Guide Command response table for IP
33. White orange Pairs Orange Green 3 White green White orange 4 Bue White green Blue 4 Blue Vadis 6 Green 6 orange 8 Brown 8 Brown Figure 2 6 RJ 45 connector and pinout tables Reset button O Reset button The Reset button initiates four levels of reset to the matrix reser SWitcher For two different reset levels press and hold the button while the switcher is running or while you power up the switcher See Rear Panel Controls in chapter 3 Operation for details e Events mode 3 reset Hold Reset for 3 seconds then release it and push it again to toggle events monitoring on and off e IP settings mode 4 reset Hold Reset for 6 seconds then release it and push it again to reset the switcher s IP functions NOTE The IP settings reset does not replace any user installed firmware e Absolute mode 5 reset Hold Reset for 9 seconds then release it and push it again to restore the switcher to the default factory conditions e Hard reset Hold Reset while powering up the switcher to restore the switcher to the default factory conditions No Hard reset does not clear the current configuration Power connection AC power connector Plug a standard IEC power cord into this connector to connect the switcher to a 100 VAC to 240 VAC 50 or 60 Hz power source MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher Installation 2 7 Installation cont d Front Panel Configuratio
34. and adjusting the audio level viewing and adjusting the output volume locking out the front panel performing one of several resets toggling background illumination on and off and reading and setting the RS 232 RS 422 Remote port settings Front panel security lockouts In the procedural descriptions that follow it is assumed that the switcher is in Lock mode 0 fully unlocked The following two Lock modes are also available e Lock mode 1 All changes are locked from the front panel Some functions can be viewed e Lock mode 2 Advanced features are locked and can be viewed only Basic functions are unlocked Mejia The switcher is shipped from the factory in Lock mode 2 See Setting the front panel locks Executive modes on page 3 41 for a detailed list of basic and advanced functions and the procedure to set the various front panel locks Power Apply power by connecting the power cord to an AC source The switcher performs a self test that flashes the front panel button indicators red green and amber and then turns them off An error free power up self test sequence leaves all I O and control buttons either unlit or showing background illumination The lit unlit status RGBHV or Video button and the Audio button is the same as when the switcher was powered off 3 8 MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher Operation The current configuration and all presets are saved in non volatile memory When power is applied
35. as an administrator has full access to all MVX Plus 128 VGA A switching capabilities and editing functions Users can select video and or audio for output select test patterns set RGB and audio mutes select a blue screen and view all settings with the exception of passwords By default the MVX Plus 128 VGA A switcher ships with both passwords set to carriage return A 4 MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher e Ethernet Connection Once you are logged in the switcher returns either Login Administrator or Login User No further prompts are displayed until you break or disconnect the connection to the MVX Plus 128 VGA A switcher Escape character and Esc key When Telnet is first started the utility advises that the Escape character is Ctrl Many SIS commands include the keyboard Esc key Consequently some confusion may exist between the Escape character and the Escape key The Telnet Escape character is a key combination the Etn key and the O key pressed simultaneously that returns you to the Telnet prompt while leaving the connection to the MVX Plus 128 VGA A switcher intact The Escape key is the Esd key on the computer keyboard Local echo Once connected to the MVX Plus 128 VGA A switcher by default Telnet does not display your keystrokes on the screen SIS commands are typed in blindly and only the SIS responses are displayed on the screen To command Telnet to show keystrokes at the Telnet prompt type set local_ech
36. can also create labels using the Button Label Generator software see chapter 5 Matrix Software Installing labels in the matrix switcher s buttons Install new labels in the matrix switcher s front panel buttons as follows 1 Make new labels using either the blanks on page B 9 or the Button Label Generator software Cut them out 2 Remove the button from the switcher by grasping the button firmly and pulling it away from the front panel figure B 1 Noyes There are different button models available Your buttons may appear different Base Clear Lens 3 PNIS KS Button Label dud Pry the two pieces apart S lt gt Separating the two piece button here at the corner Figure B 1 Illuminated button label replacement 3 Use a small screwdriver or Extron Tweeker to gently lever the button cap off of the white backing plate 4 Inserta button label into the cap and gently but firmly press the cap onto the white backing plate 5 Press the button into place in the matrix switcher MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher e Specifications Part Numbers Accessories B 7 Specifications Part Numbers Accessories cont d B 8 MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher e Specifications Part Numbers Accessories Button label bla
37. click the Help menu 5 24 MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher Matrix Software S e by 6 Q p turjOo Chapter 6 HTML Operation Download the Startup Page System Status Page System Configuration Page File Management Page Set and View Ties Page Special Characters HTML Operation The switcher can be controlled and operated through its LAN port connected via a LAN or WAN using a web browser such as Microsoft s Internet Explorer The browser s display of the switcher s status or operation has the appearance of web pages This chapter describes the factory installed HTML pages which are always available and cannot be erased or overwritten If your Ethernet connection to the matrix switcher is unstable try turning off the proxy server in your Web browser In Microsoft s Internet Explore click Tools gt Internet Options gt Connections gt LAN Settings uncheck the Use a proxy server box and then click OK Download the Startup Page Access the switcher using HTML pages as follows 1 Start the Web browser program 2 Click in the browser s Address field 3 Enter the Matrix IP address in the browser s Address field Meza If the local system administrators have not changed the value the factory specified default 192 168 254 254 is the correct value for this field 4 Ifyou want the browser to display a page other than the default page such as a custom page that you have uploaded enter a sla
38. in the response is an output left output 1 right output 16 Outputs 9 through 16 are not present on the MVX Plus 128 VGA A The number in each position is the input tied to that output In this example audio input 1 is tied to outputs 1 2 3 and 4 input 2 is tied to output 5 and input 12 is tied to outputs 6 and 7 No input is tied to output 8 Neu Esclx11 1 2VC where 0 returns the switcher s current audio configuration View video room preset configuration Command description Response description View audio room preset configuration Command description Response description Esclxs x12 1 1YC x2 e x2p0 elx2 evy el Show room X8 preset X11 s video configuration Show the input tied to up to 16 outputs assigned to room x8 room room preset starting output Of should always be 1 1 video VC input I4 tied to O 1 I tied to O29 Tf tied to O 3 TH tied to Of129 Vide Esc xe x12 172v C Ix2 eixape eix2 6 Aud Show room X8 preset X11 s audio configuration Show the input tied to up to 16 outputs assigned to room xe room room preset starting output Of should always be 1 2 audio VC input I4 tied to O 1 I tied to O29 Ti tied to O 3 TH tied to OH12 Aude MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher Programmer s Guide 4 15 Programmer s Guide cont d Command response table for SIS commands continued Command ASCII command Response Add
39. input signal detection DSVP feature as follows e Tonever sample and display the sync or no sync status set this option to None e To automatically refresh the display set this option to Automatically every 10 seconds e To sample the sync and update the display whenever you make a configuration change set this option to On demand or by refresh Limit ties to same group Allows you to limit the creation of ties using the program to inputs and outputs that are in the same group similar to front panel operation Icons in 1 0 boxes Erases any numbers in the I O boxes in the 7 Control Program window figure 5 6 You can place icons in the dme boxes Numbers in 1 0 boxes Frases any icons in the I O boxes in the 1 Control Program window and fills each box with the associated 1 input or output number Catch FPC others changes When checked sets the switcher to report all configuration and setting changes to the Remote RS 232 RS 422 or Ethernet connection that turned this selection on These reports allow the Matrix Switchers Control Program to track the changes that occur in the switcher s configuration and settings whether commanded via the front panel the RS 232 RS 422 port or the LAN port MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher e Matrix Software 5 21 Matrix Software cont d 5 22 Master Reset selection Master reset clears all ties and presets all video and audio mutes resets all I O grouping se
40. input to output connection Set of ties An input tied to two or more outputs An output can never be tied to more than one input Configuration One or more ties or one or more sets of ties Current configuration The configuration that is currently active in the switcher also called configuration 0 Global memory preset A configuration that has been stored Up to 32 global memory presets can be stored in memory Preset locations are assigned to the input buttons and output buttons When a preset is retrieved from memory it becomes the current configuration The switchers have 32 presets Up to 20 presets can be selected from the front panel for either saving or retrieving Preset numbers larger than 20 are accessible via serial port or LAN port control Room A subset of outputs that are logically related to each other as determined by the operator The switchers support up to 10 rooms each of which can consist of from 1 to 16 outputs Room memory preset A configuration consisting of outputs in a single room that has been stored When a room preset is retrieved from memory it becomes the current configuration 3 2 MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher Operation Input and output buttons O Input buttons The input buttons have two primary functions and five secondary functions 1 d O L Select an input Identify the selected input Input 1 only With the Output 1 button select I
41. make connecting lines Indicate if the configuration is for video audio or both Figure 3 74 Worksheet example 2 Daily configuration In this example e The image of the presenter from the main podium camera input 1 is o Displayed in the main hall output 1 o Displayed in the conference room output 4 to the overflow crowd o Displayed in the lobby output 8 o Tiedto the VCR output 6 e The presenter has a presentation on her laptop computer input 4 that is o Displayed in the main hall output 2 o Displayed locally on the podium output 3 e The audio from the presenter s microphone input 3 is o Played in the hall output 1 o Played in the conference room output 4 o Sent to the VCR output 6 e Classical music from the CD player input 5 is o Played in the background in the main hall on sound system 2 output 5 o Played in the lobby output 8 MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher Operation 3 49 Operation cont d 3 50 Worksheet example 3 Test configuration The A V system in our fictional organization needs to be fine tuned on a regular basis Figure 3 75 shows a typical test configuration with an Extron video test generator input 12 generating a test pattern to all monitors outputs 1 2 3 4 and 8 Sound checks are run from the CD player input 5 to all audio systems outputs 1 2 3 4 and 8 Input sources VTG 300 podium USP 405 USP 405 21 Le Led bed Lol Ld C
42. page 3 36 3 With the Enter Preset and Esc buttons select Serial Port Configuration mode See Selecting the rear panel Remote port protocol and baud rate on page 3 43 3 Select 38400 baud for the RS 232 RS 422 port in Serial Port Configuration mode See Selecting the rear panel Remote port protocol and baud rate on page 3 43 L Indicate that the RS 232 RS 422 port is set to 38400 baud in Serial Port Configuration mode See Selecting the rear panel Remote port protocol and baud rate on page 3 43 MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher Operation 3 5 Operation cont d 6 Esc A button The Esc A button has two primary functions and eight secondary functions 2 e Cancel operations or selections in progress and reset the front panel button indicators Noyes The Esc A button does not reset the current configuration the RGBHV button and Audio selection button any presets or any audio gain or attenuation or volume settings e Flashes once to indicate that the escape function has been activated 3 In the I O Group mode select group 4 See I O grouping on page 3 19 Qd In the I O Group mode indicate that group 4 is selected See I O grouping on page 3 19 3 Increase the RGB delay of switches to the selected output See Setting RGB delay on page 3 23 3 Increase the audio level of the selected input See Viewing and adjusting the input audio level on page 3 32 _1 Increas
43. reasons 1 2 3 4 5 5 7 s o 10 J Computer 1 VSC 700 e a 3 input 4 output Group 1 Group 2 Group 3 RGBHV matrix CX 3X5 Input DAS Ad e 8 9 10 la 3 4 s e s imum E um u L mmm 50 6 Computer 3 5 Output 8 Group 3 Monitor 4 input 2 output 3 input 2 output composite video matrix gt S video matrix ee 1 a eran Ao Cg Input USP 405 Input Camera 1 1234 1 Monitor 5 6 7 LET output CIEE output Group 1 Group 2 Monitor Monitor Figure 3 27 I O grouping of incompatible video formats The I O groups can be set up on the front panel or by using RS 232 RS 422 and LAN ports and either the SIS or the Windows control program see chapter 4 Programmer s Guide and chapter 5 Matrix Software Create I O groups on the front panel as follows Noyes 1 O groups are protected when front panel lock mode 2 is selected You can view the groups in lock mode 2 but you cannot change them from the front panel 1 Press the Esc button to clear any input buttons output buttons or control buttons that may be lit 2 To enter I O Group mode press and hold the Input 1 and Output 1 buttons until the input and output buttons light to display the ungrouped inputs and outputs MVX Plus 128 VGA
44. release the input 5 button figure 3 11 Press and release the Input 5 button The button lights green to indicate that RGBHV ______ he Output 3 Output 4 and Output 8 buttons light outputs can be tied to or untied from this input green to indicate the RGBHV ties created in example 1 h A 34 1 2 s a s e v e QELllaslei le Figure 3 11 Select an input 4 Press and release the output 1 button figure 3 12 Press and release the Output 1 button The button blinks green to indicate that only the selected RGBHV input will be tied to this output ese 2 VIEW ESC E INPUTS ENTER aa iy 2 as x i3 4 5 e 7 B The Enter button blinks TOENE l e green to indicate the need to ESTOS confirm the change Blinking button OA Figure 3 12 Select the output 3 12 MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher Operation 5 Press and release the Enter button figure 3 13 Press the Enter button to confirm the configuration change neni e A input buttons and output buttons return to unlit or background illumination The Enter button returns to unlit or background illumination Figure 3 13 Press the Enter button The current configuration figure 3 14 is now e Input 5 video is tied to output 1 output 3 output 4 and output 8 e Input 5 audio is tied to output 3 output 4 and output 8 Input 5 video tied to outputs 1 3 4 and 8 Input 5 audio tied to outputs 3 4 and 8
45. startup page nortxe_index html figure 6 2 also known as the System Status page System Status Page The System Status page figure 6 2 provides an overall view of the status of the matrix switcher including individual voltages and the serial port status if applicable The System Status page is the default page that the switcher downloads when you connect to the switcher Access the System Status page from other pages by clicking the Status tab 3 CrossPoint Plus 3232 2424 Control Microsoft Internet Explorer File Edit View Favorites Tools Help Ea Bak 9 Q A Qusearch Favorites media 04 Eh 5 3 Address http 10 13 2 236 y Links gt a a Extron Electronics 2 Status Configuration File Management Control 800 633 9876 Logged on Admin Log Off D contact Us System Status al System Status c O S Select DSVP 7 System Information ya Unit Name CP 300 450 MAV 00 70 C2 i I Model MWVX Plus 128 HVA Firmware Version 2 00 po Y Part Number 60 788 01 Temperature 113 00 F 45 00 C one Date 11 16 2005 of Connections O01 Time 07 09 AM Access Level Admin Power Status 3 3 Volts 3 27V 5 Volts 5 104 5 Volts 5 16V 15 Volts 15 114 15 Volts 14 99 Serial Port Settings Port Type RS 232 Baud Rate 9600 Data Bits 8 Parity None Stop Bits il Flow Control None xl amp Done y Local intranet
46. step MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher e HTML Operation 6 17 HTML Operation cont d Audio volume adjustment settings of steps attenuation volume of steps attenuation volume of steps attenuation volume 00 S 0t 69 ss 2 4 sese 45 19 71 5 efe Dm pe es os 61 sse 2 so jas a 17 74 5 04 60 tom 38 4 48 16 76 06 se 19 36 4 so ta 79 08 s so 34 j 4v se 12 ew 09 ss s a ss sos so 11 88 5 Ln s me s a see s o s Co se um a o sm so 2 com ia so mm o es som so 6 om 49 37 27 59 5 6 18 MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher HTML Operation Global Presets page You can save and recall global presets from the Global presets page figure 6 20 Access the Global presets page by clicking the Global Presets link on the left of the Control page 4 CrossPoint Plus 3232 2424 Control Microsoft Internet Explorer File Edit View Favorites Tools Help EJ Bak Y A Qsearch Favorites Meda 0 Eh 3 Address http 10 13 2 236 Links gt Extron Electronics Status Configuration File Management Control BX Contact Us Global Presets Select Set amp View Ties x Set and View Ties i 1 n E This screen allows you to save and recall Presets To save the current Ties as a Preset cli
47. to Outputs Select an I O type Video Audio Follow click on the Inputs and Outputs that need to be tied and click Take To tie all Outputs to a single Input click on the Input number itself and then Take Yideo Only Yideo amp Audio TAKE PEN o utputs b enel 1234525678 cmd dd 5 Sl 5 BRB Beene 7 Bee E oe 23 LO sep Output 08 p MN CR RR NI v az ll ll S S gl a ig Internet Figure 6 10 Set and View Ties page The page consists of a matrix of input rows and output columns selection buttons of four different colors e The amber buttons indicate video and audio ties e The green buttons indicate video only ties e The red buttons indicate audio only ties e The gray buttons indicate no ties Meza If you lose track of the input and output associated with a specific button let the mouse pointer rest over a button for a moment As shown on figure 6 10 a field pops up that identifies the input and output for that button 6 12 MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher HTML Operation Creating a tie Select and switch an input as follows 1 Click the Video Only Audio Only or Video amp Audio button to select video audio or both for switching audio follow or audio breakaway Each mouse click on a button toggles the other two buttons off 2 Move the mouse over the matrix of input a
48. when 0 no response 2 fixed restored 1 fail missing 3 both 1 amp 2 Notification selections 01 through 16 input 1 through input 16 17 power supply Notify status for read 17 digit number For each digit 0 do not notify 1 notify DHCP 0 1 off 1 on Port 00 through 99 00 all ports Baud rate 9600 19200 38400 115200 Parity odd even none mark space Only the first letter required Data bits 7 8 x51 Stop bits 1 2 X52 Port type 0 RS 232 1 RS 422 2 RS 485 x53 Verbose mode 0 clear none default for Telnet connection 1 verbose mode default for RS 232 RS 422 connection 2 tagged responses for queries 3 verbose mode and tagged for queries MOi If tagged responses is enabled all read commands return the constant string and the value as the set command does for example the read matrix name command Esc ICN returns Iprex3g e RAM status 0 RAM dirty needs saving to flash memory 1 RAM has been saved ok to power off reset MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher Programmer s Guide 4 17 Programmer s Guide cont d Command response table for IP SIS commands Command ASCII command Additional Response IP setup commands Set matrix name Esc x30 CN lt Ipne xsoj e Read matrix name location Esc CN X30 Reset matrix name to Esc e CN Ipne xso 4 factory default Set time and date Esc Xx32 C T Iptxs2 2 Read time and date Esc CT x334
49. 0 30 Input 11 012 037 86 060 30 Input 12 Done 49 Internet Figure 6 3 DSVP page MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher HTML Operation System Configuration Page The MVX Plus 128 VGA A switcher downloads the System Configuration page figure 6 4 when you click the Configuration tab The screen consists of fields in which you can view and edit IP administration and system settings You can access the Email Settings and Passwords pages clicking the appropriate link See appendix A Ethernet Connection for basic information about IP addresses and subnetting 3 CrossPoint Plus 3232 2424 Control Microsoft Internet Explorer File Edit View Favorites Tools Help Ea Bak gt Y A Asearch Favorites meda C4 Ey 5 3 Address E http 10 13 2 236 y Links gt e AS Extron Electronics 75 Configuration File Management Control 800 633 9876 Logged on Admin Log Off Contact Us Refresh System Settings Select Passwords Qsy tm ss Ll Email Setti Below are your Unit s basic System Settings Most units will work with the default IP Settings without making any changes If you Select Email Settings Eni Uporade require help changing your settings please refer to the user guide Select Firmware Upgrade OE LLLI eT FZ VN IP Settings 1 3 Unit Name Crosspoint MAV Matrix 00 o DHCP C on off MAC Address 00 05 46 00 04 46 wre IP Address 10 13 2 236 Firmwar
50. 2 8 Chapter Three Operation 1 1 esses tern 3 1 Front Panel Controls and Indicators sss 3 2 BIS acens 3 2 Input and output DUTIONS vapsisscssntersnerainaiasaietannotcnsuutmuniabencadeniasiaisiedbandudearsdaveinduneniahimivdaniiusensiaans 3 3 Control UT ONNS NEM m Tm 3 4 LO EE o 9110 een E ne A 3 7 BULON ICON EIE 3 8 Front Panel Operations 1 sse tenentes 3 8 Front panel security LOCK OUTS nicas ica eiii 3 8 FO es eaten een tion q nn genes 3 8 Creating a configuration RN TRE DR UPON 3 9 Example 1 Creating a set of video and audio ties esses 3 10 Example 2 Adding a tie to a set of video and audio ti8S ccccccccncnccconnnnncnnncnnononononannnnons 3 12 Example 3 Removing a tie from a set of video and audio ties 3 14 Viewing a configuration imac T raii 3 16 Example 4 Viewing video and audio audio only and video only ties 3 17 Ora o A Po 3 19 Example 5 Grouping inputs and oUtpUts i irati nn rico copas qua ira ebria ui arsit aad 3 21 Setting RGB Qelay Tc 3 23 Example 6 Setting the RGB delay for an output occcccccccccccccncnncnnnnnnnnnanannnnnnnnnnnnnnncnnnncnnns 3 24 Nr gioi POSS PENNE O OE OOO 3 26 Example 7 Saving a DEBSQ lucena colista 3 27 Example 8 Recalling a preset lessen nennen nnne nnne nnn nnn nnns 3 28 Muting and
51. 255 255 0 0 LLL LL Octets Figure A 5 Subnet mask and octets A 6 MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher e Ethernet Connection Determining whether devices are on the same subnet To determine the subnet the local device s IP address is compared to the remote device s IP address figure A 6 Each address s octets are compared or not compared depending on the value in the related subnet mask octet e Jfa subnet mask octet contains the value 255 the related octets of the local device s address and the remote device s IP address are unmasked Unmasked octets are compared indicated by in figure A 6 e If the subnet mask octet contains the value 0 the related octets of the local device s and remote device s IP addresses are masked Masked octets are not compared indicated by X in figure A 6 If the unmasked octets of the two IP addresses match indicated by in figure A 6 example 1 the two addresses are on the same subnet If the two unmasked fields do not match indicated by in figure A 6 example 2 and example 3 the addresses are not on the same subnet Example 1 Example 2 Example 3 Local IP Address 192 168 254 254 192 168 254 254 192 168 254 254 Subnet Mask 255 255 0 0 X X 255 255 0 0 X X 255 255 0 0 X X Remote IP Address 192 168 2 25 190 190 2 25 192 190 2 25 Match X X Match 4 4 X X No match X X No match Same subnet Different subnet Different subnet
52. 3 33 Operation cont d Example 10 Viewing and adjusting an input audio level In the following example an audio level is viewed and adjusted The steps show the front panel indications that result from your action 1 Press and release the Esc button figure 3 54 Press the Esc button to clear all selections ENTER PREsET VIEW ESC a The button flashes once Figure 3 54 Clear all selections 2 Press and hold the Audio button for approximately 2 seconds figure 3 55 vi SS uno 2 seconds 5 aupio 4 m jose ed PANA VO Press and hold the Audio button until it blinks Blinking button D 4 4 Priv Figure 3 55 Select Audio mode 3 Press and release the Input 5 button figure 3 56 Press and release the Input 5 button The button lights green INPUTS The output buttons display the selected input s audio level and polarity gain or attenuation Each button indicates 1 dB when blinking slowly 2 dB when blinking quickly 3 dB when lit When the buttons are lit green they indicate a gain audio level When the output buttons are lit red they indicate an attenuation level In this example the output buttons display an audio gain level of 8 dB e Unlit button 4 Ss ga Vly Lo p Fast blinking button NI Figure 3 56 Select an input 3 34 MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher Operation 4 Press and rele
53. 41 lt Input 1 n group 4 Input 2 not grouped mt Dp 12 in group 4 Response s group Grl 4 0 1 3 3 0 0 0 0 4 4 44 Input 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 Write output grouping EssKigKig Kig O Gropa Kropo TO Read input grouping Esc lt aaa ig See below Esc Input 1 in group 1 Input 8 not grouped Input 12 in group 4 Response group 1 1 1 3 3 0 0 0 0 4 4 4 e Input 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 Read output grouping Esdo KTO TOHTO igi Each entry is the group number assigned to an input position starting from input 1 Input 1 Group 4 Input 2 Group 0 not grouped Input 12 Group 4 Each entry is the group number assigned to an output position starting from output 2 Each entry is the group number assigned to an output position starting from input 1 Save recall and directly write presets MA Ifyou try to recall a preset that is not saved the matrix switcher responds with the error code E11 9 fa room is not defined does not exist in the switcher the matrix switcher responds with the error code E21 9 The following characters are invalid in preset names and Save current configuration x11 Sprite as a global preset Example 9 Spro9 e kr Rpt Example 5 Recall a global preset Rpr054 Save current ties for a room xs x12 Che Rmmkxej Sprix12 Example Rmm03 5pr09 Direct write process Com
54. 5 pin HD Nota eve na 1 Vp p for Y of component video and S video and for composite video 0 7 Vp p for RGB and for R Y and B Y of component video 0 3 Vp p for C of S video Minimum maximum levels 0 V to 2 0 Vp p follows input TAPE AOE eee este re I Ee 75 ohms Reta Tios setter lt 30 dB O 5 MHz TO OSCE ici 10 mV with input at 0 offset Sync PULIDO ad RGBHV RGBS RGsB RsGsBs Eros ain RGBHV RGBS RGsB RsGsBs follows input Ihpul IBvel aora 0 5 V to 5 0 Vp p 4 0 Vp p normal JEUNE VC E AGC to TTL 4 0 V to 5 0 Vp p unterminated Input impedance tonic 510 ohms Outptit imprdariTE esencias 75 ohms Max input voltage csi 5 0 Vp p Max propagation delay 30 ns Max rise fall time 4 ns POL Aer ren ree erence tr Positive or negative follows input B 2 MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher Specifications Part Numbers Accessories Audio OH scan caiod 12 x 8 stereo matrix EA A Unbalanced output 6 dB balanced output 0 dB Frequency TESPONSE sosser 20 Hz to 20 kHz 0 05 dB LAD ANODO aires 0 03 1 kHz at nominal level A gt 90 dB balanced at maximum output 21 dBu unweighted Crosstalle ente lt 80 dB O 1 kHz fully loaded Stereo channel separation gt 80 dB O 1 kHz CMRR m gt 75 dB O 20 Hz to 20 KHz Audio input IN umber siphal type 12 stereo balanced unbalanced COTM CLs anioni 12 3 5 mm captive screw connectors 5 pole TASC ANCE eseese gt 10k oh
55. A A Matrix Switcher e Programmer s Guide Command Response Table for SIS Commands Symbol definitions CR LF carriage return line feed hex 0D 0A Carriage return no line feed hex 0D use the pipe character instead for Web browser commands Space character Pipe vertical bar character Esc Escape key hex 1B use W instead of Esc for Web browsers Ki Input number 0l 12 X2 Input number for tie 00 12 00 untied X3 Output number 01 08 Numeric dB value 18 to 24 45 steps of gain or attenuation Default 0 dB k5 Audio gain 0 24 1 dB step Audio attenuation 1 18 1 dB step Volume adjustment range 0 64 1 dB step except for 0 to 1 which is 22 dB default 64 0 dB See the table on page 4 10 5 Room for room presets 10 max each can have up to 10 presets X12 s assigned Moli A Room is a subset of operator selected outputs that relate to each other The MVX Plus switchers support up to 10 rooms each of which can consist of from 1 to 16 outputs Mute Lock mode power supply 0 off mode 0 not OK 1 on mode 1 OK 2 mode 2 Group for I O grouping 1 through 4 groups 0 no group X11 Global preset 00 32 maximum 0 current configuration X12 Room preset 10 maximum 0 current configuration for room Nog A Room preset is a stored configuration with all of the outputs assigned to a single room When a room preset is retrie
56. A Matrix Switcher Operation 3 19 Operation cont d 3 20 3 Press and release one of the Control buttons to select a group e Press the Enter button to select group 1 e Press the Preset button to select group 2 e Press the View button to select group 3 e Press the Esc button to select group 4 4 Select the desired input s and output s to assign to the group by pressing the input and output buttons 5 Press and release the RGBHV and Audio button to exit the I O Group mode or allow the mode to time out after approximately 30 seconds Moi Ties between groups an input in group 1 tied to an output in group 2 can be created under RS 232 RS 422 or Ethernet control e Presets can be created under RS 232 RS 422 or Ethernet control that tie inputs and outputs across group boundaries These presets are selectable from the front panel e An input or output can be assigned to only one group If you assign an input or output to a group and that input or output is already assigned to a different group the older grouping is discarded in favor of the new grouping e You can break audio away from the video for a given input or output assigned to different groups by isolating only video or only audio using the front panel RGBHV and or Audio buttons after you select I O Group mode between steps 2 and 3 Audio breakaway across different groups can be confusing when you are operating the front panel Breakaway is not displayed by the
57. AMMER Figure 5 4 Address and password entry a Examine the Extron IP Address field in the IP Connection window The field displays the last Extron IP address entered If the IP address is correct Proceed to step 3b 5 4 MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher Matrix Software NOTE If the address is not correct Either click in the Extron IP Address field and enter the IP address or click on the scroll down button and select from among the recently used addresses Proceed to step 3b If the local system administrators have not changed the value the factory specified default 192 168 254 254 1s the correct value for this field If the switcher is password protected click in the Password field and enter the enter the appropriate administrator or user password Click Connect If you logged on using the administrator password the Windows program connects you to the MVX Plus 128 VGA A switcher with all of the administrator rights and privileges If you logged on using the user password the Windows program connects you to the MVX Plus 128 VGA A switcher with only user capabilities If an incorrect password was entered the program beeps and returns to the password entry display 4 The Extron Matrix Switchers Control Program window figure 5 5 and figure 5 6 appears The window displays the current configuration of the attached matrix A Extron s MATRIX SWITCHERS Control Program ver 7 0 connected to CP 300 450 H
58. Clear all ties and presets reset all audio gains to 0 dB and reset volume to 100 Absolute reset EsclZOQO Zpqe Similar to Reset whole switcher plus clear the IP address to 192 168 254 254 and subnet mask to 255 255 000 000 View ties gain volume mutes presets and DSVP View RGBHV output tie X3 amp paje Example 15 274 Input 27 RGBHV is tied to output 15 View video output tie X3 x2 Example 7 024 Input 2 video is tied to output 7 View audio output tie Xx3 xl Example 3 064 Input 6 audio is tied to output 3 View input gain x21G xq el Example 4G 02 lt 4 Gain for input 4 is 2 dB View output volume X74 Example 7V 554 Volume for output 7 is 55 View output mutes Ese VM lt 14 ap ra Each response is the mute status of an output starting from output 1 Example Esc VM lt 02301000 Output 2 audio is muted output 3 video and audio are muted and output 5 video is muted All other outputs are unmuted 4 14 MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher Programmer s Guide Command response table for SIS commands continued Command Additional description ASCII command host to switcher Response switcher to host View ties gain volume mutes presets and DSVP continued View video global preset configuration Command description Response description Example Esclx11 1 1vC KAk ekse via Show preset X11 s video configuration Show the input tied to 16 s
59. Edit the field as desired to set the proper time Remember to use 24 hour time Leading zeroes are optional Press the Tab key on the keyboard or click in another field to exit the set time field Click the Take button to make the time change take affect Sync Time to PC button Clicking the mouse on the Sync Time to PC button causes the computer you are operating to send its internal time to the switcher in a set time command GMT offset field The GMT field displays the amount of time in hours and minutes that the local time varies from the GMT international time reference If necessary adjust the offset as follows 1 Click in the GMT field A set offset field appears with the offset SMT 8 00 in the format HH MM 12 00 to 14 00 The graphic cursor becomes a text cursor in the set offset field Edit the field as desired to set the proper offset Leading zeroes are optional Some time zones are on the half hour 30 minutes Press the Tab key on the keyboard or click in another field to exit the Set Offset field Click the Take button to make the offset change take affect MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher e Matrix Software 5 9 Matrix Software cont d Use Daylight Savings checkbox Click in the Use Daylight Savings checkbox When Daylight Savings Time is turned on the switcher automatically updates its internal clock between Standard Time and Daylight Savings Time in the spring and fall on the date that the time
60. Esc A button is pressed and released Meis You can press and hold the Esc A or View Y button to ramp the level up or down by 3 dB per second to the high or low limit Figure 3 66 show the result of pressing the Esc A button a total of 13 times Press the Esc button to decrease the audio attenuation thereby increasing the audio level that is applied to the output volume level by 1 dB per button push ESC A 26 dB attenuation 6196 volume 2 s 4 s 70088 The input buttons display the selected output s audio volume level In this example the green input buttons display 61 percent of the applied audio input The unlit input buttons indicate an audio volume attenuation of 26 dB UN e Unlit button i Fast blinking button Lit button 4 D e qu Figure 3 62 Adjust the output audio volume 5 Press and release the Audio button figure 3 63 Press the Audio button to exit audio mode All input buttons and output buttons return to unlit or background illumination The Audio button stops blinking and lights red The RGBHV button lights green Figure 3 63 Deselect Audio mode 3 40 MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher e Operation Setting the front panel locks Executive modes The matrix switcher has three levels of front panel security lock that limit the operation of the switcher from the front panel The three levels are e Lock mode 0 The front panel is comp
61. Extron Electronics INTERFACING SWITCHING AND DISTRIBUTION User s Manual mi X T P ron Sl MVX Plus 128 VGA A Computer video VGA and Audio Matrix Switcher 68 521 30 Rev B 04 07 Precautions Safety Instructions English AN This symbol is intended to alert the user of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature provided with the equipment ei This symbol is intended to alert the user of the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may present a risk of electric shock Caution Read Instructions Read and understand all safety and operating instructions before using the equipment Retain Instructions The safety instructions should be kept for future reference Follow Warnings Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the equipment or in the user information Avoid Attachments Do not use tools or attachments that are not recommended by the equipment manufacturer because they may be hazardous Consignes de S curit Francais Cesymbole sert avertir l utilisateur que la documentation fournie avec le mat riel contient des instructions importantes concernant l exploitation et la maintenance r paration Ce symbole sert avertir l utilisateur de la pr sence dans le boitier de l appareil de tensions dangereuses non isol es posant des risques d lectrocution Attention Lire les instructions Prendre connaissance de
62. Figure A 6 Comparing the IP addresses MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher Ethernet Connection A 7 Ethernet Connection cont d A 8 MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher e Ethernet Connection S MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher Appendix B Specifications Part Numbers Accessories Specifications Part Numbers and Accessories Button Labels Specifications Part Numbers Accessories Specifications Video A Demerara 12 x 8 matrix e P Unity Band Wei s scooters 300 MHz 3 dB fully loaded DOM isa no more than 0 1 dB to 0 1 dB 0 OMH Z aceras no more than 0 8 dB to 0 8 dB A 80 dB 1 MHz 55 dB 10 MHz 45 dB 30 MHz 37 dB 100 MHz Ica Pedi 200 ns max Video input Number sienal type 12 RGBHV RGBS RGsB RsGsBs HDTV component video S video composite video COR BIER TOES uecnone ena enel 12 female 15 pin HD Nominal level easter 1 Vp p for Y of component video and S video and for composite video 0 7 Vp p for RGB and for R Y and B Y of component video 0 3 Vp p for C of S video Minimum maximum levels Analog 0 5 V to 2 0 Vp p with no offset Horizontal frequency 15 kHz to 150 kHz Vertical Mequeney cssesccuscecsscasesidas 30 Hz to 150 Hz o An 75 ohms Return T085 serias lt 30 dB 5 MHz DC offset max allowable L5W Video output Number signal DE siones 8 RGBHV RGBS RGsB RsGsBs HDTV component video S video composite video CONNECTIONS ario ison 8 female 1
63. Generator icon into a group or folder named Extron Electronics MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher e Matrix Software 5 23 Matrix Software cont d Using the Button Label Generator software UTE 1 Torun the Button Label Generator program click Start gt t zl Programs gt Extron Electronics gt Button Label Generator gt Button Label Generator The Button Label Generator window appears figure 5 18 Button Label Generator zi Button Label Generator ver 3 1 File Tools Options Data Help Quid od L Microsoft Sans Serif 24 v v Y Centered Y Show label lines M Systems MATRIX SWITCHERS 1616 Makes 73 button labels 0 5 x 0 5 None fromPalette from File Browse fi Picture for Button Lines of Test Click on Buttons for Editing 3112 31415 6 7 8 9 to t1 12 13 14 15 16 SESS occ Personals Clear Button Clear All Butons Exit Figure 5 18 Extron s Button Label Generator window 2 Under System selection choose the Matrix Switchers 1616 Series option to match the button size for your MVX Plus 128 VGA A switcher 3 Using normal Windows controls you can create and print labels that can be placed in the label windows on the front panel of the switcher 4 Click the Clear All Buttons button and create new labels as many times as necessary to make all of the button labels that you need To access the help program
64. IP address from a Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol DHCP server if the network is DHCP capable The DHCP Off radio button turns DHCP off Contact the local system administrator to determine if DHCP is appropriate IP Address field The IP Address field contains the IP address of the connected switcher This value is encoded in the switcher s flash memory Valid IP addresses consist of four 1 2 or 3 digit numeric octets separated by dots periods Each field can be numbered from 000 through 255 Leading zeroes up to 3 digits total per field are optional Values of 256 and above are invalid The factory installed default address is 192 168 254 254 but if this conflicts with other equipment at your installation you can change the IP address to any valid value Noyes IP address changes can cause conflicts with other equipment Only local system administrators should change IP addresses Gateway IP Address field The Gateway IP Address field identifies the address of the gateway to the mail server to be used if the switcher and the mail server are not on the same subnet The gateway IP address has the same validity rules as the system IP address Subnet Mask field The Subnet Mask field is used to determine whether the switcher is on the same subnet as the mail server when you are subnetting For more information see Subnetting A Primer in appendix A Ethernet Connection MAC Address field The Media Access Co
65. MAV last 3 pairs of MAC address x32 Time and date for set In the format MM DD YY HH MM SS where MM month 01 January through 12 December DD 01 through 31 YY 00 through 99 HH 00 through 24 MM 00 through 59 SS 00 through 59 x33 Time and date for read In the format Day DDe Mmm YYYY HH MM SS where Day weekday Mon through Sun DD 01 through 31 Mmm month Jan through Dec YYYY 2000 through 2099 HH 00 through 24 MM 00 through 59 SS 00 through 59 GMT offset 12 0 through 14 0 Hours and minutes removed from GMT xas Daylight Savings Time 0 Daylight Savings Time off ignore 1 Daylight Savings Time on northern hemisphere 2 Daylight Savings Time on Europe 3 Daylight Savings Time on Brazil IP address HEHEHE HEEE HHH HH Hardware MAC address IHEHBEHBEHHEHBE HR X38 Number of open connections 0 255 Password 12 alphanumeric characters Noes The following characters are invalid in passwords space Q2 1 and Domain name Standard domain name rules apply for example nnnnn xxx com Noi The following characters are invalid in a domain name space f lt gt 1 Nand The O character is acceptable only as the lead in to the domain name such as extron com E mail account 65 72 65 e mail recipient 1 66 2 67 3 72 recipient 8 E mail address Typical e mail address format for example nnnn xxx com Notify
66. OB Vmtkxa p el Unmute output X3 RGB video on Read RGB mute X3 B Koj 1 mute on 0 mute off Global RGB mute 1 B Vmtl lt Mute all RGB outputs Global RGB unmute 0 B Vmt0 Unmute all RGB outputs RGB delay Set RGB delay Esc x3 x13 D lt Outk3 Diyk13 4 Example Esc 13 7D lt Out13 D1y07 Set the RGB interval for switches to output 13 to 3 5 seconds 7 x 0 5 seconds Read RGB delay Esc x3 D lt X13 Example Esc 4D lt 054 Output 14 interval is 2 5 seconds 5 x 0 5 seconds Audio input gain and attenuation Meza The set gain G and set attenuation g commands are case sensitive Set input audio gainto dB x1 X5 G Ink1 Audlx4 value Example 1 2G In01 Aud 02 lt Set input 1 audio gain to 2 dB Set input audio attenuation X1 x5lg Inkk1 Audlxg to dB value Increment gain X114G Inkx1 Audkx4 lt 44 Increase gain by 1 dB Example 5 G In05 Aud 03 lt 4 Increase audio input 5 level from 2 dB to 3 dB Decrement gain x11 G Ink1 Audlxg Decrease gain by 1 dB Example 7 G In079 Aud 09 Decrease audio input 7 level from 8 dB to 9 dB Read input gain X11G xa et Audio output volume The table on page 4 10 defines the value of each audio volume step Set the audio volume to a Ixs xz v Outx3 Vollx7 4 specific value Example 1 50v Out01 Vol50 lt Set output 1 volume to 79 Increment volume xal V Outlx3 voilxz 2 Increment volume by 1 step Example 14V Out019Vol51
67. Query controller firmware Q x20 1 version Example Q 12344 The factory installed controller firmware version is 1 23 sample value only Query controller firmware 0Q h20 x21 x21 2 Provide a detailed status version verbose of the Ethernet protocol firmware the controller firmware and any firmware upgrade The firmware that is running is marked by an asterisk A caret indicates that the firmware has a bad checksum or an invalid load indicates that firmware is not loaded Response description Ethernet protocol firmware version controller firmware version updated firmware version Example 0q Description indicates the version running Upload date and time 1 23 1 00 1 06 16x16 Series Wed 22 Feb 2006 00 00 00 GMT 1 00 1 06 16x16 Series Thu 16 Mar 2006 16 39 21 GMT a Ethernet protocol MVX firmware version Updated firmware version firmware Request system status S K23 x23 x23 x23 x23 x24 4 Response description 3 3V045V e 5V e415V e 15V etemperature degrees fahrenheit 4A Example 15V power Sec at 15 15V 3 29 5 04 5 14915 27 15 15 120 20 d 3 3V power system at 3 29V Temperature 120 20 degrees 4 16 MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher Programmer s Guide Command Response Table for IP SIS Commands Symbol definitions X30 Matrix name Up to 240 alphanumeric characters The following characters are invalid in the name space lt gt and X31 Default name CP 300 450
68. Quick Start MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher Installation Step 1 Turn off power to the input and output devices and disconnect the power cords cep 2 Inputs Connect up to 12 high resolution video inputs to the 15 pin HD input connectors b Connect up to 12 stereo or mono audio inputs to the 5 pin captive screw connectors Tip pa e OLA I Ring c H OE E 4 Sleeve d p S E t I BE S p Unbelinccd met Balanced T high impedance high impedance P 3 Outputs Connect up to 8 high resolution video devices to the 15 pin HD output connectors b Connect up to 8 balanced or unbalanced stereo audio or mono audio devices to the 5 pin captive screw connectors Tip p 4 O s OL s QU s NO GROUND HERE l Ring P E Q 3 Unbalanced Output Balanced Output Connect the sleeve to ground Connecting the sleeve to a negative terminal will damage the audio output circuits r NO GROUND HERE leeve s Nt X Step 4 RS 232 RS 422 If desired connect a control system or computer to the Remote RS 232 RS 422 port Pin RS 232 Function RS 422 Function 1 Not used Not used 2 TX Transmit TX Transmit 1 6 3 RX Receive RX Receive 4 Not used Not used 5 Gnd Ground Gnd Ground 5 Ao Not used Not used y Notused RX Receive 8 Notused TX _ Transmit 9 Not used
69. R A 6 IP addresses and OCCU Svrnieasciinsinsanesciiwertiasaatedaoiaaddisaaniiadatouveiiadeuiasianrleadiivinedtaniitaatintadaavmnviwalaians A 6 Subnet masks and OCLOUS isnmacriniianr iia iii id A 6 Determining whether devices are on the same subnet cceesteeesssteeeessseeeeeesseeeeesssees A 7 Appendix B Specifications Part Numbers Accessories B 1 Specifications ETT B 2 Part Numbers and AccessSorlesS oocooooocicnococociococonononoconoonooconnnononnononononnonnnrnnnnnnnnrnononoos B 5 PCW Parts arriero inicie ag B 5 ACCOSSOLTOS aro ERROR B 5 A WHERE EHE B 6 jj Y A X B 7 Installing labels in the matrix switcher s buttons B 7 button label DIGIKSagesres idnsexinbctunbkT dria etude mF oa B 9 MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher e Table of Contents v Table of Contents cont d 68 521 30 B 04 07 All trademarks mentioned in this manual are the properties of their respective owners vi MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher Table of Contents 3 MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher wv o turo Chapter One Introduction About this Manual About the MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher Definitions Features Introduction About this Manual This manual contains installation configuration and operating information for the Extron MVX Plus 128 VGA A 12 input by 8 output wideband computer video VGA and audio A mat
70. SA 5 9 Use Daylight Savings CHECK DOX sarna dra 5 10 Administrator Password field si cccdeccssitscantmcctassasasacicesmecnandvesusdansousctenoceceasioess ce 5 10 User Password field iasssieiesiniacodennctuascnnesmmmncaninicrianedinidmcatueitnivnndanteaeduccoiedoniancenincGeronmatoniet 5 10 Mail Server IP Address field secan ii inci 5 11 Mail Server Domain Name fieldl ooooocnnnnncnoncncccocnonnonnnnnnnnnononononnnnnnnnnnnnnnnononononanzanens 5 11 E mail Addressee fields PREX 5 12 Updating Pm e o efe OA 5 13 Ethernet connected firmware upload esses senes 5 14 Serial port connected firmware UPlOA ccccccccceccceeeeeseeeeeceeeeeeseaaeaueeeeeeeeeeseseeaneaes 5 15 Uploading HTML THOS 5 17 Windows buttons drop boxes and trashcan ccoocnnnncccccococoooonnononnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnananancncnnnnnoss 5 18 Windows aar OI CNET 5 18 A UU m 5 18 AAA A e A 5 19 Preferences Men NORTE 5 20 Master Reset SOON inside 5 22 Using Emulation Tio suscitada 5 22 Using the help system miocardio naene nna 5 22 Special Characters usan aia aaron 5 22 Button Label Generator Program 22 7 sse 5 23 Using the Button Label Generator software ccescccccssseeesssneeeeesseneeeesseeeeeessaeeeeessnneeeess 5 24 MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher e Table of Contents iii Table of Contents cont d Chapter 6 HTML Operation 1 sse 5 25 Down
71. able Tue 15 Nov 2005 10 05 07 Unit Name Crosspoint MAV Matrix FF FF 09 Unit IP Address 192 168 254 254 Figure 5 8 Typical MVX Plus e mail The radio buttons and check boxes associated with each address field permit the administrator to specify specific e mail requirements for each recipient Edit these fields and controls as follows 1 Click in the desired E mail Addressee field The graphic cursor becomes a text cursor Edit the e mail address as desired Standard e mail address conventions for example nnnnn xxx com apply Press the Tab key on the keyboard or click in another field to exit the e mail addressee field In the square check boxes associated with each addressee select the options about which the addressee is to be e mailed missing input s fans and or power supply In the floating box that contains the input numbers select the inputs that need monitoring In the round radio buttons associated with each addressee select whether the addressee is to be e mailed of failures fixes both or not be notified The None radio button is useful for temporarily removing personnel from the e mail list when they are unavailable such as on travel or vacation If desired click on the Send test E mail button to test the e mail function Click the Take button to make the e mail address changes take affect MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher Matrix Software Updating firmware The firmware upgrade util
72. al communication protocol and can operate at 9600 19200 38400 or 115200 baud rates See Selecting the rear panel Remote port protocol and baud rate in chapter 3 Operation to configure the RS 232 RS 422 port from the front panel If desired connect an MKP 2000 or MKP 3000 remote control panel to the switcher s RS 232 RS 422 connector Refer to the MKP 2000 Remote Control Panel User s Manual and the MKP 3000 User s Manual for details MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher Installation 2 5 Installation cont d 2 6 Ethernet connection 6 LAN port If desired for IP control of the system connect the matrix switcher to a PC or to an Ethernet LAN via this RJ 45 connector You can use a PC to control the networked switcher with SIS commands from anywhere in the world You can also control the switcher from a PC that is running Extron s Windows based control program or has downloaded HTML pages from the switcher Activity Link LED LED Ethernet connection indicators The Link and Act LEDs indicate the status of the Ethernet connection The Link LED indicates that the switcher is properly connected to an Ethernet LAN This LED should light steadily The Act LED indicates transmission of data packets on the RJ 45 connector This LED should flicker as the switcher communicates Cabling and RJ 45 connector wiring It is vital that your Ethernet cables be the correct cable type and that they be properly t
73. and output levels from the switcher and the controlling device all affect transmission distance Distances of about 50 feet 15 m are typically not a problem In some cases the matrix switcher may be capable of serial communications via RS 232 up to 250 feet 76 m away 2 8 MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher Installation S e by 6 Q p turjOo Chapter Three Operation Front Panel Controls and Indicators Front Panel Operations Rear Panel Operations Optimizing the Audio Troubleshooting Configuration Worksheets Operation Front Panel Controls and Indicators The front panel controls figure 3 1 are grouped into two sets The input and output buttons are grouped on the left side of the control panel The control buttons and video audio I O selection buttons are grouped on the right side of the panel INPUTS AO epee Extron d O VGA ATRIX SWIT ER with LINK NENNEN es ee ees NND Figure 3 1 Front panel MVX Plus 128 VGA A The large illuminated pushbuttons can be labeled with text and or graphics The buttons can be set to provide amber background illumination all the time or the background illumination can be turned off see Background illumination on page 3 43 The buttons blink or are lit at full intensity depending on the operation when selected Definitions The following terms which apply to Extron matrix switchers are used throughout this manual Tie An
74. ands the front panel system reset See Performing a system reset from the front panel on page 3 42 Selects the RGB delay mode in which you can set the RGB delay See Setting RGB delay on page 3 23 Select the RS 232 protocol for the RS 232 R5 422 port in Serial Port Configuration mode See Selecting the rear panel Remote port protocol and baud rate on page 3 43 Indicate that the RS 232 RS 422 port is set to the RS 232 protocol in Serial Port Configuration mode See Selecting the rear panel Remote port protocol and baud rate on page 3 43 Audio button The Audio button has two primary functions and six secondary functions m Selects and deselects audio for a configuration that is being created or viewed Lights to indicate that audio is available for configuration or viewing Selects the Audio mode in which you can adjust the input audio level and the output audio volume See Viewing and adjusting the input audio level on page 3 32 and Viewing and adjusting the output volume on page 3 36 With the Enter button and RGBHV button selects between front panel locks Lock mode 2 and Lock mode 0 See Setting the front panel locks Executive modes on page 3 41 With the RGBHV button selects between front panel locks Lock mode 2 and Lock mode 1 See Setting the front panel locks Executive modes on page 3 41 With the RGBHV button commands the front panel system reset See Performing a system reset f
75. ase the View button once figure 3 57 to decrease the input audio level by 1 dB Press and release the View button several more times figure 3 57 to decrease the input audio level by 1 dB per button press Note the output button indication changes that occur each time the View button is pressed Figure 3 59 shows the result of pressing the View w button a total of nine times Note that the level is now displayed in red to indicate a negative level Press the View button to decrease the input audio level by 1 dB per button push Red F 1 T si LA The output buttons display the selected input s audio level and polarity gain or attenuation Each button indicates 1 dB when blinking slowly 2 dB when blinking quickly 3 dB when lit When the buttons are lit green they indicate a gain audio level When the output buttons are lit red they indicate an attenuation level In this example the output buttons display an audio attenuation level of 1 dB T Ig 7A o 1 f Slowly blinking button 1 4 ya N A E A Figure 3 57 Adjust the input audio level 5 Press and release the Audio button figure 3 58 Press the Audio button to exit audio mode All input buttons and output buttons return to unlit or background illumination The Audio button stops blinking and lights red The RGBHV button lights green Figure 3 58 Deselect Audio mode MVX Plus 128 VGA
76. ashes etc to make connecting lines Indicate if the configuration is for video audio or both Figure 3 73 Worksheet example 1 System equipment Inputs include PCs an audio CD player cameras and an Extron VTG 300 Output devices include monitors front and rear projectors a stereo and a VCR for recording presentations The VTG 300 video test generator connected to input 12 enables a video test pattern to be sent to one several or all output devices for problem isolation or adjustment purposes An audio test tape or CD could be used in a similar manner to check out the audio components 3 48 MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher Operation Worksheet example 2 Daily configuration Figure 3 74 continues from worksheet example 1 by showing the video and audio ties that make up the configuration of preset 1 Solid lines shows video ties and dashed lines show the audio ties Input sources Camera Camera PC 1 PC 2 Audio Classroom Classroom Laptop Rack DVD VTG 300 mic Main 2 RGB 202 RGB 202 CD 1VCR 42 VCR RGB 202 USP 405 X X podium USP 405 USP 405 eL Let ped Lol Lol Led Led Le o E te Ts Tel PIT Main hall Main hall Podium Sound Sound VCR DA 6 FP 1 FP 2 monitor system system VSC 500 X 1 2 Output destinations SSS Preset 3 Title Weekly status mtg video Audio Fill in the preset number and use colors or dashes etc to
77. atrix to be virtually divided into smaller sub switchers making installation and control easier I O grouping allows specific inputs and outputs such as those designated for a specific purpose to be grouped together I O grouping limits the selection of inputs and outputs to members of the same group Power The matrix switcher s 100 VAC to 240 VAC autoswitchable internal power supply provides worldwide power compatibility 1 6 MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher e Introduction MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher wv o turo Chapter Two Installation Mounting the Switcher Rear Panel Cabling and Views Front Panel Configuration Port Installation 2 2 Mounting the Switcher UL requirements The following Underwriters Laboratories UL requirements pertain to the installation of the MVX Plus 128 VGA A into a rack 1 Elevated operating ambient temperature If the equipment installed in a closed or multi unit rack assembly the operating ambient temperature of the rack environment may be greater than room ambient temperature Therefore install the MVX Plus in an environment compatible with the maximum ambient temperature Tma 122 F 50 C specified by Extron Reduced air flow Install the equipment in a rack so that the amount of air flow required for safe operation of the equipment is not compromised Mechanical loading Mount the equipment in the rack so that a hazardous condition is n
78. ault address is 192 168 254 254 but if this conflicts with other equipment at your installation you can change the IP address to any valid value Editing the Extron IP address while connected via the LAN port can immediately disconnect the user from the matrix switcher Extron recommends editing this field using the RS 232 RS 422 link and protecting the Ethernet access to this screen by assigning an administrator s password to qualified and knowledgeable personnel only Edit this field as follows 1 Click in the Matrix IP address field The graphic cursor becomes a text cursor 2 Editthe address as desired 3 Press the Tab key on the keyboard or click in another field to exit the Matrix IP Address field 4 Click the Take button to make the address change take affect MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher e Matrix Software 5 7 Matrix Software cont d Extron Name Descriptor field The Extron Name Descriptor field contains the name used as the from information when the MVX Plus switcher e mails notification of its failed or repaired status This descriptor can be changed to any valid name up to 12 alphanumeric characters Mesa The following characters are invalid in the Extron Name Descriptor field spacej T lt gt 7 N and Edit this field as follows 1 Click in the Extron name descriptor field The graphic cursor becomes a text cursor 2 Edit the name as desired 3 Press the Tab key on the key
79. bInstall RS 232 Windows V Control Program yaa Release Notes Figure 5 2 Software installation 5 2 MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher e Matrix Software 4 Follow the on screen instructions By default the Windows installation of the Matrix Switchers Control Program creates a C Program Files Extron Matrix_Switcher directory and it places three icons into a group folder named Extron Electronics Matrix Switchers The three installed icons are e MATRIX Switcher Control Program e MATRIX Switcher Help e Uninstall MATRIX Switcher Mensa The MVX switcher can support remote control via either the rear panel Remote PP P RS 232 RS 422 Remote port or the front panel Configuration port Remote RS 232 RS 422 port The port can be configured for either the RS 232 or RS 422 serial communication protocol and operate at the 9600 19200 38400 or 115200 baud rate See Selecting the rear panel Remote port protocol and baud rate in chapter 3 Operation to configure the rear panel port from the front panel Configuration port The port supports RS 232 serial communication protocol only The port can operate at the 9600 19200 38400 or 115200 baud rate but Extron recommends leaving this port at the 9600 baud rate See the Set serial port parameters command on page 4 19 to configure either port using an SIS command Software operation via Ethernet When an MVX Plus VGA A switcher is connected to an Ethernet WAN
80. board or click in another field to exit the Extron Name Descriptor field 4 Click the Take button to make the name change take effect Gateway IP address field The Gateway IP Address field identifies the address of the gateway to the mail server to be used if the MVX Plus switcher and the mail server are not on the same subnet Valid IP addresses consist of four 1 2 or 3 digit numeric octets separated by dots periods Each field can be numbered from 000 through 255 Leading zeroes up to 3 digits total per field are optional Values of 256 and above are invalid Edit this field as follows 1 Click in the Gateway IP Address field The graphic cursor becomes a text cursor 2 Edit the address as desired 3 Press the Tab key on the keyboard or click in another field to exit the Gateway IP Address field 4 Click the Take button to make the address change take affect Subnet Mask field The Subnet Mask field is used to determine whether the MVX Plus switcher is on the same subnet as the controlling PC or the mail server when you are subnetting For more information see Subnetting A Primer in Appendix A Ethernet Connection Edit this field as follows 1 Click in the Subnet Mask field The graphic cursor becomes a text cursor 2 Edit the mask as desired 3 Press the Tab key on the keyboard or click in another field to exit the Subnet Mask field 4 Click the Take button to make the mask take affect
81. button The software advises you that you are about to reprogram the switcher s firmware Click OK to continue A status window which shows the progress of Downloading Firmware ta MA rec the upload appears The firmware upload to the uploading m16x16V59 519 MVX Plus 128 VGA A switcher may take a few ad minutes 5 14 MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher Matrix Software Serial port connected firmware upload 2 Extron s Firmware Loader T Current Unit Information Model MMe plus 128 YGA 4 Firmware W ersion 1 01 Select a firmware file i mi6x16 V1 04 519 FOXSTX v1 00 0007 BIM My Recent Documents E Desktop My Documents EL hy Computer My Network File name mi 6x16 VT D4 51 3 E Placez Files of type Fb mm wl Cancel j Figure 5 11 Firmware loading 6 Click Browse The open file window appears 7 Navigate to the folder where you saved the firmware upgrade file Select the file and click Open The Firmware Loader returns to the top Noy Valid firmware files must have the file extension S19 Any other file extension is not a firmware upgrade for your matrix switcher MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher e Matrix Software 5 15 Matrix Software cont d 8 Click Upload The File Loader advises you that using the Ethernet LAN port is preferred over using either serial port figure 5 12 Confirm 9 The ideal way En load Firmware o
82. c button figure 3 3 Press the Esc button to clear all selections ENTER PREsET VIEW ESC e The button flashes once Figure 3 3 Clear all selections 2 Toselect video and audio for the tie if necessary press and release the RGBHYV button and the Audio button The RGBHV and Audio buttons light figure 3 4 Press the RGBHV button to toggle on and off Press the Audio button to toggle on and off The button lights green when selected The button lights red when selected Figure 3 4 Select RGBHV and audio 3 Press and release the input 5 button figure 3 5 Press and release the Input 5 button The button lights amber to indicate that RGBHV and audio outputs can i tied to this input INPUTS nngnpgngnr Figure 3 5 Select an input 4 Press and release the output 3 output 4 and output 8 buttons figure 3 6 Press and release the Output 3 Output 4 and Output 8 buttons The buttons blink amber to indicate that the selected RGBHV and audio input will be tied to these outputs rN l p ENTER PRESET au Ess ts Ls SES The Enter button blinks Blinking button green to indicate the need to G M confirm the change IA AN LAS Figure 3 6 Select the outputs Meza You can cancel the entire set of ties at this point by pressing and releasing the Esc button The Esc button flashes red once 3 10 MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher Operation 5 Press and r
83. c functions The switcher does not accept these characters as part of preset names the switcher s name passwords or locally created file names The switcher rejects the following characters space spaces are ok for names lt gt J bh semicolon colon and MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher Matrix Software Button Label Generator Program The Button Label Generator software creates labels that you can place in the translucent covers of the input and output selection buttons You can create labels with names alphanumeric characters or even color bitmaps for easy and intuitive input and output selection See appendix A Specifications Part Numbers Accessories for the procedure for removing and replacing the translucent covers The Extron Button Label Generator is available on the Extron Web site www extron com under the Download Center tab Click the Software link figure 5 17 and download and install the program Products Applications Technologies Y Company Download Download Home Download Center Dav p B l Control Software 44 files De Drivers Firmware Figure 5 17 Location of software on the web site Mejia The Button Label Generator software is also included on the Extron Software Products CD ROM that accompanied the switcher By default the Windows installation creates a C Program Files Extron ButtonLabelGenerator directory and places the Button Label
84. called it replaces the current configuration which is lost unless it is also stored as a preset The recalled preset overwrites all of the current configuration ties in favor of the preset configuration ties e Preset numbers that are too high to be available from the front panel are still accessible under RS 232 RS 422 or Ethernet control e Figure 3 39 shows the presets associated with the various input and output buttons for the MVX Plus 128 VGA A Preset Preset Preset Preset Preset Preset Preset Preset Preset Preset Preset Preset 1 2 6 7 3 4 5 8 9 10 11 12 INPUTS Input Output Neji Presets 21 through 32 are available via buttons 7 RS 232 RS 422 and Ethernet control only OUTPUTS Preset Preset Preset Preset Preset Preset Preset Preset 13 1 1 7 1 9 20 Figure 3 39 Preset locations MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher Operation Example 7 Saving a preset In the following example the current configuration is saved as a preset The steps show the front panel indications that result from your action 1 Press and release the Esc button figure 3 40 Press the Esc button to clear all selections ENTER PREsET VIEW ESC e The button flashes once Figure 3 40 Clear all selections 2 Pressand hold the Preset button for approximately 2 seconds until it blinks figure 3 41 l ENA I N 2 seconds s preser i 1 n CN VA Press and hold the Preset button until it blinks All inpu
85. can be displayed and adjusted through a range of full output to completely silent from the front panel or via serial port or Ethernet control Digital Sync Validation Processing DS VP In critical environments or unmanned remote locations it may be vital to know that sources are active and switching Extron s DSVP confirms that input sources are active by scanning all sync inputs for active signals DSVP provides instantaneous frequency feedback for composite sync or separate horizontal and vertical sync signals via the switchers serial port or LAN port The frequency information can be displayed on any control system or in a Windows based control program on a local area network LAN or Internet IP connection figure 1 2 Input 01 Signal PRESENT MATRIX INPUT STATUS Sync Type H amp V Vertical Freq 60 Hz Input 01 Input 02 Input 03 Input 04 Horz Freq 31 5 kHz v Input 07 Input 08 Signal PRESENT Signal PRESENT Sync Type H amp V Vertical Freq 60 Hz Horz Freq 31 5 kHz Input Horz Vert TT AEE MIRNE O1 31 50 60 00 eeej EXER Ee 02 31 50 60 00 03 31 50 60 00 O4 48 01 67 50 O5 48 01 67 50 O6 48 01 67 50 O7 48 01 67 50 08 61 55 72 00 09 61 55 72 00 10 61 55 72 00 11 61 55 72 00 12 61 55 72 00
86. cannot change them from the front panel If front panel Lock mode 2 is selected and you try to perform steps 4 and 5 the actions are ignored 4 One at a time press and hold the Output 3 button and then the Output 4 button figure 3 50 for approximately 2 seconds until each button begins to blink The output 3 and output 4 video and audio signals are muted Mute outputs one at a time 3 2 seconds al Press and hold the Output 3 button The button blinks amber to indicate that the RGBHV and audio outputs are muted SIL 4 CS h 2 seconds 4 N LER Press and hold the Output 4 button The button blinks green to indicate that the RGBHV output is muted RGBHV only because only video is tied to output 4 Figure 3 50 Mute the outputs Mewes If both RGBHV and audio are selected the muting action toggles both the video and the audio outputs If either the video output or the audio output is already muted the unmuted output is muted and the muted output is unmuted Noyes If both RGBHV and audio are selected and only video is muted the output button flashes between green and amber If only audio is selected the output button flashes between red and amber 3 30 MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher Operation 5 One ata time press and hold the Output 3 button and then the Output 4 buttons figure 3 51 for approximately 2 seconds until each button lights steadily The outp
87. change occurs in the country or region selected When Daylight Savings Time is turned off the switcher does not adjust its time reference Administrator Password field The Administrator Password field displays the password required to log on to the MVX Plus switcher via the LAN port with all of the administrator s rights and privileges Passwords are case sensitive and are limited to 12 upper case and lower case alphanumeric characters While you are logged on as a user this field is masked with asterisks as a security measure Editing the Administrator Password field while connected via the LAN port can immediately disconnect the user from the switcher Extron recommends editing this field using the RS 232 RS 422 link and protecting the Ethernet access to this screen by assigning an administrator s password to qualified and knowledgeable personnel only Meza The following characters are invalid in passwords spacej T lt gt 7 N and Edit this field as follows 1 Click in the Administrator Password field The graphic cursor becomes a text cursor 2 Edit the case sensitive password as desired 3 Press the Tab key on the keyboard or click in another field to exit the Administrator Password field 4 Click the Take button to make the password change take affect User Password field The User Password field displays the password required to log on to the MVX Plus switcher via the LAN port as a user
88. ck display of information on a specific input or output device position the cursor over that device in the control program window The program opens a window that details the connections to that device the audio level the RGB delay and the frequency of the video signal input from or output to that device See the inset box in figure 5 6 e If desired on the task bar click on Tools gt IP Options to set the switcher s IP parameters in the IP Settings Options window figure 5 7 IP Settings Options window The IP Settings Options window figure 5 7 provides a location for viewing and if connected via the RS 232 RS 422 link or if you are logged on via the LAN port as an administrator editing settings unique to the Ethernet interface See appendix A Ethernet Connection for basic information about IP addresses You cannot edit any of the fields on this screen while you are logged on as a user Editing variables on the IP Settings Options screen while connected via the LAN port can immediately disconnect the user from the switcher Extron recommends editing the settings on this screen using the RS 232 link and protecting the Ethernet access to this screen by assigning an administrator s password to qualified and knowledgeable personnel only 5 6 MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher Matrix Software 25 IP Settings Options Matrix IP Address 192 168 254 254 Estron Hamer Descriptor Erasspoint MAV M atris FF FF 09 Gateway IP Ad
89. ck on the Save Preset button Next Select RG B amp Audio Settings B esi Seting click on the next unassigned button and change the name in the field provided Click Accept to save the Preset Name To Refresh recall a preset simply click on the desired Preset Button and return to the View Ties page to see the recalled settings Ar C2 1ed d Unassigned d dj d g 4 Internet Figure 6 20 Global Presets page Saving a preset Save the current configuration configuration 0 as a preset as follows 1 Click the Save Preset button 2 Select the desired preset by clicking on one of the presets listed To create a new preset click one of the unassigned buttons Overwrite an existing preset by clicking an already existing preset If desired type over the current name in the box adjacent to the Save Preset button Noyes Preset names are limited to 12 upper and lower case alphanumeric characters and the space _ and characters Meza The following characters are invalid in preset names f lt gt MN and If you do not rename an unassigned button the MVX Plus 128 VGA A switcher names the preset as Preset next available number If you do not rename an existing preset when it is overwritten the MVX Plus 128 VGA A switcher retains the same name 4 Click the Accept button Recalling a preset To recall a global preset to be the current configuration click the button associat
90. d See I O grouping on page 3 19 3 With the Enter View and Esc buttons select Serial Port Configuration mode See Selecting the rear panel Remote port protocol and baud rate on page 3 43 J Select 19200 baud for the RS 232 RS 422 port in Serial Port Configuration mode See Selecting the rear panel Remote port protocol and baud rate on page 3 43 L Indicate that the RS 232 RS 422 port is set to 19200 baud in Serial Port Configuration mode See Selecting the rear panel Remote port protocol and baud rate on page 3 43 3 4 MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher Operation View button The View button has two primary functions and eight secondary functions A e Select View only mode that displays the current configuration Noyes View only mode also provides a way to mute and unmute the outputs See Muting and unmuting video and or audio outputs on page 3 29 e Indicate that View only mode is active 3 In the I O Group mode select group 3 See I O grouping on page 3 19 Qd In the I O Group mode indicate that group 3 is selected See I O grouping on page 3 19 L Decrease the RGB delay of switches to the selected output See Setting RGB delay on page 3 23 L Decrease the audio level of the selected input See Viewing and adjusting the input audio level on page 3 32 L Decrease the volume of the selected output See Viewing and adjusting the output volume on
91. d output s RGB delay Each lit input button indicates half a second of delay In this example the green input buttons display 3 5 seconds of RGB delay 2 0 2 5 3 0 3 5 Press and release the Orom e E 1 2 s 4 s e 7 000i The button lights green Unlit button a Lit button Figure 3 36 Select an output Meza The RGB delay is protected when front panel lock mode 2 is selected You can view the delay in lock mode 2 but you cannot change it from the front panel If front panel lock mode 2 is selected and you try to perform steps 4 the actions are ignored and the Enter RGBHV and Audio buttons flash 3 24 MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher Operation 4 Press and release the Esc A button once figure 3 37 to increase the RGB delay by a half second Press and release the Esc A button twice more to increase the RGB delay by a another full second Note the input button indication changes that occur each time the Esc A button is pressed and released Figure 3 37 show the result of pressing the Esc A button a total of three times Press the Esc button to increase the RGB interval that is applied to switches to the selected output by a half second per button push S pu zu tl 4 ee la 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 4 The Input 1 through Input 10 buttons display the selected output s RGB delay Each lit input button indicates half a second of delay In this example the green input buttons display 5 0 seconds
92. dress 192 168 0 0 Subnet Mask 1255 255 0 0 Hardware Address 00 05 46 FF FF 03 Use DHCP Obtain an IP address automatically Syne time to PC Date Tue 15 Now 2005 Time local 15 33 31 GMTl c00 e ts Administrator Password admin User Password user Mail Server IP Address 1192168225 Domain Name folklore net hlissing _eo Power E mail Addressee ied Both Input s Fanz Supply JS rnith ifolklore net e Pocahontas ifolklore net MS tandish folklore net 7 9 7 LL end test E mail 2 E b ie D pa pa C 3 ia Sek ial fl Gl MEN This PC iz 101 448 PROGRAMMER Figure 5 7 Control program IP settingloptions window When the control program is connected to the switcher via the RS 232 link the Administrator and User Password fields are not masked If a password has been inadvertently changed to an unknown value you can look up and if desired change a password in this window without knowing the current password Matrix IP Address field The Matrix IP Address field contains the IP address of the connected matrix switcher This value is encoded in the flash memory in the switcher Valid IP addresses consist of four 1 2 or 3 digit numeric subfields properly called octets separated by dots periods Each field can be numbered from 000 through 255 Leading zeroes up to 3 digits total per field are optional Values of 256 and above are invalid The def
93. e 2 00 Gateway IP Address 10 1 2 152 Model V32X16 32x16 Subnet Mask 255 255 0 0 Part Number 60 47 1 01 Submit Cancel Date Time Settings Date u a 14 2005 Time s afa am z zone GMT 08 00 Pacific Time US Canada Tijuana bd Daylight Savings on C off Submit Cancel d El Done o gp Internet Figure 6 4 System Configuration page On password protected connections there are two levels of protection administrator and user Administrators have full access to all switching capabilities and editing functions Users can create ties create and recall presets set RGB and audio mutes and view all settings with the exception of passwords MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher e HTML Operation 6 5 HTML Operation cont d IP Settings fields The IP Settings fields provide a location for viewing and editing settings unique to the Ethernet interface After editing any of the settings on this page click the Submit button at the bottom of the page Unit Name field The Unit Name field contains the name used as the from information when the switcher e mails notification of its failed or repaired status This name field can be changed to any valid name up to 24 alphanumeric characters Noyi The following characters are invalid in the matrix name f lt gt 7 1 and DHCP radio buttons The DHCP On radio button directs the switcher to ignore any entered IP addresses and to obtain its
94. e ties for clarity only Create Spr27 lt 4 global preset 27 which ties video and audio input 12 to output 5 RGBHV input 10 to output 9 video input 3 to output 2 and audio input 3 to output 8 Write room outputs Esclxa Y1 Y2 YAMR Mprkxe yi v2 See notes e Each is an output e A room can contain a maximum of 16 outputs e An output can belong to only one room e The maximum number of rooms is 10 e If no room name is assigned the default name is Room Hxslely 1 e v2 e v3 Example Esc 8 3 04 5 6MR Mpr8 03 04 05 06 2 Outputs 3 4 5 and 6 are assigned to room 8 Read room outputs Esc X8 MR lt Ix24 v1 v2 Escl3MR lt Class 1 01 02 08 09 2 Outputs 1 2 8 and 9 are assigned to room 3 which named Class 1 Recall room preset x x12 Rmmkxej Rprx12 Command character is a period Directly write a room preset Esc x8 xa1 2 PIx2Px3 Ix2px3 9 kx2 x3l5 kab x3 ez Enter as many ties as are e valid for this model Tie all Rmmixel SprixT2ie tie RGBHV amp tie video and tie audio commands are all valid Example Esck 7 3P12 7 amp 11 5 4 5 6 6 Brackets are shown to SEE Pere separate ties for clarity only Rmm07 Spr03 Create preset 3 for room 7 which ties audio input 12 to output 7 video input 11 to output 5 RGBHV input 4 to output 5 and video and audio input 6 to output 6 Lock executive modes Neues See Setting the front pa
95. e 3 53 The audio level can be adjusted from the front panel or under serial port or Ethernet control The default audio level is 0 dB dBu VU dBu VU 24 3 21 24 1 21 21 18 21 18 19 15 19 15 16 12 16 12 413 9 13 9 10 6 VCR 10 6 7 3 47113 4 jo Audio 4 po 1 3 3 P F Inputs B 5 9 8 12 12 15 15 18 18 21 Low Audio Output Output Level Level EEES e 7 9 1011 12 EZ dBu VU Audio System g MVX Plus 128 VGA A ME E No noticeable no e volume differences u Audio between sources 1 3 Inputs 2 6 5 9 Cd SL Mm o 18 21 EE High Audio ooo e Output Level CD Jukebox Figure 3 53 Audio gain and attenuation 1 Press the Esc button to clear any input buttons output buttons or control buttons that may be lit 2 Toenter Audio mode press and hold the Audio button until the button begins to blink red then release the button 3 Press and release an input button to select an input The output buttons display the audio level for the selected input each output LED indicates 1 dB when blinking slowly 2 dB when blinking qu
96. e Tab key on the keyboard or click in another field to exit the mail server IP address field 4 Click the Take button to make the address change take affect Mail Server Domain Name field The Mail Server Domain Name field displays the domain name that the MVX Plus VGA A switcher uses to log on to the e mail server Standard domain conventions such as nnnnn xxx com apply Mensa The following characters are invalid in a domain name space ti N and The O character is only acceptable as the lead in to the domain name such as folklore net Edit this field as follows 1 Click in the Mail Server Domain Name field The graphic cursor becomes a text cursor 2 Edit the name as desired 3 Press the Tab key on the keyboard or click in another field to exit the Mail Server Domain Name field 4 Click the Take button to make the name change take affect MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher e Matrix Software 5 11 Matrix Software cont d 5 12 E mail Addressee fields The eight E mail Addressee fields permit the administrator to identify the e mail addresses of the personnel to whom the MVX Plus switcher e mails notification of its failure and repair status Figure 5 8 shows a typical e mail from the switcher Miles Standish From Crosspoint MAV Matrix F F FF O9 folklore net Sent Tuesday November 15 2005 10 05 AM To Miles Standish Subject Crosspoint MAV Matrix FF FF 09 Input 10 Signal Avail
97. e mail values in the MVX Plus 128 VGA A switcher see IP Settings Options window in chapter 5 Matrix Software and Email Settings page in chapter 6 HTML Operation When you are setting up the variables for e mail notification which may include subnetting the matrix switcher is the local device and the e mail server is the remote device IP addresses and octets Valid IP addresses consist of four 1 2 or 3 digit numeric subfields properly called octets separated by dots periods figure A 4 Each octet can be numbered from 000 through 255 Leading zeroes up to three digits total per octet are optional Values of 256 and above are invalid Typical IP Address 192 168 254 254 Octets Figure A 4 IP address and octets Subnet masks and octets The subnet mask figure A 5 is used to determine whether the local and remote devices are on the same subnet or different subnets The subnet mask consists of four numeric octets separated by dots Each octet can be numbered from 000 through 255 Leading zeroes up to three digits total per octet are optional Each octet typically contains either 255 or 0 The octets determine whether or not the same octets of two IP addresses will be compared when determining if two devices are on the same subnet 255 indicates that this octet will be O indicates that this octet will not be compared between two IP addresses compared between two IP addresses Typical Subnet Mask
98. e of the mail server that handles the e mail for the facility in which the MVX Plus 128 VGA A switcher is installed Valid IP addresses consist of four 1 2 or 3 digit numeric octets separated by dots periods Each field can be numbered from 000 through 255 Leading zeroes up to three digits total per field are optional Values of 256 and above are invalid Domain Name field The Domain Name field displays the domain name that the MVX Plus 128 VGA A switcher uses to log on to the e mail server Standard domain name conventions for example nnnnn xxx com apply Meza The following characters are invalid in a domain name space tl N and The Q character is acceptable only as the lead in to the domain name such as folklore net MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher e HTML Operation 6 9 HTML Operation cont d 6 10 Select System Configuration Email address fields The eight Email address fields identify the e mail addresses of the personnel to whom the MVX Plus 128 VGA A switcher e mails notification of its failure and repair status Standard e mail address conventions nnnnn xxx com apply The check boxes and drop boxes associated with each address field permit the operator to specify specific criteria under which the switcher will e mail recipients In the associated Missing Input drop boxes select the inputs to monitor for presence or absence of a signal Check the Fans and Power boxes to monitor the c
99. e that a global preset has been selected to be saved or recalled but that the preset action has not been accomplished 3 Inthe I O Group mode select group 1 See I O grouping on page 3 19 3 In the I O Group mode indicate that group 1 is selected See I O grouping on page 3 19 3 With the Preset View and Esc buttons select Serial Port Configuration mode See Selecting the rear panel Remote port protocol and baud rate on page 3 43 LJ Select 9600 baud for the RS 232 RS 422 port in Serial Port Configuration mode See Selecting the rear panel Remote port protocol and baud rate on page 3 43 Q Indicate that the RS 232 RS 422 port is set to 9600 baud in Serial Port Configuration mode See Selecting the rear panel Remote port protocol and baud rate on page 3 43 3 With the RGBHV and Audio buttons select front panel security Lock mode 2 or toggle between mode 0 unlocked and mode 2 See Setting the front panel locks Executive modes on page 3 41 4 Preset button The Preset button has two primary functions and five secondary functions 1 e Activates Save Preset mode to save a configuration as a preset and Recall Preset mode to activate a previously defined preset e Blinks when Save Preset mode is active and lights steadily when Recall Preset mode is active 3 In the I O Group mode select group 2 See I O grouping on page 3 19 3 In the I O Group mode indicate that group 2 is selecte
100. e the volume of the selected output See Viewing and adjusting the output volume on page 3 36 3 With the Enter Preset and View buttons select Serial Port Configuration mode See Selecting the rear panel Remote port protocol and baud rate on page 3 43 3 Select 115200 baud for the RS 232 RS 422 port in Serial Port Configuration mode See Selecting the rear panel Remote port protocol and baud rate on page 3 43 J Indicate that the RS 232 RS 422 port is set to 115200 baud in Serial Port Configuration mode See Selecting the rear panel Remote port protocol and baud rate on page 3 43 3 6 MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher Operation I O controls You must specify video audio or both when you are creating or viewing a configuration This is done with the RGBHV button and Audio buttons O RGBHV button The RGBHV button has two primary functions and six secondary functions m Selects and deselects video for a configuration that is being created or viewed Lights green to indicate that video is available for configuring or for viewing With the Enter button and Audio button selects between front panel locks Lock mode 2 and Lock mode 0 See Setting the front panel locks Executive modes on page 3 41 With the Audio button selects between front panel locks Lock mode 2 and Lock mode 1 See Setting the front panel locks Executive modes on page 3 41 With the Audio button comm
101. e to hold the RGBHV and Audio buttons until all input and output buttons return to either unlit or to background illumination and the RGBHV and Audio buttons turn on Release the RGBHV and Audio buttons The switcher flashes the button indicators green red and amber and then turns them off Power Figure 3 66 System reset 3 42 MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher Operation Background illumination The buttons on the front panel can be set to provide amber background illumination at all times or the background illumination can be turned off To toggle the background illumination on or off press and hold the Input 1 and Input 2 buttons simultaneously for approximately 2 seconds figure 3 67 Press and hold the Input 1 and Input 2 buttons simultaneously to toggle de rn mode on or off ne mz seconds Release the Input 1 and Input 2 buttons Figure 3 67 Toggle background illumination on or off Selecting the rear panel Remote port protocol and baud rate Meza The Remote port settings are protected when front panel Lock mode 2 is selected You can view the settings in Lock mode 2 but you cannot adjust them from the front panel The switcher can support either RS 232 or RS 422 serial communication protocol and can operate at 9600 19200 38400 and 115200 baud rates The settings of these variables can be viewed and changed from the front panel View and configure the switcher s serial co
102. ed Login Administrator The switcher initiates the login message when a correct administrator or user password has been entered If the user and administrator passwords are the same the switcher defaults to administrator privileges Qikel The switcher initiates the Qik message when a front panel switching or preset recall operation has occurred Oprane The switcher initiates the Spr message when a memory preset has been saved from the front panel nn is the preset number prunis The switcher initiates the Rpr message when a memory preset has been recalled from the front panel nn is the preset number Innn Audxx The switcher initiates the Aud message when a front panel input audio level change has occurred nn is the input number and xx is the dB level Qutnn Volxx The switcher initiates the Vol message when a front panel output audio volume change has occurred nn is the output number and xx is the volume level MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher Programmer s Guide 4 5 Programmer s Guide cont d 4 6 The switcher initiates the Vmt message when a video output mute is toggled on or off from the front panel nn is the output number and x is the mute status 1 on 0 off ADMINN x The switcher initiates the Amt message when an audio output mute is toggled on or off from the front panel nn is the output number and x is the mute status 1 on 0 off Exen The switcher initiates the Exe mes
103. ed with the desired preset MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher e HTML Operation 6 19 HTML Operation cont d Special Characters The HTML language reserves certain characters for specific functions The switcher does not accept these characters as part of preset names the switcher s name passwords or locally created file names The switcher rejects the following characters space lt gt semicolon colon and 6 20 MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher HTML Operation J MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher o turo Appendix A Ethernet Connection Ethernet Link Subnetting A Primer Ethernet Connection Ethernet Link The rear panel Ethernet connector on the MVX Plus 128 VGA A switcher can be connected to an Ethernet LAN or WAN This connection makes SIS control of the switcher possible using a computer connected to the same LAN ETHERNET LINK ACT Ethernet connection The Ethernet cable can be terminated as a straight through cable or a crossover cable and must be properly terminated for your application figure A 1 e Crossover cable Direct connection between the computer and the MVX Plus VGA A switcher e Patch straight through cable Connection of the MVX Plus 128 VGA A switcher to an Ethernet LAN Patch straight cable Side 1 Side 2 Pin Wire color Pin Wire color ult ins 12345678 RJ 45 6 gen 6 Green 8 Brown fs Bon
104. ed and restored the mute settings are retained Example 9 Muting and unmuting an output In the following example several switcher outputs are muted and unmuted The steps show the front panel indications that result from your action 1 Press and release the Esc button figure 3 48 Press the Esc button to clear all selections ENTER PREsET VIEW ESC s The button flashes once Figure 3 48 Clear all selections 2 Press and release the View button to enter View only mode The View button lights red MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher Operation 3 29 Operation cont d 3 To select both video and audio for viewing and muting if necessary press and release the RGBHV button and the Audio button figure 3 49 Noyes This example shows the front panel indications if example 1 example 2 and example 3 have been completed Press the RGBHV Video button to toggle on and off The button lights green when selected Press the Audio button to toggle on and off The button lights red when selected Until you select an input the buttons for all untied outputs light amber if no inputs are tied green if no video inputs are tied only audio is tied or red if no audio inputs are tied only video is tied Red Amber Amber Amber Red Amber Figure 3 49 Select RGBHV and audio Nowe Output mutes are protected when front panel Lock mode 2 is selected You can view the mutes in Lock mode 2 but you
105. ed by the left and right audio inputs e The audio volume levels are stored in non volatile memory When power is removed and restored the audio level settings are retained e Exiting Audio mode by pressing the Audio button always returns the I O buttons to RGBHV lit green and Audio lit red e Pressing the Enter or Preset button also exits Audio mode Pressing the Preset button changes to Recall Preset mode MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher e Operation Reading the displayed volume This section is a detailed look at reading the output volume display on the switcher s front panel If you do not need to read the exact value of the volume setting skip this section There are 65 steps of volume attenuation with 1 dB per step button push except for 0 to 1 which is 22 dB At maximum attenuation no input buttons are lit 85 dB of attenuation is applied and the audio output is effectively muted At no attenuation all input buttons are lit and the output volume is equal to the input signal plus any gain or attenuation that is applied to that specific input using the input audio level adjustment See Viewing and adjusting the input audio level earlier in this chapter See the table on the next page to read the volume display for each display scheme The input buttons blink or light sequentially to indicate the approximate volume of the selected output Volume is defined as a percentage of the input audio signal that is applied t
106. een Check to see if one or more outputs are muted Ensure an active input is selected for output on the switcher Ensure that the proper signal format is supplied Check the cabling and make corrections as necessary Call the Extron S Sales amp Technical Support Hotline if necessary MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher Operation 3 47 Operation cont d Configuration Worksheets Rather than trying to remember the configuration for each preset use worksheets to record this information Make copies of the blank worksheet on page 3 51 and use one for each preset configuration Cross out all unused or inactive inputs and outputs Use different colors for video and audio Worksheet example 1 System equipment Figure 3 73 shows a worksheet for an MVX Plus in a fictional organization with the system hardware annotated Inputs 10 and 11 have no connection in this organization so they have been crossed out on the worksheet Input sources Camera Camera rou PC 2 Audio Classroom Classroom Laptop Rack DVD VTG 300 mic Main 2 RGB 202 RGB 202 CD 1VCR 2 VCR RGB 202 USP 405 X X podium USP 405 USP 405 21 2 Led Led tel Pr e Lo Lo End Pn 21 21 Led Led ol ed o Main hall Main hall Podium Sound Sound VCR DA 6 FP 1 FP 2 monitor system system VSC 500 X 1 2 Output destinations Preset ___3__ Title Weekly status mtg video 2 Audio Fill in the preset number and use colors or d
107. elease the Enter button figure 3 7 Press the Enter button to confirm the configuration change ren A input buttons and output buttons return to unlit or background illumination The Enter button returns to unlit or background illumination Figure 3 7 Press the Enter button The current configuration figure 3 8 is now e Input 5 video and audio is tied to output 3 output 4 and output 8 Input 5 video audio tied to outputs 3 4 and 8 Video Audio Figure 3 8 Example 1 final configuration MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher Operation 3 11 Operation cont d Example 2 Adding a tie to a set of video and audio ties In the following example a new video tie is added to the current configuration The steps show the front panel indications that result from your action MeM This example assumes that you have performed example 1 1 Press and release the Esc button figure 3 9 Press the Esc button to clear all selections ENTER PREsET VIEW ESC gt The button flashes once Figure 3 9 Clear all selections 2 To select video only for the tie if necessary press and release the RGBHV button and the Audio button figure 3 10 Press the RGBHV button to toggle on and off Press the Audio button to toggle on and off The button lights green when selected The button is unlit or background illuminated when deselected Figure 3 10 Select RGBHV only 3 Press and
108. elected output 4 Press and release the Esc A and View buttons to increase and decrease the interval 5 Press and release the RGBHV button to exit the RGB Delay mode The RGBHV button stops blinking Moi Pressing the Enter or Preset button also exits RGB Delay mode Pressing the Preset button changes to Recall Preset mode e The RGB interval for each output is stored in non volatile memory When power is removed and restored the delay settings are retained e Exiting RGB Delay mode by pressing the RGBHV button always returns the I O configuration to audio only selected for configuration MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher Operation 3 23 Operation cont d Example 6 Setting the RGB delay for an output In the following example the RGB delay is increased for output 1 The steps show the front panel indications that result from your action 1 Press and release the Esc button figure 3 34 Press the Esc button to clear all selections ENTER PREsET VIEW ESC S The button flashes once Figure 3 34 Clear all selections 2 Press and hold the RGBHV button for approximately 2 seconds figure 3 35 vi gt 2 seconds neanv 4 I 41 Press and hold the RGBHV button until it blinks Blinking button REIN ET Figure 3 35 Select RGB Delay mode 3 Press and release the output 17 button figure 3 36 The Input 1 through Input 10 buttons display the selecte
109. eo is tied Red Amber Red Amber Amber Amber Figure 3 22 Select RGBHV and audio 4 Press and release the input 5 button figure 3 23 The output buttons for outputs that are tied to input 5 light the appropriate color e Amber for audio and RGBHV ties audio follow e Green for RGBHV or video ties audio breakaway Press and release the Input 5 button e Red for audio ties audio breakaway The button lights amber because A RGBHV and Audio are selected Green Amber Green Amber RR 1 1 2 s s o 7 s LELEL Elie The output buttons for outputs that are not tied to input 5 are either unlit or background illuminated Figure 3 23 Select an input MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher Operation 3 17 Operation cont d You can also view a set of ties by selecting a tied output To demonstrate this note the number of a lit output button and then press and release the output button for an untied unlit or background illumination output Observe that all of the untied outputs light Then press the output button that you noted previously and observe that the selected output button the tied input button input 5 input 5 Press the RGBHV button to deselect it The button is unlit or background illuminated when deselected and the output buttons light for all of the outputs that are tied to the Press and release the RGBHV button to deselect RGBHV figure 3 24 The ou
110. equential outputs starting from output 1 preset starting output O should always be 1 1 video VC input I tied to O 1 el tied to O 2 I tied to O 3e eI tied to O 16 Vide input 8 tied to output 4 input 12 tied to output 3 no tied input ou M not exist Response tied input 08 08 12 08 e 08 11 00 00 o o 0 0 e e e e e Vid d Output 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Each position shown in the response is an output left output 1 right output 16 Outputs 9 through 16 are not present on the MVX Plus 128 VGA A The number in each position is the input tied to that output In this example video input 8 is tied to outputs 1 2 4 and 5 input 12 is tied to output 3 and input 11 is tied to output 6 No inputs are tied to outputs 7 and 8 Neu Esclx11 1 1VC where 0 returns the switcher s current video configuration View audio global preset configuration Command description Response description Example Esclx11 1 2VC Ka e x2Pe e XX2ite Aud Show preset x11 s audio configuration Show the input tied to 16 sequential outputs starting from output 1 preset starting output Oft should always be 1 2 audio VC input I tied to O 1 eI tied to O 2 e IF tied to O 3e el tied to O 16 eAudel input 1 tied to output 3 no tied input Puis as not exist Response tied input 0101 01 01 02 12 12e00 Aude Output 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 Each position shown
111. ercentage of the input audio volume that is applied to the output 0 is full attenuation audio is silent 100 is full volume Mute Output settings Displays the RGB Delay Volume and Mute Adjust screen which allows you to mute and unmute individual or all video and audio outputs View input frequencies DSVP Displays the input horizontal and vertical frequencies for each input Update firmware Allows you to replace the firmware that is coded on the switcher s control board without taking the switcher out of service opening the switcher enclosure and replacing the firmware chip set See Updating firmware on page 5 13 IP options Allows you to set IP options See IP Settings Options window on page 5 6 HTML file manager Displays a list of HTML files installed on the switcher and allows you to upload custom files from a connected PC to the switcher See Uploading HTML files on page 5 14 MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher e Matrix Software 5 19 Matrix Software cont d 5 20 Hardware status Provides an overall view of the status of the matrix switcher including the power supply voltages the temperature status the rear panel Remote RS 232 RS 422 port configuration and the installed and updated firmware status figure 5 14 HVx Plus 128 HVA System Status Hardware Status Power Supplies 5 Volts 5 04 B Volts Al 15 Volts 15 35 15 Volts 15 25 Serial Port Config
112. erminated with the correct pinout Ethernet links use Category CAT 5e or CAT 6 unshielded twisted pair UTP or shielded twisted pair STP cables terminated with RJ 45 connectors Ethernet cables are limited to a length of 328 100 m Meza Do not use standard telephone cables Telephone cables do not support Ethernet or Fast Ethernet Do not stretch or bend cables Transmission errors can occur The cable used depends on your network speed The switcher supports both 10 Mbps 10Base T Ethernet and 100 Mbps 100Base T Fast Ethernet half duplex and full duplex Ethernet connections e 10Base T Ethernet requires CAT 3 UTP or STP cable at minimum e 100Base T Fast Ethernet requires CAT 5e UTP or STP cable at minimum The Ethernet cable can be terminated as a straight through cable or a crossover cable and must be properly terminated for your application figure 2 6 e Crossover cable Direct connection between the computer and the MVX Plus 128 VGA A switcher e Patch straight cable Connection of the MVX Plus 128 VGA A switcher to an Ethernet LAN MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher Installation Patch straight cable Side 1 Side 2 Pin Wire color Pin Wire color White orange White orange df toe Pins 12345678 RJ 45 l TTTT y connector White green White green White blue White blue 6 Green 6 Green White brown White brown 8 Bow f 8 Brown Crossover cable Side 1 Side 2 Pin Wire color Pin Wire color
113. ess an Output button to adjust volume Output buttons display gain attenuation Input buttons display volume 3 Increase and decrease the gain attenuation or volume level by pressing the Esc A and View W buttons 4 Press and release the Audio button to exit W button decreases A button increases the level or volume the level or volume MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher Quick Start Table of Contents Chapter One Introduction essere 1 1 About this Manual cccccscsesecsesesecsesesecseseacsesecaesesecsesecaesacaesesecasseseeseeeees 1 2 About the MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher 1 2 o e PRE ES UE naman 1 3 gig M 1 4 Chapter Two Installation serere 24 Mounting the Switcher sess tnter es 2 2 BECOME UMS 2 2 Mourning INSTrUCCIONS asocio E 2 2 Rear Panel Cabling and ViewvS ooooocoooocononcncoconononcncnnncnnonnnononnonncnnnnrnnnnrnonnnoos 2 3 Video connections NR RR E aiei aeia iani 2 3 Audio CONMECUON Sesiones 2 4 EE CUO IN cT T 2 5 Et iere connector 2 6 Cabling and RJ 45 connector Wiring escrita ina 2 6 Reset DULLON occas o q 2 7 Power COMING CU Orsai riot esas 2 7 Front Panel Configuration Port o ooooociononcioionococcococconcononocenoncononononcnronenencnnanos
114. estehen Schlitze und Offnungen Wenn das Ger t Schlitze oder L cher im Geh use aufweist dienen diese zur Vermeidung einer berhitzung der empfindlichen 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 gemafs 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
115. g the Audio Each individual input audio level can be adjusted within a range of 18 dB to 24 dB so there are no noticeable volume differences between sources and for the best headroom and signal to noise ratio Adjust the audio gain and attenuation as follows 1 Connect audio sources to all desired inputs and connect the audio outputs to output devices such as audio players See Audio connections in chapter 2 Installation For best results wire all of the inputs and the outputs balanced 2 Power on the audio sources the switcher and the audio players 3 Switch among the inputs see Creating a configuration in this chapter listening to the audio with a critical ear or measuring the output audio level with test equipment such as a VU meter 4 As necessary adjust the input audio level of each input see Viewing and adjusting the input audio level in this chapter so that the approximate output level is the same for all selected inputs 5 As necessary adjust the output audio level of each input see Viewing and adjusting the output volume in this chapter Troubleshooting This section gives recommendations on what to do if you have problems operating the switcher and it describes an actual image problem that Extron has encountered 1 Ov ME de I9 T Ensure that all devices are plugged in and powered on The switcher is receiving power if one of the front panel Power Supply LEDs is lit gr
116. haracter in the Password and Re enter Password fields and click the Submit button MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher HTML Operation Email Settings page Reach the Email Settings page figure 6 7 by clicking the Email Settings link on the System Configuration page The Email Settings page has fields for setting up the switcher s e mail notification capabilities For the e mail settings and for each row of the e mail notification settings click the Edit button to make the fields available for editing The button changes to Save After editing the settings associated with the Edit Save button click the Save button 4 CrossPoint Plus 3232 2424 Control Microsoft Internet Explorer MES File Edit View Favorites Tools Help Back gt o fat A Search G Favorites F Media ts Ey E y Address http 10 13 2 236 Links 2 Pas Extron Electronics gt Status Configuration File Management Control 800 633 9876 Select System Configuration em Email Settings di Refresh emi EM A SF O A SAS ee EE Select Firmware Upgrade Email Settings Mail IP Address Men Domain Name AUT input 5 npu AIL PE Jinput 5 nput All 5i nput 35 npt AIM AIF input 5 r r tdi gt E Done o dB Internet Figure 6 7 Email Settings page Mail IP Address field The Mail IP Address field displays the IP address and the domain nam
117. he manufacturer s instructions Avertissement Alimentations Ne faire fonctionner ce mat riel qu avec la source d alimentation indiqu e sur l appareil Ce mat riel doit tre utilis avec une alimentation principale comportant un fil de terre neutre Le troisi me 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 de 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 bloq
118. he Telnet prompt type and then press Enter Quit Exit the Telnet utility by typing quit and then pressing Enter at the Telnet prompt If you are connected to the MVX Plus 128 VGA A switcher access the Telnet prompt by typing the Escape character Ctrl 1 MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher Ethernet Connection A 5 Ethernet Connection cont d Subnetting A Primer It is not the purpose of this manual to describe TCP IP protocol in detail However some understanding of TCP IP subnetting a subnet is a subset of a network a set of IP devices that have portions of their IP addresses in common is necessary in order to understand the interaction of the MVX Plus 128 VGA A switcher and the mail server gateway To understand subnetting at the level required to install and operate the MVX Plus 128 VGA A switcher you must understand the concepts of a gateway local and remote devices IP addresses and octets and subnet masks and octets Gateways The MVX Plus 128 VGA A switcher can communicate with the e mail server that the switcher uses for e mail notification directly if they are on the same subnet or the communication can be routed via a gateway a computer that provides a link between different subnets Local and remote devices The local and remote devices are defined from the point of view of the function being described In this manual subnetting is an issue when you are using the controlling PC to set TCP IP and
119. he selected output Change the RGB delay as follows 1 Click the Output drop box A drop down scroll box appears figure 6 16 Output Figure 6 16 Output selection drop box 2 Click and drag the slider or click on the scroll up button or the scroll down 7 button until the desired output is visible Click the desired output 4 Click the RGB delay drop box A drop down scroll box appears figure 6 17 RGB Delay seconds fr Figure 6 17 RGB delay drop box 5 Click the desired RGB delay 6 16 MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher e HTML Operation Changing the output volume level Users can set each output s volume level through a range of zero steps of attenuation full attenuation minimum volume to 64 steps of attenuation no attenuation full volume from the RGB and Audio Settings page Change an output s audio level setting as follows 1 Click the output drop box A drop down scroll box appears figure 6 18 Output Figure 6 18 Output selection drop box 2 Click and drag the slider or click the scroll up button or the scroll down 7 button until the desired output is visible 3 Click the desired output 4 Click the Volume Steps 64 Max drop box A drop down scroll box appears figure 6 19 Yolume Steps 64 Man Figure 6 19 Volume drop box 5 Click the desired output volume step value Noyes The table on the next page defines the value of each audio volume
120. her e Operation 3 41 Operation cont d Selecting Lock mode 2 or toggling between mode 2 and mode 1 Noyes f the switcher is in Lock mode 0 or mode 1 this procedure selects mode 2 If the switcher in in Lock mode 2 this procedure selects mode 1 Toggle the lock on and off by pressing and holding the RGBHV button and the Audio button for approximately 2 seconds figure 3 65 Press and hold the RGBHV and Audio buttons simultaneously to turn on Lock mode 2 or to toggle between mode 1 and mode 2 le Figure 3 65 Toggle front panel lock between mode 2 and mode 1 The RGBHV and Audio buttons blink twice to indicate the mode change Release the buttons 2 seconds Performing a system reset from the front panel The front panel reset is identical to the EsclZXXX SIS command see chapter 4 Programmer s Guide A system reset clears all ties and presets all video and audio mutes resets all I O grouping sets all input audio levels to unity gain 0 dB and sets all output volume levels to 100 0 dB of attenuation Reset the switcher to the factory default settings by pressing and holding the RGBHV button and Audio button while you apply AC power to the switcher figure 3 66 Noyes System reset does not reset the Internet protocol IP settings or replace user installed firmware Press and hold the RGBHV and Audio buttons while you apply power to the switcher Ivo RGBHV AUDIO Continu
121. hould start automatically If it does not self start run Launch exe from the CD The Extron software CD window appears figure 5 1 Extron Software CD Microsoft Internet Explorer File Edit view Favorites Tools Help ay Bacl gt ix E A ya Search S T Favorites B a E ing a 3 Address D lindex html v Go Links Extron Software Products Extron Electronics e Disc B Issue 2007 1 800 633 9876 Products Sogmare manuals 4 Home 5 extron com J Contact Us lt click to select product Extron Software Products Disc B Issue 2007 1 For more than 20 years Extron Electronics has manufactured professional AN system products including computer video interfaces switchers matrix switchers distribution amplifiers signal processing devices Ethernet control interfaces and high resolution cable Extron offers For ae aus solutions for integration of video and audio into presentation systems for a variety of icles ila el environments such as boardrooms classrooms and training centers lecture halls command www extron com and control centers and more AA Products 00000 Find a product and view A Install control and available files n configuration software v Figure 5 1 Software CD window 2 Click the Software tab figure 5 1 3 Scroll to the desired program and click Install figure 5 2 Matrix Switchers 79 520 01 7 1 Sep 7 2006 4 6 MB
122. how where video and audio ties are not the same audio is broken away Amber video and audio green video only and red audio only e After 30 seconds of front panel inactivity View only mode automatically deselects MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher Operation Example 4 Viewing video and audio audio only and video only ties The following steps show an example of viewing the video and audio audio only and video only ties in the current configuration The steps show the front panel indications that result from your action Mewes This example assumes that you have performed example 1 example 2 and example 3 1 Press and release the Esc button figure 3 21 Press the Esc button to clear all selections ENTER PREsET VIEW ESC A The button flashes once Figure 3 21 Clear all selections 2 Press and release the View button to enter View only mode The View button lights red 3 To select both video and audio for viewing if necessary press and release the RGBHV button and the Audio button figure 3 22 VIDEO AUDIO Press the RGBHV Video button to toggle on and off The button lights green when selected Press the Audio button to toggle on and off The button lights red when selected Until you select an input the buttons for all untied outputs light amber if no inputs are tied green if no video inputs are tied only audio is tied or red if no audio inputs are tied only vid
123. ickly and 3 dB when lit steadily Green output buttons indicate a gain audio level and red output buttons indicate an attenuation level See the table on the next page to read the displayed audio level 4 Press and release the Esc A and View buttons to increase and decrease the audio level 5 Press and release the Audio button to exit the Audio mode The Audio button stops blinking Moi Pressing the Enter or Preset button also exits Audio mode Pressing the Preset button changes to Recall Preset mode e There is one audio level setting per input The audio level setting is shared by the left and right audio inputs e The audio level settings are stored in non volatile memory When power is removed and restored the audio level settings are retained e Exiting Audio mode by pressing the Audio button always returns the I O configuration to RGBHV and audio selected for configuration RGBHV and Audio buttons lit 3 32 MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher Operation Input audio level adjustment displays 24 23 22 BBE 000 HAER OOJO BEE OO000 HHOOO FER 00000 BOOOGOOO EOOOOGOO Unit button 1d Slow blinking button EROOO9GOgO 4 Fast blinking button T Lit button aa 0 T2 sT4 sTe v s o Green indicates a positive gain level ee 20000 red indicates a negative attenuation level MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher Operation
124. ies Part Numbers and Accessories Included parts These items are included in each order for a MVX Plus 128 matrix switcher Included parts Replacement part number MVX Plus 128 VGAA 60 788 01 Tweeker small screwdriver MVX Plus 128 VGA A user s manual Captive screw audio connectors 20 Extron Software Products CD Matrix Switchers Control Program and Button Label Generator Accessories These items can be ordered separately Adapters power supplies labels MKP 1000 remote keypad Gray 60 239 01 Black 60 239 02 White 60 239 03 RAL9010 white 60 239 05 WT water tight black 60 239 52 WT water tight white 60 239 53 MCP 1000M master 60 298 01 MCP 1000S slave 60 298 02 MKP 2000 matrix switcher X Y remote control panel Black 60 682 02 White 60 682 03 RAL9010 white 60 682 05 MKP 3000 Black 60 708 02 White 60 708 03 RAL9010 white 60 708 05 MKP 3000 L 60 709 22 Button cap and diffuser kit set of 3 button cap assemblies 70 352 01 MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher e Specifications Part Numbers Accessories Specifications Part Numbers Accessories cont d Cables VGA M F MD 3 3 0 9 m 26 112 17 VGA M F MD 6 6 1 8 m 26 112 15 VGA M F MD 15 15 4 5 m 26 112 01 VGA M F MD 25 25
125. itional host to switcher switcher to host description View ties gain volume mutes presets and DSVP continued Noyes The response to the ViewFile Directory command differs depending on whether the command is sent via an RS 232 RS 422 or Telnet connection or sent via a Web browser connection View file directory Esc DF filenamel date time length List user supplied files RS 232 RS 422 port and filename2 date time length Telnet filename3 date time length A e o e e filenamen date time len etie of Bytes Left View file directory EsclDF Var file new array List user supplied files Web browser File 1 filenamel datel filesizel File 2 filename2 date2 filesize2 File 3 filename3 date3 filesize3 o e o File n filenamen daten filesizen File n 1 of Bytes Left Erase user supplied Web EsclfilenameEF Delfilename 4 pages files View DSVP sync frequency X1 LS x15 ki5 Listed as H freq V freq Information requests Information request I Vlx1iz xIx18 e Az xis Request part number N x19 4 See appendix A for part numbers Neues There are up to three separate sets of Extron firmware on which the switcher can report the controller firmware which is the overall control firmware the Ethernet protocol firmware which handles the Ethernet interface and the latest optional Extron firmware update which is available at www Extron com
126. ity provides a way to replace the firmware that is coded on the switcher s control board without taking the switcher out of service The Firmware Loader must be installed on your computer to perform this operation Extron recommends that you install this program when you install the Matrix Switchers Control Program If you did not it can be downloaded from the Extron Web site www extron com and installed separately Mesa The update firmware utility is for replacing the firmware that controls all switcher operation This is not the window to insert your custom HTML pages See Uploading HTML files on page 5 17 to insert custom HTML pages Update the switcher firmware as follows 1 Visit the Extron Web site www extron com click the Download Center tab and then click the Firmware link figure 5 9 Select the appropriate firmware file to download and copy it to your computer Note the folder to which you save the firmware file Products Applications f Technologies Y Company Download Download Home Download Center Software Firmware 28 files files Device Drivers umn re Figure 5 9 Location of firmware upgrade files 2 Inthe Windows Explorer or other file browser double click the downloaded executable exe file to self extract the firmware file 3 Connect a Windows based computer to either switcher serial port or the switcher LAN port See chapter 2 Installation for more details 4 Star
127. l DOF Esc 1 RJ 45 female connector Ethernet data Tato sescesssisacsnaniecscennes 10 100Base T half full duplex with autodetect Ethernet protocol msnm ARP DHCP ICMP ping TCP IP Telnet HTTP Program control Extron s control configuration program for Windows Extron s Simple Instruction Set SIS Microsoft Internet Explorer Telnet MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher Specifications Part Numbers Accessories B 3 Specifications Part Numbers Accessories cont d General POWCT aunando ipods 100 VAC to 240 VAC 50 60 Hz 30 watts internal autoswitchable 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 Rack AA Yes Enclosure Ype sesenta Metal Enclosure dimensions 3 5 H x 19 0 W x 9 4 D 2U high full rack wide 8 9 cm H x 48 3 cm W x 23 9 cm D Depth excludes connectors Width includes rack ears Produccion 14 4 lbs 6 5 kg SMpping A 21 lbs 10 kg DIM weight international 25 lbs 12 kg NADAN pri ISTA 1A in carton International Safe Transit Association Lineas UL CUL Complain ebesan CE FCC Class A VCCI AS NZS ICES MID E eiua cade 30 000 hours MA aeaee 3 years parts and labor NOTE All nominal levels are at 10 Nowe Specifications are subject to change without notice B 4 MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher Specifications Part Numbers Accessor
128. lanced and unbalanced audio inputs Each input has a 3 5 mm 5 pole captive screw connector for balanced or unbalanced stereo audio input Connectors are included with each switcher but you must supply the audio cable See figure 2 2 to wire a connector for the appropriate input type and impedance level Use the supplied tie wrap to strap the audio cable to the extended tail of the connector High impedance is generally over 800 ohms 3 ig MAX 5 mm Unbalanced Stereo Input Balanced lancea ciero ue Do not tin the wires high impedance high impedance Figure 2 2 Captive screw connector wiring for audio inputs The length of the exposed stripped portion of the copper wires is important The ideal length is 3 16 5 mm Longer bare wires can short together Shorter bare wires are not as secure in the direct insertion connectors and could be pulled out The captive screw audio connector can easily be inadvertently plugged partially into one receptacle and partially into an adjacent receptacle This misconnection could damage the audio output circuits Ensure that the connector is plugged fully and only into the desired input or output See figure 2 3 to identify the tip ring and sleeve parts of the connector when you are making connections for the switcher from existing audio cables A mono audio connector consists of a tip and sleeve A stereo audio connector consists of a tip ring and sleeve The ring tip and s
129. le allows you to then enter the offset from Greenwich Mean Time GMT Noyes The Zone field identifies the standard time zone selected and displays the amount of time in hours and minutes that the local time varies from the GMT international time reference 4 Repeat steps 1 through 3 for other variables that need to be changed 5 If appropriate select the appropriate Daylight Savings radio button to turn on the daylight savings time feature for your region or nation When Daylight Savings Time is turned on the switcher automatically updates its internal clock between Standard Time and Daylight Savings Time in the spring and fall on the date that the time change occurs in the country or region selected When Daylight Savings Time is turned off the switcher does not adjust its time reference 6 Click the Submit button MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher e HTML Operation 6 7 HTML Operation cont d 6 8 Select System Settings 4 Select Email Settings lt Email Settings To update the Administration Password enter the desired password repeat the entry and press Submit To update the User Select Firmware Upgrade 7 Passwords page Access the Passwords page figure 6 6 by clicking the Passwords link on the System Settings page A CrossPoint Plus IP Default Web Page Microsoft Internet Explorer File Edit View Favorites Tools Help P Back _ x 12 A 0 Search K Favorites QA Media lt 2
130. led firmware 9 Click the Open button 10 Click the Upload button The firmware upload to the MVX Plus 128 VGA A switcher may take a few minutes File Management Page To delete files such as HTML pages from the switcher or to upload your own files to the switcher click the File Management tab The switcher downloads the file management HTML page figure 6 9 3 CrossPoint Plus 3232 2424 Control Microsoft Internet Explorer File Edit View Favorites Tools Help EJ 8 5 Q A Qusearch jFavortes Meda C Eh H Address ei http 10 13 2 236 Links Status Configuration File Management Control BX contact Us File Management Refresh rile management File Management allows you to upload and delete files from the server File names must contain valid alpha numeric characters Spaces and special characters are not allowed VAS o Browse Upload File C ums une Check all Uncheck All o Bere d Files Date File size Delete css 1 matrix css Tue 29 Jan 2003 01 39 39 GMT 1 495 O 2 Levt Tue 29 Jan 2003 21 02 51 GMT 44 715 GIF 3 in1 aif Tue 29 Jan 2003 01 35 06 GMT 116 m 4 GV Port1DSvPCmd html Tue 29 Jan 2003 01 35 19 GMT 2 696 r 5 GV PortiTiesCmd html Tue 29 Jan 2003 01 35 07 GMT 2 905 O 6 matrixemd html Tue 29 Jan 2003 01 35 06 GMT 377 E Ti nortxe email htrnl Sat 02 Feb 2003 18 22 07 GMT 9 913 r 8 nortxe video 3232 html Sat 02 Feb 2003 18 24 09 GMT 19 372 E 9 ma
131. leeve wires are also shown on the captive screw audio connector diagrams figure 2 2 and figure 2 4 Tip Sleeve 3 5 mm Stereo Plug Connector RCA Connector balanced Figure 2 3 Typical audio connectors The audio level for each input can be individually set via the front panel or Ethernet or RS 232 RS 422 control to ensure that the level on the output does not vary from input to input See chapter 3 Operation chapter 4 Programmer s Guide chapter 5 Matrix Software and chapter 6 HTML Operation for details 2 4 MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher Installation 4 Connections for balanced and unbalanced audio outputs These 3 5 mm 5 pole captive screw connectors output the selected unamplified line level audio Connect audio devices such as an audio amplifier or powered speakers See figure 2 4 to properly wire an output connector Use the supplied tie wrap to strap the audio cable to the extended tail of the connector Tip AA 4 Tip Dm Q x a p 16 MAX NO GROUND HERE Ring FS ES QI Sleeve s t sieaa _ ea S mE Ti ip Co g 5 mm No GROUND HERE Ring EU Oa Do not tin the wires Unbalanced Stereo Output Balanced Stereo Output Figure 2 4 Captive screw connector wiring for audio output CAUTION Connect the sleeve to ground Gnd Connecting the sleeve to a negative terminal will damage the audio output circu
132. letely unlocked All front panel functions are available e Lock mode 1 All changes are locked from the front panel Some functions can be viewed e Lock mode 2 Basic functions are unlocked Advanced features are locked and can be viewed only Basic features consist of o Making ties o Saving and recalling presets o Setting input audio gain and attenuation o Changing Lock modes Advanced features consist of Creating I O groups Setting RGB delay Setting video and audio output mutes Setting audio output volume Setting the rear panel remote port protocol and baud rate NMNoJi Y The switcher is shipped from the factory in Lock mode 2 O 0c 0 Selecting Lock mode 2 or toggling between mode 2 and mode 0 Noyes If the switcher is in Lock mode O or mode 1 this procedure selects mode 2 If the switcher in in Lock mode 2 this procedure selects mode 0 unlocks the switcher Toggle the lock on and off by pressing and holding the Enter button the RGBHV button and the Audio button for approximately 2 seconds figure 3 64 Press and hold the Enter RGBHV and Audio buttons simultaneously to turn on Lock mode 2 or to toggle between mode 2 and mode 0 mm Figure 3 64 Toggle front panel lock between mode 2 and mode 0 The Enter RGBHV and Audio buttons blink twice I O 2 seconds to indicate the mode re eu ee gt ENTER RGBHV change Release the buttons MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switc
133. ll output commands activate all I O switches simultaneously e The matrix switchers support 1 2 and 3 digit numeric entries 1 1 02 02 or 001 001 Tie input X2 to output x3 xal xa Outlx3lemix2leA1 4 Tie input IX2 s video and video V and audio A audio to output x3 Example ES Out03 In01 A1 Tie input 1 video and audio to output 3 Tie input X2 to output X3 xa xs amp Outa Inke RGB Audio breakaway RGBHV only Example see Note 10 4 amp Out04 In10eRGB Tie input 10 RGB to output 4 Tie input to output x3 x2 x3 oo Outlx3jemlx2levia 4 Audio breakaway video only Example see Note 75595 Out05 In07eVid Tie input 7 video to output 5 The tie command for RGB and the tie command for video can be used interchangeably on the matrix switchers Tie input x2 to output K3 x2l xa o Outx3 Inx2leAud lt Audio breakaway audio only Example 12 4 Out04 In12 Aud Tie input 12 audio to output 4 Quick multiple tie Esc 0Olx2 x3 x2 x3 9 Qik Example Esc 03 413 5 3 65 Qik Tie input 3 video and audio to output 4 tie input 3 video to output 5 and tie input 3 audio to output 6 Tie input to all outputs x2 Inkas a V amp A Example 5 In05e A 4 Tie input 5 video and audio to all outputs Tie input to all outputs x2l e Inke RGB Audio breakaway RGBHV only Example see Note 8 8z In08 RGB Tie input 8 video to all outputs Tie input to all outputs x2 96 Inlx2gjevia 4 Audi
134. load the Startup Page oooooooocoooooonononoonoconcncnoncononnoconononnonnnnnonnnnonononnnoos 6 2 System Status Page acicate otipiiotinicid 6 3 Bo PPP PP APA 6 4 System Configuration Page 1 sss terrent tentes 6 5 IP SSCS TIC DO O o E ER 6 6 Unk Name Teid MEET PS E PEE EEE en 6 6 DACP radio 6 6 IP Address field siantannan e PPP E oO 6 6 Gateway IP Address Melania a opel a Hae IS DS 6 6 SUBNET Mask MG o C 6 6 MAC Address e o AP e 6 6 Pirmware field PROA O PP Pe 6 6 Model MEA aorta 6 6 Part Number Mela RET ETE opa eo iaa Enae 6 7 Date Time Settings fields MUR 6 7 Passwords el CO t 6 8 Email Settings Page RT cion oda 6 9 WENN Address el 6 9 Domain Name field MEET EM 6 9 Email address Melodia 6 10 Firmware Upgrade Page scccincnssanarennsesasnicctiuanusidcdeansdaveedanedtayarsarsnateaindcaewestasesdonsianstiesticanstedtee 6 10 File Management Page 1 sss retener ns 6 11 Set and View Ties Page 1 sse tenente tnn tn nnne nas 6 12 Hice AP 6 13 RGB and Audio Settings page musicos aaron errantes tarse adenda 6 13 Changing the input gain and attenuation oooocnnnnnnnnccnnnnncnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnonnnnnnnnnnnnncnnonnnnnnnns 6 14 Muting and unmuting one
135. m balanced unbalanced DC coupled Nominal level 10 dBV 316 mVrms 0 dBu 775 mV Maximum level criticas 19 5 dBu balanced or unbalanced at 0 01 THD N Input gain adjustment ess 18 dB to 24 dB default 0 dB adjustable per input by RS 232 422 or front panel NOTE 0 dBu 0 775 Vrms 0dBV 1 Vrms 0dBV 2 dBu Audio output Number signal type 8 stereo balanced unbalanced COGIC COL esa 8 3 5 mm captive screw connectors 5 pole Ito peddtl B siepe 50 ohms unbalanced 100 ohms balanced aH e 0 1 dB channel to channel Maximum level Hi Z gt 21 dBu balanced or unbalanced at 0 1 THD N Maximum level 600 ohm gt 15 dBm balanced or unbalanced at 0 1 THD N Output volume range 0 to 64 85 dB to 0 dB in 1 dB increments from steps 1 to 64 35 dB increment from step 0 to 1 default 64 0 dB Control remote switcher Serial control DOE as 1 RS 232 RS 422 1 rear panel 9 pin female D connector 1 RS 232 1 front panel 2 5 mm mini stereo jack Baud rate and protocol 9600 default 19200 38400 115200 baud adjustable 8 data bits 1 stop bit no parity Serial control pin configurations 9 pin female D connector 159202 A RS 232 2 TX 3 RX 5 GND RSA eos RS 422 2 TX 3 RX 5 GND 7 RX 8 Tx Mini stereo jack RS 232 only tip TX ring RX sleeve GND Ethernet contro
136. mand character is a comma Save current ties as preset 9 Command character is a period Recall preset 5 which becomes the current configuration Command character is a comma Save current ties as preset 9 for room 3 Meza The direct write of a global preset should always be preceded by a clear global preset ties command of that same preset number as shown below In a directly written preset each output position s tied input or no tied input remains unchanged unless overwritten or cleared If you do not clear the ties in a global preset number before you directly write a global preset to that number ties that are part of the previous version of the specified preset with the same number can unexpectedly become part of the newly created preset Clear a global preset s ties Esc x t1 PO Sprit 4 12 MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher Programmer s Guide Clear all ties in preset x11 Command response table for SIS commands continued Command ASCII command Response Additional host to switcher switcher to host description Save recall and directly write presets continued Directly write a global preset Esc k11 P x2 x3 k2h k3 k2 x3l x2 x3l The tie all 1 tie RGBHV amp Sp dije tie video 6 and tie audio commands are all valid Example Esc 27P0 Spr27 lt 4 Clear all ties in preset 27 Esch 27P12 5 10 09 3 2 3 88 Brackets are shown to separat
137. may take a few minutes 7 Click the Update button to confirm the upload 8 Click the Close button to exit the HTML Files List window MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher e Matrix Software 5 17 Matrix Software cont d Windows buttons drop boxes and trashcan The buttons drop boxes and trash can on the right side of the program window perform the following functions Power Unavailable for MVX Plus 128 VGA A switcher because the switcher power cannot be controlled via software Executive Mode Allows you to lock out front panel operations Power je except for the view only mode functions Click the button Executive lc to cycle between Lock mode 0 the indicator displays white ENT Lock mode 1 the indicator displays red and Lock mode 2 the indicator displays orange Noyes See Setting the front panel locks Executive modes in chapter 3 Operation for more information on the Lock modes Global all Room PHESETS 32 Current Contig 1 Room menu Displays a list of up to 10 rooms You can select a room from the list to display it in the window _ so Meza A Room is a subset of outputs that are logically related to each Save as other as determined by the operator The MVX Plus 128 VGA A switcher supports up to 10 rooms each of which can consist of Delete from 1 to 16 outputs CHANGES Presets menu Displays a list of up to 32 global presets and up to 100 room presets
138. minated as a straight through cable or a crossover cable and must be properly terminated for your application figure 4 3 e Crossover cable Direct connection between the computer and the MVX Plus 128 switcher e Patch straight through cable Connection of the MVX Plus 128 switcher to an Ethernet LAN Patch straight cable Side 1 Side 2 Pin Wire color Pin Wire color White orange White orange eee Pins 12345678 RJ 45 T NS connector 8 White green 3 White green White blue White blue Green 6 Green White brown White brown Crossover cable Side 1 Side 2 Pin Wire color Pin Wire color White orange White green 2 White green White orange 4 4 Blue 6 Orange 8 Brown 8 rw Figure 4 3 RJ 45 Ethernet connector pin assignments Default IP addresses To access the MVX Plus 128 switcher via the LAN port you need the Extron IP address and may need the subnet mask and the gateway address If the IP address has been changed to an address comprised of words and characters you can determine the actual numeric IP address using the ping ICMP utility see appendix A Ethernet Connection for more details If the addresses have not been changed the factory specified defaults are e P address 192 168 254 254 e Subnet mask 255 255 0 0 e Gateway address 0 0 0 0 4 4 MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher e Programmer s Guide Host to Switcher Instructions The switcher accepts SIS Simple Inst
139. mmunications settings as follows 1 To enter Serial Port Configuration mode simultaneously press and hold all Control buttons Enter Preset View and Esc figure 3 68 Press and hold T mi Preset View and Esc buttons Ich m 2 seconds a or VIEW aka ES CREE e RESET wl 5 4 L reshv dores AUDIO All Control buttons light with one flashing Both I O buttons light with one flashing The flashing Control button indicates the baud rate as follows Enter 9600 Preset 19200 View 38400 Esc 115200 The flashing I O button indicates the protocol as follows Blinking button RGBHV RS 232 Audio RS 422 RS 485 ENS In this example the port is set to RS 232 at 9600 baud Figure 3 68 RS 232 RS 422 and baud rate display sA Release the Control buttons MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher Operation 3 43 Operation cont d Noyes The serial port settings are protected when front panel Lock mode 2 is selected You can view the settings in Lock mode 2 but you cannot change them from the front panel If front panel Lock mode 2 is selected and you try to perform step 3 the actions are ignored and the Enter RGBHV and Audio LEDs flash 3 To change a value press and release the button that relates to the desired value figure 3 69 Press and release the button s to configure the port as follows Baud rate Enter 9600 Preset
140. mware upgrades are available for download on the Extron Web site www extron com and can be installed using the Windows based control program or the built in HTML pages Labeling Extron s included button label software lets you create labels to place in the front panel I O buttons with names alphanumeric characters or color bitmaps for easy and intuitive input and output selection Alternatively labels can be made with any Brother P Touch or comparable labeler MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher e Introduction 1 5 Introduction cont d Global memory presets Input output configurations can be stored in any of 32 global memory presets You can then recall those configurations when needed with a few simple steps using the front panel For the MVX Plus 128 VGA A 20 global memory presets are available from the front panel the remaining presets are available via serial port control Rack mounting Rack mountable in any conventional 19 wide rack Three front panel security lockout modes Executive modes If a matrix switcher is installed in an open area where operation by unauthorized personnel may be a problem either of two security lockout modes can be implemented the third mode is unlocked When a front panel locked mode is enabled a special button combination or SIS command is required to unlock the front panel controller and make the front panel fully operational I O grouping This feature allows the m
141. n Port VGA MATRIX SWITCHER wr IP LINK Figure 2 7 Front panel configuration port 9 Configuration port This 2 5 mm mini stereo jack serves the same serial communications function as the rear panel Remote port but is easier to access than the rear port after the matrix switcher has been installed and cabled The optional 9 pin D to 2 5 mm mini jack TRS RS 232 cable part 70 335 01 figure 2 8 can be used for this connection 6 feet 1 8 m Part 70 335 01 Tip Ring 9 pin D Connection TRS Plug Ina Pin 2 Computer s RX line Tip Pin 3 Computer s TX line Rin Pin5 Computers signal ground Sleeve Figure 2 8 Optional 9 pin TRS RS 232 cable This port is independent of the rear panel Remote port and is not affected by changes to the rear panel port s protocol This front panel port s protocol can be changed under SIS command control only See the Command Response table for IP SIS commands in chapter 4 Programmer s Guide to configure all ports under SIS control Noyes A front panel Configuration port connection and a rear panel Remote port connection can both be active at the same time The Configuration port is RS 232 only with its default protocols as follows e 9600 baud e no parity e 8 data bits e 1 stop bit e no flow control The maximum distances from the matrix switcher to the controlling device can vary up to 200 feet 61 m Factors such as cable gauge baud rates environment
142. n a unit with an ethernet part is via we that port IF your device is equipped with an IP port and it is possible to plug this unit into your network it would decrease the time it takes to process this upload dramatically Click OK bo continue serially or click Cancel to cancel this process and restart the application after you have connected the device to your network x a Device Port Ja Eg Please enter the number of the port that your serial cable is plugged inta on your device If there is only one port enter 1 If there are two ports front and back use 1 for the back port and 2 for the front Some devices have additional ports for projector switchers eto Check device s documentation to determine the correct port number 2 Extron s Firmware Loader Current Unit Information Model MMe plus 128 YGA A Firmware ersiorr 1 04 BaudRate 115200 Figure 5 12 Confirm window To quit the firmware upload and start over using the LAN port click the Cancel button and return to step 3 Use the LAN port connection in step 3 To continue the firmware upload using either serial port connection click the OK button The program prompts you to identify the serial port to which you are connected Continue to step 9 If necessary change the port number in the device port field e Rear panel RS 232 RS 422 port enter 1 e Front panel Configuration port enter 2 Click the OK button The Firmware Loader reports
143. nd output selection buttons Click a button to create a preliminary tie if a tie exists or preliminary untie if a tie exists of the input and output associated with that button A P for preliminary appears in the button Noyes If you lose track of the input and output associated with a specific button let the mouse rest over one of the tie buttons for a moment A field pops up as shown on figure 6 10 that identifies the input and output for that button Noyes To tie an input to all outputs click that input s input number 3 Click the Take button to make the configuration changes or the Cancel button to abandon the configuration changes RGB and Audio Settings page The RGB and Audio Settings page provides a way to set the input audio gain and attenuation set the output volume mute and unmute all video and audio outputs and set the RGB delay switching interval Access the RGB and Audio Settings page figure 6 11 by clicking the RGB Audio Settings link on the Control page d CrossPoint Plus 3232 2424 Control Microsoft Internet Explorer File Edit View Favorites Tools Help Bak gt fay Qsearch sjFavortes Media 4 E 5 amp Address ei http 10 13 2 236 zl Links al L fas Extron Electronics 2 Status Configuration File Management Control 800 633 9876 Dp Contact Us Select Set amp View Ties RGB amp Audio Settings R f h y Set and ba VE To adjust
144. ndows task bar click on Start gt Run 2 At the Open prompt type command 3 Click the OK button 4 At the DOS prompt type telnet and then press Enter The computer returns a display similar to figure A 3 Miecrogore R windows 2000 mM version 5 0 Buile 2195 welcome to Microsott Telnet Client Telnet Client Build 5 00 99203 1 Escape Character is CTRL Microsoft Telnet gt Figure A 3 Telnet screen Telnet tips It is not the intention of this manual to detail all of the operations and functionality of Telnet however some basic level of understanding is necessary for operating the MVX Plus 128 VGA A switcher via Telnet Open Connect to the MVX Plus 128 VGA A switcher using the Open command Once you are connected to the switcher you can enter the SIS commands the same as you would if you were using the RS 232 link Connect to the MVX Plus 128 VGA A switcher as follows 1 Atthe Telnet prompt type open IP address and then press Enter If the switcher is not password protected no further prompts are displayed until you break or disconnect the connection to the MVX Plus 128 VGA A switcher If the switcher is password protected Telnet displays the password prompt 2 If necessary at the password prompt type password and then press Enter Connection to the switcher via the Ethernet can be password protected There are two levels of password protection administrator and user A person logged on
145. nel locks Executive modes in chapter 3 Operation for more information on the Lock modes Lock all front panel functions 1X Exe el Enable Lock mode 1 Lock advanced front panel 2X Exe2 Enable Lock mode 2 functions Unlock all front panel 0X Exe04 Enable Lock mode 0 functions View lock status X X94 MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher e Programmer s Guide 4 13 Programmer s Guide cont d Command response table for SIS commands continued Command ASCII command Response Additional host to switcher switcher to host description Resets Reset global presets and names Esc 7G lt Zpg Clear all global presets and their names Reset one global preset Esc x11 7G lt Zpexiijel Clear global preset x11 Reset RGB delays EsclZD Zpde Reset all RGB delays to 0 0 seconds Reset audio input levels Esc ZA lt Zpa Reset all audio input levels gain and attenuation to 0 dB Rest audio output levels Esc ZV Zpvel Reset all audio output levels volume to 100 no attenuation Reset all mutes Esc ZZ Zpze Reset all video and audio mutes Reset room map EsclZR Zpre Clear all room presets Reset individual room Esc X8 ZR Zprixs e Clear all presets for room X8 Reset individual room preset Esc xsl x12 ZP Zpplxe x12 41 Clear an individual room preset and name Reset flash Esc ZFFF Zpre Reset flash memory erase all user supplied files Reset whole switcher Esc 7XXX Zpxel
146. nks MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher Specifications Part Numbers Accessories B 9 Specifications Part Numbers Accessories cont d B 10 MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher e Specifications Part Numbers Accessories Extron s Warranty Extron Electronics warrants this product against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of three years from the date of purchase In the event of malfunction during the warranty period attributable directly to faulty workmanship and or materials Extron Electronics will at its option repair or replace said products or components to whatever extent it shall deem necessary to restore said product to proper operating condition provided that it is returned within the warranty period with proof of purchase and description of malfunction to USA Canada South America Europe Africa and the Middle East and Central America Extron Electronics Europe Extron Electronics Beeldschermweg 6C 1001 East Ball Road 3821 AH Amersfoort Anaheim CA 92805 USA The Netherlands Asia Japan Extron Electronics Asia Extron Electronics Japan 135 Joo Seng Road 04 01 Kyodo Building PM Industrial Bldg 16 Ichibancho Singapore 368363 Chiyoda ku Tokyo 102 0082 Japan This Limited Warranty does not apply if the fault has been caused by misuse improper handling care electrical or mechanical abuse abnormal operating conditions or non Extron a
147. nly mode also provides a way to mute video and audio outputs see Muting and unmuting video and or audio outputs on page 3 29 View the current configuration as follows 1 Press the Esc button to clear any input button indications output button indications or control button indications that may be on Press and release the View button All of the buttons light for outputs that are not tied as follows e Amber No tied video or audio input e Green No tied video input e Red No tied audio input Select video audio or both to view by pressing the RGBHV button and or the Audio button Select the desired input or output s whose ties you wish to view by pressing the input and output buttons Meo When you enter View only mode the output buttons light for all outputs without ties Likewise when you press an output button for which there are no ties the output buttons light for all outputs without ties e To see all ties of the current configuration press and release each input and output button one at a time with the RGBHV button and the Audio button lit e In View only mode you can view video and audio video only or audio only ties Pressing and releasing the RGBHV button and the Audio button toggles each selection on and off e When you view video and audio ties the RGBHV button is lit green and the Audio button is lit red After you select an input or output the output buttons light different colors to s
148. ntrol MAC Address is hardcoded in the switcher and cannot be changed Firmware field The Firmware field identifies the installed firmware version This field is hardcoded in the switcher and cannot be changed Model field The Model field identifies the number of video and audio inputs and outputs This field is hardcoded in the switcher and cannot be changed 6 6 MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher e HTML Operation Part Number field The Part Number field identifies the part number of you switcher This field is hardcoded in the switcher and cannot be changed Date Time Settings fields The Date Time Settings fields figure 6 5 provide a location for viewing and setting the time functions Date Time Settings Date 1 afia 2005 Time z JEJE E eun GMT 08 00 2008 009 Ooff 2010 fone ime US amp Canada Tijuana Davlight Savings DEurope Brazil Submit Cancel Figure 6 5 Date Time Settings fields Change the date and time settings as follows 1 Click the desired variable s drop box The adjustable variables are month day year hours minutes AM PM and time zone A drop down scroll box appears the year drop box is selected in figure 6 5 2 Click and drag the slider or click the scroll up button or the scroll down button until the desired variable is visible 3 Click the desired variable Mejia If setting the time set the local time The Zone variab
149. ntrol system or PC without programming long obscure strings of code SIS commands can be entered via either the Ethernet link or the RS 232 RS 422 link The LAN port can be connected through a local area network LAN or wide area network WAN The MVX Plus 128 VGA A features e mail notification of maintenance or other details concerning the status of the power supplies and the loss or resumption of sync on individual inputs to concerned personnel The LAN port and both serial ports can be connected to and operated from e A control system e APC e An Extron MKP 2000 remote control panel e An Extron MKP 3000 remote control panel e An Extron MCP 1000 remote control panel and or MKP 1000 remote keypad The matrix switcher is housed in a rack mountable 2U high metal enclosure with mounting flanges for a standard 19 rack The appropriate rack mounting kit is included with the switcher The switchers have an internal 100 VAC to 240 VAC 50 60 Hz 30 watts autoswitchable power supply that provides worldwide power compatibility The MVX Plus 128 VGA A switcher has a minimum bandwidth of 300 MHz 3 dB It can also switch RGBS RGsB RsGsBs HDTV component video S video and composite video Definitions The following terms are used throughout this manual Tie An input to output connection Set of ties An input tied to two or more outputs An output can never be tied to more than one input Configuration One or mo
150. o o oo Camera Camera PO PC 2 Audio Classroom Classroom Laptop Rack DVD mic Main 2 RGB 202 RGB 202 CD 1VCR 2 VCR RGB 202 USP 405 X X Main hall Main hall Podium Sound Sound VCR DA 6 FP 1 FP 2 monitor system system VSC 500 X 1 2 Output destinations Preset 3 Title Weekly status mtg video Audio Fill in the preset number and use colors or dashes etc to make connecting lines Indicate if the configuration is for video audio or both Figure 3 75 Worksheet example 3 Test configuration MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher Operation J99YSAO0M UOIEINBIJUOS U1oq JO olpne OSpIA JO sI uoneunDijuoo au JI eyeoipu saul BUNOBUUOD yew oj 919 seusep Jo sJoJoo esn pue Jequunu s d y ul li OPA Y 3 OBPIA ALO amp 19S8Jd suoneurnsep mdmo Le Ley Le Led lo Led Le Lo eJ Lo bey Le Le Led Led Lo bed le L j sooJnos jndu 3 51 MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher Operation Operation cont d 3 52 MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher Operation S e by 6 Q p turjOo Chapter Four Programmer s Guide Serial Ports Ethernet Link Host to Switcher Instructions Switcher Initiated Messages Switcher Error Responses Using the Command Response Tables Command Response Table for SIS Commands Command Response Table for IP SIS Commands Special Characters Programmer s Guide Serial Po
151. o and then press Enter before you open the connection to the switcher With local echo turned on keystrokes and the switcher s responses are displayed on the same line For example 1 1 In1 Out1 All where 1 1 is the SIS command and In1 Out1 All is the response With local echo turned on all keystrokes are displayed even those that should be masked such as the password entry For example when entering a password with local echo turned on you see a display such as a d m i n where admin is the keyed in password and is the masked response You can turn off local echo by typing unset local_echo and then pressing Enter at the Telnet prompt If you are connected to the MVX Plus 128 VGA A switcher and need to access the Telnet prompt to turn local echo off type the Escape character Cta OD Set carriage return line feed Unless commanded otherwise Telnet transmits a line feed character only no carriage return to the connected switcher when you press the key This is the correct setting for SIS communication with the switcher The Telnet set crlf command forces Telnet to transmit carriage return and line feed characters when is pressed but if crlf is set the SIS link with the switcher does not function properly Close To close the link to the switcher access the Telnet prompt by typing the Escape character trl 1 At the Telnet prompt type close and then press Enter Help For Telnet command definitions at t
152. o breakaway video only Example see Note 10 In10eVid Tie input 10 video to all outputs The amp tie all command for RGB and the tie all command for video can be used interchangeably on the matrix switchers Tie input to all outputs x29 Inlx2leAud 4 Audio breakaway audio only Read ties RGBHV input X2 is tied to Read RGB output tie x3l amp x2 Bem ka Read video output tie Ix3 oo xa Video input X2 is tied to output x3 The amp read tie command for RGB and the read tie command for video can be used interchangeably on the matrix switchers Read audio output tie X3 x2 Audio input X2 is tied to output xa 4 8 MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher Programmer s Guide Command response table for SIS commands continued Command ASCII command Response Additional host to switcher switcher to host description Digital Sync Validation Processing List individual sync ecu X1 LS x15 pasjel Listed as H freq V freq Example DIES 031 50 060 00 lt 4 Input 2 frequency is 31 5 kHz horizontal and 60 Hz vertical The matrix switcher returns 000 00 000 00 if there is no connection or sync frequencies are not applicable View all input connections OLS x16 x1ep x1op o ex1el M Each response is the connection status of an input starting from input 1 n is the maximum number of inputs for this model Video mute commands RGB mute IX31B Vmitlx3 1 Mute output X3 RGB video off RGB unmute x3
153. o the output From 0 of volume the first Esc 4 button push applies 5 5 of the input audio signal From 5 5 on each Esc A push applies 1 5 more of the input audio signal to the output e Push Esc A button 5 5 1 5 7 volume The Input 1 button continues blinking slowly e Push Esc A button twice 7 1 5 1 5 10 volume The Input 1 button begins to blink quickly e Push Esc A button nineteen times 10 191 576 38 5 volume Indicated by the Input 1 through 4 buttons lit steadily When all input buttons are lit the audio output is 10076 of the audio input level Another way to view the volume level is to think in terms of the attenuation that is applied to the output Attenuation reduction is indicated by the lit or blinking input buttons when fewer input buttons are lit attenuation is greater and the volume is quieter e At minimum volume all input buttons are unlit or background illuminated and 85 dB of attenuation is applied to the output The audio output is effectively muted e The first step of volume increase causes the Input 1 button to blink slowly Attenuation is reduced by 22 dB 63 dB of attenuation is applied to the output There is no change in the volume indication e The second step of volume increase reduces the attenuation by an additional 1 dB 62 dB of attenuation is applied to the output The front panel display is unchanged e Successive steps of volume increase ca
154. of RGB interval O Unlit button Lit button Figure 3 37 Adjust the RGB delay interval 5 Press and release the RGBHV button figure 3 38 Press the RGBHV button to exit RGB delay mode All input buttons and output buttons return to unlit or background illumination The RGBHV button stops blinking and goes out or becomes background illuminated The Audio button lights red Figure 3 38 Deselect RGB Delay mode MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher e Operation 3 25 Operation cont d 3 26 Using presets The current configuration configuration 0 can be saved as a preset in any one of 32 preset memory addresses Preset locations are assigned to the input buttons and output buttons Up to 20 presets can be selected from the front panel to be either saved or retrieved When a preset is retrieved from memory it becomes the current configuration aes Only the audio and video ties are stored and recalled audio gain settings are not saved and they do not change when a preset is recalled e Presets cannot be viewed from the front panel unless recalled as the current configuration Presets can be viewed using Extron s Windows based control program See chapter 5 Matrix Software for more details e The current configuration and all presets are stored in non volatile memory When power is removed and restored the current configuration is still active and all presets are retained e When a preset is re
155. on is complete aeg Only one video input and one audio input can be tied to an output e fa tie is made between an input and an output and the selected output was previously tied to another input the older tie is broken in favor of the newer tie e Ifan input with no tie is selected only that input s button lights e When the RGBHV button and Audio button are lit if an input with an audio tie but no video tie is selected the input s button and the output s button light the appropriate color amber green or red e As each input and output is selected the associated output button blinks the appropriate color to indicate a tentative tie Buttons for output s that were already tied to the input light the appropriate color steadily Outputs that are already tied can be left on along with new blinking selections or toggled off by pressing the associated output button e Ifyou press the input button for an I O grouped input and then try to select an output in a different group you cannot select the associated output button The associated input button remains lit MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher Operation 3 9 Operation cont d Example 1 Creating a set of video and audio ties In the following example input 5 is tied to outputs 3 4 and 8 The steps show the front panel indications that result from your action MeM a This example assumes that there are no ties in the current configuration 1 Press and release the Es
156. ooling and power supplies In the associated E Mail Options drop box select whether the recipient is to be e mailed of failures fixes both not notified or to be removed from the e mail list The Suspend option is useful for temporarily removing personnel from the e mail list when they are unavailable such as on travel or vacation Deleting an e mail addressee and clicking the Submit button removes the recipient from e mail notification completely Firmware Upgrade page The Firmware Upgrade page provides a way to replace the firmware that is coded on the switcher s control board without taking the switcher out of service opening the switcher enclosure and replacing the firmware chip Access the Firmware Upgrade page figure 6 8 by clicking the Firmware Upgrade link on the System Configuration page 3 CrossPoint Plus 3232 2424 Control Microsoft Internet Explorer Fie Edit View Favorites Tools Help Back gt A A Asearch jFavorites meda 4 G gt G 3 Address e http 10 13 2 236 Links gt Status Configuration File Management Control D4 Contact Us Firmware Upgrade System Settings Passwords A 2 S 1 S 1 This page allows you to upload a new version of the unit s firmware The uploaded file must have the file extension of 519 I l E Setti h h elect E ail ettings J eae rade Uploading the incorrect file may cause your unit to stop working
157. or LAN any number of users can operate it locally or remotely using the Matrix Switchers Control Program See Ethernet connection in chapter 2 Installation for installation details Connection to the switcher via the Ethernet is password protected There are two levels of password protection administrator and user Administrators have full access to all MVX Plus VGA A switching capabilities and editing functions Users can select inputs and outputs set and recall presets and view all settings with the exception of passwords If the same password or no password is required for logging on all personnel log on with administrator privileges Fields and functions that exceed user privileges are grayed out in the Matrix Switchers Control Program when the operator is logged on as a user Ethernet protocol settings The IP Settings Options screen figure 5 7 on page 5 7 provides a location for viewing and if connected via the RS 232 link or if logged on via the LAN port as an administrator editing settings unique to the Ethernet interface See IP Settings Options window later in this chapter for more details MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher e Matrix Software 5 3 Matrix Software cont d Using the Matrix Switcher Control software Many items found in the Matrix Switchers Control Program are also accessible via front panel controls see chapter 3 Operation and under SIS control see chapter 4 Programmer
158. or all OUtpUtS ooonccccccccccnnonnonnnconnnnncncnnnononananannnnnononnnnnnanannnnns 6 15 Changing the RGB leal oso rococ 6 16 Changing the output volume level eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee enne nennen 6 17 Global Presets Page nens a 6 19 saving a DOS iia 6 19 Recalling a A APRA 6 19 Special Characters si n cara 6 20 iv MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher Table of Contents Appendix A Ethernet Connection 1 1 esse A 1 Ethernet Link sss tenete tette A 2 Etnernet COMING COMA asada o aaa CU A 2 Derant address resaltos A 2 Pinging to determine Extron IP address seeeeseeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeee enne nnne A 3 Pinging to determine Web IP address lseeseeeseeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeenee nennen A 3 Connecting as a Telnet client cccccecsssseceeeessseeeeeeessseneeeeesssssnseeesesseneeeeeeesssenseeeessssenneeeess A 4 Home T rp n H A 4 Sl e A 4 Escape character and ESC key isc ricota A 5 EOC SC NO NE o mmm A 5 Set carriage return line Teed uis cani OA A 5 A A 5 ql A e e A 5 A e E A 5 Subnetting A Primeer sese tnter tnnt tnnt ttn A 6 Gus c M A 6 Local and gs ple dogo WICC TETTE ES CO E
159. ot achieved due to uneven mechanical loading Circuit overloading Connect the equipment to the supply circuit and consider the effect that circuit overloading might have on overcurrent protection and supply wiring Appropriate consideration of equipment nameplate ratings should be used when addressing this concern Reliable earthing grounding Maintain reliable grounding of rack mounted equipment Pay particular attention to supply connections other than direct connections to the branch circuit e g use of power strips Mounting instructions The matrix switcher is housed in rack mountable 2U high metal enclosure with mounting flanges for a standard 19 rack If desired rack mount the switcher as follows 1 PA Insert the switcher into the rack aligning the holes in the mounting bracket with those in the rack Secure the switcher to the rack using the supplied bolts MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher Installation Rear Panel Cabling and Views Figure 2 1 shows the MVX Plus 128 VGA A COMPUTER IN COMPUTER OUT Emo AO AE EA AO oxo Emo AE EE AEREO 1 11 A AO e e Eo oxo oo omo Emo Ete 10 12 2 4 6 3 2 4 OUTPUTS 4 5 Figure 2 1 MVX Plus 128 VGA A video and audio matrix switcher CAUTION Use Electrostatic discharge precautions be electrically grounded when making connections Electrostatic discharge ESD can damage equipment even if you cannot feel see or hear it
160. ppears figure 6 13 Input Audio Level dB Figure 6 13 Gain drop box 5 Click and drag the slider or click on the scroll up button or scroll down 7 button until the desired input is visible 6 Click the desired gain or attenuation value 6 14 MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher e HTML Operation Muting and unmuting one or all outputs Mute one or all outputs as follows 1 To select an individual output to mute or unmute click the Output drop box A drop down scroll box appears figure 6 14 Output Figure 6 14 Output selection drop box 2 Click and drag the slider or click the scroll up button or the scroll down 7 button until the desired output is visible 3 Click the desired output 4 Click the Video Audio or Follow button to select video audio or both for muting or unmuting Each mouse click on a button toggles the other two buttons off 5 Click the Mute or UnMute button to mute or unmute the selected output Click the Mute All or UnMute All to mute or unmute all of the outputs Observe the Mute status indications on the page figure 6 15 Unmuted is displayed in green and muted is displayed in red Mute Status RGB Audio Muted Figure 6 15 Mute status indications MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher e HTML Operation 6 15 HTML Operation cont d Changing the RGB delay The RGB delay interval defines how long the screen is blanked when switching to a new input for t
161. program capability o Resets the IP address to the factory default 192 168 254 254 o Resets the subnet mask to the factory default 255 255 0 0 o Resets the gateway address to its factory default 0 0 0 0 o Turns DHCP off o Turns events off IP settings reset does not replace any user installed firmware e Absolute mode 5 reset Absolute reset restores the switcher to the default factory conditions This function is identical to the EsdZQQQ SIS command see chapter 4 Programmer s Guide Perform a soft reset of the switcher as follows 1 Use an Extron Tweeker or other small screwdriver to press and hold the rear panel Reset button until the front panel RGBHV and Audio buttons blink once events reset twice system reset or three times absolute reset figure 3 71 Release then Press and hold immediately the Reset button press and release again B LLI 3 seconds Events Reset pH i T 3seconds RGBHV AUDIO z t me TEE tc 5 Buttons and um T flash once O Release then Press and hold immediately the Reset button press and release again m m 6 seconds 6seconds e E IP Settings O u D ae AUDIO i Reset mmm Qc Buttons and T pun flash twice LAN O O Release then Press and hold immediately the Reset button press and release again e E I LLI Absolute Reset p i o g EE vane 3 i fr tc 1 1 Buttons and Reset LED flash three times
162. put buttons also display the selected output s volume level Enter button saves changes Preset button saves a configuration as a preset or recalls a previously defined preset View button selects a view only mode that prevents inadvertent configuration changes On audio models View decrements the level and volume See Viewing and adjusting the audio level on page QS 2 QS 1 Quick Start MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher continued Esc button cancels selections in progress and resets the front panel button indications The Esc button does not reset the current configuration the RGBHV and audio selection any presets or any audio level or volume settings On audio models Esc increments the level and volume See Viewing and adjusting the audio level in the next column RGBHV and Audio buttons select deselect video and or audio The Audio button blinks to indicate audio breakaway The Audio button also selects the audio level adjust mode See Viewing and adjusting the audio level in the next column Creating a tie 1 Press and release the RGBHV and or Audio I O button s to select or deselect video and or audio as desired RGBHV AUDIO Green when selected Red when selected Off when deselected Off when deselected 2 Press and release the desired input button The button lights to indicate the selection 5 3 Press and release the desired output button s Amber indicate
163. re ties or one or more sets of ties Current configuration The configuration that is currently active in the switcher also called configuration 0 Global memory preset A configuration that has been stored Up to 32 global memory presets can be stored in memory Preset locations are assigned to the input buttons and output buttons When a preset is retrieved from memory it becomes the current configuration The switcher has 32 presets Up to 20 presets can be selected from the front panel for either saving or retrieving Preset numbers larger than 20 are accessible via serial port or Ethernet control MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher e Introduction 1 3 Introduction cont d Features Video The switcher inputs and outputs RGBHV or RGBS VGA video on 15 pin HD connectors It can also switch RGsB RsGsBs component HDTV S video or composite video Bandwidth The MVX Plus 128 VGA A switcher provides a minimum of 300 MHz 3 dB video bandwidth fully loaded Audio inputs Input and output stereo audio balanced or unbalanced is provided on 3 5 mm 5 pole captive screw terminals Audio input gain attenuation Individual input audio levels can be adjusted so there are no noticeable volume differences between sources You can set the input level of audio gain or attenuation 18 dB to 24 dB via the Ethernet link either serial port or the front panel Audio output volume The audio volume of each output
164. ric IP address or an alias name C ima 192 168 254 254 Panging 192 168 254 254 witha 32 bytes of darca Reply Emom OPAL bytes 32 time lt l0ms UEL 128 Reply crom 19221667254 254 bytes 32 time lt l0ms Vru i122 Reply tmom 192 21667254 254 bytes 32 0mmesimsciEIm d 9 Reply tom 19221667254 2527 by tes 32 time lt l0ms UE 98 ping statistics for 192 168 254 254 Packets Sent 4 Received 4 Lost 0 0 loss Approximate round trip times in milli seconds Minimum Oms Maximum Oms Average Oms Figure A 2 Ping response Pinging to determine Web IP address The Ping utility has a modifier a that directs the command to return the Web address rather than the numeric IP address At the DOS prompt type ping a IP address and then press Enter The computer s return display is similar to the Ping response shown in figure A 2 except that when you specify the a modifier the line Pinging mail reports the web IP address rather than the numeric IP address regardless of whether you entered the actual numeric IP address or an alias name MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher Ethernet Connection A 3 Ethernet Connection cont d Connecting as a Telnet client The Microsoft Telnet utility is available from the DOS prompt Telnet allows you to input SIS commands to the MVX Plus 128 VGA A switcher from the PC via the Ethernet link and the LAN Access the DOS prompt and start Telnet as follows 1 Onthe Wi
165. rix switcher About the MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher The MVX matrix switcher distributes any of 12 inputs to any combination of 8 outputs The matrix switcher can route multiple input output configurations simultaneously The matrix switcher is a single box solution to complex wideband video and or audio routing applications figure 1 1 Each input and output is individually isolated and buffered and any input s can be switched to any one or all outputs with virtually no crosstalk or signal noise between channels Extron VSC 500 Video Scan Converter MVX Series VGA amp Audio Matrix Switcher Figure 1 1 Typical MVX Plus 128 VGA A matrix switcher application 1 2 MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher e Introduction The MVX Plus 128 VGA A switcher inputs and outputs VGA video on 15 pin HD connectors and audio on 3 5 mm 5 pole captive screw terminals The audio switching can either be linked with the video audio follow or be independent of the video audio breakaway Adjustable input audio gain and attenuation compensates for level differences between audio inputs The matrix switcher can be remotely controlled via its LAN port its rear panel RS 232 RS 422 Remote port and its front panel Configuration RS 232 port using either Extron s Windows based Matrix Switchers Control Program or the Simple Instruction Set SIS The SIS is a set of basic ASCII code commands that provide simple control through a co
166. rom the front panel on page 3 42 Select the RS 422 protocol for the RS 232 RS 422 port in Serial Port Configuration mode See Selecting the rear panel Remote port protocol and baud rate on page 3 43 Indicate that the RS 232 RS 422 port is set to the RS 422 protocol in Serial Port Configuration mode See Selecting the rear panel Remote port protocol and baud rate on page 3 43 MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher Operation 3 7 Operation cont d Button icons The numbered translucent covers on the input and output pushbuttons can be removed and replaced to insert labels behind the covers Input and output labels can be created easily with Extron s Button Label Generator software which ships with every Extron matrix switcher Each input and output can be labeled with names alphanumeric characters or even color bitmaps for easy and intuitive input and output selection figure 3 2 See chapter 5 Matrix Software for details on using the labeling software See Appendix B Specifications Part Numbers and Accessories for blank labels and a procedure for removing and replacing the translucent covers VTG 200 Document Camera Figure 3 2 Sample button icons Front Panel Operations The following paragraphs detail the power up process and then provide sample procedures for creating ties changing a configuration viewing configurations saving and recalling a preset muting and unmuting outputs viewing
167. rts The switcher has two serial ports that can be connected to a host device such as a computer running the HyperTerminal utility an RS 232 capable PDA or a control system These ports make serial control of the switcher possible The serial ports are e The rear panel Remote RS 232 or RS 422 port a 9 pin D female connector e The front panel Configuration RS 232 port a 2 5 mm mini stereo jack The default protocol for both ports is as follows e 9600 baud e no parity e 8 bit e 1 stop bit e no flow control The ports can be configured to operate at the 9600 19200 38400 or 115200 baud rate Noyes These two ports are independent of one another A front panel Configuration port connection and a rear panel Remote port connection can both be active at the same time Noyes The switcher can operate at 9600 19200 38400 or 115200 baud rates but Extron recommends leaving these ports at 9600 baud only Rear panel Remote port Pin RS 232 Function RS 422 Function 1 Not used Not used N 2 TX Transmit data TX Transmit data u 1 653 3 RX Receive data RX Receive data O oc 4 Not used Not used 9 N 5 Gnd Signal ground Gnd Signal ground 5 amp 6 Notused Not used a 7 Not used RX Receive data 8 Not used TX Transmit data 9 Not used Not used Figure 4 1 Remote connector pin assignments The rear panel Remote port can support either RS 232 or
168. ruction Set commands through either serial port and the LAN port SIS commands consist of one or more characters per command field They do not require any special characters to begin or end the command character sequence Each switcher response to an SIS command ends with a carriage return and a line feed CR LF lt 4 which signals the end of the response character string A string is one or more characters Switcher Initiated Messages When a local event such as a front panel operation occurs the switcher responds by sending a message to the host The switcher initiated messages are listed below underlined opyright 2006 Extron Electroni 00 450 MA xxx 60 10 01 1day date timeie The switcher initiates the copyright message when it is first powered on or when connection via Internet protocol IP is established Vx xx is the firmware version number and 60 nnn nn is the switcher part number Noyes Day date time are only reported if the connection is via the LAN port Password The switcher initiates the password message immediately after the copyright message when the controlling system is connected using TCP IP or Telnet and the switcher is password protected This message means that the switcher requires an administrator or user level password before it will perform the commands entered via this link The switcher repeats the password message response for every entry other than a valid password until a valid password is enter
169. ry to perform step 4 the actions are ignored and the Enter RGBHV and Audio buttons flash MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher e Operation 3 21 Operation cont d 4 Press and release the input 1 through 4 and output 1 through 4 buttons figure 3 31 Press and release the Input 1 through Input 4 buttons The selected buttons light PUTS N 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 38 Press and release the Output 1 through Output 4 buttons The selected buttons light rT2TSTaTs e T7Ts Figure 3 31 Assign inputs and outputs 5 Press and release the Preset button to select group 2 figure 3 32 Press and release the Preset button to select group 2 The button lights amber to indicate the selection een 550 E E Group 1 Figure 3 32 Select an I O group 6 Pressand release the input 5 through 8 and output 5 through 8 buttons figure 3 33 Press and release the Input 5 through Input 8 buttons The selected buttons light T2 s a sTe 7 81 Press and release the Output 5 through Output 8 buttons The selected buttons light rT2TSTaTs 5 7Ts Figure 3 33 Assign inputs and outputs 7 Simultaneously press and release the RGBHV button and Audio button The switcher exits I O Group mode Mejia Or do nothing for approximately 30 seconds The front panel times out and the switcher exits 1 O Group mode e Group 1 consists of inputs 1 through 4 and outputs 1 through 4 e Group 2 consists of inputs 5
170. s 4 17 SIMBOLOS NIDOS reia Te ELM io E DRE UU USE UE CSV TAN ORARE 4 17 Command response table for IP SIS COMMANOS cccccnnccccccnncnocononcnnnnnnannnnnnonnnanonononcnnnnnnnnnnos 4 18 Special Characters NIETO 4 19 MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher Table of Contents Chapter Five Matrix Software 27 1 sse 5 1 Matrix Switchers Control Program 1 sss 5 2 installing Belg 2 0 RIS ERE CIR TERT 5 2 Software operation via ETNSA luis 5 3 Ethernet protocol settings amenorrea 5 3 Using the Matrix Switcher Control software oooocconococononoccconooooncncnonononcnnnrnnncnnannnnnrnrnncnnnannnos 5 4 IP Settings Options window esses eene nennen nennen nnn nnne nnne nennen nnns 5 6 Matrix IP Address field icacii eere rnit rrr nnns uaa rnnt et eee kia iin owed 5 7 Extron Namie Descriptor field ETT E TD 5 8 Gateway IP address Mella andina oa 5 8 Subnet Mask Helado datas cas steiconcdawtbaoetinaslaneseindelsniineaneccamatiemnadionuaneniahuhaonstencusastbansadtanicincesdies 5 8 Hardware Address field ccccccccccccsssssseeeeeeeeceeeeeeasseseeeeeeeeceeeeeaussseeeeeeeeseeeesaaaseseseeeeeeseas 5 8 USDA CP ENREDO rara D OU 5 9 cs nn 5 9 Time loca field eatece sees s neg teeters tant ween a EEE ET A EAE EE AEEA AA AREAN TARARE RARES 5 9 Sync Time to PC DUTTON A 5 9 GMT offset Teld asnes ERA eee ee ee AR EEREN ER
171. s 2 Pressand hold the Audio button for approximately 2 seconds figure 3 60 ta uno 2 seconds 5 aupio Press and hold the Audio button until it blinks Blinking button 4 Y Pan Figure 3 60 Select Audio mode 4 l 3 Press and release the output 1 button figure 3 61 The input buttons display the selected output s audio volume level In this example the green input buttons indicate 41 5 percent of the applied audio input The unlit input buttons indicate an audio volume attenuation of 39 dB 39 dB attenuation 41 5 volume Press and release Malal POP PUE see Cp T5 0 100000 The button lights S green ma O Unlit button g Slow blinking button Lit button 4 h IAN Figure 3 61 Select output 1 MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher Operation 3 39 Operation cont d Noyes Volume is protected when front panel Lock mode 2 is selected You can view the volume in Lock mode 2 but you cannot change it from the front panel If front panel Lock mode 2 is selected and you try to perform step 4 the actions are ignored and the Enter RGBHV and Audio buttons flash 4 Press and release the Esc A button once figure 3 62 to increase the volume by 1 5 Press and release the Esc A button several more times figure 3 62 to increase the volume by 1 5 per button press Note the input button indication changes that occur each time the
172. s List window Upload HTML pages as follows Mewes The files listed in figure 5 13 are shown for example only and may not be present on your switcher 355 bhb 448 428 b4 12017 5ell 5414 531 Mejia The HTML Files List window is for inserting your custom HTML pages This Y pus is not the window to replace the firmware that controls all switcher operation See Updating firmware earlier in this chapter to replace the firmware Noyes The following characters are invalid in file names space EE MAT and 1 Connect the PC to the MVX Plus VGA A switcher via either serial port or the LAN port 2 Start the Matrix Switchers Control Program and connect to the MVX Plus 128 VGA A switcher See Using the Matrix Switcher Control software in this chapter steps 1 through 4 starting on page 5 4 3 Click on Tools gt HTML File Manager 4 Click the Pick File s to Load to Server button An open file window appears 5 Navigate to the folder where you saved the HTML file s Select the file s Meza To select multiple files hold the Ctrl key while you select the desired files Noyes If you want one of the custom HTML files that you created to be the default start up page name the file index html The MVX Plus 128 VGA A switcher looks for that file name when you first connect to it using an Internet browser 6 Click the Open button The file s upload to the MVX Plus 128 VGA A switcher
173. s RGBHV video and audio tie Green indicates RGBHV video only tie Red indicates audio only tie RUNS NUM gt pasa S428 enen JERSE Tie 1 m V a o AA FEE Green indicates the need to confirm the change 4 Press and release the Enter button QS 2 Saving or recalling a preset 1 Save a preset Press and hold the Preset button for 2 seconds Recall a preset Press and release the Preset button 4 Save a al preset PRESET 2 seconds gt PRESET ish op Preset button blinks PRESET Preset button lights Press and hold Recall a PRESET preset Press and release All input and output buttons with assigned presets light red The configuration data at assigned preset locations will be overwritten 2 Press and release the desired input or output button The button blinks red to indicate that this preset is selected to save or recall VY ES f The Enter button blinks green to indicate the need m ES Y to activate the save or recall 3 Press and release the Enter button Viewing and adjusting the audio level 1 Press and hold the Audio button ML 2 e an 2 seconds gt auDio Al Press and Audio button blinks hold 2 Press an input or output button See chapter 3 Operation to read the displayed value Press an Input button to adjust gain attenuation Pr
174. s certain characters for specific functions The switcher does not accept these characters as part of preset names the switcher s name passwords or locally created file names The switcher rejects the following characters space spaces are ok for names du E AS semicolon colon and MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher Programmer s Guide 4 19 Programmer s Guide cont d 4 20 MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher Programmer s Guide MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher o turo Chapter Five Matrix Software Matrix Switchers Control Program Special Characters Button Label Generator Program Matrix Software Matrix Switchers Control Program The Windows based Extron Matrix Switchers Control Program communicates with the switcher via the rear panel LAN port the rear panel Remote RS 232 RS 422 port and or the front panel Configuration RS 232 port to provides an easy way to set up ties and sets of ties The program is compatible with Windows 2000 and Windows XP Updates to these programs can be downloaded from the Extron Web site http www extron com Installing the software The program is contained on the Extron Software Products CD ROM disk B Install the software as follows Mens For full functionality install both of the following programs e The Matrix Switchers Control Program e The Firmware Loader 1 Insert the CD ROM into the drive The installation program s
175. sage when executive mode is toggled on or off from the front panel 7 is the executive mode status 1 on 0 off Switcher Error Responses When the switcher receives an SIS command and determines that it is valid it performs the command and sends a response to the host device If the switcher is unable to perform the command because the command is invalid or contains invalid parameters the switcher returns an error response to the host The error response codes are E01 Invalid input channel number too large E10 Invalid command E11 Invalid preset number E12 Invalid output number too large E13 Invalid value out of range E14 Illegal command for this configuration E17 Timeout caused only by direct write of global presets E21 Invalid room number E24 Privilege violation Ethernet Extron software only Using the Command Response Tables The command response tables begin on page 4 8 Lower case letters are acceptable in the command field except where indicated for the gain and attenuation commands The table below shows the hexadecimal equivalent of each ASCII character used in the command response table ASCII to HEX Conversion Table Esc1B CR QOD LF YA Qo l LI czmnvo B J R Z b j Z Symbols are used throughout the table to represent variables in the command response fields Command and response examples are shown throughout the table MVX Plus 128 VG
176. 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 intentar 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 us RR e AAC O EAHA HL REDEE BER A DER BS RAK GLR AEREO RE AREER o ISA e NSM Jae eA TTT A c Te CR LR LUZ BE REESE TER Hi AAA o UR RIP Re WARA CRAP HEP e PAAR AAA UE ANS A AT eds PSU PIA RINSE Ae eH y fib FEL fs he ANE CRAFT ate HEP Se EFL AEREA E438 X48 sU EN EHR ENLA BRIA Var xs SEE e AEA Fe Du ARE ES s DAME Se Hee HY AIA Bk FAAS B tho FARA TA SEED FH oe FR EL Ho 1 I
177. sh and the file name to open Noyes The browser s Address field should display the address in the following format xxx xXX XXX XXXH optional_file_name html Mensa The following characters are invalid in file names space 0 f lt gt 3 N and 5 Press the keyboard Enter key The switcher checks to see if it is password protected If the switcher is not password protected it checks and downloads the HTML pages proceed to step 7 If the switcher is password protected the switcher downloads the Enter Network Password page figure 6 1 Connect to 10 13 195 3 Rs EN CP 300 450 MAY IP User name Password e Remember my password cea Figure 6 1 Enter Network Password page Noyes A User name entry is not required 6 Click in the Password field and type in the appropriate administrator or user password Click the OK button 6 2 MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher e HTML Operation 7 The switcher checks several possibilities in the following order and then responds accordingly a Does the address include a specific file name such as 10 13 156 10 file name html If so the switcher downloads that HTML page b Is there a file in the switcher s memory that is named index html If so the switcher downloads index html as the default startup page c If neither of the above conditions is true the switcher downloads the factory installed default
178. srctaceivartsaueretsdesesneedis 3 46 Optimizing the Audio 1 1 1 sss tenete tnnt ns 3 47 Troubleshooting ht NR 3 47 Configuration Worksheets 2 0 ccccsssesesesececscscscseseseseseseeecsesesssesenesceeaesees 3 48 Worksheet example 1 System equipment eene 3 48 Worksheet example 2 Daily cONfiguUratiON ooococconnccconnococcnnnoconcnnonononnnnnnrnnnncnannnnnanrnnnnnns 3 49 Worksheet example 3 Test configuration ccccssscceesssseeeesseneeeeessseeeesssseeeeessaeeeesssneetenss 3 50 Configuration WOM SINC OL ses ocu pnicepEnenztd inse ens oa 3 51 Chapter Four Programmer s Guide 122 7 sse 4 1 Serial PONES ee 4 2 Rear panel Remote Port ccsccccccccccssssssssseeeeeecesssesseeeeeeeeeeesssseseaeeeeeeesesssesneeaeeeeeeessssssssnsseees 4 2 Front panel Configuration PO cosa pure PDC Es Eq PRO NEU EURUE 4 3 A A 4 4 Ethernet connection e OU O O Ea 4 4 Default IP addresses caciones 4 4 Host to Switcher Instructions 1 sss 4 5 Switcher Initiated Messages sss 4 5 Switcher Error Responses 1 1 sss nennen 4 6 Using the Command Response Tables sss 4 6 Command Response Table for SIS Commands ss 4 7 Ss PP PESE ETE O O 4 7 Command response table for SIS COMMANOS cooocccccnnococcnnnonoooncnnncnnnonnnonnnnnnnnnnnnnconanononnncnnnnss 4 8 Command Response Table for IP SIS Command
179. t a input buttons and output buttons return to unlit or background illumination The View button returns to unlit or background illumination Figure 3 26 Press the View button to exit View only mode 3 18 MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher Operation I O grouping I O grouping is a matrix switcher feature that allows you to subdivide the front panel controls of the matrix into four smaller functional sub switchers and limit tie creation from the front panel only Inputs and outputs can be assigned to one of four groups or not assigned to any group When you are creating ties on the front panel inputs and outputs that are assigned to a group can be tied only to other outputs and inputs within the same group For example a front panel operator cannot tie an input that is assigned to group 1 to an output that is assigned to group 2 Ungrouped inputs and outputs can be switched to outputs and inputs in any group Ties between groups an input in group 1 tied to an output in group 2 can be created under RS 232 RS 422 or Ethernet control Suggested applications for the I O grouping feature include Segregating specific video formats to prevent an input in one video format from being inadvertently applied to an output device that supports another video format figure 3 27 Segregating input and output devices that are in separate rooms Isolating video from being displayed on specific output devices for operational security
180. t buttons with assigned presets light red If you then save the configuration to a lit preset number the configuration data at that preset location will be overwritten VI De Blinking button Y TaN Figure 3 41 Enter Save Preset mode Red Preset Assigned Unlit No Preset Assigned 3 Press and release the input or output button for the desired preset figure 3 42 Press and release the Input 1 button The button blinks red to indicate that this preset number is selected but not saved 7 ENTER J h OES L a l ERAN preset Blinking button to blink UN M Figure 3 42 Select the preset l aa see e PRESET vv ESC a Z 13 ELA ir E2 3 4 5 e 7 8 s The Enter button blinks to indicate the need to save the The Preset button continues 4 Press and release the Enter button figure 3 43 The current configuration is now stored in the selected memory location Press the Enter button to save the preset ENTER PREsET VIEW ESC ren res ve e All input buttons and output buttons return to unlit or background illumination The Enter and Preset buttons return to unlit or background illumination Figure 3 43 Press the Enter button MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher Operation 3 27 Operation cont d Example 8 Recalling a preset In the following example
181. te die nicht ausdr cklich vom Hersteller empfohlen wurden da diese eine Gefahrenquelle darstellen k nnen Instrucciones de seguridad Espanol AN A Precaucion Leer las instrucciones Leer y analizar todas las instrucciones de operaci n y seguridad antes de usar el equipo Este s mbolo se utiliza para advertir al usuario sobre instrucciones importantes de operaci n y mantenimiento o cambio de partes que se desean destacar en el contenido de la documentaci n suministrada con los equipos Este s mbolo se utiliza para advertir al usuario sobre la presencia de elementos con voltaje peligroso sin protecci n aislante que puedan encontrarse dentro de la caja o alojamiento del producto y que puedan representar riesgo de electrocuci n Conservar las instrucciones Conservar las instrucciones de seguridad para futura consulta Obedecer las advertencias Todas las advertencias e instrucciones marcadas en el equipo o en la documentaci n del usuario deben ser obedecidas Evitar el uso de accesorios No usar herramientas o accesorios que no sean especificamente recomendados por el fabricante ya que podrian implicar riesgos EME e PX IN B05 SHEAR ERASE MIS SAAR SAA Bee CE ARRE hr i PESA JIP TCU Ds Uv HES TAS Ze ATE PREPARA HNR X ABARRE BFE o PA OA ERER ERBI AEREAS SAAE TAREE DOS EM Ds
182. the most recent configuration is retrieved The previous presets remain intact If an error occurs during the self test the switcher locks up and does not operate If your switcher locks up on power up call the Extron S Sales amp Technical Support Hotline Creating a configuration The current configuration can be changed using the front panel buttons Change the current configuration as follows 1 Press the Esc button to clear any input button indicators output button indicators or control button indicators that may be lit 2 Select to configure video audio or both by pressing the RGBHV button and or Audio button 3 Select the desired input and output s by pressing the input and output buttons o Input buttons and output buttons light or blink amber to indicate video and audio ties green to indicate video only ties and red to indicate audio only ties o To indicate potential ties output buttons blink the appropriate color when an input is selected o To indicate current ties output buttons light steadily the appropriate color when an input is selected o To clear unwanted outputs press and release the associated lit output buttons To indicate potential unties output buttons blink the appropriate color when an output is deselected but not untied from the input 4 Press and release the Enter button to accept the tie Repeat steps 1 through 4 to create or clear additional ties until the desired configurati
183. through 8 and outputs 5 through 8 3 22 MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher Operation Setting RGB delay The switcher can briefly blank the RGB video output while it switches to the new input s sync source and then switches the RGB signals This allows a brief delay for the display to adjust to the selected input s sync timing before displaying the new picture which then appears without glitches RGB delay also known as Triple Action Switching or video mute switching is user selectable from 0 to 5 seconds in half second increments You can set the RGB delay interval on the front panel or by using the serial ports and LAN port with either the SIS Windows control program or HTML pages See chapter 4 Programmer s Guide chapter 5 Matrix Software and chapter 6 HTML operation Specify the RGB delay interval for a specific output on the front panel as follows aeji M RGB delay is protected when front panel lock mode 2 is selected You can view the delay in lock mode 2 but you cannot change it from the front panel 1 Press the Esc button to clear any input buttons output buttons or control buttons that may be lit 2 Toenter RGB Delay mode press and hold the RGBHV button until the button begins to blink green then release the button 3 Press and release an output button to select an output Each lit input button from Input 1 through Input 10 indicates a half second of RGB delay interval for the s
184. tiple remote links with two levels of password protection e Front Panel Controller The front panel controller supports input and output selection I O grouping preset creation and selection RGB delay and audio gain and attenuation and volume control audio models The front panel features illuminated pushbuttons that can be labeled with text or graphics e Windows based control program For Ethernet or serial port remote control from a PC the Extron Windows based control software provides a graphical interface and drag and drop point and click operation The Windows based control program also has an emulation mode that lets you create a switcher configuration file at the home office and then download it for use by the switcher on site e Simple Instruction Set SIS The remote control protocol uses Extron s SIS for easy programming and operation e Remote control panels and keypads The matrix switchers are remote controllable using the optional MKP 2000 and MKP 3000 remote control keypads The remote control devices are easy to use and provide tactile buttons for quick selection Each MKP can be used for input to output switching one touch switching for a particular output The MKP 3000 also can be used for selection of global presets Upgradeable firmware The firmware that controls all switcher operation can be upgraded in the field via RS 232 RS 422 or Ethernet without taking the switcher out of service Fir
185. to disk the last time you exited the program the ties from that session are also loaded Select printer Selects the target printer 5 18 MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher Matrix Software Print tie map Prints the tie set that is displayed on the screen Exit Closes the Matrix Switchers Control Program Tools menu Tools Preferences Master Reset gt r Assign Device Icons Assign device icons Displays the complete set of input Edit Device Palette and output device icons You can drag any of these n icons to the input and output boxes Audio Input Gain settings 4udio Output volume settings Edit device palette Allows you to add your own custom Mute Output settings View Input Frequencies device icon graphics Update Firmware RGB delay settings Displays the switching interval TF ptians setting for each input and allows you to change them HTML File Manager Hardware Status Audio Input gain settings Displays the audio gain level setting for a single input or for all inputs and Mame Presets Shaw R5 232 Strings allows you to change it The level is expressed as I O Group settings the magnitude number of decibels and polarity iid Sones positive gain or negative attenuation of the audio adjustment Audio Output volume settings Displays the audio output level setting for a single input or for all inputs and allows you to change it The level is expressed as a p
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187. tput buttons for outputs that are tied to input 5 light red to indicate audio ties audio breakaway Red Red 7 213 41516 718 The output buttons for outputs that are not tied to input 5 The Audio button remains lit red to indicate that only audio is selected are either unlit or background illuminated Figure 3 24 Deselect RGBHV to view audio ties only Press and release the RGBHV button and the Audio button to toggle the RGBHV button on green and the Audio button either unlit or providing background illumination figure 3 25 VIDEO AUDIO Press the RGBHV button to select it The button lights green when selected The output buttons for outputs that are tied to input 5 light green to indicate RGBHV Video ties audio breakaway Green Green Green Green Tz Ts 4 8s 7T5 The output buttons for outputs that are not tied to input 5 are either unlit or background illuminated Press the Audio button to deselect it The button is unlit or background illuminated when deselected Figure 3 25 Deselect audio and select RGBHV to view RGBHV only If video ties are established for input 5 the output buttons light green for all video outputs tied to input 5 If no ties are established for input 5 all output buttons return to either unlit or to background illumination Press and release the View button to exit View only mode figure 3 26 Press the View button to exit View Only mode ven g
188. trixdsvp js Tue 29 Jan 2003 01 35 06 GMT 142 E x E Done Do H4 Internet Figure 6 9 File Management page Meza The files listed in figure 6 9 are shown for example only and may not be present on your switcher To delete a file check the associated delete check box and click the Delete Files button MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher e HTML Operation 6 11 HTML Operation cont d Upload your own files as follows Noyes The following characters are invalid in file names space f lt gt A and 1 Click the Browse button 2 Browse through your system and select the desired file s Noyes Ifyou want one of the pages that you create and upload to be the default startup page name that file index html 3 Click the Upload File button The file s that you selected appear in the list Set and View Ties Page You can create ties on the Set and View Ties page figure 6 10 Access the Set and View Ties page by clicking the Control tab AY CrossPoint Plus 3232 2424 Control Microsoft Internet Explorer File Edit View Favorites Tools Help Ea Bak gt gt Y A Qsearch jFavorites djjMeda lt 4 Eh 5 H Address e http 10 13 2 236 Links Status Configuration File Management Control BX Contact Us Refresh NS Set and View Ties Select RGB amp Audio Settings 22 susie seins Select Global Presets 7 This screen allows you to tie Inputs
189. ts all input audio levels to unity gain 0 dB and sets all output volume levels to 100 0 dB of attenuation Meza Master reset does not reset the Internet protocol IP settings Using Emulation mode Emulation mode allows you to set up the software without attaching the switcher to the computer To use Emulation mode do the following 1 6 Double click the MATRIX Switchers Control Program icon in the Extron Electronics group or folder Choose Emulate and click OK Choose an Emulation file to open and click OK The file DEMO MTX provides a sample of a completed matrix setup Selecting the file NEW INI or clicking Cancel provides a blank setup to get you started Enter the file name under which you want to save any changes to the file and click OK Select the number of video boards audio boards and matrix model for which you are preparing a configuration and click OK Continue using the program as described on page 5 6 Using the help system For information about program features you can access the help program in any of the following ways From the Extron Electronics program folder or group double 9 click on the MATRIX Switchers Help icon shown at right MTRS HLP From within the Matrix Switcher Control Program click on the Help menu on the main screen From within the Matrix Switcher Control Program press the F1 key Special Characters The HTML language reserves certain characters for specifi
190. tthe Matrix Switchers Control Program See Using the Matrix Switcher Control software in this chapter steps 1 through 4 starting on page 5 4 Mensa The Ethernet connection is much faster than the serial port connections Extron recommends using the Ethernet connection rather than the serial port for firmware uploads 5 Click Tools gt Update firmware If you are connected via the LAN port the select file window appears figure 5 10 See Ethernet connected firmware upload on page 5 14 If you are connected via either serial port the Extron Firmware Loader appears figure 5 11 See Serial port connected firmware upload on page 5 15 MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher e Matrix Software 5 13 Matrix Software cont d Ethernet connected firmware upload Select files to Download to Extron Server El ES Look in y temp er Eg Ei al 5x1 amp VIL d 519 OE File name n1616 V1 04 519 hy Network P Files of type 519 Cancel EZ Figure 5 10 Select file window 6 Navigate to the folder where you saved the firmware upgrade file Select the file No Valid firmware files must have the file extension S19 Any other file extension is not a firmware upgrade Mensa The original factory installed firmware is permanently available on the MVX Plus 128 VGA A switcher If the attempted firmware upload fails for any reason the switcher reverts to the factory installed firmware 7 Click the Open
191. tts The length of the exposed stripped portion of the copper wires is important The ideal length is 3 16 5 mm Longer bare wires can short together Shorter bare wires are not as secure in the direct insertion connectors and could be pulled out The volume level for each output can be individually set via the front panel or Ethernet or serial port control See chapter 3 Operation chapter 4 Programmer s Guide chapter 5 Matrix Software and chapter 6 HTML Operation for details RS 232 RS 422 connection RS 232 RS 422 connector Connect a host device such as a computer touch panel control or RS 232 capable PDA to the switcher via this 9 pin D connector for serial RS 232 RS 422 control figure 2 5 i A M Not used Not used w 1 6 TX Transmit data TX Transmit data O cC 3 RX Receive data RX Receive data 9 S 4 Not used Not used t 5 5 Gnd Signal ground Gnd Signal ground C 6 Notused Not used 7t Not used RX Receive data 8 Not used TX Transmit data 9 Not used Not used Figure 2 5 RS 232 RS 422 connector See chapter 4 Programmer s Guide for definitions of the SIS commands serial commands to control the switcher via this connector and chapter 5 Matrix Software for details on how to install and use the control software The switcher can support either the RS 232 or RS 422 seri
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193. umination buttons return to unlit or background illumination Figure 3 47 Press the Enter button 3 28 MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher Operation Muting and unmuting video and or audio outputs Individual outputs can be muted or unmuted as follows Noyes Mutes are protected when front panel Lock mode 2 is selected You can view the status of the output muted or unmuted in Lock mode 2 but you cannot change it from the front panel 1 Press the Esc button to clear any input button indications output button indications or control button indications that may be on 2 Press and release the View button 3 Select video audio or both to mute or unmute by pressing the RGBHV button and or the Audio button 4 One ata time press and hold the button s for the desired output s for approximately 2 seconds The output LED s for the selected output s blink to indicate the mute or return to their previous state to indicate the unmute 5 Press and release the View button to return to normal switcher operation NOME You can mute video and audio video only or audio only outputs Pressing and releasing the RGBHV button and the Audio button togeles each selection on and off e When you enter View only mode the output LEDs turn on for all outputs without ties e The video mute function mutes the R G and B planes only the H and V planes are still active e Mutes are saved to non volatile memory When power is remov
194. unmuting video and or audio outputs ccccccccnnnnococnncncnnncnnnananonnnnnonnnonnnnnoss 3 29 Example 9 Muting and unmuting an OUtpUt ccccccccccncncnnnncnncnnncnncnnnononannnncnnnnnnnnonnnnnanennens 3 29 MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher e Table of Contents i Table of Contents cont d Viewing and adjusting the input audio level 00 eeescceessseeeeesseeeesseeeeessseeeessteeeeeesaaes 3 32 Example 10 Viewing and adjusting an input audio level esesseesssss 3 34 Viewing and adjusting the output volume ccccconnococccnnccononnncnccnnnnnncnnnnnnnnonnnnncnnnnnnnnnncnnnnnnnns 3 36 Reading the displayed volume seccionales 3 37 Example 11 Viewing and adjusting an output volume level 3 39 Setting the front panel locks Executive MONEeS occcoooocccnnonococcccnnonnooncnnnnonanonnnnncnannnnnnnnnos 3 41 Selecting Lock mode 2 or toggling between mode 2 and mode O 3 41 Selecting Lock mode 2 or toggling between mode 2 and mode 1 3 42 Performing a system reset from the front panel 3 42 sE AA o o Pe 3 43 Selecting the rear panel Remote port protocol and baud rate 3 43 Rear Panel Operations 1 essent tnn nnne nes 3 44 Performing soft system resets musico a iia 3 45 Performing a hard WS SC lepine acne caters MEER easenensdved caiaeucieeabewencessevseitence
195. uration Fort Type H5 232 Baud Rate 3600 Data Bits Parity M Stop Bits 1 3 3 Volts 3 23 Temperature 100 0F 37 8 C Firmware version F emel Version Firmware Loaded Updated wed 20 Jan 2013 18 42 30 GMT Events Running 0 Open IP connections Figure 5 14 Status window Name presets Allows you to assign a name to each of the 32 memory presets Noyes Preset names are limited to 12 upper and lower case alphanumeric characters space and the _ and characters Mesa The following characters are invalid in preset names lt gt 7 I and Show RS 232 strings Displays the ASCII commands that are used by the current configuration You can refer to these for RS 232 programming I O group settings Allows you to establish I O groups Room configuration Allows you to assign outputs to rooms or delete outputs from rooms Meza A Room is a subset of outputs that are logically related to each other as determined by the operator The MVX Plus 128 VGA A switcher supports up to 10 rooms each of which can consist of from 1 to 16 outputs Initialize Initializes and clears any or all of the following ties presets audio configuration preset names icon names and icons Preferences menu Preferences Master Reset Immediate Changes Immediate changes Causes configuration changes to take i changes effect immediately
196. use consecutive input buttons to first blink slowly then quickly and then light steadily For example When lit steadily the Input 3 button indicates 47 dB of attenuation when compared to the Input 3 button blinking quickly 48 dB to 50 dB of attenuation The blinking Input 4 button 45 dB to 46 dB of attenuation is at least 2 dB less than the fast blinking Input 3 button 48 dB 46 dB and at most 5 dB less 50 dB 45 dB See the table on page 3 38 to read the volume display MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher e Operation 3 37 Operation cont d Audio volume adjustment settings Highest Highest number input dB of Output J number input dB of Output button lit attenuation volume g button lit attenuation volume De e ji Slow 1E blink i 1 E Fast blink EE 3 Slow J2 blink Fast 2 blink O N O0Q B 0 oO Oo _ blinking LED 3 38 MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher Operation Example 11 Viewing and adjusting an output volume level In the following example the audio output volume is viewed and adjusted The steps show the front panel indications that result from your action 1 Press and release the Esc button figure 3 59 Press the Esc button to clear all selections ENTER PREsET VIEW ESC e The button flashes once Figure 3 59 Clear all selection
197. ut 3 and output 4 video and audio signals are unmuted Mute outputs one at a time NUM R 2 seconds 13 ai o 3 m 1 sl Try Press and hold the Output 3 button The button lights amber to indicate that the RGBHV and audio outputs are not muted aL 2 seconds 4 eS N 1 LN Press and hold the Output 4 button The button lights green to indicate that the RGBHV output is not muted d RGBHV only because only video is tied to output 4 Blinking button D TER Figure 3 51 Unmute the outputs Mesa Ifboth RGBHV and audio are selected the unmutine action toggles both the S Ss video and the audio outputs If either the video output or the audio output is already unmuted the muted output is unmuted and the unmuted output is muted 6 Press and release the View button to exit View only mode figure 3 52 Press the View button to exit View Only mode vew Ie input buttons and output buttons return to unlit or background illumination The View button returns to unlit or background illumination Figure 3 52 Press the View button to exit View only mode MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher e Operation 3 31 Operation cont d Viewing and adjusting the input audio level The audio level of each input can be displayed and adjusted through a range of 18 dB to 24 dB to ensure that there is no noticeable volume difference among sources figur
198. uthorized 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 merchantability or fitness for any particular use In no event will Extron Electronics be liable for direct indirect or consequential damages resulting from any defect in this product even if Extron Electronics has been advised of such damage Please note that laws vary from state to state and country to country and that some provisions of this watranty may not apply to you ye e wy A QV i 140 S 6 o A turjO www extron com Extron Electronics USA 1230 South Lewis Street Anaheim CA 92805 800 633 9876 714 491 1500 FAX 714 491 1517 Extron Electronics Europe Extron Electronics Asia Extron Electronics Japan Beeldschermweg 6C 135 Joo Seng Rd 04 01
199. ved from memory it becomes the current configuration B RGB delay interval Delay in second increments 10 maximum gt lt 14 Video audio mute 0 no mutes 1 video mute 2 audio mute 3 video and audio mute Sync frequency xxx xx frequency in Hz V or kHz H ll Connection status 0 no input connected 1 input connected Number of inputs 12 Number of outputs 8 Part number 68 788 01 Firmware version number to second decimal place x xx ES S al El B N h N II Verbose firmware version description upload date time See the Query firmware version verbose command on page 4 16 RI Name 12 characters maximum for input names output names global preset names and room preset names 11 characters maximum for room names Upper and lower case alphanumeric characters and _ and spaces are valid Nogi The following characters are invalid in the name space lt gt and Voltage Positive or negative voltage and magnitude El E Temperature Degrees Fahrenheit MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher e Programmer s Guide 4 7 Programmer s Guide cont d Command response table for SIS commands Command ASCII command Response Additional host to switcher switcher to host description Create ties e Commands can be entered back to back in a string with no spaces For example 1 1 02 02 amp 003 003 4 8 e The quick multiple tie and tie input to a

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