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Extron electronic 48 Switch User Manual

1. FCC Class A Notice This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions This device may not cause harmful interference 1 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation The Class A limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense This unit was tested with shielded cables on the peripheral devices Shielded cables must be used with the unit to ensure compliance with FCC emissions limits For more information on safety guidelines regulatory compliances EMI EMF compliance accessibility and related topics click here Conventions Used in this Guide In this user guide the following are used NOTE A note draws attention
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3. LO ruitanecus Total Progress Exit W ranster 1 Elapsed Time 00 00 00 Devices 1 Hast Model File Name Part Number Firmware COM1 MUA WGA A 1 03 0003 Figure 32 Extron Firmware Loader Window 10 Select the MVX matrix switcher and click File gt Open The Choose Firmware File screen appears see figure 33 Chinese Pim Pio oe Look CF vi E vi Oif e OF l m s Wp Cemmis a Fla rae MAPA 111 GUA 12 My Membre Fpi ai App sii he phg bar w Figure 33 Choose Firmware File Window 11 Navigate to and select the new firmware file Click Open The Choose Firmware File window closes NOTES When downloaded from the Extron website the firmware is placed in a subfolder of C Program Files Extron Firmware Valid firmware files must have the file extension 519 A file with any other extension is not a firmware upgrade The original factory installed firmware is permanently available on the matrix switcher If the attempted firmware upload fails for any reason the switcher reverts to the factory installed firmware MVX 44 48 84 88 VGA Matrix Switchers e Remote Operation 51 12 In the Firmware Loader window click Begin see figure 34 The Total Progress and Progress status bars show the upload progress The firmware upload may take several minutes Once the status bars have progressed trom to 100 and Status is listed as Completed the firmware loader utility resets the
4. The input buttons and LEDs select and identify inputs Alternate preset selection function The input buttons and LEDs also serve as preset selection buttons and indicators allowing you to select presets to either save or recall A more detailed explanation of the presets functions is included in Using Presets beginning on page 20 Output buttons and LEDs The output buttons and LEDs select and identify outputs Alternate preset selection function The output buttons and LEDs also serve as preset selection buttons and indicators allowing you to select presets to either save or recall A more detailed explanation of the presets functions is included in Using Presets beginning on page 20 Alternate audio indication function The Output 1 through Output 3 LEDs also serve as the input audio level indicators each indicating a range of 6 dB when lit e Output 1 LED off O dB to 5 dB e Output 1 LED lit 6 dB to 11 dB e Output 1 and 2 LED lit 12 dB to 17 dB e Output 1 through Output 3 LEDs lit 18 dB See Adjusting Input Audio Gain and Attenuation on page 23 Alternate audio adjustment function On 8 output switchers the Output 7 and Output 8 buttons and LEDs also serve as the Down Y and Up 4 controls and indicators See item and item MVX 44 48 84 88 VGA Matrix Switchers e Operation 9 Control Buttons and LEDs Enter button The Enter button saves changes when you set
5. nm E Save az m m T m Delete CHANGES J J J oo oo oo oo JOOOOOOo J0000000 S Extron s MATRIX SWITCHERS Control Program ver 6 3 1996 2004 Extron Electronics Ol x File Toole Audio input Config Preferences Master FReset Help Power le Executive Hode lo PRESETS Fun Current Config EJT Save az Delete CHANGES Take Cancel mn J mm la s yl Follow Figure 29 Sample Program Window Ties Shown MVX 44 48 84 88 VGA Matrix Switchers e Remote Operation 48 Updating the Firmware The firmware upgrade utility provides a way to replace the firmware that is coded on the control board of the switcher without taking the switcher out of service Update the switcher firmware as follows 1 Visit the Extron website www extron com click the Download tab and then click the Firmware link see figure 30 Products Applications Technologies Company Download 1 NOTE The version release date and size shown are sample values only AEU E tbe Download Center 5 E n ae ga at Firmware 28 files files MVX 44 48 84 88 Series 19 1492 01 1 09 Oct23 2008 2 3 MB 2 Firmware for Wty ot Abe Bee BS Soros PE Release Notes Download Center Download MWXSerles_FWix04 exe Please provide the following information Name John Smith Company Virginia
6. Desktop My Documents er My Computer e My Network File name mvxas1 00 319 Dpen Places Files of type an files Cancel A Zi Connected 0 03 47 Auto detect SCROLL CAPS NUM Capture Print echo Figure 23 Select the Firmware Upgrade File 7 Click Open The firmware upload begins If you have the echo function of HyperTerminal turned on HyperTerminal will display a scroll of the text of the firmware file as it uploads to the switcher see figure 24 pload o 0330000443A9C 7 76F 726B5093944192404994904 154333204D698383804D368383831303090 123B6C003N10124 O3CCBBSAALO82303CCBBSACEL 704 20108981E605A1BAZ2303CCBBSEE613 Figure 24 Upload Progress Display 8 After several minutes the switcher reports the startup copyright message C Copyright 20yy Extron Electronics MVX nn VGA A Series Vx xXel This message indicates that the firmware upload is complete 9 Exit HyperTerminal MVX 44 48 84 88 VGA Matrix Switchers e Remote Operation 45 Matrix Switchers Control Program The Matrix Switchers Control Program communicates with the switcher via the rear panel Remote RS 232 port to provide an easy way to set up ties and sets of ties The program is compatible with Windows 2000 Windows XP Windows 7 and newer operating systems Updates to the program can be downloaded from the Extron website www extron com Installing the Software The program is contained on the Extron Software Products
7. Matrix Switchers MVX 44 48 84 88 Series VGA Matrix Switchers SS Extron Electronics INTERFACING SWITCHING AND CONTR 68 877 01 Rev E 05 11 Safety Instructions English AN This symbol is intended to alert the user of important operating and mainte nance servicing instructions in the literature provided with the equipment A This symbol is intended to alert the user of the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may present a risk of electric shock Caution Read Instructions Read and understand all safety and operating instructions before using the equipment Retain Instructions The safety instructions should be kept for future reference Follow Warnings Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the equipment or in the user information Avoid Attachments Do not use tools or attachments that are not recommended by the equipment manufacturer because they may be hazardous Consignes de S curit Francais A A Ce symbole sert a avertir l utilisateur de la pr sence dans le bo tier de l appareil de tensions dangereuses non isol es posant des risques d lectrocution Attention Lire les instructions Prendre connaissance de toutes les consignes de s curit et d exploitation avant d utiliser le mat riel Ce symbole sert a avertir l utilisateur que la documentation fournie avec le mat riel contient des instructions importantes concernant l exploi
8. NE W om om VF 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 Power cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be stepped on or pinched by items placed upon or against them Servicing Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel There are no user serviceable parts inside To prevent the risk of shock do not attempt to service this equipment yourself because opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards Slots and openings If the equipment has slots or holes in the enclosure these are provided to prevent overheating of sensitive components inside These openings must never be blocked by other objects Lithium battery There is a danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced Replace it only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer s instructions Alimentations Ne faire f
9. The video LED is off when video is deselected vo The audio LED lights when audio is selected aun 2 Select an input Press and release the input 5 button Press and release the Input 5 button lali OUTPUTS 4 5 6 7 8 1 0 or o a a The Input 5 E lights to The Output 3 Output 4 and Yo 8 LEDs light to indicate the ties created in indicate that input 5 is selected example 1 3 Select the output Press and release the output 4 button Press and release the Output 4 button bourpurs 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 a The Output 4 LED goes out to indicate that the selected input will be untied from this output 4 Confirm the change Press and release the Enter button Press the Enter buttonto The LED forthe selected input and the LEDs for the remaining tied confirm the outputs LEDs light steadily for approximately 1 second to indicate the change tie and then go out The LED for the deselected output is already out e A oo 0 0 D The current configuration see figure 10 is now e Video Input 5 video tied to output 1 output 3 output 4 and output 8 e Audio Input 5 audio 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 10 Example 3 Configuration MVX 44 48 84 88 VGA Matrix Switchers e Operation 16 Viewing the Configuration The current configuration all active t
10. 4 dBu 1 23 V default balanced or 10 dBV 316 mV unbalanced Maximum level Hi Z gt 22 dBu balanced gt 14 dBV unbalanced at 1 THD N Maximum level 600 ohm gt 20 dBu balanced gt 12 dBV unbalanced at 1 THD N at default settings Control remote switcher Se al COMMON POr becses 1 RS 232 9 pin female D connector Baud rate and protocol 9600 baud 8 bit 1 stop bit no parity Control pin configurations 2 TX 3 RX 5 GND 9 hardwired IR input IR controller module44 88 models IR 501 optional Program control mission Extron control configuration program for Windows Extron Simple Instruction Set SIS MVX 44 48 84 88 VGA Matrix Switchers e Reference Information 59 General PONET naaa 100 VAC to 240 VAC 50 60 Hz internal 30 watts Temperature humidity o 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 GOO san Convection vents on sides and top Mounting Rack Mount eee Yes with included mounting kit Furniture mount Yes with optional under desk mounting kit Ficlosure TY DS vada Metal Enclosure dimensions 00 1 75 H x 17 4 W x 8 5 D 1U high full rack wide 4 4 cm H x 44 2 cm W x 21 6 cm D Depth excludes connectors and knobs Width excludes rack ears Product weight seese 7 0 lbs 3 2 kg DO
11. 40H Input audio attenuation Output gain Mutkx2a 1 Vmtka 1 zZpze The set gain G and set attenuation g commands are case sensitive Inkao Aude InteAud g2 Inkao Aude Inkao Aude In5eAud 3 lt 4 Ink4 leAudke In7eAud 9 lt OutkxaleL v1g OutkaeLvlie lt 1 Amtka 1 Amtka g e paje Amt1 lt 4 Amtge The RGB and audio from output K3 are muted The RGB from kal output is muted The RGB and audio from output K3 are unmuted Set input 1 audio gain to 2 dB Increase gain by 1 dB Increase audio input 5 level from 2 dB to 3 dB Decrease gain by 1 dB Decrease audio input 7 level from 8 dB to 9 dB Audio input 3 level is at 6 dB Set output kal level to consumer 10 dBV Set output kal level to pro 4 dBu default Output 3 audio level is pro 4 dBu Mute output K2 audio audio off Unmute output K2 audio audio on 1 mute on 0 mute off Mute all audio outputs Unmute all audio outputs 1 through 4 MVX 44 MVX 84 or 1 through 8 MVX 48 MVX 88 1 on 0 off 1 through 4 MVX 44 MVX 48 or 1 through 8 MVX 84 MVX 88 O through 10 1 dB per step 18 to 10 29 steps dB of audio attenuation and gain 1 through 18 1 dB per step O consumer level 10 dBV 1 pro level 4 dBu MVX 44 48 84 88 VGA Matrix Switchers e Remote Operation 40 Command Response Table for SIS Commands continued Command
12. commands through the RS 232 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 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 or an IR 501 command string occurs the switcher responds by sending a message to the host The switcher initiated messages are listed below underlined The switcher does not expect a response from the host but for example the host program might request a new status C COPYRIGHT 2 yy EXTRON ELECTRONICS MVX nn VGA A Series Vx xx lt The copyright message is initiated by the switcher when it is first powered on Vx xx IS the firmware version number nn is the matrix size such as 88 eight inputs by eight outputs Qik lt e The switcher initiates the Qik message when a front panel or IR 501 tie creation has occurred Spronel The switcher initiates the Sor message when a memory preset has been saved from the front panel or under IR 501 control nn is the preset number Rpran eJ The switcher initiates the Ror message when a memory preset has been recalled from the front panel or under IR 501 control nn is the preset number Inn Audxxe The
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14. 2 3 5 6 7 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 The suck 3 LED lights to KA N 3 is selected and M IS beeline Jio or video and audio The source or sources if audio is broken away is indicated by the Input LE D s The Output 1 Output 4 and Output 8 LEDs also light to indicate that they are receiving video from the indicated input These unselected outputs may or not be receiving audio you cannot tell from these indications INPUTS The audio LED blinks J oF E to indicate that for at wo 8 least one tie audio is AUD Oda routed from a different The Input 5 LED an to indicate that the video from this sii adie a input is tied to output 3 and to all the other lit outputs y 3 Deselect audio Press and release the I O button Press button OUTPUTS al as 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 D The uc 3 LED lights to Tet roluna 3 is selected and M IS chi Jio The source is indicated by the Input LED s The Output 1 Output 4 and Output 8 LEDs also light to indicate that they are receiving video from the indicated input The video LED lights when video is selected Dos The audio LED is off AUD aB when audio is deselected INPUTS 1 0 8 The Input 5 LED a to indicate that video from this input is tied to output 3 and to all the other lit outputs MVX 44 48 84 88 VGA Matrix Switchers e Operation 19 4 Deselect video and select audio Press and release the I O button P
15. Function ASCIl Command Host to Unit Response Unit to Host Additional description Save recall and directly write global presets Save current configuration as a global preset Example Recall a global preset Example Directly write a global preset Example View global preset configuration Response description Example MVX 88 VGA Example MVX 44 VGA Command character is a comma xo Spro Sprgg e x9 Rpriaje 5 Rpras e Save current ties as preset 8 Command character Is a period Recall preset 5 which becomes the current configuration Enter as many ties as are valid for this model The tie all both tie RGB 8 and and the tie audio commanos are all valid Brackets are shown to separate ties for clarity only Create global preset 16 which ties video and audio input 8 to output 5 RGBHV input 7 to output 4 audio input 3 to output 6 and RGBHV input 3 to output 8 Ka epci elx1 e epi e Vi delxi e x1 e x1Po exiPe Aude Show the video and audio configuration for preset K9 Show the video input tied to n sequential outputs and then the audio input tied to n sequential outputs n is the highest output number for this model switcher Video input 14 tied to output 1 O 1 el tied to O 2 l tied to O 3el tied to O neVide Audio input 14 tied to output 1 O 1 el tied to O 2 l tied to O 3 l tied to O ne Aud Esc J4VC Ese x9 Ppxa x
16. If desired reset the audio levels for other inputs by repeating steps 2 and 3 NOTE After approximately 30 seconds of front panel inactivity the switcher saves the most recent input gain or attenuation levels and exits Audio Setup mode 5 Exit the Audio Setup mode Press and release the Audio Setup button All audio changes are saved Press the Audio Setup button to exit Audio Setup mode vO VID O 4B All input and output AUD O dB j LEDs turn off AUDIO SETUP 0 The Audio Setup LED turns off MVX 44 48 84 88 VGA Matrix Switchers e Operation 27 Example 10 Resetting audio gain all inputs To reset the input audio gain or attenuation to the factory default 0 dB for all inputs press and hold the Audio Setup I O button for approximately 10 seconds see figure 14 Press and hold the button 10 seconds total O o Continue to hold the button 0 o 3 EE nd AUDIO oe The LED goes off and then flashes twice to indicate the audio reset of all inputs Release the Audio Setup button Figure 14 Reset all Audio Gains Setting the Output Audio Level The audio level for each output can be set only via the RS 232 port using either SIS commands or the Matrix Switchers Control Program see the Remote Operation section The available settings are professional level 4 dBu and consumer level 10 dBV The default is professional level Front Panel Security Lockout Executive
17. Matrix Infrared IR Remote Control part number 70 336 01 Video These switchers input and output VGA UXGA RGBHV RGBS RGsB RsGsBs video or component HDTV signals on 15 pin HD female connectors Bandwidth Bandwidth is 300 MHz 3 dB This high bandwidth allows the switchers to switch high resolution video with no loss of signal quality Audio input These switchers input unbalanced stereo audio signals on 3 5 mm mini jacks Audio output These switchers output balanced or unbalanced stereo audio signals on 3 5 mm 5 pole captive screw terminals Audio input gain attenuation You can set the input audio gain or attenuation 18 dB to 10 dB via the RS 232 port or from the front panel Individual input audio levels can be adjusted so there are no noticeable volume differences between sources and allows for the best headroom and signal to noise ratio This function also eliminates the need for separate preamps or attenuators when used with professional higher line level and consumer lower line level audio equipment Audio output level switch The audio level of each output can be set to either 10 dBV consumer level or 4 dBu pro level via RS 232 control only Audio follow Audio can be switched with the corresponding video input Audio follow switching can be done via front panel control optional IR 501 control or the RS 232 port Audio breakaway Audio can be broken away from its corresponding
18. Mode The MVX Series switchers have a front panel security lock feature Executive mode that limits the operation of the switcher from the front panel and optional IR remote control When the switcher is locked the Enter button I O button video audio or video and audio selection and all of the front panel audio gain and attenuation functions are disabled The front panel input and output buttons continue to allow ties to be viewed but ties cannot be created The front panel security lockout also disables the IR remote sensor to lock out remote control functions Toggle the front panel lockout on and off by pressing and holding the Enter and Preset buttons for approximately 2 seconds see figure 15 Press and hold the Enter and Preset buttons ENYER PRESET PRESET O 2 seconds M O The Preset LED flashes twice to indicate that the front panel lockout has toggled on or off Release the Enter and Preset buttons Figure 15 Toggle Front Panel Lock on or off MVX 44 48 84 88 VGA Matrix Switchers e Operation 28 Clearing all Ties and Presets To clear all ties and saved presets press and hold the Preset button on the front panel while applying AC power see figure 16 Continue to hold the Preset button until all LEDs light and then release the Preset button The power up sequence completes e All LEDs turn off then turn on and off from left to right e The Video and Audio LEDs turn on e All other LEDs remain o
19. WweSenes Put ere Publisher Extron Electronics more options 4 Run While Files From the Internet can be useful this File type can potentially harm our computer Only run software From publishers you trust what s the risk g Firmware Upgrade InstallShield Wizard Welcome to the Extron Installation Program for the MYX Firnnware v1 04 The Estron Installation Program will install the updated Ex tro Tl b firmware on pour computer To continue click Next 67 o Firmware Uperade InstallShield Wizard Firmware Update The InstallShield Wizard has successfully installed the eodete The ele sce pote coe be found at CAProgram Files Eton Firmware Od Folder where firmware is installed Extron View the Release Notes Adobe Reader Required View the Update Installi4dobe Reader Required Click Finish to exit the Wizard 6 Limites Figure 31 Downloading Firmware Upgrade Files MVX 44 48 84 88 VGA Matrix Switchers e Remote Operation 50 7 Connect a computer that runs the Windows operating system to the switcher serial port see Installation for more details 8 Start the Matrix Switchers Control Program and connect to the matrix switcher See Starting the Software on page 47 9 Click Tools gt Update firmware The Extron Firmware Loader appears see figure 32 File Edit Option Help Open Ctro
20. a a All LEDs except the recalled preset s LED go out INPUTS PRESET 0 0 6 0 0 The LED for the recalled preset and the Preset LED remain lit for 1 second then go out MVX 44 48 84 88 VGA Matrix Switchers e Operation 22 Adjusting Input Audio Gain and Attenuation Switchers have input audio gain and attenuation adjustments In Audio Setup mode the audio level of each input can be adjusted through a range of 18 dB to 10 dB This adjustment range ensures that there is no noticeable volume difference among sources lt also eliminates the need for separate preamps or attenuators when used with professional higher line level and consumer lower line level audio equipment see figure 12 Low Audio Output Level Hate e Audio System No noticeable volume differences between sources 8 10 12 14 18 20 High Audio Output Level Computer Figure 12 Audio Gain and Attenuation In Audio Setup mode the input that is selected for adjustment is automatically tied to output 1 Connect a VU meter or an audio system to output 1 to measure or monitor the audio while you perform adjustments There are two ways to measure the audio level during audio setup e Monitor the input audio level indicator Power LED on the front panel e Connect a VU meter
21. are saved in non volatile memory within 5 seconds of a change or exiting Audio Setup mode When power is applied the last current configuration is retrieved The previous presets remain intact NOTE Wait at least 5 seconds after changing any configuration saving a preset or exiting Audio Setup mode Before 5 seconds have elapsed changes that you have made may not have been saved MVX 44 48 84 88 VGA Matrix Switchers e Operation 30 Optimizing the Audio Each individual input audio gain can be adjusted within a range of 18 dB to 10 dB to eliminate noticeable volume differences between sources and to achieve the best headroom and signal to noise ratio Adjust the audio level as follows 1 Connect audio sources to all desired inputs and connect the audio outputs to output devices such as audio players See Video and Audio Input Connections and Video and Audio Output Connections in the Installation section For best results wire all of the inputs and the outputs balanced when possible Power on the audio sources the switcher and the audio players Apply audio signals to all inputs to be optimized In Audio Setup mode see Adjusting Input Audio Gain and Attenuation on page 23 select among the inputs while observing the front panel Power LED The LED blinks at a rate that corresponds to the highs and lows of the audio signal As necessary adjust the audio gain of each input so that the Power LED
22. button PRESET PRESET 2 seconds o y The LED blinks to indicate Save Preset mode Release the Preset button All input and output buttons with assigned presets light If you then save the configuration to a lit preset number the configuration data at that preset location will be overwritten are E a en Preset 1 pees Bees da assigned unassigned assigned 2 Select the preset Press and release the input button or output button for the desired preset and release the Input 1 button to select preset 1 a a All Ds except the saved preset s LED go out Ee PRESET The LED for the saved preset and the P reset LE D remain litfor 1 second then go out e MVX 44 48 84 88 VGA Matrix Switchers e Operation 21 Example 7 Recall a preset The following steps show an example in which a preset is recalled to become the current configuration The example shows the front panel indications that result from your actions 1 Select Recall Preset mode Press and release the Preset button Press and release the button PRESET O The LED lights to indicate Recall Preset mode All input and output buttons with assigned presets light If you then recall the configuration from an unlit preset number all ties will be cleared HA A FA a Preset 1 2 Select the preset Press and release the input button or output button for the desired preset and release the Input 1 button to select preset 1
23. earthing of rack mounted equipment should be maintained Particular attention should be given to supply connections other than direct connections to the branch circuit such as use of power strips Mounting Instructions If desired mount the switcher in a rack or through furniture in accordance with the directions included with the mounting kit MVX 44 48 84 88 VGA Matrix Switchers e Reference Information 63 Extrone 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 and Central America Extron Electronics 1001 East Ball Road Anaheim CA 92805 U S A Europe Africa and the Middle East Extron Europe Hanzeboulevard 10 3825 PH Amersfoort The Netherlands Asia Extron Asia 135 Joo Seng Road 04 01 PM Industrial Bldg Singapore 368363 Singapore Japan Extron Electronics Japan Kyodo Building 16 Ichibancho Chiyoda ku Tokyo 102 0082 Japan China Extron China 686 Ronghu
24. lights to The Output 3 Output 4 and Yo 8 LEDs light to indicate the ties created in indicate that input 5 is selected example 1 3 Select the output Press and release the output 1 button a and release the Output 1 button US 5 6 7 38 B D 0 0 0 0 D D The me 1 LED blinks to indicate that the selected input will a tied to i output O Blinking LED 4 Confirm the change Press and release the Enter button Press the Enter button to The LEDs for the selected input the selected outputs confirm the and the tied outputs light steadily for approximately 1 change second to indicate the tie and then go out a oe a 58 0 0 0 D The current configuration is now input 5 video tied to output 1 output 3 output 4 and output 8 see figure 9 Input 5 video tied to outputs 1 3 4 and 8 Input 5 audio tied to outputs 3 4 and 8 Video Audio Figure 9 Example 2 Configuration MVX 44 48 84 88 VGA Matrix Switchers e Operation 15 Example 3 Remove a tie from a set of ties In the following example an existing tie is removed from the current configuration The example shows the front panel indications that result from your actions NOTE This example assumes that you have performed example 1 and example 2 1 Select audio only for the tie If necessary press and release the I O button to cycle through the selections until the only the Audio LED lights Press the button yO
25. or the ties as boxes window You can place icons in the peal boxes Numbers in I 0 Boxes Erases any icons in the I O boxes in either the ties 1 1 as lines window or the ties as boxes window and fills each box with the associated input or output number Master Reset selection Master Reset Master reset performs all of the following functions Clears all ties Clears all presets Clears all video and audio mutes Sets all input audio levels to unity gain 0 dB Sets all output volume levels to the factory default professional level 4 dBu MVX 44 48 84 88 VGA Matrix Switchers e Remote Operation 55 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 Click Start gt Programs gt Extron Electronics gt Matrix Switchers gt MATRIX Switcher Control Pgm 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 The file NEW INI 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 1 2 or 3 as the number of video planes 1 or 2 as the number of audio planes the correct matrix size and MVX Series as the matrix model for which you are preparing a configuration and click OK see figure 39 TE Emulation Configuration Mel F
26. output button to the trash can to erase all ties associated with that input or output Windows menus F ile menu File Tools Audio input Config Prefer Save MATRIX settings as Saves a complete set of up Sa apenas Restore MATRIX settings From to 16 presets plus the last active setting preset 0 to a file Se T S setos Saved settings include audio gain settings if specified assigned Restore Last 5ession s settings icons and icon captions Select Printer gt Print Tie Map Restore MATRIX settings from Loads and activates a ae previously saved setting file Save This Session s settings Saves a complete set of up to 16 presets plus the last active setting preset 0 to overwrite the current file Saved settings include audio gain settings if specified assigned icons and icon captions MVX 44 48 84 88 VGA Matrix Switchers e Remote Operation 52 Restore Last Session s settings Loads the icons and icon captions that were saved during the last session If you saved the changes of the previous session to disk the last time you exited the program the ties from that session are also loaded Select Printer Selects the target printer Print Tie Map Prints the tie set that is displayed on the screen Exit Closes the Extron Matrix Switchers Control Program Tools menu Assign Device Icons Displays the complete set of input and output device icons You can drag any o
27. switcher Total Progress 27 Begin 12 Uploading Transter Rate 438 Bytes sec Model File Name Part Number Firmware Progress Status WU BA VGA A Miserdes PAi Soag A 1 03 0003 362 Uploading Progress Status Figure 34 Firmware Loader Screen 13 Click Exit to close the Firmware Loader Windows Buttons Drop Boxes and Trash Can The buttons drop boxes and trash can on the right side of the Matrix ics MERE Switchers Control Program window perform the following functions Power Unavailable for MVX switcher because the switcher power cannot MEN gt be controlled via software Exe urve lo Executive mode front panel security lockout Allows you to lock out front panel operations except for the view only mode functions Presets menu Displays a list of up to 16 presets You can select a preset from the list to display it in the window or click Take to recall it PRESETS Go Activates the selected preset as the current configuration Current Config Save as Allows the current set of ties to be saved as a preset Enter the preset number when prompted to do so Save as Delete Allows you to delete a selected preset Delete Changes Take Allows you to apply any changes made to the displayed ANGER configuration Take Changes Cancel Returns to the previous screen undoing any changes Cancel you have made Trash can Drag and drop from an input or
28. switcher initiates the Aud message when a front panel input audio level change has occurred n is the input number and xx is the dB level Zpae The switcher initiates the Zpa message when a reset of all audio input levels to O dB has been initiated from the front panel EX Ci qa The switcher initiates the Exe message when the front panel security lockout executive mode is toggled on or off from the front panel n is the executive mode status 1 on O off Vmtn 1 lt J The switcher initiates the Vmt message when an IR 501 remote control output video mute command has occurred n is the output number and 1 indicates the mute function is turned on the output is muted Amtn 1 The switcher initiates the Amt message when an IR 501 remote control output audio mute command has occurred n is the output number and 1 indicates the mute function is turned on the output is muted MVX 44 48 84 88 VGA Matrix Switchers Remote Operation 37 Mutn 1 lt J The switcher initiates the Mut message when an IR 501 remote control output video and audio mute command has occurred n is the output number and 1 indicates the mute function is turned on the output is muted ZpZel The switcher initiates the Zpz message when an IR 501 remote control output unmute command has occurred All video and audio outputs are unmuted Switcher Error Responses When the switcher receives an
29. to important information TIP A tip provides a suggestion to make working with the application easier CAUTION A caution indicates a potential hazard to equipment or data WARNING A warning warns of things or actions that might cause injury death or other severe CONSEQUENCES Commands are written in the fonts shown here AR Merge Scene 0p1 scene 1 1 B51 W C 01 R 4 WYO3GO 00400 D0800 GOES 92 35 17 G3 EU ro NOTE For commands and examples of computer or device responses mentioned in this guide the character is used for the number zero and 0 represents the capital letter o Computer responses and directory paths that do not have variables are written in the font shown here Reply from 208 132 180 48 bytes 32 times 2ms TTL 32 C Program Files Extron Variables are written in slanted form as shown here ping XXX XXX XXX XXX t SOH R Data STX Command ETB ETX Selectable items such as menu names menu options buttons tabs and field names are written in the font shown here From the File menu select New Click the OK button Copyright O 2011 Extron Electronics All rights reserved Trademarks All trademarks mentioned in this guide are the properties of their respective owners Contents Introduction oocccnccnnnncnnnnonnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnas 1 About this Guide oooococcccncncoccncncoconcnconononnnnnnos 1 ABOUT switchers ae ew nce eee 1 A 2 InstallatiON
30. to output video using the operating instructions for each device 4 Create a tie see below The selected input image should appear at the selected output If no image appears see Troubleshooting on page 31 MVX 44 48 84 88 VGA Matrix Switchers e Operation 12 Creating a Set of Ties You can create a set of ties changing the current configuration by using the front panel buttons Change the current configuration as follows 1 Select video audio or both to configure by pressing the l O button as necessary 2 Select the desired input and one or more outputs by pressing the input and output buttons 3 Press and release the Enter button 4 Repeat steps 1 through 3 to create additional ties until the desired configuration is complete Only one video input and one audio input can be tied to an output If a 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 Output LEDs light when an input is selected to indicate current ties Press and release the associated output buttons to clear unwanted outputs If when you are configuring video and audio ties the Audio LED blinks and the Video LED is on after you have selected an input or output the LEDs indicate audio breakaway meaning that the audio ties are not the same as the video ties for that input If an input with no tie is selected only the LED for that in
31. up a new configuration To create a simple configuration Specify video audio or both see controls item O and item 6 Press the desired input button item Press one or more desired output buttons item O Press the Enter button Preset button and LED The Preset button activates either Save Preset mode or Recall Preset mode Save Preset mode saves a configuration as a preset Recall Preset mode recalls and activates a previously defined preset The Preset button Indicates Save Preset mode when it is blinking and Recall Preset mode when it lights steadily Alternate reset function This button is also used to clear all ties and presets See Clearing all Ties and Presets on page 29 I O Selection and Audio video Controls and Indicators 1 0 and Audio Setup button Press and release Pressing the I O button cycles through video and audio video only or audio only for input and output selection See the Video and Audio LEDs item for the sequence Press and hold The I O button also serves as the Audio Setup mode selection button To enable the Audio Setup mode press and hold the Audio Setup button for about 2 seconds until the Audio Setup LED item O lights In Audio Setup mode you can view and or change the current audio level setting for each input see Adjusting Input Audio Gain and Attenuation on page 23 Audio Setup mode times out after approximately 30 seconds of inactivity Alte
32. 4 and 6 through 8 from a molded plug See the Remote Operation section for definitions of the SIS commands and details on how to install and use the control software Using the hardwired IR input on pin 9 you can use a control system with IR learning capabilities to operate the switcher just as if you were using an IR 501 remote control The control system must first learn the IR command from an IR 501 after which it sends the same commands to the MVX via pin 9 MVX 44 48 84 88 VGA Matrix Switchers e Introduction 6 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 44 48 84 88 VGA Matrix Switchers e Introduction 7 Operation This section describes the front panel operation of the MVX VGA Matrix Switcher including e Front Panel Controls and Indicators e Operations e Optimizing the Audio e Troubleshooting e Worksheets Front Panel Controls and Indicators The number of input and output buttons and LEDs that each MVX Series VGA matrix switcher provides varies with the number of inputs and outputs Figure 6 shows the front panel of an 8 input 8 output video and audio switcher Other switcher models have fewer input and or output buttons to accommodate the different matrix sizes that they provide Many of the buttons and LEDs on figure 6 have dual functions INPUTS OUTPU
33. B 8 dB The lit dB or dB LED indicates the gain or attenuation MVX 44 48 84 88 VGA Matrix Switchers e Operation 25 3 Press the W button to Decrease the audio level Press and release the Y button once The Y LED flashes each time the button is pressed Press and release the Y button several more times to continue to decrease the audio level see figure 13 Note the output LED dB LED and dB LED changes that occur each time the Y button is pressed and released Figure 13 shows the result of pressing the Y button a total of 9 times to change the value to 1 dB Note that the dB LED has turned off and that the dB LED Is on to indicate a negative level decrease the input audio level A VU meter connected by 1 dB per button push OUTPUTS to output 1 indicates 1 2 3 4 that the adjusted level ae is approximately the oH o E 0 0 0 0 22 ees internal level w A 0 0 l The dB LED The Output 1 Output 2 and Output 3 indicates a negative 3 The power LED blinks LEDs display the input s audio level range attenuation level O frequently to indicate that a a the adjusted level is In this example the LEDs indicate audio attenuation in the 1 dB to 5 dB range properly set Figure 13 Adjust the Input Audio Level NOTE If you press and release another input button the switcher saves the gain value for the current input and displays the gain value for the newly select
34. Colony Tithe Planter E mail Ismith folklore net Download MV Series FW x0d exe GE Remember Me Cookies must be enabled Note By downloading this sofware you agree to our terms and conditions Figure 30 Location of Firmware Upgrade Files Select the appropriate firmware file MVX Series to download and click Download 3 Enter the requested personal information and then click Download to copy the firmware to your computer 4 Click Run on the next two screens see figure 31 on the next page The PC downloads the firmware update from the Extron website and starts the Extron Installation Program to extract the firmware file 5 Click Next The program extracts the firmware files and places them in a folder identified in the InstallShield Wizard window NOTE Note the folder to which the firmware file is saved 6 Click Finish to exit the program MVX 44 48 84 88 VGA Matrix Switchers e Remote Operation 49 File Download Security Warning Do you want to run or save this file The version and file size shown are Mame Mvxserias_FxiOd ea sample values only Type Application 2 26 MB From Www extron com a Cen Gio Cire While files from the Internet can be useful this file type can potentially harm your computer IF you do not trust the source do not run or save this software what s the risk Internet Explorer Security Warning Do you want to run this software Name
35. DVD Install the software as follows NOTE For full functionality install both of the following programs e The Matrix Switchers Control Program e The Firmware Loader 1 Insert the DVD into the drive The Extron software DVD window should appear automatically see figure 25 aren Saltar CO icrood ames apaa A Extron Software DVD Edition 2010 2 F Extron Ehana headquartered in Anaheim Calloria is a eck manufacturer of probescional AsV contra ASV System mbeprabi n products including ch a compuber niit irtetaces gentehers matron imitchers distribution amplifiers audio ampliar speakers Fas tha totaal poa twisted par and fiber goli eguiemera video dealers AY signal processors itori dasdroam gourd Last bab tl aoa systema and high resolution cable Extron offers solute rinkegration of video and presentation systems for a variety of envirgnments euch as boardrooms clagsrocme nr training centers hecu halls command and control centers and mora Produtta x se gt 4 foltware A d a race mee wore T RA irai pang and available Hes Me ot EA srt rar w El Gora of My Computer Figure 25 Software DVD Window NOTE If the window does not self open run Launch exe from the DVD 2 Click the Software tab see figure 25 3 Scroll to the desired program and click Install see figure 26 Matrix Switchers 79 520 01 Ful Sep 7 2006 4 6 MB e RS 232 Windows Control Program HE Release Notes Figur
36. ED lights AUD dB when audio is selected The Output 3 and Output 8 LE M light to indicate the audio ties mn in example 1 Example 2 created a video only tie Example 3 deleted an audio tie 5 Allow the 5 second input and output button timeout to deselect the input MVX 44 48 84 88 VGA Matrix Switchers e Operation 18 Example 5 View ties by selecting outputs In the following example the video and audio audio only and video only ties in the current configuration are viewed by selecting various outputs The example shows the front panel indications that result from your actions 1 Select video and audio for viewing If necessary press and release the I O button to cycle through the selections until the both LEDs light Press the button vOo The video LED lights when video is selected vo The audio LED lights when audio is selected aun Allow the 5 second timeout to deselect the input buttons before you select an output button If an input button Is still selected the indications will not be as described and you may inadvertently establish potential ties that could be created by pressing the Enter button If you do inadvertently establish a potential tie by selecting an input and output button do not press the Enter button Allow the 5 second timeout to deselect all inout and output buttons 2 Select an output Press and release the output 3 button Press and release Output 3 button a
37. IP PINS WelS ht mspricscacaas 10 lbs 5 kg VIDEO mera ISTA 1A in carton International Safe Transit Association Regulatory compliance BRS ape ae ese tcnis Sea aesusngavineess CE c UL UL EML EMC asar CE C tick FCC Class A ICES VCCI MED Pasta 30 000 hours cc A A E T 3 years parts and labor NOTES All nominal levels are at 10 e Specifications are subject to change without notice Part Numbers and Accessories MVX Part Numbers Included Parts These items are included in each order for a MVX matrix switcher Included parts Part Number MBD 149 1U Through desk and rack mounting kit 70 077 03 Tweeker small screwdriver E MVX Series VGA Matrix Switcher Setup Guide O 5 pole captive screw audio connectors 7 or 14 depending on the model Extron Software Products DVD Matrix Switchers Control Program A MVX 44 48 84 88 VGA Matrix Switchers e Reference Information 60 Optional Accessories These items can be ordered separately MKP 1000 remote keypad Black 60 239 02 White 60 239 03 WT water tight black 60 239 52 WT water tight white 60 239 53 MCP 1000M matrix control panel 5 pole captive screw audio connectors qty 10 3 pole captive screw serial connectors qty 10 Cables When using signals with a scanning frequency of 15 125 kHz and running distances of 100 feet or more use high resolution cables to achieve maximum performance Bulk cable and termination tools RG6 super high resol
38. IS Commands continued Command Function RGB mute commands RGB mute RGB unmute Read RGB mute Global RGB mute Global RGB unmute ASCIl Command Host to Unit k2 1B k2 B ke B 1 B g B IR 501 mute command responses Response Unit to Host Vmtka 1 Vmtkal g e pe Vmt1 vmtge Additional description Mute output K2 RGB video off Unmute output K2 RGB video on 1 mute on 0 mute off Mute all RGB outputs Unmute all RGB outputs NOTE An IR 501 user can mute video audio or both with a string of IR commands that cannot be duplicated by a computer or control system sending SIS commands The switcher sends the following responses shown in the entries below IR 501 RGB and audio mute IR 501 RGB mute IR 501 RGB and audio unmute Audio input gain and attenuation NOTE Set audio input gain to dB value Example Set audio input attenuation to dB value Increment gain Example Decrement gain Example Read input gain Example Audio output level Set audio output to the consumer level 10 dBV Set audio output to the professional level 4 dBu Read output level Example Audio mute commands Audio mute Audio unmute Read audio mute Global audio mute Global audio unmute x2 Output number x3 Mute status Input number x5 Input audio gain Numeric dB value xa 5 G 1 2G ix4 xz g k4 G 5 G k4 G 7 G kala 3G k2 O 40 k2 1 40 k2 40 3
39. Ppa bepshal Kals ika k2 amp lt Sprixaj1 e a eae Esd 16P98 5 07 04 3 6 3 88 lt Spri6 Esc x9 1 VC lt Input 5 video tied to No tied input Audio input 8 tied to output 5 Response tied input 6 5 2 LJ LJ ds Output 1 7 t 8 455678 Each position shown in the response is an output left output 1 right output 8 The number in each position is the input tied to that output Video Input 6 is tied to outputs 1 and 3 input 5 to output 2 input 8 to output 4 input 3 to outputs 5 and 6 and input 1 to output 7 No input is tied to output 8 Audio Input 8 is tied to outputs 1 and outputs 5 through 8 input 1 to outputs 2 through 4 Escl4VC Input 1 tied to output 2 Response tied input 1 1 0 2eVide1e1 eJe1e Aude Output I 2 3 4 1234 NOTE EsclOVC returns the current video and audio configuration of the switcher NOTE xi Input number for tie x2 Output number Preset number O untie maximum number of inputs 1 through 4 MVX 44 MVX 84 or 1 through 8 MVX 48 MVX 88 00 through 16 00 current configuration MVX 44 48 84 88 VGA Matrix Switchers e Remote Operation 41 Command Response Table for SIS Commands continued Command Function ASCII Command Response Additional description Host to Unit Unit to Host View ties gains mutes and presets Read RGB video output tie pala RGB input Ki is tied to output KA Read RGB video output t
40. Resolution Video Matrix Switcher MVX 44 48 84 88 VGA Matrix Switchers e Installation 4 Video and Audio Input Connections RGB video inputs Connect the analog computer video sources to 1 these 15 pin HD female connectors O O 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 screen shuts off once that port is activated See the user guide for the computer for details or contact the Extron S3 Sales and Technical Support Hotline for a list of common laptop keyboard commands see the contact numbers on the last page of this guide for the Extron office nearest you Audio inputs Connect the unbalanced stereo audio sources to these 3 5 mm mini stereo jacks for unbalanced audio input Figure 3 shows how to wire the audio plug Tip L Sleeve Gnd Ring R PL L cE Sleeve Gnd Figure 3 Audio Input Connector Wiring Video and Audio Output Connections 2 RGB video output connectors Connect RGBHV video displays to these o 15 pin HD female connectors for each output NOTES The MVX switchers can also switch RGBS RGsB RsGsBs or component HDTV video e The MVX switchers do not alter the video signal in any way The signal output by the switcher is in the same format as the input Balanced or unbalanced audio output connectors These 3 5 mm 5 pole captive screw connectors output th
41. 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 E 1 Invalid input channel number out of range E1 Invalid command E11 Invalid preset number out of range E12 Invalid output number out of range E13 Invalid value out of range E14 Invalid command for this configuration Using the Command and Response Table The command and response table begins on page 39 Symbols used in the table represent variables in the command and response fields Command and response examples are shown throughout the table The ASCII to HEX conversion table below is for use with the command and response table ASCII to Hex Conversion Table Esc 1B CR VD LF YA 201 21 23 e 24 HA Qo 4 lt D L d t l L3 w gt LZ TVO MVX 44 48 84 88 VGA Matrix Switchers e Remote Operation 38 Symbol definitions Carriage return line feed Carriage return no line feed Space Escape key Input number for tie Output number Executive mode mute Input number Input audio gain Numeric dB value Input audio attenuation Output gain Preset number FERRERS RAB tt II Video audio mute x lt mb 1 O untie maxi
42. TS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 ENTE DSSS SSS eee Figure 6 MVX 88 VGA A Front Panel MVX 44 48 84 88 VGA Matrix Switchers e Operation 8 Infrared Sensor and Power audio data LED O Infrared remote sensor This sensor receives infrared IR signals from the optional IR 501 small matrix universal remote control The IR remote control must be pointed within 30 degrees of this sensor for best results Operation of the IR 501 remote control is described in the R 507 Small Matrix IR Remote Control User Guide NOTE Keep the switcher out of bright light to prevent interference with the IR signals from the IR 501 remote control 2 Power data audio LED e When lit the Power LED indicates that power is applied to the matrix switcher e When blinking off and on the Power LED indicates that an IR signal has been received e In Audio Setup mode the Power LED also serves as an audio meter that is tied to output 1 The LED blinks frequently when the audio level of the selected input has been adjusted to the 10 dBV internal reference level In Audio Setup mode the audio of the selected input is automatically tied to output 1 See Adjusting Input Audio Gain and Attenuation on page 23 and Optimizing the Audio on page 31 Input and Output Selection Controls and Indicators NOTE f the switcher has fewer than eight inputs or outputs it has fewer input or output buttons and LEDs Input buttons and LEDs
43. a WIDEO Planes O None 1 2013 O Matrix 50 MAVEd May 128 M x O CrossPoint O CrozsPoint Plus Figure 39 Emulation Mode Configuration Continue using the program as described in the Using the Software section 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 click the MATRIX Switcher Help icon shown at right MT BY HLP From within the Matrix Switcher Control Program click Help gt Contents on the menu bar From within the Matrix Switcher Control Program press the lt F1 gt key MVX 44 48 84 88 VGA Matrix Switchers e Remote Operation 56 Reference Information This section discusses the specifications part numbers and accessories for the MVX Matrix Switchers Topics that are covered include e Specifications e Part Numbers and Accessories e Mounting the Switcher Video input Number signal type cce 44 48 models 84 88 models Connectors 44 48 models 84 88 models Nominal level Minimum maximum levels Eo NE Horizontal frequency Vertical frequency REMM OSS A seicrseecse terns DC offset max allowable Specifications Video Routing MVX 44 VGA Arean 4 x 4 matrix MVX 48 VGA A cceccceeeeee 4 x 8 matrix MVX 84 VGA A ceceecceeeeee 8 x 4 matrix MVX 88 VGA A eies nes 8 x 8 matrix C E a ete eee ce Uni
44. a Road Songjiang District Shanghai 201611 China Middle East Extron Middle East Dubai Airport Free Zone F12 PO Box 293666 United Arab Emirates Dubai 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 if modifications were made to the product that were not authorized by Extron NOTE f a product is defective please call Extron and ask for an Application Engineer to receive an RA Return Authorization number This will begin the repair process USA 714 491 1500 Asia 65 6383 4400 Europe Japan 31 33 453 4040 81 3 3511 655 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 warranty may
45. at output Video Input 6 Is tied to outputs 1 and 3 input 5 to output 2 input 8 to output 4 input 3 to outputs 5 and 6 and input 1 to output 7 No input is tied to output 8 Audio Input 8 is tied to outputs 1 and outputs 5 through 8 input 1 to outputs 2 through 4 NOTE EscOVCF returns the current video and audio configuration of the switcher RGB delay Set RGB delay Esclx2 x11 D lt O0utK2eD1yk11 Example Esc 5 7D Out5e D1yg7 e Set the RGB delay for a tie to output 5 to 3 5 sec 7 x 0 5 sec Read RGB delay Esc x2 D lt Kij Example Esc 6D lt ge Output 6 delay is 2 5 sec 5 x 0 5 sec x1 Input number for tie O untie maximum number of inputs x2 Output number 1 through 4 MVX 44 MVX 84 or 1 through 8 MVX 48 MVX 88 Input number 1 through 4 MVX 44 MVX 48 or 1 through 8 MVX 84 MVX 88 Numeric dB value 18 to 10 29 steps dB of audio attenuation and gain Preset number 00 through 16 00 current configuration Video audio mute 0 no mutes 2 audio mute 1 video mute 3 video and audio mute X11 RGB delay in second increments 10 5 seconds maximum MVX 44 48 84 88 VGA Matrix Switchers e Remote Operation 42 Command Response Table for SIS Commands continued Command Function ASCIl Command Response Host to Unit Front panel lockout Executive mode Lock front panel 1X Unlock front panel OX View lock status X Resets Reset global presets Esc
46. attenuation settings are stored in non volatile memory When power is removed and restored the audio level settings are retained Example 8 Adjust the input audio gain The following steps show an example in which an input audio level is viewed and adjusted The example shows the front panel indications that result from your actions 1 Select Audio Setup mode Press and hold the Audio Setup I O button for approximately 2 seconds Press and hold the button 2 seconds O AUDIO SETUP J AUDIO SETUP J The LED lights to indicate Audio Setup mode Release the Audio Setup button MVX 44 48 84 88 VGA Matrix Switchers e Operation 24 2 Select an input Press and release the Input 5 button A VU meter connected to output 1 indicates Press and release the Input 5 button that the adjusted level y is approximately 9 dB di above the 10 dBV A i 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 ds internal level a 7 T 3 The power LED lights O steadily or blinks off only The Input 5 LED lights to The Output 1 Output 2 and Output 3 The dB LED indicates occasionally to indicate indicate that input 5 is selected LEDs display the audio level range of a gain positive level that the adjusted level is input 5 too high In this example the LEDs indicate gain in the 6 dB to 10 dB range If the dB and dB LED are both lit they indicate an input gain of O dB Otherwise you can determine the exact gain or atten
47. be upgraded in the field via the RS 232 port without taking the switcher out of service Firmware upgrades are available for download on the Extron website www extron com and they can be installed using the Windows based control program Global memory presets Sixteen global memory presets are a time saving feature that lets you set up and store input output configurations in advance You can then recall those configurations when needed with a few simple steps On each model there are as many presets available from the front panel as there are input and output buttons e MVX 44s have 8 presets available on the front panel e MVX 48s and MVX 84s have 12 presets available on the front panel e MVX 88s have 16 presets available on the front panel On smaller MVXs presets that are not available from the front panel are still available under RS 232 or optional IR 501 control Rack mountable With the included rack mounting kit the switchers can be mounted in any conventional 19 inch wide rack Under desk mountable With an optional desk mounting kit the switchers can be mounted under a desk podium or other furniture Front panel security lockout executive mode If an MVX Series switcher is installed in an open area where operation by unauthorized personnel may be a problem a security lockout feature can be implemented When the front panel is locked a special button combination is required to unlock the front panel controller
48. before it can be operated Ties can still be viewed When the front panel is locked out the switcher can still be operated via the RS 232 link Power supply The internal 100 VAC to 240 VAC 50 60 Hz 30 watts power supply provides worldwide power compatibility MVX 44 48 84 88 VGA Matrix Switchers e Introduction 3 Installation This sections details the installation of the MVX VGA Matrix Switchers including e Mounting the Switcher e Cabling and Rear Panel Views Mounting the Switcher Detailed mounting instructions can be found in the Reference Information section at the end of this guide The 1U high matrix switchers can be placed on a tabletop or mounted on a rack shelf Use the included hardware for rack mounting Cabling and Rear Panel Views All connectors are on the rear panel Depending on the model the switcher can have up to eight high resolution video and stereo audio inputs and eight video and audio outputs Figure 2 shows an MVX 88 VGA A video and audio switcher Other switcher models are housed in the same 1U enclosures but have fewer input connectors output connectors or both to accommodate the different matrix sizes that they provide MVX 88 VGA A ARAARA AARAA AARAA ARARA AA LIR L3 RLS R L7R e Hoi 4 4 t ejo L2 R L4AR L6ER LER ejja OUTPUTS Eo Figure 2 MVX 88 VGA A High
49. ble on the front panel On smaller MVX models presets that are not available from the front panel are still avallable under RS 232 or optional IR 501 control Powering up the Switcher 1 Plug in the switcher On all switcher models power is automatically applied when the power cord is connected to an AC source When AC power is applied the switcher performs a self test and initialization that sequences the front panel LEDs on and off from left to right A successful power up self test and initialization leaves the power LED on the Video and Audio LEDs on and all other LEDs off The current configuration all presets and all input audio levels are saved in non volatile memory within 5 seconds of a change or exiting Audio Setup mode When power is applied the most recent configuration is retrieved The previous presets remain intact NOTE Wait at least 5 seconds after changing any configuration saving a preset or exiting Audio Setup mode Before 5 seconds have elapsed changes that you have made may not have been saved 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 3 Sales and Technical Support Hotline See the last page of this guide for the phone number in your region of the world 2 Plug in all system components and turn on the input devices such as computers or HDTV set top boxes and the output devices 3 Set the input devices
50. blinks frequently for all selected inputs If the LED is lit most of the time the level is probably too high if the LED rarely flashes the level is too low As an alternative Troubleshooting If necessary temporarily set the output 1 level to the consumer 10 dBV level see the Audio output level SIS commands in the Remote Operation section Measure the output 1 audio level in Audio Setup mode the selected input is tied to output 1 with test equipment such as a VU meter or listen to the output 1 audio with a critical ear This section gives recommendations on what to do if you have problems operating the MVX Series switcher 1 ar a Ensure that all devices are plugged in and powered on The switcher Is receiving power if the power LED is lit 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 53 Sales and Technical Support Hotline if necessary See the last page of this guide for the phone number in your region of the world MVX 44 48 84 88 VGA Matrix Switchers e Operation 31 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 35 and use one for each preset configuration Cross out all unused or inactive inputs and outputs If applicable use different colors for
51. ck on 9600 Click OK The Extron Matrix Switchers Control Program window appear see figure 28 and figure 29 on the next page displaying the current configuration of the attached matrix Proceed to step 3 b If you selected Emulate click OK and see Using Emulation mode on page 56 Using the Software To set up audio to follow video audio and video have the same tie configuration select the Follow checkbox at the bottom of the window To set up audio to breakaway audio and video have different tie configurations deselect the Follow checkbox For easier 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 MVX 44 48 84 88 VGA Matrix Switchers e Remote Operation 47 e To create a tie drag an input box to one or more output boxes If the Take button is avallable click the Take button e To remove a single tie drag the output box to its tied input box or to the trash can To remove a set of ties drag the input box to the trash can S Extron s MATRIX SWITCHERS Control Program ver 6 3 1996 2004 Extron Electronics Ol x File Toole Audio input Config Preferences Master FReset Help Power le Executive Hode lo Y SOOLE a E l il l Pi Pi Pi Pi DJ DJ DJ DJ PRESETS Current Config gt Gu i FIL LILI LI LI L
52. ct input gain or attenuation setting b The Power LED blinks to indicate the adjusted audio level compared to the internal level 10 dBV e When the LED is lit most of the time blinking off only occasionally the level is too high e When the LED is off most of the time blinking on lit only occasionally the level is too low e When the LED blinks frequently the level is in the proper range c The Y LED lights steadily when the adjustment is at the minimum level maximum attenuation 18 dB The 4 LED lights steadily when the adjustment is at the maximum gain 10 dB 4 Press and release the Y and A buttons to increase and decrease the audio level by 1 dB or press and hold the buttons to increase or decrease the level by 3 dB per second The Y or 4 LEDs flash to indicate each 1 dB level change NOTE Each time you press the Y or 4 button wait for the Y or A LED to flash before pushing the button again Pressing the button too rapidly may not increment or decrement the audio level Press and release the Audio Setup button to save the level value in memory and to exit Audio Setup mode The Audio Setup LED turns off NOTES After approximately 30 seconds of front panel inactivity the switcher saves the most recent input gain or attenuation levels and exits Audio Setup mode e There is one audio gain or attenuation setting per input The setting Is shared by the left and right audio inputs e The input audio gain or
53. e 1U high metal enclosures Included mounting hardware lets you install the switcher in any standard 19 inch rack or into furniture Tabletop Use For tabletop use affix one of the supplied self adhesive rubber feet to each corner of the bottom of the switcher UL Rack Mounting Guidelines The following Underwriters Laboratories UL requirements pertain to the installation of the matrix switcher into a wall or furniture 1 Elevated operating ambient temperature If installed in a closed or multi unit rack assembly the operating ambient temperature of the rack environment may be greater than room ambient Therefore consider installing the equipment in an environment compatible with the maximum ambient temperature Tma 122 F 50 C specified by Extron Reduced air flow Installation of the equipment in a rack should be such that the amount of air flow required for safe operation of the equipment is not compromised Mechanical loading Mounting of the equipment in the rack should be such that a hazardous condition is not achieved due to uneven mechanical loading Circuit overloading Consideration should be given to the connection of the equipment to the supply circuit and the effect that overloading of the circuits might have on overcurrent protection and supply wiring Appropriate consideration of equipment nameplate ratings should be used when addressing this concern Reliable earthing grounding Reliable
54. e 26 Software Installation MVX 44 48 84 88 VGA Matrix Switchers e Remote Operation 46 Follow the on screen instructions By default the installation of the Matrix Switchers Control Program creates a C Program Files Extron Matrix Switchers directory and it places the following four icons into a group folder named Extron Electronics Matrix Switchers MATRIX Switcher Control Program MATRIX Switcher Help Check for Matrix Updates Uninstall MATRIX Switcher Starting the Software 1 To run the Matrix Switchers Control Program click MTR Start gt Programs gt Extron Electronics gt Matrix Switchers ar gt MATRIX Switcher Control Pgm MATRIX witcher The Comm Port Selection window figure 27 appears Control Pam i Comm Port Selection x Extron s MATRIX SWITCHERS Control Program 1996 2004 Extron Electronics h A5 232 Port Baud 9600 baud Comm 1 Comm 2 QP Comm 3 Comm 4 More Ports IP LAN Emulate Figure 27 Comm Port Selection Window Choose either the comm port that is connected to the RS 232 port of the MVX switcher or Emulate NOTE Although IP LAN is available for selection the switcher does not have an Ethernet port Do not select IP LAN a If you selected a comm port check that the baud rate displayed in the comm port selection window is the 9600 rate of the switcher If you need to change the baud rate click the Baud button and double cli
55. e Output 3 4 and 8 JN Jourrurs a 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 The LEDs blink to indicate that the selected input will be tied to these outputs 4 Confirm the change Press and release the Enter button Press the Enter button to The LEDs forthe selected input and the confirm the Wo selected outputs light steadily for approximately change 1 second to indicate the tie and then go out ap r E3 0 0 000 The current configuration is now input 5 video and audio tied to output 3 output 4 and output 8 see figure 8 Input 5 video audio tied to outputs 3 4 and 8 Video Audio Figure 8 Example 1 Configuration MVX 44 48 84 88 VGA Matrix Switchers Operation 14 Example 2 Add a video tie to a set of video and audio ties In the following example a new video tie is added to the current configuration The example shows the front panel indications that result from your actions NOTE This example assumes that you have performed example 1 1 Select video only for the tie If necessary press and release the I O button to cycle through the selections until the only the Video LED lights Press the button yO The video LED lights when video is selected vbo The audio LED is off when audio is deselected auo Y 2 Select an input Press and release the input 5 button Press and release the Input 5 button lali OUTPUTS 4 5 6 7 8 1 0 or o g O The Input 5 E
56. e selected unamplified line level audio Connect audio devices such as an audio amplifier or powered speakers See figure 4 to properly wire an output connector Use the supplied tie wrap to strap the audio cable to the extended tail of the connector 3 7 Ti gt 16 MAX 3 Ring E IU 5 mm El LU Sleeve s jc O Tip OL 3 a Do not tin the wires Ring Ol g Unbalanced Stereo Output Balanced Stereo Output Figure 4 Captive Screw Connector Wiring for Audio Output CAUTION For unbalanced audio connect the sleeves to the ground contact DO NOT connect the sleeves to the negative contacts MVX 44 48 84 88 VGA Matrix Switchers e Installation 5 NOTES The length of exposed wires is critical The ideal length is 3 16 inch 5 mm e Ifthestripped section of wire is longer than 3 16 inch the exposed wires may touch causing a short circuit If the stripped section of wire is shorter than 3 16 inch wires can be easily pulled out even if tightly fastened by the captive screws e Figure 4 on the preceding page Identifies the tip ring and sleeve A mono audio connector consists of the tip and sleeve A stereo audio connector consists of the tip ring and sleeve If you are wiring a captive screw connector from an existing unbalanced audio cable the white insulated wire is typically the left channel tip and the red insulated wire is typically the right channel sleeve There is no re
57. ed input Exit the Audio Setup mode Press and release the Audio Setup button All audio changes are saved Press the Audio Setup button to exit Audio Setup mode CA wo Y 1 input and output AUD dB LEDs turn off UV AUDIO SETUP The Audio Setup LED turns off MVX 44 48 84 88 VGA Matrix Switchers e Operation 26 Example 9 Resetting audio gain single input Reset the audio gain or attenuation for a specified input to the factory default 0 dB as follows 1 Select Audio Setup mode Press and hold the Audio Setup 1 0 button for approximately 2 seconds Press and hold the button 2 seconds O AUDIO SETUP J AUDIO SETUP J The LED lights to indicate Audio Setup mode Release the Audio Setup button 2 Select an input Press and release the Input 5 button Press and release the Input 5 button INPUTS OUTPUTS 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 D C C 0 0 0 0 e y O dB l l l The dB LED The Input 5 LED lights to The Output 1 Output 2 and Output 3 indicates a negative indicate that input 5 is selected LEDs display the audio level range of the attenuation level input In this example the LEDs indicate audio attenuation in the 1 dB to 5 dB range 3 Reset the input level Press and release the Y and A buttons simultaneously Simultaneously press and release the Vv button and A button D B Y A The Audio Setup LED blinks off and then relights CaS AUDIO SETUP J 4
58. eder 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 Des He eS dk e ie AAR AP m LARA i AER AK MIRAE o RIFTER AZAHARA RAT Ae es RAL Ae BRE An 22 2 HARI o ERRIRE e KZ ARRIK PEE PIDA o EP RAS DAY UE RAS A AT KAARNA AAA AIDA E ye oe HA Be A EEN EFL AEREA LA BTL EME NAL BUE AREA PRE aE XFL SEAT ETA IA ARRE MAA ae HEE AIAG Il a Far SL Bo PHA AE Pe AEE ADH de FEL E Vapi JAHRE HR Se HE Ho EE
59. empfohlen wurden da diese eine Gefahrenquelle darstellen k nnen Instrucciones de seguridad Espa ol Este s mbolo se utiliza para advertir al usuario sobre instrucciones impor ZN tantes de operaci n y mantenimiento o cambio de partes que se desean destacar en el contenido de la documentaci n suministrada con los equipos Precaucion Leer las instrucciones Leer y analizar todas las instrucciones de operaci n y seguridad antes de usar el equipo Conservar las instrucciones e Conservar las instrucciones de seguridad para futura consulta Este s mbolo se utiliza para advertir al usuario sobre la presencia de elemen tos 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 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 IN EVER PATA ATR ACO PEA INSERTE AMBER Lis AA e RIFIAAT e BFA y EEN A PE IDR EA A o IAAF EIA AE Ao ESTA AA AE ERA E MR EV EAS A EHR LAMA UA E NS
60. ent incorrect de la batterie Remplacer uniquement avec une batterie du meme type ou d un ype equivalent recommande par le constructeur Mettre au reut les batteries usagees conformement aux instructions du fabricant Vorsicht Stromquellen Dieses Ger t sollte nur ber die auf dem Produkt angegebene Stromquelle betrieben werden Dieses Ger t wurde f r eine Verwendung mit einer Hauptstromleitung mit einem geerdeten neutralen Leiter konzipiert Der dritte Kontakt ist f r einen ErdanschluB und stellt eine Sicherheitsfunktion dar Diese sollte nicht umgangen oder auBer Betrieb gesetzt werden Stromunterbrechung Um das Ger t auf sichere Weise vom Netz zu trennen sollten Sie alle Netzkabel aus der Ruckseite des Ger tes aus der externen Stomversorgung falls dies m glich ist oder aus der Wandsteckdose ziehen Schutz des Netzkabels e Netzkabel sollten stets so verlegt werden da sie nicht im Weg liegen und niemand darauf treten kann oder Objekte darauf oder unmittelbar dagegengestellt werden k nnen Wartung Alle WartungsmaBnahmen sollten nur von qualifiziertem Servicepersonal durchgef hrt werden Die internen Komponenten des Ger tes sind wartungsfrei Zur Vermeidung eines elektrischen Schocks versuchen Sie in keinem Fall dieses Ger t selbst ffnen da beim Entfernen der Abdeckungen die Gefahr eines elektrischen Schlags und oder andere Gefahren bestehen Schlitze und Offnungen Wenn das Ger t Schlitze oder Locher im Geh use au
61. f these icons to the input and output boxes Edit Device Palette Allows you to add your own device icon graphics RGB Delay settings Displays the RGB Delay Mute Output Tools Audio input Config Preferen Assign Device Icons Edit Device Palette AGB Delay settings Audio Input Gain settings Audio Output Yolume settings Mute Cutput settings vew Input Frequencies Update Firmware Volume Adjust window see figure 35 which shows the RGB delay setting for each output and allows you to change it This window also allows you to mute and unmute the video and audio output and displays the output volume level and allows you to change it Mame Presets Show Rs 232 Strings I O Group settings Initialize RGB Delay Hute Output olume Adjust Consumer 10 dB Unbal 0 Professional 4 dBu Bal Figure 35 RGB Delay Mute Output Volume Adjust Window Audio Input Gain settings Displays the Configure Audio Options window see figure 36 which shows the audio gain level settings for each input and allows you to change them Configure Audio Options eae jom oun Take dE 5 6 a 4 77073 e JEI Figure 36 Configure Audio Options Window MVX 44 48 84 88 VGA Matrix Switchers e Remote Operation 53 Audio Output Volume settings Displays the RGB Delay Mute Output Volume Adjust window see figure 35 on the preceding page which displays the output volume le
62. ff Press and hold the Preset button while you apply power to the Lo Ra The switcher lights a all of the LEDs PRESET Ca Pa vD Ba Di DD O o Vv Caubio ee Release the y reset button e The switcher continues the power up process 0 Figure 16 Clear all Ties and Presets MVX 44 48 84 88 VGA Matrix Switchers e Operation 29 Resetting the System to Factory Defaults Memory To reset a switcher to the factory default settings press and hold the I O button on the front panel while applying AC power see figure 17 Continue to hold the I O button until all LEDs light and then release the I O button The power up sequence completes all LEDs turn off then turn on and off from left to right the Video and Audio LEDs turn on and all other LEDs remain off System reset does the following e Clears all ties and presets e Clears all video and audio mutes e Sets all input audio gain levels to their default 0 dB values e Returns the output audio level to the professional 4 dBu level Press and hold the I O button while you apply power to Switcher pes VID a AUD O The switcher lights all of the LEDs Pa PRESET vo Eh fon i D DD B VID dB O O AUD dB O v A VU AUDIO si Tipe Release the I O button o The switcher continues the power up process auo Figure 17 System Reset to Factory Defaults The current configuration all presets and all input audio levels
63. ffect immediately ears Hold Verify Changes Delays implementation of changes until the Arety chenes Changes Take button is pressed w Ties as Lines Ties as Crosspoints Ties as Lines Displays ties as lines see figure 37 Frequency read options gt H O U Icons in 1 0 Boxes AAA ow Numbers in 1 0 Boxes Figure 37 Ties Shown as Lines MVX 44 48 84 88 VGA Matrix Switchers e Remote Operation 54 Ties as Crosspoints Displays ties as a grid of inputs and outputs see figure 38 Current ties are indicated as orange video and audio green video only or red audio only boxes New ties that will take effect when you click the Take button are indicated by Ties that will be broken when you click the Take button are indicated by S Extron s MATRIX SWITCHERS Control Program wer 6 3 1996 2004 Extron Electronics Miel Fa Help Power o Executive Hode B Follow MO video MO Audio File Tools Audio input Config Preferences Master Reset 2 E F a E an oo ai O E camera 2 Antenna PRESETS Current Config Go Save az ee A IOI BOO OOO E HOHHH OC OOOO El E LI bit E bar Wl ra ER Ba BUO OCOLI oo MM AA SS FI St CHANGES Take Cancel Figure 38 Ties Shown as Crosspoints Icons in 1 0 Boxes Erases any numbers in the I O boxes in either the 1 ties as lines window
64. fweist dienen diese zur Vermeidung einer Uberhitzung 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 gemaB den Herstelleranweisungen Alimentaci n el ctrica Este equipo debe conectarse nicamente a la fuente tipo de alimentaci n el ctrica indicada en el mismo La alimentaci n el ctrica de este equipo debe provenir de un sistema de distribuci n general con conductor neutro a tierra La tercera pata puesta a tierra es una medida de seguridad no puentearia ni eliminaria Desconexi n de alimentaci n el ctrica Para desconectar con seguridad la acometida de alimentaci n el ctrica al equipo desenchufar todos los cables de alimentaci n en el panel trasero del equipo o desenchufar el m dulo de alimentaci n si fuera independiente o desenchufar el cable del recept culo de la pared Protecci n del cables de alimentaci n Los cables de alimentaci n el ctrica se deben instalar en lugares donde no sean pisados ni apretados por objetos que se puedan apoyar sobre ellos Reparaciones mantenimiento Solicitar siempre los servicios t cnicos de personal calificado En el interior no hay partes a las que el usuario deba acc
65. has reached the maximum gain 10 dB MVX 44 48 84 88 VGA Matrix Switchers e Operation 11 Operations The following paragraphs define matrix switcher terms and then detail the power up process and then provide sample procedures for creating ties sets of ties and configurations changing a configuration viewing ties sets of ties and configurations saving a preset recalling a preset viewing and adjusting the audio level and selecting the front panel security lockout Definitions The following Extron matrix switcher 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 Consists of 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 Sixteen global memory presets can be stored in memory The input and output buttons select preset memory locations to load or retrieve When a preset is retrieved from memory it becomes the current configuration On each model there are as many presets available from the front panel as there are input and output buttons e The MVX 44 has 8 presets available on the front panel e The MVX 48 and MVX 84 have 12 presets available on the front panel e The MVX 88 has 16 presets availa
66. have no indication that the upload is progressing If desired turn on the echo function as follows see figure 22 Click File gt Properties gt Settings gt ASCII Setup check the Echo typed characters locally checkbox and then click Ok twice ConnectTo Settings 4 ASCII Setup 2 x m ASCII Sending T Send line ends with line feeds Y Echo typed characters locally Line delay fo milliseconds Character delay fo milliseconds ASCII Receiving T Append line feeds to incoming line ends FT Force incoming data to 7 bit ASCII IV Wrap lines that exceed terminal width Cancel Figure 22 Turn on the Echo Function 3 Depress the lt Esc gt key on the keyboard and then type upload The computer responds with the Go prompt 4 Click Transfer gt Send text file 5 Click the Files of type drop box and select All files MVX 44 48 84 88 VGA Matrix Switchers e Remote Operation 44 6 Navigate to the folder where you saved the firmware upgrade file Select the file see figure 23 NOTE Ensure that the firmware upgrade is for the MVX Series AV switcher Valid firmware files must have the file extension 519 Any other file extension is not a firmware upgrade for your switcher MYX HyperT erminal File Edit View Call Transfer Help De 213 018 Es pload Go Send Text File Look in temp pi w E Fe 5 Myx88100 519 My Recent Documents NJ Cc
67. her otherwise ignores the command Down Y button and LED The Y button decreases the audio gain for a selected input Press and release the button to decrease the gain by 1 dB or press and hold the button to decrease the gain by 3 dB per second until the button is released or the lower limit is reached NOTES On 4 output switchers this button and LED stand alone e On 8 output switchers this button and LED are secondary functions of the Output 7 button and LED The Y LED flashes once in Audio Setup mode to indicate each 1 dB decrease in the input audio gain See Adjusting Input Audio Gain and Attenuation on page 23 The Y LED lights steadily in Audio Setup mode to indicate that the adjustment has reached the maximum attenuation 18 dB Up 4 button and LED The 4 button increases the gain for a selected input Press and release the button to increase the audio level by 1 dB or press and hold the button to increase the audio level by 3 dB per second until the button is released or the upper limit is reached NOTES On 4 output switchers this button and LED stand alone e On 8 output switchers this button and LED are secondary functions of the Output 8 button and LED The A LED flashes once in Audio Setup mode to indicate each 1 dB increase in the input audio gain See Adjusting Input Audio Gain and Attenuation on page 23 The 4 LED lights steadily in Audio Setup mode to indicate that the adjustment
68. ie K2 RGB input Ki is tied to output kal Read audio output tie alg Audio input ki is tied to output ka View input gain kala Example 3G 964 Audio input 3 level is 6 dB View output mutes Esc VM lt kiokio Kiop Mute Each K10 response is the mute status of an output left output 1 right output n n the highest output number for this model Example MVX 84 VGA 0132Mut 4 Output 1 is unmuted output 2 video is muted output 3 video and audio are muted and output 4 audio is muted Outputs 5 through 8 are not present on this switcher View global preset configuration Esclxe 1 VC lt Ka ekeke ofxieV i delx1 e x1 e x1PPo exire Aude Show the video and audio configuration for preset ks Show the video input tied to n sequential outputs and then the audio input tied ton sequential outputs n is the highest output number for this model switcher Response description Video input 14 tied to output 1 O 1 el tied to O 2 l tied to O 3el tied to O neVide Audio input I tied to output 1 O 1 el tied to O 2e tied to O 3el tied to O neAud4 Example MVX 88 VGA Esc 4VC lt Input 5 video eS to output2 No tied input Audio input 8 tied to output Response tied input 6 5 6e8e3e3el1eGeVide8elel1e1e8e8e8e8eAuds 8 1 4567 8 T 1 Output 123456 2 he number in 3 Each position shown in the response is an output left output 1 right output 8 each position is the input tied to th
69. ies can be viewed using the front panel buttons as follows 1 Select video audio or both to view by pressing the I O button 2 Press and release an input or output button a Press and release an input button All of the buttons for outputs that are tied to the selected input light If the Audio LED is flashing it indicates that there are audio only ties audio breakaway Allow the 5 second timeout to deselect the input buttons before you select an output button If an input button is still selected the indications will not be as described and you may inadvertently establish potential ties that could be created by pressing the Enter button b Press and release an output button The button for the tied input and all of the buttons for outputs that are also tied to the same input light If the Audio LED is flashing it indicates that there are audio only ties audio breakaway NOTE To see all ties of the current configuration press and release each input or output button one at a time with the Video LED and the Audio LED lit 3 After approximately 5 seconds the LEDs for the input and tied outputs go out NOTE Examples 4 and 5 assume that you have performed example 1 example 2 and example 3 Example 4 View ties by selecting an input In the following example the video and audio audio only and video only ties in the current configuration are viewed by selecting an input The example shows the front pane
70. itchers Control Program SIS commands and the Matrix Switchers Control Program require a connection to the rear panel RS 232 port by either a host device such as a computer or a control system see item and Remote Connection on page 6 The serial port protocol is e 9600 baud e 8 bit e 1 stop bit e No parity e No flow control NOTE When using communications software such as HyperTerminal to control the MVX switcher verify that the terminal emulation is set to Auto Detect or ANSI and set flow control to None Other settings may cause errors IR Remote Control Besides the RS 232 port the MVX VGA Series switchers can be remotely controlled using an optional infrared Small Matrix Universal Remote Control figure 21 Operation of the IR 501 remote control is described in the R 507 Small Matrix IR Remote Control User Guide Using the hardwired IR input on pin 9 of the RS 232 port you can use a control system with IR learning capabilities to operate the switcher just as if you were using an IR 501 remote control The control system must first learn the IR command from an IR 501 after which it sends the same commands to the MVX via pin 9 Extron IR 501 Remote Part 70 336 01 Figure 21 Small Matrix IR Remote Control MVX 44 48 84 88 VGA Matrix Switchers e Remote Operation 36 Simple Instruction Set Control Host to Switcher Instructions The switcher accepts SIS Simple Instruction Set
71. l indications that result from your actions 1 Select video and audio for viewing If necessary press and release the I O button to cycle through the selections until the both LEDs light Press the button yO The video LED lights when video is selected vo The audio LED lights when audio is selected aun MVX 44 48 84 88 VGA Matrix Switchers e Operation 17 2 Select an input Press and release the input 5 button Press and release the Input 5 button INPUTS The Input 5 LED lights to indicate that input 5 is selected OUTPUTS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 The Output 1 Output 3 Output 4 and Output 8 LEDs light to indicate the video ties created in examples 1 2 and 3 l pe The audio LED blinks to indicate that for at least one tie audio is VID O dB routed from a different source or not tied at all audio breakaway aup B 3 Deselect audio Press and release the I O button Press the button OUTPUTS vO 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 The video LED lights Po eare oo 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 The audio LED is off AUD aB when audio is deselected y Y The Output 1 Output 3 Output 4 and Output 8 LEDs light to indicate the video ties created in example 1 and 2 4 Deselect video and select audio Press and release the I O button Press button OUTPUTS o The video LED is off 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 when video is deselected e yA a o yA yA g O O The audio L
72. lZG Reset one global preset Esclxo ZG Reset audio input levels Esc ZA lt Reset audio output levels Esc lZy lt 4 Reset all mutes Esc ZZ Reset all RGB delay settings Esc 7D lt Reset whole switcher Esc ZXXX lt Firmware upload Upload firmware Esclup load Information requests Information request Example MVX 84 VGA Request part number Example MVX 88 VGA A Query controller firmware version Example Unit to Host Additional description Enable executive mode Disable executive mode Clear all global presets Clear global preset K9 Reset all audio input levels such that the output is O dB Reset all audio output levels to the professional level Unmute all video and audio outputs Reset all RGB delays to O seconds Clear all ties global presets and mutes and reset all audio gains to the factory default See Loading Firmware Using an SIS Command on the next page VixalXIx2 0 axax V8X4eA8X4 nn nnn nne 60 638 214 paje 1 23 V video matrix sizee A audio matrix size 8 RGB and audio inputs and 4 RGB and audio outputs See Part Numbers and Accessories in the Reference Information section MVX 88 VGA A part number is 60 638 21 I The factory installed controller firmware version is 1 23 sample value only x2 Output number 1 through 4 MVX 44 MVX 84 or 1 through 8 MVX 48 MVX 88 x3 Executive mode 1 on 0 off Input n
73. liable standard for existing balanced audio cables The audio level for each input can be individually set via the front panel or RS 232 to ensure that the level on the output does not vary from input to input See the Operation section and the Remote Operation section By default the audio follows the video switch Audio breakaway which is commanded via the front panel via RS 232 control using SIS commands or the Windows based control program or via optional IR 501 control allows you to select from any one of the audio input sources See the Operation section the Remote Operation section and the IR 501 Small Matrix IR Remote Control User Guide Remote Connection 4 RS 232 connector Connect a host device such as a computer or control system to the switcher via this 9 pin D connector figure 5 for remote control of the switcher Pin_ RS 232 Function _ 1 Not used e l OO a otused g 6 Notused Female 7 Wotused 8 Notused o Hardwired iR Figure 5 RS 232 Port Pin Assignment The cable used to connect the RS 232 port to a computer or control system may need to be modified by removing pins or cutting wires If you encounter problems while operating under RS 232 control the switcher may hang up pins 1 4 6 7 and 8 may need to be disconnected Either cut the wire to pins 1 4 and 6 through 8 in a hard shelled connector or remove pins 1
74. ls eee 4 stereo unbalanced 84 88 models ccccccccc 8 stereo unbalanced Connectors 44 48 models 4 female 3 5 mm stereo mini jacks tip L ring R sleeve GND 84 88 models eee 8 female 3 5 mm stereo mini jacks tip L ring R sleeve GND Mmpedan E sena tiin gt 18k ohms unbalanced DC coupled Nominal level ooooccnoonccnn 10 dBV 316 mV default Also compatible with 4 dBu 1 23 V 0 dBu 0 775V 20 dBV 100 mV Maximum level oonio gt 12 dBV 4 V unbalanced at 1 THD N PUES diei 18 dB to 10 dB default 0 dB Adjustable per input NOTE This is referenced to the internal bus signal level It can be verified by measuring the unbalanced output when the output level is set to Consumer NOTE 0 dBu 0 775 Vrms O dBV 1 Vrms O dBV gt 2 dBu Audio output UE DUE Sa artos 0 dB unbalanced consumer or 12 dB balanced pro selectable Default 12 dB balanced when output level is set to Pro Number signal type 44 84 models eee 4 stereo balanced unbalanced 48 88 models 00000 8 stereo balanced unbalanced Connectors 44 84 models 4 3 5 mm captive screw connectors 5 pole 48 88 models 8 3 5 mm captive screw connectors 5 pole NSC ANC nes 50 ohms unbalanced 100 ohms balanced Gain CYTOL cococononoconnoncnnnonononannnananonos 0 1 dB channel to channel Nominal level output volume range
75. mum number of inputs 1 through 4 MVX 44 MVX 84 or 1 through 8 MVX 48 MVX 88 1 on 0 off 1 through 4 MVX 44 MVX 48 or 1 through 8 MVX 84 MVX 88 O through 10 1 dB per step 18 to 10 29 steps dB of audio attenuation and gain 1 through 18 1 dB per step O consumer level 10 dBV 1 pro level 4 dBu 00 through 16 00 current configuration 0 no mutes 1 video mute RGB delay in Ya second increments 10 5 seconds maximum Controller firmware version number to second decimal place Command and Response Table for SIS Commands Command Function Create Ties ASCIl Command Host to Unit Response Unit to Host 2 audio mute 3 video and audio mute Additional description NOTES The 4 tie command for RGB and the tie command for video can be used interchangeably The amp read tie command for RGB and the read tie command for video can be used interchangeably Commands can be entered back to back in a string with no spaces For example 1 1102 028003 003 4 4 The quick multiple tie and tie input to all output commands activate all I O switches simultaneously The matrix switchers support 1 2 and 3 digit numeric entries 1 1 02 02 or 001 001 Tie input ki to output ka RGB video and audio Example Tie input ki to output ka RGB video only Example see the 1st bulleted note above Tie input Ki to output Ka video only Tie input K1 to output kal audi
76. o bi level and tri level sync S video composite video 4 8 4 female 15 pin HD 8 female 15 pin HD 1 Vp p for Y of component video and S video and for composite video 0 7 Vp p for RGB and for R Y and B Y of component video 0 3 Vp p for C of S video 0 3 V to 2 0 Vp p follows input 75 ohms lt 40 dB 5 MHz lt 20 mV with input at 0 offset Triple Action RGBHV RGBS RGsB RsGsBs RGBHV RGBS RGsB RsGsBs follows input Computer scan rates and also NTSC 3 58 NTSC 4 43 PAL SECAM 0 5 V to 5 0 Vp p AGC to TTL 4 0 V to 5 0 Vp p unterminated 510 ohms 75 ohms Horizontal 90 ns nominal Vertical 160 ns nominal Positive or negative follows input 4 x 4 stereo matrix 4 x 8 stereo matrix 8 x 4 stereo matrix 8 x 8 stereo matrix Adjustable NOTE At default when input gain is set to O dB and output level is set to Pro overall gain is 12 dB for balanced output The gain range is 6 dB to 22 dB for balanced output when the output level is set to Pro Frequency response TAD NOS aiii 20 Hz to 20 kHz 0 2 dB 0 05 1 kHz 0 3 20 kHz at nominal level gt 90 dB balanced at maximum output unweighted lt 65 dB 20 kHz lt 80 dB 1 kHz fully loaded or below 60 Hz gt 80 dB 1 kHz gt 55 dB 20 Hz to 20 kHz average for range gt 75 dB 20 Hz to 20 kHz MVX 44 48 84 88 VGA Matrix Switchers e Reference Information 58 Audio input Number signal type 44 48 mode
77. o only Example Quick multiple tie Example Tie input to all outputs RGB video and audio Example Tie input to all outputs RGB video only Tie input to all outputs video only Tie input to all outputs audio only Read RGB video output tie Read RGB video output tie Read audio output tie pc xa 1 31 a x2 amp 7 5 amp ki 2s bal bals 3 8 Ese Qbxa x2 ka kalg lt 4 Esc Q3 4 13 5 3 6 par 5 pal amp K Outk2le InkiJeAl 1 0ut3 In1 A11 Outk2le InkileRGB Out5eIn7 RGB Outk2le InkiJeRGB Outkale InkileAud Out8eIn3eAud Qike Qik InkXxiJeA11 InV05 A11 InkiJeRGB InkiJeRGB Inki Aude i paje paje Tie the input K1 video and audio to output KX2 Tie input 1 video and audio to output 3 Audio breakaway video only tie Tie input 7 RGB to output 5 Audio breakaway video only tie Audio breakaway audio only tie Tie input 3 audio to output 8 Make multiple ties 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 5 video and audio to all outputs Audio breakaway video only tie Audio breakaway video only tie Audio breakaway audio only tie RGB input Kal is tied to output K l RGB input kj is tied to output K3 Audio input K1 is tied to output ka MVX 44 48 84 88 VGA Matrix Switchers e Remote Operation Command Response Table for S
78. onctionner 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 a la terre constitue un dispositif de s curit n essayez pas de la contourner ni de la d sactiver D connexion de l alimentation Pour mettre le mat riel hors tension sans danger d connectez tous les cordons d alimentation de l arri re de l appareil ou du module d alimentation de bureau s il est amovible ou encore de la prise secteur Protection du cordon d alimentation Acheminer les cordons d alimentation de mani re a ce que personne ne risque de marcher dessus et a ce qu ils ne soient pas cras s ou pinc s par des objets R paration maintenance Faire ex cuter toutes les interventions de r paration maintenance par un technicien 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 a ces op rations car l ouverture ou le retrait des couvercles risquent de l exposer a de hautes tensions et autres dangers Fentes et orifices Si le bo tier de l appareil comporte des fentes ou des orifices ceux ci servent a emp cher les composants internes sensibles de surchauffer Ces ouvertures ne doivent jamais tre bloqu es par des objets Lithium Batterie a danger d explosion s Il y a remplacm
79. oo 35 Remote Operation ocococococococococanncnnnnnnnos 36 IR Remote Controleer e 36 Simple nsirucuon set Control ao cue as 37 Host to Switcher Instructions o oo 57 Switcher initiated Messages occccccccnooccnoo 37 Switcher Error Responses oooocccccccccnooconnos 38 Using the Command and Response Table 38 Loading Firmware Using an SIS Command 44 Matrix Switchers Control Program 46 Installing the Software oocccccoocnccccconcnonco 46 Starting the SO Walras 47 Using the Software oooccccnncccoccnnnnnccnonconnns 47 Updating the Firmware nascesse 49 Windows Buttons Drop Boxes and Trash LaNena ii 52 Using Emulation MOde oocccocccccncccccnconoo 56 Using the Help System oococccocccccccccccoconoos 56 Reference Information ssesesseses 57 Specia ONE eee EEE ee 57 Part Numbers and ACCessorl8sS occcccccccnooom 60 MVX Part NOMDENS nosses 60 Included Parts ococcooncccncocccccncoocnnnncnonononoss 60 Optional Accessories oocccccccoccnnnccnonononoss 61 61 Mounting the Switcher oocccccccoccccnnncccnoconnos 63 Tabletop US sion ncen 63 UL Rack Mounting Guidelines 63 Mounting INStructiONS oocccocnccconcccncncono 63 MVX 44 48 84 88 VGA Matrix Switchers e Contents v MVX 44 48 84 88 VGA Matrix Switchers e Contents vi Introduction e About this Guide e About the Switchers e Fea
80. put lights As each output Is selected the associated output LED blinks to indicate a tentative tie until you press the Enter button or the 5 second timeout expires LEDs for outputs that were already tied to the input light steadily Outputs that are already tied can be left on along with new blinking selections or toggled off by pressing the associated output button If you inadvertently press the wrong input or output button wait approximately 5 seconds The input and output button selections time out and are abandoned Example 1 Create a set of video and audio ties In the following example input 5 is tied to outputs 3 4 and 8 The example shows the front panel indications that result trom your actions NOTE This example assumes that there are no ties in the current configuration 1 Select video and audio for the tie If necessary press and release the I O button to cycle through the selections until the both LEDs light Press the button vO The video LED lights when video is selected vv The audio LED lights when audio is selected aub 2 Select an input Press and release the input 5 button Press and release the Input 5 button INPUTS ral 0 0 0 0 0 0 8 B The Input 5 LED lights to indicate that input 5 is selected MVX 44 48 84 88 VGA Matrix Switchers e Operation 13 3 Select the outputs Press and release the output 3 output 4 and output 8 buttons po and release th
81. recalled as the current configuration Presets can be viewed using the Extron Matrix Switchers Control Program see the Remote Operation section 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 When a preset is recalled it replaces the current configuration which is lost unless it is also stored as a preset The recalled preset overwrites all of the current configuration ties in favor of the preset configuration ties All models have 16 presets on models with fewer than 16 input and output buttons preset numbers that are too high to be available trom the front panel are still accessible under serial port or Ethernet control MVX 44 48 84 88 VGA Matrix Switchers e Operation 20 O A P e 100 0 D 0 8 0 Preset a 2 AN a 8 A oe eo esl we 100 0 0 00 0 0 0 0 0 v A Preset 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 INPUTS pa a ee EEN EE 400000000000 Preset INPUTS EEE E ee B 0 0 5 0 0 0 0 D 0 0 0 0 8 B Preset Figure 11 Preset Locations by Matrix Size Example 6 Save a preset In the following an example the current configuration is saved as a preset The example shows the front panel indications that result from your actions 1 Select Save Preset mode Press and hold the Preset button for approximately 2 seconds until the Preset LED begins blinking Press and hold the
82. ress button OUTPUTS The video LED is off fi 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 when video is deselected e yA ye O yA yA ye DO O The audio LED lights 4U2 O 4B when audio is selected The Output 3 LED lights to Ka that output 3 is selected and M IS eosin Jao The source is indicated by the Input LED The Output 8 LED also lights to indicate that output 8 is receiving audio from the indicated input INPUTS 1 0 8 The Input 5 LED to indicate that the audio from this input is tied to output 3 and to all the other lit outputs 5 Allow the 5 second input and output button timeout to deselect the output Using Presets The current configuration configuration 0 can be saved as a preset in any one of 16 preset memory addresses Each switcher has as many presets available from the front panel as it has input and output buttons For example the MVX 44 has 8 presets 4 input buttons and 4 output buttons available from the front panel and the MVX 88 has 16 8 input buttons and 8 output buttons Figure 11 on the next page Identifies preset numbers available from the front panel for each matrix size preset numbers above those listed are available under RS 232 or IR control only see the Remote Operation section 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 Presets cannot be viewed from the front panel unless they are
83. rnate reset function This button is also used to perform a system reset see Resetting the System to Factory Defaults on page 30 Video dB LED and Audio dB LED I O selection The Video and Audio LEDs indicate whether video and audio video only or audio only will be selected using the input buttons item and output buttons item O Pressing the I O button advances through a cycle of video and or audio selections see figure 7 VID O dB VID O dB VID B VID O dB MVX SERIES AUD O dB AUD dB AUD C dB AUD C dB VGA AUDIO MATRIX SWITCHER vo VID dB O AUD dB AUDIO SETUP Video Only Audio Only Video and Audio O Lit O unlit Figure 7 Video and or Audio Selection Cycle Audio Setup mode The dB and dB LEDs indicate the polarity of the audio level setting See Adjusting Input Audio Gain and Attenuation on page 23 Both LEDs light to indicate unity gain 0 dB MVX 44 48 84 88 VGA Matrix Switchers e Operation 10 Audio Setup LED The Audio Setup LED lights red to indicate that the switcher is in Audio Setup mode See Adjusting Input Audio Gain and Attenuation on page 23 Alternate IR error function The Audio Setup LED also indicates errors when you use an IR 501 small matrix remote control The LED lights for approximately 1 second when the switcher receives an unexpected or out of sequence IR command from the remote control The switc
84. t make up the configuration of preset 1 A black line shows video ties and a red line shows the audio ties In this example e The image of the speaker from the main podium camera input 1 is e Displayed in the main hall output 1 e Displayed in the conference room output 4 to the overflow crowd e Displayed in the lobby output 8 e Tied to the VCR output 6 e The speaker has a presentation on her laptop computer input 4 that is e Displayed in the main hall output 2 e Displayed locally on the podium output 3 e The audio from her microphone input 3 is e Played in the hall output 1 e Played in the conference room output 4 e Sent to the VCR e Classical music from the CD player input 5 is e Played in the background in the main hall on sound system 2 output 5 e Played in the lobby output 8 Camera l l Classroom main Camera Podium Laptop Audio 2 VCR podium 2 Mic USP 405 CD DVS 406 VTG 300 Main Main Podium Conf Sound VCR Lobby Hall Hall monitor room system USP 405 monitor PJ 1 PJ 2 2 Output destinations Audio Fill in the preset number use colors or dashes etc to make connecting lines Preset 1 Title WorksheetExample Video Indicate if the configuration is for Video Audio or both Figure 19 Worksheet Example 2 Daily Configuration MVX 44 48 84 88 VGA Matrix Switchers e Operation 33 Worksheet Example 3 Test Configuration The A V sys
85. tation et la maintenance r paration Conserver les instructionse Ranger les consignes de s curit afin de pouvoir les consulter a l avenir Respecter les avertissements Observer tous les avertissements et consignes marqu s sur le mat riel ou pr sent s dans la documentation utilisateur Eviter les pi ces de fixation Ne pas utiliser de pi ces de fixation ni d outils non recommand s par le fabricant du mat riel car cela risquerait de poser certains dangers Sicherheitsanleitungen Deutsch A Dieses Symbol soll dem Benutzer in der im Lieferumfang enthaltenen Dokumentation besonders wichtige Hinweise zur Bedienung und Wartung Instandhaltung geben Dieses Symbol soll den Benutzer darauf aufmerksam machen daB im Inneren des Geh uses dieses Produktes gef hrliche Spannungen die nicht isoliert sind und die einen elektrischen Schock verursachen k nnen herrschen Achtung Lesen der Anleitungen Bevor Sie das Ger t zum ersten Mal verwenden sollten Sie alle Sicherheits und Bedienungsanleitungen genau durchlesen und verstehen Aufbewahren der Anleitungen Die Hinweise zur elektrischen Sicherheit des Produktes sollten Sie aufbewahren damit Sie im Bedarfsfall darauf zur ckgreifen k nnen Befolgen der Warnhinweise Befolgen Sie alle Warnhinweise und Anleitungen auf dem Ger t oder in der Benutzerdokumentation Keine Zusatzger te Verwenden Sie keine Werkzeuge oder Zusatzger te die nicht ausdr cklich vom Hersteller
86. tem in our fictional organization needs to be fine tuned on a regular basis Figure 20 shows a typical test configuration with an Extron video test generator input 8 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 4 5 and 8 Input sources Camera l l Classroom main Camera Podium Laptop Audio 2 VCR podium 2 Mic USP 405 CD DVS 406 VTG 300 Main Main Podium Conf Sound VCR Lobby Hall Hall monitor room system USP 405 monitor PJ 1 PJ 2 2 Output destinations Preset 1 Title WorksheetExample Video Audio Fill in the preset number use colors or dashes etc to make connecting lines Indicate if the configuration is for Video Audio or both Figure 20 Worksheet Example 3 Test Configuration MVX 44 48 84 88 VGA Matrix Switchers e Operation 34 Roq JO OIPNY OSPINA JO SI UONEINBYUOI AY JI LIPU saul BUN93UUOI SEW Q Ma SAYSEP JO SIOJO ASN pue JequUNU Psd ayy ul y 0lippny 108 11 3 OO Sad suoneunsep nono Le Ley Le Lo le Lol Lo Le Ley Lo Le Lo Le Le Lo saamos nduj POSYS AON UOIe1NBIjUO 35 MVX 44 48 84 88 VGA Matrix Switchers e Operation Remote Operation This section describes the operation of the MVX VGA Matrix Switcher including e IR Remote Control e Simple Instruction Set Control e Matrix Sw
87. to output 1 and if necessary temporarily set the output 1 level to the consumer 10 dBV level see the Audio output level SIS commands in the Remote Operation section The input audio gain or attenuation can be adjusted from the front panel or by using the Extron Matrix Switchers Control Program or the SIS 1 Apply audio signals to all inputs to be adjusted 2 Press and hold the Audio Setup 1 0 button until the Audio Setup LED lights Release the Audio Setup button 3 Press and release an input button to select an input The selected input can be adjusted and is tied to output 1 for measurement or monitoring a The Output 1 through Output 3 LEDs display the approximate audio gain or attenuation for the selected input The dB and dB LEDs display the polarity gain or attenuation e Each Output 1 through Output 3 LED indicates a range of 6 dB when lit e Output 1 LED off 0 dB to 5 dB 0 5db eee e Output 1 LED lit 6 dB to 11 dB Tee ee 17 db e Output 1 and 2 LED lit 12 dB to 17 dB 7 os e Output 1 through Output 3 LEDs lit 18 dB e The dB LED on indicates a positive gain level The dB LED on indicates a negative attenuation level Both LEDs on indicate O dB MVX 44 48 84 88 VGA Matrix Switchers e Operation 23 By noting the status of these LEDs and counting the number of 1 dB steps you increase or decrease the audio level step 4 and example 8 step 2a you can determine the exa
88. tures About this Guide This guide contains installation configuration and operating information for the Extrone MVX VGA Matrix Switchers About the Switchers The Extron MVX Series VGA matrix switchers see figure 1 is a family of computer video matrix switchers that distribute any VGA or component HDTV video or other high resolution video and audio input to any combination of outputs The MVX Series switchers can route multiple input output ties simultaneously The switchers input and output high resolution video on 15 pin HD connectors They input audio on 3 5 mm mini jacks and output audio on 3 5 mm captive screw connectors There are four matrix sizes available e MVX 44 four inputs by four outputs e MVX 48 four inputs by eight outputs e MVX 84 eight inputs by four outputs e MVX 88 eight inputs by eight outputs Extron j VSC 500 Video Scan Converter Flat Panel Displays Projector TouchLink E Control bee System pr 1D ee TCP IP Laptop Extron MVX Series Extron Matrix Switcher SI 28 Surface mount Speakers Extron DVS 304 3 Digital Video Scaler Extron XPA 1002 Laptop Power Amplifier Laptop Figure 1 Typical MVX 88 VGA A Application MVX 44 48 84 88 VGA Matrix Switchers e Introduction 1 Features The MVX switcher can be locally controlled from the front panel or remotely controlled via its rear panel RS 232 serial port or an optional IR 501 Small
89. ty Bandidos 350 MHz 3 dB fully loaded Os TO ME Zas No more than 0 14 dB to 0 1 dB US NGO NU nes No more than 0 95 dB to 0 8 dB A ee lt 60 dB nominal 10 MHz lt 39 dB 100 MHz Owitc hing perdes 20 ms max VGA UXGA RGBHV RGBS RGsB RsGsBs HDTV component video bi level and tri level sync S video composite video 4 8 4 female 15 pin HD 8 female 15 pin HD 1 Vp p for Y of component video and S video and for composite video 0 7 Vp p for RGB and for R Y and B Y of component video 0 3 Vp p for C of S video Analog 0 3 V to 2 0 Vp p with no offset at unity gain 75 ohms 15 kHz to 145 kHz 30 Hz to 170 Hz lt 40 dB 5 MHz 15V MVX 44 48 84 88 VGA Matrix Switchers e Reference Information 57 Video output Number signal type 44 84 models occcoccnc 48 88 models Connectors 44 84 models occoooonoc 48 88 models Nominal level Minimum maximum levels MPa esana Return lOS Suscrito lesa DC offset max allowable DWILCHING TY DE ccs issindrs Sync II DU LY PC moot pta Output ty DC enpas DRANG LELES PEE Mpat levela Quiput level E Input impedance cece Output impedance eee Max propagation delay Max rise fall time Polonia Audio Routing MVX 44 VGA A eee MVX 48 VGA A eee MVX 84 VGA A eee MVX 88 VGA Arrana VGA UXGA RGBHV RGBS RGsB RsGsBs HDTV component vide
90. uation using the following procedure a If one or more output LEDs are lit AND the dB LED is lit press and release the Y button repeatedly until the highest numbered lit output LED goes out Count the button presses In example 8 assume a value of 8 GB It will take three presses of the Y button for the Output 1 LED to go out If one or more output LEDs are lit AND the dB LED is lit press and release the A button repeatedly until the highest numbered lit output LED goes out Count the button presses If the dB LED is lit and NO output LEDs are lit press and release the Y button repeatedly until the dB and dB LED are both lit indicating O dB Count the button presses If the dB LED is lit and NO output LEDs are lit press and release the 4 button repeatedly until the dB and dB LED are both lit indicating O dB Count the button presses Return to the original audio gain setting by pressing and releasing the Y or 4 button the opposite of the button you pressed in step a the same number of steps you pressed the opposite arrow button in step 1 In example 8 this means pressing the A button three times Add the dB value indicated by the highest numbered lit output LED no output LEDs lit and both dB LEDs lit O dB and either of the following e The number of button presses from O dB or e The number of button presses from when the highest numbered output LED lit In example 8 Output 1 LED 6 dB 2 presses 2 d
91. umber 1 through 4 MVX 44 MVX 48 or 1 through 8 MVX 84 MVX 88 Preset number 00 through 16 00 current configuration X12 Controller firmware version number to second decimal place MVX 44 48 84 88 VGA Matrix Switchers Remote Operation 43 Loading Firmware Using an SIS Command Firmware can be uploaded two ways 1 Using the Matrix Switchers Control Program 2 Using the Eselupload SIS command entered via a communications utility such as HyperTerminal Extron recommends that you upload firmware using the Matrix Switchers Control Program see Updating the firmware on page 49 and reserve this SIS procedure for correcting firmware that has been corrupted and unable to respond to the Matrix Switchers Control Program Firmware can be loaded using SIS commands as follows 1 Obtain the latest firmware file for the matrix switcher see steps 1 through 6 of Updating the firmware on page 49 2 Start a communications utility such as HyperTerminal Select the Comm port that is connected to the RS 232 port of the switcher Use 9600 bits per second 8 data bits none parity 1 stop bit and none flow control NOTES If you are performing this procedure to recover from corrupted firmware the switcher will respond only to the n q and Esclupload SIS commands The firmware upload can take several minutes If the echo function of HyperTerminal is turned off you will
92. ution cable Part Number Part Number 15 pin HD connectors VGA style qty 10 100 070 51 MVX 44 48 84 88 VGA Matrix Switchers e Reference Information 61 Terminated cable assemblies VGA male to male cables VGA M M MD 3 feet to 100 feet 0 9 m to 30 4 m molded 26 238 nn VGA M M BK 3 feet to 100 feet 0 9 m to 30 4 m backshell 26 238 nn VGAP M M MD 3 feet to 25 feet 0 9 m to 7 6 m molded 26 439 nn VGAP M M BK 35 feet to 100 feet 10 6 m to 30 4 m backshell 26 439 nn VGA male to male with audio cables VGA A M M MD 3 feet to 50 feet 0 9 m to 15 2 m molded 26 490 nn VGA A M M BK 3 feet to 50 feet 0 9 m to 15 2 m backshell 26 490 nn VGA A 90 M M BK 6 6 feet 1 8 m molded 26 510 02 VGA A 90 Up M M BK 3 3 feet 0 9 m molded 26 510 21 VGA A 90 Up M M BK 6 6 feet 1 8 m molded 26 510 22 VGA male to female cables Part Number VGA M F MD 3 feet to 100 feet 0 9 m to 30 4 m molded 26 112 nn VGA M F BK 3 feet to 100 feet 0 9 m to 30 4 m backshell 26 112 nn VGAP M F MD plenum 3 feet to 25 feet 0 9 m to 7 6 m molded 26 438 nn VGAP M F BK plenum 35 feet to 100 feet 10 6 m to 30 4 m backshell 26 438 nn VGA A 90 F M BK 3 3 feet 0 9 m backshell VGA A 90 Up F M MD 3 feet to 6 feet 0 9 m to 1 8 m molded 26 509 nn MVX 44 48 84 88 VGA Matrix Switchers e Reference Information 62 Mounting the Switcher The MVX switchers are housed in a rack mountabl
93. vel consumer 10 dBV or professional 4 dBu for a single output or for all outputs and allows you to change it This window also displays the RGB delay settings and allows you to change it and allows you to mute and unmute the video and audio output Mute Output settings Displays the RGB Delay Mute Output Volume Adjust window see figure 35 on the preceding page which allows you to mute and unmute the video and audio output for a single output or for all outputs This window also displays the RGB delay and output volume level settings and allows you to change them Update Firmware Allows you to replace the firmware that is coded on the control board of the switcher without taking the switcher out of service See Updating the firmware on page 49 Name Presets Allows you to name each of the 16 memory presets Show RS 232 Strings Displays the ASCII commands that are used by the current configuration You can refer to these for RS 232 programming Initialize Initializes and clears any or all of the following ties presets RGB delay audio configuration preset titles icon names and icons Audio Input Configuration selection Audio input Config Displays the Configure Audio Options window see figure 36 on the preceding page which shows the audio gain level settings for each input and allows you to change them Preferences menu z references Master Reset Immediate Changes Causes changes to take e
94. video and audio Worksheet Example 1 System Equipment Figure 18 shows a worksheet for an MVX 88 in a fictional organization with the system hardware annotated Input 6 has no connection in this organization so it has been crossed out on the worksheet 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 8 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 Input sources Camera l l Classroom main Camera Podium Laptop oe 2 VCR podium 2 Mic USP 405 DVS 406 VTG 300 EGE GIG Gl amp La 2 2 Le Lol Le Lo Le Main Main Podium Conf Sound VCR Lobby Hall Hall monitor room system USP 405 monitor PJ 1 PJ 2 2 Output destinations Audio Fill in the preset number use colors or dashes etc to make connecting lines Preset 1 Title WorksheetExample Video Indicate if the configuration is for Video Audio or both Figure 18 Worksheet Example 1 System Equipment MVX 44 48 84 88 VGA Matrix Switchers e Operation 32 Worksheet Example 2 Daily Configuration Figure 19 continues trom worksheet example 1 by showing the video and audio ties tha
95. video input signal Audio breakaway switching can be done via front panel control optional IR 501 control or the RS 232 port Switching flexibility Provides individually buffered independent matrix switched outputs with audio follow and audio breakaway for audio versions e 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 Operational flexibility Operations such as input output selection and setting of presets can be performed on the front panel via the RS 232 port or using the optional IR 501 small matrix universal remote control The RS 232 port allows remote control via a PC or control system e Front panel controller The MVX series front panel controller feature supports touch of a button input and output selection preset creation and selection and audio gain and attenuation control e RS 232 control The RS 232 port of the switcher allows remote control via a PC or control system using the Extron Simple Instruction Set SIS or the included Matrix Switchers Control Program e Optional IR remote control The MVX switchers are remote controllable using the optional IR 501 Small Matrix IR Remote Control MVX 44 48 84 88 VGA Matrix Switchers e Introduction 2 Upgradeable firmware The firmware that controls the operation of the switcher can

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