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MATRIX SWITCHERS

HOMERUN SERIES

MATRIX SWITCHERS

USER’S GUIDE

MANUAL PART NUMBER: 400-0026-004
PRODUCT REVISION: 2

Summary of Contents for 400-0026-004

Page 1: ...MATRIX SWITCHERS HOMERUN SERIES MATRIX SWITCHERS USER S GUIDE MANUAL PART NUMBER 400 0026 004 PRODUCT REVISION 2...

Page 2: ...200MHz Video Composite S Video Component HOMERUN Switcher HMR 300 MHz Video High resolution RGsB RGBS RGBHV HOMERUN Switcher xx number of inputs per each HOMERUN Switcher module yy number of outputs p...

Page 3: ...Series Switcher into a rack distribute individual units evenly otherwise hazardous conditions may be created by an uneven weight distribution Allow 1 U rack space for every 4 HOMERUN Switcher modules...

Page 4: ...roduct including Front Panel Remote Control pad rack panel and Touch LCD control Manual switching on the back panel allows easy operation of the module during testing and installation TECHNICAL SPECIF...

Page 5: ...MATRIX SWITCHERS 4 DIAGRAM OF FRONT BACK PANEL 4...

Page 6: ...MATRIX SWITCHERS 5...

Page 7: ...component video signals such as RGsB Four interconnected modules would be used for RGBS signals Five interconnected modules would be used for RGBHV Signals A single Audio Module is designed to route...

Page 8: ...from the audio sources to inputs 1 through 16 and the outputs to audio receivers CAUTION All video inputs to HOMERUN Video Modules are DC coupled for best performance Even though the video inputs are...

Page 9: ...connection of the selected input output RESET TO DEFAULT To reset the unit to its default status power on stage press and hold the F1 F2 switches simultaneously for approximately three seconds until...

Page 10: ...for the HOMERUN Matrix Switcher uses a simple ASCII character format 1 Square brackets are part of the command unless they are changed through the CODEn command 2 Use uppercase letters for all command...

Page 11: ...t the baud rate for communication between the HOMERUN Matrix Switcher and the Control System or PC The default or factory reset baud rate of the switcher is 2400bps Hand held remote control units oper...

Page 12: ...d only once This command is used for programming the switcher it should not be used as part of a program to operate the switcher There is no feedback provided for this command IXXOmmA mm output offset...

Page 13: ...00 and recalls memory 1 to switch the appropriate inputs to outputs There is no RS 232 command feedback provided but the unit beeps after execution of this command This command resets the HOMERUN Swit...

Page 14: ...In other words once an ID number is assigned to any module through an RS 232 command or the Front Panel this module can be identified by the illuminated LED s located on the back panel switcher UNIT I...

Page 15: ...put number 01 to 16 n Unit ID n 2 to 9 This command allows any input to be connected individually to any output within the HOMERUN module with a specific Unit ID For example in a RGBHV Mono Audio comb...

Page 16: ...positions 9 through 16 will have either XX or 00 For example to connect input 2 to 3 8 to 10 leave other outputs as the same as the command will be issued as follows CAXXXX02XXXXXXXX02XX02XXXXXXXXX XX...

Page 17: ...desired input 1 through 16 The input LED will flash slowly The LED on the outputs that are already connected to the selected input will flash quickly The outputs that are not connected to the selected...

Page 18: ...not present the HOMERUN will switch without VIS even though VIS is enabled Disable vertical interval switching This function operates only if the VIS function is installed Press the SETUP button The S...

Page 19: ...R TERMINAL PROGRAM 1 Connect the computer communication port COM1 COM2 found on the back of your computer It will be either a 9 pin D or 25 pin D connector to the RS 232 port of the HOMERUN Matrix Swi...

Page 20: ...set up before it will operate with the HOMERUN Matrix switcher To set up the terminal turn power ON while holding the period button on the keypad and the terminal will enter into set up mode The high...

Page 21: ...CD display 2 Type in a two digit memory number in which the setting is to be stored Memories available are 01 through 16 E Recalling Your Settings There are two ways to recall your settings Quick Reca...

Page 22: ...erience lack of communication check the following 1 Cable connections 2 Unit ID settings 3 Same Baud rate settings 3 Can I control multiple switchers with one RS 232 card Yes You can control up to 14...

Page 23: ...he unit is described in Table 1 In the Video module please make sure that the Input level of the Video signal RGB is 1 2 V p p In the Audio module the Input level of the Audio signal is 5 V p p If the...

Page 24: ...tant to Altinex that you receive products that you have ordered and that this product fulfills your need In the unlikely event that an Altinex product needs to be returned please follow the policies b...