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User Manual for Composite/Stereo-Audio Matrix                                                   COMM-TEC MTX series

COMM-TEC GMBH

www.comm-tec.de

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2. About the Product

2.1 Function

The MTX series Matrix Switcher is a high-performance pro-AV matrix switcher that is designed for cross
switching multiple composite video and audio inputs to multiple outputs. The MTX series switchers are mostly
used in presentation rooms, board-rooms, broadcast TV engineering, multi-media meeting rooms, big screen
display engineering, television education, command control centers, and many other installations.
COMM-TEC provides a wide range of AV matrix switchers ranging from 4-inputs to 256 and 2-outputs to 256.

2.2 Features

All signal connectors are RCA, except for the MTX1616CA, here the Video In- and Outputs are BNC
connectors. The MTX Matrix Switchers can be controlled via front panel, with Infrared Remote or RS-232 port.

Model

Signal connectors

Video 

Inputs

Video 

Outputs

Audio 

Inputs

Audio 

Outputs

Unit Height

MTX0404CA all 

RCA

4

4

4

4

1ru

MTX0804CA

all RCA

8

4

8

4

2ru

MTX0808CA

all RCA

8

8

8

8

2ru

MTX1616CA

Video BNC, Audio RCA

16

16

16

16

3ru

FCC / CE Notice

  This device complies with part 15 or the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

  This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant

to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates,
uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this
equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be
required to correct the interference at his own expense.

Summary of Contents for MTX0404CA

Page 1: ...X0808CA MTX1616CA Composite Video and Stereo Audio Matrix Switcher User Manual English COMM TEC GmbH Siemensstr 14 D 73066 Uhingen Tel 49 7161 3000 0 Fax 49 7161 3000 333 www comm tec de Version A1 De...

Page 2: ...Do not place heavy objects on top of the equipment To prevent fire or shock do not expose this unit to rain or excessive moisture Do not place the equipment in direct sunlight near heaters or heat rad...

Page 3: ...Audio Inputs Audio Outputs Unit Height MTX0404CA all RCA 4 4 4 4 1ru MTX0804CA all RCA 8 4 8 4 2ru MTX0808CA all RCA 8 8 8 8 2ru MTX1616CA Video BNC Audio RCA 16 16 16 16 3ru FCC CE Notice This devic...

Page 4: ...witched AUDIO Break Away only Audio part is switched separates different numbers in one command END Finishes command entry ENTER Executes command ALL Option one input to all outputs inputs are switche...

Page 5: ...nnel numbers of the signal I O terminals start from channel 1 to the maximum number of channels depending on the model Audio left state terminals are white audio right state terminals are red RCAs Ple...

Page 6: ...User Manual for Composite Stereo Audio Matrix COMM TEC MTX series COMM TEC GMBH www comm tec de 6 of 12 Back Panel of 16x8 and 16x16 3U Back Panel of 16x16 3U 2 6 Application Diagram AUX Control...

Page 7: ...uality 75Ohm coax cable for all video connections Switch off all units while connecting sources and destinations 3 3 RCA Connection Tip Sleeve RCA Connector 3 4 BNC Connection Sleeve Tip BNC Connector...

Page 8: ...eration Using the front control panel the switcher can be controlled directly and easily by pressing the buttons using this format Input Channel Switching Mode Output Channel End Enter Example 1 Trans...

Page 9: ...2 ALL Routes Input 2 to all outputs and so on ALL 2 Disconnects all routed crosspoints SAVE 0 to 9 Saves present configuration as preset under selected number RECALL 0 to 9 Recalls saved preset with t...

Page 10: ...els All All N A Switches OFF ALL the output channels All All All ON Switches OFF output y y 2 N A Connects video from input x to output y xVy 2V3 N A Connects video from input x to outputs y y2 y3 xVy...

Page 11: ...Vertical interval Sync signal Input output signals NTSC 3 58 NTSC 4 43 PAL SECAM Audio signal Input connector RCA RCA 3 8mm with screw 5 pole Output connector RCA RCA 3 8mm with screw 5 pole Gain 0dB...

Page 12: ...ed If a problem occurs first contact your dealer or COMM TEC for trouble shooting If verification of a problem requires factory repair ask COMM TEC s Customer Equipment Service representative to issue...

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