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MMX 32 VGA A • Introduction

MMX 32 VGA A • Introduction

Introduction

About this Manual

This manual discusses how to install and operate the Extron
MMX 32 VGA A matrix switcher.

About the MMX 32 VGA A

The Extron MMX 32 VGA A is a compact, three-input,
two-output matrix switcher suitable for small installations or
portable systems. The switcher routes computer video and both
balanced and unbalanced audio signals, and features a
bandwidth of 300 MHz to accommodate signals of all
resolutions, from VGA to UXGA.

The MMX 32 VGA A has two outputs:

Output 1 provides a video output on a female 15-pin HD
connector and an audio output on a 3.5 mm stereo jack

Output 2 provides a video output on five female BNC
connectors and an audio output on a 5-pole 3.5 mm
captive screw connector

The user controls the switcher via the front panel buttons or
through remote contact closure or RS-232 controls.

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Extron

MMX 32 VGA A

Matrix Switcher

Laptop

Podium
Computer

Document
Camera

LCD Monitor
with Audio

Projector

Audio System

Control
System

Figure 1-1 — Typical MMX 32 VGA A application

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Features

Inputs

  The MMX VGA A has three female 15-pin HD input

connectors, each with a 3.5 mm stereo jack.

Outputs

  The unit routes computer video and audio signals to

two outputs:  one female 15-pin HD connector with a
3.5 mm stereo jack and one set of five female BNC
connectors with one 5-pole 3.5 mm captive screw
connector.

Stereo audio

  Unbalanced stereo audio can be output as

either balanced or unbalanced stereo audio.

Bandwidth —

 The switcher features 300 MHz bandwidth to

accommodate any signal resolution.

Front panel control

  Each output has a set of input selector

buttons and LEDs for easy input selection.

Remote control

  Operate the switcher via optional contact

closure and RS-232 remote controllers.

Portability —

 The switcher is light and compact, with rubber

feet for tabletop operation.

Rack and furniture mountability —

 The MMX 32 VGA A can

be mounted on a rack shelf or under a desk or podium.

Power —

 An external 12 VDC power connector is included with

the switcher.

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Summary of Contents for MMX 32 VGA A

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Page 3: ...i MMX 32 VGA A Table of Contents ...

Page 4: ...2 8 Executive mode 2 9 System reset 2 9 Audio switching 2 9 Chapter 3 Remote Control 3 1 RS 232 Control 3 2 Simple Instruction Set control 3 3 Host to switcher instructions 3 3 Switcher initiated message 3 3 Switcher error responses 3 3 Using the command response table 3 4 Loading firmware using an SIS command 3 7 Windows based control program 3 10 Installing the software 3 10 Using the software 3...

Page 5: ...troduction About this Manual About the MMX 32 VGA A Features All trademarks mentioned in this manual are the properties of their respective owners 68 789 01 Rev D 01 07 Appendix A Specifications Part Numbers and Accessories A 1 Specifications A 2 Included Parts A 5 Optional Accessories A 5 ...

Page 6: ...EMO TE AUDI O TALL Y OUT 5V Extron MMX 32 VGA A Matrix Switcher Laptop Podium Computer Document Camera LCD Monitor with Audio Projector Audio System Control System Figure 1 1 Typical MMX 32 VGA A application 1 2 Features Inputs The MMX VGA A has three female 15 pin HD input connectors each with a 3 5 mm stereo jack Outputs The unit routes computer video and audio signals to two outputs one female ...

Page 7: ...MMX 32 VGA A Introduction Introduction MMX 32 VGA A 2 Chapter Two Installation and Operation Mounting the MMX 32 VGA A Rear Panel Features and Cabling Front Panel Features and Operation 1 4 ...

Page 8: ... 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 5 Reliable earthing grounding Reliable earthing of rack mounted equipment should be maintained Particular attention should be given to supply connections other than direct connections to the branch c...

Page 9: ...2 VG A A OU TP UT 1 2 1 3 OU TP UT 2 2 1 3 Figure 2 3 Mounting the MMX 32 VGA A under furniture 3 Hold the switcher with the attached brackets against the underside of the table or other furniture On the mounting surface mark the location of the screw holes of the bracket 4 Drill 3 32 2 mm diameter pilot holes 1 4 6 3 mm deep in the mounting surface at the marked screw locations 5 Insert 8 wood sc...

Page 10: ...ns 6 Remote connector Connect a computer or RS 232 control module to this female 9 pin D connector to allow remote control using the Extron Simple Instruction Set SIS or the Extron Universal Switcher Control Program Alternatively connect a contact closure device such as an Extron remote control Architectural Adapter Plate AAP or MAAP See chapter 3 Remote Control for more information 7 Tally Power ...

Page 11: ...Then the LEDs corresponding to the last valid input selections light If audio is broken away via RS 232 the LED corresponding to the audio source flashes Executive mode Putting the switcher into executive mode locks the front panel While the switcher is in executive mode the user can select inputs only through a remote device To activate executive mode press the following buttons simultaneously an...

Page 12: ...MMX 32 VGA A Installation and Operation Installation and Operation cont d MMX 32 VGA A 3 Chapter Three Remote Control RS 232 Control Contact Closure Control 2 10 ...

Page 13: ...o large E13 Invalid value out of range The switcher s rear panel Remote connector can be connected to the serial port output of a host device such as a computer or control system or to a contact closure device such as the Extron MMX 32 AAP panel part 70 277 01 11 or 21 or MMX 32 MAAP panel part 70 277 12 or 22 RS 232 Control The RS 232 Remote connection makes software control of the switcher possi...

Page 14: ...te X3 1Z z AMT X3 1 Mute audio output X3 Audio unmute X3 0Z z AMT X3 0 Unmute audio output X3 Read audio mute X3 Z z X9 Audio mute X9 0 off and 1 on Global where X3 is not included global Audio mute is activated Audio mute all 1 Z z AMT1 Mute all audio Audio unmute all 0 Z z AMT0 Unmute all audio Using the command response table The SIS command response table begins on the next page Lower case let...

Page 15: ...are performing this procedure to recover from corrupted firmware the switcher responds only to the n q and Esc upload SIS commands Command ASCII Command Response Additional description host to switcher switcher to host Executive mode Lock front panel 1 X x Exe1 Enable executive mode Unlock front panel 0 X x Exe0 Disable executive mode Lock status X x X9 Executive mode status 0 off and 1 on Reset t...

Page 16: ... All files 6 Navigate to the folder where you saved the firmware upgrade file Select the file figure 3 3 Ensure that the firmware upgrade is for the MMX Series switcher Valid firmware files must have the file extension s19 Any other file extension is not a firmware upgrade for your switcher 7 Click Open The firmware upload begins If you have HyperTerminal s echo function turned on HyperTerminal di...

Page 17: ...indows installation creates a C UNIVSW folder and places two icons Universal Switcher Control Program and Universal Switcher Help into a group or folder named Extron Electronics Using the software To run the software 1 Double click the Universal Switcher Control Program icon in the Extron Electronics program group 2 Click the comm port that is connected to the switcher s remote connector 3 Click O...

Page 18: ...an access the help program in any of the following ways From the Extron Electronics program group double click the Signal Enhancement Products Help icon From within the Universal Switcher Control Program click Help on the task bar From within the Universal Switcher Control Program press the F1 key Contact Closure Control The MMX 32 VGA A can be controlled remotely using the optional Extron MMX 32 ...

Page 19: ...rew connector to pin 6 output 1 or pin 9 output 2 of the MMX 32 VGAA s Remote connector Tally Power connector 4 5 VDC pole Connect this pole of the captive screw connector to the 5 VDC pole of the Tally Pwr connector on the MMX 32 VGA A 5 GND pole Connect this pole of the captive screw connector to the ground pole of the Tally Pwr connector on the MMX 32 VGA A L R POWER 12V 5A MAX INPUT 2 INPUT 1 ...

Page 20: ...Remote Control cont d MMX 32 VGA A Remote Control MMX 32 VGA A A Appendix A Specifications Part Numbers and Accessories Specifications Included Parts Optional Accessories 3 16 ...

Page 21: ...el TTL 2 5 V to 5 0 Vp p 4 0 Vp p normal Output level TTL 4 V to 5 Vp p unterminated Input impedance 510 ohms Output impedance 75 ohms Max input voltage 5 Vp p Max propagation delay 30 ns Max rise fall time 4 2 ns Polarity Positive or negative follows input Audio Routing 3 x 2 stereo matrix Gain Output 1 Unbalanced output 0 dB Output 2 Unbalanced output 0 dB balanced output 6 dB Frequency response...

Page 22: ...aud 8 data bits 1 stop bit no parity Serial control pin configurations 2 TX 3 RX 5 GND Contact closure 9 pin female D connector also used as the serial control port Contact closure pin configurationsOutput 1 1 input 1 4 input 2 6 input 3 5 GND Output 2 7 input 1 8 input 2 9 input 3 5 GND Program control Extron s control configuration program for Windows Extron s Simple Instruction Set SIS General ...

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