Extron electronics MVX 128, User Manual

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MVX 128 A VGA Matrix Switchers • Installation
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Installation
PRELIMINAR
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Mounting the Switcher
The MVX 128 A is housed in a rack-mountable, 2U high metal enclosure with
mounting fl anges for standard 19” racks. If desired, rack mount the switcher as
follows:
1 . Insert the switcher into the rack, aligning the holes in the mounting bracket
with those in the rack.
2 . Secure the switcher to the rack using the supplied bolts.
Cabling and Rear Panel Views
All connectors are on the rear panel. Figure 2-1 shows the rear panel of the
MVX 128 A.
INPUTS
OUTPUTS
RESET
RS232/RS422
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Figure 2-1 — MVX 128 A video and audio matrix switcher
C
Use Electrostatic discharge (ESD) precautions (be electrically grounded)
when making connections. Electrostatic discharge can damage equipment,
even if you cannot feel, see, or hear it.
C
Remove system power before making all connections.
Video connections
N
The matrix switcher does not alter the video signal in any way. The signal
output by the switcher is in the same format as the input.
N
The MVX 128 A can also switch RGBS, RGsB, RsGsBs, component video, S-
video, or composite video by using the appropriate adapters.
a
RGB video inputs —
Connect the analog computer-video sources to these
15-pin HD female connectors.
N
Most laptop or notebook computers have an external video port, but they require
special commands to output the video to that connector. Also, a laptop’s screen
shuts off once that port is activated. See the computer’s user’s guide for details,
or contact Extron for a list of common laptop keyboard commands.
b
RGB video outputs — Connect RGBHV video displays to these 15-pin HD
female connectors for each output.