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RGBHV and Audio buttons

select/deselect

video and/or audio. The Audio LED blinks
to indicate audio breakaway. The Audio
button also selects the audio level/adjust
mode. See

Viewing and adjusting the audio level

in the next column.

Create a tie

. Press and release the Esc

button to clear any input
LEDs, output LEDs, or
control LEDs that may be
lit.

. Press and release the

RGBHV and/or Audio
I/O button(s) to select or
deselect video and/or audio as desired.

. Press and release the

desired input button.

. Press and release the

desired output button(s).

. Press and release the Enter button. All input

and output LEDs and the Enter LED go out.

Saving or recalling a preset

Save

a preset — Press and

hold

the Preset

button for 2 seconds.

Recall

a preset — Press and release the Preset

button.

. Press

and
release
the
desired
input or
output button.

. Press and release the Enter button.

Viewing and adjusting the audio level

. Press

and

hold

the

Audio button.

. Press an input or

output button. See
chapter 3 to read the
displayed value.

. Increase

and

decrease
the gain/
attenuation or
volume level
by pressing
the Esc (

) and View (

) buttons.

. Press and release the Audio button to exit.

ESC

Press the Esc button
to clear all selections.

The LED blinks once.

RGBHV AUDIO

I/O

Lit

when selected.

Off

when

deselected

Lit

when selected.

Off

when

deselected

The input LED

lights to indicate

the selection.

ENTER

Output LEDs blink to indicate a potential tie.

Enter LED blinks to indicate the

need to confirm the change.

PRESET

Preset LED blinks.

Press and

hold

2 seconds

Save a

preset

Recall a

preset

Preset LED lights.

Press and release.

All input and output buttons with assigned presets light.

The configuration data at assigned preset
locations will be overwritten

ENTER

The LED blinks to indicate that this

preset

is selected.

The Enter LED
blinks to indicate
the need to save or
recall the preset.

AUDIO

Audio LED blinks.

Hold

2 seconds

OUTPUTS

Press an

input button

to adjust

gain/attenuation

— or —

Press an

output button

to adjust the

output volume

Output LEDs

display

gain/attenuation

— or —

Input LEDs

display

output volume

level.

VIEW

ESC

button
decreases
the level.

button
increases
the level.

Summary of Contents for MVX 128

Page 1: ...MVX 128 A VGA Matrix Switcher 68 521 31 Rev A 01 06 ...

Page 2: ...al 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 zurückgreifen können Befolgen der Warnhinweise Befolgen Sie alle Warnhinweise und Anleitungen auf dem Gerät oder in der Benutzerdokumentation Keine Zusatzgeräte V...

Page 3: ... select presets Output buttons also toggle video and audio mutes on and off in View Only mode Input LEDs also display the selected output s volume Output LEDs also display the selected input s audio level Enter button saves changes Preset button selects Save Preset mode to save a configuration as a preset Recall Preset mode to recall a previously defined preset View button selects a view only mode...

Page 4: ...ss an input or output button See chapter 3 to read the displayed value 3 Increase and decrease the gain attenuation or volume level by pressing the Esc and View buttons 4 Press and release the Audio button to exit ESC Press the Esc button to clear all selections The LED blinks once RGBHV AUDIO I O Lit when selected Off when deselected Lit when selected Off when deselected 5 The input LED lights to...

Page 5: ...nd audio ties 3 11 Example 3 Removing a tie from a set of video and audio ties 3 13 Viewing a configuration 3 15 Example 4 Viewing video and audio audio only and video only ties 3 15 Muting and unmuting video and or audio 3 18 Example 5 Muting and unmuting an output 3 18 Using global presets 3 21 Example 6 Saving a preset 3 21 Example 7 Recalling a preset 3 23 Viewing and adjusting the input audio...

Page 6: ...Commands 4 4 Symbol definitions 4 4 Command response table for SIS commands 4 5 Chapter Five Matrix Software 5 1 Matrix Switchers Control Program 5 2 Installing the software 5 2 Using the software 5 3 Updating firmware 5 5 Windows buttons drop boxes and trashcan 5 7 Windows menus 5 7 File menu 5 7 Tools menu 5 8 Preferences menu 5 9 Master Reset selection 5 10 Using emulation mode 5 10 Using the h...

Page 7: ...PRELIMINARY MVX 128 A VGA Matrix Switchers 1 Chapter One Introduction About this Manual About the Matrix Switchers Definitions Features ...

Page 8: ...output is individually isolated and buffered and any input s can be switched to any one or all outputs with virtually no crosstalk or signal noise between channels INPUTS OUTP UTS RESET RS232 RS422 REMOTE LIS TE D 1T2 3 I T E C US 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 INPUTS OUTP UTS Control System Plasma Plasma LCD Projector VSC 500 SCAN CON VERT ER...

Page 9: ...ng flanges for standard 19 racks The appropriate rack mounting kit is included with the switcher The switcher has an internal 100 VAC to 240 VAC 50 60 Hz 15 watts autoswitchable power supply that provides worldwide power compatibility The MVX 128 A has a minimum bandwidth of 300 MHz 3 dB The switcher can also switch RGBS RGsB RsGsBs HDTV component video S video and composite video Definitions The ...

Page 10: ...mote control Audio breakaway Audio can be broken away from its corresponding video signal This feature allows any audio signal to be selected with any video signal simultaneously to one or all outputs in any combination Audio breakaway switching can be done via front panel control or under RS 232 RS 422 remote control Operational flexibility Operations such as input output selection setting of pre...

Page 11: ... made with any Brother P Touch or comparable labeler Global memory presets 32 global memory presets are a time saving feature that lets you set up and store input output configurations in advance 20 global memory presets are available from the front panel You can then recall those configurations when needed with a few simple steps Rack mounting Rack mountable in any conventional 19 wide rack Front...

Page 12: ...Introduction cont d MVX 128 A VGA Matrix Switchers Introduction 1 6 PRELIMINARY ...

Page 13: ...PRELIMINARY MVX 128 A VGA Matrix Switchers 2 Chapter Two Installation Mounting the Switcher Cabling and Rear Panel Views ...

Page 14: ...arge 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 ...

Page 15: ... impedance 600 ohms 600 ohms 600 ohms Figure 2 2 Captive screw connector wiring for audio inputs C The captive screw audio connector can easily be inadvertently plugged partially into one receptacle and partially into an adjacent receptacle This misconnection could damage the audio output circuits Ensure that the connector is plugged fully and only into the desired input or output N See figure 2 3...

Page 16: ...l or RS 232 capable PDA to the switcher via this 9 pin D connector for serial RS 232 RS 422 control figure 2 5 RS 232 Function Pin Function 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 TX RX Gnd Not used Transmit data Receive data Not used Signal ground Not used Not used Not used Not used TX RX Gnd RX TX Not used Transmit data Receive data Not used Signal ground Not used Receive data Transmit data Not used RS 422 5 1 9 6 RS...

Page 17: ... reset Press and hold the Reset button until the Reset LED blinks three times approximately 9 seconds then release the button and push it again to clear all ties and presets and reset all audio gains to 0 dB Hard reset Press and hold the Reset button while powering up the switcher to perform all of the mode 5 reset functions and restore the switcher to the default factory conditions Power connecti...

Page 18: ...Installation cont d MVX 128 A VGA Matrix Switchers Installation 2 6 PRELIMINARY ...

Page 19: ...IMINARY MVX 128 A VGA Matrix Switchers 3 Chapter Three Operation Front Panel Controls and Indicators Front Panel Operations Rear Panel Controls Optimizing the Audio Troubleshooting Configuration Worksheets ...

Page 20: ...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 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 Up to 32 glo...

Page 21: ... audio level on page 3 24 Select a preset See Using global presets on page 3 21 c Input and output label windows These translucent panels can be removed and replaced to insert labels behind the panels To remove a panel insert the Phillips head end of a Tweeker or small Phillips head screwdriver into the hole in one end of the panel and gently slide the tab at the edge of the panel out of the reces...

Page 22: ...Configuration mode See Selecting the RS 232 RS 422 protocol and baud rate on page 3 33 Indicates that the RS 232 RS 422 port is set to 9600 baud in Serial Port Configuration mode See Selecting the RS 232 RS 422 protocol and baud rate on page 3 33 e Preset button and LED The Preset button and LED have two primary functions and three secondary functions Activates Save Preset mode to save a configura...

Page 23: ...rt Configuration mode See Selecting the RS 232 RS 422 protocol and baud rate on page 3 33 g Esc button and LED The Esc button and LED have two primary functions and six secondary functions Cancels operations or selections in progress and resets the front panel button indicators N The Esc button does not reset the current configuration the RGBHV button and Audio selection button any presets or any ...

Page 24: ...the RS 232 RS 422 port is set to the RS 232 protocol in Serial Port Configuration mode See Selecting the RS 232 RS 422 protocol and baud rate on page 3 33 i Audio button and LED The Audio button and LED have two primary functions and five secondary functions Selects and deselects audio for a configuration that is being created or viewed Lights to indicate that audio is available for configuration ...

Page 25: ...l resets Reading and setting the RS 232 RS 422 Remote port settings Power Apply power by connecting the power cord to an AC source When AC power is applied the switcher performs a self test that flashes the front panel LEDs and then turns them off An error free power up self test sequence leaves the RGBHV LED and the Audio LED on and all other LEDs unlit The current configuration and all presets a...

Page 26: ...to create additional ties until the desired configuration is complete N 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 To indicate current ties output LEDs light when an input is selected To clear unwanted outputs press an...

Page 27: ...ress the Esc button to clear all selections The LED blinks once Blink once 1 1 Figure 3 3 Clear all selections 2 To select video and audio for the tie if necessary press and release the RGBHV button and the Audio button until the LEDs light figure 3 4 RGBHV AUDIO I O Press the RGBHV button to toggle on and off The LED lights when selected Press the Audio button to toggle on and off The LED lights ...

Page 28: ...ed RGBHV and audio input will be tied to these outputs The Enter LED blinks to indicate the need to confirm the change Blinking LED Figure 3 6 Select the outputs 5 Press and release the Enter button figure 3 7 ENTER The Enter LED and all input LEDs and output LEDs return to the unlit state Press the Enter button to confirm the configuration change Figure 3 7 Press the Enter button The current conf...

Page 29: ...nd or Audio button figure 3 10 RGBHV AUDIO I O Press the RGBHV button to toggle on and off The LED lights when selected Press the Audio button to toggle on and off The LED is unlit when deselected Figure 3 10 Select RGBHV only 3 Press and release the Input 5 button figure 3 11 2 3 4 5 6 INPUTS 7 1 2 3 4 5 OUTPUTS 6 7 8 The Output 3 Output 4 and Output 8 LEDs light to indicate the RGBHV ties create...

Page 30: ...the Enter button to confirm the configuration change Figure 3 13 Press the Enter button The current configuration figure 3 14 is now Input 5 video is tied to output 1 output 3 output 4 and output 8 Input 5 audio is tied to output 3 output 4 and output 8 Input 5 video tied to outputs 1 3 4 and 8 Input 5 audio tied to outputs 3 4 and 8 Input Output 1 3 4 8 5 Video Audio Figure 3 14 Example 2 final c...

Page 31: ...ure 3 15 Clear all selections 2 To select audio only for the tie if necessary press and release the RGBHV button and or Audio button figure 3 16 RGBHV AUDIO I O Press the RGBHV button to toggle on and off The LED is unlit when deselected Press the Audio button to toggle on and off The LED lights when selected Figure 3 16 Select audio only 3 Press and release the Input 5 button figure 3 17 2 3 4 5 ...

Page 32: ...e output 5 Press and release the Enter button figure 3 19 ENTER The Enter LED and all input LEDs and output LEDs return to the unlit state Press the Enter button to confirm the configuration change Figure 3 19 Press the Enter button The current configuration figure 3 20 is now Video Input 5 video is tied to output 1 output 3 output 4 and output 8 Audio Input 5 audio is tied to output 3 and output ...

Page 33: ...ies Likewise when an output button for which there are no ties is pushed the output LEDs turn on for all outputs without ties To see all ties of the current configuration press and release each input and output button one at a time with the RGBHV LED and the Audio LED lit In View Only mode you can view video and audio video only or audio only ties Pressing and releasing the RGBHV button and the Au...

Page 34: ...Figure 3 22 Select RGBHV or video and audio 4 Press and release the Input 5 button figure 3 23 3 4 5 6 7 2 3 4 5 OUTPUTS 6 7 8 The output buttons for outputs that are not tied to input 5 are unlit The output buttons for outputs that are tied to input 5 light Press and release the Input 5 button The LED lights Figure 3 23 Select an input N You can also view a set of ties by selecting a tied output ...

Page 35: ... 3 1 4 5 OUTPUTS 6 7 8 The output buttons for outputs that are not tied to input 5 are unlit The output buttons for outputs that are tied to input 5 light to indicate audio ties audio breakaway Press the Audio button to deselect it The LED is unlit when deselected Press the RGBHV button to select it The LED lights when selected Figure 3 25 Deselect audio and select RGBHV to view RGBHV only If vide...

Page 36: ...mute video and audio video only or audio only outputs Pressing and releasing the RGBHV button and the Audio button toggles each selection on and off When you enter View Only mode the output LEDs turn on for all outputs without ties The video mute function mutes the R G and B planes only the H and V planes are still active Mutes are saved to non volatile memory When power is removed and restored th...

Page 37: ...ff The LED lights when selected Figure 3 28 Select RGBHV and audio 4 Press and hold the Output 3 button and the Output 4 button figure 3 29 for approximately 2 seconds until the LEDs begin to blink The output 3 and output 4 video and audio signals are muted 3 4 5 OUTPUTS 3 4 5 OUTPUTS The LEDs blink to indicate that the RGBHV and audio outputs are muted Release the button Press and hold the Output...

Page 38: ...ss and hold the Output 3 and Output 4 button 2 seconds Blinking LED Figure 3 30 Unmute the outputs N If both RGBHV and audio are selected the unmute action toggles both the video and audio outputs If either the video output or the audio output is already unmuted the muted output is unmuted and the unmuted output is muted 6 Press and release the View button to exit View Only mode figure 3 31 SET VI...

Page 39: ...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 Preset numbers greater than 20 that are too high to be available from the front panel are still accessible under RS 232 RS 422 control Figure 3 32 shows the presets associated with the var...

Page 40: ... Preset 14 Preset 16 Preset 15 Figure 3 34 Enter Save Preset mode 3 Press and release the Output 1 button figure 3 35 ENTER PRESET VIEW CONTROL 1 2 3 4 The Enter LED blinks to indicate the need to save the preset The Preset LED continues to blink Press and release the Output 1 button The LED blinks to indicate that this preset number is selected but not saved Blinking LED Preset 13 Preset 14 Prese...

Page 41: ...lease the Preset button figure 3 38 PRESET 1 2 3 4 Preset 13 Preset 14 Preset 16 Preset 15 Press and release the Preset button The Preset LED lights All input and output LEDs with assigned presets light Lit Preset Assigned Unlit Preset Unassigned Figure 3 38 Enter Recall Preset mode 3 Press and release the Output 1 button figure 3 39 ENTER PRESET VIEW CONTROL 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 The Enter LED blinks t...

Page 42: ...io level can be adjusted from the front panel or under RS 232 RS 422 control Audio Inputs Audio Inputs VCR No noticeable volume differences between sources Audio System CD Jukebox MVX 128 A 0 3 6 9 12 15 Low Audio Output Level 4 1 2 5 8 12 18 21 15 18 3 7 6 10 9 13 12 16 15 19 18 21 21 24 VU dBu 0 3 6 9 12 15 High Audio Output Level 4 1 2 5 8 12 18 21 15 18 3 7 6 10 9 13 12 16 15 19 18 21 21 24 VU...

Page 43: ...tops blinking N Pressing the Enter or Preset button also exits Audio mode Pressing the Preset button changes to Recall Preset mode There is one audio level setting per input The audio level setting is shared by the left and right audio inputs The audio level settings are stored in non volatile memory When power is removed and restored the audio level settings are retained Exiting Audio mode by pre...

Page 44: ... for approximately 2 seconds until the Audio LED blinks figure 3 43 RGBHV AUDIO AUDIO I O The LED blinks to indicate Audio mode Release the button Press and hold the Audio button 2 seconds Blinking LED Figure 3 43 Select Audio mode 3 Press and release the Input 5 button figure 3 44 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 OUTPUTS 6 7 8 VIEW ESC Press and release the Input 5 button The LED lights In this example the ...

Page 45: ... a negative level 1 2 3 4 5 OUTPUTS 6 7 8 VIEW ESC VIEW In this example the output buttons and View and Esc buttons display an audio gain level of 1 dB Lit LED Slow blinking LED Unlit LED The output LEDs display the selected input s audio level The View and Esc LEDs display the polarity gain or attenuation Press the View button to decrease the input audio level by 1 dB per button push S S Figure 3...

Page 46: ... LEDs that are lit the lower the volume For a more detailed analysis of decoding the displayed value see Reading the displayed volume on the next page 4 Press and release the Esc and View buttons to increase and decrease the audio volume by 1 dB per each push of the button or press and hold the button to change the level at a rate of 3 dB per second until the button is released or the upper or low...

Page 47: ...input audio signal that is applied to the output From 0 of volume the first Esc button push applies 5 5 of the input audio signal and causes the Input 1 LED to blink slowly From 5 5 on each Esc push applies 1 5 more of the input audio signal to the output Push Esc button 5 5 1 5 7 volume The Input 1 LED continues blinking slowly Push Esc button twice 7 1 5 1 5 10 volume The Input 1 LED begins to b...

Page 48: ...teps of volume increase cause consecutive input LEDs to first blink slowly then quickly and then light steadily For example When lit steadily the Input 3 LED indicates 47 dB of attenuation when compared to the Input 3 LED blinking quickly 48 dB to 50 dB of attenuation The blinking Input 4 LED 45 dB to 46 dB of attenuation is at least 2 dB less than the fast blinking Input 3 LED 48 dB 46 dB and at ...

Page 49: ...d released N You can press and hold the Esc or View button to ramp the level up or down by 3 dB per second to the high or low limit Figure 3 50 show the result of pressing the Esc button a total of 13 times 1 2 3 4 5 6 INPUTS 7 8 11 12 The input LEDs display the selected output s audio volume level In this example the lit input buttons indicate 59 5 to 61 percent of the applied audio input The unl...

Page 50: ...e RGBHV and Audio LEDs blink twice to indicate the mode change Release the buttons Blink twice 2 2 2 Figure 3 52 Toggle front panel lock on or off Performing a system reset from the front panel The front panel reset is identical to the EZXXX SIS command see chapter 4 Programmer s Guide A system reset Clears all ties and presets Clears all video and audio mutes Sets all input audio levels to unity ...

Page 51: ...hing The flashing Control LED indicates the baud rate as follows Enter 9600 Preset 19200 View 38400 Esc 115200 The flashing I O LED indicates the protocol as follows RGBHV RS 232 Audio RS 422 In this example the port is set to RS 232 at 9600 baud Press and hold the Enter Preset View and Esc buttons Blinking LED Lit LED Figure 3 54 RS 232 RS 422 and baud rate display 2 Release the Control buttons 3...

Page 52: ...dentical to the front panel system reset see Performing a system reset from the front panel on page 3 32 without requiring you to power down the switcher This function is also identical to the EscZQQQ SIS command see chapter 4 Programmer s Guide A system reset Clears all ties and presets Clears all video and audio mutes Sets all input audio levels to unity gain 0 dB Sets all output volume levels t...

Page 53: ...use the most recently installed firmware update or install a new firmware update Optimizing the Audio Each individual input audio level can be adjusted within a range of 18 dB to 24 dB so there are no noticeable volume differences between sources and for the best headroom and signal to noise ratio Adjust the audio gain and attenuation as follows 1 Connect audio sources to all desired inputs and co...

Page 54: ...ure 3 59 shows a worksheet for an MVX 128 A in a fictional organization with the system hardware annotated Inputs 10 and 11 have no connection in this organization so they have been crossed out on the worksheet 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Preset Title Video Audio Fill in the preset number and use colors or dashes etc to make connecting lines Indicate if the configuration is for Vide...

Page 55: ...d system 1 Sound system 2 VCR VSC 500 Lobby monitor Classroom 2 VCR USP 405 Laptop RGB 202 Rack DVD USP 405 VTG 300 Input sources Output destinations Figure 3 60 Worksheet example 2 Daily configuration In this example The image of the presenter from the main podium camera input 1 is Displayed in the main hall output 1 Displayed in the conference room output 4 to the overflow crowd Displayed in the...

Page 56: ...o all audio systems outputs 1 2 3 4 and 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Preset Title Video Audio Fill in the preset number and use colors or dashes etc to make connecting lines Indicate if the configuration is for Video Audio or both Classroom 1 VCR USP 405 Audio CD PC 2 RGB 202 PC 1 RGB 202 Weekly status mtg 3 Camera 2 Camera mic Main podium Main hall FP 1 Main hall FP 2 Podium monit...

Page 57: ...2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Input sources Output destinations Preset Title Video Audio Fill in the preset number and use colors or dashes etc to make connecting lines Indicate if the configuration is for video audio or both Confi guration worksheet ...

Page 58: ...Operation cont d MVX 128 A VGA Matrix Switchers Operation 3 40 PRELIMINARY ...

Page 59: ... Matrix Switchers 4 Chapter Four Programmer s Guide Host to Switcher Instructions Switcher Initiated Messages Switcher Error Responses Using the Command Response Tables Command Response Table for SIS Commands Special Characters ...

Page 60: ...the RS 232 RS 422 port from the front panel Host to Switcher Instructions The switcher accepts SIS Simple Instruction Set commands through the RS 232 RS 422 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 fee...

Page 61: ... 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 E01 Invalid input channel number too large E10 Invalid command E11 Invalid preset number too large E12 Invalid output number too large E13 Inval...

Page 62: ...mode power supply 0 off not OK 1 on OK X Global preset 32 maximum 0 current configuration X1 Video audio mute 0 no mutes 1 video mute 2 audio mute 3 video and audio mute X1 Firmware version number to second decimal place x xx X1 Verbose firmware version description upload date time See page 4 11 X1 Name 12 characters maximum for global and room preset names 11 characters maximum for room names Upp...

Page 63: ...tchers Tie input X to output X audio only X X OutX InX Aud Audio breakaway Example 12 4 Out04 In12 Aud Tie input 12 video to output 4 Quick multiple tie E QX X X X Qik Example E Q3 4 3 5 3 6 Qik Tie input 3 video and audio to output 4 tie input 3 video to output 5 and tie input 3 video to output 6 Tie input to all outputs V A X InX All Audio breakaway Example 5 In05 All Tie input 5 video and audio...

Page 64: ...value X X g InX AudX Increment gain X G InX AudX Increase gain by 1 dB Example 5 G In05 Aud 03 Audio input 5 level incremented from 2 dB to 3 dB Decrement gain X G InX AudX Decrease gain by 1 dB Example 7 G In07 Aud 09 Audio input 7 level decremented from 8 dB to 9 dB Read input gain X G X Audio output volume N The table on page 4 7 defines the value of each audio volume step Set the audio volume ...

Page 65: ...3 31 32 30 29 27 28 26 41 5 43 44 5 47 5 46 49 50 5 53 5 52 55 56 5 59 5 58 61 25 23 24 22 21 20 62 5 65 5 64 67 68 5 70 dB of attenuation Output volume 19 17 18 16 15 13 14 12 11 9 10 8 7 5 6 4 71 5 74 5 73 76 77 5 80 5 79 82 83 5 86 5 85 88 89 5 92 5 91 94 3 1 2 0 95 5 98 5 97 100 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63...

Page 66: ...acter is a comma Example 9 Spr9 Save current ties as preset 9 Recall a global preset X RprX Command character is a period Example 5 Rpr05 Recall preset 5 which becomes the current configuration Direct write process N The direct write of a global preset should always be preceded by a clear global preset ties command of that same preset number as shown below In a directly written preset each output ...

Page 67: ...tcher EZXXX Zpx Clear all ties and presets reset all audio gains to 0 dB and reset volume to 100 Absolute reset EZQQQ Zpq Similar to Reset whole switcher plus clear the IP address to 192 168 254 254 and subnet mask to 255 255 000 000 View ties gain volume mutes and presets View RGBHV output tie X X Example 5 12 Input 12 RGBHV is tied to output 5 View video output tie X X Example 7 02 Input 2 video...

Page 68: ...tion is the input tied to that output In this example video input 8 is tied to outputs 1 2 4 and 5 input 12 is tied to output 3 and input 11 is tied to output 6 No inputs are tied to outputs 7 and 8 View audio global preset configuration EX 1 2VC X 1 X 2 X 16 Aud Show preset X s audio configuration Show the input tied to 16 sequential outputs 12 are present on this model starting from output 1 Com...

Page 69: ...re version verbose 0Q X1 X1 X1 Provide a detailed status of the MVX 128 controller firmware and any firmware upgrade The firmware that is running is marked by an asterisk A caret indicates that the firmware has a bad checksum or an invalid load indicates that firmware is not loaded Response description Controller firmware version updated firmware version Example 0q Meaningless data for this switch...

Page 70: ...Programmer s Guide cont d MVX 128 A VGA Matrix Switchers Programmer s Guide 4 12 PRELIMINARY ...

Page 71: ...PRELIMINARY MVX 128 A VGA Matrix Switchers 5 Chapter Five Matrix Software Matrix Switchers Control Program Button Label Generator Program ...

Page 72: ...ble on the Extron Web site www extron com Load and run the program from the hard drive To install the program from the CD ROM to the hard drive run Setup exe from the CD ROM and follow the instructions that appear on the screen The program occupies approximately 1 MB megabyte of hard drive space By default the Windows installation creates a C MTRX50 directory and places two icons MATRIX Switcher C...

Page 73: ...pears Figure 5 1 Comm port selection window 2 Choose either the comm port that is connected to the MVX 128 A switcher s RS 232 RS 422 port or Emulate N Although IP LAN is available for selection the switcher does not have an Ethernet port Do not select IP LAN If you selected a comm port check the baud rate displayed in the comm port selection window If you need to change the baud rate click on the...

Page 74: ...4 PRELIMINARY 3 The Extron Matrix Switcher Control Program window figure 5 2 and figure 5 3 appears The window displays the current configuration of the attached matrix Figure 5 2 Extron Matrix Switcher Control Program window blank Figure 5 3 Sample program window complete ...

Page 75: ... The program opens a window that details the connections to that device the audio level the RGB delay and the frequency of the video signal input from or output to that device See the inset box in figure 5 3 Updating firmware The firmware upgrade utility provides a way to replace the firmware that is coded on the switcher s control board without taking the switcher out of service and replacing the...

Page 76: ...irmware update N If the firmware loader utility exits before the status bar has progressed completely across the indicator window try using a control cable with only pins 2 3 and 5 connected If necessary modify the cable by removing pins or cutting wires 7 When prompted confirm that the firmware version displayed in the firmware loader is correct Click Ok in the Firmware Update prompt window 8 Cli...

Page 77: ... the displayed configuration Changes Cancel Returns to the previous screen undoing any changes you have made Trash can Drag and drop from an input or output button to the trash can to unmake all ties associated with that input or output Windows menus File menu Save matrix settings as Saves a complete set of up to 32 presets plus the last active setting preset 0 to a file Saved settings include aud...

Page 78: ...ing for a single input or for all inputs and allows you to change it The level is expressed as a percentage of the input audio volume that is applied to the output 0 is full attenuation audio is silent 100 is full volume Mute Outputs settings Displays the Mute Adjust screen from which you can mute video and or audio for each input Update firmware Allows you to replace the firmware that is coded on...

Page 79: ...esets audio configuration preset names icon names and icons Preferences menu Immediate changes Causes configuration changes to take effect immediately Hold verify changes Delays implementation of configuration changes until the Changes Take button is pressed Ties as lines Displays ties as lines figure 5 7 Figure 5 7 Ties shown as lines Ties as crosspoints Displays ties as a matrix of inputs and ou...

Page 80: ...rovides a blank setup to get you started 4 Enter the file name under which you want to save any changes to the file and click OK 5 Select the number of video boards audio boards and matrix model for which you are preparing a configuration and click OK 6 Continue using the program as described on page 5 3 Using the help system For information about program features you can access the help program i...

Page 81: ...PRELIMINARY MVX 128 A VGA Matrix Switchers A Appendix A Specifications Part Numbers Accessories Specifications Part Numbers and Accessories Button Labels ...

Page 82: ...z DC offset max allowable 1 5 V Video output Number signal type 8 RGBHV RGBS RGsB HDTV component video component video S video composite video follows input type Connectors 8 female 15 pin HD Nominal level 1 Vp p for Y of component video and S video and for composite video 0 7 Vp p for RGB 0 3 Vp p for R Y and B Y of component video and for C of S video Minimum maximum levels 0 V to 2 0 Vp p follo...

Page 83: ...stable per input by RS 232 422 or front panel N 0 dBu 0 775 Vrms 0 dBV 1 Vrms 0 dBV 2 dBu Audio output Number signal type 8 stereo balanced unbalanced Connectors 8 3 5 mm captive screw connectors 5 pole Impedance 50 ohms unbalanced 100 ohms balanced Gain error 0 1 dB channel to channel Maximum level Hi Z 21 dBu balanced or unbalanced at 0 10 THD N Maximum level 600 ohm 15 dBm balanced or unbalance...

Page 84: ...with included brackets Enclosure type Metal Enclosure dimensions 3 5 H x 19 0 W x 9 4 D 2U high full rack wide 8 9 cm H x 48 3 cm W x 23 9 cm D Depth excludes connectors Width includes rack ears Product weight 14 4 lbs 6 5 kg Shipping weight 21 lbs 10 kg DIM weight international 25 lbs 12 kg Vibration ISTA 1A in carton International Safe Transit Association Listings UL CUL Compliances CE FCC Class...

Page 85: ...e screw audio connectors 20 10 319 10 Matrix Switchers Control Program and Button Label Generator Accessories These items can be ordered separately Adapters power supplies labels Part number MKP 1000 remote keypad Black 60 239 02 White 60 239 03 RAL9010 white 60 239 05 WT water tight 60 239 51 MCP 1000M master 60 298 01 MCP 1000S slave 60 298 02 MKP 2000 matrix switcher X Y remote control panel Bl...

Page 86: ...26 112 38 VGA 35 MHR 35 10 6 m 26 112 27 VGA 50 MHR 50 15 2 m 26 112 02 VGA 75 MHR 75 22 8 m 26 112 03 VGA 100 MHR 100 30 4 m 26 112 04 Male to male VGA molded connector cables Part number VGA M3 MHR 3 0 9 m 26 238 14 VGA M6 MHR 6 1 8 m 26 238 01 VGA M10 MHR 10 3 0 m 26 238 07 VGA M15 MHR 15 4 5 m 26 238 02 VGA M25 MHR 25 7 6 m 26 238 03 VGA M35 MHR 35 10 6 m 26 238 17 VGA M50 MHR 50 15 2 m 26 238...

Page 87: ...nformation in each button area as desired and put them in the switcher s label window For 8 button strips use scissors to trim the blank to the appropriate length To remove a panel insert the Phillips head end of a Tweeker or small Phillips head screwdriver into the hole in one end of the panel and gently slide the tab at the edge of the panel out of the recess in the switcher housing Figure A 1 B...

Page 88: ...Specifications Part Numbers Accessories cont d MVX 128 A VGA Matrix Switchers Specifications Part Numbers Accessories A 8 PRELIMINARY ...

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