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MVX 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 VGA Matrix Switchers • Specifications and Part Numbers

PRELIMINAR

Cable assemblies

Male-to-male VGA cable with audio

Part number

VGA-A M-M MD, molded, 3' to 50' (0.9 m to 15.24 m)

26-490-

VGA-A M-M BK, backshell, 3' to 50' (0.9 m to 15.24 m)

26-490-

VGA-A 90M-M MD, 90°, molded, 3' to 12' (0.9 m to 3.6 m)

26-510-

VGA-A 90M-M BK, 90°, backshell, 3' to 12' (0.9 m to 3.6 m)

26-510-

VGA-A 90UM-M MD, 90° up, molded, 3' to 12' (0.9 m to 3.6 m)

26-510-

VGA-A 90UM-M BK, 90° up, backshell, 3' to 12' (0.9 m to 3.6 m)

26-510-

MVGA M-M, micro, 3' to 25' (0.9 m to 7.6 m)

26-566-

Male-to-male VGA cable

Part number

MVGA M-M, micro, 3' to 25' (0.9 m to 7.6 m)

26-567-

VGA M-M MD, molded, 3' to 100' (0.9 m to 30.4 m)

26-238-

VGA M-M BK, backshell, 3' to 100' (0.9 m to 30.4 m)

26-238-

VGAP M-M MD, molded, plenum, 3' to 25' (0.9 m to 7.6 m)

26-439-

VGAP M-M BK, backshell, plenum,

35' to 100' (10.6 m to 30.4 m)

26-439-

VGA to 5 BNC cables

Part number

SYM BNCM VGA male-to-male BNC, mini HR,

6" to 100' (15 cm to 30.4 m)

26-533-

SYF BNCF VGA male-to-female BNC, mini HR,

6" to 100' (15 cm to 30.4 m)

26-531-

SYM 90 BNCF VGA 90° male-to-female BNC, mini HR,

6" to 100' (15 cm to 30.4 m)

26-548-

SYM 90U BNCF VGA 90° up male-to-female BNC, mini HR,

6” to 100’ (15 cm to 30.4 m)

26-549-

Install kit

Part number

SY IST male-to-BNC, 25' to 100' (7.6 m to 30.4 m)

26-511-

SY ISTP male-to-BNC, plenum, 25’ to 100’ (7.6 m to 30.4 m)

26-512-

VGA IST male-to-male, mini HR, 25' to 100' (7.6 m to 30.4 m)

26-515-

VGA ISTP male-to-male, mini HR, plenum,

25’ to 100’ (7.6 m to 30.4 m)

26-514-

Summary of Contents for MVX 44 Series

Page 1: ...MVX 44 48 84 88 series VGA Matrix Switcher 68 877 01 Rev D 09 08 ...

Page 2: ...enden 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 Verwende...

Page 3: ...ection 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 u...

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Page 5: ...Setup mode the Power data audio LED lights when the selected input audio signal is the reference level and is unlit when the signal is below the reference level Adjust the gain until the LED blinks frequently If the LED is almost always on but occasionally blinks off the level is too high If the LED is almost always off but occasionally blinks on occasionally the level is too low I O button select...

Page 6: ...ected input button and Preset button remain lit for 1 second to indicate the preset and then go out Viewing and adjusting the audio input gain 1 Apply audio signals to all inputs to be adjusted 2 Press and hold the Audio Setup I O button for 2 seconds until the Audio LED lights 3 Press an input button See chapter 3 to read the displayed value 4 Increase and decrease the audio input gain by pressin...

Page 7: ...l buttons and LEDs 3 4 I O selection and audio video controls and indicators 3 4 Operations 3 6 Powering up the switcher 3 6 Creating a set of ties 3 6 Example 1 Create a set of video and audio ties 3 7 Example 2 Add a video tie to a set of video and audio ties 3 9 Example 3 Remove a tie from a set of ties 3 10 Viewing the configuration 3 12 Example 4 View ties by selecting an input 3 12 Example 5...

Page 8: ... response table for SIS commands 4 5 Loading firmware using an SIS command 4 11 Matrix Switchers Control Program 4 13 Installing the software 4 13 Using the software 4 14 Overview 4 14 Updating the firmware 4 16 Windows buttons drop boxes and trash 4 18 Windows menus 4 18 File menu 4 18 Tools menu 4 19 Preferences menu 4 20 Master Reset selection 4 22 Using Emulation mode 4 22 Using the help syste...

Page 9: ...PRELIMINARY MVX 44 48 84 88 VGA Matrix Switchers 1 Chapter One Introduction About the Switchers Features ...

Page 10: ...ight outputs 10 0 2 40 V 0 3 A 50 60 Hz MVX 88 VGA A RS 232 OUTP UTS L R 7 L R 8 L R 5 L R 6 L R 3 L R 4 L R 1 L R 2 C US LIS TED 1T2 3 I T E 1 2 3 4 IN PUTS 5 6 7 8 1 2 OUTP UTS 3 4 5 6 7 8 VID 50 60 Hz 1 2 3 4 Y VID B Y H HV R R Y V G Y B B Y RS 2 32 LAN RESET ACT LINK RGB R Y Y B Y YC SDI R Y C RGB R Y Y B Y Y C VID 100 24 0V 3A I N P U T O U T P U T I N P U T O U T P U T VS C 500 SCA N CON VER...

Page 11: ...input signal Audio breakaway switching can be done via front panel control optional IR 501 control or the RS 232 port Switching flexibility Provides individually buffered independent matrix switched outputs with audio follow and audio breakaway for audio versions Any input to any or all outputs Quick multiple tie Multiple inputs can be switched to multiple outputs simultaneously This allows all di...

Page 12: ... available under RS 232 or optional IR 501 control Rack mountable With the included rack mounting kit the switchers can be mounted in any conventional 19 wide rack Under desk mountable With an optional desk mounting kit the switchers can be mounted under a desk podium or other furniture Front panel security lockout executive mode If a MVX Series switcher is installed in an open area where operatio...

Page 13: ...PRELIMINARY MVX 44 48 84 88 VGA Matrix Switchers 2 Chapter Two Installation Mounting the Switcher Cabling and Rear Panel Views ...

Page 14: ...m ambient temperature Tma 122 F 50 C specified by Extron 2 Reduced air flow Install the equipment in a rack so that the amount of air flow required for safe operation of the equipment is not compromised 3 Mechanical loading Mount the equipment in the rack so that a hazardous condition is not achieved due to uneven mechanical loading 4 Circuit overloading Connect the equipment to the supply circuit...

Page 15: ...ting brackets to the switcher with the eight machine screws provided in the kit figure 2 1 2 Hold the switcher with attached brackets against the underside of the desk or other furniture Mark the location of holes for screws on the underside of the desk 3 Drill 1 4 6 4 mm deep 3 32 2 mm diameter pilot holes in the table or desk at the marked screw locations from the underside inside concealed side...

Page 16: ... LISTED 1T23 I T E 1 2 3 4 INPUTS 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 OUTPUTS 3 4 5 6 7 8 3 5 4 1 2 INPUTS Figure 2 2 MVX 88 VGA A high resolution video switcher Video and audio input connections 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 ...

Page 17: ...the sleeve to ground Gnd Connecting the sleeve to a negative terminal will damage the audio output circuits C The length of the exposed stripped portion of the copper wires is important The ideal length is 3 16 5 mm Longer bare wires can short together Shorter bare wires are not as secure in the direct insertion connectors and could be pulled out N Figure 2 4 shows two methods of wiring the connec...

Page 18: ...ems while operating under RS 232 control the switcher may hang up pins 1 4 6 7 and 8 may need to be disconnected Either cut the wire to pins 1 4 and 6 through 8 in a hard shelled connector or remove pins 1 4 and 6 through 8 from a molded plug See chapter 4 Remote Operation for definitions of the SIS commands and details on how to install and use the control software Using the hardwired IR input on...

Page 19: ...PRELIMINARY MVX 44 48 84 88 VGA Matrix Switchers 3 Chapter Three Operation Front Panel Controls and Indicators Operations Optimizing the Audio Troubleshooting Worksheets ...

Page 20: ...e 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 Consists of 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 Sixteen global memory presets ...

Page 21: ...nd indicators N If the switcher has fewer than eight inputs or outputs it has fewer input or output buttons and LEDs c Input buttons and LEDs The input buttons and LEDs select and identify inputs Alternate preset selection function The input buttons and LEDs also serve as preset selection buttons and indicators allowing you to select presets to either save or recall A more detailed explanation of ...

Page 22: ... and hold The I O button also serves as the Audio Setup mode selection button To enable the Audio Setup mode press and hold the Audio Setup button for about 2 seconds until the Audio Setup LED i lights In Audio Setup mode you can view and or change the current audio level setting for each input See Adjusting input audio gain and attenuation on page 3 18 Audio Setup mode times out after approximate...

Page 23: ...utput switchers this button and LED are secondary functions of the Output 7 button and LED The LED flashes once in Audio Setup mode to indicate each 1 dB decrease in the input audio gain See Adjusting input audio gain and attenuation on page 3 18 The LED lights steadily in Audio Setup mode to indicate that the adjustment has reached the maximum attenuation 18 dB k Up button and LED The button incr...

Page 24: ...ave elapsed changes that you have made may not have been saved If an error occurs during the self test the switcher locks up and does not operate If your switcher locks up on power up call the Extron S3 Sales Technical Support Hotline 2 Plug in all system components and turn on the input devices such as computers or HDTV set top boxes and the output devices 3 Set the input devices to output video ...

Page 25: ...d off by pressing the associated output button If you inadvertently press the wrong input or output button wait approximately 5 seconds The input and output button selections time out and are abandoned Example 1 Create a set of video and audio ties In the following example input 5 is tied to outputs 3 4 and 8 The example shows the front panel indications that result from your actions N This exampl...

Page 26: ...ll be tied to these outputs Blinking LED Figure 3 5 Select the outputs 4 Press and release the Enter button figure 3 6 ENTER 3 4 8 5 INPUTS OUTPUTS The selected input s and the selected outputs LEDs light steadily for approximately 1 second to indicate the tie and then go out Press the Enter button to confirm the configuration change 1 second Figure 3 6 Press the Enter button The current configura...

Page 27: ...PUTS OUTPUTS 1 8 6 5 4 3 7 Press and release the Input 5 button The Input 5 LED lights to indicate that input 5 is selected The Output 3 Output 4 and Output 8 LEDs light to indicate the ties created in example 1 Figure 3 9 Select an input 3 Press and release the Output 1 button figure 3 10 7 6 5 2 4 1 8 3 OUTPUTS Press and release the Output 1 button The Output 1 LED blinks to indicate that the se...

Page 28: ...e example shows the front panel indications that result from your actions N This example assumes that you have performed example 1 and example 2 1 Select audio only for the tie figure 3 13 I O AUD VID Press the button to cycle through the selections The video LED is off when video is deselected The audio LED lights when audio is selected Figure 3 13 Select audio only 2 Press and release the Input ...

Page 29: ...ected input s LED and the remaining tied outputs LEDs light steadily for approximately 1 second to indicate the tie and then go out The deselected output s LED is already out Press the Enter button to confirm the configuration change 1 second Figure 3 16 Press the Enter button The current configuration figure 3 17 is now Video Input 5 video tied to output 1 output 3 output 4 and output 8 Audio Inp...

Page 30: ...utput button The button for the tied input and all of the buttons for outputs that are also tied to the same input light If the Audio LED is flashing it indicates that there are audio only ties audio breakaway N To see all ties of the current configuration press and release each input or output button one at a time with the Video LED and the Audio LED lit 3 After approximately 5 seconds the LEDs f...

Page 31: ... 7 I O AUD VID dB dB The Output 1 Output 3 Output 4 and Output 8 LEDs light to indicate the video ties created in example 1 and 2 Press the button to deselect audio The video LED lights when video is selected The audio LED is off when audio is deselected Figure 3 20 Deselect audio to view video only 4 Press and release the I O button figure 3 21 2 OUTPUTS 1 8 6 5 4 3 7 I O AUD VID dB dB The Output...

Page 32: ...al ties that could be created by pressing the Enter button If you do inadvertently establish a potential tie by selecting an input and output button do not press the Enter button Allow the 5 second timeout to deselect all input and output buttons 2 Press and release the Output 3 button figure 3 23 7 6 2 4 1 INPUTS OUTPUTS 8 3 6 4 5 5 I O AUD VID dB dB Press and release the Output 3 button The Outp...

Page 33: ... is tied to output 3 and the other lit outputs Figure 3 24 Deselect audio to view video ties only 4 Press and release the I O button figure 3 25 7 6 2 4 1 INPUTS OUTPUTS 8 3 6 4 5 5 I O AUD VID dB dB The Output 3 LED lights to indicate that output 3 is selected and it is receiving audio The source is indicated by the Input LED The Output 8 LED also lights to indicate that output 8 is receiving aud...

Page 34: ...volatile memory When power is removed and restored the current configuration is still active and all presets are retained When a preset 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 Example 6 Save a preset In the following an example ...

Page 35: ...1 second then go out Figure 3 27 Select the preset Example 7 Recall a preset The following steps show an example in which a preset is recalled to become the current configuration The example shows the front panel indications that result from your actions 1 Press and release the Preset button figure 3 28 PRESET 2 1 4 3 OUTPUTS 2 4 1 INPUTS 3 Press and release the button The LED lights to indicate R...

Page 36: ...the audio gain or attenuation of each input can be adjusted through a range of 18 dB to 10 dB This adjustment range ensures that there is no noticeable volume difference among sources It also eliminates the need for separate preamps or attenuators when used with professional higher line level and consumer lower line level audio equipment figure 3 30 Audio Inputs Audio Inputs Laptop No noticeable v...

Page 37: ...ough Output 3 LED indicates a range of 6 dB when lit Output 1 LED off 0 dB to 5 dB Output 1 LED lit 6 dB to 11 dB Output 1 and 2 LED lit 12 dB to 17 dB Output 1 through Output 3 LEDs lit 18 dB The dB LED on indicates a positive gain level The dB LED on indicates a negative attenuation level Both LEDs on indicate 0 dB By noting these LEDs displays and counting the number of 1 dB steps you increase ...

Page 38: ... O button for approximately 2 seconds figure 3 31 until the Audio Setup LED lights AUDIO SETUP AUDIO SETUP The LED lights to indicate Audio Setup mode Release the Audio Setup button 2 seconds Press and hold the button Figure 3 31 Select Audio Setup mode 2 Press and release the Input 5 button figure 3 32 VU 3 3 0 6 10 2 1 4 3 OUTPUTS 6 5 4 INPUTS dB dB The Output 1 Output 2 and Output 3 LEDs displa...

Page 39: ... LEDs lit and both dB LEDs lit 0 dB and either of the following The number of button presses from 0 dB or The number of button presses from when the highest numbered output LED lit In example 8 Output 1 LED 6 dB 2 presses 2 dB 8 dB d The lit dB or dB LED indicates the gain or attenuation 3 Press and release the button once to decrease the audio level figure 3 33 The LED flashes each time the butto...

Page 40: ...dio gain or attenuation to the factory default 0 dB as follows 1 Press and hold the Audio Setup I O button for approximately 2 seconds until the Audio Setup LED lights figure 3 35 AUDIO SETUP AUDIO SETUP The LED lights to indicate Audio Setup mode Release the Audio Setup button 2 seconds Press and hold the button Figure 3 35 Select Audio Setup mode 2 Press and release the Input 5 button figure 3 3...

Page 41: ... The Audio Setup LED turns off All input and output LEDs turn off Figure 3 38 Exit Audio Setup mode Example 10 Resetting audio gain all inputs Reset the input audio gain or attenuation to the factory default 0 dB for all inputs as follows 1 Press and hold the Audio Setup I O button for approximately 10 seconds figure 3 39 AUDIO SETUP AUDIO SETUP The LED goes off and then flashes twice to indicate ...

Page 42: ...et buttons for approximately 2 seconds figure 3 40 PRESET ENTER PRESET 2 seconds Press and hold the Enter and Preset buttons The Preset LED flashes twice to indicate that the front panel lockout has toggled on or off Release the Enter and Preset buttons Figure 3 40 Toggle front panel lockout on or off Clearing all ties and presets To clear all ties and saved presets press and hold the Preset butto...

Page 43: ...fault 0 dB values Returns the output audio level to the professional 4 dBu level I O I O AUD VID I O AUD VID Press and hold the I O button while you apply power to the switcher Power I O AUD AUDIO SETUP PRESET VID dB dB 1 1 The switcher lights all of the LEDs The switcher continues the power up process Release the I O button Figure 3 42 System reset to factory defaults Memory The current configura...

Page 44: ...s at a rate that corresponds to the highs and lows of the audio signal 5 As necessary adjust the audio gain of each input so that the Power LED blinks frequently for all selected inputs If the LED is lit most of the time the level is probably too high if the LED rarely flashes the level is too low As an alternative If necessary temporarily set the output 1 level to the consumer 10 dBV level see th...

Page 45: ...rossed out on the worksheet Inputs include PCs an audio CD player cameras and an Extron VTG 300 Output devices include monitors front and rear projectors a stereo and a VCR for recording presentations The VTG 300 video test generator connected to input 8 enables a video test pattern to be sent to one several or all output devices for problem isolation or adjustment purposes An audio test tape or C...

Page 46: ...d to the VCR output 6 The presenter has a presentation on her laptop computer input 4 that is Displayed in the main hall output 2 Displayed locally on the podium output 3 The audio from her microphone input 3 is Played in the hall output 1 Played in the conference room output 4 Sent to the VCR Classical music from the CD player input 5 is Played in the background in the main hall on sound system 2...

Page 47: ...t 8 generating a test pattern to all monitors outputs 1 2 3 4 and 8 Sound checks are run from the CD player input 5 to all audio systems outputs 1 2 4 5 and 8 Worksheet Example Main Hall PJ 1 Main Hall PJ 2 Podium monitor VCR USP405 Lobby monitor Conf room Sound system 2 Camera main podium Podium Mic VTG300 Classroom 2VCR DVS406 Audio CD Camera 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Input sources Output destinations 1...

Page 48: ...Operation cont d MVX 44 48 84 88 VGA Matrix Switchers Operation 3 30 PRELIMINARY ...

Page 49: ...MINARY 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 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 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Configuration worksheet ...

Page 50: ...Operation cont d MVX 44 48 84 88 VGA Matrix Switchers Operation 3 32 PRELIMINARY ...

Page 51: ...PRELIMINARY MVX 44 48 84 88 VGA Matrix Switchers 4 Chapter Four Remote Operation Simple Instruction Set Control Matrix Switchers Control Program ...

Page 52: ...itcher verify that the terminal emulation is set to Auto Detect or ANSI and set flow control to None Other settings may cause errors Two remote control methods are available Extron s Simple Instruction Set and Extron s Windows based Matrix Switchers Control Program Operation of the IR 501 remote control is described in the IR 501 Small Matrix IR Remote Control User s Guide Using the hardwired IR i...

Page 53: ...set number Inn Audxx The switcher initiates the Aud message when a front panel input audio level change has occurred n is the input number and xx is the dB level Zpa The switcher initiates the Zpa message when a reset of all audio input levels to 0 dB has been initiated from the front panel Exen The switcher initiates the Exe message when the front panel security lockout executive mode is toggled ...

Page 54: ...the command response table ASCII to HEX Conversion Table Space N With the exception of the audio input gain and attenuation commands the SIS commands are not case sensitive Symbol definitions Carriage return line feed Carriage return no line feed space E Escape key X Input number for tie 0 untie maximum number of inputs X Output number 1 through 4 MVX 44 MVX 84 or 1 through 8 MVX 48 MVX 88 N Input...

Page 55: ...tie Tie input X to output X audio only X X OutX InX Aud Audio breakaway audio only tie Example 3 8 Out8 In3 Aud Tie input 3 audio to output 8 Quick multiple tie E QX X X X Qik Make multiple ties 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 audio to output 6 Tie input to all outputs RGB video and audio X InX All Example 5 In05 All ...

Page 56: ...tion g commands are case sensitive Set audio input gain to dB value X X G InX AudX Example 1 2G In1 Aud 02 Set input 1 audio gain to 2 dB Set audio input attenuation to dB value X X g InX AudX Increment gain X G InX AudX Increase gain by 1 dB Example 5 G In5 Aud 03 Increase audio input 5 level from 2 dB to 3 dB Decrement gain X G InX AudX Decrease gain by 1 dB Example 7 G In7 Aud 09 Decrease audio...

Page 57: ...audio mute 1 Z Amt1 Mute all audio outputs Global audio unmute 0 Z Amt0 Unmute all audio outputs N An IR 501 user can mute audio and or video with a string of IR commands that cannot be duplicated by a computer or control system sending SIS commands The switcher sends the following responses IR 501 audio and RGB mute none MutX 1 Output X s audio and RGB are muted IR 501 audio mute none AmtX 1 Outp...

Page 58: ...ion Show the video input tied to n sequential outputs and then the audio input tied to n sequential outputs n is the highest output number for this model switcher Response description Video input I tied to output 1 O 1 I tied to O 2 I tied to O 3 I tied to O n Vid Audio input I tied to output 1 O 1 I tied to O 2 I tied to O 3 I tied to O n Aud Example MVX 88 VGA E4VC 1 Output Response tied input I...

Page 59: ...tputs n is the highest output number for this model switcher Response description Video input I tied to output 1 O 1 I tied to O 2 I tied to O 3 I tied to O n Vid Audio input I tied to output 1 O 1 I tied to O 2 I tied to O 3 I tied to O n Aud Example MVX 88 VGA E4VC 1 Output Response tied input Input 5 video tied to output 2 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 6 5 6 8 3 3 1 0 Vid 8 1 1 1 8 8 8 8 Aud 5 6 7 8 No...

Page 60: ...t all mutes EZZ Zpz Unmute all video and audio outputs Reset all RGB delay settings EZD Zpd Reset all RGB delays to 0 seconds Reset whole switcher EZXXX Zpx Clear all ties global presets and mutes and reset all audio gains to the factory default Firmware upload Upload firmware Eupload See Loading firmware using SIS commands on the next page Information requests Information request I VX XX AX XX V ...

Page 61: ...mputer Note the folder to which you save the firmware file 2 Start a communications utility such as HyperTerminal Select the Comm port that is connected to the switcher s RS 232 port Use 9600 bits per second 8 data bits none parity 1 stop bit and none flow control N If you are performing this procedure to recover from corrupted firmware the switcher will respond only to the n q and Eupload SIS com...

Page 62: ... not a firmware upgrade for your switcher Figure 4 4 Select the firmware upgrade file 7 Click Open The firmware upload begins If you have HyperTerminal s echo function turned on HyperTerminal will display a scroll of the text of the firmware file as it uploads to the switcher figure 4 5 Figure 4 5 Upload progress display 8 After several minutes the switcher reports the startup copyright message C ...

Page 63: ... The program is contained on the Extron Software Products CD ROM disk B Install the software as follows N For full functionality install both of the following programs The Matrix Switchers Control Program The Firmware Loader 1 Insert the CD ROM into the drive The installation program should start automatically If it does not self start run Launch exe from the CD The Extron software CD window appea...

Page 64: ...witchers MATRIX Switcher Control Pgm The Comm Port Selection window figure 4 8 appears Figure 4 8 Comm port selection window 2 Choose either the comm port that is connected to the MVX switcher s RS 232 port or Emulate N Although IP LAN is available for selection the switcher does not have an Ethernet port Do not select IP LAN a If you selected a comm port check that the baud rate displayed in the ...

Page 65: ... and video have the same tie configuration select the Follow checkbox at the bottom of the window To set up audio to breakaway audio and video have different tie configurations deselect the Follow checkbox 5 To make the control program easier to use assign a device icon to each input and output Click on a box that represents an input or output and drag the desired icon onto the box from the icon p...

Page 66: ... the switcher enclosure and replacing the firmware chip N Upgrading the firmware does not overwrite the current configuration presets or the audio settings Update the switcher firmware as follows 1 Visit the Extron web site www extron com select the MVX switcher product category select the latest firmware file for download and copy it to your computer Note the folder to which you save the firmware...

Page 67: ...cross the indicator window the firmware loader utility automatically resets the switcher figure 4 10 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 N If the firmware loader utility exits before the status ba...

Page 68: ...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 16 presets plus the last active setting preset 0 to a file Saved settings include audio gain settings if specified assigned icons and icon captions Restore matr...

Page 69: ...dio output and displays the output volume level and allows you to change it Figure 4 13 RGB Delay Mute Output Volume Adjust window Audio Input Gain settings Displays the Configure Audio Options window figure 4 14 which shows the audio gain level settings for each input and allows you to change them Figure 4 14 Configure Audio Options window Audio Output volume settings Displays the RGB Delay Mute ...

Page 70: ...pdating the firmware on page 4 16 Name presets Allows you to name each of the 16 memory presets Show RS 232 strings Displays the ASCII commands that are used by the current configuration You can refer to these for RS 232 programming Initialize Initializes and clears any or all of the following ties presets RGB delay audio configuration preset titles icon names and icons Audio input Configuration s...

Page 71: ...u click the Take button are indicated by Ties that will be broken when you click the Take button are indicated by Figure 4 16 Ties shown as crosspoints Icons in I O boxes Erases any numbers in the I O boxes in either the ties as lines window or the ties as boxes window You can place icons in the boxes Numbers in I O boxes Erases any icons in the I O boxes in either the ties as lines window or the ...

Page 72: ...rt Programs Extron Electronics Matrix Switchers MATRIX Switcher Control Pgm 2 Choose Emulate and click OK 3 Choose an emulation file to open and click OK The file DEMO MTX provides a sample of a completed matrix setup The file NEW INI provides 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 1 2 or 3 as the number of ...

Page 73: ...es you can access the help program in any of the following ways From the Extron Electronics program folder or group double click on the Matrix Switcher Help icon shown at right From within the Matrix Switcher Control Program click on the Help menu on the main screen From within the Matrix Switcher Control Program press the F1 key ...

Page 74: ...Remote Operation cont d MVX 44 48 84 88 VGA Matrix Switchers Remote Operation 4 24 PRELIMINARY ...

Page 75: ...PRELIMINARY MVX 44 48 84 88 VGA Matrix Switchers A Appendix A Specifications and Part Numbers Specifications Part Numbers and Accessories ...

Page 76: ...o 0 7 Vp p for RGB and for R Y and B Y of component video 0 3 Vp p for C of S video Minimum maximum levels Analog 0 3 V to 2 0 Vp p with no offset at unity gain Impedance 75 ohms Horizontal frequency 15 kHz to 145 kHz Vertical frequency 30 Hz to 170 Hz Return loss 40 dB 5 MHz DC offset max allowable 1 5 V Video output Number signal type MVX 44 84 VGA A 4 VGA UXGA RGBHV RGBS RGsB RsGsBs component v...

Page 77: ...balanced output when the output level is set to Pro Frequency response 20 Hz to 20 kHz 0 2 dB THD Noise 0 05 1 kHz 0 3 20 kHz at nominal level S N 90 dB balanced at maximum output unweighted Crosstalk 65 dB 20 kHz 80 dB 1 kHz fully loaded or below 60 Hz Stereo channel separation 80 dB 1 kHz 55 dB 20 Hz to 20 kHz CMRR 75 dB 20 Hz to 20 kHz Audio input Number signal type MVX 44 48 VGA A 4 stereo unb...

Page 78: ...rotocol 9600 8 bit 1 stop bit no parity Control pin configurations 2 TX 3 RX 5 GND 9 hardwired IR input IR controller module IR 501 optional remote control Program control Extron s control configuration program for Windows Extron s Simple Instruction Set SIS General Power 100 VAC to 240 VAC 50 60 Hz 30 watts internal Temperature humidity Storage 40 to 158 F 40 to 70 C 10 to 90 noncondensing Operat...

Page 79: ...X 48 VGA A video and audio switcher 60 636 21 MVX 84 VGA A video and audio switcher 60 637 21 MVX 88 VGA A video and audio switcher 60 638 21 Included parts These items are included in each order for a MVX matrix switcher Included parts Part number MBD 149 1U Through desk and rack mounting kit 70 077 03 Tweeker small screwdriver MVX series VGA Matrix Switcher User s Manual 5 pole captive screw aud...

Page 80: ...0 239 03 RAL9010 white 60 239 05 WT water tight black 60 239 52 WT water tight white 60 239 53 MCP 1000M master 60 298 01 MKP 2000 X Y remote control panel Black 60 682 02 White 60 682 03 RAL9010 white 60 682 05 MKP 3000 Black 60 708 02 White 60 708 03 RAL9010 white 60 708 05 Cables Bulk cable When using signals with a scanning frequency of 15 125 kHz and running distances of 100 feet or more use ...

Page 81: ...molded 3 to 100 0 9 m to 30 4 m 26 238 nn VGA M M BK backshell 3 to 100 0 9 m to 30 4 m 26 238 nn VGAP M M MD molded plenum 3 to 25 0 9 m to 7 6 m 26 439 nn VGAP M M BK backshell plenum 35 to 100 10 6 m to 30 4 m 26 439 nn VGA to 5 BNC cables Part number SYM BNCM VGA male to male BNC mini HR 6 to 100 15 cm to 30 4 m 26 533 nn SYF BNCF VGA male to female BNC mini HR 6 to 100 15 cm to 30 4 m 26 531 ...

Page 82: ...Specifications and Part Numbers cont d MVX 44 48 84 88 VGA Matrix Switchers Specifications and Part Numbers A 8 PRELIMINARY ...

Page 83: ...y misuse improper handling care electrical or mechanical abuse abnormal operating conditions or non Extron authorized modification to the product If it has been determined that the product is defective please call Extron and ask for an Applications Engineer at 714 491 1500 USA 31 33 453 4040 Europe 65 383 4400 Asia or 81 3 3511 7655 Japan to receive an RA Return Authorization number This will begi...

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