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TAKING CARE OF YOUR MATRIX SWITCHER 

Do  not locate  your  Matrix  Switcher  in an  environment  where it is susceptible to  dust  or  moisture. 

Both of these may damage the electronics, and cause erratic operation or failure. Do not locate your 

Matrix Switcher

 where temperature and humidity may be excessive. Doing so may also damage the 

electronics, and cause erratic operation or failure of your Matrix Switcher. Do not clean your Matrix 

Switcher with abrasives or strong cleaners. Doing so may remove or damage the finish, or may allow 

moisture  to  build  up.  Take  care  not  to  allow  dust  or  particles  to  build  up  inside  unused  or  open 

connectors. 

TROUBLESHOOTING 

NOTES 

1.  Please  note  that  if  the  output  signal  is  disturbed  or 

interrupted  by  very  strong  external  electromagnetic 

interference,  it  should  return  and  stabilize  when  such 

interference ends. If not, turn the power switch off and on 

again to reset the machine.   

2.  If  the  recommended  actions  still  do  not  result  in  satisfactory 

operation, please consult your Dealer. 

Power and Indicators 

Problem 

Remedy  

No power 

1. 

Confirm that the rocker switch is in the “ON” position, and that the lamp is 

illuminated. 

2. 

Confirm that power connections are secured at the machine and at the 

receptacle. Make sure the receptacle is active, outputting the proper mains 

voltage. 

3. 

If there is still no power, check the fuse. Remove power cord from the AC 

outlet and from the machine and then, using a flat screwdriver, remove the 

fuse holder located directly below the power connector. Confirm that the fuse 

is good by looking at the wire connected to the ends of the fuse. If the wire is 

broken, replace the fuse. 

Video Signal 

Problem 

Remedy  

No video at the output 

device, regardless of input 

selected. 

1. 

Confirm that your sources and output device are powered on and connected 

properly. Video signals connected to the input of your machine should be of an 

identical signal format at the output of your source. Video signals at the output 

of your machine should be of an identical signal format as at the input of your 

display or recorder. 

2. 

Confirm that any other switchers in the signal path have the proper input 

and/or output selected.  

Video level is too high or 

too dim. 

1. 

Verify that the video line is well matched through 75ohm impedance, 

otherwise it results in a video level that is too high or too dim when looping is 

performed and the termination switches are not in proper position. 

2. 

Confirm that the connecting cables are of high quality, properly built and 

terminated with 75ohm BNC connectors. Check level controls located on your 

source input device or output display or recorder. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Summary of Contents for OMX-SW6x6

Page 1: ...OMX SW6x6...

Page 2: ...s 6 7 2 6 Selecting Video Audio Control Breakaway 6 7 2 7 Using the Audio Follow Video Mode 6 7 2 8 Storing a Configuration 6 7 2 9 Recalling a Configuration 7 7 2 10 Deleting a Setup 7 7 2 11 Using t...

Page 3: ...ATURES 5 FIGURE 3 DIP SWITCHES GENERAL VIEW 8 FIGURE 4 RS 232 CONTROL CONNECTOR WIRING 9 FIGURE 5 RS 232 AND RS 485 OPERATION 9 FIGURE 6 TERMINATING THE LINE 9 FIGURE 7 CONNECTING THE OMX SW6X6 10 TAB...

Page 4: ...6x6 About the OMX SW6x6 The OMX SW6x6 is a broadcast quality high performance matrix switcher for composite video and unbalanced stereo audio signals Switching during the vertical interval ensures gli...

Page 5: ...wed by the input button Setup number to be deleted 8 AFV illuminated button When pressed illuminates and selects the Audio Follow Video function If the audio configuration differs from the video confi...

Page 6: ...nectors Video outputs used to connect the video acceptors 8 VIDEO INPUTS BNC connectors Video inputs used to connect the video sources 9 SYNC Select switch Selects either an external sync from the ext...

Page 7: ...To connect a video audio Input to a specific output press the desired output button upper line followed by the desired input button lower row 7 2 4 Disconnecting a Video Audio Input To disconnect a v...

Page 8: ...input circuitry to select the required input sync source 7 3 2 Setting the Configuration Switches Setting the configuration switches is accomplished through a bank of DIP switches located on the rear...

Page 9: ...al block connector Bear in mind that serial communication between Matrix Switchers is always via RS 485 The RS 232 port is either a DB 9 9 pin port or DB 25 25 pin port The cable connecting your switc...

Page 10: ...as the example in Figure 7 illustrates do the following as necessary 1 Connect all the video audio sources to the video audio inputs of the OMX SW6x6 2 Connect all the video audio acceptors to the vid...

Page 11: ...cted to the same input or output number on the switcher For example the first RGBS source is connected to Input 1 on the 4 switchers the second is connected to Input 2 on the switchers etc The switche...

Page 12: ...e and at the receptacle Make sure the receptacle is active outputting the proper mains voltage 3 If there is still no power check the fuse Remove power cord from the AC outlet and from the machine and...

Page 13: ...should be properly wired to the input of your machine or recorder 2 Confirm that any other amplifiers in the signal path have the proper input and or output selected Pay special attention to input amp...

Page 14: ...trix Switchers described in this manual uses four bytes of information as defined below Data is transferred at 9600 baud with no parity 8 data bits and 1 stop bit 1st byte DESTINATION INSTRUCTION 0 D...

Page 15: ...t equal to audio output to be switched 0 to all the outputs 2 3 STORE STATUS Set as SETUP To store parameters to delete setup 2 7 4 RECALL STATUS Set as SETUP Don t care 2 7 5 REQUEST STATUS OF A VIDE...

Page 16: ...is not defined or 1 if it is defined NOTE 5 An error code is returned to the PC if an invalid code was sent to the switcher e g trying to save to a setup greater than 8 or trying to switch an input or...

Page 17: ...16 TABLE OF HEX CODES FOR THE MASTER The table below shows the HEX codes for switching the OMX SW6x6 OUT 1 OUT 2 OUT 3 OUT 4 OUT 5 OUT 6 IN 1 IN 2 IN 3 IN 4 IN 5 IN 6...

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