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NOTES ON THE ABOVE TABLE: 

 

NOTE 1

 - When the master switcher is reset, (e.g. when it is turned on), the reset code is sent to the PC. If this code is sent 

to the switchers, it will reset according to the present power down settings. 

NOTE 2

 - These are bi-directional definitions. That is, if the switcher receives the code, it performs the instruction, and if 

the instruction is performed (due to a keystroke on the front panel), then these codes are sent. For example:  

0000 0001 

 

1000 0101 

 

1000 1000 

 

0011 

 

was sent from the PC, then the switcher (machine # 3) will switch input 5 to output 8. If the user switched input # 1 to output 

# 7 via the front panel keypad, then the switcher will send: 

0100 0001 

1000 0001 

1000 0111 

1000 0011 

 

to the PC. 

When the PC sends one of the commands in this group to the switcher, then, if the instruction is valid, the switcher replies by 

sending to the PC the same four bytes that it sent (except for the first byte, where the DESTINATION bit is set "high").   

NOTE 3

 - The reply to a "REQUEST" instruction is as follows: the same instruction and INPUT codes as were sent are 

returned, and the OUTPUT is assigned the value of the requested parameter. The replies to instructions 10 and 11 are as per 

the definitions in instructions 7 and 8 respectively. For example, if the present status of machine number # 5 is breakaway 

setting, then the reply to 

0000 1011 

 

0100 1100 

1000 0001 

Would be   

1000 0001 

1000 0000 

 

1000 0001 

1000 0101 

 

1000 0101 

NOTE  4

-The  reply  to  the  "REQUEST  WHETHER  SETUP  IS  DEFINED"  is  as  in  TYPE  3  above,  except  that  here  the 

OUTPUT is assigned with the value 0 if the setup 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 output greater than the highest one defined). This code is also returned to the PC if an 

RS-232 instruction is sent while the machine is being programmed via the front panel. Reception of this code by the switcher 

is not valid. 

NOTE 6

–This code is reserved for internal use. 

NOTE 7

-SETUP #0 is the present setting. SETUP #1 to SETUP# 8 are the settings saved in the switcher's memory, (i.e. 

those used for Store and Recall). 

NOTE 8

-Under normal conditions, the machine's present status is saved each time a change is made. The "power-down" 

save (auto-save) may be disabled using this code. Note that whenever the machine is turned on, auto-save function is set. 

NOTE 9

–This is identical to instruction 3 (machine uses instruction 3, when sending to PC). 

NOTE 10

–This is identical to instruction 4 (machine uses instruction 4, when sending to PC). 

NOTE 11

-This is a request to identify the switcher/s in the system. If the INPUT is set as 1 or 2, the machine will send its 

name. The reply is the decimal value of the INPUT and OUTPUT. For example, the reply to the request to send machine 

name (for machine number 001) would be: 

0111 1101  

1000 1000    (i.e. 128 + 8) 

1000 1000    (i.e. 128 + 8) 

1000 0001 

If the request for identification is sent with the INPUT set as 3 or 4, the appropriate machine will send its software version 

number. Again, the reply would be the decimal value of the INPUT and OUTPUT - the INPUT representing the number in 

front of the decimal point, and the OUTPUT representing the number after it.  

For example, for version 3.5, the reply would be: 

0111 1101   

1000 0011    (i.e. 128 + 3) 

1000 0101    (i.e. 128 + 5) 

1000 0001 

 

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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