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CONTENTS

 

1

 

INTRODUCTION 

3

 

2

 

SPECIFICATIONS 

3

 

3

 

YOUR OMX-SW6X6 6X6 VIDEO / AUDIO MATRIX SWITCHER 

3

 

3.1

 

About the OMX-SW6x6 

3

 

3.2

 

Features of the OMX-SW6x6 

3

 

4

 

RACK MOUNTING 

5

 

5

 

CONNECTING TO VIDEO DEVICES 

5

 

6

 

CONNECTING TO AUDIO DEVICES 

6

 

7

 

USING THE MACHINES 

6

 

7.1

 

Powering on the Machine 

6

 

7.2

 

Using the Front Panel Controls 

6

 

7.2.1

 

Selecting an Output 

6

 

7.2.2

 

Selecting an Input 

6

 

7.2.3

 

Connecting a Video/Audio Input/Output 

6

 

7.2.4

 

Disconnecting a Video/Audio Input 

6

 

7.2.5

 

Connecting a Video/Audio Input to All Outputs 

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 the Take Function 

7

 

7.2.12

 

Resetting the Machine 

7

 

7.3

 

Using the Rear Panel Controls 

7

 

7.3.1

 

Selecting the Sync Source 

7

 

7.3.2

 

Setting the Configuration Switches 

7

 

7.4

 

RS-232 and RS-485 Operation 

8

 

8

 

TYPICAL APPLICATIONS 

9

 

8.1

 

Basic Video-Audio Setup 

9

 

8.2

 

Component Switching using Multiple Matrix Switchers 

10

 

9

 

TAKING CARE OF YOUR MATRIX SWITCHER 

11

 

10

 

TROUBLESHOOTING 

11

 

10.1

 

Power and Indicators 

11

 

10.2

 

Video Signal 

11

 

10.3

 

Audio Signal 

12

 

10.4

 

Control 

12

 

10.5

 

Switching Malfunctions 

13

 

11

 

COMMUNICATION PROTOCOL 

13

 

 

 

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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