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MATRIX SWITCHERS

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INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing a 

HOMERUN 

Series

Matrix

 

Switcher. We are sure you will find it to be

reliable and simple to use.

The

 HOMERUN 

Series Matrix Switchers are

designed using state-of-the-art technology and offer
a unique combination of features not available
anywhere else.

We are committed to providing our customers with
signal management solutions to the most
demanding audio-visual installations.

We appreciate your selection of our products and
are confident that you will join the ranks of our
many satisfied customers throughout the world.

This manual covers:

(

HOMERUN 

Series model no.)

HMAxxyy – VmAn
HMVxxyy – VmAn
HMRxxyy – VmAn

Where

HMA

Audio (Mono / Stereo) 

HOMERUN

Switcher

HMV

200MHz Video (Composite, S-Video &
Component) 

HOMERUN

 Switcher

HMR

300 MHz Video (High resolution
RGsB, RGBS, RGBHV) 

HOMERUN

Switcher

xx

number of inputs per each 

HOMERUN

Switcher module

yy

number of outputs per each

HOMERUN

 Switcher module

m

number of 

HOMERUN

 Video Switcher

modules in the system

n

number of 

HOMERUN

 Audio Switcher

modules in the system

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Page

PRECAUTIONS/SAFETY WARNINGS..................2

GENERAL ..........................................................2
INSTALLATION ..................................................2
RACK-MOUNT INSTALLATION .........................2
CLEANING .........................................................2
FCC NOTICE......................................................2

ABOUT YOUR 

HOMERUN

 MATRIX SWITCHER . 3

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ............................3

DIAGRAM OF FRONT/BACK PANEL....................4

APPLICATION DIAGRAM...................................... 6

INSTALLING YOUR SWITCHER...........................7

OPERATION..........................................................8

BACK PANEL MANUAL CONTROL ...................8
RS-232 CONTROL OF THE SWITCHER ...........9

CP-02

 

REMOTE TERMINAL CONTROL .......... 18

WINDOWS BASED CONTROL SOFTWARE ... 20

ACCESSORIES ...................................................21

FAQ (FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS) ....... 21

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE.............................22

ALTINEX POLICY................................................23

LIMITED WARRANTY ...................................... 23
RETURN POLICY.............................................23
CONTACT INFORMATION ..............................23

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Страница 1: ...MATRIX SWITCHERS HOMERUN SERIES MATRIX SWITCHERS USER S GUIDE MANUAL PART NUMBER 400 0026 004 PRODUCT REVISION 2...

Страница 2: ...200MHz Video Composite S Video Component HOMERUN Switcher HMR 300 MHz Video High resolution RGsB RGBS RGBHV HOMERUN Switcher xx number of inputs per each HOMERUN Switcher module yy number of outputs p...

Страница 3: ...Series Switcher into a rack distribute individual units evenly otherwise hazardous conditions may be created by an uneven weight distribution Allow 1 U rack space for every 4 HOMERUN Switcher modules...

Страница 4: ...roduct including Front Panel Remote Control pad rack panel and Touch LCD control Manual switching on the back panel allows easy operation of the module during testing and installation TECHNICAL SPECIF...

Страница 5: ...MATRIX SWITCHERS 4 DIAGRAM OF FRONT BACK PANEL 4...

Страница 6: ...MATRIX SWITCHERS 5...

Страница 7: ...component video signals such as RGsB Four interconnected modules would be used for RGBS signals Five interconnected modules would be used for RGBHV Signals A single Audio Module is designed to route...

Страница 8: ...from the audio sources to inputs 1 through 16 and the outputs to audio receivers CAUTION All video inputs to HOMERUN Video Modules are DC coupled for best performance Even though the video inputs are...

Страница 9: ...connection of the selected input output RESET TO DEFAULT To reset the unit to its default status power on stage press and hold the F1 F2 switches simultaneously for approximately three seconds until...

Страница 10: ...for the HOMERUN Matrix Switcher uses a simple ASCII character format 1 Square brackets are part of the command unless they are changed through the CODEn command 2 Use uppercase letters for all command...

Страница 11: ...t the baud rate for communication between the HOMERUN Matrix Switcher and the Control System or PC The default or factory reset baud rate of the switcher is 2400bps Hand held remote control units oper...

Страница 12: ...d only once This command is used for programming the switcher it should not be used as part of a program to operate the switcher There is no feedback provided for this command IXXOmmA mm output offset...

Страница 13: ...00 and recalls memory 1 to switch the appropriate inputs to outputs There is no RS 232 command feedback provided but the unit beeps after execution of this command This command resets the HOMERUN Swit...

Страница 14: ...In other words once an ID number is assigned to any module through an RS 232 command or the Front Panel this module can be identified by the illuminated LED s located on the back panel switcher UNIT I...

Страница 15: ...put number 01 to 16 n Unit ID n 2 to 9 This command allows any input to be connected individually to any output within the HOMERUN module with a specific Unit ID For example in a RGBHV Mono Audio comb...

Страница 16: ...positions 9 through 16 will have either XX or 00 For example to connect input 2 to 3 8 to 10 leave other outputs as the same as the command will be issued as follows CAXXXX02XXXXXXXX02XX02XXXXXXXXX XX...

Страница 17: ...desired input 1 through 16 The input LED will flash slowly The LED on the outputs that are already connected to the selected input will flash quickly The outputs that are not connected to the selected...

Страница 18: ...not present the HOMERUN will switch without VIS even though VIS is enabled Disable vertical interval switching This function operates only if the VIS function is installed Press the SETUP button The S...

Страница 19: ...R TERMINAL PROGRAM 1 Connect the computer communication port COM1 COM2 found on the back of your computer It will be either a 9 pin D or 25 pin D connector to the RS 232 port of the HOMERUN Matrix Swi...

Страница 20: ...set up before it will operate with the HOMERUN Matrix switcher To set up the terminal turn power ON while holding the period button on the keypad and the terminal will enter into set up mode The high...

Страница 21: ...CD display 2 Type in a two digit memory number in which the setting is to be stored Memories available are 01 through 16 E Recalling Your Settings There are two ways to recall your settings Quick Reca...

Страница 22: ...erience lack of communication check the following 1 Cable connections 2 Unit ID settings 3 Same Baud rate settings 3 Can I control multiple switchers with one RS 232 card Yes You can control up to 14...

Страница 23: ...he unit is described in Table 1 In the Video module please make sure that the Input level of the Video signal RGB is 1 2 V p p In the Audio module the Input level of the Audio signal is 5 V p p If the...

Страница 24: ...tant to Altinex that you receive products that you have ordered and that this product fulfills your need In the unlikely event that an Altinex product needs to be returned please follow the policies b...

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