QS-1
MVX VGA A Matrix Switchers • Quick Start
PRELIMINAR
Y
Installation
Step 1
Turn off power to the input and output devices,
and disconnect their power cords.
Step 2 — Inputs
a
. Connect up to 16 high resolution
video inputs to the 15-pin HD
input connectors.
b
. Connect up to 16 stereo or mono
audio inputs to the 5-pin captive screw
connectors.
Step 3 — Outputs
a
. Connect up to 16 high resolution
video devices to the 15-pin HD
output connectors.
b
. Connect up to 16 balanced or unbalanced
stereo audio or mono audio devices to the
5-pin captive screw connectors.
Step 4 — Remote port
If desired, connect a control system or computer
to the Remote RS-232/RS-422 port.
Step 5
If desired, connect a control system or computer
to the front panel Configuration (RS-232) port.
Use an optional 9-pin D to 2.5 mm mini jack TRS
RS-232 cable, part #
70-335-01
.
Step 6 — Power
Plug the switcher into a grounded AC source.
Definitions
Tie —
An input-to-output connection
Set of ties —
An input
tied
to two or more
outputs
Configuration —
One or more
ties
or
sets of ties
Current configuration —
The currently active
configuration
(also called
configuration 0
)
Global preset —
A
configuration
that has been
stored. One
global preset
can be assigned
to each input button. When a
global preset
is retrieved from memory, it becomes the
current configuration
.
Front Panel Controls
Input and output buttons
select inputs and
outputs. Input and output LEDs light to
indicate video and audio ties.
• Input and output buttons also select presets.
• Output buttons also toggle video and audio
mutes on and off in View-only mode.
• Input LEDs also display the selected
output’s volume.
• Output LEDs also display the selected
input’s audio level.
Enter button
saves changes.
Preset button selects:
• Sav
e Preset mode to save a configuration as
a preset.
• Recall
Preset
mode to recall a previously-
defined preset.
View button
selects a view-only mode that
prevents inadvertent configuration changes.
The View button also decrements the level
and volume. See “Viewing and adjusting the
audio level” on page QS-2.
Esc button
cancels selections in progress and
resets the front panel button indications.
The Esc button does
not
reset: the current
configuration, the RGBHV and audio
selection, any presets, or any audio level
or volume settings. The Esc button also
increments the level and volume. See
“Viewing and adjusting the audio level” on
page QS-2.
Quick Start — MVX VGA A Matrix Switchers
RS-232 Function
Pin
Function
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
—
TX
RX
—
Gnd
—
—
—
—
Not used
Transmit
Receive
Not used
Ground
Not used
Not used
Not used
Not used
—
TX–
RX–
—
Gnd
—
RX+
TX+
—
Not used
Transmit (–)
Receive (–)
Not used
Ground
Not used
Receive (+)
Transmit (+)
Not used
RS-422
5
1
9
6
L
R
Unbalanced Input
Balanced Input
(high impedance)
(high impedance)
Ring
Sleeve (s)
Tip
Sleeve
Tip
Sleeve
Tip
Tip
Ring
CAUTION
Connect the sleeve to ground.
Connecting the sleeve to a negative (-)
terminal will damage the audio output
circuits.
Unbalanced Output
Balanced Output
L
R
Ring
Tip
Sleeve(s)
Tip
Ring
Sleeve(s)
Tip
Tip
NO GROUND HERE.
NO GROUND HERE.