Extron electronic 6400 Series manual Using the Matrix 6400 System Virtualization/Control Software

Contents

Chapter 1 - Introduction to the Matrix 3200/6400 Video Switcher

What is a Matrix 3200/6400 Video Switcher?	1-1
Features	1-1
Feature Descriptions	1-2
Matrix 3200 & 6400 Video Switchers - Description and Options	1-3
Matrix 3200/6400 System Manuals	1-4
Matrix 3200/6400 Video Switcher System Overview	1-5
Matrix 3200 Video and Matrix 6400 Audio Switcher System	1-6
Specifications	1-7

Chapter 2 - Installing the Matrix 3200/6400 Video Switcher

Matrix 3200/6400 Video Switcher Installation	2-1
Installing BME(s)	2-1
Setting BME Addresses	2-2
Connecting the BME COMM Interconnecting Cable(s)	2-2
Connecting the RS-232/RS-422 Cable to BME #0	2-2
Connecting the External Vertical Interval Sync Cables	2-2
Connecting the AC Power Cable(s) to the BME(s)	2-2
Applying AC Power to the BME(s)	2-2
BME Power-Up Verification	2-3
Installing the Matrix 6400/3200 Virtualization/Control Program Software	2-4
Virtualizing the Matrix 3200/6400 Switcher/System	2-4
Matrix 3200/6400 Video Input/Output Cabling	2-4

Chapter 3 - Using the Matrix 6400 System Virtualization/Control Software

Extron’s Matrix 3200/6400 System Virtualization/Control Program	3-1
An Explanation of VIRTUAL I/O SWITCHING in the Matrix 3200/6400 System	3-1
Creating a VIRTUAL I/O SWITCHING SYSTEM (MAP) for the Matrix 3200/6400 System	3-2
How to Create ROOMS within the Matrix 43200/6400 System	3-6
How to REMOTE CONTROL PROGRAM the Matrix 3200/6400 System	3-7
How to OFF-LINE (Emulate) PROGRAM the Matrix 3200/6400 System	3-8
How to SAVE and RESTORE the Matrix 3200/6400 Settings	3-10
How to Create PROGRAM BYTE STRINGS for the Matrix 3200/6400 System	3-10

Chapter 4 - RS-232 / RS-422 Programmer's Guide

Serial Communications Port	4-1
Host to Switcher Communications	4-2
Command/Response Table	4-2
Symbol definitions	4-3
Simple Instruction Set Commands	4-3
Advanced Instruction Set and Simple Instruction Set Commands	4-6
Error Codes with Descriptions	4-8
Switcher Generated Unsolicited Responses	4-8

Chapter 5 - Upgrades and Troubleshooting

Upgrade and Troubleshooting Procedures	5-1
Adding a Front Panel Controller to an Existing System	5-1
BME Internal Access	5-2
Installing a Software Update	5-3
Swapping RS-232 / RS-422 Ports	5-4
Troubleshooting a Matrix 3200/6400 System Problem	5-5
Matrix 3200/6400 Video Switcher Upgrade - Changing the Matrix Size	5-7
Adding BME(s) to a Matrix 3200/6400 System	5-9
Software Procedure - Before and After a Hardware Upgrade	5-11

Appendix A - Reference Information

Matrix 3200/6400 Series Part Numbers	A-1
Binary/Hex/Decimal Conversion Table	A-5

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