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MVX 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 Series
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MVX 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 VGA Matrix Switchers Contents
About this Guide
About the Switchers
Any input to any or all outputs
Features
MVX 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 VGA Matrix Switchers Introduction
Cabling and Rear Panel Views
Mounting the Switcher
Video and Audio Output Connections
Video and Audio Input Connections
RS-232 Port Pin Assignment
Remote Connection
Power Connection
MVX 88 VGA a Front Panel
Front Panel Controls and Indicators
Infrared Sensor and Power/audio/data LED
Input and Output Selection Controls and Indicators
Power/data/audio LED
Video/+dB LED and Audio/-dB LED
Selection and Audio/video Controls and Indicators
O and Audio Setup button
Control Buttons and LEDs
MVX 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 VGA Matrix Switchers Operation
Powering up the Switcher
Operations
Definitions
Creating a Set of Ties
Example 1 Create a set of video and audio ties
Select an input Press and release the input 5 button
Confirm the change Press and release the Enter button
Example 1 Configuration
Select the output Press and release the output 1 button
Example 2 Add a video tie to a set of video and audio ties
Select the output Press and release the output 4 button
Example 3 Remove a tie from a set of ties
Example 4 View ties by selecting an input
Viewing the Configuration
Deselect audio Press and release the I/O button
Press and release the Output 3 button
Example 5 View ties by selecting outputs
Using Presets
Preset Locations by Matrix Size
Example 6 Save a preset
Example 7 Recall a preset
Audio Gain and Attenuation
Adjusting Input Audio Gain and Attenuation
Seconds
Example 8 Adjust the input audio gain
Input 5 LED lights to
Adjust the Input Audio Level
Example 9 Resetting audio gain single input
Front Panel Security Lockout Executive Mode
Setting the Output Audio Level
Clear all Ties and Presets
Clearing all Ties and Presets
Memory
Resetting the System to Factory Defaults
Optimizing the Audio
Troubleshooting
Worksheet Example 1 System Equipment
Worksheets
Worksheet Example 2 Daily Configuration
Worksheet Example 2 Daily Configuration
Worksheet Example 3 Test Configuration
Worksheet Example 3 Test Configuration
Output destinations
Configuration Worksheet
Small Matrix IR Remote Control
IR Remote Control
Host-to-Switcher Instructions
Switcher-initiated Messages
Simple Instruction Set Control
Switcher Error Responses
Using the Command and Response Table
Commands are not case sensitive
X1! =
Symbol definitions
Command and Response Table for SIS Commands
X1 =
Command/Response Table for SIS Commands
Directly write a global preset
Save, recall, and directly write global presets
RGB delay
View ties, gains, mutes, and presets
Information requests
Front panel lockout Executive mode
Resets
Firmware upload
Click the Files of type drop box and select All files
Loading Firmware Using an SIS Command
Select the Firmware Upgrade File
Installing the Software
Matrix Switchers Control Program
Comm Port Selection window appears
Using the Software
To run the Matrix Switchers Control Program, click
Starting the Software
Matrix Switchers Control Program Window no Ties
Updating the Firmware
Location of Firmware Upgrade Files
Downloading Firmware Upgrade Files
Extron Firmware Loader Window
Windows Buttons, Drop Boxes, and Trash Can
Windows menus
Click Exit to close the Firmware Loader
Tools menu
Audio Input Configuration selection
Master-Reset selection
Using Emulation Mode
Using the Help System
Choose Emulate, and click OK
Reference Information
Specifications
Video output
Audio input
Included Parts
Part Numbers and Accessories
Matrix switcher part numbers Part Number
MVX Part Numbers
Optional Accessories
Cables
Bulk cable and termination tools
VGA male-to-female cables Part Number
Terminated cable assemblies
VGA male-to-male cables Part Number
VGA male-to-male with audio cables Part Number
Tabletop Use
UL Rack-Mounting Guidelines
Mounting Instructions
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