Extron electronic MVX 88 Series manual Example 2 Add a video tie to a set of video and audio ties

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Example 2: Add a video tie to a set of video and audio ties

In the following example, a new video tie is added to the current configuration. The example shows the front panel indications that result from your actions.

NThis example assumes that you have performed example 1.

1.

Select video only for the tie (figure 3-8).

Press the button to cycle through the selections.

I/O

The video LED lights when video is selected. VID

The audio LED is off when audio is deselected. AUD

Figure 3-8 — Select video only

2.

Press and release the Input 5 button (figure 3-9).

Press and release the Input 5 button.

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The Input 5 LED lights to

The Output 3, Output 4, and Output 8 LEDs light to indicate the ties created in

indicate that input 5 is selected.

example 1.

Figure 3-9 — Select an input

3.

Press and release the Output 1 button (figure 3-10).

 

 

Press and release the Output 1 button.

 

 

 

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The Output 1 LED blinks to indicate that the selected input will be tied to this output.

= Blinking LED

Figure 3-10 — Select the output

4.

Press and release the Enter button (figure 3-11).

 

 

 

Press the Enter button to

The LEDs for the selected input, the selected outputs,

 

confirm the configuration

and the tied outputs light steadily for approximately 1

 

change.

 

 

second to indicate the tie and then go out.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

INPUTS

 

OUTPUTS

 

 

 

ENTER

5

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8

1 second

Figure 3-11 — Press the Enter button

PRELIMINARY

MVX 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 VGA Matrix Switchers • Operation 3-9

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Contents MVX 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 series VGA Matrix SwitcherInstrucciones de seguridad Español Safety Instructions EnglishConsignes de Sécurité Français Sicherheitsanleitungen DeutschFCC Class a Notice Page MVX 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 VGA Matrix Switchers Quick Start QS-1 Quick Start MVX Series VGA Matrix SwitchersQS-2 MVX 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 VGA Matrix Switchers Quick Start Powering upSaving or recalling a preset Viewing and adjusting the audio input gainTable of Contents Table of Contents, cont’d One MVX 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 VGA Matrix Switchers Introduction About the SwitchersAny input to any or all outputs FeaturesIntroduction, cont’d Two Mounting the Switcher Rack mounting the switcherTabletop use Mounting the switcher Furniture mounting the switcherVideo and audio input connections Cabling and Rear Panel ViewsRGB video output connectors Connect Rgbhv video Strap the audio cable to the extended tail of the connectorVideo and audio output connections Power connection Control of the switcherRemote connection Three Front Panel Controls and Indicators MVX 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 VGA Matrix Switchers OperationDefinitions Infrared sensor and Power/audio/data LED Input and output selection controls and indicatorsPower/data/audio LED Video/+dB LED and Audio/-dB LED Selection and audio/video controls and indicatorsO and Audio Setup button Control buttons and LEDsHas reached the maximum attenuation -18 dB Ignores the commandAttenuation on Button is released or the lower limit is reachedPowering up the switcher OperationsCreating a set of ties Example 1 Create a set of video and audio ties Select video and audio for the tie figurePress and release the Input 5 button figure Press and release the Enter button figure Current configuration -7 is nowPress and release the Enter button figure Example 2 Add a video tie to a set of video and audio tiesSelect video only for the tie figure Press and release the Output 1 button figureCurrent configuration -12 is now Example 3 Remove a tie from a set of tiesSelect audio only for the tie figure 15 Deselect the output Press and release the Output 4 button figureViewing the configuration Example 4 View ties by selecting an inputSelect both video and audio for viewing figure Press and release the I/O button figure Press and release the I/O button figurePress and release the Output 3 button figure Example 5 View ties by selecting outputs24 Deselect audio to view video ties only Example 6 Save a preset Using presetsPreset 2 Preset Example 7 Recall a presetPress and release the Input 1 button figure Adjusting input audio gain and attenuationPreliminary = unlit, = blinking LED Example 8 Adjust the input audio gain+2 dB Output 1 LED + 2 pressesSaved Example 9 Resetting audio gain single inputSetting the output audio level Example 10 Resetting audio gain all inputsPress and release the and buttons simultaneously figure Clearing all ties and presets Front panel security lockout Executive modeMemory Resetting the system to factory defaultsOptimizing the Audio TroubleshootingVTG WorksheetsWorksheet example 1 System equipment MainClassical music from the CD player input 5 is Worksheet example 2 Daily configuration45 Worksheet example 3 Test configuration Worksheet example 3 Test configurationPreliminary Input sources Output destinations Configuration worksheetPreliminary Four Host-to-Switcher instructions MVX 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 VGA Matrix Switchers Remote OperationSimple Instruction Set Control Switcher-initiated messages Switcher error responses Using the command/response tableSymbol definitions Description Command Ascii command Response Additional$ *X% G InX$ AudX Audio mute commands Preliminary EVM EZG Loading firmware using an SIS command Responds with the Go promptClick the Files of type drop box and select All files File figure This message indicates that the firmware upload is completeExit HyperTerminal Click the Software tab figure Matrix Switchers Control ProgramInstalling the software Scroll to the desired program and click Install figureComm Port Selection window -8 appears Using the softwareTo run the Matrix Switchers Control Program, click OverviewExtron Matrix Switchers Control Program window blank 11 Open window Updating the firmwareMVX 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 VGA Matrix Switchers Remote Operation Windows menus File menu Windows buttons, drop boxes, and trashTools menu 13 RGB Delay/Mute/Output-Volume Adjust window15 Ties shown as lines Preferences menu16 Ties shown as crosspoints Master-Reset selection Using Emulation modeHelp menu on the main screen Using the help systemPreliminary AppendixAA Specifications Specifications and Part NumbersSync Specifications and Part Numbers, cont’d Included parts Part Numbers and AccessoriesMVX matrix switcher part numbers Matrix switcher part numbers Part numberCables AccessoriesInstall kit Part number Male-to-male VGA cable Part numberVGA to 5 BNC cables Part number Preliminary Asia Japan Extron Electronics, EuropeExtron USA West

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