Extron electronic MPX 866 A manual Definitions, Features, Bandwidth

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The switcher is housed in a rack-mountable, 2U high metal enclosure with mounting flanges for standard 19-inch racks. A rack mounting kit is included with the switcher.

The switcher has an internal 100 VAC to 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 15 watts power supply that provides worldwide power compatibility.

Definitions

The following terms, which apply to all Extron matrix switchers, are used throughout this guide:

Tie — An input-to-output connection

Set of ties — An input tied to two or more outputs. (An output can never be tied to more than one input.)

Configuration — One or more ties or one or more sets of ties

Current configuration — The configuration that is currently active in the switcher (also called “configuration 0”)

Global memory preset — A configuration that has been stored. Up to 32 global memory presets can be stored in the memory. Preset locations are assigned to the input buttons and (where necessary) to the output buttons. Up to 26 presets can be selected from the front panel for either saving or retrieving. When a preset is retrieved from memory, it becomes the current configuration. Presets can also be saved and recalled via any of the serial ports or the LAN port. Preset numbers larger than 26 are accessible only via RS-232 and Ethernet control.

Features

Video —

Computer video group (inputs 1 through 8, outputs 1 through 6) — The switcher inputs and outputs RGBHV (VGA), RGBS, RGsB, RsGsBs, or Y, R-Y,B-Y video on 15-pin HD connectors.

Low resolution video group (inputs 9 through 14, outputs 7 through 12) — The switcher inputs and outputs NTSC 3.58, NTSC 4.43, PAL, or SECAM S-video, composite video, or both on BNC connectors.

zzInputs 9 and 10 (the first two low resolution group video inputs) are composite video only.

zzInput 9 is a genlock reference. All other low resolution inputs are synced to input 9.

zzInputs 11 through 14 (the remaining low resolution group video inputs) can accept either S-video or composite video.

zzOutputs 7 and 8 (the first two low resolution video group outputs) are composite video outputs only. If the tied input is S-video, the switcher encodes it to composite. If the tied input is composite video, the switcher passes it through unprocessed.

zzOutputs 9 and 10 (the third and fourth low resolution video group video outputs) are S-video outputs only. If the tied input is S-video, the switcher passes it through unprocessed. If the tied input is composite video, the switcher decodes it to S-video.

zzOutputs 11 and 12 (the fifth and sixth low resolution group video outputs) are pass-through outputs only; the output is the same format (S-video or composite video) as the selected input.

Bandwidth —

zzComputer video group — The switcher provides a minimum of 300 MHz (-3 dB) video bandwidth, fully loaded.

zzLow resolution video group — The switcher provides a minimum of

150 MHz (-3 dB) video bandwidth, fully loaded.

MPX 866 A Media Presentation Matrix Switcher • Introduction

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Contents MPX 866 a Safety Instructions English FCC Class a Notice Extron Electronics. All rights reservedContents 113 120About this Guide Typical MPX 866 a ApplicationAbout the Media Presentation Matrix Switcher Bandwidth FeaturesDefinitions Zz Tie any input to any or all outputs within a video group MPX 866 a Media Presentation Matrix Switcher Introduction Setup and Installation Checklist Perform Physical InstallationInstall Software Install the Matrix Switchers Control ProgramComputer video group Rear Panel Cabling and FeaturesVideo Input and Output Low resolution video group Video Input 11 through Video InputComposite video outputs Video Output 7 and Video Output Video outputs Video Output 9 and Video OutputAudio input and output Audio inputs either input subgroupCaptive screw connector wiring for stereo audio output Audio outputs computer/audio output subgroup onlyRS-232 connector Serial PortsCabling RJ-45 connector wiringEthernet Connection Reset Button and LED PowerFront Panel Configuration Port Front Panel Configuration PortFront Panel Controls and Indicators OperationInput and Output Buttons and LEDs Input buttons and LEDs Output buttons and LEDsControl Buttons and LEDs MPX 866 a Media Presentation Matrix Switcher Operation See Muting and Unmuting Video and Audio Outputs on Controls Locks Toggle between mode 0 and mode ActionMode 2 and mode Resets Action Front Panel Operations Input and Output Label PanelsFront Panel Security Lockouts Creating a Configuration Confirm the change Press and release the Enter button Example 1 Creating a set of computer video and audio tiesSelect an input Press and release the input 5 button Example 1, final configuration Select the output Press and release the output 1 buttonExample 2, final configuration Example 3, final configuration, audio switcher Select the output Press and release the output 4 buttonVideo Inputs Example 4, final configuration Viewing a Configuration Example Deselect video Press and release the Video button See Setting the Front Panel Locks Executive Modes on Muting and Unmuting Video and Audio OutputsExample 6 Muting and unmuting an output Using Global Presets Exit View-onlymode Press and release the View buttonExample 7 Saving a global preset Example 8 Recalling a global preset Selecting Composite Video or S-video Example 9 Selecting the S-video format for an inputExit the Video mode Press and release the Video button Viewing and Adjusting the Input Audio Level Audio gain and attenuationInput Audio Level Adjustment Displays Example 10 Viewing and adjusting an input audio level Adjust the Input Audio LevelViewing and Adjusting the Output Volume Reading the displayed volumeExit the Audio mode Press and release the Audio button Preset button changes to Recall Preset modeAudio Output Volume Settings Zz Push Esc buttonZz Push Esc button twice Zz Push Esc button 19 timesExample 11 Viewing and adjusting an output volume level Select an output Press and release the output 1 buttonSetting the Front Panel Locks Executive Modes Adjust the Output Audio VolumeSelecting Lock mode 2 or toggling between mode 2 and mode Toggle Front Panel Lock Between Mode 2 and ModePerforming a System Reset from the Front Panel System ResetSetting the Front Panel Locks Executive Modes on Selecting the Baud Rate of the RS-232 Primary PortRear Panel Operations See Matrix SoftwarePerforming Soft System Resets Modes 3, 4, Perform a soft reset of the switcher as followsPerforming a Hard Reset Optimizing the AudioWorksheet Example 1 System Equipment TroubleshootingConfiguration Worksheets Worksheet Example 2 Daily Configuration Worksheet Example 2 Daily ConfigurationWorksheet Example 3 Test Configuration Worksheet Example 3 Test ConfigurationBlank Configuration Worksheet Computer video and audio subgroup input sourcesProgramming Guide RS-232 PortsFront Panel Configuration Port Rear Panel Remote Ports0.0 Dhcp off Default IP AddressesEthernet LAN Port Connection Timeouts Using Verbose ModeEstablishing a Connection Number of ConnectionsHost-to-Switcher Instructions Switcher-initiated MessagesSwitcher Error Responses Using the Command and Response TablesCommand and Response Table for SIS Commands Symbol DefinitionsX1 = X1! =Command and Response Table for SIS Commands Command Ascii Command Response Additional descriptionCommand/Response Table for SIS Commands Read tiesAudio output volume Audio input gain and attenuation Preset names Input signal active Lock executive modes Command and Response Table for IP-Specific SIS Commands X2#X2$ X3% =Command and Response Table for IP-Specific SIS Commands Special CharactersMatrix Switchers Control Program Installing the SoftwareSoftware operation via a serial port Software operation via EthernetUsing the Matrix Switcher Control Software Comm Port Selection window see appearsAddress and Password Entry If the IP address is correct, proceed to bExtron Matrix Switchers Control Program Window Blank IP Settings/Options window Address and Name fieldsHardware Address field Use Dhcp check boxUse Daylight Savings check box Date, Time local, and GMT offset fieldsSync Time to PC button Administrator Password and User Password fields Location of Firmware Upgrade Files Updating firmwareDownloading Firmware Upgrade Files Ethernet-connected firmware upload Select Files Window Dialog BoxSerial-port-connected firmware upload Click Exit to close the Firmware LoaderUploading Html files Html Files List WindowFile menu Windows Buttons, Drop Boxes, and trash canWindows menus Audio Gain Adjust Dialog Box Tools menuSee Uploading Html Files on Audio Input Configuration selection Preferences menuTies Shown as Crosspoints Master-Reset selection Using Emulation ModeMaster reset performs all of the following functions Continue using the program as described onButton-Label Generator Program Using the Help systemProducts Disk that accompanied the switcher Using the Button-Label Generator Software Button-Label Generator window appears see figureOpening the Embedded Web Pages Box, and then click OKEnter Network Password Status Tab System StatusConfiguration Tab System SettingsIP Settings fields Unit Name fieldDhcp radio buttons IP Address fieldGateway IP Address field Subnet Mask fieldDate/Time Settings fields Date/Time Settings FieldsVideo Input Settings PasswordsFirmware Upgrade Firmware UpgradeFirmware Upgrade File Management Tab File ManagementControl Tab Set and View TiesCreating or deleting a tie RGB and Audio Settings Change the input gain and attenuationMute and unmute one or all outputs Click the desired outputChange the output volume level Volume Drop BoxRecalling a preset Global PresetsSaving a preset Special Characters RJ-45 Connector Pinout Tables Ethernet LinkPinging to Determine the Web IP Address Default IP AddressPinging to Determine the Extron IP Address Computer returns the command prompt C\ Update was successfulConnecting as a Telnet Client Telnet WindowTelnet Tips OpenEscape character and Esc key Local echoSubnetting a Primer GatewaysLocal and Remote Devices IP Addresses and OctetsSubnet Masks and Octets Determining Whether Devices Are on the Same SubnetUnmasked octets are compared indicated by ? in figure Masked octets are not compared indicated by X in figureVideo input SpecificationsVideo Audio Video outputSync Control/remote switcher Audio inputAudio output GeneralOptional Accessories Matrix switcher part numbers Part NumberAdapters, power supplies, labels Part Number Part NumbersMHR mini high resolution cable Part Number RG6 super high resolution cable Part NumberTermination tools and connectors Part Number CablesTerminated cable assemblies Mounting Instructions Mounting the SwitcherUL Requirements Button Labels Printing InstructionsButton Label Blanks, 16-button Switcher USA, Canada, South America Japan Central America Europe, Africa, and the Middle China EastAsia Middle East Europe
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MPX 866 A specifications

The Extron MPX 866 A is a powerful multimedia presentation switcher known for its robust functionality and advanced features, ideal for a range of professional environments, particularly in education, corporate, and broadcasting sectors. This device is designed to facilitate seamless switching between multiple audio and video sources, ensuring a smooth and professional presentation experience.

One of the standout features of the MPX 866 A is its ability to handle a variety of input formats, including HDMI, DisplayPort, and analog video signals. This versatility allows users to easily connect different devices, such as laptops, projectors, and video conferencing systems, without the need for additional adapters or converters. The unit supports resolutions up to 4K at 60 Hz, making it suitable for high-definition content display.

The switcher is equipped with Extron’s unique Seamless Switching technology, which provides instantaneous switching between sources without noticeable delays or interruptions. This is particularly beneficial in fast-paced environments where timing is crucial, such as live events or presentations.

Another significant aspect of the MPX 866 A is its advanced audio handling capabilities. It includes integrated audio embedding and de-embedding, allowing users to manage audio signals effectively without compromising quality. The built-in audio delay feature ensures synchronization between audio and video, an essential consideration for professional settings.

For ease of operation, the MPX 866 A offers customizable control options. Users can manage the device through various interfaces, including Extron's user-friendly GUI, third-party control systems, and RS-232 commands. This flexibility makes it easier to integrate the switcher into existing AV setups.

Additionally, the unit incorporates powerful scaling technology, which optimizes image quality by adjusting the resolution of the incoming video signals to match the display capabilities of the output device. This ensures that content appears crisp and clear, regardless of the source resolution.

The MPX 866 A is also designed with reliability in mind, featuring robust construction and a fanless design for silent operation. This makes it suitable for environments where noise reduction is critical.

Overall, the Extron MPX 866 A stands out as a versatile, feature-rich multimedia switcher that enhances the presentation experience. Its advanced technologies and characteristics make it an excellent choice for professionals looking to elevate their audio-visual communication.
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