Extron electronic MSG0808, MSG0804 manual Remote Control, Dip Switch Settings

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Remote Control

Remote Control Port (RS-232/RS-422/RS-485)

The MSG Matrix Switcher RS-232/RS-422/RS-485 port connector is used to connect to a host or external controlling device, such as a computer or control system, which can generate the proper command codes and recognize the switcher’s responses.

Rx+

Rx-

Tx+

Rx+	5	1
Rx-

Tx+

Tx-

Tx-

Gnd	Gnd	9	6

	RS-232/422/485	DB9 Pinout (Female)
5-pole captive screw connector/socket		To control equipment

The RS-232/RS-422/RS-485 connector is a 5-pole, captive screw connector (see illustration above) with the following pin designations:

		Switcher	Computer
		Serial Port	DB-9 Serial Connector
		RX+	3 TX
	RS-232	RX-	2 RX
	RS-232	TX+
	Connection	TX+
	Connection	TX-	5 GND
		GND	5 GND
	RS-422/485	RX+	2	TX+
	RS-422/485	RX-	6	TX-
	Full Duplex	TX+	3	RX+
	Connection	TX-	7	RX-
	Connection	GND	5	GND
		GND	5	GND
			1	GND

RS-485

Half Duplex

Connection

RX+	2	TX+
RX-	6	TX-
TX+	3	RX+
TX-	7	RX-
GND	5	GND
	1	GND

The default serial protocol is 9600 baud, 8-bit, 1 stop bit, no parity, and no flow control.

Commands and responses for programming the MSG Matrix Switcher from

ahost system connected to the RS-232/RS-422/RS-485 port are listed on the following pages.

Dip Switch Settings

Use the DIP switch bank in the back of the MSG switcher to configure the serial ports to operate as an RS-232 (factory default-all switches up) or RS-422/RS-485 (all switches down) interface. DIP switch settings change according to the standard used. Configure the DIP switch according to your requirements, based on the table below.

RS-232

1 2 3

RS-422/RS-485

ON (1)(Down)

OFF (0)(Up-Default)

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Contents Matrix Switchers MSG0804 and MSG0808Precautions Safety Instructions EnglishConsignes de Sécurité Français Sicherheitsanleitungen DeutschRack mounting the MSG0808 Connecting the MSG0808Quick Start MSG0804 and MSG0808 Quick Start MSG0804 and MSG0808, cont’d OperationTable of Contents Table of Contents, cont’d One IntroductionAbout the MSG Matrix Switchers MSG Matrix Switcher FeaturesMSG Matrix Switchers Introduction IntroductionFlexible Control Options This page intentionally left blank Installation TwoInstallation Mounting the SwitcherMSG Matrix Switchers Installation Tabletop useRear Panel Connectors Video Inputs Video OutputsInstallation, cont’d RS-485 Half Duplex ConnectionConnecting the MSG0804 and MSG0808 MSG0808 installation exampleInstallation, cont’d Audio input and outputUnbalanced audio Balanced audioVertical Interval Switching Connecting the external sync signalThis page intentionally left blank Three OperationOperation Front Panel FeaturesMSG Matrix Switchers Operation Connecting inputs with outputs Preset configurationsFront Panel Operation Miscellaneous front panel functionsOperation, cont’d Selecting the switching level audio versions onlyReset to factory default Four Windows-based Control ProgramWindows-based Control Program, Cont’d Installing the Windows-based ICS100 Control SoftwareUsing the Software Using the control panel ICS100 Interface screen MSG switcher controls optionsSetting volume levels Adjusting output volume levelsDefining input icons and labels Creating a new patchAdjusting input volume levels ICS100 Set Output Volume windowSetting and using presets Opening the Options menu VIS Enable Enable Response Using Terminal Comm Resetting the unitThis page intentionally left blank Remote Control FiveMSG Matrix Switchers Remote Control Remote ControlDip Switch Settings Using the command table Host-to-MSG Matrix Switcher CommunicationsAddressing commands Remote Control, cont’d Command TableSet-up commands Command DescriptionSwitching commands Volume commandsSwitching levels audio models only Blank outputMute all outputs Stop volume ramp Remote Control from a Network Preset commandsEnabling remote control of the switcher over a network Change input volume level globalInstructions for configuring the client remote PC ICS100 Serial Port Server windowAdjusting response time Adjusting the response timeStopping communication Stopping communications from the server PCCTL120-2 IR Remote Control Press this button firstRemote Control, cont’d Specifications AAppendixSpecifications VideoVideo input Video outputMSG Matrix Switchers Specifications A-3 SyncAudio audio models only Audio inputSpecifications MSG0804 and MSG0808 Control/remote switcherMSG Matrix Switchers Specifications GeneralBAppendix Reference InformationUpdating the Firmware To update the firmwareReference Information MSG Matrix Switchers Reference Information Installing Custom Engraved NameplatesInstalling the custom nameplates MSG Matrix Switcher part numbers Optional accessoriesReference Information, cont’d Part NumbersPlenum Seventeen Conductor Installation Cable Assorted connectors BNC connectorsPre-cut cables Extron Part BNC-4 Mini HR CableThis page intentionally left blank FCC Class a Notice Extron’s Warranty Extron Electronics, USA