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PRELIMINARY

SIS™ Programming and Control, cont’d

Command/response table for basic SIS commands (continued)

Command

ASCII command

Response

Additional

 

(host to switcher)

(switcher to host)

description

Information requests

 

 

 

Information request

I

V14X12•A14X12]

This matrix switcher has 14

 

 

 

video and 14 audio inputs

 

 

 

by 12 video and 12 audio

 

 

 

outputs.

Request part number

N

60-796-01

The MPX part number is

 

 

 

68-796-01.

NThere are up to three separate sets of Extron firmware that the switcher can report on: the MPX controller firmware, which is the overall control firmware; the Ethernet protocol firmware, which handles the Ethernet interface; and the latest optional Extron firmware update, which is available at www.Extron.com.

Query controller firmware

Q

X1^]

 

version

 

 

 

Example:

Q

1.23]

The factory-installed MPX

 

 

 

controller firmware version

 

 

 

is 1.23 (sample value only).

Query software version

0Q

X1^-X1&-X1&]

Provide a detailed status

(verbose)

 

 

of the Ethernet protocol

 

 

 

firmware, the MPX controller

 

 

 

firmware, and any firmware

 

 

 

upgrade. The firmware that

 

 

 

is running is marked by

 

 

 

an asterisk (*). A caret (^)

 

 

 

indicates that the firmware

 

 

 

has a bad checksum or an

 

 

 

invalid load. ?.?? indicates

 

 

 

that the firmware is not

 

 

 

loaded.

Response description: Ethernet protocol firmware version - controller firmware version - updated firmware version]

Example:

0Q

 

Description

* indicates the version running

Upload date and time

Response: 1.23-0.14(0.20-MPX866D Series -Wed, 16 Jan 2003 00:00:00 GMT)-0.25*(0.24-MPX866D Series -Mon, 08 Sep 2008 14:48:30

Ethernet protocolMPX firmware versionUpdated firmware version firmware

Request system status

S

X1*•X1*•X1*•X1*•X1*•X1(]

Response description:

 

+3.3V•+5V•-5V•+2.5V•-15V•+15V•Temp]

Example:

S

 

-15V power system at -15.15V

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.29•5.04•-5.14•15.27•-15.15•120.20

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.3V power system at 3.29V Temperature 120.20 degrees

NX1^ = Firmware version number to second decimal place (x.xx) X1& = Verbose firmware version-description-upload date/time

X1*

= Voltage

Positive or negative voltage and magnitude

X1(

= Temperature

Degrees Fahrenheit

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Contents Media Presentation Matrix Switcher MPX Plus 866 aSicherheitsanleitungen Deutsch Safety Instructions EnglishConsignes de Sécurité Français Instrucciones de seguridad EspañolFCC Class a Notice Page Preliminary Table of Contents, cont’d Matrix block C\ Mic mixer block E\ Preliminary Us  ing the help s  ys  tem 68-1193-01 B One About the Media Presentation Matrix Switcher About this ManualPreliminary Introduction, cont’d DefinitionsVideo format FeaturesVideo features OutputDsvp data display Audio features General features Tie any input to any or all outputs within a video groupPreliminary Preliminary Two Mounting the Switcher UL guidelinesMounting instructions Rear Panel Connection and Settings Video input and output connectionsComputer video group Low resolution video group Audio input and output connectionsAudio inputs both input groups Supply the audio cableMic/line audio input group Audio outputsSerial connections Pin FunctionCabling and RJ-45 connector wiring Ethernet connectionReset button PowerReset button and LED The Reset button initiates four levels Front Panel Configuration Port Part #70-335-01 -10 can be used for this connectionThree Front Panel Controls and Indicators Computer/Audio Outputs buttons SeeInput and output buttons Primary functionsSecondary functions Input buttons Output buttonsControl buttons Secondary functions Controls Secondary functionsComputer video group only on Front Panel Operations Button iconsDefinitions Front panel security lockoutsCreating a configuration Preliminary Example 1 Creating a set of computer video and audio ties Select an input Press and release the input 5 buttonCurrent configuration is now Confirm the change Press and release the Enter button3 4 5 Select the output Press and release the output 1 buttonPreliminary Example 3 Removing a tie from a set of video and audio ties Select the output Press and release the output 4 buttonPreliminary 10 11 12 13 Clear all selections Press and release the Esc button10 11 Viewing a configuration Amber if no inputs are tied Indicate that only Setting RGB delay computer video group only Example 6 Setting the RGB delay for an output Select an input Press and release the output 1 buttonRGB delay by a half second Deselect Video mode Press and release the Video buttonSelect Video mode Press and hold the Video button Selecting S-video or composite videoFormat 10 11 12 13 14 7 8 9 10 11 Using presets 10 11Example 8 Saving a global ties preset Preset AssignedExample 9 Recalling a global or partial preset PreliminaryButton and/or the Audio button Muting and unmuting video and/or audio outputsIndividual outputs can be muted or unmuted as follows Press and release the View buttonExample 10 Muting and unmuting an output Select View-onlymode Press and release the View buttonMute outputs one at a time Viewing and adjusting the input audio level VCRInput audio level adjustment displays Example 11 Viewing and adjusting an input audio level 3 F 4 5 9 10 11Deselect Audio mode Press and release the Audio button 2 3 4 5 9 10 11Displayed volume on the next Viewing and adjusting the output volumeFewer buttons that are lit, the lower the volume Audio volumeReading the displayed volume Audio volume adjustment settings Example 12 Viewing and adjusting an output volume level Select an output Press and release the output 1 buttonSelecting the RS-232 Primary port’s baud rate Baud rate Setting the front panel locks Executive modes Selecting Lock mode 2 or toggling between mode 2 and modeChange the Lock mode, as shown Background illumination Performing a system reset from the front panel PowerReset Mode Comparison/Summary Rear Panel OperationsPerforming soft system resets resets 3, 4, Within 1 secondTo the switcher Performing a hard reset resetIf necessary, turn off power to the switcher Optimizing the AudioTroubleshooting Configuration Worksheets Worksheet example 1 System equipmentWorksheet example 2 Daily configuration Audio from her microphone input 16 isWorksheet example 3 Test configuration PreliminaryBlank configuration worksheet MPX Plus 866 a Media Presentation MatrixFour Default protocol for all ports is as follows RS-232 PortsFront panel Configuration port Rear panel Remote portsDefault IP parameters Ethernet LAN PortEstablishing a connection Connection timeoutsVerbose mode Number of connectionsHost-to-Switcher Instructions Switcher-Initiated MessagesSwitcher Error Responses Using the Command/Response TablesSymbol definitions for basic SIS commands X1@ =Command Ascii command Response Additional DescriptionX2$ @*XV OutX@VolX #*X&G InX#AudX +X1 P0 SprX1 EVM X! 2 X! 3 ... X! 16Vid EX@D EZG X1 -X1 Symbol definitions for IP SIS commands X3! =Command/response table for IP SIS commands Special Characters Preliminary Five Control Software Installing the softwareScroll to the desired program and click Install figure Click the Software tab figureEthernet protocol settings Software operation via serial portSoftware operation via Ethernet DSP Configurator Program Using the programStarting the program D E F G Audio signal processor chains and control blocks Accessing a typical gain control dialog boxSample processor dialog box Program audio input signal controls a Trim settings are not indicated in the front panel displayPreliminary Mic/line input signal controls B Paging mic needs to attenuate all other signals Output signal, pre mic mixer, controls D Output signal, post mic mixer, controls F Matrix block C Audio I/O or View Video I/O on the task barMic mixer block E Mic mixer block and mic mixing dialog boxGroup masters Sample fader group master and associated gain controlsConfiguring a group master Configure a group as followsDelete a group as follows Viewing and using a group masterDeleting a group master Click Yes in the Confirm Deletion dialog box13 Increment/Decrement Simulator dialog box Video-only I/O page controls Presets Save a PresetClick Recall to load and make active the selected preset Save the presetRecall a Preset Click OKSelecting Live mode and pulling data Switch from Emulate mode to Live mode as followsSynchronizing pull vs. push If you selected TCP/IP in step If the IP Address field is correct, proceed to b18 Selecting Live mode DSP Configurator Windows menus DSP Configurator File menuDSP Configurator Edit menu DSP Configurator View menuDSP Configurator Tools menu Clear Marked Items Unmark deselectOpens the DSP Configurator program Help file DSP Configurator Window menuDSP Configurator Help selection DSP Configurator Presets dropboxMaximum # Potential total Processor type Usage DSP capacity and design rule verificationDSP capacity DSP usageDesign rule verification 20 DSP Configurator program window Keyboard navigationStandard Windows navigation Keyboard keys navigate and function as followsDSP Configurator-unique navigation Making ties Exit the set ties operationAs desired , Tab Tab To the Preset Number field and type a specific presetTo the Preset Name field and type a preset name NumberSetting group master soft limits Input clipping and clipping metersShift-Up/down arrow Shift Setting the input and output gain structure Adjusting the pre-matrixSetting the mic input and mic mix-point levels Finalizing the output gain structureSetting loudness using a meter Adjusting the post-matrix trimSetting the volume control for the amplifier stage Calibrating loudnessSetting loudness by ear Alternate methodMatrix Switchers Control Program 22 Comm port selection windowIf the IP address is correct Proceed to b 24 Sample Program window no icons or ties IP Settings/Options window Address and Name fieldsDate, Time local, and GMT offset fields Hardware Address fieldUse Dhcp checkbox Sync Time to PC buttonUpdate the switcher firmware as follows Update firmwareAdministrator Password and User Password fields Use Daylight Savings checkboxFirmware to your computer Firmware file28 Downloading firmware upgrade files Details Start the Matrix Switchers Control Program and connect toClick Finish to exit the program Starting onSerial-port-connected firmware upload 30 Firmware loading31 Confirm window Upload Html files WCP Windows buttons, drop boxes, and trash WCP Windows menusWCP File menu WCP Tools menu WCP Audio-input Configuration menu bar selection WCP Preferences menuSet this option to None Icons in I/O Boxes Erases any numbers in the I/O boxesWCP Master-Reset menu bar selection Using Emulate modeUsing the help system Button-Label Generator ProgramUsing the Button-Label Generator software 36 Location of software on the web siteHtml Operation Access the switcher using Html pages as follows Download the StartupProtected Status Tab System StatusHtml Operation, cont’d DsvpConfiguration Tab System SettingsDhcp radio buttons IP Settings fieldsUnit Name field IP Address fieldDate/Time Settings fields Click the Submit buttonVideo Input Settings Video Input SettingsPasswords PasswordsFirmware Upgrade Then click the Firmware link -9 on the nextLocation of firmware upgrade files on the Web site 10 Downloading firmware upgrade files Preliminary File Management Tab File ManagementView Ties page by clicking the Control tab Control TabSet and View Ties Gray buttons indicate no tiesCreating or deleting a tie Video and Audio Settings Change the input gain and attenuationMute and unmute one or all outputs Change the RGB delay computer group video outputs only New input for the selected outputClick the Output drop box. a drop-down box appears figure Change the output volume level Click the desired output volume step valuePreliminary Global Presets 22 Global PresetsSpace + ~ , @ = ‘ ’ semicolon colon \ and ? Preliminary Ethernet Connection Default address Rear panel Ethernet connector on the switcher can beEthernet Link Pinging to determine Extron IP address Pinging to determine Web IP addressConnecting as a Telnet client Telnet tipsOpen Set carriage return-line feed Escape character and Esc keyLocal echo CloseLocal and remote devices Subnetting a PrimerGateways IP addresses and octetsDetermining whether devices are on the same subnet Unmasked octets are compared indicated by ? in figure A-6Preliminary AppendixBB DSP SIS commands Command/Response Table for DSP SIS CommandsSymbol definitions X6! =DSP SIS Commands, cont’d X6 Gain control or mic mix-point contined Mix Value Only Command/response table for DSP SIS commands EDX6$*X6-GRPM ESX6PCFG Preliminary AppendixCC Specifications Reference InformationVideo output Reference Information, cont’d Control/remote switcher Optional accessories Part Numbers and AccessoriesReplacement parts Included partsCables RG6 super high resolution cable Part numberTermination tools and connectors Part number Terminated cable assemblies VGA male-to-male cablesVGA male-to-female with audio cables VGA male-to-male with audio cablesVGA male-to-female cables Part number Video cables Part numberInstalling labels in the matrix switcher’s buttons Button LabelsPreliminary Button label blanks Preliminary Kyodo Building, 16 Ichibancho Japan Extron Electronics, JapanExtron Electronics East Ball RoadExtron USA West
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MPX Plus 866 A specifications

The Extron MPX Plus 866 A is a powerful multimedia presentation switcher designed to meet the needs of modern AV environments. This advanced device simplifies the management of multiple audio and video sources, providing seamless control and connectivity in various settings such as conference rooms, classrooms, and auditoriums.

One of the key features of the MPX Plus 866 A is its ability to handle a wide range of video formats. It supports both HDMI and analog video, allowing for compatibility with different devices. This versatility ensures users can connect laptops, projectors, and other AV equipment without any issues, making it ideal for mixed-use environments where various technologies coexist.

With an 8x8 matrix design, the MPX Plus 866 A can route up to eight different input sources to eight output destinations. This feature enables users to select and switch between sources quickly and efficiently, enhancing the overall presentation experience. Additionally, the device incorporates Extron's high-performance scaling technology, which ensures that video signals are processed with exceptional clarity and detail, regardless of resolution.

Another noteworthy characteristic of the MPX Plus 866 A is its built-in audio capabilities. The switcher includes a comprehensive audio mixer with support for both analog and digital audio signals. This allows users to integrate and control audio sources effectively, ensuring that sound quality matches the visual experience. Furthermore, it features advanced audio processing tools, including equalization and filtering functions, to enhance audio output in any environment.

The MPX Plus 866 A also emphasizes ease of use and accessibility. Its user-friendly interface, combined with an intuitive control system, allows operators to navigate the device with minimal training. Additionally, the switcher supports various control options, including RS-232 and Ethernet, enabling integration into larger AV control systems for centralized management.

In summary, the Extron MPX Plus 866 A stands out as a versatile and reliable multimedia presentation switcher. Its extensive range of input and output options, advanced scaling and audio processing technologies, and emphasis on user-friendly design make it an exceptional choice for any professional AV installation. Whether in an educational setting or corporate environment, the MPX Plus 866 A ensures seamless connectivity and high-quality performance, meeting the demands of today’s multimedia presentations.
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