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4. Change the audio level: Press and release the View (<) button once to decrease the input audio level by 1 dB.

Press and release the View (<) button several more times to decrease the input audio level by 1 dB per push of the button. Note the output button indication changes that occur each time the View (<) button is pressed.

The figure below shows the result of pressing the View (<) button a total of 9 times. Note that the level is now displayed in red to indicate a negative level.

Press the View button to decrease the input audio level by 1 dB per button push.

VIEW

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COMPUTER/AUDIO OUTPUTS

VIDEO OUTPUTS

The output buttons display the selected input’s audio level and polarity (gain or attenuation).

•Each output button indicates 1 dB when blinking slowly, 2 dB when blinking quickly, and 3 dB when lit.

When the buttons are lit green, they indicate a gain (+) audio level. When the output buttons are lit red, they indicate an attenuation (-)level.

•In this example, the output buttons display an audio attenuation level of -1 dB.

5. Deselect Audio mode: Press and release the Audio button.

Press the Audio button to exit audio mode.

I / O

The Video button

VIDEO

AUDIO

The Audio button stops

lights green.

blinking and lights.

 

 

 

 

 

 

All input buttons and output buttons return to unlit or background illumination.

PRELIMINARY

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Contents MPX Plus 866 a Media Presentation Matrix SwitcherInstrucciones de seguridad Español Safety Instructions EnglishConsignes de Sécurité Français Sicherheitsanleitungen DeutschFCC 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 this Manual About the Media Presentation Matrix SwitcherPreliminary Definitions Introduction, cont’dOutput FeaturesVideo features Video formatDsvp data display Audio features Tie any input to any or all outputs within a video group General featuresPreliminary Preliminary Two UL guidelines Mounting the SwitcherMounting instructions Video input and output connections Rear Panel Connection and SettingsComputer video group Audio input and output connections Low resolution video groupSupply the audio cable Audio inputs both input groupsAudio outputs Mic/line audio input groupPin Function Serial connectionsEthernet connection Cabling and RJ-45 connector wiringPower Reset buttonReset button and LED The Reset button initiates four levels Part #70-335-01 -10 can be used for this connection Front Panel Configuration PortThree Computer/Audio Outputs buttons See Front Panel Controls and IndicatorsPrimary functions Input and output buttonsSecondary functions Output buttons Input buttonsControl buttons Secondary functions Secondary functions ControlsComputer video group only on Button icons Front Panel OperationsFront panel security lockouts DefinitionsCreating a configuration Preliminary Select an input Press and release the input 5 button Example 1 Creating a set of computer video and audio tiesConfirm the change Press and release the Enter button Current configuration is nowSelect the output Press and release the output 1 button 3 4 5Preliminary Select the output Press and release the output 4 button Example 3 Removing a tie from a set of video and audio tiesPreliminary Clear all selections Press and release the Esc button 10 11 12 1310 11 Viewing a configuration Amber if no inputs are tied Indicate that only Setting RGB delay computer video group only Select an input Press and release the output 1 button Example 6 Setting the RGB delay for an outputDeselect Video mode Press and release the Video button RGB delay by a half secondSelecting S-video or composite video Select Video mode Press and hold the Video buttonFormat 10 11 12 13 14 7 8 9 10 11 10 11 Using presetsPreset Assigned Example 8 Saving a global ties presetPreliminary Example 9 Recalling a global or partial presetPress and release the View button Muting and unmuting video and/or audio outputsIndividual outputs can be muted or unmuted as follows Button and/or the Audio buttonSelect View-onlymode Press and release the View button Example 10 Muting and unmuting an outputMute outputs one at a time VCR Viewing and adjusting the input audio levelInput audio level adjustment displays 3 F 4 5 9 10 11 Example 11 Viewing and adjusting an input audio level2 3 4 5 9 10 11 Deselect Audio mode Press and release the Audio buttonAudio volume Viewing and adjusting the output volumeFewer buttons that are lit, the lower the volume Displayed volume on the nextReading the displayed volume Audio volume adjustment settings Select an output Press and release the output 1 button Example 12 Viewing and adjusting an output volume levelSelecting the RS-232 Primary port’s baud rate Baud rate Selecting Lock mode 2 or toggling between mode 2 and mode Setting the front panel locks Executive modesChange the Lock mode, as shown Background illumination Power Performing a system reset from the front panelRear Panel Operations Reset Mode Comparison/SummaryWithin 1 second Performing soft system resets resets 3, 4,Optimizing the Audio Performing a hard reset resetIf necessary, turn off power to the switcher To the switcherTroubleshooting Worksheet example 1 System equipment Configuration WorksheetsAudio from her microphone input 16 is Worksheet example 2 Daily configurationPreliminary Worksheet example 3 Test configurationMPX Plus 866 a Media Presentation Matrix Blank configuration worksheetFour RS-232 Ports Default protocol for all ports is as followsRear panel Remote ports Front panel Configuration portEthernet LAN Port Default IP parametersNumber of connections Connection timeoutsVerbose mode Establishing a connectionSwitcher-Initiated Messages Host-to-Switcher InstructionsUsing the Command/Response Tables Switcher Error ResponsesX1@ = Symbol definitions for basic SIS commandsDescription Command Ascii command Response AdditionalX2$ @*XV OutX@VolX #*X&G InX#AudX +X1 P0 SprX1 EVM X! 2 X! 3 ... X! 16Vid EX@D EZG X1 -X1 X3! = Symbol definitions for IP SIS commandsCommand/response table for IP SIS commands Special Characters Preliminary Five Click the Software tab figure Installing the softwareScroll to the desired program and click Install figure Control SoftwareSoftware operation via serial port Ethernet protocol settingsSoftware operation via Ethernet Using the program DSP Configurator ProgramStarting the program D E F G Accessing a typical gain control dialog box Audio signal processor chains and control blocksSample processor dialog box Trim settings are not indicated in the front panel display Program audio input signal controls aPreliminary 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 Audio I/O or View Video I/O on the task bar Matrix block CMic mixer block and mic mixing dialog box Mic mixer block ESample fader group master and associated gain controls Group mastersConfigure a group as follows Configuring a group masterClick Yes in the Confirm Deletion dialog box Viewing and using a group masterDeleting a group master Delete a group as follows13 Increment/Decrement Simulator dialog box Video-only I/O page controls Save a Preset PresetsClick OK Save the presetRecall a Preset Click Recall to load and make active the selected presetSwitch from Emulate mode to Live mode as follows Selecting Live mode and pulling dataSynchronizing pull vs. push If the IP Address field is correct, proceed to b If you selected TCP/IP in step18 Selecting Live mode DSP Configurator File menu DSP Configurator Windows menusDSP Configurator View menu DSP Configurator Edit menuClear Marked Items Unmark deselect DSP Configurator Tools menuDSP Configurator Presets dropbox DSP Configurator Window menuDSP Configurator Help selection Opens the DSP Configurator program Help fileDSP usage DSP capacity and design rule verificationDSP capacity Maximum # Potential total Processor type UsageDesign rule verification Keyboard navigation 20 DSP Configurator program windowKeyboard keys navigate and function as follows Standard Windows navigationExit the set ties operation DSP Configurator-unique navigation Making tiesNumber To the Preset Number field and type a specific presetTo the Preset Name field and type a preset name As desired , Tab TabInput clipping and clipping meters Setting group master soft limitsShift-Up/down arrow Shift Adjusting the pre-matrix Setting the input and output gain structureFinalizing the output gain structure Setting the mic input and mic mix-point levelsCalibrating loudness Adjusting the post-matrix trimSetting the volume control for the amplifier stage Setting loudness using a meterAlternate method Setting loudness by ear22 Comm port selection window Matrix Switchers Control ProgramIf the IP address is correct Proceed to b 24 Sample Program window no icons or ties Address and Name fields IP Settings/Options windowSync Time to PC button Hardware Address fieldUse Dhcp checkbox Date, Time local, and GMT offset fieldsUse Daylight Savings checkbox Update firmwareAdministrator Password and User Password fields Update the switcher firmware as followsFirmware file Firmware to your computer28 Downloading firmware upgrade files Starting on Start the Matrix Switchers Control Program and connect toClick Finish to exit the program Details30 Firmware loading Serial-port-connected firmware upload31 Confirm window Upload Html files WCP Windows menus WCP Windows buttons, drop boxes, and trashWCP File menu WCP Tools menu WCP Preferences menu WCP Audio-input Configuration menu bar selectionIcons in I/O Boxes Erases any numbers in the I/O boxes Set this option to NoneButton-Label Generator Program Using Emulate modeUsing the help system WCP Master-Reset menu bar selection36 Location of software on the web site Using the Button-Label Generator softwareHtml Operation Download the Startup Access the switcher using Html pages as followsProtected System Status Status TabDsvp Html Operation, cont’dSystem Settings Configuration TabIP Address field IP Settings fieldsUnit Name field Dhcp radio buttonsClick the Submit button Date/Time Settings fieldsVideo Input Settings Video Input SettingsPasswords PasswordsThen click the Firmware link -9 on the next Firmware UpgradeLocation of firmware upgrade files on the Web site 10 Downloading firmware upgrade files Preliminary File Management File Management TabGray buttons indicate no ties Control TabSet and View Ties View Ties page by clicking the Control tabCreating or deleting a tie Change the input gain and attenuation Video and Audio SettingsMute and unmute one or all outputs New input for the selected output Change the RGB delay computer group video outputs onlyClick the Output drop box. a drop-down box appears figure Click the desired output volume step value Change the output volume levelPreliminary 22 Global Presets Global PresetsSpace + ~ , @ = ‘ ’ semicolon colon \ and ? Preliminary Ethernet Connection Rear panel Ethernet connector on the switcher can be Default addressEthernet Link Pinging to determine Web IP address Pinging to determine Extron IP addressTelnet tips Connecting as a Telnet clientOpen Close Escape character and Esc keyLocal echo Set carriage return-line feedIP addresses and octets Subnetting a PrimerGateways Local and remote devicesUnmasked octets are compared indicated by ? in figure A-6 Determining whether devices are on the same subnetPreliminary AppendixBB Command/Response Table for DSP SIS Commands DSP SIS commandsX6! = Symbol definitionsDSP 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 Reference Information SpecificationsVideo output Reference Information, cont’d Control/remote switcher Included parts Part Numbers and AccessoriesReplacement parts Optional accessoriesTerminated cable assemblies VGA male-to-male cables RG6 super high resolution cable Part numberTermination tools and connectors Part number CablesVideo cables Part number VGA male-to-male with audio cablesVGA male-to-female cables Part number VGA male-to-female with audio cablesButton Labels Installing labels in the matrix switcher’s buttonsPreliminary Button label blanks Preliminary East Ball Road Japan Extron Electronics, JapanExtron Electronics Kyodo Building, 16 IchibanchoExtron 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.

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