Extron electronic 50 manual Features, Matrix

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Series Switcher

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DVD players

Video cameras

VCR

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Laserdisc player

Figure 1- 1 — A typical Matrix 50 Series Switcher application

Features

Inputs — These switchers offer 8 or 12 RGBS, RGsB, RsGsBs, HDTV, component video, S-video, or composite video inputs on BNC connectors.

Stereo audio can be balanced or unbalanced, on 3.5 mm, 5-pole captive screw terminals (audio models).

Outputs — 4 or 8 RGBS, RGsB, RsGsBs, HDTV, component video, S-video, or composite video outputs are available on BNC connectors.

Stereo audio, balanced or unbalanced, on 3.5 mm, 5-pole captive screw terminals (audio models).

Bandwidth — Bandwidth is a minimum of 150 MHz (-3dB), fully loaded. This high bandwidth allows the Matrix 50 switchers to switch everything from NTSC video to HDTV.

Operational flexibility — Operations such as input/output selection, setting of presets, and adjustment of audio levels can be performed on the front panel or over the RS-232/RS-422 link. The RS-232/RS-422 link allows remote control via a PC or control system.

QuickSwitch Front Panel Controller (QS-FPC™) — The Matrix 50 QS-FPC feature supports touch-of-a-button input and output selection, preset creation and selection, and audio gain and attenuation control.

Windows-based control program — Extron’s Windows-based control program provides a versatile range of operational options with its graphical interface and drag-and-drop/point-and-click operation. The Windows-based

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Contents Matrix 50 Series Matrix Audio/Video SwitchersInstrucciones de seguridad Español Safety Instructions EnglishConsignes de Sécurité Français Sicherheitsanleitungen DeutschQS-1 Quick Start Matrix 50 Series SwitchersQuick Start Matrix 50 Series Switchers, cont’d Table of Contents Table of Contents, cont’d Matrix 50 Series Switchers Table of Contents Iii Iv Matrix 50 Series Switchers Table of Contents One Introductiontroduction, cont’d About the Matrix 50 Series SwitchersMatrix 50 Series Switchers Introduction Matrix FeaturesIntroduction, cont’d Matrix 50 switcherMatrix 50 Series Switchers Introduction Introduction, cont’d Two Cabling and Rear Panel Views Installationstallation, cont’dRack Mounting the Switcher Matrix 50 Series Switchers InstallationAudio input and output connections audio models only Power connectionVideo input and output connections video models only RS-232/422 connection Installation, cont’dSimple external sync connection example External sync connectionMultiple device external sync connection example Additional rear panel viewsThree Input buttons, output buttons, and LEDs Front Panel Controls and IndicatorsOperationeration, cont’d DefinitionsControls Front Panel Operations PowerCreating a configuration Operation, cont’dExample 1 Creating a tie Example 1 Creating a set of video and audio tiesExample 3 Removing a tie from a set of video and audio ties Example 2 Adding a tie to a set of video and audio tiesExample 3 Selecting audio and selecting input Viewing a configurationExample 4 Viewing the current configuration Example 4e Viewing the current configuration, audio only Example 5 Muting and unmuting an output Muting and unmuting video and/or audio11 Example 5, step d Muting and unmuting outputs Using global memory presetsExample 7 Recalling a preset Example 6 Saving a presetExample 8 Viewing and adjusting an audio level Viewing and adjusting the audio level14 Example 8 Viewing the audio level Executive mode front panel security lockoutWorksheets TroubleshootingSystem reset to factory defaults Plasma display S-video problem16 Worksheet example 1 System equipment Worksheet example 1 System equipment17 Worksheet example 2 Daily configuration Worksheet example 2 Daily configuration18 Worksheet example 3 Test configuration Worksheet example 3 Test configurationConfiguration worksheet Operation, cont’d Four Programmer’ser’sGuide,Guidecont’d Host-to-Switcher InstructionsSwitcher-Initiated Messages Matrix 50 Series Switchers Programmer’s GuideUsing the Command/Response Table Switcher Error ResponsesProgrammer’s Guide, cont’d Command/Response TableCommand Ascii Command Response Additional description Command/response table for SIS commands Cont’d View ties, gain, and presets Five MatrixSoftware,cont’d Matrix Switcher+ Control ProgramInstalling the software Using the softwareWindows buttons Extron Matrix Switcher+ Control Program window blankWindows menus Matrix Software, cont’dButton-Label Generator Using emulation modeUsing the help system Extron’s Button-Label Generator window AAppendix a Matrix 50 Series Switchers Specifications Specificationsecifications, cont’dAudio input Matrix 50 Option Kits Specifications, cont’dMatrix 50 Series switchers part numbers Part NumbersCables Optional AccessoriesVideo Cable Pre-cut cablesExtron Part BNC-4 Mini HR Cable AppendixBB ReferenceInformation,co t’d Hardware ProceduresOpening the switcher Matrix 50 Series Switchers Reference InformationFigure B-2 Side view, Matrix 50 S-video and audio switcher Closing the switcherReference Information, cont’d Installing a video moduleRemoving a video module Removing a video module on page B-5 Installing an audio moduleRemoving an audio module On page B-3Swapping the serial ports Figure B-8 Key and pin 1 mark Installing a firmware updateReplacing the AC fuse Setting the front panel jumperButton Labels Matrix 50 Series Switchers Reference Information B-11Blank Figure B-10 Button label blanks, 12-button strip Matrix 50 Series Switchers Reference Information B-13Reference Information, cont’d FCC Class a Notice Extron’s Warranty Extron Electronics, USA