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Tutorial - Using the Matrix 3200/6400 System Virtualization/Control Software

Extron’s Matrix 3200/6400 System Virtualization/Control Program

The Matrix 3200/6400 System Virtualization/Control program communicates with the Extron Matrix 3200/6400 System through the RS-232/422 port on BME #0 (defaults to 9600 baud, 8 bit, 1 stop, no parity). The program is required to initially set the Virtualization and optional Room configurations for the system. See the following two sections for details:

•System Virtualization - creating a virtual I/O switching System - (see Page 3-3)

•Rooming - how to create Rooms - (see Page 3-5)

The program also presents all the functions found on the optional Front-Panel Controller (FPC 1000), but in an interactive graphical interface, so it may be used for full control or initial programming of the system. Because settings to the Matrix (Ties, Presets, Audio config) are stored in the unit’s memory, several modes of ‘programming’ are possible. It provides 4 major methods:

•Remote control and programming of the system in real time through the RS-232 port.

•Saving system’s settings for later restoration to the same system (backup) or copying to (programming) another system. Multiple configurations (programs) can be saved to disk and any one quickly reloaded later, providing an unlimited number of possible setups.

•Creating Program byte-strings for application to the Matrix system through a third-party control system.

•Emulation (off-line) programming of the system’s settings for copying to system at a later time or another place. Emulation mode also allows creation of programs for any possible Matrix hardware configuration without being connected to such a system.

To load a demonstration set of Ties, Presets and Rooms to your Matrix (or Emulate one) Restore from the DEMO6400.MTX file which was installed with the Windows Software. Use NEW.INI to clear all settings in a unit.

Note that pressing the F1 key within the program will provide context-sensitive Help.

An Explanation of VIRTUAL I/O SWITCHING in the Matrix 3200/ 6400 System

A Matrix 3200/6400 System consists of from 1 to 6 Switcher boxes (BMEs), each of which may have as many as 64 inputs and 64 outputs. It is usually desirable to have certain inputs (or outputs) switch together as a set: to Follow each other. For example, if the system hardware consisted of a 64 x 64 Video BME and a 64 x 64 Audio BME, you’d want your video monitor’s image and its audio speakers to be coming from the same source (maybe a VCR) and to follow each other when switched to another source (perhaps a Laser Disc player). This type of switching requires the two BMEs to communicate with each other so that they both switch to the correct inputs to create the follow condition. In the traditional and simplest configurations, hardware is usually designed to cause both BMEs to switch to the same input (or output) number.

An example where Follow mode is always required is with S-Video where the ‘Y’ signal and the ‘C’ signal must be switched as a pair of input signals and a pair of

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Contents Audio Switcher Matrix 3200 and 6400 SeriesSicherheitsanleitungen Deutsch Safety Instructions EnglishConsignes de Sécurité Français Instrucciones de seguridad EspañolQuick Start Matrix 3200/6400 Series Matrix 3200/6400 Series Quick Start QS-1Quick Start Matrix 3200/6400 Series, cont’d Matrix 3200/6400 Series Quick StartTable of Contents Table of Contents, cont’d One Introductiontroduction, cont’d What is a Matrix 6400 Audio Switcher?Features Matrix 3200/6400 Series IntroductionFeature Descriptions Inputs OutputsIntroduction, cont’d Matrix 6400 Audio Switcher SpecificationsMatrix 3200/6400 System Manuals Audio input audio BME Introduction, cont’d Two Matrix 3200/6400 Series Installation Matrix 6400 Audio Switcher InstallationInstalling the Matrix 6400 Audio BME Introductionstallation, cont’dSetting BME Addresses Connecting the BME Comm interconnecting cablesConnecting the AC Power Cables to the BMEs Installation, cont’dConnecting the RS-232/RS-422 Cable to BME #0 Applying AC Power to the BMEsUsing the Audio Captive Screw Connectors Virtualizing the Matrix 3200/6400 Switcher/SystemMatrix 6400 Audio Input/Output Cabling A Matrix 6400 Audio Switcher Stereo backplane D Align the stereo audio connectors before plugging them Installation, cont’d Three ControlSoftware,cont’d Matrix 3200/6400 Series Control SoftwareMatrix 3200/6400 Series Control Software Control Software, cont’d Igure 3-3.AMatrix 3200/6400 Series Control Software A Main Screen Ties How to Create Rooms within the Matrix 3200/6400 System Igure 3-7.A Matrix 3200/6400 Series Control Software How to Program the Matrix 3200/6400 System in Emulate Mode How to Save and Restore the Matrix 3200/6400 Settings 10.A Four Serial Communications Port Programmer’ser’sGuide,Guidecont’dMatrix 3200/6400 Series Programmer’s Guide Host to Switcher Communications Command/Response TableCOMMAND/RESPONSE Table Programmer’s Guide, cont’dROOM# Name Virtual Outputs VIRT-OUT# Name LVL1 LVL2 LVL6 Vmutamut ØVI Read RGB Delay for 1 ch Out Dly Set RGB Delay for 1 ch Quick Recall Preset Rpr Switcher Generated Unsolicited Responses Five Matrix 3200/6400 Series Upgrades and Troubleshooting UpgradesandandTroubleshooting,co t’dUpgrade and Troubleshooting Procedures Adding a Front Panel Controller to an existing systemMatrix 6400 Audio BME Internal Access Upgrades and Troubleshooting, cont’d Installing a Software UpdateSwapping BME #0 RS-232 / RS-422 Ports Ribbon Cable ConnectorsSwapping Serial Ports RS-232/RS-422 Communications Troubleshooting a Matrix 3200/6400 System ProblemPower Supplies System StatusPrimary Matrix 6400 Audio Switcher Upgrade Changing the Matrix Size A Inserting an audio card into slotDetermining Audio Switcher Circuit Card Population Changing the Audio Output Card Gain Jumpers A Audio output card gain jumpersAdding BMEs to a Matrix 3200/6400 System Adding a Matrix 6400 Audio BMEUpgrade System Software Procedure Software Procedure Before and After a Hardware UpgradeBefore Hardware Changes After Hardware Changes Upgrades and Troubleshooting, cont’d Reference Information AAppendix aMatrix 3200/6400 Series Part Numbers ReferenceInformation,c t’dMatrix 3200/6400 Series Reference Information Extron Part Matrix 6400 Wideband Switcher Iofr Matrix 3200/6400 Series Part Numbers from previousMatrix 3200/6400 Series Part Numbers BNC Cables Super High Resolution SHR BNC CablesReference Information, cont’d Related Part NumbersBinary/Hex/Decimal Conversion Table Pre-cut CablesGlossary of terms Matrix 3200/6400 Series Reference Information Reference Information, cont’d PCB Printed Circuit Board Reference Information, cont’d Virtual conference room See videoconferencing Matrix 3200/6400 Series Reference Information A-11Reference Information, cont’d FCC Class a Notice Extron’s Warranty Extron Electronics, USA
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