Frequently Asked Questions

SWITCHERS

MX2214RM

universal internal power

No:

Question

When I press F1 nothing happens. What is the purpose of this function?

What is the LED next to the F1 button used for?

Why when I press the

RESET button, the switcher does not respond. Why?

Can the

MX2214RM be rack mounted?

Can the

Answer

The F1 function is reserved for future use. It does not perform any functions at the present time.

This LED is also reserved for future use. It is currently non- operational.

You must press and hold the button for approximately 2 seconds, until you hear a beeping sound and all of the LED lights flash. This is designed to avoid accidental resetting.

The MX2214RM can be rack mounted by itself or with two units side by side. The width of the unit is 1/2 rack wide.

Altinex offers rack mount ears for single unit mounting (part# DA1299RM) and rack shelf for two unit mounting (part# DA1298RM).

Yes, simply use the

Switcher be used outside of the United States

7How do I control several switchers with one RS-232 card in a control system?

8May I use contact closure to control the switcher?

9Can this switcher be looped with other

MX2214RM

Switchers?

supply, enabling it to be used throughout the world. Please make sure to have the voltage setting in the correct position and please make sure to use the proper adapter cable for the country where it will be used. Adapter cables for several countries are available through Altinex.

You can control multiple switchers with one card at this time. The unit has ID codes and can be differentiated by the control system. Call Altinex at 1-714- 990-2300 if this requirement is important for your system.

A special cable that plugs into the RS-232 port and converts contact closure into analog control is available. This is RC5204CC cable is made by Altinex on request.

Yes, in exactly the same way as described in section 7.3 this manual.

MX2214RM

be used to pass Composite Video, S- Video or Component Video?

Can the

corresponding channels to pass the signals (e.g. For composite video, you may use the red input channel and the red output channel, or you can use the blue input channel and blue output channel). Since the MX2214RM is a relay switcher, it can be used as a contact closure control or to switch virtually any type of video signal.

Yes, the MX2214RM uses a

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

∙Please make sure, that input signal formats are the same for the input (source) and output (display).

∙Please make sure that input signal amplitude levels are as follows:

∙RED, GREEN, and BLUE are less than 10 V.

∙SYNC is less than 1.0 V and more than 0.3 V.

∙Please use the appropriate input voltage 110 VAC or 220 VAC.