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MPS 409 Setup Guide
Installation
Step 1 — Disconnect Power
Remove power from the switcher and all other devices that will be connected.
1
MODE
2
SINGLE
1
SEPARATE
2
COMBINE DVI/HDMI
12
123MUTE
MPS 409
DIGITAL MEDIA PRESENTATION SWITCHER
MUTE
VIDEO INPUTSHDMI INPUTS
MIC PROGRAM AUDIO
DVI INPUTSVGA/YUV INPUTS
CONFIG
EXEC
MODE
Step 2 — Mount the Switcher
The MPS 409 is housed in a full rack width, 8.5 inch deep, 1U high metal enclosure. Select a
mounting location, then choose an appropriate mounting option and mount the switcher.
Step 3 — Cable the Switcher
Make certain the MPS 409, all sources, and displays are powered off. Run all audio, video,
communication and power cables for operation.
a. Attach up to two VGA/YUV (b), two DVI (l), three HDMI (f), and two composite video (h)
input devices to the switcher.
b. Connect the VGA/YUV output (c), DVI output (m), HDMI output (p), and video (r) output
from the switcher to the appropriate display inputs.
c. For stereo input, connect up to nine audio sources to each of the unbalanced stereo audio
input groups; VGA/YUV (d), DVI (n), HDMI (g), and Video (i). See the 3.5 mm plug
connector diagram on the right for wiring.
50/60 Hz
100-240V 0.4A MAX VIDEO
MPS 409
MIC/LINE
OFF MIC
OUTPUT R
L
2
2
1
1
21
3
21 VGA/YUV HDMI
PROGRAM
AUDIO
OUT
L R MIC/LINE
TxRx
RS-232
12
ON
LEVEL
+48V
ON LINE
OUTPUT
OUTPUT
OUTPUT
OUTPUT
OUTPUT
OUTPUT
OUTPUT
DVI-D
21
21 2
1 3 1
2
R
L
R
L
l n o p q r sm
b c d f g h ie
This guide provides basic instructions for an experienced technician to install, set up, and
operate the Extron® Media Presentation Switcher, MPS 409. Where possible in the following
pages, line drawings are used to clarify steps discussed in the text. Installation and service
must be performed by authorized personnel only.
Unbalanced OutputBalanced Output
Tip
NO Ground Here
Sleeve(s)
Tip
NO Ground Here
L R
AUDIO
Tip
Ring
Sleeve(s)
Tip
Ring
L R
AUDIO
CAUTION
For unbalanced audio, connect the
sleeve(s) to the ground contact.
DO NOT connect the sleeve(s) to the
negative (-) contacts.
Tip (+)
Sleeve ( )
Sleeve ( )
Ring
(R+)
Tip (L+)
RCA Connector
3.5 mm Stereo Plug Connector
(unbalanced)
g. (Optional) If the switcher is connected to a computer or host
controller for remote control, connect the host RS-232 cable to the
3-pin captive screw connector on the rear of the switcher (see the
figure at right).
d. For unbalanced stereo output, connect an output device to each of the
output groups; VGA/YUV (e), DVI (o), HDMI (q), and Video (s).
See the 3.5 mm plug connector diagram on the right for wiring.
Ground ( _ )
Receive (Rx)
Transmit (Tx)
Bidirectional
RS-232
Device
Ground ( _ )
Receive (Rx)
Transmit (Tx)
RxTx
(5 mm)
MAX.
Do not tin
the wires!
Balanced Mic Input
Unbalanced Mic Input
(5 mm)
MAX.
Tip
Ring
Sleeve
Tip
Sleeve
50/60 Hz
100-240V 0.2A MAX VIDEO
MPS 409
MIC/LINE
OFF MIC
OUTPUT R
L
2
2
1
1
21
3
21 VGA/YUV HDMI
PROGRAM
AUDIO
OUT
L R MIC/LINE
TxRx
RS-232
1 2
ON
LEVEL
+48V
ON LINE
OUTPUT
OUTPUT
OUTPUT
OUTPUT
OUTPUT
OUTPUT
OUTPUT
DVI-D
21
21 2
1 3 1
2
R
L
R
L
e. Connect an audio amplifier to the Program Audio Output connectors.
See the connector diagram on the right for proper wiring.
f. (Optional) Connect a microphone to the rear Mic/Line connector
(see the figure at right). Refer to the microphone user guide for
proper wiring and phantom power requirements.
Set switch 2 of the DIP switch bank down (off) for a microphone. If
phantom power (+48V) is required, set switch 1 up (on).