Matrix Audio/Video Switchers
Matrix 50 Series
68-218-01 Rev. J
Consignes de Sécurité Français
Precautions
Safety Instructions English
Sicherheitsanleitungen Deutsch
Definitions
Quick Start - Matrix 50 Series Switchers
Installation
QS-1
View and adjust audio level
Quick Start - Matrix 50 Series Switchers, cont’d
Save or recall a preset
Front Panel Controls
Table of Contents
Matrix 50 Series Switchers Table of Contents
Table of Contents, cont’d
ii Matrix 50 Series Switchers Table of Contents
Matrix 50 Series Switchers Table of Contents
iv Matrix 50 Series Switchers Table of Contents
Table of Contents, cont’d
68-218-01 Rev. J
Chapter1One
Matrix 50 Series Switchers
About the Matrix 50 Series Switchers Features
Introduction
About the Matrix 50 Series Switchers
1-2 Matrix 50 Series Switchers Introduction
Introductiontroduction, cont’d
Features
Figure 1- 1 - A typical Matrix 50 Series Switcher application
Matrix 50 Series Switchers Introduction
Figure 1-2 - Audio gain and attenuation
1-4 Matrix 50 Series Switchers Introduction
Introduction, cont’d
Any input to any or all outputs
Labeling - Extron’s label software ships with every Extron matrix switcher. You can create labels to place alongside the front panel input buttons and output buttons, with names, alphanumeric characters, or color bitmaps for easy and intuitive input and output selection. Alternatively, labels can be made with any Brother P-Touch or comparable labeler
Matrix 50 Series Switchers Introduction
1-6 Matrix 50 Series Switchers Introduction
Introduction, cont’d
Chapter2Two
Installation
Rack Mounting the Switcher Cabling and Rear Panel Views
Matrix 50 Series Switchers
Figure 2-2 - Rear panel connectors, Matrix 50 S-video switcher
Installationstallation, cont’d
Rack Mounting the Switcher
Figure 2-4 - Rear panel connectors, Matrix 50 audio switcher
Video input and output connections video models only
Power connection
Matrix 50 Series Switchers Installation
Audio input and output connections audio models only
Figure 2-6 - Phono audio connectors
Installation, cont’d
Figure 2-5 - Captive screw connector wiring for inputs
Figure 2-7 - Captive screw connector wiring for audio output
External sync connection
Figure 2-8 -Simple external sync connection example
Matrix 50 Series Switchers Installation
Additional rear panel views
Figure 2-11 - Rear panel view, 8x8 component video Matrix 50 Switcher
2-6 Matrix 50 Series Switchers Installation
Figure 2-9 - Multiple device external sync connection example
Chapter3Three
Front Panel Controls and Indicators Front Panel Operations
Troubleshooting Worksheets
Operation
3-2 Matrix 50 Series Switchers Operation
Front Panel Controls and Indicators
Figure 3-1 - Matrix 50 Series Switcher front panel
Operationeration, cont’d
Matrix 50 Series Switchers Operation
I/O controls
3-4 Matrix 50 Series Switchers Operation
Power
Creating a configuration
Operation, cont’d
Example 1 Creating a set of video and audio ties
1. Only one video input and one audio input can be tied to an output
5. If an input with no tie is selected, only that input’s LED lights
Figure 3-3 - Example 1 Creating a tie
Figure 3-4 - Example 2 Adding a video tie
3-6 Matrix 50 Series Switchers Operation
Example 2 Adding a tie to a set of video and audio ties
Example 3 Removing a tie from a set of video and audio ties
Figure 3-6 - Example 3d Removing an audio tie
Viewing a configuration
Figure 3-5 - Example 3 Selecting audio and selecting input
Matrix 50 Series Switchers Operation
Example 4 Viewing video and audio, audio only, and video only ties
Figure 3-7 - Example 4 Viewing the current configuration
3-8 Matrix 50 Series Switchers Operation
Operation, cont’d
Figure 3-9 - Example 4e Viewing the current configuration, audio only
Matrix 50 Series Switchers Operation
Mutes are not saved to non-volatile memory. When power is removed
When you enter view-only mode, the output LEDs turn on for all
When you mute video, the mute command mutes all video planes
and restored, the mute settings are lost
Using global memory presets
Figure 3-11 - Example 5, step d Muting and unmuting outputs
Matrix 50 Series Switchers Operation
Example 7 Recalling a preset
Example 6 Saving a preset
Figure 3-12 - Example 6 Saving the current configuration as preset
Figure 3-13 - Example 7 Recalling preset
Matrix 50 Series Switchers Operation
Viewing and adjusting the audio level
Example 8 Viewing and adjusting an audio level
Matrix 50 with audio
Executive mode front panel security lockout
Figure 3-15 - Example 8d Adjusting the audio level
3-14 Matrix 50 Series Switchers Operation
Figure 3-14 - Example 8 Viewing the audio level
Plasma display S-video problem
Troubleshooting
System reset to factory defaults
Worksheets
Figure 3-16 - Worksheet example 1 System equipment
3-16 Matrix 50 Series Switchers Operation
Worksheet example 1 System equipment
Operation, cont’d
Worksheet example 2 Daily configuration
Figure 3-17 - Worksheet example 2 Daily configuration
Matrix 50 Series Switchers Operation
3-18 Matrix 50 Series Switchers Operation
Worksheet example 3 Test configuration
Figure 3-18 - Worksheet example 3 Test configuration
Operation, cont’d
Preset #
Configuration worksheet
Matrix 50 Series Switchers Operation
Input sources
3-20 Matrix 50 Series Switchers Operation
Operation, cont’d
Command/Response Table
Host-to-Switcher Instructions Switcher-Initiated Messages
Switcher Error Responses Using the Command/Response Table
Chapter4Four
Figure 4-1 - RS-232/RS-422 connector pin arrangement
Host-to-Switcher Instructions
Switcher-Initiated Messages
4-2 Matrix 50 Series Switchers Programmer’s Guide
Switcher Error Responses
Using the Command/Response Table
Matrix 50 Series Switchers Programmer’s Guide
numbers in commands
Command/Response Table
Command/response table for SIS commands
Command
ASCII Command
Command/response table for SIS commands Cont’d
Command
Matrix 50 Series Switchers Programmer’s Guide
Command
4-6 Matrix 50 Series Switchers Programmer’s Guide
Command/response table for SIS commands Cont’d
ASCII Command
Matrix Software
Matrix Switcher+ Control Program Button-Label Generator
Chapter5Five
Matrix 50 Series Switchers
Using the software
Matrix Switcher+ Control Program
Installing the software
5-2 Matrix 50 Series Switchers Matrix Software
Figure 5-2 - Sample program window complete
Figure 5-1 - Extron Matrix Switcher+ Control Program window blank
Matrix 50 Series Switchers Matrix Software
Windows buttons
Windows menus
5-4 Matrix 50 Series Switchers Matrix Software
Matrix Software, cont’d
File menu
Button-Label Generator
Using emulation mode
Using the help system
Using the software
5-6 Matrix 50 Series Switchers Matrix Software
Figure 5-3 - Extron’s Button-Label Generator window
Matrix Software, cont’d
AAppendix A
Specifications
Specifications Part Numbers
Matrix 50 Series Switchers
Video
Specificationsecifications, cont’d
A-2 Matrix 50 Series Switchers Specifications
Video input
Audio input
Specifications are subject to change without notice
Matrix 50 Series Switchers Specifications
Audio output
A-4 Matrix 50 Series Switchers Specifications
Specifications, cont’d
Matrix 50 Series switchers part numbers
Part Numbers
Assorted connectors
Optional Accessories
RG6 super high resolution cable
BNC connectors
S-video Cable
A-6 Matrix 50 Series Switchers Specifications
Pre-cut cables
Specifications, cont’d
Reference Information
Hardware Procedures Button Labels
AppendixBB
Matrix 50 Series Switchers
B-2 Matrix 50 Series Switchers Reference Information
Hardware Procedures
Opening the switcher
ReferenceInformation,co t’d
Closing the switcher
Figure B-2 - Side view, Matrix 50 S-video and audio switcher
Matrix 50 Series Switchers Reference Information
finished with the audio module procedure
Installing a video module
install the video modules. Return here when
Figure B-3 - Installing a video module
removed, see Setting the front panel jumper , on page B-10
removed, see Setting the front panel jumper , on page B-10
Removing a video module
Matrix 50 Series Switchers Reference Information
Installing a video module on page B-4
Installing an audio module
Figure B-5 - Installing the audio board
B-6 Matrix 50 Series Switchers Reference Information
Removing an audio module
Figure B-6 - Mounting the audio board
on page B-3
Installing a video module on page B-4
Swapping the serial ports
If not already done, reconnect the AC power, input, and output cables
Reference Information, cont’d
Installing a firmware update
Figure B-8 - Key and pin 1 mark
Matrix 50 Series Switchers Reference Information
Replacing the AC fuse
Setting the front panel jumper
B-10 Matrix 50 Series Switchers Reference Information
Reference Information, cont’d
Figure B-9 - Jumper settings, Matrix 50 series switchers
Matrix 50 Series Switchers Reference Information B-11
Button Labels
B-12 Matrix 50 Series Switchers Reference Information
Blank
Reference Information, cont’d
Matrix 50 Series Switchers Reference Information B-13
Figure B-10 - Button label blanks, 12-button strip
B-14 Matrix 50 Series Switchers Reference Information
Reference Information, cont’d
USA, Canada, South America
Extron’s Warranty
FCC Class A Notice
Europe, Africa, and the Middle East
Extron Electronics, Asia
Extron Electronics, USA
Extron Electronics, Europe
Extron Electronics, Japan
See caution 
Sleeve 
Tip 
