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