(host to switcher)
EX1$CN}
ECN}
E•CN}
EX1%CI}
ECI}
EX1%CS}
ECS}
EX1%CG}
ECG}
EX1^DH}
EDH}
EX1&CV}
ECV} E0*X1*TC}
E0TC}
E1*X1*TC}
E1TC}

4-8

Command

ASCII command

Response

Additional description

 

(host to switcher)

(switcher to host)

 

Refer also to the CrossPoint 450 Plus /

CrossPoint / MAV Matrix

MAV Plus

Switchers

Information requests

Information request

I

Example:

I

MAV 450 Plus 6448 with a

 

connected audio BME

 

Request part number

N

Query controller firmware version

Q

Example:

Q

VX*XX(•AX*XX(TX1@UX1#]

VX*XX( = video size, AX*XX( = audio size,

TX1@ = BME type, UX1# = # of BMEs in system. V64X48•A64X48•T2•U2]

This low resolution matrix switcher (T2) has 64 video and 64 audio inputs by 48 video and 48 audio inputs. This is a two BME system (a video and audio BME).

X1)]

X1!]

1.23] The factory-installed controller firmware version is 1.23 (sample value only).

Remote Control, cont’d

User’s Manual at www.extron.com

• Remote Control

.

 

N X*= Inputs

Total number of inputs for this switcher

 

X(= Outputs

Total number of outputs for this switcher

 

X1)

= Part number

See the CrossPoint 450 Plus / MAV Plus User’s Manual, for a complete list of part numbers.

X1!= Firmware version number to second decimal place (x.xx)

 

 

 

X1@= BME type

1

= wideband video

3

= sync

5 = mono audio

X1#= # of connected BMEs

2

= low resolution video

4

= stereo audio

 

1 through 6

 

 

 

Command

ASCII command Response

Additional description

(switcher to host)

IP setup

CrossPoint / MAV Matrix Switchers • Remote Control

Refer also to the CrossPoint 450 Plus / MAV Plus User’s Manual at www.extron.

Set matrix name

Read matrix name

Reset matrix name to factory default Set IP address

Read IP address Set subnet mask Read subnet mask Set gateway IP address Read gateway IP address Set DHCP on or off Read DHCP on/off status Set verbose mode

Read verbose mode

Configure current port timeout Read current port timeout Configure global IP port timeout Read global IP port timeout

Ipn•X1$]

X1$]

Ipn•X1$] Model name plus the last 3 pairs of the MAC address.

IpiX1%]

X1%]

IpsX1%]

X1%]

IpgX1%]

X1%]

IdhX1^]

X1^]

VrbX1&]

X1&]

Pti0*X1*]

X1*]

Pti1*X1*]

X1*]

4-9com.

N X1$ = Name

(Up to 240 alphanumeric characters)

 

 

X1%

= IP address

###.###.###.###

 

 

X1^ = DHCP

0

= off

1 = on

 

 

X1& = Verbose mode

0

= clear/none (default for Telnet connection)

2

= tagged responses for queries

X1*

 

1

= verbose mode (RS-232/RS-422 default)

3

= verbose mode and tagged for queries

= Port timeout

1

(= 10 seconds) - 65000 (default is 30 = 300 seconds = 5 minutes)

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MAV specifications

Extron electronics are renowned for their cutting-edge technology in the realm of AV systems and distribution solutions. Among its notable products, the MAV series stands out as an advanced tool for managing audio/video signals across various applications. The Extron MAV, or Multi-Format Audio/Video Switcher, provides a seamless approach to switching between multiple sources effortlessly, making it an integral component in modern AV setups.

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