Matrix Switchers
Media Presentation Matrix Switcher
User Guide
MPX 866 A
Safety Instructions English
Consignes de Sécurité Français
Sicherheitsanleitungen Deutsch
Instrucciones de seguridad Español
FCC Class A Notice
Notational Conventions Used in this Guide
Copyright
Trademarks
Operation
Contents
Matrix Switchers Control Program
Matrix Switcher
zz About the Media Presentation Matrix Switcher zz Definitions
zz Features
Introduction
About the Media Presentation Matrix Switcher
Features
Definitions
Video
Bandwidth
zz Tie any input to any or all outputs within a video group
Rack mounting - Rack mountable in any conventional 19-inch wide rack
Installation
Setup and Installation Checklist
Perform Physical Installation
Install Software
Rear Panel Cabling and Features
Figure 2. MPX 866 A Media Presentation Matrix Switcher
Video Input and Output
Computer video group
Low resolution video group
default. See “Selecting Composite Video or S-video” on
D Video Input 11 through Video Input
E Composite video outputs Video Output 7 and Video Output
Figure 3. Captive Screw Connector Wiring for Stereo Audio Inputs
Figure 4. Typical Audio Connectors
Audio input and output
Audio inputs either input subgroup
Figure 5. Captive screw connector wiring for stereo audio output
Audio outputs computer/audio output subgroup only
Figure 6. RS-232 connector
Serial Ports
RJ-45 connector wiring
Figure 7. RJ-45 Connector and Pinout Tables
Ethernet Connection
Cabling
Reset Button and LED
Power
Front Panel Configuration Port
Figure 8. Front Panel Configuration Port
Figure 9. Optional 9-pin TRS RS-232 cable
9600 baud
Front Panel Controls and Indicators
zz Front Panel Controls and Indicators zz Front Panel Operations
zz Configuration Worksheets
E Enter button and LED see page F Preset button and LED see page
Input and Output Buttons and LEDs
Primary functions
Secondary functions
inputs
Input buttons and LEDs
Output buttons and LEDs
In Audio mode
Control Buttons and LEDs
Primary functions
Action
Press the desired input button A or B
see “Muting and Unmuting Video and Audio Outputs” on
Press together, with Enter Select Lock mode 2 or
Press together while applying power
I/O Controls
Primary functions
zz Performing front panel resets
Front Panel Operations
Input and Output Label Panels
Figure 11. Sample Label
NOTE The switcher is shipped from the factory in Lock mode
Front Panel Security Lockouts
Power
Creating a Configuration
Example 1 Creating a set of computer video and audio ties
Figure 12. Example 1, final configuration
Example 2 Adding a tie to a set of computer video and audio ties
Figure 13. Example 2, final configuration
Example 3 Removing a tie from a set of computer video and audio ties
Figure 14. Example 3, final configuration, audio switcher
Example 4 Creating a set of low resolution video and audio ties
VIDEO INPUTS
COMPUTER/AU
Figure 15. Example 4, final configuration
VIDEO
Viewing a Configuration
Example 5 Viewing video and audio, audio only, and video only ties
example
5. Deselect video Press and release the Video button
see “Setting the Front Panel Locks Executive Modes” on page
Muting and Unmuting Video and Audio Outputs
front panel see “Setting the Front Panel Locks Executive Modes” on
Example 6 Muting and unmuting an output
Using Global Presets
Example 7 Saving a global preset
COMPUTER/AUDIO
Example 8 Recalling a global preset
see “Setting the Front Panel Locks Executive Modes” on page
Selecting Composite Video or S-video
Example 9 Selecting the S-video format for an input
see “Setting the Front Panel Locks Executive Modes” on page
Press the Video button to exit Video mode I/O
7 - Composite 8 - S-video
All input LEDs and output LEDs return to the unlit state VIDEO AUDIO
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Viewing and Adjusting the Input Audio Level
Figure 16. Audio gain and attenuation
Input Audio Level Adjustment Displays
Example 10 Viewing and adjusting an input audio level
Figure 17. Adjust the Input Audio Level
see “Setting the Front Panel Locks Executive Modes” on page
Viewing and Adjusting the Output Volume
Reading the displayed volume
Audio Output Volume Settings
zz Push Esc button
zz Push Esc button twice
zz Push Esc button 19 times
Example 11 Viewing and adjusting an output volume level
panel see “Setting the Front Panel Locks Executive Modes” on
Setting the Front Panel Locks Executive Modes
Figure 18. Adjust the Output Audio Volume
Selecting Lock mode 2 or toggling between mode 2 and mode
Figure 19. Toggle Front Panel Lock Between Mode 2 and Mode
Figure 20. Toggle Front Panel Lock Between Mode 2 and Mode
Selecting Lock mode 2 or toggling between mode 2 and mode
Performing a System Reset from the Front Panel
Figure 21. System Reset
“Setting the Front Panel Locks Executive Modes” on page
Selecting the Baud Rate of the RS-232 Primary Port
Reset Mode Comparison/Summary
Rear Panel Operations
Mode
Activation
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Performing Soft System Resets Modes 3, 4, and
Figure 22. Soft System Resets
Optimizing the Audio
Performing a Hard Reset
Figure 23. Hard reset
Troubleshooting
Configuration Worksheets
Worksheet Example 1 System Equipment
Figure 24. Worksheet Example 1 System Equipment
Worksheet Example 2 Daily Configuration
Figure 25. Worksheet Example 2 Daily Configuration
Worksheet Example 3 Test Configuration
Figure 26. Worksheet Example 3 Test Configuration
Blank Configuration Worksheet
Preset #
Low resolution video and audio subgroup input sources
Low resolution video subgroup output destinations
zz Using the Command and Response Tables zz Special Characters
Programming Guide
RS-232 Ports
zz RS-232 Ports zz Ethernet LAN Port
Front Panel Configuration Port
Figure 27. Remote Connector Pin Assignments
Rear Panel Remote Ports
Figure 28. Optional 9-pin TRS RS-232 Cable
Default IP Addresses
Figure 29. RJ-45 Ethernet Connector Pin Assignments
Ethernet LAN Port
Ethernet Connection
Connection Timeouts
Using Verbose Mode
Establishing a Connection
Number of Connections
Host-to-Switcher Instructions
Switcher-initiated Messages
Password
Login Administrator Login User
Switcher Error Responses
Using the Command and Response Tables
Command and Response Table for SIS Commands
Symbol Definitions
Command and Response Table for SIS Commands
Command
ASCII Command
Response
Command/Response Table for SIS Commands continued
Command
ASCII Command
Configure input format
Command/Response Table for SIS Commands continued
Command
ASCII Command
Audio output volume
Command/Response Table for SIS Commands continued
Command
ASCII Command
Audio mute commands
Command/Response Table for SIS Commands continued
Command
ASCII Command
Preset names
Command/Response Table for SIS Commands continued
Command
ASCII Command
View ties, gain, volume, mutes, and presets continued
Command/Response Table for SIS Commands continued
Command
ASCII Command
Resets
Command and Response Table for IP-Specific SIS Commands
Symbol definitions
MPX 866 A Media Presentation Matrix Switcher Operation
X2! =
Command and Response Table for IP-Specific SIS Commands
Special Characters
Response Additional description
Command
Matrix Switchers Control Program
Installing the Software
zz Matrix Switchers Control Program zz Button Label Generator
Matrix Software
Figure 31. Software Installation
Software operation via a serial port
Software operation via Ethernet
zz 9600 baud
Using the Matrix Switcher Control Software
Figure 32. Comm Port Selection Window
Figure 33. Address and Password Entry
If the IP address is correct, proceed to step 3b
MPX 866 A Media Presentation Matrix Switcher HTML Operation
Figure 34. Extron Matrix Switchers Control Program Window Blank
Figure 35. Sample Program Window Complete
Address and Name fields
IP Settings/Options window
Figure 36. Control Program IP Setting/Options Window
zz Subnet mask
Hardware Address field
Use DHCP check box
Use Daylight Savings check box
Date, Time local, and GMT offset fields
Sync Time to PC button
Administrator Password and User Password fields
Figure 37. Location of Firmware Upgrade Files
Updating firmware
Figure 38. Downloading Firmware Upgrade Files
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Folder where firmware is installed
NOTE The version shown is a sample values only
Ethernet-connected firmware upload
Figure 39. Select Files Window Dialog Box
Serial-port-connected firmware upload
Figure 40. Extron Firmware Loader Window
Figure 41. Choose Firmware File Window
Figure 42. Firmware Loader Screen
Uploading HTML files
Figure 43. HTML Files List Window
NOTE See “Setting the Front Panel Locks Executive Modes”
Windows Buttons, Drop Boxes, and trash can
Windows menus
File menu
Figure 44. Audio Gain Adjust Dialog Box
Figure 45. Mute and Output Volume Adjust Dialog Box
Tools menu
Figure 46. Video Input Format Dialog Box
See “Uploading HTML Files” on page
Figure 47. Status Window
Audio Input Configuration selection
Figure 48. Configure Audio Options Dialog Box
Preferences menu
Figure 49. Ties Shown as Lines
Figure 50. Ties Shown as Crosspoints
Figure 51. Emulate Configuration Dialog Box
Master-Reset selection
Using Emulation Mode
Figure 52. Location of Software on the Website
Using the Help system
Button-Label Generator Program
Using the Button-Label Generator Software
Figure 53. Extron Button-Label Generator Window
zz Configuration Tab zz File Management Tab zz Control Tab
Options Connections LAN Settings, uncheck the Use a proxy server
HTML Operation
Opening the Embedded Web Pages
Figure 54. Enter Network Password Page
Status Tab
System Status Page
Figure 55. System Status Page
MPX 866 A Media Presentation Matrix Switcher HTML Operation
Configuration Tab
System Settings Page
IP Settings fields
Figure 56. System Settings Page
DHCP radio buttons
IP Address field
Gateway IP Address field
Subnet Mask field
Date/Time Settings fields
Figure 57. Date/Time Settings Fields
Video Input Settings Page
Passwords Page
Figure 58. Video Input Settings Page
Figure 59. Passwords Page
Management Page”
Firmware Upgrade Page
Figure 60. Firmware Upgrade Page
Figure 61. Firmware Upgrade
Figure 62. File Management Page
File Management Tab
File Management Page
Figure 63. Set and View Ties Page
Control Tab
Set and View Ties Page
Creating or deleting a tie
Change the input gain and attenuation
RGB and Audio Settings Page
Figure 64. RGB and Audio Settings Page
Figure 66. Output Selection Drop Box
Mute and unmute one or all outputs
Figure 65. Gain Drop Box
Change the output volume level
Figure 67. Volume Drop Box
Global Presets Page
Saving a preset
Recalling a preset
Figure 68. Global Presets Page
MPX 866 A Media Presentation Matrix Switcher HTML Operation
Special Characters
Figure 69. RJ-45 Connector Pinout Tables
Ethernet Connection
Ethernet Link
zz Ethernet Link zz Subnetting - A Primer
Default IP Address
Pinging to Determine the Extron IP Address
Pinging to Determine the Web IP Address
Figure 70. Typical Ping Response
Figure 71. Ping with New Address
Connecting as a Telnet Client
Figure 72. Telnet Window
Telnet Tips
Open
Escape character and Esc key
Local echo
Subnetting - A Primer
Gateways
Local and Remote Devices
IP Addresses and Octets
Subnet Masks and Octets
Determining Whether Devices Are on the Same Subnet
Figure 74. Typical Subnet Mask
Unmasked octets are compared indicated by ? in figure
Specifications
Reference Information
Video
Video input
Video output
Sync
Audio
MPX 866 A Media Presentation Matrix Switcher Reference Information
Control/remote - switcher
Audio input
Audio output
General
Optional Accessories
Matrix switcher part numbers
MPX 866 A Media Presentation Matrix Switcher Setup Guide
Adapters, power supplies, labels
MHR mini high resolution cable
RG6 super high resolution cable
Termination tools and connectors
Cables
Terminated cable assemblies
VGA male-to-male cables
VGA male-to-male with audio cables
VGA male-to-female cables
Mounting the Switcher
Figure 76. Installing the Switcher in a Rack
UL Requirements
Mounting Instructions
Button Labels
Printing Instructions
Figure 77. Button Label Blanks, 16-button Switcher
MPX 866 A Media Presentation Matrix Switcher Reference Information
USA, Canada, South America
Japan
and Central America
Europe, Africa, and the Middle
