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