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MSG Matrix Switchers • Table of Contents
Table of Contents

Chapter 1 • Introduction................................................................................. 1-1

About the MSG Matrix Switchers.................................................................... 1-2

MSG Matrix Switcher Features......................................................................... 1-2

Chapter 2 • Installation.......................................................................................................... 2-1
Mounting the Switcher.................................................................................................... 2-2
Table top use...................................................................................................................... 2-2
Rack mounting................................................................................................................... 2-2
Rear Panel Connectors .....................................................................................................2-3
Connecting the MSG0804 and MSG0808................................................................. 2-5
Audio input and output ....................................................................................................2-6
Unbalanced audio ........................................................................................................2-6
Balanced audio............................................................................................................. 2-6
Vertical Interval Switching ................................................................................................2-7
Connecting the external sync signal.................................................................................. 2-7
Chapter 3 • Operation............................................................................................................. 3-1
Front Panel Features .........................................................................................................3-2
Front Panel Operation ......................................................................................................3-3
Connecting inputs with outputs ....................................................................................... 3-3
Preset configurations......................................................................................................... 3-3
Miscellaneous front panel functions ................................................................................ 3-3
Selecting the switching level............................................................................................. 3-4
Reset to factory default..................................................................................................... 3-4

Chapter 4 • Windows®-based Control Program..................................................... 4-1

Installing the Windows-based ICS100 Control Software................................ 4-2
Using the Software ............................................................................................................4-2
Running the control program ........................................................................................... 4-2
Specifying your switcher model........................................................................................ 4-2
Opening the Controls Menu ............................................................................................. 4-2
Using the control panel...................................................................................................... 4-3
Setting volume levels.......................................................................................................... 4-4
Setting and using presets ...................................................................................................4-6
Opening the Options Menu ..............................................................................................4-6
Enabling/disabling front panel control .............................................................................4-6
VIS Enable............................................................................................................................ 4-7
Enable Response .................................................................................................................4-7
Using Terminal Comm.........................................................................................................4-7
Resetting the unit ...............................................................................................................4-7
ICS100 Control Program Help............................................................................................ 4-7