Matrix Switchers
MSG0804 and MSG0808
 Consignes de Sécurité Français
Precautions
Safety Instructions English
Sicherheitsanleitungen Deutsch
 Rack mounting the MSG0808
Connecting the MSG0808
Quick Start MSG0804 and MSG0808
 Quick Start MSG0804 and MSG0808, cont’d
Operation
 Table of Contents
 Table of Contents, cont’d
 One
Introduction
 MSG Matrix Switchers Introduction
About the MSG Matrix Switchers
MSG Matrix Switcher Features
Introduction
 Flexible Control Options
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 Installation
Two
 MSG Matrix Switchers Installation
Installation
Mounting the Switcher
Tabletop use
 Rear Panel Connectors
Video Inputs Video Outputs
 Installation, cont’d
RS-485 Half Duplex Connection
 Connecting the MSG0804 and MSG0808
MSG0808 installation example
 Unbalanced audio
Installation, cont’d
Audio input and output
Balanced audio
 Vertical Interval Switching
Connecting the external sync signal
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 Three
Operation
 Operation
Front Panel Features
MSG Matrix Switchers Operation
 Front Panel Operation
Connecting inputs with outputs
Preset configurations
Miscellaneous front panel functions
 Operation, cont’d
Selecting the switching level audio versions only
Reset to factory default
 Four
Windows-based Control Program
 Windows-based Control Program, Cont’d
Installing the Windows-based ICS100 Control Software
Using the Software
 Using the control panel
ICS100 Interface screen MSG switcher controls options
 Defining input icons and labels
Setting volume levels
Adjusting output volume levels
Creating a new patch
 Adjusting input volume levels
ICS100 Set Output Volume window
 Setting and using presets
Opening the Options menu
 Using Terminal Comm
VIS Enable
Enable Response
Resetting the unit
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 Remote Control
Five
 MSG Matrix Switchers Remote Control
Remote Control
Dip Switch Settings
 Using the command table
Host-to-MSG Matrix Switcher Communications
Addressing commands
 Set-up commands
Remote Control, cont’d
Command Table
Command Description
 Switching levels audio models only
Switching commands
Volume commands
Blank output
 Mute all outputs
 Stop volume ramp
 Enabling remote control of the switcher over a network
Remote Control from a Network
Preset commands
Change input volume level global
 Instructions for configuring the client remote PC
ICS100 Serial Port Server window
 Stopping communication
Adjusting response time
Adjusting the response time
Stopping communications from the server PC
 CTL120-2 IR Remote Control
Press this button first
 Remote Control, cont’d
 Specifications
AAppendix
 Video input
Specifications
Video
Video output
 Audio audio models only
MSG Matrix Switchers Specifications A-3
Sync
Audio input
 MSG Matrix Switchers Specifications
Specifications MSG0804 and MSG0808
Control/remote switcher
General
 BAppendix
Reference Information
 Updating the Firmware
To update the firmware
Reference Information
 MSG Matrix Switchers Reference Information
Installing Custom Engraved Nameplates
Installing the custom nameplates
 Reference Information, cont’d
MSG Matrix Switcher part numbers
Optional accessories
Part Numbers
 Pre-cut cables
Plenum Seventeen Conductor Installation Cable
Assorted connectors BNC connectors
Extron Part BNC-4 Mini HR Cable
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