VGA Matrix Switchers
Matrix Switchers
User Guide
MVX 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 Series
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Installation
Contents
Introduction
Operation
MVX 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 VGA Matrix Switchers Contents
About this Guide About the Switchers Features
About the Switchers
Introduction
About this Guide
Any input to any or all outputs
Features
MVX 44s have 8 presets available on the front panel
Mounting the Switcher
Installation
Mounting the Switcher Cabling and Rear Panel Views
Figure 2. MVX 88 VGA A High Resolution Video Matrix Switcher
Figure 4. Captive Screw Connector Wiring for Audio Output
Figure 3. Audio Input Connector Wiring
Video and Audio Input Connections
Video and Audio Output Connections
Figure 5. RS-232 Port Pin Assignment
Remote Connection
MVX 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 VGA Matrix Switchers Introduction
Power Connection
Front Panel Controls and Indicators Operations Optimizing the Audio
Front Panel Controls and Indicators
Troubleshooting Worksheets
Operation
Input and Output Selection Controls and Indicators
Infrared Sensor and Power/audio/data LED
b Power/data/audio LED
See “Adjusting Input Audio Gain and Attenuation” on page
g I/O and Audio Setup button
I/O Selection and Audio/video Controls and Indicators
Control Buttons and LEDs
h Video/+dB LED and Audio/-dB LED
NOTES On 4-output switchers, this button and LED stand alone
Definitions
Powering up the Switcher
Operations
Example 1 Create a set of video and audio ties
Creating a Set of Ties
Figure 8. Example 1 Configuration
Example 2 Add a video tie to a set of video and audio ties
Figure 9. Example 2 Configuration
Example 3 Remove a tie from a set of ties
Figure 10. Example 3 Configuration
and example
Viewing the Configuration
Example 4 View ties by selecting an input
The video LED is off when video is deselected
MVX 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 VGA Matrix Switchers Operation
2. Select an input Press and release the input 5 button
3. Deselect audio Press and release the I/O button
Example 5 View ties by selecting outputs
Using Presets
Figure 11. Preset Locations by Matrix Size
Example 6 Save a preset
Example 7 Recall a preset
Figure 12. Audio Gain and Attenuation
Adjusting Input Audio Gain and Attenuation
Example 8 Adjust the input audio gain
2. Select an input Press and release the Input 5 button
LEDs turn off
Figure 13. Adjust the Input Audio Level
All input and output
indicates a negative
Example 9 Resetting audio gain - single input
Front Panel Security Lockout Executive Mode
Setting the Output Audio Level
Figure 14. Reset all Audio Gains
Figure 15. Toggle Front Panel Lock on or off
Figure 16. Clear all Ties and Presets
Clearing all Ties and Presets
Memory
Resetting the System to Factory Defaults
Figure 17. System Reset to Factory Defaults
Optimizing the Audio
Troubleshooting
Worksheet Example 1 System Equipment
Worksheets
Input sources
Output destinations
Output destinations
Worksheet Example 2 Daily Configuration
Figure 19. Worksheet Example 2 Daily Configuration
Figure 20. Worksheet Example 3 Test Configuration
Worksheet Example 3 Test Configuration
Input sources
Output destinations
Title
Configuration Worksheet
Audio
Preset #
IR Remote Control Simple Instruction Set Control
IR Remote Control
Matrix Switchers Control Program
Figure 21. Small Matrix IR Remote Control
Simple Instruction Set Control
Host-to-Switcher Instructions
Switcher-initiated Messages
Using the Command and Response Table
Switcher Error Responses
Command and Response Table for SIS Commands
Symbol definitions
Command Function
ASCII Command
RGB mute commands
Command/Response Table for SIS Commands continued
IR 501 mute command responses
Audio mute commands
Command/Response Table for SIS Commands continued
Save, recall, and directly write global presets
Command Function
ASCII Command
RGB delay
View ties, gains, mutes, and presets
Command/Response Table for SIS Commands continued
Command Function
Resets
Front panel lockout Executive mode
Firmware upload
Information requests
Figure 22. Turn on the Echo Function
Loading Firmware Using an SIS Command
Figure 24. Upload Progress Display
Figure 23. Select the Firmware Upgrade File
Installing the Software
Matrix Switchers Control Program
Figure 26. Software Installation
Figure 25. Software DVD Window
Figure 27. Comm Port Selection Window
Using the Software
Starting the Software
Figure 29. Sample Program Window Ties Shown
Figure 28. Matrix Switchers Control Program Window no Ties
Updating the Firmware
Figure 30. Location of Firmware Upgrade Files
MVX 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 VGA Matrix Switchers Remote Operation
Figure 31. Downloading Firmware Upgrade Files
Folder where firmware is installed
NOTE The version and file size shown are sample values only
Figure 33. Choose Firmware File Window
Figure 32. Extron Firmware Loader Window
Windows menus
Windows Buttons, Drop Boxes, and Trash Can
File menu
Figure 34. Firmware Loader Screen
Tools menu
Figure 35. RGB Delay/Mute/Output-Volume Adjust Window
Figure 36. Configure Audio Options Window
Figure 37. Ties Shown as Lines
Audio Input Configuration selection
Preferences menu
Figure 38. Ties Shown as Crosspoints
Master-Reset selection
Figure 39. Emulation Mode Configuration
Using Emulation Mode
Using the Help System
Specifications Part Numbers and Accessories Mounting the Switcher
Specifications
Reference Information
Video
Sync
Video output
Audio
MVX 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 VGA Matrix Switchers Reference Information
Audio input
Control/remote - switcher
Audio output
MVX 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 VGA Matrix Switchers Reference Information
Matrix switcher part numbers
Part Numbers and Accessories
MVX Part Numbers
Included Parts
Remote control, adapters, mounting, controllers, connectors
Optional Accessories
MHR mini high resolution cable
RG6 super high resolution cable
VGA male-to-male cables
Terminated cable assemblies
VGA male-to-male with audio cables
VGA male-to-female cables
UL Rack-Mounting Guidelines
Tabletop Use
Mounting Instructions
Mounting the Switcher
Japan
USA, Canada, South America
and Central America
Europe, Africa, and the Middle
