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