User Guide
Matrix Switchers
VGA Matrix Switchers
MVX 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 Series
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Introduction
Contents
Installation
Operation
MVX 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 VGA Matrix Switchers Contents
Introduction
About the Switchers
About this Guide About the Switchers Features
About this Guide
Features
Any input to any or all outputs
MVX 44s have 8 presets available on the front panel
Mounting the Switcher Cabling and Rear Panel Views
Installation
Mounting the Switcher
Figure 2. MVX 88 VGA A High Resolution Video Matrix Switcher
Video and Audio Input Connections
Figure 3. Audio Input Connector Wiring
Figure 4. Captive Screw Connector Wiring for Audio Output
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
Troubleshooting Worksheets
Front Panel Controls and Indicators
Front Panel Controls and Indicators Operations Optimizing the Audio
Operation
b Power/data/audio LED
Infrared Sensor and Power/audio/data LED
Input and Output Selection Controls and Indicators
See “Adjusting Input Audio Gain and Attenuation” on page
Control Buttons and LEDs
I/O Selection and Audio/video Controls and Indicators
g I/O and Audio Setup button
h Video/+dB LED and Audio/-dB LED
NOTES On 4-output switchers, this button and LED stand alone
Powering up the Switcher
Operations
Definitions
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
Viewing the Configuration
Example 4 View ties by selecting an input
and example
2. Select an input Press and release the input 5 button
MVX 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 VGA Matrix Switchers Operation
The video LED is off when video is deselected
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
Figure 13. Adjust the Input Audio Level
All input and output
LEDs turn off
Example 9 Resetting audio gain - single input
indicates a negative
Figure 14. Reset all Audio Gains
Setting the Output Audio Level
Front Panel Security Lockout Executive Mode
Figure 15. Toggle Front Panel Lock on or off
Clearing all Ties and Presets
Figure 16. Clear all Ties and Presets
Resetting the System to Factory Defaults
Figure 17. System Reset to Factory Defaults
Memory
Troubleshooting
Optimizing the Audio
Input sources
Worksheets
Worksheet Example 1 System Equipment
Output destinations
Worksheet Example 2 Daily Configuration
Figure 19. Worksheet Example 2 Daily Configuration
Output destinations
Input sources
Worksheet Example 3 Test Configuration
Figure 20. Worksheet Example 3 Test Configuration
Output destinations
Audio
Configuration Worksheet
Title
Preset #
Matrix Switchers Control Program
IR Remote Control
IR Remote Control Simple Instruction Set Control
Figure 21. Small Matrix IR Remote Control
Host-to-Switcher Instructions
Switcher-initiated Messages
Simple Instruction Set Control
Switcher Error Responses
Using the Command and Response Table
Command Function
Symbol definitions
Command and Response Table for SIS Commands
ASCII Command
IR 501 mute command responses
Command/Response Table for SIS Commands continued
RGB mute commands
Audio mute commands
Command Function
Save, recall, and directly write global presets
Command/Response Table for SIS Commands continued
ASCII Command
Command/Response Table for SIS Commands continued
View ties, gains, mutes, and presets
RGB delay
Command Function
Firmware upload
Front panel lockout Executive mode
Resets
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
Figure 26. Software Installation
Matrix Switchers Control Program
Installing the Software
Figure 25. Software DVD Window
Using the Software
Starting the Software
Figure 27. Comm Port Selection Window
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
Folder where firmware is installed
Figure 31. Downloading Firmware Upgrade Files
MVX 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 VGA Matrix Switchers Remote Operation
NOTE The version and file size shown are sample values only
Figure 32. Extron Firmware Loader Window
Figure 33. Choose Firmware File Window
File menu
Windows Buttons, Drop Boxes, and Trash Can
Windows menus
Figure 34. Firmware Loader Screen
Figure 35. RGB Delay/Mute/Output-Volume Adjust Window
Figure 36. Configure Audio Options Window
Tools menu
Audio Input Configuration selection
Preferences menu
Figure 37. Ties Shown as Lines
Master-Reset selection
Figure 38. Ties Shown as Crosspoints
Using Emulation Mode
Using the Help System
Figure 39. Emulation Mode Configuration
Reference Information
Specifications
Specifications Part Numbers and Accessories Mounting the Switcher
Video
Audio
Video output
Sync
MVX 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 VGA Matrix Switchers Reference Information
Audio output
Control/remote - switcher
Audio input
MVX 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 VGA Matrix Switchers Reference Information
MVX Part Numbers
Part Numbers and Accessories
Matrix switcher part numbers
Included Parts
MHR mini high resolution cable
Optional Accessories
Remote control, adapters, mounting, controllers, connectors
RG6 super high resolution cable
VGA male-to-male with audio cables
Terminated cable assemblies
VGA male-to-male cables
VGA male-to-female cables
Mounting Instructions
Tabletop Use
UL Rack-Mounting Guidelines
Mounting the Switcher
and Central America
USA, Canada, South America
Japan
Europe, Africa, and the Middle
