Extron electronic MVX 88 Series manual Introduction, About the Switchers, Preliminary

Introduction

About the Switchers

The Extron MVX Series VGA matrix switchers (figure 1-1) is a family of computer video matrix switchers that distribute any VGA or component/HDTV video (or other high resolution video) and audio input to any combination of outputs. The MVX Series switchers can route multiple input/output ties simultaneously. The switchers input and output high resolution video on 15-pin HD connectors. The switchers input audio on 3.5 mm mini jacks and output audio on 3.5 mm captive screw connectors. There are four matrix sizes available:

•MVX 44 (four inputs by four outputs)

•MVX 48 (four inputs by eight outputs)

•MVX 84 (eight inputs by four outputs)

•MVX 88 (eight inputs by eight outputs)

PRELIMINARY

Extron

VSC 500

Video Scan Converter

VCR

Audio In

Laptop

Extron

MVX 88 VGA A

Matrix Switcher

INPUTS 3

4 1

2

US

C

5

6

Plasma

Display

OUTPUTS3

1	4
2

7

8

A

						88	VGA
					MVX			R
							L	7
								R
					R	L		8
				L	5
					R
			R	L	6
		L	3
7			R
	R	L	4
1
L	R		OUTPUTS
L
2

5	8
6

RS-232

Plasma

Display

LCD

Projector

Audio

Out

System

Control

Sound

System

Extron	Audio In
DVS 304
Digital Video Scaler

DVD Laptop Laptop

Figure 1-1 — Typical MVX 88 VGA A application

The MVX switcher can be locally controlled from the front panel or remotely controlled via its rear panel RS-232 serial port or an optional IR 501 Small Matrix Infrared (IR) Remote Control (part # 70-336-01).

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