VGA Matrix Switcher
MVX 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 series
68-877-01 Rev. D
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Quick Start - MVX Series VGA Matrix Switchers
Installation
Front Panel Features
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Powering up
Saving or recalling a preset
Viewing and adjusting the audio input gain
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MVX 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 VGA Matrix Switchers
About the Switchers Features
Chapter1One
Introduction
About the Switchers
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Introduction
Figure 1-1 - Typical MVX 88 VGA A application
Features
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Installation
Mounting the Switcher Cabling and Rear Panel Views
Chapter2Two
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Installation
Mounting the Switcher
Rack mounting the switcher
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Furniture mounting the switcher
Figure 2-1 - Mounting the switcher
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Figure 2-2 - MVX 88 VGA A high resolution video switcher
Figure 2-3 - Audio input connector wiring
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Figure 2-4 - Captive screw connector wiring for audio output
Video and audio output connections
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Power connection
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Remote connection
Figure 2-5 - RS-232 port pin assignment
Front Panel Controls and Indicators Operations
Chapter3Three
Operation
Optimizing the Audio Troubleshooting Worksheets
Front Panel Controls and Indicators
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Operation
Definitions
Infrared sensor and Power/audio/data LED
Input and output selection controls and indicators
IR Remote Control User’s Guide
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I/O selection and audio/video controls and indicators
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Control buttons and LEDs
N On 4-output switchers, this button and LED stand alone
N On 4-output switchers, this button and LED stand alone
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Powering up the switcher
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Operations
Creating a set of ties
If an input with no tie is selected, only that input’s LED lights
Example 1 Create a set of video and audio ties
Figure 3-3 - Select video and audio
Figure 3-4 - Select an input
Figure 3-7 - Example 1 configuration
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Figure 3-5 - Select the outputs
Figure 3-6 - Press the Enter button
Example 2 Add a video tie to a set of video and audio ties
N This example assumes that you have performed example
Figure 3-8 - Select video only
Figure 3-9 - Select an input
Figure 3-12 - Example 2 configuration
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Input 5 video tied to output 1, output 3, output 4, and output
Input 5 video tied to outputs 1, 3, 4, and Input 5 audio tied
Figure 3-17 - Example 3 configuration
Figure 3-15 - Deselect the output
Figure 3-16 - Press the Enter button
Input 5 video tied to outputs 1, 3, 4, and
Viewing the configuration
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Example 4 View ties by selecting an input
Figure 3-18 - Select video and audio
Figure 3-19 - Select an input
Figure 3-20 - Deselect audio to view video only
Figure 3-21 - Deselect video and select audio to view audio only
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Example 5 View ties by selecting outputs
Figure 3-22 - Select video and audio
Figure 3-23 - Select an output
Figure 3-24 - Deselect audio to view video ties only
Figure 3-25 - Deselect video to view audio ties only
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Using presets
Example 6 Save a preset
Figure 3-26 - Enter Save Preset mode, MVX
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Figure 3-27 - Select the preset
Example 7 Recall a preset
Figure 3-28 - Select Recall Preset mode, MVX
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Adjusting input audio gain and attenuation
Figure 3-29 - Select the preset, MVX
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Figure 3-30 - Audio gain and attenuation
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Example 8 Adjust the input audio gain
Figure 3-31 - Select Audio Setup mode
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Figure 3-32 - Select an input
Figure 3-33 - Adjust the input audio level
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6 dB
Figure 3-34 - Exit Audio Setup mode
Example 9 Resetting audio gain - single input
Figure 3-35 - Select Audio Setup mode
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Setting the output audio level
Figure 3-37 - Reset the selected input level
Figure 3-38 - Exit Audio Setup mode
Example 10 Resetting audio gain - all inputs
Clearing all ties and presets
Figure 3-41 - Clear all ties and presets
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Front panel security lockout Executive mode
Resetting the system to factory defaults
Figure 3-42 - System reset to factory defaults
Memory
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Troubleshooting
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Optimizing the Audio
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Worksheets
Sound
system
Worksheet example 1 System equipment
Worksheet example 2 Daily configuration
Figure 3-44 - Worksheet example 2 Daily configuration
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Worksheet example 3 Test configuration
Figure 3-45 - Worksheet example 3 Test configuration
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Configuration worksheet
Preset #
Title
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Matrix Switchers Control Program
Chapter4Four
Remote Operation
Simple Instruction Set Control
Host-to-Switcher instructions
Figure 4-1 - Remote connector pinout
Figure 4-2 - Small matrix IR remote control
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Switcher-initiated messages
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Switcher error responses
Using the command/response table
Symbol definitions
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Command/response table for SIS commands
E+QX!*X@!...X!*X@$
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RGB mute commands
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Command/response table for SIS commands continued
Command
ASCII command
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E*XPX!*X@!X!*X@%X!*X@$ ... X!*X@
EX1VC
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E VM
X11X12 ... X1nMut
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Command
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RGB delay
Resets
X1!= RGB delay in ½ second increments 10 5 seconds maximum
Loading firmware using an SIS command
1. Using the Matrix Switchers Control Program
N Firmware can be uploaded two ways
Figure 4-3 - Turn on the echo function
Figure 4-4- Select the firmware upgrade file
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Figure 4-5- Upload progress display
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Matrix Switchers Control Program
Installing the software
N For full functionality, install both of the following programs
The Matrix Switchers Control Program The Firmware Loader
Using the software
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Overview
Figure 4-8 - Comm port selection window
Figure 4-9 - Extron Matrix Switchers Control Program window blank
Figure 4-10 - Sample program window complete
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Updating the firmware
Figure 4-11 - Open window
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Windows buttons, drop boxes, and trash
Windows menus File menu
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Figure 4-13 - RGB Delay/Mute/Output-Volume Adjust window
Figure 4-14 - Configure Audio Options window
Tools menu
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Preferences menu
Figure 4-15 - Ties shown as lines
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Figure 4-16 - Ties shown as crosspoints
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Using Emulation mode
Master-Reset selection
Figure 4-17 - Emulation mode configuration
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Using the help system
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Specifications and Part Numbers
Specifications Part Numbers and Accessories
AppendixAA
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Specifications and Part Numbers
Specifications
Video
Video input
Sync
Audio
Audio input
0 dBu = 0.775 Vrms, 0 dBV = 1 Vrms, 0 dBV ≈ 2 dBu
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Control/remote - switcher
N Specifications are subject to change without notice
Audio output
Part Numbers and Accessories
MVX matrix switcher part numbers
Matrix switcher part numbers
Included parts
Accessories
Adapters, power supplies, labels
Cables
Bulk cable
Install kit
Cable assemblies
Male-to-male VGA cable with audio
Male-to-male VGA cable
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