MVX Plus
VGA Matrix Switchers
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 MVX Plus 128 VGA Matrix Switchers Quick Start QS-1
Plug the switcher into a grounded AC source
 Create a tie
Saing or recalling a preset
Viewing and adjusting the audio level
QS-2 MVX Plus 128 VGA Matrix Switchers Quick Start
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 MVX Plus 128 VGA Matrix Switchers Table of Contents Iii
 Iv MVX Plus 128 VGA Matrix Switchers Table of Contents
 Appendix B Specifications, Part Numbers, Accessories
 Vi MVX Plus 128 VGA Matrix Switchers Table of Contents
 One
 MVX Plus 128 VGA Matrix Switchers Introduction
About the Matrix Switchers
About this Manual
 Definitions
 Introduction, cont’d
Features
 Tie any input to any or all outputs
 Introduction, cont’d
 Two
 Video connections
Mounting the Switcher
MVX Plus 128 VGA Matrix Switchers Installation
Cabling and Rear Panel Views
 Audio connections
Captive screw connector wiring for audio inputs
 RS-232/RS-422 connection
Installation, cont’d
 Ethernet connection
To control the networked switcher with SIS commands from
Program or has downloaded Html pages from the switcher
Cabling and RJ-45 connector wiring
 Power connection
Reset button
 Three
 MVX Plus 128 VGA Matrix Switchers Operation
Front Panel Controls and Indicators
Definitions
 Control buttons
Input and output buttons
 Operation, cont’d
 Controls
 Sample button icons
Button icons
 Front Panel Operations
Power
Creating a configuration
 Press and release the Esc button figure
Example 1 Creating a set of video and audio ties
Press and release the input 5 button figure
 All input buttons and output buttons
Press and release the Enter button figure
 Press and release the output 1 button figure
Example 2 Adding a tie to a set of video and audio ties
 13 Press the Enter button
 Press and release the output 4 button figure
Example 3 Removing a tie from a set of video and audio ties
 Video
Current configuration figure 3-20 is now
 Viewing a configuration
 Rgbhv button and the Audio button figure
Lights red
 Red
Press and release the Rgbhv button to deselect Rgbhv figure
 27 I/O grouping of incompatible video formats
Grouping
 Operation, cont’d
 Press and release the Enter button to select group 1 figure
Example 5 Grouping inputs and outputs
 32 Select an I/O group
Press and release the Preset button to select group 2 figure
 Example 6 Setting the RGB delay for an output
Setting RGB delay
 Press and release the output 17 button figure
35 Select RGB Delay mode
 Press and release the Rgbhv button figure
Using presets
 figure
Example 7 Saving a preset
 Press and release the Preset button figure
Example 8 Recalling a preset
 47 Press the Enter button
Muting and unmuting video and/or audio outputs
 Release the Rgbhv button and the Audio button figure
Example 9 Muting and unmuting an output
 50 Mute the outputs
 Stops blinking
Viewing and adjusting the input audio level
To blink red, then release the button
Audio level
 54 Clear all selections
Example 10 Viewing and adjusting an input audio level
 Input audio level adjustment displays
 3 F 4
 Audio mode. The Audio button stops blinking
Viewing and adjusting the output volume
Audio volume
Press and release the Audio button figure
 Reading the displayed volume
 Audio volume adjustment settings
 10 11
Example 11 Viewing and adjusting an output volume level
 3 4 5 6 7 F 8 9 10 11
 Performing a system reset from the front panel
Locking out the front panel Executive mode
 66 Toggle background illumination on or off
Background illumination
 Serial protocol
Selecting the RS-232/RS-422 protocol and baud rate
 Rear Panel Controls
Performing soft system resets
 70 Whole switcher and absolute resets
 Optimizing the Audio
Performing a hard reset
If necessary, turn off power to the switcher
To the switcher figure
 Configuration Worksheets
Troubleshooting
Worksheet example 1 System equipment
 73 Worksheet example 2 Daily configuration
Worksheet example 2 Daily configuration
 74 Worksheet example 3 Test configuration
Worksheet example 3 Test configuration
 Configuration worksheet
Output destinations
 Operation, cont’d
 Four
 RS-232/RS-422 Link
MVX Plus 128 VGA Matrix Switchers Programmer’s Guide
 Ethernet Link
Default IP addresses
 Switcher-Initiated Messages
Host-to-Switcher Instructions
 Using the Command/Response Tables
Switcher Error Responses
 Symbol definitions
Command/Response Table for SIS Commands
 Description
Command Ascii command Response Additional
 % G InX! AudX$
 Value Output Attenuation Volume
 EX11X12...X112O
 EX*MR
 EZG
 EVM
 EDF
 X1-X2-X2
 X5#
Command/Response Table for IP SIS Commands
 Command/response table for IP SIS commands
 Example Response description
Special Characters
 Five
 MVX Plus 128 VGA Matrix Switchers Matrix Software
Matrix Switchers Control Program
Installing the software
Ethernet protocol settings
 Comm port selection window
Using the software
 Matrix Software, cont’d
 Extron Matrix Switcher+ Control Program window blank
 Control program IP setting/options window
IP Settings/Options window
 Extron Name/Descriptor field
Matrix IP Address field
 Use Dhcp checkbox
Gateway IP address field
Subnet Mask field
Hardware Address field
 Use Daylight Savings checkbox
Time local field
Sync Time to PC button
GMT offset field
 User Password field
Administrator Password field
 Mail Server IP Address field
Mail Server Password field
Mail Server Domain Name field
 Mail Addressee fields
Miles Standish
 Download. Note the folder to which you save the firmware file
Updating firmware
Run the executable *.exe file to decompress the firmware file
 Uploading Html files
 Windows menus
Windows buttons, drop boxes, and trashcan
File menu
 Status window
Tools menu
 10 Ties shown as lines
Preferences menu
 11 Ties shown as crosspoints
 Using the help system
Using emulation mode
Master-Reset selection
 12 Extron’s Button-Label Generator window
Button-Label Generator Program
 Html Operation
 Download the Startup
Access the switcher using Html pages as follows
Password. Click the OK button
MVX Plus 128 VGA Matrix Switchers Html Operation
 System Status
System Status
 Dsvp
Html Operation, cont’d
 System Configuration
System Configuration
 IP Address field
IP Settings fields
Unit Name field
Dhcp radio buttons
 Savings time feature
Date/Time Settings fields
Click the Submit button
 Passwords
Passwords
 Mail IP Address field
Email Settings
Domain Name field
 Email address fields
Firmware Upgrade
 File Management
 Browse through your system and select the desired files
Set and View Ties
Upload your own files as follows
Click the Browse button
 Creating a tie
RGB and Audio Settings
 Click the desired gain or attenuation value
Changing the input gain and attenuation
Button until the desired input is visible
Click the desired input
 Click the desired output
Muting and unmuting one or all outputs
Mute one or all outputs as follows
Button until the desired output is visible
 Click the desired RGB delay
Changing the RGB delay
 Click the desired output volume step value
Changing the output volume level
 Number Output Steps Attenuation Volume
 Saving a preset
Global Presets
Recalling a preset
 Special Characters
 AAppendix a
 MVX Plus 128 VGA Matrix Switchers Ethernet Connection
Default address
 Pinging to determine Extron IP address
MVX Plus 128 VGA Matrix Switchers Ethernet Connection A-3
Pinging to determine Web IP address
 Telnet tips
Connecting as a Telnet client
Open
 Set carriage return-line feed
MVX Plus 128 VGA Matrix Switchers Ethernet Connection A-5
Escape character and Esc key
Local echo
 IP addresses and octets
Subnetting a Primer
Gateways
Local and remote devices
 Determining whether devices are on the same subnet
MVX Plus 128 VGA Matrix Switchers Ethernet Connection A-7
 Ethernet Connection, cont’d
 AppendixBB
 Specifications
Specifications, Part Numbers, Accessories
 Audio
 Specifications, Part Numbers, Accessories, cont’d
 Adapters, power supplies, labels Part number
Part Numbers and Accessories
Accessories
Included parts Replacement part Number
 Cables
Male-to-female VGA molded connector cables Part number
Male-to-female VGA backshell connector cables Part number
Male-to-male VGA molded connector cables Part number
 Button Labels
Installing labels in the matrix switcher’s buttons
 Specifications, Part Numbers, Accessories, cont’d
 Button label blanks
 Specifications, Part Numbers, Accessories, cont’d
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