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MVX 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 seriesVGA Matrix Switcher 68-877-01 Rev. D09 08

MVX 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 VGA Matrix Switchers • Introduction1-2IntroductionPRELIMINARYAbout the SwitchersThe Extron MVX Series VGA matrix switchers (figur

1-3MVX 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 VGA Matrix Switchers • IntroductionPRELIMINARYFeaturesVideo — These switchers input and output VGA – UXGA RGBHV, RGBS, RGsB,

Introduction, cont’dMVX 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 VGA Matrix Switchers • Introduction1-4PRELIMINARYGlobal memory presets — Sixteen global memory presets are a

PRELIMINARYMVX 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 VGA Matrix Switchers2Chapter TwoInstallation Mounting the SwitcherCabling and Rear Panel Views

MVX 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 VGA Matrix Switchers • Installation2-2InstallationPRELIMINARYMounting the SwitcherN Keep the switcher out of bright light to pr

2-3MVX 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 VGA Matrix Switchers • Installation PRELIMINARY100-240V 0.3A50-60HzMVX 88 VGA ARS-232OUTPUTSLR7LR8LR5LR6LR3LR4LR1LR2CU SL

Installation, cont’dMVX 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 VGA Matrix Switchers • Installation2-4PRELIMINARYCabling and Rear Panel ViewsAll connectors are on the rear

2-5MVX 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 VGA Matrix Switchers • InstallationPRELIMINARYVideo and audio output connectionsb RGB video output connectors — Connect RGB

Installation, cont’dMVX 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 VGA Matrix Switchers • Installation2-6PRELIMINARYRemote connectiond RS-232 connector — Connect a host devic

PRELIMINARYMVX 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 VGA Matrix Switchers3Chapter ThreeOperation Front Panel Controls and IndicatorsOperationsOptimizing the AudioTroubles

This symbol is intended to alert the user of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature provided with the equipmen

MVX 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 VGA Matrix Switchers • Operation3-2OperationPRELIMINARYFront Panel Controls and IndicatorsThe number of input and output buttons

3-3MVX 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 VGA Matrix Switchers • Operation PRELIMINARYInfrared sensor and Power/audio/data LEDa Infrared remote sensor — This sensor r

Operation, cont’dMVX 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 VGA Matrix Switchers • Operation3-4PRELIMINARYControl buttons and LEDse Enter button — The Enter button saves

3-5MVX 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 VGA Matrix Switchers • OperationPRELIMINARYi Audio Setup LED — The Audio Setup LED lights red to indicate that the switcher

Operation, cont’dMVX 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 VGA Matrix Switchers • Operation3-6PRELIMINARYOperationsThe following paragraphs detail the power-up process an

3-7MVX 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 VGA Matrix Switchers • OperationPRELIMINARY• If,whenyouareconguringvideoandaudioties,theAudioLEDblinksandthe

Operation, cont’dMVX 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 VGA Matrix Switchers • Operation3-8PRELIMINARY3. Press and release the Output 3, Output 4, and Output 8 button

3-9MVX 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 VGA Matrix Switchers • OperationPRELIMINARYExample 2: Add a video tie to a set of video and audio tiesIn the following examp

Operation, cont’dMVX 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 VGA Matrix Switchers • Operation3-10PRELIMINARY The current configuration (figure 3-12) is now:• Input5video

3-11MVX 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 VGA Matrix Switchers • OperationPRELIMINARY3. Press and release the Output 4 button (figure 3-15). 7652 4183OUTPUTSPress an

FCC Class A NoticeThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rul

Operation, cont’dMVX 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 VGA Matrix Switchers • Operation3-12PRELIMINARYViewing the configurationThe current configuration (all active tie

3-13MVX 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 VGA Matrix Switchers • OperationPRELIMINARY2. Press and release the Input 5 button (figure 3-19). 27652 41INPUTSOUTPUTS8318

Operation, cont’dMVX 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 VGA Matrix Switchers • Operation3-14PRELIMINARYExample 5: View ties by selecting outputsIn the following exampl

3-15MVX 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 VGA Matrix Switchers • OperationPRELIMINARY3. Press and release the I/O button (figure 3-24).2OUTPUTS1865437I/OAUDVID+dB-dB

Operation, cont’dMVX 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 VGA Matrix Switchers • Operation3-16PRELIMINARYUsing presetsThe current configuration (configuration 0) can be sa

3-17MVX 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 VGA Matrix Switchers • OperationPRELIMINARY2. Press and release the Input 1 button (figure 3-27). All LEDs except Input 1

Operation, cont’dMVX 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 VGA Matrix Switchers • Operation3-18PRELIMINARY2. Press and release the Input 1 button (figure 3-29). All LEDs

3-19MVX 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 VGA Matrix Switchers • OperationPRELIMINARYIn Audio Setup mode, whichever input is selected for adjustment is automatically

Operation, cont’dMVX 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 VGA Matrix Switchers • Operation3-20PRELIMINARY5. Press and release the Audio Setup button to save the level v

3-21MVX 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 VGA Matrix Switchers • OperationPRELIMINARYa. If one or more output LEDs are lit AND the +dB LED is lit, press and release

Operation, cont’dMVX 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 VGA Matrix Switchers • Operation3-22PRELIMINARYN If another input button is pressed and released, the gain val

3-23MVX 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 VGA Matrix Switchers • OperationPRELIMINARY3. Press and release the < and > buttons simultaneously (figure 3-37). Sim

Operation, cont’dMVX 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 VGA Matrix Switchers • Operation3-24PRELIMINARYFront panel security lockout (Executive mode)The MVX Series swit

3-25MVX 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 VGA Matrix Switchers • OperationPRELIMINARYResetting the system to factory defaultsTo reset a switcher to the factory defau

Operation, cont’dMVX 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 VGA Matrix Switchers • Operation3-26PRELIMINARYOptimizing the AudioEach individual input audio gain can be adju

3-27MVX 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 VGA Matrix Switchers • OperationPRELIMINARYWorksheetsRather than trying to remember the configuration for each preset, use w

Operation, cont’dMVX 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 VGA Matrix Switchers • Operation3-28PRELIMINARYWorksheet example 2: Daily configurationFigure 3-44 continues fro

3-29MVX 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 VGA Matrix Switchers • OperationPRELIMINARYWorksheet example 3: Test configurationThe A/V system in our fictional organizatio

Operation, cont’dMVX 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 VGA Matrix Switchers • Operation3-30PRELIMINARY

3-31MVX 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 VGA Matrix Switchers • OperationPRELIMINARY1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8Input sourcesOutput destinations Preset # Title: Video: Audio

QS-1MVX 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 VGA Matrix Switchers • Quick StartPRELIMINARYQuick Start — MVX Series VGA Matrix SwitchersInstallation1 — MountIf desired,

Operation, cont’dMVX 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 VGA Matrix Switchers • Operation3-32PRELIMINARY

PRELIMINARYMVX 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 VGA Matrix Switchers4Chapter FourRemote OperationSimple Instruction Set ControlMatrix Switchers Control Program

MVX 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 VGA Matrix Switchers • Remote Operation4-2Remote OperationPRELIMINARYThe MVX VGA Series switchers can be remotely controlled via

4-3MVX 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 VGA Matrix Switchers • Remote Operation PRELIMINARYSwitcher-initiated messagesWhen a local event such as a front panel operat

Remote Operation, cont’dMVX 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 VGA Matrix Switchers • Remote Operation4-4PRELIMINARYSwitcher error responsesWhen the switcher receives

4-5MVX 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 VGA Matrix Switchers • Remote OperationPRELIMINARYCommand ASCII command(host to switcher)Response(switcher to host)Additiona

Remote Operation, cont’dMVX 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 VGA Matrix Switchers • Remote Operation4-6PRELIMINARYCommand/response table for SIS commands (continued)

4-7MVX 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 VGA Matrix Switchers • Remote OperationPRELIMINARYCommand/response table for SIS commands (continued)Command ASCII command(h

Remote Operation, cont’dMVX 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 VGA Matrix Switchers • Remote Operation4-8PRELIMINARYCommand/response table for SIS commands (continued)

4-9MVX 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 VGA Matrix Switchers • Remote OperationPRELIMINARYCommand/response table for SIS commands (continued)Command ASCII command(h

MVX 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 VGA Matrix Switchers • Quick StartQS-2PRELIMINARYQuick Start — MVX 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 VGA Matrix Switchers, continuedEach audio i

Remote Operation, cont’dMVX 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 VGA Matrix Switchers • Remote Operation4-10PRELIMINARYCommand/response table for SIS commands (continued

4-11MVX 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 VGA Matrix Switchers • Remote OperationPRELIMINARYLoading firmware using an SIS commandN Firmware can be uploaded two ways:

Remote Operation, cont’dMVX 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 VGA Matrix Switchers • Remote Operation4-12PRELIMINARY6. Navigate to the folder where you saved the firm

4-13MVX 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 VGA Matrix Switchers • Remote OperationPRELIMINARYMatrix Switchers Control ProgramThe Windows®-based Extron Matrix Switcher

Remote Operation, cont’dMVX 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 VGA Matrix Switchers • Remote Operation4-14PRELIMINARY4. Follow the on-screen instructions. By default

4-15MVX 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 VGA Matrix Switchers • Remote OperationPRELIMINARY Figure 4-9 — Extron Matrix Switchers Control Program window (blank) Figu

Remote Operation, cont’dMVX 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 VGA Matrix Switchers • Remote Operation4-16PRELIMINARY6. To create a tie, drag an input box to one or m

4-17MVX 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 VGA Matrix Switchers • Remote OperationPRELIMINARY4. Navigate to the folder where you saved the firmware upgrade file. Sele

Remote Operation, cont’dMVX 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 VGA Matrix Switchers • Remote Operation4-18PRELIMINARYWindows buttons, drop boxes, and trashThe buttons

4-19MVX 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 VGA Matrix Switchers • Remote OperationPRELIMINARYTools menuAssign device icons — Displays the complete set of input and ou

iMVX 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 VGA Matrix Switchers • Table of ContentsPRELIMINARYTable of ContentsChapter One • Introduction ...

Remote Operation, cont’dMVX 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 VGA Matrix Switchers • Remote Operation4-20PRELIMINARYMute-output settings — Displays the RGB Delay/Mute

4-21MVX 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 VGA Matrix Switchers • Remote OperationPRELIMINARYTies as crosspoints — Displays ties as a grid of inputs and outputs (figur

Remote Operation, cont’dMVX 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 VGA Matrix Switchers • Remote Operation4-22PRELIMINARYMaster-Reset selectionMaster-Reset clears all ties

4-23MVX 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 VGA Matrix Switchers • Remote OperationPRELIMINARYUsing the help systemFor information about program features, you can acce

Remote Operation, cont’dMVX 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 VGA Matrix Switchers • Remote Operation4-24PRELIMINARY

PRELIMINARYMVX 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 VGA Matrix SwitchersAAppendix ASpecifications and Part NumbersSpecificationsPart Numbers and Accessories

MVX 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 VGA Matrix Switchers • Specications and Part NumbersA-2Specifications and Part NumbersPRELIMINARYSpecificationsVideoRoutingMVX 44

A-3MVX 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 VGA Matrix Switchers • Specications and Part Numbers PRELIMINARYSyncInput type ... RGBH

Specifications and Part Numbers, cont’dMVX 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 VGA Matrix Switchers • Specications and Part NumbersA-4PRELIMINARYAudio outputOutput gain

A-5MVX 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 VGA Matrix Switchers • Specications and Part NumbersPRELIMINARYPart Numbers and AccessoriesMVX matrix switcher part numbers

Table of Contents, cont’dMVX 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 VGA Matrix Switchers • Table of ContentsiiPRELIMINARYOptimizing the Audio ...

Specifications and Part Numbers, cont’dMVX 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 VGA Matrix Switchers • Specications and Part NumbersA-6PRELIMINARYAccessoriesThese items

A-7MVX 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 VGA Matrix Switchers • Specications and Part NumbersPRELIMINARYCable assembliesMale-to-male VGA cable with audio Part numbe

Specifications and Part Numbers, cont’dMVX 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 VGA Matrix Switchers • Specications and Part NumbersA-8PRELIMINARY

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PRELIMINARYMVX 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 VGA Matrix Switchers1Chapter OneIntroduction About the SwitchersFeatures