Extron electronic Extron Electronics Switch 50 User Manual

Matrix 50 SeriesMatrix Audio/Video Switchers68-218-01 Rev. J11 04

Introduction, cont’dMatrix 50 Series Switchers • Introduction1-2IntroductionAbout the Matrix 50 Series SwitchersThe Extron Matrix 50 Series Switchers

1-3Matrix 50 Series Switchers • IntroductionDVD playersDVD playersStereo audioStereoaudioVCRLaserdisc playerVideocamerasCRTprojectorsMonitorsLCDprojec

Introduction, cont’dMatrix 50 Series Switchers • Introduction1-4control program also has an emulation mode that lets you create a switcherconfiguratio

1-5Matrix 50 Series Switchers • IntroductionLabeling — Extron’s label software ships with every Extron matrix switcher. Youcan create labels to place

Introduction, cont’dMatrix 50 Series Switchers • Introduction1-6

Matrix 50 Series Switchers2Chapter TwoInstallationRack Mounting the SwitcherCabling and Rear Panel Views

Installation, cont’dMatrix 50 Series Switchers • Installation2-2InstallationRack Mounting the SwitcherThe Matrix 50 Series Switchers are housed in rac

2-3Matrix 50 Series Switchers • InstallationPower connection1AC power connector — Plug a standard IEC power cord into this connectorto connect the swi

Installation, cont’dMatrix 50 Series Switchers • Installation2-4When making connections for the Matrix 50 Series Switcher from existingaudio cables, s

2-5Matrix 50 Series Switchers • InstallationYou can also connect an MKP 1000 remote keypad or MCP 1000 slave unit tothe MCP 1000 master unit. Refer t

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

Installation, cont’dMatrix 50 Series Switchers • Installation2-612345678910111212345678Video camera Video camera Video cameraMonitorVCRMATRIX 50Sync t

Matrix 50 Series Switchers3Chapter ThreeOperationFront Panel Controls and IndicatorsFront Panel OperationsTroubleshootingWorksheets

Operation, cont’dMatrix 50 Series Switchers • Operation3-2OperationFront Panel Controls and IndicatorsThe front panel controls (figure 3-1) are groupe

3-3Matrix 50 Series Switchers • Operation4Preset button and LED — The Preset button saves a configuration as apreset, or recalls and makes active a pr

Operation, cont’dMatrix 50 Series Switchers • Operation3-4Front panel I/O label windows9Input and output label windows — These translucent panels can

3-5Matrix 50 Series Switchers • Operation2. Select to configure video, audio, or both by pressing the Video and/orAudio buttons.3. Select the desired

Operation, cont’dMatrix 50 Series Switchers • Operation3-6CPress and release the input 5 button. The input 5 LED lights.DPress and release the output

3-7Matrix 50 Series Switchers • OperationCPress and release the input 5 button. The input 5 LED lights. If the steps inExample 1 have been completed

Operation, cont’dMatrix 50 Series Switchers • Operation3-82. Press and release the View button.3. Select video, audio, or both to view by pressing the

3-9Matrix 50 Series Switchers • OperationDPress and release the input 5 button (figure 3-8). The input 5 LED lights.If ties are established for input

QS-1Quick Start — Matrix 50 Series SwitchersInstallationStep 1Mount the switcher in a rack.Step 2Turn off power to the input and output devices,and re

Operation, cont’dMatrix 50 Series Switchers • Operation3-1011223344556INPUTSENTEROUTPUTS6778 9 10 11PRESET VIEW ESC VIDEO AUDIO128CONTROL I/OF831 4VID

3-11Matrix 50 Series Switchers • OperationDOne at a time, press an hold the Output 3 and Output 4 buttons(figure 3-11) for approximately 2 seconds unt

Operation, cont’dMatrix 50 Series Switchers • Operation3-12Example 6: Saving a presetSee figure 3-12 and the following steps for an example of saving

3-13Matrix 50 Series Switchers • OperationViewing and adjusting the audio levelThe audio level of each input can be displayed and adjusted through a r

Operation, cont’dMatrix 50 Series Switchers • Operation3-14LED key: = off (value 0 dB), = blinking (value 1dB), = on (value 2dB),

3-15Matrix 50 Series Switchers • Operationon page 3-7. Other than in view-only mode, if the user pushes a front panelbutton when the switcher is in e

Operation, cont’dMatrix 50 Series Switchers • Operation3-16Worksheet example 1: System equipmentFigure 3-16 shows a worksheet for a 12x8 Matrix 50 sw

3-17Matrix 50 Series Switchers • OperationWorksheet example 2: Daily configurationFigure 3-17 continues from worksheet example 1 by showing the video

Operation, cont’dMatrix 50 Series Switchers • Operation3-18Worksheet example 3: Test configurationThe A/V system in this fictional organization needs

3-19Matrix 50 Series Switchers • Operation1 2345678123456789101112Preset # Title: Video: Audio:Fill in the preset number and use colors, or dashes,

Quick Start — Matrix 50 Series Switchers, cont’dQS-2Front Panel ControlsInput and output buttons and LEDs select and identify inputs and outputs. Inp

Operation, cont’dMatrix 50 Series Switchers • Operation3-20

Matrix 50 Series Switchers4Chapter FourProgrammer’s GuideHost-to-Switcher InstructionsSwitcher-Initiated MessagesSwitcher Error ResponsesUsing the Co

Programmer’s Guide, cont’dMatrix 50 Series Switchers • Programmer’s Guide4-2Programmer’s GuideThe switcher’s rear panel RS-232/RS-422 connector (figur

4-3Matrix 50 Series Switchers • Programmer’s GuideThe switcher does not expect a response from the host, but, for example, the hostprogram might reque

Programmer’s Guide, cont’dMatrix 50 Series Switchers • Programmer’s Guide4-4Command/Response TableSymbol Definitions:= Carriage return/line feed= Carr

4-5Matrix 50 Series Switchers • Programmer’s GuideCommand/response table for SIS commands (Cont’d)Command ASCII Command Response Additional descriptio

Programmer’s Guide, cont’dMatrix 50 Series Switchers • Programmer’s Guide4-6Command/response table for SIS commands (Cont’d)Command ASCII Command Resp

Matrix 50 Series Switchers5Chapter FiveMatrix SoftwareMatrix Switcher+ Control ProgramButton-Label Generator

Matrix Software, cont’dMatrix 50 Series Switchers • Matrix Software5-2Matrix SoftwareTwo software programs accompany the Matrix 50 Series switchers:•

5-3Matrix 50 Series Switchers • Matrix Software4. To make the control program easier to use, you can assign a device icon toeach input and output. Cl

iMatrix 50 Series Switchers • Table of ContentsTable of ContentsChapter 1 • Introduction ...

Matrix Software, cont’dMatrix 50 Series Switchers • Matrix Software5-4Go — Activates the selected preset as the current configuration.Save as — Allows

5-5Matrix 50 Series Switchers • Matrix SoftwareUsing emulation modeEmulation mode allows you to set up the software without attaching the switcherto a

Matrix Software, cont’dMatrix 50 Series Switchers • Matrix Software5-6Figure 5-3 — Extron’s Button-Label Generator windowYou can also see an example o

Matrix 50 Series SwitchersAAppendix ASpecificationsSpecificationsPart Numbers

Specifications, cont’dMatrix 50 Series Switchers • SpecificationsA-2SpecificationsVideoRouting... 8 x 4, 8 x 8,

A-3Matrix 50 Series Switchers • SpecificationsCrosstalk ... <-80dB @ 1 kHz, fully loadedStereo channel separati

Specifications, cont’dMatrix 50 Series Switchers • SpecificationsA-4Part NumbersMatrix 50 Series switchers part numbersExtron Part Part #12 x 8 HDTV/c

A-5Matrix 50 Series Switchers • SpecificationsOptional AccessoriesExtron Part Part #Rack/desk mounting kit 70-077-03Captive screw audio connector 10-3

Specifications, cont’dMatrix 50 Series Switchers • SpecificationsA-6Pre-cut cablesAll Extron BNC cables have male connectors on both ends. A plenum v

Matrix 50 Series SwitchersBAppendix BReference InformationHardware ProceduresButton Labels

ii Matrix 50 Series Switchers • Table of ContentsTable of Contents, cont’dTroubleshooting ...

Reference Information, cont’dMatrix 50 Series Switchers • Reference InformationB-2Reference InformationHardware ProceduresThis appendix contains proce

B-3Matrix 50 Series Switchers • Reference InformationClosing the switcherTo close the switcher when you have finished performing a procedure in thisch

Reference Information, cont’dMatrix 50 Series Switchers • Reference InformationB-4Installing a video module1. Follow the instructions in Opening the s

B-5Matrix 50 Series Switchers • Reference Information6. When all of the video (and audio) modules are mounted, reconnect the busribbon cable to each b

Reference Information, cont’dMatrix 50 Series Switchers • Reference InformationB-6If, on power-up, the switcher’s Power LED blinks four times, pauses,

B-7Matrix 50 Series Switchers • Reference InformationFigure B-6 — Mounting the audio boardEnsure that tools and hands are outside the switcher before

Reference Information, cont’dMatrix 50 Series Switchers • Reference InformationB-89. If not already done, reconnect the AC power, input, and output ca

B-9Matrix 50 Series Switchers • Reference InformationInstalling a firmware updateThe IC that contains the firmware for the matrix switcher also contai

Reference Information, cont’dMatrix 50 Series Switchers • Reference InformationB-10a. Connect the power cord to the AC power source.b. Press and hold

B-11Matrix 50 Series Switchers • Reference InformationSwitcher type Matrix sizeJMP2JMP3 JMP4 JMP5 JMP6 JMP7 JMP8 JMP9Video onlyVideo &audioAudio o

iiiMatrix 50 Series Switchers • Table of ContentsAppendix A • Specifications ...

Reference Information, cont’dMatrix 50 Series Switchers • Reference InformationB-12Blank

B-13Matrix 50 Series Switchers • Reference InformationFigure B-10 — Button label blanks, 12-button strip

Reference Information, cont’dMatrix 50 Series Switchers • Reference InformationB-14

FCC Class A NoticeNote: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digitaldevice, pursuant to part 15 of the FC

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iv Matrix 50 Series Switchers • Table of ContentsTable of Contents, cont’d68-218-01 Rev. J11 04All trademarks mentioned in this manual are the propert

Matrix 50 Series Switchers1Chapter OneIntroductionAbout the Matrix 50 Series SwitchersFeatures