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CrossPoint 300 Series Matrix Switchers 68-521-10 Rev . B 03 07[...]

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QS-1 CrossPoint 300 Matrix Switchers • Quick Start Quick Start — CrossPoint 300 Matrix Switchers Installation Step 1 If desired, mount the switcher in a rack. Step 2 T urn of f power to the input and output devices, and r emove the power cords fr om them. Step 3 Cable the switcher for RGBHV , RGBS, RGsB, RsGsBs, component/HDTV video, S-video, o[...]

Quick Start — Cr ossPoint 300 Matrix Switchers, cont’d CrossPoint 300 Matrix Switchers • Quick Start QS-2 RGBHV and Audio buttons select/deselect video and/or audio. The Audio LED blinks to indicate audio breakaway . The Audio button and LED are present on video-only switchers, but have no function. Audio also selects the audio level/adjust m[...]

i CrossPoint 300 Matrix Switchers • Table of Contents T able of Contents Chapter 1 • Introduction ....................................................................................................... 1-1 About this Manual ............................................................................................................. 1-2 About th[...]

ii CrossPoint 300 Matrix Switchers • Table of Contents T able of Contents, cont’d Setting the front panel locks (Executive modes) ........................................................... 3-34 Selecting Lock mode 2 or toggling between mode 2 and mode 0 ............................. 3-35 Selecting Lock mode 2 or toggling between mode 2 and mod[...]

iii CrossPoint 300 Matrix Switchers • Table of Contents Chapter 5 • Matrix Software .............................................................................................. 5-1 Matrix Switchers Control Program ............................................................................ 5-2 Installing the software .........................[...]

iv CrossPoint 300 Matrix Switchers • Table of Contents T able of Contents, cont’d 68-521-10 Rev. B 03 07 All trademarks mentioned in this manual are the pr operties of their respective owners.[...]

Cr ossPoint 300 Matrix Switchers 1 Chapter One Intr oduction About this Manual About the Matrix Switchers Definitions Features[...]

Introduction, cont’d CrossPoint 300 Matrix Switchers • Introduction 1-2 Intr oduction About this Manual This manual contains installation, configuration, and operating information for the Extron Cr ossPoint 300 W ideband RGBHV Analog Matrix A witchers. About the Matrix Switchers Matrix switchers distribute any input signal to any combination of[...]

1-3 CrossPoint 300 Matrix Switchers • Introduction VID 5 0 / 6 0 H z 1 2 3 4 Y /VID B -Y H/ HV R /R-Y V G /Y B /B -Y R S- 232 L AN RE SE T AC T L IN K RG B/ R- Y ,Y ,B -Y YC SDI R-Y /C RGB/R -Y, Y ,B -Y / Y C/ VID 1 0 0 - 2 4 0 V .3 A I N P U T O U T P U T I N P U T O U T P U T V ID 5 0 /6 0 H z 1 2 3 4 Y /V ID B-Y H/ HV R /R -Y V G /Y B /B -Y RS[...]

Introduction, cont’d CrossPoint 300 Matrix Switchers • Introduction 1-4 Features V ideo — All switchers input and output wideband RGBHV or RGBS video on female BNC connectors. They can also switch RGsB, RsGsBs, component/ HDTV , S-video, or composite video. Bandwidth — The CrossPoint 300 Series switchers provide a minimum of 300 MHz (-3 dB)[...]

1-5 CrossPoint 300 Matrix Switchers • Introduction Operational flexibility — Operations such as input/output selection, setting of presets, and adjustment of audio levels can be performed on the fr ont panel or via either serial port. The serial ports also allow remote control via a PC or contr ol system. • QuickSwitch Front Panel Controller [...]

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Cr ossPoint 300 Matrix Switchers 2 Chapter T wo Installation Mounting the Switcher Connections and Rear Panel Features Front Panel Configuration Port[...]

Installation, cont’d CrossPoint 300 Matrix Switchers • Installation 2-2 Installation Mounting the Switcher The matrix switchers are housed in rack-mountable, metal enclosures with 19" rack ears. The amount of vertical rack space re quired for each switcher is as follows: • The CrossPoint 300 84, 88, 124, and 128 ar e in a 3U-high enclosu[...]

2-3 CrossPoint 300 Matrix Switchers • Installation Connections and Rear Panel Features All connectors for all switchers are on the rear panel. Figure 2-1 and figur e 2-2 show a re presentative sampling of all of the matrix switchers described in this manual. Figure 2-1 shows the Cr ossPoint 300 128 HV A. The CrossPoint 300 84, 88, and 124 ar e ho[...]

Installation, cont’d CrossPoint 300 Matrix Switchers • Installation 2-4 RGBHV input and output The switcher can connect to up to as many as 16 RGBHV video and/or stereo audio devices, depending on the model. The switcher can output to as many as 16 video and/or audio outputs, depending on the model. The CrossPoint Series switchers can also swit[...]

2-5 CrossPoint 300 Matrix Switchers • Installation See figure 2-4 to identify the tip, ring, and sleeve when you are making connections for the switcher from existing audio cables. A mono audio connector consists of the tip and sleeve. A ster eo audio connector consists of the tip, ring and sleeve. The ring, tip, and sleeve wires ar e also shown [...]

Installation, cont’d CrossPoint 300 Matrix Switchers • Installation 2-6 Remote (RS-232/RS-422) port 5 RS-232/RS-422 Remote connector — Connect a host device, such as a computer , touch panel control, or RS-232 capable PDA to the switcher via this 9-pin D connector for serial RS-232/RS-422 control (figure 2-6). RS-232 Function Pin RS-422 Funct[...]

2-7 CrossPoint 300 Matrix Switchers • Installation Sync termination switches 7 Sync termination switches — The CrossPoint 300 matrix switchers have sync termination switches on the rear panel for inputs 1 thr ough 4 (figure 2-7). The switches provide a way to condition non-TTL sync levels greater than 5 Vp-p, enabling the sync to be properly pa[...]

Installation, cont’d CrossPoint 300 Matrix Switchers • Installation 2-8 Front Panel Configuration Port ENTER PRESET VIEW ESC RGBHV AUDIO CONTROL IO WIDEBAND MA TRIX SWITCHER with ADSP™ CROSSPOINT 300 SERIES CONFIG 9 Figure 2-8 — Fr ont panel configuration port 9 Configuration port — This 2.5 mm mini ster eo jack serves the same serial com[...]

2-9 CrossPoint 300 Matrix Switchers • Installation This port is RS-232 only , with its default protocols as follows: • 9600 baud • no parity • 8 data bits • 1 stop bit • no flow control The maximum distances from the matrix switcher to the controlling device can vary up to 200 feet (61 m). Factors such as cable gauge, baud rates, enviro[...]

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Cr ossPoint 300 Matrix Switchers 3 Chapter Thr ee Operation Front Panel Controls and Indicators Front Panel Operations Rear Panel Operations Optimizing the Audio (HV A Switchers) T roubleshooting Configuration W orksheets[...]

Operation, cont’d CrossPoint 300 Matrix Switchers • Operation 3-2 Operation On some CrossPoint 300 switchers, the video selection button is labeled “V ideo” rather than “RGBHV”. Front Panel Contr ols and Indicators The front panel controls (figure 3-1 and figur e 3-2) are grouped into two sets. The input and output buttons and LED indic[...]

3-3 CrossPoint 300 Matrix Switchers • Operation Definitions The following terms, which apply to Extron matrix switchers, are used thr oughout this manual: T ie — An input-to-output connection. Set of ties — An input tied to two or more outputs. (An output can never be tied to mor e than one input.) Configuration — One or more ties or one or[...]

Operation, cont’d CrossPoint 300 Matrix Switchers • Operation 3-4 3 Input and output label windows — These translucent panels can be removed and replaced to insert labels behind the panels. T o remove a panel, insert the Phillips-head end of a T weeker or small Phillips-head screwdriver into the hole in one end of the panel, and gently slide [...]

3-5 CrossPoint 300 Matrix Switchers • Operation 5 Preset button and LED — The Preset button and LED have two primary functions (•) and three secondary ( ❏ ) functions: • Activates Save Pr eset mode to save a configuration as a pr eset and Recall Preset mode to activate a pr eviously-defined preset. • Blinks when Save Preset mode is acti[...]

Operation, cont’d CrossPoint 300 Matrix Switchers • Operation 3-6 7 Esc ( ) button and LED — The Esc ( ) button and LED have two primary functions (•) and six secondary ( ❏ ) functions: • Cancels operations or selections in progress and r esets the front panel button indicators. The Esc ( ) button does not reset the curr ent configurati[...]

3-7 CrossPoint 300 Matrix Switchers • Operation 9 Audio button and LED — The Audio button and LED have two primary functions (•) and five secondary ( ❏ ) functions • (HV A models only) Selects and deselects audio for a configuration that is being created or viewed. • (HV A models only) Lights to indicate that audio is available for conf[...]

Operation, cont’d CrossPoint 300 Matrix Switchers • Operation 3-8 Power indications Power is applied when the power cord is connected to an AC source. The switcher performs a self-test that flashes the front panel button indicators and then turns them off. For HV A models, an error -free power up self-test sequence leaves the RGBHV LED and the [...]

3-9 CrossPoint 300 Matrix Switchers • Operation Example 1: Creating a set of video and audio ties The following steps show an example in which input 5 is tied to outputs 3, 4, and 8. The steps show the front panel indications that r esult from your actions. This example assumes that there are no ties in the curr ent configuration. 1 . Press and r[...]

Operation, cont’d CrossPoint 300 Matrix Switchers • Operation 3-10 1 2 3 4 5 OUTPUTS 6 7 8 ENTER PRESET Press and release the Output 3, Output 4, and Output 8 buttons. The LEDs blink to indicate that the selected RGBHV and audio input will be tied to these outputs. The Enter LED blinks to indicat e the need to confirm the change . Figure 3-7 ?[...]

3-11 CrossPoint 300 Matrix Switchers • Operation This example assumes that you have performed example 1. 1 . Press and r elease the Esc button (figure 3-10). ENTER PRESET VIEW ESC CONTROL P ress the Esc button to clear all selections. The LED blinks once . Figure 3-10 — Clear all selections 2 . T o select video only for the tie, if necessary , [...]

Operation, cont’d CrossPoint 300 Matrix Switchers • Operation 3-12 1 2 3 4 5 OUTPUTS 6 ENTER PRESET Press and release the Output 1 button. The LED blinks to indicate that the selected RGBHV input will be tied to this output. The Enter LED blinks to indicat e the need to confirm the change . Figure 3-13 — Select the output 5 . Press and releas[...]

3-13 CrossPoint 300 Matrix Switchers • Operation This example assumes that you have performed example 1 and example 2. 1 . Press and r elease the Esc button (figure 3-16). ENTER PRESET VIEW ESC CONTROL P ress the Esc button to clear all selections. The LED blinks once . Figure 3-16 — Clear all selections 2 . T o select audio only for the tie, i[...]

Operation, cont’d CrossPoint 300 Matrix Switchers • Operation 3-14 ENTER PRESET 1 2 3 4 5 OUTPUTS 6 Press and release the Output 4 button. The LED blinks to indicate that the selected RGBHV output will be untied. The Enter LED blinks to indicat e the need to confirm the change . Figure 3-19 — Deselect the output 5 . Press and release the Ente[...]

3-15 CrossPoint 300 Matrix Switchers • Operation V iewing a configuration The current configuration can be viewed using the front panel buttons. The V iew-only mode pr events inadvertent changes to the current configuration. V iew-only mode also pr ovides a way to mute video and audio outputs (see “Muting and unmuting video and/or audio” on p[...]

Operation, cont’d CrossPoint 300 Matrix Switchers • Operation 3-16 2 . Press and release the V iew button to enter V iew-only mode. The V iew LED lights. 3 . T o select both video and audio for viewing, if necessary , press and release the RGBHV button and the Audio button (figure 3-23). RGBHV A UDIO I/O 1 2 3 4 5 OUTPUTS 6 7 8 Until you select[...]

3-17 CrossPoint 300 Matrix Switchers • Operation 5 . Press and r elease the RGBHV button to deselect RGBHV (figure 3-25). RGBHV A UDIO I/O 2 3 4 5 OUTPUTS 6 7 8 The output buttons f or outputs that are not tied to Input 5 are unlit. The output buttons f or outputs that are tied to Input 5 light to indicate audio ties (audio breakawa y). The Audio[...]

Operation, cont’d CrossPoint 300 Matrix Switchers • Operation 3-18 Muting and unmuting video and/or audio Individual outputs can be muted or unmuted as follows: Mutes are protected when front panel lock mode 2 is selected. Y ou can view the status of the output (muted or unmuted) in lock mode 2 but not change it from the fr ont panel. 1 . Press[...]

3-19 CrossPoint 300 Matrix Switchers • Operation 3 . T o select both video and audio for viewing and muting, if necessary , press and release the RGBHV button and the Audio button (figur e 3-29). This example shows the indications that the front panel displays if example 1, example 2, and example 3 have been completed. RGBHV A UDIO I/O 1 2 3 4 5 [...]

Operation, cont’d CrossPoint 300 Matrix Switchers • Operation 3-20 5 . Press and hold the Output 3 button and the Output 4 button (figure 3-31) for approximately 2 seconds until the LEDs light steadily . The output 3 and output 4 video and audio signals ar e unmuted. 3 4 5 OUTPUTS 3 4 5 OUTPUTS 2 2 The LEDs stop blinking and light to indicate t[...]

3-21 CrossPoint 300 Matrix Switchers • Operation Example 6: Saving a preset The following steps show an example in which the current configuration is saved as a preset in a Cr ossPoint 300 1616. The steps show the front panel indications that result from your actions. 1 . Press and r elease the Esc button (figure 3-33). ENTER PRESET VIEW ESC CONT[...]

Operation, cont’d CrossPoint 300 Matrix Switchers • Operation 3-22 4 . Press and release the Enter button (figur e 3-36). The current configuration is now stored in memory location 17. ENTER PRESET VIEW ESC CONTROL The Enter and Preset LEDs return to the unlit state. Press the Enter button to sav e the preset. All input LED s return to the unli[...]

3-23 CrossPoint 300 Matrix Switchers • Operation 3 . Press and r elease the Output 1 button (figur e 3-39). ENTER PRESET VIEW CONTROL 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 The Preset LED remains lit. P ress and release the Output 1 button. T he LED blinks to indicate that this preset n umber is selected but not recalled. Preset 13 Preset 14 Preset 16 Preset 15 The Ent[...]

Operation, cont’d CrossPoint 300 Matrix Switchers • Operation 3-24 V iewing and adjusting the input audio level (HV A models) On HV A models, the audio level of each input can be displayed and adjusted through a range of -18 dB to +24 dB to ensur e that there is no noticeable volume differ ence among sources (figure 3-41). The audio level can b[...]

3-25 CrossPoint 300 Matrix Switchers • Operation Example 8: Viewing and adjusting an input audio level The following steps show an example in which an audio level is viewed and adjusted. The steps show the front panel indications that result fr om your actions. Audio gain and attenuation is displayed differently on dif ferent models. See the tabl[...]

Operation, cont’d CrossPoint 300 Matrix Switchers • Operation 3-26 8 7 Output LED CrossP oint 300 84, 88, 124, 128 HV A CrossP oint 300 816, 168, 1616 HV A dB +9 +8 +7 +6 +5 +4 +3 +2 +1 0 -1 -2 -3 -4 -5 -6 -7 -8 -9 -10 -11 -12 -13 -14 -15 S S F S F S F S F S F S F S S F F S F View Esc + 18 + 17 + 16 + 15 + 14 + 13 + 12 + 11 + 10 + 24 + 23 + 22 [...]

3-27 CrossPoint 300 Matrix Switchers • Operation 3 . Press and r elease the input 5 button (figure 3-44). Figure 3-44 shows the current level (+8 dB) displayed on an 8-ouput-LED switcher , such as a CrossPoint 300 128 HV A. 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 OUTPUTS 6 7 8 VIEW ESC Press and release the Input 5 button. The LED lights. In this example , the out[...]

Operation, cont’d CrossPoint 300 Matrix Switchers • Operation 3-28 4 . Press and release the V iew ( ) button once (figure 3-46) to decrease the input audio level by 1 dB. Press and release the V iew ( ) button several more times (figur e 3-46) to decrease the input audio level by 1 dB per button push. Note the output LED indication changes tha[...]

3-29 CrossPoint 300 Matrix Switchers • Operation 5 . Press and r elease the Audio button (figur e 3-48). RGBHV AU D I O I/O RGBHV AU D I O T he Audio LED stops b linking and lights steadily . T he RGBHV button lights. Press the Audio b utton to exit audio mode . All input LEDs and output LED s return to the unlit state. Figure 3-48 — Deselect A[...]

Operation, cont’d CrossPoint 300 Matrix Switchers • Operation 3-30 Reading the displayed value This section is a detailed look at reading the output volume display on the switcher’s fr ont panel. If you do not need to read the exact value of the volume setting, skip this section. There are 65 steps of volume attenuation, with 1 dB per step (b[...]

3-31 CrossPoint 300 Matrix Switchers • Operation 8 7 Input LED Input LED CrossP oint 300 84, 88, 124, 128 HV A dB of attenuation S S F 85 6 5 4 3 2 1 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 59 Output volume dB of attenuation Output volume 0% 85 0% 5.5% 7% 63 62 8.5% 10% 61 60 11.5% 13% 14.5% 58 57 16% 17.5% 19% 56 55 54 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 1 12 11 10 9 16 15 14 1[...]

Operation, cont’d CrossPoint 300 Matrix Switchers • Operation 3-32 For example : When lit steadily , the Input 3 button indicates the following, depending on the number of input buttons the switcher has:  Switchers with 12 input buttons — 47 dB of attenuation when compar ed to the Input 3 LED blinking quickly (48 dB to 50 dB of attenuation[...]

3-33 CrossPoint 300 Matrix Switchers • Operation 3 . Press and r elease the output 1 button (figure 3-51). 12 1 2 3 4 5 6 INPUTS 7 10 11 12 P ress and release t he Output 1 button. T he LED lights. The input LEDs display the selected output's audio v olume lev el. In this example , the lit input buttons indicate 40 to 41.5 percent of the app[...]

Operation, cont’d CrossPoint 300 Matrix Switchers • Operation 3-34 Figure 3-54 shows the same volume (61%) as in figure 3-53, but displayed on a 16-output-button switcher , such as a CrossPoint 300 1616 HV A . S In this example , the input buttons displa y an audio gain lev el of –26 dB. = Lit LED , = Unlit LED , = Slow blinking LED S Figure [...]

3-35 CrossPoint 300 Matrix Switchers • Operation Basic features consist of:  Making ties  Saving and recalling presets  Setting input audio gain and attenuation  Changing Lock modes Advanced features consist of:  Setting video and audio output mutes  Setting audio output volume  Setting the rear panel remote port pr otocol an[...]

Operation, cont’d CrossPoint 300 Matrix Switchers • Operation 3-36 Performing a system re set from the front panel The front panel reset is identical to the r ear panel system reset (see “Performing a system reset from the rear panel” on page 3-39) and to the Esc ZXXX SIS command (see chapter 4, “Pr ogrammer ’s Guide”). A system reset[...]

3-37 CrossPoint 300 Matrix Switchers • Operation Selecting the rear panel Remote port pr otocol and baud rate The Remote port settings are protected when front panel lock mode 2 is selected. Y ou can view the settings in lock mode 2 but not adjust them fr o m the front panel. The matrix switcher can support either RS-232 or RS-422 serial communic[...]

Operation, cont’d CrossPoint 300 Matrix Switchers • Operation 3-38 3 . T o change a value , press and release the button that relates to the desired value (figure 3-60). ENTER PRESET VIEW ESC RGBHV AU D I O CONTROL I/O P ress and release the LED(s) to configure the por t as f ollows: B aud rate : E nter — 9600 Preset — 19200 V iew — 38400[...]

3-39 CrossPoint 300 Matrix Switchers • Operation Rear Panel Operations The rear panel has a Reset button that initiates two levels of matrix switcher r esets. Press and hold the button while the switcher is running or while you apply power to the switcher for differ ent reset levels. Performing a system r eset from the r ear panel This function i[...]

Operation, cont’d CrossPoint 300 Matrix Switchers • Operation 3-40 Performing a hard r eset from the rear panel The hard r eset function restores the switcher to the original factory default settings. All user files and settings ar e maintained. Perform a hard r eset as follows: 1 . If necessary , turn off power to the switcher . 2 . Press and [...]

3-41 CrossPoint 300 Matrix Switchers • Operation 4 . As necessary , adjust the input audio level of each input (see “Viewing and adjusting the input audio level (HV A models)”, in this chapter) so that the approximate output level is the same for all selected inputs. T roubleshooting This section gives recommendations on what to do if you hav[...]

Operation, cont’d CrossPoint 300 Matrix Switchers • Operation 3-42 Configuration Worksheets Rather than trying to remember the configuration for each preset, use worksheets to record this information. Make copies of the blank worksheet on page 3-45 and use one for each preset configuration. The worksheet accommodates all of the matrix switcher [...]

3-43 CrossPoint 300 Matrix Switchers • Operation Worksheet example 2: Drawing ties Figure 3-65 continues from worksheet example 1 by showing the video and audio ties that make up the configuration of preset 3. A solid ink line shows video ties, and a dashed pencil line shows the audio ties. In this example: • The image of the presenter , from t[...]

Operation, cont’d CrossPoint 300 Matrix Switchers • Operation 3-44 Worksheet example 3: T est configuration The A/V system in our fictional or ganization needs to be fine tuned on a regular basis. Figure 3-66 shows a typical test configuration, with an Extron video test generator (input 12) generating a test pattern to all monitors (outputs 1, [...]

3-45 CrossPoint 300 Matrix Switchers • Operation 1 2345 678 12 3 45 67 8 91 0 1 1 11 12 13 14 15 16 10 12 13 14 15 16 9 Input sources Output destinations Preset # Title: Video: A udio: Fill in the preset number and use colors, or dashes , etc. to make connecting lines. Indicate if the configuration is f or video , audio , or both. Matrix Switcher[...]

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Cr ossPoint 300 Matrix Switchers 4 Chapter Four Pr ogrammer’ s Guide Serial Ports Host-to-Switcher Instructions Switcher-Initiated Messages Switcher Error Responses Using the Command/Response T able Command/Response T able for SIS Commands[...]

Programmer’ s Guide, cont’d CrossPoint 300 Matrix Switchers • Programmer’s Guide 4-2 Programmer’ s Guide Serial Ports The switcher has two serial ports that can be connected to a host device such as a computer running the HyperT erminal utility , an RS-232 capable PDA, or a control system. These ports make serial control of the switcher p[...]

4-3 CrossPoint 300 Matrix Switchers • Programmer’s Guide Front panel Configuration port This port is hardwired for RS-232 only . The optional 9-pin D to 2.5 mm mini jack TRS RS-232 cable, part #70-335-01 (figure 4-2) can be used for connection to the Configuration port. 6 feet (1.8 m) P ar t #70-335-01 5 1 9 6 Slee v e (Gnd) Ring Tip 9-pin D Co[...]

Programmer’ s Guide, cont’d CrossPoint 300 Matrix Switchers • Programmer’s Guide 4-4 Switcher -Initiated Messages When a local event such as a front panel operation occurs, the switcher r esponds by sending a message to the host. The switcher-initiated messages ar e listed below (underlined). (c) Copyright 2007, Extron Electronics, CP 300 4[...]

4-5 CrossPoint 300 Matrix Switchers • Programmer’s Guide ASCII to HEX Con version T able Space Switcher Error Responses When the switcher receives an SIS command and determines that it is valid, it performs the command and sends a response to the host device. If the switcher is unable to perform the command because the command is invalid or con[...]

Programmer’ s Guide, cont’d CrossPoint 300 Matrix Switchers • Programmer’s Guide 4-6 Command/Response T able for SIS Commands Symbol Definitions: = Carriage r eturn/line feed = Carriage return (no line feed) • = Space Esc = Escape key Input and output numbers in commands may be entered as either 1-digit, 2-digit, or 3-digit numbers. All i[...]

4-7 CrossPoint 300 Matrix Switchers • Programmer’s Guide Command/response table for SIS commands Command ASCII Command Response Additional description (host to switcher) (switcher to host) Create ties • Commands can be made back-to-back in a string, with no spaces. For example: 1*1!02*02&003*003%4*16$. • The quick multiple tie and tie i[...]

Programmer’ s Guide, cont’d CrossPoint 300 Matrix Switchers • Programmer’s Guide 4-8 Command/response table for SIS commands (Cont’d) Command ASCII Command Response Additional description (host to switcher) (switcher to host) Audio input gain and attenuation (HV A models) The set gain ( G ) and set attenuation ( g ) commands ar e case sen[...]

4-9 CrossPoint 300 Matrix Switchers • Programmer’s Guide Audio volume adjustment settings 41 40 38.5% 40% value dB of attenuation Output v olume 63 61 62 60 59 57 58 56 55 53 54 52 51 49 50 48 5.5% 8.5% 7% 85 0% 00 10% 11.5% 14.5% 13% 16% 17.5% 20.5% 19% 22% 23.5% 26.5% 25% 28% 47 45 46 44 43 42 29.5% 32.5% 31% 34% 35.5% 37% dB of attenuation O[...]

Programmer’ s Guide, cont’d CrossPoint 300 Matrix Switchers • Programmer’s Guide 4-10 Command/response table for SIS commands (Cont’d) Command ASCII Command Response Additional description (host to switcher) (switcher to host) Save, recall, and directly write pr esets • If the user tries to recall a preset that is not saved, the matrix [...]

4-11 CrossPoint 300 Matrix Switchers • Programmer’s Guide Command/response table for SIS commands (Cont’d) Command ASCII Command Response Additional description (host to switcher) (switcher to host) V iew ties, gain, mutes, and presets V iew RGBHV output tie X 3 & X 2 Example : 15& 27 Input 27 RGBHV tied to output 15. V iew video outp[...]

Programmer’ s Guide, cont’d CrossPoint 300 Matrix Switchers • Programmer’s Guide 4-12 Command/response table for SIS commands (Cont’d) Command ASCII Command Response Additional description (host to switcher) (switcher to host) View ties, gain, mutes, and presets (continued) V iew file directory Esc DF filename 1 ,date/time,length List use[...]

Cr ossPoint 300 Matrix Switchers 5 Chapter Five Matrix Softwar e Matrix Switchers Control Program Button-Label Generator[...]

Matrix Software, cont’d CrossPoint 300 Matrix Switchers • Matrix Software 5-2 Matrix Software Matrix Switchers Contr ol Program The W indows-based Extron Matrix Switchers Control Pr ogram communicates with the switcher via the rear panel Remote RS-232/RS-422 port and the fr ont panel Configuration (RS-232) port to provides an easy way to set up[...]

5-3 CrossPoint 300 Matrix Switchers • Matrix Software 4 . Follow the on-screen instructions. By default, the W indows installation of the Matrix Switchers Control Program creates a C:Pr ogram FilesExtron Matrix_Switcher directory , and it places thr ee icons into a group folder named “Extron ElectronicsMatrix Switchers”. The three install[...]

Matrix Software, cont’d CrossPoint 300 Matrix Switchers • Matrix Software 5-4 2 . Choose either the comm port that is connected to the matrix switcher ’s serial port or Emulate . Although IP [LAN] is available for selection, the switcher does not have an Ethernet port. Do not select IP [LAN] .  If you selected a comm port , check the baud [...]

5-5 CrossPoint 300 Matrix Switchers • Matrix Software Figure 5-5 — Sample pr ogram window (with ties) Updating the firmware The firmware upgrade utility pr ovides a way to replace the firmware that is coded on the switcher ’s control boar d without taking the switcher out of service. The Firmware Loader must be installed on your computer to p[...]

Matrix Software, cont’d CrossPoint 300 Matrix Switchers • Matrix Software 5-6 5 . Click T ools > Update firmware . The Extron Firmwar e Loader utility appears (figure 5-7). Figur e 5-7 — Open window 6 . Click Browse. The open file window appears. 7 . Navigate to the folder where you saved the firmware upgrade file. Select the file and clic[...]

5-7 CrossPoint 300 Matrix Switchers • Matrix Software 8 . Click the Upload button. A status bar , which shows the pr ogress of the upload, appears in the Firmware Loader window (figure 5-8). The firmwar e upload to the switcher may take several minutes. Figure 5-8 — Firmwar e Loader status indicator bar , switcher reset, and firmware update Onc[...]

Matrix Software, cont’d CrossPoint 300 Matrix Switchers • Matrix Software 5-8 Windows buttons, drop boxes, and trash The buttons, drop boxes, and trash can on the right side of the program window perform the following functions: Power — Unavailable for these switchers. Executive mode — Allows you to lock out fr ont panel operations, except [...]

5-9 CrossPoint 300 Matrix Switchers • Matrix Software T ools menu Assign device icons — Displays the complete set of input and output device icons. Y ou can drag any of these icons to the input and output boxes. Edit device palette — Allows you to add your own device icon graphics. Audio-Input gain settings — Displays the audio gain level s[...]

Matrix Software, cont’d CrossPoint 300 Matrix Switchers • Matrix Software 5-10 Audio-input Configure selection Displays the audio gain level setting for a single input or for all inputs and allows you to change it. The level is expressed as the magnitude (number of decibels) and polarity (positive, gain or negative, attenuation) of the audio ad[...]

5-11 CrossPoint 300 Matrix Switchers • Matrix Software Using emulation mode Emulation mode allows you to set up the software without attaching the switcher to a computer . T o use emulation mode, do the following: 1. Double-click the Matrix Switchers+ Control Program icon in the Extr o n Electronics gr oup or folder . 2. Choose Emulate, and click[...]

Matrix Software, cont’d CrossPoint 300 Matrix Switchers • Matrix Software 5-12 Using the softwar e 1. T o run the Button-Label Generator program, double-click on the Button-Label Generator icon (shown at right) in the Extron Electronics group or folder , and click OK when prompted. The Button-Label Generator window appears (figure 5-13). Figure[...]

Cr ossPoint 300 Matrix Switchers A Appendix A Refer ence Information Specifications Part Numbers Button Labels[...]

Reference Information, cont’d CrossPoint 300 Matrix Switchers • Reference Information A-2 Reference Information Specifications Video Routing 84 Series ................................ 8 x 4 matrix 88 Series ................................ 8 x 8 matrix 816 Series .............................. 8 x 16 matrix 124 Series ..........................[...]

A-3 CrossPoint 300 Matrix Switchers • Reference Information Sync Input type ..................................... RGBHV, RGBS, RGsB, RsGsBs Output type .................................. RGBHV, RGBS, RGsB, RsGsBs (follows input) Input level ..................................... 0.5 V to 5.0 Vp-p, 4.0 Vp-p normal Output level .....................[...]

Reference Information, cont’d CrossPoint 300 Matrix Switchers • Reference Information A-4 Control/remote — switcher Serial control port ........................ 1 RS-232/RS-422: 1 rear panel 9-pin female D connector 1 RS-232: 1 front panel 2.5 mm mini stereo jack Baud rate and protocol ............... 9600 (default), 19200, 38400, 115200 baud[...]

A-5 CrossPoint 300 Matrix Switchers • Reference Information Part Numbers CrossPoint 300 part numbers Product Part # CrossPoint 300 1616 HVA 60-242-16 CrossPoint 300 1616 HV 60-242-15 CrossPoint 300 168 HVA 60-330-16 CrossPoint 300 168 HV 60-330-15 CrossPoint 300 816 HVA 60-396-16 CrossPoint 300 816 HV 60-396-15 CrossPoint 300 1212 HVA 60-851-16 C[...]

Reference Information, cont’d CrossPoint 300 Matrix Switchers • Reference Information A-6 BNC-4 Mini HR Cable Part # BNC-4 Mini HR bulk, 500' 22-032-02 BNC-4 Mini HR bulk, 1000' 22-032-03 BNC-5 Mini HR Cable Part # BNC-5 Mini HR bulk, 500' 22-020-02 BNC-5 Mini HR bulk, 1000' 22-020-03 Plenum BNC-5 Mini HR Cable Part # Plenum[...]

A-7 CrossPoint 300 Matrix Switchers • Reference Information Figure A-1 — Button label blanks, 16-button strips[...]

Reference Information, cont’d CrossPoint 300 Matrix Switchers • Reference Information A-8[...]

FCC Class A Notice Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses and can rad[...]

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