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Matrix 50 Series Matrix Audio/V ideo Switchers 68-218-01 Rev. J 11 04[...]

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QS-1 Quick Start — Matrix 50 Series Switchers Installation Step 1 Mount the switcher in a rack. Step 2 T urn off power to the input and output devices, and r emove the power cords fr om them. Step 3 Cable the switcher for RGsB, RsGsBs, HDTV/ component video, S-video, or composite video input and output ( 3 ). Step 4 Cable audio models for stereo [...]

Quick Start — Matrix 50 Series Switchers, cont’d QS-2 Fr ont Panel Controls Input and output buttons and LEDs select and identify inputs and outputs. Input buttons also select presets. On audio models, the output LEDs also display the audio level of the selected input. Enter button saves changes when you change the configuration. Preset button [...]

i Matrix 50 Series Switchers • Table of Contents T able of Contents Chapter 1 • Introduction ....................................................................................................... 1-1 About the Matrix 50 Series Switchers ..................................................................... 1-2 Featur es ........................[...]

ii Matrix 50 Series Switchers • Table of Contents T able of Contents, cont’d T roubleshooting ................................................................................................................ 3-15 General checks ................................................................................................................. 3-15 [...]

iii Matrix 50 Series Switchers • Table of Contents Appendix A • Specifications .............................................................................................. A-1 Specifications ....................................................................................................................... A-2 Part Numbers ................[...]

iv Matrix 50 Series Switchers • Table of Contents T able of Contents, cont’d 68-218-01 Rev. J 11 04 All trademarks mentioned in this manual ar e the pr operties of their respective owners.[...]

Matrix 50 Series Switchers 1 Chapter One Intr oduction About the Matrix 50 Series Switchers Features[...]

Introduction, cont’d Matrix 50 Series Switchers • Introduction 1-2 Introduction About the Matrix 50 Series Switchers The Extron Matrix 50 Series Switchers are br oadcast quality , upgradeable matrix switchers that distribute any video and/or audio input to any combination of outputs. The matrix switchers can route multiple input/output configur[...]

1-3 Matrix 50 Series Switchers • Introduction DVD players DVD players Stereo audio Stereo audio VCR Laserdisc player Video cameras CRT projectors Monitors LCD projector VCR Matrix 50 Series Switcher RS-232 control 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Figure 1- 1 — A typical Matrix 50 Series Switcher application Features Inputs — These[...]

Introduction, cont’d Matrix 50 Series Switchers • Introduction 1-4 control program also has an emulation mode that lets you cr eate a switcher configuration file at the home office and then download it for use by the switcher on site. • Simple Instruction Set (SIS™) — The remote control protocol uses Extron’s SIS for easy programming an[...]

1-5 Matrix 50 Series Switchers • Introduction Labeling — Extron’s label software ships with every Extron matrix switcher . Y ou can create labels to place alongside the fr ont panel input buttons and output buttons, with names, alphanumeric characters, or color bitmaps for easy and intuitive input and output selection. Alternatively , labels [...]

Introduction, cont’d Matrix 50 Series Switchers • Introduction 1-6[...]

Matrix 50 Series Switchers 2 Chapter T wo Installation Rack Mounting the Switcher Cabling and Rear Panel Views[...]

Installation, cont’d Matrix 50 Series Switchers • Installation 2-2 Installation Rack Mounting the Switcher The Matrix 50 Series Switchers are housed in rack-mountable, 2U high, 19” wide metal enclosures. The appropriate rack mount kit is included with each switcher . Rack mount the switcher as follows: 1 . Insert the switcher into the rack, a[...]

2-3 Matrix 50 Series Switchers • Installation Power connection 1 AC power connector — Plug a standard IEC power cord into this connector to connect the switcher to a 100 to 240V AC, 50 Hz or 60 Hz power sourc e. V ideo input and output connections (video models only) All video input and output connections to the Matrix 50 Series switchers are m[...]

Installation, cont’d Matrix 50 Series Switchers • Installation 2-4 When making connections for the Matrix 50 Series Switcher from existing audio cables, see figure 2-6. A mono audio connector consists of the tip and sleeve. A stereo audio connector consists of the tip, ring and sleeve. The ring, tip, and sleeve wires are also shown on the capti[...]

2-5 Matrix 50 Series Switchers • Installation Y ou can also connect an MKP 1000 remote keypad or MCP 1000 slave unit to the MCP 1000 master unit. Refer to the MCP 1000 Remote Control Panel User’ s Manual and the MKP 1000 User ’ s Manual for details. See chapter 4, Programmer’ s Guide , for definitions of the SIS commands and chapter 5, Matr[...]

Installation, cont’d Matrix 50 Series Switchers • Installation 2-6 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 Video camera Video camera Video camera Monitor VCR MATRIX 50 Sync timing source (black burst generator) VSC 150 VGA input R - Y / B - Y / Y 5 0 / 6 0 H z 1 0 0 - 2 4 0 V 0 . 3 A S - V I D E O R G B R / R - Y H V S G / Y B / B - Y R S [...]

Matrix 50 Series Switchers 3 Chapter Thr ee Operation Front Panel Controls and Indicators Front Panel Operations T roubleshooting W orksheets[...]

Operation, cont’d Matrix 50 Series Switchers • Operation 3-2 Operation Front Panel Controls and Indicators The front panel controls (figure 3-1) are grouped into two sets. The input and output buttons and LED indicators are grouped on the left side of the control panel. The control buttons and I/O selection buttons and indicators ar e grouped o[...]

3-3 Matrix 50 Series Switchers • Operation 4 Preset button and LED — The Preset button saves a configuration as a preset, or recalls and makes active a previously-defined preset. The Preset LED indicates save mode when it is blinking and recall mode when it lights steadily . 5 V iew button and LED — The V iew button selects a view-only mode t[...]

Operation, cont’d Matrix 50 Series Switchers • Operation 3-4 Front panel I/O label windows 9 Input and output label windows — These translucent panels can be removed and r eplaced to insert labels behind the panels. T o remove a panel, insert the Philips-head end of an Extron tweeker or small Philips- head screwdriver into the hole in one end[...]

3-5 Matrix 50 Series Switchers • Operation 2. Select to configure video, audio, or both by pressing the V ideo and/or Audio buttons. 3. Select the desired input and output(s) by pressing the input and output buttons. 4 . Press and release the Enter button. 5 . Repeat steps 1 through 4 to create additional ties until the desir ed configuration is [...]

Operation, cont’d Matrix 50 Series Switchers • Operation 3-6 C Press and release the input 5 button. The input 5 LED lights. D Press and release the output 3, output 4, and output 8 buttons. The output 3, output 4, and output 8 LEDs blink to indicate a tentative tie. The entire set of ties can be canceled at this point by pressing and releasing[...]

3-7 Matrix 50 Series Switchers • Operation C Press and release the input 5 button. The input 5 LED lights. If the steps in Example 1 have been completed, the output 3, output 4, and output 8 LEDs light to indicate ties created in Example 1. The output 1 LED does not light, even if the steps in Example 2 have been completed, because Example 2 adde[...]

Operation, cont’d Matrix 50 Series Switchers • Operation 3-8 2 . Pr ess and release the V iew button. 3 . Select video, audio, or both to view by pr essing the V ideo and/or Audio buttons. 4 . Select the desired input or output(s) for which ties need to be viewed by pressing the input and output buttons. 1 . T o see all ties of the current conf[...]

3-9 Matrix 50 Series Switchers • Operation D Press and release the input 5 button (figure 3-8). The input 5 LED lights. If ties are established for input 5, all output LEDs toggle; outputs with no ties turn off and the LEDs associated with all outputs tied to input 5 (audio, video, or audio and video ties) light. If no ties are established for in[...]

Operation, cont’d Matrix 50 Series Switchers • Operation 3-10 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 INPUTS ENTER OUTPUTS 6 7 7 8 9 10 11 PRESET VIEW ESC VIDEO AUDIO 12 8 CONTROL I/O F 8 3 1 4 VIDEO AUDIO F LED key: = off , = on Press Figure 3-10 — Example 4f: Viewing the current configuration, video only Muting and unmuting video and/or audio Individual outp[...]

3-11 Matrix 50 Series Switchers • Operation D One at a time , press an hold the Output 3 and Output 4 buttons (figure 3-1 1 ) for approximately 2 seconds until the associated output LED begins to blink. The output 3 and output 4 video and audio signals are muted. Figure 3-1 1 shows only the indications directly related to the mute operation. Indi[...]

Operation, cont’d Matrix 50 Series Switchers • Operation 3-12 Example 6: Saving a preset See figure 3-12 and the following steps for an example of saving the current configuration as a preset on a 12x8 Matrix 50 switcher with audio. 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 INPUTS ENTER OUTPUTS 6 7 7 8 9 10 11 PRESET VIEW ESC ESC VIDEO AUDIO 12 8 CONTROL I/O A 1 C[...]

3-13 Matrix 50 Series Switchers • Operation Viewing and adjusting the audio level The audio level of each input can be displayed and adjusted through a range of -15dB to +9dB to ensure that there is no noticeable volume difference among sources. The audio level can be adjusted from the front panel or by using Extr on’s W indows-based control pr[...]

Operation, cont’d Matrix 50 Series Switchers • Operation 3-14 LED key: = off (v alue 0 dB), = blinking (value 1dB), = on (value 2dB), flash once B B B Press F F 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 INPUTS ENTER OUTPUTS 6 7 7 8 9 10 11 PRESET VIEW ESC ESC VIDEO AUDIO AUDIO 12 8 CONTROL I/O A B Press C C C 5 +8dB Figure 3-14 — Example 8: Viewing the audio lev[...]

3-15 Matrix 50 Series Switchers • Operation on page 3-7. Other than in view-only mode, if the user pushes a front panel button when the switcher is in executive mode, that button’s associated LED flashes twice and goes out. T o toggle executive mode on or off, pr ess and hold the V ideo and Audio buttons for approximately two seconds. The V ide[...]

Operation, cont’d Matrix 50 Series Switchers • Operation 3-16 Worksheet example 1: System equipment Figure 3-16 shows a worksheet for a 12x8 Matrix 50 switcher with audio in a fictional organization with the system hardware annotated. Inputs 10 and 1 1 and output 7 have no connections in this organization, so they have been crossed out on the w[...]

3-17 Matrix 50 Series Switchers • Operation Worksheet example 2: Daily configuration Figure 3-17 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 the[...]

Operation, cont’d Matrix 50 Series Switchers • Operation 3-18 Worksheet example 3: T est configuration The A/V system in this fictional organization needs to be fine tuned on a regular basis. Figure 3-18 shows a typical test configuration, with an Extron video test generator (input 12) generating a test pattern to all monitors (outputs 1, 2, 3,[...]

3-19 Matrix 50 Series Switchers • Operation 1 2345 678 12 3 45 67 8 91 0 1 1 1 2 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. Input sources Output destinations Configuration worksheet[...]

Operation, cont’d Matrix 50 Series Switchers • Operation 3-20[...]

Matrix 50 Series Switchers 4 Chapter Four Pr ogrammer’ s Guide Host-to-Switcher Instructions Switcher-Initiated Messages Switcher Error Responses Using the Command/Response T able Command/Response T able[...]

Programmer’ s Guide, cont’d Matrix 50 Series Switchers • Programmer’s Guide 4-2 Programmer’ s Guide The switcher ’s r ear panel RS-232/RS-422 connector (figure 4-1) can be connected to the serial port output of a host device such as a computer , RS-232 capable PDA, or control system. This connection makes softwar e contr ol of the switc[...]

4-3 Matrix 50 Series Switchers • Programmer’s Guide The switcher does not expect a response from the host, but, for example, the host program might r equest a new status. 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 swi[...]

Programmer’ s Guide, cont’d Matrix 50 Series Switchers • Programmer’s Guide 4-4 Command/Response T able Symbol Definitions: = Carriage return/line feed = Carriage return (no line feed) • = space X1 = Input number 1 – 12 X2 = Output number 1 – 8 X3 = Input number (for tie) 0 – maximum number of inputs (0=disconnected) X4 = Audio gain[...]

4-5 Matrix 50 Series Switchers • Programmer’s Guide Command/response table for SIS commands (Cont’d) Command ASCII Command Response Additional description (host to switcher) (switcher to host) Recall a preset X8 . Rpr X8 Command character is a period. Example :5 . Rpr05 Recall preset 5, which becomes the current configuration. Start direct wr[...]

Programmer’ s Guide, cont’d Matrix 50 Series Switchers • Programmer’s Guide 4-6 Command/response table for SIS commands (Cont’d) Command ASCII Command Response Additional description (host to switcher) (switcher to host) View ties, gain, and presets V iew video output tie V/v X2 % Out X2 •In X3 •V id Example : v7% Out07•In02•V id [...]

Matrix 50 Series Switchers 5 Chapter Five Matrix Softwar e Matrix Switcher+ Control Program Button-Label Generator[...]

Matrix Software, cont’d Matrix 50 Series Switchers • Matrix Software 5-2 Matrix Software T wo software programs accompany the Matrix 50 Series switchers: • The Extron Matrix Switchers Control Pr ogram (Extr on part number 29-015-01), which communicates with the switcher via the RS-232/RS-422 port, provides an easy way for you to set up ties a[...]

5-3 Matrix 50 Series Switchers • Matrix Software 4. T o make the control program easier to use, you can assign a device icon to each input and output. Click on a box that repr esents an input or output, and drag the desired icon onto the box fr om the icon palette that appears. 5. T o create a tie, drag an input box to one or mor e output boxes. [...]

Matrix Software, cont’d Matrix 50 Series Switchers • Matrix Software 5-4 Go — Activates the selected preset as the current configuration. Save as — Allows the current set of ties to be saved as a preset. Enter the pr eset number when prompted to do so. Changes – T ake — Allows you to save to file any changes made to the displayed config[...]

5-5 Matrix 50 Series 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 on the Matrix Switcher+ Control Program icon (shown at left) in the Extron Electronics group or folder . 2. Choose Emulate, [...]

Matrix Software, cont’d Matrix 50 Series Switchers • Matrix Software 5-6 Figure 5-3 — Extron’ s Button-Label Generator window Y ou can also see an example of a completed Extr on’s Button-Label Generator window by clicking on the Help menu on the main screen, choosing Show Help, and clicking on the Load Demo button.[...]

Matrix 50 Series Switchers A Appendix A Specifications Specifications Part Numbers[...]

Specifications, cont’d Matrix 50 Series Switchers • Specifications A-2 Specifications Video Routing .......................................... 8 x 4, 8 x 8, 12 x 4, or 12 x 8 matrix Gain ............................................... Unity Bandwidth .................................... 150 MHz (-3dB), fully loaded 0 - 10 MHz ................. [...]

A-3 Matrix 50 Series Switchers • Specifications Crosstalk ....................................... <-80dB @ 1 kHz, fully loaded Stereo channel separation .......... >80dB @ 1 kHz THD ............................................... 0.015%, worst case, @ 20 Hz to 20 kHz CMRR ............................................ >75dB @ 20 Hz to 20 k[...]

Specifications, cont’d Matrix 50 Series Switchers • Specifications A-4 Part Numbers Matrix 50 Series switchers part numbers Extron Part Part # 12 x 8 HDTV/component video and audio switcher 60-359MV 12 x 8 HDTV/component video switcher 60-359MZ 12 x 4 HDTV/component video and audio switcher 60-359JW 12 x 4 HDTV/component video switcher 60-359JZ[...]

A-5 Matrix 50 Series Switchers • Specifications Optional Accessories Extron Part Part # Rack/desk mounting kit 70-077-03 Captive screw audio connector 10-319-10 SVHS - BNC adapter 26-353-01 RCA-to-BNC adapter 10-264-01 MKP 1000 Gray 60-239-01 Black 60-239-02 White 60-239-03 MKP 1000M (master) 60-298-01 MKP 1000S (slave) 60-298-02 Cables When usin[...]

Specifications, cont’d Matrix 50 Series Switchers • Specifications A-6 Pre-cut cables All Extron BNC cables have male connectors on both ends. A plenum version of the BNC-5 Mini HR cable is also available. Extron Part Part # BNC-4 Mini HR Cable BNC-4-25’HR (25 feet/7.5 meters) 26-210-04 BNC-4-50’HR (50 feet/15.0 meters) 26-210-05 BNC-4-75?[...]

Matrix 50 Series Switchers B Appendix B Refer ence Information Hardware Procedures Button Labels[...]

Reference Information, cont’d Matrix 50 Series Switchers • Reference Information B-2 Reference Information Hardwar e Pr ocedures This appendix contains procedur es for performing hardwar e maintenance operations such as installing a Matrix 50 Option Kit, swapping the RS-232 and RS-422 ports, installing a new firmware update, and replacing the f[...]

B-3 Matrix 50 Series Switchers • Reference Information Closing the switcher T o close the switcher when you have finished performing a pr ocedure in this chapter , do the following: 1. Reinstall any cables you removed. T o connect a self-latching cable to a receptacle, align the holes in the connector with the pins in the receptacle, and pr ess e[...]

Reference Information, cont’d Matrix 50 Series Switchers • Reference Information B-4 Installing a video module 1. Follow the instructions in Opening the switcher on page B-2 to r emove the top cover . 2. Remove the bus ribbon cable that connects the video and audio modules to the front panel boar d by pressing the two r eceptacle tabs on the to[...]

B-5 Matrix 50 Series Switchers • Reference Information 6 . When all of the video (and audio) modules are mounted, reconnect the bus ribbon cable to each board by aligning the holes in the connector with the pins in the bus connector on each board, and pressing evenly until the receptacle tabs lock into place. Ensure that the bus ribbon cable is n[...]

Reference Information, cont’d Matrix 50 Series Switchers • Reference Information B-6 If, on power-up, the switcher’ s Power LED blinks four times, pauses, and blinks four times again, there is a conflict in the jumper settings. Remove the power cable, recheck the jumper settings, and power the switcher up again. 7 . Reinstall the switcher ’[...]

B-7 Matrix 50 Series Switchers • Reference Information Figure B-6 — Mounting the audio board Ensure that tools and hands are outside the switcher befor e powering up the switcher . 7. If not already done, attach the power cord to the switcher and to the AC power source. Make sure the switcher is working pr operly . Unplug the AC power cord. If,[...]

Reference Information, cont’d Matrix 50 Series Switchers • Reference Information B-8 9 . If not already done, reconnect the AC power , input, and output cables. Swapping the serial ports The Matrix 50 switchers are factory configur ed for RS-232 use. If you want to use RS-422 and the switcher is configured for RS-232, or if you want to use RS-2[...]

B-9 Matrix 50 Series Switchers • Reference Information Installing a firmware update The IC that contains the firmware for the matrix switcher also contains the memory in which presets and audio levels ar e saved. When you replace the IC, these settings will be lost. Y ou may want to record the presets and audio levels before you r eplace the IC. [...]

Reference Information, cont’d Matrix 50 Series Switchers • Reference Information B-10 a . Connect the power cor d to the AC power source. b . Press and hold the Enter button while you connect the power cor d to the switcher . c . Observe that the Input, Output, Preset, V iew , and Esc LEDs all flash. d . Release the Enter button. 12 . Ensure th[...]

B-11 Matrix 50 Series Switchers • Reference Information Switcher type Matrix size JMP2 JMP3 JMP4 JMP5 JMP6 JMP7 JMP8 JMP9 Video only Video & audio Audio only X OX O XO O O 8 x 4 X OX O OX O O 8 x 8 X OX O OO O O 12 x 4 O OX O XX O O 12 x 8 O XX O OX O O 8 x 4 O XX O XO O O 8 x 8 X XX O XO O O 12 x 4 O XX O OO O O 12 x 8 X OX O OO X O 8 x 4 O [...]

Reference Information, cont’d Matrix 50 Series Switchers • Reference Information B-12 Blank[...]

B-13 Matrix 50 Series Switchers • Reference Information Figure B-10 — Button label blanks, 12-button strip[...]

Reference Information, cont’d Matrix 50 Series Switchers • Reference Information B-14[...]

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