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Altinex MAX Series manual

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  • Page 1

    MATRIX SWITCHERS MANUAL PART NUMBER: 400-0047-004 PRODUCT REVISION: 2 MAX SERIES MATRIX SWITCHERS USER’S GUIDE[...]

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    MATRIX SWITCHERS 1 INTRODUCTION Altinex appreciates your purchase of the MAX Series Matrix Switcher. We are sure you will find it a reliable and useful product. Superior performance for the right price backed by solid technical and customer support is what we have to offer. The product you are holding in your hands is designed using state-of-the-ar[...]

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    MATRIX SWITCHERS 2 PRECAUTIONS/SAFETY WARNINGS 1 Please read this manual carefully before using your MAX Series Matrix Switcher. Keep this manual handy for future reference. These safety instructions are to ensure the long life of your MAX Series Switcher and to prevent fire and shock hazard. Please read them carefully and heed all warnings. 1.1 GE[...]

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    MATRIX SWITCHERS 3 ABOUT YOUR MAX SERIES MATRIX SWITCHER 2 The Altinex MAX Series Matrix Switchers are designed to route multiple computers or video sources to multiple display devices in a wide range of audio/visual installations. The MAX Series line of matrix switchers is available in the following sizes: 4x2, 4x4, 8x2, 8x4. The bandwidth of 100 [...]

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    MATRIX SWITCHERS 4 Power Cord x 5-position Terminal Connector x 4-position Terminal Connector x DIAGRAM OF FRONT/BACK PANEL 4[...]

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    MATRIX SWITCHERS 5 4.1 BACK PANEL CONTROL The MAX Series Matrix Switcher offers great flexibility in configuring the switcher. Each portion of the signal can be controlled independently or in any desired grouping. This allows use of the switcher with a variety of signal formats, and allows multiple independent switchers in one enclosure. For exampl[...]

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    MATRIX SWITCHERS 6 The computer video signal can be RGsB, RGBS, or RGBHV format. The broadcast video signal can be C-Video, S-Video, or Component Video in NTSC, PAL or SECAM standard. The audio signal can be Mono or Stereo. Depending on the signal and size configuration of the MAX Switcher, the back panel of the switchers will be different. Here ar[...]

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    MATRIX SWITCHERS 9 INSTALLING YOUR SWITCHER 6 Step 1. Connect the power entry connector of the MAX Switcher to the power outlet with the provided power cord. The power supply is universal and will work throughout the world with voltages between 90V-260V. Step 2. Connect the cables from the video sources (computers, VCR, others) to available inputs [...]

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    MATRIX SWITCHERS 10 In PRESS and HOLD mode the switcher performs secondary functions. Press and hold the button until all LED’s flash and the unit beeps a second time. In POWER-ON mode the switcher changes settings that are stored in the switcher’s memory. These modified settings become the default settings next time the unit is powered. The LE[...]

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    MATRIX SWITCHERS 11 Press and hold Input 5 and turn the power ON. Then wait for long and short beep to set the No sync delay function. Press and hold Input 6 and turn the power ON. Then wait for long and short beep to set a 5- second sync delay. Press and hold Input 7 and turn the power ON. Then wait for long and short beep to set a 2- second sync [...]

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    MATRIX SWITCHERS 12 RESET To reset the switcher to its factory default setting, press [VIDEO] and hold it until all LED’s flash. When the switcher is reset: - Baud rate is changed to 2400 bps. - Unit ID is selected to 1. - IR-Control mode is disabled. - Sync Delay is set to None. - All stored memories are cleared. LOCK / UNLOCK FRONT PANEL Someti[...]

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    MATRIX SWITCHERS 13 The [SETIDn] command is used for programming the switcher; it should not be used as a part of a program to operate the switcher. [CODEn] n=1 - Use [ ] as start and end code n=2 - Use ( ) as start and end code n=3 - Use {} as start and end code n=4 - Use :; as start and end code n=5 - Use <> as start and end code n=6 - Use [...]

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    MATRIX SWITCHERS 14 1. The number of outputs must be the same on all units to be looped. 2. Output offset is zero for all units. 3. The input offset must be set for all units except for the first one. The offset for the input should be the same as the last number of the previous unit 4. The number of inputs available on the second unit for a direct[...]

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    MATRIX SWITCHERS 15 [RSET] This command resets or initializes the switcher to the power-on condition. With this command, the baud rate is changed to 2400 bps, all current inputs from outputs are disconnected, unit ID number is set to 1, memory number 1 is recalled, and all levels (VIDEO & AUDIO) are enabled. [BAUDn] n=1(31hex) 300 baud n=2(32he[...]

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    MATRIX SWITCHERS 16 This command allows control of each signal level independently. Once issued it is active until another [SELn] command is issued or the front panel is used to control the switcher. When the front panel is used, the levels to be controlled are defined by the front panel selections. The front panel allows only 3 options of controll[...]

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    MATRIX SWITCHERS 17 This command is used to select multiple inputs and multiple outputs without switching and then switch them together with a single command. This is a very useful command for scene or salvo switching or for controlling through a PC. If n = 1, units will respond to any command. If n= 0, then none of the units will respond to any is[...]

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    MATRIX SWITCHERS 18 [SWUx] command will delay switching for that period. [FDBKn] n- 1 enable feedback [OK] or [ERR] n- 0 disable feedback This command sets MAX Switchers to provide feedback code during RS-232 control operations. Factory default is no feedback. After [FDBK1] is issued the MAX Series Switcher will provide an [OK] if the command is ex[...]

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    MATRIX SWITCHERS 19 7.6 IR-CONTROL MODE Wired Infra-red Receiver Step 1. Make sure that the MAX Switcher is in the OFF position. Step 2. Plug the 4-position terminal plug located at the end of the cable into RS-232 Port 1 located on the top-right corner on the backside of the switcher. Note: Inserting the 4-positon Terminal connector on RS-232 port[...]

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    MATRIX SWITCHERS 20 CABLES AND ACCESSORIES 8 Model No. Description RACK MOUNTING BRACKETS DA1296RM 19”-3U Rack Mount Ears TABLE MOUNT BRACKETS TM1277 3U High, 1 Rack - Wide CONTROL OPTIONS RC5251IR Infra-Red Hand-held Remote Control Transmitter and Receiver with 6 ft cable 4 BNC TO 4 BNC COAXIAL CABLE CB4100MR Bulk high resolution 4 coax cable (5[...]

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    MATRIX SWITCHERS 21 port simultaneously. 8 Can I use contact closure to control the switcher? Contact closure cannot control the MAX Switcher directly, but this can be done using the Altinex CP7317RS unit, which is capable of converting contact closure control into RS-232 commands. The number of relays available limits the number of functions avail[...]

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    MATRIX SWITCHERS 22 ALTINEX POLICY 11 11.1 LIMITED WARRANTY Altinex warrants that its MAX Series Matrix Switchers are free from defects in materials under normal use and service. This warranty is limited to repairing at company’s factory any part or parts of the product, which upon company’s examination shall disclose to be, thus defective. Pro[...]