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    H igh Resolution Video Products • A/V System Integration Tools • Interactive Training Systems MS X 1 61 6/ M S X 1 61 6HR MA TRIX SWITC HER 1 6–IN P UT , 1 6–OUTPUT MS X 1 6 1 6/M S X 1 6 1 6H R OP ER AT ION M A NUAL[...]

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    Installation and Safety Instructions For Models w ithout a Powe r Switch: The socket outlet shall be instal led near the equipment and shall be accessible. For all Mode ls: No serviceable parts inside the unit. Refer servi ce to a qualified technician. For M odels with Intern al or External F uses: For continued protection against fi re hazard, rep[...]

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     2002 - INLINE, INC. MSX 1616 OPERATION MANUA L - v1.0 5 /8 /02 Table of Contents MSX1616 Matrix Switcher - Q uic k Start ..................................................................................... 3 Installation ................................................................................................................... .......3[...]

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    2 MSX 1616 OPERATION MANUAL - v1.0 5/8/02  2002 - I NL INE, I NC. Serial Commands ................................................................................................................ ......... 26 Addressing Co mmands .....................................................................................................26 Set-Up Command[...]

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    3  2002 - INLINE, INC. MSX 1616 OPERATION MANUA L - v1.0 5 /8 /02 MSX1616 Matrix Switcher - Quick Start Installation Step 1 Install the sw itcher into a standard 19" equipment rack , or set it on a flat surface. Step 2 Connect input video sources to the BNC connector inputs. Connect sync inputs to the H/C and V connectors and video inputs t[...]

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     2002 - INLINE, INC. MSX 1616 OPERATION MANUA L - v1.0 5 /8 /02 MSX1616 Matrix Switcher - Quick Start , continued Front Panel Controls Buttons to the left of the LCD let you navigate throug h the LCD menu options. Arrowed buttons let you increase or decrease a selection, scroll up or down, mov e forward and backward, and change inputs and output[...]

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    5  2002 - INLINE, INC. MSX 1616 OPERATION MANUA L - v1.0 5 /8 /02 Description The MSX1616 matrix switcher routes audio and video sig nals from mu ltiple sources to multiple monitors, screens, and speak ers without requiring cable changes. Model Description MSX1616 16 x 16 Matrix for RGBHV & Stereo Audio – 160 MHz MSX1616HR 16 x 16 Matrix f[...]

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    6 MSX 1616 OPERATION MANUAL - v1.0 5/8/02  2002 - I NL INE, I NC. • Dual Switching Modes o Matrix m ode – Lets you configure new or chang e existing input-output patches with the press of one button. o Express m ode – Lets you recall previously stored input/output patches. • RGB Delay mode for enhanced switching translations. • 256 Con[...]

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    7  2002 - INLINE, INC. MSX 1616 OPERATION MANUA L - v1.0 5 /8 /02 Installation Mounting the MSX1616 Mount the MSX1616 switcher on a standard 19-inch m etal equipment rack. The unit is 6U tall. Allow 1U above and below the switcher for heat dissipation. To rack- mount the switcher: 1. Slide the switcher into the equipm ent rack. 2. Align the m ou[...]

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    8 MSX 1616 OPERATION MANUAL - v1.0 5/8/02  2002 - I NL INE, I NC. Video Input and Output Connections Video connections are made with BNC connectors, one for each of five inputs: Red (R), Green (G), Blue (B), Horizontal/Com p Sync (H/C), and Vertical Sync (V). 1. Connect video input devices to the appropriate v ideo input connectors. 2. Connect v[...]

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    9  2002 - INLINE, INC. MSX 1616 OPERATION MANUA L - v1.0 5 /8 /02 Serial Ports The switcher features three serial ports that can accomm odate RS-232, RS-422, and RS- 485 connections. Use serial port 1 to control the switcher using either a PC or a third- party control system . Use serial ports 2 and 3 to control auxiliary dev ices with serial co[...]

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    10 MSX 1616 OPERATION MANUAL - v1.0 5/8/02  2002 - I NL INE, I NC. DIP Sw itch Settings: Termination Function: Non- termination 485 half- duplex termination 422/485 Full duplex non- termination 422/485 Full duplex termination RS232 RS232/ 485 select ON ON ON ON OFF Switch 1 Position 1 Receive termination OFF ON OFF ON OFF Switch 1 Position 2 Tra[...]

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    11  2002 - INLINE, INC. MSX 1616 OPERATION MANUA L - v1.0 5 /8 /02 MSX1616 DIP sw itch ON position: MSX3216 DIP sw itch ON position:[...]

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    12 MSX 1616 OPERATION MANUAL - v1.0 5/8/02  2002 - I NL INE, I NC. Compatibility Input The MSX1616 16 input connections are terminated with BNC connectors that can accept composite, S- Vi deo component (YUV, YPrPb, YR- Y, B-Y), RGBHV, RGBS, RGsB, or computer pass throug h singles. You can configure a single input to feed up to 16 different outpu[...]

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    13  2002 - INLINE, INC. MSX 1616 OPERATION MANUA L - v1.0 5 /8 /02[...]

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    14 MSX 1616 OPERATION MANUAL - v1.0 5/8/02  2002 - I NL INE, I NC.[...]

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    15  2002 - INLINE, INC. MSX 1616 OPERATION MANUA L - v1.0 5 /8 /02 Operation Front Panel Controls The MSX1616 features the following ergonomic front panel controls. Button Function Soft Keys Navigate throug h any menu on LCD. Menu Navigation Buttons Scrolls up and down LCD m enu selections and changes inputs/outputs. MENU Displays the previous L[...]

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    16 MSX 1616 OPERATION MANUAL - v1.0 5/8/02  2002 - I NL INE, I NC. Front Panel Operation The MSX1616 series has three operational modes: Matrix, Preview, and Express. • In Matrix mode, y ou can select an input, assign it to any output or series of outputs, and press TAKE to accept the new switch. Matrix m ode allows maxim um sw itching flexibi[...]

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    17  2002 - INLINE, INC. MSX 1616 OPERATION MANUA L - v1.0 5 /8 /02 To recall a saved p reset: 1. To recall a preset, press PRESET . Result: The LEDs abov e the buttons designating sav ed presets glow. 2. Select the desired preset by pressing the corresponding button. Note: The MSX1616 includes special labeling strips so you can label what functi[...]

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    18 MSX 1616 OPERATION MANUAL - v1.0 5/8/02  2002 - I NL INE, I NC. Hierarchy of LCD Screens[...]

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    19  2002 - INLINE, INC. MSX 1616 OPERATION MANUA L - v1.0 5 /8 /02 Menu Programm ing Level Selection The MSX1616 has six user-definable switching lev els: Level Number: Default Level: 1 RGBHVA 2 RGBHV 3 Audio 4 No boards 5 No boards 6 No boards Each level can be one of nine board config urations: • RGBHVA • Red • RGBHV • Gree n • RGB ?[...]

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    20 MSX 1616 OPERATION MANUAL - v1.0 5/8/02  2002 - I NL INE, I NC. A udio Setup This menu selection allows for input and output v olume adjustments. 1. Press MENU until 0DLQ0HQX display s in the LCD. 2. Press the soft key pointing to $XGLR6HWXS on the LCD. Result: $XGLR6HWXS display s in the LCD. 3. Select one: • Select ,QSXW$WWHQX[...]

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    21  2002 - INLINE, INC. MSX 1616 OPERATION MANUA L - v1.0 5 /8 /02 A dvanced Menu This function lets you set up serial ports, reset the switcher, and activate RGB delay . Setting up Se rial Ports 1. Press MENU until 0DLQ0HQX display s in the LCD. 2. Press the soft key pointing to $GYDQFHG . Result: $GYDQFHG0HQX display s in the LCD. 3. Sel[...]

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    22 MSX 1616 OPERATION MANUAL - v1.0 5/8/02  2002 - I NL INE, I NC. Resetting th e Swi tcher 1. Press MENU until 0DLQ0HQX display s in the LCD. 2. Press the soft key pointing to $GYDQFHG . Result: $GYDQFHG0HQX display s in the LCD. 3. Select the soft key pointing to 5HVHW8QLW . Result: 5HVHW0HQX display s in the LCD. 4. You can do eit[...]

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    23  2002 - INLINE, INC. MSX 1616 OPERATION MANUA L - v1.0 5 /8 /02 Communication Protocol The MSX1616 contains three serial ports for communication. You can config ure all three ports to comm unicate serially via RS- 232, RS- 422 or RS-485 standards by setting the DIP switches located at the rear of the unit to the appropriate setting. Use this [...]

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    24 MSX 1616 OPERATION MANUAL - v1.0 5/8/02  2002 - I NL INE, I NC. The MSX1616 and MSX3216 offer comm and buffering. This allows y ou to send multiple comm ands to the unit with out a delay between each comm and. When you send a comm and, the unit responds R0 . This indicates a valid com mand executed, followed by the original com mand and any o[...]

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    25  2002 - INLINE, INC. MSX 1616 OPERATION MANUA L - v1.0 5 /8 /02 Serial Port Pin-outs RS-232 Connection Diagram: Full Duplex RS-422/485 Connection Diagram: Half Duplex RS-485 Connection Diagram:[...]

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    26 MSX 1616 OPERATION MANUAL - v1.0 5/8/02  2002 - I NL INE, I NC. All serial comm ands apply to the MSX1616 and MSX3216 . Both switchers follow the sam e comm and structure with the exception of comm and strings that designate ii for input assignm ent. For the MSX1616 , ii would be 01 – 16 while the MSX3216 ii would be 01 - 32 . A ddressing C[...]

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    27  2002 - INLINE, INC. MSX 1616 OPERATION MANUA L - v1.0 5 /8 /02 Set-Up Commands These comm ands are for configuring the switcher and only need to be sent once. If using a third party control sy stem, most com mands in this section should be placed in the start- up section of the program . COMM AND DESCRIPTION [ARC] Request for model and v ers[...]

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    28 MSX 1616 OPERATION MANUAL - v1.0 5/8/02  2002 - I NL INE, I NC. COMM AND DESCRIPTION [RGB xx ] RGB delay prov ides an adj ustable delay time between switching sync and RGB boards. • Where o x.x = 0.0 – 6.0 in .1 seconds intervals, ? to query [VIS x ] Enable/Disable Vertical In terval Switching . Requires sources to be Genlocked. Contact I[...]

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    29  2002 - INLINE, INC. MSX 1616 OPERATION MANUA L - v1.0 5 /8 /02 Sw itching Commands These comm ands can either initiate a one-input-to- one-output switch or load an entire I /O configuration. You m ust fallow all "load" comm ands (identified by [L … .]) by a [TAKE] comm and to initiate switch. COMM AND DESCRIPTION [MSxO oo I ii ] [...]

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    30 MSX 1616 OPERATION MANUAL - v1.0 5/8/02  2002 - I NL INE, I NC. COMM AND DESCRIPTION ss[BLAN K oo ] Blanks a specific output. • Where o oo = 01 – 16 for output Volume Commands These commands control volum e levels for both inputs and outputs. You can adjust input v olum e levels to m inimize drastic chang es in volume when perform ing swi[...]

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    31  2002 - INLINE, INC. MSX 1616 OPERATION MANUA L - v1.0 5 /8 /02 COMM AND DESCRIPTION [VOLL oox ] Increm ents/decrements left channel v olume level for a specific output. • Where o oo = 01 – 16 for output o x = + (plus sign) to increm ent output vol ume o x = - (m inus sign) to decrem ent output vol ume o x = @ to return output vo lume to [...]

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    32 MSX 1616 OPERATION MANUAL - v1.0 5/8/02  2002 - I NL INE, I NC. COMM AND DESCRIPTION [VIN iix ] Increm ents/decrements input v olume level for a specific input. • Where o ii = 01 – 16 for input o x = + (plus sign) to increm ent input vol ume o x = - (m inus sign) to decrem ent input vol ume o x = @ to return input vo lume to factory defau[...]

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    33  2002 - INLINE, INC. MSX 1616 OPERATION MANUA L - v1.0 5 /8 /02 COMM AND DESCRIPTION [LVOLL, aaa,bbb,ccc,ddd,eee,fff, ggg,hhh,iii,jjj,kkk,lll, mmm, nnn,o oo,ppp ] Preload left channel output volum e level for all outputs. Must send a [TAKE] comm and to execute changes. • Where o aaa = -550 to 90 for output 1 o bbb = -550 to 90 for output 2 [...]

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    34 MSX 1616 OPERATION MANUAL - v1.0 5/8/02  2002 - I NL INE, I NC. COMM AND DESCRIPTION [PCH p I iiabcde ] [PCH p I ii ?] Loads hex comm and string to an input up to 60 characters. • Where o p = 2 for port 2, 3 for port 3 o ii = 01 – 16 for input o abcdef … = hex string to be stored o abcdef = ?, queries current label [PCH p O ooabcde ] [P[...]

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    35  2002 - INLINE, INC. MSX 1616 OPERATION MANUA L - v1.0 5 /8 /02 COMM AND DESCRIPTION [PCL p P mmm abcde ] [PCL p P mmm ?] Loads ASCII comm and string to a preset up to 60 characters. • Where o p = 2 for port 2, 3 for port 3 o mmm = 001 - 256 for preset o abcdef … = hex string to be stored o abcdef - ?, queries current label Note: When con[...]

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    36 MSX 1616 OPERATION MANUAL - v1.0 5/8/02  2002 - I NL INE, I NC. COMM AND DESCRIPTION [PSV xxx@ ] This command w ill delete all I/O configurations prev iously stored to this preset. This comm and does not delete any projector codes stored to the preset and thus allows the preset to strictly send out com mand strings and to have no effect on cu[...]

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    37  2002 - INLINE, INC. MSX 1616 OPERATION MANUA L - v1.0 5 /8 /02[...]

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    38 MSX 1616 OPERATION MANUAL - v1.0 5/8/02  2002 - I NL INE, I NC. Warranty • IN LINE warrants the equipment it m anufactures to be free from defects in m aterials and workm anship. • If equipm ent fails because of such defects and INLI NE is notified within three (3) years from the date of shipm ent, INLI NE will, at its option, repair or r[...]