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    MVX 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 series VGA Matrix Switcher 68-877-01 Rev . D 0 9 08[...]

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    This symbol is intended to alert the user of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature provided with the equipment. This symbol is intended to alert the user of the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product’ s enclosure that may present a risk of electric shock. Caution Read Instructions •[...]

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    FCC Class A Notice 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. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interfer ence received, including interference that ma[...]

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    QS-1 MVX 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 VGA Matrix Switchers • Quick Start PRELIMINAR Y Quick Start — MVX Series VGA Matrix Switchers Installation 1 — Mount If desired, mount the switcher in a rack with the supplied rack ears or mount the switcher under a desk using an Extron MBU 149 1U enclosur e under-desk mount kit, part # 70-222-01 . 2 — Inputs a Co[...]

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    MVX 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 VGA Matrix Switchers • Quick Start QS-2 PRELIMINAR Y Quick Start — MVX 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 VGA Matrix Switchers, continued Each audio input gain and attenuation indicator indicates a range of 6 dB when lit. (Output 1 LED off = 0 dB to 5 dB, Output 1 lit = 6 dB to 1 1 dB, Output 1 and 2 lit = 12 dB to 17 dB, Output 1 through [...]

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    i MVX 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 VGA Matrix Switchers • T able of Contents PRELIMINAR Y T able of Contents Chapter One • Introduction ...................................................................................................... 1-1 About the Switchers ..............................................................................................[...]

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    T able of Contents, cont’d MVX 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 VGA Matrix Switchers • T able of Contents ii PRELIMINAR Y Optimizing the Audio ............................................................................................................ 3-26 T r oubleshooting ......................................................................................[...]

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    PRELIMINAR Y MVX 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 VGA Matrix Switchers 1 Chapter One Intr oduction About the Switchers Features[...]

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    MVX 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 VGA Matrix Switchers • Introduction 1-2 Intr oduction PRELIMINAR Y About the Switchers The Extron MVX Series VGA matrix switchers (figure 1-1) is a family of computer video matrix switchers that distribute any VGA or component/HDTV video (or other high resolution video) and audio input to any combination of outputs. The MVX[...]

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    1-3 MVX 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 VGA Matrix Switchers • Introduction PRELIMINAR Y Featur es V ideo — These switchers input and output VGA – UXGA RGBHV , RGBS, RGsB, RsGsBs video, or component/HDTV signals on 15-pin HD female connectors. Bandwidth — Bandwidth is 300 MHz (–3 dB). This high bandwidth allows the switchers to switch high resolution v[...]

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    Intr oduction, cont’d MVX 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 VGA Matrix Switchers • Introduction 1-4 PRELIMINAR Y Global memory presets — Sixteen global memory presets ar e a time-saving feature that lets you set up and store input/output configurations in advance. Y ou can then recall those configurations, when needed, with a few simple steps. On each mode[...]

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    PRELIMINAR Y MVX 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 VGA Matrix Switchers 2 Chapter T wo Installation Mounting the Switcher Cabling and Rear Panel Views[...]

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    MVX 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 VGA Matrix Switchers • Installation 2-2 Installation PRELIMINAR Y Mounting the Switcher N Keep the switcher out of bright light to prevent interfer ence with the IR signals from the IR 501 r emote control. T abletop use For tabletop use, affix one of the supplied self-adhesive rubber feet to each corner of the bottom of the[...]

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    2-3 MVX 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 VGA Matrix Switchers • Installation PRELIMINAR Y 100-240V 0.3A 50-60Hz MVX 88 V GA A RS-232 OUTPUTS L R 7 L R 8 L R 5 L R 6 L R 3 L R 4 L R 1 L R 2 C U S LISTED 1 T 2 3 I.T .E . 1 2 3 4 INPUTS 5 6 7 8 1 2 OUTPUTS 3 4 5 6 7 8 Rack-mount Bra ck et (Included) Ta ble/ W all-mount Bra ck et (Optional) Drill pilot holes 3/32?[...]

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    Installation, cont’d MVX 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 VGA Matrix Switchers • Installation 2-4 PRELIMINAR Y Cabling and Rear Panel V iews All connectors are on the r ear panel. Depending on the model, the switcher can have up to eight high resolution video and ster eo audio inputs and eight video and audio outputs. Figure 2-2 shows a MVX 88 VGA A video and[...]

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    2-5 MVX 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 VGA Matrix Switchers • Installation PRELIMINAR Y Video and audio output connections b RGB video output connectors — Connect RGBHV video displays to these 15-pin HD female connectors for each output. N The MVX switchers can also switch RGBS, RGsB, RsGsBs, or component/HDTV video. N The MVX switchers do not alter the vid[...]

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    Installation, cont’d MVX 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 VGA Matrix Switchers • Installation 2-6 PRELIMINAR Y Remote connection d RS-232 connector — Connect a host device, such as a computer or control system, to the switcher via this 9-pin D connector (figure 2-5) for r emote control of the switcher . Pin RS-232 Function 1— Not used 2T X Transmit data [...]

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    PRELIMINAR Y MVX 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 VGA Matrix Switchers 3 Chapter Thr ee Operation Front Panel Controls and Indicators Operations Optimizing the Audio T roubleshooting W orksheets[...]

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    MVX 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 VGA Matrix Switchers • Operation 3-2 Operation PRELIMINAR Y Fr ont Panel Controls and Indicators The number of input and output buttons and LEDs that each MVX Series VGA matrix switcher provides varies with the number of inputs and outputs. Figure 3-1 shows the fr ont panel of an 8-input, 8-output video and audio switcher . [...]

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    3-3 MVX 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 VGA Matrix Switchers • Operation PRELIMINAR Y Infrared sensor and Power/audio/data LED a Infrared remote sensor — This sensor receives infrar ed (IR) signals from the optional IR 501 small matrix universal remote contr ol. The IR remote contr ol must be pointed within 30 degrees of this sensor for best r esults. Operat[...]

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    Operation, cont’d MVX 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 VGA Matrix Switchers • Operation 3-4 PRELIMINAR Y Control buttons and LEDs e Enter button — The Enter button saves changes when you set up a new configuration. T o cr eate a simple configuration: • Specifyvideo,audio,orboth(seecontrols[ g ]and[ h ]). • Pressthe?[...]

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    3-5 MVX 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 VGA Matrix Switchers • Operation PRELIMINAR Y i Audio Setup LED — The Audio Setup LED lights red to indicate that the switcher is in Audio Setup mode. See “Adjusting input audio gain and attenuation” on page 3-18. Alternate IR error function — The Audio Setup LED also indicates errors when you use an IR 501 small[...]

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    Operation, cont’d MVX 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 VGA Matrix Switchers • Operation 3-6 PRELIMINAR Y Operations The following paragraphs detail the power-up pr ocess and then provide sample procedur es for creating ties, sets of ties, and configurations; changing a configuration; viewing ties, sets of ties, and configurations; saving a preset; recallin[...]

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    3-7 MVX 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 VGA Matrix Switchers • Operation PRELIMINAR Y • If,whenyouareconguringvideoandaudioties,theAudioLEDblinksand the V ideo LED is on after you have selected an input or output, the LEDs indicate audio breakaway , meaning that the audio ties are not the same as the video ties[...]

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    Operation, cont’d MVX 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 VGA Matrix Switchers • Operation 3-8 PRELIMINAR Y 3 . Press and r elease the Output 3, Output 4, and Output 8 buttons (figure 3-5). N The entire set of ties can be canceled at this point by waiting for the 5-second input/output button timeout to occur . 7 6 5 2 4 1 8 3 OUTPUTS Press and release the Outpu[...]

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    3-9 MVX 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 VGA Matrix Switchers • Operation PRELIMINAR Y Example 2: Add a video tie to a set of video and audio ties In the following example, a new video tie is added to the current configuration. The example shows the front panel indications that r esult from your actions. N This example assumes that you have performed example 1[...]

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    Operation, cont’d MVX 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 VGA Matrix Switchers • Operation 3-10 PRELIMINAR Y The current configuration (figur e 3-12) is now: • Input5videotiedtooutput1,output3,output4,andoutput8 Input 5 video tied to outputs 1 , 3 , 4 , and 8. Input 5 audio tied to outputs 3 , 4 , and 8. Input Output[...]

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    3-11 MVX 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 VGA Matrix Switchers • Operation PRELIMINAR Y 3 . Press and r elease the Output 4 button (figure 3-15). 7 6 5 2 4 1 8 3 OUTPUTS Press and release the Output 4 button. The Output 4 LED goes out to indicate that the selected input will be untied from this output. Figure 3-15 — Deselect the output 4 . Press and r elease[...]

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    Operation, cont’d MVX 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 VGA Matrix Switchers • Operation 3-12 PRELIMINAR Y Viewing the configuration The current configuration (all active ties) can be viewed using the fr ont panel buttons as follows: 1 . Select video, audio, or both to view by pressing the I/O button. 2 . Press and r elease an input or output button. a . Pre[...]

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    3-13 MVX 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 VGA Matrix Switchers • Operation PRELIMINAR Y 2 . Press and r elease the Input 5 button (figure 3-19). 2 7 6 5 2 4 1 INPUTS OUTPUTS 8 3 1 8 6 5 4 3 7 I/O AU D VID +dB -d B Press and release the Input 5 button. The Input 5 LED lights to indicate that input 5 is selected. The Output 1, Output 3, Output 4, and Output 8 LE[...]

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    Operation, cont’d MVX 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 VGA Matrix Switchers • Operation 3-14 PRELIMINAR Y Example 5: View ties by selecting outputs In the following example, the video and audio, audio-only , and video-only ties in the current configuration ar e viewed by selecting various outputs. The example shows the front panel indications that r esult fr[...]

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    3-15 MVX 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 VGA Matrix Switchers • Operation PRELIMINAR Y 3 . Press and r elease the I/O button (figure 3-24). 2 OUTPUTS 1 8 6 5 4 3 7 I/O AU D VID +dB -d B 4 INPUTS 6 4 5 Press the button to deselect audio . The video LED lights when video is selected. The audio LED is off when audio is deselected. The Output 3 LED lights to indi[...]

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    Operation, cont’d MVX 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 VGA Matrix Switchers • Operation 3-16 PRELIMINAR Y Using presets The current configuration (configuration 0) can be saved as a pr eset in any one of 16 preset memory addr esses. Each switch has as many presets available fr om the front panel as it has input and output buttons. For example, the MVX 44 ha[...]

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    3-17 MVX 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 VGA Matrix Switchers • Operation PRELIMINAR Y 2 . Press and r elease the Input 1 button (figure 3-27). All LEDs except Input 1 and the Preset LED go out. The Input 1 LED and Preset LED r emain lit for 1 second to indicate the saved preset number and then go out. 2 1 3 PRESET 2 4 1 3 4 3 4 OUTPUTS INPUTS Press and relea[...]

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    Operation, cont’d MVX 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 VGA Matrix Switchers • Operation 3-18 PRELIMINAR Y 2 . Press and r elease the Input 1 button (figure 3-29). All LEDs except Input 1 and the Preset LED go out. The Input 1 LED and Preset LED r emain lit for 1 second to indicate the recalled pr eset number and then go out. 2 1 3 2 1 INPUTS 3 PRESET 3 4 OUT[...]

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    3-19 MVX 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 VGA Matrix Switchers • Operation PRELIMINAR Y In Audio Setup mode, whichever input is selected for adjustment is automatically tied to output 1. Y ou can connect a VU meter or an audio system to output 1 to measure or monitor the audio while you perform adjustments. There ar e two ways to measure the audio level during [...]

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    Operation, cont’d MVX 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 VGA Matrix Switchers • Operation 3-20 PRELIMINAR Y 5 . Press and r elease the Audio Setup button to save the level value in memory and to exit Audio Setup mode. The Audio Setup LED turns off. N  • Afterapproximately30secondsoffr ontpanelinactivity ,theswitchersaves[...]

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    3-21 MVX 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 VGA Matrix Switchers • Operation PRELIMINAR Y a . If one or more output LEDs are lit AND the +dB LED is lit , press and release the < button r epeatedly until the highest-numbered lit output LED goes out. Count the button presses. In example 8 , assume a value of +8 dB. It will take three pr esses of the < button [...]

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    Operation, cont’d MVX 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 VGA Matrix Switchers • Operation 3-22 PRELIMINAR Y N If another input button is pressed and r eleased, the gain value for the current input is saved and the gain value for the newly selected input is displayed. 4 . Press and r elease the Audio Setup button (figure 3-34). All audio changes are saved. I/O [...]

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    3-23 MVX 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 VGA Matrix Switchers • Operation PRELIMINAR Y 3 . Press and r elease the < and > buttons simultaneously (figure 3-37). Simultaneously press and release the button and b utton. AU DIO SETUP The Audio Setup LED blinks off and then relights. Figure 3-37 — Reset the selected input level 4 . If desired, r eset other[...]

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    Operation, cont’d MVX 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 VGA Matrix Switchers • Operation 3-24 PRELIMINAR Y Front panel security lockout ( Executive mode) The MVX Series switchers have a front panel security lockout featur e ( Executive mode) that limits the operation of the switcher from the fr ont panel and optional IR remote contr ol. When the switcher is lo[...]

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    3-25 MVX 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 VGA Matrix Switchers • Operation PRELIMINAR Y Resetting the system to factory defaults T o r eset a switcher to the factory default settings, press and hold the I/O button on the front panel while applying AC power (figure 3-42). Continue to hold the I/O button until all LEDs light and then release the I/O button. The [...]

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    Operation, cont’d MVX 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 VGA Matrix Switchers • Operation 3-26 PRELIMINAR Y Optimizing the Audio Each individual input audio gain can be adjusted within a range of -18 dB to +10 dB to eliminate noticeable volume differ ences between sources and to achieve the best headroom and signal-to-noise ratio. Adjust the audio level as foll[...]

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    3-27 MVX 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 VGA Matrix Switchers • Operation PRELIMINAR Y W orksheets Rather than trying to remember the configuration for each pr eset, use worksheets to recor d this information. Make copies of the blank worksheet on page 3-31 and use one for each preset configuration. Cr oss out all unused or inactive inputs and outputs. If ap[...]

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    Operation, cont’d MVX 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 VGA Matrix Switchers • Operation 3-28 PRELIMINAR Y Worksheet example 2: Daily configuration Figure 3-44 continues fr om worksheet example 1 by showing the video and audio ties that make up the configuration of preset 1. A solid ink line shows video ties and a dashed pencil line shows the audio ties. In [...]

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    3-29 MVX 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 VGA Matrix Switchers • Operation PRELIMINAR Y Worksheet example 3: T est configuration The A/V system in our fictional organization needs to be fine tuned on a regular basis. Figur e 3-45 shows a typical test configuration, with an Extron video test generator (input 8) generating a test pattern to all monitors (outp[...]

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    Operation, cont’d MVX 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 VGA Matrix Switchers • Operation 3-30 PRELIMINAR Y[...]

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    3-31 MVX 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 VGA Matrix Switchers • Operation PRELIMINAR Y 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 I n p ut so ur ce s O u t pu t de st i na ti on s Pr es et # Tit le: Vi de o: A ud io: Fi ll i n t he p re se t n um be r an d u se c ol or s , o r d as he s, e tc . t o m ak e co nn ec ti ng li ne s . In di ca t e if t he c on fi g ur at io n is f or V id eo[...]

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    Operation, cont’d MVX 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 VGA Matrix Switchers • Operation 3-32 PRELIMINAR Y[...]

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    PRELIMINAR Y MVX 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 VGA Matrix Switchers 4 Chapter Four Remote Operation Simple Instruction Set Control Matrix Switchers Control Program[...]

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    MVX 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 VGA Matrix Switchers • Remote Operation 4-2 Remote Operation PRELIMINAR Y The MVX VGA Series switchers can be remotely controlled via the switcher ’s rear panel RS-232 connector (figure 4-1) or using an optional infrar ed Small Matrix Universal Remote Control (figur e 4-2). Pin RS-232 Function 1— Not used 2T X Transmit[...]

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    4-3 MVX 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 VGA Matrix Switchers • Remote Operation PRELIMINAR Y Switcher -initiated messages When a local event such as a front panel operation or an IR 501 command string occurs, the switcher responds by sending a message to the host. The switcher - initiated messages are listed below (underlined). The switcher does not expect a r[...]

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    Remote Operation, cont’d MVX 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 VGA Matrix Switchers • Remote Operation 4-4 PRELIMINAR Y Switcher error r esponses 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 inva[...]

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    4-5 MVX 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 VGA Matrix Switchers • Remote Operation PRELIMINAR Y Command ASCII command (host to switcher) Response (switcher to host) Additional description Create ties N  • Commandscanbeenteredback-to-backinastring,withnospaces.Forexample:1*1!02*02 & 003*003%4*4$. • The quick [...]

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    Remote Operation, cont’d MVX 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 VGA Matrix Switchers • Remote Operation 4-6 PRELIMINAR Y Command/response table for SIS commands (continued) Command ASCII command (host to switcher) Response (switcher to host) Additional description RGB mute commands RGB mute X@ *1B Vmt X@ *1 ] Mute output X@ RGB (video off). RGB unmute X@ *0B Vm[...]

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    4-7 MVX 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 VGA Matrix Switchers • Remote Operation PRELIMINAR Y Command/response table for SIS commands (continued) Command ASCII command (host to switcher) Response (switcher to host) Additional description Audio mute commands Audio mute X@ *1Z Amt X@ *1 ] Mute output X@ audio (audio off). Audio unmute X@ *0Z Amt X@ *0 ] Unmute ou[...]

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    Remote Operation, cont’d MVX 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 VGA Matrix Switchers • Remote Operation 4-8 PRELIMINAR Y Command/response table for SIS commands (continued) Command ASCII command (host to switcher) Response (switcher to host) Additional description Save, recall, and dir ectly write global presets Save current configuration as a global preset X([...]

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    4-9 MVX 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 VGA Matrix Switchers • Remote Operation PRELIMINAR Y Command/response table for SIS commands (continued) Command ASCII command (host to switcher) Response (switcher to host) Additional description View ties, gains, mutes, and pr esets Read RGB (video) output tie X@ & X!] RGB input X! is tied to output X@ . — or —[...]

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    Remote Operation, cont’d MVX 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 VGA Matrix Switchers • Remote Operation 4-10 PRELIMINAR Y Command/response table for SIS commands (continued) Command ASCII command (host to switcher) Response (switcher to host) Additional description RGB delay Set RGB delay EX@ * X1! D } Out X@ •Dly X1!] Example: E 5*7D } Out5•Dly07 ] Set the[...]

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    4-11 MVX 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 VGA Matrix Switchers • Remote Operation PRELIMINAR Y Loading firmware using an SIS command N Firmware can be uploaded two ways: 1 . Using the Matrix Switchers Control Program. 2 . Using the E upload SIS command entered via a communications utility such as HyperT erminal. Extron r ecommends that you upload firmware usi[...]

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    Remote Operation, cont’d MVX 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 VGA Matrix Switchers • Remote Operation 4-12 PRELIMINAR Y 6 . Navigate to the folder where you saved the firmwar e upgrade file. Select the file (figure 4-4). N Ensure that the firmwar e upgrade is for the MVX Series A V switcher . V alid firmware files must have the file extension “.s19?[...]

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    4-13 MVX 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 VGA Matrix Switchers • Remote Operation PRELIMINAR Y Matrix Switchers Contr ol Program The W indows ® -based Extron Matrix Switchers Control Pr ogram, which communicates with the switcher via the rear panel Remote RS-232 port pr ovides an easy way to set up ties and sets of ties. The program is compatible with W indows[...]

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    Remote Operation, cont’d MVX 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 VGA Matrix Switchers • Remote Operation 4-14 PRELIMINAR Y 4 . Follow the on-screen instructions. By default, the W indows installation of the Matrix Switchers Control Pr ogram creates a C:Pr ogram FilesExtron Matrix_Switcher directory , and it places three icons into a gr oup folder named “Ext[...]

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    4-15 MVX 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 VGA Matrix Switchers • Remote Operation PRELIMINAR Y Fi gu re 4-9 — Extr on Matrix Switchers Control Pr ogram window (blank) Figure 4-10 — Sample pr ogram window (complete) 4. T o set up audio to follow video (audio and video have the same tie configuration), select the Follow checkbox at the bottom of the window .[...]

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    Remote Operation, cont’d MVX 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 VGA Matrix Switchers • Remote Operation 4-16 PRELIMINAR Y 6. T o cr eate a tie, drag an input box to one or more output boxes. If the T ake button is not grayed out, click the T ake button. 7 . T o r emove a single tie, drag the output box to its tied input box or to the trash can. T o r emove a se[...]

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    4-17 MVX 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 VGA Matrix Switchers • Remote Operation PRELIMINAR Y 4 . Navigate to the folder where you saved the firmwar e upgrade file. Select the file. N Ensure that the firmwar e upgrade is for the MVX Series VGA matrix switcher . N V alid firmware files must have the file extension “.S19”. Any other file extension is[...]

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    Remote Operation, cont’d MVX 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 VGA Matrix Switchers • Remote Operation 4-18 PRELIMINAR Y Windows buttons, drop boxes, and trash The buttons on the right side of the window perform the following functions: Power — Unavailable for MVX switcher , because the switcher power cannot be controlled via softwar e. Executive mode (front[...]

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    4-19 MVX 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 VGA Matrix Switchers • Remote Operation PRELIMINAR Y 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. RGB delay settings — Displays the[...]

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    Remote Operation, cont’d MVX 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 VGA Matrix Switchers • Remote Operation 4-20 PRELIMINAR Y Mute-output settings — Displays the RGB Delay/Mute/Output-V olume Adjust window (figure 4-13), which allows you to mute and unmute the video and audio output for a single output or for all outputs. This window also displays the RGB delay [...]

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    4-21 MVX 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 VGA Matrix Switchers • Remote Operation PRELIMINAR Y T ies as crosspoints — Displays ties as a grid of inputs and outputs (figure 4-16). Current ties ar e indicated as orange (video and audio), green (video only), or red (audio only) boxes. New ties that will take ef fect when you click the T ake button are indicated[...]

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    Remote Operation, cont’d MVX 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 VGA Matrix Switchers • Remote Operation 4-22 PRELIMINAR Y Master -Reset selection Master-Reset clears all ties and pr esets, clears all video and audio mutes, sets all input audio gain to unity gain (+0 dB), and sets all output levels to the factory default (professional level, +4 dBu). Using Emula[...]

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    4-23 MVX 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 VGA Matrix Switchers • Remote Operation PRELIMINAR Y Using the help system For information about program featur es, you can access the help program in any of the following ways:  • Fr omtheExtronElectronicspr ogramfolderorgroup,double- click on the Matrix Switcher Help icon (shown at righ[...]

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    Remote Operation, cont’d MVX 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 VGA Matrix Switchers • Remote Operation 4-24 PRELIMINAR Y[...]

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    PRELIMINAR Y MVX 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 VGA Matrix Switchers A Appendix A Specifications and Part Numbers Specifications Part Numbers and Accessories[...]

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    MVX 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 VGA Matrix Switchers • Specications and Part Numbers A-2 Specifications and Part Numbers PRELIMINAR Y Specifications Video Routing MVX 44 VGA A .................. 4 x 4 matrix MVX 48 VGA A .................. 4 x 8 matrix MVX 84 VGA A .................. 8 x 4 matrix MVX 88 VGA A .................. 8 x 8 matrix Gain .....[...]

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    A-3 MVX 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 VGA Matrix Switchers • Specications and Part Numbers PRELIMINAR Y Sync Input type ...................................... RGBHV , RGBS, RGsB, RsGsBs Output type .................................... RGBHV , RGBS, RGsB, RsGsBs (follows input) Standards ........................................ Computer scan rates and also[...]

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    Specifications and Part Numbers, cont’d MVX 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 VGA Matrix Switchers • Specications and Part Numbers A-4 PRELIMINAR Y Audio output Output gain .................................... 0 dB unbalanced (consumer) or +12 dB balanced (pro), selectable; default = +12 dB, balanced, when output level is set to “Pro” Number/signal typ[...]

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    A-5 MVX 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 VGA Matrix Switchers • Specications and Part Numbers PRELIMINAR Y Part Numbers and Accessories MVX matrix switcher part numbers These items are included in each or der for a MVX matrix switcher: Matrix switcher part numbers Part number MVX 44 VGA A video and audio switcher 60-635-21 MVX 48 VGA A video and audio switch[...]

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    Specifications and Part Numbers, cont’d MVX 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 VGA Matrix Switchers • Specications and Part Numbers A-6 PRELIMINAR Y Accessories These items can be order ed separately: Adapters, power supplies, labels Part number IR 501 small matrix universal remote contr ol 70-336-01 MBU 149 under-desk mounting kit 70-222-01 3.5 mm mini ste[...]

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    A-7 MVX 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 VGA Matrix Switchers • Specications and Part Numbers PRELIMINAR Y Cable assemblies Male-to-male VGA cable with audio Part number VGA-A M-M MD, molded, 3' to 50' (0.9 m to 15.24 m) 26-490- nn VGA-A M-M BK, backshell, 3' to 50' (0.9 m to 15.24 m) 26-490- nn VGA-A 90M-M MD, 90°, molded, 3' to 12[...]

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    Specifications and Part Numbers, cont’d MVX 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 VGA Matrix Switchers • Specications and Part Numbers A-8 PRELIMINAR Y[...]

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    Extr on’ s W arranty Extron Electr onics warrants this product against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of three years fr om the date of purchase. In the event of malfunction during the warranty period attributable directly to faulty workmanship and/or materials, Extr on Electronics will, at its option, repair or r eplace said pr[...]

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