Extron electronics Matrix 200 manual

User’ s Manual Matrix 200 Switcher[...]

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Extron • Matrix 200 • User’s Manual Contents Chapter 1 - Introduction to the Matrix 200 Genera l ........................................................................................................................ .. 1-1 I/O Modules ...................................................................................................... 1-1 [...]

Extron • Matrix 200 • User’s Manual Contents Chapter 4 - Using the Front Panel Controller F ront P anel Controller (FPC) Operation ......................................................................... 4-1 Selecting Menus Using the SmartControl™ K eypad ...................................................... 4-2 P ower On Message ........[...]

Extron • Matrix 200 • User’s Manual Contents Appendix A - Part Numbers, Glossary and Troubleshooting Related P ar t Numbers ................................................................................................... A-1 Switcher Module P ar t Numbers ........................................................................ A-1 Option K[...]

Extron • Matrix 200 • User’s Manual Contents Matrix 200 User’s Manual 68-126-01, Rev. A Rev. B, 59-03 Rev. C, 69-03, added Chapter 5 Rev. C1, 79-03, new format Rev. D, 79-08 Written and printed in the USA iv CMD20 (44h) - Operate Prog ram .................................................................... B-16 CMD22 (46h) - Set Clock .....[...]

1 Chapter One Intr oduction to the Matrix 200 I/O Modules Configurations Standard Features Optional Features Matrix 200 Module Specifications Matr ix 200 User’ s Manual[...]

Extron • Matrix 200 • User’s Manual Chapter 1 • Introduction to the Matrix 200 General Each Extron Matrix 200 is custom designed to the user’s specifications. The configuration is built from various combinations of ten I/O modules. The I/O modules and possible configurations are listed below. The Matrix 200 can be controlled from a host c[...]

Extron • Matrix 200 • User’s Manual Chapter 1 • Introduction to the Matrix 200 Standard Features • Microprocessor control, with battery backup • RS-232/RS-422 control • Complete breakaway • Composite and S-Video Genlock • RGB video delay switching • Separate video and audio mute • Security Lockout • 250 MHz bandwidth Micropr[...]

Extron • Matrix 200 • User’s Manual Chapter 1 • Introduction to the Matrix 200 1-3 Optional Features • Front Panel Controller (FPC) • SmartControl  microprocessor • QuickSwitch™ Front Panel Controller (QS-FPC) • Redundant power supply Front Panel Controller (FPC) The Front Panel Controller (FPC) provides local control of all Ma[...]

Extron • Matrix 200 • User’s Manual Chapter 1 • Introduction to the Matrix 200 QuickSwitch™ Front Panel Controller (QS-FPC) The QuickSwitch Front Panel Controller (QS-FPC) provides local control of all Matrix 200 Switcher functions. It is supplied as an optional accessory to the Matrix 200 and is intended for users who wish to supplement [...]

Extron • Matrix 200 • User’s Manual Chapter 1 • Introduction to the Matrix 200 1-5 Sample Configuration The picture here shows one example of the I/O modules that could be installed in six planes of a Matrix 200. See page 1-1 for I/O modules and possible configurations. For example, an 8 x 8 RGBS switcher requires: three 8 x 8 high-resoluti[...]

Extron • Matrix 200 • User’s Manual Chapter 1 • Introduction to the Matrix 200 Matrix 200 I/O Module Specifications Power . 100 - 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 60 Watts Dimensions . 17" W, 15" D, 6.8" H . 43 cm W, 38 cm D, 17 cm H Shipping Weight . 22 lbs (10 kg) Operating Temperature . 0° C - 50° C Storage Temperature . -20°C - 70°[...]

Extron • Matrix 200 • User’s Manual Chapter 1 • Introduction to the Matrix 200 1-7 Audio Module, General Input Impedance . High Z (>10k ohms, typical) Input Voltage Level . To 6 V p-p into 600 ohms Output Impedance . Low, capable of driving 600 ohms, balanced Output Level . Near zero to unity gain Connectors . 6-conductor, Phoenix® Capt[...]

Extron • Matrix 200 • User’s Manual Chapter 2 • Har d ware Installation 2 Chapter T w o Har d ware Installation IEC P ower P anel Removing the Matrix 200 Co ver Installing Fr ont P anels (local & remote) RS-232/RS-422 Connections Installing Redundant P ower Supply Installing Security Feature Installing I/O Modules Matr ix 200 User’ s [...]

Extron • Matrix 200 • User’s Manual Chapter 2 • Har d ware Installation This chapter covers only the installation of the Matrix 200 hardware. Connecting its inputs and outputs is covered in Chapter 3 and setup is covered in Chapter 4. IEC P ower P anel The IEC Power Panel consists of an On/Off switch, a fuse cover and two male power connect[...]

Extron • Matrix 200 • User’s Manual Chapter 2 • Har d ware Installation Removing the Matrix 200 Co ver As a preliminary step, follow this procedure when making any hardware changes which require access to the interior of the Matrix 200 unit. Caution: The ambient temperature of the rack should not exceed 50° C. To insure proper ventilation,[...]

Extron • Matrix 200 • User’s Manual Chapter 2 • Har d ware Installation Red Black Installing a Front Panel Controller Remove the cover (see “Removing the Matrix 200 Cover” on page 2-2) and then do the following: 1. Remove the four No.10 screws and dress washers (items & ) from the Blank Front Panel. Caution: Take care to remove the [...]

Extron • Matrix 200 • User’s Manual Chapter 2 • Har d ware Installation 2-4 Replacing a Blank Panel with a QuickSwitch Front Panel Controller _______ Installing a front panel may be easier by placing the Matrix face-up, being careful to protect the BNC connectors from damage. After removing the Matrix 200 cover, remove the Blank Front Panel[...]

Extron • Matrix 200 • User’s Manual Chapter 2 • Har d ware Installation 2-5 Installing a Blank Front Panel Remove the cover (see “Removing the Matrix 200 Cover” on page 2-2) and then do the following: 1. Disconnect the modular cable from the plug on the FPC to the RJ45 connector on the Matrix 200 main controller board. See in the pictur[...]

Extron • Matrix 200 • User’s Manual Chapter 2 • Har d ware Installation Installing the FPC for Remote Operation The rear panel of the Matrix 200 has an 8-conductor RJ45 connector used to plug a cable from a remote FPC. The remote FPC can be used independently, or as a second FPC, in parallel with one mounted to the front of the Matrix 200. [...]

Extron • Matrix 200 • User’s Manual Chapter 2 • Har d ware Installation 2-7 RS-232/RS-422 Communications The Matrix 200 can be controlled by a host system through an RS-232/RS-422 interface. The interface allows the user to write programs to configure and automate the operation of the Matrix 200. This includes making changes dynamically whe[...]

Extron • Matrix 200 • User’s Manual Chapter 2 • Har d ware Installation Checksum Disable J umper The Matrix 200 is shipped with JMP3 installed to disable the Checksum feature. To enable it, remove the top cover (page 2-2) and remove JMP3. See picture below. _______ Note: When Checksum is disabled, the Cks1 and Cks2 bytes must still be inclu[...]

Extron • Matrix 200 • User’s Manual Chapter 2 • Har d ware Installation 2-9 Black Installing a Redundant (second) P ower Supply To install a redundant power supply in a Matrix 200, disconnect the power source, remove the Matrix from its rack mount, and place it on a clean workspace. Refer to page 2-2 to remove the cover. With the cabinet op[...]

Extron • Matrix 200 • User’s Manual Chapter 2 • Har d ware Installation Red Black Lock Washers Tools for Installation: 3/16" flat screwdriver #4 Phillips screwdriver #6 Phillips screwdriver Wire cutters Audio Option Kit: Qty Description 6 Internal Tooth Lock Washers 1 Audio Module with: 1 3" Ribbon Cable 6 1-5/8 Screws 16 Phoenix [...]

Extron • Matrix 200 • User’s Manual Chapter 2 • Har d ware Installation 2-11 5 . Unpack the Audio Matrix module and locate the following: · The bracketed attachment is the power supply. · Two rows of female Phoenix audio connectors, eight in each row. Six pins per connector. · Board address DIP switches. (See at right.) · 3-inch ribbon [...]

Extron • Matrix 200 • User’s Manual Chapter 2 • Har d ware Installation 11 . Plug the remaining I/O Ribbon cables from each module to a connector on the Main Controller board (See below). Since the Main Board connectors are the same, connect the cables for neatness and convenience. For example, the illustration below shows the Red I/O modul[...]

Extron • Matrix 200 • User’s Manual Chapter 2 • Har d ware Installation 2-13 Installing I/O Modules in the Rear Panel There are three types of modules that can be installed in the rear panel of the Matrix 200: HRAM module, for RGB; Sync module, for Horizontal and/or Vertical Sync; and Composite Video module for Composite Video or S-Video. P[...]

Extron • Matrix 200 • User’s Manual Chapter 2 • Har d ware Installation The picture to the right shows some physical differences between these two modules. The Sync module has some components placed on the insides of the boards, while the Composite Video module has none. The Sync termination DIP switches below will be set for 75 ohms (on) o[...]

Extron • Matrix 200 • User’s Manual Chapter 2 • Har d ware Installation 2-15 Installing FPC/QS-FPC Software Update 1. If the FPC/QS-FPC is mounted on the Matrix 200, refer to the procedure on page 2-2 to open the cabinet and then continue with step 2. ___________ Electro-Static Discharge (ESD) can damage IC chips, even when it is not enough[...]

3 Matr ix 200 User’ s Manual Chapter Three Rear P anel Connections Multiple Output Connections Genloc k Connections RGB Input Connections Composite Video Input Connections S-Video Input Connections A udio T erminal Connections[...]

Extron • Matrix 200 • User’s Manual Chapter 3 • Rear P anel Connections 3-1 Multi-Output Connection When using the Matrix 200 to switch different types of video signals, the signal output from the switcher is in the same format as the corresponding input. That is, RGB and Sync (composite or separate H&V) signals will pass through the RG[...]

Extron • Matrix 200 • User’s Manual Chapter 3 • Rear P anel Connections 3-2 Genloc k Connections The Matrix 200 is designed to use an external Genlock signal to synchronize composite video or S-video switching. If connected, Genlock can be programmed either from the optional Front Panel Controller, or from a Host system (through the RS-232/[...]

Extron • Matrix 200 • User’s Manual Chapter 3 • Rear P anel Connections RGB Input Connections with Right & Left A udio THIS SWITCHER IS CONFIGURED FOR 8 X 8 RGBS, 8 X 8 COMPOSITE VIDEO, AND 8 X 8 AUDIO. OUTP U TS IN PU TS RED GREE N (S YN C ) BLUE SYN C/ VID EO IN PU TS IN P U TS IN PU TS IN PU TS IN PU TS INP U T S IN P UT S OUTP U TS [...]

Extron • Matrix 200 • User’s Manual Chapter 3 • Rear P anel Connections _______ Audio Connections may or may not be used. See page 3-9 for wiring. RGBS Input Connections with Right & Left A udio THIS SWITCHER IS CONFIGURED FO 8 X 8 COMPOSITE VIDEO, AND 8 X 8 A OUTP U TS IN PU TS RED GREE N (S YN C ) BLUE SYN C/ VID EO IN PU TS IN P U TS[...]

Extron • Matrix 200 • User’s Manual Chapter 3 • Rear P anel Connections RGBHV Input Connections with Right & Left A udio _______ Audio Connections may or may not be used. See page 3-9 for wiring. OUTP U TS IN PU TS RED GREE N (S YN C ) BLUE SYN C/ VID EO IN PU TS IN P U TS IN PU TS IN PU TS IN PU TS IN PU TS IN P U TS OUTP U TS SYN C/ V[...]

Extron • Matrix 200 • User’s Manual Chapter 3 • Rear P anel Connections Composite Video Input Connections NTSC and PAL are television or VCR type signals on a single coax cable, which may or may not have stereo audio. For this application, the Matrix 200 uses one Composite Video module, shown below in the right-most position. Possible uses [...]

Extron • Matrix 200 • User’s Manual Chapter 3 • Rear P anel Connections S-Video Input Connections S-Video (S-VHS) is typically the output from the AV source on a 4-pin miniature din-type connector and must be converted to 2 BNC type connectors - one for Chroma (C) and the other for Luminance (Y). _______ For S-VHS to BNC interface, use Extr[...]

Extron • Matrix 200 • User’s Manual Chapter 3 • Rear P anel Connections S-Video Input Connections with Right & Left A udio OUTP U TS IN PU TS RE D GREEN (SYN C) BLU E SYN C/ VID EO IN PU TS IN P U TS IN PU TS IN PU TS IN PU TS IN PU TS INP U TS OUTP U TS SYN C/ VID EO AUDIO OUTPUT YC LR Y LUMINANCE INPUT AV SOURCE UNIT VIDEO DESTINATION[...]

Extron • Matrix 200 • User’s Manual Chapter 3 • Rear P anel Connections A udio T erminal Connections The rear of the Matrix 200 has two rows (16 sets) of audio connector pins below the BNC connectors. The top row is for 8 inputs and the bottom row for 8 outputs. Each group of six pins accommodates a left and a right audio channel. One sampl[...]

4 Chapter Four Using the Fr ont P anel Contr oller P ower On Message Using the LCD Display Tie (default) Menus Selecting Menus with the Ke ypad A utomating the Matrix 200 QuickSwitc h Front P anel Controller Matr ix 200 User’ s Manual[...]

Extron • Matrix 200 • User’s Manual Chapter 4 • Using the Front Panel Controller Front P anel Controller (FPC) Operation Control/Indicator Function LCD display The Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) has two-rows and 16-columns of character positions. It displays the Matrix status, as well as menus used to configure the unit. Cursor keys Press Lef[...]

Extron • Matrix 200 • User’s Manual Chapter 4 • Using the Front Panel Controller Enter key/light Press to accept or store the current display changes. The light blinks when pressed. Escape key Press to cancel current operation or to return to default (TIE) menu. Selecting Menus Using the SmartControl™ K e ypad First press Menu , and then [...]

Extron • Matrix 200 • User’s Manual Chapter 4 • Using the Front Panel Controller 4-3 Tie Menu (default menu) The Tie Menu is the default menu for the Matrix 200. Used to make all input/ output connections, this menu has four submenus (Tie levels): Tie Gang, Tie All, Tie Group, and the Tie Individual Menus. See examples on the next page. How[...]

Extron • Matrix 200 • User’s Manual Chapter 4 • Using the Front Panel Controller How I/O Modules Are Handled Each Matrix 200 is custom designed, therefore, there could be different combinations of I/O modules consisting of RGB, Sync, Video and/or Audio modules. Each I/O module occupies a separate plane and can be handled in any of four ways[...]

Extron • Matrix 200 • User’s Manual Chapter 4 • Using the Front Panel Controller Changing Tie Submenus Many of the menus have submenus. To change Tie level, use the Left/Right cursor keys to place the cursor at (0,3) under the >. Use the Up/Down cursor keys to display the desired level. The choices that appear will depend on how the Matr[...]

Extron • Matrix 200 • User’s Manual Chapter 4 • Using the Front Panel Controller Tie Group Le vel The Matrix 200 has three I/O Gangs: RGBS, Video and Audio. The Tie Group Level allows one or more Gangs to be configured as a Group. On the FPC, each of these three Gangs has a button. In the LCD display, the Gang names are abbreviated as: RGB,[...]

Extron • Matrix 200 • User’s Manual Chapter 4 • Using the Front Panel Controller Tie Individual Level (Breaka wa y ) With this menu, connections are made separately to each of the I/O ports. For this example, connect Red input #5 to outputs #1 and #3. The actual display information may vary, depending on the Matrix configuration. 1. If not [...]

Extron • Matrix 200 • User’s Manual Chapter 4 • Using the Front Panel Controller Another way to choose a menu is to use the Up/Down buttons to step through the list of menus, and then press Enter when the desired menu appears. The last menu# used is stored. For example, if menu 3 was used last, the next time the menu button is pressed, menu[...]

Extron • Matrix 200 • User’s Manual Chapter 4 • Using the Front Panel Controller 1. With the Delay RGB->Sync menu displayed, the cursor should be at 1,0. Use the Up/Down cursor keys to select All, Out1, Out2, etc., for a specific output. 2. Use the cursor keys to position the cursor at position 1,11. Use the Up/Down cursor keys to sequen[...]

Extron • Matrix 200 • User’s Manual Chapter 4 • Using the Front Panel Controller A utomating the Matrix 200 The three stages of automating the Matrix 200 switching are “presets”, “sequences” and “programs”. The three menus that follow are associated with automating: • Routing configurations may be stored as Presets. (See Menu [...]

Extron • Matrix 200 • User’s Manual Chapter 4 • Using the Front Panel Controller Save the Current Routing as a Preset (menu 4) 1. With the Preset menu displayed and the cursor under the “P”, use the Up/ Down cursor keys to display the SAVE menu, as shown here. The Preset number should be blinking. 2. Use the cursor keys to move the curs[...]

Extron • Matrix 200 • User’s Manual Chapter 4 • Using the Front Panel Controller Create a Timing Sequence (menu 5) 1. To create a timing sequence, place the cursor at the upper left corner of the LCD display (position 0,0), then use the Up/Down keys to select the Edit (ED) Submenu, shown here. Observe that the first step of the sequence (01[...]

Extron • Matrix 200 • User’s Manual Chapter 4 • Using the Front Panel Controller Copying a Sequence (menu 5) When creating a new sequence, it may be easier to make a copy of an existing sequence and then edit the copy. The new, edited copy will be assigned a new sequence number. To make a copy of an existing sequence, do the following: 1. W[...]

Extron • Matrix 200 • User’s Manual Chapter 4 • Using the Front Panel Controller 4-14 Resume the Sequence (menu 5) After a sequence has been stopped, SmartControl remembers which sequence was running. To resume the stopped sequence, select the Operation Submenu and place the cursor under the >. Use the Up/Down keys to display “Resume?[...]

Extron • Matrix 200 • User’s Manual Chapter 4 • Using the Front Panel Controller Program Start Time/Date (menu 6) The Program menu to the left has 7 selection points. Use the Left/Right cursor keys to step from one to another. Three selection points are indicated by the character ">". These are used to define the type of Progra[...]

Extron • Matrix 200 • User’s Manual Chapter 4 • Using the Front Panel Controller Function Menu (7) This menu provides access to different operational functions of the Matrix 200. It has three submenus: LED/LCD Contrast Submenu. Tie Level Access Submenu. Vertical Interval Switching Submenu. To select this menu, press Menu, followed by “7?[...]

Extron • Matrix 200 • User’s Manual Chapter 4 • Using the Front Panel Controller Security Menu (8) The Security Menu can place certain restrictions on the use of the Matrix 200. The Executive Mode feature, when set to “ON”, will only allow the front panel buttons to be used for viewing the Matrix 200 configuration, although ties can be [...]

Extron • Matrix 200 • User’s Manual Chapter 4 • Using the Front Panel Controller Miscellaneous Menu (9) This menu is used to set the baud rate of the serial communications with the host controller via the RS-232/RS-422 serial port. The menu can also display the software version for the Main Controller and for the FPC. Provision for displayi[...]

Extron • Matrix 200 • User’s Manual Chapter 4 • Using the Front Panel Controller Host Baud Rate Submenu (menu 9) This submenu displays the baud rate of the host controller: 9600 baud. This is a fixed value and cannot be reset. Show Clock Time & Date (menu 9) With the cursor at position 0,0, use the Up/Down cursor keys to display “CLK:[...]

Extron • Matrix 200 • User’s Manual Chapter 4 • Using the Front Panel Controller 4-20 Configure A udio Menu (0) The first time power is applied to the audio board, the following conditions exist: No inputs are connected to outputs. All inputs are set for professional levels. All outputs are set for consumer levels. Refer to the sample displ[...]

Extron • Matrix 200 • User’s Manual Chapter 4 • Using the Front Panel Controller QuickSwitch™ Fr ont P anel Controller (QS-FPC) Operation The QuickSwitch Front Panel Controller (see below) has its controls arranged in two areas. The left side is Input and Output buttons, and the right side is Control buttons and I/O Module Select buttons.[...]

Extron • Matrix 200 • User’s Manual Chapter 4 • Using the Front Panel Controller I/O Module Select Buttons The four buttons on the far right side of the panel are used to select the I/O modules to be viewed or configured. The buttons and LEDs will not operate if the corresponding modules are not installed in your Matrix 200. For example, if[...]

Extron • Matrix 200 • User’s Manual Chapter 4 • Using the Front Panel Controller Tie – A connection between an Input and an Output. Set of Ties – More than one connection between one Input and more than one Output. Configuration – Any Tie, Set of Ties, or Sets of Ties between Input(s) and Output(s). Active Configuration – The config[...]

Extron • Matrix 200 • User’s Manual Chapter 4 • Using the Front Panel Controller Ties, Configurations and Presets Only one configuration may be active at one time, and only one Tie (or set of Ties) may be viewed at one time. Therefore, the only way to view each of the stored Presets is to load (activate) each preset and then view each set o[...]

Extron • Matrix 200 • User’s Manual Chapter 4 • Using the Front Panel Controller Matrix 200 Configuration Worksheet Matrix 200 Configuration Worksheet 4-25[...]

5 Chapter Five Windo ws® Software Contr ol Installing the Software Operating Examples Using Help Matr ix 200 User’ s Manual[...]

Extron • Matrix 200 • User’s Manual Chapter 5 • Windo ws® Software Contro l 5-1 Extron Matrix Contr ol Software Extron supplies controller software that runs in the Windows® operating system, version 3.1 or later. Install the software from the 3.5” floppy disk, just like any other Windows application. (Run Setup.exe from the floppy disk[...]

Extron • Matrix 200 • User’s Manual Chapter 5 • Windows® Software Contr ol Control Program Example Drag an Input box to an Output box to make a “Tie” or connection. Clicking on an Input or an Output box will open an appropriate dialog box with a choice of icons for either Input Devices or Output Devices. Click on the desired icon to as[...]

Extron • Matrix 200 • User’s Manual Chapter 5 • Windo ws® Software Contro l Extron’s Matrix 100/200 Help Contents To learn how to use Help, press F1 or choose Using Help from the Help menu. The Matrix Control program communicates with the Extron Matrix 100 and 200 Switchers through the unit’s RS-232/422 port (defaults to 9600 baud, 8 b[...]

A Appendix A P ar t Number s, Glossar y and T r oub leshooting Related P ar t Numbers Switcher Module P ar t Numbers BNC Cables Matrix 200 P ar t Numbering System Glossary of T erms Frequentl y Asked Questions Matr ix 200 User’ s Manual[...]

Extron • Matrix 200 • User’s Manual Appendix A • P art Numbers, Glossar y and T r oubleshooting Related P ar t Numbers Switcher Module Part Numbers Extron Part Part # Blank Front Panel .................................. 60-147-01 Front Panel Controller (FPC) ................. 60-146-01 QuickSwitch Front Panel Controller ....... 60-188-01 Au[...]

Extron • Matrix 200 • User’s Manual Appendix A • P ar t Numbers, Glossary and T r oubleshooting BNC-4 HR Cables (Mini High Resolution BNC Cables) Extron BNC-4 HR cables are mini high resolution (HR) BNC cables, color coded with solid colors and wrapped in a single jacket. The total cable diameter is 0.327". Extron recommends that when [...]

Extron • Matrix 200 • User’s Manual Appendix A • P art Numbers, Glossar y and T r oubleshooting Matrix 200 P art Numbering System Because the Matrix 200 can be factory-configured with many combinations of switcher modules, the diagram below illustrates how the part numbers are derived. All Matrix 200 part numbers begin with 60-138, the rema[...]

Extron • Matrix 200 • User’s Manual Appendix A • P ar t Numbers, Glossary and T r oubleshooting Glossary of terms AC – Alternating Current – Flow of electrons that changes direction alternately. ADA – Analog Distribution Amplifier – A device that takes in one signal and distributes it to several outputs without “tying” those out[...]

Extron • Matrix 200 • User’s Manual Appendix A • P art Numbers, Glossar y and T r oubleshooting Breakaway – The ability to separate audio and video signals for the purpose of switching them independently. For example: an audio and video signal from the same source may be “broken away” and switched to different destinations. This is th[...]

Extron • Matrix 200 • User’s Manual Appendix A • P ar t Numbers, Glossary and T r oubleshooting DAT (Digital Audio Tape) – A method developed by Sony and Hewlett-Packard for recording large amounts of information in digital form on a small cassette tape. It uses a rotating helical read/write head, similar to the technique used on a VCR. d[...]

Extron • Matrix 200 • User’s Manual Appendix A • P art Numbers, Glossar y and T r oubleshooting H or H/V – Horizontal (H) sync, or Horizontal and Vertical sync combined (H/V). On connector panels, H identifies the connector for Horizontal Sync and H/V means it is also used for combined, or “composite” Horizontal and Vertical Sync. Her[...]

Extron • Matrix 200 • User’s Manual Appendix A • P ar t Numbers, Glossary and T r oubleshooting Matrix Switcher – In audio/video, a means of selecting an input source and connecting it to one or more outputs. Like a Switcher, but with multiple inputs and multiple outputs. M (Mega) – An abbreviation for one million. A megabyte is actuall[...]

Extron • Matrix 200 • User’s Manual Appendix A • P art Numbers, Glossar y and T r oubleshooting Power (Electrical) – The dissipation of heat by passing a current through a resistance. Measured in Watts (W), it is expressed by Ohm’s law from the two variables: Voltage (E) and Current (I). i.e. P = I 2 xR, or, P = E 2 /R or P = ExI Progre[...]

Extron • Matrix 200 • User’s Manual Appendix A • P ar t Numbers, Glossary and T r oubleshooting Still – In video, the term “still” is used as opposed to “motion” because there can be a difference in the way these two types of video are processed for the best viewing results, especially when the video is line-doubled or line-quadru[...]

Extron • Matrix 200 • User’s Manual Appendix A • P art Numbers, Glossar y and T r oubleshooting _______ A-11[...]

Extron • Matrix 200 • User’s Manual Appendix A • P ar t Numbers, Glossary and T r oubleshooting A-12 T r oubleshooting The following Q & A section, “Frequently Asked Questions”, is composed of questions and answers to typical problems and situations encountered by users of the Matrix 200. We hope that the information will be both he[...]

Extron • Matrix 200 • User’s Manual Appendix A • P art Numbers, Glossar y and T r oubleshooting A-13 Q: Does the Matrix 200 provide genlock capability with RGB/video? A: The Matrix 200 does provide genlock capability with video. This feature is not applicable to RGB video since genlock is a composite video characteristic. Q: My Matrix 200 i[...]

Extron • Matrix 200 • User’s Manual Appendix A • P ar t Numbers, Glossary and T r oubleshooting A-14 Q: Can I use the Matrix 100 front panel on the Matrix 200? A: Yes, but you will lose control of certain functions, such as plane breakaway, with the Matrix 100 front panel (QuickSwitch). However, you can still do basic input to output ties. [...]

Extron • Matrix 200 • User’s Manual Appendix A • P art Numbers, Glossar y and T r oubleshooting _______ A-15[...]

B Appendix B Pr ogramming Guide Contr ol P or ts Host/Matrix Data Format Command Structure Communications Pr otocol Using Commands Matr ix 200 User’ s Manual[...]

Extron • Matrix 200 • User’s Manual Appendix B • Pr ogramming Guide Contr ol P or ts The picture below shows the connectors for two Control Ports: Remote FPC and RS 232 Comm. FPC/QS-FPC Control Port The Front Panel Controller (FPC) or QuickSwitch Front Panel Controller (QS- FPC) can be used two ways: It can be mounted directly to the Matrix[...]

Extron • Matrix 200 • User’s Manual Appendix B • Pr ogramming Guide 1. The Simple Instruction Set can be any ASCII character that is recognized by the Matrix 200 as a command. Simple commands could come from a terminal or any other controlling device. After the Matrix 200 receives the command, it will execute it and send an appropriate resp[...]

Extron • Matrix 200 • User’s Manual Appendix B • Pr ogramming Guide B-3 Simple Instruction Set A simple command consists of a single character typed on a keyboard and preceded by ESC (1B hex). It is not necessary to press the “enter” key. A table of the simple commands is on the following page. Related Terms The following terms may be h[...]

Extron • Matrix 200 • User’s Manual Appendix B • Pr ogramming Guide B-4 Simple Instruction List The following table shows the simple command set with responses for the Matrix 200. The Response column shows what will be seen on the host’s screen. Appropriate response messages are also displayed on the Matrix 200’s LCD screen. The Hex col[...]

Extron • Matrix 200 • User’s Manual Appendix B • Pr ogramming Guide Adv anced Instruction Set Command Structure All advanced commands follow the same pattern: 1. Command Specifier 2. Data (if any) 3. Checksum 4. End of Transmission Mark Command Specifier The command specifier consists of one byte for short commands or two bytes for long com[...]

Extron • Matrix 200 • User’s Manual Appendix B • Pr ogramming Guide Host-Initiated Comm unications Protocol Most of the information transfer activity is initiated by a Host system through a control port. For example, the Host can send Commands to the Matrix to request data from or send data to the Matrix 200. After receiving a command, the [...]

Extron • Matrix 200 • User’s Manual Appendix B • Pr ogramming Guide Command List (Host-to-Matrix) Command Hex Page Description CMD0 30 B-8 request status (requires SCMD) CMD1 31 B-9 request System ID information (requires SCMD) CMD2 32 B-9 turn power ON CMD3 33 B-10 turn power OFF CMD4 34 B-10 request software version CMD5 35 B-12 set (tie)[...]

Extron • Matrix 200 • User’s Manual Appendix B • Pr ogramming Guide Using Commands The remainder of this appendix explains the operation of each command including data byte breakdown, responses and possible error codes. CMD0 (30h) — Send Status The Host asks the Matrix for its status settings. Format: CMD0, SCMD, Cks1, Cks2, EOT Where: SC[...]

Extron • Matrix 200 • User’s Manual Appendix B • Pr ogramming Guide CMD1 (31h) — Report ID The Host asks for the configuration of the Matrix. This includes information such as: what type of switching modules are installed in which planes, etc. Format: CMD1, SCMD, Cks1, Cks2, EOT Where: SCMD = 80h Reserved 81h Reserved 82h Report technolog[...]

Extron • Matrix 200 • User’s Manual Appendix B • Pr ogramming Guide CMD3 (33h) — Turn Power Off The Host tells the Matrix to turn power off. The action is independent of other active control ports, e.g., Front Panel Controller. Format: CMD3, Cks1, Cks2, EOT Example: 33h, 80h, B3h, 04h Response: CMD3, Erc, Cks1, Cks2, EOT CMD4 (34h) — Se[...]

Extron • Matrix 200 • User’s Manual Appendix B • Pr ogramming Guide Set (Tie) Connection Commands The Set Connection Commands that follow are the programming equivalent of the Tie Menus used from the FPC. Tie menus are described in Chapter 4. Planes and Plane Maps When looking at the rear panel of the Matrix 200, the planes are counted from[...]

Extron • Matrix 200 • User’s Manual Appendix B • Pr ogramming Guide CMD5 (35h) — Set (Tie) Connection The Host tells the Matrix to connect the specified output (Out#) to the specified input (Inp#) in those planes specified by PlnMap0. (Plane maps are explained earlier in this section.) Format: CMD5, PlnMap1, PlnMap0, Out#, Inp#, Cks1, Cks[...]

Extron • Matrix 200 • User’s Manual Appendix B • Pr ogramming Guide CMD8 (38h) — Download Status and Presets The Host asks the Matrix 200 to send the contents of the specified preset. Same variables are used as in CMD7. (Stored presets are numbered 1 thru 20, however, the current Matrix setup can be accessed as preset “0”.) Format: CM[...]

Extron • Matrix 200 • User’s Manual Appendix B • Pr ogramming Guide CMD12 (3Ch) — Mute Selected Outputs The Host tells the Matrix to mute specific planes within selected outputs. Format: CMD12, Mute1, Mute2, ... Mute n , Cks1, Cks2, EOT Where: MuteX specifies planes to be muted for the output corresponding to the mute byte number. This us[...]

Extron • Matrix 200 • User’s Manual Appendix B • Pr ogramming Guide 2. Maximum number of steps in any sequence is 31. 3. Total number of steps for all sequences is 128. 4. It is recommended that all sequences be listed and named, for future reference. (e. g. Sequence #4 is XYZ Presentation; Sequence #1 is Product Demo; etc.) Response: CMD14[...]

Extron • Matrix 200 • User’s Manual Appendix B • Pr ogramming Guide CMD18 (42h) — Set Program The Host tells the Matrix to start a specific event (preset or sequence) at a specific time, on a specific date. Matrix power will be turned On at that time. This is called a program. Only one program can exist in a Matrix 200 at one time. Format[...]

Extron • Matrix 200 • User’s Manual Appendix B • Pr ogramming Guide CMD23 (47h) — Request the Clock Information The Host asks the Matrix for its clock settings. Format: CMD23, Cks1, Cks2, EOT Example: 47h, 80h, C7h, 04h Response: CMD23, Erc, Yr, Mo, Day, Hr, Min, Sec, Cks1, Cks2, EOT Possible Ercs: C4 = Clock not set CMD24 (48h) — Turn [...]

Extron • Matrix 200 • User’s Manual Appendix B • Pr ogramming Guide CMD27 (4Bh) — Set Baud Rate Sets the baud rate for the host controller. Front panel baud rate cannot be set using this command. When the port is changing its own baud rate, this becomes active only after the response has been sent back. Format: CMD27, Port#, Rate, Cks1, C[...]

Extron • Matrix 200 • User’s Manual Appendix B • Pr ogramming Guide CMD31 (4Fh) — Set Slave Coordinates Reserved for future use. Format: CMD31, CDOut, CDIn, Cks1, Cks2, EOT Example: CDOut, CDIn = 89h, 91h. Where: CDOut and CDIn specify where the slave matrix is mapped into the compound matrix space, (see also CMD1). If the Matrix 200 is i[...]

Extron • Matrix 200 • User’s Manual Appendix B • Pr ogramming Guide CMD35 (53h) — Operate Security The Host sends information to modify the status of the security system. The command has the following subcommands: Where: SCMD = 80h Request system access (format 1) 81h Terminate session and lock system (format 2) 82-FFh reserved Format 1: [...]

Extron • Matrix 200 • User’s Manual Appendix B • Pr ogramming Guide B-21 Configure Audio Inputs Case 1 — SCMD = 85h, configure input section of plane #5 (standard audio board address) . Format: 54h, 85h, {(InLeftGain, InRightGain, InMisc, CR), ...}Cks1, Cks2, EOT Where: InLeftGain, bits 6 - 0 are the seven most significant bits of the lef[...]

Extron • Matrix 200 • User’s Manual Appendix B • Pr ogramming Guide B-22 CMD37 (55h) — Request Audio Parameters The Host asks the Matrix 200 to send the configuration for the audio board. Format: CMD37, SCMD, Cks1, Cks2, EOT Where: SCMD contains the board address. Same as CMD36. Example 1: 55h, 85h, Cks1, Cks2, 04h Requests input audio in[...]

Extron • Matrix 200 • User’s Manual Appendix B • Pr ogramming Guide B-23 Repor ts (Matrix-to-Host) Report0 (70h) — Status This report is broadcast when a change in internal status is detected. Format: RPRT0, StsB1, StsB2, StsB3, Cks1, Cks2, EOT Status Byte 1: 76543210 Bit usage: 1 Prg Se q Slv Ver Gnlk Batt Pwr Where: StsB1, Bit 0 Power O[...]