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    INSTALLATION AND OPERATOR’S MANUAL 12x Series MatrixPRO – Wideband A/V Switcher Manual #26-0301000-00 / Re visi on C[...]

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    RECORD OF CHANGES REV # DA TE ECO # DESCRIPTION App ro ved By A 10/03 1132 Released L. Gilstrom B 03/04 1245 Update GUI pictur e & operation L. Gilstrom C 06/04 1277 Update GUI pictur e & operation L. Gilstrom Manual # 26-0301000-00[...]

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    Operators Safety Summary The general safety information in th is summary is for operating pe rsonnel. Do Not Remove Co vers or Panels There are no user-serviceable parts within the unit. Remov al of the top cover will ex pose dangerous voltages. To avoid personal injury , do not remove the top cov er. Do not opera te the unit without the cover inst[...]

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    Manual # 26-0301000-00 / Revision C MatrixPRO 12x - 12 Input Matrix Switcher i Table of Contents Chapter 1 – Introduction_____ _______________________________________________ _______ 1 About the MatrixPRO__________ _________________ ________________ _____________ 2 Features________ _________________ ______________ _________________ __________ 2 T[...]

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    ii MatrixPRO 12x - 12 Input Matrix Switcher Manual # 26-0301000-00 / Revision C MatrixPRO 12 x Technica l Sp ecifications ___________ ______________ ______________ _ 40[...]

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    Manual # 26-0301000-00 / Revisio n C MatrixPRO 12x - 12 Input Matrix Switcher 1 1 CHAPTER ONE Introduction What you will find in this chapter…  About the MatrixPRO  Features  Technical Description[...]

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    2 MatrixPRO 12x - 12 Input Matrix S witcher Manual # 26-0301000-00 / Revision C Introduction About the MatrixPRO 12x Series The MatrixPRO High-Resolu tion Matrix Switcher is designed to route universal inputs such as compos ite video, s- video, component, and comp uter vide o sources (640x4 80 to 2048x1536). Audio routing i s an option. MatrixPRO i[...]

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    Manual # 26-0301000-00 / Revisio n C MatrixPRO 12x - 12 Input Matrix Switcher 3 Technical Description MatrixPRO 12x is an RGBHV matrix switcher with 375MHz vide o bandwidth. It's available with 12 inp uts and eith er 4 or 8 outputs. Output gain is unity into 75 ohm loads. All video signals are carried on BNC' s for the high est signal qua[...]

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    Manual # 26-0301000-00 / Revisio n C MatrixPRO 12x - 12 Input Matrix Switcher 5 2 CHAPTER TWO INSTALLATION What you will find in this chapter…  Rear Panel Connectors  Rack-Mount Installation  Power Cord/Line Voltage Selection  Video Input & Output Connections[...]

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    6 MatrixPRO 12x - 12 Input Matrix S witcher Manual # 26-0301000-00 / Revision C Installation Rear Panel Connectors 47-63Hz, 1.5A 85-264 V RS-232/485 IN INP UT B/CB + - SH + - H/C V G/Y R/CR 1 ETHERNET + - SH + - + - SH + - + - SH + - + - SH + - + - SH + - 23 5 46 L R L R L R L R L R L R SERIAL N O. XXX MFG DAT E MM/YY + - SH + - + - SH + - + - SH +[...]

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    Manual # 26-0301000-00 / Revisio n C MatrixPRO 12x - 12 Input Matrix Switcher 7 Rack-Mount Installation MatrixPRO 12x units are designed to b e rack mounte d and the necessary hardware is supplied. When rack mounting the unit, remember that maximum ambi ent operating tem perature for the unit is 40 degrees C. Leave at least one inch of space front [...]

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    8 MatrixPRO 12x - 12 Input Matrix S witcher Manual # 26-0301000-00 / Revision C Video Input Connections The video input section on the MatrixPRO re ar panel provides 12 universal inputs. Each i nput can accept RGB, YUV, S-Video (Y/C), or composite (NTSC or PAL) video signals. The connections for each input channel are made vi a five BNC connectors.[...]

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    Manual # 26-0301000-00 / Revisio n C MatrixPRO 12x - 12 Input Matrix Switcher 9 3 CHAPTER THREE Operation What you will find in this chapter…  Power-up Initialization  Console Installation  Front Panel Operation  GUI Configuration  Remote Ethernet Operation[...]

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    10 MatrixPRO 12x - 12 Input Matrix Switcher Manual # 26-0301000-00 / Revision C Operation This portion of the manual prov ides i nst ructions that indicate how to contro l all MatrixPRO functions. Keys on the MatrixPRO front panel are used to select input sources a nd output desti nations, save and recall looks, and mute audio sources. Power-Up Ini[...]

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    Manual # 26-0301000-00 / Revisio n C MatrixPRO 12x - 12 Input Matrix Switcher 11 When two or more Outputs will always have t he same Input source, grouping the Outputs si mplifies switching control. An Output Group is defined as two or more Outputs that are configured to receive a common Input source. Before grouping any Outputs, it is important to[...]

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    12 MatrixPRO 12x - 12 Input Matrix Switcher Manual # 26-0301000-00 / Revision C When a Save or Recall function is exec uted this memory lo cation will be saved as the power up configuration. T he Saved configuration contai ns 1) Rout es, 2) Input Aud io and Audio Mutes, 3) Grouping information. The po wer up configuration contains 1) Fr on t Panel [...]

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    Manual # 26-0301000-00 / Revisio n C MatrixPRO 12x - 12 Input Matrix Switcher 13 The default install dir ector y is C:Folsom ResearchMatri xPROMPControl. Click the ‘Browse’ button to select a different directory, if desired. Cli ck the ‘Next’ button to continue. 3. The following dialog bo x will appear The setup application is no w ready[...]

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    14 MatrixPRO 12x - 12 Input Matrix Switcher Manual # 26-0301000-00 / Revision C Click the ‘Finish’ to exit the installation setup . 5. A shortcut to the MP Contro l application has been pl aced i n t he Windows desktop. The MP Control application can also be reach ed from the Start Menu (Sta rt -> Programs-> F olsom Research -> MPContr[...]

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    Manual # 26-0301000-00 / Revisio n C MatrixPRO 12x - 12 Input Matrix Switcher 15 Equipment Setup Connect the input and output sources o n the MatrixPRO. C onn ect the MatrixPRO remote port to an available serial (RS-232) port on the laptop/PC with t he MP Control applic ation installed. Turn on the MatrixPRO and wait for a complete system boot up. [...]

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    16 MatrixPRO 12x - 12 Input Matrix Switcher Manual # 26-0301000-00 / Revision C GUI Operation The following section describes the operation of the GUI. A/V Routing Tab This page is used for routing o f the Video a nd Audio (if applicable). Select the A/V mode first. Either select Video only, Audio only or Audio fol lo w Video. Press the Input butto[...]

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    Manual # 26-0301000-00 / Revisio n C MatrixPRO 12x - 12 Input Matrix Switcher 17 Audio Control Tab The audio control tab is used for setting the volume of all a u dio outputs. Volume is controlled real time . The volume setting can be controlled by moving the slider for quick chan ges or by pressing the up and down buttons to set the audio lev el 1[...]

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    18 MatrixPRO 12x - 12 Input Matrix Switcher Manual # 26-0301000-00 / Revision C Grouping Tab Grouping allows multipl e inp uts and outputs to be segregated together. This allows dividing of the MatrixPRO so that different source types can be linked only to compatible destinations. Output groups can also be formed. Output groups allow multiple Outpu[...]

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    Manual # 26-0301000-00 / Revisio n C MatrixPRO 12x - 12 Input Matrix Switcher 19 Setup Tab The Setup tab allows setting of the IP address, choosin g means of communica tion (RS-232 or Ethernet), Vertical Interval Switching mode, and Resetting the MatrixPRO. To set the IP address, the MP Control GUI needs to be communicating with the MatrixPRO via R[...]

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    20 MatrixPRO 12x - 12 Input Matrix Switcher Manual # 26-0301000-00 / Revision C About Tab This tab tells the Version of the GUI and Main code of the MatrixPRO. It also gives the user a mea ns of communication with the MatrixPRO via command line vi a RS -232. The page gives information as to which comm port that the GUI is communicating via RS-232.[...]

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    Manual # 26-0301000-00 / Revisio n C MatrixPRO 12x - 12 Input Matrix Switcher 21 4 CHAPTER FOUR Connecting MatrixPRO What you will find in this chapter…  Connectivity Diagrams[...]

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    22 MatrixPRO 12x - 12 Input Matrix Switcher Manual # 26-0301000-00 / Revision C Connectivity Diagram – 16 x 16 MatrixPRO Model Further Questions? At Folsom Research, we take pride in offering uniqu e solutions to dema nding technical problems. If you have questions, require further information or would like to discus s your application requiremen[...]

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    Manual # 26-0301000-00 / Revisio n C MatrixPRO 12x - 12 Input Matrix Switcher 23 5 CHAPTER FIVE Software Upgrade Instructions What you will find in this chapter…  Downloading Necessary Files  Preparing to Upgrade MatrixPRO 12x[...]

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    24 MatrixPRO 12x - 12 Input Matrix Switcher Manual # 26-0301000-00 / Revision C Software Upgrade Instructions Overvie w The MatrixPRO units built by Folsom Re search, Inc. incorporate the system so ftware in a Flash memory component. Flash memory allows eas y u pgrades without the need to send the unit bac k to the factor y due to software changes.[...]

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    Manual # 26-0301000-00 / Revisio n C MatrixPRO 12x - 12 Input Matrix Switcher 25 1. Click on the Start button and select Programs. 2. Find the Folsom Research folder and sel ect MatrixPRO Flash File Loader. Verifying Communications between the Computer and Matrix PRO Uni t 1. In the loader program, click in the Black Terminal W in dow area. 2. If c[...]

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    Manual # 26-0301000-00 / Revisio n C MatrixPRO 12x - 12 Input Matrix Switcher 27 6 Chapter SIX External Remote Control Protocol What you will find in this chapter…  Serial Parameters  Console Port (DB-25) Pin-out  Protocol Specification  Serial Remote Commands[...]

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    28 MatrixPRO 12x - 12 Input Matrix Switcher Manual # 26-0301000-00 / Revision C Serial Command Syntax Specification Serial Parameters The following are the parameter settings for serial c ommunication.  Baud Rate is 57600 baud.  Parity is NONE.  Stop Bit is 1.  Data Bit is 8.  Echo is ON  Flow Control is NONE RS-232/485 Remote Con[...]

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    Manual # 26-0301000-00 / Revisio n C MatrixPRO 12x - 12 Input Matrix Switcher 29 RS232 Mode The Graphics Board will resp ond with a '#' prompt when the command processor is read y for a comma nd. The command syntax is shown below cmd arg1 arg2 … argn< CR> cmd cmd is any valid Graphics Board command, t ypically 2 to 6 alphabetic (n[...]

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    30 MatrixPRO 12x - 12 Input Matrix Switcher Manual # 26-0301000-00 / Revision C During queue processing, no input buffer pro cessin g is performed. Characters sent through the serial port during queue processing are still stored in the i np ut buffer. If hardw are flow control is not observ ed, it is important to guarantee that the input buffer lim[...]

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    Manual # 26-0301000-00 / Revisio n C MatrixPRO 12x - 12 Input Matrix Switcher 31 MatrixPRO TM Remote Commands HELP Capabilities. Send list of commands av ail able back in ASCII format ALVL num lvl Input Audio Level. AVTYPE mode AV Type. 0=A/ V, 1=Audio, 2=Video CLEAR Clear all matrix video and audi o routings. CSUMSTAT Displa y Main Code/RBF Checks[...]

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    32 MatrixPRO 12x - 12 Input Matrix Switcher Manual # 26-0301000-00 / Revision C MatrixPRO Serial Command List/Description Command: HELP Description: Displays the list of available c ommand on a terminal emulator Parameters: None Example: HELP (Returns the command list.) Command: ALV L num lvl Description: Updates input audio level Parameters: num -[...]

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    Manual # 26-0301000-00 / Revisio n C MatrixPRO 12x - 12 Input Matrix Switcher 33 Description: Lock / unlock the front panel f r om user in put. Locking the front panel will result in the fro nt pane l not responding to user button presses. Parameters: en - [0|1], Disable|Enable Query: FPLOCK? Returns the current front panel lock status in the forma[...]

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    34 MatrixPRO 12x - 12 Input Matrix Switcher Manual # 26-0301000-00 / Revision C Parameters: out - Output number; [1 - 8] mte - Mute status; [0|1], Disable|Enable Query: OMUTE? out Returns the selected output mute status in the format: =mte Example: OMUTE 2 1 (Mute output 2.) Command: OSTAT out Description: Displays output information (i. e. which i[...]

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    Manual # 26-0301000-00 / Revisio n C MatrixPRO 12x - 12 Input Matrix Switcher 35 Query: RTEMP? out Returns the current video and audio inputs r outed to the specifi ed output in the format: =in audio Example: RT EMP 1 3 4 (Route to output 1, video inpu t 3, audio input 4.) RTEMP 4 101 5 (Route to output 4, audio input 5) Command: SBAUD mode Descrip[...]

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    36 MatrixPRO 12x - 12 Input Matrix Switcher Manual # 26-0301000-00 / Revision C Command: VDLY dly Description: Updates the vertical interval dela y parameter for vertical interval s witching. Parameters: dly - The number of V Syncs before video is switching occ urs; [1-255] Query: VDLY? Returns the current vertical interval delay set ting in the fo[...]

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    Manual # 26-0301000-00 / Revisio n C MatrixPRO 12x - 12 Input Matrix Switcher 37 7 Chapter SEVEN Folsom Research Information What you will find in this chapter…  Warranty  RMA Information  Technical Support/General Contact Information[...]

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    38 MatrixPRO 12x - 12 Input Matrix Switcher Manual # 26-0301000-00 / Revision C Folsom Research Warranty All video products are designed and teste d to the highest quality standards and ar e back ed by a full 3-year parts and labor warranty. Warranties are effective up on delivery date to customer and are non-trans ferable. Folsom Research, Inc. wa[...]

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    Manual # 26-0301000-00 / Revisio n C MatrixPRO 12x - 12 Input Matrix Switcher 39 8 APPENDIX  Technical Specifications[...]

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    40 MatrixPRO 12x - 12 Input Matrix Switcher Manual # 26-0301000-00 / Revision C MatrixPRO 12x Technical Specifications Video Routing Gain.................... ............... ......... ... ......Unity into 75 ohm load Coupling…………………………………DC Bandwidth ................ .............. .............375 MHz (-3dB) @ 0dBm, fully[...]

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    Manual # 26-0301000-00 / Revisio n C MatrixPRO 12x - 12 Input Matrix Switcher 41 Audio Output Number/signal type ........... ...........….... .4 or 8 stereo, bal anced/unbalanced Connectors .................. .................. .......4 or 8 3.5 mm captive screw connectors, 5 pole Output gain adjustment.………..……....-76dB to +20dB, adju s[...]