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CrossPoint Plus Matrix Switchers CrossPoint Plus 84, 88, 124, 128, 168, and 1616 HV and HV A 68-521-01 Rev. F 11 04[...]

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Quick Start — CrossPoint Plus Matrix Switchers Installation Step 1 Mount the switcher in a rack. Step 2 T urn off power to the input and output devices, and r emove the power cords fr om them. Step 3 Cable the switcher for RGBHV , RGBS, RGsB, RsGsBs, component video, S-video, or composite video input and output ( 3 ). See page 2-3 in this manual [...]

Quick Start — Cr ossPoint Plus Matrix Switchers, cont’d Fr ont Panel Controls Input and output buttons and LEDs select and identify inputs and outputs. Input buttons also select presets. On HV A models, the output LEDs also display the audio level of the selected input. Enter button saves changes when you change the configuration. Preset button[...]

i CrossPoint Plus Matrix Switchers • Table of Contents T able of Contents Chapter 1 • Introduction ....................................................................................................... 1-1 About the CrossPoint Plus Series Matrix Switchers .......................................... 1-2 Featur es ................................[...]

ii CrossPoint Plus Matrix Switchers • Table of Contents T able of Contents, cont’d 68-521-01 Rev. F 11 04 W orksheet example 2: Drawing ties .............................................................................. 3-19 W orksheet example 3: T est configuration ..................................................................... 3-20 Matr[...]

Cr ossPoint Plus Matrix Switchers 1 Chapter One Intr oduction About the CrossPoint Plus Matrix Switchers Features[...]

Introduction, cont’d CrossPoint Plus Matrix Switchers • Introduction 1-2 Introduction About the CrossPoint Plus Series Matrix Switchers The Extron CrossPoint Plus Series Matrix Switchers are ultra-wideband analog RGBHV matrix switchers that distribute any input to any combination of outputs. The matrix switchers can route multiple input/output [...]

1-3 CrossPoint Plus Matrix Switchers • Introduction Laptop w/ Audio Outputs Up to 12 Inputs Up to 8 Outputs Sun/SGI Workstation PC Computer Macintosh Computer Document Camera VCR Monitor Projector Projector O U T P U T I N P U T F O R M A T 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 1 23 4 5 67 8 CrossPoint Plus 128HVA RGB 440 VSC 150 RGB 103xi M I N [...]

Introduction, cont’d CrossPoint Plus Matrix Switchers • Introduction 1-4 CrossPoint Plus Series delivers the highest performance and the most cost- effective solution. Digital Sync V alidation Processing (DSVP ™) — In critical environments or unmanned, remote locations, it is vital to know that sour ces ar e active and switching. Extron’s[...]

1-5 CrossPoint Plus Matrix Switchers • Introduction Operational flexibility — Operations such as input/output selection, setting of presets, and adjustment of audio levels can be performed on the fr ont panel or over the RS-232/RS-422 link. The RS-232/RS-422 link allows remote control via a PC, RS-232 capable PDA, or control system. • QuickSw[...]

Introduction, cont’d CrossPoint Plus Matrix Switchers • Introduction 1-6 Switching flexibility — Individually buffered, independent matrix switched video outputs with audio follow and audio breakaway for HV A versions. • Any input to any or all outputs • Quick multiple tie — Multiple inputs can be switched to multiple outputs simultaneo[...]

Cr ossPoint Plus Matrix Switchers 2 Chapter T wo Installation Rack Mounting the Switcher Cabling and Rear Panel Views[...]

Installation, cont’d CrossPoint Plus Matrix Switchers • Installation 2-2 Installation Rack Mounting the Switcher The CrossPoint Plus 84, 88, 124, and 128 Matrix Switchers are housed in rack- mountable, 3U high, 19” wide metal enclosures. The CrossPoint Plus 168 and 1616 are in 6U high enclosur es. The appropriate rack mount kit is included wi[...]

2-3 CrossPoint Plus Matrix Switchers • Installation V ideo input and output connections All video input and output connections to the CrossPoint Plus switchers are made with female BNC connectors. Some types of video output devices do not have BNC video output connectors. For these cases, a suitable cable or connector adapter is necessary between[...]

Installation, cont’d CrossPoint Plus Matrix Switchers • Installation 2-4 Tip (Left) Sleev e (Gnd) Tip (Left) Ring (Right) Sleev e (Gnd) Tip Sleev e Unbalanced Mono Unbalanced Stereo Tip (Signal) Sleev e (Gnd) Figure 2-4 — Phono audio connectors 5 Connections for audio outputs — These 3.5 mm, 5-pole captive scr ew connectors output the selec[...]

2-5 CrossPoint Plus Matrix Switchers • Installation Additional rear panel views The following figures show the rear panels of all Cr ossPoint Plus switchers, except for the CrossPoint Plus 128HV A, which is shown in figure 2-1, and the CrossPoint Plus 1616HV A, which is shown in figure 2-2. 123 4 5678 123 4 5 67 8 REMOTE RS232/RS422 INPUTS 75 12 [...]

Installation, cont’d CrossPoint Plus Matrix Switchers • Installation 2-6 123 4 5678 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 123 4 5 6 7 8 REMOTE RS232/RS422 INPUTS 75 12 4 3 INPUTS 75 12 4 3 INPUTS OUTPUTS I N P U T S O U T P U T S Figure 2-11 — Rear panel view , CrossPoint Plus 124HV 123 4 5678 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 12 34 123 4 5 67 8 REMOTE RS232/[...]

2-7 CrossPoint Plus Matrix Switchers • Installation 13 5 7 9 1 1 1 3 1 5 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 13 5 7 9 1 1 1 3 1 5 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 13 5 7 9 1 1 1 3 1 5 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 13 5 7 9 1 1 1 3 1 5 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 13 5 7 9 1 1 1 3 1 5 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 13 5 7 9 1 1 1 3 1 5 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 13 5 7 9 1 1 1 3 1 5 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 13 5 7 9 [...]

Installation, cont’d CrossPoint Plus Matrix Switchers • Installation 2-8[...]

Cr ossPoint Plus Matrix Switchers 3 Chapter Thr ee Operation Front Panel Controls and Indicators Front Panel Operations Rear Panel Controls W orksheets[...]

Operation, cont’d CrossPoint Plus Matrix Switchers • Operation 3-2 Operation Front Panel Contr ols and Indicators The front panel controls (figure 3-1 and figur e 3-2) are gr ouped into two sets. The input and output buttons and LED indicators are gr ouped on the left side of the control panel. The control buttons and input/output (I/O) selecti[...]

3-3 CrossPoint Plus Matrix Switchers • Operation Current configuration — The configuration that is currently being used (also called configuration 0 ). Global memory preset — A configuration that has been stored. Up to 16 global memory presets can be stor ed in memory . The input buttons select the desired preset memory location to load or re[...]

Operation, cont’d CrossPoint Plus Matrix Switchers • Operation 3-4 As a secondary function on HV A models, the Esc button increments the audio level of the selected input. In audio adjust mode, the Esc LED indicates a positive (+) gain value. A more detailed explanation of audio level adjustment is included in V iewing and adjusting the input a[...]

3-5 CrossPoint Plus Matrix Switchers • Operation Front Panel Operations The following paragraphs detail the power-up process and then pr ovide sample procedur es for creating ties, sets of ties, and configurations; changing a configuration; viewing ties, sets of ties, and configurations; saving a preset; recalling a pr eset; and viewing and adjus[...]

Operation, cont’d CrossPoint Plus Matrix Switchers • Operation 3-6 The I/O groups can be set up only by using the RS-232/422 port and either the SIS or the W indows contr ol program. T ies between groups (an input in group 1 tied to an output in group 2) can be created under RS-232/422 control. Presets can also be cr eated under RS-232/422 cont[...]

3-7 CrossPoint Plus Matrix Switchers • Operation 8. If the input button for a grouped input is pressed, and then the output button for an output in a different gr oup is pr essed, the associated output LED blinks twice and goes out to indicate that output cannot be tied to the input. The associated input LED remains lit. Example 1: Create a set o[...]

Operation, cont’d CrossPoint Plus Matrix Switchers • Operation 3-8 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 INPUTS ENTER OUTPUTS 6 7 7 8 9 10 11 PRESET VIEW ESC RGBHV AUDIO 12 8 CONTROL I/O Press Press Press Press Press ESC RGBHV A B ENTER E C C 1 38 4 5 C D B F B LED key: = off , = on, = blinking, = flash once F Figure 3-6 — Example 2: Adding a video tie E Pre[...]

3-9 CrossPoint Plus Matrix Switchers • Operation 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 INPUTS ENTER OUTPUTS 6 7 7 8 9 10 11 PRESET VIEW ESC RGBHV AUDIO 12 8 CONTROL I/O AUDIO 5 8 ENTER E 4 D 3 LED key: = off , = on, = on for 2 seconds , then off 2 Press Press Figure 3-8 — Example 3, step d: Removing an audio tie E Press and release the Enter button. The input [...]

Operation, cont’d CrossPoint Plus Matrix Switchers • Operation 3-10 Example 4: View video and audio, audio-only , and video-only ties See figure 3-9, figur e 3-10, figure 3-1 1, and figure 3-12 and the following steps for an example of viewing the video and audio, audio-only , and video-only ties in the curr ent configuration. Example 4 shows t[...]

3-11 CrossPoint Plus Matrix Switchers • Operation A set of ties can also be viewed by selecting a tied output. T o demonstrate this, note the number of a lit output LED and press and release the output button for an unlit (untied) output LED. Observe that all of the untied outputs light. Then press the output button for the output LED noted previ[...]

Operation, cont’d CrossPoint Plus Matrix Switchers • Operation 3-12 4 . One at a time, pr ess and hold the output button(s) for the desired output(s) for approximately 2 seconds. The output LED(s) for the selected output(s) blink to indicate the mute or return to their previous state to indicate the unmute. 5 . Press and release the V iew butto[...]

3-13 CrossPoint Plus Matrix Switchers • Operation 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 INPUTS ENTER OUTPUTS 6 7 7 8 9 10 11 PRESET VIEW ESC RGBHV AUDIO 12 8 CONTROL I/O B LED key: = off , = on, = blinking, 3 4 D 3 4 34 E F D E Hold Hold Hold Press VIEW F Hold B B Figure 3-13 — Example 5, step d: Muting and unmuting outputs Using pr esets The current configura[...]

Operation, cont’d CrossPoint Plus Matrix Switchers • Operation 3-14 Example 6: Save a preset Refer to figure 3-14 and the following steps for an example of saving the curr ent configuration as a pr eset. 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 INPUTS ENTER OUTPUTS 6 7 7 8 9 10 11 PRESET VIEW ESC RGBHV AUDIO 12 8 CONTROL I/O ESC A 1 C PRESET B C B B LED key: = of[...]

3-15 CrossPoint Plus Matrix Switchers • Operation V iewing and adjusting the input audio level (HV A models only) On HV A models, the audio level of each input can be displayed and adjusted through a range of -15dB to +9dB to ensure that ther e is no noticeable volume differ ence among sources. The audio level can be adjusted fr om the front pane[...]

Operation, cont’d CrossPoint Plus Matrix Switchers • Operation 3-16 Figure 3-16 and figure 3-17 show an audio level of +8dB displayed in the output LEDs on the two dif ferent Cr ossPoint Plus front panels. 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 INPUTS ENTER OUTPUTS 6 7 7 8 9 10 11 PRESET VIEW ESC RGBHV AUDIO 12 8 CONTROL I/O F ESC AUDIO A B C C C 5 B B B +8dB L[...]

3-17 CrossPoint Plus Matrix Switchers • Operation 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 INPUTS ENTER OUTPUTS 6 7 7 8 9 10 11 PRESET VIEW ESC RGBHV AUDIO 12 8 CONTROL I/O AUDIO D VIEW D AUDIO RGBHV E (9 times) D B B B -1dB LED key: = off (v alue 0 dB), = blinking (value 1dB), = on (value 2dB) Press Figure 3-18 — Example 8, step d: Adjusting the audio level, Cr [...]

Operation, cont’d CrossPoint Plus Matrix Switchers • Operation 3-18 System r eset to factory defaults T o r eset the switcher to the factory default settings, press and hold the Esc button on the front panel while AC power is being applied. Continue to hold the Esc button until the power up sequence is completed (all LEDs turn off, the V ideo a[...]

3-19 CrossPoint Plus Matrix Switchers • Operation Plasma display S-video problem Extron has encountered a problem with the S-video output by some video conference codecs, when it is switched using a CrossPoint Plus. Some codecs change the DC of fset on the chrominance (C) so that it is very differ ent from the level on the luminance (Y). This can[...]

Operation, cont’d CrossPoint Plus Matrix Switchers • Operation 3-20 Worksheet example 2: Drawing ties Figure 3-22 continues from worksheet example 1 by showing the video and audio ties that make up the configuration of preset 3, a solid ink line shows video ties, and a dashed pencil line shows the audio ties. In this example, the image of the p[...]

3-21 CrossPoint Plus Matrix Switchers • Operation 1 2345 67 8 12 3 45 67 8 91 0 1 1 11 12 13 14 15 16 10 12 13 14 15 16 9 Input sources Output destinations Preset # Title: Video: A udio: Fill in the preset number and use colors, or dashes , etc. to make connecting lines. Indicate if the configuration is f or video, audio , or both. Matrix Switche[...]

Operation, cont’d CrossPoint Plus Matrix Switchers • Operation 3-22[...]

Cr ossPoint Plus Matrix Switchers 4 Chapter Four Pr ogrammer’ s Guide Host-to-Switcher Instructions Switcher-Initiated Messages Switcher Error Responses Using the Command/Response T able Command/Response T able[...]

Programmer’ s Guide, cont’d CrossPoint Plus Matrix Switchers • Programmer’s Guide 4-2 Programmer’ s Guide The switcher ’ s rear panel RS-232/RS-422 connector (figure 4-1) can be connected to the serial port output of a host device such as a computer , RS-232 capable PDA, or control system. This connection makes softwar e contr ol of the[...]

4-3 CrossPoint Plus Matrix Switchers • Programmer’s Guide The switcher does not expect a response from the host, but, for example, the host program might r equest a new status. Switcher Error Responses 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 t[...]

Programmer’ s Guide, cont’d CrossPoint Plus Matrix Switchers • Programmer’s Guide 4-4 Command/Response T able Symbol Definitions: = Carriage r eturn/line feed = Carriage return (no line feed) • = space X1 = Input number 01 – 08 (CrossPoint Plus 84, 88); 01 – 12 (CrossPoint Plus 124, 128); 01 – 16 (CrossPoint Plus 168, 1616) X2 = Out[...]

4-5 CrossPoint Plus Matrix Switchers • Programmer’s Guide Command/response table for SIS commands (Cont’d) Command ASCII Command Response Additional description (host to switcher) (switcher to host) List all sync (DSVP) LS Input•Horz.•V ert. X1 •• X4 • X4 thru X1 •• X4 • X4 Example : L S Input•Horz.•V ert. 01••031.50?[...]

Programmer’ s Guide, cont’d CrossPoint Plus Matrix Switchers • Programmer’s Guide 4-6 Command/response table for SIS commands (Cont’d) Command ASCII Command Response Additional description (host to switcher) (switcher to host) Start direct write of global presets Esc P X1 1 W rite Preset X1 1 Ready Allows direct entry of presets. { Ti e c[...]

4-7 CrossPoint Plus Matrix Switchers • Programmer’s Guide Command/response table for SIS commands (Cont’d) Command ASCII Command Response Additional description (host to switcher) (switcher to host) Reset all mutes Esc zZ ZapZ Unmute all outputs. Reset whole switcher Esc zXXX ZapXXX Clears all ties and global presets, the RGB delay , the I/O [...]

Programmer’ s Guide, cont’d CrossPoint Plus Matrix Switchers • Programmer’s Guide 4-8[...]

Cr ossPoint Plus Matrix Switchers 5 Chapter Five Matrix Softwar e Matrix Switchers Control Program Button-Label Generator[...]

Matrix Software, cont’d CrossPoint Plus Matrix Switchers • Matrix Software 5-2 Matrix Software T wo software programs accompany the CrossPoint Plus Series switchers: • The Extron Matrix Switcher+ Control Pr ogram (Extron part # 29-015-01 ), which communicates with the switcher via the RS-232/RS-422 port, provides an easy way for you to set up[...]

5-3 CrossPoint Plus Matrix Switchers • Matrix Software Figure 5- 1 — Extron Matrix Switcher+ Control Program window (blank) Figure 5-2 — Sample pr ogram window (complete) 4. T o make the control program easier to use, assign a device icon to each input and output. Click on a box that repr esents an input or output, and drag the desired icon o[...]

Matrix Software, cont’d CrossPoint Plus Matrix Switchers • Matrix Software 5-4 Executive mode — Allows you to lock out fr ont panel operations, except for the view-only mode functions. Presets menu — Displays a list of up to 16 presets. Y ou can select a preset from the list to display it in the window . Go — Activates the selected preset[...]

5-5 CrossPoint Plus Matrix Switchers • Matrix Software Audio-config — Displays the audio gain level settings for each input and allows you to change them. Preferences menu — Immediate changes — Causes changes to take effect immediately . Hold/verify changes — Delays implementation of changes until the Changes – T ake button is pressed. [...]

Matrix Software, cont’d CrossPoint Plus Matrix Switchers • Matrix Software 5-6 Using the software 1. T o r un the Button-Label Generator program, double-click on the Button-Label Generator icon (shown at left) in the Extron Electronics group or folder , and click OK when prompted. The Extron’s Button-Label Generator window appears (figure 5-3[...]

Cr ossPoint Plus Matrix Switchers A Appendix A Specifications Specifications Part Numbers[...]

Specifications, cont’d CrossPoint Plus Matrix Switchers • Specifications A-2 Specifications Video Routing .......................................... 84 Series .................... 8 x 4 matrix 88 Series .................... 8 x 8 matrix 124 Series ................... 12 x 4 matrix 128 Series ................... 12 x 8 matrix 168 Series ........[...]

A-3 CrossPoint Plus Matrix Switchers • Specifications Output impedance ...................... 75 ohms Polarity .......................................... Positive or negative (follows input) Audio — audio models only Routing .......................................... 84 Series .................... 8 x 4 stereo matrix 88 Series .................[...]

Specifications, cont’d CrossPoint Plus Matrix Switchers • Specifications A-4 General Power ............................................. 100VAC to 240VAC, 50/60 Hz, internal, autoswitchable 84/88/124/128 ......... 30 watts 168/1616 .................... 36 watts Temperature/humidity .............. Storage -40° to +158°F (-40° to +70°C) / 10%[...]

A-5 CrossPoint Plus Matrix Switchers • Specifications Optional accessories Extron Part Part # Rack/desk mounting kit 70-077-03 MKP 1000 Gray 60-239-01 Black 60-239-02 White 60-239-03 MCP 1000M (master) 60-298-01 MCP 1000S (slave) 60-298-02 Captive screw audio connector 10-319-10 RCA-to-BNC adapter 10-264-01 SVHS - BNC adapter 26-353-01 Cables Whe[...]

Specifications, cont’d CrossPoint Plus Matrix Switchers • Specifications A-6 Pre-cut cables BNC-4 Mini HR cable is used for RGBS cable runs, and BNC-5 Mini HR cable is used for RGBHV cable runs. Either type can also be used for composite video, S-video, or RGsB. All Extr on BNC cables have male connectors on both ends. A plenum version of the B[...]

Cr ossPoint Plus Matrix Switchers B Appendix B Refer ence Information Hardware Upgrades Button Labels[...]

Reference Information, cont’d CrossPoint Plus Matrix Switchers • Reference Information B-2 Reference Information Hardwar e Upgrades This appendix contains procedur es for performing hardwar e maintenance pr ocedures such as swapping the RS-232 and RS-422 ports, installing a new firmware update, and r eplacing the fuse. Opening the switcher Befo[...]

B-3 CrossPoint Plus Matrix Switchers • Reference Information 5. If you are updating the firmware, r emove the two screws at the fr ont edge of the bottom cover , press the two receptacle tabs on the top cable outward as shown at the left, and pull back gently on the cable connector to remove it fr om the receptacle. Lay the front panel down in fr[...]

Reference Information, cont’d CrossPoint Plus Matrix Switchers • Reference Information B-4 Closing the switcher 1 . Reinstall any cables removed. T o plug a self latching cable into the desired receptacle, align the holes in the connector with the pins in the receptacle, and press evenly until the r eceptacle tabs lock into place. 2 . Place the[...]

B-5 CrossPoint Plus Matrix Switchers • Reference Information 7. Attach the power cord to the switcher and to the AC power sour ce. Ensure the switcher is working properly . 8. If the switcher was removed from a rack, r emove its power cor d, reattach the switcher to the rack, and reconnect the power cord. 9 . Reconnect the input and output cables[...]

Reference Information, cont’d CrossPoint Plus Matrix Switchers • Reference Information B-6 10. Reinstall the switcher ’s front panel and cover . See Closing the switcher on page B-4. If you choose to check for proper operation before putting the cover back on, ensure that tools and hands ar e outside the switcher and then perform step 1 1. Af[...]

B-7 CrossPoint Plus Matrix Switchers • Reference Information Figure B-5 — Button label blanks, 16-button strip[...]

Reference Information, cont’d CrossPoint Plus Matrix Switchers • Reference Information B-8[...]

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