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MA V Series Matrix Switchers 68-353-04 Rev. C Printed in the USA 01 04[...]

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QS-1 Quick Start — MA V Series 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 HDTV/component video , S-video, or composite video input and output ( 3 ). Step 4 MA V 168/1616 : Cable audio models for stereo aud[...]

Quick Start — MA V Series Switchers, cont’d QS-2 Fr ont Panel Controls Input and output buttons and LEDs select and identify inputs and outputs. Input buttons also select presets. On audio models, the output LEDs also display the audio level of the selected input. Enter button saves changes when you change the configuration. Preset button saves[...]

i MAV Series Switchers • Table of Contents T able of Contents Chapter 1 • Introduction ....................................................................................................... 1-1 Featur es ............................................................................................................................... .... 1-5 MA V[...]

ii MAV Series Switchers • Table of Contents T able of Contents, cont’d Worksheets .......................................................................................................................... 3-17 W orksheet example 1: System equipment .................................................................... 3-17 W orksheet example 2: D[...]

iii MAV Series Switchers • Table of Contents Appendix B • Reference Information ........................................................................... B-1 Hardware Pr ocedures ........................................................................................................ B-2 Opening the sw itcher ..................................[...]

iv MAV Series Switchers • Table of Contents T able of Contents, cont’d 68-353-04 Rev. C Printed in the USA 01 0 4 All trademarks mentioned in this manual ar e the pr operties of their respective owners.[...]

MA V Series Switchers 1 Chapter One Intr oduction Features[...]

Introduction, cont’d MAV Series Switchers • Introduction 1-2 Introduction The Extron MA V Series switchers are broadcast quality matrix switchers that distribute any video and/or audio input to any combination of outputs. The MA V switchers can route multiple input/output configurations simultaneously . There are four matrix sizes available, ea[...]

1-3 MAV Series Switchers • Introduction DVD Player 16 Inputs - 16 Outputs Monitor MAV 1616 Component Figure 1-1 — T ypical MA V 1616 component matrix switcher application DVD Player Monitor 16 Inputs - 16 Outputs MAV 1616 S-video Figure 1-2 — T ypical MA V 1616 S-video matrix switcher application[...]

Introduction, cont’d MAV Series Switchers • Introduction 1-4 DVD Players Stereo Audio VCR VCR Laserdisc Player Security Cameras Video Camera CRT Projector CRT Projector Monitor Monitor LCD Projector VCR MAV 1616 Series Switcher RS-232 Control Figure 1-3 — T ypical MA V 1616 composite matrix switcher application DVD players Stereo audio VCR La[...]

1-5 MAV Series Switchers • Introduction Features MA V 128 RCA model Inputs — These switchers of fer 12 NTSC 3.58, NTSC 4.43, P AL, and SECAM composite video inputs on BNC connectors. Unbalanced stereo audio is input on left and right RCA connectors. Outputs — 4 or 8 composite video outputs are available on BNC connectors. Unbalanced stereo au[...]

Introduction, cont’d MAV Series Switchers • Introduction 1-6 MA V 168/1616 video models Inputs — These switchers of fer 16 RGsB, RsGsBs, HDTV , component video, S-video, or NTSC 3.58, NTSC 4.43, P AL, and SECAM composite video inputs on BNC connectors (video models). Stereo audio can be balanced or unbalanced, on 3.5 mm, 5-pole captive screw [...]

1-7 MAV Series Switchers • Introduction Labeling — Extron’s label software ships with every Extron matrix switcher . Y ou can create labels to place alongside the fr ont panel I/O buttons, with names, alphanumeric characters, or color bitmaps for easy and intuitive input and output selection. Alternatively , labels can be made with any Br oth[...]

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MA V Series Switchers 2 Chapter T wo Installation Installation Overview Mounting the Switcher Cabling and Rear Panel V iews[...]

Installation, cont’d MAV Series Switchers • Installation 2-2 Installation Installation Overview T o install a MA V Series switcher , do the following: 1 If desir ed, mount the switcher in a rack (see Mounting the switcher below). 2 T urn off power to the input and output devices, and unplug the power cables fr om them. 3 Attach the input and ou[...]

2-3 MAV Series Switchers • Installation R-Y INPUTS Y INPUTS B-Y INPUTS R-Y OUTPUTS Y OUTPUTS B-Y OUTPUTS 7 9 11 13 15 81 0 1 2 135 246 1 4 1 6 7 9 11 13 15 81 0 1 2 135 246 1 4 1 6 7 9 11 13 15 81 0 1 2 135 246 1 4 1 6 7 9 11 13 15 81 0 1 2 135 246 1 4 1 6 7 9 11 13 15 81 0 1 2 135 246 1 4 1 6 7 9 11 13 15 81 0 1 2 135 246 1 4 1 6 1 6 7 2 3 5 4 F[...]

Installation, cont’d MAV Series Switchers • Installation 2-4 1 6 5 4 2 3 7 Figure 2-5 — MA V 128 RCA matrix switcher Power connection 1 AC power connector — Plug a standard IEC power cord into this connector to connect the switcher to a 100V AC to 240V AC, 50 or 60 Hz power sourc e. V ideo input and output connections (video models only) Al[...]

2-5 MAV Series Switchers • Installation Audio input and output connections (audio models only) The captive screw connector can easily be inadvertently plugged partially into one receptacle and partially into an adjacent receptacle. This misconnection could damage the audio output circuits. Ensure that the captive screw connector is plugged into t[...]

Installation, cont’d MAV Series Switchers • Installation 2-6 Unbalanced Output Tip See warning Sleeve Tip See warning Balanced Output Tip Ring Sleeve (s) Tip Ring Figure 2-8 — Captive scr ew connector wiring for audio output Connect the sleeve to ground (Gnd). Connecting the sleeve to a negative (-) terminal will damage the audio output circu[...]

2-7 MAV Series Switchers • Installation Timing source MA V s witcher OUT T o next device Figure 2-9 — Simple external sync connection example Figure 2-10 shows another configuration, in which the timing source passes through three video cameras and a video scan converter befor e connecting to the switcher . This type of video camera is capable [...]

Installation, cont’d MAV Series Switchers • Installation 2-8 1.2A MAX 100-240 VA C 50/60 Hz ANAHEIM, CA INPUTS INPUTS OUTPUTS INPUTS OUTPUTS OUT IN EXT SYNC REMOTE RS232/ RS422 13579 1 1 1 3 1 5 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 1 3 5 7 9 1 11 31 5 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 12 34 5 6 78 OUTPUTS 91 0 1 1 1 2 13 14 15 16 Figure 2-11 — MA V 168 composite video matr[...]

MA V Series Switchers 3 Chapter Thr ee Operation Front Panel Controls and Indicators Front Panel Operations T roubleshooting W orksheets[...]

Operation, cont’d MAV Series 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 grouped on the left side of the control panel. The control buttons and I/O selection buttons and indicators ar[...]

3-3 MAV Series Switchers • Operation 1 Input 1 through 16 buttons and LEDs — The input buttons have two independent functions: to select and identify an input and to select or identify a preset. A more detailed explanation of the two functions is included in Front panel operations , beginning on pages 3-4. 2 Output 1 through 16 buttons and LEDs[...]

Operation, cont’d MAV Series Switchers • Operation 3-4 8 Audio button and LED — The Audio button selects and deselects audio for a configuration that is being created or viewed. The Audio LED lights to indicate that the audio configuration follows the video configuration. The Audio LED blinks to indicate that the audio configuration is broken[...]

3-5 MAV Series Switchers • Operation The current configuration and all presets ar e saved in non-volatile memory . When power is applied, the last current configuration is retrieved. The pr evious pr esets remain intact. If an error occurs during the self-test, the switcher locks up and will not operate. If your switcher locks up on power-up, cal[...]

Operation, cont’d MAV Series Switchers • Operation 3-6 D Press and release the output 3, output 4, and output 8 buttons. The output 3, output 4, and output 8 LEDs blink to indicate a tentative tie. The entire set of ties can be canceled at this point by pressing and releasing the Esc button. The Esc LED flashes once. 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 ENTER[...]

3-7 MAV Series Switchers • Operation E Press and release the Enter button. The input and output LEDs turn of f. The current configuration is now video input 5 tied to video output 1, output 3, output 4, and output 8; and audio input 5 tied to audio output 3, output 4, and output 8. Example 3: Removing a tie from a set of video and audio ties See [...]

Operation, cont’d MAV Series Switchers • Operation 3-8 V iewing a configuration The current configuration can be viewed using the front panel buttons. The view- only mode prevents inadvertent changes to the current configuration. V iew-only mode also provides a way to mute video and audio outputs (see Muting and unmuting video and/or audio in t[...]

3-9 MAV Series 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 VIDEO AUDIO 12 91 0 1 1 1 2 8 CONTROL I/O 13 13 14 14 15 15 16 16 C 27 6 5 VIEW B VIDEO AUDIO C ESC A F LED key: = off , = on, = flash once F Press Press Press Press Figure 3-8 — Example 4: Viewing the curr ent configuration D Press a[...]

Operation, cont’d MAV Series Switchers • Operation 3-10 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 INPUTS ENTER OUTPUTS 6 7 7 8 9 10 11 PRESET VIEW ESC VIDEO AUDIO 12 91 0 1 1 1 2 8 CONTROL I/O 13 13 14 14 15 15 16 16 VIDEO E 8 3 AUDIO E LED key: = off , = on Press Figure 3-10 — Example 4, step E: Viewing the current configuration, audio only F Press and release [...]

3-11 MAV Series Switchers • Operation 2. When you enter view-only mode, the output LEDs turn on for all outputs without ties. 3. When you mute video, the mute command mutes all video planes. 4. Mutes are not saved to non-volatile memory. When power is r emoved and restor ed, the mute settings ar e lost. Example 5: Muting and unmuting an output Se[...]

Operation, cont’d MAV Series Switchers • Operation 3-12 Using pr esets The current configuration (configuration 0) can be saved as a preset in any one of 16 pr eset memory addresses. 1. Only the audio and video ties are stor ed and recalled; audio gain settings are not saved, and they do not change when a preset is r ecalled. 2. P resets cannot[...]

3-13 MAV Series Switchers • Operation A Press and release the Esc button. The Esc LED flashes once. B Press and release the Pr eset button. The Preset LED lights. C Press and release the input 1 button. The input 1 LED lights for approximately 2 seconds and turns off. The Pr eset LED turns of f. The configuration stored in memory location 1 is no[...]

Operation, cont’d MAV Series Switchers • Operation 3-14 Example 8: Viewing and adjusting an audio level See figure 3-15 and figure 3-17 and the following steps for an example of viewing and adjusting the audio level. Audio gain and attenuation is displayed differ ently on the MA V 128 RCA (see the table below right) fr om the display on the MA [...]

3-15 MAV Series 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 VIDEO AUDIO 12 8 CONTROL I/O C C 5 LED key: = off (v alue 0 dB), = blinking (value 1dB), = on (value 2dB) B B B +8dB C Press Figure 3-16 — +8dB displayed on MA V 128 RCA D Press and release the V iew ( ) button once to decrease the a[...]

Operation, cont’d MAV Series Switchers • Operation 3-16 If another input button is pressed and released, the level value for the current input is saved and the level value for the newly selected input is displayed. E Press and release the Audio button. The Audio LED stops blinking and the V iew ( ) LED (if lit), the Esc ( ) LED (if lit), the se[...]

3-17 MAV Series Switchers • Operation W orksheets Rather than trying to remember the configuration for each preset, use worksheets to record this information. Make copies of the blank worksheet on page 3-17 and use one for each preset configuration. The forms accommodate all of the MA V models. Cross of f all unused or inactive inputs and outputs[...]

Operation, cont’d MAV Series Switchers • Operation 3-18 Worksheet example 2: Daily configuration Figure 3-20 shows a MA V 1616 switcher with 10 input devices tied to 14 output devices. V ideo and audio ar e shown as separate lines. This configuration has been assigned preset #3 with a title of “Daily Configuration” to indicate its use. 3 Fi[...]

3-19 MAV Series Switchers • Operation 1 2345 678 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 mak e connecting lines. Indicate if the configuration is f or Video , A udio , or both. Configuration worksheet[...]

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MA V Series 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 MAV Series Switchers • Programmer’s Guide 4-2 Programmer’ s Guide The switcher ’s r ear 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 or control system. This connection makes software contr ol of the switcher possible. Female 51 96 Ma[...]

4-3 MAV Series Switchers • Programmer’s Guide RAM T est Failed ROM Checksum Failed EEPROM Reset (Presets/Attenuators) Serial EEPROM Reset (Current Settings) Invalid Jumpers If an error occurs during powerup, the switcher initiates one or mor e of the messages listed above. All Configuration Memory Cleared The memory cleared message is initiated[...]

Programmer’ s Guide, cont’d MAV Series 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 – 12 (MA V 124 RCA) 01 – 16 (MA V 168/1616); X2 = Output number 01 – 08 (MA V 128 RCA); 01 – 08 (MA V 168); 01 – 16 (MA[...]

4-5 MAV Series Switchers • Programmer’s Guide Command/response table for SIS commands (Cont’d) Command ASCII Command Response Additional description (host to switcher) (switcher to host) Audio input gain and attenuation (continued) Decrement gain down X1 }G In X1 •Aud= X6 Example : 7 }G In7•Aud=-09 Audio input 7 level decremented fr om -8[...]

Programmer’ s Guide, cont’d MAV Series 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) Executive mode Lock front panel X Exe1 Enable executive mode. Unlock front panel x Exe0 Disable executive mode. Resets Reset [...]

MA V Series Switchers 5 Chapter Five Matrix Softwar e Matrix Switchers Control Program Button-Label Generator[...]

Matrix Software, cont’d MAV Series Switchers • Matrix Software 5-2 Matrix Software T wo software programs accompany the MA V Series switchers: • The Extr on Matrix Switcher+ Control Program (Extron part number 29-015-01), which communicates with the switcher via the RS-232/RS-422 port, provides an easy way for you to set up ties and sets of t[...]

5-3 MAV Series Switchers • Matrix Software Figure 5- 1 — Extron Matrix Switchers Contr ol Program window (blank) Figure 5-2 — Sample pr ogram window (complete) 4. T o make the control program easier to use, you can 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 onto[...]

Matrix Software, cont’d MAV Series Switchers • Matrix Software 5-4 Go — Activates the selected preset as the current configuration. Save as — Allows the current set of ties to be saved as a preset. Enter the pr eset number when prompted to do so. Changes – T ake — Allows you to save to file any changes made to the displayed configuratio[...]

5-5 MAV Series Switchers • Matrix Software Using emulation mode Emulation mode allows you to set up the software without attaching the switcher to a computer . T o use emulation mode, do the following: 1. Start the program as described in step 1 on page 5-2. 2. Choose Emulate, and click OK. 3. Choose an emulation file to open, and click OK. The f[...]

Matrix Software, cont’d MAV Series Switchers • Matrix Software 5-6 Figure 5-3 — Extron’ s Button-Label Generator window 3. Using normal W indows controls, you can cr eate and print labels that can be placed in the label windows on the front panel of the switcher . For information about using the pr ogram, you can access the help program by [...]

MA V Series Switchers A Appendix A Specifications Specifications Part Numbers[...]

Specifications, cont’d MAV Series Switchers • Specifications A-2 Specifications Video Routing MAV 128 RCA .................. 12 x 8 matrix MAV 168 Series ................ 16 x 8 matrix MAV 1616 Series .............. 16 x 16 matrix Gain ............................................... Unity Bandwidth .................................... 150 MHz ([...]

A-3 MAV Series Switchers • Specifications Sync Input type (MAV 168/1616, 3 BNC) ....... RGsB, RsGsBs Output type (MAV 168/1616, 3 BNC) ....... RGsB, RsGsBs Genlock connectors ..................... 2 BNC female Standards ...................................... NTSC 3.58, NTSC 4.43, PAL, SECAM Input impedance .......................... 75 ohms Outpu[...]

Specifications, cont’d MAV Series Switchers • Specifications A-4 Maximum level (600 ohm) ......... >+15dBm, balanced or unbalanced at stated %THD+N 0dBu = 0.775 volts (RMS). Control/remote — switcher Serial control port ........................ RS-232 or RS-422, 9-pin female D connector Baud rate and protocol ............... 9600, 8-bit, 1[...]

A-5 MAV Series Switchers • Specifications Part Numbers MA V switcher part numbers Extron Part Part # MAV 1616 HDTV/component video and audio switcher 60-367-01 MAV 1616 HDTV/component video switcher 60-367-02 MAV 168 HDTV/component video and audio switcher 60-366-01 MAV 168 HDTV/component video switcher 60-366-02 Extron Part Part # MAV 1616 S-vid[...]

Specifications, cont’d MAV Series Switchers • Specifications A-6 Extron Part Part # BNC-4 Mini HR Cable Bulk BNC 4-500’ HR 22-032-02 Bulk BNC 4-1000’ HR 22-032-03 BNC-5 Mini HR Cable Bulk BNC 5-500’ HR 22-020-02 Bulk BNC 5-1000’ HR 22-020-03 Plenum BNC-5 Mini HR Cable Bulk BNC 5-500’ HRP 22-103-02 Bulk BNC 5-1000’ HRP 22-103-03 Asso[...]

MA V Series Switchers B Appendix B Refer ence Information Hardware Procedures Button Labels[...]

Reference Information, cont’d MAV Series Switchers • Reference Information B-2 Reference Information Hardwar e Pr ocedures This appendix describes how to perform hardwar e upgrade procedures such as swapping the RS-232 and RS-422 ports, installing a new firmware update, and replacing the fuse. Opening the switcher Befor e you can perform any of[...]

B-3 MAV Series Switchers • Reference Information Closing the switcher T o close the switcher when you have finished performing a procedur e in this chapter , do the following: 1. Reinstall any cables you removed. T o connect a self-latching cable to a receptacle, align the holes in the connector with the pins in the receptacle, and pr ess evenly [...]

Reference Information, cont’d MAV Series Switchers • Reference Information 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 connect the power cord to the unit and to an AC source. The switcher should power up normally . Unplug the AC power cord, an[...]

B-5 MAV Series Switchers • Reference Information 9. Reinstall the cables that were r emoved in step 2 and 3. Ensure that the RS-232/RS-422 ribbon cable is plugged into the proper r eceptacle for either RS-232 or RS-422, as appropriate. 10. Reinstall the switcher ’s front panel and cover . See Closing the switcher on page B-3. If you choose to c[...]

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FCC Class A Notice — MA V 128 RCA Note: 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. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates,[...]

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