Page 2 - SWITCHERS; INTRODUCTION; Thank you for purchasing the; TABLE OF CONTENTS; DESCRIPTION OF
SWITCHERS 1 INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the MX2416RM Switcher. We are sure you will find it a reliable anduseful product. Superior performance for the right price backed bysolid technical and customer support is what wehave to offer. The product you are holding in your hands isdesigned usi...
Page 3 - PRECAUTIONS / SAFETY WARNINGS
SWITCHERS 2 PRECAUTIONS / SAFETY WARNINGS 1 Please read this manual carefully before using your MX4216RM Switcher. Keep this manual handy for future reference. These safety instructions are toensure the long life of your MX2416RM and to prevent fire and shock hazard. Please read themcarefully and he...
Page 4 - ABOUT YOUR SWITCHER
SWITCHERS 3 ABOUT YOUR SWITCHER 2 The MX2416RM is a 6-in 1-out relay switcher designed to allow the non-simultaneous connectionof up to six PC or six MAC computer video sourcesto a single monitor or projector. The MX2416RM is controllable using its built-in front panel, throughRS-232, or through con...
Page 5 - Coupling
SWITCHERS 4 Sync on Green -0.3V Impedance pass-through FrequencyCompatibility Typical Video Bandwidth 400 MHz @ -3 dB Horizontal 15-200 kHz Vertical 30-190 Hz Cross-talk -48dB @ 10 MHz Coupling DC Power External Power Adapter 90-140V/200-240V Power Consumption 12 watts max. Table 3. MX2416RM/MX2414R...
Page 6 - The front panel of the; AUTO SWITCH MODE BUTTON
SWITCHERS 5 The front panel of the MX2416RM provides access to essentially all of the switcher’s capabilities. Inaddition to standard switching functions, the unit hascontrol and switching functions that could be veryuseful in a variety of special applications. 4.1 SELECT INPUT When buttons 1 throug...
Page 7 - POWER UP DEFAULT SET; APPLICATION DIAGRAM
SWITCHERS 6 4.6 POWER UP DEFAULT SET This function allows a user to select the channelthat will be ON at power up. To select the defaultchannel press the selected channel switch andhold it for approximately 2 seconds until you hear abeeping sound. If the unit is turned off and turnedback on, the LED...
Page 8 - INSTALLING YOUR SWITCHER; If you experience any problems, please call
SWITCHERS 7 INSTALLING YOUR SWITCHER 6 Step 1 . Make sure that the power input is set to the proper AC voltage in your country. Anincorrect setting can result in unit damagenot covered by warranty. Step 2. Connect the power cord to the unit andplug it into the power outlet. Step 3. Connect the cable...
Page 9 - nn
SWITCHERS 8 IBM PIN No. MX2416RM PIN No. 2 2 3 3 5 5 Connection IBM-PC 9-pin D to MX2416RM 9-pin D Note: 4, 6, 8 shorted together in IBM side only. Port setting preferences for the control system orcomputer being used to control the switcher shouldbe set as follows: BAUD RATE (Bits per second) 2400 ...
Page 11 - MANUAL LOOP CONTROL
SWITCHERS 10 accommodate this need. The pin-outs for thisadapter are as follows: 9 pin “D” Male Description 9 pin “D” Female Input 7 1.2K 1 1 7 3.3K 2 2 7 6.8K 3 3 7 12K 4 4 7 22K 5 5 7 51K 6 6 7 0 short 7 NONE 5 Ground 9 The following voltages apply for selecting therequired channel: Input number m...
Page 12 - ACCESSORIES
SWITCHERS 11 This will setup each switcher as a different outputnumber. To control the switchers use followingcommands (connect the transmit line from thecontrol system to the receive line on bothswitchers): [I01O01] Select input number 1 [I02O01] Select input number 2 [I03O01] Select input number 3...
Page 13 - 00 feet MAC Male to Female; POWER CABLES; Power cable for US; FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
SWITCHERS 12 CB36100MR 100 feet MAC Male to Female CB36150MR 150 feet MAC Male to Female POWER CABLES PC5301US Power cable for US PC5302US Power cable for U.K. PC5303US Power cable for Australia PC5304US Power cable for Germany FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS 9 No Question Answer 1 When I pressF1 nothing...
Page 14 - ALTINEX POLICY; LIMITED WARRANTY
SWITCHERS 13 2. SYNC is less than 1.0 V and more than 0.3 V. • Please use the appropriate input voltage 110 VAC or 220 VAC. • Please make sure that the proper quality of cables is used. We recommended Altinex madecables for the best results. • If a problem shows up after continuous usage at higher v...