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FCC Class A Notice 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. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:This device may not cause harmful interference. 1. This device must accept any interference r...
Conventions Used in this Guide In this user guide, the following are used: NOTE: A note draws attention to important information. TIP: A tip provides a suggestion to make working with the application easier. CAUTION: A caution indicates a potential hazard to equipment or data. WARNING: A warning war...
Contents Introduction ............................................ 1 About this Guide ............................................. 1About the Switchers ........................................ 1Features ........................................................... 2 Installation ........................
Introduction • About this Guide • About the Switchers • Features About this Guide This guide contains installation, configuration, and operating information for the Extron ® MVX VGA Matrix Switchers. About the Switchers The Extron MVX Series VGA matrix switchers (see figure 1 ) is a family of comput...
NOTE: The switchers can also distribute S-video and composite video with applicable adapters. The MVX switcher can be locally controlled from the front panel or remotely controlled via its rear panel RS-232 serial port or an optional IR 501 Small Matrix Infrared (IR) Remote Control (part number 70-3...
Upgradeable firmware — The firmware that controls the operation of the switcher can be upgraded in the field via the RS-232 port, without taking the switcher out of service. Firmware upgrades are available for download on the Extron website, www.extron.com , and they can be installed using the Windo...
Installation This sections details the installation of the MVX VGA Matrix Switchers, including: • Mounting the Switcher • Cabling and Rear Panel Views Mounting the Switcher CAUTION: Installation and service must be performed by authorized personnel only. Detailed mounting instructions can be found i...
Video and Audio Input Connections a RGB video inputs — Connect the analog computer-video sources to 1 these 15-pin HD female connectors. NOTE: Most laptop or notebook computers have an external video port, but they require special commands to output the video to that connector. Also, a laptop screen...
NOTES: • The length of exposed wires is critical. The ideal length is 3/16 inch (5 mm). • If the stripped section of wire is longer than 3/16 inch, the exposed wires may touch, causing a short circuit. • If the stripped section of wire is shorter than 3/16 inch, wires can be easily pulled out even i...
Power Connection e AC power connector — Plug a standard IEC power cord into this connector to connect the switcher to a 100 VAC to 240 VAC, 50 or 60 Hz power source. MVX 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 VGA Matrix Switchers • Introduction 7
Operation This section describes the front panel operation of the MVX VGA Matrix Switcher, including: • Front Panel Controls and Indicators • Operations • Optimizing the Audio • Troubleshooting • Worksheets Front Panel Controls and Indicators The number of input and output buttons and LEDs that each...
Infrared Sensor and Power/audio/data LED a Infrared remote sensor — This sensor receives infrared (IR) signals from the optional IR 501 small matrix universal remote control. The IR remote control must be pointed within 30 degrees of this sensor for best results.Operation of the IR 501 remote contro...
Control Buttons and LEDs e Enter button — The Enter button saves changes when you set up a new configuration. To create a simple configuration: • Specify video, audio, or both (see controls [ item g ] and [ item h ]). • Press the desired input button ( item c ). • Press one or more desired output bu...
i Audio Setup LED — The Audio Setup LED lights red to indicate that the switcher is in Audio Setup mode. See “ Adjusting Input Audio Gain and Attenuation ” on page 23. Alternate IR error function — The Audio Setup LED also indicates errors when you use an IR 501 small matrix remote control. The LED ...
Operations The following paragraphs define matrix switcher terms and then detail the power-up process and then provide sample procedures for creating ties, sets of ties, and configurations; changing a configuration; viewing ties, sets of ties, and configurations; saving a preset; recalling a preset;...
Creating a Set of Ties You can create a set of ties, changing the current configuration, by using the front panel buttons. Change the current configuration as follows: 1. Select video, audio, or both to configure by pressing the I/O button as necessary. 2. Select the desired input and one or more ou...
3. Select the outputs : Press and release the output 3, output 4, and output 8 buttons. NOTE: The entire set of ties can be canceled at this point by by waiting for the 5-second input/output button timeout to occur. 7 6 5 2 4 1 8 3 OUTPUTS Press and release the Output 3, 4, and 8 buttons. The LEDs b...
Example 2: Add a video tie to a set of video and audio ties In the following example, a new video tie is added to the current configuration. The example shows the front panel indications that result from your actions. NOTE: This example assumes that you have performed example 1 . 1. Select video onl...
Example 3: Remove a tie from a set of ties In the following example, an existing tie is removed from the current configuration. The example shows the front panel indications that result from your actions. NOTE: This example assumes that you have performed example 1 and example 2 . 1. Select audio on...
Viewing the Configuration The current configuration (all active ties) can be viewed using the front panel buttons as follows: 1. Select video, audio, or both to view by pressing the I/O button. 2. Press and release an input or output button. a. Press and release an input button — All of the buttons ...
2. Select an input : Press and release the input 5 button. 2 7 6 5 2 4 1 INPUTS OUTPUTS 8 3 1 8 6 5 4 3 7 I/O AUD VID +dB - dB Press and release the Input 5 button. The Input 5 LED lights to indicate that input 5 is selected. The Output 1, Output 3, Output 4, and Output 8 LEDs light to indicate the ...
Example 5: View ties by selecting outputs In the following example, the video and audio, audio-only, and video-only ties in the current configuration are viewed by selecting various outputs. The example shows the front panel indications that result from your actions. 1. Select video and audio for vi...
4. Deselect video and select audio : Press and release the I/O button. 7 6 2 4 1 INPUTS OUTPUTS 8 3 6 4 5 5 I/O AUD VID +dB - dB The Output 3 LED lights to indicate that output 3 is selected and it is receiving audio. The source is indicated by the Input LED. The Output 8 LED also lights to indicate...
MVX 44 MVX 48 MVX 84 MVX 88 9 10 11 12 1 6 2 5 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 8 7 6 5 2 3 12 11 10 9 4 1 Preset Preset Preset Preset 8 7 6 5 2 3 16 15 14 13 12 11 12 9 4 7 8 6 5 7 8 2 7 6 5 2 4 1 INPUTS OUTPUTS 8 3 1 8 6 5 4 3 7 2 7 6 5 2 4 1 INPUTS OUTPUTS 8 3 1 4 3 2 2 4 1 INPUTS OUTPUTS 3 1 4 3 2 4 1 INPUTS 3 2 O...
Example 7: Recall a preset The following steps show an example in which a preset is recalled to become the current configuration. The example shows the front panel indications that result from your actions. 1. Select Recall Preset mode : Press and release the Preset button. PRESET 2 1 4 3 OUTPUTS 2 ...
Adjusting Input Audio Gain and Attenuation Switchers have input audio gain and attenuation adjustments. In Audio Setup mode, the audio level of each input can be adjusted through a range of –18 dB to +10 dB. This adjustment range ensures that there is no noticeable volume difference among sources. I...
By noting the status of these LEDs and counting the number of 1 dB steps you increase or decrease the audio level (step 4 and example 8, step 2a ), you can determine the exact input gain or attenuation setting. b. The Power LED blinks to indicate the adjusted audio level (compared to the internal le...
2. Select an input : Press and release the Input 5 button. VU 3 3 0 + 6 10 2 1 4 3 OUTPUTS 6 5 4 INPUTS +dB - dB The Output 1, Output 2, and Output 3 LEDs display the audio level range of input 5. The +dB LED indicates a gain (positive) level. The power LED lights steadily or blinks off only occasio...
3. Decrease the audio level : Press and release the < button once. The < LED flashes each time the button is pressedPress and release the < button several more times to continue to decrease the audio level (see figure 13 ). Note the output LED, +dB LED, and –dB LED changes that occur each t...
Example 9: Resetting audio gain — single input Reset the audio gain or attenuation for a specified input to the factory default (0 dB) as follows: 1. Select Audio Setup mode : Press and hold the Audio Setup (I/O) button for approximately 2 seconds. AUDIO SETUP AUDIO SETUP The LED lights to indicate ...
Example 10: Resetting audio gain — all inputs To reset the input audio gain or attenuation to the factory default (0 dB) for all inputs, press and hold the Audio Setup (I/O) button for approximately 10 seconds (see figure 14 ). AUDIO SETUP AUDIO SETUP The LED goes off and then flashes twice to indic...
Clearing all Ties and Presets To clear all ties and saved presets, press and hold the Preset button on the front panel while applying AC power (see figure 16 ). Continue to hold the Preset button until all LEDs light and then release the Preset button. The power up sequence completes: • All LEDs tur...
Resetting the System to Factory Defaults To reset a switcher to the factory default settings, press and hold the I/O button on the front panel while applying AC power (see figure 17 ). Continue to hold the I/O button until all LEDs light and then release the I/O button. The power up sequence complet...
Optimizing the Audio Each individual input audio gain can be adjusted within a range of -18 dB to +10 dB to eliminate noticeable volume differences between sources and to achieve the best headroom and signal-to-noise ratio. Adjust the audio level as follows: 1. Connect audio sources to all desired i...
Worksheets Rather than trying to remember the configuration for each preset, use worksheets to record this information. Make copies of the blank worksheet on page 35 and use one for each preset configuration. Cross out all unused or inactive inputs and outputs. If applicable, use different colors fo...
Worksheet Example 2: Daily Configuration Figure 19 continues from worksheet example 1 by showing the video and audio ties that make up the configuration of preset 1. A black line shows video ties and a red line shows the audio ties.In this example: • The image of the speaker, from the main podium ca...
Worksheet Example 3: Test Configuration The A/V system in our fictional organization needs to be fine tuned on a regular basis. Figure 20 shows a typical test configuration, with an Extron video test generator (input 8) generating a test pattern to all monitors (outputs 1, 2, 3, 4, and 8). Sound che...
1 2 345 67 8 Input sour ces 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. 12 345 67 8 Configuration W orksheet MVX 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 VGA Matrix...
Remote Operation This section describes the operation of the MVX VGA Matrix Switcher, including: • IR Remote Control • Simple Instruction Set Control • Matrix Switchers Control Program SIS commands and the Matrix Switchers Control Program require a connection to the rear panel RS-232 port by either ...
Simple Instruction Set Control Host-to-Switcher Instructions The switcher accepts SIS (Simple Instruction Set) commands through the RS-232 port. SIS commands consist of one or more characters per command field. They do not require any special characters to begin or end the command character sequence...
Mut n 1 ] The switcher initiates the Mut message when an IR 501 remote control output video and audio mute command has occurred. “ n ” is the output number and “1” indicates the mute function is turned on (the output is muted). Zpz ] The switcher initiates the Zpz message when an IR 501 remote contr...
Symbol definitions ] = Carriage return/line feed } = Carriage return (no line feed) • = space E = Escape key X! = Input number (for tie) 0 (untie) – maximum number of inputs X@ = Output number 1 through 4 (MVX 44, MVX 84) or 1 through 8 (MVX 48, MVX 88) X# = Executive mode, mute 1 = on 0 = off X$ = ...
Command/Response Table for SIS Commands (continued) Command Function ASCII Command (Host to Unit) Response (Unit to Host) Additional description View ties, gains, mutes, and presets Read RGB (video) output tie X@ & X!] RGB input X! is tied to output X@ . Read RGB (video) output tie X@ % X!] RGB ...
Loading Firmware Using an SIS Command NOTE: Firmware can be uploaded two ways: 1. Using the Matrix Switchers Control Program. 2. Using the E upload SIS command entered via a communications utility such as HyperTerminal. Extron recommends that you upload firmware using the Matrix Switchers Control Pr...
6. Navigate to the folder where you saved the firmware upgrade file. Select the file (see figure 23 ). NOTE: Ensure that the firmware upgrade is for the MVX Series AV switcher. Valid firmware files must have the file extension “.s19”. Any other file extension is not a firmware upgrade for your switc...
Matrix Switchers Control Program The Matrix Switchers Control Program communicates with the switcher via the rear panel Remote RS-232 port to provide an easy way to set up ties and sets of ties. The program is compatible with Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows 7, and newer operating systems. Updates ...
4. Follow the on-screen instructions. By default, the installation of the Matrix Switchers Control Program creates a C: \ Program Files \ Extron \ Matrix_Switchers directory, and it places the following four icons into a group folder named “ Extron Electronics \ Matrix Switchers ” : • MATRIX Switche...
• To create a tie, drag an input box to one or more output boxes. If the Take button is available, click the Take button. • To remove a single tie, drag the output box to its tied input box or to the trash can. To remove a set of ties, drag the input box to the trash can. Figure 28. Matrix Switchers...
Updating the Firmware The firmware upgrade utility provides a way to replace the firmware that is coded on the control board of the switcher without taking the switcher out of service. NOTE: Upgrading the firmware does not overwrite the current configuration, presets, or the audio settings. Update t...
6 4 5 4 Folder wherefirmware isinstalled NOTE: The version and file size shown are sample values only. Figure 31. Downloading Firmware Upgrade Files MVX 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 VGA Matrix Switchers • Remote Operation 50
7. Connect a computer that runs the Windows operating system to the switcher serial port (see “ Installation ” for more details). 8. Start the Matrix Switchers Control Program and connect to the matrix switcher. See “ Starting the Software ,” on page 47. 9. Click Tools > Update firmware. The Extr...
12. In the Firmware Loader window, click Begin (see figure 34 ). The Total Progress and Progress status bars show the upload progress. The firmware upload may take several minutes. Once the status bars have progressed from 0% to 100% , and Status is listed as Completed , the firmware loader utility ...
Restore Last-Session’s settings — Loads the icons and icon captions that were saved during the last session. If you saved the changes of the previous session to disk the last time you exited the program, the ties from that session are also loaded. Select Printer ... — Selects the target printer. Pri...
Audio-Output Volume settings — Displays the RGB Delay/Mute/Output-Volume Adjust window (see figure 35 on the preceding page), which displays the output volume level, consumer (-10 dBV) or professional (+4 dBu), for a single output or for all outputs and allows you to change it. This window also disp...
Ties as Crosspoints — Displays ties as a grid of inputs and outputs (see figure 38 ). Current ties are indicated as orange (video and audio), green (video only), or red (audio only) boxes. New ties that will take effect when you click the Take button are indicated by +. Ties that will be broken when...
Using Emulation Mode Emulation mode allows you to set up the software without attaching the switcher to the computer. To use Emulation mode, do the following: 1. Click Start > Programs > Extron Electronics > Matrix Switchers > MATRIX Switcher + Control Pgm . 2. Choose Emulate , and click...
Reference Information This section discusses the specifications, part numbers, and accessories for the MVX Matrix Switchers. Topics that are covered include: • Specifications • Part Numbers and Accessories • Mounting the Switcher Specifications Video Routing MVX 44 VGA A ������������������ 4 x 4 mat...
Video output Number/signal type ��������������������� VGA-UXGA RGBHV, RGBS, RGsB, RsGsBs, HDTV, component video (bi- level and tri-level sync), S-video, composite video 44/84 models ��������������������� 448/88 models ��������������������� 8 Connectors 44/84 models ��������������������� 4 female 15-...
Audio input Number/signal type 44/48 models ��������������������� 4 stereo, unbalanced84/88 models ��������������������� 8 stereo, unbalanced Connectors 44/48 models ��������������������� 4 female 3�5 mm stereo mini jacks: tip (L), ring (R), sleeve (GND)84/88 models ��������������������� 8 female 3�...
General Power ���������������������������������������������� 100 VAC to 240 VAC, 50-60 Hz, internal, 30 wattsTemperature/humidity ���������������� Storage: -40 to +158 °F (-40 to +70 °C) / 10% to 90%, noncondensing Operating: +32 to +122 °F (0 to +50 °C) / 10% to 90%, noncondensing Cooling ���������...
Optional Accessories These items can be ordered separately: Remote control, adapters, mounting, controllers, connectors Part Number IR 501 small matrix universal remote control 70-336-01 MBU 149 under-desk mounting kit 70-222-01 3.5 mm mini stereo plug to (2) RCA female adapter 26-592-01 Captive scr...
Terminated cable assemblies VGA male-to-male cables Part Number VGA M-M MD, 3 feet to 100 feet (0.9 m to 30.4 m) (molded) 26-238- nn VGA M-M BK, 3 feet to 100 feet (0.9 m to 30.4 m) (backshell) 26-238- nn VGAP M-M MD, 3 feet to 25 feet (0.9 m to 7.6 m) (molded) 26-439- nn VGAP M-M BK, 35 feet to 100...
Mounting the Switcher The MVX switchers are housed in a rack-mountable, 1U high, metal enclosures. Included mounting hardware lets you install the switcher in any standard 19-inch rack or into furniture. Tabletop Use For tabletop use, affix one of the supplied self-adhesive rubber feet to each corne...
Extron ® Warranty Extron Electronics warrants this product against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of three years from the date of purchase. In the event of malfunction during the warranty period attributable directly to faulty workmanship and/or materials, Extron Electronics will,...
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