Page 2 - Precautions; ᅝܼ乏ⶹ; 䄺ਞ
This symbol is intended to alert the user of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature provided with the equipment. This symbol is intended to alert the user of the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product’s enclosure that may present a risk o...
Page 3 - FCC Class A Notice; cables must be used with the unit to ensure compliance.
FCC Class A Notice N 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 environme...
Page 5 - MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher • Quick Start; PRELIMINAR; Installation; Step 2 — Inputs; Definitions; Quick Start — MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher; CAUTION; Connect the sleeve to ground.
QS-1 MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher • Quick Start PRELIMINAR Y Installation Step 1 Turn off power to the input and output devices, and disconnect the power cords. Step 2 — Inputs a . Connect up to 12 high resolution video inputs to the 15-pin HD input connectors. b . Connect up to 12 stereo or m...
Page 6 - Quick Start —; Creating a tie; Saving or recalling a preset
MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher • Quick Start QS-2 PRELIMINAR Y Quick Start — MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher, continued Esc button cancels selections in progress and resets the front panel button indications. The Esc button does not reset the current configuration, the RGBHV and audio selecti...
Page 7 - MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher • Table of Contents; Table of Contents; Chapter One • Introduction
i MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher • Table of Contents PRELIMINAR Y Table of Contents Chapter One • Introduction ....................................................................................................... 1-1 About this Manual ..............................................................
Page 8 - Table of Contents, cont’d; Background.illumination; Chapter Four • Programmer’s Guide
Table of Contents, cont’d MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher • Table of Contents ii PRELIMINAR Y Viewing.and.adjusting.the.input.audio.level ...................................................................... 3-32 Example.10:.Viewing.and.adjusting.an.input.audio.level................................
Page 9 - Chapter Five • Matrix Software; Matrix Switchers Control Program; Emulation; Special Characters
iii MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher • Table of Contents PRELIMINAR Y Chapter Five • Matrix Software .............................................................................................. 5-1 Matrix Switchers Control Program ....................................................................
Page 10 - Chapter 6 • HTML Operation
Table of Contents, cont’d MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher • Table of Contents iv PRELIMINAR Y Chapter 6 • HTML Operation .................................................................................................... 5-25 Download the Startup Page ...............................................
Page 11 - Appendix A • Ethernet Connection; Ethernet Link; Gateways; Appendix B • Specifications, Part Numbers, Accessories; Specifications
v MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher • Table of Contents PRELIMINAR Y Appendix A • Ethernet Connection ..................................................................................... A-1 Ethernet Link ................................................................................................
Page 13 - MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher; Chapter One; Introduction
PRELIMINAR Y MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher 1 Chapter One Introduction About.this.Manual About.the.MVX.Plus.128.VGA.A.Matrix.Switcher Definitions Features
Page 14 - MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher • Introduction; About this Manual; with virtually no crosstalk or signal noise between channels.; Figure 1-1 — Typical MVX Plus 128 VGA A matrix switcher application
MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher • Introduction 1-2 Introduction PRELIMINAR Y About this Manual This manual contains installation, configuration, and operating information for the Extron MVX Plus 128 VGA A 12-input by 8-output wideband computer video (VGA) and audio (A) matrix switcher. About the ...
Page 16 - Features; OR; MATRIX INPUT STATUS; Figure 1-2 — DSVP data display
Introduction, cont’d MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher • Introduction 1-4 PRELIMINAR Y Features Video — The switcher inputs and outputs RGBHV or RGBS (VGA) video on 15-pin HD connectors. It can also switch RGsB, RsGsBs, component/HDTV, S-video, or composite video. Bandwidth — The MVX Plus 128 VGA A...
Page 18 - Global memory presets —; Executive; Power —
Introduction, cont’d MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher • Introduction 1-6 PRELIMINAR Y Global memory presets — Input/output configurations can be stored in any of 32 global memory presets. You can then recall those configurations, when needed, with a few simple steps using the front panel. For the ...
Page 19 - Chapter Two
PRELIMINAR Y MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher 2 Chapter Two Installation Mounting.the.Switcher Rear.Panel.Cabling.and.Views Front.Panel.Configuration.Port
Page 20 - MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher • Installation; Mounting the Switcher; UL requirements; Elevated operating ambient temperature; Mounting instructions
MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher • Installation 2-2 Installation PRELIMINAR Y Mounting the Switcher UL requirements The following Underwriters Laboratories (UL) requirements pertain to the installation of the MVX Plus 128 VGA A into a rack. 1. Elevated operating ambient temperature — If the equipm...
Page 21 - Rear Panel Cabling and Views; Figure 2-1 — MVX Plus 128 VGA A video and audio matrix switcher; Video connections; the switcher is in the same format as the input.; RGB video inputs —; Connect the analog computer-video sources to these; RGB video outputs; — Connect RGBHV video displays to these 15-pin HD
2-3 MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher • Installation PRELIMINAR Y Rear Panel Cabling and Views Figure 2-1 shows the MVX Plus 128 VGA A. COMPUTER IN COMPUTER OUT RS232/RS422 REMO TE L I S T E D 1 T 2 3 I . T. E . 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 LA N 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 2 3 4 5 6 ...
Page 22 - Audio connections; for; Connections for balanced and unbalanced audio inputs —; Each input has; Figure 2-2 — Captive screw connector wiring for audio inputs; Figure 2-3 — Typical audio connectors
Installation, cont’d MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher • Installation 2-4 PRELIMINAR Y Audio connections By default, the audio ties follow the video ties. Audio breakaway, which can be activated via the front panel or under Ethernet or serial port control, allows you to select from any one of the a...
Page 23 - Connections for balanced and unbalanced audio outputs —; These; Figure 2-4 — Captive screw connector wiring for audio output; Panel User’s Manual
2-5 MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher • Installation PRELIMINAR Y d Connections for balanced and unbalanced audio outputs — These 3.5 mm, 5-pole captive screw connectors output the selected unamplified, line level audio. Connect audio devices, such as an audio amplifier or powered speakers. See fig...
Page 24 - Ethernet connection; LAN port; Cabling and RJ-45 connector wiring; Do not stretch or bend cables. Transmission errors can occur.; Crossover cable
Installation, cont’d MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher • Installation 2-6 PRELIMINAR Y Ethernet connection f LAN port — If desired, for IP control of the system, connect the matrix switcher to a PC or to an Ethernet LAN, via this RJ-45 connector. You can use a PC to control the networked switcher w...
Page 25 - Figure 2-6 — RJ-45 connector and pinout tables; Reset button; Hard reset does not clear the current configuration.; Power connection; AC power connector —
2-7 MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher • Installation PRELIMINAR Y Clip Down Side 1 1&2 3&6 4&5 7&8 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 Pins 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 RJ-45 connector Patch (straight) cable Twisted Pairs Side 1 Side 2 Pin Wire color Pin Wire color 1 White-orange 1 White-orange 2 Orange 2 Orange 3 Wh...
Page 26 - Front Panel Configuration Port; Figure 2-7 — Front panel configuration port; Configuration port —; This 2.5 mm mini stereo jack serves the same serial; connection can both be active at the same time.
Installation, cont’d MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher • Installation 2-8 PRELIMINAR Y Front Panel Configuration Port MVX PLUS SERIES VGA MATRIX SWITCHER WITH IP LINK™ AUDIO VIDEO I/O CONTROL ENTER PRESET VIEW ESC CONFIG 9 Figure 2-7 — Front panel configuration port i Configuration port — This 2.5 ...
Page 27 - Chapter Three; Operation; Troubleshooting
PRELIMINAR Y MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher 3 Chapter Three Operation Front.Panel.Controls.and.Indicators Front.Panel.Operations Rear.Panel.Operations Optimizing.the.Audio Troubleshooting Configuration.Worksheets
Page 28 - MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher • Operation; Front Panel Controls and Indicators; Figure 3-1 — Front panel, MVX Plus 128 VGA A
MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher • Operation 3-2 Operation PRELIMINAR Y Front Panel Controls and Indicators The front panel controls (figure 3-1) are grouped into two sets. The input and output buttons are grouped on the left side of the control panel. The control buttons and video/audio (I/O) sel...
Page 29 - Input and output buttons; Input buttons —
3-3 MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher • Operation PRELIMINAR Y Input and output buttons a Input buttons — The input buttons have two primary functions (•) and five secondary functions ( ❏ ): • Select an input.• Identify the selected input. ❏ (Input 1 only) With the Output 1 button, select I/O Group...
Page 30 - Control buttons; Enter button —
Operation, cont’d MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher • Operation 3-4 PRELIMINAR Y Control buttons c Enter button — The Enter button has three primary functions (•) and six secondary functions ( ❏ ): • Save changes that you make on the front panel. To create a simple configuration: Specify RGBHV, a...
Page 32 - secondary functions (
Operation, cont’d MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher • Operation 3-6 PRELIMINAR Y f Esc ( > ) button — The Esc ( > ) button has two primary functions (•) and eight secondary functions ( ❏ ): • Cancel operations or selections in progress and reset the front panel button indicators. N The Esc ( ...
Page 33 - RGBHV button —
3-7 MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher • Operation PRELIMINAR Y I/O controls You must specify video, audio, or both when you are creating or viewing a configuration. This is done with the RGBHV button ( g ) and Audio ( h ) buttons. g RGBHV button — The RGBHV button has two primary functions (•) and ...
Page 34 - Button icons; Front Panel Operations; Front panel security lockouts
Operation, cont’d MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher • Operation 3-8 PRELIMINAR Y Button icons The numbered translucent covers on the input and output pushbuttons can be removed and replaced to insert labels behind the covers.Input and output labels can be created easily with Extron’s Button-Label G...
Page 35 - Creating a configuration; • Only one video input and one audio input can be tied to an output.
3-9 MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher • Operation PRELIMINAR Y The current configuration and all presets are saved in non-volatile memory. When power is applied, the most recent configuration is retrieved. The previous presets remain intact.If an error occurs during the self-test, the switcher lock...
Page 36 - Example 1: Creating a set of video and audio ties; front panel indications that result from your action.; Figure 3-3 — Clear all selections; Figure 3-5 — Select an input; Figure 3-6 — Select the outputs
Operation, cont’d MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher • Operation 3-10 PRELIMINAR Y Example 1: Creating a set of video and audio ties In the following example, input 5 is tied to outputs 3, 4, and 8. The steps show the front panel indications that result from your action. N This example assumes that ...
Page 37 - Figure 3-7 — Press the Enter button; Figure 3-8 — Example 1, final configuration
3-11 MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher • Operation PRELIMINAR Y 5 . Press and release the Enter button (figure 3-7). ENTER All input buttons and output buttons return to unlit or background illumination. Press the Enter button to confirm the configuration change. The Enter button returns to unlit o...
Page 38 - Example 2: Adding a tie to a set of video and audio ties; This example assumes that you have performed example 1.; Figure 3-9 — Clear all selections; Figure 3-11 — Select an input; Figure 3-12 — Select the output
Operation, cont’d MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher • Operation 3-12 PRELIMINAR Y Example 2: Adding a tie to a set of video and audio ties In the following example, a new video tie is added to the current configuration. The steps show the front panel indications that result from your action. N This...
Page 39 - Figure 3-13 — Press the Enter button; Figure 3-14 — Example 2, final configuration
3-13 MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher • Operation PRELIMINAR Y 5 . Press and release the Enter button (figure 3-13). ENTER All input buttons and output buttons return to unlit or background illumination. Press the Enter button to confirm the configuration change. The Enter button returns to unlit ...
Page 40 - Example 3: Removing a tie from a set of video and audio ties; Figure 3-15 — Clear all selections; Figure 3-17 — Select an input; Figure 3-18 — Deselect the output
Operation, cont’d MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher • Operation 3-14 PRELIMINAR Y Example 3: Removing a tie from a set of video and audio ties In the following example, an existing audio tie is removed from the current configuration. The steps show the front panel indications that result from your ...
Page 41 - Figure 3-19 — Press the Enter button; — Input 5 video is tied to output 1, output 3, output 4, and; Audio; — Input 5 audio is tied to output 3 and output 8.
3-15 MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher • Operation PRELIMINAR Y 5 . Press and release the Enter button (figure 3-19). ENTER All input buttons and output buttons return to unlit or background illumination. Press the Enter button to confirm the configuration change. The Enter button returns to unlit ...
Page 42 - Viewing a configuration; not
Operation, cont’d MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher • Operation 3-16 PRELIMINAR Y Viewing a configuration The current configuration can be viewed using the front panel buttons. The View-only mode prevents inadvertent changes to the current configuration. View-only mode also provides a way to mute v...
Page 43 - Example 4: Viewing video and audio, audio only, and video only ties; indications that result from your action.; Figure 3-21 — Clear all selections; Figure 3-22 — Select RGBHV and audio; Figure 3-23 — Select an input
3-17 MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher • Operation PRELIMINAR Y Example 4: Viewing video and audio, audio only, and video only ties The following steps show an example of viewing the video and audio, audio-only, and video-only ties in the current configuration. The steps show the front panel indica...
Page 44 - Figure 3-24 — Deselect RGBHV to view audio ties only; Figure 3-25 — Deselect audio and select RGBHV to view RGBHV only; Figure 3-26 — Press the View button to exit
Operation, cont’d MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher • Operation 3-18 PRELIMINAR Y N You can also view a set of ties by selecting a tied output. To demonstrate this, note the number of a lit output button, and then press and release the output button for an untied (unlit or background illumination) ...
Page 45 - from the front panel only; Figure 3-27 — I/O grouping of incompatible video formats; hold
3-19 MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher • Operation PRELIMINAR Y I/O grouping I/O grouping is a matrix switcher feature that allows you to subdivide the front panel controls of the matrix into four smaller functional sub-switchers and limit tie creation from the front panel only . Inputs and outputs...
Page 46 - input and output buttons.
Operation, cont’d MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher • Operation 3-20 PRELIMINAR Y 3 . Press and release one of the Control buttons to select a group:• Press the Enter button to select group 1.• Press the Preset button to select group 2.• Press the View button to select group 3.• Press the Esc butto...
Page 47 - Example 5: Grouping inputs and outputs; Figure 3-28 — Clear all selections; the Input 1 and Output 1 buttons for; Figure 3-29 — Select; If front panel lock mode 2 is selected and you try to perform step
3-21 MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher • Operation PRELIMINAR Y Example 5: Grouping inputs and outputs In the following an example, several switcher inputs and outputs are assigned to groups. The steps show the front panel indications that result from your action. 1 . Press and release the Esc butt...
Page 48 - Figure 3-31 — Assign inputs and outputs; Figure 3-33 — Assign inputs and outputs
Operation, cont’d MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher • Operation 3-22 PRELIMINAR Y 4 . Press and release the input 1 through 4 and output 1 through 4 buttons (figure 3-31). INPUTS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 OUTPUTS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Press and release the Input 1 through Input 4 buttons. The selected buttons li...
Page 49 - Setting RGB delay
3-23 MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher • Operation PRELIMINAR Y Setting RGB delay The switcher can briefly blank the RGB (video) output while it switches to the new input’s sync source, and then switches the RGB signals. This allows a brief delay for the display to adjust to the selected input’s sy...
Page 50 - Example 6: Setting the RGB delay for an output; the front panel indications that result from your action.; Figure 3-34 — Clear all selections; Figure 3-35 — Select; RGB Delay; mode; Figure 3-36 — Select an output
Operation, cont’d MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher • Operation 3-24 PRELIMINAR Y Example 6: Setting the RGB delay for an output In the following example, the RGB delay is increased for output 1. The steps show the front panel indications that result from your action. 1 . Press and release the Esc ...
Page 51 - Figure 3-37 — Adjust the RGB delay interval; Figure 3-38 — Deselect
3-25 MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher • Operation PRELIMINAR Y 4 . Press and release the Esc ( > ) button once (figure 3-37) to increase the RGB delay by a half second. Press and release the Esc ( > ) button twice more to increase the RGB delay by a another full second. Note the input button...
Page 52 - Using presets; saved or retrieved. When a; preset; is retrieved from memory, it becomes the; current; cannot; Figure 3-39 — Preset locations
Operation, cont’d MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher • Operation 3-26 PRELIMINAR Y Using presets The current configuration (configuration 0) can be saved as a preset in any one of 32 preset memory addresses. Preset locations are assigned to the input buttons and output buttons. Up to 20 presets can ...
Page 53 - Example 7: Saving a preset; show the front panel indications that result from your action.; Figure 3-40 — Clear all selections; the Preset button for approximately 2 seconds until it blinks; Save Preset; Figure 3-42 — Select the preset; Figure 3-43 — Press the Enter button
3-27 MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher • Operation PRELIMINAR Y Example 7: Saving a preset In the following example, the current configuration is saved as a preset. The steps show the front panel indications that result from your action. 1 . Press and release the Esc button (figure 3-40). C O N T R...
Page 54 - Example 8: Recalling a preset; Figure 3-44 — Clear all selections; Recall Preset; Figure 3-46 — Select the preset; Figure 3-47 — Press the Enter button
Operation, cont’d MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher • Operation 3-28 PRELIMINAR Y Example 8: Recalling a preset In the following example, a preset is recalled to become the current configuration. The steps show the front panel indications that result from your action. 1 . Press and release the Esc ...
Page 55 - Muting and unmuting video and/or audio outputs; on; Example 9: Muting and unmuting an output; Figure 3-48 — Clear all selections
3-29 MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher • Operation PRELIMINAR Y Muting and unmuting video and/or audio outputs Individual outputs can be muted or unmuted as follows: N Mutes are protected when front panel Lock mode 2 is selected. You can view the status of the output (muted or unmuted) in Lock mode...
Page 56 - Figure 3-49 — Select RGBHV and audio; One at a time; the Output 3 button and then the Output 4
Operation, cont’d MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher • Operation 3-30 PRELIMINAR Y 3 . To select both video and audio for viewing and muting, if necessary, press and release the RGBHV button and the Audio button (figure 3-49). N This example shows the front panel indications if example 1, example 2,...
Page 57 - Figure 3-52 — Press the View button to exit
3-31 MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher • Operation PRELIMINAR Y 5 . One at a time , press and hold the Output 3 button and then the Output 4 buttons (figure 3-51) for approximately 2 seconds until each button lights steadily. The output 3 and output 4 video and audio signals are unmuted. 3 4 3 4 Pr...
Page 58 - Viewing and adjusting the input audio level; Figure 3-53 — Audio gain and attenuation
Operation, cont’d MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher • Operation 3-32 PRELIMINAR Y Viewing and adjusting the input audio level The audio level of each input can be displayed and adjusted through a range of -18 dB to +24 dB to ensure that there is no noticeable volume difference among sources (figure...
Page 59 - dB; Input audio level adjustment displays
3-33 MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher • Operation PRELIMINAR Y MVX Plus 128 VGA A dB dB 9 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 17 15 13 11 24 23 21 19 9 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 17 15 13 11 24 23 21 19 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 = Unlit button = Lit button 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 2 1 ...
Page 60 - Example 10: Viewing and adjusting an input audio level; Figure 3-54 — Clear all selections; Figure 3-55 — Select; Figure 3-56 — Select an input
Operation, cont’d MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher • Operation 3-34 PRELIMINAR Y Example 10: Viewing and adjusting an input audio level In the following example, an audio level is viewed and adjusted. The steps show the front panel indications that result from your action. 1 . Press and release th...
Page 61 - Press and release the View (; Figure 3-57 — Adjust the input audio level; Figure 3-58 — Deselect
3-35 MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher • Operation PRELIMINAR Y 4 . Press and release the View ( < ) button once (figure 3-57) to decrease the input audio level by 1 dB. Press and release the View ( < ) button several more times (figure 3-57) to decrease the input audio level by 1 dB per butt...
Page 62 - Viewing and adjusting the output volume
Operation, cont’d MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher • Operation 3-36 PRELIMINAR Y Viewing and adjusting the output volume The audio level of each output can be displayed and adjusted through a range of 100% (no attenuation) to 0% (maximum [85 dB] attenuation). The audio level can be adjusted from t...
Page 63 - Reading the displayed volume; ) button nineteen times
3-37 MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher • Operation PRELIMINAR Y Reading the displayed volume N This section is a detailed look at reading the output volume display on the switcher’s front panel. If you do not need to read the exact value of the volume setting, skip this section. There are 65 steps ...
Page 64 - Audio volume adjustment settings
Operation, cont’d MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher • Operation 3-38 PRELIMINAR Y Audio volume adjustment settings 5 Highest number input button lit Highest number input button lit dB of attenuation Output volume 85 0% None dB of attenuation Output volume 63 62 5.5% 7% 6160 8.5% 10% 1 5958 11.5% 13...
Page 65 - Example 11: Viewing and adjusting an output volume level; Figure 3-59 — Clear all selections; Figure 3-60 — Select; Figure 3-61 — Select output 1
3-39 MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher • Operation PRELIMINAR Y Example 11: Viewing and adjusting an output volume level In the following example, the audio output volume is viewed and adjusted. The steps show the front panel indications that result from your action. 1 . Press and release the Esc b...
Page 66 - Figure 3-62 — Adjust the output audio volume; Figure 3-63 — Deselect
Operation, cont’d MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher • Operation 3-40 PRELIMINAR Y N Volume is protected when front panel Lock mode 2 is selected. You can view the volume in Lock mode 2 but you cannot change it from the front panel. If front panel Lock mode 2 is selected and you try to perform step ...
Page 67 - Setting the front panel locks; mode 0 —; Lock; mode 1 —; Lock; mode 2 —; The switcher is shipped from the factory in; Selecting; Lock; mode 2 or toggling between mode 2 and mode 0; If the switcher is in; Figure 3-64 — Toggle front panel lock between mode 2 and mode 0
3-41 MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher • Operation PRELIMINAR Y Setting the front panel locks (Executive modes) The matrix switcher has three levels of front panel security lock that limit the operation of the switcher from the front panel. The three levels are: • Lock mode 0 — The front panel is c...
Page 68 - mode 2 or toggling between mode 2 and mode 1; Figure 3-65 — Toggle front panel lock between mode 2 and mode 1; Performing a system reset from the front panel; holding; Power; Figure 3-66 — System reset
Operation, cont’d MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher • Operation 3-42 PRELIMINAR Y Selecting Lock mode 2 or toggling between mode 2 and mode 1 N If the switcher is in Lock mode 0 or mode 1, this procedure selects mode 2. If the switcher in in Lock mode 2, this procedure selects mode 1. Toggle the lo...
Page 69 - Background illumination; Figure 3-67 — Toggle background illumination on or off; Selecting the rear panel Remote port protocol and baud rate; The Remote port settings are protected when front panel; Release the Control buttons.
3-43 MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher • Operation PRELIMINAR Y Background illumination The buttons on the front panel can be set to provide amber background illumination at all times or the background illumination can be turned off. To toggle the background illumination on or off, press and hold t...
Page 70 - To change a value; Serial Port Configuration; Rear Panel Operations
Operation, cont’d MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher • Operation 3-44 PRELIMINAR Y N The serial port settings are protected when front panel Lock mode 2 is selected. You can view the settings in Lock mode 2 but you cannot change them from the front panel. If front panel Lock mode 2 is selected and y...
Page 71 - Performing soft system resets; IP settings reset does not replace any user-installed firmware.; Figure 3-71 — Whole switcher and absolute resets
3-45 MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher • Operation PRELIMINAR Y Performing soft system resets The switchers have three soft resets available that restore various tiers of switcher settings to their default settings. • Events (mode 3) reset — This function toggles the monitoring of events on or off ...
Page 72 - Performing a hard reset; and files are restored. Perform a hard reset as follows:; the Reset button on the rear panel; while; you apply AC power; Figure 3-72 — Hard reset
Operation, cont’d MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher • Operation 3-46 PRELIMINAR Y 2 . Release the Reset button and then immediately press and release the Reset button again. Nothing happens if the second momentary press does not occur within 1 second. Performing a hard reset The hard reset function...
Page 73 - Optimizing the Audio
3-47 MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher • Operation PRELIMINAR Y Optimizing the Audio Each individual input audio level can be adjusted within a range of -18 dB to +24 dB, so there are no noticeable volume differences between sources and for the best headroom and signal-to-noise ratio. Adjust the au...
Page 74 - Configuration Worksheets; outputs. Use different colors for video and audio.; Worksheet example 1: System equipment; organization, so they have been crossed out on the worksheet.; Figure 3-73 — Worksheet example 1: System equipment
Operation, cont’d MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher • Operation 3-48 PRELIMINAR Y Configuration 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 3-51 and use one for each preset configu...
Page 75 - Worksheet example 2: Daily configuration; dashed lines show the audio ties.; Figure 3-74 — Worksheet example 2: Daily configuration
3-49 MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher • Operation PRELIMINAR Y Worksheet example 2: Daily configuration Figure 3-74 continues from worksheet example 1 by showing the video and audio ties that make up the configuration of preset 1. Solid lines shows video ties and dashed lines show the audio ties. ...
Page 76 - Worksheet example 3: Test configuration; Figure 3-75 — Worksheet example 3: Test configuration
Operation, cont’d MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher • Operation 3-50 PRELIMINAR Y Worksheet example 3: Test configuration The A/V system in our fictional organization needs to be fine tuned on a regular basis. Figure 3-75 shows a typical test configuration, with an Extron video test generator (inpu...
Page 77 - Configuration worksheet; re
3-51 MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher • Operation PRELIMINAR Y Configuration worksheet 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 In pu t so ur ce s O ut pu t d es tin at io ns P re se t # T itl e: V id eo : A ud io : F ill in th e pr es et n um be r a nd u se c ol or s, o r d as he s, e tc ., to ...
Page 79 - Chapter Four; Programmer’s Guide
PRELIMINAR Y MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher 4 Chapter Four Programmer’s Guide Serial.Ports Ethernet.Link Host-to-Switcher.Instructions Switcher-Initiated.Messages Switcher.Error.Responses Using.the.Command/Response.Tables Command/Response.Table.for.SIS ™ .Commands Command.Response.Table.for.IP.S...
Page 80 - MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher • Programmer’s Guide; Serial Ports; The default protocol for both ports is as follows:; Rear panel Remote port; Figure 4-1 — Remote connector pin assignments
MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher • Programmer’s Guide 4-2 Programmer’s Guide PRELIMINAR Y Serial Ports The switcher has two serial ports that can be connected to a host device such as a computer running the HyperTerminal utility, an RS-232 capable PDA, or a control system. These ports make serial ...
Page 81 - Front panel Configuration port; This port is hardwired for RS-232 only.
4-3 MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher • Programmer’s Guide PRELIMINAR Y Front panel Configuration port N This port is hardwired for RS-232 only. The optional 9-pin D to 2.5 mm mini jack TRS RS-232 cable, part # 70-335-01 (figure 4-2) can be used for connection to the Configuration port. 6 feet (1.8...
Page 82 - Programmer’s Guide, cont’d; Figure 4-3 — RJ-45 Ethernet connector pin assignments; Default IP addresses
Programmer’s Guide, cont’d MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher • Programmer’s Guide 4-4 PRELIMINAR Y Ethernet Link The rear panel Ethernet connector on the switcher can be connected to an Ethernet LAN or WAN. This connection makes SIS control of the switcher possible using a computer connected to the...
Page 83 - Switcher-Initiated Messages
4-5 MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher • Programmer’s Guide PRELIMINAR Y Host-to-Switcher Instructions The switcher accepts SIS (Simple Instruction Set) commands through either serial port and the LAN port. SIS commands consist of one or more characters per command field. They do not require any spe...
Page 84 - nn; Switcher Error Responses
Programmer’s Guide, cont’d MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher • Programmer’s Guide 4-6 PRELIMINAR Y Vmt nn * x ] The switcher initiates the Vmt message when a video output mute is toggled on or off from the front panel. nn is the output number and x is the mute status: 1 = on, 0 = off.Amt nn * x ] T...
Page 85 - Command/Response Table for SIS; Symbol definitions
4-7 MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher • Programmer’s Guide PRELIMINAR Y Command/Response Table for SIS ™ Commands Symbol definitions ] = CR/LF (carriage return/line feed) (hex 0D 0A) } = Carriage return (no line feed, hex 0D) (use the pipe character, | , instead for Web browser commands) • = Space ...
Page 86 - Command; Create ties; Command/response table for SIS commands
Programmer’s Guide, cont’d MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher • Programmer’s Guide 4-8 PRELIMINAR Y Command ASCII command (host to switcher) Response (switcher to host) Additional description Create ties N • Commands can be entered back-to-back in a string, with no spaces. For example: 1*1!02*02&...
Page 87 - Digital Sync Validation Processing; Video mute commands; Audio output volume
4-9 MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher • Programmer’s Guide PRELIMINAR Y Command/response table for SIS commands (continued) Command ASCII command (host to switcher) Response (switcher to host) Additional description Digital Sync Validation Processing List individual sync frequency X! LS X1% , X1%] ...
Page 89 - Audio mute commands
4-11 MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher • Programmer’s Guide PRELIMINAR Y Command/response table for SIS commands (continued) Command ASCII command (host to switcher) Response (switcher to host) Additional description Audio mute commands Audio mute X# *1Z Amt X# *1 ] Mute output X# audio (audio off)...
Page 92 - Resets
Programmer’s Guide, cont’d MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher • Programmer’s Guide 4-14 PRELIMINAR Y Command/response table for SIS commands (continued) Command ASCII command (host to switcher) Response (switcher to host) Additional description Resets Reset global presets and names E ZG } Zpg ] Clea...
Page 94 - Information requests
Programmer’s Guide, cont’d MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher • Programmer’s Guide 4-16 PRELIMINAR Y Command/response table for SIS commands (continued) Command ASCII command (host to switcher) Response (switcher to host) Additional description View ties, gain, volume, mutes, presets, and DSVP (cont...
Page 95 - Command/Response Table for IP SIS Commands
4-17 MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher • Programmer’s Guide PRELIMINAR Y Command/Response Table for IP SIS Commands Symbol definitions X3) = Matrix name (Up to 240 alphanumeric characters) N The following characters are invalid in the name: {space} ~ , @ = ` [ ] { } < > ‘ “ ; : | \ and ?. X3!...
Page 96 - Command/response table for IP SIS commands; IP setup commands
Programmer’s Guide, cont’d MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher • Programmer’s Guide 4-18 PRELIMINAR Y Command/response table for IP SIS commands Command ASCII command (host to switcher) Response (switcher to host) Additional description IP setup commands Set matrix name EX3) CN } Ipn• X3)] Read matri...
Page 99 - Chapter Five; Matrix Software
PRELIMINAR Y MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher 5 Chapter Five Matrix Software Matrix.Switchers.Control.Program Special.Characters Button.Label.Generator.Program.
Page 100 - MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher • Matrix Software; The Windows; Installing the software; Install the software as follows:
MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher • Matrix Software 5-2 Matrix Software PRELIMINAR Y Matrix Switchers Control Program The Windows ® -based Extron Matrix Switchers Control Program communicates with the switcher via the rear panel LAN port, the rear panel Remote RS-232/ RS-422 port, and/or the front ...
Page 101 - MATRIX Switcher+ Control Program; Software operation via Ethernet; when the operator is logged on as a user.; Ethernet protocol settings
5-3 MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher • Matrix Software PRELIMINAR Y 4 . Follow the on-screen instructions. By default, the Windows installation of the Matrix Switchers Control Program creates a C:\Program Files\Extron\ Matrix_Switcher directory, and it places three icons into a group folder named ...
Page 102 - Matrix Software, cont’d; Using the Matrix Switcher Control software; Figure 5-3 — Comm port selection window; If you selected a comm port; Figure 5-4 — Address and password entry; If the IP address is correct
Matrix Software, cont’d MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher • Matrix Software 5-4 PRELIMINAR Y Using the Matrix Switcher Control software Many items found in the Matrix Switchers Control Program are also accessible via front panel controls (see chapter 3, “Operation”) and under SIS control (see chapt...
Page 103 - If the address is not correct:; Figure 5-5 — Extron Matrix Switchers Control Program window (no ties)
5-5 MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher • Matrix Software PRELIMINAR Y If the address is not correct: Either click in the Extron IP Address field and enter the IP address or click on the scroll down button ( ) and select from among the recently used addresses. Proceed to step 3b . N If the local syst...
Page 104 - Follow; IP Settings/Options window
Matrix Software, cont’d MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher • Matrix Software 5-6 PRELIMINAR Y Figure 5-6 — Sample program window (complete) • To set up audio in Follow mode (audio and video have the same tie configuration), select the Follow box at the bottom of the window. To set up audio in breaka...
Page 105 - Figure 5-7 — Control program IP setting/options window; Matrix IP Address field; your installation, you can change the IP address to any valid value.; Take; button to make the address change take affect.
5-7 MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher • Matrix Software PRELIMINAR Y Figure 5-7 — Control program IP setting/options window N When the control program is connected to the switcher via the RS-232 link, the Administrator and User Password fields are not masked. If a password has been inadvertently ch...
Page 106 - Extron Name/Descriptor field; Gateway IP address field; Subnet Mask field; Hardware Address field
Matrix Software, cont’d MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher • Matrix Software 5-8 PRELIMINAR Y Extron Name/Descriptor field The Extron Name/Descriptor field contains the name used as the “from” information when the MVX Plus switcher e-mails notification of its failed or repaired status. This descript...
Page 107 - Use DHCP checkbox; Use DHCP; Date field; Sync Time to PC button; Sync Time to PC
5-9 MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher • Matrix Software PRELIMINAR Y Use DHCP checkbox The Use DHCP checkbox directs the MVX Plus switcher to ignore any entered IP addresses and to obtain its IP address from a Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server (if the network is DHCP capable). Conta...
Page 108 - Use Daylight Savings checkbox; Use Daylight Savings; Administrator Password field; User Password field; The following characters are invalid in passwords:
Matrix Software, cont’d MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher • Matrix Software 5-10 PRELIMINAR Y Use Daylight Savings checkbox Click in the Use Daylight Savings checkbox. When Daylight Savings Time is turned on, the switcher automatically updates its internal clock between Standard Time and Daylight S...
Page 109 - Mail Server IP Address field; Mail Server Domain Name field; nnnnn
5-11 MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher • Matrix Software PRELIMINAR Y Mail Server IP Address field The Mail Server IP Address field displays the IP address of the mail server that handles the e-mail for the facility in which the MVX Plus VGA A switcher is installed.Valid IP addresses consist of fou...
Page 110 - E-mail Addressee fields; Typical MVX Plus e-mail; None
Matrix Software, cont’d MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher • Matrix Software 5-12 PRELIMINAR Y E-mail Addressee fields The eight E-mail Addressee fields permit the administrator to identify the e-mail addresses of the personnel to whom the MVX Plus switcher e-mails notification of its failure and re...
Page 111 - Updating firmware; Download Center; Figure 5-9 — Location of firmware upgrade files; Tools
5-13 MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher • Matrix Software PRELIMINAR Y Updating firmware The firmware upgrade utility provides a way to replace the firmware that is coded on the switcher ’s control board without taking the switcher out of service. N The Firmware Loader must be installed on your comp...
Page 112 - Ethernet-connected firmware upload; Figure 5-10 — Select file window; Open
Matrix Software, cont’d MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher • Matrix Software 5-14 PRELIMINAR Y Ethernet-connected firmware upload Figure 5-10 — Select file window 6 . Navigate to the folder where you saved the firmware upgrade file. Select the file. N Valid firmware files must have the file extensio...
Page 113 - Figure 5-11 — Firmware loading; Browse; file and click; . The Firmware Loader returns to the top.
5-15 MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher • Matrix Software PRELIMINAR Y Serial-port-connected firmware upload Figure 5-11 — Firmware loading 6 . Click Browse . The open file window appears. 7 . Navigate to the folder where you saved the firmware upgrade file. Select the file and click Open . The Firm...
Page 114 - Upload; Figure 5-12 — Confirm window; To quit the firmware upload; This process could take; Exit
Matrix Software, cont’d MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher • Matrix Software 5-16 PRELIMINAR Y 8 . Click Upload . The File Loader advises you that using the Ethernet (LAN) port is preferred over using either serial port (figure 5-12). Figure 5-12 — Confirm window To quit the firmware upload and star...
Page 115 - Uploading HTML files; HTML Files List window
5-17 MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher • Matrix Software PRELIMINAR Y Uploading HTML files You can create customized HTML pages for the switcher to display. The HTML Files List window (figure 5-13) provides a way to view the contents of the switcher ’s file system and to upload custom HTML pages to...
Page 116 - Windows buttons, drop boxes, and trashcan; Go; Windows menus; File menu
Matrix Software, cont’d MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher • Matrix Software 5-18 PRELIMINAR Y Windows buttons, drop boxes, and trashcan The buttons, drop boxes, and trash can on the right side of the program window perform the following functions: Power — Unavailable for MVX Plus 128 VGA A switcher...
Page 117 - Tools menu
5-19 MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher • Matrix Software PRELIMINAR Y Print tie map — Prints the tie set that is displayed on the screen. Exit — Closes the Matrix Switchers Control Program. Tools menu Assign device icons — Displays the complete set of input and output device icons. You can drag any...
Page 118 - Figure 5-14 — Status window; Preferences menu; Figure 5-15 — Ties shown as lines
Matrix Software, cont’d MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher • Matrix Software 5-20 PRELIMINAR Y Hardware status — Provides an overall view of the status of the matrix switcher, including the power supply voltages, the temperature status, the rear panel Remote RS-232/RS-422 port configuration, and the...
Page 119 - Figure 5-16 — Ties shown as crosspoints
5-21 MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher • Matrix Software PRELIMINAR Y Ties as crosspoints — Displays ties as a matrix of inputs and outputs (figure 5-16). Ties that have been made are indicated as amber (video and audio), green (video only), and red (audio only) boxes. Ties that will take effect wh...
Page 120 - selection; Master reset does not reset the Internet protocol (IP) settings.; Using; Using the help system
Matrix Software, cont’d MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher • Matrix Software 5-22 PRELIMINAR Y Master-Reset selection Master reset clears all ties and presets, all video and audio mutes, resets all I/O grouping, sets all input audio levels to unity gain (+0 dB), and sets all output volume levels to ...
Page 121 - Button-Label Generator Program; Figure 5-17 — Location of software on the web site
5-23 MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher • Matrix Software PRELIMINAR Y Button-Label Generator Program The Button Label Generator software creates labels that you can place in the translucent covers of the input and output selection buttons. You can create labels with names, alphanumeric characters, ...
Page 122 - Using the Button-Label Generator software; Figure 5-18 — Extron’s Button-Label Generator window
Matrix Software, cont’d MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher • Matrix Software 5-24 PRELIMINAR Y Using the Button-Label Generator software 1 . To run the Button-Label Generator program, click Start > Programs > Extron Electronics > Button Label Generator > Button Label Generator . The Butt...
Page 123 - Chapter 6; HTML Operation
PRELIMINAR Y MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher 6 Chapter 6 HTML Operation Download.the.Startup.Page System.Status.Page System.Configuration.Page File.Management.Page Set.and.View.Ties.Page Special.Characters
Page 124 - MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher • HTML Operation; box, and then click; Download the Startup Page; optional
MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher • HTML Operation 6-2 HTML Operation PRELIMINAR Y The switcher can be controlled and operated through its LAN port, connected via a LAN or WAN, using a web browser such as Microsoft’s Internet Explorer. The browser ’s display of the switcher ’s status or operation h...
Page 125 - If so; System Status Page; Status
6-3 MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher • HTML Operation PRELIMINAR Y 7 . The switcher checks several possibilities, in the following order, and then responds accordingly: a . Does the address include a specific file name, such as 10.13.156.10/file_name.html? If so , the switcher downloads that HTML ...
Page 126 - HTML Operation, cont’d; DSVP; changes or if an input has been disconnected.; DSVP page
HTML Operation, cont’d MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher • HTML Operation 6-4 PRELIMINAR Y DSVP page You can view a snapshot-in-time of the input frequencies of connected inputs on the Digital Sync Validation Processing (DSVP) page (figure 6-3). Click the DSVP link to the left of the Status page to...
Page 127 - System Configuration Page; Configuration; tab. The screen consists of fields; System Configuration page
6-5 MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher • HTML Operation PRELIMINAR Y System Configuration Page The MVX Plus 128 VGA A switcher downloads the System Configuration page (figure 6-4) when you click the Configuration tab. The screen consists of fields in which you can view and edit IP administration and...
Page 128 - IP Settings fields; Submit; The following characters are invalid in the matrix name:; DHCP Off; administrators should change IP addresses.
HTML Operation, cont’d MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher • HTML Operation 6-6 PRELIMINAR Y IP Settings fields The IP Settings fields provide a location for viewing and editing settings unique to the Ethernet interface. After editing any of the settings on this page, click the Submit button at the b...
Page 129 - Part Number field; Date/Time Settings fields; Zone; Zone
6-7 MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher • HTML Operation PRELIMINAR Y Part Number field The Part Number field identifies the part number of you switcher. This field is hardcoded in the switcher and cannot be changed. Date/Time Settings fields The Date/Time Settings fields (figure 6-5) provide a locat...
Page 130 - System Settings page.; Passwords page; fields, and click the
HTML Operation, cont’d MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher • HTML Operation 6-8 PRELIMINAR Y Passwords page Access the Passwords page (figure 6-6) by clicking the Passwords link on the System Settings page. Select System Settings. Select Firmware Upgrade. Select Email Settings. Figure 6-6 — Passwords...
Page 131 - of the e-mail notification settings, click the; Edit; button to make the fields available; Save; Save; Email Settings page; Mail IP Address field
6-9 MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher • HTML Operation PRELIMINAR Y Email Settings page Reach the Email Settings page (figure 6-7) by clicking the Email Settings link on the System Configuration page. The Email Settings page has fields for setting up the switcher ’s e-mail notification capabilities...
Page 132 - Email address fields; Suspend; Firmware Upgrade; Firmware Upgrade page; the switcher, and download the file
HTML Operation, cont’d MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher • HTML Operation 6-10 PRELIMINAR Y Email address fields The eight Email address fields identify the e-mail addresses of the personnel to whom the MVX Plus 128 VGA A switcher e-mails notification of its failure and repair status. Standard e-ma...
Page 133 - extension is; File Management Page; File Management page
6-11 MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher • HTML Operation PRELIMINAR Y 2 . Run the executable (*.exe) file to decompress the firmware file. 3 . Connect the PC to the MVX Plus 128 VGA A switcher via the switcher ’s LAN port. 4 . Access the MVX Plus 128 VGA A switcher using HTML pages. 5 . Click the Co...
Page 134 - The following characters are invalid in file names:; Set and View Ties Page; Control; Figure 6-10 — Set and View Ties page
HTML Operation, cont’d MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher • HTML Operation 6-12 PRELIMINAR Y Upload your own files as follows: N The following characters are invalid in file names: {space} + ~ , @ = ‘ [ ] { } < > ’ “ ; : | \ and ?. 1 . Click the Browse button. 2 . Browse through your system an...
Page 135 - Video Only; To tie an input to all outputs, click that input’s input number.; RGB and Audio Settings page; Figure 6-11 — RGB and Audio Settings page
6-13 MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher • HTML Operation PRELIMINAR Y Creating a tie Select and switch an input as follows: 1 . Click the Video Only , Audio Only , or Video & Audio button to select video, audio, or both for switching (audio follow or audio breakaway). Each mouse click on a butto...
Page 136 - Changing the input gain and attenuation; Figure 6-12 — Input selection drop box
HTML Operation, cont’d MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher • HTML Operation 6-14 PRELIMINAR Y Changing the input gain and attenuation Users can set each input’s level of audio gain or attenuation (-18 dB to +24 dB) from the RGB and Audio Settings page. Audio levels can be adjusted so there are no not...
Page 137 - Muting and unmuting one or all outputs; To select an individual output to mute or unmute; Figure 6-14 — Output selection drop box
6-15 MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher • HTML Operation PRELIMINAR Y Muting and unmuting one or all outputs Mute one or all outputs as follows: 1 . To select an individual output to mute or unmute , click the Output drop box. A drop down scroll box appears (figure 6-14). Figure 6-14 — Output select...
Page 138 - Changing the RGB delay; Figure 6-16 — Output selection drop box
HTML Operation, cont’d MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher • HTML Operation 6-16 PRELIMINAR Y Changing the RGB delay The RGB delay interval defines how long the screen is blanked when switching to a new input for the selected output.Change the RGB delay as follows: 1 . Click the Output drop box. A dr...
Page 139 - Changing the output volume level; Figure 6-18 — Output selection drop box
6-17 MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher • HTML Operation PRELIMINAR Y Changing the output volume level Users can set each output’s volume level through a range of zero steps of attenuation (full attenuation, minimum volume) to 64 steps of attenuation (no attenuation, full volume) from the RGB and Au...
Page 141 - Global Presets; Global Presets page; Saving a preset; The following characters are invalid in preset names:; Accept; Recalling a preset
6-19 MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher • HTML Operation PRELIMINAR Y Global Presets page You can save and recall global presets from the Global presets page (figure 6-20). Access the Global presets page by clicking the Global Presets link on the left of the Control page. Select RGB & Audio Sett...
Page 143 - Appendix A; Ethernet Connection
PRELIMINAR Y MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher A Appendix A Ethernet Connection Ethernet.Link Subnetting.—.A.Primer
Page 144 - MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher • Ethernet Connection; Figure A-1 — RJ-45 connector pinout tables; Default address
MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher • Ethernet Connection A-2 Ethernet Connection PRELIMINAR Y Ethernet Link The rear panel Ethernet connector on the MVX Plus 128 VGA A switcher can be connected to an Ethernet LAN or WAN. This connection makes SIS control of the switcher possible using a computer con...
Page 145 - Pinging to determine Extron IP address; OK; Pinging to determine Web IP address
A-3 MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher • Ethernet Connection PRELIMINAR Y Pinging to determine Extron IP address The Microsoft ® Ping utility is available at the DOS prompt. Ping tests the Ethernet interface between the computer and the MVX Plus 128 VGA A switcher. Ping can also be used to determine...
Page 146 - Ethernet Connection, cont’d; Connecting as a Telnet client; command; Telnet tips
Ethernet Connection, cont’d MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher • Ethernet Connection A-4 PRELIMINAR Y Connecting as a Telnet client The Microsoft Telnet utility is available from the DOS prompt. Telnet allows you to input SIS commands to the MVX Plus 128 VGA A switcher from the PC via the Ethernet l...
Page 147 - Login Administrator; set crlf
A-5 MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher • Ethernet Connection PRELIMINAR Y Once you are logged in, the switcher returns either Login Administrator or Login User . No further prompts are displayed until you break or disconnect the connection to the MVX Plus 128 VGA A switcher. Escape character and Esc...
Page 148 - Subnetting — A Primer; sub; IP address and octets; Subnet masks and octets; Subnet mask and octets
Ethernet Connection, cont’d MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher • Ethernet Connection A-6 PRELIMINAR Y Subnetting — A Primer It is not the purpose of this manual to describe TCP/IP protocol in detail. However, some understanding of TCP/IP subnetting (a subnet is a sub set of a net work — a set of IP ...
Page 149 - Determining whether devices are on the same subnet; Comparing the IP addresses
A-7 MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher • Ethernet Connection PRELIMINAR Y Determining whether devices are on the same subnet To determine the subnet, the local device’s IP address is compared to the remote device’s IP address (figure A-6). Each address’s octets are compared or not compared , dependi...
Page 151 - Appendix B; Accessories
PRELIMINAR Y MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher B Appendix B Specifications, Part Numbers, Accessories Specifications Part.Numbers.and.Accessories Button.Labels
Page 152 - Specifications, Part Numbers, Accessories; Video output; composite video; Sync
MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher • Specifications, Part Numbers, Accessories B Specifications, Part Numbers, Accessories PRELIMINAR Y B-2 Specifications Video Routing ........................................... 12 x 8 matrixGain ................................................ UnityBandwidth ........
Page 154 - General; Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Specifications, Part Numbers, Accessories, cont’d MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher • Specifications, Part Numbers, Accessories B-4 PRELIMINAR Y General Power ............................................. 100 VAC to 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 30 watts, internal, autoswitchableTemperature/humidity ............
Page 155 - Part Numbers and Accessories; Included parts; MVX Plus 128 VGA A user’s manual; These items can be ordered separately:; Part number
B-5 MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher • Specifications, Part Numbers, Accessories PRELIMINAR Y Part Numbers and Accessories Included parts These items are included in each order for a MVX Plus 128 matrix switcher: Included parts Replacement part number MVX Plus 128 VGA A 60-788-01 Tweeker (small sc...
Page 156 - Cables
Specifications, Part Numbers, Accessories, cont’d MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher • Specifications, Part Numbers, Accessories B-6 PRELIMINAR Y Cables Male-to-female VGA molded connector cables Part number VGA M-F MD/3, 3' (0.9 m) 26-112-17 VGA M-F MD/6, 6' (1.8 m) 26-112-15 VGA M-F MD/15, 15' (4....
Page 157 - Button Labels; Installing labels in the matrix switcher’s buttons; Figure B-1 — Illuminated button label replacement
B-7 MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher • Specifications, Part Numbers, Accessories PRELIMINAR Y Button Labels Page B-9 provides strips of blank button labels. If desired, copy them or cut them out, write button information in each button area as desired, and put them in the switcher ’s input or outp...
Page 159 - Button label blanks
B-9 MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher • Specifications, Part Numbers, Accessories PRELIMINAR Y Button label blanks
Page 161 - Extron’s Warranty
Extron’s 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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