Page 2 - Precautions
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 dangerousvoltage within the product's enclosure that may present a risk of ...
Page 3 - Quick Start — CrossPoint 42 HVA; Installation
Quick Start — CrossPoint 42 HVA Installation Step 1 - Mounting Mount the switcher in a rack. Step 2 - Turn off power Turn off power to the input and output devices,and remove the power cords from them. Step 3 - Cable video input Cable the switcher for RGBHV, RGBS, RGsB,RsGsBs, component video , S-vi...
Page 4 - Quick Start — CrossPoint 42 HVA, cont’d; Additional Information
Quick Start — CrossPoint 42 HVA, cont’d Additional Information View ties A. Press and release the Conf/Save button to select audio and/or video. B. Press and release the output button to select the desired output (1 or 2). The selectedoutput and tied input LEDs light. View and adjust audio level A. ...
Page 5 - Table of Contents; Chapter 1 • Introduction
i CrossPoint 42 HVA Matrix Switcher • Table of Contents Table of Contents Chapter 1 • Introduction ....................................................................................................... 1-1 About the CrossPoint 42 HVA Matrix Switcher ....................................................
Page 6 - Table of Contents, cont’d; Appendix A • Specifications; Specifications; Appendix B • Reference Information; Hardware Upgrade and Maintenance
ii CrossPoint 42 HVA Matrix Switcher • Table of Contents Table of Contents, cont’d 68-654-01 Rev. A Printed in the USA 08 02 Appendix A • Specifications .............................................................................................. A-1 Specifications ....................................
Page 7 - CrossPoint 42 HVA Matrix Switcher; Chapter One; Introduction; About the CrossPoint 42 Matrix Switcher
CrossPoint 42 HVA Matrix Switcher 1 Chapter One Introduction About the CrossPoint 42 Matrix Switcher Features
Page 9 - CrossPoint 42 HVA Matrix Switcher • Introduction; Features
1-3 CrossPoint 42 HVA Matrix Switcher • Introduction Features Inputs — This switcher offers 4 RGBHV, RGBS, RGsB, RsGsBs, HDTV, component video, S-video, or composite video inputs on BNC connectors. Stereo audio input can be balanced or unbalanced, on 3.5 mm, 5-pole captivescrew terminals. Outputs — ...
Page 11 - Chapter Two; Mounting the Switcher
CrossPoint 42 HVA Matrix Switcher 2 Chapter Two Installation Mounting the Switcher Cabling and Rear Panel Views
Page 12 - Table or wall mounting
Installation, cont’d CrossPoint 42 HVA Matrix Switcher • Installation 2-2 Installation Mounting the Switcher The CrossPoint 42 HVA Matrix Switcher is housed in a rack-mountable, 1U high,19” wide metal enclosure. The appropriate rack mount kit (#70-077-03) is includedwith the switcher. The switcher m...
Page 13 - CrossPoint 42 HVA Matrix Switcher • Installation; Rack mounting; Cabling and Rear Panel Views; Power connection; Video input and output connections
2-3 CrossPoint 42 HVA Matrix Switcher • Installation Rack mounting Rack mount the switcher as follows: 1 . Attach the rack mounting brackets to the switcher with the eightprovided #8 machine screws (figure 2-1). 2 . Insert the switcher into the rack, align the holes in the mounting bracketwith those...
Page 14 - Audio input and output connections
Installation, cont’d CrossPoint 42 HVA Matrix Switcher • Installation 2-4 Audio input and output connections 4 Connections for balanced and unbalanced audio inputs — Each input has a 3.5 mm, 5-pole captive screw connector for balanced orunbalanced stereo audio input. Connectors are includedwith each...
Page 17 - Chapter Three; Operation; Front Panel Controls and Indicators
CrossPoint 42 HVA Matrix Switcher 3 Chapter Three Operation Front Panel Controls and Indicators Front Panel Operations Rear Panel Controls 42
Page 18 - CrossPoint 42 HVA Matrix Switcher • Operation; Definitions; I/O Control buttons and LEDs
Operation, cont’d CrossPoint 42 HVA Matrix Switcher • Operation 3-2 Operation Front Panel Controls and Indicators The front panel controls (figure 3-1) are grouped into three sets. The Outputsbutton and LEDs are grouped on the left side of the control panel, the Inputsbuttons and LEDs are grouped in...
Page 19 - Power
3-3 CrossPoint 42 HVA Matrix Switcher • Operation explanation of audio level adjustment is included in Viewing and adjusting the audio level later in this chapter. 6 Audio/-dB LED — The Conf/Save button selects and deselects audio for a configuration being created or viewed. The Audio/-dB LED lights...
Page 20 - Example 1: Create a set of video and audio ties — input 3 to output 1
Operation, cont’d CrossPoint 42 HVA Matrix Switcher • Operation 3-4 4. If audio and video are tied to different inputs (audio breakaway), and ifyou select video and audio for display, the LED for the selected video inputlights steadily and the LED for the selected audio input blinks. 5. If an output...
Page 21 - Viewing the current configuration; Example 3: Viewing and adjusting an audio level
3-5 CrossPoint 42 HVA Matrix Switcher • Operation Viewing the current configuration The current configuration can be viewed using the front panel buttons. Press andrelease the Output button and the LED for the input tied to it will light. If, whenyou view video and audio ties, the Audio LED blinks a...
Page 22 - System reset to factory defaults
Operation, cont’d CrossPoint 42 HVA Matrix Switcher • Operation 3-6 Figure 3-4— +8dB gain on input #1 displayed B Press and release an input button to select an input. C Press and release the Decrement ( ) or Increment ( ) button to decrease or increase the audio input level until the Inputs 1 and 2...
Page 23 - Rear Panel Controls
3-7 CrossPoint 42 HVA Matrix Switcher • Operation V R G B H V INPUTS R 3 4 2 H V H V 1 ON 2 3 4 H V H V 1 Rear Panel Controls The CrossPoint 42 HVA has sync termination switches on the rear panel for allinputs (figure 3-5). The switches provide a way to condition non-TTL sync levelsgreater than 5 Vp...
Page 25 - Chapter Four; Programmer’s Guide; Switcher-Initiated Messages
CrossPoint 42 HVA Matrix Switcher 4 Chapter Four Programmer’s Guide Host-to-Switcher Instructions Switcher-Initiated Messages Using the Command/Response Table
Page 26 - Programmer’s Guide, cont’d
Programmer’s Guide, cont’d CrossPoint 42 HVA Matrix Switcher • Programmer’s Guide 4-2 Programmer’s Guide The switcher ’s rear panel RS-232 connector (figure 4-1) can be connected to theserial port output of a host device such as a computer or control system. Thisconnection makes software control of ...
Page 27 - Switcher Error Responses; Using the Command/Response Table; Command/Response Table
4-3 CrossPoint 42 HVA Matrix Switcher • Programmer’s Guide Switcher Error Responses When the switcher receives an SIS command and determines that it is valid, itperforms the command and sends a response to the host device. If the switcher isunable to perform the command because the command is invali...
Page 28 - Command/response table for SIS commands
Programmer’s Guide, cont’d CrossPoint 42 HVA Matrix Switcher • Programmer’s Guide 4-4 Command/response table for SIS commands Command ASCII Command Response Additional description (host to switcher) (switcher to host) Create ties Tie input X2 to output X3 , A & V X2 * X3 , ! Out X3 . In X2 . All...
Page 29 - Command/response table for SIS commands, cont’d
4-5 CrossPoint 42 HVA Matrix Switcher • Programmer’s Guide Command/response table for SIS commands, cont’d Command ASCII Command Response Additional description (host to switcher) (switcher to host) Reset to factory defaults Reset audio levels Esc ZA Zpa Reset all audio levels to 0dB Reset whole swi...
Page 31 - Chapter Five; Switcher Software; Windows-Based Program Control
CrossPoint 42 HVA Matrix Switcher 5 Chapter Five Switcher Software Windows-Based Program Control
Page 32 - Matrix Software, cont’d; CrossPoint 42 HVA Matrix Switcher • Matrix Software; Matrix Software; Installing the software; Using the help system
Matrix Software, cont’d CrossPoint 42 HVA Matrix Switcher • Matrix Software 5-2 Matrix Software Windows-Based Program Control The Extron Universal Switcher Control Program is included with yourCrossPoint 42 HVA switcher. This program communicates with the switcher, viathe RS-232 port, and provides r...
Page 35 - Appendix A; Specifications and Part Numbers
CrossPoint 42 HVA Matrix Switcher A Appendix A Specifications and Part Numbers Specifications Part Numbers
Page 36 - Specifications and Part Numbes, cont’d; Video; Video output; Sync
Specifications and Part Numbes, cont’d CrossPoint 42 HVA Matrix Switcher • Specifications and Part Numbers A-2 Specifications and Part Numbers Video Routing .......................................... 4 x 2 matrixGain ............................................... UnityBandwidth .......................
Page 37 - General
A-3 CrossPoint 42 HVA Matrix Switcher • Specifications and Part Numbers Audio input Number/signal type ................... 4 stereo, balanced/unbalancedConnectors .................................... 4 3.5 mm captive screw connectors, 5 poleImpedance .................................... >10 kohms...
Page 38 - Part Numbers; CrossPoint part numbers; Bulk cable
Specifications and Part Numbes, cont’d CrossPoint 42 HVA Matrix Switcher • Specifications and Part Numbers A-4 Part Numbers CrossPoint part numbers Extron Part Part # CrossPoint 42 HVA 60-504-01 Windows Universal Switcher Control Program 29-031-01 CrossPoint 42 HVA Matrix Switcher User’s Manual 68-6...
Page 39 - Assorted connectors
A-5 CrossPoint 42 HVA Matrix Switcher • Specifications and Part Numbers Assorted connectors BNC connectors BNC Mini HR crimp connectors, qty. 50 100-074-51 BNC Super High Resolution crimp connectors, qty. 50 100-075-51 BNC bulkhead connectors, qty. 50 (for custom wall plates) 100-076-51 Pre-cut cabl...
Page 41 - Appendix B; Reference Information; Hardware Upgrades
CrossPoint 42 HVA Matrix Switcher B Appendix B Reference Information Hardware Upgrades
Page 42 - Reference Information, cont’d; CrossPoint 42 HVA Matrix Switcher • Reference Information; Opening the switcher; Closing the switcher; Installing a firmware update
Reference Information, cont’d CrossPoint 42 HVA Matrix Switcher • Reference Information B-2 Reference Information Hardware Upgrade and Maintenance This appendix contains procedures for installing a new firmware update andreplacing the AC fuse. Opening the switcher Before you can perform the hardware...
Page 44 - Replacing the AC fuse
Reference Information, cont’d CrossPoint 42 HVA Matrix Switcher • Reference Information B-4 8 . Ensure that the switcher is working properly. 9. If the switcher was removed from a rack, remove its power cord, reattach theswitcher to the rack, and reconnect the power cord. 10 . Reconnect the input an...
