Extron 450 - Manual

Contents Introduction ............................................ 1 About this Guide ............................................. 1About the Crosspoint and MAV Matrix Switchers ............................................. 1 CrossPoint Ultra Switchers............................ 5CrossPoint 450 Pl...

Programming Guide .............................. 89 Serial Ports ..................................................... 90 Rear Panel RS-232/RS-422 Port .................. 90Front Panel Configuration Port ................... 90 Ethernet (LAN) Port ........................................ 90 Default I...

Introduction • About this Guide • About the CrossPoint and MAV Matrix Switchers • Definitions • Features About this Guide This guide contains installation, configuration, and operating information for the complete Extron family of full-function, medium- and large-sized, analog video matrix switchers...

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MAV Plus series switchers offer multiple models of all matrix sizes, with one, two, or three (MAV Plus 1616 and smaller) video planes, to support different low resolution video formats (exceptions are noted in MAV Plus Switchers on page 6): • HDA for switching component/HDTV video and two-channel st...

Each model has an internal 100 VAC to 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, switching power supply that provides worldwide power compatibility. The CrossPoint 450 Plus 2412, 2424, 3216, and 3232 and MAV Plus 2412, 2424, 3216, and 3232 each have two, primary and redundant, power supplies. The power ratings of the power...

Audio output volume (audio models) — The audio volume of each output can be displayed and adjusted through a range of full output to completely silent from the front panel or under serial port or Ethernet control. Digital Sync Validation Processing (DSVP) (CrossPoint) — In critical environments or u...

Three front panel security lockout modes ( Executive modes) — If a matrix switcher is installed in an open area, where operation by unauthorized personnel may be a problem, either of two security lockout modes can be implemented (the third mode is unlocked). When a front panel locked mode is enabled...

Installation This sections details the installation and configuration of the CrossPoint Matrix Switchers and MAV Plus Matrix Switchers, including: • Setup and Installation Checklist • Rear Panel Views • Rear Panel Connections • Front Panel Configuration Port Setup and Installation Checklist Get read...

Rear Panel Views All connectors for all switchers are on the rear panel. Figure 4 through figure 14, on the following pages, show a representative sampling of all of the matrix switchers described in this guide. See Rear Panel Connections , on page 19, for connecting cables to the rear panel connect...

CrossPoint 450 Plus Switchers Figure 4 shows the CrossPoint 450 Plus 3232 HVA RGB video and stereo audio matrix switcher. NOTE: The CrossPoint 450 Plus 2412, 2424, and 3216 are housed in the same 10U or similar 8U enclosure, but have fewer output connectors to accommodate their smaller matrix sizes....

CrossPoint Ultra Switchers Figure 5 shows the CrossPoint Ultra 1616 HVA RGB video and stereo audio matrix switcher. NOTE: The CrossPoint Ultra 168 is housed in the same 6U enclosure, but has fewer input connectors to accommodate its smaller matrix size. INPUTS 1 3 5 7 9 6 13 8 2 4 11 12 10 14 15 16 ...

MAV Plus Switchers Figure 7 shows the MAV Plus 3232 SVA S-video and stereo audio switcher. NOTE: The MAV Plus 2412, 2424, and 3216 are housed in the same 8U enclosure, but have fewer input or output connectors to accommodate their smaller matrix sizes. I N P U T S O U T P U T S ANAHEIM, CA 100-240V ...

Figure 9 shows a MAV Plus 1616 HDA component/HDTV video and stereo audio switcher. NOTE: The rear panel of the MAV Plus 816 and 168 models have the same features as the MAV Plus 1616 series models (see figure 9 and figure 10), but have fewer input or output connectors to accommodate their smaller ma...

Figure 11 shows a MAV Plus 128 AV RCA composite video and stereo audio (with inputs and outputs on RCA connectors) matrix switcher. INPUTS OUTPUTS 1 1 L R 2 2 L R 3 3 L R 4 4 L R 5 5 L R 6 6 L R 7 7 L R 8 8 L R 9 9 L R 10 10 L R 11 11 L R 12 12 L R 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 L R 2 L R 3 L R 4 L R 5 L R 6 L R...

Figure 14 shows a MAV Plus 248 A audio matrix switcher (audio only). NOTE: The MAV Plus 328 is housed in the same 3U enclosure, but has more input connectors to accommodate its larger matrix size. INPUTS OUTPUTS L 1 R L L R 2 L 3 R 4 R 5 L R 6 L R L R 7 R L 8 L 17 R L L R 18 L 19 R 20 R 21 L R 22 L ...

1 R G B H V 1 2 2 2 2 2 1 1 1 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 RED CrossPoint 450 Plus 2412, 2424, 3216, 3232 CrossPoint Ultra816, 168, 1212, 1616 CrossPoint Ultra84, 88, 124, 128 GREEN BLUE Input 1 Input or Output 1 Input or Output 1 1 O U T P U T S Output 1 2 3 4 1 O U T P U T S 2 3 4 1 O U T P U...

Video (MAV Plus switchers) NOTES: • Video input and output connections are made with female BNC connectors. Some video input and output devices do not have BNC video output connectors. For these cases, a suitable cable or connector adapter is necessary. • The connectors for each video plane are grou...

7 Y INPUTS 8 1 2 7 C INPUTS 8 1 2 MAV Plus816, 168, 1212, 1616 SVA and SVS-video 1 MAV Plus 88, 128, 1212SVA and SVS-video Y C MAV Plus 2412, 2424, 3216, 3232 SVA and SV S-video 1 21 22 2 3 23 24 4 1 21 22 2 3 23 24 4 1 21 22 2 3 23 24 4 1 21 22 2 3 23 24 4 I N P U T S O U T P U T S I N P U T S O U ...

Sync Termination Switches (CrossPoint) c Sync termination switches — The RGB (CrossPoint) matrix switchers have input Sync termination switches on the rear panel (see figure 19) that provide a way to condition non-TTL sync levels greater than 5V p-p. Sync termination enables the sync to be properly ...

Audio Input and Output (Audio Models) By default, the audio ties follow the video ties. Audio breakaway ties select from any one of the audio input sources and route it separately from its corresponding video source (see Example 3: Remove a tie from a set of ties on page 45). You can also use an SIS...

e 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 figure 22 to properly wire an output connector. Use the supplied tie-w...

RS-232/RS-422 h Remote RS-232/RS-422 connector — Connect a host device, such as a computer, touch panel control, or RS-232 capable PDA to the switcher via this 9-pin D connector for serial RS-232/RS-422 control (see figure 23). All Models Matrix Sizes: 2412 through 3232 Matrix Sizes: 84 through 1616...

Ethernet i Ethernet 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 with SIS commands from anywhere in the world. You can also control the switcher from a PC that ...

Reset Button j Reset button — The Reset button initiates various levels of reset to the RESET LAN matrix switcher. Press and hold the button while the switcher is running or while you power up the switcher for different reset levels.See Rear Panel Reset Operations on page 78, for details. NOTE: The ...

Figure 26 shows another configuration, in which the timing source passes through three video cameras and a video scan converter before connecting to the switcher. This type of video camera is capable of synchronizing with the external timing source for video editing applications. ExtronBBG 6 A Black...

Front Panel Configuration Port (All Matrix Sizes up to 1616, and MAV Plus 248A and MAV Plus 328A Only) AUDIO VIDEO I/O CONTROL ENTER PRESET VIEW ESC CONFIG ULTRA-WIDEBAND MATRIX SWITCHER WITH ADSP ™ CROSSPOINT ULTRA SERIES 1 Figure 27. Front Panel Configuration Port a Configuration port — This 2.5 m...

Operation This section describes the front panel operation of the CrossPoint Matrix Switchers and MAV Plus Matrix Switchers, including: • Front Panel Controls and Indicators • Front Panel Operations • Rear Panel Operations • Optimizing the Audio (Audio Models) • Troubleshooting • Configuration Works...

Table 1. Comparison of Front Panels of Models Switcher model Panel 32 x 32 12 x 8 Figure CrossPoint Ultra 84, 88, 124, 128 MAV Plus 88, 128 CrossPoint Ultra MAV Plus 816, 1212, 1616 CrossPoint 450 Plus MAV Plus 248, 2412, 2424, 328, 3216, 3232 30 29 16 x 16 31 The pushbuttons can be labeled with tex...

Input and Output Buttons NOTES : • Input and output buttons cannot select an input number or output number that is higher than your matrix size supports. Buttons numbered higher than your matrix size do have other functions as described in the following pages. • See Front Panel Operations , beginnin...

Control Buttons NOTE: See Front Panel Operations , beginning on page 40 for detailed descriptions of the following operations. Primary functions Action Save changes Select Preset mode Select View mode Cancel or Escape Indication Blink : Save needed Blink : Save preset Lit : Recall preset View mode s...

I/O Controls NOTE: See Front Panel Operations , beginning on page 40 for detailed descriptions of the following operations. Primary functions Action Select video Select audio Indication Green : selected Red : selected RGBHV or VIDEO AUDIO Secondary functions Front panel locks Action 1 With Enter, se...

h Audio button — The Audio button has one primary function ( ❏ ) and six secondary functions ( • ): ❏ Selects and deselects audio for a configuration that is being created or viewed and lights to indicate that audio is available for configuration or viewing. • ( Audio models ) Selects the Audio mode...

Front Panel Operations The following sections detail the power-up process and then provide sample procedures for the following actions: • Creating ties, sets of ties, and configurations • Changing a configuration • Viewing ties, sets of ties, and configurations • I/O grouping • Setting the RGB delay...

Power Apply power by connecting the power cord between the switcher and an AC source. The switcher performs a self-test that flashes the front panel button indicators red, green, and amber and then turns them off. An error-free power-up self-test sequence leaves all input, output, and control button...

Creating a Configuration The current configuration can be changed using the front panel buttons. Change the current configuration as follows: 1. Press the Esc button to clear any input button indicators, output button indicators, or control button indicators that may be lit. 2. Select video, audio, ...

Example 1: Create 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. 1. Clear all selections : Press and release the Esc button. C O N T R O L PRESET ENTER ESC VIEW Press the Esc but...

The current configuration (see figure 33) is now input 5 video and audio are tied to output 3, output 4, and output 8 Figure 33. Final Configuration, Example 1 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....

C O N T R O L PRESET ENTER ESC VIEW 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 5 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 31 32 OU TP U TS Press and release the Output 1 button.The button blinks green to indicate that only the selected RGBHV or video input will be tied to this output. The Enter button blinks green to indicate the need to...

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 6 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 32 I NPU TS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 6 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 32 OU TP U TS The Output 1 button does not light to indicate the tie created in example 2 because that tie is RGBHV or video only. The Output 3, Output 4, and Output 8 buttons light red to indicate th...

The current configuration (see figure 35) is now: • Video — Input 5 video is tied to output 1, output 3, output 4, and output 8. • Audio — Input 5 audio is tied to output 3 and output 8. Figure 35. Final Configuration, Example 3 Viewing the Configuration The current configuration can be viewed using...

4. Select the desired input or output whose ties you wish to view by pressing the input or output button. NOTES: • When you enter View-only mode, the output buttons light for all outputs without ties. Likewise, when you press an output button for which there are no ties, the output buttons light for...

4. Select an input : Press and release the input 5 button. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 6 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 32 I NPU TS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 6 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 32 U O TPUTS The output buttons for outputs that are not tied to Input 5 are either unlit or background illuminated. The output buttons for o...

6. Toggle audio off and video on: Press and release the RGBHV (CrossPoint switchers) or Video (MAV Plus switchers) button and the Audio button. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 5 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 31 32 OU TP U TS I / O VIDEO AUDIO The output buttons for outputs that are not tied to Input 5 are either unl...

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 using the front panel only . Tie creation via remote control is unaffected. Inputs and outputs can be assigned ...

1. Press the Esc button to clear any input buttons, output buttons, or control buttons that may be lit. 2. To enter I/O Group mode, press and hold the Input 1 and Output 1 buttons simultaneously until the input and output buttons light to display the ungrouped inputs and outputs. Release the buttons...

Example 5: Grouping inputs and outputs In the following example, several switcher inputs and outputs are assigned to groups. The steps show the front panel indications that result from your action. 1. Clear all selections : Press and release the Esc button. 2. Enter I/O Group mode : Press and hold t...

5. Select group 2 : Press and release the Preset button. C O N T R O L PRESET ENTER ESC VIEW 1 3 2 4 Press and release the Preset button to select group 2.The button lights to indicate the selection. Group # 6. Assign inputs and outputs to group 2 : a. Press and release the Input 5 through 8 buttons...

Setting RGB Delay (CrossPoint Switchers) The CrossPoint 450 Plus and CrossPoint Ultra switchers can briefly blank the RGB (video) output while it switches to the sync source of the new input, and then switches the RGB signals. This allows a brief delay for the display to adjust to the sync timing of...

3. Select an output : Press and release the Output 17 button. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 31 32 1 2 5 16 17 18 11 32 I NPU TS OU TP U TS Press and release the Output 17 button.The button lights green. The input buttons 1 through 10 display the RGB delay of the selected output. Each...

Using Presets The current configuration (configuration 0) can be saved as a preset in any one of 32 preset memory addresses. All 32 presets are assigned to the input buttons and (where necessary) output buttons and are available to be either saved or retrieved from the front panel. All 32 presets ca...

Example 7: Saving a preset In the following an example, the current configuration is saved as a preset. The example shows the front panel indications that result from your actions. 1. Clear all selections : Press and release the Esc button. 2. Select Save Preset mode : Press and hold the Preset butt...

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. Clear all selections : Press and release the Esc button. 2. Select Recall Preset mode : Press and release the ...

Muting and Unmuting Video and Audio Outputs Individual outputs can be muted or unmuted as follows: NOTE: Output 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 2 but you cannot change it from the front panel (see Set...

Example 9: Muting and unmuting an audio output In the following example, several switcher outputs are muted and unmuted. The steps show the front panel indications that result from your action. 1. Clear all selections : Press and release the Esc button. 2. Select View-only mode : Press and release t...

Viewing and Adjusting the Input Audio Level (Audio Models) On models with audio, the level of each analog audio 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 (see figure 38). The audio level can be adjust...

5. Press and release the Audio button to exit the Audio mode. The Audio button stops blinking. NOTES: • Pressing the Enter or Preset button also exits Audio mode. Pressing the Preset button changes to Recall Preset mode. • There is one level setting per analog audio input. The audio level setting is...

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 11 2 1 3 4 5 6 12 7 8 9 10 = Unlit button = Lit button = Blinking button 11 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 12 11 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 12 11 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 12 11 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 12 11 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 12 11 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 12 11 5 6 7 8 9 10 12 11...

Example 10: Viewing and adjusting an input audio level Because of the different gain and attenuation display schemes, the input audio levels that result from the following example are shown two times: • As displayed on a 32-output button switcher • As displayed on a 16-output button switcher • As di...

Figure 41 shows the same level (+8 dB) as in figure 39, but displayed on an 8-output-button switcher, such as a MAV Plus 84 HDA. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 OUTPUTS In this example, the output buttonsdisplay an audio gain level of +8 dB. Flashing fast Figure 41. Level Display on a 8-output-button Switcher 4. Ch...

5. Exit Audio mode : Press and release the Audio button. I / O RGBHV AUDIO The Audio button stops blinking and lights. Press the Audio button to exit audio mode. All input buttons and output buttonsreturn to unlit or background illumination. The RGBHV or Video button lights green. Viewing and Adjust...

Reading the displayed volume NOTE: This section is a detailed look at reading the output volume display on the front panel. If you do not need to read the exact value of the volume setting, skip this section . There are 65 steps of volume attenuation, with 1 dB per step (button push), except for 0-t...

Table 4. Audio Volume Display 5 Highest # input button lit 32-input switcher dB of attenuation Output volume 76 0% None 16-input switcher None 12-input switcher None Highest # input button lit 32-input switcher dB of attenuation Output volume 16-input switcher 12-input switcher 1 7 1 1 63 62 1 1 5.5...

Another way to view the volume level is to think in terms of the attenuation that is applied to the output. Attenuation reduction is indicated by the lit or blinking input buttons: when fewer input buttons are lit, attenuation is greater (and the volume is quieter). • At minimum volume, all input bu...

Example 11: Viewing and adjusting a analog 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.Audio output volume is displayed differently on different models (see table 4 on page 70). ...

Figure 47 shows the same volume (41.5%) as in figure 45, but displayed on a 12-input-button switcher, such as a CrossPoint Ultra 128 HVA. INPUTS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 –39 dB attenuation, 41.5% volume Slow blinking button The input buttons display the selected output's audio volume level. In thi...

Figure 49 shows the same volume (61%) as in figure 48, but displayed on a 16-input-button switcher, such as a CrossPoint Ultra 168 HVA. INPUTS 11 16 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 14 12 13 15 ••• Blinking Button The input LEDs display the selected output’s audio volume level. In this example, the lit/blinking...

Setting the Front Panel Locks ( Executive Modes) The matrix switchers have 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 completely unlocked. All front panel functions are available. •...

Selecting Lock mode 2 or toggling between mode 2 and mode 1 NOTE: If the switcher is in Lock mode 0 or mode 1, this procedure selects mode 2. If the switcher is in Lock mode 2, this procedure selects mode 1. Toggle the lock on and off by pressing and holding the RGBHV (CrossPoint Ultra) or Video (MA...

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 the Input 1 and Input 2 buttons simultaneously for approximately 2...

3. Change a value : Press and release the button that relates to the desired value. C O N T R O L PRESET ENTER I / O RGBHV AUDIO ESC VIEW Press and release the button(s) to configure the port as follows:Baud rate:Enter — 9600 Preset — 19200 View — 38400 Esc — 115200 Serial protocol:RGBHV or Video — ...

See table 5 for a summary of the modes. ATTENTION : Review the reset modes carefully. Using the wrong reset mode may result in unintended loss of flash memory programming, port reassignment, or a controller reboot. NOTE: The reset modes listed in table 5 close all open IP and Telnet connections and ...

Performing Soft System Resets (Resets 3, 4, and 5) — CrossPoint Ultra and MAV Plus 88, 128, 816, 164, 168, 1212, 1616, 248, and 328 Matrix Sizes Perform a soft reset of the switcher as follows: 1. Use a small screwdriver to press and hold the rear panel Reset button until the Reset LED and the front...

Performing Soft Resets — CrossPoint 450 Plus and MAV Plus 2412, 2424, 3216, and 3232 Matrix Sizes The whole switcher reset function is identical to the front panel system reset (see Performing a System Reset from the Front Panel on page 81) without requiring you to power down the switcher. This func...

Performing a Hard Reset — All Models The hard reset function (mode 1 for the sake of comparison with an Extron IPL product) restores the switcher to the factory default firmware. Event scripting will not start if the switcher is powered on in this mode. All user files and settings (drivers, adjustme...

Optimizing the Audio (Audio Models) The level for each analog audio input 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. The volume for each analog audio output can be adjusted fro...

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 87 (32-input button and -output button switchers)) and page 88 (16-input button and 12-input button switchers) and use one ...

Worksheet Example 2: Daily Configuration Figure 59 continues from worksheet example 1 by showing the video and audio ties that make up the configuration of preset 1. Solid black lines shows video ties and red lines show the audio ties. Main Hall PJ#1 Main Hall PJ#2 Podium monitor VCR (USP 405) Lobby...

Worksheet Example 3: Test Configuration The A/V system in our fictional organization needs to be fine tuned on a regular basis. Figure 60 shows a typical test configuration, with an Extron video test generator (input 12) generating a test pattern to all monitors (outputs 1, 2, 3, 4, and 8, 9, 10, an...

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 Input sources Output destinations Preset # Title: Video: Audio: Fill in the preset number and use colors, or dashes, etc. to make connecting lines.Indicate if the configuration is for Video, Audio, or both. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 ...

16-button switchers configuration worksheet 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 11 12 13 14 15 16 10 12 13 14 15 16 9 Input sources Output destinations Preset # Title: Video: Audio: Fill in the preset number and use colors, or dashes, etc. to make connecting lines.Indicate if the configuration i...

Programming Guide The CrossPoint and MAV Plus matrix switchers can be remotely controlled via: • The Matrix Switchers Control Program (see the Matrix Software , beginning on page 110) • Built-in HMTL pages (see HTML Operation , beginning on page 131) • SIS commands (see below) This section describes...

Serial Ports The switchers have 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 control of the switcher possible. The serial ports are: • The rear panel Remote (RS-232 or...

Default IP addresses To access the CrossPoint or MAV Plus switcher via the LAN port, you need the IP address for the unit, and may need the subnet mask and the gateway address. If the IP address has been changed to an address comprised of words and characters, you can determine the actual numeric IP...

Using Verbose Mode Telnet connections to an CrossPoint or MAV Plus switcher can be used to monitor for changes that occur on the switcher, such as front panel operations and SIS commands from other telnet sockets or a serial port. For a telnet session to receive change notices from the switcher, the...

Spr nn ] The switcher initiates the Spr message when a memory preset has been saved from the front panel. “ nn ” is the preset number. Rpr nn ] The switcher initiates the Rpr message when a memory preset has been recalled from the front panel. “ nn ” is the preset number. In nn • Aud xx ] The switch...

Using the Command and Response Tables The command and response tables begin on the next page . Command and response examples are shown throughout the tables. With the exception of the audio input gain and attenuation commands, the SIS commands are not case sensitive. The ASCII to HEX conversion tabl...

X1@ = Video/audio mute: 0 = no mutes 2 = audio mute 1 = video mute 3 = video and audio mute X1# = Sync frequency xxx . xx (frequency in Hz [V] or kHz [H]) X1$ = Connection status 0 = no input connected 1 = input connected X1% = RGB delay interval Delay in 1/2 second increments ( 10 maximum) X1^ = Gr...

Command and Response Table for SIS Commands (continued) Command Function SIS Command (Host to Unit) Response (Unit to Host) Additional description Read ties NOTE: The & read tie command for RGB and the % read tie command for video can be used interchangeably on the matrix switchers. Read RGB (vi...

Command and Response Table for SIS Commands (continued) Command Function SIS Command (Host to Unit) Response (Unit to Host) Additional description Audio output volume NOTE: Table 11, below, the commands defines the value of each audio volume step. Set a specific audio volume X@ * X* V Out X@ • Vol X...

Command and Response Table for SIS Commands (continued) Command Function SIS Command (Host to Unit) Response (Unit to Host) Additional description Audio mutes Mute audio X@ *1Z Amt X@ *1 ] Mute output X@ audio (audio off). Unmute audio X@ *0Z Amt X@ *0 ] Unmute output X@ audio (audio on). View audio...

Command and Response Table for SIS Commands (continued) Command Function SIS Command (Host to Unit) Response (Unit to Host) Additional description Names NOTE: T he HTML language reserves certain characters for specific functions (see Special Characters on page 109) . Write global preset name EX( , X...

Command and Response Table for SIS Commands (continued) Command Function SIS Command (Host to Unit) Response (Unit to Host) Additional description Resets Reset global presets and names E ZG } Zpg ] Clear all global presets and their names. Reset one global preset EX( ZG } Zpg X(] Clear global preset...

Command and Response Table for SIS Commands (continued) Command Function SIS Command (Host to Unit) Response (Unit to Host) Additional description Information requests Information request I V X1& X X1* • A X1& X X1*] V (video) matrix size• A (audio) matrix size Example: MAV Plus 3216 HDA I V...

Command and Response Table for SIS Commands (continued) Command Function SIS Command (Host to Unit) Response (Unit to Host) Additional description View and erase file directory NOTE: The response to the View File Directory command differs, depending on whether the command is sent via an RS-232, RS-4...

Command and Response Table for IP- and Remote Port Specific SIS Commands Symbol definitions X3) = Matrix name (Up to 24 alphanumeric characters) NOTE: T he HTML language reserves certain characters for specific functions (see Special Characters on page 109) . X3! = Default name Model name + last 3 p...

Matrix Software This section introduces the following software programs, which are available on the Extron website ( www.extron.com ): • Matrix Switchers Control Program • Button-Label Generator Program Matrix Switchers Control Program The Windows®-based Extron Matrix Switchers Control Program provi...

Software Operation via a Serial Port • The serial ports are independent of one another. A front panel Configuration port connection and a rear panel Remote RS-232/RS-422 port connection can be active at the same time. • The default serial port protocol of both ports is as follows: • 9600 baud • No p...

4. Enter the requested personal information; TIP: Click Remember Me to eliminate step 4 in future downloads. 5. Click Download to copy the software or firmware to your computer. 6. For a software download , click Run to confirm that you want to run the installation. 7. For a firmware download , exit...

Click OK and proceed to step 4. The Extron Matrix Switchers Control Program window (see figure 64 and figure 65 on the next page) appears, displaying the current configuration of the attached matrix. Proceed to step 4. • If you selected IP [LAN] , click OK and proceed to step 3. • If you selected Em...

Figure 64. Extron Matrix Switchers Control Program Window (no Icons or Ties) Figure 65. Sample Program Window (Icons Assigned and Ties Created) CrossPoint and MAV Series Matrix Switchers • Matrix Software 114

IP Settings/Options window The IP Settings/Options window (click Tools > IP options , see figure 66) provides a location for viewing and, if connected via the either serial port or if you are logged on via the LAN port as an administrator, editing settings unique to the Ethernet interface. See th...

Valid addresses consist of four 1-, 2-, or 3-digit numeric subfields, properly called octets, separated by dots (periods). Each octet can be numbered from 000 through 255. Leading zeroes, up to 3 digits total per field, are optional. Values of 256 and above are invalid.The default addresses are as f...

If desired, adjust any of these values as follows: 1. Click in the desired field. The field changes to an editable field appropriate to the value being change and the graphic cursor becomes a text cursor. • The Date field becomes a set date field, with the date in the format (M)M/(D)D/YYYY. Leading ...

Edit either password field as follows: 1. Click in the desired Password field. The pointer tool becomes a text cursor. 2. Edit the case-sensitive password as desired. 3. Press the <Tab> key on the keyboard or click in another field to exit the Password field. 4. Click the Take button to make t...

The radio buttons and check boxes associated with each address field permit the administrator to specify specific e-mail requirements for each recipient.Edit these fields and controls as follows: 1. Click in the desired E-mail Addressee field. The graphic cursor becomes a text cursor. 2. Edit the e-...

6 4 5 4 Folder wherefirmware isinstalled Figure 68. Downloading Firmware Upgrade Files 5. Connect a Windows-based computer to either the Remote RS-232/RS-432 port (see item h on page 26 ), the front panel Configuration port (if equipped, see item a on page 30 ) or the LAN port (see item i on page 27...

7. Click Tools > Update firmware ... . • If the switcher is connected via the LAN port , the select file window appears (see figure 69 and “Ethernet-connected firmware upload,” below). 1 Figure 69. Select File Window • If the switcher is connected via either serial port , the Extron Firmware Load...

Serial-port-connected firmware upload 1 Figure 70. Extron Firmware Loader Window 1. Select the matrix switcher and click File > New Firmware for Selected Devices . The Choose Firmware File dialog box opens (see figure 71). 2 2 Figure 71. Choose Firmware File Window 2. Navigate to and select the n...

Uploading HTML Files You can create customized HTML pages for the switcher to display. The HTML Files List window (see figure 73) provides a way to view the contents of the switcher file system and to upload custom HTML pages to the switcher. Figure 73. HTML Files List Window Upload HTML pages as fo...

Windows Buttons, Drop Boxes, and Trash Can The buttons, drop boxes, and trash can on the right side of the Matrix Switchers Control Program window perform the following functions: Power — Unavailable for CrossPoint and MAV matrix switchers. Executive Mode — Allows you to lock out front panel operati...

Tools menu Assign device icons — Displays the complete set of input and output device icons. You can drag any of these icons to the input and output boxes. Edit device palette — Allows you to add your own custom device icon graphics. RGB delay settings — Displays the switching interval setting for e...

Name presets — Allows you to assign a name to each of the 32 memory presets. NOTES: • Preset names are limited to 12 upper- and lower-case alphanumeric characters. • Certain characters are reserved for specific functions (see Special Characters on page 109) . Show RS-232 strings — Displays the RS-23...

Frequency read options ( CrossPoint only ) — Allows you to set the input signal detection (DSVP) feature as follows: • To never sample and display the sync or no sync status (set this option to None ) • To automatically refresh the display (set this option to Automatically every 10 seconds ) • To sa...

3. Choose an emulation file to open, and click OK . The file DEMO.MTX provides a sample of a completed matrix setup. Selecting the file NEW.INI or clicking Cancel provides a blank setup window to get you started. 4. Enter the file name under which you want to save any changes to the file, and click ...

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, or even color bitmaps for easy and intuitive input and output selection...

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 Button-Label Generator window appears (see figure 80). Figure 80. Extron Button-Label Generator Wind...

HTML Operation The CrossPoint or MAV Plus Matrix Switcher can be remotely controlled via: • SIS commands (see Programming Guide , beginning on page 89) • The Matrix Switchers Control Program (see Matrix Software , beginning on page 110). • Built-in HMTL pages (see below) This section introduces usin...

Download the Startup Page Access the switcher using HTML pages as follows: 1. Start the Web browser program. 2. Click in the browser Address field. 3. Enter the Matrix IP address in the Address field of the browser. NOTE: If the local system administrators have not changed the value, the factory- sp...

Status Tab System Status Page The System Status page (see figure 82) provides an overall view of the status of the matrix switcher, including individual voltages, fan operation, and the serial port status. The System Status page is the default page that the switcher downloads when you connect to the...

DSVP Page (CrossPoint Switchers) The DSVP page (see figure 83) displays a snapshot-in-time of the input frequencies of connected inputs. Access the DSVP page from the System Status or HDCP page by clicking the DSVP tab. The DSVP page automatically updates itself every 30 seconds to show the latest i...

On password-protected connections, there are two levels of protection: administrator and user. Administrators have full access to all switching capabilities and editing functions. Users can create ties, create and recall presets, set audio mutes, and view all settings with the exception of passwords...

MAC Address field The Media Access Control (MAC) Address is hardcoded in the switcher and cannot be changed. Firmware field The Firmware field identifies the installed firmware version. This field is hardcoded in the switcher and cannot be changed. Model and Part Number fields The Model and Part Num...

5. If appropriate, select the appropriate Daylight Savings radio button to turn on the daylight savings time feature for your region or nation. NOTE: When Daylight Savings Time is turned on, the switcher automatically updates its internal clock between Standard Time and Daylight Savings Time in the ...

Email Settings Page Reach the Email Settings page (see figure 87) by clicking the Email Settings link on the left of the System Settings, Passwords, or Firmware Upgrade page. The Email Settings page has fields for setting up the e-mail notification capabilities of the switcher. For the e-mail settin...

3. Enter a user name and a password in the User Name and Password fields. For the CrossPoint or MAV Plus to accept their e-mail messages, senders must enter the user name and password. NOTES: • For the User name, any combination of letters, numerals, spaces, and symbols except the comma (,) and the ...

Firmware Upgrade Page The Firmware Upgrade page (see figure 88) provides another way to replace the firmware that is coded on the control board of the switcher without taking the switcher out of service. Access the Firmware Upgrade page by clicking the Firmware Upgrade link on the left of the System...

5. Click the Firmware Upgrade link. 6. Click the Browse button. A Choose File to Upload dialog box appears. 7. Navigate to the folder where you saved the firmware upgrade file. Select the file. ATTENTION : The firmware file must have an .s19 extension. Other file types can cause the switcher to stop...

To delete a file, click the Delete button associated with that file. Upload your own files as follows: NOTE: The HTML language reserves certain characters for specific functions (see Special Characters on page 109 ) . 1. Click the Browse button. 2. Browse through your system and select the desired f...

The page displays the input and output buttons for inputs and outputs on installed boards only.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 o...

Change the input gain and attenuation (audio models) Users can set the level of audio gain or attenuation of each input (-18 dB to +24 dB) from the RGB and Audio Settings page. Audio levels can be adjusted so there are no noticeable volume differences between sources.Change the audio level setting o...

Mute and unmute 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 (see figure 95). Figure 95. Output Selection Drop Box 2. Click and drag the slider or click the scroll up button or s...

4. Click the RGB delay Drop box. A drop down scroll box appears (see figure 97). Figure 97. RGB Delay Drop Box 5. Click the desired RGB delay. Change the output volume level (audio models) Change the volume level of an output as follows: 1. Click the Output drop box. A drop down scroll box appears (...

Table 7. Audio Volume Adjustment Settings 41 40 38.5% 40% Number of steps dB of attenuation Output volume 63 61 62 60 59 57 58 56 55 53 54 52 51 49 50 48 5.5% 8.5% 7% 76 0% 00 10% 11.5% 14.5% 13% 16% 17.5% 20.5% 19% 22% 23.5% 26.5% 25% 28% 47 45 46 44 43 42 29.5% 32.5% 31% 34% 35.5% 37% dB of attenu...

Global Presets Page You can save and recall global presets from the Global Presets page (see figure 100). Access the Global presets page by clicking the Global Presets link on the left of the Set and View Ties or RGB & Audio Settings page. Figure 100. Global Presets Page Saving a preset Save the...

Ethernet Connection This section provides a high level discussion of the Ethernet connection to the switcher and a primer on the subject of subnetting. Topics that are covered, include: • Ethernet Link • Subnetting — A Primer Ethernet Link The rear panel Ethernet connector on the CrossPoint or MAV P...

Pinging to Determine the Extron IP Address The ping utility is available at the Command prompt. Ping tests the Ethernet interface between the computer and the CrossPoint or MAV Plus switcher. Ping can also be used to determine the actual numeric IP address from an alias and to determine the web addr...

Configuring the CrossPoint or MAV Plus Switcher for Network Use via the ARP Command The ARP (address resolution protocol) command tells your computer to associate the MAC (media access control) address of the CrossPoint or MAV Plus switcher with the assigned IP address. You must then use the ping ut...

6. After verifying that the IP address change was successful, enter and issue the arp –d command at the Command prompt. For example: arp –d 10.13.197.7 removes 10.13.197.7 from the ARP table or arp –d* removes all static IP addresses from the ARP table. Connecting as a Telnet Client The Microsoft Te...

2. If necessary, at the password prompt, type the appropriate password and then press <Enter>.Connection to the switcher via the Ethernet can be password protected. There are two levels of password protection: administrator and user. A person logged on as an administrator has full access to al...

Quit Exit the Telnet utility by typing quit and then pressing <Enter> at the Telnet prompt. If you are connected to the CrossPoint or MAV Plus switcher, access the Telnet prompt by typing the Escape character ( < Ctrl > + < ] > ). Subnetting — A Primer It is not the purpose of this...

Subnet Masks and Octets The subnet mask (see figure 106) is used to determine whether the analog and remote devices are on the same subnet or different subnets. The subnet mask consists of four numeric octets separated by dots. Each octet can be numbered from 000 through 255. Leading zeroes, up to t...

Reference Information This section provides reference information for the CrossPoint or MAV Plus matrix switchers, including: • Mounting the Switcher • Removing and Installing Button Labels ATTENTION: Installation and service must be performed by authorized personnel only. Mounting the Switcher The ...

UL Guidelines The following Underwriters Laboratories (UL) guidelines pertain to the installation of the matrix switcher into a rack. • Elevated operating ambient temperature — If installed in a closed or multi-unit rack assembly, the operating ambient temperature of the rack environment may be grea...

Removing and Installing Button Labels Making Labels from Paper Templates Figure 110 on page 159 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 windows of the input or output buttons. Installi...

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, a...