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 - CrossPoint 300 Matrix Switchers • Quick Start; Quick Start — CrossPoint 300 Matrix Switchers; Installation; CAUTION; Connect the sleeve to ground.; Definitions
QS-1 CrossPoint 300 Matrix Switchers • Quick Start Quick Start — CrossPoint 300 Matrix Switchers Installation Step 1 If desired, mount the switcher in a rack. Step 2 Turn off power to the input and output devices,and remove the power cords from them. Step 3 Cable the switcher for RGBHV, RGBS, RGsB,R...
Page 4 - Quick Start — CrossPoint 300 Matrix Switchers, cont’d; RGBHV and Audio buttons; RGBHV AUDIO; VIEW; Save or recall a preset
Quick Start — CrossPoint 300 Matrix Switchers, cont’d CrossPoint 300 Matrix Switchers • Quick Start QS-2 RGBHV and Audio buttons select/deselect video and/or audio. The Audio LED blinks toindicate audio breakaway. The Audio button and LED are present onvideo-only switchers, but have nofunction. Audi...
Page 5 - CrossPoint 300 Matrix Switchers • Table of Contents; Table of Contents; Chapter 1 • Introduction
i CrossPoint 300 Matrix Switchers • Table of Contents Table of Contents Chapter 1 • Introduction ....................................................................................................... 1-1 About this Manual ................................................................................
Page 6 - Table of Contents, cont’d; Chapter 4 • Programmer’s Guide
ii CrossPoint 300 Matrix Switchers • Table of Contents Table of Contents, cont’d Setting the front panel locks (Executive modes) ........................................................... 3-34 Selecting Lock mode 2 or toggling between mode 2 and mode 0 ............................. 3-35 Selecting L...
Page 7 - Chapter 5 • Matrix Software; Matrix Switchers Control Program; Appendix A • Reference Information; Specifications
iii CrossPoint 300 Matrix Switchers • Table of Contents Chapter 5 • Matrix Software .............................................................................................. 5-1 Matrix Switchers Control Program ............................................................................ 5-2 Ins...
Page 9 - CrossPoint 300 Matrix Switchers; Chapter One; Introduction; About this Manual
CrossPoint 300 Matrix Switchers 1 Chapter One Introduction About this Manual About the Matrix Switchers Definitions Features
Page 10 - CrossPoint 300 Matrix Switchers • Introduction
Introduction, cont’d CrossPoint 300 Matrix Switchers • Introduction 1-2 Introduction About this Manual This manual contains installation, configuration, and operating information for theExtron CrossPoint 300 Wideband RGBHV Analog Matrix Awitchers. About the Matrix Switchers Matrix switchers distribu...
Page 11 - Matrix Switcher; An input tied to two or more outputs. (An output can never be tied; can be stored in memory. Preset locations are assigned to
1-3 CrossPoint 300 Matrix Switchers • Introduction VID 50 /60 H z 1 2 3 4 Y/V ID B-Y H/HV R/R -Y V G/Y B/B -Y RS- 23 2 LA N RE SE T AC T LIN K RG B/ R- Y,Y ,B -Y YC SD I R- Y/C RG B/R -Y, Y,B -Y/ YC/ VID 10 0-2 40 V .3 A INPUT OUTPUT INPUT OUTPUT VID 50 /60 H z 1 2 3 4 Y/V ID B- Y H/HV R/R -Y V G/Y ...
Page 12 - Features
Introduction, cont’d CrossPoint 300 Matrix Switchers • Introduction 1-4 Features Video — All switchers input and output wideband RGBHV or RGBS video on female BNC connectors. They can also switch RGsB, RsGsBs, component/HDTV, S-video, or composite video. Bandwidth — The CrossPoint 300 Series switche...
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Page 15 - Chapter Two; Mounting the Switcher
CrossPoint 300 Matrix Switchers 2 Chapter Two Installation Mounting the Switcher Connections and Rear Panel Features Front Panel Configuration Port
Page 16 - CrossPoint 300 Matrix Switchers • Installation; UL requirements; Elevated operating ambient temperature; Mounting instructions
Installation, cont’d CrossPoint 300 Matrix Switchers • Installation 2-2 Installation Mounting the Switcher The matrix switchers are housed in rack-mountable, metal enclosures with 19" rackears. The amount of vertical rack space required for each switcher is as follows: • The CrossPoint 300 84, 8...
Page 17 - Connections and Rear Panel Features
2-3 CrossPoint 300 Matrix Switchers • Installation Connections and Rear Panel Features All connectors for all switchers are on the rear panel. Figure 2-1 and figure 2-2show a representative sampling of all of the matrix switchers described in thismanual. Figure 2-1 shows the CrossPoint 300 128 HVA. ...
Page 18 - RGBHV input and output; RGBHV video inputs; — Connect RGBHV video inputs to these; RGBHV video outputs; — Connect RGBHV video displays or other devices to; Connections for balanced and unbalanced audio inputs —; Each input has a; Figure 2-3 — Captive screw connector wiring for audio inputs
Installation, cont’d CrossPoint 300 Matrix Switchers • Installation 2-4 RGBHV input and output The switcher can connect to up to as many as 16 RGBHV videoand/or stereo audio devices, depending on the model. The switchercan output to as many as 16 video and/or audio outputs, dependingon the model. Th...
Page 19 - Figure 2-4 — Typical audio connectors; Connections for balanced and unbalanced audio outputs —; Figure 2-5 — Captive screw connector wiring for audio output
2-5 CrossPoint 300 Matrix Switchers • Installation See figure 2-4 to identify the tip, ring, and sleeve when you are makingconnections for the switcher from existing audio cables. A mono audioconnector consists of the tip and sleeve. A stereo audio connector consists ofthe tip, ring and sleeve. The ...
Page 20 - Connect a host device, such as a; Reset button; — The Reset button initiates two levels of reset to the matrix; Hard reset; — Press and hold the Reset button while powering up the
Installation, cont’d CrossPoint 300 Matrix Switchers • Installation 2-6 Remote (RS-232/RS-422) port 5 RS-232/RS-422 Remote connector — Connect a host device, such as a computer, touch panel control, or RS-232 capable PDA to the switcher via this9-pin D connector for serial RS-232/RS-422 control (fig...
Page 21 - Sync termination switches; — The CrossPoint 300 matrix switchers have sync; Figure 2-7 — Sync termination switches; Power; AC power connector —; Plug a standard IEC power cord into this connector
2-7 CrossPoint 300 Matrix Switchers • Installation Sync termination switches 7 Sync termination switches — The CrossPoint 300 matrix switchers have sync termination switches on the rear panel for inputs 1 through 4 (figure 2-7).The switches provide a way to condition non-TTL sync levels greater than...
Page 22 - Front Panel Configuration Port; Figure 2-8 — Front panel configuration port; Configuration port; — This 2.5 mm mini stereo jack serves the same serial
Installation, cont’d CrossPoint 300 Matrix Switchers • Installation 2-8 Front Panel Configuration Port ENTER PRESET VIEW ESC RGBHV AUDIO CONTROL IO WIDEBAND MATRIX SWITCHER with ADSP™ CROSSPOINT 300 SERIES CONFIG 9 Figure 2-8 — Front panel configuration port 9 Configuration port — This 2.5 mm mini s...
Page 23 - This port is RS-232 only, with its default protocols as follows:
2-9 CrossPoint 300 Matrix Switchers • Installation This port is RS-232 only, with its default protocols as follows: • 9600 baud • no parity • 8 data bits • 1 stop bit • no flow control The maximum distances from the matrix switcher to the controlling device canvary up to 200 feet (61 m). Factors suc...
Page 25 - Chapter Three; Operation; Front Panel Controls and Indicators
CrossPoint 300 Matrix Switchers 3 Chapter Three Operation Front Panel Controls and Indicators Front Panel Operations Rear Panel Operations Optimizing the Audio (HVA Switchers) Troubleshooting Configuration Worksheets
Page 26 - CrossPoint 300 Matrix Switchers • Operation
Operation, cont’d CrossPoint 300 Matrix Switchers • Operation 3-2 Operation On some CrossPoint 300 switchers, the video selection button is labeled“Video” rather than “RGBHV”. Front Panel Controls and Indicators The front panel controls (figure 3-1 and figure 3-2) are grouped into two sets. Theinput...
Page 28 - Input and output label windows; INPUTS; Figure 3-3 — Sample label; Control buttons; Enter button and LED —
Operation, cont’d CrossPoint 300 Matrix Switchers • Operation 3-4 3 Input and output label windows — These translucent panels can be removed and replaced to insert labels behind the panels. To remove a panel, insert thePhillips-head end of a Tweeker or small Phillips-head screwdriver into thehole in...
Page 29 - Preset button and LED —; The Preset button and LED have two primary
3-5 CrossPoint 300 Matrix Switchers • Operation 5 Preset button and LED — The Preset button and LED have two primary functions (•) and three secondary ( ❏ ) functions: • Activates Save Preset mode to save a configuration as a preset and RecallPreset mode to activate a previously-defined preset. • Bl...
Page 30 - ) button and LED have two primary; RGBHV button and LED —; The RGBHV button and LED have two primary
Operation, cont’d CrossPoint 300 Matrix Switchers • Operation 3-6 7 Esc ( ) button and LED — The Esc ( ) button and LED have two primary functions (•) and six secondary ( ❏ ) functions: • Cancels operations or selections in progress and resets the front panelbutton indicators. The Esc ( ) button doe...
Page 31 - Audio button and LED —; Front Panel Operations; Front panel security lockouts; Lock mode 1 —
3-7 CrossPoint 300 Matrix Switchers • Operation 9 Audio button and LED — The Audio button and LED have two primary functions (•) and five secondary ( ❏ ) functions • (HVA models only) Selects and deselects audio for a configuration that is being created or viewed. • (HVA models only) Lights to indic...
Page 32 - Power indications; Sales & Technical Support; Creating a configuration; Repeat steps 1 through 4 to create additional ties as desired.; Only one video input and one audio input can be tied to an output.
Operation, cont’d CrossPoint 300 Matrix Switchers • Operation 3-8 Power indications Power is applied when the power cord is connected to an AC source. The switcherperforms a self-test that flashes the front panel button indicators and then turnsthem off. For HVA models, an error-free power up self-t...
Page 33 - ENTER PRESET VIEW; Figure 3-4 — Clear all selections; Figure 3-5 — Select RGBHV and audio
3-9 CrossPoint 300 Matrix Switchers • Operation Example 1: Creating a set of video and audio ties The following steps show an example in which input 5 is tied to outputs 3, 4, and 8.The steps show the front panel indications that result from your actions. This example assumes that there are no ties ...
Page 34 - Figure 3-7 — Select the outputs; Figure 3-8 — Press the Enter button; Example 2: Adding a tie to a set of video and audio ties
Operation, cont’d CrossPoint 300 Matrix Switchers • Operation 3-10 1 2 3 4 5 OUTPUTS 6 7 8 ENTER PRESET Press and release the Output 3, Output 4, and Output 8 buttons. The LEDs blink to indicate that the selected RGBHV and audio input will be tied to these outputs. The Enter LED blinks to indicate t...
Page 35 - This example assumes that you have performed example 1.; Figure 3-10 — Clear all selections; Figure 3-12 — Select an input
3-11 CrossPoint 300 Matrix Switchers • Operation This example assumes that you have performed example 1. 1 . Press and release the Esc button (figure 3-10). ENTER PRESET VIEW ESC CONTROL Press the Esc button to clear all selections. The LED blinks once. Figure 3-10 — Clear all selections 2 . To sele...
Page 36 - Figure 3-13 — Select the output; Input 5 video tied; Input; Example 3: Removing a tie from a set of video and audio ties
Operation, cont’d CrossPoint 300 Matrix Switchers • Operation 3-12 1 2 3 4 5 OUTPUTS 6 ENTER PRESET Press and release the Output 1 button.The LED blinks to indicate that the selected RGBHV input will be tied to this output. The Enter LED blinks to indicate the need to confirm the change. Figure 3-13...
Page 37 - Figure 3-16 — Clear all selections; Figure 3-17 — Select audio only; Figure 3-18 — Select an input
3-13 CrossPoint 300 Matrix Switchers • Operation This example assumes that you have performed example 1 and example 2. 1 . Press and release the Esc button (figure 3-16). ENTER PRESET VIEW ESC CONTROL Press the Esc button to clear all selections. The LED blinks once. Figure 3-16 — Clear all selectio...
Page 38 - Figure 3-19 — Deselect the output; Figure 3-20 — Press the Enter button; Video; output 8; Audio
Operation, cont’d CrossPoint 300 Matrix Switchers • Operation 3-14 ENTER PRESET 1 2 3 4 5 OUTPUTS 6 Press and release the Output 4 button. The LED blinks to indicate that the selected RGBHV output will be untied. The Enter LED blinks to indicate the need to confirm the change. Figure 3-19 — Deselect...
Page 39 - Viewing a configuration; View the current configuration as follows:; Figure 3-22 — Clear all selections
3-15 CrossPoint 300 Matrix Switchers • Operation Viewing a configuration The current configuration can be viewed using the front panel buttons. TheView-only mode prevents inadvertent changes to the current configuration.View-only mode also provides a way to mute video and audio outputs (see “Mutinga...
Page 40 - Figure 3-23 — Select RGBHV or video and audio; Figure 3-24 — Select an input
Operation, cont’d CrossPoint 300 Matrix Switchers • Operation 3-16 2 . Press and release the View button to enter View-only mode. The View LEDlights. 3 . To select both video and audio for viewing, if necessary, press and release theRGBHV button and the Audio button (figure 3-23). RGBHV AUDIO I/O 1 ...
Page 41 - Figure 3-26 — Deselect audio and select RGBHV to view RGBHV only; Figure 3-27 — Press the View button to exit
3-17 CrossPoint 300 Matrix Switchers • Operation 5 . Press and release the RGBHV button to deselect RGBHV (figure 3-25). RGBHV AUDIO I/O 2 3 4 5 OUTPUTS 6 7 8 The output buttons for outputs that are not tied to Input 5 are unlit. The output buttons for outputs that are tied to Input 5 light to indic...
Page 42 - Muting and unmuting video and/or audio; Individual outputs can be muted or unmuted as follows:; Example 5: Muting and unmuting an output; Figure 3-28 — Clear all selections
Operation, cont’d CrossPoint 300 Matrix Switchers • Operation 3-18 Muting and unmuting video and/or audio Individual outputs can be muted or unmuted as follows: Mutes are protected when front panel lock mode 2 is selected. You can viewthe status of the output (muted or unmuted) in lock mode 2 but no...
Page 43 - Figure 3-29 — Select RGBHV and audio; Figure 3-30 — Mute the outputs
3-19 CrossPoint 300 Matrix Switchers • Operation 3 . To select both video and audio for viewing and muting, if necessary, pressand release the RGBHV button and the Audio button (figure 3-29). This example shows the indications that the front panel displays if example 1,example 2, and example 3 have ...
Page 44 - Figure 3-31 — Unmute the outputs; Figure 3-32 — Press the View button to exit; Using global presets
Operation, cont’d CrossPoint 300 Matrix Switchers • Operation 3-20 5 . Press and hold the Output 3 button and the Output 4 button (figure 3-31) forapproximately 2 seconds until the LEDs light steadily. The output 3 andoutput 4 video and audio signals are unmuted. 3 4 5 OUTPUTS 3 4 5 OUTPUTS 2 2 The ...
Page 45 - Figure 3-33 — Clear all selections; Save Preset; mode; Figure 3-35 — Select the preset
3-21 CrossPoint 300 Matrix Switchers • Operation Example 6: Saving a preset The following steps show an example in which the current configuration is savedas a preset in a CrossPoint 300 1616. The steps show the front panel indicationsthat result from your actions. 1 . Press and release the Esc butt...
Page 46 - Example 7: Recalling a preset; Figure 3-37 — Clear all selections; Recall Preset
Operation, cont’d CrossPoint 300 Matrix Switchers • Operation 3-22 4 . Press and release the Enter button (figure 3-36). The current configuration isnow stored in memory location 17. ENTER PRESET VIEW ESC CONTROL The Enter and Preset LEDs return to the unlit state. Press the Enter button to save the...
Page 47 - Figure 3-39 — Select the preset; Figure 3-40 — Press the Enter button
3-23 CrossPoint 300 Matrix Switchers • Operation 3 . Press and release the Output 1 button (figure 3-39). ENTER PRESET VIEW CONTROL 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 The Preset LED remains lit. Press and release the Output 1 button. The LED blinks to indicate that this preset number is selected but not recalled. Pres...
Page 48 - Viewing and adjusting the input audio level (HVA models); Figure 3-41 — Audio gain and attenuation
Operation, cont’d CrossPoint 300 Matrix Switchers • Operation 3-24 Viewing and adjusting the input audio level (HVA models) On HVA models, the audio level of each input can be displayed and adjustedthrough a range of -18 dB to +24 dB to ensure that there is no noticeable volumedifference among sourc...
Page 49 - Switchers with 16 output LEDs —; Switchers with 8 output LEDs —; Each output LED indicates 1 dB when; Figure 3-42 — Clear all selections; Figure 3-43 — Select
3-25 CrossPoint 300 Matrix Switchers • Operation Example 8: Viewing and adjusting an input audio level The following steps show an example in which an audio level is viewed andadjusted. The steps show the front panel indications that result from your actions. Audio gain and attenuation is displayed ...
Page 50 - Audio gain and attenuation settings
Operation, cont’d CrossPoint 300 Matrix Switchers • Operation 3-26 8 7 Output LED CrossPoint 300 84, 88, 124, 128 HVA CrossPoint 300 816, 168, 1616 HVA dB +9 +8 +7 +6 +5 +4 +3 +2 +1 0 -1 -2 -3 -4 -5 -6 -7 -8 -9 -10 -11 -12 -13 -14 -15 S S F S F S F S F S F S F S S F F S F View Esc +18 +17 +16 +15 +1...
Page 52 - Press and release the View (; Figure 3-46 — Adjust the input audio level
Operation, cont’d CrossPoint 300 Matrix Switchers • Operation 3-28 4 . Press and release the View ( ) button once (figure 3-46) to decrease the input audio level by 1 dB. Press and release the View ( ) button several more times (figure 3-46) to decrease the input audio level by 1 dB per button push....
Page 53 - Figure 3-48 — Deselect; Viewing and adjusting the output volume (HVA models); Press and release the Esc (
3-29 CrossPoint 300 Matrix Switchers • Operation 5 . Press and release the Audio button (figure 3-48). RGBHV AUDIO I/O RGBHV AUDIO The Audio LED stops blinking and lights steadily.The RGBHV button lights. Press the Audio button to exit audio mode. All input LEDs and output LEDsreturn to the unlit st...
Page 55 - Audio output volume settings
3-31 CrossPoint 300 Matrix Switchers • Operation 8 7 Input LED Input LED CrossPoint 300 84, 88, 124, 128 HVA dB of attenuation S S F 85 6 5 4 3 2 1 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 59 Output volume dB of attenuation Output volume 0% 85 0% 5.5% 7% 63 62 8.5% 10% 61 60 11.5% 13% 14.5% 58 57 16% 17.5% 19% 56 55 54 12 1...
Page 56 - For example; : When lit steadily, the Input 3 button indicates the following,; Switchers with 12 input buttons —; 7 dB of attenuation when compared; Switchers with 16 input buttons —; 2 dB of attenuation when compared; Example 9: Viewing and adjusting an output volume level; Figure 3-49 — Clear all selections; Figure 3-50 — Select
Operation, cont’d CrossPoint 300 Matrix Switchers • Operation 3-32 For example : When lit steadily, the Input 3 button indicates the following, depending on the number of input buttons the switcher has: Switchers with 12 input buttons — 47 dB of attenuation when compared to the Input 3 LED blinkin...
Page 57 - Figure 3-51 — Select output 1; Figure 3-53 — Adjust the output audio volume
3-33 CrossPoint 300 Matrix Switchers • Operation 3 . Press and release the output 1 button (figure 3-51). 1 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 INPUTS 7 10 11 12 Press and release the Output 1 button.The LED lights. The input LEDs display the selected output's audio volume level. In this example, the lit input buttons in...
Page 58 - Figure 3-55 — Deselect; Setting the front panel locks (; Executive; Lock mode 0 —
Operation, cont’d CrossPoint 300 Matrix Switchers • Operation 3-34 Figure 3-54 shows the same volume (61%) as in figure 3-53, but displayed on a16-output-button switcher, such as a CrossPoint 300 1616 HVA. S In this example, the input buttons display an audio gain level of –26 dB. = Lit LED, = Unlit...
Page 59 - The switcher ships from the factory in Lock mode 2.; mode 2 or toggling between mode 2 and mode 0; Figure 3-56 — Toggle front panel lock on or off; Lock; mode 2 or toggling between mode 2 and mode 1; Figure 3-57 — Toggle front panel lock between mode 2 and mode 1
3-35 CrossPoint 300 Matrix Switchers • Operation Basic features consist of: Making ties Saving and recalling presets Setting input audio gain and attenuation Changing Lock modes Advanced features consist of: Setting video and audio output mutes Setting audio output volume Setting the r...
Page 60 - Performing a system reset from the front panel; ZXXX; HVA switchers —; System reset does not replace user-installed firmware upgrades.
Operation, cont’d CrossPoint 300 Matrix Switchers • Operation 3-36 Performing a system reset from the front panel The front panel reset is identical to the rear panel system reset (see “Performing asystem reset from the rear panel” on page 3-39) and to the Esc ZXXX SIS command (see chapter 4, “Progr...
Page 61 - Selecting the rear panel Remote port protocol and baud rate; Release the Control buttons.
3-37 CrossPoint 300 Matrix Switchers • Operation Selecting the rear panel Remote port protocol and baud rate The Remote port settings are protected when front panel lock mode 2 isselected. You can view the settings in lock mode 2 but not adjust them fromthe front panel. The matrix switcher can suppo...
Page 62 - To change a value; , press and release the button that relates to the desired; Serial Port Configuration
Operation, cont’d CrossPoint 300 Matrix Switchers • Operation 3-38 3 . To change a value , press and release the button that relates to the desired value (figure 3-60). ENTER PRESET VIEW ESC RGBHV AUDIO CONTROL I/O Press and release the LED(s) to configure the port as follows:Baud rate:Enter — 9600 ...
Page 63 - Rear Panel Operations; Performing a system reset from the rear panel; Figure 3-62 — System reset
3-39 CrossPoint 300 Matrix Switchers • Operation Rear Panel Operations The rear panel has a Reset button that initiates two levels of matrix switcher resets.Press and hold the button while the switcher is running or while you apply powerto the switcher for different reset levels. Performing a system...
Page 64 - Performing a hard reset from the rear panel; If necessary, turn off power to the switcher.; Figure 3-63 — Hard reset
Operation, cont’d CrossPoint 300 Matrix Switchers • Operation 3-40 Performing a hard reset from the rear panel The hard reset function restores the switcher to the original factory default settings.All user files and settings are maintained. Perform a hard reset as follows: 1 . If necessary, turn of...
Page 65 - Troubleshooting; General checks; Ensure an active input is selected for output on the switcher.; Plasma display S-video problem; Solution
3-41 CrossPoint 300 Matrix Switchers • Operation 4 . As necessary, adjust the input audio level of each input (see “Viewing andadjusting the input audio level (HVA models)”, in this chapter) so that theapproximate output level is the same for all selected inputs. Troubleshooting This section gives r...
Page 66 - Configuration Worksheets; Worksheet example 1: Entering system equipment; Figure 3-64 — Worksheet example 1: System equipment
Operation, cont’d CrossPoint 300 Matrix Switchers • Operation 3-42 Configuration Worksheets Rather than trying to remember the configuration for each preset, use worksheetsto record this information. Make copies of the blank worksheet on page 3-45 anduse one for each preset configuration. The worksh...
Page 67 - Worksheet example 2: Drawing ties; In the conference room (output 4) to the overflow crowd; Figure 3-65 — Worksheet example 2: Status meeting configuration
3-43 CrossPoint 300 Matrix Switchers • Operation Worksheet example 2: Drawing ties Figure 3-65 continues from worksheet example 1 by showing the video and audioties that make up the configuration of preset 3. A solid ink line shows video ties,and a dashed pencil line shows the audio ties. In this ex...
Page 68 - Worksheet example 3: Test configuration; Figure 3-66 — Worksheet example 3: Test configuration
Operation, cont’d CrossPoint 300 Matrix Switchers • Operation 3-44 Worksheet example 3: Test configuration The A/V system in our fictional organization needs to be fine tuned on a regularbasis. Figure 3-66 shows a typical test configuration, with an Extron video testgenerator (input 12) generating a...
Page 69 - Input sour; Matrix Switchers Configuration W
3-45 CrossPoint 300 Matrix Switchers • Operation 1 2 345 67 8 12 3 45 67 8 91 0 1 1 11 12 13 14 15 16 10 12 13 14 15 16 9 Input sour ces Output destinations Preset # Title: Video: A udio: Fill in the preset n umber and use colors , or dashes , etc. to mak e connecting lines . Indicate if the configu...
Page 71 - Chapter Four; Programmer’s Guide; Serial Ports
CrossPoint 300 Matrix Switchers 4 Chapter Four Programmer’s Guide Serial Ports Host-to-Switcher Instructions Switcher-Initiated Messages Switcher Error Responses Using the Command/Response Table Command/Response Table for SIS Commands
Page 72 - Programmer’s Guide, cont’d; CrossPoint 300 Matrix Switchers • Programmer’s Guide; The default protocol for both ports is as follows:; Rear panel Remote port; Figure 4-1 — Remote connector pin assignments
Programmer’s Guide, cont’d CrossPoint 300 Matrix Switchers • Programmer’s Guide 4-2 Programmer’s Guide Serial Ports The switcher has two serial ports that can be connected to a host device such as acomputer running the HyperTerminal utility, an RS-232 capable PDA, or a controlsystem. These ports mak...
Page 73 - Front panel Configuration port; ), which signals the end of the response character string. A string
4-3 CrossPoint 300 Matrix Switchers • Programmer’s Guide Front panel Configuration port 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 m) Part #70-335-01 ...
Page 74 - Switcher-Initiated Messages
Programmer’s Guide, cont’d CrossPoint 300 Matrix Switchers • Programmer’s Guide 4-4 Switcher-Initiated Messages When a local event such as a front panel operation occurs, the switcher responds bysending a message to the host. The switcher-initiated messages are listed below(underlined). (c) Copyrigh...
Page 75 - Switcher Error Responses
4-5 CrossPoint 300 Matrix Switchers • Programmer’s Guide ASCII to HEX Conversion Table Space 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 com...
Page 76 - Command/Response Table for SIS Commands; = Volume adjustment range
Programmer’s Guide, cont’d CrossPoint 300 Matrix Switchers • Programmer’s Guide 4-6 Command/Response Table for SIS Commands Symbol Definitions: = Carriage return/line feed = Carriage return (no line feed) • = Space Esc = Escape key Input and output numbers in commands may be entered as either 1-digi...
Page 77 - Command/response table for SIS commands; Command; Create ties; interchangeably on all matrix switcher video models.
4-7 CrossPoint 300 Matrix Switchers • Programmer’s Guide Command/response table for SIS commands Command ASCII Command Response Additional description (host to switcher) (switcher to host) Create ties • Commands can be made back-to-back in a string, with no spaces.For example: 1*1!02*02&003*003%...
Page 78 - Audio input gain and attenuation (HVA models); If a preset is unassigned, then
Programmer’s Guide, cont’d CrossPoint 300 Matrix Switchers • Programmer’s Guide 4-8 Command/response table for SIS commands (Cont’d) Command ASCII Command Response Additional description (host to switcher) (switcher to host) Audio input gain and attenuation (HVA models) The set gain (G) and set atte...
Page 79 - Audio volume adjustment settings
4-9 CrossPoint 300 Matrix Switchers • Programmer’s Guide Audio volume adjustment settings 41 40 38.5% 40% value 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% 85 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...
Page 80 - information on the Lock modes.
Programmer’s Guide, cont’d CrossPoint 300 Matrix Switchers • Programmer’s Guide 4-10 Command/response table for SIS commands (Cont’d) Command ASCII Command Response Additional description (host to switcher) (switcher to host) Save, recall, and directly write presets • If the user tries to recall a p...
Page 81 - where; where
4-11 CrossPoint 300 Matrix Switchers • Programmer’s Guide Command/response table for SIS commands (Cont’d) Command ASCII Command Response Additional description (host to switcher) (switcher to host) View ties, gain, mutes, and presets View RGBHV output tie X3 & X2 Example: 15& 27 Input 27 RG...
Page 82 - Serial port configuration; Information requests
Programmer’s Guide, cont’d CrossPoint 300 Matrix Switchers • Programmer’s Guide 4-12 Command/response table for SIS commands (Cont’d) Command ASCII Command Response Additional description (host to switcher) (switcher to host) View ties, gain, mutes, and presets (continued) View file directory Esc DF...
Page 83 - Chapter Five; Matrix Software
CrossPoint 300 Matrix Switchers 5 Chapter Five Matrix Software Matrix Switchers Control Program Button-Label Generator
Page 84 - Matrix Software, cont’d; Installing the software; For full functionality, install both of the following programs:
Matrix Software, cont’d CrossPoint 300 Matrix Switchers • Matrix Software 5-2 Matrix Software Matrix Switchers Control Program The Windows-based Extron Matrix Switchers Control Program communicates withthe switcher via the rear panel Remote RS-232/RS-422 port and the front panelConfiguration (RS-232...
Page 85 - MATRIX Switcher+ Control Program; Using the software; Figure 5-3 — Comm port selection window
5-3 CrossPoint 300 Matrix Switchers • Matrix Software 4 . Follow the on-screen instructions. By default, the Windows installation of theMatrix Switchers Control Program creates a C:\Program Files\Extron\Matrix_Switcher directory, and it places three icons into a group folder named“Extron Electronics...
Page 86 - If you selected a comm port; , check the baud rate displayed in the comm
Matrix Software, cont’d CrossPoint 300 Matrix Switchers • Matrix Software 5-4 2 . Choose either the comm port that is connected to the matrix switcher ’s serialport or Emulate. Although IP [LAN] is available for selection, the switcher does not have anEthernet port. Do not select IP [LAN]. If you ...
Page 87 - Updating the firmware; Update the switcher firmware as follows:
5-5 CrossPoint 300 Matrix Switchers • Matrix Software Figure 5-5 — Sample program window (with ties) Updating the firmware The firmware upgrade utility provides a way to replace the firmware that is codedon the switcher ’s control board without taking the switcher out of service. The Firmware Loader...
Page 88 - Open window
Matrix Software, cont’d CrossPoint 300 Matrix Switchers • Matrix Software 5-6 5 . Click Tools > Update firmware. The Extron Firmware Loader utility appears(figure 5-7). Figure 5-7 — Open window 6 . Click Browse. The open file window appears. 7 . Navigate to the folder where you saved the firmware...
Page 89 - Click the Exit button to exit the firmware loader utility.
5-7 CrossPoint 300 Matrix Switchers • Matrix Software 8 . Click the Upload button. A status bar, which shows the progress of theupload, appears in the Firmware Loader window (figure 5-8). The firmwareupload to the switcher may take several minutes. Figure 5-8 — Firmware Loader status indicator bar, ...
Page 90 - Windows menus; File menu
Matrix Software, cont’d CrossPoint 300 Matrix Switchers • Matrix Software 5-8 Windows buttons, drop boxes, and trash The buttons, drop boxes, and trash can on the right side of theprogram window perform the following functions: Power — Unavailable for these switchers. Executive mode — Allows you to ...
Page 91 - Figure 5-9 — Status window
5-9 CrossPoint 300 Matrix Switchers • Matrix Software Tools menu Assign device icons — Displays the complete set of input and output device icons. You can drag any of these icons tothe input and output boxes. Edit device palette — Allows you to add your own device icon graphics. Audio-Input gain set...
Page 92 - Immediate changes —; Causes configuration changes to take; Hold/verify changes —; Delays implementation of configuration; Ties as lines —; Figure 5-10 — Ties shown as lines; Ties as crosspoints —; Figure 5-11 — Ties shown as crosspoints; Numbers in I/O boxes —; Erases any icons in the I/O boxes in the
Matrix Software, cont’d CrossPoint 300 Matrix Switchers • Matrix Software 5-10 Audio-input Configure selection Displays the audio gain level setting for a single input or for all inputs and allowsyou to change it. The level is expressed as the magnitude (number of decibels) andpolarity (positive, ga...
Page 93 - Using emulation mode; Continue using the program as described on page 5-4.; Using the help system; From within the Matrix Switcher Control Program, press the F1 key.; Button-Label Generator; Figure 5-12 — Location of Software on the web site.
5-11 CrossPoint 300 Matrix Switchers • Matrix Software Using emulation mode Emulation mode allows you to set up the software without attaching the switcherto a computer. To use emulation mode, do the following: 1. Double-click the Matrix Switchers+ Control Program icon in the ExtronElectronics group...
Page 94 - Figure 5-13 — Extron’s Button-Label Generator window
Matrix Software, cont’d CrossPoint 300 Matrix Switchers • Matrix Software 5-12 Using the software 1. To run the Button-Label Generator program, double-click onthe Button-Label Generator icon (shown at right) in the ExtronElectronics group or folder, and click OK when prompted. TheButton-Label Genera...
Page 95 - Appendix A; Reference Information
CrossPoint 300 Matrix Switchers A Appendix A Reference Information Specifications Part Numbers Button Labels
Page 96 - Reference Information, cont’d; CrossPoint 300 Matrix Switchers • Reference Information; Video input; Video output
Reference Information, cont’d CrossPoint 300 Matrix Switchers • Reference Information A-2 Reference Information Specifications Video Routing 84 Series ................................ 8 x 4 matrix88 Series ................................ 8 x 8 matrix816 Series .............................. 8 x 16 ...
Page 97 - Sync; Audio input — audio models only
A-3 CrossPoint 300 Matrix Switchers • Reference Information Sync Input type ..................................... RGBHV, RGBS, RGsB, RsGsBsOutput type .................................. RGBHV, RGBS, RGsB, RsGsBs (follows input)Input level ..................................... 0.5 V to 5.0 Vp-p, 4.0 ...
Page 98 - Control/remote — switcher; Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Reference Information, cont’d CrossPoint 300 Matrix Switchers • Reference Information A-4 Control/remote — switcher Serial control port ........................ 1 RS-232/RS-422: 1 rear panel 9-pin female D connector 1 RS-232: 1 front panel 2.5 mm mini stereo jack Baud rate and protocol ................
Page 99 - Part Numbers; CrossPoint 300 part numbers; Product; Included parts; Captive screw audio connectors (audio models only); Optional accessories; Extron Part; Captive screw audio connector; Cables; Bulk cable; RG6/super high resolution cable
A-5 CrossPoint 300 Matrix Switchers • Reference Information Part Numbers CrossPoint 300 part numbers Product Part # CrossPoint 300 1616 HVA 60-242-16 CrossPoint 300 1616 HV 60-242-15 CrossPoint 300 168 HVA 60-330-16 CrossPoint 300 168 HV 60-330-15 CrossPoint 300 816 HVA 60-396-16 CrossPoint 300 816 ...
Page 100 - Plenum BNC-5 Mini HR Cable; Assorted connectors; BNC connectors; Button Labels
Reference Information, cont’d CrossPoint 300 Matrix Switchers • Reference Information A-6 BNC-4 Mini HR Cable Part # BNC-4 Mini HR bulk, 500' 22-032-02 BNC-4 Mini HR bulk, 1000' 22-032-03 BNC-5 Mini HR Cable Part # BNC-5 Mini HR bulk, 500' 22-020-02 BNC-5 Mini HR bulk, 1000' 22-020-03 Plenum BNC-5 M...