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 — MAV Series Switchers; Installation
QS-1 Quick Start — MAV Series Switchers Installation Step 1 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 HDTV/component video ,S-video, or composite video input and output ( 3 ). Step 4 MAV 168...
Page 4 - Quick Start — MAV Series Switchers, cont’d; Front Panel Controls; Create a tie
Quick Start — MAV Series Switchers, cont’d QS-2 Front Panel Controls Input and output buttons and LEDs select and identify inputs and outputs. Input buttons also select presets. On audio models, the output LEDs also display the audio level of the selected input. Enter button saves changes when you c...
Page 5 - MAV Series Switchers • Table of Contents; Table of Contents; Chapter 1 • Introduction
i MAV Series Switchers • Table of Contents Table of Contents Chapter 1 • Introduction ....................................................................................................... 1-1 Features ....................................................................................................
Page 6 - Table of Contents, cont’d; Chapter 4 • Programmer’s Guide; Appendix A • Specifications
ii MAV Series Switchers • Table of Contents Table of Contents, cont’d Worksheets .......................................................................................................................... 3-17 Worksheet example 1: System equipment ........................................................
Page 7 - Appendix B • Reference Information; Hardware Procedures
iii MAV Series Switchers • Table of Contents Appendix B • Reference Information ........................................................................... B-1 Hardware Procedures ........................................................................................................ B-2 Opening the...
Page 9 - MAV Series Switchers; Chapter One; Introduction; Features
MAV Series Switchers 1 Chapter One Introduction Features
Page 10 - MAV Series Switchers • Introduction
Introduction, cont’d MAV Series Switchers • Introduction 1-2 Introduction The Extron MAV Series switchers are broadcast quality matrix switchers thatdistribute any video and/or audio input to any combination of outputs. The MAVswitchers can route multiple input/output configurations simultaneously. ...
Page 13 - Inputs; Audio follow
1-5 MAV Series Switchers • Introduction Features MAV 128 RCA model Inputs — These switchers offer 12 NTSC 3.58, NTSC 4.43, PAL, and SECAM composite video inputs on BNC connectors. Unbalanced stereo audio is input on left and right RCA connectors. Outputs — 4 or 8 composite video outputs are availabl...
Page 14 - All models
Introduction, cont’d MAV Series Switchers • Introduction 1-6 MAV 168/1616 video models Inputs — These switchers offer 16 RGsB, RsGsBs, HDTV, component video, S-video, or NTSC 3.58, NTSC 4.43, PAL, and SECAM composite video inputson BNC connectors (video models). Stereo audio can be balanced or unbal...
Page 17 - Chapter Two; Installation Overview
MAV Series Switchers 2 Chapter Two Installation Installation Overview Mounting the Switcher Cabling and Rear Panel Views
Page 18 - MAV Series Switchers • Installation; Mounting the Switcher
Installation, cont’d MAV Series Switchers • Installation 2-2 Installation Installation Overview To install a MAV Series switcher, do the following: 1 If desired, mount the switcher in a rack (see Mounting the switcher below). 2 Turn off power to the input and output devices, and unplug the power cab...
Page 20 - Power connection; AC power connector —; Video input and output connections (video models only); HDTV/component video inputs
Installation, cont’d MAV Series Switchers • Installation 2-4 1 6 5 4 2 3 7 Figure 2-5 — MAV 128 RCA matrix switcher Power connection 1 AC power connector — Plug a standard IEC power cord into this connector to connect the switcher to a 100VAC to 240VAC, 50 or 60 Hz power source. Video input and outp...
Page 21 - Audio input and output connections (audio models only); Audio input connections; Audio output connectors
2-5 MAV Series Switchers • Installation Audio input and output connections (audio models only) The captive screw connector can easily be inadvertently plugged partiallyinto one receptacle and partially into an adjacent receptacle. Thismisconnection could damage the audio output circuits. Ensure that...
Page 22 - External sync connection; External Sync In connector —
Installation, cont’d MAV Series Switchers • Installation 2-6 Unbalanced Output Tip See warning Sleeve Tip See warning Balanced Output Tip Ring Sleeve (s) Tip Ring Figure 2-8 — Captive screw connector wiring for audio output Connect the sleeve to ground (Gnd). Connecting the sleeve to a negative(-) t...
Page 23 - Additional rear panel view
2-7 MAV Series Switchers • Installation Timing source MAV switcher OUT To next device Figure 2-9 — Simple external sync connection example Figure 2-10 shows another configuration, in which the timing source passesthrough three video cameras and a video scan converter before connecting to theswitcher...
Page 25 - Chapter Three; Operation; Front Panel Controls and Indicators
MAV Series Switchers 3 Chapter Three Operation Front Panel Controls and Indicators Front Panel Operations Troubleshooting Worksheets
Page 26 - MAV Series Switchers • Operation; Definitions
Operation, cont’d MAV Series Switchers • Operation 3-2 Operation Front Panel Controls and Indicators The front panel controls (figure 3-1 and figure 3-2) are grouped into two sets. Theinput and output buttons and LED indicators are grouped on the left side of thecontrol panel. The control buttons an...
Page 27 - Control buttons and LEDs
3-3 MAV Series Switchers • Operation 1 Input 1 through 16 buttons and LEDs — The input buttons have two independent functions: to select and identify an input and to select oridentify a preset. A more detailed explanation of the two functions isincluded in Front panel operations , beginning on pages...
Page 28 - Audio button and LED —; Front panel I/O label windows; Input and output label windows —; INP; Front Panel Operations; Power
Operation, cont’d MAV Series Switchers • Operation 3-4 8 Audio button and LED — The Audio button selects and deselects audio for a configuration that is being created or viewed. The Audio LED lights toindicate that the audio configuration follows the video configuration. TheAudio LED blinks to indic...
Page 29 - Creating a configuration; Example 1: Creating a set of video and audio ties
3-5 MAV Series Switchers • Operation The current configuration and all presets are saved in non-volatile memory. Whenpower is applied, the last current configuration is retrieved. The previous presetsremain intact. If an error occurs during the self-test, the switcher locks up and will not operate. ...
Page 30 - Example 2: Adding a tie to a set of video and audio ties
Operation, cont’d MAV Series Switchers • Operation 3-6 D Press and release the output 3, output 4, and output 8 buttons. The output 3,output 4, and output 8 LEDs blink to indicate a tentative tie. The entire set of ties can be canceled at this point by pressing and releasing theEsc button. The Esc L...
Page 32 - Viewing a configuration; Example 4: Viewing video and audio, audio only, and video only ties
Operation, cont’d MAV Series Switchers • Operation 3-8 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-onlymode also provides a way to mute video and audio outputs (see M...
Page 34 - Muting and unmuting video and/or audio; hold
Operation, cont’d MAV Series Switchers • Operation 3-10 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 INPUTS ENTER OUTPUTS 6 7 7 8 9 10 11 PRESET VIEW ESC VIDEO AUDIO 12 9 10 11 12 8 CONTROL I/O 13 13 14 14 15 15 16 16 VIDEO E 8 3 AUDIO E LED key: = off, = on Press Figure 3-10 — Example 4, step E: Viewing the current confi...
Page 35 - Example 5: Muting and unmuting an output; One at a time
3-11 MAV Series Switchers • Operation 2. When you enter view-only mode, the output LEDs turn on for all outputs without ties. 3. When you mute video, the mute command mutes all video planes. 4. Mutes are not saved to non-volatile memory. When power is removed and restored, the mute settings are lost...
Page 36 - Using presets; Example 6: Saving a preset; Example 7: Recalling a preset
Operation, cont’d MAV Series Switchers • Operation 3-12 Using presets The current configuration (configuration 0) can be saved as a preset in any one of16 preset memory addresses. 1. Only the audio and video ties are stored and recalled; audio gain settingsare not saved, and they do not change when ...
Page 37 - Viewing and adjusting the audio level (models with audio)
3-13 MAV Series Switchers • Operation A Press and release the Esc button. The Esc LED flashes once. B Press and release the Preset button. The Preset LED lights. C Press and release the input 1 button. The input 1 LED lights forapproximately 2 seconds and turns off. The Preset LED turns off. Theconf...
Page 40 - Executive mode (front panel security lockout); System reset to factory defaults; Troubleshooting; General checks; it is not
Operation, cont’d MAV Series Switchers • Operation 3-16 If another input button is pressed and released, the level value for the currentinput is saved and the level value for the newly selected input is displayed. E Press and release the Audio button. The Audio LED stops blinking and theView ( ) LED...
Page 41 - Worksheets; Worksheet example 1: System equipment
3-17 MAV Series Switchers • Operation Worksheets Rather than trying to remember the configuration for each preset, use worksheetsto record this information. Make copies of the blank worksheet on page 3-17 anduse one for each preset configuration. The forms accommodate all of the MAVmodels. Cross off...
Page 42 - Worksheet example 2: Daily configuration; Worksheet example 3: Test configuration
Operation, cont’d MAV Series Switchers • Operation 3-18 Worksheet example 2: Daily configuration Figure 3-20 shows a MAV 1616 switcher with 10 input devices tied to 14 outputdevices. Video and audio are shown as separate lines. This configuration has beenassigned preset #3 with a title of “Daily Con...
Page 43 - Input sour; Configuration worksheet
3-19 MAV Series Switchers • Operation 1 2 345 67 8 12 3 4 5 6 7 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 u mber and use colors , or dashes , etc. to mak e connecting lines . Indicate if the configur ation ...
Page 45 - Chapter Four; Programmer’s Guide; Switcher-Initiated Messages
MAV Series Switchers 4 Chapter Four Programmer’s Guide Host-to-Switcher Instructions Switcher-Initiated Messages Switcher Error Responses Using the Command/Response Table Command/Response Table
Page 46 - Programmer’s Guide, cont’d; MAV Series Switchers • Programmer’s Guide
Programmer’s Guide, cont’d MAV Series Switchers • Programmer’s Guide 4-2 Programmer’s Guide The switcher’s rear panel RS-232/RS-422 connector (figure 4-1) can be connected tothe serial port output of a host device such as a computer or control system. Thisconnection makes software control of the swi...
Page 47 - Switcher Error Responses
4-3 MAV Series Switchers • Programmer’s Guide RAM Test FailedROM Checksum FailedEEPROM Reset (Presets/Attenuators)Serial EEPROM Reset (Current Settings)Invalid Jumpers If an error occurs during powerup, the switcher initiates one or more of themessages listed above. All Configuration Memory Cleared ...
Page 48 - Command/Response Table; Command/response table for SIS commands; Command
Programmer’s Guide, cont’d MAV Series Switchers • Programmer’s Guide 4-4 Command/Response Table Symbol Definitions: = Carriage return/line feed = Carriage return (no line feed) • = Space X1 = Input number 01 – 12 (MAV 124 RCA)01 – 16 (MAV 168/1616); X2 = Output number 01 – 08 (MAV 128 RCA);01 – 08 (...
Page 51 - Chapter Five; Matrix Software; Matrix Switchers Control Program
MAV Series Switchers 5 Chapter Five Matrix Software Matrix Switchers Control Program Button-Label Generator
Page 52 - Matrix Software, cont’d; MAV Series Switchers • Matrix Software; Installing the software
Matrix Software, cont’d MAV Series Switchers • Matrix Software 5-2 Matrix Software Two software programs accompany the MAV Series switchers: • The Extron Matrix Switcher+ Control Program (Extron part number 29-015-01), which communicates with the switcher via the RS-232/RS-422 port, providesan easy ...
Page 53 - Windows buttons
5-3 MAV Series Switchers • Matrix Software Figure 5-1 — Extron Matrix Switchers Control Program window (blank) Figure 5-2 — Sample program window (complete) 4. To make the control program easier to use, you can assign a device icon toeach input and output. Click on a box that represents an input or ...
Page 54 - Windows menus
Matrix Software, cont’d MAV Series Switchers • Matrix Software 5-4 Go — Activates the selected preset as the current configuration. Save as — Allows the current set of ties to be saved as a preset. Enter the preset number when prompted to do so. Changes – Take — Allows you to save to file any change...
Page 55 - Button-Label Generator; Using the software
5-5 MAV Series 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. Start the program as described in step 1 on page 5-2. 2. Choose Emulate, and click OK. 3. Choose a...
Page 57 - Appendix A; Specifications
MAV Series Switchers A Appendix A Specifications Specifications Part Numbers
Page 58 - Specifications, cont’d; MAV Series Switchers • Specifications; Video
Specifications, cont’d MAV Series Switchers • Specifications A-2 Specifications Video Routing MAV 128 RCA .................. 12 x 8 matrixMAV 168 Series ................ 16 x 8 matrixMAV 1616 Series .............. 16 x 16 matrix Gain ............................................... UnityBandwidth ......
Page 59 - Sync
A-3 MAV Series Switchers • Specifications Sync Input type (MAV 168/1616, 3 BNC) ....... RGsB, RsGsBs Output type (MAV 168/1616, 3 BNC) ....... RGsB, RsGsBs Genlock connectors ..................... 2 BNC femaleStandards ...................................... NTSC 3.58, NTSC 4.43, PAL, SECAMInput impe...
Page 60 - Control/remote — switcher; General; Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Specifications, cont’d MAV Series Switchers • Specifications A-4 Maximum level (600 ohm) ......... >+15dBm, balanced or unbalanced at stated %THD+N 0dBu = 0.775 volts (RMS). Control/remote — switcher Serial control port ........................ RS-232 or RS-422, 9-pin female D connectorBaud rate ...
Page 61 - Part Numbers; MAV switcher part numbers; Optional accessories; Extron Part; Cables; Extron Part
A-5 MAV Series Switchers • Specifications Part Numbers MAV switcher part numbers Extron Part Part # MAV 1616 HDTV/component video and audio switcher 60-367-01 MAV 1616 HDTV/component video switcher 60-367-02 MAV 168 HDTV/component video and audio switcher 60-366-01 MAV 168 HDTV/component video switc...
Page 62 - Assorted connectors; BNC connectors
Specifications, cont’d MAV Series Switchers • Specifications A-6 Extron Part Part # BNC-4 Mini HR Cable Bulk BNC 4-500’ HR 22-032-02 Bulk BNC 4-1000’ HR 22-032-03 BNC-5 Mini HR Cable Bulk BNC 5-500’ HR 22-020-02 Bulk BNC 5-1000’ HR 22-020-03 Plenum BNC-5 Mini HR Cable Bulk BNC 5-500’ HRP 22-103-02 B...
Page 63 - Appendix B; Reference Information
MAV Series Switchers B Appendix B Reference Information Hardware Procedures Button Labels
Page 64 - Reference Information, cont’d; MAV Series Switchers • Reference Information; Opening the switcher
Reference Information, cont’d MAV Series Switchers • Reference Information B-2 Reference Information Hardware Procedures This appendix describes how to perform hardware upgrade procedures such asswapping the RS-232 and RS-422 ports, installing a new firmware update, andreplacing the fuse. Opening th...
Page 65 - Closing the switcher; Swapping the serial ports
B-3 MAV Series Switchers • Reference Information Closing the switcher To close the switcher when you have finished performing a procedure in thischapter, do the following: 1. Reinstall any cables you removed. To connect a self-latching cable to a receptacle, align the holes in the connector with the...
Page 66 - Installing a firmware update
Reference Information, cont’d MAV Series Switchers • Reference Information B-4 If you choose to check for proper operation before putting the cover backon, ensure that tools and hands are outside the switcher, and then connectthe power cord to the unit and to an AC source. The switcher shouldpower u...
Page 67 - Replacing the AC fuse; Button Labels
B-5 MAV Series Switchers • Reference Information 9. Reinstall the cables that were removed in step 2 and 3. Ensure that theRS-232/RS-422 ribbon cable is plugged into the proper receptacle for eitherRS-232 or RS-422, as appropriate. 10. Reinstall the switcher ’s front panel and cover. See Closing the...
