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 - MVX 128 A VGA Matrix Switchers • Quick Start; PRELIMINAR; Installation; Step 2 — Inputs; Defi nitions; Quick Start — MVX 128 A VGA Matrix Switchers; Connect the sleeve to ground.
QS-1 MVX 128 A VGA Matrix Switchers • Quick Start PRELIMINAR Y Installation Step 1 Turn off power to the input and output devices, and remove the power cords from them. Step 2 — Inputs a . Connect up to 12 high resolution video inputs to the 15-pin HD input connectors. b . Connect up to 12 stereo or...
Page 4 - Quick Start —; RGBHV and Audio buttons; Viewing and adjusting the audio level; Create a tie; ENTER
MVX 128 A VGA Matrix Switchers • Quick Start QS-2 PRELIMINAR Y Quick Start — MVX 128 A VGA Matrix Switchers, continued RGBHV and Audio buttons select/deselect video and/or audio. The Audio LED blinks to indicate audio breakaway. The Audio button also selects the audio level/adjust mode. See Viewing ...
Page 5 - MVX 128 A VGA Matrix Switchers • Table of Contents; Table of Contents; Chapter One • Introduction; Executive
i MVX 128 A VGA Matrix Switchers • Table of Contents PRELIMINAR Y Table of Contents Chapter One • Introduction ...................................................................................................... 1-1 About this Manual ...................................................................
Page 6 - Table of Contents, cont’d; Chapter Four • Programmer’s Guide
Table of Contents, cont’d MVX 128 A VGA Matrix Switchers • Table of Contents ii PRELIMINAR Y Optimizing the Audio ............................................................................................................ 3-35 Troubleshooting ...........................................................
Page 7 - MVX 128 A VGA Matrix Switchers; Chapter One; Introduction; About this Manual
PRELIMINAR Y MVX 128 A VGA Matrix Switchers 1 Chapter One Introduction About this Manual About the Matrix Switchers Defi nitions Features
Page 8 - MVX 128 A VGA Matrix Switchers • Introduction; Figure 1-1 — Typical MVX 128 A matrix switcher application
MVX 128 A VGA Matrix Switchers • Introduction 1-2 Introduction PRELIMINAR Y About this Manual This manual contains installation, confi guration, and operating information for the Extron MVX 128 A 12-input by 8-output wideband computer video (VGA) and audio matrix switcher. About the MVX 128 A Matrix...
Page 10 - Features
Introduction, cont’d MVX 128 A VGA Matrix Switchers • Introduction 1-4 PRELIMINAR Y Features Video — The switcher inputs and outputs RGBHV or RGBS (VGA) video on 15-pin HD connectors. It can also switch RGsB, RsGsBs, component/HDTV, S-video, or composite video. Bandwidth — The MVX switcher provides ...
Page 13 - Chapter Two; Mounting the Switcher
PRELIMINAR Y MVX 128 A VGA Matrix Switchers 2 Chapter Two Installation Mounting the Switcher Cabling and Rear Panel Views
Page 14 - MVX 128 A VGA Matrix Switchers • Installation; Secure the switcher to the rack using the supplied bolts.; Cabling and Rear Panel Views; Figure 2-1 — MVX 128 A video and audio matrix switcher; Video connections; output by the switcher is in the same format as the input.; RGB video inputs —; Connect the analog computer-video sources to these; RGB video outputs —; Connect RGBHV video displays to these 15-pin HD
MVX 128 A VGA Matrix Switchers • Installation 2-2 Installation PRELIMINAR Y Mounting the Switcher The MVX 128 A is housed in a rack-mountable, 2U high metal enclosure with mounting fl anges for standard 19” racks. If desired, rack mount the switcher as follows: 1 . Insert the switcher into the rack,...
Page 15 - Audio connections; Connections for balanced and unbalanced audio inputs —; Each input has; Figure 2-2 — Captive screw connector wiring for audio inputs; Figure 2-3 — Typical audio connectors
2-3 MVX 128 A VGA Matrix Switchers • Installation PRELIMINAR Y Audio connections By default, the audio ties follow the video ties. Audio breakaway, which can be activated via the front panel or under RS-232/RS-422 control, allows you to select from any one of the audio input sources and route it sep...
Page 16 - Connections for balanced and unbalanced audio outputs —; Figure 2-4 — Captive screw connector wiring for audio output; , for defi nitions of the SIS commands (serial
Installation, cont’d MVX 128 A VGA Matrix Switchers • Installation 2-4 PRELIMINAR Y d Connections for balanced and unbalanced audio outputs — These 3.5 mm, 5-pole captive screw connectors output the selected unamplifi ed, line level audio. Connect audio devices, such as an audio amplifi er or powere...
Page 17 - Reset button; Operation; Hard reset; Power connection; AC power connector —
2-5 MVX 128 A VGA Matrix Switchers • Installation PRELIMINAR Y Reset button f Reset button — The Reset button initiates two levels of reset to the matrix switcher. Press and hold the button while the switcher is running or while you power up the switcher for different reset levels. See Reset button ...
Page 19 - Chapter Three
PRELIMINAR Y MVX 128 A VGA Matrix Switchers 3 Chapter Three Operation Front Panel Controls and Indicators Front Panel Operations Rear Panel Controls Optimizing the Audio Troubleshooting Confi guration Worksheets
Page 20 - MVX 128 A VGA Matrix Switchers • Operation; Front Panel Controls and Indicators
MVX 128 A VGA Matrix Switchers • Operation 3-2 Operation PRELIMINAR Y Front Panel Controls and Indicators The front panel controls (fi gure 3-1) are grouped into two sets. The input and output buttons are grouped on the left side of the control panel. The control buttons and video/audio (I/O) select...
Page 21 - Input and output buttons; Input buttons and LEDs; Figure 3-2 — Sample label
3-3 MVX 128 A VGA Matrix Switchers • Operation PRELIMINAR Y Input and output buttons a Input buttons and LEDs — The input buttons and LEDs have two primary functions (•) and two secondary ( ❏ ) functions: • Select an input. • Identify the selected input. ❏ Select a preset. See Using global presets o...
Page 22 - Control buttons; Enter button and LED —
Operation, cont’d MVX 128 A VGA Matrix Switchers • Operation 3-4 PRELIMINAR Y Control buttons d Enter button and LED — The Enter button and LED have three primary functions (•) and three secondary ( ❏ ) functions: • Saves changes that you make on the front panel. To create a simple confi guration: S...
Page 23 - not
3-5 MVX 128 A VGA Matrix Switchers • Operation PRELIMINAR Y f View ( < ) button and LED — The View ( < ) button and LED have two primary functions (•) and six secondary ( ❏ ) functions: • Selects a View-Only mode that displays the current confi guration. N View-only mode also provides a way to...
Page 24 - RGBHV button and LED —
Operation, cont’d MVX 128 A VGA Matrix Switchers • Operation 3-6 PRELIMINAR Y I/O controls You must specify video, audio, or both when you are creating or viewing a confi guration. This is done with the RGBHV button ( h ) and Audio ( i ) buttons. h RGBHV button and LED — The RGBHV button and LED hav...
Page 25 - Front Panel Operations; Power
3-7 MVX 128 A VGA Matrix Switchers • Operation PRELIMINAR Y Front Panel Operations The following paragraphs detail the power-up process and then provide sample procedures for the following actions: • Creating ties, sets of ties, and confi gurations • Changing a confi guration • Viewing ties, sets of...
Page 26 - Creating a confi guration; • Only one video input and one audio input can be tied to an output.
Operation, cont’d MVX 128 A VGA Matrix Switchers • Operation 3-8 PRELIMINAR Y Creating a confi guration The current confi guration can be changed using the front panel buttons. Change the current confi guration as follows: 1 . Press the Esc button to clear any input LEDs, output LEDs, or control LED...
Page 27 - Example 1: Creating a set of video and audio ties; ENTER PRESET VIEW
3-9 MVX 128 A VGA Matrix Switchers • Operation PRELIMINAR Y Example 1: Creating a set of video and audio ties In the following example, input 5 is tied to outputs 3, 4, and 8. The steps show the front panel indications that result from your actions. N This example assumes that there are no ties in t...
Page 28 - OUTPUTS; Figure 3-7 — Press the Enter button
Operation, cont’d MVX 128 A VGA Matrix Switchers • Operation 3-10 PRELIMINAR Y 4 . Press and release the output 3, output 4, and output 8 buttons (fi gure 3-6). N The entire set of ties can be canceled at this point by pressing and releasing the Esc button. The Esc LED fl ashes once. 1 2 3 4 5 OUTPU...
Page 29 - Example 2: Adding a tie to a set of video and audio ties; This example assumes that you have performed example 1.; Figure 3-9 — Clear all selections; Figure 3-10 — Select RGBHV only
3-11 MVX 128 A VGA Matrix Switchers • Operation PRELIMINAR Y Example 2: Adding a tie to a set of video and audio ties In the following example, a new video tie is added to the current confi guration. The steps show the front panel indications that result from your action. N This example assumes that...
Page 30 - Figure 3-13 — Press the Enter button
Operation, cont’d MVX 128 A VGA Matrix Switchers • Operation 3-12 PRELIMINAR Y 5 . Press and release the Enter button (fi gure 3-13). ENTER The Enter LED and all input LEDs and output LEDs return to the unlit state. Press the Enter button to confirm the configuration change. Figure 3-13 — Press the ...
Page 31 - Example 3: Removing a tie from a set of video and audio ties; Figure 3-15 — Clear all selections; Figure 3-16 — Select audio only; Figure 3-17 — Select an input
3-13 MVX 128 A VGA Matrix Switchers • Operation PRELIMINAR Y Example 3: Removing a tie from a set of video and audio ties In the following example, an existing audio tie is removed from the current confi guration. The steps show the front panel indications that result from your action. N This exampl...
Page 32 - ENTER PRESE; Figure 3-19 — Press the Enter button; Video; output 8; Audio; — Input 5 (audio) is tied to output 3 and output 8
Operation, cont’d MVX 128 A VGA Matrix Switchers • Operation 3-14 PRELIMINAR Y 4 . Press and release the Output 4 button (fi gure 3-18). ENTER PRESE 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 blink...
Page 33 - Viewing a confi guration; mode prevents inadvertent changes to the current confi guration.; without; Example 4: Viewing video and audio, audio only, and video only ties; Figure 3-21 — Clear all selections
3-15 MVX 128 A VGA Matrix Switchers • Operation PRELIMINAR Y Viewing a confi guration The current confi guration can be viewed using the front panel buttons. The View-Only mode prevents inadvertent changes to the current confi guration. View-Only mode also provides a way to mute video and audio outp...
Page 34 - RGBHV AUDIO; Figure 3-23 — Select an input
Operation, cont’d MVX 128 A VGA Matrix Switchers • Operation 3-16 PRELIMINAR Y 3 . To select both video and audio for viewing, if necessary, press and release the RGBHV button and the Audio button (fi gure 3-22). RGBHV AUDIO I/O 1 2 3 4 5 OUTPUTS 6 7 8 Until you select an input, the buttons for all ...
Page 35 - Figure 3-24 — Deselect RGBHV to view audio ties only
3-17 MVX 128 A VGA Matrix Switchers • Operation PRELIMINAR Y 5 . Press and release the RGBHV button to deselect RGBHV (fi gure 3-24). 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 l...
Page 36 - Muting and unmuting video and/or audio; Individual outputs can be muted or unmuted as follows:; hold; on; Example 5: Muting and unmuting an output; Figure 3-27 — Clear all selections
Operation, cont’d MVX 128 A VGA Matrix Switchers • Operation 3-18 PRELIMINAR Y Muting and unmuting video and/or audio Individual outputs can be muted or unmuted as follows: 1 . Press the Esc button to clear any input LEDs, output LEDs, or control LEDs that are lit. 2 . Press and release the View but...
Page 37 - example 2, and example 3 have been completed.; the Output 3 button and the Output 4 button (fi gure 3-29) for; Figure 3-29 — Mute the outputs
3-19 MVX 128 A VGA Matrix Switchers • Operation PRELIMINAR Y 3 . To select both video and audio for viewing and muting, if necessary, press and release the RGBHV button and the Audio button (fi gure 3-28). N This example shows the indications that the front panel displays if example 1, example 2, an...
Page 39 - Using global presets; preset; is retrieved from memory, it becomes the; current; not saved, and they do not change when a preset is recalled.; Figure 3-32 — Preset locations; Example 6: Saving a preset; Figure 3-33 — Clear all selections
3-21 MVX 128 A VGA Matrix Switchers • Operation PRELIMINAR Y Using global presets The current confi guration (confi guration 0) can be saved as a preset in any one of 32 preset memory addresses. Preset locations are assigned to the input buttons and output buttons. Up to 20 presets can be selected f...
Page 40 - the Preset button for approximately 2 seconds until the Preset; Save Preset; mode; Figure 3-35 — Select the preset; Figure 3-36 — Press the Enter button
Operation, cont’d MVX 128 A VGA Matrix Switchers • Operation 3-22 PRELIMINAR Y 2 . Press and hold the Preset button for approximately 2 seconds until the Preset LED blinks (fi gure 3-34). PRESET PRESET 1 2 3 4 Press and hold the Preset button until the Preset LED blinks. Release the Preset button. 2...
Page 41 - Example 7: Recalling a preset; Figure 3-37 — Clear all selections; Recall Preset; Figure 3-39 — Select the preset
3-23 MVX 128 A VGA Matrix Switchers • Operation PRELIMINAR Y Example 7: Recalling a preset The following steps show an example in which a preset is recalled to become the current confi guration. The steps show the front panel indications that result from your actions. 1 . Press and release the Esc b...
Page 42 - Figure 3-40 — Press the Enter button; Viewing and adjusting the input audio level; Figure 3-41 — Audio gain and attenuation; the Audio button until the LED
Operation, cont’d MVX 128 A VGA Matrix Switchers • Operation 3-24 PRELIMINAR Y 4 . Press and release the Enter button (fi gure 3-40). The confi guration stored in memory location 13 is now the current confi guration and can be viewed in the View-Only mode (see example 4). ENTER PRESET VIEW ESC CONTR...
Page 43 - Press and release the Esc (; the button to; Audio input level settings
3-25 MVX 128 A VGA Matrix Switchers • Operation PRELIMINAR Y 3 . Press and release an input button to select an input. The output LEDs display the audio level for the selected input and the Esc ( > ) and View ( < ) LED display the polarity (gain [+] or attenuation [–]). Each output LED indicat...
Page 44 - Example 10: Viewing and adjusting an input audio level; Figure 3-42 — Clear all selections; the Audio button for approximately 2 seconds until the Audio; Figure 3-43 — Select; Figure 3-44 — Select an input and read the audio level
Operation, cont’d MVX 128 A VGA Matrix Switchers • Operation 3-26 PRELIMINAR Y Example 10: Viewing and adjusting an input audio level In the following example, an audio level is viewed and adjusted. The steps show the front panel indications that result from your action. 1 . Press and release the Es...
Page 45 - Press and release the View (; Figure 3-45 — Adjust the input audio level; Figure 3-46 — Deselect
3-27 MVX 128 A VGA Matrix Switchers • Operation PRELIMINAR Y 4 . Press and release the View ( < ) button once (fi gure 3-45) to decrease the input audio level by 1 dB. Press and release the View ( < ) button several more times (fi gure 3-45) to decrease the input audio level by 1 dB per button...
Page 46 - Viewing and adjusting the output volume
Operation, cont’d MVX 128 A VGA Matrix Switchers • Operation 3-28 PRELIMINAR Y Viewing and adjusting the output volume The audio level of each output can be displayed and adjusted through a range of 100% (no attenuation) to 0% (maximum [98 dB] attenuation). The audio level can be adjusted from the f...
Page 47 - Reading the displayed volume; This section is a detailed; Audio output volume settings
3-29 MVX 128 A VGA Matrix Switchers • Operation PRELIMINAR Y Reading the displayed volume N This section is a detailed look at reading the output volume display on the matrix switcher’s front panel. If you do not need to read the exact value of the volume setting, skip this section. There are 65 ste...
Page 48 - applied to the output. The audio output is effectively muted.; For example; : When lit steadily, the Input 3 LED indicates 47 dB of attenuation; Example 11: Viewing and adjusting an output volume level; Figure 3-47 — Clear all selections; Figure 3-48 — Select
Operation, cont’d MVX 128 A VGA Matrix Switchers • Operation 3-30 PRELIMINAR Y When all input LEDs are lit, the audio output is 100% of the audio input level. Another way to view the volume level is to think in terms of the attenuation that is applied to the output. Attenuation reduction is indicate...
Page 50 - Locking out the front panel (; Figure 3-52 — Toggle front panel lock on or off; Performing a system reset from the front panel; Programmer’s Guide; holding; System reset does not replace user-installed fi rmware.; RGBHV AUDIO; Figure 3-53 — System reset
Operation, cont’d MVX 128 A VGA Matrix Switchers • Operation 3-32 PRELIMINAR Y Locking out the front panel ( Executive mode) The front panel lock ( Executive mode) limits the operation of the matrix switcher from the front panel. When the switcher is locked, all of the front panel functions are disa...
Page 51 - enter; Release the Control buttons.; To change a value; , press and release the button that relates to the desired
3-33 MVX 128 A VGA Matrix Switchers • Operation PRELIMINAR Y Selecting the RS-232/RS-422 protocol and baud rate The switcher can support either RS-232 or RS-422 serial communication protocol, and operate at 9600, 19200, 38400, and 115200 baud rates. The settings of these variables can be viewed and ...
Page 52 - Serial Port Confi guration; Rear Panel Operations; Performing an absolute system reset from the rear panel; Performing a system; Figure 3-57 — System reset; The reset does not occur
Operation, cont’d MVX 128 A VGA Matrix Switchers • Operation 3-34 PRELIMINAR Y 4 . Press and release an input or output button to exit the Serial Port Confi guration mode (fi gure 3-56). ENTER PRESET VIEW ESC RGBHV AUDIO CONTROL I/O 5 All Control LEDs return to the unlit state. Each I/O LED returns ...
Page 53 - Performing a hard reset from the rear panel; Figure 3-58 — Hard reset; Optimizing the Audio
3-35 MVX 128 A VGA Matrix Switchers • Operation PRELIMINAR Y Performing a hard reset from the rear panel The hard reset function restores the switcher to the original factory default settings. All user fi les and settings are maintained. Perform a hard reset as follows: 1 . If necessary, turn off po...
Page 54 - Troubleshooting; Worksheet example 1: System equipment; Figure 3-59 — Worksheet example 1: System equipment
Operation, cont’d MVX 128 A VGA Matrix Switchers • Operation 3-36 PRELIMINAR Y Troubleshooting This section gives recommendations on what to do if you have problems operating the switcher and describes an actual image problem that Extron has encountered. 1 . Ensure that all devices are plugged in an...
Page 55 - Worksheet example 2: Daily confi guration; Figure 3-60 — Worksheet example 2: Daily confi guration
3-37 MVX 128 A VGA Matrix Switchers • Operation PRELIMINAR Y Worksheet example 2: Daily confi guration Figure 3-60 continues from worksheet example 1 by showing the video and audio ties that make up the confi guration of preset 1. Solid ink lines show video ties and dashed pencil lines show the audi...
Page 56 - Worksheet example 3: Test confi guration; Figure 3-61 — Worksheet example 3: Test confi guration
Operation, cont’d MVX 128 A VGA Matrix Switchers • Operation 3-38 PRELIMINAR Y Worksheet example 3: Test confi guration The A/V system in our fi ctional organization needs to be fi ne tuned on a regular basis. Figure 3-61 shows a typical test confi guration, with an Extron video test generator (inpu...
Page 57 - Input sour; Confi
3-39 MVX 128 A VGA Matrix Switchers • Operation PRELIMINAR Y 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 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 configur ation is f or vi...
Page 59 - Chapter Four; Switcher-Initiated Messages
PRELIMINAR Y MVX 128 A VGA Matrix Switchers 4 Chapter Four Programmer’s Guide Host-to-Switcher Instructions Switcher-Initiated Messages Switcher Error Responses Using the Command/Response Tables Command/Response Table for SIS Commands Special Characters
Page 60 - MVX 128 A VGA Matrix Switchers • Programmer’s Guide; Figure 4-1 — Remote connector pin assignments
MVX 128 A VGA Matrix Switchers • Programmer’s Guide 4-2 Programmer’s Guide PRELIMINAR Y The switcher ’s rear panel Remote 9-pin D female connector (fi gure 4-1) can be connected to the RS-232 or RS-422 serial port output of a host device such as a computer running the HyperTerminal utility, an RS-23...
Page 61 - Switcher Error Responses
4-3 MVX 128 A VGA Matrix Switchers • Programmer’s Guide PRELIMINAR Y Out nn Vol xx ] The switcher initiates the Vol message when a front panel output audio volume change has occurred. “ nn ” is the output number and “ xx ” is the volume level. Vmt nn * x ] The switcher initiates the Vmt message when...
Page 62 - Programmer’s Guide, cont’d; Command/Response Table for SIS Commands; Symbol defi nitions
Programmer’s Guide, cont’d MVX 128 A VGA Matrix Switchers • Programmer’s Guide 4-4 PRELIMINAR Y Command/Response Table for SIS Commands Symbol defi nitions ] = CR/LF (carriage return/line feed) (hex 0D 0A) } = Carriage return (no line feed, hex 0D)) • = Space character E = Escape key (hex 1B) X! = I...
Page 63 - Command; Create ties; Read ties; Command/response table for SIS commands
4-5 MVX 128 A VGA Matrix Switchers • Programmer’s Guide PRELIMINAR Y Command ASCII command (host to switcher) Response (switcher to host) Additional description Create ties N • Commands can be entered back-to-back, with no spaces. For example: 1*1!02*02&003*003%4*8$. • The quick multiple tie and...
Page 64 - Video mute commands; Audio output volume; Audio mute commands
Programmer’s Guide, cont’d MVX 128 A VGA Matrix Switchers • Programmer’s Guide 4-6 PRELIMINAR Y Command/response table for SIS commands (continued) Command ASCII command (host to switcher) Response (switcher to host) Additional description Video mute commands RGB mute X# *1B Vmt X# *1 ] Mute output ...
Page 65 - Audio volume adjustment settings
4-7 MVX 128 A VGA Matrix Switchers • Programmer’s Guide PRELIMINAR Y 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% 98 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%...
Page 66 - Names; Executive mode
Programmer’s Guide, cont’d MVX 128 A VGA Matrix Switchers • Programmer’s Guide 4-8 PRELIMINAR Y Command/response table for SIS commands (continued) Command ASCII command (host to switcher) Response (switcher to host) Additional description Names Write global preset name EX( , X1# NG } Nmg X( , X2@] ...
Page 67 - Resets
4-9 MVX 128 A VGA Matrix Switchers • Programmer’s Guide PRELIMINAR Y Command/response table for SIS commands (continued) Command ASCII command (host to switcher) Response (switcher to host) Additional description Resets Reset global presets and names E ZG } Zpg ] Clear all global presets and their n...
Page 68 - Serial port confi guration
Programmer’s Guide, cont’d MVX 128 A VGA Matrix Switchers • Programmer’s Guide 4-10 PRELIMINAR Y Command/response table for SIS commands (continued) Command ASCII command (host to switcher) Response (switcher to host) Additional description View ties, gain, volume, mutes, and presets (continued) Vie...
Page 69 - Information requests
4-11 MVX 128 A VGA Matrix Switchers • Programmer’s Guide PRELIMINAR Y Command/response table for SIS commands (continued) Command ASCII command (host to switcher) Response (switcher to host) Additional description Information requests Information request I V12X08 • A12X08 ] Request part number N 60-...
Page 71 - Chapter Five; Matrix Software; Matrix Switchers Control Program
PRELIMINAR Y MVX 128 A VGA Matrix Switchers 5 Chapter Five Matrix Software Matrix Switchers Control Program Button Label Generator Program
Page 72 - MVX 128 A VGA Matrix Switchers • Matrix Software; Two software programs accompany the MVX 128 A switcher:; Installing the software; The MVX 128 A switcher can support either RS-232 or RS-422 serial
MVX 128 A VGA Matrix Switchers • Matrix Software 5-2 Matrix Software PRELIMINAR Y Two software programs accompany the MVX 128 A switcher: • The Extron Matrix Switcher Control Program, which communicates with the switcher via the RS-232/RS-422 port, provides an easy way to set up ties and sets of tie...
Page 73 - Using the software; Figure 5-1 — Comm port selection window; If you selected a comm port; Emulate
5-3 MVX 128 A VGA Matrix Switchers • Matrix Software PRELIMINAR Y Using the software Many items found in the Matrix Switcher Control Program are also accessible via front panel controls (see chapter 3, Operation ) and under SIS control (see chapter 4, Programmer’s Guide ). The Matrix Switcher+ Help ...
Page 74 - Matrix Software, cont’d; Figure 5-2 — Extron Matrix Switcher Control Program window (blank)
Matrix Software, cont’d MVX 128 A VGA Matrix Switchers • Matrix Software 5-4 PRELIMINAR Y 3 . The Extron Matrix Switcher Control Program window (fi gure 5-2 and fi gure 5-3) appears. The window displays the current confi guration of the attached matrix. Figure 5-2 — Extron Matrix Switcher Control Pr...
Page 75 - Updating fi rmware; Update the switcher fi rmware as follows:
5-5 MVX 128 A VGA Matrix Switchers • Matrix Software PRELIMINAR Y • To set up audio in follow mode (audio and video have the same tie confi guration), select the Follow box at the bottom of the window. To set up audio in breakaway mode (audio and video have different tie confi gurations), deselect t...
Page 77 - Windows buttons, drop boxes, and trashcan; File menu
5-7 MVX 128 A VGA Matrix Switchers • Matrix Software PRELIMINAR Y Windows buttons, drop boxes, and trashcan The buttons, drop boxes, and trash can on the right side of the program window perform the following functions: Power — Unavailable for MVX 128 A switchers, because the switcher power cannot b...
Page 78 - Tools menu; Updating
Matrix Software, cont’d MVX 128 A VGA Matrix Switchers • Matrix Software 5-8 PRELIMINAR Y 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 devic...
Page 79 - The following characters are invalid in preset names:; Preferences menu; Figure 5-7 — Ties shown as lines
5-9 MVX 128 A VGA Matrix Switchers • Matrix Software PRELIMINAR Y Name presets — Allows you to assign a name to each of the 32 memory presets. N Preset names are limited to 12 upper- and lower-case alphanumeric characters, space, and the _ : = and / characters. N The following characters are invalid...
Page 80 - Numbers in I/O boxes —; Master-Reset selection; Using emulation mode; Button-Label Generator Program
Matrix Software, cont’d MVX 128 A VGA Matrix Switchers • Matrix Software 5-10 PRELIMINAR Y Icons in I/O boxes — Erases any numbers in the I/O boxes in the Control Program window (fi gure 5-3). You can place icons in the boxes. Numbers in I/O boxes — Erases any icons in the I/O boxes in the Control P...
Page 81 - Appendix A; Accessories; Specifi cations
PRELIMINAR Y MVX 128 A VGA Matrix Switchers A Appendix A Specifi cations, Part Numbers, Accessories Specifi cations Part Numbers and Accessories Button Labels
Page 82 - Specifi cations, Part Numbers, Accessories
MVX 128 A VGA Matrix Switchers • Specifi cations, Part Numbers, Accessories A-2 Specifi cations, Part Numbers, Accessories PRELIMINAR Y Specifi cations Video Routing ........................................... 12 x 8 matrixGain ................................................. UnityBandwidth ..........
Page 83 - Control/remote — switcher
A-3 MVX 128 A VGA Matrix Switchers • Specifi cations, Part Numbers, Accessories PRELIMINAR Y Audio Routing ........................................... 12 x 8 stereo matrixGain ................................................. Unbalanced output: -6 dB; balanced output 0 dBFrequency response ............
Page 84 - General; Specifi cations are subject to change without notice.
Specifi cations, Part Numbers, Accessories, cont’d MVX 128 A VGA Matrix Switchers • Specifi cations, Part Numbers, Accessories A-4 PRELIMINAR Y General Power .............................................. 100 VAC to 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 30 watts, internal, autoswitchableTemperature/humidity .............
Page 85 - Part Numbers and Accessories; Included parts; These items can be ordered separately:; Part number
A-5 MVX 128 A VGA Matrix Switchers • Specifi cations, Part Numbers, Accessories PRELIMINAR Y Part Numbers and Accessories Included parts These items are included in each order for a MVX 128 A matrix switcher: Included parts Replacement part number MVX 128 A 60-799-01 Tweeker (small screwdriver) MVX ...
Page 86 - Cables
Specifi cations, Part Numbers, Accessories, cont’d MVX 128 A VGA Matrix Switchers • Specifi cations, Part Numbers, Accessories A-6 PRELIMINAR Y Cables Male-to-female VGA molded connector cables Part number VGA 3’ MHR, 3’ (0.9 m) 26-112-17 VGA 6’ MHR, 6’ (1.8 m) 26-112-15 VGA 15’ MHR, 15’ (4.5 m) 26-...
Page 87 - Button Labels; Figur
A-7 MVX 128 A VGA Matrix Switchers • Specifi cations, Part Numbers, Accessories PRELIMINAR Y Button Labels Figure A-1 provides 12-button strips of blank button labels. Feel free to photocopy them or cut them out of the manual, write button information in each button area as desired, and put them in ...