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68-521-03 Rev. B
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  • Page 1 CrossPoint 450 Plus Series ™ MAV Plus series Large Scale Matrix Switchers 68-521-03 Rev. B 11 09...
  • Page 2 Precautions Safety Instructions • English Warning Power sources • This equipment should be operated only from the power source indicated on the product. This This symbol is intended to alert the user of important operating and maintenance equipment is intended to be used with a main power system with a grounded (neutral) conductor. The (servicing) instructions in the literature provided with the equipment.
  • Page 3 FCC Class A Notice This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Chapter One • Introduction ....................... 1-1 About this Manual ........................1-2 About the Matrix Switchers ....................1-2 Features ............................. 1-5 Chapter Two • Installation ......................2-1 Setup and Installation Checklist ..................2-2 Get.ready .
  • Page 6 Table of Contents, cont’d Setting.RGB.delay.(systems.with.wideband.BMEs) ............. 3-27 Example.6:.Setting.the.RGB.delay.for.an.output............. 3-27 Using.presets ..........................3-29 Example.7:.Saving.a.preset....................3-30 Example.8:.Recalling.a.preset.................... 3-31 Muting.and.unmuting.outputs ....................3-32 Example.9:.Muting.and.unmuting.an.output..............3-32 Viewing.and.adjusting.the.input.audio.level. (systems.with.audio.BMEs) ..................... 3-35 Example.10:.Viewing.and.adjusting.an.input.audio.level..........3-36 Viewing.and.adjusting.the.output.volume. (systems.with.audio.BMEs) ..................... 3-38 Reading.the.displayed.volume..................3-39 Example.11:.Viewing.and.adjusting.an.output.volume.level.......... 3-41 Setting.the.front.panel.locks.(Executive.modes) .
  • Page 7 Switcher-Initiated Messages ....................4-6 Switcher Error Responses ...................... 4-7 Using the Command/Response Tables ................4-7 Command/response.table.for.SIS.commands ................. 4-8 Symbol.definitions........................ 4-8 Command/response.table.for.SIS.commands..............4-9 Command/Response.Table.for.IP-Specific.SIS.Commands ..........4-21 Symbol.definitions......................4-21 Command/response.table.for.IP-Specific.SIS.commands..........4-22 Special Characters ........................4-23 Chapter Five •...
  • Page 8 Table of Contents, cont’d Chapter Six • HTML Operation ....................6-1 Downloading the Startup Page ..................6-2 Status Tab ............................6-3 System.Status.page ........................6-3 DSVP.page.(systems.with.a.sync.BME.only) ................6-4 Configuration Tab ........................6-5 System.Settings.Page .........................
  • Page 9 Appendix A • Ethernet Connection ..................A-1 Ethernet Link ..........................A-2 Ethernet.connection ......................... A-2 Default.IP.address ........................A-2 Pinging.to.determine.the.Extron.IP.address..............A-2 Pinging.to.determine.the.Web.IP.address................. A-3 Configuring.the.matrix.switcher.BME.for.network.use.via.the.ARP.command....A-3 Connecting.as.a.Telnet.client ....................A-5 Telnet.tips..........................A-5 Open..........................A-5 Escape.character.and.Esc.key..................A-6 Local.echo........................A-6 Set.carriage.return.-.line.feed.
  • Page 10 Table of Contents, cont’d CrossPoint 450 Plus and MAV Plus Switchers • Table of Contents...

  • Page 11: Chapter One • Introduction

    CrossPoint 450 Plus and MAV Plus Switchers Chapter One Introduction About.this.Manual About.the.Matrix.Switchers Features...
  • Page 12 Introduction About this Manual This manual contains installation, configuration, and operating information for the Extron family of full-function, very large CrossPoint 450 Plus ultra-wideband and ™ MAV Plus 3248 through 6464 video and audio matrix switchers. About the Matrix Switchers Matrix switchers distribute any input to any combination of outputs.
  • Page 13 Some BMEs are equipped with integrated QuickSwitch-Front Panel Controllers (QS-FPC ™ • The CrossPoint 450 Plus video BME is available with or without a QS-FPC. • The MAV Plus video BME is always equipped with a QS-FPC. • The CrossPoint 450 Plus sync BME is not available with a QS-FPC. •...
  • Page 14 Introduction, cont’d A low resolution video matrix switcher system requires a MAV Plus video BME for each video plane (three BMEs for component video, two BMEs for S-video, or one BME for composite video). To add audio to the system requires a MAV Plus stereo or mono audio BME.

  • Page 15: Features

    Features Video (video BMEs) — All switchers input and output video on BNC connectors. • CrossPoint 450 Plus wideband video — These switcher BMEs input and output wideband RGBHV or RGBS video. They can also switch RGsB, RsGsBs, component/HDTV, S-video, or composite video. • MAV Plus low resolution video —...
  • Page 16 Introduction, cont’d Digital Sync Validation Processing (DSVP ) (CrossPoint 450 Plus sync BMEs) — ™ In critical environments or unmanned remote locations, it may be vital to know that sources are active and switching. The DSVP feature confirms that input sources are active by scanning all sync inputs for active signals. DSVP provides instantaneous frequency feedback for composite sync or separate horizontal and vertical sync signals via the switcher’s serial ports or LAN port.
  • Page 17 Switching flexibility — Provides individually buffered, independent matrix switched outputs with audio follow and audio breakaway for systems with audio BMEs. • Tie any input to any or all outputs • Quick multiple tie — Multiple inputs can be switched to multiple outputs simultaneously.
  • Page 18 Introduction, cont’d Labeling — The included Extron Button Label Generator software lets you create labels to place in the front panel I/O buttons, with names, alphanumeric characters, or color bitmaps for easy and intuitive input and output selection. Alternatively, labels can be made with any Brother P-Touch or comparable ™...

  • Page 19: Chapter Two • Installation

    CrossPoint 450 Plus and MAV Plus Switchers Chapter Two Installation Setup.and.Installation.Checklist Mounting.the.Switcher Rear.Panel.Cabling.and.Features Front.Panel.Configuration.Port...

  • Page 20: Ul.guidelines

    Installation Setup and Installation Checklist Get ready Familiarize yourself with the CrossPoint 450 Plus and MAV Plus matrix switcher BMEs. Obtain IP setting information for the matrix switcher from the local network administrator. Read appendix A, “Ethernet Connection”. Perform physical installation If desired, create button labels (page 5-25) and replace them (page B-14).

  • Page 21: Mounting.instructions

    Mounting instructions The matrix switcher BMEs are rack-mountable, 6U (sync and video BMEs) or 7U (audio BMEs) high metal enclosures with 19-inch rack ears. If desired, rack mount the switcher BME as follows: Insert the switcher BME into the rack, aligning the holes in the mounting bracket with those in the rack.

  • Page 22: Video Or Sync Input And Output (Video And Sync Bmes)

    Installation, cont’d Figure 2-2 — MAV Plus 6464 Stereo Audio BME Video or sync input and output (video and sync BMEs) N The switchers do not alter the input video or sync signal in any way. The signal output by the BME is in the same format as the input. The switcher can connect to as many as 64 video sources and output to as many as 64 video devices, depending on the model.

  • Page 23: Sync Termination Switches (Systems With Sync Bmes)

    Sync termination switches (systems with sync BMEs) Sync termination switches — The CrossPoint 450 Plus sync 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 matrix switcher BMEs have sync termination switches on the rear panel for inputs 1 through 16. The switches provide a way to condition non-TTL sync levels greater than 5 Vp-p, 10 12 14 16 enabling the sync to be properly passed from input to...
  • Page 24 Installation, cont’d The captive screw audio connector can easily be inadvertently plugged partially into one receptacle and partially into an adjacent receptacle. This misconnection could damage the audio circuits. Ensure that the connector is plugged fully and only into the desired input or output. N The length of exposed wires is critical. The ideal length is 3/16 inch (5 mm). • If the stripped section of wire is longer than 3/16 inch, the exposed wires may touch, causing a short circuit between them. • If the stripped section of wire is shorter than 3/16 inch, wires can be easily pulled out even if tightly fastened by the captive screws. N See figure 2-5 to identify the tip, ring, and sleeve when you are making connections for the switcher from existing audio cables. A mono audio connector consists of the tip and sleeve. A stereo audio connector consists of the tip, ring and sleeve. The ring, tip, and sleeve wires are also shown on the captive screw audio connector diagrams: figure 2-3, figure 2-4, figure 2-6, and figure 2-7. Tip (+) Tip (+) Ring (-) Sleeve ( ) Sleeve ( ) 3.5 mm Stereo Plug Connector RCA Connector (balanced) Figure 2-5 —...

  • Page 25: Bme.connection.and.selection

    N The length of exposed wires is critical. The ideal length is 3/16 inch (5 mm). • If the stripped section of wire is longer than 3/16 inch, the exposed wires may touch, causing a short circuit between them. • If the stripped section of wire is shorter than 3/16 inch, wires can be easily pulled out even if tightly fastened by the captive screws. The volume level for each output can be individually set via the front panel or via Ethernet or RS-232/RS-422 control. See chapter 3, "Operation", chapter 4, "Programmer's Guide", chapter 5, "Matrix Software", and chapter 6, "HTML Operation"...
  • Page 26 Installation, cont’d BME COMM interconnect ports — If the matrix switcher system consists of more than one BME, the BMEs must be connected together in a daisy chain using Extron-supplied RJ-45 cables. Connect the first daisy chain from BME 0’s BME Comm Out connector to the nearest BME’s BME Comm In connector (figure 2-9).
  • Page 27 RS-232/RS-422 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 on BME 0 only for serial RS-232/RS-422 control (figure 2-10). RS-232 Function RS-422 Function —...

  • Page 28: Ethernet

    Installation, cont’d Ethernet 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 on BME 0 only. You can use a PC to control the networked switcher with SIS commands from anywhere in the Activity Link...

  • Page 29: Reset.button

    Reset button Reset button — The Reset button initiates four levels of reset on the matrix switcher. Use an Extron Tweeker or a pen to press and hold the RESET button while the switcher is running or while you power up the switcher for different reset levels. See "Performing soft system resets (reset modes 3, 4, and 5)"...

  • Page 30: Power

    Installation, cont’d Extron BBG 6 A Black Burst Color Bar Audio Generator Connect to MAV Plus 6464. Tee connector Terminate cable or connect to another device. Extron MAV Plus 6464 Matrix Switcher Figure 2-12 — Simple external sync connection example Figure 2-13 shows another configuration, in which the timing source passes through three video cameras and a video scan converter before connecting to the switcher.

  • Page 31: Front Panel Configuration Port

    AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO POWER SUPPLY I/O CONFIG PRIMARY REDUNDANT CROSSPOINT 450 PLUS SERIES ULTRA WIDEBAND MATRIX SWITCHER Figure 2-14 — Front panel configuration port 6 feet (1.8 m) Part #70-335-01 Ring Sleeve (Gnd) 9-pin D Connection TRS Plug...
  • Page 32 Installation, cont’d 2-14 CrossPoint 450 Plus and MAV Plus Switchers • Installation...

  • Page 33: Chapter Three • Operation

    CrossPoint 450 Plus and MAV Plus Switchers Chapter Three Operation Front.Panel.Controls.and.Indicators QS-FPC.Front.Panel.Operations Rear.Panel.Operations Optimizing.the.Audio.(Systems.with.Audio.BMEs) Troubleshooting Configuration.Worksheets...
  • Page 34 Operation N The operation of the CrossPoint 450 Plus switcher BMEs and MAV Plus switcher BMEs is very similar. There are two exceptions: • The video selection button is labeled “RGBHV” on the CrossPoint 450 Plus switcher BMEs and “Video” on the MAV Plus switcher BMEs. Throughout this manual, the terms “RGBHV button” and “Video button” are used interchangeably. • The MAV Plus switcher BMEs do not offer RGB delay switching. N Some models are equipped with an integrated Quick Switch-Front Panel Controller (QS-FPC): • The CrossPoint 450 Plus video BME is available with or without a QS-FPC. • The MAV Plus video BME is always equipped with a QS-FPC. • The CrossPoint 450 Plus sync BME is not available with a QS-FPC. • The MAV Plus audio BME (stereo or mono) is not available with a QS-FPC. • BMEs without a QS-FPC are equipped with a blank front panel. N The BME with the operational front panel controller should be BME 0. N Multiple QS-FPCs are unnecessary and potentially confusing. An S-video or component video system has multiple QS-FPCs by default. To avoid confusion, Extron recommends that you lock the redundant QS-FPCs. See "Setting the front panel locks (Executive modes)" on page 3-43. CrossPoint 450 Plus and MAV Plus Switchers • Operation...
  • Page 35 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 62 63 64 CROSSPOINT 450 PLUS SERIES ULTRA-WIDEBAND MATRIX SWITCHER Figure 3-1 — CrossPoint 450 Plus 6464 series with integrated QS-FPC The illuminated push buttons can be labeled with text, graphics, or both. The buttons can be set to provide amber background illumination all the time or the background illumination can be turned off (see "Background illumination", on...

  • Page 36: Input.and.output.buttons

    Operation, cont’d Input and output buttons Primary functions Action Select an input or output for a tie being created. Indications Blinking: potential tie/untie Lit: current tie Amber: video and audio tie Green: video only tie Red: audio only tie through up to Secondary functions I/O Grouping Action 1...
  • Page 37 Input buttons — The input buttons have one primary function (•) and six secondary (❏) functions: • Select and identify an input. (Input 1 only) With the Output 1 button, select I/O Group mode. See "I/O ❏ grouping" on page 3-23. Assign an input to the selected group in I/O Group mode and light to ❏...

  • Page 38: Control.buttons

    Operation, cont’d Control buttons Primary functions Action Save changes Select Preset mode Select View mode Cancel/escape Indication Blinking: save needed Blinking: Save preset View mode selected Flashes once Lit: Recall preset ENTER PRESET VIEW Secondary functions I/O Grouping Action Select group 1. Select group 2.
  • Page 39 Preset button — The Preset button has two primary functions (•) and three secondary (❏) functions: • Activates Save Preset mode to save a configuration as a preset and Recall Preset mode to activate a previously-defined preset. • Blinks when Save Preset mode is active and lights steadily when Recall Preset mode is active.
  • Page 40 Operation, cont’d Esc ( > ) button — The Esc ( > ) button has two primary functions (•) and six secondary (❏) functions: • Cancels operations or selections in progress and resets the front panel button indicators. N The Esc ( >...

  • Page 41: I/O.control.buttons

    I/O control buttons Primary functions Action Select video. Select audio. Indication Green when selected Red when selected RGBHV VIDEO AUDIO Secondary functions Front panel Action 1 With Enter, select Lock mode 2 or toggle between locks mode 0 and mode 2. Action 2 Select Lock mode 1 or toggle between mode 2 and mode 1.

  • Page 42: Power.indicators

    Operation, cont’d Audio button — The Audio button has one primary function (•) and five secondary (❏) functions • (Systems with audio BMEs) 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.

  • Page 43: Button.labels

    Button labels The numbered translucent covers on the input and output buttons can be removed and replaced to insert labels behind them. Input and output labels can be created easily with the Extron Button Label Generator software, which is shipped with every Extron matrix switcher. Each input and output can be labeled with a name, alphanumeric characters, or a color bitmap for easy and intuitive input and output selection (figure 3-3).

  • Page 44: Definitions

    Operation, cont’d Definitions The following terms, which apply to Extron matrix switchers, are used throughout this manual: Tie — An input-to-output connection Set of ties — An input tied to two or more outputs. (An output can never be tied to more than one input.) Configuration —...

  • Page 45: Creating.a.configuration

    Creating a configuration Change the current configuration using the front panel buttons as follows: Press the Esc button to clear any front panel button indications that may be lit. Select to configure video, audio, or both by pressing the RGBHV (CrossPoint 450 Plus switchers) or Video (MAV Plus video switchers) button, Audio button, or both.

  • Page 46: Example.1:.Creating.a.set.of.ties

    Operation, cont’d Example 1: Creating a set of ties In the following example, input 5 video and audio are 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 the current configuration. Clear all selections: Press and release the Esc button.
  • Page 47 Confirm the change: Press and release the Enter button. Press the Enter button to confirm the configuration change. All input buttons and output buttons ENTER return to unlit or background illumination. The Enter button returns to unlit or background illumination. The current configuration is now input 5 video and audio tied to output 3, output 4, and output 8.

  • Page 48: Example.2:.Adding.a.tie.to.a.set.of.ties

    Operation, cont’d Example 2: Adding a tie to a set of ties In the following example, a new video tie is added to the current configuration. The steps show the front panel indications that result from your actions. N This example assumes that you have performed example 1. Clear all selections: Press and release the Esc button.
  • Page 49 Press the Enter button to confirm the configuration change. All input buttons and output buttons ENTER return to unlit or background illumination. The Enter button returns to unlit or background illumination. The current configuration is now: • Input 5 video tied to output 1, output 3, output 4, and output 8 •...

  • Page 50: Example.3:.Removing.a.tie.from.a.set.of.ties

    Operation, cont’d Example 3: Removing a tie from a set of ties In the following example, an existing audio tie is removed from the current configuration. The steps show the front panel indications that result from your actions. N This example assumes that you have performed example 1 and example 2. Clear all selections: Press and release the Esc button.
  • Page 51 Confirm the change: Press and release the Enter button. Press the Enter button to confirm the configuration change. All input buttons and output buttons ENTER return to unlit or background illumination. The Enter button returns to unlit or background illumination. The current configuration is now: •...

  • Page 52: Viewing.a.configuration

    Operation, cont’d 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-only mode also provides a way to mute video and audio outputs (see "Muting and unmuting outputs"...

  • Page 53: Example 4: Viewing Video And Audio, Audio Only, And Video Only Ties

    Example 4: Viewing video and audio, audio only, and video only ties In the following example, the ties in the current configuration are viewed. The steps show the front panel indications that result from your actions. N This example assumes that you have performed example 1, example 2, and example 3. Clear all selections: Press and release the Esc button. Press the Esc button to clear all selections.
  • Page 54 Operation, cont’d Select an input: Press and release the input 5 button. The output buttons for outputs that are tied to input 5 light the appropriate color: Amber for audio and RGBHV or video ties (audio follow) Green for RGBHV or video ties (audio breakaway) Press and release the Input 5 button.

  • Page 55: I/O.grouping

    Exit View-only mode: Press and release the View button to exit View-only mode. Press the View button to exit View-Only mode. All input buttons and output buttons VIEW return to unlit or background illumination. The View button returns to unlit or background illumination.
  • Page 56 Operation, cont’d Suggested applications for the I/O grouping feature include: • Segregating specific video formats to prevent an input in one video format from being inadvertently applied to an output device that supports another video format • Segregating input and output devices that are in separate rooms •...

  • Page 57: Example.5:.Grouping.inputs.and.outputs

    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 actions. Clear all selections: Press and release the Esc button. Press the Esc button to clear all selections.
  • Page 58 Operation, cont’d Select a different I/O group: Press and release the Preset button to select group 2. Press and release the Preset button to select group 2. The button lights to indicate the selection. C O N T R O L VIEW ENTER PRESET...

  • Page 59: Setting Rgb Delay (Systems With Wideband Bmes)

    Setting RGB delay (systems with wideband BMEs) A switcher that includes a CrossPoint 450 Plus Sync BME can briefly blank the RGB (video) output while it switches to the new input’s sync source, and then switches the RGB signals. This allows a brief delay for the display to adjust to the selected input’s sync timing before displaying the new picture, which appears without glitches.
  • Page 60 Operation, cont’d Enter RGB Delay mode: Press and hold the RGBHV button for approximately 2 seconds until it blinks. Press and hold the RGBHV button until it blinks. RGBHV RGBHV 2 seconds Select an output: Press and release the Output 17 button. The Input 1 through Input 10 buttons display the selected output's RGB delay.

  • Page 61: Using.presets

    Exit RGB Delay mode: Press and release the RGBHV button. Press the RGBHV button to exit RGB delay mode. I / O The RGBHV button stops blinking and returns to unlit The Audio button lights red. RGBHV AUDIO or background illumination. All input buttons and output buttons return to unlit or background illumination.

  • Page 62: Example.7:.Saving.a.preset

    Operation, cont’d Example 7: Saving a preset In the following example, the current configuration is saved as a preset. The steps show the front panel indications that result from your actions. Clear all selections: Press and release the Esc button. Press the Esc button to clear all selections.

  • Page 63: Example.8:.Recalling.a.preset

    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 actions. Clear all selections: Press and release the Esc button. Press the Esc button to clear all selections. C O N T R O L VIEW ENTER...

  • Page 64: Muting.and.unmuting.outputs

    Operation, cont’d Muting and unmuting outputs Individual outputs can be muted or unmuted as follows: N 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 “Setting the front panel Locks (Executive modes)” on page 3-43. Press the Esc button to clear any input button indications, output button indications, or control button indications that may be on. Press and release the View button.
  • Page 65 Select video and audio: If necessary, press and release the RGBHV (CrossPoint 450 Plus switchers) or Video (MAV Plus video switchers) button and the Audio button. I / O VIDEO AUDIO Press the RGBHV or Video Press the Audio button button to toggle on and off.
  • Page 66 Operation, cont’d Unmute the outputs: One at a time, press and hold the Output 3 button and then the Output 4 buttons for approximately 2 seconds until each button lights steadily. The output 3 and output 4 signals are unmuted. Unmute outputs one at a time.

  • Page 67: Viewing And Adjusting The Input Audio Level (Systems With Audio Bmes)

    Viewing and adjusting the input audio level (systems with audio BMEs) In systems that include a MAV Plus audio BME, the audio level of each input can be displayed and adjusted through a range of -18 dB to +24 dB, in 0.5 dB increments, to ensure that there is no noticeable volume difference among sources (figure 3-5).

  • Page 68: Example.10:.Viewing.and.adjusting.an.input.audio.level

    Operation, cont’d 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 actions. Clear all selections: Press and release the Esc button. Press the Esc button to clear all selections.
  • Page 69 Change the input level: Press and release the View ( < ) button once to decrease the input audio level by 0.5 dB. Press and release the View ( < ) button several more times to decrease the input audio level by 0.5 dB per button press. Note the output button indications that change each time the View ( <...

  • Page 70: Viewing And Adjusting The Output Volume (Systems With Audio Bmes)

    Operation, cont’d Viewing and adjusting the output volume (systems with audio BMEs) On MAV Plus audio BMEs, the audio level of each local output can be displayed and adjusted through a range of 100% (no attenuation) to 0% (maximum [76 dB] attenuation).

  • Page 71: Reading The Displayed Volume

    Reading the displayed volume N This section is a detailed look at reading the output volume display on the switcher’s front panel. If you do not need to read the exact value of the volume setting, skip this section. There is a maximum of 76 dB of volume attenuation available. The attenuation is adjustable in steps of 0.5 dB, except for the first step from full attenuation, which is 34.5 dB. •...
  • Page 72 Operation, cont’d Audio volume adjustment settings Highest dB of Output Highest dB of Output Highest dB of Output Highest dB of Output # input attenuation volume # input attenuation volume # input attenuation volume # input attenuation volume button lit button lit button lit button lit...

  • Page 73: Example.11:.Viewing.and.adjusting.an.output.volume.level

    Example 11: Viewing and adjusting an 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 actions. See the table on the previous page. Clear all selections: Press and release the Esc button.
  • Page 74 Operation, cont’d Change the volume: Press and release the Esc ( > ) button once to increase the volume by 1.5%. Press and release the Esc ( > ) button several more times to increase the volume by 1.5% per button press. Note the input button indication changes that occur each time the Esc ( >...

  • Page 75: Setting.the.front.panel.locks.(Executive.modes)

    Setting the front panel locks (Executive modes) N In a system with multiple front panel controllers, Extron recommends locking (setting Lock mode 1) the front panel of BMEs other than BME 0 to prevent confusion. The front panel security lockout limits the operation of the switcher system from the front panel controller. When the switcher is locked, all of the front panel functions are disabled except for the View-Only mode functions (see "Viewing a configuration"...

  • Page 76: Selecting.lock.mode.2.Or.toggling.between.mode.2.And.mode.1

    Operation, cont’d Selecting Lock mode 2 or toggling between mode 2 and mode 1 N 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. Change the Lock mode as shown: Press and hold the RGBHV or Video and Audio buttons simultaneously to turn on Lock mode 2 or to toggle between mode 1 and mode 2.

  • Page 77: Background.illumination

    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 seconds.

  • Page 78: Selecting.the.rear.panel.remote.port.protocol.and.baud.rate

    Operation, cont’d Selecting the rear panel Remote port protocol and baud rate N The rear panel Remote port protocol and baud rate are protected when front panel Lock mode 2 is selected. You cannot select Serial Port Selection and Configuration mode. See “Setting the front panel Locks (Executive modes)” on page 3-43. The switcher's rear panel Remote port can support either RS-232 or RS-422 serial communication protocol, and can operate at 9600, 19200, 38400, and 115200 baud rates.

  • Page 79: Rear Panel Operations

    Rear Panel Operations The rear panel has a Reset button that initiates four levels of resets (numbered 1, 3, 4, and 5 for the sake of comparison with an Extron IPL product). The Reset button is recessed, so use a pointed stylus, ballpoint pen, or small screwdriver to access it. See the following table for a summary of the modes.

  • Page 80: Performing Soft System Resets (Reset Modes 3, 4, And 5)

    Operation, cont’d Performing soft system resets (reset modes 3, 4, and 5) Perform a soft reset of the switcher as follows: Use an Extron Tweeker or other small screwdriver to press and hold the rear panel Reset button until the rear panel Reset LED and the front panel View and Esc buttons blink once (events reset), twice (system reset), or three times (absolute reset).

  • Page 81: Performing.a.hard.reset.(Reset.mode.1)

    Performing a hard reset (reset mode 1) The hard reset function restores the switcher to the base firmware that it was shipped with. After a hard reset, events do not automatically start, but user settings and files are restored. Perform a hard reset as follows: N The hard reset restores the factory-installed firmware. The switcher reverts to that factory firmware the next time power is cycled off and on unless a firmware update is performed before the power cycle.

  • Page 82: Troubleshooting

    Operation, cont’d Troubleshooting General checks This section gives recommendations on what to do if you have problems operating the switcher. Ensure that all devices are plugged in and powered on. The switcher is receiving power if one of the front panel Power Supply LEDs is lit green. Check to see if one or more outputs are muted.

  • Page 83: Worksheet Example 1: System Equipment

    Worksheet example 1: System equipment Figure 3-6 shows a worksheet for a switcher configured as a 48-input by 32-output matrix in a fictional organization with the system hardware annotated. Inputs 10 and 11 have no connections in this organization, so they have been crossed out on the worksheet.

  • Page 84: Worksheet Example 2: Daily Configuration

    Operation, cont’d Worksheet example 2: Daily configuration Figure 3-7 continues from worksheet example 1 by showing the ties that make up the configuration of preset 1. Black lines shows one configuration, green lines a second configuration, and red lines a third configuration. In this example: •...

  • Page 85: Worksheet.example.3:.Test.configuration

    Worksheet example 3: Test configuration The A/V system in our fictional organization needs to be fine tuned on a regular basis. Figure 3-8 shows a typical test configuration, with an Extron video test generator (input 12) generating a test pattern to all outputs that have connected monitors and wall boxes.
  • Page 86 Operation, cont’d 3-54 CrossPoint 450 Plus and MAV Plus Switchers • Operation...
  • Page 87 CrossPoint 450 Plus and MAV Plus Switchers • Operation 3-55...
  • Page 88 Operation, cont’d 3-56 CrossPoint 450 Plus and MAV Plus Switchers • Operation...

  • Page 89: Serial Ports

    CrossPoint 450 Plus and MAV Plus Switchers Chapter Four Programmer’s Guide Serial.Ports Ethernet.(LAN).Port Host-to-Switcher.Instructions Switcher-Initiated.Messages Switcher.Error.Responses Using.the.Command/Response.Tables Special.Characters...

  • Page 90: Rear.panel.remote.port

    Programmer’s Guide Serial Ports The switcher's BME 0 has 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: •...

  • Page 91: Front.panel.configuration.port

    Front panel Configuration port The front panel Configuration port is hard configured as RS-232 only. The port can operate at the 9600, 19200, 38400, or 115200 baud rate, but Extron recommends leaving this port at 9600 baud only. N This port is independent of the rear panel Remote port and is not affected by changes to the rear panel port’s protocol. This front panel port’s protocol can be changed via an SIS command only. See the "Command/Response table for IP-Specific SIS commands", on page 4-23, to configure both ports using an SIS...

  • Page 92: Ethernet (Lan) Port

    Programmer’s Guide, cont’d Ethernet (LAN) Port The rear panel Ethernet connector on the switcher can be connected to an Ethernet LAN or WAN. Communication between the switcher and the controlling device is via telnet (a TCP socket using port 23). The TCP port can be changed if necessary, via SIS.

  • Page 93: Establishing.a.connection

    Establishing a connection Establish a network connection to a CrossPoint 450 Plus or MAV Plus switcher as follows: Open a TCP socket to port 23 using the switcher’s IP address. N If the local system administrators have not changed the value, the factory-specified default, 192.168.254.254, is the correct value for this field. The switcher responds with a copyright message that includes the copyright year, product name, firmware version, part number, and the current date and time.

  • Page 94: Host-To-Switcher Instructions

    The switcher-initiated messages are listed below (underlined). (c) Copyright 2009, Extron Electronics, CP 450 MAV Plus, Vx.xx, 60-nnnn-nn {day, date, time} The switcher initiates the copyright message when it is first powered on or when connection via Internet protocol (IP) is established.

  • Page 95: Switcher Error Responses

    Vmtnn•x The switcher initiates the Vmt message when a channel output mute is toggled on or off from the front panel. nn is the output number, • is a space, and x is the mute status: 1 = on, 0 = off. Amtnn•x The switcher initiates the Amt message when an audio output mute is toggled on or off from the front panel.

  • Page 96: Command/Response.table.for.sis.commands

    Programmer’s Guide, cont’d Command/response table for SIS commands Symbol definitions = CR/LF (carriage return/line feed) (hex 0D 0A) = Carriage return (no line feed, hex 0D) • = Space character = Escape key (hex 1B) = Input number (for tie) 00 –...

  • Page 97: Command/Response.table.for.sis.commands

    Command/response table for SIS commands Command ASCII command Response Additional description (host to switcher) (switcher to host) Create ties N • Commands can be entered back-to-back in a string, with no spaces. For example: 1*1!02*02&003*003%4*24$. • The quick multiple tie and tie input to all output commands activate all I/O switches simultaneously. • The matrix switchers support 1-, 2-, and 3-digit numeric entries (1*1!, 02*02&, or 003*003$). • The ! tie command, & tie command, and % tie command can be used interchangeably. N When you create a tie where = 00, you tie no input to the specified output ( ) (untie When you create a tie where = 00, you untie all outputs from input N The &...
  • Page 98 Programmer’s Guide, cont’d Command/response table for SIS commands (continued) Command ASCII command Response Additional description (host to switcher) (switcher to host) Video mute commands Video mute Mute output (video off). Video unmute Unmute output video on). Read video mute 1 = mute on, 0 = mute off. Global video mute Mute all RGB outputs.
  • Page 99 Command/response table for SIS commands (continued) Command ASCII command Response Additional description (host to switcher) (switcher to host) Audio output volume N The table below defines the value of each audio volume step. N You can set the output volume to whole dB values only, using the V command. The increment and decrement level ( +V and -V) commands increase and decrease the volume in steps of 0.5 dB only. The values for all audio output volume commands are reported in whole dB levels only; the reported value is rounded up to the next higher magnitude value (for example, 3.5 dB is reported as 4 dB). dB of Output dB of Output dB of Output value value...
  • Page 100 Programmer’s Guide, cont’d Command/response table for SIS commands (continued) Command ASCII command Response Additional description (host to switcher) (switcher to host) Audio mute commands Audio mute Mute output audio (audio off). Audio unmute Unmute output audio audio on). Read audio mute 1 = mute on, 0 = mute off.
  • Page 101 Command/response table for SIS commands (continued) Command ASCII command Response Additional description (host to switcher) (switcher to host) Save, recall, and directly write presets (continued) EX1) , X@ , X@ Write room outputs See notes below. , X@ N • The maximum number of rooms ( ) is 10.
  • Page 102 Programmer’s Guide, cont’d Command/response table for SIS commands (continued) Command ASCII command Response Additional description (host to switcher) (switcher to host) View ties, gain, volume, mutes, and presets N The & view tie command for RGB and % view tie command for video can be used interchangeably. View video and audio Input video and audio is output tie tied to output Example:...
  • Page 103 Command/response table for SIS commands (continued) Command ASCII command Response Additional description (host to switcher) (switcher to host) View ties, gain, volume, mutes, and presets (continued) View global preset audio *2VC • •...• •Aud configuration Show preset ’s audio configuration. Show the input ( ) tied to 16 sequential outputs, starting...
  • Page 104 Programmer’s Guide, cont’d Command/response table for SIS commands (continued) Command ASCII command Response Additional description (host to switcher) (switcher to host) Digital Sync Validation Processing (DSVP) X1$] View DSVP Listed as horizontal (individual sync frequency) frequency, vertical frequency. Example: Input 2 frequency is 031.5,060.00 31.5 kHz (horizontal) and 60 Hz (vertical).
  • Page 105 Command/response table for SIS commands (continued) Command ASCII command Response Additional description (host to switcher) (switcher to host) I/O Grouping (continued) X1& X1& X1& X1& X1& Read input grouping Each entry is the group number assigned to an input position, starting from input 1. n is the highest-numbered input for this model.
  • Page 106 Programmer’s Guide, cont’d Command/response table for SIS commands (continued) Command ASCII command Response Additional description (host to switcher) (switcher to host) Lock (executive) modes N See “Setting the front panel locks (Executive modes)” in chapter 3, “Operation”, for more Lock mode information. Lock all front panel functions Enable Lock mode 1. Exe1 Lock advanced front panel Enable Lock mode 2.
  • Page 107 Command/response table for SIS commands (continued) Command ASCII command Response Additional description (host to switcher) (switcher to host) Information requests (continued) Request BME part number See appendix B for numbers. nn-nnn-nn Example: CrossPoint 450 Plus 6464 60-768-41 with front panel controller. N There are up to three separate sets of Extron firmware on which the switcher can report: the controller firmware, which is the overall control firmware; the Ethernet protocol firmware, which handles the Ethernet interface; and the latest optional Extron firmware update, which is available at www.extron.com.
  • Page 108 Programmer’s Guide, cont’d Command/response table for SIS commands (continued) Command ASCII command Response Additional description (host to switcher) (switcher to host) File Directory N The response to the "View File Directory" command differs, depending on whether the command is sent via an RS-232/RS-422 or Telnet connection or sent via a Web browser connection. View file directory List user-supplied files. filename1,date/time,length RS-232/RS-422 port and filename2,date/time,length Telnet filename3,date/time,length • •...

  • Page 109: Command/Response.table.for.ip-Specific.sis.commands

    Command/Response Table for IP-Specific SIS Commands Symbol definitions = Matrix name (Up to 240 characters) N The following characters are invalid in the name: {space} ~ , @ = ` [ ] { } < > ‘ “ ; : \ | and ?. = Default name Factory default name (model name + last 3 pairs of MAC address) = Time and date (set) In the format: MM/DD/YY•HH:MM:SS where: MM = month: 01 (January) through 12 (December) DD = day: 01 –...

  • Page 110: Command/Response.table.for.ip-Specific.sis.commands

    Programmer’s Guide, cont’d Command/response table for IP-Specific SIS commands Command ASCII command Response Additional description (host to switcher) (switcher to host) IP setup commands EX3) X3)] Set matrix name Ipn• X3)] Read matrix name X3)] Reset matrix name to factory Model name plus the last 3 •CN Ipn•...

  • Page 111: Special Characters

    Command/response table for IP-Specific SIS commands (continued) Command ASCII command Response Additional description (host to switcher) (switcher to host) IP setup commands (continued) N You must have first set an e-mail recipient for the e-mail account number ( ), using the Set e-mail recipient (CR) command, before you can assign events to monitor with the Set e-mail events for recipient (EM) command (see previous page). EX4! Set e-mail events for , ... , recipient X4$] , ... , Example: See below.
  • Page 112 Programmer’s Guide, cont’d 4-24 CrossPoint 450 Plus and MAV Plus Switchers • Programmer’s Guide...

  • Page 113: Matrix Switchers Control Program

    CrossPoint 450 Plus and MAV Plus Switchers Chapter Five Matrix Software Matrix.Switchers.Control.Program Button.Label.Generator.Program.

  • Page 114: Installing.the.software

    Matrix Software Two software programs accompany the matrix switcher BMEs: • The Extron Matrix Switcher Control Program, which communicates with the switcher BME 0 via the RS-232/RS-422 port, Configuration port, and the Ethernet port, provides an easy way to set up ties and sets of ties. •...

  • Page 115: Software.operation.via.ethernet

    Scroll to the desired program and click Install (figure 5-2). Figure 5-2 — Software installation Follow the on-screen instructions. By default, the installation of the Matrix Switchers Control Program creates a C:\Program Files\Extron\Matrix_ Switchers directory, and it places the following four icons into a group folder named “Extron Electronics\Matrix Switchers”: • MATRIX Switcher+ Control Program • MATRIX Switcher+ Help • Uninstall MATRIX Switcher • Check for Matrix Updates N Besides the LAN port, the CrossPoint or MAV switcher can support remote control via either the rear panel Remote RS-232/RS-422 port or the front panel Configuration port (matrix sizes up to 1616). Remote RS-232/RS-422 port — The port can be configured for either the RS-232 or RS-422 serial communication protocol and operate at 9600, 19200, 38400, or 115200 baud. See “Selecting the rear panel Remote port protocol and baud rate” in chapter 3, “Operation”, to configure the rear panel port from the front panel. Configuration port (matrix sizes up to 1616 only) — The port supports RS-232 serial communication protocol only. The port can operate at 9600, 19200, 38400, or 115200 baud, but Extron recommends leaving this port at 9600 baud. See the Set serial port parameters commands on page 4-23 to configure either port using an SIS command.

  • Page 116: Using.the.matrix.switcher.control.software

    To run the Matrix Switchers Control Program, click Start > Programs > Extron Electronics > Matrix Switchers > MATRIX Switcher + Control Pgm. The Comm Port Selection window (figure 5-3) appears.
  • Page 117 If you selected IP [LAN] in step 2, the IP Connection window appears (figure 5-4). Figure 5-4 — Address and password entry Examine the Matrix IP Address field in the IP Connection window. The field displays the last Extron IP address entered. If the IP address is correct, proceed to step 3b.
  • Page 118 Matrix Software, cont’d Use the program to operate the switcher as follows: • To create a tie, drag an input box to one or more output boxes. To remove a tie, drag the output box to its tied input box or to the trash can. • To set up audio in Follow mode (audio and video have the same tie configuration), select the Follow box at the bottom of the window. To set up audio in breakaway mode (audio and video have different tie configurations), deselect the Follow box. • To make the control program easier to use, assign a device icon to each input and output. Click on a box that represents an input or output, and drag the desired icon onto the box from the icon palette that appears. Figure 5-5 — Extron Matrix Switchers Control Program window CrossPoint 450 Plus and MAV Plus Switchers • Matrix Software...
  • Page 119 • For quick display of information on a specific input or output device, position the pointer tool over that device in the control program window. The program opens an inset that details the connections to that device, the audio level, the frequency of the video signal input from or output to that device, and, for the CrossPoint switchers only, the switching interval (RGB delay). See the inset box in figure 5-6. You can print a map of the current configuration by clicking File > Print Tie Map. Figure 5-6 — Sample program window, with ties and icons CrossPoint 450 Plus and MAV Plus Switchers • Matrix Software...

  • Page 120: Ip.settings/Options.window

    Matrix Software, cont’d IP Settings/Options window The IP Settings/Options window (figure 5-7), accessible by clicking Tools > IP options, provides a location for viewing and, if connected via either serial port or if you are logged on via the Ethernet port as an administrator, editing settings unique to the Ethernet interface.

  • Page 121: Address.and.name.fields

    Address and Name fields The Matrix IP Address field contains the IP address of the connected matrix switcher. This value is encoded in the flash memory in the switcher. The Gateway IP Address field identifies the address of the gateway to the controlling PC to be used if the matrix switcher and the mail server are not on the same subnet.

  • Page 122: Date,.Time.(Local),.And.gmt.(Offset).Fields

    Matrix Software, cont’d Date, Time (local), and GMT (offset) fields The Date field displays the current date in the Greenwich Mean Time zone. The Time (local) field displays the current time in the local time zone. The GMT field displays the amount of time, in hours and minutes, that the local time varies from the GMT international time reference.

  • Page 123: Sync Time To Pc Button

    Sync Time to PC button Clicking the mouse on the Sync Time to PC button causes the computer you are operating to send its internal time to the switcher in a set time command. Use Daylight Saving check box Click in the Use Daylight Saving check box to turn Daylight Saving Time on and off for North America.

  • Page 124: E-Mail.addressee.fields

    Matrix Software, cont’d E-mail Addressee fields The eight E-mail Addressee fields permit the administrator to identify the e-mail addresses of the personnel to whom the matrix switcher e-mails notification of its failure and repair status. The following figure shows a typical e-mail from the switcher.

  • Page 125: Updating.firmware

    Updating firmware The firmware upgrade utility provides a way to replace the firmware that is coded on the switcher’s control board without taking the switcher out of service. Update the switcher firmware as follows: Visit the Extron Web site, www.extron.com, click the Download tab, and then click the Firmware link (figure 5-8).
  • Page 126 Matrix Software, cont’d Folder where firmware is installed Figure 5-9 — Downloading firmware upgrade files 5-14 CrossPoint 450 Plus and MAV Plus Switchers • Matrix Software...

  • Page 127: Ethernet-Connected.firmware.upload

    Connect a Windows-based computer to either switcher serial port or the switcher LAN port. See chapter 2, “Installation”, for more details. Start the Matrix Switchers Control Program and connect to the matrix switcher. See “Using the Matrix Switcher Control software” in this chapter, steps 1 through 4, starting on page 5-4.

  • Page 128: Serial-Port-Connected.firmware.upload

    Matrix Software, cont’d Serial-port-connected firmware upload If the Firmware Loader (figure 5-12) appeared, proceed to step 14. If you have not updated firmware for the matrix switcher before, and if the Add Device window (figure 5-11) appears, select the RS-232 tab. If you have updated firmware for this model in the past, click Cancel.
  • Page 129 Navigate to and select the new firmware file. The Choose Firmware File window closes. N When downloaded from the Extron Web site, the firmware is placed in a subfolder of C:Program Files\Extron\Firmware. The firmware file must have a .s19 extension. Other file types can cause the switcher to stop functioning. Figure 5-13 — Choose Firmware File window In the Firmware Loader window, click Begin. The Total Progress and Progress status bars show the progress of the upload.

  • Page 130: Uploading.html.files

    Matrix Software, cont’d Uploading HTML files You can create customized HTML pages for the switcher to display. The HTML Files List window (figure 5-15), accessible via the Tools menu, provides a way to view the contents of the switcher’s file system and upload custom HTML pages to the switcher.

  • Page 131: Windows.buttons,.Drop.boxes,.And.trash.can

    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 matrix switchers, because the switcher power cannot be controlled via software. Executive Mode —...

  • Page 132: Tools.menu

    Matrix Software, cont’d 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 device icon graphics.
  • Page 133 Hardware status — Provides an overall view of the status of the matrix switcher, including the power supply voltages, the temperature status, the Remote RS-232/RS-422 port configuration, and the installed and updated firmware status (figure 5-16). Green — Proper operation. Red —...

  • Page 134: Preferences.menu

    Matrix Software, cont’d Preferences menu Immediate Changes — Causes configuration changes to take effect immediately. Hold/Verify Changes — Delays implementation of configuration changes until the Changes – Take button is pressed. Ties as Lines — Displays ties as lines (below). Ties as Crosspoints —...

  • Page 135: Master-Reset.selection

    Icons in I/O Boxes — Erases any numbers in the I/O boxes in the Control Program window (figure 5-6). You can place icons in the boxes. Numbers in I/O Boxes — Erases any icons in the I/O boxes in the Control Program window and fills each box with the associated input or output number.

  • Page 136: Using.emulation.mode

    For information about program features, you can access the help program in any of the following ways: • From the Extron Electronics program folder or group, double- click the MATRIX Switcher Help icon (shown at right). • From within the Matrix Switchers Control Program, select from the Help menu on the main screen.

  • Page 137: Button Label Generator Program

    Figure 5-19 — Location of software on the web site N The Button Label Generator software is also included on the Extron Software Products disk that accompanied the switcher. By default, the Windows installation creates a C:\Program Files\Extron\ButtonLabelGenerator directory and places the Button Label Generator icon into a group or folder named “Extron Electronics”. CrossPoint 450 Plus and MAV Plus Switchers • Matrix Software 5-25...

  • Page 138: Using.the.button.label.generator.software

    Using the Button Label Generator software To run the Button Label Generator program, click Start > Programs > Extron Electronics > Button Label Generator > Button Label Generator. The Button Label Generator window appears (figure 5-20). Figure 5-20 — Button Label Generator window In the Systems selection box, choose the Matrix Switchers 6464 option to match the button label size and quantities for your matrix switcher.

  • Page 139: Downloading The Startup Page

    CrossPoint 450 Plus and MAV Plus Switchers Chapter Six HTML Operation Downloading.the.Startup.Page Status.Tab Configuration.Tab File.Management.Tab Control.Tab Special.Characters...
  • Page 140 HTML Operation The switcher can be controlled and operated through BME 0's LAN port, connected via a LAN or WAN, using a Web browser such as Microsoft Internet Explorer ® ® The browser’s display of the switcher’s status or operation has the appearance of Web pages.

  • Page 141: Status Tab

    The switcher checks several possibilities, in the following order, and then responds accordingly: Does the address include a specific file name, such as 10.13.156.10/file_name.html? If so, the switcher downloads that HTML page. Is there a file in the switcher’s memory that is named “index.html”? If so, the switcher downloads “index.html”...

  • Page 142: Dsvp Page (Systems With A Sync Bme Only)

    HTML Operation, cont’d DSVP page (systems with a sync BME only) You can view a snapshot-in-time of the input frequencies of connected inputs on the Digital Sync Validation Processing (DSVP) page (figure 6-3). Click the DSVP link to the left of the Status page to download the DSVP page. The DSVP page automatically updates itself every 30 seconds to show the latest input frequencies changes or if an input has been disconnected.

  • Page 143: Configuration Tab

    Configuration Tab System Settings Page The switcher BME 0 downloads the System Settings page (figure 6-4) when you click the Configuration tab. The screen consists of fields in which you can view and edit IP administration and system settings. See appendix A, “Ethernet Connection”, for basic information about IP addresses and subnetting.

  • Page 144: Ip.settings.fields

    HTML Operation, cont’d IP Settings fields The IP Settings fields provide a location for viewing and editing settings unique to the Ethernet interface. After editing any of the settings on this page, click the Submit button at the bottom of the page. Unit Name field The Unit Name field contains the name used as the “from”...

  • Page 145: Date/Time.settings.fields

    Date/Time Settings fields The Date/Time Settings fields (figure 6-5) provide a location for viewing and setting the time functions. Figure 6-5 — Date/Time Settings fields To sync BME’s clock to the connected PC, click the Local Date/Time button and then click the Submit button. N Use of the Local Date/Time button has no effect on the Zone and Daylight Savings Time functions.

  • Page 146: Passwords.page

    HTML Operation, cont’d Passwords page Access the Passwords page (figure 6-6) by clicking the Passwords link on the System Settings page. System Settings Refresh Email Settings Firmware Upgrade Figure 6-6 — Passwords page The fields on the Passwords page are for entering and verifying administrator and user passwords.

  • Page 147: Email.settings.page

    Email Settings page Reach the Email Settings page (figure 6-7) by clicking the Email Settings link on the System Settings page. The Email Settings page has fields for setting up the switcher’s e-mail notification capabilities. For the e-mail settings and for each row of the e-mail notification settings, click the Edit button to make the fields available for editing.

  • Page 148: Email.address.fields

    HTML Operation, cont’d Email address fields The eight Email Address fields identify the e-mail addresses of the personnel to whom the CrossPoint or MAV switcher BME 0 e-mails notification of its failure and repair status. Standard e-mail address conventions (nnnnn@xxx.com) apply. The check boxes and drop boxes associated with each address field permit the operator to specify criteria under which the BME will e-mail recipients.
  • Page 149 Click the Firmware Upgrade link (figure 6-9). Figure 6-9 — Firmware upgrade Click the Browse button. A Choose File window appears. Navigate to the folder where you saved the firmware upgrade file. Select the file. N Valid firmware files must have the file extension “.S19”. Any other file extension is not a firmware upgrade. N The original factory-installed firmware is permanently available on the matrix switcher BME. If the attempted firmware upload fails for any reason, the BME reverts to the factory-installed firmware.

  • Page 150: File Management Tab

    HTML Operation, cont’d File Management Tab File Management Page To delete files such as user-supplied HTML pages from the switcher BME or to upload your own files to the switcher, click the File Management tab. The switcher BME downloads the file management HTML page (figure 6-10). Figure 6-10 —...

  • Page 151: Control Tab

    Control Tab Set and View Ties page You can create ties on the Set and View Ties page (figure 6-11). Access the Set and view Ties page by clicking the Control tab. Refresh or Select a Different Output Group for Ties RGBHV &...

  • Page 152: Creating.or.deleting.a.tie

    HTML Operation, cont’d Creating or deleting a tie Make or break a tie as follows: Click the Video Only, Audio Only, or Video & Audio button to select video, audio, or both for switching (audio breakaway or audio follow). Each mouse click on a button toggles the other two buttons off.

  • Page 153: Rgbhv.and.audio.settings.page

    RGBHV and Audio Settings page N The control options on this page vary, depending on the configuration of the matrix switcher system. The RGB and Audio Settings page provides the means to: • Systems with MAV Plus audio BMEs only — Set the system's audio parameters (input audio gain and attenuation and output volume). •...

  • Page 154: Change The Input Gain And Attenuation (Systems With Audio Bmes)

    HTML Operation, cont’d Change the input gain and attenuation (systems with audio BMEs) Users can set each input’s level of audio gain or attenuation (-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.

  • Page 155: Mute.and.unmute.one.or.all.outputs

    Mute and unmute one or all outputs Mute one or all outputs as follows: To select an individual output to mute or unmute, click the Output drop box. A drop-down scroll box appears (figure 6-15). Figure 6-15 — Output selection drop box Click and drag the slider or click the scroll up button or scroll down button until the desired output is visible.

  • Page 156: Change The Rgb Delay (Systems With Crosspoint 450 Plus Sync Bmes)

    HTML Operation, cont’d Change the RGB delay (systems with CrossPoint 450 Plus sync BMEs) The RGB delay interval defines how long the screen is blanked when switching to a new input for the selected output. This value can be set from 00 to 5 seconds in 0.5-second increments.

  • Page 157: Change.the.output.volume.level.(Audio.models)

    Change the output volume level (audio models) Users can set each output’s volume level through a range of zero steps of attenuation (full attenuation, minimum volume) to 64 steps of attenuation (no attenuation, full volume) from the RGB and Audio Settings page. Change an output’s audio level setting as follows: Click the output drop box.
  • Page 158 HTML Operation, cont’d Audio volume adjustment settings Number dB of Output Number dB of Output Number dB of Output of steps attenuation volume of steps attenuation volume of steps attenuation volume 5.5% 38.5% 71.5% 8.5% 41.5% 74.5% 11.5% 44.5% 77.5% 14.5% 47.5% 80.5%...

  • Page 159: Global.presets.page

    Global Presets page You can save and recall global presets from the Global presets page (figure 6-21). Access the Global Presets page by clicking the Global Presets link on the left of the Set and View Ties page. Set and View Ties RGBHV &...

  • Page 160: Recalling.a.preset

    HTML Operation, cont’d Recalling a preset To recall a global preset to be the current configuration, click the button associated with the desired preset. Special Characters The HTML language reserves certain characters for specific functions. The switcher does not accept these characters as part of preset names, the switcher’s name, passwords, or locally created file names.

  • Page 161: Appendix A • Ethernet Connection

    CrossPoint 450 Plus and MAV Plus Switchers A ppendix A Ethernet Connection Ethernet.Link Subnetting.—.A.Primer...

  • Page 162: Ethernet.connection

    Ethernet Connection Ethernet Link The rear panel Ethernet connector on the CrossPoint 450 Plus and MAV Plus switcher BMEs can be connected to an Ethernet LAN or WAN. This connection makes SIS control of the switcher possible using a computer connected to the same LAN. Although for normal system control, the connection is to BME 0, you can connect to and communicate with any BME (for example, you connect to other BMEs to perform a firmware upgrade).

  • Page 163: Pinging.to.determine.the.web.ip.address

    At the DOS prompt, type ping {IP address} and then press . The Enter computer returns a display similar to as shown below. The line Pinging ... reports the actual numeric IP address, regardless of whether you entered the actual numeric IP address or an alias name. C:\>ping 192.168.254.254 Pinging 192.168.254.254 with 32 bytes of data: Reply from 192.168.254.254: bytes=32 time<10ms TTL=128...
  • Page 164 Ethernet Connection, cont’d At the PC, access the MS-DOS command prompt (see “Pinging to determine the Extron IP address“, steps 1 through 3), then enter the arp –s command. Type in the desired new IP address for the unit (obtained in step 1) and the unit’s MAC address (from the unit’s rear panel), for example arp –s 10.13.197.7 00-05-A6-03-69-B0 and then press {Enter}.

  • Page 165: Connecting.as.a.telnet.client

    Connecting as a Telnet client The Microsoft Telnet utility is available from the command prompt. Telnet allows you to input SIS commands to the BME from the PC via the LAN port and the LAN. Access the DOS prompt and start Telnet as follows: On the Windows task bar, click on Start > Run.

  • Page 166: Escape.character.and.esc.key

    Ethernet Connection, cont’d Escape character and Esc key When Telnet is first started, the utility advises that the Escape character is ‘Ctrl+]’. Many SIS commands include the keyboard key. Consequently, some confusion may exist between the Escape character and the Escape key. The Telnet Escape character is a key combination, the key and the Ctrl...

  • Page 167: Subnetting - A Primer

    Subnetting — A Primer It is not the purpose of this manual to describe TCP/IP protocol in detail. However, some understanding of TCP/IP subnetting (a subnet is a subset of a network — a set of IP devices that have portions of their IP addresses in common) is necessary in order to understand the interaction of the BME and the mail server gateway.

  • Page 168: Determining.whether.devices.are.on.the.same.subnet

    Ethernet Connection, cont’d Determining whether devices are on the same subnet To determine the subnet, the local device’s IP address is compared to the remote device’s IP address (below). Each address’s octets are compared or not compared, depending on the value in the related subnet mask octet. • If a subnet mask octet contains the value 255, the related octets of the local device’s address and the remote device’s IP address are unmasked.

  • Page 169: Appendix B • Reference Information

    CrossPoint 450 Plus and MAV Plus Switchers Appendix B Reference Information CrossPoint.450.Plus.Specifications MAV.Plus.Specifications Part.Numbers.and.Accessories Removing.and.Installing.Button.Labels...
  • Page 170 Reference Information CrossPoint 450 Plus Specifications Video Routing ........... 64 x 64, 64 x 48, 64 x 32, 48 x 64, 48 x 48, 48 x 32, 32 x 48, or 32 x 64 matrix Gain ..........Unity Bandwidth ........450 MHz (-3 dB), fully loaded 0 - 10 MHz ......
  • Page 171 Control/remote — switcher Serial control port ......1 RS-232 or RS-422 female 9-pin D connector (rear panel) 1 RS-232 2.5 mm phone jack (front panel) Baud rate and protocol 9-pin D connector ....9600 (default), 19200, 38400, 115200 baud (adjustable); 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, no parity 2.5 mm phone jack ....
  • Page 172 Reference Information, cont’d MAV Plus Specifications Video — video BMEs Routing ........... 64 x 64, 64 x 48, 64 x 32, 48 x 64, 48 x 48, 48 x 32, 32 x 48, or 32 x 64 matrix Gain ..........Unity Bandwidth ........
  • Page 173 Audio input — audio BMEs Number/signal type ..... 32, 48, or 64 stereo balanced/unbalanced or 32, 48, or 64 mono balanced/unbalanced Connectors Stereo models ..... (32, 48, or 64) 3.5 mm captive screw connectors, 5 pole Mono models ..... (32, 48, or 64) 3.5 mm captive screw connectors, 3 pole Impedance ........
  • Page 174 Reference Information, cont’d Enclosure type ....... Metal Enclosure dimensions Video BMEs ......10.5" H x 17.0" W x 14.1" D (6U high, full rack wide) (26.7 cm H x 43.2 cm W x 35.8 cm D) Audio BMEs ....... 12.25" H x 17.0" W x 14.1" D (7U high, full rack wide) (31.1 cm H x 43.2 cm W x 35.8 cm D) Product weight per BME 32 x 48 through 64 x 64 Series video BMEs...

  • Page 175: Crosspoint 450 Plus System Part Numbers

    Part Numbers and Accessories CrossPoint 450 Plus system part numbers N The part numbers below are for complete RGBHV (five BMEs) systems with or without stereo audio (a sixth, stereo audio, BME) only. A front panel controller is incorporated into one of the BMEs in the system. For custom systems, such as RGBS video, mono audio, or no front panel controller, see "BME part numbers" to order individual BMEs. Model Part number CrossPoint 450 Plus 3248 HV video switcher 42-078-40 CrossPoint 450 Plus 3248 HVA video and audio switcher 42-078-45 CrossPoint 450 Plus 3264 HV video switcher 42-079-40 CrossPoint 450 Plus 3264 HVA video and audio switcher 42-079-45...

  • Page 176: Mav Plus System Part Numbers

    Reference Information, cont’d MAV Plus system part numbers N The part numbers below are for composite video (one BME) switchers with or without stereo audio (a second, stereo audio, BME) only. A front panel controller is incorporated into the video BME. For S-video and component video systems, systems with mono audio, or audio only switchers, see "BME part numbers" to order individual BMEs. Model Part number MAV Plus 3248 V video switcher 60-761-31 MAV Plus 3248 AV video and audio switcher 42-078-15 MAV Plus 3264 V video switcher 60-762-31 MAV Plus 3264 AV video and audio switcher 42-079-15 MAV Plus 4832 V video switcher...

  • Page 177: Bme.part.numbers

    BME part numbers N The complete system part numbers listed on the preceding pages are for either: • RGBHV systems (three wideband video and two sync BMEs) • Composite video switchers (one video BME) Any of the above matrix switchers is available as a complete system with or without stereo audio (an extra, stereo audio, BME). For custom systems, such as RGBS video, S-video, component video, or systems with mono audio, see the part numbers on the following pages and order the required BMEs for your system. • One CrossPoint 450 Plus wideband video BME for each high resolution video plane (typically three required) • One CrossPoint 450 Plus sync BME for each sync plane • One MAV Plus video BME for each low resolution video plane: Three BMEs for component video  Two BMEs for S-video  One BME for composite video  • If desired, one MAV Plus audio (stereo or mono) BME Order all BMEs of the same matrix size, such as 6464. If desired, order one wideband video BME with an optional QuickSwitch- Front Panel Controller (QS-FPC ™...

  • Page 178: Crosspoint.450.Plus.wideband.video.bmes

    Reference Information, cont’d CrossPoint 450 Plus wideband video BMEs Part number CrossPoint 450 Plus 3248 WB 60-761-40 CrossPoint 450 Plus 3248 WB FPC 60-761-41 CrossPoint 450 Plus 3264 WB 60-762-40 CrossPoint 450 Plus 3264 WB FPC 60-762-41 CrossPoint 450 Plus 4832 WB 60-763-40 CrossPoint 450 Plus 4832 WB FPC 60-763-41...

  • Page 179: Mav.plus.stereo.audio.bmes

    MAV Plus stereo audio BMEs Part number MAV Plus 3248 stereo audio 60-761-15 MAV Plus 3264 stereo audio 60-762-15 MAV Plus 4832 stereo audio 60-763-15 MAV Plus 4848 stereo audio 60-764-15 MAV Plus 4864 stereo audio 60-765-15 MAV Plus 6432 stereo audio 60-766-15 MAV Plus 6448 stereo audio 60-767-15...

  • Page 180: Optional.accessories

    Reference Information, cont’d Optional accessories These items can be ordered separately: Accessory Part number MKP 1000 remote keypad Black 60-239-02 White 60-239-03 WT (water-tight), black 60-239-52 WT (water-tight), white 60-239-53 MCP 1000P (preliminary) 60-298-01 MKP 2000 X-Y remote control panel Black 60-682-02 White...

  • Page 181: Terminated.cable.assemblies

    MHR mini high resolution cable Part number MHRHF-5/300 m halogen-free 1000'/300 m spool 22-126-03 MHRHF-5/150 m halogen-free 500'/150 m spool 22-126-02 MHR-5/1000 non-plenum 5-conductor 1000'/300 m spool 22-020-03 MHR-5/500 non-plenum 1-conductor 500'/150 m spool 22-020-02 MHR-5P/1000 plenum 5-conductor 1000'/300 m spool 22-103-03 MHR-5P/500 plenum 1-conductor 500'/150 m spool 22-103-02...

  • Page 182: Removing And Installing Button Labels

    Reference Information, cont’d Removing and Installing Button Labels Page B-15 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 switcher’s input or output buttons’ windows. You can also create labels using the Button Label Generator software (see chapter 5, “Matrix Software”).
  • Page 183 CrossPoint 450 Plus and MAV Plus Switchers • Reference Information B-15...
  • Page 184 Reference Information, cont’d B-16 CrossPoint 450 Plus and MAV Plus Switchers • Reference Information...
  • Page 185 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, at its option,...
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