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- Page 1 MVX 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 Series VGA Matrix Switchers 68-877-01 Rev. B Printed in USA 09 04...
- Page 2 Precautions Safety Instructions • English 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 of electric shock.
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Page 3: Front Panel Features
On 8-output switchers, functions of the Output 7 and Output 8 buttons. MVX 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 VGA Matrix Switchers • Quick Start are secondary QS-1... - Page 4 1 second to indicate the tie and then go out. QS-2 MVX 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 VGA Matrix Switchers • Quick Start Saving or recalling a preset 1. To save a preset: Press and hold the...
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Clearing all ties and presets ... 3-24 Resetting the system to factory defaults ... 3-25 Memory ... 3-25 Optimizing the Audio MVX 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 VGA Matrix Switchers • Table of Contents ... 1-1 ... 1-2 ... 2-2 ... - Page 6 VGA to BNC cable assemblies Audio cable assemblies All trademarks mentioned in this manual are the properties of their respective owners. MVX 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 VGA Matrix Switchers • Table of Contents ... 4-1 ... 4-2 ...
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Page 7: Chapter 1 • Introduction
MVX 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 VGA Matrix Switchers Chapter One Introduction About the Switchers Features... -
Page 8: About The Switchers
The MVX switcher can be locally controlled from the front panel or remotely controlled via its rear panel RS-232 serial port or an optional IR 501 Small Matrix Infrared (IR) Remote Control (part # 70-336-01). MVX 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 VGA Matrix Switchers • Introduction Plasma Display... -
Page 9: Features
Firmware upgrades are available for download on the Extron Web site, www.extron.com, and they can be installed using the Windows-based control program. MVX 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 VGA Matrix Switchers • Introduction ™ ® -based control program. - Page 10 When the front panel is locked out, the switcher can still be operated via the RS-232 link. Power supply — The matrix switchers’ internal 100 VAC to 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 30 watts, auto-switchable power supply provides worldwide power compatibility. MVX 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 VGA Matrix Switchers • Introduction...
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Page 11: Chapter 2 • Installation
MVX 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 VGA Matrix Switchers Chapter Two Installation Mounting the Switcher Cabling and Rear Panel Views... -
Page 12: Mounting The Switcher
Hold the switcher with attached brackets against the underside of the desk or other furniture. Mark the location of holes for screws on the underside of the desk. MVX 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 VGA Matrix Switchers • Installation Mounting Screws (2 Plcs) Each Side... -
Page 13: Cabling And Rear Panel Views
Figure 2-3 shows how to wire the audio plug. Tip (L) Sleeve (Gnd) Ring (R) Figure 2-3 — Audio input connector wiring MVX 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 VGA Matrix Switchers • Installation OUTPUTS INPUTS Connect the unbalanced stereo audio sources Tip (L) -
Page 14: Video And Audio Output Connections
For details, see chapter 3, Operation, and chapter 4, Remote Operation, and refer to the IR 501 User’s Guide. MVX 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 VGA Matrix Switchers • Installation Ring Sleeve (s) -
Page 15: Remote Connection
AC power connector — Plug a standard IEC power cord into this connector to connect the switcher to a 100 VAC to 240 VAC, 50 or 60 Hz power source. MVX 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 VGA Matrix Switchers • Installation RS-232 Function —... - Page 16 Installation, cont’d MVX 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 VGA Matrix Switchers • Installation...
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Page 17: Chapter 3 • Operation
MVX 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 VGA Matrix Switchers Chapter Three Operation Front Panel Controls and Indicators Operations Optimizing the Audio Troubleshooting Worksheets... -
Page 18: Front Panel Controls And Indicators
The MVX 88 has 16 presets available on the front panel. On smaller MVX models, presets that are not available from the front panel are still available under RS-232 or optional IR 501 control. MVX 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 VGA Matrix Switchers • Operation INPUTS OUTPUTS... -
Page 19: Power/Data/Audio Led And Infrared Sensor
Alternate audio adjustment function — On 8-output switchers, the Output 7 and Output 8 buttons and LEDs also serve as the Down ( ) and Up ( controls and indicators. See MVX 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 VGA Matrix Switchers • Operation... -
Page 20: Control Buttons And Leds
See Adjusting input audio gain and attenuation on page 3-18. Both LEDs light to indicate unity gain (0 dB). MVX 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 VGA Matrix Switchers • Operation ) for the sequence. MVX SERIES... - Page 21 LED lights steadily in Audio Setup mode to indicate that the adjustment has reached the maximum gain (+10 dB). MVX 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 VGA Matrix Switchers • Operation button decreases the audio gain for a button increases the gain for a selected...
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Page 22: Operations
• • MVX 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 VGA Matrix Switchers • Operation Only one video input and one audio input can be tied to an output. If a tie is made between an input and an output, and the selected output was previously tied to another input, the older tie is broken in favor of the newer tie. -
Page 23: Example 1: Create A Set Of Video And Audio Ties
Press and release the Input 5 button. The Input 5 LED lights to indicate that input 5 is selected. Figure 3-4 — Select an input MVX 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 VGA Matrix Switchers • Operation Press the button to cycle through the selections. - Page 24 Input 5 video and audio tied to output 3, output 4, and output 8 Input 5 (video/audio) tied Figure 3-7 — Example 1 configuration MVX 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 VGA Matrix Switchers • Operation Press and release the Output 3, 4, and 8 buttons. OUTPUTS...
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Page 25: Example 2: Add A Video Tie To A Set Of Video And Audio Ties
INPUTS ENTER Figure 3-11 — Press the Enter button MVX 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 VGA Matrix Switchers • Operation Press the button to cycle through the selections. OUTPUTS... -
Page 26: Example 3: Remove A Tie From A Set Of Ties
5 is selected. Figure 3-14 — Select an input 3-10 MVX 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 VGA Matrix Switchers • Operation Input 5 video tied Input 5 audio tied to outputs 3, 4, and 8. - Page 27 1, 3, 4, and 8. Input 5 audio tied to outputs 3 and 8. Input Output Figure 3-17 — Example 3 configuration MVX 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 VGA Matrix Switchers • Operation OUTPUTS Video Audio 3-11...
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Page 28: Viewing The Configuration
The video LED lights when video is selected. The audio LED lights when audio is selected. Figure 3-18 — Select video and audio 3-12 MVX 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 VGA Matrix Switchers • Operation Press the button to cycle through the selections. - Page 29 Figure 3-21 — Deselect video and select audio to view audio only Allow the 5-second input and output button timeout to deselect the input. MVX 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 VGA Matrix Switchers • Operation Press and release the Input 5 button.
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Page 30: Example 5: View Ties By Selecting Outputs
3 (and the other lit outputs). Figure 3-23 — Select an output 3-14 MVX 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 VGA Matrix Switchers • Operation Press the button to cycle through the selections. OUTPUTS... - Page 31 Figure 3-25 — Deselect video to view audio ties only Allow the 5-second input and output button timeout to deselect the output. MVX 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 VGA Matrix Switchers • Operation OUTPUTS INPUTS OUTPUTS The Output 3 LED lights to indicate that output 3 is selected and it is receiving audio.
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Page 32: Using Presets
16 preset memory addresses. Each switch has as many presets available from the front panel as it has input and output buttons. For example, the MVX 44 has 8 presets (4 input buttons and 4 output buttons) available from the front panel and the MVX 88 has 16 (8 input buttons and 8 output buttons). -
Page 33: Example 7: Recall A Preset
Preset 1 Preset 2 Preset 3 Preset 4 = lit LED, = unlit LED. Figure 3-28 — Select Recall Preset mode, MVX 44 MVX 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 VGA Matrix Switchers • Operation INPUTS OUTPUTS PRESET OUTPUTS... -
Page 34: Adjusting Input Audio Gain And Attenuation
High Audio Output Level Figure 3-30 — Audio gain and attenuation 3-18 MVX 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 VGA Matrix Switchers • Operation Preset 2 Preset 3 INPUTS OUTPUTS The LED for the recalled preset and the Preset LED remain lit for 1 second then go out. - Page 35 Pressing the button too rapidly may not increment or decrement the audio level. MVX 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 VGA Matrix Switchers • Operation LED lights steadily when the buttons to increase and decrease the audio...
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Page 36: Example 8: Adjust The Input Audio Gain
Otherwise, you can determine the exact gain or attenuation using the following procedure: 3-20 MVX 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 VGA Matrix Switchers • Operation After approximately 30 seconds of front panel inactivity, the switcher saves the most recent input gain or attenuation levels and exits Audio Setup mode. - Page 37 = unlit, = flickering LED Figure 3-33 — Adjust the input audio level MVX 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 VGA Matrix Switchers • Operation button repeatedly until the highest-numbered lit output button for the Output 1 LED button repeatedly until the highest-numbered lit output button three times.
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Page 38: Resetting Audio Gain - Single Input
The Input 5 LED lights to indicate that input 5 is selected. = lit, Figure 3-36 — Select an input 3-22 MVX 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 VGA Matrix Switchers • Operation All input and output LEDs turn off. 2 seconds AUDIO SETUP The LED lights to indicate Audio Setup mode. -
Page 39: Resetting Audio Gain - All Inputs
Windows-based control program (see chapter 4, Remote Operation). The default settings are professional level (+4 dBu) and consumer level (–10 dBV). The default is professional level. MVX 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 VGA Matrix Switchers • Operation buttons simultaneously (figure 3-37). The Audio Setup LED blinks off and then relights. -
Page 40: Front Panel Security Lockout (Executive Mode)
The switcher lights all of the LEDs. Figure 3-41 — Clear all ties and presets 3-24 MVX 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 VGA Matrix Switchers • Operation PRESET 2 seconds The Preset LED flashes twice to indicate Release the Enter and Preset buttons. -
Page 41: Resetting The System To Factory Defaults
Wait at least 5 seconds after changing any configuration, saving a preset, or exiting Audio Setup mode. Before 5 seconds have elapsed, changes that you have made may not have been saved. MVX 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 VGA Matrix Switchers • Operation Power PRESET... -
Page 42: Optimizing The Audio
Ensure that the proper signal format is supplied. Check the cabling and make corrections as necessary. Call the Extron S 3-26 MVX 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 VGA Matrix Switchers • Operation Sales & Technical Support Hotline if necessary. -
Page 43: Worksheets
Main Main Hall Hall PJ#1 PJ#2 Figure 3-34 — Worksheet example 1: System equipment MVX 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 VGA Matrix Switchers • Operation Input sources Podium Laptop Audio USP 405 Podium Conf. Sound monitor... -
Page 44: Worksheet Example 2: Daily Configuration
Played in the lobby (output 8). Camera Camera main podium Main Hall PJ#1 Figure 3-44 — Worksheet example 2: Daily configuration 3-28 MVX 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 VGA Matrix Switchers • Operation Podium Audio Laptop USP 405 Main Podium Conf. Sound Hall... -
Page 45: Worksheet Example 3: Test Configuration
Main Podium Hall Hall monitor PJ#1 PJ#2 Figure 3-45 — Worksheet example 3: Test configuration MVX 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 VGA Matrix Switchers • Operation Input sources Classroom Laptop Audio #2 VCR USP 405 (DVS 406) Conf. - Page 46 Operation, cont’d 3-30 MVX 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 VGA Matrix Switchers • Operation...
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Page 49: Chapter 4 • Remote Operation
MVX 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 VGA Matrix Switchers Chapter Four Remote Operation Simple Instruction Set Control Matrix Switchers Control Program... -
Page 50: Simple Instruction Set Control
Each switcher response to an SIS command ends with a carriage return and a line feed (CR/LF = string. A string is one or more characters. MVX 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 VGA Matrix Switchers • Remote Operation RS-232 Function —... -
Page 51: Switcher-Initiated Messages
(the output is muted). The switcher initiates the Zpz message when an IR 501 remote control output unmute command has occurred. All video and audio outputs are unmuted. MVX 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 VGA Matrix Switchers • Remote Operation... -
Page 52: Switcher Error Responses
Space = Carriage return (no line feed) 1 through 4 (MVX 44, MVX 48) or 1 through 8 (MVX 84, MVX 88) 0 (untie) – maximum number of inputs 1 through 4 (MVX 44, MVX 84) or 1 through 8 (MVX 48, MVX 88) –18 to +10 (29 steps [dB] of audio attenuation and gain) -
Page 53: Command/Response Table For Sis Commands
Read audio output tie RGB delay Set RGB delay Esc X3 Example: 5*7D Read RGB delay Esc X3 Example: MVX 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 VGA Matrix Switchers • Remote Operation (switcher to host) •In •All Out3•In1•All & •In •RGB Out5•In7•RGB •In... - Page 54 IR 501 audio and video mute {none} IR 501 audio mute {none} IR 501 audio and video unmute {none} MVX 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 VGA Matrix Switchers • Remote Operation (switcher to host) Vmt1 Vmt0 •Aud In1•Aud+02 •Aud...
- Page 55 Example (MVX 44 VGA): Front panel security lockout (Executive mode) Lock front panel Unlock front panel Read front panel lockout status MVX 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 VGA Matrix Switchers • Remote Operation (switcher to host) Spr08 Rpr05 $…...
- Page 56 Audio — Input 8 is tied to outputs 1 and outputs 5 through 8; input 1 to outputs 2 through 4. commands the switcher to display the current configuration. MVX 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 VGA Matrix Switchers • Remote Operation (switcher to host)
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Page 57: Loading Firmware Using An Sis Command
Depress the keyboard’s Esc key and then type upload. The computer responds with the “Go” prompt. MVX 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 VGA Matrix Switchers • Remote Operation (switcher to host) See Loading firmware using and SIS command below. •A V8X4•A8X4... - Page 58 After several minutes, the switcher reports the startup copyright message: (C) Copyright 2004, Extron Electronics “MVX nn VGA/A Series”, Vx.xx This message indicates that the firmware upload is complete. Exit HyperTerminal. 4-10 MVX 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 VGA Matrix Switchers • Remote Operation...
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Page 59: Matrix Switchers Control Program
Although IP [LAN] is available for selection, the switcher does not have an Ethernet port. Do not select IP [LAN]. MVX 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 VGA Matrix Switchers • Remote Operation Matrix Switcher+ Control Program icon (shown at left) in the Extron Electronics group or folder. - Page 60 The Extron Matrix Switchers Control Program window (figure 4-7 and figure 4-8) displays the current configuration of the attached matrix. Figure 4-7 — Extron Matrix Switchers Control Program window (blank) 4-12 MVX 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 VGA Matrix Switchers • Remote Operation...
- Page 61 To remove a single tie, drag the output box to its tied input box or to the trash can. To remove a set of ties, drag the input box to the trash can. MVX 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 VGA Matrix Switchers • Remote Operation 4-13...
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Page 62: Updating The Firmware
Navigate to the folder where you saved the firmware upgrade file. Select the file. Ensure that the firmware upgrade is for the MVX Series VGA matrix switcher. 4-14 MVX 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 VGA Matrix Switchers • Remote Operation... - Page 63 When prompted, confirm that the firmware version displayed in the firmware loader is correct. Click Ok in the Firmware Update prompt window to exit the firmware loader utility. MVX 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 VGA Matrix Switchers • Remote Operation 4-15...
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Page 64: Windows Menus
Select printer — Selects the target printer. Print tie map — Prints the tie set that is displayed on the screen. Exit — Closes the Extron Matrix Switchers Control Program. 4-16 MVX 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 VGA Matrix Switchers • Remote Operation... -
Page 65: Tools Menu
This window also displays the RGB delay settings and allows you to change it and allows you to mute and unmute the video and audio output. MVX 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 VGA Matrix Switchers • Remote Operation 4-17... -
Page 66: Audio-Input Configuration Selection
Changes – Take button is pressed. Ties as lines — Displays ties as lines (figure 4-13). Figure 4-13 — Ties shown as lines 4-18 MVX 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 VGA Matrix Switchers • Remote Operation... - Page 67 Numbers in I/O boxes — Erases any icons in the I/O boxes in either the ties-as-lines window or the ties-as-boxes window, and fills each box with the associated input or output number. MVX 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 VGA Matrix Switchers • Remote Operation 4-19...
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Page 68: Master-Reset Selection
OK (figure 4-15). Figure 4-15 — Emulation mode configuration Continue using the program as described in steps 3 through 7, beginning on page 4-11. 4-20 MVX 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 VGA Matrix Switchers • Remote Operation... -
Page 69: Using The Help System
• From within the Matrix Switcher Control Program, click on the Help menu on the main screen. • From within the Matrix Switcher Control Program, press the F1 key. MVX 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 VGA Matrix Switchers • Remote Operation 4-21... - Page 70 Remote Operation, cont’d 4-22 MVX 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 VGA Matrix Switchers • Remote Operation...
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Page 71: Appendix A • Specifications And Part Numbers
MVX 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 VGA Matrix Switchers A ppendix A Specifications and Part Numbers Specifications Part Numbers... - Page 72 Impedance ... 75 ohms Return loss ... <-40 dB @ 5 MHz DC offset ... <20 mV with input at 0 offset Switching type ... Triple-Action switching MVX 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 VGA Matrix Switchers • Specifications and Part Numbers...
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Page 73: Audio Input
MVX 84/88 VGA A ... 8 stereo, unbalanced Connectors MVX 44/48 VGA A ... 4 female 3.5 mm stereo mini jacks: tip (L), ring (R), sleeve (GND) MVX 84/88 VGA A ... 8 female 3.5 mm stereo mini jacks: tip (L), ring (R), sleeve (GND) Impedance ... -
Page 74: Audio Output
MTBF ... 30,000 hours Warranty ... 3 years parts and labor All nominal levels are at ±10% Specifications are subject to change without notice. MVX 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 VGA Matrix Switchers • Specifications and Part Numbers ® ™... -
Page 75: Mvx Series Vga Switchers
14-conductor cable mini HR, 1000' (304.8 m) Plenum 14-conductor mini HR cable, 500' (152.4 m) Plenum 14-conductor mini HR cable, 1000' (304.8 m) MVX 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 VGA Matrix Switchers • Specifications and Numbers Part # 60-635-21... -
Page 76: Cable Assemblies
3.5 mm stereo audio cable, 2.0' to 25' (0.61 m to 7.62 m) Bulk cable in lengths up to 5000' (1524 meter) rolls is available with or without connectors. MVX 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 VGA Matrix Switchers • Specifications and Part Numbers Part # 26-490-nn... - Page 77 Note: 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. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
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