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Extron electronics VGA MATRIX SWITCHERS MVX PLUS 128 User Manual

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68-521-30 Rev. A
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  • Page 1 MVX Plus 128 VGA Matrix Switchers 68-521-30 Rev. A 12 05...
  • 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.

  • Page 3: Front Panel Controls

    Quick Start — MVX Plus 128 VGA Matrix Switchers Installation Step 1 Turn off power to the input and output devices, and remove the power cords from them. Step 2 — Inputs Connect up to 12 high resolution video inputs to the 15-pin HD input connectors.

  • Page 4: Quick Start

    MVX Plus 128 VGA Matrix Switchers, continued Esc button cancels selections in progress and resets the front panel button indications. The Esc button does not reset: the current confi guration, the RGBHV and audio selection, any presets, or any audio level or volume settings.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Chapter One • Introduction About this Manual ... 1-2 About the Matrix Switchers Defi nitions ... 1-3 Features ... 1-4 Chapter Two • Installation Mounting the Switcher Cabling and Rear Panel Views Video connections ... 2-2 Audio connections ...
  • Page 6 Table of Contents, cont’d Viewing and adjusting the output volume Reading the displayed volume ... 3-34 Example 11: Viewing and adjusting an output volume level ... 3-36 Locking out the front panel (Executive mode) Performing a system reset from the front panel Background illumination Selecting the RS-232/RS-422 protocol and baud rate Rear Panel Controls...
  • Page 7 Chapter Five • Matrix Software Matrix Switchers Control Program Installing the software Software operation via Ethernet Ethernet protocol settings ... 5-2 Using the software ... 5-3 IP Settings/Options window Matrix IP Address fi eld ... 5-7 Extron Name/Descriptor fi eld ... 5-7 Gateway IP address fi...
  • Page 8 Table of Contents, cont’d Chapter 6 • HTML Operation Download the Startup Page System Status Page ... 6-3 DSVP page ... 6-4 System Confi guration Page IP Settings fi elds ... 6-6 Unit Name fi eld ... 6-6 DHCP radio buttons ... 6-6 IP Address fi...
  • Page 9 Appendix A • Ethernet Connection Ethernet Link ... A-2 Ethernet connection ... A-2 Default address ... A-2 Pinging to determine Extron IP address ... A-3 Pinging to determine Web IP address ... A-3 Connecting as a Telnet client Telnet tips ... A-4 Open ...
  • Page 10 Table of Contents, cont’d 68-521-30 A 12 05 All trademarks mentioned in this manual are the properties of their respective owners. MVX Plus 128 VGA Matrix Switchers • Table of Contents...

  • Page 11: Chapter One • Introduction

    MVX Plus 128 VGA Matrix Switchers Chapter One Introduction About this Manual About the Matrix Switchers Defi nitions Features...

  • Page 12: About This Manual

    Installation About this Manual This manual contains installation, confi guration, and operating information for the Extron MVX Plus 128 12-input by 8-output wideband computer video (VGA) and audio matrix switcher. About the Matrix Switchers The MVX matrix switcher distributes any of 12 inputs to any combination of 8 outputs.

  • Page 13: Defi Nitions

    The switcher has an internal 100 VAC to 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 15 watts autoswitchable power supply that provides worldwide power compatibility. The MVX Plus 128 has a minimum bandwidth of 300 MHz (-3 dB). Both models can also switch RGBS, RGsB, RsGsBs, HDTV, component video, S-video, and composite video. Defi nitions...

  • Page 14: Features

    Features Video — The switchers input and output RGBHV or RGBS (VGA) video on 15-pin HD connectors. They can also switch RGsB, RsGsBs, component/ HDTV, S-video, or composite video. Bandwidth — The MVX switchers provide a minimum of 300 MHz (-3 dB) video bandwidth, fully loaded.
  • Page 15 Rooming — Each switcher can be programmed to group multiple outputs to specifi c “rooms”, allowing them to have their own presets. Switching fl exibility — Provides individually buffered, independent matrix switched outputs with audio follow and audio breakaway for audio models. •...
  • Page 16 Introduction, cont’d Global memory presets — 32 global memory presets are a time-saving feature that lets you set up and store input/output confi gurations in advance. 20 global memory presets are available from the front panel. You can then recall those confi...

  • Page 17: Chapter Two • Installation

    MVX Plus 128 VGA Matrix Switchers Chapter Two Installation Mounting the Switcher Cabling and Rear Panel Views...

  • Page 18: Mounting The Switcher

    N The switchers do not alter the video signal in any way. The signal output by the switcher is in the same format as the input. N The MVX Plus 128 switchers can also switch RGBS, RGsB, RsGsBs, component video, S-video, or composite video by using the appropriate adapters.

  • Page 19: Audio Connections

    Audio connections By default, the audio ties follow the video ties. Audio breakaway, which can be activated via the front panel or under Ethernet or RS-232/RS-422 control, allows you to select from any one of the audio input sources and route it separately from its corresponding video source.

  • Page 20: Rs-232/Rs-422 Connection

    Installation, cont’d Connections for balanced and unbalanced audio outputs — These 3.5 mm, 5-pole captive screw connectors output the selected unamplifi ed, line level audio. Connect audio devices, such as an audio amplifi er or powered speakers. See fi gure 2-4 to properly wire an output connector. See caution Sleeve See caution...

  • Page 21: Ethernet Connection

    Ethernet connection Ethernet port — If desired, connect the matrix switcher to a PC or to an Ethernet LAN, via this RJ-45 connector. You can use a PC to control the networked switcher with SIS commands from anywhere in the world. You can also control the switcher from a PC that either is running Extron’s windows-based control program or has downloaded HTML pages from the switcher.

  • Page 22: Reset Button

    Installation, cont’d Side Pins 1&2 Figure 2-6 — RJ-45 connector and pinout tables Reset button Reset button — The Reset button initiates four levels of reset to the matrix switcher. Press and hold the button while the switcher is running or while you power up the switcher for different reset levels.

  • Page 23: Chapter Three • Operation

    MVX Plus 128 VGA Matrix Switchers Chapter Three Operation Front Panel Controls and Indicators Front Panel Operations Rear Panel Controls Optimizing the Audio Troubleshooting Confi guration Worksheets...

  • Page 24: Front Panel Controls And Indicators

    Operation Front Panel Controls and Indicators The front panel controls (fi gure 3-1) are grouped into two sets. The input and output buttons are grouped on the left side of the control panel. The control buttons and video/audio (I/O) selection buttons are grouped on the right side of the panel.

  • Page 25: Input And Output Buttons

    Input and output buttons N If the switcher has fewer inputs or outputs than input or output buttons, only the buttons for which the switcher has an input or output perform the function of selecting and identifying that input or output. Input buttons —...
  • Page 26 Operation, cont’d ❏ Select 9600 baud for the RS-232/RS-422 port in Serial Port Confi guration mode. See Selecting the RS-232/RS-422 protocol and baud rate on page 3-40. ❏ Indicate that the RS-232/RS-422 port is set to 9600 baud in Serial Port Confi...

  • Page 27: I/O Controls

    Esc ( ) button — The Esc ( > secondary (❏) functions: • Cancel operations or selections in progress and reset the front panel button indicators. N The Esc ( > ) button does not reset the current confi guration, the RGBHV button and Audio selection button, any presets, or any audio gain or attenuation or volume settings.

  • Page 28: Button Icons

    Operation, cont’d Audio button — The Audio button has two primary functions (•) and three secondary (❏) functions • Selects and deselects audio for a confi guration that is being created or viewed. • Lights to indicate that audio is available for confi guration or viewing. ❏...

  • Page 29: Front Panel Operations

    Front Panel Operations The following paragraphs detail the power-up process and then provide sample procedures for creating ties, changing a confi guration, viewing confi gurations, saving and recalling a preset, muting and unmuting outputs, viewing and adjusting the audio level, viewing and adjusting the output volume, locking out the front panel, performing one of several resets, toggling background illumination on and off, and reading and setting the RS-232/RS-422 Remote port settings.

  • Page 30: Example 1: Creating A Set Of Video And Audio Ties

    Operation, cont’d • • • • • • Example 1: Creating a set of video and audio ties In the following example, input 5 is tied to outputs 3, 4, and 8. The steps show the front panel indications that result from your action. N This example assumes that there are no ties in the current confi...
  • Page 31 Press and release the output 3, output 4, and output 8 buttons (fi gure 3-6). Press and release the Output 3, Output 4, and Output 8 buttons. The buttons blink amber to indicate that the selected RGBHV and audio input will be tied to these outputs. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 OUTPUTS = Blinking button...

  • Page 32: Example 2: Adding A Tie To A Set Of Video And Audio Ties

    Operation, cont’d Example 2: Adding a tie to a set of video and audio ties In the following example, a new video tie is added to the current confi guration. The steps show the front panel indications that result from your action. N This example assumes that you have performed example 1.
  • Page 33 Press and release the Enter button (fi gure 3-13). 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. Figure 3-13 —...

  • Page 34: Example 3: Removing A Tie From A Set Of Video And Audio Ties

    Operation, cont’d Example 3: Removing a tie from a set of video and audio ties In the following example, an existing audio tie is removed from the current confi guration. The steps show the front panel indications that result from your action.
  • Page 35 Press and release the Enter button (fi gure 3-19). 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. Figure 3-19 —...

  • Page 36: Viewing A Confi Guration

    Operation, cont’d Viewing a confi guration The current confi guration can be viewed using the front panel buttons. The View-Only mode prevents inadvertent changes to the current confi guration. View-Only mode also provides a way to mute video and audio outputs (see Muting and unmuting video and/or audio outputs on page 3-26.

  • Page 37: Example 4: Viewing Video And Audio, Audio Only, And Video Only Ties

    Example 4: Viewing video and audio, audio only, and video only ties The following steps show an example of viewing the video and audio, audio-only, and video-only ties in the current confi guration. The steps show the front panel indications that result from your action. N This example assumes that you have performed example 1, example 2, and example 3.
  • Page 38 Operation, cont’d N You can also view a set of ties by selecting a tied output. To demonstrate this, note the number of a lit output button, and then press and release the output button for an untied (unlit or background illumination) output. Observe that all of the untied outputs light.

  • Page 39: I/O Grouping

    I/O grouping I/O grouping is a matrix switcher feature that allows you to subdivide the front panel control of the matrix into four smaller functional sub-switchers and limit tie creation from the front panel only. Inputs and outputs can be assigned to one of four groups or not assigned to any group.
  • Page 40 Operation, cont’d The I/O groups can be set up on the front panel or by using RS-232/RS-422 and Ethernet ports and either the SIS or the Windows control program (see chapter 4, Programmer’s Guide, and chapter 5, Matrix Software). Create I/O groups on the front panel as follows: Press the Esc button to clear any input buttons, output buttons, or control buttons that may be lit.

  • Page 41: Example 5: Grouping Inputs And Outputs

    Example 5: Grouping inputs and outputs In the following an example, several switcher inputs and outputs are assigned to groups. The steps show the front panel indications that result from your action. Press and release the Esc button (fi gure 3-28). Press the Esc button to clear all selections.
  • Page 42 Operation, cont’d Press and release the Preset button to select group 2 (fi gure 3-32). Press and release the Preset button to select group 2. The button lights amber to indicate the selection. Group # Figure 3-32 — Select an I/O group Press and release the input 5 through 8 and output 5 through 8 buttons (fi...

  • Page 43: Setting Rgb Delay

    Setting RGB delay The switcher can briefl y 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 then appears without glitches.
  • Page 44 Operation, cont’d Press and hold the RGBHV button for approximately 2 seconds (fi gure 3-35). RGBHV Press and hold the RGBHV button until it blinks. Figure 3-35 — Select RGB Delay mode Press and release the output 17 button (fi gure 3-36). Press and release the Output 1 button.

  • Page 45: Using Presets

    Press and release the RGBHV button (fi gure 3-38). Press the RGBHV button to exit RGB delay mode. I / O RGBHV AUDIO All input buttons and output buttons return to unlit or background illumination. The RGBHV button stops blinking and goes out or becomes background illuminated.

  • Page 46: Example 7: Saving A Preset

    Operation, cont’d Example 7: Saving a preset In the following example, the current confi guration is saved as a preset. The steps show the front panel indications that result from your action. Press and release the Esc button (fi gure 3-40). Press the Esc button to clear all selections.

  • Page 47: Example 8: Recalling A Preset

    Press and release the Enter button (fi gure 3-43). The current confi guration is now stored in the selected memory location. Press the Enter button to save the preset. C O N T R O L VIEW ENTER PRESET All input buttons and output buttons return to unlit or The Enter and Preset background illumination.

  • Page 48: Muting And Unmuting Video And/Or Audio Outputs

    Operation, cont’d Press and release the Enter button (fi gure 3-47). The confi guration stored in the selected memory location is now the current confi guration and can be viewed in the View-Only mode (see example 4). Press the Enter button to recall the preset.

  • Page 49: Example 9: Muting And Unmuting An Output

    Example 9: Muting and unmuting an output In the following example, several switcher outputs are muted and unmuted. The steps show the front panel indications that result from your action. Press and release the Esc button (fi gure 3-48). Press the Esc button to clear all selections. C O N T R O L VIEW ENTER...
  • Page 50 Operation, cont’d One at a time, press and hold the Output 3 button and then the Output 4 button (fi gure 3-50) for approximately 2 seconds until each button begins to blink. The output 3 and output 4 video and audio signals are muted. Mute outputs one at a time.

  • Page 51: Viewing And Adjusting The Input Audio Level

    Press and release the View button to exit View-Only mode (fi gure 3-52). 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 52: Example 10: Viewing And Adjusting An Input Audio Level

    Operation, cont’d N • • • • Example 10: Viewing and adjusting an input audio level In the following example, an audio level is viewed and adjusted. The steps show the front panel indications that result from your action. The output buttons display the audio gain and attenuation. Each button indicates 1 dB when blinking slowly, 2 dB when blinking quickly, and 3 dB when lit.
  • Page 53 Input audio level adjustment displays Indications MVX Plus 128 VGA Matrix Switchers • Operation = Unlit button = Slow blinking button = Fast blinking button = Lit button Green indicates a positive (gain) level, red indicates a negative (attenuation) level. 3-31...
  • Page 54 Operation, cont’d Press and release the Input 5 button (fi gure 3-56). Press and release the Input 5 button. The button lights green. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Green Green Green 1 2 3 The output buttons display the selected input's audio level and polarity (gain or attenuation). Each button indicates: 1 dB when blinking slowly, When the buttons are lit green, they indicate a gain (+) audio level.

  • Page 55: Viewing And Adjusting The Output Volume

    Press and release the Audio button (fi gure 3-58). Press the Audio button to exit audio mode. I / O All input buttons and output buttons RGBHV AUDIO return to unlit or background illumination. The Audio button stops blinking and lights red. The RGBHV button lights green.

  • Page 56: Reading The Displayed Volume

    Operation, cont’d 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 are 65 steps of volume attenuation, with 1 dB per step (button push), except for 0-to-1, which is 35 dB.
  • Page 57 Audio volume adjustment settings Highest # dB of Output input button lit attenuation volume None 5.5% Slow blink 8.5% Fast blink 11.5% Slow blink 14.5% Fast 17.5% blink 20.5% Slow blink 23.5% Fast 26.5% blink 29.5% Slow blink 32.5% Fast 35.5% blink 38.5%...

  • Page 58: Example 11: Viewing And Adjusting An Output Volume Level

    Operation, cont’d 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 action. Press and release the Esc button (fi gure 3-59). Press the Esc button to clear all selections.
  • Page 59 Figure 3-62 show the result of pressing the Esc ( Press the Esc button to decrease the audio attenuation (thereby increasing the audio level) that is applied to the output volume level by 1 dB per button push. –26 dB attenuation, INPUTS The input buttons display the selected output's audio volume level.

  • Page 60: Locking Out The Front Panel (Executive Mode)

    Operation, cont’d Locking out the front panel (Executive mode) The front panel security lockout limits the operation of the switcher from the front panel. When the switcher is locked, all of the front panel functions are disabled except for the View-Only mode functions. See Viewing a confi guration on page 3-14. Other than in View-Only mode, if the user pushes a front panel button when the switcher is locked, the RGBHV and Audio buttons fl...

  • Page 61: 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 (fi...

  • Page 62: Selecting The Rs-232/Rs-422 Protocol And Baud Rate

    Operation, cont’d Selecting the RS-232/RS-422 protocol and baud rate The switcher can support either RS-232 or RS-422 serial communication protocol, and operate at 9600, 19200, 38400, and 115200 baud rates. The settings of these variables can be viewed and changed from the front panel. View and confi...

  • Page 63: Rear Panel Controls

    Rear Panel Controls The rear panel has a Reset button that initiates four levels of matrix switcher resets. Press and hold the button while the switcher is running or while you apply power to the switcher for different reset levels. Performing soft system resets The switchers have three soft resets available that restore various tiers of switcher settings to their default settings.
  • Page 64 Operation, cont’d Perform a soft reset of the switcher as follows: Press and hold the rear panel Reset button until the front panel RGBHV and Audio buttons blink once (events reset), twice (system reset), or three times (absolute reset) (fi gure 3-70). Events Reset IP Settings Absolute Reset...

  • Page 65: Performing A Hard Reset

    Installation. For best results, wire all of the inputs and the outputs balanced. Power on the audio sources, the switcher, and the audio players. Switch among the inputs (see Creating a confi guration, in this chapter), listening to the audio with a critical ear or measuring the output audio level with test equipment, such as a VU meter.

  • Page 66: Troubleshooting

    Operation, cont’d Troubleshooting This section gives recommendations on what to do if you have problems operating the switcher, and it describes an actual image problem that Extron has encountered. 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.

  • Page 67: Worksheet Example 2: Daily Confi Guration

    Worksheet example 2: Daily confi guration Figure 3-73 continues from worksheet example 1 by showing the video and audio ties that make up the confi guration of preset 1. Solid ink lines shows video ties and dashed pencil lines show the audio ties. Camera/ Camera PC 1...

  • Page 68: Worksheet Example 3: Test Confi Guration

    Operation, cont’d Worksheet example 3: Test confi guration The A/V system in our fi ctional organization needs to be fi ne tuned on a regular basis. Figure 3-74 shows a typical test confi guration, with an Extron video test generator (input 12) generating a test pattern to all monitors (outputs 1, 2, 3, 4, and 8).
  • Page 69 MVX Plus 128 VGA Matrix Switchers • Operation 3-47...
  • Page 70 Operation, cont’d MVX Plus 128 VGA Matrix Switchers • Operation 3-48...

  • Page 71: Chapter Four • Programmer's Guide

    MVX Plus 128 VGA Matrix Switchers Chapter Four Programmer’s Guide RS-232/RS-422 Link Ethernet Link Host-to-Switcher Instructions Switcher-Initiated Messages Switcher Error Responses Using the Command/Response Tables Command/Response Table for SIS Commands Command Response Table for IP SIS Commands Special Characters...

  • Page 72: Rs-232/Rs-422 Link

    ™ Programming and Control RS-232/RS-422 Link The switcher’s rear panel Remote 9-pin D female connector (fi gure 4-1) can be connected to the RS-232 or RS-422 serial port output of a host device such as a computer running the HyperTerminal utility, an RS-232 capable PDA, or a control system.

  • Page 73: Ethernet Link

    Ethernet Link The rear panel Ethernet connector on the switcher 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 or WAN. Ethernet connection The Ethernet cable can be terminated as a straight-through cable or a crossover cable and must be properly terminated for your application (fi...

  • Page 74: Host-To-Switcher Instructions

    ™ Programming and Control, cont’d Host-to-Switcher Instructions The switcher accepts SIS (Simple Instruction Set) commands through the RS-232/RS-422 port and Ethernet port. SIS commands consist of one or more characters per command fi eld. They do not require any special characters to begin or end the command character sequence.

  • Page 75: Switcher Error Responses

    Amtnn*x The switcher initiates the Amt message when an audio output mute is toggled on or off from the front panel. “nn” is the output number and “x” is the mute status: 1 = on, 0 = off. Exen The switcher initiates the Exe message when executive mode is toggled on or off from the front panel.

  • Page 76: Command/Response Table For Sis Commands

    ™ Programming and Control, cont’d Command/Response Table for SIS Commands Symbol defi nitions = CR/LF (carriage return/line feed) (hex 0D 0A) = Carriage return (no line feed, hex 0D) (use the pipe character, , instead for Web browser commands) • = Space character = Pipe (vertical bar) character = Escape key (hex 1B)

  • Page 77: Command/Response Table For Sis Commands

    Command/response table for SIS commands Command ASCII command (host to switcher) Create ties • Commands can be entered back-to-back, with no spaces. For example: 1*1!02*02&003*003%4*8$. • The quick multiple tie and tie input to all output commands activate all I/O switches simultaneously. •...
  • Page 78 ™ Programming and Control, cont’d Command/response table for SIS commands (continued) Command ASCII command (host to switcher) Digital Sync Validation Processing List individual sync frequency Example: N The matrix switcher returns 000.00 Video mute commands RGB mute RGB unmute Read RGB mute Global RGB mute Global RGB unmute RGB delay...
  • Page 79 Audio volume adjustment settings dB of Output value attenuation volume 5.5% 8.5% 11.5% 14.5% 17.5% 20.5% 23.5% 26.5% 29.5% 32.5% 35.5% MVX Plus 128 VGA Matrix Switchers • Programmer’s Guide dB of Output value value attenuation volume 38.5% 41.5% 44.5% 47.5% 50.5% 53.5%...
  • Page 80 ™ Programming and Control, cont’d Command/response table for SIS commands (continued) Command ASCII command (host to switcher) Audio mute commands Audio mute Audio unmute Read audio mute Global audio mute Global audio unmute Names EX1! , X2# Write global preset name Example: 1,Security 1NG EX1!
  • Page 81 Command/response table for SIS commands (continued) Command ASCII command (host to switcher) Save, recall, and directly write presets • If you try to recall a preset that is not saved, the matrix switcher responds with the error code E11. • If a room is not defi...
  • Page 82 ™ Programming and Control, cont’d Command/response table for SIS commands (continued) Command ASCII command (host to switcher) Save, recall, and directly write presets (continued) Directly write a room preset Example: +7*3P12*7&11*5$4*5%6*6! Executive mode Lock front panel Unlock front panel View lock status Resets Reset global presets and names EX1!
  • Page 83 Command/response table for SIS commands (continued) Command ASCII command (host to switcher) View ties, gain, volume, mutes, presets, and DSVP View RGBHV output tie & Example: 15& View video output tie Example: View audio output tie Example: View input gain Example: View output volume Example:...
  • Page 84 ™ Programming and Control, cont’d Command/response table for SIS commands (continued) Command ASCII command (host to switcher) View ties, gain, volume, mutes, presets, and DSVP (continued) View video room preset confi guration Command description: room #*room preset #*starting output # (O# - should always be 1)*1(=video)VC Response description: input # (I#) tied to O#1 View audio room preset...
  • Page 85 Command/response table for SIS commands (continued) Command ASCII command (host to switcher) Information requests (continued) Query controller fi rmware version (verbose) Response description: Ethernet protocol fi rmware version-controller fi rmware version-updated fi rmware version Example: Description 1.23-0.14(0.20-32x32 Series - , 00 Response: Ethernet protocol CrossPoint/MAV firmware version...

  • Page 86: Command/Response Table For Ip Sis Commands

    ™ Programming and Control, cont’d Command/Response Table for IP SIS Commands Symbol defi nitions = Matrix name N The following characters are invalid in the name: {space} ~ , @ = ` [ ] { } < > ‘ “ ; : | \ and ?. = Default name = Time and date (for set) = Time and date (for read)

  • Page 87: Command/Response Table For Ip Sis Commands

    Command/response table for IP SIS commands Command ASCII command (host to switcher) IP setup commands EX3) Set matrix name Read matrix name (location E• Reset matrix name to factory default EX3@ Set time and date Read time and date EX3$ Set GMT offset Example: 8.0CZ...

  • Page 88: Special Characters

    ™ Programming and Control, cont’d Command ASCII command (host to switcher) IP setup commands (continued) EX4! , X4# , X4$ , X4$ , Set e-mail events for recipient Example: Response description Notify when?, inputs 1 - 16 (13 through 16 not present on this model) PS Read e-mail events for 72EM recipients...

  • Page 89: Chapter Five • Matrix Software

    MVX Plus 128 VGA Matrix Switchers Chapter Five Matrix Software Matrix Switchers Control Program Button Label Generator Program...

  • Page 90: Matrix Switchers Control Program

    Matrix Software Two software programs accompany the MVX Plus 128 switcher: • The Extron Matrix Switcher+ Control Program, which communicates with the switcher via the RS-232/RS-422 port and the Ethernet port, provides an easy way to set up ties and sets of ties. •...

  • Page 91: Using The Software

    Using the software Many items found in the Matrix Switcher+ Control Program are also accessible via front panel controls (see chapter 3, Operation) and under SIS control (see chapter 4, Programmer’s Guide). The Matrix Switcher+ Help Program provides information on settings and on how to use the control program itself.
  • Page 92 Matrix Software, cont’d If you selected IP [LAN] in step 2, the IP Connection window appears (fi gure 5-2). Figure 5-2 — Address and password entry Examine the Extron IP Address fi eld in the IP Connection window. The fi eld displays the last Extron IP address entered. If the IP address is correct: Proceed to step 3b.
  • Page 93 The Extron Matrix Switcher+ Control Program window (fi gure 5-3 and fi gure 5-4) appears. The window displays the current confi guration of the attached matrix. Figure 5-3 — Extron Matrix Switcher+ Control Program window (blank) Figure 5-4 — Sample program window (complete) MVX Plus 128 VGA Matrix Switchers •...

  • Page 94: Ip Settings/Options Window

    Matrix Software, cont’d • To set up audio in follow mode (audio and video have the same tie confi guration), select the Follow box at the bottom of the window. To set up audio in breakaway mode (audio and video have different tie confi gurations), deselect the Follow box.

  • Page 95: Matrix Ip Address Fi Eld

    N When the control program is connected to the switcher via the RS-232 link, the Administrator and User Password fi elds are not masked. If a password has been inadvertently changed to an unknown value, you can look up and, if desired, change a password in this window without knowing the current password.

  • Page 96: Gateway Ip Address Fi Eld

    Matrix Software, cont’d Gateway IP address fi eld The Gateway IP Address fi eld identifi es the address of the gateway to the mail server to be used if the MVX Plus 128 switcher and the mail server are not on the same subnet.

  • Page 97: Time (Local) Fi Eld

    Time (local) fi eld The Time (local) fi eld displays the current time in the local time zone. If necessary, click on the Sync Time to PC button to set the switcher to your computer’s internal time or else adjust the time manually as follows: Click in the time fi...

  • Page 98: Administrator Password Fi Eld

    Matrix Software, cont’d Administrator Password fi eld The Administrator Password fi eld displays the password required to log on to the MVX Plus 128 switcher via the Ethernet port with all of the administrator’s rights and privileges. Passwords are case sensitive and are limited to 12 upper-case and lower-case alphanumeric characters.

  • Page 99: Mail Server Ip Address Fi Eld

    Mail Server IP Address fi eld The Mail Server IP Address fi eld displays the IP address of the mail server that handles the e-mail for the facility in which the MVX Plus 128 switcher is installed. Valid IP addresses consist of four 1-, 2-, or 3-digit numeric octets separated by dots (periods).

  • Page 100: E-Mail Addressee Fi Elds

    Matrix Software, cont’d E-mail Addressee fi elds The eight E-mail Addressee fi elds permit the administrator to identify the e-mail addresses of the personnel to whom the MVX Plus 128 switcher e-mails notifi cation of its failure and repair status. Figure 5-6 shows a typical e-mail from the switcher. Miles Standish From: Sent:...

  • Page 101: Updating Fi Rmware

    Updating fi rmware The fi rmware upgrade utility provides a way to replace the fi rmware that is coded on the switcher’s control board without taking the switcher out of service, opening the switcher enclosure, and replacing the fi rmware chip. Update the switcher fi...

  • Page 102: Uploading Html Fi Les

    Matrix Software, cont’d Uploading HTML fi les You can create customized HTML pages for the switcher to display. The HTML Files List window (fi gure 5-8) provides a way to view the contents of the switcher’s fi le system and to upload custom HTML pages to the switcher. Figure 5-8 —...

  • Page 103: Windows Buttons, Drop Boxes, And Trashcan

    Windows buttons, drop boxes, and trashcan The buttons, drop boxes, and trash can on the right side of the program window perform the following functions: Power — Unavailable for MVX Plus 128 switchers, because the switcher power cannot be controlled via software. Executive mode —...

  • Page 104: 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 105: Preferences Menu

    Name presets — Allows you to assign a name to each of the 32 memory presets. N Preset names are limited to 12 upper- and lower-case alphanumeric characters, space, and the _ : = and / characters. N The following characters are invalid in preset names: + ~ , @ = ‘...
  • Page 106 Matrix Software, cont’d Ties as crosspoints — Displays ties as a matrix of inputs and outputs (fi gure 5-11). Ties that have been made are indicated as amber (video and audio), green (video only), and red (audio only) boxes. Ties that will take effect when you click on the Take button are indicated by +.

  • Page 107: Master-Reset Selection

    Master-Reset selection Master reset clears all ties and presets, all video and audio mutes, resets all I/O grouping, sets all input audio levels to unity gain (+0 dB), and sets all output volume levels to 100% (0 dB of attenuation). N Master reset does not reset the Internet protocol (IP) settings.

  • Page 108: Button-Label Generator Program

    Matrix Software, cont’d Button-Label Generator Program The Button Label Generator software creates labels that you can place in the translucent covers of the input and output pushbuttons. You can create labels with names, alphanumeric characters, or even color bitmaps for easy and intuitive input and output selection.

  • Page 109: Chapter 6 • Html Operation

    MVX Plus 128 VGA Matrix Switchers C hapter 6 HTML Operation Download the Startup Page System Status Page System Confi guration Page File Management Page Set and View Ties Page Special Characters...

  • Page 110: Download The Startup Page

    HTML Operation The switcher can be controlled and operated through its Ethernet port, connected via a LAN or WAN, using a web browser such as Microsoft’s Internet Explorer. The browser’s display of the switcher’s status or operation has the appearance of web pages.

  • Page 111: System Status Page

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

  • Page 112: Dsvp Page

    HTML Operation, cont’d DSVP page You can view a snapshot-in-time of the input frequencies of connected inputs on the Digital Sync Validation Processing (DSVP) page (fi gure 6-3). Click the DSVP link to the left of the Status page to download the DSVP page. Select System Status.

  • Page 113: System Confi Guration Page

    System Confi guration Page The MVX 128 switcher downloads the System Confi guration page (fi gure 6-4) when you click the Confi guration tab. The screen consists of fi elds in which you can view and edit IP administration and system settings. You can access the Email Settings and Passwords pages clicking the appropriate link.

  • Page 114: Ip Settings Fi Elds

    HTML Operation, cont’d IP Settings fi elds The IP Settings fi elds 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 fi...

  • Page 115: Date/Time Settings Fi Elds

    Date/Time Settings fi elds The Date/Time Settings fi elds (fi gure 6-5) provide a location for viewing and setting the time functions. Figure 6-5 — Date/Time Settings fi elds Change the date and time settings as follows: Click the desired variable’s drop box. The adjustable variables are month, day, year, hours, minutes, AM/PM, and (time) zone.

  • Page 116: Passwords Page

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

  • Page 117: Email Settings Page

    Email Settings page Reach the Email Settings page (fi gure 6-7) by clicking the Email Settings link on the System Confi guration page. The Email Settings page has fi elds for setting up the switcher’s e-mail notifi cation capabilities. For the e-mail settings and for each row of the e-mail notifi...

  • Page 118: Email Address Fi Elds

    HTML Operation, cont’d Email address fi elds The eight Email address fi elds identify the e-mail addresses of the personnel to whom the MVX 128 switcher e-mails notifi cation 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 fi...

  • Page 119: File Management Page

    Run the executable (*.exe) fi le to decompress the fi rmware fi le. Connect the PC to the MVX 128 switcher via the switcher’s Ethernet port. Access the MVX 128 switcher using HTML pages. Click the Confi guration tab. Click the Firmware Upgrade link. Click the Browse button.

  • Page 120: Set And View Ties Page

    HTML Operation, cont’d Upload your own fi les as follows: N The following characters are invalid in fi le names: {space} + ~ , @ = ‘ [ ] { } < > ’ “ ; : | \ and ?. Click the Browse button.

  • Page 121: Creating A Tie

    Creating a tie Select and switch an input as follows: Click the Video Only, Audio Only, or Video & Audio button to select video, audio, or both for switching (audio follow or audio breakaway). Each mouse click on a button toggles the other two buttons off.

  • Page 122: Changing The Input Gain And Attenuation

    HTML Operation, cont’d Changing the input gain and attenuation 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 123: Muting And Unmuting One Or All Outputs

    Muting and unmuting 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 (fi gure 6-14). Figure 6-14 — Output selection drop box Click and drag the slider or click the scroll up button until the desired output is visible.

  • Page 124: Changing The Rgb Delay

    HTML Operation, cont’d Changing the RGB delay The RGB delay interval defi nes how long the screen is blanked when switching to a new input for the selected output. Change the RGB delay as follows: Click the Output drop box. A drop-down scroll box appears (fi gure 6-16). Figure 6-16 —...

  • Page 125: Changing The Output Volume Level

    Changing the output volume level 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 126 HTML Operation, cont’d Audio volume adjustment settings Number dB of Output of steps attenuation volume 5.5% 8.5% 11.5% 14.5% 17.5% 20.5% 23.5% 26.5% 29.5% 32.5% 35.5% MVX Plus 128 VGA Matrix Switchers • HTML Operation 6-18 Number dB of Output Number of steps attenuation...

  • Page 127: Global Presets Page

    Global Presets page You can save and recall global presets from the Global presets page (fi gure 6-20). Access the Global presets page by clicking the Global Presets link on the left of the Control page. Select Set & View Ties. Select RGB &...

  • Page 128: Special Characters

    HTML Operation, cont’d Special Characters The HTML language reserves certain characters for specifi c functions. The switcher does not accept these characters as part of preset names, the switcher’s name, passwords, or locally created fi le names. The switcher rejects the following characters: {space} + ~ , @ = ‘...

  • Page 129: Appendix A • Ethernet Connection

    MVX Plus 128 VGA Matrix Switchers A ppendix A Ethernet Connection Ethernet Link Subnetting — A Primer...

  • Page 130: Ethernet Connection

    Ethernet Connection Ethernet Link The rear panel Ethernet connector on the MVX Plus 128 switcher 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. Ethernet connection The Ethernet cable can be terminated as a straight-through cable or a crossover cable and must be properly terminated for your application (fi...

  • Page 131: Pinging To Determine Extron Ip Address

    Pinging to determine Extron IP address The Microsoft Ping utility is available at the DOS prompt. Ping tests the Ethernet interface between the computer and the MVX Plus 128 switcher. Ping can also be used to determine the actual numeric IP address from an alias and to determine the web address.

  • Page 132: Connecting As A Telnet Client

    Ethernet Connection, cont’d Connecting as a Telnet client The Microsoft Telnet utility is available from the DOS prompt. Telnet allows you to input SIS commands to the MVX Plus 128 switcher from the PC via the Ethernet link and the LAN. Access the DOS prompt and start Telnet as follows: On the Windows task bar, click on Start >...

  • Page 133: Escape Character And Esc Key

    Once you are logged in, the switcher returns either Login Administrator or Login User. No further prompts are displayed until you break or disconnect the connection to the MVX Plus 128 switcher. Escape character and Esc key When Telnet is fi rst started, the utility advises that the Escape character is ‘Ctrl+]’. Many SIS commands include the keyboard may exist between the Escape character and the Escape key.

  • Page 134: Subnetting - A Primer

    Ethernet Connection, cont’d 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 MVX Plus 128 switcher and the mail server gateway.

  • Page 135: Determining Whether Devices Are On The Same Subnet

    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 (fi gure A-6). Each address’s octets are compared or not compared, depending on the value in the related subnet mask octet. •...
  • Page 136 Ethernet Connection, cont’d MVX Plus 128 VGA Matrix Switchers • Ethernet Connection...

  • Page 137: Appendix B • Specifi Cations, Part Numbers, Accessories

    MVX Plus 128 VGA Matrix Switchers Appendix B Specifi cations, Part Numbers, Accessories Specifi cations Part Numbers and Accessories Button Labels...
  • Page 138 Specifi cations, Part Numbers, Accessories Specifi cations Video Routing ... 12 x 8 matrix Gain ... Unity Bandwidth ... >300 MHz (-3 dB) , fully loaded 0 - 10 MHz ...no more than +0.1 dB to -0.1 dB 0 - 130 MHz ...no more than +0.8 dB to -0.8 dB Crosstalk ...

  • Page 139: Audio Input

    Audio Routing ... 12 x 8 stereo matrix Gain ... Unbalanced output: -6 dB; balanced output 0 dB Frequency response ... 20 Hz to 20 kHz, ±0.05 dB THD + Noise ... 0.03% @ 1 kHz at nominal level S/N ... >90 dB, balanced, at maximum output (21 dBu), unweighted Crosstalk ...
  • Page 140 Specifi cations, Part Numbers, Accessories, cont’d General Power ... 100 VAC to 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 30 watts, internal, autoswitchable Temperature/humidity ... Storage: -40 to +158 °F (-40 to +70 °C) / 10% to 90%, noncondensing Operating: +32 to +113 °F (0 to +45 °C) / 10% to 90%, noncondensing Rack mount ...

  • Page 141: Included Parts

    Part Numbers and Accessories Included parts These items are included in each order for a MVX Plus 128 matrix switcher: Included parts MVX Plus 128 Tweeker (small screwdriver) MVX Plus 128 user’s manual Captive screw audio connectors (20) Matrix Switchers+ Control Program and Button-Label Generator Accessories These items can be ordered separately:...

  • Page 142: Cables

    Specifi cations, Part Numbers, Accessories, cont’d Cables Male-to-female VGA molded connector cables VGA 3’ MHR, 3’ (0.9 m) VGA 6’ MHR, 6’ (1.8 m) VGA 15’ MHR, 15’ (4.5 m) VGA 25’ MHR, 25’ (7.6 m) VGA 35’ MHR, 35’ (10.6 m) VGA 50’...

  • Page 143: Button Labels

    Button Labels Page B-9 provides strips of blank button labels. If desired, photocopy them or cut them out of the manual, 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 144 Specifi cations, Part Numbers, Accessories, cont’d MVX Plus 128 VGA Matrix Switchers • Specifi cations, Part Numbers, Accessories...
  • Page 145 MVX Plus 128 VGA Matrix Switchers • Specifi cations, Part Numbers, Accessories...
  • Page 146 Specifi cations, Part Numbers, Accessories, cont’d MVX Plus 128 VGA Matrix Switchers • Specifi cations, Part Numbers, Accessories B-10...
  • Page 147 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.
  • Page 148 Extron Electronics, USA 1230 South Lewis Street Anaheim, CA 92805 714.491.1500 www.extron.com Fax 714.491.1517 Extron Electronics, Europe Extron Electronics, Asia Beeldschermweg 6C 135 Joo Seng Road, #04-01 3821 AH Amersfoort PM Industrial Building The Netherlands Singapore 368363 +31.33.453.4040 +65.6383.4400 Fax +31.33.453.4050 Fax +65.6383.4664 ©...

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