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PATHFINDER
MATRIX SWITCHER SERIES
INSTALLATION AND OPERATING GUIDE
(Covers all PFD-4X4 and PFD-4X2 models)
This guide is based on software rev. 1.04
244 Bergen Boulevard, West Paterson, NJ 07424 • Tel 973.785.4347 • Fax 973.785.3318 • Web www.fsrinc.com
43928
LIT1242 D6

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  • Page 1 PATHFINDER MATRIX SWITCHER SERIES INSTALLATION AND OPERATING GUIDE (Covers all PFD-4X4 and PFD-4X2 models) This guide is based on software rev. 1.04 244 Bergen Boulevard, West Paterson, NJ 07424 • Tel 973.785.4347 • Fax 973.785.3318 • Web www.fsrinc.com 43928 LIT1242 D6...
  • Page 2 PATHFINDER...
  • Page 3 PROPRIETARY INFORMATION All information in this manual is proprietary to and the property of FSR inc. This publication is protected by the Federal Copyright Law, with all rights reserved. No part of this document may be reproduced, transcribed, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, without prior explicit written permission from FSR inc.
  • Page 4: Operator's Safety Summary

    OPERATOR'S SAFETY SUMMARY The general safety information in this summary is for operating personnel. Do Not Remove Covers or Panels. There are no user-serviceable parts within the unit. Removal of the top cover will expose dangerous voltages. To avoid personal injury, do not remove the top cover. Do not operate the unit without the cover installed. Power Source.
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS OPERATOR'S SAFETY SUMMARY ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������4 INTRODUCTION��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������6 BANDWIDTH AND FREqUENCy RESPONSE ....................6 STEREO AUDIO OPTION.............................6 SERIAL INPUT AND OUTPUT ...........................6 FEATURES ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������7 APPLICATIONS ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������7 TYPICAL APPLICATION (PFD-4X4 PCA shown) �������������������������������������������������������������������������7 CONTROL AND CONNECTOR LOCATIONS ������������������������������������������������������������������������������8 OPERATING GUIDELINES �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������9 PFD FRONT PANEL OPERATION ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������9 LED INDICATOR LAMP BEHAVIOR .........................9 VIDEO / AUDIO SOURCE SELECTION AND OUTPUT ROUTING ..............
  • Page 6: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION The PathFinder Matrix Switcher family is a ground-up development aimed at bringing new capabilities and a new level of performance to matrix switching. In order for a display to accurately reproduce the original image, every component in the video system must have enough bandwidth to carry the signal and be as flat as possible in order to maintain the clarity and color fidelity.
  • Page 7: Features

    FEATURES Very High Bandwidth Easy Front Panel or RS-232 Operation and Setup RS-232 Control Integral Rack Ears Audio Follow or breakaway modes (on Audio models) Input Audio input trim and Audio Output Level Adjustments (on Audio models) Sizes to Fit the Install APPLICATIONS ♦...
  • Page 8: Control And Connector Locations

    CONTROL AND CONNECTOR LOCATIONS INPUT SELECT OUTPUT SELECT ROUTE SELECT AUDIO AND VIDEO SELECT SELECT VIDEO INPUT SELECT OUTPUT SELECT POWER VOLUME ESCAPE AUDIO MUTE athfinder POWER ESCAPE / CANCEL ENTRY AUDIO MUTE VOLUME UP / DN SELECT INDICATOR LED SELECT AUDIO LEVEL INDICATOR AUDIO INPUT...
  • Page 9: Operating Guidelines

    OPERATING GUIDELINES This manual covers installation and operation the family of matrix PFD-4X4 and PFD-4X2 audio video switchers. Most of the operating principals are identical on all models. The unique characteristics such as connectors and pinouts are detailed on the application drawings. PFD FRONT PANEL OPERATION LED INDICATOR LAMP BEHAVIOR The color and state of the indicator LED's provide the following status information.
  • Page 10: Audio Input Trim Adjustments

    AUDIO INPUT TRIM ADJUSTMENTS The audio trim may be adjusted for each of the 4 audio sources via the front panel. This is done by first pressing the ESCAPE button (if a previous operation was in progress) then pressing and holding the desired AUDIO INPUT button (the green audio input LED will flash) and then simultaneously pressing the volume up or down buttons to adjust the trim for the selected source.
  • Page 11: Installation

    INSTALLATION ENVIRONMENT The Matrix rack unit should be mounted in a rack where an AC power outlet is nearby. It is a direct AC plug in unit via the supplied EIA power cord. The front and back of the unit should be positioned so that both the installer and operator can conveniently access the front and back for wiring and adjustments.
  • Page 12: Video Connector And Pinout

    VIDEO CONNECTOR AND PINOUT The PFD-4x4 and 4X2 units provide standard HD-15 female connectors for video inputs and outputs. The all PFD units are capable of passing Composite, Component, or S-video via a HD-15 to 5 BNC breakout cable. This allows a variety of video I/O configurations by using the RGB signal lines as independent video channels.
  • Page 13: Audio Input Wiring

    AUDIO INPUT WIRING AUDIO OUTPUT WIRING PATHFINDER...
  • Page 14: Typical Rs-232 Wiring

    TYPICAL RS-232 WIRING PFD-4x4 / 4x2 HOST COMPUTER 3 PIN TERMINALS DTE DEVICE DCE DEVICE DB-9 MALE SERIAL IN SERIAL OUT DB-9 FEMALE NAME NAME NAME DIRECTION NAME DIRECTION TxD (OUTPUT) INPUT OUTPUT TxD (INPUT) RxD (INPUT) OUTPUT INPUT RxD (OUTPUT) GROUND GROUND GROUND...
  • Page 15: Front And Rear Panel Views

    FRONT AND REAR PANEL VIEWS SELECT VIDEO POWER INPUT SELECT OUTPUT SELECT 1.25 VOLUME MUTE ESCAPE AUDIO 1.72 ath nder 18.28 19.00 17.25 CHASSIS WIDTH INPUT OUTPUT 244 BERGEN BLVD. WEST PATERSON, NJ 07424 Serial DEPTH INSIDE RACK IS APPROXIMATELY 10.50" SELECT VIDEO INPUT SELECT...
  • Page 16 PATHFINDER...
  • Page 17: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS VIDEO INPUT Input Impedance 75 ohms for R, G, and B inputs (pins 1, 2, and 3) Nominal level 0.7V p-p Maximum level 3V p-p with 0V offset Input return loss -48dB @ 5 MHz, -44dB @ 10 MHz VIDEO OUTPUT Output Impedance 75 ohms for R, G, and B outputs (pins 1, 2, and 3)

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