Altair MTX-416 Owner's Manual

Programmable 4x16 intercom matrix

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MTX-416
PROGRAMMABLE 4x16
INTERCOM MATRIX
OWNERS MANUAL
AUDIO ELECTRONICS DESIGN
AUDIO ELECTRONICS DESIGN
AUDIO ELECTRONICS DESIGN
AUDIO ELECTRONICS DESIGN
EQUIPOS EUROPEOS ELECTRÓNICOS, S.A.L
Avda. de la Industria, 50. 28760 TRES CANTOS-MADRID (SPAIN).
34-91-761 65 80
34-91-804 43 58
altair@altairaudio.com
www.altairaudio.com

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  • Page 1 MTX-416 PROGRAMMABLE 4x16 INTERCOM MATRIX OWNERS MANUAL AUDIO ELECTRONICS DESIGN AUDIO ELECTRONICS DESIGN AUDIO ELECTRONICS DESIGN AUDIO ELECTRONICS DESIGN EQUIPOS EUROPEOS ELECTRÓNICOS, S.A.L Avda. de la Industria, 50. 28760 TRES CANTOS-MADRID (SPAIN). 34-91-761 65 80 34-91-804 43 58 altair@altairaudio.com www.altairaudio.com...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    MTX-416 - PROGRAMMABLE 4x16 INTERCOM MATRIX 1. INTRODUCTION..........................3 2. SWITCHES, CONTROLS, ADJUSTMENTS AND CONNECTORS ............4 FRONT PANEL ..........................4 REAR PANEL ..........................5 3. WORKING PRECAUTIONS......................6 4. INSTALLATION ..........................6 UNPACKING..........................6 MOUNTING ........................... 6 CHANGING THE FUSE........................6 CONNECTING TO THE MAINS......................7...
  • Page 3: Introduction

    1. INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of the ALTAIR intercom matrix MTX-416. There is a lot the characteristics that make of the ALTAIR MTX-416 series one of the most highlighted in the audio professional market, some are enumerated here: The new Altair MTX-416 is a programmable Intercom Matrix allowing instant recall of up to 5 different presets.
  • Page 6: Working Precautions

    It is always recommended to mount the unit in rack, either for mobile or fixed installations, for protection, safety, aesthetics, etc. The ALTAIR MTX-416 is designed for standard 19" rack mounting, and takes up 1u high rack space. CHANGING THE FUSE This unit incorporates an internal, worldwide voltage operation power supply, and it is prepared to work from 90 to 264 VAC, 50-60Hz.
  • Page 7: Connecting To The Mains

    CAUTION: Make sure that the mains voltage is the correct as well as their fuse is the right one. INTERCOM / AUDIO CHANNELS CONNECTION If we are going to use ALTAIR MTX-416 like intercom matrix, we will connect the intercom channels CH1-CH4 to a unit with active intercom channels (ALTAIR EF-200, ALTAIR WBS-200, or any compatible CLEAR COM ).
  • Page 8: Intercom / Audio Lines Connection

    16 IN — 4 OUT. INTERCOM / AUDIO LINES CONNECTION If the ALTAIR MTX-416 unit is used like intercom matrix, we will connect the intercom lines L1- L16 to a unit with intercom passive channels (ALTAIR ES-200, ALTAIR EM-201, or any compatible CLEAR COM ).
  • Page 9: System Expansion

    16 IN — 4 OUT. SYSTEM EXPANSION The connection of up to four units ALTAIR MTX-416 allows to make matrix with up to 4 channels, 64 lines, increasing the line number, or up to 16 channels and 16 lines, increasing the number of channels, with all the intermediate situations.
  • Page 10 MTX-416 - PROGRAMMABLE 4x16 INTERCOM MATRIX 12x16 MATRIX: 16x16 MATRIX:...
  • Page 11 MTX-416 - PROGRAMMABLE 4x16 INTERCOM MATRIX 4x32 MATRIX: 4x48 MATRIX:...
  • Page 12 MTX-416 - PROGRAMMABLE 4x16 INTERCOM MATRIX 4x64 MATRIX: 8x32 MATRIX:...
  • Page 13: Computer Connection

    5. OPERATION The new Altair MTX-416 is a programmable Intercom Matrix allowing instant recall of up to 5 different presets. Each preset determines the allocation of up to 16 intercom lines into the 4 available intercom channels.
  • Page 14: Display

    NAVIGATION SWITCHES: UP, DOWN, LEFT, RIGHT AND ENTER: The navigation switches allow to move by the different lines and channels of the ALTAIR MTX-416 unit. Also ENTER switch, allows to confirm diverse functions, which will be explained more ahead. The first switch pulsation (UP, DOWN, LEFT, RIGHT or ENTER), does that the unit enter in edition mode.
  • Page 15: Memory Store Switch

    When the memory is recorded, the unit change to the memory number on which we have recorded the working memory, reason why if the system were linked with other MTX-416 units, all the connected units will change to the memory number on which the working memory has been recorded.
  • Page 16: Memory Clear Switch

    In REVERSE mode, the REVERSE LED will remain turned on, indicating to us that the unit is configured in REVERSE mode. 6. OPTIONS In this section we will explain the different available options for the intercom matrix ALTAIR MTX-416. SECURITY COVER (TP-1) In some installation, it may be necessary to tamper proof the front panel controls avoiding unwanted or accidental manipulations.
  • Page 17: Opening The Intercom Channel Terminal Impedance

    (NOTE: Keep in mind that with all the units of the ALTAIR E-200 intercom system of ALTAIR it is necessary to open the terminal impedance).
  • Page 18: Block Diagram

    MTX-416 - PROGRAMMABLE 4x16 INTERCOM MATRIX 8. BLOCK DIAGRAM...
  • Page 19: Application Example

    The different units (ES-200, EM-201, 4W2-200, WBS-200), are connected to the intercom lines by means of the ALTAIR MTX-416 matrix, reason why we have an open and flexible system, being able to control remotely, by means of matrix MTX-416 the configuration of the intercom lines in real time.
  • Page 20: Technical Specifications

    MTX-416 - PROGRAMMABLE 4x16 INTERCOM MATRIX 10. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS • 220 Ω AC. IMPEDANCE: • 4700 Ω DC. INTERCOM LINE • NOMINAL/MAXIMUM LEVEL: -10 dBu / +3 dBu. • FREQUENCY RESPONSE: 100 Hz — 10 KHz (-3 dB). • SYSTEM MAXIMUM CABLE LENGTH: 500-2.000 mts.
  • Page 21: Warranty

    MTX-416 - PROGRAMMABLE 4x16 INTERCOM MATRIX 11. WARRANTY This unit is warranted by Equipos Europeos Electrónicos to the original user, against flaws in the manufacturing and in the materials, for a period of one year, starting from the date of sale.
  • Page 22 MTX-416 - PROGRAMMABLE 4x16 INTERCOM MATRIX European Union Waste Electronics Information Unión Europea Información sobre residuos electrónicos Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) directive The WEEE logo signifies specific recycling programs and procedures for electronic products in countries of the European Union. We encourage the recycling of our products.

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