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Altinex MT105-8X8 User Manual

Altinex MT105-8X8 User Manual

Video-matrix switcher

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MT105- - - - 120/121/8X8,
MT105
MT105
MT105
120/121/8X8,
120/121/8X8,
120/121/8X8, 8X4 Video
Welcome!
We greatly appreciate your purchase of the MT105-120/121 8X8/8X4 Video -
Matrix Switcher (15-Pin HD In/Out). We are sure you will find it reliable
and simple to use. Superior performance for the right price, backed by solid
technical and customer support is what ALTINEX has to offer.
We are committed to providing our customers with
Signal Management Solutions
®
to the most demanding audiovisual
installations at very competitive pricing and we welcome you to join the
ranks of our many satisfied customers throughout the world.
1. Precautions and Safety Warnings
Please read this manual carefully before using your MT105-120. Keep this
manual handy for future reference. These safety instructions are to ensure
the long life of your MT105-120 and to prevent fire and shock hazards.
Please read them carefully and heed all warnings.
1.1 General
Qualified ALTINEX service personnel or their authorized
representatives must perform all service.
1.2 Installation Precautions
To prevent fire or shock, do not expose this unit to water or moisture.
Do not place the MT105-120/121 in direct sunlight, near heaters or heat
radiating appliances, or near any liquid. Exposure to direct sunlight,
smoke, or steam can harm internal components.
Handle the MT105-120/121 carefully. Dropping or jarring can damage
the card.
Do not pull the cables that are attached to the MT105-120/121.
Insert the card carefully into the slots of the MultiTasker without
bending any edges.
2. Installation Procedures
Step 1.
Turn off power to the MultiTasker system and disconnect from AC power.
Step 2.
Remove a slot cover (MT200-101) from one of the unused slots. Identify the slot number and note that it is for RS 232 control.
Step 3.
Slide the MT105-120/121 into the slot in the MultiTasker enclosure in order to connect to the bus. Make sure that the MT105-120/121 card fits into
place.
Step 4.
Secure the card to the MultiTasker by tightening the retainer screws located on the top and bottom of the MT105-120/121.
Step 5.
Connect a VGA-type cable from the video source to the input connector of the MT105-120/121.
Step 6.
Connect the output connectors of the MT105-120/121 to the display devices through a VGA type cable.
Step 7.
Restore power to the MultiTasker system.
3. Limited Warranty/Return policies
Please see the ALTINEX website at www.altinex.com for details on warranty and return policies.
400-0362-005
8X4 Video- - - - M M M M atrix Switcher
8X4 Video
8X4 Video
1.3 Cleaning
Clean only the connector area with a dry cloth. Never use strong
detergents or solvents, such as alcohol or thinner. Do not use a wet
cloth or water to clean the card. Do not clean or touch any component
or PCB.
1.4 FCC Notice
This device complies with 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.
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. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is
likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be
required to correct the interference at his own expense.
Any changes or modifications to the unit not expressly approved by
ALTINEX, Inc. could void the user's authority to operate the
equipment.
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Summary of Contents for Altinex MT105-8X8

  • Page 1 Connect the output connectors of the MT105-120/121 to the display devices through a VGA type cable. Step 7. Restore power to the MultiTasker system. 3. Limited Warranty/Return policies Please see the ALTINEX website at www.altinex.com for details on warranty and return policies. 400-0362-005...
  • Page 2 MT105 MT105- - - - 120/121 120/121 MT105 MT105 120/121 120/121 User’s Guide 4. Technical Specifications Specifications are subject to change. See www.altinex.com for up-to-date information. Electrical MT105-120/121 Features/Description MT105-120/121 Video Input Signals R,G,B GENERAL Impedance Analog 75 ohms Inputs Analog Signal Level 1.5V p-p max.
  • Page 3 MT105 MT105- - - - 120/121 120/121 MT105 MT105 120/121 120/121 User’s Guide 5. About Your MT105-120/121 The MT105-120/121 are VGA-UXGA Video Matrix Switcher Cards designed to switch high bandwidth RGBHV video signals. The MT105-120 card has eight inputs and eight outputs with 15 pin HD connectors. The MT105-121 has eight inputs and four outputs, also with 15-pin HD connectors. Both cards provide signal detection on input and output through horizontal sync.
  • Page 4 MT105 MT105- - - - 120/121 120/121 MT105 MT105 120/121 120/121 User’s Guide 6. Application Diagrams Diagram 1: Typical Setup 400-0362-005...
  • Page 5 MT105 MT105- - - - 120/121 120/121 MT105 MT105 120/121 120/121 User’s Guide Diagram 2: MT105-120 Internal View 400-0362-005...
  • Page 6 MT105 MT105- - - - 120/121 120/121 MT105 MT105 120/121 120/121 User’s Guide Diagram 3: MT105-121Internal View 400-0362-005...
  • Page 7 MT105 MT105- - - - 120/121 120/121 MT105 MT105 120/121 120/121 User’s Guide 7. Operation 7.2 Description of Commands 7.1 RS-232 Control Each command consists of three parts: Function, Card ID, and Unit ID. [ [ [ [ Function , Card ID , Unit ID ] ] ] ] The MT105-120/121 has many advanced remote-control capabilities accessible through standard RS-232 communication using a computer, Example: [VERC3U2]...
  • Page 8 MT105 MT105- - - - 120/121 120/121 MT105 MT105 120/121 120/121 User’s Guide 3. [CnS] Basic Commands This command saves the input to output settings and the ON/OFF The basic commands provide general information about the card and are status of each output. This configuration will be restored after the most useful during the initial stages of setting up and operating the card.
  • Page 9 MT105 MT105- - - - 120/121 120/121 MT105 MT105 120/121 120/121 User’s Guide 5. [?C] Example 1: This command will return general information about the card and its Command = [OFF1C4] status. Feedback = (ON01111111C04) Command Format: [?CnUi] = Output status 01111111 = Output 1 = OFF Cn = Card ID (n = # from 1 to max slots)
  • Page 10 MT105 MT105- - - - 120/121 120/121 MT105 MT105 120/121 120/121 User’s Guide 10. [SIGI] Example: The Signal Detect command tests for the presence of an input signal. There is an MT105-120 card in slot 5. All of the outputs on the card The MultiTasker returns either a "1"...
  • Page 11 MT105 MT105- - - - 120/121 120/121 MT105 MT105 120/121 120/121 User’s Guide 13. [OFF] Feedback Operation This command disables one or more outputs for a single card or a Command Format: [OFF…..F] group of cards. After processing a command, an OK or ER will be returned as Single Card Operation feedback if "F"...
  • Page 12 MT105 MT105- - - - 120/121 120/121 MT105 MT105 120/121 120/121 User’s Guide 17. [SW] – SWITCH 21. [MATmXnCi] This command immediately connects inputs and outputs previously This Matrix command allows the switcher card to be setup for set with the PATH command. The command switches all paths set on different matrix sizes.
  • Page 13 MT105 MT105- - - - 120/121 120/121 MT105 MT105 120/121 120/121 User’s Guide 23. [FBD] 25. [SIDn] This command turns feedback delay on or off. It is necessary when This command sets all the cards installed in the MultiTasker system to installing some newer cards in older systems.
  • Page 14 MT105 MT105- - - - 120/121 120/121 MT105 MT105 120/121 120/121 User’s Guide 28. [RSN] 31. [RMC] This command displays the slot number of a card with a specified ID This command removes one or more cards from a group. number.
  • Page 15 MT105 MT105- - - - 120/121 120/121 MT105 MT105 120/121 120/121 User’s Guide 7.3 Summary of Commands 7.4 Menu Mode Card Commands ds ds ds Card Comman MENU MODE commands are RS-232 commands that allow virtually the Card Comman Card Comman same functionality as programming commands.
  • Page 16 MT105 MT105- - - - 120/121 120/121 MT105 MT105 120/121 120/121 User’s Guide 7.4.2 Using Menu Mode The IN-OUT menu requires the user to input the numeric value of the input to switch, then it will prompt for the output to which the input will Suggestion: Before using the menu mode, it is best to disable the automatic be switched.
  • Page 17 MT105 MT105- - - - 120/121 120/121 MT105 MT105 120/121 120/121 User’s Guide 7.4.4 Menu Mode Examples 4. Add Card 4 to Group 4. Add Card 4 to Group 4. Add Card 4 to Group 4. Add Card 4 to Group 1 1 1 1 All Menu Mode examples assume an MT105-120 is installed in slot 4.
  • Page 18: Troubleshooting Guide

    If other slots work and the card is recognized, the problem is the card cage slot. The card cage may require service. Call ALTINEX at (714) 990- 2300. If the other slots do not work, see Solution 2.

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