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1. INTRODUCTION ...................................................................................6
1.1. Description ...................................................................................6
1.2. Box Contents ................................................................................6
1.3. Features of the Device ..................................................................7
1.4. Typical Applications ....................................................................8
2. INSTALLATION .....................................................................................9
2.1. Mounting Options .........................................................................9
2.2. Connecting Steps..........................................................................9
2.3. Board Installation and Handling ..............................................10
2.4. PSU Installation and Handling ..................................................11
3. PRODUCT OVERVIEW ......................................................................12
3.1. Hybrid Modular Matrix Concept ...............................................12
3.2. Router Frames ............................................................................12
3.3. I/O Board Configurations ...........................................................12
3.4. MX-CPU2 Processor Board ........................................................12
3.4.1. MX-CPU2 Board Features ............................................................... 13
3.5. Input Boards ...............................................................................13
3.6. Output Boards ............................................................................14
3.7. MX-FR80R and MX-FR65R ............................................................15
3.8. MX-FR33R ....................................................................................17
3.9. MX-FR33L ....................................................................................19
3.10. MX-FR17 ....................................................................................21
3.11. MX-FR9 ......................................................................................22
3.12. Electrical Connections ............................................................23
3.12.1. Power Connections ....................................................................... 23
3.12.2. Video Inputs and Outputs ............................................................. 23
3.12.3. Audio Inputs and Outputs ............................................................. 23
3.12.4. RJ45 Connectors and Twisted Pair Cables ................................. 24
3.12.5. Further Connectors ....................................................................... 25
3.13. Input Boards .............................................................................26
3.14. Output Boards ..........................................................................28
4. OPERATION .......................................................................................30
4.1. Powering on ................................................................................30
4.1.1. Redundant Power Supplies ............................................................. 30
4.2. Basic Control Panel Operations ................................................31
4.2.1. CONTROL LOCK ............................................................................... 31
4.2.2. Take / Autotake Modes ................................................................... 31
4.2.3. Source and Destination Buttons ..................................................... 31
4.2.4. Viewing Crosspoint State................................................................ 31
4.2.5. Switching ......................................................................................... 32
4.2.6. Switching Operations Flowchart .................................................... 33
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4.2.7. Preset Operations ............................................................................ 33
4.2.8. Output Lock ..................................................................................... 34
4.3. The EDID Memory of a Matrix .....................................................35
4.3.1. EDID Types ....................................................................................... 35
4.4. Audio Options ..............................................................................35
4.4.1. Legend of the Figures ..................................................................... 35
4.4.2. Audio Settings ................................................................................. 36
4.5. TPS Link Modes ...........................................................................37
4.6. About the Ethernet (TPS Boards) ..............................................38
4.6.1. Enable and Disable the Ethernet .................................................... 38
4.6.2. Avoid Causing an Ethernet Loop .................................................... 38
4.7. LCD Control Panel Operation ....................................................39
4.7.1. Basic Concept .................................................................................. 39
4.7.2. Normal Mode ................................................................................... 39
4.7.3. LCD Menu Pop-up Messages ......................................................... 47
4.7.4. EDID Mode ....................................................................................... 48
4.7.5. Signal Present Mode ....................................................................... 48
4.8. Remote Operation .......................................................................49
4.8.1. Control Interfaces ............................................................................ 49
4.8.2. Multiple Simultaneous Connections .............................................. 49
4.8.3. IP Settings ........................................................................................ 49
4.8.4. Serial Port Settings .......................................................................... 49
4.8.5. Control Protocols ............................................................................ 50
4.9. Error Handling ...........................................................................50
5. SOFTWARE CONTROL - THE BUILT-IN WEB ..................................51
5.1. System Requirements..................................................................51
5.2. Establishing the Connection .....................................................51
5.3. The Layout of the Built-in Web ..................................................51
SOFTWARE .......................................................................................52
6.1. Install and Upgrade ...................................................................52
6.2. Running the LDC ..........................................................................52
6.3. Connecting to a Device (Device Discovery Window) ...................53
6.4. Crosspoint Menu ........................................................................54
6.4.1. Grid View .......................................................................................... 54
6.4.2. Tile View ........................................................................................... 56
6.5. Port Properties and Settings ....................................................58
6.5.1. Common Features ........................................................................... 58
6.5.2. Diagnostic Tools .............................................................................. 59
6.5.3. Input Port Properties ....................................................................... 60
6.5.4. Output Port Properties .................................................................... 68
6.5.5. Presets ............................................................................................. 73
6.6. EDID Menu ....................................................................................74
6.6.1. Sources and Destinations ............................................................... 74
6.6.2. EDID Operations .............................................................................. 75
6.6.3. EDID Summary Window .................................................................. 75
6.6.4. Editing an EDID ................................................................................ 76
6.6.5. Creating an EDID.............................................................................. 76
6.7. Settings Menu .............................................................................77
6.7.1. Configuration Tab ............................................................................ 77
6.7.2. Device Information .......................................................................... 78
6.7.3. Status ............................................................................................... 78
6.7.4. Log .................................................................................................... 79
6.7.5. User Preferences ............................................................................. 80
6.8. Terminal Window ........................................................................80
7. PROGRAMMER'S REFERENCE .......................................................81
7.1. Protocol Description .................................................................81
7.1.1. Legend for Control Commands ...................................................... 81
7.1.2. Renewed Protocol ........................................................................... 81
7.1.3. Changing Protocols ......................................................................... 81
7.2. Storage Memories .......................................................................82
7.2.1. Matrix Frame Memory ..................................................................... 82
7.2.2. CPU Board Memory ......................................................................... 82
7.2.3. SD Memory Card (CPU2 Board) ..................................................... 82
7.2.4. Input and Output Board Memory .................................................... 82
7.3. Switching and Control Commands.............................................82
7.3.1. Test Input and Preview Output ....................................................... 82
7.3.2. Selecting the 80th Input Port .......................................................... 82
7.3.3. Switching an Input to an Output ..................................................... 83
7.3.4. Switching an Input to All Outputs ................................................... 83
7.3.5. Diagonal Switching .......................................................................... 83
7.3.6. Batch Switch Outputs ...................................................................... 83
7.3.8. Listing the Mute/Unmute States of All Outputs ............................ 84
7.3.9. Muting a Specified Output .............................................................. 84
7.3.10. Unmuting a Specified Output ....................................................... 84
7.3.11. Disconnecting an Output .............................................................. 85
7.3.12. Disconnect All Outputs ................................................................. 85
7.3.13. Locking a Specified Output........................................................... 85
7.3.14. Unlocking a Specified Output ....................................................... 85
7.3.15. Saving a Preset .............................................................................. 85
7.3.16. Loading a Preset ........................................................................... 85
7.3.17. Preset Preview ............................................................................... 85
7.3.18. Renaming a Preset ........................................................................ 86
7.3.19. Renaming an Input ........................................................................ 86
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