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- Page 1 EXPLORER MATRIX SWITCHER SERIES INSTALLATION AND OPERATOR’S MANUAL 244 Bergen Boulevard, West Paterson, NJ 07424 • Tel 9737854347 • Fax 9737853318 • Web www.fsrinc.com 43885 LIT1025...
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- 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.
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Page 4: Operators Safety Summary
Operators 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 This product is intended to operate from a power source that will not apply more than 230 volts rms between the supply conductors or between both supply conductor and ground. -
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION FEATURES APPLICATIONS CHAPTER 2 OPERATION MENU TREE CHAPTER 3 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS CHAPTER 4 INSTALLATION CHAPTER 5 EXPLORER CONTROLLER SOFTWARE OPERATION CHAPTER 6 SERIAL CONTROL SETUP Explorer XP Matrix... - Page 6 Explorer XP Matrix...
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Page 7: Introduction Features Applications
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION FEATURES APPLICATIONS Explorer XP Matrix... - Page 8 Explorer XP Matrix...
- Page 9 INTRODUCTION The Explorer XP Series of Matrix Switchers offer a unique blend of features, performance and value not found in other products. The Explorers are available in Composite Video, S-Video,Component Video and RGBHV and are available with and without stereo balanced audio. Matrix sizes currently include 8 x 8, 12 x 8 and 16 x 8 and 16 x 16.
- Page 10 Serial Control In addition to the Web Server, the Explorers include an RS- 232 port for integration with a control system or for use with the included Windows based Remote Application. All switching and set-up functions are available through the serial port for access by a control system or through the included application.
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Page 11: Operation Menu Tree
CHAPTER 2 OPERATION MENU TREE Explorer XP Matrix... - Page 12 Explorer XP Matrix...
- Page 13 OPERATION System Control: The matrix switcher can be controlled in three ways, directly from the front panel, serial commands via the built in RS-232 port and though the optional web server card. The front panel is the most direct method and should be used for initial setup. The RS-232 port may be connected to a control system like AMX or Crestron, or be connecter to a PC running the windows program provide with the unit.
- Page 14 Preset Switching Mode: In this mode the user can store and recall frequently used configurations for easy recall with a single button. The memory stores all input / output connection as well as the current audio level for each output. Input level trims are not to be stored or recalled by any preset operations. To select a Preset configuration the user will press the Preset button on the front panel.
- Page 15 MATRIX LCD READOUT MENU TREE Output Audio Level: The output audio level control has the range of +5 to -45 dB. When the minimum volume is reached the output will be muted, thus providing the best possible isolation. To adjust the output level use the up/down buttons untill the desired output is on the LCD is indicated.
- Page 16 Press ESC save your current setting to non-volatile memory and return to the main menu mode. I / O Group: Each input and output can be placed into one of five groups (NO GROUP, GROUP 1 through 4). These groups are used to classify the inputs and outputs. Once an output is placed in a group it will only connect to a like inputs or the unit will not let different group interconnections.
- Page 17 will look for sync on the first vertical sync connector (GENLOCK) for up to 22ms. If no sync is detected after 22 ms, the unit will "crash" switch. In the Reference IN 1= YES mode, on composite, s-video, and component units, the unit will monitor the GENLOCK input connector for up to 22 ms subsequent to a switch command.
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Page 19: Technical Specifications
CHAPTER 3 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Explorer XP Matrix... - Page 20 Explorer XP Matrix...
- Page 21 Video Gain: Unity +/-0.2dbm Bandwidth: 450 MHz @ 0dbm In Flatness*: 0-50 MHz +/-0.25db * Measured At 0 dbm 0-100 MHz +1.0 to –0.5 dB 0-300 MHz +3.0 to –1.5 dB 0-450 Mhz +3.0 to -3.0 dB Crosstalk: -65db to 10mhz, -55 to 30mhz, -45 to 70mhz Linearity: 0-100 MHz +/-0.2db from –12dbm to +2dbm 0-300 MHz +/-1.0db from –12dbm to +2dbm...
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Page 23: Installation
CHAPTER 4 INSTALLATION Explorer XP Matrix... - Page 24 Explorer XP Matrix...
- Page 25 INSTALLATION 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.
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Page 27: Explorer Controller Software Operation
CHAPTER 5 EXPLORER CONTROLLER SOFTWARE OPERATION Explorer XP Matrix... - Page 28 Explorer XP Matrix...
- Page 29 The standard pinouts for both the MATRIX and the computer or control system are shown below. The FSR XP EXPLORER CONTROLLER software automatically overrides any computer settings and automatically adjusts the serial port setup parameters when the program is running.
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Page 31: Making Connections
FSR XP EXPLORER CONTROLLER REV 2.39 Operating Instructions MAKING CONNECTIONS: To make a connection you can simply drag the desired input to the output or vice versa, but you should know that the default operation of the Matrix switcher is audio follows video. Therefore, if you only drag an input to an output you’re going to establish an audio and video connection. - Page 32 VIEWING CONNECTIONS: To view the connections made, press the “Connection Info” button, . Once you press the connection info button, you will receive the following pop-up menu: You can also view an inputs or outputs connection by right-clicking an input or output, and going to “input info”...
- Page 33 PRESET EDITOR The preset editor is used to store and recall routing configurations for later use. The editor will store your input/output connections as well as the current audio level for each output. The editor will not store audio input trim levels, groups, delay, or protection information. To access the preset editor, press the icon.
- Page 34 If you select a nonexistent preset you will receive an error. EXECUTING PRESETS: To execute a preset press the button followed by the preset number you wish to execute. NOTE: Although an error will not be received, connections that violate I/O groups and protected outputs will not be made (see I/O group protect output...
- Page 35 you wish to disconnect. Whenever you’re done disconnecting, uncheck the “Clear” box. Once you’re done you can store your preset (see storing presets section). STORING PRESETS: To store a preset press the button followed by the preset number where you wish to save the current preset.
- Page 36 I/O GROUP: Inputs and outputs can be classified into one of five groups. You have a choice of placing an input or output into groups 1-4 or “Disable Groups”. Connections between different groups cannot be made. If you try to make a connection between an input and an output, which was placed in a different group you will receive the following error: When executing a preset that tries to make a connection between an input and output in different groups, no error will be received, and only routes that do not violate groups or output protections...
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Page 37: Setup Options
SWITCH MODE: The switch mode enables the unit to provide glitch free switching when a genlock signal is available. You can change this from the “Setup Options” menu by clicking on the button. Under “Switch Mode” check “Reference IN 1.” PROTECT OUTPUT: The output protect feature of the Matrix protects the connections of protected outputs from being changed. - Page 38 LOADING CONFIGURATIONS: To load a configuration, click on the icon. From here you can select wish configuration file you wish to load. The controller will not load connections that violate groups or protected outputs. The following error is received if certain connections cannot be made: SAVING CONFIGURATIONS: To save a configuration, click on the icon.
- Page 39 MISCELLANEOUS: To exit the controller, you can either click on the “x” on the top right, or click on the icon. You will then be asked if you’re sure you want to exit the application. The controller has a “Status” box message that lets you know if the Explorer is ready or busy, wait until the status reads ready before performing any operations.
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Page 41: Serial Control Setup
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- Page 43 CONTROL SYSTEM TO MATRIX RS-232 SERIAL CABLE HOOKUP The cable used for Software and RS-232 control of the MATRIX is a DB9 Male to DB9 Female with straight through pin to pin wiring. The standard pinouts for both the MATRIX and the computer or control system are shown below.
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