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FONESTAR MPX-4088 Instruction Manual

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  • Page 1 MPX-4088, MPX-400MIC, MPX-410ES, MPX-420V, MPX-430VS AND MPX-440X AUDIO MATRIX INSTRUCTION MANUAL...
  • Page 2 We take this opportunity to thank you for buying this product. We recommend you read the instruction manual before switching on the machine and follow the instructions that are given. Keep the manual for future reference. SECURITY AND THE ENVIRONMENT ELECTRICAL SECURITY Check that the current in the mains connection where the machine is to be installed corresponds to the power supply of the machine.

  • Page 3: Exemption Of Liability

    The characteristics of the equipment and the content of the manual can change without forewarning. FONESTAR, S.A. does not assume responsibilities regarding the inappropriate use of the equipment or the information supplied in this instruction manual, and specifically disclaims any implied liability for marketability or fitness for any other use.

  • Page 4: Controls And Functions Front Panel

    DESCRIPTION The model MPX-4088 is an audio matrix with 8 analogue input channels to 8 output zones and 4 configurable digital channels. It has 8 analogue input channels to 8 output zones and 4 configurable digital channels. Musical source selection, volume and equalization control for each zone through PC software or via the optional zone controls mod.

  • Page 5: Rear Panel

    2.- Ethernet port. RJ-45 connector. 3.- RC-NET IN/LINK: input/output for interconnection of several MPX-4088 devices. Connect the LINK output to the IN input of the next matrix and so on with the rest of the matrices up to a maximum of 16 matrices, 192 inputs and 192 zones.
  • Page 6 Connect the analogue audio sources/microphones to the inputs 1 to 8 on the rear panel of the mod. MPX-4088. The order in which the inputs are connected will allow their selection for each of the zones via software or zone controls.

  • Page 7: Connection Examples

    CONNECTION EXAMPLES With the audio matrix mod. MPX-4088 it is possible to configure systems of 12 to 192 zones. The basic system allows connection of up to a maximum of 12 inputs and 12 outputs per matrix. With the optional mod.
  • Page 8 MPX-420V or MPX- 420VS zone controls. With the optional MPX-450D model, the interconnection of up to 16 MPX-4088 matrices is possible for a total of 192 inputs and 192 outputs, making it compatible systems with other DANTE systems.

  • Page 9: Configuration And Control Software

    1.- Daisy chain network mode: allows configuration of the matrix MPX-4088, as well as the optional models MPX-400MIC, MPX-410ES, MPX-420V and MPX-430VS. In this edition mode, the PC and the matrix MPX-4088 must be connected directly by RJ-45 cable and the LAN/RC-Net selector located on the rear panel of the matrix, must be in the LAN position.
  • Page 10 Select the line with the IP and MAC address of the MPX-4088 matrix and click on APPLY. Then, click on CONNECT and the STATUS indicator should turn green. Add the devices located in the sidebar by dragging them into the grey area.
  • Page 11 EDITION MODE MPX-4088 The edition mode of the MPX-4088 allows real-time editing of input/output signal processing parameters, allocation of sources to zones, attenuation of signal level inputs, feedback cancellation, auto-mix, presets to be saved and loaded, relays to be activated/deactivated, the device name to be changed and factory values to be restored.
  • Page 12 2.- PHANTOM POWER SUPPLY MODULE a.- DC 48 V: allows the phantom power supply of each input channel to be activated/deactivated. b.- Microphone Sensitivity: allows the microphone sensitivity to be adjusted. c.- Polarity: allows the input signal phase to be inverted 180º. 3.- INPUT/OUTPUT CHANNELS a.- Input/output channel selector (CH1 - CH12).
  • Page 13 MATRIX With the MATRIX function, the inputs are allocated to the outputs. By clicking on the grey rectangles, they turn green, indicating the correct allocation of the input channel to the chosen output. IN/OUT 1~8 correspond to the analogue audio inputs/outputs available on the rear panel. IN/OUT 9~12 correspond to the digital audio inputs/outputs (RD ports) for models MPX-400MIC, MPX-410ES and MPX-430VS, available on the rear panel.
  • Page 14 BGM Setting 2.- Local input: selection of input channels to be attenuated. 3.- Network Input: selection of broadcast inputs to be attenuated. Ducking Controller 4.- Threshold: attenuation threshold. 5.- Depth: attenuation depth. 6.- Attack: reaction time to attenuate the selected channels. 7.- Release: release time of the selected channels.
  • Page 15 FBC Output Assign 10.- Local Output: output channels corresponding to the inputs selected for processing. 11.- Network output: broadcast output channels corresponding to the inputs to be processed. The configuration of the FBC is manual. It consists in finding the resonance frequencies to be eliminated. Once the frequencies have been found, the system will automatically decide on the suitable filters.
  • Page 16 From the SAVE/LOAD tab, configurations can be saved and loaded as presets. This data can be saved in the internal memory of the matrix, as well as in the PC. The memory of the MPX-4088 matrix has a capacity for a total of 16 presets.
  • Page 17 SYSTEM 1.- Relay Control: controls the contact closures on the rear panel of the MPX-4088 matrix. Press the button to close the relay(s): the buttons will turn green. Press the button(s) again in order to open the relays. 2.- Restore Default Settings: restores the matrix to the default configuration.
  • Page 18 MPX-400MIC In Daisy Chain connection mode, the edition mode for the MPX-400MIC microphone with zone selector, has the following functions: Max. Zone Setting: maximum number of paging zones, from 12 to 192. Zone Setting: possibility of establishing names for each zone. Selection of zone number assigned to the output of each zone.

  • Page 19: Controls And Functions Front Panel

    The model MPX-400MIC is a microphone with zone selector and chimes for the audio matrix model MPX-4088. The zones can be selected individually or all at the same time. There is the option to personalise the zone names, microphone volume, volume and chime duration, using physical controls or PC software.

  • Page 20: Rear Panel

    MPX-410ES DESCRIPTION The model MPX-410ES is an audio input/output remote control for the matrix mod. MPX-4088, with 2 input channels for Mic. or 2 x RCA. Balanced XLR microphone input and 2 euroblock balanced audio outputs selectable via the control module MPX-420V, MPX-430VS or PC software.
  • Page 21 INTERIOR PANEL 1.- Euroblock connection terminals, corresponding to the output channel 9 or 11. 2.- Euroblock connection terminals, corresponding to the output channel 10 or 12. 3.- RD port for connection to MPX-4088 matrix. RJ-45 connector. INSTALLATION - 21 -...
  • Page 22 MPX-420V AND MPX-430VS DESCRIPTION The models MPX-420V and MPX-430VS are remote volume and zone controls for the matrix mod. MPX-4088. The model MPX-430VS incorporates two euroblock balanced audio outputs. CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS FRONT PANEL 1.- LCD DISPLAY: displays information about volume in each zone and allocation of inputs to zones.
  • Page 23 INTERIOR PANEL MPX-430VS 1.- RD port for connection to MPX-4088 matrix. RJ-45 connector. 2.- Euroblock connection terminals, corresponding to the output channel 10 or 12. 3.- Euroblock connection terminals, corresponding to the output channel 9 or 11. INSTALLATION - 23 -...
  • Page 24 MPX-440X DESCRIPTION The model MPX-440X is an RD port extender for the matrix mod. MPX-4088. CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS FRONT PANEL 1.- RD IN: LED indicator of connection to the mod. MPX-4088. 2.- RD EXP: LED indicator of connection via the RD EXP ports.

  • Page 25: Rs-232 Communication Protocol

    RS-232 COMMUNICATION PROTOCOL The following values must be used in order to configure the device using the RS-232 port: - Baud Rate: 9600 - 25 -...

  • Page 26: Firmware Updating

    440X, it is necessary to download the Firmware Update Tool. Access fonestar.com/ES/MPX-4088 and go tothe Software section to download the Firmware Update Tool . Connect your PC to the same network as the matrix MPX-4088, execute the firmware update tool and follow the steps below: 1.- Press the SETUP button and select the IP of the device to be updated.

  • Page 27: Configuration Of Network Parameters

    CONFIGURATION OF NETWORK PARAMETERS It is possible to manually configure the parameters of the MPX-4088 matrix. In order to do so, please consult fonestar.com/ES/MPX-4088 Software section in order to download the LAN Module Config Tool. Connect your PC to the MPX-4088 matrix, execute the network configuration tool and follow the steps below: 1.- Press the SETUP button, select the IP of the device to be configured and press the Config.

  • Page 28: Technical Specifications

    TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS MPX-4088 CHARACTERISTICS Audio matrix with 8 analogue input channels to 8 output zones. 4 configurable input/output digital channels for use with controls mod. MPX- 400MIC, MPX-410ES, MPX-430VS. Optional zone controls mod. MPX-420V and MPX-430VS for selection of program broadcast in the zone.
  • Page 29 MPX-400MIC CHARACTERISTICS Microphone with zone selector. Chimes. Selection of zones and paging in audio matrix mod. MPX-4088. LED indicators for power, signal, saturation and communication status. LCD information display. PC control software, personalization of zone names, microphone volume, volume and duration of chime and priority.
  • Page 30 MPX-420V CHARACTERISTICS Remote volume and zone allocation control for audio matrix mod. MPX-4088. Connection to the matrix via RJ-45, Cat 5e cable and link for connection of more MPX-420V in series. LCD display with volume level information for the selected output.

  • Page 31: Warranty

    2 months after being conscious of the problem. It is only necessary to contact FONESTAR if it is impossible or imposes an undue burden for them to solve it. To benefit from this warranty it is necessary to show the proof of purchase with the date clearly visible, with no corrections or crossing out.
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Mpx-400micMpx-410esMpx-420vMpx-430vsMpx-440x

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