Passive Switching; Switching Capacity; By The Numbers - MTI Matrix System Series Manual

Introduction
Because of this design, you can create a demonstration system from any combination of compatible
components in your display. Select components by simply entering their Position number and pressing the
correct Chain selection button. As soon as an appropriate signal reaches an output device (Speakers or a
Monitor), the system will begin to play.
Each Matrix System ® is composed of two major elements:
1. The MVP Control Panel, which consists of the MVP Control Module, one or more Dual
Chain Modules, and optional Feature Modules.
2. The Switching Modules, which provide the connection points for the audio/video
components and perform the actual signal switching.
The MVP Control Panel, the nerve center of the System, allows the user to send commands to the Switching
Modules that activate specified relays.
The Switching Modules, the muscles of the System, contain either one or two sets of eight relays. Each relay
is provided with terminals for connecting input and/or output signals. Some Modules also have terminals for
the connection of 12V turn-on (trigger) for Autosound components if required. Switching Modules may be
connected serially in a Chain to provide switching for more components in groups of eight. (For example, a
Front Speaker group with 12 Speaker pairs would require two Modules to form the Chain.) Should a
component require more connection points (e.g. multi-channel outputs) than a particular Switching Module
offers, additional Switching Modules can be added and assigned the same selection number.

Passive Switching

All MTi switching products are passive switching systems, which do not affect in any way the audio/video
signal that is being switched. This ensures that any audio or video component being demonstrated with one
of our systems exhibits its true range of capability.

Switching Capacity

The MVP Control Panel can connect up to 16 separate Chains of Switching Modules, allowing you to
demonstrate 16 different types of components together within one System. Each Chain can switch up to 99
Components – e.g. 99 Decks, 99 Sub Amps, 99 Rear Speakers.

By The Numbers

The microprocessors that control the Matrix System
a number. The Module number is like the street address of an apartment building, and the Position number
is like an apartment number in that building. These numbers allow the MVP Control Panel to locate and
identify each component in the System. They are assigned during installation by setting DIP switches
located on each Switching Module.
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® require that each Module and component Position has