Altinex Signal Management Solutions MX2456RM User Manual

Altinex Signal Management Solutions MX2456RM User Manual

6-in, 1-out video and audio switcher
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MANUAL PART NUMBER: 400-0099-003
MX2456RM
6-IN, 1-OUT VIDEO AND
AUDIO SWITCHER
USER'S GUIDE

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  • Page 1 SWITCHERS MANUAL PART NUMBER: 400-0099-003 MX2456RM 6-IN, 1-OUT VIDEO AND AUDIO SWITCHER USER’S GUIDE...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    INSTALLING YOUR MX2456RM ......8 OPERATION ............... 8 CONTROL PANEL ..........8 RS-232 CONTROL..........9 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE....... 13 NO POWER .............13 NO DISPLAY............13 NO SOUND............13 SOUND DISTORTION ........13 SOUND LEVEL IS LOW ........14 ALTINEX POLICIES ..........14 LIMITED WARRANTY/RETURN POLICIES ..14 CONTACT INFORMATION ......14 400-0099-003...
  • Page 3: Precautions / Safety Warnings

    MX2456RM. If the MX2456RM is to be mounted • Any changes or modifications to the unit not to a table or wall, use only ALTINEX-made expressly approved by ALTINEX, Inc. could void mounting accessories, such as the rack-mount the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
  • Page 4: About Your Mx2456Rm

    SWITCHERS ABOUT YOUR MX2456RM MECHANICAL MX2456RM Width (inches) 1.75in (44mm) MX2456RM Height (inches) 17.00 in (432mm) 6-IN, 1-OUT VIDEO/AUDIO SWITCHER Depth (inches) 9.00in (229mm) Weight (pounds) 5lbs (2.28kg) The MX2456 RM is a video and audio switcher with Finish Gray six video inputs that can be connected to a single Front/Rear Panel Lexan...
  • Page 5: Description Of Mx2456Rm

    SWITCHERS DESCRIPTION OF MX2456RM FRONT PANEL SYNC DELAY TIME VIDEO EQ INCREASE INCREASE MODE MODE BUTTON BUTTON AUDIO VOLUME AUTO ROTATE CONTROL INCREASE MODE AUTO SWITCH INPUT SELECT BUTTON MODE BUTTON SWITCHES FOR VIDEO POWER ON/OFF RESET MODE BUTTON AUDIO INPUT SELECT SWITCHES FOR BREAK-AWAY...
  • Page 6: Front Panel Controls

    SWITCHERS 4.1 FRONT PANEL CONTROLS 4.1.6 AUDIO VOLUME CONTROL MODE There are two sections on the front panel of the This button allows the user to control the audio MX2456RM: input-select and switcher-control. The volume using the UP or DOWN buttons. To increase buttons within the input-select section allow for the the volume, push the UP button and to decrease the actual switching of the source signals.
  • Page 7: Application Diagram

    SWITCHERS APPLICATION DIAGRAM DIAGRAM 1: TYPICAL SETUP MX2456RM AMPLIFIER PROJECTOR 400-0099-003...
  • Page 8: Diagram 2: Accessories

    SWITCHERS DIAGRAM 2: ACCESSORIES Model No. Description TABLE-MOUNT HARDWARE TM1276 Table-mount bracket for 2U ½ Rack-wide RACK-MOUNTING ACCESSORIES DA1298RM Rack-mount shelf for two units side-by-side DA1292RM Rack-mount ears for single unit HIGH RESOLUTION 5 BNC to 5 BNC COAXIAL CABLE CB4200MR Bulk Cable 5 coaxes (500ft minimum) CB4203MR...
  • Page 9: Installing Your Mx2456Rm

    SWITCHERS INSTALLING YOUR MX2456RM OPERATION Step 1. Make sure that the power input is set to the 7.1 CONTROL PANEL proper AC voltage for the country of usage. 1. When a button is pressed and released, a WARNING: An incorrect setting may beeper will sound once.
  • Page 10: Rs-232 Control

    SWITCHERS 6. If necessary, select the SYNC DELAY UP or 7.2 RS-232 CONTROL DOWN button. To activate and set the SYNC The MX2456RM Switcher offers remote control DELAY mode to memory, press and hold the UP capabilities through RS-232; primary and DOWN button.
  • Page 11 SWITCHERS Typically, a control system or computer will offer The RS-232 input has a 16-character buffer and RS-232 connections on a 9-pin D connector. the MX2456RM will not execute any commands longer than 16 characters. Any additional The following are typical cable pin-out designations commands ignored until...
  • Page 12 SWITCHERS 3. [#SW n1 n2 n3 n4 n5 n6] – Input Select The feedback returned will be as follows: This is the main command of the switcher that [1OK] contains all the information needed by the 5. [#RO] – Operation Reset switcher to activate the video and/or audio The [#RO] command will reset audio and video to sources that are connected to the unit.
  • Page 13 SWITCHERS 7. [#CSDn] – Sync Delay Example: This command allows time delay between Sending the [0AS1] command will set the auto switching from one video source to another by switch feature to the ON position to detect the avoiding an overlap of communication problems. incoming video signal automatically.
  • Page 14: Troubleshooting Guide

    Solution 2: Set the volume of the destination Cause 2: The input is not selected. amplifier to a reasonable level. If there is still no sound, call ALTINEX Solution: Check the front panel LEDs and at (714) 990-2300. make sure the correct input is 8.4 SOUND DISTORTION...
  • Page 15: Sound Level Is Low

    TEL: 714 990-2300 properly. TOLL FREE: 1-800-ALTINEX NOTE Test the system by removing the WEB: www.altinex.com MX2456RM from between the source and the destination amplifier. If the E-MAIL: solutions@altinex.com problem persists, call ALTINEX at (714) 990-2300. 400-0099-003...

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