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1. INTRODUCTION................................................................................7
1.1. Description ...................................................................................8
1.2. Features ........................................................................................8
1.3. Box Contents ..............................................................................10
1.4. Typical Applications ..................................................................11
2. INSTALLATION ...............................................................................12
2.1. Mounting Options .......................................................................13
2.2. Connecting Steps........................................................................13
2.3. Board Installation and Handling ..............................................14
2.4. PSU Installation and Handling ..................................................15
3. PRODUCT OVERVIEW .....................................................................17
3.1. Hybrid Modular Matrix Concept ...............................................18
3.2. Router Frames ............................................................................18
3.3. I/O Board Configurations ...........................................................18
3.4. MX-CPU2 Processor Board ........................................................18
3.4.1. MX-CPU2 Board Features ............................................................... 19
3.5. Input Boards ...............................................................................19
3.6. Output Boards ............................................................................20
3.7. MX-FR80R and MX-FR65R ............................................................21
3.8. MX-FR33R ....................................................................................23
3.9. MX-FR33L ....................................................................................25
3.10. MX-FR17 ....................................................................................27
3.11. MX-FR17R ..................................................................................28
3.12. MX-FR9 ......................................................................................29
3.13. MX-FR9R ....................................................................................30
3.14. Electrical Connections ............................................................31
3.14.1. Power Connections ....................................................................... 31
3.14.2. Video Inputs and Outputs ............................................................. 31
3.14.3. Audio Inputs and Outputs ............................................................. 31
3.14.4. RJ45 Connectors and Twisted Pair Cables ................................. 32
3.14.5. Further Connectors ....................................................................... 33
3.15. Input Boards .............................................................................34
3.16. Output Boards ..........................................................................36
4. OPERATION ....................................................................................38
4.1. Powering on ................................................................................39
4.1.1. Redundant Power Supplies ............................................................. 39
4.2. The Remote Power Feature of MX-TPS Boards ..........................40
4.3. The Remote Power Feature of MX-TPS2 Boards ........................41
4.4. Basic Control Panel Operations ................................................41
4.4.1. CONTROL LOCK ............................................................................... 41
4.4.2. Take / Autotake Modes ................................................................... 41
MX-FR Series Modular Matrix Frames - User's Manual
4.4.3. Source and Destination Buttons ..................................................... 42
4.4.4. Viewing Crosspoint State................................................................ 42
4.4.5. Switching ......................................................................................... 42
4.4.6. Switching Operations Flowchart .................................................... 44
4.4.7. Preset Operations ............................................................................ 44
4.4.8. Output Lock ..................................................................................... 45
4.5. The EDID Memory of a Matrix .....................................................47
4.5.1. EDID Types ....................................................................................... 47
4.6. Audio Options ..............................................................................47
4.6.1. Legend of the Figures ..................................................................... 47
4.6.2. Audio Settings ................................................................................. 48
4.7. TPS Link Modes ...........................................................................50
4.8. About the Ethernet (TPS and TPS2 Boards) ..............................51
4.8.1. Enable and Disable the Ethernet .................................................... 51
4.8.2. Avoid Causing an Ethernet Loop .................................................... 52
4.9. LCD Control Panel Operation ....................................................52
4.9.1. Basic Concept .................................................................................. 52
4.9.2. Normal Mode ................................................................................... 53
4.9.3. LCD Menu Pop-up Messages ......................................................... 62
4.9.4. EDID Mode ....................................................................................... 62
4.9.5. Signal Present Mode ....................................................................... 62
4.10. Remote Operation .....................................................................63
4.10.1. Control Interfaces.......................................................................... 63
4.10.2. Multiple Simultaneous Connections ............................................ 64
4.10.3. IP Settings ...................................................................................... 64
4.10.4. Serial Port Settings ....................................................................... 64
4.10.5. Control Protocols ......................................................................... 65
4.11. Error Handling .........................................................................65
5. SOFTWARE CONTROL - THE BUILT-IN WEB ..................................67
5.1. System Requirements..................................................................68
5.2. Establishing the Connection .....................................................68
5.3. The Layout of the Built-in Web ..................................................68
SOFTWARE ....................................................................................69
6.1. Install and Update .....................................................................70
6.2. Running the LDC ..........................................................................70
6.3. Connecting to a Device (Device Discovery Window) ...................71
6.4. Crosspoint Menu ........................................................................72
6.4.1. Grid View .......................................................................................... 72
6.4.2. Tile View ........................................................................................... 74
6.5. Port Properties and Settings ....................................................76
6.5.1. Common Features ........................................................................... 76
Applied CPU2 firmware: v3.5.7b8 | LDC software: v2.5.17b2
6.5.2. Diagnostic Tools .............................................................................. 77
6.5.3. Input Port Properties ....................................................................... 78
6.5.4. Output Port Properties .................................................................... 86
6.5.5. Presets ............................................................................................. 91
6.6. EDID Menu ....................................................................................92
6.6.1. Sources and Destinations ............................................................... 92
6.6.2. EDID Operations .............................................................................. 93
6.6.3. EDID Summary Window .................................................................. 93
6.6.4. Editing an EDID ................................................................................ 94
6.6.5. Creating an EDID.............................................................................. 94
6.7. Settings Menu .............................................................................95
6.7.1. Configuration Tab ............................................................................ 95
6.7.2. Device Information .......................................................................... 96
6.7.3. Status ............................................................................................... 96
6.7.4. Log .................................................................................................... 97
6.7.5. User Preferences ............................................................................. 98
6.8. Terminal Window ........................................................................98
7. PROGRAMMER'S REFERENCE .......................................................99
7.1. Protocol Description ...............................................................100
7.2. Instructions for the Terminal Application Usage ..................100
7.2.1. Legend for Control Commands .................................................... 100
7.2.2. Renewed Protocol ......................................................................... 100
7.2.3. Changing Protocols ....................................................................... 100
7.3. Storage Memories .....................................................................101
7.3.1. Matrix Frame Memory ................................................................... 101
7.3.2. CPU Board Memory ....................................................................... 101
7.3.3. SD Memory Card (CPU2 Board) ................................................... 101
7.3.4. Input and Output Board Memory .................................................. 101
7.4. Switching and Control Commands...........................................101
7.4.1. Test Input and Preview Output ..................................................... 101
7.4.2. Selecting the 80th Input Port (MX-FR80R) ................................... 101
7.4.3. Switching an Input to an Output ................................................... 102
7.4.4. Switching an Input to All Outputs ................................................. 102
7.4.5. Diagonal Switching ........................................................................ 102
7.4.6. Batch Switch Outputs .................................................................... 102
7.4.8. Listing the Mute/Unmute States of All Outputs .......................... 103
7.4.9. Muting a Specified Output ............................................................ 104
7.4.10. Unmuting a Specified Output ..................................................... 104
7.4.11. Disconnecting an Output ............................................................ 104
7.4.12. Disconnecting All Outputs .......................................................... 104
7.4.13. Locking a Specified Output......................................................... 104
7.4.14. Unlocking a Specified Output ..................................................... 104
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