Contents Contents Introduction Getting Started Overview Your OMX-SW5x5 Video Audio Matrix Switcher Installing on a Rack Before Installing on a Rack CAUTION!! 5.1.1 Instructions for Rack-Mounting Connecting the OMX-SW5x5 Connecting the OMX-SW5x5 Rear Panel Controlling via RS-232 (for example, using a PC)
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Table 4: Dipswitch Settings Table 5: Machine # Dipswitch Settings Table 6: Technical Specifications of the OMX-SW5x5 5x5 Video Audio Matrix Switcher 19 Table 7: OMX-SW5 5 Hex Codes for Switching via RS-232/RS-485 Table 8: OMX-SW5 5 Hex Codes for Audio Input Gain Control...
Introduction Introduction Congratulations on purchasing your OMX-SW5x5 5x5 Video Audio Matrix Switcher, which comes with a power cord , a Null-modem adapter, a Windows®-based control software, an Infra-red remote control transmitter and this instruction manual. The OMX-SW5x5 is ideal for the following typical applications:...
OMX-SW5x5 away from moisture, excessive sunlight and dust Your OMX-SW5x5 Video Audio Matrix Switcher Figure 1, Figure 2, Table 1 and Table 2 define the OMX-SW5x5 Video Audio Matrix Switcher: 1 When one video signal replaces another video signal, the switching process causes a random interruption in the first video signal (in the middle of a frame) and a random entrance into the second video signal (also in the middle of a frame).
Your OMX-SW5x5 Video Audio Matrix Switcher Table 1: Front Panel OMX-SW5x5 5x5 Video Audio Matrix Switcher Features Feature Function IR Receiver The red LED is illuminated when receiving signals from the Infra-red remote control transmitter Power Switch Illuminated switch for turning the unit ON or OFF...
Your OMX-SW5x5 Video Audio Matrix Switcher Table 2: Rear Panel OMX-SW5x5 5x5 Video Audio Matrix Switcher Features Feature Function LOOP BNC Connector For looping the inputs EXT. SYNC BNC Connects to the external SYNC source Connector Composite BNC OUT Connects to the composite video acceptors (from 1 to 5)
5.2 Instructions for Rack-Mounting To install the OMX-SW5x5 in a 19" rack, place the ears of the machine against the rack rails, and insert the screws through each of the four holes in the rack ears...
3 See section 6.4 for a description of how to connect a balanced/unbalanced stereo audio input/output 4 Not illustrated in Figure 3 5 When less than five outputs are required, connect only those outputs of the OMX-SW5x5 that are required, and leave the other outputs unconnected...
Figure 3: Connecting the OMX-SW5x5 5x5 Video Audio Matrix Switcher 6.2 Controlling via RS-232 (for example, using a PC) To connect a PC to the OMX-SW5x5 unit, using the Null-modem adapter provided with the machine (recommended): Connect the RS-232 DB9 rear panel port on the Master OMX-SW5x5...
“G” (Ground) PIN on one of the units (for example, on the remote control system) 2. Set the OMX-SW5x5 unit as MACH. # 1, according to Table 5 (that is, DIP 1, DIP 2, DIP 3, and DIP 4 OFF), and set the other dipswitches on the...
PC or serial controller. Set the MACH. # on an OMX-SW5x5 unit via DIPS 1, 2, 3 and 4, according to Table 5. When using a stand-alone OMX-SW5x5 unit, set the MACH. # to 1. When connecting more than one OMX-SW5x5 unit, set the first machine (the Master) that is closest to the PC, as MACH.
Controlling via RS-232 and RS-485 Controlling via RS-232 and RS-485 You can cascade up to 16 OMX-SW5x5 units with control from a PC or serial controller. To cascade up to 16 individual OMX-SW5x5 units, via RS-232 and RS-485, do the following: 1.
PC, or other serial controller Infra-red remote control transmitter 8.1 Displaying Unit Characteristics The OMX-SW5x5 unit characteristics are displayed in the following circumstances: Immediately (and automatically) after switching on the power; and When simultaneously pressing the 3 “ IN” buttons 1, 2 and 3, for 3...
8.4 Confirming Settings Choose to work in the AT ONCE or the CONFIRM mode, as section 8.4.1 describes. When the OMX-SW5x5 operates in the AT ONCE mode (TAKE button is not lit), pressing an OUT-IN combination implements the switch immediately. In the CONFIRM mode (TAKE button is lit), the TAKE button must be pressed to authorize the switch.
Operating the OMX-SW5x5 In the AT ONCE mode, you save time as execution is immediate and actions require no user confirmation. However, no protection is offered against changing an action in error. In the CONFIRM mode: You can key-in several actions and then confirm them by pressing the...
The memory recalls the stored data from that reference. Tip: If you cannot remember which of the 10 input/output configurations is the one that you want, set the OMX-SW5x5 to the CONFIRM mode and manually scan all the input/output configurations until you locate it.
This erases that specific input/output configuration from the memory, leaving it empty and available 8.6 Locking the Front Panel To prevent changing the settings accidentally or tampering with the unit via your OMX-SW5x5. Unlocking releases the the front panel buttons, lock protection mechanism. To lock the OMX-SW5x5:...
Table of Hex Codes for Serial Communication 10 Table of Hex Codes for Serial Communication Table 7 lists the Hex values for a single machine (MACH. # 1): Table 7: OMX-SW5 5 Hex Codes for Switching via RS-232/RS-485 Switching Video Channels Switching Audio Channels OUT 1 OUT 2...
Tables of Hex Codes for Audio Input/Output Gain Control Table 8: OMX-SW5 5 Hex Codes for Audio Input Gain Control INPUTS 1 See Communication Protocol description in section 12...
Tables of Hex Codes for Audio Input/Output Gain Control 11.2 Tables of Hex Codes for Audio Output Gain Control Before adjusting the audio outputs gain, instruction 42, the AUDIO PARAMETER SETTINGS FOR INSTRUCTIONS 22, 24, 25 is sent The command is sent once, and the “ audio outputs gain adjustment” mode continues until instruction 42 changes to the “...
Tables of Hex Codes for Audio Input/Output Gain Control Table 9: OMX-SW5 5 Hex Codes for Audio Output Gain Control OUTPUTS *In the Mute state, the audio output is physically disconnected from the input 1 See Communication Protocol description in section 12...
RS-232 / RS-485 Communication Protocol 12 RS-232 / RS-485 Communication Protocol This RS-232 / RS-485 communication protocol uses four bytes of information as defined below. For RS-232, a null-modem connection between the machine and controller is used. The default data rate is 9600 baud, with no parity, 8 data bits and 1 stop bit.
RS-232 / RS-485 Communication Protocol Table 11: Instruction Codes for the Communication Protocol Note: All values in the table are decimal, unless otherwise stated. INSTRUCTION DEFINITION FOR SPECIFIC INSTRUCTION NOTE DESCRIPTION INPUT OUTPUT 0, 18 RESET SWITCH VIDEO Set equal to video input which is Set equal to video output which is to be 2, 15 to be switched...
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RS-232 / RS-485 Communication Protocol NOTES on the above table: NOTE 1 - When the master switcher is reset, (e.g. when it is turned on), the reset code is sent to the PC. If this code is sent to the switchers, it will reset according to the present power-down settings. NOTE 2 - These are bi-directional definitions.
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RS-232 / RS-485 Communication Protocol If the request for identification is sent with the INPUT set as 3 or 4, the appropriate machine will send its software version number. Again, the reply would be the decimal value of the INPUT and OUTPUT - the INPUT representing the number in front of the decimal point, and the OUTPUT representing the number after it.