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- Page 1 MATRIX SWITCHERS MANUAL PART NUMBER: 400-0026-004 PRODUCT REVISION: 2 HOMERUN SERIES MATRIX SWITCHERS USER’S GUIDE...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
CP-02 REMOTE TERMINAL CONTROL ... 18 WINDOWS BASED CONTROL SOFTWARE ... 20 ACCESSORIES ..21 FAQ (FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS) ... 21 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE...22 ALTINEX POLICY..23 LIMITED WARRANTY ..23 RETURN POLICY..23 CONTACT INFORMATION ...23 TABLE OF CONTENTS... -
Page 3: Precautions/Safety Warnings
1.3 RACK-MOUNT INSTALLATION Use only Altinex supplied rack-mount ears for mounting the HOMERUN Switcher into a rack. The maximum operating ambient temperature is 45 degrees Centigrade. -
Page 4: About Your Homerun Matrix Switcher
ABOUT YOUR HOMERUN MATRIX SWITCHER The HOMERUN Matrix Switcher is a state-of-the-art product designed to route up to 16 inputs to 16 outputs. The HOMERUN Matrix Switcher consists of 1-U high rack wide modules. Combining multiple modules can create larger configurations. The HOMERUN Switcher designed... -
Page 5: Diagram Of Front/Back Panel
MATRIX SWITCHERS DIAGRAM OF FRONT/BACK PANEL... - Page 6 MATRIX SWITCHERS...
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Page 7: Application Diagram
APPLICATION DIAGRAM Single Video/Sync module can be used as a Composite Video or TTL/ECL Matrix Switcher. Two modules interconnected together can be used as an S-Video Matrix Switcher. Three interconnected modules can route any analog component video signals such as RGsB. Four interconnected modules would be used for RGBS signals. -
Page 8: Installing Your Switcher
INSTALLING YOUR SWITCHER Step 1. Stack together the modules that are required to form a matrix for switching the desired signals. Allow 1-U rack space every 4 units for air circulation. This will reduce heat build up and will prolong the life of your system. 16x16 RGBHV + Stereo Audio System Step 2. -
Page 9: Operation
Figure 2: HOMERUN Video Module OPERATION 7.1 BACK PANEL MANUAL CONTROL Two switches (F1 and F2) are provided in the center of the back panel as shown below. During installation or troubleshooting these switches provide a simple manner of controlling the module from the back of the rack. -
Page 10: Rs-232 Control Of The Switcher
PRESS Selects input (confirmed by “ON” LED) Selects output (confirmed by “ON” LED) F1+HOLD Connects selected input to selected output F2+HOLD Connects selected input to selected output Resets selected input F1+F2 together and output channels (Press & Release) F1+F2+HOLD Resets switcher and loads memory #1 setting (Press &... - Page 11 This command sets a unique ID number to each HOMERUN module and allows control of multiple modules through a single RS-232 port. order control multiple independently with one RS-232 port, the unit ID is used. Setting the unit ID allows a user to send the same command to multiple modules, but the module processes that command with the indicated ID number only.
- Page 12 This command is used for programming the switcher. It should not be used as part of a program to operate the switcher. There is no feedback provided for this command. [IkkOXXS] = input offset; 00 to 96 This command sets the maximum number of inputs on the HOMERUN Switcher without changing the maximum number of outputs.
- Page 13 2. Output offset is zero for both units. 3. The input offset must be set for all units except the first one. The offset for input should be the same as the last input number of the previous unit. 4. The number of inputs available on second unit for direct connection is the difference between the maximum number of inputs of the second unit, and the number of looped...
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Page 14: Control Commands
[ERR], just the version number; for example [3.2] or [3.5]. [VISn] = 1 Enable VIS = 0 Disable VIS This command enables or disables vertical interval switching, if the option is installed on the HOMERUN Matrix Switcher. 7.2.3 CONTROL COMMANDS These control commands... - Page 15 command. The [UIDnE] command should be used to disable all levels and enable only the unit that needs to be controlled. This command can not be used with unit ID 0 or 1. For example, at power up, all units can be controlled.
- Page 16 This command selects the output to control. Once the output number to be controlled is set through this command, this output can be connected to several inputs. If output 00 is selected then disconnect all inputs to be specified through the connect command, [IkkOXXC].
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Page 17: Front Panel Operation
where mm is the current input connected to the specified output. For example, the [IXXO02] command can return 04 indicating that input #4 is currently connected to output #2. [IXXO03] can return 00, which means that nothing is currently connected to output #3. [SW] - Switch The switch command immediately connects inputs and outputs simultaneously which are... - Page 18 Press the RECALL button and hold for 2 seconds. The unit will beep and switch into the recall mode. This mode is indicated by the RECALL LED flashing slowly. Press INPUT 1 through INPUT 16 to recall the desired memory location.
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Page 19: Remote Terminal Control
4800 bps 9600 bps 10. Type following command to set the 11 After the baud rate has been changed, 12 Using the special cable supplied by Altinex, MATRIX SWITCHERS Turn Power ON for all connected HOMERUN modules. Go to Accessories in Windows 95 and select Hyper Terminal. - Page 20 Turn power to the HOMERUN OFF and back ON. Press the ENTER key. The display will read: Altinex, Inc. 3.2 or the current software version. Allows user to make connections between inputs and outputs. Permits the connections...
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Page 21: Windows Based Control Software
LED’s on the back of the HOMERUN will not reflect the connections recalled by the memory, but rather the last connection made. 7.5 WINDOWS BASED CONTROL SOFTWARE This software is available from Altinex website at www.altinex.com, in the Download section. -
Page 22: Accessories
ID number If I need to use Yes, the HOMERUN a switcher to Switcher can switch switch RGBHV, Composite Video, RGBHV, S-Video and/or Audio at Composite the same time. Video, S-Video Contact Altinex if you have and/or Audio... -
Page 23: Troubleshooting Guide
Call Altinex for programming information. MATRIX SWITCHERS TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE First, make sure, that power is connected into the power input connector and input power is within the range of 90-260 VAC. -
Page 24: Altinex Policy
11.2 RETURN POLICY It is very important to Altinex that you receive products that you have ordered and that this product fulfills your need. In the unlikely event that an Altinex product needs to be returned...
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