Altinex MT105-120/121 User Manual

8x8/8x4 vga - matrix switcher (15 pin hd in/out) for multi-tasker

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MULTI-TASKER™
MT105-120 is shown above.
MANUAL PART NUMBER: 400-0362-003
MT105-120/121
8X8/8X4 VGA - MATRIX SWITCHER
(15 Pin HD IN/OUT)
FOR MULTI-TASKER™
USER'S GUIDE

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  • Page 1 MULTI-TASKER™ MT105-120 is shown above. MANUAL PART NUMBER: 400-0362-003 MT105-120/121 8X8/8X4 VGA - MATRIX SWITCHER (15 Pin HD IN/OUT) FOR MULTI-TASKER™ USER’S GUIDE...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    INSTALLING YOUR MULTI-TASKER™...8 OPERATION ...8 RS-232 CONTROL ...8 DESCRIPTION OF COMMANDS...8 SUMMARY OF COMMANDS ...17 MENU MODE...18 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ...22 CARD IS NOT RECOGNIZED ...22 NO DISPLAY ...22 ALTINEX POLICY ...22 LIMITED WARRANTY/RETURN POLICY...22 CONTACT INFORMATION ...22 400-0362-003 MULTI-TASKER™ Page...
  • Page 3: Precautions / Safety Warnings

    Please read this manual carefully before using your MT105-120/121. Keep this manual handy for future reference. These safety instructions are to ensure the long life of your MT105-120/121 and to prevent fire and shock hazard. Please read them carefully and heed all warnings.
  • Page 4: About Your Multi-Tasker

    A special feature of the MT105-120/121 is Sync Delay to eliminate the appearance of video signals before the display device is able to process the sync signals and properly format the video image.
  • Page 5: Product Description

    MULTI-TASKER™ PRODUCT DESCRIPTION MT105-120 Front Panel 400-0362-003...
  • Page 6: Application Diagrams

    MULTI-TASKER™ APPLICATION DIAGRAMS DIAGRAM 1 - TYPICAL SETUP MT105-120 400-0362-003...
  • Page 7: Diagram 2 - Mt105-120 Internal View

    DIAGRAM 2 - MT105-120 INTERNAL VIEW INPUT 400-0362-003 MATRIX SWITCHER CONTROL SIGNAL DETECT MULTI-TASKER™ OUTPUT...
  • Page 8: Diagram 3 - Mt105-121 Internal View

    DIAGRAM 3 - MT105-121 INTERNAL VIEW INPUT 400-0362-003 MATRIX SWITCHER CONTROL SIGNAL DETECT MULTI-TASKER™ OUTPUT...
  • Page 9: Installing Your Multi-Tasker

    Step 1. Slide MT105-120/121 available slot Enclosure in order to connect to the bus. Make sure that the MT105-120/121 card fits into place. Step 2. Secure the card to the Multi-Tasker™ by tightening the retainer screws located on MT105-120/121. Step 3. Connect a VGA cable from the video source to the input connector of the MT105-120/121.
  • Page 10 1. [VER] This command displays the software version and card type for the MT105-120/121 card. Command Format: [VERCnUi] Cn = Card ID (n = slot # from 1 to max slots) Ui = Unit ID (i = # from 0 to 9) Example: An MT105-120 card is in slot #4.
  • Page 11 This command enables and disables automatic feedback from the front panel. The command affects any card with auto-feedback capability, not just the MT105-120/121. The default at power on or reset is STA0, OFF. Command Format [STA1] = ON Command Format [STA0] = OFF...
  • Page 12 6. [SDL] This command displays programmed for each output. Command Format: [SDLCnUi] Cn = Card ID (n = # from 1 to max slots) Ui = Unit ID (i = from 0 to 9) Example: There is an MT105-120 in slot #4. Send the command [SDLC4] and feedback similar to the following: SYNC DELAY FOR OUTPUT 1 THROUGH 8...
  • Page 13: Group Operation

    Command Format: [SIGOmCnUi] = Output (m = # from 1 to max outputs) Cn = Card ID (n = # from 1 to max slots) Ui = Unit ID (i = # from 0 to 9) Example 1: The card in slot #4 has Input 1 connected to Output 1 and Output 1 is turned ON.
  • Page 14 11. [OFF] This command disables one or more outputs for a single card or a group of cards. SINGLE CARD OPERATION Command Format: [OFFmCnUi] = Output (m = # from 1 to max outputs) Cn = Card ID (n = # from 1 to max slots) Ui = Unit ID (i = # from 0 to 9) Example: Card 5 has Output 1 ON.
  • Page 15 14. […P] – PATH This command will set the path for the output, but it is not active until the switch command, [SW], is executed. Commands ending in "P" are not executed immediately. The path for outputs on multiple cards or the same card can be preloaded.
  • Page 16 Ui = Unit ID (i = # from 0 to 9) Example: In order to display the RS-232 commands available for the MT105-120/121 card in slot #2, send the command [HELPC2]. The commands along with a brief description will be displayed in the Terminal Window.
  • Page 17 Command Format: [WRCn Cn = Card ID (n = slot # from 1 to max slots) Gk = Group number (k = # from 1-8) Ui = Unit ID (i = # from 0-9) Example: To group cards 1, 2, and 3 as group 5 of Unit ID 1, send [WRC1C2C3G5U1].
  • Page 18: Summary Of Commands

    25. [CLRG] This command clears the members for a single group or for all groups. The clear command restores the cards to default settings and is the equivalent to sending the [CLR] command to each individual card. NOTE: Since this command is sending the [CLR] command to its group members, each card will display its own reset message, if any.
  • Page 19: Using Menu Mode

    7.4 MENU MODE MENU MODE commands are RS-232 commands that allow virtually the same functionality as programming commands. Unlike the programming commands in the previous sections, 7.2 and 7.3, MENU commands prompt the user to select from a list of available options. The system then responds based upon selections made by the user.
  • Page 20 ESC key is used to confirm the card/group selection or new settings. 7.4.4 MT105-120/121 MENUS Following are the menus available to the MT105-120/121. The first menu is the Main Menu only. The second listing is an expansion of all the menu items. expanded...
  • Page 21 2: SAVE (Card Settings) In1-Out1 ON In1-Out2 ON In1-Out3 ON In1-Out4 ON In1-Out5 ON In1-Out6 ON In1-Out7 ON SAVE THIS SETTING? 1: YES 2: NO KEY= 3: CLEAR (Set to Defaults) RESET CARD TO FACTORY DEFAULT: * All Outputs: Connected To Input1 * All Outputs: Turned On 1: YES 2: NO...
  • Page 22 Delay for Output 1 to 2 seconds. Follow the keystrokes below. 4. Add Card 4 to Group 1 Starting from the Main Menu, make the MT105-120/121 part of Group 1. Follow the keystrokes below. MULTI-TASKER™ Select CONTROL Menu Select ON/OFF Menu. The Output ON/OFF statuses are displayed.
  • Page 23: Troubleshooting Guide

    If it is, then the original card may be the source of the problem. Call ALTINEX at (714) 990-2300. 400-0362-003 8.2 NO DISPLAY Cause 1: The source has a problem.

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