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MUTE AUDIO MUTE POWER SUPPLIES POWER SUPPLIES POWER SUPPLIES POWER SUPPLIES POWER SUPPLIES POWER SUPPLIES Matrix 3200 and 6400 Series FPC-1000 COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM RS232 REMOTE STATUS PRIMARY REDUNDANT MATRIX 6400 DIAGNOSTICS AUDIO COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM STATUS RS232 REMOTE PRIMARY REDUNDANT MATRIX 6400 DIAGNOSTICS WIDEBAND VIDEO SYSTEM...
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Precautions Safety Instructions • English This symbol is intended to alert the user of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature provided with the equipment. This symbol is intended to alert the user of the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product's enclosure that may present a risk of electric shock.
Contents Chapter 1 - Introduction to the Matrix 3200/6400 Video Switcher What is a Matrix 3200/6400 Video Switcher? ... 1-1 Features ... 1-1 Feature Descriptions ... 1-2 Matrix 3200 & 6400 Video Switchers - Description and Options ... 1-3 Matrix 3200/6400 System Manuals ... 1-4 Matrix 3200/6400 Video Switcher System Overview ...
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Glossary of Terms ... A-6 Matrix 3200 & 6400 Video Switcher Virtualization Work-sheets ... A-11 Safety Instructions ... Inside Front Cover Warranty ... Inside Back Cover The following icons may be used in this manual: ______ Important information – for example, an action or a step that must be done before proceeding.
Matrix 3200/6400 Video Switcher Chapter One Introduction to the Matrix 3200/6400 Video Switcher What is a Matrix 3200/6400 Video Switcher? Features Specifications...
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What is a Matrix 3200/6400 Video Switcher? The Matrix 3200/6400 Video Switchers may be used with composite video, S-Video and component video. The Switchers are housed in 5U high rack- mountable metal enclosures with internal universal switching power supplies. They may be used as stand-alone video switchers or as part of a Matrix 3200/ 6400 system switcher.
Host system with serial communications capability. Rack Mountable metal enclosures – Matrix Video Switchers are housed in 5U high, rack mountable-metal enclosures. An internal switch mode power supply is standard for all models. Modular Design – The modular design of the Matrix 3200/6400 Video Switcher provides flexibility and expandibility by allowing users to purchase only the modules required for their systems.
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Matrix 6400 Video Switcher (Front View) - shown with optional Front Panel Controller (FPC 1000) Matrix 6400 Video Switcher (Rear View) - shown with 8 Video Output cards installed. Chapter 1 • Introduction to the Matrix 3200/6400 Video Switcher MUTE AUDIO MUTE POWER SUPPLIES...
Chapter 1 • Introduction to the Matrix 3200/6400 Video Switcher Matrix 3200 Video Switcher (Front View) - shown with a blank access panel. Matrix 3200 Switcher (Rear View) - shown with 4 Video Output cards installed. Matrix 3200/6400 System Manuals This manual (68-355-03) covers the Matrix 6400 Audio Switcher.
Matrix 3200 & 6400 Video Switcher System Overview A Matrix 3200/6400 Video Switcher System may consist of 1 to 3 Matrix 3200 and/or Matrix 6400 Video BMEs (Basic Module Enclosures). Three video formats are supported, composite video, S-Video and component video. The switcher system may be dedicated to any one video format or a combination of all three formats in almost any configuration.
Matrix 3200 Video and Matrix 6400 Audio Switcher System A Matrix 6400 Video Switcher System may include a Matrix 6400 Audio Switcher which would enable the system to switch both video and audio. Figure 1-6.A below is an example of a virtualized 16x8 S-Video configured Matrix 3200 Video Switcher (top chassis) combined with a 32x8 Matrix 6400 Audio Switcher (bottom chassis).
Matrix 3200/6400 Video Switcher Specifications Video input Number/signal type ... Up to 32 or 64 (varies with configuration) RGsB, RsGsBs, component video, S-video, composite video, HDTV Connectors ... BNC female (quantity varies with model) Nominal level ... Analog ... 1V p-p Minimum/maximum level(s) ...
Chapter 1 • Introduction to the Matrix 3200/6400 Video Switcher 5U dimensions ... 8.75" H x 19.0" W* x 14.0" D 22.2 cm H x 48.3 cm W* x 35.6 cm D *17.0” (43.18 cm) W excluding rack ears 7U dimensions ... 12.25” H x 19.0” W* x 14.0” D 31.1 cm H x 48.3 cm W* x 35.6 cm D *17.0”...
Matrix 3200/6400 Video Switcher Chapter Two Installing the Matrix 3200/6400 Video Switcher Installing the Matrix 3200/6400 Video BME Installing the Software BME Cabling...
Matrix 3200/6400 Video Switcher Installation Extron recommends that the following steps be done in the order listed to install a Matrix 3200/6400 Video BME. 1. Installing the Matrix 3200/6400 Video BME. (Page 2-1) 2. Set the BME address numbers (0 - 5). (Page 2-2) 3.
Chapter 2 • Installing the Matrix 3200/6400 Video Switcher 2. Setting BME Addresses Each BME must be set to a unique address of 0 - 5 using a push-button switch located on the rear panel (see Figure 2-2.B, Item 1). BME #0 will be the Main Controller and may be any module except the Sync module.
Male Connector Item 3 Figure 2-3.A Matrix 3200/6400 Video Switcher Connections (BME#0 only) 7A. BME Power-Up Verification The Diagnostics LEDs shown in Figure 2-3.B are located on the front panel of the Matrix 3200/6400 Video BME. The normal state of the LEDs after power-up is Primary +V and -V LEDs ON.
Chapter 2 • Installing the Matrix 3200/6400 Video Switcher 8. Installing the Matrix 6400/3200 Virtualization/ Control Program Software The Matrix 6400/3200 Virtualization/Control Program (Extron part number 29-036-01) , which is used by the Matrix 6400, is compatible with Windows 95/98/2000, and NT. It provides tools for initial setup of the system and remote control of various functions including input to output ties, audio gain, muting, recalling and saving presets, etc.
64 inputs and 64 outputs. It is usually desirable to have certain inputs (or outputs) switch together as a set: to Follow each other. For example, if the system hardware consisted of a 64 x 64 Video BME and a 64 x 64 Audio BME, you’d want your Video monitor’s image and its Audio speakers...
Chapter 3 • Tutorial - Using the Matrix 3200/6400 System Virtualization/Control Software Switching does; it groups physical input connectors and physical output connectors together into Virtual Inputs and Virtual Outputs , each of which switches from 1 to 6 Virtual Planes. Let’s carry the S-Video example a step further using the 64 x 64 Video BME and a 64 x 64 Audio BME.
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Chapter 3 • Tutorial - Using the Matrix 3200/6400 System Virtualization/Control Software • The program will communicate with the Matrix 3200/6400 System to determine its hardware configuration (type and size of each connected BME). It then reads the system’s settings (Ties, Presets, Virtual Map, etc.) and draws a graphical representation of the unit’s configuration and settings (Ties) on the Main screen (Figure 3-5.A &...
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Chapter 3 • Tutorial - Using the Matrix 3200/6400 System Virtualization/Control Software 3-4.A 3-4.B IGURE IGURE Extron • Matrix 3200/6400 Series • User’s Manual...
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Chapter 3 • Tutorial - Using the Matrix 3200/6400 System Virtualization/Control Software 3-5.A Main Screen - Ties 3-5.B Main Screen - Presets IGURE IGURE Extron • Matrix 3200/6400 Series • User’s Manual...
Chapter 3 • Tutorial - Using the Matrix 3200/6400 System Virtualization/Control Software • If you wish to group certain virtual outputs together so that you may later create Room Presets, now would be a good time to Create ROOMS by clicking ONFIGURE •...
Chapter 3 • Tutorial - Using the Matrix 3200/6400 System Virtualization/Control Software • From the menu on the Main screen, click S Switch Virtual Map screen (Figure 3-4.A). From the Virtual Map screen menu, click C ONFIGURE Room Mapper screen (Figure 3-7.A).
Chapter 3 • Tutorial - Using the Matrix 3200/6400 System Virtualization/Control Software right side of the screen will cause that configuration to be read from the Matrix and drawn on the screen. The displayed preset becomes the “Current configuration” by clicking the G •...
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Chapter 3 • Tutorial - Using the Matrix 3200/6400 System Virtualization/Control Software • A typical Emulation operation might consist of multiple editing sessions: • Session A (connected to a Matrix 3200/6400 System) • Session B (Emulation) • Session C (Emulation) •...
Restore (program) the Matrix 3200/6400 System’s settings. Both of the Restore functions in the menu cause a FULL Restore of the attached Matrix System, providing an easy method to switch between (reprogram) configurations. Both of the Save functions in the menu create a complete .INI type file for future restoration to an attached Matrix.
Matrix 3200/6400 Video Switchers Chapter Four RS-232/RS-422 Programmer’s Guide Serial Communications Port Host to Switcher Series Instructions Commands and Responses Error Codes Switcher Initiated Messages...
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Serial Communications Port If the Matrix Video Switcher is the Master BME (BME #0), its RS-232/RS-422 connector may be connected to the serial port output of a Host device such as a computer or control panel. Software control of the switcher is made possible by this connection.
Chapter 4 • Programmer’s Guide Host to Switcher Communications The Matrix Video Switcher accepts both Simple Instruction Set and Advanced Instruction Set Commands through the RS-232/RS-422 port. Simple Instruction Set (SIS) commands may consist of one or more characters per command field and do not require any special characters to begin or end the command character sequence.
OMMAND ESPONSE ABLE = 1 thru maximum number of inputs = Ø thru maximum number of inputs (Input Ø = muted output) = 1 thru maximum number of outputs = BME number (Ø thru 5) = Ø dB thru 9 dB (audio gain) = 1 dB thru 15 dB (audio attenuation) = Numerical Value –15 thru +9 = 1 thru maximum number of rooms [1Ø...
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Chapter 4 • Programmer’s Guide ASCII (H ETTING UDIO OMMANDS Positive Example 4*3G Example explanation: Set Audio Gain on Virtual Input 4 to 3 dB. Attenuation Increment Audio Level (up) Decrement Audio Level (down) Example Example explanation: (Decrement Audio Level on Virtual Input 4 - down 1 dB). ASCII (H UDIO OMMANDS...
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ASCII (H OMMANDS List Remote Keypad Example response for LK command List Presets Example response for LP command ASCII (H NFORMATION OMMANDS Query Software Version Specific BME Example Example explanation: Query Firmware version of BME #4. 4Q or 4q is acceptable as ASCII command format. Request Part Number Specific BME Note: x = Ø...
Chapter 4 • Programmer’s Guide DVANCED NSTRUCTION ASCII (H OMMANDS Audio Gain Example V15G Example explanation: Virtual Input 15 Audio Level is set to -6 dB. Global PRESET information Example ØVI Global PRESET Ties Views are 16 virtual outputs at a time; each position shows what virtual input is connected to that virtual output. Preset Ø...
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Notes: 1. If the Quick Recall Preset ( 2. Complete backplane switch within 6ØmS (apprx.) after receipt of the command. 3. Recall must take place 1ØØmS after End Write Mode command ( 4. Quick recall command only recalls last entered direct write preset.
Chapter 4 • Programmer’s Guide DVANCED NSTRUCTION ASCII (H ONFIGURATION OMMANDS Zap individual Global Zap All Room presets & names Zap individual Room Preset Zap All RGB Delay to Ø sec. Zap all Audio Gains to Ø dB. UnMute RGB/Audio (All Mutes) Master Reset zXXX IIf the switcher receives a command that is invalid or contains invalid parameters, it will return an Error Code response.
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Chapter 4 • Programmer’s Guide RECONFIG25 = Individual mute change RECONFIG26 = RGB->SYNC delay change RECONFIG34 = A global preset has been saved RECONFIG35 = A room preset has been saved RECONFIG36 = All RGB Sync Delays initialized (Zapped to Ø sec) RECONFIG37 = All Audio Levels initialized (Zapped to Ø...
Matrix 3200/6400 Video Switcher Chapter Five Upgrades and Troubleshooting Upgrade and Troubleshooting Procedures Installing Software Update (IC Chip) Swapping RS-232/RS-422 Ports Changing the AC Fuse Upgrades...
Upgrade and Troubleshooting Procedures The following procedures may be done in the field. • Add Front Panel Controller (FPC 1000) - see below. • Installing a Software Upgrade - see Page 5-3. • Swapping RS-232 / RS-422 Ports - see Page 5-4. •...
Chapter 5 • Upgrades and Troubleshooting Matrix 3200/6400 Video BME Internal Access ______ Before opening the BME, turn power OFF and unplug the AC power cord. High voltages are present inside the BME and the FPC 1000 Front Panel Controller. Upgrades or repairs may require access to internal areas of the Matrix 3200/6400 Video BME.
Installing A Software Update To install a software update, IC U9 or U6 (or both) on the Main Control printed circuit card is replaced. If the system consists of multiple BMEs, the software IC(s) in each BME’s Main Control PCB may need to be updated. Use the following procedure to replace the Matrix 3200/6400 Video Main Control PCB IC(s).
Chapter 5 • Upgrades and Troubleshooting Swapping BME #0 RS-232 / RS-422 Ports Swapping BME #0 RS-232/RS-422 ports (not required on BME #1 - BME #5) involves moving a ribbon cable from one Main Control card connector to another. Ribbon Cable Connectors The ribbon cables used in the Matrix 3200/6400 Video Switcher use a self-latching style receptacle.
Troubleshooting a Matrix 3200/6400 System Problem All Matrix 3200/6400 BME front panels include LEDs at the bottom of the panel which are bracketed and labeled DIAGNOSTICS. These LEDs (Figure 5-6.A) indicate the current status of the BME power supplies, the RS232/BME/MKP Communications RX and TX lines, and the System Status.
Chapter 5 • Upgrades and Troubleshooting Checking/Replacing the BME External AC Input Fuse The AC power input cord plugs into the Power-Switch/Fuse assembly which is located on the rear panel in the lower left corner of the BME. To check/replace the...
2. Turn OFF the AC power switch and unplug the AC power cord. 3. Plug the Video cards in as required (see page 5-8). 4. Plug the AC power cord in and turn ON the AC power switch. 5. Do the steps under “After Hardware Changes” on Page 5-12.
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Chapter 5 • Upgrades and Troubleshooting AC POWER INPUT FUSE: 250V 5.0A TT Determining Video Output Card Population The drawings above show the rear panel layout for the Matrix 3200 and Matrix 6400 Video Switchers. The number of input connectors is fixed at 32 or 64; the number of output connectors depends on the number of Video Output cards and is variable from 8 to 32 or 64 in multiples of 8.
Adding BME(s) to a Matrix 3200/6400 System IN PU , CA : 250 R INP A TT Figure 5-9.A Adding BMEs to a Matrix 3200/6400 system Adding BME(s) to an existing Matrix 3200/6400 System involves doing most of the same steps as an initial installation. Extron recommends that the following steps be done in the order listed to add a Video BME (maximum Video BMEs per system = 3) and/or an Audio BME (maximum Audio BMEs per system = 1) to an existing system.
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Chapter 5 • Upgrades and Troubleshooting 5. Connect the RS-232/RS-422 cable to the serial port of BME #0. (Page 2-2) 6. Connect the AC Power cable(s) to the BME(s). (Page 2-2) 7. Apply AC power to the BMEs and Verify Normal Power-Up. (Page 2-2) 8.
Software Procedure – Before and After a Hardware Upgrade Prior to upgrading a Matrix 3200/6400 Video Switcher System, read the “Upgrade System – Software Procedure” below. The suggested procedure can save you a lot of time reconfiguring a system that is going to have a hardware upgrade installed.
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Chapter 5 • Upgrades and Troubleshooting After Hardware Changes Do the following steps AFTER the hardware upgrade has been installed: 1. From Windows open the Program Group or Folder called “Extron Electronics”. 2. Double click the “Matrix 6400 Control Pgm” icon to start the program. You will be asked to select the COMM port, or choose “Emulate”...
Matrix 3200/6400 Series Part Numbers Part Numbers for Matrix 3200/6400 switchers use the following format: 60-25x-iofr An example of a typical Matrix 3200/6400 part number follows: 60-250-HD11 For this example: x = 0 = Matrix 6400 Wideband For the example above, the io characters would be HD for matrix size 64x32, DD for matrix size 32x32 and PH for matrix size 64x64.
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Appendix A • Reference Information Matrix 3200/6400 Series Part Numbers (continued from previous page) Extron Part Matrix 6400 Wideband Switcher Two io (Inputs/Outputs) characters = table matrix size coordinate points. f = Front Panel Controller (FPC), 0 = No, 1 = Yes r = Redundant Power Supply (RPS), 0 = No, 1 = Yes Examples: 60-250-IE11 = 48 Inputs/40 Outputs 1-FPC &...
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Matrix 3200 Video Switcher Two io (Inputs/Outputs) characters = table matrix size coordinate points. f = Front Panel Controller (FPC), 0 = No, 1 = Yes r = Redundant Power Supply (RPS), 0 = No, 1 = Yes Examples: 60-253-DB01 = 32 Inputs/16 Outputs 0-FPC & 1- RPS 60-253-DC10 = 32 Inputs/24 Outputs 1-FPC &...
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Appendix A • Reference Information Matrix 3200/6400 Series Part Numbers (continued from previous page) Extron Part FPC 1000 (Matrix 6400 Series) FPC 1000 (Matrix 3200 Series) MKP 1000 (Gray) MKP 1000 (Black) MKP 1000 (White) MCP 1000M (Master) MCP 1000S (Slave)
Pre-cut Cables The BNC-4 HR is used for RGBS cable runs and the BNC-5 is used for RGBHV cable runs, but either type can also be used for composite video, S-Video or RGB with sync on green. All Extron BNC cables have male gender connectors on both ends.
Appendix A • Reference Information Glossary of terms Following is a list of terms taken from Extron’s Glossary. AC – Alternating Current – Flow of electrons that changes direction alternately. ADA – Extron’s product designation for Analog Distribution Amplifier. AMPS – Amperes – A unit of measurement for current. Analog –...
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Component Video – Our color television system starts with three channels of information; Red, Green, & Blue (RGB). In the process of translating these channels to a single composite video signal they are often first converted to Y, R-Y, and B-Y. Both 3-channel systems, RGB and Y, R -Y, B -Y are component video signals.
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Appendix A • Reference Information High Impedance – Hi Z or High Z – In video, when the signal is not terminated locally and is going to another destination, where it will be terminated. In video, Hi Z is typically 10k ohms or greater. Horizontal Rate –...
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Output – The product of an operation by a device going to some external destination, such as another device, a video screen, image or hard copy. PAL – Phase Alternate Line – The phase of the color carrier is alternated from line to line.
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Virtual switching — A means of making real, physical input or output ports appear to have different numbers. For example, Extron’s Matrix 3200/6400 switchers can be programmed to switch a set (group) of connectors as one. Also see virtual map. Wideband – A relative term indicating a high bandwidth.
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Appendix A • Reference Information A-11 Extron • Matrix 3200/6400 Series • User’s Manual...
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Appendix A • Reference Information Extron • Matrix 3200/6400 Series • User’s Manual A-12...
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
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