Table Of Contents - Extron electronics Matrix 3200 Series User Manual

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 ........................................................................... 1-5
Matrix 3200 Video and Matrix 6400 Audio Switcher System......................................................... 1-6
Specifications .................................................................................................................................... 1-7
Chapter 2 - Installing the Matrix 3200/6400 Video Switcher
Matrix 3200/6400 Video Switcher Installation ..................................................................................... 2-1
Installing BME(s) ......................................................................................................................... 2-1
Setting BME Addresses .............................................................................................................. 2-2
Connecting the BME COMM Interconnecting Cable(s) ................................................................. 2-2
Connecting the RS-232/RS-422 Cable to BME #0 ........................................................................ 2-2
Connecting the External Vertical Interval Sync Cables ................................................................. 2-2
Connecting the AC Power Cable(s) to the BME(s)........................................................................ 2-2
Applying AC Power to the BME(s) ............................................................................................... 2-2
BME Power-Up Verification .......................................................................................................... 2-3
Installing the Matrix 6400/3200 Virtualization/Control Program Software ...................................... 2-4
Virtualizing the Matrix 3200/6400 Switcher/System ..................................................................... 2-4
Matrix 3200/6400 Video Input/Output Cabling .............................................................................. 2-4
Chapter 3 - Using the Matrix 6400 System Virtualization/Control Software
Extron's Matrix 3200/6400 System Virtualization/Control Program ..................................................... 3-1
An Explanation of VIRTUAL I/O SWITCHING in the Matrix 3200/6400 System .................................. 3-1
Creating a VIRTUAL I/O SWITCHING SYSTEM (MAP) for the Matrix 3200/6400 System .................. 3-2
How to Create ROOMS within the Matrix 43200/6400 System ........................................................... 3-6
How to REMOTE CONTROL PROGRAM the Matrix 3200/6400 System ............................................ 3-7
How to OFF-LINE (Emulate) PROGRAM the Matrix 3200/6400 System ............................................. 3-8
How to SAVE and RESTORE the Matrix 3200/6400 Settings ........................................................... 3-10
How to Create PROGRAM BYTE STRINGS for the Matrix 3200/6400 System ................................ 3-10
Chapter 4 - RS-232 / RS-422 Programmer's Guide
Serial Communications Port ............................................................................................................... 4-1
Host to Switcher Communications...................................................................................................... 4-2
Command/Response Table ................................................................................................................. 4-2
Symbol definitions ....................................................................................................................... 4-3
Simple Instruction Set Commands ............................................................................................... 4-3
Advanced Instruction Set and Simple Instruction Set Commands ............................................... 4-6
Error Codes with Descriptions ...................................................................................................... 4-8
Switcher Generated Unsolicited Responses ................................................................................. 4-8
Chapter 5 - Upgrades and Troubleshooting
Upgrade and Troubleshooting Procedures ........................................................................................... 5-1
Adding a Front Panel Controller to an Existing System ................................................................ 5-1
BME Internal Access ................................................................................................................... 5-2
Installing a Software Update ............................................................................................................... 5-3
Swapping RS-232 / RS-422 Ports ....................................................................................................... 5-4
Troubleshooting a Matrix 3200/6400 System Problem ........................................................................ 5-5
Matrix 3200/6400 Video Switcher Upgrade - Changing the Matrix Size ............................................... 5-7
Adding BME(s) to a Matrix 3200/6400 System ................................................................................... 5-9
Software Procedure - Before and After a Hardware Upgrade ............................................................. 5-11
Appendix A - Reference Information
Matrix 3200/6400 Series Part Numbers ............................................................................................. A-1
Binary/Hex/Decimal Conversion Table ............................................................................................... A-5
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