Matrixpro digital series 8x8, 16x16 hd-sdi and 16x16 sdi matrix switchers (2 pages)
Summary of Contents for Barco MatrixPRO- II
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MatrixPRO- II MATRIX SWITCHER SERIES USER'S GUIDE COVERS MatrixPRO-II 12X8 THROUGH 32X32 MODELS Barco Inc. 11101-A Trade Center Drive Rancho Cordova California 95670-6119 USA 1.916.859.2500 26-0903105-00...
Warranty related repairs include parts and labor, but do not include faults resulting from user negligence, special modifi cations, lightning strikes, abuse (drop/crush), and/or other unusual damages. The customer shall pay shipping charges when unit is returned for repair. Barco will cover shipping charges for return shipments to customers.
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The period of guarantee begins on the date of transfer of risks, in the case of special systems and software on the date of commissioning, at latest 30 days after the transfer of risks. In the event of justifi ed notice of compliant, Barco can repair the fault or provide a replacement at its own discretion within an appropriate period.
To avoid fi re hazard, use only the fuse having identical type, voltage rating, and current rating characteristics. Refer fuse replacement to qualifi ed service personnel. Do Not Operate in Explosive Atmospheres To avoid explosion, do not operate this product in an explosive atmosphere. MatrixPRO- II...
Le point d´exclamation dans un triangle equilatŽral signale à alerter l´utilisateur qu´il y a des instructions d´operation et d´entretien tres importantes dans la litŽrature qui accompagne l´appareil VORSICHT Ein Ausrufungszeichen innerhalb eines gleichwinkeligen Dreiecks dient dazu, den Benutzer auf wichtige Bedienungs-und Wartungsanweisungen in der Dem Great beiliegenden Literatur aufmerksam zu machen. MatrixPRO- II...
Stereo Audio The stereo audio option provides balanced and unbalanced stereo audio switching with independent input trim control and output volume control. Independent input gain switches allow unity or +14 dB MatrixPRO- II...
-45 to +5 Output Volume Control 32 Presets RS-232 and IP Remote Control APPLICATIONS ♦ Boardrooms ♦ Schools ♦ House of Worship ♦ Rental and Staging ♦ Convention Centers ♦ Divisible Ballrooms ♦ Security and Surveillance System Integration ♦ Μοnitoring Centers ♦ Courtrooms MatrixPRO- II...
Reliable Earthing – Reliable earthing of the Matrix shall be maintained after rack mounting. Note – Earthing via the rack could be required if supply connection is not made directly to branch circuit (e.g. use of power strips). MatrixPRO- II...
COMMON SH R+ SH R+ INSTALL JUMPER OPTIONAL JUMPER OPTIONAL JUMPER INSTALL JUMPER TO A STEREO BALANCED TO A MONO BALANCED PREAMP INPUT PREAMP INPUT SIGNAL SIGNAL FLOW FLOW SHIELD (2) SHIELD SH R+ SH R+ INSTALL JUMPER MatrixPRO- II...
If the device requires DSR, CD, or DTR, Male (to mate with DB-9 Male on typical PC implement loop -back handshake at the device end of the cable as shown . COMM port). Recommended Maximum Length: 50 ft MatrixPRO- II...
The color and state of the indicator LED's provide the following status information. This holds true for ALL LED's on the rack: RED LED: indicates Video GREEN LED: indicates Audio STEADY LED: a routed input or output FLASHING LED: indicates an available input or output MatrixPRO- II...
INPUT NUMBER This function is used to select which input to setup. At the “>“ prompt either press an input button to select that input or change the input number by positioning the cursor to INPUT NUMBER Press the MatrixPRO- II...
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However, if the user wishes to split this input to use another video type, the user positions the cursor to VIDEO TYPE and presses SELECT. The user can toggle between NATIVE and SPLIT by using the up and down buttons. If the input is split and the user chooses NATIVE the front panel will MatrixPRO- II...
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UP and DOWN buttons to adjust the cable length from 00’to 150’ in 10 foot lengths. When fi nished the user will press SELECT to save the setting. NOTE: A fi nal phase adjustment of the display should be performed after cable EQ adjustments are completed to optimize the image quality MatrixPRO- II...
CABLE LENGTH setting is set to 50' or more NOTE: A fi nal phase adjustment of the display should be performed after cable EQ adjustments are completed to optimize the image quality VIDEO TYPE VIDEO TYPE (See the description VIDEO TYPE under INPUT SETUP for details) MatrixPRO- II...
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The user will then press the SELECT button to save the settings. Pressing the ESCAPE button will return to the output setup screen. The user can then choose another output or press the ESCAPE button again to return to the main setup menu. MatrixPRO- II...
The screen reports the front panel’s application version and the matrix application version. The FL and ML numbers are the front panel and main unit loader versions. It will have the Barco 866 number as the tech support number. Pressing the ESCAPE or BACK button will return to the system setup menu.
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When fi nished setting time and date, press the SAVE button. Pressing the SAVE button will save the new settings. A "Saving time and date " message will appear briefl y on the LCD screen. The front panel will then return to the system setup menu. MatrixPRO- II...
The user can set presets by using the SETUP PRESET function. The user can set a preset in two ways; saving the current output matrix settings to a preset, and defi ning a preset based on selected outputs. MatrixPRO- II...
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If the user presses SELECT at the YES prompt, the preset will be saved to the main unit. SELECT SELECTED PRESET OUTPUT NUMBER CHOOSE OUTPUT NUMBER THEN VID/AUD THEN 'SELECT' SAVES OUTPUT TO PRESET ESCAPE MatrixPRO- II...
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The front panel also shows which input is currently connected to each card. The user will then select which video cards the user wishes to include in preset 1. The user can also select output 7’s audio to be included in the preset. Pressing the SELECT button will save the selected output 7 cards locally. MatrixPRO- II...
When connection mode is entered in that manner, the front panel will light both the audio and video lamps. MatrixPRO- II...
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S-Video on “A” outputs that are not connected to this input will blink. The same goes for the composite on “C”, if selected, all “C” output connections will be lit, and all “C” outputs will blink. MatrixPRO- II...
The user will then use the UP, DOWN, and SELECT buttons to scroll down to adjust the volume of the output. When satisfi ed with the level adjustment the user will press SELECT to store the level and then press the ESCAPE button to return to the main screen. MatrixPRO- II...
(steady) indicating an active output. Pressing any of the active output push buttons will display detailed route information for that given preset. It displays what type of connection (audio, video, or both) and what input the output is connected to in that preset. MatrixPRO- II...
Pressing SELECT will bring up the confi rmation screen below. Pressing ESCAPE will return the user to the MAIN SETUPS SCREEN. Selecting YES will return the MatrixPRO-II to original factory default settings. Selecting NO will return the user to the RESET MATRIX menu above. SELECT ARE YOU SURE? ESCAPE MatrixPRO- II...
The user will touch the ‘SYSTEM’ button on the controller which will then bring up the ‘SYSTEM MENU’ the user would then press the ‘ROUTER SETUP’ button. The ‘SYSTEM MENU’ with the ‘SYSTEM MENU’ button highlighted is shown below: MatrixPRO- II...
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After choosing MatrixPRO II, scroll down using the top rotary encoder to “Communication Type” and use the bottom rotary encoder to select ‘ETHERNET’. When you set MatrixPRO II and ETHERNET press the “COMM SETUP” button to go to the ‘ETHERNET SETUP’ screen which is show below: MatrixPRO- II...
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The last step is to enable external routing. This is done through the “SYSTEM MENU”. Remember this menu: Press the ‘DEST SETUP’ button which will bring up the ‘DESTINATION SETUP’ screen using the rotary encoders scroll down to the ‘Routing Mode’ line and change it to ‘External’ and press ‘ADD’. MatrixPRO- II...
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Press ‘SAVE’ to save the confi guration. Once pressed, the Touch Screen menu reads “Saving System Confi guration.” If you cycle power, the Controller will return to its state at the time of the “save.” MatrixPRO- II...
Impedance Input: 10K Ohm Output: 50 Ohm Max Level Input and Output: +22dBm Input Gain Switch 0/ +14 dB Switchable by Input Input Trim Range +/-10 dB by Input Output Volume -45 to +5 dB by Output Range MatrixPRO- II...
Via FTP Site Via Web Site Via FTP Site Barco Folsom’s FTP site address is: ftp.folsom.com To download software from the FTP site: Create a target folder on your PC (e.g., MatrixPROII Analog), and ensure that your PC is connected to the internet.
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Updating MatrixPRO-II Software” section. Via Web Site Barco’s web site address is: http://www.barco.com To download software from the web site: Create a target folder on your PC (e.g., MatrixPROII Analog), and ensure that your PC is connected to the internet.
FTP site. If not, refer to the “ Downloading Software” section for instructions. On your PC or laptop double click on the Barco MatrixPRO-II Install. exe fi le. or icon if the fi le resides on your desktop to begin the loader installation:...
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Click on Next to bring up this screen: Click on install to bring up this screen and start the Loader installation. A progress bar will monitor the installation status: MatrixPRO- II...
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When the installation is completed the following screen will appear. Check the box if you wish to launch the program and click fi nish The loader program creates a desktop icon. Click on the icon to begin the MatrixPRO-II updates. The program will setup the available Comm Ports on your PC. MatrixPRO- II...
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Use the pulldown menu shown below to select an available Comm Port and begin the update The error pop-up window below usually indicates a bad serial cable, wrong cable type, or an improperly confi gured Comm port. MatrixPRO- II...
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Select the most recent version of the Front Panel application and click on the " Click to load Front Panel" button to update the Front Panel Application When the pop-up window below appears, click "OK" to confi rm and launch the Front panel update MatrixPRO- II...
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When the pop-up window below appears, click OK to complete the Front Panel update installation. Select the most recent version of the Main Processor application and click on the " Click to load Main Processor" button to update the Main Processor Application MatrixPRO- II...
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When the pop-up window below appears, click "OK" to confi rm and launch the Main Processor update A progress bar with appear to indicate update status MatrixPRO- II...
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Click OK to complete the Main Processor update installation: Updates are complete and the MatrixPRO-II can be returned to service. MatrixPRO- II...
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