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Extron electronics MMX 42 Series User Manual

Extron electronics MMX 42 Series User Manual

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User's Manual
MMX 42/62 Series
Compact Matrix Switchers
68-778-01 Rev. C
10 09

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  • Page 1 User’s Manual MMX 42/62 Series Compact Matrix Switchers Extron USA - West Extron USA - East Extron Europe Extron Asia Extron Japan Extron China Extron Middle East Headquarters 68-778-01 Rev. C +800.633.9876 +800.3987.6673 +800.7339.8766 +81.3.3511.7655 +400.883.1568 +971.4.2991800 +800.633.9876 Inside USA / Canada Only Inside Europe Only Inside Asia Only +81.3.3511.7656 FAX...

  • Page 2: Extron Warranty

    Precautions Safety Instructions • English Warning Power sources • This equipment should be operated only from the power source This symbol is intended to alert the user of important indicated on the product. This equipment is intended to be used with a main power operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in Extron Warranty system with a grounded (neutral) conductor.
  • Page 3 安全须知 • 中文 警告 电源 • 该 设 备 只 能 使 用 产 品 上 标 明 的 电 源 。 设 备 这个符号提示用户该设备用户手册中 必 须 使 用 有 地 线 的 供 电 系 统 供 电 。 第 三 条 线 有重要的操作和维护说明。...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Chapter One • Introduction ............. 1-1 About the MMX 42/62 Series Matrix Switchers ....1-2 Features ..................1-3 Composite video (AV) models..........1-3 S-video (SV) models..............1-3 All models................1-4 Chapter Two • Installation ............
  • Page 5 Table of Contents, cont’d Chapter Four • Remote Control ..........4-1 MMX 42/62 Series Matrix Switchers Simple Instruction Set Control ..........4-2 Host-to-interface communications........4-2 Switcher-initiated messages..........4-3 Error responses............... 4-3 Timeout................... 4-3 Using the command/response table........4-4 Symbol definitions..............4-4 Windows -Based Program Control...

  • Page 6: About The Mmx 42/62 Series Matrix Switchers

    Introduction About the MMX 42/62 Series Matrix Switchers The Extron MMX 42/62 series of compact matrix switchers RS-232 Control consists of four models of 4-input, 2-output video and audio matrix switchers, and four models of 6-input, 2-output video and audio matrix switchers, including the following: -2 32 MMX switcher IN P...

  • Page 7: All Models

    Introduction, cont’d All models MMX 42/62 Series Matrix Switchers Audio inputs — MMX switchers accept up to four (MMX 42) or six (MMX 62) stereo audio inputs. AV and SVA models accept balanced or unbalanced stereo on 3.5 mm, 5-pole captive screw terminals.

  • Page 8: Installation Overview

    Installation Installation Overview To install and set up an Extron MMX 42/62 switcher for RSF 123 3" Rack Shelf Kit operation, follow these steps: Turn off all of the equipment. Ensure that the video sources and the output display are all turned off and disconnected from the power source.

  • Page 9: Mounting Instructions

    Installation, cont’d Reliable earthing (grounding) — Maintain reliable Under-desk mounting grounding of rack-mounted equipment. Pay particular Mount the unit to a desk or podium using the optional MBU 123 attention to supply connections other than direct under desk mounting kit (part #70-212-01) as follows: connections to the branch circuit (e.g.

  • Page 10: Rear Panel Cabling

    2-pole captive screw connector. The power supply of the switcher. The rear panels of the MMX 42 series switchers is included with the unit. No damage will result if the power are similar to the MMX 62 series switcher, except they have four connector is wired incorrectly, but the unit will not power up.

  • Page 11: Video Signal Input Connections

    Installation, cont’d Video signal input connections The audio level for each input can be individually set, via The MMX switchers do not alter the video signal in any RS-232 link, to ensure that the level on the output does not vary way. The signal output by the switcher is in the same from input to input. See chapter 4, "Remote Control", for details. format as the input.

  • Page 12: Rs-232 Connection

    Installation, cont’d RS-232 connection MMX 42/62 Series Matrix Switchers Remote connector — Connect a host device, such as a computer or a touch control panel, to the MMX switcher via this 3-pole captive screw connector (figure 2-13) for remote control using the SIS or Windows-based control program.

  • Page 13: Front Panel Controls And Indicators

    Operation Front Panel Controls and Indicators Front Panel Operations Figure 3-1 shows the controls and indicators on the front panel Plug in all system components and turn on the input devices of the MMX 62 compact matrix switcher. (such as DVD players and DSS receivers) and the output devices.

  • Page 14: Front Panel Security Lockout (Executive Mode)

    Operation, cont’d Front Panel Security Lockout (Executive Mode) MMX 42/62 Series Matrix Switchers When front panel is locked, the front panel input and Configuration buttons' functions are blocked. To toggle the front panel lock on or off, press and hold down the Output and Configuration buttons for more than 3 seconds.

  • Page 15: Simple Instruction Set Control

    Remote Control The switcher’s rear panel Remote connector (figure 4-1) can be Switcher-initiated messages connected to the serial port output of a host device. Remote When a local event, such as a front panel operation or error communications with the switcher are via the Extron Simple condition, occurs, the switcher responds by sending a message Instruction Set or using the Windows-based Extron control to the host.

  • Page 16: Using The Command/Response Table

    Remote Control, cont’d Using the command/response table The command/response table begins on page 4-5. Either upper ower case letters are acceptable in the command case or l field except where indicated for the audio level (gain and attenuation) commands. Symbols are used throughout the table to represent variables in the command/response fields.
  • Page 17 Command/response table for SIS commands Command Additional description ASCII command Response (host to switcher) (switcher to host) Create and view ties N Commands can be entered back-to-back in a string, with no spaces. For example: 1*1!02*02%3*03$. video and audio tie Create Tie input ‘s video and audio to output • • Example: 5*2! Tie input 5's video and audio to output 2.
  • Page 18 Command/response table for SIS commands (continued) Command Additional description ASCII command Response (host to switcher) (switcher to host) Set input audio level N The set gain (G) and set attenuation (g) commands are case sensitive. Set gain (+dB) •Aud Set input 's audio level to Example: 4*3G Set input 4's audio level to +3 dB gain. In04•Aud+03 Set attenuation (-dB) •Aud...

  • Page 19: Windows ® -Based Program Control

    Windows -Based Program Control ® The Windows-based Extron Universal Switcher Control Program, which communicates with the switcher via the RS-232 port, provides an easy way to configure and operate the MMX Series matrix switchers. The program is compatible with Windows 2000 and Windows XP. Installing the software The program is contained on the Extron Software Products DVD.

  • Page 20: Using The Software

    Remote Control, cont’d Follow the on-screen instructions. By default, the Windows installation of the Universal Switchers Control Program creates a C:\Program Files\Extron\UnivSW, and it places the following four icons into a group folder named “Extron Electronics\Universal Switcher”: • Check for Universal Switcher Updates • Uninstall Universal Switcher • Universal Switcher Control Program • Universal Switcher Help Using the software Run the program as follows: Click Start > Programs > Extron Electronics > Universal Switcher > Universal Switcher Control Pgm. Click the comm port that is connected to the switcher’s RS-232 port (figure 4-4). Figure 4-5 — Universal Switcher Control program window Input selection See figure 4-5. The top row of inputs is available for output 1 and the bottom row of inputs is available for output 2. The same input can be routed to both outputs, but an output can Figure 4-4 —...

  • Page 21: Muting The Video And Audio Signals

    Remote Control, cont’d Muting the video and audio signals Setting audio levels To mute one or both of the switcher’s video or audio outputs: To set or changes the levels for audio inputs: Place the mouse cursor over the A/V Mute tab at Place the mouse cursor over the Gain/Attenuation the side of the window.

  • Page 22: Front Panel Security Lockout (Executive Mode)

    Remote Control, cont’d Front panel security lockout (Executive mode) On the Download Center screen (figure 4-9), click the MMX 42 and 62 Series Download link. If the switcher is installed in an accessible area, where operation by unauthorized personnel may be a problem, a security lock-out feature can be implemented that locks all Input buttons and the Configuration button.
  • Page 23 Remote Control, cont’d Loading the firmware to the switcher To load a new version of firmware to your MMX switcher, call the Firmware Loader software from within the Universal Switcher Control Program. Your computer’s serial port must be connected to the switcher’s serial port. See chapter 2, “Installation,”...

  • Page 24: Windows Menus

    Remote Control, cont’d Windows menus File menu Save Communications Log ... — Opens a Save Log window that allows you to save all SIS commands from the current session to a text (*.txt) file. Print Preview Communications Log ... — Opens a window that presents a preview of a printed log of all SIS commands from the current session.

  • Page 25: Using The Help System

    Remote Control, cont’d Communication menu MMX 42/62 Series Matrix Switchers Connect (shown unavailable) — Available only when no switcher is connected to the program, this selection opens the Communications Setup window, from where you can connect to a switcher. This selection is also available via the tool bar's Connect button ( Disconnect —...

  • Page 26: Appendix A • Reference Information

    Crosstalk ......... -50 dB @ 5 MHz Switching speed ......200 ns (max.) Audio Routing Video input MMX 42 Series ....4 x 2 stereo matrix Number/signal type MMX 62 Series ....6 x 2 stereo matrix MMX 42 and MMX 62 composite video models Gain 4 or 6 composite video Captive screw models ..

  • Page 27: Audio Input

    Specifications, Part Numbers, Accessories, cont’d Audio input General Number/signal type External power supply ....100 VAC to 240 VAC, 50-60 Hz, external; to 12 VDC, 1 A, regulated Captive screw models ..4 or 6 stereo, balanced/unbalanced Power input requirements ... 12 VDC, 0.5 A RCA connector models ..

  • Page 28: Part Numbers

    Specifications, Part Numbers, Accessories, cont’d Part Numbers Cables Extron MHR-2 SVM-M cable is suitable for S-video. This cable MMX part numbers is terminated with male 4-pin mini DIN connectors on both ends. Model Part number Cable Part number MMX 42 AV 4 x 2 video/audio switcher 60-556-21 MMX 42 SVA 4 x 2 S-video/audio switcher 60-556-22...
  • Page 29 Specifications, Part Numbers, Accessories, cont’d MMX 42/62 Series • Reference Information...

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