Extron electronics CrossPoint 42 HVA User Manual
Extron electronics CrossPoint 42 HVA User Manual

Extron electronics CrossPoint 42 HVA User Manual

Extron crosspoint matrix switchers user's manual

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CrossPoint 42 HVA
CrossPoint Matrix Switcher
68-654-01 Rev. A
Printed in the USA
08 02

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  • Page 1 CrossPoint 42 HVA CrossPoint Matrix Switcher 68-654-01 Rev. A Printed in the USA 08 02...
  • Page 2 Precautions Safety Instructions • English Warning This symbol is intended to alert the user of important operating and maintenance Power sources • This equipment should be operated only from the power source indicated on the product. This equipment is intended to be used with a main power system with a grounded (servicing) instructions in the literature provided with the equipment.
  • Page 3 Quick Start — CrossPoint 42 HVA Installation Step 1 - Mounting Mount the switcher in a rack. Step 2 - Turn off power 3 & 4 Turn off power to the input and output devices, and remove the power cords from them.
  • Page 4 Quick Start — CrossPoint 42 HVA, cont’d Additional Information View ties A. Press and release the Conf/Save button to select audio and/or video. OUTPUTS INPUTS VIDEO/+dB B. Press and release the output button to select AUDIO/-dB CONF/SAVE the desired output (1 or 2). The selected output and tied input LEDs light.
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Command/Response Table ....................4-4 Chapter 5 • Switcher Software ..................5-1 Windows-Based Program Control ................5-2 Installing the software ...................... 5-2 Using the software ......................5-2 Using the help system ......................5-2 CrossPoint 42 HVA Matrix Switcher • Table of Contents...
  • Page 6 Installing a firmware update .................... B-2 Replacing the AC fuse ....................... B-4 All trademarks mentioned in this manual are the properties of their respective owners. 68-654-01 Rev. A Printed in the USA 08 02 CrossPoint 42 HVA Matrix Switcher • Table of Contents...
  • Page 7: Chapter 1 • Introduction

    CrossPoint 42 HVA Matrix Switcher Chapter One Introduction About the CrossPoint 42 Matrix Switcher Features...
  • Page 8: About The Crosspoint 42 Hva Matrix Switcher

    (audio breakaway). Adjustable audio gain and attenuation compensates for level differences between audio inputs. The CrossPoint 42 HVA is a single box solution to simple 300 MHz (-3dB) routing applications. Each input and output is individually isolated and buffered, and any of four input(s) can be switched to either or both outputs with virtually no crosstalk or signal noise between channels.
  • Page 9: Features

    RS-232 link. The RS-232 link allows remote control via a control system. • QuickSwitch Front Panel Controller (QS-FPC™) — The CrossPoint 42 HVA QS-FPC feature supports touch-of-a-button input and output selection, and audio gain and attenuation control.
  • Page 10 Rack mount — The switcher is mountable in any conventional 19” wide rack. Power — The internal 100VAC to 240VAC, 50/60 Hz, 40 watt, auto-switchable power supply provides worldwide power compatibility. CrossPoint 42 HVA Matrix Switcher • Introduction...
  • Page 11: Chapter 2 • Installation

    CrossPoint 42 HVA Matrix Switcher Chapter Two Installation Mounting the Switcher Cabling and Rear Panel Views...
  • Page 12: Mounting The Switcher

    Installation, cont’d Mounting the Switcher The CrossPoint 42 HVA Matrix Switcher is housed in a rack-mountable, 1U high, 19” wide metal enclosure. The appropriate rack mount kit (#70-077-03) is included with the switcher. The switcher may also be surface-mounted under a table, desk, or podium, or on a wall, using an Extron 1U underdesk mounting kit (#70-222-01).
  • Page 13: Rack Mounting

    OUTPUTS 100-240V 50-60Hz Figure 2-2 — Rear panel connectors, CrossPoint 42 HVA Power connection AC power connector — Plug a standard IEC power cord into this connector to connect the switcher to a 100 to 240VAC, 50 Hz or 60 Hz power source.
  • Page 14: Audio Input And Output Connections

    RS-232 control, or Windows-based control program, allows you to select from any one of the audio input sources. See chapter 3, Operation, chapter 4, Programmer’s Guide, and chapter 5, Matrix Software for details. CrossPoint 42 HVA Matrix Switcher • Installation...
  • Page 15: Rs-232 Connection

    MKP 1000 User’s Manual for details. See chapter 4, Programmer’s Guide, for definitions of the SIS commands and chapter 5, Matrix Software for details on how to install and use the control software. CrossPoint 42 HVA Matrix Switcher • Installation...
  • Page 16 Installation, cont’d CrossPoint 42 HVA Matrix Switcher • Installation...
  • Page 17: Chapter 3 • Operation

    CrossPoint 42 HVA Matrix Switcher Chapter Three Operation Front Panel Controls and Indicators Front Panel Operations Rear Panel Controls...
  • Page 18: Front Panel Controls And Indicators

    OUTPUTS VIDEO/+dB AUDIO/-dB CONF/SAVE CROSSPOINT 42 HVA Figure 3-1 — Front panel, CrossPoint 42 HVA Definitions The following terms apply to Extron Matrix Switchers, and are used throughout this manual: Tie — An input-to-output connection. Configuration — May consist of one tie or two ties.
  • Page 19: Front Panel Operations

    If a tie is made between an input and an output, and the selected output was previously tied to another input, the older tie is broken in favor of the newer tie. To indicate current ties, input LEDs light when an output is selected. CrossPoint 42 HVA Matrix Switcher • Operation...
  • Page 20 Press and release the input 2 button. The LED for input 2 lights to indicate selection. Press the Conf/Save button to select both video and audio. The LED for input 3 should light steadily for video and the LED for input 2 should blink for audio. CrossPoint 42 HVA Matrix Switcher • Operation...
  • Page 21: Viewing The Current Configuration

    See figure 3-4 and the following steps for an example of viewing and adjusting the audio level. Press and hold the Conf/Save button until the I/O LED begins to blink, indicating that the audio adjustment mode is active. CrossPoint 42 HVA Matrix Switcher • Operation...
  • Page 22: System Reset To Factory Defaults

    The Conf/Save LED blinks to indicate the mode change. Release the Outputs and Conf/Save buttons. To toggle the executive mode state again, press and hold the Outputs and Conf/Save buttons again. CrossPoint 42 HVA Matrix Switcher • Operation...
  • Page 23: Rear Panel Controls

    Rear Panel Controls The CrossPoint 42 HVA has sync termination switches on the rear panel for all inputs (figure 3-5). The switches provide a way to condition non-TTL sync levels greater than 5 Vp-p, enabling the sync to be properly passed from input to selected output(s).
  • Page 24 Operation, cont’d CrossPoint 42 HVA Matrix Switcher • Operation...
  • Page 25: Chapter 4 • Programmer's Guide

    CrossPoint 42 HVA Matrix Switcher Chapter Four Programmer’s Guide Host-to-Switcher Instructions Switcher-Initiated Messages Using the Command/Response Table...
  • Page 26: Host-To-Switcher Instructions

    The switcher-initiated messages are listed below (underlined). (C) Copyright 2002, Extron Electronics “CrossPoint 42 HVA”, Vx.xx The copyright message is initiated by the switcher when it is first powered on. Vx.xx is the firmware version number.
  • Page 27: Switcher Error Responses

    1 = on and 0 = off = Controller software version number to second decimal place = Mute 0 = No mute, 1 = Video mute, 2 = Audio mute, 3 = Video & Audio mute CrossPoint 42 HVA Matrix Switcher • Programmer’s Guide...
  • Page 28 1 = On, 2 = Off Commands can be made back-to-back with no spaces. Example 1*1!02!03*03!.. The tie input to all outputs commands activate all I/O switches simultaneously. The matrix switcher supports the 2-digit numeric format (01*02). CrossPoint 42 HVA Matrix Switcher • Programmer’s Guide...
  • Page 29 Output 2 audio tied to input 4 audio View gain for input Information requests Information request Vmt1* Amt1* Vmt2* Amt2* Example: Request part number xx-xxx-xx See appendix A for part #s Query software version Software version number CrossPoint 42 HVA Matrix Switcher • Programmer’s Guide...
  • Page 30 Programmer’s Guide, cont’d CrossPoint 42 HVA Matrix Switcher • Programmer’s Guide...
  • Page 31: Chapter 5 • Switcher Software

    CrossPoint 42 HVA Matrix Switcher Chapter Five Switcher Software Windows-Based Program Control...
  • Page 32: Windows-Based Program Control

    Windows-Based Program Control The Extron Universal Switcher Control Program is included with your CrossPoint 42 HVA switcher. This program communicates with the switcher, via the RS-232 port, and provides remote control of the input selection for each output (including audio breakaway) and audio gain and attenuation adjustments.
  • Page 33 Figure 5-1 — Universal Switcher Control Program Main Menu window Figure 5-2 — RGB Delay and Unit Reset window Figure 5-3 — Configure Audio Options window CrossPoint 42 HVA Matrix Switcher • Matrix Software...
  • Page 34 Matrix Software, cont’d CrossPoint 42 HVA Matrix Switcher • Matrix Software...
  • Page 35: Appendix A • Specifications

    CrossPoint 42 HVA Matrix Switcher A ppendix A Specifications and Part Numbers Specifications Part Numbers...
  • Page 36 S/N ..........>90dB, balanced, at rated maximum output drive (21dBu) Adjacent input crosstalk ..... <-90dB @ 1 kHz, fully loaded Stereo channel separation ... >90dB @ 1 kHz CMRR ..........>75dB @ 20 Hz to 20 kHz CrossPoint 42 HVA Matrix Switcher • Specifications and Part Numbers...
  • Page 37 Listings .......... UL, CUL Compliances ......... CE, FCC Class A, VCCI, AS/NZS, ICES MTBF ..........30,000 hours Warranty ........3 years parts and labor Specifications are subject to change without notice. CrossPoint 42 HVA Matrix Switcher • Specifications and Part Numbers...
  • Page 38: Crosspoint Part Numbers

    Plenum BNC-5 Mini HR Cable Bulk BNC 5-500’ HRP 22-103-02 Bulk BNC 5-1000’ HRP 22-103-03 Plenum Seventeen Conductor Installation Cable Bulk install plenum, 500’ 22-111-03 Bulk install plenum, 1000’ 22-111-04 CrossPoint 42 HVA Matrix Switcher • Specifications and Part Numbers...
  • Page 39 BNC-5-200’ MHR (200 feet/60.0 meters) 26-260-06 BNC-5-250’ MHR (250 feet/75.0 meters) 26-260-18 BNC-5-300’ MHR (300 feet/90.0 meters) 26-260-14 Bulk cable in lengths up to 5000' rolls is available with or without connectors. CrossPoint 42 HVA Matrix Switcher • Specifications and Part Numbers...
  • Page 40 Specifications and Part Numbes, cont’d CrossPoint 42 HVA Matrix Switcher • Specifications and Part Numbers...
  • Page 41: Appendix B • Reference Information

    CrossPoint 42 HVA Matrix Switcher A ppendix B Reference Information Hardware Upgrades...
  • Page 42: Hardware Upgrade And Maintenance

    The IC that contains the firmware for the matrix switcher also contains the memory in which audio levels are saved. When you replace the IC, these settings will be lost. You may want to record the audio levels before you replace the IC. CrossPoint 42 HVA Matrix Switcher • Reference Information...
  • Page 43 Connect the power cord to the AC power source. Press and hold the Conf/Save button while you connect the power cord to the switcher. Observe that the Input, Output, and I/O LEDs all flash. Release the Conf/Save button. CrossPoint 42 HVA Matrix Switcher • Reference Information...
  • Page 44: Replacing The Ac Fuse

    If the switcher was removed from a rack, remove its power cord, reattach the switcher to the rack, and reconnect the power cord. Reconnect the input and output cables. CrossPoint 42 HVA Matrix Switcher • Reference Information...
  • Page 45 FCC Class A Notice 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.
  • Page 46 Extron Electronics, USA Extron Electronics, Europe Extron Electronics, Asia Extron Electronics, Japan 1230 South Lewis Street Beeldschermweg 6C 135 Joo Seng Road, #04-01 Daisan DMJ Building 6F Anaheim, CA 92805 3821 AH Amersfoort PM Industrial Building 3-9-1 Kudan Minami The Netherlands Singapore 368363 Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-0074 Japan 714.491.1500...

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