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Extron electronics MSG0804 User Manual

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MSG0804 and MSG0808
Matrix Switchers
68-752-01 Rev. A
Printed in the USA
02 03

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  • Page 1 MSG0804 and MSG0808 Matrix Switchers 68-752-01 Rev. A Printed in the USA 02 03...
  • 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 5-pole captive screw connectors (see illustration below right). Step 5 Connect up to four (MSG0804), or eight (MSG0808), RGBHV, RGBS, RGsB, RsGsBs, or component video output devices to the switcher using the Video BNC connections (see illustration below right).
  • Page 4 Quick Start — MSG0804 and MSG0808, cont’d Step 8 Switching to a different Input Repeat steps 1 through 3. Power up the input and output devices, then connect power to the switcher. Turn on the switcher by connecting the AC power cord. See To adjust the Volume level of the audio output.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Mounting the Switcher ....................2-2 Table top use ........................2-2 Rack mounting ........................2-2 Rear Panel Connectors ..................... 2-3 Connecting the MSG0804 and MSG0808 ..............2-5 Audio input and output ....................2-6 ......................2-6 Unbalanced audio ......................2-6 Balanced audio Vertical Interval Switching ....................
  • Page 6 Table of Contents, cont’d Chapter 5 • Remote Control ....................5-1 Remote Control Port (RS-232/RS-422/RS-485) ............5-2 Dip Switch Settings ......................5-2 Host-to-MSG Matrix Switcher Communications ..........5-3 Addressing commands ....................... 5-3 Using the command table ....................5-3 Command Table ........................

  • Page 7: Chapter 1 • Introduction

    MSG Matrix Switchers Chapter One Introduction About the MSG Matrix Switchers MSG Matrix Switcher Features...

  • Page 8: About The Msg Matrix Switchers

    The Extron MSG Series Matrix Switchers are compact RGBHV and stereo audio switchers with 225 MHz video bandwidth (475 MHz on HR models). They include an 8-input by 4-output RGBHV switcher (MSG0804), with or without audio, and an 8-input by 8-output RGBHV switcher (MSG0808), with or without audio. These matrix switchers are housed in rack-mountable, metal enclosures with internal, universal switching power supplies.
  • Page 9 Rack-mountable — The 3U high, full rack width, metal enclosure is rack- mountable. 32 presets — Store and recall up to 32 (via serial commands) or 12 (MSG0804) or 16 (MSG0808)(via front panel) different input/output configuration and audio level presets.
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  • Page 11: Chapter 2 • Installation

    MSG Matrix Switchers Chapter Two Installation Mounting the Switcher Rear Panel Connectors Connecting the MSG0804 and MSG0808...

  • Page 12: Mounting The Switcher

    Installation Mounting the Switcher The MSG0804 and MSG0808 are housed in 3U high, 17” wide metal enclosures. The appropriate rack mount kit (#IN9084B) is included with the switchers for installing in a standard 19” rack. The switchers may also be placed on a table or desk top.

  • Page 13: Rear Panel Connectors

    (numbered 1 to 8) for RGBHV, RGBS, RGsB, RsGsBs, or component video input. Video output groups — Four groups (MSG0804) or eight groups (MSG0808) of five female BNC connectors (numbered 1 to 8) for RGBHV, RGBS, RGsB, RsGsBs, or component video output.
  • Page 14 100 – 240VAC, operating at 50/60 Hz. AC Fuseholder — Remove this to change out the AC fuse. Audio output group — Four (MSG0804) or eight (MSG0808), 5-pole captive screw connector for balanced/unbalanced stereo audio output from the audio input. See Audio input and output in this chapter.

  • Page 15: Connecting The Msg0804 And Msg0808

    Using the BNC input connectors, attach up to eight RGBHV video input devices to the switcher. Connect up to four output devices to the MSG0804, or eight output devices to the MSG0808 using the output BNC connectors. For stereo audio input, connect up to eight audio sources to the switcher using 5 mm, 5-pole captive screw connectors.

  • Page 16: Audio Input And Output

    Installation, cont’d Audio input and output Before connecting audio, determine whether your audio system is unbalanced or balanced. Then, follow the instructions and illustrations below to connect either unbalanced audio or balanced audio. Wiring the audio incorrectly can damage the audio output circuits. CAUTION Pay special attention to the right channel wiring.

  • Page 17: Vertical Interval Switching

    Vertical Interval Switching When the switching between inputs, the resulting image change should be seamless and clean. Vertical interval switching makes this seamless image change possible. MSG switchers are able to provide vertical interval switching by using an external sync (genlock) signal to synchronize switching during the vertical sync interval.
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  • Page 19: Chapter 3 • Operation

    MSG Matrix Switchers Chapter Three Operation Front Panel Features Front Panel Operation MVP 104GX Installation...

  • Page 20: Front Panel Features

    TAKE CANCEL MSG Series Matrix Switcher Figure 3-1 — Front panel details of the MSG0808 (MSG0804 and audio versions different as noted below) Input Select buttons/LEDs — Buttons 1 through 8 select the input for the Video/Audio switcher. The LEDs over each button (when lit) indicate which input has been selected for output.

  • Page 21: Front Panel Operation

    Repeat steps 1 through 3 above. Preset configurations Up to 12 (MSG0804) or 16 (MSG0808) different preset configurations can be stored in the switcher’s memory from the front panel (up to 32 can be stored via RS-232/ 422/485 remote control). To display currently available presets, press and release the Preset button.

  • Page 22: Selecting The Switching Level

    Operation, cont’d To increase or decrease the audio volume of the selected output (audio versions only): Press the Volume increment ( ) or decrement ( ) buttons until the desired sound level is reached. To increase/decrease input volume levels, press and hold the input button while adjusting the volume levels.

  • Page 23: Chapter 4 • Windows -Based Control Program

    MSG Matrix Switchers Chapter Four ® Windows -based Control Program Installing Windows-based ICS100 Control Software Using the Software MVP 104 Operation...

  • Page 24: Installing The Windows-Based Ics100 Control Software

    Windows-based Control Program, Cont’d The ICS100 Control Software, which can be used to control the MSG matrix switchers, requires Windows 95/98, NT, or later. The program provides control of the switchers’ functions from a PC. Control is enabled by connecting the switcher to a PC with a serial cable (to the Serial Port connector), then installing and configuring the ICS100 Control Software program in the PC.

  • Page 25: Using The Control Panel

    Figure 4-2 — ICS100 Interface screen - MSG switcher controls options Using the control panel Select Control Panel from the Controls drop-down menu. The Control Panel window opens. You can use the control panel to select input for each group, update the software to reflect hardware changes, blank a selected output, or change the output volume level.

  • Page 26: Setting Volume Levels

    Windows-based Control Program, Cont’d Defining input icons and labels Right-click on a blank input icon. From the selection window that opens, click on the icon that represents the input device that you want to depict. Figure 4-4 — ICS100 Icon chooser Place your mouse curser in the field labeled Enter New Label for Input x and type in the new label for the input device.
  • Page 27 Figure 4-5 — ICS100 Set Output Volume window Adjusting input volume levels From the ICS100 Interface screen (figure 4-1) select Input Volume from the Controls drop-down menu. The Set Input Volume window opens. Figure 4-5 — ICS100 Set Input Volume window Click the increment ( ) button or the decrement ( ) button, or click and...

  • Page 28: Setting And Using Presets

    Windows-based Control Program, Cont’d Setting and using presets The ICS100 Control Program can be used to create, view, save, recall, label, and clear presets for the MSG matrix switcher. Up to 32 presets can be set using this program. For tasks in addition to those detailed below, access the Help system from the Interface screen.

  • Page 29: Vis Enable

    VIS Enable The current state of VIS (Vertical Interval Switching) is indicated by the presence or absence of a checkmark next to VIS Enable on the Options menu. If a checkmark appears, VIS is enabled. If a check mark does not appear, VIS is disabled. To toggle VIS on or off, click VIS Enable with your mouse pointer.
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  • Page 31: Chapter 5 • Remote Control

    MSG Matrix Switchers Chapter Five Remote Control Remote Control Port (RS-232/RS-422/RS-485) Host-to-MSG Matrix Switcher Communications Command Table Remote Control from a Network CTL120-2 Remote Control MVP 104 Windows Control Program...

  • Page 32: Remote Control Port (Rs-232/Rs-422/Rs-485)

    Remote Control Remote Control Port (RS-232/RS-422/RS-485) The MSG Matrix Switcher RS-232/RS-422/RS-485 port connector is used to connect to a host or external controlling device, such as a computer or control system, which can generate the proper command codes and recognize the switcher’s responses. DB9 Pinout (Female) RS-232/422/485 5-pole captive screw connector/socket...

  • Page 33: Host-To-Msg Matrix Switcher Communications

    . s t t i n All serial commands are applicable to both the MSG0804 and MSG0808, except where the number of outputs differs between the two switchers. The MSG Matrix Switchers accept serial control protocol commands through the RS-232/RS-422/RS-485 port.

  • Page 34: Command Table

    Remote Control, cont’d Command Table Set-up commands Use these commands to configure the switcher. If you are using a third-party control system, you should place these commands in the start-up section of the program. You only need to send these commands to the switcher once. Command Description Request information...

  • Page 35: Switching Commands

    • Where: x = 1 - 3 for specific switching level. oo = 01 - 04 (MSG0804) or 01 - 08 (MSG0808) for output. ii = 00 - 08 for input (00 = blank) Matrix switch current setting [MSx?] Returns the current connections for level x.

  • Page 36: Remote Control

    Changes the volume level for a specific output. • Where: oo = 01 - 04 (MSG0804) or 01 - 08 (MSG0808) for output. x = + (plus sign) to increment the output volume. x = - (minus sign) to decrement the output volume.
  • Page 37 [VOLRooxxx] Sets the right channel volume level for a specific output. • Where: oo = 01 - 04 (MSG0804) or 01 - 08 (MSG0808) for output. xxx = -550 - 090 Note: 090 equals maximum gain (+9dB), 000 equals factory default (unity gain), and -550 equals minimum gain (-55dB).

  • Page 38: Preset Commands

    • Where xx = Preset number 01 - 32 Remote Control from a Network You can control the MSG0804 or MSG0808 matrix switchers from a remote location across a Local Area Network (LAN), a Wide Area Network (WAN), or even over the Internet.

  • Page 39: Configuring The Client (Remote) Pc

    Figure 5-1 — ICS100 Serial Port Server window Make sure the Local IP, Port, Client IP, and Connection Status information is correct (you may need to check with your Network Administrator or IT group for this information). If the client PC is connected to the server, a Client IP address will be displayed and the Connection Status will show green (red if not connected).

  • Page 40: Adjusting Response Time

    Remote Control Adjusting response time The user operating the client PC may want to adjust the time out interval. The time out interval is the number of seconds that the client waits before communicating with the server. Adjusting the response time From the Communications menu, select Response Time Out.

  • Page 41: Ctl120-2 Ir Remote Control

    Press the Enter button to confirm the configuration. Important! Press this button first! MATRIX Matrix Button Press this button first to set the CTL120-2 to control the MSG0804 or MSG0808 matrix switchers VIDEO SCALER SWITCHER MATRIX AUDIO Numeric Buttons...
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  • Page 43: Specifications

    MSG Matrix Switchers Appendix Specifications MVP 104 Programmer’s Guide...

  • Page 44: Appendix A • Specifications

    Specifications Video Routing MSG0804-3, MSG0804-4, MSG0804HR-3, MSG0804HR-4 ....8 x 4 matrix MSG0808-3, MSG0808-4, MSG0808HR-3, MSG0808HR-4 ....8 x 8 matrix Gain ..........Unity (with 75 ohm termination) Bandwidth MSG0804-3, MSG0804-4, MSG0808-3, MSG0808-4 .. 225 MHz (-3dB), fully loaded MSG0804HR-3,...
  • Page 45 Max. rise/fall time ....... 6.5 ns Polarity .......... Positive or negative (follows input) Audio (audio models only) Routing MSG0804-4, MSG0804HR-4 ....8 x 4 stereo matrix MSG0808-4, MSG0808HR-4 ....8 x 8 stereo matrix Gain ..........Unbalanced output: 0dB; balanced output: +6dB Frequency response .....
  • Page 46 Specifications — MSG0804 and MSG0808 MSG0808-4, MSG0808HR-4 ....8 stereo, balanced/unbalanced, line level Connectors MSG0804-4, MSG0804HR-4 ....(4) 3.8 mm captive screw connectors, 5 pole MSG0808-4, MSG0808HR-4 ....(8) 3.8 mm captive screw connectors, 5 pole Impedance ........50 ohms unbalanced, 100 ohms balanced Gain error ........

  • Page 47: Appendix B • Reference Information

    MSG Matrix Switchers A ppendix Reference Information Updating the Firmware Installing Custom Engraved Nameplates Part Numbers MVP 104 Programmer’s Guide...

  • Page 48: Updating The Firmware

    Reference Information Updating the Firmware Firmware is programming that is inserted into programmable read-only memory on a programmable ROM chip in your switcher, thus becoming a permanent part it. Firmware controls many of the features of your switcher. Firmware is created, tested, and improved like software and, like software, updates are made available periodically.

  • Page 49: Installing Custom Engraved Nameplates

    Installing Custom Engraved Nameplates Custom engraved input and output nameplates are available, by special order, for the front panel of the MSG matrix switchers. Attachment screws come pre-installed on the panel and permit easy installation of the optional nameplates. Contact your Extron Sales Representative for specifications and prices.

  • Page 50: Part Numbers

    MSG0808-4 MSG0808HR-3 MSG0808HR-3 MSG0808HR-4 MSG0808HR-4 IEC Power Cord Tweeker Rubber feet Windows-based ICS100 Control Program MSG0804 and MSG0808 Matrix Switcher User’s Manual Rack mounting kit IN9084B Optional accessories Part Part # CTL120-2 Infrared remote control CTL120-2 Captive screw audio connector...
  • Page 51 Plenum Seventeen Conductor Installation Cable Bulk install plenum, 500’ 22-111-03 Bulk install plenum, 1000’ 22-111-04 Assorted connectors BNC connectors Part # BNC Mini HR crimp connectors, qty. 50 100-074-51 BNC Super High Resolution crimp connectors, qty. 50 100-075-51 BNC bulkhead connectors, qty. 50 (for custom wall plates) 100-076-51 Pre-cut cables...
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  • Page 53 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 54 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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