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  • Page 1 User Guide Matrix Switcher SMX System MultiMatrix Switcher 68-1452-01 Rev. B 10 11...
  • Page 2 Safety Instructions • English Warning Power sources • This equipment should be operated only from the power source indicated on the product. This This symbol is intended to alert the user of important operating and mainte- equipment is intended to be used with a main power system with a grounded (neutral) conductor. The third nance (servicing) instructions in the literature provided with the equipment.
  • Page 3 FCC Class A Notice 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. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: This device may not cause harmful interference. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

  • Page 4: Conventions Used In This Guide

    Selectable items, such as menu names, menu options, buttons, tabs, and field names are written in the font shown here: From the menu, select File Click the button. Copyright © 2011 Extron Electronics. All rights reserved. Trademarks All trademarks mentioned in this guide are the properties of their respective owners.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Saving and Recalling I/O Presets ....22 Setting RGB Delay (VGA and RGBHV Boards Only) ..........24 Setting the Front Panel Locks (Executive Modes) ........25 Setting Background Illuminations ....26 Configuring the Rear Panel RS232/RS422 Port ..............26 SMX System MultiMatrix Switcher • Contents...
  • Page 6 Subnetting — A Primer ........111 Gateways ............ 111 Local and Remote Devices ......111 IP Addresses and Octets ......111 Subnet Masks and Octets ......112 Determining Whether Devices Are on the Same Subnet ........112 SMX System MultiMatrix Switcher • Contents...

  • Page 7: Introduction

    ZOOM MENU NEXT /TINT LOGO 1 LOGO 2 FREEZE ADJUST /BLACK /BLACK DISSOLVE TITLE CONFIG ISS 506 Integration Seamless Switcher Extron ISS 506 Main Projection Display Figure 1. Typical Matrix Switcher Application (5U Unit) SMX System MultiMatrix Switcher • Introduction...
  • Page 8 Installing the I/O Boards (see on page 10 for details). NOTE: To customize the SMX unit, use the SMX Configurator program, available at www.extron.com, or contact Extron Customer Support (see rear outer cover for contact numbers). SMX System MultiMatrix Switcher • Introduction...

  • Page 9: Definitions

    USB — Universal Serial Bus. Developed by PC and telecom industry leaders, USB was designed for easy plug-and-play expansion outside the device, requiring no additional circuit cards. USB devices can be attached or detached without removing computer power. SMX System MultiMatrix Switcher • Introduction...

  • Page 10: Features

    RGB Delay (VGA and RGBHV) — This allows the delay of the output of the signal by a specified time (the delay time), enabling video and audio signals to be kept in sync. RGB Delay can be set via the front panel, RS-232 or RS-422, or LAN connection. SMX System MultiMatrix Switcher • Introduction...
  • Page 11 This feature allows any audio signal to be selected with any video signal simultaneously to one or all outputs in any combination. Audio breakaway switching can be done via Ethernet, RS-232 or RS-422 control, or by giving the video and audio boards different plane addresses. SMX System MultiMatrix Switcher • Introduction...

  • Page 12: Installation And Cabling

    (including amplifiers) that produces heat. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug. A polarized SMX System asdfasMultiMatrix Switcher • Installation plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong.

  • Page 13: Rear Panel Features And Connections

    Rear Panel Features and Connections DVI-D INPUTS ADDRESS DVI-D OUTPUTS FIBER OPTIC ADDRESS FIBER OPTIC DIGITAL VIDEO REMOTE SDI / HDSDI INPUTS ADDRESS SDI / HDSDI OUTPUTS RS232/RS422 COMPUTER IN COMPUTER OUT ADDRESS S-VIDEO S-VIDEO IN ADDRESS S-VIDEO OUT S-VIDEO S-VIDEO IN ADDRESS S-VIDEO OUT...

  • Page 14: Input/Output Boards

    Ethernet Cable Termination It is essential that the Ethernet cables used be the correct type of cable and terminated with the correct pinout. The cable can be terminated as either a patch cable or a crossover cable Ethernet Control and must be properly terminated relevant to the application (see on page 106 for termination details).
  • Page 15 SMX 44 FOX 4G MM — Connect fiber optic input cables from a signal source to input ports and from output ports to a suitable display. LEDs light when signals are present. ADDRESS FIBER OPTIC FIBER OPTIC SMX 88 HD-SDI — Connect SDI, HD-SDI, or dual link HD-SDI input sources to any of the BNC input connectors.

  • Page 16: Other I/O Boards

    Other I/O Boards SMX 84 USB Connect host devices (such as a PC) to any of the USB Type B Hosts ports (inputs). Connect suitable USB devices (such as a mouse or keyboard) to any of the USB Type A Device Hubs ports (outputs).
  • Page 17 NOTES: • The boards are hot-swappable: they can be installed or removed without turning off or disconnecting the power. However, turning the power off prior to installing or removing boards is recommended. • Use ESD precautions when installing a board to avoid damaging it. Keep the board in the anti-static bag until needed.

  • Page 18: Wiring The Audio Connectors

    Wiring the Audio Connectors Connect audio input devices to the 3.5 mm, 5-pole captive screw connectors (up to two groups of eight sets possible). Wire the input connectors as shown in figure Ring Sleeves Ring Sleeve Ring Balanced Stereo Input Balanced Mono Input (high impedance) Sleeve...

  • Page 19: Operation

    SMX SERIES SWITCHER Figure 8. SMX Series Matrix Switcher Front Panel Features I/O Plane Selection buttons (0-15) Control buttons (Enter, Preset, View, and Esc) Inputs buttons (1-16) Power status LEDs Outputs buttons (1-16) Config port SMX System MultiMatrix Switcher • Operation...

  • Page 20: I/O Plane Selection Buttons

    Activate audio gain and output volume control (press any button once when an • audio plane is selected and flashing NOTE: Throughout this guide, the front panel buttons status is shown as unlit, lit, or flashing. Unlit Flashing SMX System MultiMatrix Switcher • Operation...

  • Page 21: Control Buttons

    Power Indicator LEDs Power indicator LEDs — These two LEDs, labeled Main and I/O cards, light green when power is applied to the unit. The LEDs light red when the main or redundant power supply fails. SMX System MultiMatrix Switcher • Operation...

  • Page 22: Front Panel Configuration Port

    • 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 when the Enter button is pressed. SMX System MultiMatrix Switcher • Operation...

  • Page 23: Creating Ties

    Press and release the Enter button to make the tie. The plane selection, input, output, and Enter buttons all extinguish. NOTE: Repeat steps 2 through 5 if the Enter button extinguishes before being pressed. SMX System MultiMatrix Switcher • Operation...

  • Page 24: Viewing Ties

    Viewing Ties — an Example of Tied Outputs (Steps 2 and 3) NOTE: To clear the lights after viewing, press and release the Esc button. This does not clear or change any existing ties. SMX System MultiMatrix Switcher • Operation...

  • Page 25: Removing Ties

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 ENTER PRESET VIEW OUTPUTS Step 3. Press and release Output 4 and 7 (flashes). All buttons extinguish. Enter button also blinks (green). Figure 15. Removing Ties — an Example (Steps 3 and 4) SMX System MultiMatrix Switcher • Operation...

  • Page 26: Replacing Ties

    When the front panel is in lock mode 2, the output mute status can be viewed only. No changes to the mute status (muting or unmuting a signal) can be made from the front panel. SMX System MultiMatrix Switcher • Operation...
  • Page 27 Each selected button flashes (green, red, or amber). Figure 18. Muting Output Signals — an Example (Steps 4 and 5) Press and release the View button. All buttons extinguish. NOTE: For video, only RGB is muted. Sync is not muted. SMX System MultiMatrix Switcher • Operation...

  • Page 28: Saving And Recalling I/O Presets

    Ties for all I/O planes are stored and recalled. Audio gain settings are not saved with the preset and do not change when a preset is recalled. • When the plane preset mode is active, input buttons light for all saved presets. SMX System MultiMatrix Switcher • Operation...
  • Page 29 Lit presets are global presets, not plane presets. Press and release a plane button. The button lights. NOTE: The lit buttons for global presets extinguish, and the buttons for any saved plane presets light. SMX System MultiMatrix Switcher • Operation...

  • Page 30: Setting Rgb Delay (Vga And Rgbhv Boards Only)

    ), adjust the time duration for the delay (up to 5 seconds maximum). Each lit input button corresponds to a half-second delay. NOTE: No input buttons lit signifies zero delay, 10 buttons lit signifies 5 seconds delay. SMX System MultiMatrix Switcher • Operation...

  • Page 31: Setting The Front Panel Locks (Executive Modes)

    Setting the rear panel report port protocol and baud rate • NOTE: The SMX is shipped from the factory in lock mode 2 (see SIS Configuration and Control on page 33 to set lock modes using SIS commands). SMX System MultiMatrix Switcher • Operation...

  • Page 32: Setting Background Illuminations

    RS-232 or RS-422 configuration via the front panel is not possible when the unit is in lock mode 2. The port can also be configured using SIS commands via Telnet, RS-232, or RS-422 (see Configuration and Control on page 33 for using SIS commands). SMX System MultiMatrix Switcher • Operation...

  • Page 33: Using The Front Panel

    Additional inputs can be adjusted by repeating steps 4 and 5. Figure 25. Step 6 – Press Enter to leave the input audio level adjustment mode. Adjusting the Input Audio Levels — an Example (Steps 5 and 6) All buttons go out. SMX System MultiMatrix Switcher • Operation...

  • Page 34: Viewing And Adjusting The Audio Output Volume

    Select the audio plane to be viewed or adjusted. The button lights red or amber. Press and hold any I/O button until the audio plane button flashes red (approximately 2 seconds), and then release the button. All I/O buttons extinguish. SMX System MultiMatrix Switcher • Operation...
  • Page 35 If the audio is set to “follow-all,” upon initial selection (step 2) the I/O plane and associated input and output buttons light amber. When an input or output button is held for 2 seconds (step 3), the I/O plane button flashes red. SMX System MultiMatrix Switcher • Operation...
  • Page 36 16.0 62.5 14.5 61.0 flash slowly 13.0 flash slowly 59.5 flash slowly 11.5 flash slowly 58.0 10.0 56.5 55.0 flash slowly flash slowly 53.5 flash slowly plane*out# *33V flash slowly plane*out# *1V not lit SMX System MultiMatrix Switcher • Operation...

  • Page 37: Using Reset Levels

    Use mode 3 to restart the communication and control events. • Use mode 4 to reset most IP protocols to their default settings. • Use mode 5 to restore the switcher to the default conditions. SMX System MultiMatrix Switcher • Operation...
  • Page 38 • release and press Reset momentarily (for Resets all IP options. replace events. • less than 1 second) within 1 second. Removes scheduling settings. • Removes all files from the SMX. SMX System MultiMatrix Switcher • Operation...

  • Page 39: Troubleshooting

    Check the cabling and make corrections as necessary. Call the Extron S3 Sales and Technical Support Hotline if necessary (see the rear cover for the contact phone numbers in your region of the world). SMX System MultiMatrix Switcher • Operation...

  • Page 40: Sis Configuration And Control

    IP address can be determined using the ping (CMP) utility (see Ethernet Control on page 106). The factory-specified defaults are: IP address: 192.168.254.254, subnet mask: 255.255.0.0, gateway address: 0.0.0.0 SMX System MultiMatrix Switcher • SIS Configuration and Control...

  • Page 41: Establishing An Ethernet Connection

    For a Telnet session to receive change notices from the SMX, the Telnet session must be in verbose mode 1 or 3 (see the Set verbose mode command on page 57). SMX System MultiMatrix Switcher • SIS Configuration and Control...

  • Page 42: Sis Programming Guide

    The SMX initiates the message when a front panel output audio volume change has occurred. “ ” is the plane address, “ ” is the output number, and “ ” is the volume level. SMX System MultiMatrix Switcher • SIS Configuration and Control...

  • Page 43: Switcher Error Responses

    Figure 29. ASC II to Hexadecimal Conversion Symbols are used throughout the table to represent variables in the command and response fields. Command and response examples are shown throughout the table. SMX System MultiMatrix Switcher • SIS Configuration and Control...

  • Page 44: Symbol Definitions

    = audio = video and audio = Sync frequency (in Hz or kHz) xxx.xx = HDCP compliance = no source connected = source is HDCP compliant = source is not HDCP compliant SMX System MultiMatrix Switcher • SIS Configuration and Control...
  • Page 45 2U units for 3U units 1 – 6 for 4U units 1 – 8 1 – 10 for 5U units = e-mail F & P 1 – 10 = e-mail I SMX System MultiMatrix Switcher • SIS Configuration and Control...
  • Page 46 37 – 40 = user assigned = Primary power supply 0 = not installed 1 = OK 2 = failed = Secondary (redundant) power supply 0 = not installed 1 = OK 2 = failed SMX System MultiMatrix Switcher • SIS Configuration and Control...
  • Page 47 128 – 256 bytes of binary data for DVI (256 bytes depending which DVI board is installed), or 256 bytes for DVI-Pro and HDMI NOTE: EDID data block size is dependent on which DVI board is installed. SMX System MultiMatrix Switcher • SIS Configuration and Control...

  • Page 48: Command/Response Table For Sis Commands

    This command activates all I/O switches simultaneously. NOTES: <maximum number of inputs> = Input number 00 = untied <maximum number of outputs> = Output number = Plane number 15 = plane address 99 = virtual plane SMX System MultiMatrix Switcher • SIS Configuration and Control...
  • Page 49 = RGB delay interval = Video/Audio mute status 0 = no mutes 1 = video mute 2 = audio 3 = video and audio mute = Plane number 15 (16 planes) SMX System MultiMatrix Switcher • SIS Configuration and Control...
  • Page 50 01 - 32 = global presets = Preset number 1 - 10 = plane presets = Plane number 00 - 15 = 16 planes 90 - 99 = 10 planes = Virtual plane number SMX System MultiMatrix Switcher • SIS Configuration and Control...
  • Page 51 Apr 2011 18:35:43 GMT)], indicating loaded firmware version is 1.14, web version is 1.77 for the SMX, uploaded Wednesday, April 1st 2011 at 6:35 pm GMT). NOTES: 0 = disabled, 1 = enabled, 2 = enabled (basic only) = Lock mode status: x.xx = Version number SMX System MultiMatrix Switcher • SIS Configuration and Control...
  • Page 52 = Fan speed 0 = not installed = Primary power supply 1 = OK 2 = failed 0 = not installed = Secondary (redundant) power supply 1 = OK 2 = failed SMX System MultiMatrix Switcher • SIS Configuration and Control...
  • Page 53 No board installed DVI (2 data blocks) NOTE: X = Type of board (B - Y) = board type and board size (XYZ) YZ = Board size (00 - 15) SMX System MultiMatrix Switcher • SIS Configuration and Control...
  • Page 54 37 - 40 = user definable = EDID file data block 128 or 256 bytes of binary data for DVI (depending on which DVI board is installed or 256 bytes for DVI-Pro/HDMI SMX System MultiMatrix Switcher • SIS Configuration and Control...
  • Page 55 1 = signal at input (H sync) 2 = signal at input (V sync) 3 = signal at input (H and V sync) or receive link presence = Slot address 01 - 10 SMX System MultiMatrix Switcher • SIS Configuration and Control...
  • Page 56 = HDCP compliance = no source/output connected = source/output connected is HDCP compliant = Source/output connected is not HDCP compliant = Plane address (16 planes) = Slot address SMX System MultiMatrix Switcher • SIS Configuration and Control...
  • Page 57 1 - 32 = global = Global or plane preset 1 - 10 = plane = Plane address 00 - 15 = 16 planes 90 - 99 = virtual planes (10 planes) SMX System MultiMatrix Switcher • SIS Configuration and Control...
  • Page 58 2 = 1st (A) port is not connected but the 2nd (B) port is connected 3 = Active connection on both A and B = Slot number 0 = Hard coded, representing all outputs SMX System MultiMatrix Switcher • SIS Configuration and Control...

  • Page 59: Using The Command/Response Table For Ip Sis Commands

    = Hardware (MAC) address xx-xx-xx-xx-xx-xx = Default name SMX-xx-xx-xx = Subnet mask nnn.nnn.nnn.nnn NOTE: Leading zeros in each of the four fields are optional in setting values and suppressed in returned values. SMX System MultiMatrix Switcher • SIS Configuration and Control...
  • Page 60 (Or) to logically combine with content instead of replacing it. = Number of bytes to read = E-mail event number or mailbox Response is 3 digits with leading zeros. = E-mail recipient address = E-mail account SMX System MultiMatrix Switcher • SIS Configuration and Control...
  • Page 61 RS-232 or RS- 422, only the global timeout commands apply, current returns . Response is returned with leading zeros. = Number of open connections 0 - 255 = Slot address 01 - 10 SMX System MultiMatrix Switcher • SIS Configuration and Control...

  • Page 62: Command/Response Table For Ip Sis Commands

    = Daylight savings time 1 = Daylight Savings Time on (USA) 2 = Daylight Savings Time on (Europe) 3 = Daylight Savings Time on (Brazil) 0 - 200 = Number of open connections SMX System MultiMatrix Switcher • SIS Configuration and Control...
  • Page 63 1 = Verbose mode (default for RS-232 and RS-422 connections) 2 = Tagged responses for queries, 3 = Verbose mode and tagged for queries 12 digits and alphanumeric, user or admin = Password SMX System MultiMatrix Switcher • SIS Configuration and Control...
  • Page 64 1 - 65000 = 10 - 650,000 seconds 30 = default (300 seconds) before timeout on IP connections 00 = fan and power supply = Slot address 01 - 10 = inputs SMX System MultiMatrix Switcher • SIS Configuration and Control...

  • Page 65: Smx Control Software

    Insert the DVD into the drive. The DVD self starts and the Extron Software window opens. NOTE: • The DVD starts only if you have a DVD drive on your PC. • If the disc does not start automatically, run LAUNCH.EXE fro the disc drive. SMX System MultiMatrix Switcher • SMX Control Software...

  • Page 66: Starting The Program

    Within this folder are created three icons for the SMX Control pgm, SMX Help, Uninstall SMX Control pgm. Starting the Program Click Start > Programs > Extron Electronics > SMX Control Program > SMX Control Pgm (or select the desktop icon, if created during installation).

  • Page 67: Using Emulation Mode

    Choose an emulation file to open and click . The file DEMO_SMX10.MTX provides a sample of a completed matrix setup. Selecting the file NEW.INI or clicking Cancel provides a blank setup. SMX System MultiMatrix Switcher • SMX Control Software...

  • Page 68: Using The Program

    0-15, that are shown at the right side of the main window (in the example below, only planes 0 and 1 are being used). NOTE: Each SMX system configuration varies per installation. The screens shown throughout this section may look different from the ones displayed on your computer.

  • Page 69: Control Program Menus And Pages

    Exit Figure 32. File Menu • Save Matrix settings as... — Select this option to save the current matrix settings (ties, presets, Virtual plane, and audio settings) to a restorable file (*.mtx). SMX System MultiMatrix Switcher • SMX Control Software...

  • Page 70: Tools Menu

    HD-SDI Re-clocker Rate settings EDID settings HDCP Status USB Settings/Status View Input Frequencies Update Firmware... IP Options HTML File Manager Hardware Status Physical Switcher config Virtualize... , and Name Presets Figure 33. Tools Menu SMX System MultiMatrix Switcher • SMX Control Software...
  • Page 71 Take Cancel Click to exit the window. Close NOTE: This menu also contains Mute Output settings (see Mute Output settings on page 66 for the procedure). SMX System MultiMatrix Switcher • SMX Control Software...
  • Page 72 If an audio board is set to the plane address, a slider will become available for volume adjustment in this dialog box. SMX System MultiMatrix Switcher • SMX Control Software...
  • Page 73 Click to manually Refresh update the list. NOTE: If the setting under Frequency-read options Preferences menu is set to None , then View is not available. Input Frequencies SMX System MultiMatrix Switcher • SMX Control Software...
  • Page 74 IP Options — Select this to view and change the IP settings, Date/Time settings, • and Administrator/User access names and passwords for the SMX, E-mail addresses and notification settings can also be changed. SMX System MultiMatrix Switcher • SMX Control Software...
  • Page 75 To add or configure e-mail addresses, complete the fields as desired. HTML File Manager — Select this option to add or remove user created web files. • SMX System MultiMatrix Switcher • SMX Control Software...
  • Page 76 Update • Click to exit the window. Close • Physical switchers config — Select this option to view the I/O board types/sizes • per slot. SMX System MultiMatrix Switcher • SMX Control Software...
  • Page 77 Click to confirm pending changes. Take If you desire default values (0 dB), click Use Defaults SMX System MultiMatrix Switcher • SMX Control Software...
  • Page 78 Immediate Changes — Selecting this option allows input-to-output tie changes to happen immediately without the need to use the button. Take Hold/Verify Changes — Selecting this option requires a click of the • Take button to accept changes to ties. SMX System MultiMatrix Switcher • SMX Control Software...
  • Page 79 These reports allow the SMX Control Program to track the changes that occur in the switcher configuration and settings, whether commanded via the front panel, the RS-232/RS-422 port, or the Ethernet port. SMX System MultiMatrix Switcher • SMX Control Software...
  • Page 80 The second window is the RS-232 monitor and shows the switcher response. Select to see the software version number. Click to close the About this Program pop-up window. SMX System MultiMatrix Switcher • SMX Control Software...

  • Page 81: Customizing The Smx Window

    ) for the device, if desired. Caption Laptop This caption appears in the descriptive window that pops up when you pass the cursor over an input or output box containing an icon. SMX System MultiMatrix Switcher • SMX Control Software...

  • Page 82: Managing Ties

    Completed Ties (Solid) and Pending Ties (Broken Lines) • has been selected from the menu, the tie is made Immediate Changes Preferences immediately, a solid line appears, and the Cancel Take buttons are not displayed. SMX System MultiMatrix Switcher • SMX Control Software...

  • Page 83: Ip Settings/Options

    Ethernet interface. None of the fields on this screen can be edited while you are logged on as a user. To display the IP Settings/Options window, select from the menu. IP Options Tools SMX System MultiMatrix Switcher • SMX Control Software...
  • Page 84 IP address to any valid value. Edit the address field as follows: Click in the field. The graphic cursor becomes a text cursor. Matrix IP Address Make any desired changes to the address. SMX System MultiMatrix Switcher • SMX Control Software...

  • Page 85: Hardware Address Field

    Hardware address field The hardware (MAC) address consists of six pairs of alphanumeric characters in the format . The MAC address is hard coded in the SMX and cannot be changed. xx-xx-xx-xx-xx-xx SMX System MultiMatrix Switcher • SMX Control Software...

  • Page 86: Sync Time To Pc Button

    (30 minutes). Press the key or click in another field to exit the field. Set Offset Click the button to make the offset change take effect. Take SMX System MultiMatrix Switcher • SMX Control Software...
  • Page 87 Make any desired changes to the case-sensitive user password. Press the key on the keyboard or click in another field to exit the User Password field. Click the button to make the password change take effect. Take SMX System MultiMatrix Switcher • SMX Control Software...
  • Page 88 Edit the e-mail address as desired. Standard e-mail address conventions (such as nnnnn@xxx.com ) apply. Press the key on the keyboard or click in another field to exit the e-mail field. addressee SMX System MultiMatrix Switcher • SMX Control Software...

  • Page 89: Updating The Firmware

    The Ethernet connection is faster than the RS-232/RS-422 connection. Use the Ethernet connection rather than the serial port for firmware uploads. From the Tools menu, select . The Select Files window opens Update Firmware... (see figure 42). SMX System MultiMatrix Switcher • SMX Control Software...
  • Page 90 SMX to reset, which will terminate the connection with your computer and close the control software. Click If you want to continue using the SMX Control Program, restart it. SMX System MultiMatrix Switcher • SMX Control Software...

  • Page 91: Uploading Html Files

    Click the button. The file uploading process may take a few minutes. Open Click the Update button to confirm the upload. Click the button to exit the HTML Files List window. Close SMX System MultiMatrix Switcher • SMX Control Software...
  • Page 92 — Returns to the previous screen, undoing any changes you have made. Trash can — Drag and drop from an input or output button to the trash can to undo all ties associated with that input or output. SMX System MultiMatrix Switcher • SMX Control Software...

  • Page 93: Html Configuration And Control

    • The following characters are invalid or not recommended in the file names: ~ @ = ‘ [ ] { } < > “ ; : | \ ? space SMX System MultiMatrix Switcher • HTML Configuration and Control...
  • Page 94 Each main page has a series of sub-pages, accessible through the named links in the sidebar menu. Figure 46. System Status Page Set to the Default Home Page SMX System MultiMatrix Switcher • HTML Configuration and Control...

  • Page 95: System Status

    If a variable changes, the display shows the change in status the next time it updates. Figure 47. System Status Page SMX System MultiMatrix Switcher • HTML Configuration and Control...

  • Page 96: Physical Configuration

    For VGA/RGBHV boards, the horizontal and figure 49). vertical frequencies per slot are also shown (see Figure 49. DSVP Pages for HD-SDI (top) and VGA (with H and V Data) SMX System MultiMatrix Switcher • HTML Configuration and Control...

  • Page 97: Configuration Pages

    SIS Configuration and Control on page 34) or for using the SMX Control Program (see SMX Control Software on page 59), is password-protected. • Connection via the RS-232/RS-422 port is not password-protected. SMX System MultiMatrix Switcher • HTML Configuration and Control...

  • Page 98: Ip Settings Fields

    Model field — This field shows the model (SMX) and cannot be changed. Part Number field — This field shows the SMX part number (60-855-01) and cannot be changed. SMX System MultiMatrix Switcher • HTML Configuration and Control...
  • Page 99 Europe and Brazil. When daylight savings time is turned off, the switcher does not adjust its time reference. Click the button at the bottom of the Date/Time Settings section to implement Submit the selections. SMX System MultiMatrix Switcher • HTML Configuration and Control...

  • Page 100: Passwords Page

    The button changes to . After editing the settings Save associated with the button, click the button. Edit/Save Save Figure 54. Email Settings Page (Upper Portion) SMX System MultiMatrix Switcher • HTML Configuration and Control...

  • Page 101: Email Address Fields

    Power • In the associated Email Options drop-down list, select whether the recipient is to be e-mailed of failures, fixes, both, not notified, or removed from the e-mail list. SMX System MultiMatrix Switcher • HTML Configuration and Control...

  • Page 102: Firmware Upgrade Page

    Firmware Upgrade Click the Browse button. A Choose File window opens. Navigate to the folder where you saved the firmware upgrade file. Select the file. SMX System MultiMatrix Switcher • HTML Configuration and Control...

  • Page 103: File Management Page

    85 for another method of uploading files). Figure 57. File Management Page NOTE: The files listed in the figure above are shown for example only and may not be present on your SMX. SMX System MultiMatrix Switcher • HTML Configuration and Control...

  • Page 104: Uploading Files

    The User Control page emulates some of the front panel features and displays the current input-to-output ties, input audio level, output volume, A/V mute status, and current EDID settings (see figure 58). See Operation on page 13 for additional descriptions. SMX System MultiMatrix Switcher • HTML Configuration and Control...
  • Page 105 Click the input or output button of the tie to be removed. The button changes color and figure 58). indicates a provisional tie with a letter “P” (see SMX System MultiMatrix Switcher • HTML Configuration and Control...
  • Page 106 (+24 to -18 dB) appears (see figure 59, input 4). Figure 59. Drop-down List of dB Values Scroll down to the desired level and click. The page refreshes and the device updates to the selected level. SMX System MultiMatrix Switcher • HTML Configuration and Control...
  • Page 107 NOTE: Alternatively, use the buttons to increase or decrease the level one step – at a time. The page refreshes and the device updates every time the buttons are clicked on. SMX System MultiMatrix Switcher • HTML Configuration and Control...
  • Page 108 If the output is muted for audio, the button is red. • If the output is muted for video, the button is green. • If the output is muted for video and audio, the button is amber. SMX System MultiMatrix Switcher • HTML Configuration and Control...

  • Page 109: Edid Configuration

    (that you want the EDID data for) to Output 1 only and turn on the monitor. Press a User button to save the data. The saved data can be recalled later. SMX System MultiMatrix Switcher • HTML Configuration and Control...

  • Page 110: Presets Page

    If you do not rename an unassigned button, the SMX names the preset as Preset (where corresponds to the next global preset number). The SMX retains the same preset name if it is not renamed when it is overwritten. SMX System MultiMatrix Switcher • HTML Configuration and Control...
  • Page 111 The SMX retains the same preset name if it is not renamed when it is overwritten. Recalling a Plane Preset To recall a plane preset as the current configuration, on the Plane Presets page, select the relevant plane, then click the button for the desired preset. SMX System MultiMatrix Switcher • HTML Configuration and Control...

  • Page 112: Ethernet Control

    The Microsoft Ping utility is available at the DOS prompt. Ping tests the Ethernet interface between the computer and the SMX. Ping can also be used to determine the actual numeric IP address from an alias and to determine the web address. SMX System MultiMatrix Switcher • Ethernet Control...

  • Page 113: Configuring The Smx For Network Communication

    Use the SMX Control Program software via the LAN connector. • Use the ARP (address resolution protocol) command via the LAN connector. • Use a web browser via the LAN connector. • Use SIS commands via Telnet and the LAN connector. SMX System MultiMatrix Switcher • Ethernet Control...

  • Page 114: Configuring The Smx For Network Use Via The Arp Command

    The MAC address is listed on the rear panel. After the command is issued, the SMX changes to the new address and starts arp -s responding to the ping requests, as described in the next step. SMX System MultiMatrix Switcher • Ethernet Control...

  • Page 115: Connect As A Telnet Client

    Run..In the Run window, enter command in the Open field and click At the prompt, enter . A display similar to figure 67 opens. telnet Figure 67. Telnet Screen SMX System MultiMatrix Switcher • Ethernet Control...

  • Page 116: Telnet Tips

    Telnet prompt. If the unset local_echo computer is connected to the SMX, and you need to access the Telnet prompt to turn local echo off, enter the Escape sequence (<Ctrl> + <]>). SMX System MultiMatrix Switcher • Ethernet Control...

  • Page 117: Subnetting - A Primer

    (periods) (see 000 through 255. Leading zeros, up to 3 digits total per octet, are optional. Values of 256 and above are invalid. Typical IP Address: 192.168.254.254 Octets Figure 68. IP Address and Octets SMX System MultiMatrix Switcher • Ethernet Control...

  • Page 118: Subnet Masks And Octets

    255.255.0.0 (?.?.X.X) 255.255.0.0 (?.?.X.X) Remote IP Address: 192.168.2.25 190.190.2.25 192.190.2.25 =.=.X.X — Match ≠.≠.X.X — No match =.≠.X.X — No match Match?: (Same subnet) (Different subnet) (Different subnet) Figure 70. Comparing the IP Addresses SMX System MultiMatrix Switcher • Ethernet Control...

  • Page 119: Reference Information

    Nominal level ......... 1 Vp-p for composite video Minimum/maximum levels ....0.1 V to 2.0 Vp-p (follows input) Impedance ........75 ohms Return loss ........<-40 dB @ 5 MHz DC offset ........±5 mV with input at 0 offset SMX System MultiMatrix Switcher • Reference Information...
  • Page 120 16x16 ........-74 dB @ 1 MHz, -64 dB @ 5 MHz, -56 dB @ 10 MHz, -48 dB @ 30 MHz, -38 dB @ 100 MHz Switching speed ......200 ms (max.) SMX System MultiMatrix Switcher • Reference Information...
  • Page 121 16x16 ........-74 dB @ 1 MHz, -64 dB @ 5 MHz, -56 dB @ 10 MHz, -48 dB @ 30 MHz, -38 dB @ 100 MHz Switching speed ......200 ms (max.) SMX System MultiMatrix Switcher • Reference Information...
  • Page 122 Connectors ........4, 8, or 16 female BNC Nominal level ......... 0.80 Vp-p ± 10% Impedance ........75 ohms Return loss ........<-15 dB @ 1 MHz to 1.5 GHz Equalization ........Automatic SMX System MultiMatrix Switcher • Reference Information...
  • Page 123 DVI and HDMI standards. EDID and DDC signals are actively buffered. HDCP ........Not supported HPD ......... Supports hot plug detection (HPD) of display as a pass-through signal. Standards ........DVI 1.0, HDMI 1.2 Switching speed ......200 ns, max. SMX System MultiMatrix Switcher • Reference Information...
  • Page 124 Input cable length ......>100' (30 m) at 1920x1200 @ 48, 50, or 60 Hz; or 1080p; 8 bit color NOTE: The transmission distance varies depending on the signal resolution and on the type of cable, graphics card, and display used in the system. SMX System MultiMatrix Switcher • Reference Information...
  • Page 125 Number/signal type ......4 or 8 (depending on model) digital RGB single-link HDMI (or DVI-D*) Connectors ........4 or 8 female HDMI type A Re-clocking ........Automatic Peripheral device power ....250 mA per output SMX System MultiMatrix Switcher • Reference Information...
  • Page 126 Video/audio output — SMX 88/1616 FOX Number/signal type ......8 or 16 fiber optic signals Connectors ........8 or 16 LC connectors per I/O board NOTE: Output connects to an Extron fiber optic receiver. SMX System MultiMatrix Switcher • Reference Information...
  • Page 127 1, then in 1 dB increments from steps 1 to 64; default = 64 (0 dB) NOTE: Attenuation = volume number minus 64. The default is 0 dB = volume number 64. SMX System MultiMatrix Switcher • Reference Information...
  • Page 128 (17.8 cm H x 43.2 cm W x 30.5 cm D) SMX 500 Frame ....... 8.75" H x 17.0" W x 12" D (5U high, full rack wide) (22.2 cm H x 43.2 cm W x 30.5 cm D) SMX System MultiMatrix Switcher • Reference Information...
  • Page 129 EMI/EMC ......... CE, C-tick, FCC Class A, ICES, VCCI MTBF ..........30,000 hours Warranty ........3 years parts and labor NOTE: All nominal levels are at ±10%. NOTE: Specifications are subject to change without notice. SMX System MultiMatrix Switcher • Reference Information...

  • Page 130: Included Parts

    SMX 200 Frame with FPC and redundant power supply 60-1021-11 SMX 300 Frame with FPC and redundant power supply 60-855-11 SMX 400 Frame with FPC and redundant power supply 60-856-11 SMX 500 Frame with FPC and redundant power supply 60-857-11 SMX System MultiMatrix Switcher • Reference Information...

  • Page 131: Mounting The Switcher

    Four uninstalled rubber feet are included with the SMX. Install the feet only if the unit is to be mounted on a table top (see Tabletop Placement). Tabletop Placement For tabletop placement, install the (provided) self-adhesive rubber feet/pads onto the four corners of the bottom of the device. SMX System MultiMatrix Switcher • Reference Information...

  • Page 132: Ul Guidelines For Rack Mounted Devices

    (e.g. use of power strips). Rack Mounting To rack mount the SMX, use two screws on each end of the switcher to attach it to the rack figure 71). (see Figure 71. Mounting the SMX SMX System MultiMatrix Switcher • Reference Information...

  • Page 133: Button Labels

    “Extron Electronics” group or folder. To run the Button Label Generator program, double-click on the Button Label Generator icon (shown at right) in the Extron Electronics group or folder. The Button Label Generator window appears (see figure 72). Figure 72.

  • Page 134: Replacing Button Labels

    Base (inside front panel) 2. Pry apart the two pieces (lens and diffuser) at the corner. Diffuser Button Label Clear Lens 1. Separate the two-piece button cap from the base. Figure 73. Replacing a Button Label SMX System MultiMatrix Switcher • Reference Information...
  • Page 135 Gently, but firmly, press the reassembled button into place on the SMX front panel. Repeat steps 1 through 7 as needed to relabel other buttons. SMX System MultiMatrix Switcher • Reference Information...

  • Page 136: Button Label Blanks

    Button Label Blanks SMX System MultiMatrix Switcher • Reference Information...

  • Page 137: Warranty

    Extron Electronics makes no further warranties either expressed or implied with respect to the product and its quality, performance, merchantability, or fitness for any particular use. In no event will Extron Electronics be liable for direct, indirect, or consequential damages resulting from any defect in this product even if Extron Electronics has been advised of such damage.

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