User Manual VAX-2044 VAX-2084 VAX-2088 VAX Series Matrix Switching Systems...
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VAX Matrix Switching System—User Manual Before You Use the System 1、Read manual——Carefully read the manual before you use the system. 2、Installation environment——The system should be installed indoor only. Install either on a sturdy rack or desk in a well-ventilated place. 3、Lightning——Unplug the power cord during lightning or after a prolonged period of non-use to avoid damage to the equipment.
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VAX Matrix Switching System—User Manual 8.0 Communication Protocol and Control Command Code ............28 9.0 VAX Matrix System Technical Parameters ................29 10.0 Common Problems and Solutions ..................30...
VAX Matrix Switching System—User Manual 1.0 Matrix System Overview 1.0.1 VAX Matrix System The VAX Matrix switcher is a high performance switching equipment for video and audio frequency. It is used for input/output cross switching of multi-video and audio frequency signals. It provides separate video and audio jacks for separate transmission of each video frequency component signal and audio frequency signal, thereby minimizing signal attenuation and ensuring high definition and high fidelity graphics and audio signal output.
VAX Matrix Switching System—User Manual Power Cord VAX Matrix Test and Application Software CD User Manual Green Terminal(M) Quantity VAX-2044 10 Pcs VAX-2084 14 Pcs VAX-2088 18 Pcs 2.0 VAX Matrix Host Installation The VAX Series Matrix Host has a black metallic housing. It can be placed on a sturdy desk or installed on a 19-in rack.
Parameters Input Jack Output Input Jack Output Port Port Model Jack Jack √ √ VAX-2044 √ √ VAX-2084 √ √ VAX-2088 4.0 Matrix System Front/Rear Panels 4.0.1 VAX-2044 Front/Rear Panels Figure 4-1 VAX-2044 Front Panel Figure 4-2 VAX-2044 Rear Panel...
VAX Matrix Switching System—User Manual 5.0 VAX Matrix and Peripherals Connection Figure 5-1 VAX Matrix System Connection 5.0.1 Input/Output Jacks Referring to the different models, the video signal input/output jacks are formed by the 4th row and 8th row VGA female terminals. The audio input/output jacks are formed by the 4 row 5-phase 3.8mm connection terminals.
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VAX Matrix Switching System—User Manual VGA card. The VGA connector is a D-sub connector with 15 pins in 3 rows (each row has 5 pins). Presently, most computers connect with external displays via analog VGA connectors. The computer internally generates digital graphics data to be converted by the graphics card digital/analog converter into the R, G, and B process color signals, and coutour and gamut synchronous signals which are transmitted to the display via the cable.
VAX Matrix Switching System—User Manual Pin No. Name Description Red video signal GREEN Green video signal BLUE Blue video signal n.c. No connect Ground RED_RTN Red video signal return GREEN_RTN Green video signal return BLUE_RTN Blue video signal return n.c. No connect Ground n.c.
VAX Matrix Switching System—User Manual Balanced connection: The “G” leg connects to the Sleeve, and the “-“ leg connects to the black wire (RING) while the “+” leg connects to the red wire (TIP). Refer to Figure 5-3 below: Figure 5-3 5-Phase 3.8mm Audio Connecting Socket Cable(Balanced/Unbalanced Connection)...
VAX Matrix Switching System—User Manual 5.0.3.2 RS-485 Communication Port You can use the RS-485 port to control more than one VAX product. The RS-485 Port as shown in Figure 5-7 below: Figure 5-7 5.0.3.3 On/Off Switch Settings Figure 5-8 A. DIP SW-8:RS-232/RS-485 switches ON/OFF ON:RS-232 Enables Single System or RS-485 Serial Master OFF:RS-485 Enables RS-485 Serial Slave B.
VAX Matrix Switching System—User Manual 5.0.3.4 VAX Matrix System and Control System Connection A. If PC provides RS-232,connection is as in Figure 5-9 below: Figure 5-9 NOTE: 1. For RS-232 connection refer to previous Figure for operation; 2. RS-232 and RS-485 baud rates: 9600bps, no odd or even calibration address, 8bit data transmission address, 1bit stop address(96,N,8,1)...
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VAX Matrix Switching System—User Manual B. If PC provides RS-485, connection is as in Figure 5-10 below: Figure 5-10 NOTE: 1. RS-485 baud rate: 9600bps, no odd or even calibration address,8bit data transmission address,1bit stop address(96,N,8,1) ; 2. Connect your PC RS-485 port to the Matrix RS-485 port as follows: TX(+)...
VAX Matrix Switching System—User Manual 6.0 Matrix Control Panel Operation 6.0.1 Input/Output Switching Key Operation Mode You can use the front panel keys of the VAX Matrix system for fast audio/video switching. (For details in key pressing, refer to the “Front Panel Key Pressing Instructions”.) Operation methods as follows: “Switching Methods”...
VAX Matrix Switching System—User Manual Part Function Key Function Close output channel key. ---First press to close the output channels, then press the “OFF” key to close the specified output channel. The “Store Key” saves all current input/output corresponding relations. ---Example: Press the “STO”key, then press the output channel key which you want to save all currently displayed input/output corresponding relations.
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VAX Matrix Switching System—User Manual LCD Display Operation 1. Press the NO. 3 key of the output channel for 2 seconds, then enter the input channel when the red 0 on LCD begins to flicker. 2.Press the NO.1 key of the Input channel for 2 seconds for selection of NO.1 channel to input into NO.3 channel...
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VAX Matrix Switching System—User Manual Example 2: Operation for synchronously switching video signals from NO.4 channel to NO.1, 3, 5 and 6 output channels. LCD Display Operation 1. Press the AUDIO key to turn off the LED indicator, then enter the output channel. 2.
VAX Matrix Switching System—User Manual LCD Display Operation 8. Press the NO.6 key of the output channel for 2 seconds and enter the input channel when the red 0 on LCD flickers. 9. Press the NO.4 key of the input channel for 2 seconds to select the operation of input from NO.4 channel and output from NO.1, 3, 5...
VAX Matrix Switching System—User Manual Figure 7-1 《AV Matrix》 Control Software Usage Interface Scroll on the left lower corner to view contents as shown below. 7.0.2.1 Main Operation Interface Functions Refer to the window menu above, the interface blue area shows crossing matrix of output ports 01-08 and input ports 01-08.
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VAX Matrix Switching System—User Manual Step 1: Make sure you have selected “Video” and “Audio” by checking the boxes to the left. Step 2: First select the “Output”number keys 02, 03 and 05 to the right, and select the “Input” number key 01 to the bottom. Afterwards, press consecutively the previously selected “Output”...
VAX Matrix Switching System—User Manual the Deselect all output key). This way, you have selected audio switching of input 02 and output Upon completion of the above 4 steps, you have completed the operation of switching video channel 1 to output channels 1, 6, and 7 while also switching audio channel 2 to output channel 7.0.2.2 Disconnect Function Keys Close all the unused output ports.
VAX Matrix Switching System—User Manual Figure 7-3 7.0.2.3 Select all output, DeSelect all output Switching Functions (1)Select all output Function Description: You can use this function to select one port for input and all output ports for output. A specific example of operation is described below: Example: Now, you have a VAX-2088 matrix with all input and output ports properly connected to the equipment.
VAX Matrix Switching System—User Manual A specific example of the Store Function is described below: Stores all the present input/output switching relations to Location #1. First, select Location #1,as shown in the figure below: , then click the save key to save all the present input/output switching relations to Location #1.
VAX Matrix Switching System—User Manual Figure 7-4 (b) ; in “ ” select 9600 for signal transmission as shown in Figure 7-4 (a) 7.0.2.8 Exit Function Usage Function Description: To exit the operating software. 7.0.2.9 Other Usages Displays the presently saved switching status as shown in Figure 7-5 below: Figure 7-5 When Video/Audio corresponding to Output is open, it shows the Output ports correspond to the Video/Audio Input ports;...
VAX Matrix Switching System—User Manual Model VAX-2088 VAX-2084 VAX-2044 Technical Specs Max. Output Level +22dBu(Balanced or Unbalanced Connection) Control Type Serial Control RS-232,9-Pin Female D Type Connector Connector Baud Rate and 9600bps, no odd or even calibration address,8bit Protocol transmission address,1bit stop address Serial Control TX,RX,GND...
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VAX Matrix Switching System—User Manual 5. What to do if the serial port (usually refer to the computer serial port) fails to control the VAX matrix? Answer: Check that the communication port set by the control software is correctly connected to the corresponding serial port of the equipment.
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