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  • Page 1: User Manual

    User Manual VX-2044 VX-2084 VX-2088 VX Series Matrix Switching Systems...
  • Page 2 VX 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.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    3.0 VX Matrix System Models......................6 4.0 Matrix System Front/Rear Panels .....................6 4.0.1 VX-2044 Front/Rear Panels ...................6 4.0.2 VX-2084 Front/Rear Panels ...................7 4.0.3 VX-2088 Front/Rear Panels ...................7 5.0 VX Matrix and Peripherals Connection ..................8 5.0.1 Input/Output Jacks......................8 5.0.1.1 Video Connecting Cable..................8 5.0.2 VX Matrix and Control Computer Connection............10...
  • Page 4 VX Matrix Switching System—User Manual 8.0 Communication Protocol and Control Command Code ............26 9.0 VX Matrix System Technical Parameters ................27 10.0 Common Problems and Solutions ..................28...

  • Page 5: Matrix System Overview

    LCD display. Its RS-232 and RS-485 communication ports enable convenient communication with remote control equipment. This manual describes using of the VX-2088 model. Refer to VX-2088 User Manual for using of other models of matrix systems.

  • Page 6: Vx Matrix Host Installation

    VX-2044 2 Pcs VX-2084 2 Pcs VX-2088 2 Pcs 2.0 VX Matrix Host Installation The VX Series Matrix Host has a black metallic housing. It can be placed on a sturdy desk or installed on a 19-in rack. See Figure 2-1 below:...

  • Page 7: Vx Matrix System Models

    Parameters Video Input Video Output RS-485 RS-232 Port Port Connector Connector Model √ √ VX-2044 √ √ VX-2084 √ √ VX-2088 4.0 Matrix System Front/Rear Panels 4.0.1 VX-2044 Front/Rear Panels Figure 4-1 VX-2044 Front Panel Figure 4-2 VX-2044 Rear Panel...

  • Page 8: Vx-2084 Front/Rear Panels

    VX Matrix Switching System—User Manual 4.0.2 VX-2084 Front/Rear Panels Figure 4-3 VX-2084 Front Panel Figure 4-4 VX-2084 Rear Panel 4.0.3 VX-2088 Front/Rear Panels Figure 4-5 VX-2088 Front Panel Figure 4-6 VX-2088 Rear Panel...

  • Page 9: Vx Matrix And Peripherals Connection

    Referring to the different models, the video signal input/output jacks are formed by the 4th row and 8th row VGA female terminals. The VX-2088 video signal input/output terminal channels are numbered from lower to upper and from left to right as NO.1 to NO.8 channels (in two rows).
  • Page 10 VX Matrix Switching System—User Manual pins). The VGA connectors are extensively used in display cards and most display cards have such connectors. 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.

  • Page 11: Vx Matrix And Control Computer Connection

    VX Matrix Switching System—User Manual 5.0.2 VX Matrix and Control Computer Connection Use the RS-232 connecting cable to connect the computer serial port (COM1 or COM2) to the RS-232 communication port of the VX matrix host. The computer can then be used to control the VX matrix after installation of application software.
  • Page 12 VX Matrix Switching System—User Manual Figure 5-5 Figure 5-5（a）...

  • Page 13: Rs-485 Communication Port

    VX Matrix Switching System—User Manual Figure 5-6 Note: The Matrix RS-232 port is defined as DCE. 5.0.3.2 RS-485 Communication Port You can use the RS-485 port to control more than one VX product. The RS-485 Port is shown in Figure 5-7 below: Figure 5-7...

  • Page 14: On/Off Switches Settings

    VX Matrix Switching System—User Manual 5.0.3.3 On/Off Switches 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. DIP sw-6/7:RS-485 Terminator ON/OFF ON:Terminator ON OFF:Terminator OFF C. DIP sw 1 to 5 Setting（address setting） The ID address determines the position of a VX Matrix system.
  • Page 15 VX Matrix Switching System—User Manual Software ID ON/OFF Switches Settings ID Address ON/OFF Address （Decimal） （Binary） （Hexadecimal） 00000 00001 00010 00011 00100 00101 00110 00111 01000 01001 01010 01011 01100 01101 01110 01111 10000 10001 10010 10011 10100 10101 10110 10111 11000 11001...

  • Page 16: Vx Matrix System And Control System Connection

    VX Matrix Switching System—User Manual 5.0.3.4 VX 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）...
  • Page 17 VX 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（+）...

  • Page 18: Matrix Control Panel Operation

    VX 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 VX Matrix system for fast video switching. (For details in key pressing, refer to the “Front Panel Key Pressing Instructions”.) Operation methods as follows: “Output Channels＂+“Input Channels＂...

  • Page 19: Front Panel Key Functions

    VX Matrix Switching System—User Manual 6.0.2 Front Panel Key Functions Part Function Key Functions LCD display shows current VX matrix status and operation hints. Output channel selection keys used for setting video output channels or for selection of Status Retrieve or Stored Number.

  • Page 20: Operation Examples

    VX Matrix Switching System—User Manual 6.0.3 Operation Examples Examle 1: Synchronously switch the NO. 1 video signals to the NO. 3 and 4 output channels. 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.
  • Page 21 VX 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. Operation LCD Display 1. Press the NO.1 key of output channel for 2 seconds. Enter the input channels when the red 0 on LCD flickers.

  • Page 22: Matrix Application Software

    VX Matrix Switching System—User Manual Operation LCD Display 7. Press the NO.6 key of the output channel for 2 seconds and enter the input channel when the red 0 on LCD flickers. 8. 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 and 6 channels.

  • Page 23: Main Operation Interface Functions

    “Video” for video signal transimission. Examples for Selecting Matrix Switching Functions: Example 1: Now there is a VX-2088 matrix having all the input/output ports properly connected to the equipment. There are two ways of operation if you want to set channel 1 video...

  • Page 24: Disconnect Function Keys

    VX Matrix Switching System—User Manual number key 01 to the bottom. Afterwards, press consecutively the previously selected “Output” number keys 02, 03 and 05 (or you can press the “Deselect all output” key). This way, you have selected “Input” 01 and “Output” 02, 03 and 05 switching. Step 2: First select the “Output”...

  • Page 25: Select All Output, Deselect All Output Switching Functions

    A specific example of operation is described below: Example: Now, you have a VX-2088 matrix with all input and output ports properly connected to the equipment. The needed input/output ports should be set to video channel 1 while switching all output ports to output.

  • Page 26: Scan Function Usage

    VX Matrix Switching System—User Manual 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. Retrieve Function Description: To retrieve the saved input/output switching relations.

  • Page 27: Exit Function Usage

    VX 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 corresponding to Output is open, it shows the Output ports correspond to the Video Input ports;...

  • Page 28: Vx Matrix System Technical Parameters

    VX Matrix Switching System—User Manual 9.0 VX Matrix System Technical Parameters Model VX-2088 VX-2084 VX-2044 Technical Specs Video Enhancement Bandwidth 200MHz (-3dB),Full Load Max. Transmission Delay 20ns(±1nS) Switching Speed 50nS (Longest Time) Signal Type VGA,RGBHV,RGBS,RGsB,RsGsBs Video Input 8 VGA Female...

  • Page 29: Common Problems And Solutions

    VX Matrix Switching System—User Manual Model VX-2088 VX-2084 VX-2044 Technical Specs Humidity Storage,Operating Humidity:10%~90% Housing Measurements 485(L)X272(W)X93mm(H) Product Weight 3150g Median Failure Interval 30,000 Hours Warranty One year warranty, lifetime maintenance 10.0 Common Problems and Solutions 1. What to do if the VX matrix front panel keys switching not responsive? Answer: The VX matrix front panel keys employ scanning testing and require longer response time.
  • Page 30 VX Matrix Switching System—User Manual (3) Check if the output port number is the same as the controlled port number. (4) If none of the above circumstances happen, it could be internal failure of the product itself. You must send for repair by qualified technical engineers. 7.

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