Table Of Contents - Extron electronics Matrix 3200 Series User Manual

Contents
Chapter 1 - Introduction to the Matrix Wideband Video Switchers
What is a Matrix Wideband Video Switcher? ..................................................................................... 1-1
Features ...................................................................................................................................... 1-1
Feature Descriptions ................................................................................................................... 1-2
Matrix 3200/6400 System Overview .................................................................................................. 1-3
Matrix 6400 Wideband Video Switcher Description and Options ....................................................... 1-5
Matrix 6400 Sync Description and Options ........................................................................................ 1-6
Matrix 3200 Wideband Video Switcher Description and Options ....................................................... 1-7
Matrix 3200 Sync Description and Options ........................................................................................ 1-8
Specifications .................................................................................................................................... 1-8
Chapter 2 - Installing the Matrix 3200/6400 Wideband Video Switchers
Matrix 3200/6400 System Installation ................................................................................................ 2-1
Installing BME(s) ......................................................................................................................... 2-1
Setting BME Addresses .............................................................................................................. 2-2
Connecting the BME COMM Interconnecting Cable(s) ............................................................... 2-2
Connecting the RS-232/RS-422 Cable to BME #0 ...................................................................... 2-2
Connecting the AC Power Cable(s) to the BME(s) ...................................................................... 2-2
Applying AC Power to the BME(s) ............................................................................................... 2-2
BME Power-Up Verification ......................................................................................................... 2-3
Installing the Matrix 3200/6400 Virtualization/Control Software ................................................... 2-3
Virtualizing the Matrix 3200/6400 System ................................................................................... 2-4
System Video, Sync and Audio Cabling ...................................................................................... 2-4
Using the Sync Termination Switches ................................................................................... 2-4
Chapter 3 - Using the Matrix 3200/6400 System Virtualization/Control Software
Tutorial - Using the Matrix 3200/6400 System Virtualization/Control Software .................................. 3-1
Chapter 4 - RS-232 / RS-422 Programmer's Guide
Serial Communications Port .............................................................................................................. 4-1
Host to Switcher Communications ..................................................................................................... 4-2
Command/Response Table ................................................................................................................ 4-2
Symbol definitions ....................................................................................................................... 4-3
Simple Instruction Set Commands ..................................................................................... 4-3 - 4-5
Advanced Instruction Set and Simple Instruction Set Commands .............................................. 4-6
Error Codes with Descriptions ..................................................................................................... 4-7
Switcher Generated Unsolicited Responses ............................................................................... 4-7
Chapter 5 - Upgrades and Troubleshooting
Upgrade and Troubleshooting Procedures ......................................................................................... 5-1
Adding a Front Panel Controller to an existing system ................................................................ 5-1
BME Internal Access ................................................................................................................... 5-2
Installing a Software Update .............................................................................................................. 5-3
Swapping RS-232 / RS-422 Ports ..................................................................................................... 5-4
Troubleshooting a Matrix 3200/6400 System Problem ....................................................................... 5-5
Matrix 6400 Wideband Video Switcher Upgrade - Adding Video Circuit-Cards .................................. 5-7
Matrix 3200 Wideband Video Switcher Upgrade - Adding Video Circuit-Cards .................................. 5-9
Adding BME(s) to a Matrix 3200/6400 System ................................................................................ 5-11
Software Procedure - Before and After a Hardware Upgrade .......................................................... 5-12
Appendix A - Reference Information
Matrix 3200/6400 Series Part Numbers ............................................................................................ A-1
Binary/Hex/Decimal Conversion Table .............................................................................................. A-4
Glossary of Terms ............................................................................................................................. A-5
Matrix Wideband Video Switcher Work-sheets ............................................................................... A-10
Safety Guide ................................................................................................................ Inside front cover
Warranty ..................................................................................................................... Inside back cover
Written and Printed in the USA
Matrix 3200 & 6400 Wideband Video/Sync Switchers
User's Manual
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