Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product MX2436RM Altinex
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SWITCHERS MANUAL PART NUMBER: 400-0129-001 PRODUCT REVISION: 0 MX2436RM 6-IN, 1-OUT COMPOSITE VIDEO & AUDIO SWITCHER USER’S GUIDE.
SWITCHERS 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS Page PRECAUTIONS / SAFETY WARNINGS ................. 2 GENERAL ................................ ........................... 2 RACK MOUNT SAFETY GUIDELINES ............... 2 INSTALLATION ................................ ..
SWITCHERS 2 PRECAUTIONS / SAFETY WARNINGS 1 Please read this manual carefully before using your MX2436RM Switcher. Keep this manual handy for future reference. These safety instructions are to ensure the long life of your MX2436RM and to prevent fire and shock hazard.
SWITCHERS 3 required to correct the interference at his own expense. • Any changes or modifications to the unit not expressly approved by ALTINEX, Inc.
SWITCHERS 4 DESCRIPTION OF MX2436RM 4.
SWITCHERS 5 There are two sections on the front panel of the MX2436RM : input select and switcher control. The buttons within the input select section allow for the actual switching of the source signals. The buttons within the switcher control section allow access to the switcher setup features.
SWITCHERS 6 APPLICATION DIAGRAM 5.
SWITCHERS 7 INSTALLING YOUR MX2436RM 6 Step 1 . Make sure that the power input is set to the proper AC voltage for the country of usage. An incorrect setting may result in unit damage not covered by warranty. Step 2. Connect the power cord to the unit and plug it into the power outlet.
SWITCHERS 8 output within the selected auto rotation time. Audio inputs will also rotate, if AUDIO BREAK AWAY mode was not previously selected (Equalization will remain active). 6. To activate the AUTO SWITCH mode, press the “AUTO SWITCH” button. The LED, which represents the AUTO SWITCH mode, will turn “ON”.
SWITCHERS 9 IBM PIN No. MX2436RM Contact 2 TX 3 RX 5 GND Connection of IBM-PC 9-pin D to the MX2436RM Terminal Block Port setting preferences for the control system or computer being used to control the switcher should be set as follows: BAUD RATE (Bits per second) 9600 Data bits 8 Parity None Stop Bits 1 7.
SWITCHERS 10 2. [# SW n1 n2 n3 n4 n5 n6] - Audio Switch Input # = Switch number (no. from 1 to 9; default is 0). n1 = Audio input number (no. from 0 to 6). n2 = Break Away code: (0 = On; 1 = OFF) n3 = 1, audio key pressed n4 = 0, Sync Delay. The MX2436RM Switcher is equal to zero.
SWITCHERS 11 6. [#Bn] - Beep ON/OFF # = Switcher module ID number (default is 0) n = ON/OFF switch n = 1 (Turns switcher Beep ON) n = 0 (Turns switcher Beep OFF) This command activates or deactivates the beeping sound when a key is pressed on the switcher module.
SWITCHERS 12 This command sets a unique ID number to each MX2436RM Switcher module and allows control of multiple modules through a single RS-232 port .
SWITCHERS 13 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS 9 No: Question Answer 1. How do I know which input is connected to which output? LED’s that represent connected video and audio will light. 2. Can the MX2436RM be rack mounted? The MX2436RM can be rack mounted by itself or with two units side by side.
SWITCHERS 14 ALTINEX POLICY 11 11.1 LIMITED WARRANTY ALTINEX warrants that its products and cables are free from defects in materials under normal use and service. This warranty is limited to repairing at company’s factory any part or parts of the product, which upon company’s examination shall disclose to be, thus defective.
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