Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product MPX 866 A Extron electronic
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68-1270-01 Rev. C 01 11 Media Presentation Matrix Switcher MPX 866 A User Guide Matrix Switchers.
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Contents Introduction ............................................................ 1 About this Guide ................................................ 1 About the Media Presentation Matrix Switcher ................................................. 2 Definitions .
Matrix Software .................................................. 74 Matrix Switchers Control Pr ogram ..................... 74 Installing the Software .................................. 74 Using the Matrix Switcher Control Softwar e .. 76 Button-Label Generator Program .
Intr oduction This section intr oduces the Extron ® MPX 866 A Media Presentation Matrix Switcher , including: About this Guide About the Media Presentation Matrix Switcher De.
About the Media Pr esentation Matrix Switcher A media presentation switcher combines multiple A/V switchers, of dif fer ent video formats, and a program audio switcher with mute contr ols in one unit. A matrix switcher distributes any input to any combination of outputs and can route multiple input/output configurations simultaneously .
The switcher is housed in a rack-mountable, 2U high metal enclosure with mounting anges for standard 19-inch racks. A rack mounting kit is included with the switcher . The switcher has an internal 100 V AC to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz, 15 watts power supply that provides worldwide power compatibility .
Audio — Input and output balanced or unbalanced stereo audio on 3.5 mm, 5-pole captive screw terminals. Audio input gain/attenuation — Individual input audio levels can be adjusted so there are no noticeable volume dif fer ences between sources.
Global memory presets — 32 global memory pr esets ar e a time-saving feature that lets you set up and store input/output congurations in advance. Y ou can then r ecall those configurations, when needed, with a few simple steps. Rack mounting — Rack mountable in any conventional 19-inch wide rack.
Installation This sections details the installation of the MPX 866 A switchers, including: Setup and Installation Checklist Rear Panel Cabling and Features Front Panel Configuration Port Setup and Installation Checklist Get Ready c Familiarize yourself with the matrix switcher .
Rear Panel Cabling and Featur es All switcher connectors are on the r ear panel (see figur e 2) . CAUTIONS: • Use electrostatic discharge (ESD) precautions (be electrically gr ounded) when making connections. Electrostatic discharge can damage equipment, even if you cannot feel, see, or hear it.
Low resolution video gr oup The switcher can connect to up to as many as six S-video sources, composite video sour ces, or both and output to as many as six video devices. c Video Input 9 and Video Input 10 (composite video inputs) — Connect 9 10 GENLOCK VIDEO VIDE O composite video sources to these female BNC connectors.
Audio input and output By default, the audio ties follow the video ties. Audio breakaway , which can be activated via the optional front panel or under Ethernet or RS-232 control, allows you to select fr om any one of the audio input sources, r egar dless of video group, and r oute it separately fr om its corresponding video sour ce.
Audio outputs (computer/audio output subgroup only) i Connections for balanced and unbalanced audio outputs — These 5-pole, 3.5 mm captive screw connectors output the selected, unamplified, line level audio. Connect audio devices, such as an audio amplifier or powered speakers.
Serial Ports j RS-232 connectors — Connect one or two host devices, such as computers, touch panel controls, or RS-232 capable PDAs to the switcher via these 3-pole captive scr ew connectors for serial RS-232 (see gure 6). Use the supplied tie-wrap to strap the serial cable to the extended tail of the connector .
Ethernet Connection k LAN port — For IP control of the system, connect the matrix switcher to a PC or to an Ethernet LAN via this RJ-45 connector . Y ou can use a PC to control the networked switcher with SIS commands from anywher e in the world.
Reset Button and LED l Reset button — The recessed Reset button initiates four dif fer ent levels of RESET matrix switcher reset: Events (mode 3) reset — T oggles events monitoring on and off. IP settings (mode 4) reset — Reset the IP functions of the switcher .
Fr ont Panel Configuration Port AUDIO VIDEO I/O CONT RO L ENTER PRESET VIEW ESC PRESEN TAT ION MA TRIX SWITCHER MPX 866 A CONFIG 14 Figure 8. Front Panel Configuration Port n Configuration port — This 2.
Operation This section describes the monitoring and operation of the MPX 866 A matrix switcher using the front panel contr ols and indicators, including: Front Panel Contr ols and Indicators .
Input and Output Buttons and LEDs NOTE: See “ Front Panel Operations ,” later in this chapter for detailed descriptions of all of the following functions and operations. Primary functions Action Press a button : Select an input or output for a tie being created.
Input buttons and LEDs a Computer inputs 1 through 8 subgr oup buttons and LEDs — Select and identify computer video group inputs. b Video inputs 9 through 14 subgr oup buttons and LEDs — Select and identify low resolution video gr oup inputs.
Control Buttons and LEDs NOTE: See “ Front Panel Operations ,” later in this chapter for detailed descriptions of all of the following functions and operations. Primary functions Action Press : Save changes. Press : Select Preset mode. Press : Select View mode.
e Enter button and LED — The Enter button and LED have one primary function ( ❏ ) and three secondary (•) functions: ❏ Saves configuration or preset changes that you make on the front panel and indicate that a potential change has been created but not saved.
g View ( < ) button and LED — The View ( < ) button and LED have one primary function ( ❏ ) and four secondary (•) functions: ❏ Selects View-Only mode, which displays the curr ent configuration, and indicates its selection.
I/O Controls NOTE: See “ Front Panel Operations ,” later in this chapter for detailed descriptions of all of the following functions and operations. Y ou must specify video, audio, or both when you are cr eating or viewing a conguration. This is done with the Video button ( i ) and Audio ( j ) buttons.
Input and Output Label Panels k Input and output label panels — These translucent panels can be removed and replaced to insert labels behind the panels.
Front Panel Security Lockouts In the procedural descriptions that follow , it is assumed that the switcher is in Lock mode 0 (fully unlocked). The following two Lock modes are also available: Lock mode 1 — All changes are locked fr om the fr ont panel (except for setting Lock mode 2).
Creating a Configuration The current configuration can be changed using the fr ont panel buttons. Change the curr ent configuration as follows: 1. Press the Esc button to clear any input LEDs, output LEDs, or control LEDs that may be lit. 2. Select to congure video, audio, or both by pr essing the Video button and Audio button.
Example 1: Creating a set of computer video and audio ties In the following example, input 5 is tied to outputs 3, 4, and 6. The steps show the front panel indications that result fr om your action. NOTE: This example assumes that there ar e no ties in the curr ent configuration.
The current configuration is now input 5 video and audio tied to output 3, output 4, and output 6 (see figure 12). Input Output 3 4 6 5 Video Audio Figure 12. Example 1, final configuration Example 2: Adding a tie to a set of computer video and audio ties In the following example, a new video tie is added to the current configuration.
5. Confirm the change : Press and r elease the Enter button. ENTER The Enter LED and all input LEDs and output LEDs return to the unlit state . Press the Enter button to confirm the configuration change .
4. Select the output : Press and r elease the output 4 button. 1 2 3 4 5 6 COMPUTER/A UDIO OUTPUTS ENTER PRESET Press and release the Computer/Audio Output 4 b utton. The LED blinks to indicate that the selected computer video input will be untied. The Enter LED blinks to indicate the need to confirm the change.
Example 4: Creating a set of low r esolution video and audio ties NOTE: This example shows the unusual indications that happen when you make video and audio ties in the low resolution video gr oup. In the following example, low resolution input 12 is tied to outputs 7 and 8.
4. Select the output : Press and r elease the low r esolution Output 7 and Output 8 buttons. NOTE: The entire set of ties can be canceled at this point by pr essing and r eleasing the Esc button. The Esc LED ashes once. ENTER PRESET 1 9 23 8 7 VIDEO O AU DIO VIDEO I/O COMPUTER/A U Press and release the Video Output 7 and Output 8 buttons .
Viewing a Configuration The current conguration can be viewed using the fr ont panel buttons and LEDs. The View-only mode pr events inadvertent changes to the curr ent configuration. View-only mode also provides a way to mute video and audio outputs (see “ Muting and Unmuting Video and Audio Outputs ” on page 34.
Example 5: Viewing video and audio, audio only , and video only ties The following example shows the viewing of the video and audio, audio-only , and video-only ties in the current configuration. The steps show the fr ont panel indications that r esult from your action.
5. Deselect video : Press and r elease the Video button. 1 2 3 4 5 6 VIDEO A UDIO I/O COMPUTER/A UDIO OUTPUTS The output buttons f or audio outputs that are not tied to input 5 are unlit. The output buttons f or outputs that are tied to input 5 light to indicate audio ties (audio breaka wa y).
Muting and Unmuting Video and Audio Outputs NOTE: Mutes are pr otected when fr ont panel Lock mode 2 is selected. Y ou can view the mute status in Lock mode 2 but you cannot adjust it from the fr ont panel (see “ Setting the Front Panel Locks (Executive Modes) ” on page 47).
Example 6: Muting and unmuting an output In the following example, several switcher outputs are muted and unmuted. The steps show the front panel indications that r esult fr om your action. 1. Clear all selections : Press and r elease the Esc button. The button flashes once.
5. Unmute the outputs : One at a time , press and hold the Output 3 button and then the Output 4 buttons for approximately 2 seconds until each LED lights steadily .
Example 7: Saving a global preset In the following example, the current configuration is saved as a pr eset. The steps show the front panel indications that r esult fr om your action. 1. Clear all selections : Press and r elease the Esc button. The button ashes once.
Example 8: Recalling a global preset In the following example, a preset is r ecalled to become the curr ent configuration. The steps show the front panel indications that r esult fr om your action. 1. Clear all selections : Press and r elease the Esc button.
Selecting Composite Video or S-video Low resolution video inputs 11 thr ough 14 ar e individually configurable as either composite video or S-video. View and change this variable from the fr ont panel as follows: NOTE: Video format is protected when fr ont panel Lock mode 2 is selected.
NOTE: Video format is protected when fr ont panel Lock mode 2 is selected. Y ou can view the format in Lock mode 2 but you cannot change it from the fr ont panel (see “ Setting the Front Panel Locks (Executive Modes) ” on page 47).
Viewing and Adjusting the Input Audio Level The audio level of each input can be displayed and adjusted through a range of -18 dB to +24 dB to ensure that ther e is no noticeable volume dif ference among sour ces (see figur e 16). The audio level can be adjusted from the fr ont panel or under RS-232 or Ethernet control.
1. Press the Esc button to clear any input LEDs, output LEDs, or control LEDs that ar e lit. 2. T o enter Audio mode, press and hold the Audio button until the Audio LED begins to blink, then release the button. 3. Press and r elease an input button to select an input.
Example 10: Viewing and adjusting an input audio level In the following example, an audio level is viewed and adjusted. The steps show the front panel indications that result fr om your action. 1. Clear all selections : Press and r elease the Esc button.
5. Exit the Audio mode : Press and r elease the Audio button. A UDIO I/O VIDEO The Audio LED stops b linking and lights steadily . The Video button lights . Press the Audio b utton to e xit audio mode . All input LEDs and output LEDs return to the unlit state .
See the table at right to read the volume display . The input LEDs light sequentially to indicate the approximate volume of the selected output. V olume is dened as a percentage of the input audio signal that is applied to the output. From 0% of volume, the rst Esc ( > ) button push applies 5.
Example 11: Viewing and adjusting an output volume level In the following example, the audio output volume is viewed and adjusted. The steps show the front panel indications that r esult fr om your actions. See the table on page 45 to read the volume display .
ESC 8 7 6 5 13 14 91 01 11 2 INPUTS VIDEO INPUTS The input LEDs, independent of video group , display the selected output's audio volume le v el. In this example , the lit input buttons indicate 56.5 to 62.5 percent of the applied audio input. The unlit input buttons indicate an audio v olume attenuation of 25 dB to 29 dB .
Selecting Lock mode 2 or toggling between mode 2 and mode 0 NOTES: • If the switcher is in Lock mode 0 or mode 1, this procedur e selects mode 2. • If the switcher is in Lock mode 2, this procedur e selects mode 0 (unlocks the switcher).
Performing a System Reset from the Fr ont Panel The front panel r eset is identical to the E ZXXX } SIS command described in the Programming Guide section.
Selecting the Baud Rate of the RS-232 Primary Port The matrix switcher supports the RS-232 serial communication protocol on the font panel Configuration port and the rear panel RS-232 Primary and RS-232 Secondary ports. All thr ee ports can operate at 9600, 19200, 38400, and 115200 baud rates.
Rear Panel Operations The rear panel has a Reset button that initiates four levels of r esets (identified as modes 1, 3, 4, and 5 for the sake of comparison with an Extron IPL pr oduct). The Reset button is recessed, so use a pointed stylus, ballpoint pen, or small scr ewdriver to access it.
Performing Soft System Resets (Modes 3, 4, and 5) Perform a soft reset of the switcher as follows: 1. Use an Extron T weeker or other small screwdriver to pr ess and hold the r ear panel Reset button .
Performing a Hard Reset The hard r eset function r estores the switcher to the base firmwar e that it shipped with. After a hard r eset, events do not automatically start, but user settings and files ar e restor ed. Perform a hard r eset as follows: NOTE: The hard r eset r estores the factory-installed firmwar e.
T roubleshooting This section gives recommendations on what to do if you have pr oblems operating the switcher . 1. Ensure that all devices ar e plugged in and power ed on. The switcher is receiving power if any of the front panel button indicators ar e lit.
Worksheet Example 2: Daily Configuration Figure 25 continues fr om worksheet example 1 by showing the video and audio ties that make up the configuration of preset 1.
Worksheet Example 3: T est Configuration The A/V system in our ctional organization needs to be ne tuned on a regular basis. Figure 26 shows a typical test conguration, with an Extr on video test generator (inputs 8 and 13) connected to each video group.
1 23 4567 8 12 34 56 Preset # Title: Video: A udio: Fill in the preset number and use colors, or dashes , etc. to make connecting lines . Indicate if the configuration is f or video , audio , or both.
Pr ogramming Guide This section describes the operation of the MPX 866 A switcher using the Simple Instruction Set, including: RS-232 Ports Ethernet (LAN) Port Host-to-Switcher.
Rear Panel Remote Ports Function Pin TX RX Gnd Tr ansmit data Receive data Signal ground RS-232 PRIMAR Y RS-232 SECOND AR Y Tx Rx Tx Rx Controlling Device Ground ( ) Receive (Rx) Tr ansmit (Tx) Ground ( ) Recei ve (Rx) Tr ansmit (Tx) Bidirectional Do not tin the wires! Figure 27.
Ether net (LAN) Port The rear panel Ethernet connector on the switcher can be connected to an Ethernet LAN or W AN. Communications between the switcher and the controlling device are via T elnet (a TCP socket using port 23). The TCP port can be changed if necessary , via SIS.
Establishing a Connection Establish a network connection to a MPX 866 A switcher as follows: 1. Open a TCP socket using the IP address of the switcher . NOTE: If the local system administrators have not changed the value, the factory- specified default, 192.
Host-to-Switcher Instructions The switcher accepts SIS commands through the RS-232 ports and Ethernet port. SIS commands consist of one or more characters per field. No special characters ar e r equired to begin or end a command character sequence. When a command is valid, the unit executes the command and sends a response to the host device.
Out nn Vol xx ] The switcher initiates the Vol message when a front panel output audio volume change has occurred. nn is the input number and xx is the volume level. Vmt nn • x ] The switcher initiates the Vmt message when a video output mute is toggled on or off fr om the front panel.
Command and Response T able for SIS Commands Symbol Definitions ] = CR/LF (carriage r eturn/line feed) (hex 0D 0A) } = Carriage return (no line feed, hex 0D) | = Pipe (can be used inter changeably wi.
Command ASCII Command (Host to Unit) Response (Unit to Host) Additional description Create ties NOTES: • The ! tie command for RGB and % tie commandforvideocanbeusedinterchangeablyfortieswithinthesamegroup.
Command/Response T able for SIS Commands (continued) Command ASCII Command (Host to Unit) Response (Unit to Host) Additional description Create ties (continued) NOTES: • Allvideoandaudiogrouprulesapplytoallofthetieallcommandslistedbelow .
Command/Response T able for SIS Commands (continued) Command ASCII Command (Host to Unit) Response (Unit to Host) Additional description Audio output volume NOTE: The table below the commands defines the value of each audio volume step.
Command/Response T able for SIS Commands (continued) Command ASCII Command (Host to Unit) Response (Unit to Host) Additional description Audio input gain and attenuation NOTE: The set gain ( G ) and set attenuation ( g ) commands are case sensitive.
Command/Response T able for SIS Commands (continued) Command ASCII Command (Host to Unit) Response (Unit to Host) Additional description Preset names Write global pr eset name EX1) , X1@ NG } Nmg X1) , X1@] Example: E 1,Security 1NG } Nmg01 , Security 1 ] Name global preset 1 “Security 1”.
Command/Response T able for SIS Commands (continued) Command ASCII Command (Host to Unit) Response (Unit to Host) Additional description View ties, gain, volume, mutes, and pr esets (continued) Viewaudioglobalpreset conguration EX1) * X@ *2VC } X! 1 • X! 2 • .
Command/Response T able for SIS Commands (continued) Command ASCII Command (Host to Unit) Response (Unit to Host) Additional description Lock (executive) modes NOTE: See “ Setting the Fr ont Panel Locks (Executive Modes) ” in the Operation section for more information on the Lock modes.
Command and Response T able for IP-Specific SIS Commands Symbol definitions X2! = Web page priority 0 = internal 1 = user X2@ = Matrix name (Up to 240 alphanumeric characters) NOTE: The following characters ar e invalid or not recommended in the name: {space} + ~ , @ = ` [ ] { } < > ‘ “ ” ; : | and ?.
Command and Response T able for IP-Specific SIS Commands Command ASCII Command (Host to Unit) Response (Unit to Host) Additional description IP setup commands Set Web page priority EX2! Cpag } Iwp X2.
Matrix Softwar e This section introduces the Extr on Matrix Switchers Contr ol Program softwar e that is included with the MPX 866 A Media Presentation Matrix Switcher switchers, including: Ma.
2. Click the Software tab (see figure 30). 3. Scroll to the desir ed pr ogram and click Install (see figure 31). Figure 31. Software Installation 4. Follow the on-screen instructions.
Using the Matrix Switcher Control Softwar e Many items found in the Matrix Switchers Control Pr ogram ar e also accessible front panel controls (see the“ Operation ” section) and under SIS contr ol (see the “ Pr ogramming Guide “ section).
3. If you selected IP [LAN] in step 2 , the IP Connection dialog box appears (see figure 33). Figure 33. Address and Passwor d Entry a. Examine the Matrix IP Address eld in the IP Connection window . The eld displays the last Extron IP addr ess enter ed.
Figure 34. Extr on Matrix Switchers Contr ol Program Window (Blank) Figure 35. Sample Pr ogram Window (Complete) MPX 866 A Media Presentation Matrix Switcher • HTML Operation 78.
4. � T o create a tie, drag an input box to one or mor e output boxes. T o remove a tie, drag the output box to its tied input box or to the trash can. � T o make the control pr ogram easier to use, assign a device icon to each input and output.
V alid addresses consist of four 1-, 2-, or 3-digit numeric subfields, properly called “octets,” separated by dots (periods). Each field can be numbered fr om 000 thr ough 255. Leading zeroes, up to thr ee digits total per field, ar e optional.
Date, T ime (local), and GMT (of fset) fields The Date field displays the current date in the Gr eenwich Mean Time zone. The Time (local) field displays the current time in the local time zone. The GMT field displays the amount of time, in hours and minutes, that the local time varies from the GMT international time refer ence.
Administrator Password and User Passwor d fields The Administrator Password field displays the password r equir ed to log on to the matrix switcher via the Ethernet port with all of the rights and privileges of an administrator .
Updating firmware The firmware upgrade utility pr ovides a way to r eplace the firmware that is coded on the control boar d of the switcher without taking the switcher out of service. Update the switcher firmware as follows: 1. Visit the Extron website, www .
6 4 5 4 Fo lder where firmware is installed NOTE: The version shown is a sample values only . Figure 38. Downloading Firmware Upgrade Files 7. Connect a computer that runs the Windows operating system to either switcher serial port or the switcher LAN port.
8. Start the Matrix Switchers Control Pr ogram and connect to the matrix switcher . See “ Using the Matrix Switcher Control Softwar e ,” steps 1 thr ough 4 , starting on page 76. 9. Click Tools > Update firmware. If the switcher is connected via the LAN port , the Select Files dialog box appears (see figure 39).
Serial-port-connected firmwar e upload 10 Figure 40. Extr on Firmwar e Loader Window 10. SelecttheMPX866Amatrixswitcherandclick File > Open . The Choose Firmware File screenappears(seegur e41). 11 11 Figure 41.
Uploading HTML files Y oucancreatecustomizedHTMLpagesfortheswitchertodisplay .The HTML Files List window(seegure43),accessibleviathe Tools .
Windows Buttons, Drop Boxes, and trash can The buttons, drop boxes, and trash can on the right side of the Matrix Switchers Control Program window perform the following functions: Power — Unavailable for MPX 866 A switchers, because the switcher power cannot be controlled via softwar e.
T ools menu Assign Device Icons — Displaysthecompletesetofinputand outputdeviceicons.Y oucandraganyoftheseiconstotheinput and output boxes. Edit Device Palette — Allowsyoutoaddyourowndeviceicon graphics.
Update Firmware — Allows you to replace the firmwar e .without taking the switcher out of service (see “ Updating Firmware ”) . IP Options — Allows you to set IP options (see “ IP Settings/Options Window ”) .
Audio Input Configuration selection Displays the Configure Audio Options window , which allows you to make audio input gain and attenuation adjustments to all inputs, either individually or all at once, from one window (see figure 48).
Ties as Crosspoints — Displays ties as a matrix of inputs and outputs (see figure 50). Ties that have been made are indicated as amber or green boxes. Ties that will take effect when you click the Take button ar e indicated by +. Ties that will be broken when you click the Take button are indicated by –.
Master -Reset selection Master reset performs all of the following functions: Clears all ties Clears all presets Clears all video and audio mutes Sets all input audio l.
Using the Help system For information about program featur es, you can access the help pr ogram in any of the following ways: From the Extr on Electr onics program folder or gr oup, double-click the MA TRIX Switcher Help icon (shown at right).
Using the Button-Label Generator Software 1. T o run the Button-Label Generator program, click Start > Programs > Extron Electronics > Button Label Generator > Button Label Generator . The Button-Label Generator window appears (see figure 53).
HTML Operation This section describes the operation of the MPX 866 A matrix switcher , including: Opening the Embedded Web Pages Status T ab Configuration T ab File Ma.
4. Press the keyboar d < Enter > key . The switcher checks to see if it is password protected. If the switcher is not password pr otected, it checks and downloads the HTML pages (proceed to step 7 ). If the switcher is password pr otected, the switcher downloads the Enter Network Password page (see figur e 54).
Status T ab System Status Page The System Status page (see figure 55) pr ovides an overall view of the status of the matrix switcher , including individual voltages, power supply status, and fan status. The System Status page is the default page that the switcher downloads when you connect to the switcher .
Configuration T ab System Settings Page The MPX 866 A matrix switcher downloads the System Settings page (see figure 56) when you click the Configuration tab. The screen consists of fields in which you can view and edit IP administration and system settings.
DHCP radio buttons The DHCP On radio button directs the switcher to ignor e any enter ed IP addresses and to obtain its IP address fr om a Dynamic Host Conguration Pr otocol (DHCP) server (if the network is DHCP capable). The DHCP Off radio button turns DHCP off.
Date/Time Settings fields The Date/Time Settings fields (see figure 57) pr ovide a location for viewing and setting the time functions. Figure 57. Date/Time Settings Fields Change the date and time settings as follows: 1. Click the drop box for variable to be changed.
Video Input Settings Page Access the Video Input Settings page (gure 58) by clicking the Video Input Settings link on the System Settings page. Low resolution video inputs 11 thr ough 14 ar e individually configurable as either composite video or S-video.
NOTE: An administrator password must be cr eated befor e a user password can be created. T o clear an existing password so that no passwor d is requir ed, enter a single space character in the Password and Re-enter Password fields, and click the Submit button.
8 10 7 9 Figure 61. Firmware Upgrade 7. Click the Browse button. A Choose File to Upload window appears. 8. Navigate to the folder where you saved the firmwar e upgrade file. Select the file. NOTES: • V alid rmware les must have the le extension “.
File Management T ab File Management Page T o delete les such as HTML pages from the switcher or to upload your own les to the switcher , click the File Management tab. The switcher downloads the File Management HTML page (see gure 62). Figure 62.
Contr ol T ab Set and View Ties Page Y ou can create ties on the Set and View Ties page (see gure 63). Access the Set and View Ties page by clicking the Control tab.
NOTES: • Video ties can only be made within the following groups, never between the groups: • The computer video group (inputs 1 thr ough 8 and outputs 1 through 6) • The low resolution video gr oup (inputs 9 thr ough 14 and outputs 7 through 12) • Audio can be tied only to outputs 1 through 6.
RGB and Audio Settings Page The RGB and Audio Settings page provides a way to set the input audio gain and attenuation, set the output volume, and mute and unmute all video and audio outputs. Access the RGB and Audio Settings page (see gure 64) by clicking the RGB & Audio Settings link on the Control page.
3. Click the Input Audio Level (dB) dr op box. A drop down scroll box appears (see gure 65). Figure 65. Gain Drop Box 4. Click and drag the slider or click the scroll up button or scr oll down button until the desired audio level is visible. 5. Click the desired gain or attenuation value.
Change the output volume level Users can set the volume level for each output through a range of zer o steps of attenuation (full attenuation, minimum volume) to 64 steps of attenuation (no attenuation, full volume) from the RGB and Audio Settings page.
Global Presets Page Y ou can save and recall global pr esets fr om the Global presets page (see gur e 68). Access the Global presets page by clicking the Global Presets link on the left of the Contr ol page. Refresh Video & Audio Settings Set and Vie w Ties Figure 68.
Special Characters The HTML language reserves certain characters for specic functions. The switcher does not accept these characters as part of preset names, the name of the switcher , passwords, or locally created file names.
Ether net Connection This section provides a high level discussion of the Ethernet connection to the switcher and a primer on the subject of subnetting.
Default IP Address T o access the MPX 866 A matrix switcher via the LAN port, you need the IP address of the switcher . If the address has been changed to an addr ess comprised of wor ds and characters, you can determine the actual numeric IP address using the ping utility .
Configuring the MPX 866 A Matrix Switcher for Network Use via the ARP Command The ARP (address r esolution pr otocol) command tells your computer to associate the MAC (media access control) addr ess of the MPX 866 A matrix switcher with the assigned IP address.
6. After verifying that the IP address change was successful, enter and issue the arp –d command at the Command prompt. For example: arp –d 10.13.197.7 removes 10.13.197.7 fr om the ARP table or arp –d* removes all static IP addr esses fr om the ARP table.
T elnet Tips It is not the intention of this guide to detail all of the operations and functionality of T elnet; however , some basic level of understanding is necessary for operating the MPX 866 A matrix switcher via T elnet. Open Connect to the MPX 866 A matrix switcher using the Open command.
Set carriage return-line feed Unless commanded otherwise, T elnet transmits a line feed character only (no carriage return) to the connected switcher when you press the < Enter > key . This is the correct setting for SIS communication with the switcher .
Subnet Masks and Octets The subnet mask (see figure 74) is used to determine whether the local and r emote devices are on the same subnet or dif fer ent subnets. The subnet mask consists of four numeric octets separated by dots. Each octet can be numbered fr om 000 thr ough 255.
Refer ence Information This section discusses the specifications, part numbers, and accessories for the MPX 866 A Media Presentation Matrix Switcher . T opics that are covered include: Specifications Part Numbers Mounting the Switcher Button Labels Specifications Video Routing RGB/VGA .
Return loss RGB/VGA ................................. <-40 dB @ 5 MHz S-video/composite video .......... <-30 dB @ 5 MHz DC offset (max. allowable, S-video or composite video) 1.5 V External sync (genlock, S-video or composite video) 0.3 V to 0.
Audio input Number/signal type ........................ 14 ster eo, balanced/unbalanced Connectors .................................... (14) 3.5 mm captive screw connectors, 5 pole Impedance ..................................... >25k ohms unbalanced, 50k ohms balanced, DC coupled Nominal level .
Part Numbers MPX 866 A Part Numbers These items are included in each or der for a FOX matrix switcher: Matrix switcher part numbers Part Number MPX 866 A Media Presentation Matrix Switcher 60-825-01 5-pole captive screw audio connectors (qty . 20) 3-pole captive screw serial connectors (qty .
Cables When using signals with a scanning frequency of 15-125 kHz and running distances of 100 feet or more, use high r esolution BNC cables to achieve maximum performance.
T erminated cable assemblies VGA male-to-male cables Part Number VGA M-M MD, 3' to 100' (0.9 m to 30.4 m) (molded) 26-238- nn VGA M-M BK, 3' to 100' (0.9 m to 30.4 m) (backshell) 26-238- nn VGAP M-M MD, 3' to 25' (0.9 m to 7.
Mounting the Switcher The MPX is housed in a rack-mountable, 2U high, metal enclosures with 19-inch rack ears. UL Requirements The following Underwriters Laboratories (UL) requir ements pertain to the installation of the MPX matrix switcher into a wall or furniture (see figure 76).
Button Labels Figure 77 on page 128 pr ovides blank button labels for 16-button switchers. Feel fr ee to photocopy them or cut them out of the guide, write button information in each button area as desired, and put them in the label window of the switcher .
Figure 77. Button Label Blanks, 16-button Switcher MPX 866 A Media Presentation Matrix Switcher • Refer ence Information 128.
Extr on ® W arranty Extron Electr onics warrants this pr oduct against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of three years from the date of pur chase.
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