Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product MSG0808 Extron electronic
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MSG0804 and MSG0808 Matrix Switchers 68-752-01 Rev . A Printed in the USA 02 03.
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Quick Start — MSG0804 and MSG0808 Installation Step 1 T urn off power to the switcher and all other devices that will be connected. Step 2 T o rack mount the switcher , install the included brackets, then mount the switcher . Otherwise, install the four rubber feet (included) and place the switcher on a desktop.
Quick Start — MSG0804 and MSG0808, cont’d Step 8 Power up the input and output devices, then connect power to the switcher . T urn on the switcher by connecting the AC power cor d. See the appropriate chapters in this manual for further details. Operation Connecting an Input to an Output 1.
i MSG Matrix Switchers • Table of Contents T able of Contents Chapter 1 • Introduction ................................................................................. 1-1 About the MSG Matrix Switchers ...........................................
MSG Matrix Switchers • Table of Contents T able of Contents, cont’d ii 68-752-01 Rev. A Printed in the USA 02 03 All trademarks mentioned in this manual are the pr operties of their respective owners. Chapter 5 • Remote Control .................
1 Chapter One Intr oduction About the MSG Matrix Switchers MSG Matrix Switcher Features MSG Matrix Switchers.
MSG Matrix Switchers • Introduction Introduction About the MSG Matrix Switchers The Extron MSG Series Matrix Switchers are compact RGBHV and ster eo audio switchers with 225 MHz video bandwidth (475 MHz on HR models).
MSG Matrix Switchers • Introduction Bandwidth — Bandwidth is a minimum of 225 MHz (475 MHz on HR models) at -3dB, fully loaded, allowing these switchers to switch high-resolution computer displays.
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2 Chapter T wo Installation Mounting the Switcher Rear Panel Connectors Connecting the MSG0804 and MSG0808 MSG Matrix Switchers.
Installation MSG Matrix Switchers • Installation Mounting the Switcher The MSG0804 and MSG0808 are housed in 3U high, 17” wide metal enclosur es. The appropriate rack mount kit (#IN9084B) is included with the switchers for installing in a standard 19” rack.
MSG Matrix Switchers • Installation 2-3 Rear Panel Connectors Figure 2-2 Rear panel of MSG0808 1 V ideo input groups — Eight groups of five female BNC connectors (numbered 1 to 8) for RGBHV , RGBS, RGsB, RsGsBs, or component video input.
MSG Matrix Switchers • Installation Installation, cont’d 4 RS-232/RS-422/RS-485 connector — A 5-pole captive scr ew connector for input from a computer or thir d-party controller using Serial Control Pr otocol commands or control softwar e for W indows ® to remotely control the switcher .
MSG Matrix Switchers • Installation 2-5 Connecting the MSG0804 and MSG0808 The MSG Matrix Switchers can be connected to as many as 8 input devices simultaneously and output up to four (MSG0804) or eight (MSG0808) simultaneously . Follow the steps below and see the installation example in figure 2-4.
MSG Matrix Switchers • Installation Installation, cont’d 2-6 Audio input and output Before connecting audio, determine whether your audio system is unbalanced or balanced. Then, follow the instructions and illustrations below to connect either unbalanced audio or balanced audio.
MSG Matrix Switchers • Installation 2-7 V ertical Interval Switching When the switching between inputs, the resulting image change should be seamless and clean.
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MVP 104GX Installation 3 Chapter Thr ee Operation Front Panel Features Front Panel Operation MSG Matrix Switchers.
Operation MSG Matrix Switchers • Operation 3-2 Front Panel Featur es Figure 3-1 — Fr ont panel details of the MSG0808 (MSG0804 and audio versions different as noted below) 1 Input Select buttons/LEDs — Buttons 1 through 8 select the input for the V ideo/Audio switcher .
MSG Matrix Switchers • Operation 3-3 Front Panel Operation The functions of the front panel contr ols are described in the following sections. Connecting inputs with outputs The input and output buttons on the front panel corr espond to the numbered input and output connectors on the rear panel.
MSG Matrix Switchers • Operation Operation, cont’d 3-4 T o increase or decrease the audio volume of the selected output (audio versions only): Press the V olume increment ( ) or decr ement ( ) buttons until the desired sound level is reached.
MVP 104 Operation 4 Chapter Four Windows ® -based Contr ol Program Installing Windows-based ICS100 Control Software Using the Software MSG Matrix Switchers.
Windows-based Control Pr ogram, Cont’d MSG Matrix Switchers • Windows-based Control Program 4-2 The ICS100 Control Softwar e, which can be used to control the MSG matrix switchers, requir es W indows 95/98, NT , or later . The program provides control of the switchers’ functions fr om a PC.
MSG Matrix Switchers • Windows-based Control Program 4-3 Figure 4-2 — ICS100 Interface screen - MSG switcher contr ols options Using the control panel Select Control Panel fr om the Controls drop-down menu.
Windows-based Control Pr ogram, Cont’d MSG Matrix Switchers • Windows-based Control Program 4-4 Defining input icons and labels 1. Right-click on a blank input icon. 2. From the selection window that opens, click on the icon that r epresents the input device that you want to depict.
MSG Matrix Switchers • Windows-based Control Program 4-5 Figure 4-5 — ICS100 Set Output V olume window Adjusting input volume levels 1. From the ICS100 Interface screen (figur e 4-1) select Input V olume from the Controls dr op-down menu. The Set Input V olume window opens.
Windows-based Control Pr ogram, Cont’d MSG Matrix Switchers • Windows-based Control Program 4-6 Setting and using presets The ICS100 Control Pr ogram can be used to create, view , save, recall, label, and clear presets for the MSG matrix switcher .
MSG Matrix Switchers • Windows-based Control Program 4-7 VIS Enable The current state of VIS (V ertical Interval Switching) is indicated by the presence or absence of a checkmark next to VIS Enable on the Options menu. If a checkmark appears, VIS is enabled.
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MVP 104 Windows Control Program 5 Chapter Five Remote Contr ol Remote Control Port (RS-232/RS-422/RS-485) Host-to-MSG Matrix Switcher Communications Command T able Remote Control from a Network CTL120.
Remote Control MSG Matrix Switchers • Remote Control 5-2 Remote Control Port (RS-232/RS-422/RS-485) The MSG Matrix Switcher RS-232/RS-422/RS-485 port connector is used to connect to a host or external controlling device, such as a computer or control system, which can generate the proper command codes and recognize the switcher ’s responses.
MSG Matrix Switchers • Remote Control 5-3 T ermination resistors should only be turned on when operating in RS-422/ RS-485 mode, and then only for the first and last units on a long serial line.
MSG Matrix Switchers • Remote Control Remote Control, cont’d Command T able Set-up commands Use these commands to configure the switcher . If you are using a third-party control system, you should place these commands in the start-up section of the program.
MSG Matrix Switchers • Remote Control 5-5 Switching commands These commands can only initiate a one-input-to-one-output switch. Switching levels (audio models only) Switching levels consist of combinations of video (RGB), sync (HV), and audio boards.
Remote Control MSG Matrix Switchers • Remote Control 5-6 Mute all outputs [MUTE] T oggle between mute and unmute for all outputs. Mute status [MUTE?] Returns mute status for all outputs Change output volume level - specific [VOLoox] Changes the volume level for a specific output.
MSG Matrix Switchers • Remote Control 5-7 Set channel volume level - right [VOLRooxxx] Sets the right channel volume level for a specific output. • Wher e: oo = 01 - 04 (MSG0804) or 01 - 08 (MSG0808) for output. xxx = -550 - 090 Note : 090 equals maximum gain (+9dB), 000 equals factory default (unity gain), and -550 equals minimum gain (-55dB).
MSG Matrix Switchers • Remote Control Remote Control, cont’d 5-8 Change input volume level - global [VINx] Changes the volume level for all inputs. • Wher e: x = + (plus sign) to increment the output volume. x = - (minus sign) to decrement the output volume.
MSG Matrix Switchers • Remote Control 5-9 Figure 5-1 — ICS100 Serial Port Server window 3. Make sure the Local IP , Port, Client IP , and Connection Status information is correct (you may need to check with your Network Administrator or IT group for this information).
Remote Control MSG Matrix Switchers • Remote Control 5-10 Adjusting response time The user operating the client PC may want to adjust the time out interval. The time out interval is the number of seconds that the client waits before communicating with the server .
MSG Matrix Switchers • Remote Control CH VOL ENTER MENU BLANK MUTE FREEZE INPUT RECALL ENTER ENT PIP AUDIO 123 45 89 7 0 6 S MATRIX SWITCHER VIDEO SCALER + – + – MENU OK MA TRIX Matrix Button Pr.
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MVP 104 Programmer’s Guide A Appendix Specifications MSG Matrix Switchers.
MSG Matrix Switchers • Specifications Specifications A-2 Video Routing MSG0804-3, MSG0804-4, MSG0804HR-3, MSG0804HR-4 .................. 8 x 4 matrix MSG0808-3, MSG0808-4, MSG0808HR-3, MSG0808HR-4 .................. 8 x 8 matrix Gain ...............
MSG Matrix Switchers • Specifications A-3 Nominal level ............................... 1V p-p for Y of component video and S-video, and for composite video 0.7V p-p for RGB 0.3V p-p for R-Y and B-Y of component video, and for C of S-video Minimum/maximum levels .
MSG Matrix Switchers • Specifications A-4 Specifications — MSG0804 and MSG0808 MSG0808-4, MSG0808HR-4 .................. 8 stereo, balanced/unbalanced, line level Connectors MSG0804-4, MSG0804HR-4 .................. (4) 3.8 mm captive screw connectors, 5 pole MSG0808-4, MSG0808HR-4 .
MVP 104 Programmer’s Guide B Appendix Refer ence Information Updating the Firmware Installing Custom Engraved Nameplates Part Numbers MSG Matrix Switchers.
MSG Matrix Switchers • Reference Information Refer ence Information B-2 Updating the Firmware Firmware is pr ogramming that is inserted into programmable r ead-only memory on a programmable ROM chip in your switcher , thus becoming a permanent part it.
MSG Matrix Switchers • Reference Information B-3 Installing Custom Engraved Nameplates Custom engraved input and output nameplates are available, by special order , for the front panel of the MSG matrix switchers. Attachment screws come pr e-installed on the panel and permit easy installation of the optional nameplates.
MSG Matrix Switchers • Reference Information B-4 Reference Information, cont’d Part Numbers MSG Matrix Switcher part numbers Part Part # MSG0804-3 MSG0804-3 MSG0804-4 MSG0804-4 MSG0804HR-3 MSG0804.
MSG Matrix Switchers • Reference Information B-5 Plenum Seventeen Conductor Installation Cable Bulk install plenum, 500’ 22-111-03 Bulk install plenum, 1000’ 22-111-04 Assorted connectors BNC connectors Part # BNC Mini HR crimp connectors, qty. 50 100-074-51 BNC Super High Resolution crimp connectors, qty.
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FCC Class A Notice Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
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