Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product MX2214RM Altinex
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SWITCHERS MANUAL PART NUMBER: 400-0009-003 PRODUCT REVISION: 0 MX2214RM 4 - IN, 1 - OUT RGBS SWITCHER USER’S GUIDE.
SWITCHERS 1 INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the MX2214RM Switcher. We are sure you will find it a reliable and useful product. Superior performance for the right price backed by solid technical and customer support is what we have to offer.
SWITCHERS 2 PRECAUTIONS / SAFETY WARNINGS 1 Please read this manual carefully before using your MX2214RM S witcher. Keep this manual handy for future reference. These safety instructions are to ensure the long life of your MX2214RM and to prevent fire and shock hazard.
SWITCHERS 3 • Any changes or modifications to the unit not expressly approved by Altinex, Inc. could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
SWITCHERS 4 Cross-talk -48dB @ 10 MHz Coupling DC Power External Power Adapter 90-140V/200-240V Power Consumption 10 watts max. Table 3. MX2214RM Electrical DESCRIPTION OF MX2214RM 4.
SWITCHERS 5 The front panel of the MX2214RM provides access to essentially all of the switcher’s capabilities. In addition to standard switching functions, the unit has control and switching functions that could be very useful in a variety of special applications.
SWITCHERS 6 In addition to forward connection, the MX2214RM can be hooked up in reverse direction. In this configuration one video source is selectively sent to each of the video monitors. This capability is referred to as bi-directional switching. In this configuration only one display device can be operational at any given time.
SWITCHERS 7 OPERATION 7 7.1 RS-232 CONTROL The MX2214RM Switcher uses a Female 9-pin HD connector on its rear panel that allows access to a variety of control capabilities.
SWITCHERS 8 The feedback codes are as follows: Key pressed Description Feedback Code 1 Input Select [INP1] 2 Input Select [INP2] 3 Input Select [INP3] 4 Input Select [INP4] STAND BY All Outputs OFF [I.
SWITCHERS 9 values connected to ground any channel can be selected. Although the channel selection by the relay contact is latching and will maintain the last relay-selected channel, it is recommended that momentary contact closures are not used. Typical resistor values and wires connections are shown below.
SWITCHERS 10 Figure 5 If you want to make a 7 by 1 switcher using two 4 by 1 switchers, the following commands should be used to control these switchers: Input 1 through Input 4 [OUT01] Input 5 through Input 7 [OUT02] This will setup each switcher as a different output number.
SWITCHERS 11 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS 9 No: Question Answer 1 When I press F1 nothing happens. What is the purpose of this function? The F1 function is reserved for future use. It does not perform any functions at the present time. 2 What is the LED next to the F1 button used for? This LED is also reserved for future use.
SWITCHERS 12 • Please make sure that proper quality of cables is used. We recommended Altinex made cables for the best results. • If the problem shows up after continuous usage at higher voltage, higher temperature, higher humidity, or at other extreme environmental conditions, please correct the problem.
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