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INSTALLATION AND OPERATOR’S MANUAL 12x Series MatrixPRO – Wideband A/V Switcher Manual #26-0301000-00 / Re visi on C.
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RECORD OF CHANGES REV # DA TE ECO # DESCRIPTION App ro ved By A 10/03 1132 Released L. Gilstrom B 03/04 1245 Update GUI pictur e & operation L. Gilstrom C 06/04 1277 Update GUI pictur e & operation L.
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Operators Safety Summary The general safety information in th is summary is for operating pe rsonnel. Do Not Remove Co vers or Panels There are no user-serviceable parts within the unit. Remov al of the top cover will ex pose dangerous voltages. To avoid personal injury , do not remove the top cov er.
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Manual # 26-0301000-00 / Revision C MatrixPRO 12x - 12 Input Matrix Switcher i Table of Contents Chapter 1 – Introduction_____ _______________________________________________ _______ 1 About the Mat.
ii MatrixPRO 12x - 12 Input Matrix Switcher Manual # 26-0301000-00 / Revision C MatrixPRO 12 x Technica l Sp ecifications ___________ ______________ ______________ _ 40.
Manual # 26-0301000-00 / Revisio n C MatrixPRO 12x - 12 Input Matrix Switcher 1 1 CHAPTER ONE Introduction What you will find in this chapter… About the MatrixPRO Features Technical Desc.
2 MatrixPRO 12x - 12 Input Matrix S witcher Manual # 26-0301000-00 / Revision C Introduction About the MatrixPRO 12x Series The MatrixPRO High-Resolu tion Matrix Switcher is designed to route universal inputs such as compos ite video, s- video, component, and comp uter vide o sources (640x4 80 to 2048x1536).
Manual # 26-0301000-00 / Revisio n C MatrixPRO 12x - 12 Input Matrix Switcher 3 Technical Description MatrixPRO 12x is an RGBHV matrix switcher with 375MHz vide o bandwidth. It's available with 12 inp uts and eith er 4 or 8 outputs. Output gain is unity into 75 ohm loads.
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Manual # 26-0301000-00 / Revisio n C MatrixPRO 12x - 12 Input Matrix Switcher 5 2 CHAPTER TWO INSTALLATION What you will find in this chapter… Rear Panel Connectors Rack-Mount Installation .
6 MatrixPRO 12x - 12 Input Matrix S witcher Manual # 26-0301000-00 / Revision C Installation Rear Panel Connectors 47-63Hz, 1.5A 85-264 V RS-232/485 IN INP UT B/CB + - SH + - H/C V G/Y R/CR 1 ETHERNET + - SH + - + - SH + - + - SH + - + - SH + - + - SH + - 23 5 46 L R L R L R L R L R L R SERIAL N O.
Manual # 26-0301000-00 / Revisio n C MatrixPRO 12x - 12 Input Matrix Switcher 7 Rack-Mount Installation MatrixPRO 12x units are designed to b e rack mounte d and the necessary hardware is supplied. When rack mounting the unit, remember that maximum ambi ent operating tem perature for the unit is 40 degrees C.
8 MatrixPRO 12x - 12 Input Matrix S witcher Manual # 26-0301000-00 / Revision C Video Input Connections The video input section on the MatrixPRO re ar panel provides 12 universal inputs. Each i nput can accept RGB, YUV, S-Video (Y/C), or composite (NTSC or PAL) video signals.
Manual # 26-0301000-00 / Revisio n C MatrixPRO 12x - 12 Input Matrix Switcher 9 3 CHAPTER THREE Operation What you will find in this chapter… Power-up Initialization Console Installation .
10 MatrixPRO 12x - 12 Input Matrix Switcher Manual # 26-0301000-00 / Revision C Operation This portion of the manual prov ides i nst ructions that indicate how to contro l all MatrixPRO functions. Keys on the MatrixPRO front panel are used to select input sources a nd output desti nations, save and recall looks, and mute audio sources.
Manual # 26-0301000-00 / Revisio n C MatrixPRO 12x - 12 Input Matrix Switcher 11 When two or more Outputs will always have t he same Input source, grouping the Outputs si mplifies switching control. An Output Group is defined as two or more Outputs that are configured to receive a common Input source.
12 MatrixPRO 12x - 12 Input Matrix Switcher Manual # 26-0301000-00 / Revision C When a Save or Recall function is exec uted this memory lo cation will be saved as the power up configuration. T he Saved configuration contai ns 1) Rout es, 2) Input Aud io and Audio Mutes, 3) Grouping information.
Manual # 26-0301000-00 / Revisio n C MatrixPRO 12x - 12 Input Matrix Switcher 13 The default install dir ector y is C:Folsom ResearchMatri xPROMPControl. Click the ‘Browse’ button to select a different directory, if desired. Cli ck the ‘Next’ button to continue.
14 MatrixPRO 12x - 12 Input Matrix Switcher Manual # 26-0301000-00 / Revision C Click the ‘Finish’ to exit the installation setup . 5. A shortcut to the MP Contro l application has been pl aced i n t he Windows desktop.
Manual # 26-0301000-00 / Revisio n C MatrixPRO 12x - 12 Input Matrix Switcher 15 Equipment Setup Connect the input and output sources o n the MatrixPRO. C onn ect the MatrixPRO remote port to an available serial (RS-232) port on the laptop/PC with t he MP Control applic ation installed.
16 MatrixPRO 12x - 12 Input Matrix Switcher Manual # 26-0301000-00 / Revision C GUI Operation The following section describes the operation of the GUI. A/V Routing Tab This page is used for routing o f the Video a nd Audio (if applicable). Select the A/V mode first.
Manual # 26-0301000-00 / Revisio n C MatrixPRO 12x - 12 Input Matrix Switcher 17 Audio Control Tab The audio control tab is used for setting the volume of all a u dio outputs.
18 MatrixPRO 12x - 12 Input Matrix Switcher Manual # 26-0301000-00 / Revision C Grouping Tab Grouping allows multipl e inp uts and outputs to be segregated together. This allows dividing of the MatrixPRO so that different source types can be linked only to compatible destinations.
Manual # 26-0301000-00 / Revisio n C MatrixPRO 12x - 12 Input Matrix Switcher 19 Setup Tab The Setup tab allows setting of the IP address, choosin g means of communica tion (RS-232 or Ethernet), Vertical Interval Switching mode, and Resetting the MatrixPRO.
20 MatrixPRO 12x - 12 Input Matrix Switcher Manual # 26-0301000-00 / Revision C About Tab This tab tells the Version of the GUI and Main code of the MatrixPRO. It also gives the user a mea ns of communication with the MatrixPRO via command line vi a RS -232.
Manual # 26-0301000-00 / Revisio n C MatrixPRO 12x - 12 Input Matrix Switcher 21 4 CHAPTER FOUR Connecting MatrixPRO What you will find in this chapter… Connectivity Diagrams.
22 MatrixPRO 12x - 12 Input Matrix Switcher Manual # 26-0301000-00 / Revision C Connectivity Diagram – 16 x 16 MatrixPRO Model Further Questions? At Folsom Research, we take pride in offering uniqu e solutions to dema nding technical problems.
Manual # 26-0301000-00 / Revisio n C MatrixPRO 12x - 12 Input Matrix Switcher 23 5 CHAPTER FIVE Software Upgrade Instructions What you will find in this chapter… Downloading Necessary Files .
24 MatrixPRO 12x - 12 Input Matrix Switcher Manual # 26-0301000-00 / Revision C Software Upgrade Instructions Overvie w The MatrixPRO units built by Folsom Re search, Inc. incorporate the system so ftware in a Flash memory component. Flash memory allows eas y u pgrades without the need to send the unit bac k to the factor y due to software changes.
Manual # 26-0301000-00 / Revisio n C MatrixPRO 12x - 12 Input Matrix Switcher 25 1. Click on the Start button and select Programs. 2. Find the Folsom Research folder and sel ect MatrixPRO Flash File Loader. Verifying Communications between the Computer and Matrix PRO Uni t 1.
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Manual # 26-0301000-00 / Revisio n C MatrixPRO 12x - 12 Input Matrix Switcher 27 6 Chapter SIX External Remote Control Protocol What you will find in this chapter… Serial Parameters Console .
28 MatrixPRO 12x - 12 Input Matrix Switcher Manual # 26-0301000-00 / Revision C Serial Command Syntax Specification Serial Parameters The following are the parameter settings for serial c ommunication. Baud Rate is 57600 baud. Parity is NONE. Stop Bit is 1.
Manual # 26-0301000-00 / Revisio n C MatrixPRO 12x - 12 Input Matrix Switcher 29 RS232 Mode The Graphics Board will resp ond with a '#' prompt when the command processor is read y for a comma nd.
30 MatrixPRO 12x - 12 Input Matrix Switcher Manual # 26-0301000-00 / Revision C During queue processing, no input buffer pro cessin g is performed. Characters sent through the serial port during queue processing are still stored in the i np ut buffer.
Manual # 26-0301000-00 / Revisio n C MatrixPRO 12x - 12 Input Matrix Switcher 31 MatrixPRO TM Remote Commands HELP Capabilities. Send list of commands av ail able back in ASCII format ALVL num lvl Input Audio Level. AVTYPE mode AV Type. 0=A/ V, 1=Audio, 2=Video CLEAR Clear all matrix video and audi o routings.
32 MatrixPRO 12x - 12 Input Matrix Switcher Manual # 26-0301000-00 / Revision C MatrixPRO Serial Command List/Description Command: HELP Description: Displays the list of available c ommand on a terminal emulator Parameters: None Example: HELP (Returns the command list.
Manual # 26-0301000-00 / Revisio n C MatrixPRO 12x - 12 Input Matrix Switcher 33 Description: Lock / unlock the front panel f r om user in put. Locking the front panel will result in the fro nt pane l not responding to user button presses.
34 MatrixPRO 12x - 12 Input Matrix Switcher Manual # 26-0301000-00 / Revision C Parameters: out - Output number; [1 - 8] mte - Mute status; [0|1], Disable|Enable Query: OMUTE? out Returns the selected output mute status in the format: =mte Example: OMUTE 2 1 (Mute output 2.
Manual # 26-0301000-00 / Revisio n C MatrixPRO 12x - 12 Input Matrix Switcher 35 Query: RTEMP? out Returns the current video and audio inputs r outed to the specifi ed output in the format: =in audio Example: RT EMP 1 3 4 (Route to output 1, video inpu t 3, audio input 4.
36 MatrixPRO 12x - 12 Input Matrix Switcher Manual # 26-0301000-00 / Revision C Command: VDLY dly Description: Updates the vertical interval dela y parameter for vertical interval s witching.
Manual # 26-0301000-00 / Revisio n C MatrixPRO 12x - 12 Input Matrix Switcher 37 7 Chapter SEVEN Folsom Research Information What you will find in this chapter… Warranty RMA Information .
38 MatrixPRO 12x - 12 Input Matrix Switcher Manual # 26-0301000-00 / Revision C Folsom Research Warranty All video products are designed and teste d to the highest quality standards and ar e back ed by a full 3-year parts and labor warranty. Warranties are effective up on delivery date to customer and are non-trans ferable.
Manual # 26-0301000-00 / Revisio n C MatrixPRO 12x - 12 Input Matrix Switcher 39 8 APPENDIX Technical Specifications.
40 MatrixPRO 12x - 12 Input Matrix Switcher Manual # 26-0301000-00 / Revision C MatrixPRO 12x Technical Specifications Video Routing Gain.................... ............... ......... ... ......Unity into 75 ohm load Coupling…………………………………DC Bandwidth .
Manual # 26-0301000-00 / Revisio n C MatrixPRO 12x - 12 Input Matrix Switcher 41 Audio Output Number/signal type ........... ...........….... .4 or 8 stereo, bal anced/unbalanced Connectors .................. .................. .......4 or 8 3.5 mm captive screw connectors, 5 pole Output gain adjustment.
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If you have not bought Matrix Audio 12X yet, this is a good time to familiarize yourself with the basic data on the product. First of all view first pages of the manual, you can find above. You should find there the most important technical data Matrix Audio 12X - thus you can check whether the hardware meets your expectations. When delving into next pages of the user manual, Matrix Audio 12X you will learn all the available features of the product, as well as information on its operation. The information that you get Matrix Audio 12X will certainly help you make a decision on the purchase.
If you already are a holder of Matrix Audio 12X, but have not read the manual yet, you should do it for the reasons described above. You will learn then if you properly used the available features, and whether you have not made any mistakes, which can shorten the lifetime Matrix Audio 12X.
However, one of the most important roles played by the user manual is to help in solving problems with Matrix Audio 12X. Almost always you will find there Troubleshooting, which are the most frequently occurring failures and malfunctions of the device Matrix Audio 12X along with tips on how to solve them. Even if you fail to solve the problem, the manual will show you a further procedure – contact to the customer service center or the nearest service center
