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MULTI-TASKER™
MANUAL PART NUMBER: 400-0353-001
MT107-301/305/306
8 BNC OUTPUTS 450MHz
VIDEO, SYNC/VIDEO, SYNC
FOR MULTI-TASKER™ MATRIX SWITCHER
USER’S GUIDE
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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PRECAUTIONS / SAFETY WARNINGS.............. 2
GENERAL......................................................... 2
INSTALLATION................................................. 2
CLEANING........................................................ 2
FCC / CE NOTICE............................................. 2
ABOUT YOUR MT107-301/305/306.................... 3
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS.......................... 3
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION..................................4
APPLICATION DIAGRAM.................................... 5
DIAGRAM 1: TYPICAL CONFIGURATION........ 5
DIAGRAM 2 INTERNAL VIEW -301................. 6
DIAGRAM 3 INTERNAL VIEW -305................. 7
MULTI-TASKER™
DIAGRAM 4 INTERNAL VIEW -306................. 8
INSTALLING YOUR MT107-301/305/306............ 9
OPERATION........................................................ 9
RS-232 CONTROL............................................ 9
DESCRIPTION OF COMMANDS...................... 9
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE............................. 9
ALTINEX POLICY.............................................. 10
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PRECAUTIONS / SAFETY WARNINGS 1
Please read this manual carefully before using
your MT107-301/305/306. Keep this manual handy
for future reference. These safety instructions are
to ensure the long life of your MT107-301/305/306
and to prevent fire and shock hazard. Please read
them carefully and heed all warnings.
1.1 GENERAL
• Qualified ALTINEX service personnel, or their
authorized representatives must perform all
service.
1.2 INSTALLATION
• To prevent fire or shock, do not expose this unit
to rain or moisture. Do not place the
MT107-301/305/306 in direct sunlight, near
heaters or heat radiating appliances, or near
any liquid. Exposure to direct sunlight, smoke,
or steam can harm internal components.
• Handle the MT107-301/305/306 carefully.
Dropping or jarring can damage the card.
• Do not pull the cables that are attached to the
MT107-301/305/306.
• 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. This equipment generates, uses,
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if
not installed and used in accordance with the
instruction manual, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. Operation
of this equipment in a residential area is likely to
cause harmful interference in which case the
user will be required to correct the interference
at his own expense.
• Any changes or modifications to the unit not
expressly approved by ALTINEX, Inc. could void
the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
• Insert the card carefully into the slots of the
Multi-Tasker™ without bending any edges.
1.3 CLEANING
• Clean only the connector area with a dry cloth.
Never use strong detergents or solvents, such
as alcohol or thinner. Do not use a wet cloth or
water to clean the card. Do not clean or touch
any component or PCB.
1.4 FCC / CE NOTICE
• This device complies with part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) This device may not cause
harmful interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired
operation.
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ABOUT YOUR MT107-301/305/306 2
MT107–301/305/306
8 BNC OUTPUTS 450MHz
The MT107-301, MT107-305 and MT107-306 are
8 BNC Output expansion cards for use with the
MT107-100 64X64 Matrix Engine. All three cards
are designed to work with signal resolutions from
VGA through UXGA.
The MT107-301 is capable of driving Video and/or
SYNC signals. The MT107-305 drives Video
signals only and may be used with RGB, RGsB or
Composite Video signals. The MT107-306 is used
for driving SYNC signals of any type and has a
TTL output.
Each MT107-301/305/306 connects to the
MT107-100 Matrix Engine. A total of 7 output
expansion cards may be connected to the
MT107-100 Engine. Each card is connected via
specially provided with the Engine high bandwidth
video cables.
As part of the MT107-100 Matrix Engine, each
MT107-301/305/306 card has signal detection
circuitry, which allows to determine presence of
signal on any output.
Altinex's software and hardware allow for the
switching of any input to output combination and
prevents illegal switching combinations that may
damage components.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 3
FEATURES/
DESCRIPTION
GENERAL
Outputs 8
Output Connectors 8 BNC Female
Compatibility
Signal types
Signal resolution VGA through UXGA
Table 1. MT107-201 General
MECHANICAL MT107-301/305/306
Enclosure Slots Required 1 Slot per Card
Weight 0.4 lb (0.2 kg)
Connector Panel Black Anodized
T° Operating 10°C-50°C
T° Maximum 75°C
Humidity 90% non-condensing
MTBF (calc.) 38,000 hrs
Table 2. MT107-301/305/306 Mechanical
ELECTRICAL MT107-301/305/306
Video Output Signals R,G,B
Impedance Analog 75 Ohms
Analog Signal Level 1.5V p-p max.
Sync Output Signals H,V
Signal Level 3 - 5 Volts TTL
Bandwidth
Bandwidth 450 MHz @ -3dB
Table 3. MT107-301/305/306 Electrical
MT107-301/305/306
–301: RGBHV, RGBS, RGsB,
Composite Video, Sync
–305: Composite Video, RGB,
RGsB
–306: Sync
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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION 4
MULTI-TASKER™
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APPLICATION DIAGRAM 5
DIAGRAM 1: TYPICAL CONFIGURATION
MULTI-TASKER™
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DIAGRAM 2 INTERNAL VIEW MT107-301
TO FRONT PANEL BNCs
MT107-301, 8 BNC OUTPUTS 450MHz, VIDEO/SYNC
MULTI-TASKER™
INPUTS
40 PIN IDC FROM
MT107-100 MATRIX ENGINE
IN1
IN2
IN3
IN4
IN5
OUTPUTS
VIDEO
OUT1
SYNC
VIDEO
OUT2
SYNC
VIDEO
OUT3
SYNC
VIDEO
OUT4
SYNC
VIDEO
OUT5
IN6
IN7
IN8
6
SYNC
VIDEO
SYNC
VIDEO
SYNC
VIDEO
SYNC
OUT6
OUT7
OUT8
SIGNAL
DETECT
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DIAGRAM 3 INTERNAL VIEW MT107-305
TO FRONT PANEL BNCs
MT107-305, 8 BNC OUTPUTS 450MHz, VIDEO
MULTI-TASKER™
INPUTS
40 PIN IDC FROM
MT107-100 MATRIX ENGINE
IN1
IN2
IN3
IN4
IN5
OUTPUTS
VIDEO
OUT1
VIDEO
OUT2
VIDEO
OUT3
VIDEO
OUT4
VIDEO
OUT5
IN6
IN7
IN8
VIDEO
OUT6
VIDEO
OUT7
VIDEO
OUT8
SIGNAL
DETECT
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DIAGRAM 4 INTERNAL VIEW MT107-306
MT107-306, 8 BNC OUTPUTS, SYNC
MULTI-TASKER™
INPUTS
40 PIN IDC FROM
MT107-100 MATRIX ENGINE
IN1
IN2
IN3
IN4
IN5
OUTPUTS
TO FRONT PANEL BNCs
SYNC
OUT1
SYNC
OUT2
SYNC
OUT3
SYNC
OUT4
SYNC
OUT5
IN6
IN7
IN8
SYNC
OUT6
SYNC
OUT7
SYNC
OUT8
SIGNAL
DETECT
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INSTALLING YOUR MT107-301/305/306 6
Step 1. Locate the MT107-100 currently installed
in the Multi-Tasker™. Ensure there are
enough empty slots in the enclosure to
allow for the one or more
MT107-301/305/306's to be installed.
Step 2. Route the ribbon cables through the
notch in the add-on boards and connect
to the MT107-100 base assembly using
special high bandwidth cables provided
with the Engine. Make sure that cable
connector is secured in the socket of the
input card.
Step 3. Carefully, slide the MT107-301/305/306
into slot of the Multi-Tasker™ Enclosure.
Step 4. Secure each card by tightening the
retainer screws at the top and bottom of
each card.
OPERATION 7
7.1 RS-232 CONTROL
The MT107-301/305/306 has many advanced
remote control capabilities when used in the
Multi-Tasker™ Enclosure as part of an
MT107-100 Matrix Switcher. These capabilities
are accessible through standard RS-232
communication. The actual controlling can be
accomplished through a computer control
system or any other device capable of sending
RS-232 commands.
7.2 DESCRIPTION OF COMMANDS
Please, see the MT107-100 User's Guide for a
full listing of commands available for the
MT107 301/305/306 as part of a Multi -Tasker™
Matrix Switcher.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 8
We have carefully tested and have found no
problems in the supplied MT107-301/305/306.
However, we would like to offer suggestions for the
following:
8.1 BAD SIGNAL
Cause 1: The display is connected to the
wrong card.
Solution: Make sure the video signals are
coming from the video card (-305)
and sync signals are coming from
the sync card (-306). If the signal is
still bad, see Cause 2.
Cause 2: The switch settings are wrong.
Solution: If the output card is an MT107-301,
make sure the Video/Sync switch
settings are in the correct position
for the signal type on each channel.
If the signal is still bad, call Altinex
at (714) 990-2300.
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8.2 NO DISPLAY
Cause 1: The source has a problem.
Solution: Check the source and make sure
that there is a signal present and all
source connections are correct. If
the source is working and there is
still no display, see Cause 2.
Cause 2: The output signal is not detected.
Solution 1: In MTSetup™, or other control
software, send the [SDO]
command. This command is
detailed in the MT107-100's User
Guide. Verify a signal is detected
for the output number in question. If
a signal is not detected, see
Solution 2.
Solution 2: Verify the MT107-301/305/306 is
connected to the MT107-100 and
that the cable is in good condition. If
a signal is detected, see Cause 3. If
there is no signal detected, please,
call Altinex at (714) 990-2300.
Cause 3: The path is not selected.
Solution: Make sure the input to output path
is correctly selected.
Cause 5: The display has a problem.
Solution: Make sure the display has power
and is turned ON. If there is still no
display, please call Altinex at
(714) 990-2300.
ALTINEX POLICY 9
9.1 LIMITED WARRANTY/RETURN POLICY
Please see the Altinex website at
www.altinex.com for details on warranty and
return policy.
9.2 CONTACT INFORMATION
ALTINEX, INC
592 Apollo street
Brea, CA 92821 USA
TEL: 714-990-2300
TOLL FREE: 1-800-ALTINEX
WEB: www.altinex.com
E-MAIL: solutions@altinex.com
For example, Input 1 is connected
to Output 17 in the matrix engine.
Physically, the source signal is
connected to Input 1 and the
display cable is connected to
Output 17. See RS-232 accessible
commands in Section 7 of the
MT100-107's User Guide for
command details.
If no display is present, see
Cause 4.
Cause 4: Cable connections are incorrect.
Solution: Make sure that cables are properly
connected. Also, make sure that the
continuity and wiring are good. If
there is still no display present, see
Cause 5.
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