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Precautions

Safety Instructions • English

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Caution

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Follow Warnings • Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the equipment or in the user

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manufacturer because they may be hazardous.

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Lire les instructions• Prendre connaissance de toutes les consignes de sécurité et d’exploitation avant

d’utiliser le matériel.

Conserver les instructions• Ranger les consignes de sécurité afin de pouvoir les consulter à l’avenir.
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présentés dans la documentation utilisateur.

Eviter les pièces de fixation • Ne pas utiliser de pièces de fixation ni d’outils non recommandés par le

fabricant du matériel car cela risquerait de poser certains dangers.

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Achtung

Lesen der Anleitungen • Bevor Sie das Gerät zum ersten Mal verwenden, sollten Sie alle Sicherheits-und

Bedienungsanleitungen genau durchlesen und verstehen.

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aufbewahren, damit Sie im Bedarfsfall darauf zurückgreifen können.

Befolgen der Warnhinweise • Befolgen Sie alle Warnhinweise und Anleitungen auf dem Gerät oder in

der Benutzerdokumentation.

Keine Zusatzgeräte • Verwenden Sie keine Werkzeuge oder Zusatzgeräte, die nicht ausdrücklich vom

Hersteller empfohlen wurden, da diese eine Gefahrenquelle darstellen können.

Warning

Power sources • This equipment should be operated only from the power source indicated on the

product. This equipment is intended to be used with a main power system with a grounded
(neutral) conductor. The third (grounding) pin is a safety feature, do not attempt to bypass or
disable it.

Power disconnection • To remove power from the equipment safely, remove all power cords from

the rear of the equipment, or the desktop power module (if detachable), or from the power
source receptacle (wall plug).

Power cord protection • Power cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be stepped on or

pinched by items placed upon or against them.

Servicing • Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. There are no user-serviceable parts

inside. To prevent the risk of shock, do not attempt to service this equipment yourself because
opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards.

Slots and openings • If the equipment has slots or holes in the enclosure, these are provided to

prevent overheating of sensitive components inside. These openings must never be blocked by
other objects.

Lithium battery • There is a danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace it only

with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries
according to the manufacturer's instructions.

Avertissement

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l’appareil. Ce matériel doit être utilisé avec une alimentation principale comportant un fil de
terre (neutre). Le troisième contact (de mise à la terre) constitue un dispositif de sécurité :
n’essayez pas de la contourner ni de la désactiver.

Déconnexion de l’alimentation• Pour mettre le matériel hors tension sans danger, déconnectez tous

les cordons d’alimentation de l’arrière de l’appareil ou du module d’alimentation de bureau (s’il
est amovible) ou encore de la prise secteur.

Protection du cordon d’alimentation • Acheminer les cordons d’alimentation de manière à ce que

personne ne risque de marcher dessus et à ce qu’ils ne soient pas écrasés ou pincés par des
objets.

Réparation-maintenance • Faire exécuter toutes les interventions de réparation-maintenance par un

technicien qualifié. Aucun des éléments internes ne peut être réparé par l’utilisateur. Afin
d’éviter tout danger d’électrocution, l’utilisateur ne doit pas essayer de procéder lui-même à ces
opérations car l’ouverture ou le retrait des couvercles risquent de l’exposer à de hautes tensions
et autres dangers.

Fentes et orifices • Si le boîtier de l’appareil comporte des fentes ou des orifices, ceux-ci servent à

empêcher les composants internes sensibles de surchauffer. Ces ouvertures ne doivent jamais
être bloquées par des objets.

Lithium Batterie • Il a danger d'explosion s'll y a remplacment incorrect de la batterie. Remplacer

uniquement avec une batterie du meme type ou d'un ype equivalent recommande par le
constructeur. Mettre au reut les batteries usagees conformement aux instructions du fabricant.

Vorsicht

Stromquellen • Dieses Gerät sollte nur über die auf dem Produkt angegebene Stromquelle betrieben

werden. Dieses Gerät wurde für eine Verwendung mit einer Hauptstromleitung mit einem
geerdeten (neutralen) Leiter konzipiert. Der dritte Kontakt ist für einen Erdanschluß, und stellt
eine Sicherheitsfunktion dar. Diese sollte nicht umgangen oder außer Betrieb gesetzt werden.

Stromunterbrechung • Um das Gerät auf sichere Weise vom Netz zu trennen, sollten Sie alle

Netzkabel aus der Rückseite des Gerätes, aus der externen Stomversorgung (falls dies möglich
ist) oder aus der Wandsteckdose ziehen.

Schutz des Netzkabels • Netzkabel sollten stets so verlegt werden, daß sie nicht im Weg liegen und

niemand darauf treten kann oder Objekte darauf- oder unmittelbar dagegengestellt werden
können.

Wartung • Alle Wartungsmaßnahmen sollten nur von qualifiziertem Servicepersonal durchgeführt

werden. Die internen Komponenten des Gerätes sind wartungsfrei. Zur Vermeidung eines
elektrischen Schocks versuchen Sie in keinem Fall, dieses Gerät selbst öffnen, da beim Entfernen
der Abdeckungen die Gefahr eines elektrischen Schlags und/oder andere Gefahren bestehen.

Schlitze und Öffnungen • Wenn das Gerät Schlitze oder Löcher im Gehäuse aufweist, dienen diese

zur Vermeidung einer Überhitzung der empfindlichen Teile im Inneren. Diese Öffnungen dürfen
niemals von anderen Objekten blockiert werden.

Litium-Batterie • Explosionsgefahr, falls die Batterie nicht richtig ersetzt wird. Ersetzen Sie

verbrauchte Batterien nur durch den gleichen oder einen vergleichbaren Batterietyp, der auch
vom Hersteller empfohlen wird. Entsorgen Sie verbrauchte Batterien bitte gemäß den
Herstelleranweisungen.

Instrucciones de seguridad • Español

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operación y mantenimiento (o cambio de partes) que se desean destacar en el
contenido de la documentación suministrada con los equipos.

Este símbolo se utiliza para advertir al usuario sobre la presencia de elementos con
voltaje peligroso sin protección aislante, que puedan encontrarse dentro de la caja
o alojamiento del producto, y que puedan representar riesgo de electrocución.

Precaucion

Leer las instrucciones • Leer y analizar todas las instrucciones de operación y seguridad, antes de usar

el equipo.

Conservar las instrucciones • Conservar las instrucciones de seguridad para futura consulta.
Obedecer las advertencias • Todas las advertencias e instrucciones marcadas en el equipo o en la

documentación del usuario, deben ser obedecidas.

Evitar el uso de accesorios • No usar herramientas o accesorios que no sean especificamente

recomendados por el fabricante, ya que podrian implicar riesgos.

Advertencia

Alimentación eléctrica • Este equipo debe conectarse únicamente a la fuente/tipo de alimentación

eléctrica indicada en el mismo. La alimentación eléctrica de este equipo debe provenir de un
sistema de distribución general con conductor neutro a tierra. La tercera pata (puesta a tierra) es
una medida de seguridad, no puentearia ni eliminaria.

Desconexión de alimentación eléctrica • Para desconectar con seguridad la acometida de

alimentación eléctrica al equipo, desenchufar todos los cables de alimentación en el panel trasero
del equipo, o desenchufar el módulo de alimentación (si fuera independiente), o desenchufar el
cable del receptáculo de la pared.

Protección del cables de alimentación • Los cables de alimentación eléctrica se deben instalar en

lugares donde no sean pisados ni apretados por objetos que se puedan apoyar sobre ellos.

Reparaciones/mantenimiento • Solicitar siempre los servicios técnicos de personal calificado. En el

interior no hay partes a las que el usuario deba acceder. Para evitar riesgo de electrocución, no
intentar personalmente la reparación/mantenimiento de este equipo, ya que al abrir o extraer las
tapas puede quedar expuesto a voltajes peligrosos u otros riesgos.

Ranuras y aberturas • Si el equipo posee ranuras o orificios en su caja/alojamiento, es para evitar el

sobrecalientamiento de componentes internos sensibles. Estas aberturas nunca se deben obstruir
con otros objetos.

Batería de litio • Existe riesgo de explosión si esta batería se coloca en la posición incorrecta. Cambiar

esta batería únicamente con el mismo tipo (o su equivalente) recomendado por el fabricante.
Desachar las baterías usadas siguiendo las instrucciones del fabricante.

Contents

Chapter 1 - Introduction to the Matrix 3200/6400 Video Switcher

What is a Matrix 3200/6400 Video Switcher?...................................................................................... 1-1

Features ...................................................................................................................................... 1-1

Feature Descriptions.................................................................................................................... 1-2

Matrix 3200 & 6400 Video Switchers - Description and Options..........................................................1-3

Matrix 3200/6400 System Manuals.............................................................................................. 1-4

Matrix 3200/6400 Video Switcher System Overview...........................................................................1-5

Matrix 3200 Video and Matrix 6400 Audio Switcher System......................................................... 1-6

Specifications .................................................................................................................................... 1-7

Chapter 2 - Installing the Matrix 3200/6400 Video Switcher

Matrix 3200/6400 Video Switcher Installation ..................................................................................... 2-1

Installing BME(s) ......................................................................................................................... 2-1

Setting BME Addresses .............................................................................................................. 2-2

Connecting the BME COMM Interconnecting Cable(s)................................................................. 2-2

Connecting the RS-232/RS-422 Cable to BME #0........................................................................ 2-2

Connecting the External V ertical Interval Sync Cables................................................................. 2-2

Connecting the AC P ower Cable(s) to the BME(s)........................................................................ 2- 2

Applying AC P ower to the BME(s) ............................................................................................... 2-2

BME P ower-Up V erification .......................................................................................................... 2-3

Installing the Matrix 6400/3200 Virtualization/Control Program Software ......................................2-4

Virtualizing the Matrix 3200/6400 Switcher/System ..................................................................... 2-4

Matrix 3200/6400 Video Input/Output Cabling .............................................................................. 2-4

Chapter 3 - Using the Matrix 6400 System Virtualization/Control Software

Extron’s Matrix 3200/6400 System Virtualization/Control Program ..................................................... 3-1

An Explanation of VIR TUAL I/O SWITCHING in the Matrix 3200/6400 System.................................. 3-1

Creating a VIR TUAL I/O SWITCHING SYSTEM (MAP) f or the Matrix 3200/6400 System.................. 3- 2

How to Create ROOMS within the Matrix 43200/6400 System ........................................................... 3-6

How to REMO TE CONTROL PROGRAM the Matrix 3200/6400 System ............................................ 3-7

How to OFF-LINE (Emulate) PROGRAM the Matrix 3200/6400 System............................................. 3-8

How to SA VE and REST ORE the Matrix 3200/6400 Settings........................................................... 3-10

How to Create PROGRAM BYTE STRINGS for the Matrix 3200/6400 System ................................ 3-10

Chapter 4 - RS-232 / RS-422 Programmer's Guide

Serial Communications Port............................................................................................................... 4-1

Host to Switcher Communications...................................................................................................... 4-2

Command/Response T able ................................................................................................................. 4-2

Symbol definitions ....................................................................................................................... 4-3

Simple Instruction Set Commands............................................................................................... 4-3

Advanced Instruction Set and Simple Instruction Set Commands ............................................... 4-6

Error Codes with Descriptions...................................................................................................... 4-8

Switcher Generated Unsolicited Responses................................................................................. 4-8

Chapter 5 - Upgrades and Troubleshooting

Upgrade and Troubleshooting Procedures ...........................................................................................5-1

Adding a Front P anel Controller to an Existing System ................................................................ 5-1

BME Internal Access................................................................................................................... 5-2

Installing a Software Update............................................................................................................... 5-3

Swapping RS-232 / RS-422 Ports....................................................................................................... 5-4

T roub leshooting a Matrix 3200/6400 System Problem ........................................................................ 5-5

Matrix 3200/6400 Video Switcher Upgrade - Changing the Matrix Size ...............................................5-7

Adding BME(s) to a Matrix 3200/6400 System................................................................................... 5-9

Software Procedure - Before and After a Hardware Upgrade............................................................. 5-11

Appendix A - Reference Information

Matrix 3200/6400 Series Part Numbers ............................................................................................. A-1

Binary/Hex/Decimal Conversion T able ............................................................................................... A-5

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Glossary of Terms ............................................................................................................................. A-6

Matrix 3200 & 6400 Video Switcher Virtualization Work-sheets ....................................................... A-11

Safety Instructions..................................................................................................... Inside Front Co ver

Warranty..................................................................................................................... Inside Back Cover

The following icons may be used in this manual:

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before proceeding.

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Chapter One

Introduction to the Matrix 3200/6400

Video Switcher

What is a Matrix 3200/6400 Video Switcher?

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Specifications

Features

Chapter 1 • Introduction to the Matrix 3200/6400 Video Switcher

What is a Matrix 3200/6400 Video Switcher?

The Matrix 3200/6400 Video Switchers may be used with composite video,
S-Video and component video. The Switchers are housed in 5U high rack­mountable metal enclosures with internal universal switching power supplies.
They may be used as stand-alone video switchers or as part of a Matrix 3200/
6400 system switcher.

In most installations an RS-232 program will be used to control the Matrix 3200/
6400 Video Switcher as a stand-alone or as part of a system switcher. Control
can be from any user-supplied controlling device capable of generating the
proper commands such as a PC using Extron’s Windows® control software or
AMX, Crestron, etc. An optional Front Panel Controller enables the user to
perform most configuration operations at the switcher.

See “Matrix 3200 & 6400 Video Switcher System Overview” on Page 1-5.

Features

• Supports Composite video, S-Video and Component video

• Virtual input and output assignments

• Microprocessor Control

• Independent matrix switching outputs

• 32 Global Preset configurations stored in nonvolatile memory

• 10 Room configurations with 10 Presets per room

• RS-232/RS-422 (serial port) control

• Rack mountable metal enclosure with internal Universal Power Supplies

• Redundant power supplies (Optional)

• FPC 1000 Front Panel Controller (Optional)

• MKP 1000 and MCP 1000 remote keypads control switching in remote
rooms (Optional)

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Feature Descriptions

Virtual Control – Logical assignment of physical Input/Output connector.
Microprocessor Control – A Microprocessor enables the Matrix 3200/6400

Video switcher to be programmed from a host system, or from the optional
Front Panel Controller (FPC 1000).

Global Preset configurations (32 +1 ) – Thirty-two Global Preset
configurations plus the current I/O configuration are stored in nonvolatile
memory. As new configurations are developed, they may be stored as
Global Presets (up to a total of thirty-two) in the Preset memory. Any preset
may later be recalled – instantly setting the switcher to the desired
configuration.

Room configurations – 10 Room configurations with 10 Presets for each
Room enables 10 different remote locations to control switching for that
particular location using an optional MKP 1000 or MCP 1000 Remote
Keypad. Room Configurations may be significantly different from room to
room and would probably only include a select number of inputs and outputs
per room.

Memory – Nonvolatile memory contents remain valid after power is removed
normally or due to a power failure.

RS-232/RS-422– The Matrix 3200/6400 Video Switcher can be controlled by
any remote Host system with serial communications capability.

Rack Mountable metal enclosures – Matrix Video Switchers are housed in
5U high, rack mountable-metal enclosures. An internal switch mode power
supply is standard for all models.

Modular Design – The modular design of the Matrix 3200/6400 Video
Switcher provides flexibility and expandibility by allowing users to purchase
only the modules required for their systems. BMEs may also be upgraded by
adding output video cards (8 outputs/card).

Redundant Power Supply (Optional) – If the main power supply fails, the
Redundant Power Supply will take over automatically.

FPC 1000 Front Panel Controller (Optional) – The FPC 1000 mounts in
place of the blank access panel in the master module (BME #0) and enables
the user to perform most configuration operations at the switcher. See FPC
1000 User’s Manual (Extron Part #68-355-02).

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Matrix 3200/6400 System Manuals

This manual (68-355-03) covers the Matrix 6400 Audio Switcher. Following is a
list of related manuals:

• 68-355-01 = MKP 1000 User’s Manual

• 68-355-02 = FPC 1000 User’s Manual

• 68-456-01 = MCP 1000 User’s Manual

• 68-355-04 = Matrix 3200 and 6400 Video User’s Manual

• 68-355-05 = Matrix 3200 and 6400 Wideband Video/Sync User’s Manual

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Chapter 1 • Introduction to the Matrix 3200/6400 Video Switcher

Matrix 3200 & 6400 Video Switcher System Overview

A Matrix 3200/6400 Video Switcher System may consist of 1 to 3 Matrix 3200
and/or Matrix 6400 Video BMEs (Basic Module Enclosures). Three video formats
are supported, composite video, S-Video and component video. The switcher
system may be dedicated to any one video format or a combination of all three
formats in almost any configuration. What makes this possible is the switcher’s
unique ability to accept virtual connector assignments of its physical connectors.
Virtual assignments are done through the RS-232 serial port of the switcher from
a Host computer using Extron supplied software. If a system consists of more
than one switcher, the Host computer communicates with the switcher
designated as BME #0 which communicates with the other switcher(s). When
Virtual assignments have been completed, the system is considered to be
Virtualized.

One or more physical input connectors may be assigned as any Virtual input
number, the same is true of the output connectors. Virtual input and output
assignments are done through BME #0’s RS-232/RS-422 communications port
with a PC computer using Extron’s Matrix 3200/6400 System Virtualization/
Control software. This will probably need to be done during initial system
installation (before installing input and output cables) and would not normally
need to be repeated unless the system configuration changed. After the Virtual
inputs and outputs have been assigned (the system has been Virtualized), the
input and output cables are installed. Input/output selection (Ties and/or Presets)
may be done through the RS-232/RS-422 port with a PC Host or from a touch
screen or any other user-supplied controlling device, such as AMX, Creston,
etc., that is capable of generating the proper commands, or, with an optional
FPC 1000 Front Panel Controller.

Figure 1-5.A is an example of a Virtualized Matrix 3200 Video Switcher with 16
S-Video inputs and 4 S-Video outputs. The circles represent BNC connectors,
the physical connector number is shown just outside each circle (one o’clock
position). The Virtual assignment for each connector is shown inside the circle;
for example, physical input connectors 1 and 2 are Virtual input #1 (Y1 and C1).
If Virtual input #1 is tied (switched) to Virtual output #4, the YC video on physical
input connectors 1 and 2 will be output to physical output connectors 7 and 8.

Blank Virtual Matrix work-sheets which may be copied and used to assist in
Virtualizing a system are provided in Appendix A. The Matrix 3200/6400 System
Virtualization/Control software may also be used to print maps which show the
physical connectors to Virtual assignments and make it easy to cable a system.

A Matrix 3200/6400 System Virtualization/Control Software Tutorial with
instructions for Virtualizing a system is provided in Chapter 3 of this manual.

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Figure 1-5.A 32x8 Video Switcher BME virtualized for 16x4 S-Video matrix.

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Matrix 3200 Video and Matrix 6400 Audio Switcher System

A Matrix 6400 Video Switcher System may include a Matrix 6400 Audio Switcher
which would enable the system to switch both video and audio. Figure 1-6.A
below is an example of a virtualized 16x8 S-Video configured Matrix 3200 Video
Switcher (top chassis) combined with a 32x8 Matrix 6400 Audio Switcher
(bottom chassis). Audio-follow/breakaway are among the supported features of
mixed video and audio configurations.

Virtualization (mapping) of the sytem in Figure 1-6.A below shows virtual audio
inputs 1 - 16 mapped to follow virtual video inputs 1 - 16. Audio inputs 17 - 32 are
shown mapped as unassigned to specific video inputs but available to all video
inputs. Input to output connections (ties) including audio breakaway may be
made via a Host computer/control device or from an FPC 1000 Front Panel
Controller.

Example 1: Video/Audio Follow

Virtual video input 1 tied to virtual video output 8 and virtual audio input 1 tied to
virtual audio output 8 enables the video and audio (a football game?) from a
Satellite Receiver to be seen and heard with a monitor.

Example 2: Video/Audio Breakaway

Virtual video input 1 tied to virtual video output 8 and virtual audio input 4 tied to
virtual audio output 8 enables the video (a football game?) to be seen while
listening to a CD. This is a typical breakaway audio example.

Example 3: Video/Audio Breakaway

Virtual video input 1 tied to virtual video output 8 and virtual audio input 32 tied
to virtual output 8 enables the video (a football game?) to be seen while listening
to a stereo radio. This example demonstrates breakaway audio using an
unassigned audio input.

Figure 1-6.A Matrix 3200 Video system with Matrix 6400 Audio Switcher.

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Matrix 3200/6400 Video Switcher Specifications

Video input

Number/signal type ............... Up to 32 or 64 (varies with configuration) RGsB, RsGsBs, component video,

S-video, composite video, HDTV

Connectors........................... BNC female (quantity varies with model)

Nominal level ....................... Analog......1V p-p

Minimum/maximum level(s) ... Analog......0.5V to 1.5V p-p

Impedance ........................... 75 ohms

Return loss ........................... –30dB @5 MHz

External sync (genlock)........ 0.3V to 12V p-p, 75 ohms

Video throughput

Routing................................. 16 x 8 or larger matrix up to 32 x 32 or 64 x 64, depending on model and

configuration

Gain ..................................... Unity

Bandwidth — Matrix 6400 .... Minimum .............. 80 MHz (–3dB), fully loaded

Maximum ............. 150 MHz (-3dB), fully loaded

0–10 MHz............. No more than +0.1dB to -0.1dB

0–30 MHz............. No more than +0.5dB to -0.5dB

Crosstalk .............................. > 65dB @ 20 MHz

> 80dB @ 60 MHz

Switching speed ................... 200 nS (max.)

Video output

Number/signal type .............. Up to 32 or 64 (varies with configuration) RGsB, RsGsBs, component video,

S-video, composite video, HDTV

Connectors........................... BNC female (quantity varies with model)

Nominal level ....................... 1V p-p

Impedance ........................... 75 ohms

Return loss ........................... –40dB to input section 3.58 MHz/4.43 MHz

DC offset .............................. ±10mV maximum

Switching type ...................... Vertical interval

Slew rate .............................. >200V/mS

Control/Remote — switcher

Serial control port ................. RS-232 or RS-422, 9-pin female D connector

Baud rate and protocol ......... 9600 , 8-bit, 1 stop bit, no parity

Pin configurations................. 2 = TX, 3 = RX, 5 = GND

System intercommunications 2 RJ-11 connectors

Remote keypad control ......... 2 5 mm, 5-pin captive screw connectors

Program control .................... Extron’s control program for Windows®

Extron’s Simple Instruction Set™ — SIS™

General

Power................................... 100VAC to 240VAC, 50/60 Hz; internal, auto-switchable

Matrix 6400 video........ 90 watts at 115VAC, 60 Hz

Matrix 3200 video........ 40 watts at 115VAC, 60 Hz

Temperature/humidity ........... Storage –40° to +158° F (–40° to +70° C) / 10% to 90%, non-condensing

Operating +32° to +122° F (0° to 50° C) / 10% to 90%, non-condensing

Rack mount .......................... Yes

Enclosure type ..................... Metal

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5U dimensions ...................... 8.75" H x 19.0" W* x 14.0" D

22.2 cm H x 48.3 cm W* x 35.6 cm D
*17.0” (43.18 cm) W excluding rack ears

7U dimensions ...................... 12.25” H x 19.0” W* x 14.0” D

31.1 cm H x 48.3 cm W* x 35.6 cm D
*17.0” (43.18 cm) W excluding rack ears

Shipping weight

Matrix 6400................. 34 lbs. (15.3 kg)

Matrix 3200................. 31 lbs. (14.0 kg)

Vibration ............................... NSTA 1A in carton (National Safe Transit Association)

Listings ................................. UL, CUL

Approvals ............................. CE, FCC Class A

MTBF ................................... 30,000 hours

Warranty ............................... 3 years parts and labor

Specifications are subject to change without notice.

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Chapter 2 • Installing the Matrix 3200/6400 Video Switcher

Matrix 3200/6400 Video Switcher Installation

Extron recommends that the following steps be done in the order listed to install a
Matrix 3200/6400 Video BME.

1. Installing the Matrix 3200/6400 Video BME. (Page 2-1)

2. Set the BME address numbers (0 - 5). (Page 2-2)

3. Connect the BME COMM interconnecting cable(s). (Page 2-2)

4. Connect the RS-232/RS-422 cable to BME #0’s serial port. (Page 2-2)

5. Connect the external vertical interval sync cables (Page 2-2)

6. Connect the AC Power cable(s) to the BME(s). (Page 2-2)

7. Apply AC power to the BMEs and Verify Normal Power-Up. (Page 2-2)

8. Load the Matrix 1000 System Virtualization/Control Software. (Page 2-3)

9. Virtualize the Matrix 3200/6400 switcher/system if required. (Page 3-1)
The numbered procedures that follow match the steps above.

1. Installing the Matrix 3200/6400 Video BME

The Matrix 3200/6400 Video BME may be a stand­alone video switcher or it may be part of a Matrix
6400/3200 System. In either case it may be
installed in a rack. If it is part of a Matrix 6400/3200
System, BMEs may be separated by up to 12 feet
and rack mounting is NOT required. If the BMEs are
to be rack mounted, they may mounted in any order
within a rack or cabinet. The limiting factor is the
BME COMM interconnecting cable length which is
12 feet maximum. There are no restrictions to the
order in which BMEs may be mounted relative to
each other. Logically, the BME addresses in a
system such as the one shown in Figure 2-1.A
(3 Matrix 3200/6400 Video BMEs above a Matrix
6400 Audio BME) would be set to 0 - 3 sequentially
from top to bottom, however, a different order is
acceptable and will not impact system operation in
any way (see restrictions below).

The location of the equipment within a room should
be given careful consideration. Poor planning, with
the number of cables involved, could result in a
cluttered appearance. Power requirements and the
amount of heat exhaust from the system should be
taken into consideration.

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The following restrictions apply to installing BMEs.

• One BME must be assigned as BME #0.

• BME #0 cannot be a Sync module.

• A BME with an FPC 1000 Front Panel Controller must be BME #0.

• Address assignments must not skip numbers.

• Address assignments of 0 - 5 are accepted, BMEs w/address 6-9 are ignored.

• A system is limited to one audio module.

• A system may NOT include both Wideband video and Low Resolution video
modules.

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2. Setting BME Addresses

Each BME must be set to a unique address of 0 - 5 using a push-button switch
located on the rear panel (see Figure 2-2.B, Item 1). BME #0 will be the Main
Controller and may be any module except the Sync module.

3. Connecting the BME COMM interconnecting cable(s)

If there is more than one BME, the BME COMM connectors
must all be connected together in daisy chain fashion using
Extron supplied RJ-11 telephone cable (Figure 2-2.A). The
chain begins at the BME COMM OUT connector of BME #0
(See Item 2 in Figure 2-3.A) and connects to the BME COMM
IN connector of the closest BME, that BME’s BME COMM OUT connector is
then connected to the next closest BME if necessary. Repeat this process until
all BMEs are connected (No BME will have two empty BME COMM connectors).

4. Connecting the RS-232/RS-422 Cable to BME #0

Connect the cable from the Host PC computer serial port to the RS-232/RS-422
connector on the rear panel of BME #0 as shown in Figure 2-3.A on the next page
(Item3). After the BME(s) have been virtualized, they can be controlled through
this connection using a PC Host or from a touch screen or any other user­supplied controlling device, such as AMX, Crestron, etc., that is capable of
generating the proper commands.

Figure 2-2.A
RJ-11 Cable

5. Connecting the External Vertical Interval Sync Cables

Matrix 3200/6400 video switchers can use an
external sync signal during the vertical interval.
The required external sync signal is essentially
a composite sync signal from a black burst
generator or a time base corrector. The
illustration to the right shows the sync
connections. The IN connector receives the
external sync timing signal. The OUT connector
allows the signal to be passed on to another
video device if required.

If there is no external sync, the switcher will
switch inputs at any time during the vertical
scan.

Figure 2-2.B

6. Connecting the AC Power Cable(s) to the BME(s)

Each BME has its own internal power supply. Connect an AC Power cord to the
AC power receptacle on each BME (Item 4 in Figure 2-3.A). Connect the power
cord plug to an AC power source.

7. Applying AC Power to the BME(s)

Each BME has a power ON/OFF toggle switch on the rear panel just above the
AC power cord receptacle. BME #0 must be powered ON at the same time or
after all other BMEs are ON. Press each power switch to the ON (1) position, Go
to 7A on Page 2-3.

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7A. BME Power-Up Verification

The Diagnostics LEDs shown in Figure 2-3.B are located on the front panel of the
Matrix 3200/6400 Video BME. The normal state of the LEDs after power-up is
Primary +V and -V LEDs ON. If the BME includes a Redundant power supply, the
Redundant +V and -V LEDs
will also be ON. If the
Primary power supply fails,
its LEDs will be OFF and
the Redundant LEDs will
blink.

The System Status LED will
initially blink indicating that
internal housekeeping is
occurring, when it goes
solid ON, the system is
ready.

Figure 2-3.B

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8. Installing the Matrix 6400/3200 Virtualization/ Control Program Software

The Matrix 6400/3200 Virtualization/Control Program (Extron part number 29-036-01) ,
which is used by the Matrix 6400, is compatible with Windows 95/98/2000, and NT. It
provides tools for initial setup of the system and remote control of various functions
including input to output ties, audio gain, muting, recalling and saving presets, etc.

If your Matrix 3200/6400 switcher was previously set up for RS-232, and your PC
comm port uses RS-422, the switcher must be changed to match the PC interface. The
procedure for making the change begins on Page 5-1.

The program is contained on a set of 3.5-inch diskettes. To install the program from the
floppy disk to the hard drive, run SETUP.EXE from the floppy disk and follow the
instructions that appear on the screen. The program occupies approximately 3 MB
(megabyte) of hard-drive space.

By default, the Windows installation creates a C:\MTRX6400 directory, and it will place
two icons (MTRX 6400 Control Pgm and MTRX 6400 Help) into a folder named “Extron
Electronics”.

Matrix 6400
Control Pgm

Purpose of installing the software

The Matrix 3200/6400 Video Switcher must first be virtualized before
starting any operations. Installing the Matrix 6400/3200 Virtualization/
Control Program is the first step towards system virtualization. See Step 9
below for virtualization instructions.

Optionally, using normal Windows controls, you can perform many of the same
adjustments as from the front panel.

For information about program features, you can access the help program in any of the
following ways:

• From the Extron Electronics program folder, double-click on the Matrix 6400 Help
icon (shown at the left).

• From within the Matrix 6400 Control Program, click on the Help menu on the main

Matrix 6400
Help

screen.

• From within the Matrix 6400 Control Program, press the F1 key.

9. Virtualizing the Matrix 3200/6400 Switcher/System

Detailed virtualization instructions begin on Page 3-1.

10. Matrix 3200/6400 Video Input/Output Cabling

Using work-sheets and/or printouts from the Matrix 6400 Control Program, install
video input/output cables as required.

Adapters

An RCA male to BNC female adapter (see Figure 2-4.B) enables
input and/or output devices with RCA style connectors to use
high resolution cables with BNC connectors to connect to the
Matrix 3200/6400 Video Switcher. Extron does not currently offer
an adapter of this type but it can be purchased at many
electronics parts suppliers.

An S-Video male to dual BNC female adapter (see Figure 2-4.C below) enables
input or output devices with S-Video connectors to use high resolution cables with
BNC connectors to connect to the Matrix 3200/6400 Video Switcher. The Extron
part number for this adapter is 26-353-01.

Figure 2-4.A

Figure 2-4.B

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Yellow wire = Chrominance

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Using the Matrix 3200/6400 System

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Chapter 3 • Tutorial - Using the Matrix 3200/6400 System Virtualization/Control Software

Extron’s Matrix 3200/6400 System Virtualization/Control Program

The Matrix 3200/6400 System Virtualization/Control program communicates with
the Extron Matrix 3200/6400 System through the RS-232/422 port on BME #0
(defaults to 9600 baud, 8 bit, 1 stop, no parity). The program is required to
initially set the
See the following two sections for details:

•

System Virtualization - creating a virtual I/O switching System -

Virtualization

and optional

Room

configurations for the system.

(see Page 3-2)

• Rooming - how to create Rooms ­The program also presents all the functions found on the optional Front-Panel

Controller (FPC 1000), but in an interactive graphical interface, so it may be
used for full control or initial programming of the system. Because settings to the
Matrix (Ties, Presets, Audio config) are stored in the unit’s memory, several
modes of ‘programming’ are possible. It provides 4 major methods:

• Remote control and programming of the system in real time through the
RS-232 port.

• Saving system’s settings for later restoration to the same system (backup) or
copying to (programming) another system. Multiple configurations (programs)
can be saved to disk and any one quickly reloaded later, providing an unlimited
number of possible setups.

• Creating Program byte-strings for application to the Matrix system through a
third-party control system.

• Emulation (off-line) programming of the system’s settings for copying to
system at a later time or another place. Emulation mode also allows creation of
programs for any possible Matrix hardware configuration without being
connected to such a system.

To load a demonstration set of Ties, Presets and Rooms to your Matrix (or
Emulate one) Restore from the DEMO6400.MTX file which was installed with the
Windows Software. Use NEW.INI to clear all settings in a unit.

(see Page 3-4)

Note that pressing F1 from within the program will provide context-sensitive
Help.

An Explanation of VIRTUAL I/O SWITCHING in the Matrix 3200/6400 System

A Matrix 3200/6400 System consists of from 1 to 6 Switcher boxes (BMEs), each
of which may have as many as 64 inputs and 64 outputs. It is usually desirable to
have certain inputs (or outputs) switch together as a set: to
For example, if the system hardware consisted of a 64 x 64 Video BME and a 64
x 64 Audio BME, you’d want your Video monitor’s image and its Audio speakers
to be coming from the same source (maybe a VCR) and to follow each other
when switched to another source (perhaps a Laser Disc player). This type of
switching requires the two BMEs to communicate with each other so that they
both switch to the correct inputs to create the
and simplest configurations, hardware is usually designed to cause both BMEs
to switch to the same input (or output) number.

An example where Follow mode is
signal and the ‘C’ signal must be switched as a pair of input signals and a pair of
output signals Again, traditional hardware does this by causing the paired signals
to follow each other, either in a single box that is made only for S-Video or by
using two boxes designed for Composite Video and forcing them to follow each
other by switching to the same input (or output) number. Wouldn’t it be nice to
have a single Video switcher box that can be field-programmed to be either an
S-Video or Composite Video switcher? This is what Extron’s Virtual I/O

always

follow

condition. In the traditional

required is with S-Video where the ‘Y’

Follow

each other.

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