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Matrix 3200 and 6400 Series

Audio Switcher

68-355-07 Rev. A

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Precautions

Safety Instructions • English

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This symbol is intended to alert the user of the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product's enclosure that may present a risk of electric shock.

Caution

Read Instructions • Read and understand all safety and operating instructions before using the

equipment.

Retain Instructions • The safety instructions should be kept for future reference. Follow Warnings • Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the equipment or in the user

information.

Avoid Attachments • Do not use tools or attachments that are not recommended by the equipment

manufacturer because they may be hazardous.

Consignes de Sécurité • Français

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Ce symbole sert à avertir l’utilisateur de la présence dans le boîtier de l’appareil de tensions dangereuses non isolées posant des risques d’électrocution.

Attention

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. Respecter les avertissements • Observer tous les avertissements et consignes marqués sur le matériel ou

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.

Sicherheitsanleitungen • Deutsch

Dieses Symbol soll dem Benutzer in der im Lieferumfang enthaltenen Dokumentation besonders wichtige Hinweise zur Bedienung und Wartung (Instandhaltung) geben.

Dieses Symbol soll den Benutzer darauf aufmerksam machen, daß im Inneren des Gehäuses dieses Produktes gefährliche Spannungen, die nicht isoliert sind und die einen elektrischen Schock verursachen können, herrschen.

Achtung

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

Bedienungsanleitungen genau durchlesen und verstehen.

Aufbewahren der Anleitungen • Die Hinweise zur elektrischen Sicherheit des Produktes sollten Sie

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

Alimentations• Ne faire fonctionner ce matériel qu’avec la source d’alimentation indiquée sur

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

Este símbolo se utiliza para advertir al usuario sobre instrucciones importantes de 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.

Quick Start — Matrix 3200/6400 Series

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MKP COMM.

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Installation

Step 1

Mount the Matrix 3200/6400 Audio Basic Module Enclosure (BME) in a rack.

Step 2

Set the BME address (0-5), with the following restrictions:

a) One BME must be assigned as BME #0.

b) BME #0 cannot be a Sync module.

c) No numbers can be skipped.

d) Address assignments of 0-5 are accepted,

6-9 are ignored.

Step 3

Connect the BME to the rest of the system with an interconnecting cable (an RJ-11 cable to the BME COMM connector on the rear of the BME).

AC POWER INPUT

Step 4

Connect the RS-232/RS-422 cable from the Host PC computer to BME #0.

FUSE: 250V 5.0A TT

Step 6 AC Power Switch

100-240V 5.0A MAX 50/60Hz

DISCONNECT POWER CORD BEFORE SERVICING

Step 5

Connect the AC power cord to the BME, then plug in the power cord to an AC power source.

Step 6

Turn on the AC power switch on the back of the BME (BME #0 must be turned on after the other BMEs in the system). Observe the System Status LED (blinking, then solid on) to verify normal power-up.

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AC POWER INPUT

FUSE: 250V 5.0A TT

100-240V 5.0A MAX 50/60Hz

DISCONNECT POWER CORD BEFORE SERVICING

1 - 8IN9 - 16IN17 - 24IN25 - 32IN33 - 40IN41 - 48IN49 - 56IN57 - 64

INPUTS OUTPUTS

OUT

1 - 8

9 - 16

17 - 24

25 - 32

OUT

33 - 40

41 - 48

49 - 56

57 - 64

Step 7

Install the Matrix 3200/6400 System Virtualization/Control Software on the hard drive of the Host PC computer by following the instructions on the first floppy disk (1 of 2 included with the Matrix 3200/6400).

Step 8

Virtualize the Matrix 3200/6400 Switcher/ System by doing the following:

1) Start the Matrix 3200/6400 System Virtualization/Control Software (MTRX6400) on the Host PC computer.

2) Establish RS-232 connection between Host PC computer and BME #0 (select Comm Port when asked, then click OK).

Step 8-2 — Select the Comm Port

Matrix 3200/6400 Series Quick Start

QS-1

Quick Start — Matrix 3200/6400 Series, cont’d

3) Review the program’s Main screen to see current configuration and settings.

4) Click System-Config to view the Virtual Map of the system, then select Configure>Physical Switchers to view a Physical Configuration of the system. Examine this screen to ensure that all BMEs are seen and their type and size is being accurately depicted.

5) Click Close to return to the Virtual Map screen.

6) Click Configure>Virtual Switcher to program desired configuration/changes as necessary.

7) Click OK to save changes and return to the Virtual Map screen.

8) Click Configure>Room Configuration to create Rooms, or groups of logically associated virtual outputs.

9) Click OK to save your changes, then click Close to return to the Virtual Map screen. Click Return to Main to return to the Main Menu, then File>Exit to leave the program.

Step 8-3 — Main screen

Step 8-4 — Physical Switchers

See Chapter 3 for complete instructions.

Step 9

Cable the switcher for audio input and output. Each input/output has a 3.5 mm, 5-pole (stereo models) or 3-pole (mono models) captive screw connector for audio.

Balanced Input

(high impedance)

Tip

Ring

Sleeve (s)

Tip

Ring

Balanced Output

Tip

Ring

Sleeve (s)

Tip

Ring

Unbalanced Input

(high impedance)

Tip

Sleeve

Tip

Sleeve

Unbalanced Output

Tip

See caution

Sleeve

Tip

See caution

AUDIO

Balanced Input

(600 ohms)

600 ohms

Tip

Ring

Sleeve (s)

Tip

Ring

600 ohms

Balanced Output

Tip

Ring

Sleeve (s)

Tip

Ring

Tip Ring Sleeve

Mono Output

Tip Ring Sleeve

Mono Input

Step 8-5 — Virtual Map screen

AUDIO

Step 8-6 — Virtual Switcher

CAUTION

Connect the sleeve to ground (Gnd). Connecting the sleeve to a negative (-) terminal will damage the audio output circuits.

Matrix 3200/6400 Series Quick Start

Step 8-8 — ROOM Mapper

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 - Introduction to the Matrix 6400 Audio Switcher

What is a Matrix 6400 Audio Switcher? ........................................................................... 1-2

Features ............................................................................................................................... 1-2

Feature Descriptions ........................................................................................................... 1-3

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

Specifications ..................................................................................................................... 1-4

Chapter 2 - Installing the Matrix 6400 Audio Switcher

Matrix 6400 Audio Switcher Installation ...................................................................2-2

Installing the Matrix 6400 Audio BME(s) .......................................................................... 2-2

Setting BME Addresses ...................................................................................................... 2-3

Connecting the BME COMM Interconnecting Cable(s).................................................... 2-3

Connecting the RS-232/RS-422 Cable to BME #0 .............................................................. 2-4

Connecting the AC Power Cable(s) to the BME(s) ........................................................... 2-4

Applying AC Power to the BME(s) .................................................................................... 2-4

BME Power-Up Verification............................................................................................... 2-4

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

Virtualizing the Matrix 3200/6400 Switcher/System ........................................................ 2-5

Matrix 6400 Audio Input/Output Cabling ........................................................................ 2-5

Using the Audio Captive Screw Connectors ...................................................................... 2-5

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

Tutorial - Using the Matrix 3200/6400 System Virt./Control Software ... 3-2

Extron’s Matrix 3200/6400 System Virtualization/Control Program ................................ 3-2

An Explanation of VIRTUAL I/O SWITCHING in the Matrix 3200/6400 System ............... 3-2

Creating a VIRTUAL I/O SWITCHING SYSTEM (MAP) for the Matrix 3200/6400 System . 3-3

How to Create ROOMS within the Matrix 3200/6400 System ......................................... 3-7

How to Remotely CONTROL and PROGRAM the Matrix 3200/6400 System ................... 3-9

How to PROGRAM the Matrix 3200/6400 System in EMULATE MODE ......................... 3-10

How to SAVE and RESTORE the Matrix 3200/6400 Settings .......................................... 3-11

How to Create PROGRAM BYTE STRINGS for the Matrix 3200/6400 System ................ 3-12

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

Serial Communications Port.......................................................................................... 4-2

Host to Switcher Communications ............................................................................ 4-3

Command/Response Table ................................................................................................. 4-3

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

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

Advanced Instruction Set and Simple Instruction Set Commands ................................... 4-8

Error Codes with Descriptions .......................................................................................... 4-10

Switcher Generated Unsolicited Responses .................................................................... 4-10

Chapter 5 - Upgrades and Troubleshooting

Upgrade and Troubleshooting Procedures............................................................. 5-2

Adding a Front Panel Controller to an existing system ................................................... 5-2

Matrix 6400 Audio BME Internal Access ........................................................................... 5-3

Installing a Software Update........................................................................................ 5-4

Product Name • Table of Contents

Table of Contents, cont’d

Swapping BME #0 RS-232 / RS-422 Ports ................................................................. 5-5

Ribbon Cable Connectors .................................................................................................. 5-5

Troubleshooting a Matrix 3200/6400 System Problem .................................... 5-6

Power Supplies ................................................................................................................... 5-6

Communications ................................................................................................................ 5-6

System Status ..................................................................................................................... 5-6

Checking/Replacing the BME External AC Input Fuse ..................................................... 5-6

Checking/Replacing the BME Internal Power Supply AC Input Fuses ............................. 5-7

Matrix 6400 Audio Switcher Upgrade - Changing the Matrix Size ............ 5-8

Determining Audio Switcher Circuit Card Population ..................................................... 5-9

Changing the Audio Output Card Gain Jumpers ..............................................5-10

Adding BME(s) to a Matrix 3200/6400 System ................................................... 5-11

Adding a Matrix 6400 Audio BME .................................................................................. 5-11

Software Procedure - Before and After a Hardware Upgrade.................... 5-12

Upgrade System - Software Procedure ........................................................................... 5-12

Appendix A - Reference Information

Matrix 3200/6400 Series Part Numbers................................................................... A-2

Binary/Hex/Decimal Conversion Table ..................................................................... A-5

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

Safety Instructions .................................................................................... Inside Front Cover

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

All trademarks mentioned in this manual are the properties of their respective owners.

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ii Matrix 3200/6400 Series • Table of Contents

Matrix 6400 Audio Switcher

Chapter One

Introduction to the Matrix 6400

Audio Switcher

What is a Matrix 6400 Audio Switcher?

Features

Specifications

Introduction, cont’d

Introduction

What is a Matrix 6400 Audio Switcher?

The Matrix 6400 Audio Switcher is a 20 Hz to 20 kHz balanced/unbalanced stereo or mono (depending on the model selected) audio 64x64 switcher housed in a rackmountable metal enclosure with internal universal switching power supply. It may be used as a stand-alone audio switcher or as part of a Matrix 3200/6400 system switcher.

In most installations an RS-232 program will be used to control the Matrix 6400 Audio Switcher as a stand-alone switcher 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.

Features

• Virtual input and output assignments

• 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 Supply

• Optional redundant power supplies

• Optional FPC-1000 Front Panel Controller

• Optional MKP-1000 remote keypads control switching in remote rooms

• 3.5 mm Captive Screw Input and Output Audio connectors

• 25k ohms audio input impedance

• 100 kHz (–3dB) Audio Bandwidth

RS232 BME REMOTE

SYSTEM STATUS

MATRIX 6400

AUDIO

POWER SUPPLIES COMMUNICATIONS

PRIMARY TX

REDUNDANT RX

DIAGNOSTICS

Figure 1-1.A Matrix 6400 Audio Switcher (front view)

Matrix 3200/6400 Series • Introduction1-2

INPUTS OUTPUTS

OUT

1 - 8

9 - 16

17 - 24

25 - 32

OUT

33 - 40

41 - 48

49 - 56

57 - 64

A B C D E A B C D E

OUT

AC POWER INPUT

FUSE: 250V 5.0A TT

BME

ADDRESS

MKP COMM.BME COMM. RS232/RS422

ANAHEIM, CA MADE IN USA

100-240V 5.0A MAX 50/60Hz

DISCONNECT POWER CORD BEFORE SERVICING

1 - 8IN9 - 16IN17 - 24IN25 - 32IN33 - 40IN41 - 48IN49 - 56IN57 - 64

Figure 1-2.A Matrix 6400 Audio Switcher (Stereo model - Rear Panel View)

INPUTS OUTPUTS

OUT

MONO

1 - 8

9 - 16

MONO

OUT

MONO

17 - 24

MONO

25 - 32

MONO

33 - 40

MONO

41 - 48

49 - 56

MONO

57 - 64

A B C D E A B C D E

OUT

AC POWER INPUT

FUSE: 250V 5.0A TT

BME

ADDRESS

MONO

MKP COMM.BME COMM. RS232/RS422

MONO

ANAHEIM, CA MADE IN USA

MONO

100-240V 0.5A MAX 50/60Hz

DISCONNECT POWER CORD BEFORE SERVICING

1 - 8IN9 - 16IN17 - 24IN25 - 32IN33 - 40IN41 - 48IN49 - 56IN57 - 64

Figure 1-2.B Matrix 6400 Audio Switcher (Mono model - Rear Panel View)

Feature Descriptions

Virtual Control – Logical assignment of physical Input/Output connector.

Microprocessor Control – A Microprocessor enables the Matrix 6400 Audio

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

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

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 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.

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

1-3Matrix 3200/6400 Series • Introduction

Introduction, cont’d

Rack-Mountable metal enclosures – The Matrix 6400 Audio Switcher is housed in a rack-mountable, metal enclosure (5U high). An internal switch mode power supply is standard for all models.

Modular Design – The modular design of the Matrix 6400 Audio Switcher allows users the flexibility to purchase only the modules required.

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

Optional FPC-1000 Front Panel Controller – 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).

RGB MUTE

AUDIO MUTE

FPC-1000

RS232 BME REMOTE

SYSTEM STATUS

MATRIX 6400

AUDIO

POWER SUPPLIES COMMUNICATIONS

PRIMARY TX

REDUNDANT RX

DIAGNOSTICS

Figure 1-3.A Matrix 6400 Audio Switcher (Front View). Shown with optional Front Panel Controller (FPC-1000)

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

• 68-355-04 = Matrix 3200/6400 Video User’s manual

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

Matrix 6400 Audio Switcher Specifications

Audio — audio BME

Routing .......................................... Up to 64 x 64 (in increments of 8) mono or stereo (depending on model

selected) matrix, balanced/unbalanced

Gain ............................................... Selectable per output...

Unbalanced ............... 0dB (as shipped), or -6dB (jumper-selectable)

Balanced .................... +6dB (as shipped), or 0dB (jumper-selectable)

Frequency response ..................... 20 Hz to 20 kHz, ±0.05dB

THD + Noise ................................ 0.03% @ 20 Hz to 20 kHz, +15dBu input, +21dBu output

S/N ................................................ >85dB, balanced, at rated maximum output drive

Crosstalk ....................................... <-70dB @ 20 Hz to 20 kHz, fully loaded

Stereo channel separation ........... >70dB @ 20 Hz to 20 kHz

CMRR ............................................ >+75dB, 20 Hz to 20 kHz

Matrix 3200/6400 Series • Introduction1-4

Audio input — audio BME

Number/signal type ................... 8 to 64 (in increments of 8) mono or stereo (depending on model selected),

balanced/unbalanced

Connectors .................................... 8 to 64 3.5 mm captive screw connector, 3 pole (mono) or 5 pole (stereo)

Impedance .................................... >10 kohms unbalanced/balanced, DC coupled

Maximum level ............................ +21.5dBu, (balanced or unbalanced) at stated %THD+N

Input gain adjustment ................. -15dB to +9dB, adjustable per input via RS-232 control or front panel

Audio output — audio BME

Number/signal type ................... Up to 64 (in increments of 8) mono or stereo (depending on model selected),

balanced/unbalanced

Connectors .................................... 3.5 mm captive screw connectors, 3 pole (mono), or 5 pole (stereo) (quantity

varies with configuration)

Impedance .................................... 50 ohms unbalanced, 100 ohms balanced

Gain error ...................................... ±0.1dB channel to channel

Maximum level (Hi-Z) ................ > +26.0dBu, balanced at stated %THD+N

Maximum level (600 ohm) ......... > +24.0dBm, balanced at stated %THD+N

0dBu = 0.775 volts (RMS)

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

Serial control pin configurations .... 2 = TX, 3 = RX, 5 = GND

System intercommunications .... 2 RJ-11 connectors

Remote keypad control ............... 2 5 mm, 5-pole 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, autoswitchable

Matrix 6400 audio ................... 195 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

5U dimensions ............................. 8.75" H x 17.0" W x 14.1" D (5U high, full rack width)

22.2 cm H x 43.2 cm W x 35.8 cm D

(Depth excludes connectors. Width excludes rack ears.)

7U dimensions ............................. 12.25" H x 17.0" W x 14.1" D (7U high, full rack width)

31.1 cm H x 43.2 cm W x 35.8 cm D

(Depth excludes connectors. Width excludes rack ears.) Shipping/product weight, rack height

Matrix 6400 audio .... 38 lbs (17.2 kg)/28.4 lbs (12.9 kg), 5U

All models: DIM weight ........ 44

Vibration ....................................... ISTA/NSTA 1A in carton (International Safe Transit Association)

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

Compliances ................................. 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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Matrix 6400 Audio Switcher

Chapter Two

Installing the Matrix 6400 Audio

Switcher

Installing the Matrix 6400 Audio BME

Installing the Software

BME Cabling

Installation, cont’d

Introduction

Matrix 6400 Audio Switcher Installation

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

1. Installing the Matrix 6400 Audio BME. (Page 2-2)

2. Set the BME address numbers (0 - 5). (Page 2-3)

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

4. Connect the RS-232/RS-422 cable to BME #0’s serial port. (Page 2-3)

5. Connect the AC Power cable(s) to the BME(s). (Page 2-3)

6. Apply AC power to the BMEs and Verify Normal Power-Up. (Page 2-3)

7. Load the Matrix 1000 System Virtualization/ Control Software. (Page 2-4)

8. Virtualize the Matrix 3200/6400 switcher/ system if required. (Page 3-2)

9. Matrix 6400 Audio Input/Output Cabling. (Page 2-5)

The numbered procedures that follow match the steps above.

RGB MUTE

AUDIO MUTE

FPC-1000

SYSTEM

POWER SUPPLIES COMMUNICATIONS

STATUS

RS232 BME REMOTE PRIMARY TX

REDUNDANT RX

POWER SUPPLIES COMMUNICATIONS

PRIMARY TX

REDUNDANT RX

MATRIX 6400

DIAGNOSTICS

RS232 BME REMOTE

DIAGNOSTICS

AUDIO

SYSTEM STATUS

MATRIX 6400

WIDEBAND VIDEO

1. Installing the Matrix 6400 Audio BME

The Matrix 6400 Audio BME may be a standalone audio 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 (with Matrix 6400 Audio BME at top) would be set to 0 - 5 sequentially from top to bottom, however, a different order is acceptable and will not impact system operation in any way.

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.

POWER SUPPLIES COMMUNICATIONS

PRIMARY TX

REDUNDANT RX

DIAGNOSTICS

POWER SUPPLIES COMMUNICATIONS

PRIMARY TX

REDUNDANT RX

DIAGNOSTICS

POWER SUPPLIES COMMUNICATIONS

PRIMARY TX

REDUNDANT RX

DIAGNOSTICS

POWER SUPPLIES COMMUNICATIONS

PRIMARY TX

REDUNDANT RX

DIAGNOSTICS

RS232 BME REMOTE

RS232 BME

SYSTEM STATUS

MATRIX 6400

WIDEBAND VIDEO

SYSTEM STATUS

MATRIX 6400

WIDEBAND VIDEO

SYSTEM STATUS

MATRIX 6400

SYNC

SYSTEM STATUS

MATRIX 6400

SYNC

Figure 2-1.A Rack-mounted Matrix 6400/3200 System w/audio

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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.

• 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.

2. Setting BME Addresses

Each BME must be set to a unique address of 0 - 5 using a pushbutton 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 2-2.B) 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).

Figure 2-2.A

Male

Connector

Item 4

Item 3

ADDRESS

Item 2

BME

Item 5

BME

A B C

ADDRESS

E A B

MKP COMM.

ANAHEIM, CA MADE IN USA

BME COMM.

: 25

100-240V 0.5A MAX 50/60Hz

INPUTS

OUT

OUTPUTS

OUT

DISCONNECT POWER CORD BEFORE SERVICING

1 - 8

9 - 16

17 - 24

25 - 32

33 - 40

41 - 48

49 - 56

57 - 64

1 - 8

9 - 16

17 - 24

25 - 32

OUT

33 - 40

41 - 48

49 - 56

57 - 64

Figure 2-2.B Matrix 6400 Audio Switcher Connections (BME#0 only)

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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 2-2.B below (Item 3). 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 user-supplied controlling device, such as AMX, Crestron, etc., that is capable of generating the proper commands.

5. 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 2-2.B). Connect the power cord plug to an AC power source.

6. 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 6A on Page 2-4.

6A. BME Power-Up Verification

The Diagnostics LEDs shown in Figure 2-3.A are located on the front panel of the Matrix 6400 Audio 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.

RGB MUTE

AUDIO MUTE

FPC-1000

RS232 BME REMOTE

DIAGNOSTICS

SYSTEM STATUS

MATRIX 6400

AUDIO

POWER SUPPLIES COMMUNICATIONS

PRIMARY TX

REDUNDANT RX

POWER SUPPLIES COMMUNICATIONS

RS232 BME REMOTE

PRIMARY TX

REDUNDANT RX

DIAGNOSTICS

Figure 2-3.A

7. Installing the Matrix 3200/6400 System Virtualization/ Control Software

The Extron supplied software “Matrix 6400 Series Control Program” runs in the Windows® operating system, version 3.1 or later. Communication between the computer software and the switcher requires connecting a PC computer COMM port to the RS-232/RS-422 Port on the rear panel of module BME #0. Minimum PC system requirements are:

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SYSTEM

STATUS

486-33 MHz CPU or equivalent with 16 MB RAM 5 MB Hard Disk space for software

If your Matrix 3200/6400 switcher was previously setup 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 5-2.

The first floppy disk (1 of 2) has instructions printed on the label. The software must be installed onto the hard drive. It cannot be run from the floppy disk

1. Installing the software from the 3.5” floppy disk onto the hard disk is like most other Windows programs. (Run Setup.exe from the first floppy disk.)

Figure 2-3.B

2. Installation of the software creates a Program Group (Windows 3.1) or a Folder (if Windows 95/98 or above) called “Extron Electronics”. Icons for the Control Program and the Help Program are installed in that group, or folder (Figure 2-3.B).

3. Double-click on the “mtrx6400.exe” icon to start the program. You will be asked to select the Comm Port, or choose “Emulate” mode. After selecting the COMM port, the software looks for the matrix system, “reads” its configuration, and then displays it in a window called “Extron’s MATRIX 6400 Control Program”.

Emulate mode allows you to exercise the software without having a switcher connected to the PC. It may also be used as a learning tool.

8. Virtualizing the Matrix 3200/6400 Switcher/System

Detailed virtualization instructions begin on Page 3-2.

9. Matrix 6400 Audio Input/Output Cabling

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

Using the Audio Captive Screw Connectors

The Matrix 6400 Audio Switcher consists of up to 8 input circuit cards and up to 8 output circuit cards. Each card has a single vertical row of 3.5 mm audio receptacles which support 8 mono or stereo channels (depending on model selected) of input or output audio (see Figures 2-4.A and 2-5.A). Each audio receptacle has contacts which are labeled for channel (stereo only), polarity (+/–), and ground. The top contacts on each circuit card are the lowest input or output number for that particular slot, for example, input 1 of the input card in slot 1 - 8, input 9 of the card in slot 9 - 16, etc., or output 1 of the output card in slot 1 - 8, output 9 of the output card in slot 9 - 16 and so on.

See “Changing the Audio Output Card Gain Jumpers” on Page 5-10.

Captive screw audio connectors (3.5 mm, 5-pole #10-319-10, or 3-pole #10-265-03) are supplied with each audio switcher, one for each input and one for each output. The connectors must be wired to the audio cables using the captive screws inside the connectors (see Figure 2-4.D or 2-5.B). Each captive screw audio connector will then be plugged into the appropriate input or output position in the rear panel (see Figure 2-4.B or 2-5.B). See wiring details and cautions that follow on next page.

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INPUTS OUTPUTS

OUT

1 - 8

9 - 16

17 - 24

25 - 32

33 - 40

OUT

41 - 48

OUT

49 - 56

A B C D E A B C D E

OUT

AC POWER INPUT

FUSE: 250V 5.0A TT

BME

ADDRESS

MKP COMM.BME COMM. RS232/RS422

ANAHEIM, CA MADE IN USA

100-240V 5.0A MAX 50/60Hz

DISCONNECT POWER CORD BEFORE SERVICING

1 - 8IN9 - 16IN17 - 24IN25 - 32IN33 - 40IN41 - 48IN49 - 56IN57 - 64

Figure 2-4.A Matrix 6400 Audio Switcher - Stereo backplane

Figure 2-4.B shows three methods of wiring the stereo connectors, with input examples across the top, output examples below.

Unbalanced Input

(high impedance)

Tip

Sleeve

Tip

Sleeve

Unbalanced Output

Tip

See caution

Sleeve

Tip

See caution

AUDIO

Balanced Input

(high impedance)

Tip

Ring

Sleeve (s)

Tip

Ring

Balanced Output

Tip

Ring

Sleeve (s)

Tip

Ring

AUDIO

Balanced Input

(600 ohms)

600 ohms

Tip

Ring

Sleeve (s)

Tip

Ring

600 ohms

Balanced Output

Tip

Ring

Sleeve (s)

Tip

Ring

OUT

57 - 64

AUDIO

Figure 2-4.B Three ways to wire stereo input and output audio connectors (see cautions below).

When making connections for the Matrix 6400 Audio switcher from existing audio cables, see Figure 2-4.C. The round audio connectors are shown with the top one (tip and sleeve only) for unbalanced audio and the bottom one (tip, ring and sleeve) for balanced audio. The "ring", "tip" and "sleeve" markings are also used on the captive screw audio connector diagrams in Figure 2-4.C.

Together, these examples may be used as a guide for making audio cables.

CAUTION

Do not connect equipment that uses phantom power.

Connect the sleeve to ground (Gnd). Connecting the sleeve to a negative

Figure 2-4.C Examples of Audio Cable Connectors

Tip (+)

Ring (-)

Tip

Sleeve

(-) terminal will damage the audio output circuits.

CAUTION

There is no physical way to prevent you from plugging a stereo audio connector partially in one input and partially in the adjacent input. This could cause circuit damage.

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Figure 2-4.D Align the stereo audio connectors before plugging them in.

INPUTS OUTPUTS

OUT

MONO

1 - 8

9 - 16

OUT

MONO

17 - 24

A B C D E A B C D E

OUT

AC POWER INPUT

FUSE: 250V 5.0A TT

BME

ADDRESS

MKP COMM.BME COMM. RS232/RS422

ANAHEIM, CA MADE IN USA

MONO

100-240V 0.5A MAX 50/60Hz

DISCONNECT POWER CORD BEFORE SERVICING

1 - 8IN9 - 16IN17 - 24IN25 - 32IN33 - 40IN41 - 48IN49 - 56IN57 - 64

Figure 2-5.A Matrix 6400 Audio Switcher - Mono backplane

Mono Input

Tip Ring Sleeve

OUT

MONO

57 - 64

25 - 32

MONO

33 - 40

MONO

41 - 48

MONO

49 - 56

Mono Output

MONO

Tip Ring Sleeve

MONO

Figure 2-5.B Connecting mono input and output audio connectors

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Matrix 6400 Audio Switcher

Chapter Three

Using the Matrix 3200/6400 System

Virtualization/Control Software

Control Software, cont’d

Control Software

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 Virtualization and optional Room configurations for the system. See the following two sections for details:

System Virtualization - creating a virtual I/O switching System - (see Page 3-3)

•

Rooming - how to create Rooms - (see Page 3-5)

• 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

Restore from the DEMO6400.MTX file which was installed with the Windows

one) Software. Use NEW.INI to clear all settings in a unit.

Note that pressing the F1 key 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 Follow each other. 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 follow condition. In the traditional 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 always required is with S-Video where the ‘Y’ signal and the ‘C’ signal must be switched as a pair of input signals and a pair of

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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 Switching does; it groups physical input connectors and physical output connectors together into Virtual Inputs and Virtual Outputs, each of which switches from 1 to 6 Virtual Planes.

Let’s carry the S-Video example a step further using the 64 x 64 Video BME and a 64 x 64 Audio BME. If we can map (logically split) the first box into a ‘Y’ plane and a ‘C’ plane and the second box into an ‘Audio’ plane, we will have created a system with 32 Virtual Inputs and 32 Virtual Outputs in 3 Virtual Planes. [The 32 comes from splitting the 64 x 64 Video box into two halves]. In this example, half of the Audio box would not be included in the Virtual map since we only need 32 of the 64 ports and we’d be better off using a 32 x 32 Audio BME for this configuration. Or, using the same hardware, we could map the first box as ‘Composite Video’ and the second into an ‘Audio’ plane again to create a system of 64 Virtual Inputs and 64 Virtual Outputs in 2 Virtual Planes. Or, we could map the first box into ‘Component Video’ with a ‘R-Y’ plane, a ‘B-Y’ plane, and a ‘Y’ plane and the second into an ‘Audio’ plane again to create a system of 21 Virtual Inputs and 21 Virtual Outputs in 4 Virtual Planes. [The 21 comes from splitting the 64 x 64 Video box into three parts]. All three of these configurations are made with the same two BMEs merely by loading the appropriate Virtual Map into the Matrix 3200/6400 system’s memory.

Note that the number of Virtual Planes tells you how many physical input (or output) connectors will be switched together for each Virtual Input (or Output) switched. In the 21 x 21 x 4 Component Video with Audio virtual system example, the first BME might have physical inputs 1, 2, and 3 as Virtual Input 1 and 4, 5, and 6 as Virtual Input 2, etc. The Audio BME would have physical input 1 as Virtual Input 1, 2 as 2, etc.

The Windows Virtualization/Control Program is used to create and load the Virtual Map to the Matrix 3200/6400 system as described in the

Creating a Virtual

I/O Switching System (Map) for the Matrix 3200/6400 System section.

Creating a VIRTUAL I/O SWITCHING SYSTEM (MAP) for the Matrix 3200/6400 System

The following steps use the Windows Virtualization/Control Program to create a Virtual I/O Switching System (click here for definitions) within the physical hardware by generating and loading a map to the Matrix 3200/6400 hardware. A physical 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. After determining what type and sizes of switcher hardware exists in the matrix, the program will generate a ‘virtual system’ consisting of from 1 to 64 Virtual Inputs, and 1 to 64 Virtual Outputs, in 1 to 6 Virtual Planes.

• Ensure that all BME’s that will be part of the system have been connected to each other and their BME numbers have been set correctly. Establish an RS-232 connection between the PC and BME #0 of the Matrix 3200/6400 System. Start the MTRX6400 program (under Windows) and click on the corresponding C

or.....

If you wish to program a system without being connected to it at this time, click on E

MULATE. Follow steps in How to Off-Line (Emulate) Program the

Matrix.

OMM PORT number when asked (Figure 3-2.A). Click OK,

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FIGURE 3-2.A

• The program will communicate with the Matrix 3200/6400 System to determine its hardware configuration (type and size of each connected BME). It then reads the system’s settings (Ties, Presets, Virtual Map, etc.) and draws a graphical representation of the unit’s configuration and settings (Ties) on the Main screen (Figure 3-5.A & B). It also reads the MTRX6400.INI file (saved from last session) to draw Icons for each I/O (if any had been applied in previous programming sessions) to make the graphical representation even more friendly.

If this is a new system that has not been virtualized yet or one that has had its map cleared, the graphical representation and all information shown on the Virtual Map screen may be invalid at this time.

• From the menu on the Main screen, click SYSTEMCONFIG to show the Virtual Map screen (see Figure 3-

4.A). From the Virtual Map screen menu, click CONFIGURE|PHYSICAL SWITCHERS to show the Physical Configuration screen (Figure 3-3.A). Examine this screen to ensure that all BMEs were seen and their type and size is being reported as expected. Click on the ‘Close’ button to return to the Virtual Map screen.

• From the Virtual Map screen menu, click C the Virtual Configuration screen. This screen shows how the physical system will be mapped into a virtual system switcher by the Windows program (see Figure 3-4.B). You may need to make some choices at this time that affect how many virtual planes will be created and how many virtual inputs and outputs will exist. For example, if a Sync BME was found, the program needs you to decide whether to use composite sync (1 plane) or separate H and V sync (2 planes).

You need to decide how you want the initial map assignments organized, whether as ‘Repeat-Pattern’ (e.g. RGBRGB..B) or ‘Group-by-Plane’ (e.g.

FIGURE 3-3.A

ONFIGURE|VIRTUAL SWITCHER to show

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Figure 3-4.A

Figure 3-4.B

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Figure 3-5.A Main Screen - Ties

Figure 3-5.B Main Screen - Presets

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RRRRGG..BBB). You may also change the ordering of the planes with this screen and affect which physical connectors get which signals. For example, in a Wideband system, instead of being in RGB order, you can change it to BGR order by using the radio buttons in each plane’s choices.

Note that you may play with the settings in this screen without causing any changes to the system’s map until you press the ‘OK’ button. Even after committing the changes and viewing them in the Virtual Map screen, you can still return to this Virtual Configuration screen later and virtualize the system differently. Changes can be made freely UNTIL you begin to make ties, save presets, create rooms, or name your virtual inputs and outputs because the number of virtual inputs and outputs may be changed by re-virtualizing. Click on the ‘OK’ button to return to the Virtual Map screen.

• In the Virtual Map screen, examine the physical layout of the BMEs and how the virtualization process assigned the input and output connectors to various planes. You can return to the Virtual Configuration screen if you wish to change the mapping at this time by clicking C

ONFIGURE|VIRTUAL SWITCHER

again. If the map looks correct, you may optionally assign names (up to 12 characters long) to any of the virtual inputs or outputs from the Virtual Map screen at any time. Names can also be read and edited from the system’s front panel controller, if present.

• If you wish to group certain virtual outputs together so that you may later create Room Presets, now would be a good time to

Create ROOMS by clicking

CONFIGURE|ROOM CONFIGURATION.

• You can create a hard-copy document that shows all the details from the Virtual Map screen at any time by clicking the P

RINT MAPS menu. The printed maps

make a very handy wiring guide and will appear in color if using a color printer. You can specify which printer to use from the FILE|SELECT PRINTER menu in the Main screen.

• From the Virtual Map screen menu, click R

ETURN TO MAIN and note that the

number of input and output boxes shown on the Main screen matches the number of virtual input and virtual outputs created by the virtualization. The virtualization of the system is now complete and the map has been stored in BME #0. Unless the map gets destroyed or needs to be regenerated because of a system hardware reconfiguration (size, type, or number of BMEs changes) or you wish to change the virtual configuration, there is no requirement to use the Windows Virtualization/Control software. You can, however, continue to use it to control and program (set Ties, Presets, etc.) the system at any time.

How to Create ROOMS within the Matrix 3200/6400 System

The following steps use the Windows Virtualization/Control Program to optionally define Rooms in the Matrix 3200/6400 system. A Room is a group of virtual outputs that are logically associated with each other, probably by location (such as 3 video monitors and a VCR all located at a building’s security desk). A Room consists of from 1 to 16 virtual outputs and the Matrix 3200/6400 supports up to 10 Rooms. Each Room can have a name (for user friendliness, up to 12 characters long) and up to 10 Presets assigned to it (for a total of 100 Room Presets). Unlike the 32 Global Presets, Room Presets only affect those virtual outputs associated with that Room and do not change any other connections in the Matrix, making the use of Presets much more simple and flexible. Room Presets are particularly useful in conjunction with the MKP-1000 keypads.

Rooms exist only to support Room Presets.

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• Ensure that the System has been Virtualized before creating any Rooms. Establish an RS-232 connection between the PC and BME #0 of the Matrix 3200/6400 System. Start the MTRX6400 program (under Windows) and click on the corresponding COMM PORT number when asked (Figure 3-6.A). Click OK,

or......

If you wish to program a system without being connected to it at this time, click on E (Emulate) Program the Matrix.

• The program will communicate with the Matrix 3200/6400 System to determine its hardware configuration (type and size of each connected BME). It then reads the system’s settings (Ties, Presets, Virtual Map, etc.) and draws a graphical representation of the unit’s configuration and settings (Ties) on the Main screen. It also reads the MTRX6400.INI file (saved from last session) to draw Icons for each I/O (if any had been applied in previous programming sessions) to make the graphical representation even more friendly.

• From the menu on the Main screen, click S Switch Virtual Map screen (Figure 3-4.A). From the Virtual Map screen menu, click CONFIGURE|ROOM CONFIGURE to show the Room Mapper screen (Figure 3-7.A). Associate a Virtual Output with a room number by using the mouse to drag the output circle to the list on the right side. You can remove a Virtual Output from a room by dragging the circle to the trash-can. You can add a name to the Room or edit it by typing in the text-box. Click on the ‘OK’ button to save your changes or ‘Cancel’ to abandon your changes. Press ‘Close’ to return to the Virtual Map screen.

• From the Virtual Map screen menu, click R for the defined rooms should appear below the ‘Audio Mute’ button. The Room mapping of the system is now complete and the map is stored in BME #0. Unless the map gets destroyed or needs to be regenerated because of a system hardware reconfiguration (size, type, or number of BMEs changes) or you wish to change the room configuration, there is no requirement to use the Windows Virtualization/Control software. You can, however, continue to use it to control and program (set Ties, Presets, etc.) the system at any time.

FIGURE 3-6.A

MULATE. Follow steps in How to Off-Line

YSTEM-CONFIG to show the Virtual

FIGURE 3-7.A

ETURN TO MAIN and note that a list-box

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How to Remotely CONTROL and PROGRAM the Matrix 3200/6400 System

Because the Matrix 3200/6400 Switchers store their settings in a nonvolatile memory, programming applied to the unit from the Virtualization/Control Program (or the FPC) is remembered in the unit. The Program only needs to talk to the Matrix system long enough to create (program) the settings. You can, however, leave a computer connected (dedicated) to the Matrix for real-time interactive control and monitoring if you wish.

• To control or program the switcher system in real-time, establish an RS-232 connection between the PC and BME #0 of the Matrix 3200/6400 System. Start the MTRX6400 program (under Windows) and click on the corresponding C

If you wish to program a system without being connected to it at this time, click on E Matrix.

• The program will communicate with the Matrix 3200/6400 System to determine its hardware configuration (type and size of each connected BME). It then reads the system’s settings (Ties, Presets, Virtual Map, etc.) and draws a graphical representation of the unit’s configuration and settings (Ties) on the Main screen. It also reads the MTRX6400.INI file (saved from last session) to draw Icons for each I/O (if any had been applied in previous programming sessions) to make the graphical representation even more friendly.

If this is a new system that has not been virtualized yet or one that has had its map cleared by a System Reset, the graphical representation and all information shown on the Virtual Map screen may be invalid at this time.

OMM PORT number when asked. Click OK, or.....

MULATE. Follow steps in How to Off-Line (Emulate) Program the

• Initially, the “Current configuration” from the Matrix is shown. Notice How the Ties Appear as solid lines in various colors here and How the I/O Ports are Grouped and Titled. Selecting a Preset (if any exist) from the Presets List at the right side of the screen will cause that configuration to be read from the Matrix and drawn on the screen. The displayed preset becomes the “Current configuration” by clicking the GO BUTTON.

• You can Add and Erase Ties (edit) when in the “Current configuration”. These edits are made using the mouse in a drag and drop operation. To add a Tie, drag the input box and drop it on the desired output box (left to right). To erase a Tie, drag the output box and drop it on the desired input box (right to left). Note that an output can be rerouted to a different input by merely adding the new connection (without erasing the old Tie). You can also erase all Ties that appear on a box by dragging that box to the trash-can. Other settings will affect how the Tie changes are applied: the Hold/Verify versus Immediate settings in the Preferences menu. Hold/Verify (the default) shows Adds and Erases as dotted lines until committed (

Take Button) or cancelled

(Cancel Button).

• After you have edited the “Current settings”, you can also store the configuration as a Preset using the

Save As.. Button.

• You can assign a Device icon and a Caption to any of the I/O port boxes for your convenience in operating the Control Program using the

Devices Palette To access the Devices screen, use the mouse to click on the desired I/O port box or click the TOOLS|ASSIGN-DEVICE-ICONS menu. Your setting of the Icons are remembered by the program (NOT by the Matrix) for your convenience in your next editing session.

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• If you have edited any of the configurations or assigned Icons or Captions, when you exit the program you will be prompted to save the changes. These will be written to the MTRX6400.INI file for use in your next editing session (if you agree). The information in the file also allows you to fully restore a Matrix 3200/6400 System to all the settings (Ties, Presets, etc.) from the current session. We strongly recommend you allow the program to save your changes! You may also wish to Save the unit’s settings in a uniquely named file, instead.

How to PROGRAM the Matrix 3200/6400 System in EMULATE MODE

The Matrix Control Program provides an “Emulate” mode to allow you to build and save a configuration file, off-line, without being connected to a Matrix System. This file can later be downloaded (programmed) into a Matrix via the RS-232 port using the Matrix 3200/6400 Virtualization/Control Program. The Emulate mode also allows you to generate the RS-232 strings needed to interface a third party control system to a Matrix System instead of downloading it with the Virtualization/Control Program. Finally, the Emulate mode allows “programming” for a hardware configuration that differs from your present system.

• To program a switcher without being connected to it at this time, start the MTRX6400 program (under Windows) and click on E COMM PORT number) when asked. Click OK.

• The program will ask for 2 file names. The first is for restoring the settings to an existing configuration (as though a Matrix with that configuration and presets were connected). Typical choices for this would be MTRX6400.INI (to edit the last real-time configuration) or DEMO6400.MTX (to view some possibilities) or NEW.INI (to start from an empty configuration). This first file is read by the program (and will not be altered) and is optional: you can choose CANCEL instead of specifying a name if you wish. The second file is required and will be created to save the results of editing in the Emulation mode. It is this file that you would later use for downloading to the Matrix. You should give this file a meaningful name (i.e. JOB1107.MTX). If the second file already exists, you’ll be warned that you are about to overwrite it.

• A typical Emulation operation might consist of multiple editing sessions:

• Session A (connected to a Matrix 3200/6400 System)

• Session B (Emulation) use MTRX6400.INI as the first file (source) to edit the last save from the Matrix use JOB1107.MTX as the second file (destination)

• Session C (Emulation) use JOB1107.MTX as the first file (source) to further edit the last Emulation save use JOB1107.MTX as the second file (destination)

• Session D (connected to a Matrix 3200/6400 System) Restore from JOB1107.MTX to program the System from the saved Emulation

• The program will show the read from the source file (if you specified one). Change the settings as needed and then click TAKE.

• The program reads the emulated settings (Ties, Presets, Virtual Map, etc.) and draws a graphical representation of the system’s configuration and settings (Ties) on the I/O (if any had been applied in previous programming sessions) to make the graphical representation even more friendly.

• Initially, the “Current configuration” from the emulated Matrix is shown. Notice How the Ties Appear as solid lines in various colors here and How the I/O

Main screen. It also reads the source file to draw Icons for each

MULATE (instead of a

Physical Configuration screen using the parameters

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Ports are Grouped and Titled. Selecting a Preset (if any exist) from the Presets List at the right side of the screen will cause that configuration to be read from the emulated Matrix and drawn on the screen. The displayed preset becomes the “Current configuration” by clicking the GO B

• You can Add and Erase ties (edit) when in the “Current configuration”. These edits are made using the mouse in a drag and drop operation. To add a Tie, drag the input box and drop it on the desired output box (left to right). To erase a Tie, drag the output box and drop it on the desired input box (right to left). Note that an output can be rerouted to a different input by merely adding the new connection (without erasing the old Tie). Another setting will affect how the Tie changes are applied: the Hold/Verify versus Immediate settings in the Preferences menu. Hold/Verify (the default) shows Adds and Erases as dotted lines until committed ( Button)

• After you have edited the “Current settings”, you can also store the configuration as a Preset using the

• You can assign a Device icon and a Caption to any of the I/O port boxes for your convenience in operating the Control Program using the access the Devices screen, use the mouse to click on the desired I/O PORT box or click the TOOLS|ASSIGN-DEVICE-ICONS menu. Your setting of the Icons are remembered by the program (NOT by the Matrix) for your convenience in your next editing session.

• If you have edited any of the configurations or assigned Icons or Captions, when you exit the program you will be prompted to save the changes. These will be written to the Emulation file for use in your next editing session (if you agree). The information in the file also allows you to fully restore a Matrix 3200/6400 System to all the settings (Ties, Presets, etc.) from the current session We strongly recommend you allow the program to save your changes! You may also wish to file, instead.

Save As.. Button.

Save the unit’s settings in a uniquely named

Take Button) or cancelled (Cancel

UTTON.

Devices Palette. To

How to SAVE and RESTORE the Matrix 3200/6400 Settings

The FILE menu provides the following functions:

• Save MATRIX settings as... (uploads *.MTX file from system)

• Restore MATRIX settings from... (downloads *.MTX file to system)

• Save This Session’s settings (uploads MTRX6400.INI file from unit)

• Restore Last Session’s settings (downloads MTRX6400.INI file to unit)

In normal operation (non-emulation mode), the Virtualization/Control Program reads the MTRX6400.INI file at start-up to display Icons since these items do not cause any changes in the Matrix System’s configuration (programming) and provide convenience to the user. The file actually contains all the information needed to fully Restore (program) the Matrix 3200/6400 System’s settings. Both of the Restore functions in the menu cause a FULL Restore of the attached Matrix System, providing an easy method to switch between (reprogram) configurations.

Both of the Save functions in the menu create a complete .INI type file for future restoration to an attached Matrix. By default, the SAVE AS choice uses file extension .MTX, but any name and extension can be used when saving or restoring a file. The SAVE THIS function is not usually needed since the program prompts you to create one upon exiting if any edits were performed. The RESTORE LAST function allows you to set your Matrix configuration back to its settings when you first started the Virtualization/Control Program (effectively cancelling any edits and changes without leaving the program).

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How to Create PROGRAM BYTE STRINGS for the Matrix 3200/ 6400 System

The Matrix 3200/6400 System can be controlled and programmed through the RS-232 port via third party control systems. These systems need to be “told” what bytes to send to the Matrix to perform this control. The Matrix 3200/6400 User’s Manual provides details of how to build these byte strings (using paper and pencil), but the Matrix Virtualization/Control Program can make this job much easier by building the strings for you. To generate the strings:

• Create all the Matrix System settings (program) from either Emulate mode or being connected to a Matrix System.

Program

The Strings that can be viewed produce the Current-Ties, Presets, AudioConfig, and RGB Delay settings.

• To see the strings, click on the T screen (Figure 3-10.A).

OOLS|SHOW RS-232-STRINGS menu to show the Program Strings

FIGURE 3-10.A

Notes

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Matrix 6400 Audio Switcher

Chapter Four

RS-232/RS-422 Programmer’s Guide

Serial Communications Port

Host-to-Switcher Communications

Command/Response Table

Error Codes

Switcher Initiated Messages

Programmer’s Guide, cont’d

Programmer’s Guide

Serial Communications Port

If the Matrix 6400 Audio Switcher is the Master BME (BME #0), its RS-232/RS-422 connector may be connected to the serial port output of a Host device such as a computer or control panel. Software control of the switcher is made possible by this connection. A Host serial port connection to the RS-232/RS-422 connector of a Matrix 6400 Audio Switcher is shown in Figure 4-1.A.

The Matrix 6400 Audio Switcher is normally configured for RS-232 control. If it is to be used with an RS-422 device, an internal cable must be moved. The

procedure for moving the cable begins on Page 5-2.

The RS-232/422 connector on the Matrix 6400 Audio Switcher is a 9-pin D female with the following pin assignments:

Pin RS-232 Description RS-422 Description

1 – not used Tx(-) Transmit Data (-) 2 Tx Transmit Data Tx(+) Transmit Data (+)

3 Rx Receive Data Rx(+) Receive Data (+) 4 – not used Rx(-) Receive Data (-)

5 Gnd Signal Ground Gnd Ground 6 – not used – not used

7 – not used – not used 8 – not used – not used

9 – not used – not used

The protocol is 9600 baud, 8-bit, 1 stop bit, no parity and no Flow control.

Details for programming the Matrix 6400 Audio Switcher from a Host system connected to the RS-232/RS-422 port are covered in this chapter.

Female

Connector

To Host System/Device Serial Port

Male

M E

B C

D D

R E

A B

MKP COMM.

OUT

AC POWER INPUT FUSE: 250V 5.0A TT

IM D E

BME COMM.

100-240V 0.5A MAX 50/60Hz

INPUTS

, C

A U S

OUT

OUTPUTS

OUT

DISCONNECT POWER CORD BEFORE SERVICING

1 - 8

9 - 16

17 - 24

25 - 32

33 - 40

41 - 48

49 - 56

57 - 64

1 - 8

9 - 16

17 - 24

OUT

25 - 32

33 - 40

41 - 48

49 - 56

57 - 64

Figure 4-1.A Matrix 6400 Audio Switcher RS-232/RS-422 to Host connection

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Host to Switcher Communications

Presentation Room

Video Conference Room

Training Room

Media Room

n E

O M

PA Q

P C

O M PA

P C

C O

M PA

Q P

Player 2

DVD Player 3 VCR

Player 1 VCR

Laser

Device Controller

DSS

O RIZO

NT A

L S ync

E R

T ICA

L Sy

G RE

E N

BLU

E D

Input

1-6

Input

7-9

Input

The Matrix 6400 Audio Switcher accepts both Simple Instruction Set and Advanced Instruction Set Commands through the RS-232/RS-422 port. Simple Instruction Set (SIS) commands may consist of one or more characters per command field and do not require any special characters to begin or end the command character sequence. Switcher responses to SIS commands all end with a carriage return and a line feed (CR/LF). An Advanced Instruction Set (AIS) command field begins with an Escape character and ends with a carriage return, line feed is optional (the Switcher Response to an AIS command always ends with a CR/LF).

When the Matrix 6400 Audio Switcher receives a command (SIS or AIS) and determines that it is valid, it will execute the command and send a response back to the controlling (Host) device. If the Matrix 6400 Audio Switcher is unable to execute the command because it is invalid or contains invalid parameters, it will return an error response to the Host. The error response is coded to help identify the cause of the error. Error code responses are defined on Page 4-9.

When a Matrix 6400 Audio Switcher local event takes place, such as a Front Panel operation, the switcher responds by sending a message to the Host. These switcher initiated messages are listed on Page 4-9. The switcher does not expect a response from the host, but, for example, the host program may want to request new status.

Command/Response Table

The Command/Response Table begins on the following page. Lower case characters are acceptable in the command field only where indicated. Symbols are used throughout the table to represent variables in the Command/Response fields. Symbol definitions are shown at the beginning of the table as is an ASCII to Hexadecimal (HEX) conversion table. Error Response codes and switcher generated Unsolicited Responses are shown at the end of the table. Command and/or Response examples are shown throughout the table. Name fields are 12 alphanumeric characters 0 - 9, A - Z (upper and lower case) including “+/-:=” and space.

Commands are split into two groups which are identified by page headers. The two groups are “Simple Instruction Set Commands” and “Advanced Instruction Set and Simple Instruction Set Commands”.

Figure 4-2.A Host computer controls Matrix 3200/6400 System

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COMMAND/RESPONSE TABLE

Symbol Definitions: = Escape = CR = CR/LF • = space

= 1 thru maximum number of inputs =Ø thru maximum number of inputs (Input Ø = muted output) = 1 thru maximum number of outputs = BME number (Ø thru 5) =Ø dB thru 9 dB (audio gain) = 1 dB thru 15 dB (audio attenuation) = Numerical Value –15 thru +9 = 1 thru maximum number of rooms [1Ø max.] =Ø or 1 (Ø meaning off and 1 meaning on) = Global preset # (Ø = current ties for system in view) [32 max.] = Room preset # (Ø = current ties for room in view mode) [1Ø max.] = Group Mode (follow). A = All (Follow), B = Aud / Vid / RGB breakaway,

C = total breakaway = Delay in ½ second increments [1Ø max. = 5.Ø seconds] = One digit status of Main and Redundant Power Supplies

= Off or Dead Power supply 1 = No Redundant, using Main Power supply 2 = Using Redundant Power supply 3 = Has Redundant, using Main Power supply

= 1 through maximum number of virtual planes =ØØ through 99 (two digits) = (Y)es or (N)o, Y = Mute and N = UnMute for RGB or Audio = Controller software version to the second decimal place

=Ø = No mute, 1 = Video mute, 2 = Audio mute,

3 = Video/Audio mute, – = Not used

= Two digit Virtual output number [16 per room max] = Two digit Virtual input number = Four character physical i/o port (BME# + i or o + port#) example 3iØ7

, , (Virtual Input Name), (Virtual Output Name) = Maximum

of 12 alphanumeric characters (upper and lower case) “ ” + - : = / and space.

ASCII to HEX Conversion Table

1B CRØDLFØA · 2

! 21 “ 22 # 23 $ 24

% 25 & 26 ‘ 27 ( 28

) 29 * 2A + 2B , 2C

- 2D . 2E / 2F 1 31 2 32 3 33 4 34 5 35 6 36 7 37 8 38 9 39 : 3A ; 3B < 3C = 3D > 3E ? 3F @ 4

A 41 B 42 C 43 D 44 E 45 F 46 G 47 H 48

I 49 J 4A K 4B L 4C M 4D N 4E O 4F P 5 Q 51 R 52 S 53 T 54 U 55 V 56 W 57 X 58 Y 59 Z 5A [ 5B \ 5C

] 5D ^ 5E _ 5F ` 6

a 61 b 62 c 63 d 64 e 65 f 66 g 67 h 68

i 69 j 6A k 6B l 6C m 6D n 6E o 6F p 7 q 71 r 72 s 73 t 74 u 75 v 76 w 77 x 78

y 79 z 7A

}

{

DEL

7B 7F

Ø3Ø

SIMPLE INSTRUCTION SET COMMANDS (PAGE 1 OF 3)

OUTPUT SWITCHING COMMANDS ASCII (HOST-SWITCHER) RESPONSE (SWITCHER-HOST)

All

Example 3*21! Out21•InØ3 Example explanation: Connect Virtual Output 21 to Virtual Input 3 in all Planes (i.e. Audio

RGB Video * % Out •In •Vid Audio * $ Out •In •Aud Specific BME * * ! Out •In •Bme

Example 11*2*2! OutØ2•In11•BMEØ2 Example explanation: Connect physical Output 2 in BME 2 to physical Input 11 in BME 2.

PRESET COMMANDS ASCII (HOST-SWITCHER) RESPONSE (SWITCHER-HOST)

Save Current Recall . Rpr

* ! Out •In •All

Follows Video).

* & Out •In •Vid

, Spr

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Save for a room * , Rmm •Spr

Example 3*9 RmmØ3•SprØ9 Example explanation: Save Current Ties as Preset #9 for Room #3.

Recall for a room

* . Rmm •Rpr

RGB MUTE COMMANDS ASCII (HOST-SWITCHER) RESPONSE (SWITCHER-HOST)

RGB Mute

B Vmt

RGB Un-mute b Vmt

Note: Where is not included, global RGB mute is activated.

SETTING AUDIO GAIN COMMANDS ASCII (HOST-SWITCHER) RESPONSE (SWITCHER-HOST)

Positive

* GIn•Aud Example 4*3G InØ4•Aud+Ø3 Example explanation: Set Audio Gain on Virtual Input 4 to 3 dB.

Attenuation

* gIn•Aud

Increment Audio Level (up) {G In •Aud Decrement Audio Level (down) }G In •Aud

Example 4}G InØ4•Aud+Ø2 Example explanation: (Decrement Audio Level on Virtual Input 4 - down 1 dB).

AUDIO MUTE COMMANDS ASCII (HOST-SWITCHER) RESPONSE (SWITCHER-HOST)

Audio Mute

Z Amt

Audio Un-mute z Amt

Note: Where is not included, global Audio mute is activated.

LIST COMMANDS ASCII (HOST-SWITCHER) RESPONSE (SWITCHER-HOST)

List Room Configuration LR ROOM# NAME VIRTUAL OUTPUTS

,1,2,3,

Example LR ROOM# Name VIRTUAL OUTPUTS

1 Security

2 Demo Rm , 27

3 , 15,16,17,18

, Ø

4,11,12,13

9 [unassigned]

Conf. Rm , 31,32

List Virtual inputs LI VIRT-IN# NAME LVL1LVL2 LVL6

1,1,2 2,1,2

, ,

n,1,2

6 6

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LIST COMMANDS ASCII (HOST-SWITCHER) RESPONSE (SWITCHER-HOST)

List Virtual outputs LO VIRT-OUT# NAME LVL1 LVL2

Ø1 Ø2

Example LO VIRT-OUT# NAME LVL1 LVL2 LVL6 VMUT AMUT

1 Barco7 ,1o16 ,1o17,1o18,2oØ5 ,y,n

2 Preview ,1oØ1 ,1oØ2,1oØ3,2oØ1 ,y,y

,1oØ4 ,1oØ5,1oØ6,2oØ2 ,y ,n

21 VCR ,1oØ7 ,1o62,1o63,2o21 ,n ,y

LIST COMMANDS ASCII (HOST-SWITCHER) RESPONSE (SWITCHER-HOST)

List Remote Keypad LK ADDR# MODE ID# NAME USER INPUT

Example response for LK command ADDR# MODE ID# NAME USER INPUT

1 GLBL ,

ØØ 2 OUTP ,14 ,ConfRm1 ,Ø5 5 OUTP ,15 , Security2 ,Ø5

64 ROOM ,1Ø ,ConfRm2 ,Ø1

LVL6 VMUTAMUT

,2, ,2,

,2,

, ,

, ,Ø1

List Presets LP ROOM# PRESET# NAME FOLLOW MODE

Example response for LP command ROOM# PRESET# NAME FOLLOW MODE

1 ,DailyConfig ,ALL

GL 32 ,LunchConfig ,ALL Ø Ø

1 1

1 ,WkEndConfig ,NO

2 ,NightConfig ,ALL

1Ø,TestConfig ,NO

INFORMATION COMMANDS ASCII (HOST-SWITCHER) RESPONSE (SWITCHER-HOST)

Query Software Version Q/q Ver Specific BME Q/q Ver

Example 4Q Ver 1.

ØØ Example explanation: Query Firmware version of BME #4. 4Q or 4q is acceptable as ASCII command format.

Request Part Number N/n N6Ø-25x-iofr (Response = BME #Ø Part Number) Specific BME N/n N6Ø-25x-iofr

Note: x = Ø = Matrix 64ØØ Wideband, x = 1 = Matrix 32ØØ Wideband, x = 2 = Matrix 64ØØ Lo Res, x = 3 = Matrix 32

ØØ

Lo Res, x = 4 = Matrix 64ØØ Sync, x = 5 = Matrix 32ØØ Sync, x = 6 = Audio. io = Two character Input/Output Matrix configuration code (see Page B-1) f = FPC-1

ØØØ

installed?

, Ø

= No, 1 = Yes r = Redundant Power Supplies installed?, Ø = No,1 =Yes.

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INFORMATION COMMANDS ASCII (HOST-SWITCHER) RESPONSE (SWITCHER-HOST)

Request Information I/i I

X •T •U •M

X •Vmt •Amt •Sys •Dgn

Example I I64X64•T1•U2•M21X21•VmtØ•Amt1•Sys1•Dgn

ØØ

Example explanation: I64X64 indicates that this BME has 64 physical inputs and 64 physical outputs. T1= Wideband Switcher, U2 indicates system has 2 BMEs and is set to M21X21 (21 Virtual Inputs and 21 Virtual Outputs). Vmt has no redundant power supply and the main power supply is on. Dgn test diagnostics passed. Dgn2

Specific BME

= Video is not Muted, Amt1 = Audio is Muted. Sys1 indicates that this BME

ØØ

indicates no error (BME’s self-

if reported = System physical size has changed since last virtualized.

I/i Same as Request Information Response above.

Notes:

1. Command “

I ” is equivalent to “I” or “i” command.

1 = Wideband, 2 = Lo-Res, 3 = Sync, 4 = Audio (for this BME), Ø = BME not present.

+ is physical size of this BME.

, , , , are each two digit fields.

ADVANCED INSTRUCTION SET AND SIMPLE INSTRUCTION SET COMMANDS (PAGE 1 OF 3)

VIEW COMMANDS ASCII (HOST-SWITCHER) RESPONSE (SWITCHER-HOST)

Audio Gain V/v

GIn·Aud

Example V15G In15•Aud-Ø6 Example explanation: Virtual Input 15 Audio Level is set to -6 dB.

Global PRESET information

Example

Global PRESET Ties * *ØØVA

Views are 16 virtual outputs at a time; each position shows what virtual input is connected to that virtual output. Preset Ø views the current configuration.

Example 1

Example 1 explanation: Read Preset Ø (current) Ties of Virtual Inputs to Virtual Outputs Ø1 through 16 in Follow mode.

Example 2

Example 2 explanation: Read Preset Ø (current) Ties of Virtual Inputs to Virtual Outputs 17 through 32 in Follow mode.

Example 3

Example 3 explanation: Read Preset 3 Ties of Virtual Inputs to Virtual Outputs 49 through 64 in Follow mode.

VI ,Grp

VI Jims_Lecture,GrpA

SO•SO+1•SO+2

Ø*Ø1*ØØ

Ø*17*ØØ

3*49*ØØ

virtual input #4 tied to virtual output #1

Ø4•64•ØØ•ØØ•ØØ•ØØ•Ø3•Ø1•ØØ•ØØ•ØØ•64•ØØ•Ø1•ØØ•ØØ•All↵

virtual input #64 tied to virtual output #2

virtual input #4 tied to virtual output #17

Ø4•64•ØØ•ØØ•ØØ•ØØ•Ø3•Ø1•ØØ•ØØ•ØØ•64•ØØ•Ø1•ØØ•ØØ•All↵

virtual input #64 tied to virtual output #18

virtual input #4 tied to virtual output #49

Ø4•--•ØØ•ØØ•ØØ•--•Ø3•Ø1•na•na•na•na•na•na•na•na•All↵

virtual output #50 does not have audio follow (see note 3 below)

no virtual input tied to virtual output #16

in a 64 virtual input x 56 virtual output configuration, the last 8 virtual outputs are nonexistent (see note 2 below)

•

no virtual input tied to virtual output #32

SO+15

•All

Global PRESET w/Total Breakaway * * VC

Command description preset*start-output*plane

Global PRESET by Specific BME * * VD

Command description preset*start-output*BME#

SO•SO+1•SO+2

Room PRESET information * VI ,Grp Room PRESET Ties * *Ø1*ØØVA Room PRESET w/Total Breakaway * *Ø1* VC

Command description room*preset*start-output*plane

Rvo

•

Rvo....

•All

•Plane

•

SO+15

•Plane

•Bme

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Command Response Description

VI Jims_Lecture,GrpB Read Preset 1 breakaway information (follow versus breakaway mode)

In the 4 examples below, all Ties are read from a 32 x 32 virtual RGBA (red, green, Blue, Audio) system with Audio/Video breakaway (Grp B). In Examples 1 and 2 below (Video breakaway), only virtual plane 1 (Red) needs to be read, since virtual planes 2 and 3 (Green and Blue) are the same as virtual plane 1. Examples 3 and 4 below refer to virtual Audio breakaway with virtual plane 4 representing Audio.

Example 1

Explanation: Read Preset 1 Red (plane 1) Ties of Virtual Video Inputs to Virtual Video Outputs Ø1 through 16.

Example 2

Explanation: Read Preset 1 Red (plane 1) Ties of Virtual Video Inputs to Virtual Video Outputs 17 through 32.

Example 3

1*Ø1*Ø1VC

1*17*Ø1

1*Ø1*Ø4

Ø4•64•ØØ•ØØ•ØØ•ØØ•Ø3•Ø1•ØØ•ØØ•ØØ•64•ØØ•Ø1•ØØ•ØØ•Plane 1↵

Ø4•64•ØØ•ØØ•ØØ•ØØ•Ø3•Ø1•ØØ•ØØ•ØØ•64•ØØ•Ø1•ØØ•ØØ•Plane 4↵

Explanation: Read Preset 1 Audio (plane 4) Ties of Virtual Audio Inputs to Virtual Audio Outputs Ø1 through 16.

Example 4

Explanation: Read Preset 1 Audio (plane 4) Ties of Virtual Audio Inputs to Virtual Audio Outputs 17 through 32.

1*17*Ø4

virtual input #4 tied to virtual output #17

Ø4•64•ØØ•ØØ•ØØ•ØØ•Ø3•Ø1•ØØ•ØØ•ØØ•64•ØØ•Ø1•ØØ•ØØ•Plane 4↵

virtual input #64 tied to virtual output #18

no virtual input tied to virtual output #32

ADVANCED INSTRUCTION SET AND SIMPLE INSTRUCTION SET COMMANDS

VIEW COMMANDS ASCII (HOST-SWITCHER) RESPONSE (SWITCHER-HOST)

Virtual Output MUTES VM

• • • • •64Mut

1•2

Notes:

1. Start output is always

2. All “VI” values in responses are 2 numeric characters (i.e. 12 or

1 for Room PRESET, because room has max. of 16 outputs assigned.

3) or “na” indicating non-existant virtual

outputs.

3. In “VA” View, any outputs that do not follow show as “- -“ in response.

4. SO = “Start-Output” parameter in “Global Preset commands”.

5. Rvo - Rvo.... = Set of Virtual Outputs assigned to specified “room” (up to 16 total).

RGB DELAY COMMANDS ASCII (HOST-SWITCHER) RESPONSE (SWITCHER-HOST)

Read RGB Delay (for 1 ch.)

D Out •Dly

Set RGB Delay (for 1 ch.) d * Out •Dly

Note: Where = delay in 1/2 second increments (i.e. Ø = Ø sec, 1Ø = 5.Ø sec)

DIRECT WRITE OF GLOBAL PRESETS COMMANDS ASCII (HOST-SWITCHER) RESPONSE (SWITCHER-HOST)

Start Write Mode

P Write Preset Ready

End Write Mode p End Write Preset

Example P32 Write Preset 32 Ready

1*1! 1*2& 1*3% : : 1*64$

p End Write Preset 32

Notes:

1. Any non-output switching or invalid command between the Start and End commands will be ignored.

2. If there is no activity for 5 seconds while in write mode, then error E17 occurs.

3. No front panel switching (Actual Switching) is allowed during the Start and End commands.

4. If an End command

p command is issued with no Start command, then error E10 occurs.

virtual audio plane

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QUICK RECALL OF GLOBAL PRESETS COMMANDS ASCII (HOST-SWITCHER) RESPONSE (SWITCHER-HOST)

Quick Recall Preset

Notes:

1. If the Quick Recall Preset (

2. Complete backplane switch within 60mSeconds (apprx.) after receipt of the command.

3. Recall must take place 100mSeconds after End Write Mode command (

4. Quick recall command only recalls last entered direct write preset.

SET NAMES COMMANDS ASCII (HOST-SWITCHER) RESPONSE (SWITCHER-HOST)

Read Global preset name NG Write Global preset name nG , NamP

Read Room preset name NP * Write Room preset name nP * , NamP

Read Room Name NR Write Room Name nR , NamR

Read Virtual Input Name NI Write Virtual Input Name nI , NamI

Read Virtual Output Name NO Write Virtual Output Name nO , NamO

ADVANCED INSTRUCTION SET AND SIMPLE INSTRUCTION SET COMMANDS (PAGE 3 OF 3)

ZAP CONFIGURATION COMMANDS ASCII (HOST-SWITCHER) RESPONSE (SWITCHER-HOST)

Zap All Global presets & names Zap individual Global zT ZapT Zap All Room presets & names zP ZapP Zap individual Room Preset zT * ZapT Zap All RGB Delay to Ø sec. zD ZapD Zap all Audio Gains to Ø dB. zA ZapA UnMute RGB/Audio (All Mutes) zZ ZapZ Master Reset zXXX ZapXXX

If the switcher receives a command that is invalid or contains invalid parameters, it will return an Error Code response. The error code response has the format “Exx”. Following is a list of possible error code responses.

. Rpr

.) command is issued without an active write, then error E10 occurs.

p ).

zG ZapG

ERROR CODES

Description of Error code

1 Invalid input channel number (too large)

5 Device is off

Invalid command E11 Invalid preset number (too large) E12 E13 E14 E2 E21 E22 E23

Invalid output number (too large)

Value too large (Gain)

Command not available for matrix configuration

Invalid BME number

Invalid Room number

Busy

Checksum error

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SWITCHER GENERATED UNSOLICITED RESPONSES

When a local event takes place, such as a Front Panel operation, the switcher responds by sending an unsolicited response (message) to the Host. These switcher initiated messages are listed below.

RECONFIG

ØØ

= Audio level change

RECONFIG RECONFIG RECONFIG RECONFIG RECONFIG RECONFIG RECONFIG RECONFIG RECONFIG1 RECONFIG11 = Room#1

RECONFIG12 = Name change for global preset #1-16 RECONFIG13 = Name change for global preset #17-32

RECONFIG14 = Current connection change RECONFIG17 = Name change for virtual input #1-16

RECONFIG18 = Name change for virtual input #17-32 RECONFIG19 = Name change for virtual input #33-48 RECONFIG2

RECONFIG21 = Name change for virtual output #1-16 RECONFIG22 = Name change for virtual output #17-32 RECONFIG23 = Name change for virtual output #33-48

RECONFIG24 = Name change for virtual output #49-64

2 = Room#1 or room#1’s preset name change

3 = Room#2 or room#2’s preset name change

4 = Room#3 or room#3’s preset name change

5 = Room#4 or room#4’s preset name change

6 = Room#5 or room#5’s preset name change

7 = Room#6 or room#6’s preset name change

8 = Room#7 or room#7’s preset name change

9 = Room#8 or room#8’s preset name change Ø

= Room#9 or room#9’s preset name change

or room#1Ø’s preset name change

= Name change for virtual input #49-64

RECONFIG25 = Individual mute change RECONFIG26 = RGB->SYNC delay change RECONFIG34 = A global preset has been saved

RECONFIG35 = A room preset has been saved RECONFIG36 = All RGB Sync Delays initialized (Zapped to RECONFIG37 = All Audio Levels initialized (Zapped to RECONFIG38 = All Mutes initialized (Zapped to UnMuted)

RECONFIG4 RECONFIG4

RECONFIG99 = Entire System initialized (Master Reset)

= Global mute change

= Power supply status changed

dB)

sec)

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Matrix 6400 Audio Switcher

Chapter Five

Upgrades and Troubleshooting

Upgrade and Troubleshooting Procedures

Installing Software Update (IC Chip)

Swapping RS-232/RS-422 Ports

Changing the AC Fuse

Upgrades and Troubleshooting, cont’d

Upgrades and Troubleshooting

Upgrade and Troubleshooting Procedures

The following procedures may be done in the field.

• Add Front Panel Controller (FPC-1000) - see Page 5-2.

• Installing a Software Upgrade - see Page 5-4.

• Swapping RS-232 / RS-422 Ports - see Page 5-5.

• Troubleshooting a System Problem - see Page 5-6.

• Adding Audio Cards to a Matrix 6400 Audio Switcher- see Page 5-8.

• Changing the Audio Output Card Gain Jumpers - see Page 5-10.

• Adding BMEs to a Matrix 3200/6400 System - see Page 5-11.

Adding a Front Panel Controller to an existing system

Adding a Front Panel Controller to an existing system involves replacing the blank Access Panel on any BME (except Sync) with the FPC-1000 panel. A system can only have one Front Panel Controller and it must be installed on BME #0. The details for installing the FPC-1000 are included in the User’s Manual provided with the unit.

A B C D E A B C D E

OUT

AC POWER INPUT

FUSE: 250V 5.0A TT

RGB

MUTE

AUDIO MUTE

BME

ADDRESS

MKP COMM.BME COMM. RS232/RS422

ANAHEIM, CA MADE IN USA

100-240V 0.5A MAX 50/60Hz

DISCONNECT POWER CORD BEFORE SERVICING

1 - 8IN9 - 16IN17 - 24IN25 - 32IN33 - 40IN41 - 48IN49 - 56IN57 - 64

INPUTS OUTPUTS

POWER SUPPLIES COMMUNICATIONS

PRIMARY TX

REDUNDANT RX

OUT

1 - 8

9 - 16

OUT

17 - 24

RS232 BME REMOTE

DIAGNOSTICS

FPC-1000

SYSTEM STATUS

OUT

25 - 32

33 - 40

MATRIX 6400

AUDIO

OUT

41 - 48

49 - 56

57 - 64

Figure 5-1.A Matrix 6400 Audio BME Front and Rear Panels

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Matrix 6400 Audio BME Internal Access

MATRIX 6400

AUDIO

POWER SUPPLIES COMMUNICATIONS

PRIMARY TX

RS232 BME REMOTE

SYSTEM

STATUS

REDUNDANT RX

DIAGNOSTICS

FPC-1000

RGB

MUTE

AUDIO MUTE

RGB MUTE

AUD

UTE

Upgrades or repairs may require access to internal areas of the Matrix 6400 Audio BME. This involves removing the front access panel (blank or FPC-1000) using a coin or a flat blade screwdriver to rotate the two captive screws (Figure 5-2.A) as shown in Figure 5-2.B. Pull the top of the access panel out slightly then lift up and remove it from the front panel. The FPC-1000 will have a cable connecting it to the Main Controller, unplug the connector.

When done, reverse the procedure to reinstall the access panel.

Figure 5-2.A

Figure 5-2.B

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Installing A Software Update

To install a software update, IC U9 or U6 (or both) on the Main Control printed circuit card is replaced. If the system consists of multiple BMEs, the software IC(s) in each BME’s Main Control PCB may need to be updated. Use the following procedure to replace the Matrix 6400 Audio Main Control PCB IC(s).

1. Power the system OFF and unplug the AC power cord.

2. Remove the Access Panel. See Page 5-3.

3. Use the PLCC IC puller (Figure 5-3.A) to remove the existing Software IC. Squeeze the tool to align the hooks with the slots provided in opposite corners of IC socket U9 or U6. Insert the hooks, squeeze gently and pull the IC straight out of the socket. Set the IC aside.

4. Note the key (angled corner) of the new Software IC. Orient this to match the key of the socket and carefully press it in place.

5. Reinstall the Access Panel.

6. Plug in the AC power cord, power the system ON.

7. Verify that the switcher is working properly.

19 J1

RED J16

MAIN J15

N TIO

U A C

HIGH VOLTAGE

MAIN + J13

PO W

P P L

IE S

P R

IM A

RY R E

D U

IC A

T IO

ERE

G N

T E

T U

Main Control Card

RED + J14

N IO T U A

HIGH VOLTAGE

To Diagnostics LEDs

Figure 5-3.A Updating the Software IC on the Main Control Card

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Swapping BME #0 RS-232 / RS-422 Ports

Swapping BME #0 RS-232/RS-422 ports (not required on BME #1 - BME #5) involves moving a ribbon cable from one Main Control card connector to another.

Ribbon Cable Connectors

The ribbon cables used in the Matrix 6400 Audio Switcher use a self-latching style receptacle. Figure 5-4.A shows how it operates.

1. Press each of the two tabs outward, this unlocks the receptacle and ejects the ribbon cable connector part way. Pull evenly on the ribbon cable connector to remove it.

2. When reconnecting the cable, first align the pins in the receptacle with the holes in the connector and press evenly into the receptacle until the receptacle tabs lock the connector in place.

Swapping Serial Ports (RS-232/RS-422)

Before working inside, unplug the power cord.

The Matrix 6400 Audio Switcher is normally connected for RS-232 use. If your application requires RS-422, follow this procedure (and Figure 5-4.B) to change the configuration. The procedure for removing and installing the ribbon cables is described above in “Ribbon Cable Connectors” above.

1. Power OFF BME #0, unplug the power cord.

2. Remove the Access Panel on BME #0 (Page 5-3), locate the Main Control card

(see Figure 5-3.A).

3. Locate ribbon cable receptacles J4 and J5 (Figure 5-4.B). One is empty and the other has a ribbon cable which goes to the rear panel. The ribbon cable plugs into J4 for RS-232 and J5 for RS-422. If the connection is wrong for your application, disconnect the cable and move it to the other receptacle.

4. Reinstall the Access Panel.

5. Plug in the AC power cord, power ON the BME.

To RS-232/RS-422

RS-422

Connector

RS-232

RED J16

MAIN J15

MAIN + J13

To Diagnostics LEDs

RED + J14

Figure 5-4.B Main Control Card (for card location, see Figure 5-3.A)

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Troubleshooting a Matrix 3200/6400 System Problem

All Matrix 3200/6400 BME front panels include LEDs at the bottom of the panel which are bracketed and labeled DIAGNOSTICS. These LEDs (Figure 5-6.A) indicate the current status of the BME power supplies, the RS232/BME/MKP Communications RX and TX lines, and the System Status. The following descriptions include normal/failure/status conditions for each LED.

Power Supplies

Primary +V Green LED ON = Normal

OFF = Failure

Primary -V Green LED ON = Normal

OFF = Failure

Redundant +V Green LED ON = Normal

OFF = Failure (or Redundant not present) Blinking = Redundant +V supplying full +V load (indicates Primary +V power supply failure)

Redundant -V Green LED ON = Normal

OFF = Failure (or Redundant not present) Blinking = Redundant -V supplying full +V load (indicates Primary -V power supply failure)

If a BME fails to power ON, check the BME external AC fuse (see Page 5-7). If the Diagnostic LEDs indicate that a power supply has failed, check the power supply fuse (see Page 5-7).

BME #0 must be powered ON at the same time or after other BMEs. Any BME powered on after BME #0 will not be seen by the internal system software.

Communications

RS232 TX - Red LED ON/Blinking = BME is transmitting data to Host

RS232 RX - Green LED ON/Blinking = BME is receiving data from Host

BME TX - Red LED ON/Blinking = BME is transmitting data

BME RX - Green LED ON/Blinking = BME is receiving data

MKP TX - Red LED ON/Blinking = BME is transmitting to Remote keypad

MKP RX - Green LED ON/Blinking = BME is receiving from Remote keypad

1. MKP TX/RX LEDs are not present on SYNC BMEs.

2. MKP LED conditions above apply only to BME #0.

3. RS-232 LED conditions above apply only to BME #0.

4. A communications failure between BME #0 and other BMEs could be caused by one BME loading down the BME TX or RX line. To determine if that is the case, run the RJ-11 BME COMM interconnecting cable to bypass each BME one at a time.

System Status

Amber LED ON = Normal

OFF = System failure - Call Extron Tech Support Blinking = Busy

Checking/Replacing the BME External AC Input Fuse

The AC power input cord plugs into the Power-Switch/Fuse assembly which is located on the rear panel in the lower left corner of the BME. To check/replace the external fuse, remove the power-cord and insert the tip of a small screwdriver blade

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into the fuse-holder slot (the fuse-holder is located just below the power

19 J1

LTA

AUTIO

LTA

TION

Fuse

POWER SUPPLIES

COMMUNICATIONS

PRIMARY

RS232

BME REMOTE

SYSTEM

STATUS

REDUNDANT

DIAGNOSTICS

+ V

POWER SUPPLIES COMMUNICATIONS

PRIMARY TX

RS232 BME REMOTE

SYSTEM STATUS

REDUNDANT RX

DIAGNOSTICS

Primary V+ Power Supply

Redundant V+ Power Supply would be located here

Primary VPower Supply (Redundant V would be located beside Primary V-)

switch). Pry the fuse-holder out, it contains the AC input fuse plus a

FUSE: 250V 0.8A TT

spare. If may be obvious that the fuse is blown, if not, check it with an ohmmeter or any other continuity device if available. If the fuse is blown, replace it with the provided spare. Plug the AC power cord in and Power the BME ON. Verify that the unit powered ON correctly (check Front Panel LEDs). If the LEDs are in the proper state, the problem has been corrected. If not, contact Extron Technical Support.

Checking/Replacing the BME Internal Power Supply AC Input Fuses

Each internal power supply has an AC input fuse. If a power supply fuse blows, the Front Panel LED for that power supply will go OFF (it is normally solid ON). If the BME has redundant power supplies, the redundant supply for the failed power supply will assume the full load and its front panel diagnostic LED will blink indicating that the Main (Primary) power supply is inoperative. To check/replace a power supply fuse, unplug the AC power cord from the BME rear panel, remove the Access Panel (see Page 5-3). The power supply fuse location is shown in Figure 5-6.A (circled). Remove the fuse from the problem power supply. If may be obvious that the fuse is blown, if not, check it with an ohmmeter or any other continuity device if available. If the fuse is blown, replace it, plug the AC power cord in, power up the BME and check Diagnostic LEDs. If the problem persists, call Extron Technical Support.

AC POWER INPUT

100-240V 0.5A MAX 50/60Hz

Figure 5-6.A BME exploded view

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Matrix 6400 Audio Switcher Upgrade - Changing the Matrix Size

Changing the matrix size of a Matrix 6400 Audio Switcher may require adding or removing input and/or output audio circuit cards. Page 5-9 describes the procedure for determining the required number of input and output cards for the desired matrix size and which connectors the cards should be plugged into. The following procedure describes how to change the matrix size.

1. See Page 5-12 “Software Procedure - Before and After a Hardware Upgrade”. Do steps under “Before Hardware Changes” prior to making any hardware changes.

To ignore step 1 and proceed with the hardware upgrade will require considerable system reconfiguration time. It is highly recommended that you

not skip any step.

2. Turn OFF the AC power switch and unplug the AC power cord.

Installing or removing Audio cards with power on may damage the equipment.

3. Plug the audio cards in as required (see page 5-9).

4. Plug the AC power cord in and turn ON the AC power switch.

5. Do the steps under “After Hardware Changes” on Page 5-13.

6. Verify that the new matrix size is correctly identified by the software.

BME

A B C

ADDRESS

E A B

MKP COMM.

ANAHEIM, CA MADE IN USA

BME COMM.

: 2

5.0 A

DISCONNECT POWER CORD BEFORE SERVICING

100-240V 0.5A MAX 50/60Hz

INPUTS

1 - 8

9 - 16

17 - 24

25 - 32

33 - 40

41 - 48

49 - 56

Align with plastic guides

OUT

OUTPUTS

OUT

57 - 64

1 - 8

9 - 16

17 - 24

25 - 32

33 - 40

41 - 48

49 - 56

57 - 64

Figure 5-7.A Inserting an audio card into slot 57-64.

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INPUTS OUTPUTS

OUT

1 - 8

9 - 16

17 - 24

25 - 32

OUT

33 - 40

41 - 48

A B C D E A B C D E

OUT

AC POWER INPUT

FUSE: 250V 5.0A TT

BME

ADDRESS

MKP COMM.BME COMM. RS232/RS422

ANAHEIM, CA MADE IN USA

100-240V 5.0A MAX 50/60Hz

DISCONNECT POWER CORD BEFORE SERVICING

1 - 8IN9 - 16IN17 - 24IN25 - 32IN33 - 40IN41 - 48IN49 - 56IN57 - 64

Determining Audio Switcher Circuit Card Population

The drawing above shows the layout of the input and output audio circuit card slots on the rear panel of the Matrix 6400 Audio Switcher. The 8 card slots to the left are bracketed and labeled INPUTS, the 8 card slots to the right are bracketed and labeled OUTPUTS. Each audio card supports 8 stereo channels and each card slot (input and output) is labeled to identify the physical connector range covered by the card plugged into a slot (low number = top connector, high number = bottom connector on card).

The chart to the right shows the REQUIRED circuit card population for every possible matrix configuration. The following Matrix 6400 Audio configurations are supported:

8 inputs x 8, 16, 24, 32, 40, 48, 56, 64 outputs 16 inputs x 8, 16, 24, 32, 40, 48, 56, 64 outputs 24 inputs x 8, 16, 24, 32, 40, 48, 56, 64 outputs 32 inputs x 8, 16, 24, 32, 40, 48, 56, 64 outputs 40 inputs x 8, 16, 24, 32, 40, 48, 56, 64 outputs 48 inputs x 8, 16, 24, 32, 40, 48, 56, 64 outputs 56 inputs x 8, 16, 24, 32, 40, 48, 56, 64 outputs 64 inputs x 8, 16, 24, 32, 40, 48, 56, 64 outputs

An example matrix configuration of 24x16 would require audio input cards in the left 3 slots (1-8, 916 and 17-24) of the INPUTS section and audio output cards in the left 2 slots (1-8 and 9-16) of the OUTPUTS section. If the cards are not installed as shown for each matrix size, the Extron Matrix 6400 System Virtualization/Control Software will be unable to accurately virtualize the system. The Audio Input circuit cards (PN# 70-069-

01) plug into connectors INPUTS 1-8 through 57-64, the Audio Output circuit cards (PN# 70-070-01) plug into connectors OUTPUTS 1-8 through 57-64. It is not possible to plug the circuit cards in upside down or inputs into outputs nor vice versa.

OUT

49 - 56

57 - 64

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Changing the Audio Output Card Gain Jumpers

The gain indicated by an FPC 1000 LCD panel or a Host computer running Extron’s Matrix 6400 System Control software may be off by 6dB depending on the type of output (balanced or unbalanced) and jumper positions on the Audio Output card. If the Audio card jumpers for each output are set to match the output type, the indicated gain will match the actual gain for all outputs.

Each Audio Output card has eight pairs of jumpers (one pair for each stereo, two channel output on the card) which enables the gain to be changed by 6dB for each output. The pairs consist of headers H9 and H10, H11 and H12, H13 and H14 through H23 and H24 (jumper locations are shown in Figure 5-9.A below). The jumpers plug onto header pins 1 and 2 (upper position) or 2 and 3 (lower position) and each position’s affect on the output signal follows:

Jumper on pins 1 and 2, output gain will be 0dB unbalanced and +6dB balanced. Jumper on pins 2 and 3, output gain will be –6dB unbalanced and 0dB balanced.

Jumpers for unbalanced output go on pins 1 and 2, balanced on pins 2 and 3. The Matrix 6400 Audio switchers ship with all gain jumpers on header pins 1 & 2.

If a particular output’s gain is going to be changed, both jumpers for that output must be changed; for example, the jumpers on H9 and H10 may be moved from the upper position (pins 1 and 2) to the lower position (pins 2 and 3). Moving the pair of jumpers from the upper position to the lower position results in a –6dB gain change for each audio channel of that output, balanced or unbalanced.

NOTE:

Switch in pairs only

Audio Out Board

Top

Bottom

H9 H10

H23 H24

Figure 5-9.A Audio output card gain jumpers.

H25

H26

DO NOT CHANGE Jumper Setting

Each output card has eight outputs covering outputs 1-8, 9-16, 17-24, 25-32, 33-40, 41-48, 49-56 and 57-64. Headers H9 and H10 are for the lowest number output for a slot, headers 23 and 24 are for the highest number output for a slot. For example, to

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change the gain for output 51, pull the card for outputs 49-56, count from the top

MATRIX 6400

WIDEBAND VIDEO

MATRIX 6400

WIDEBAND VIDEO

MATRIX 6400

WIDEBAND VIDEO

MATRIX 6400

SYNC

MATRIX 6400

SYNC

MATRIX 6400

AUDIO

POWER SUPPLIES COMMUNICATIONS

PRIMARY TX

RS232 BME REMOTE

SYSTEM STATUS

REDUNDANT RX

DIAGNOSTICS

+ V

POWER SUPPLIES COMMUNICATIONS

PRIMARY TX

RS232 BME REMOTE

SYSTEM STATUS

REDUNDANT RX

DIAGNOSTICS

+ V

POWER SUPPLIES COMMUNICATIONS

PRIMARY TX

RS232 BME REMOTE

SYSTEM STATUS

REDUNDANT RX

DIAGNOSTICS

+ V

POWER SUPPLIES COMMUNICATIONS

PRIMARY TX

RS232 BME

SYSTEM STATUS

REDUNDANT RX

DIAGNOSTICS

+ V

POWER SUPPLIES COMMUNICATIONS

PRIMARY TX

RS232 BME

SYSTEM STATUS

REDUNDANT RX

DIAGNOSTICS

+ V

POWER SUPPLIES COMMUNICATIONS

PRIMARY TX

RS232 BME REMOTE

SYSTEM STATUS

REDUNDANT RX

DIAGNOSTICS

+ V

FPC-1000

RGB MUTE

AUDIO MUTE

header pair which is for output 49. The target headers are H13 and H14; swapping their jumper positions will change the gain for output 51.

Gain jumpers must be changed in pairs (H9 & H10 through H23 & H24). Do NOT change the position of the jumpers on headers 25 and 26 (H25 & H26).

Adding BME(s) to a Matrix 3200/6400 System

Adding BME(s) to an existing Matrix 3200/6400 System involves doing most of the same steps as an initial installation. Extron recommends that the following steps be done in the order listed to add an Audio BME to an existing system.

1. See Page 5-12 “Software Procedure - Before and After a Hardware Upgrade”. Do steps under “Before Hardware Changes” before making any hardware changes.

To ignore step 1 and proceed with the hardware upgrade will require considerable system reconfiguration time. It is highly recommended that you not skip any step.

2. Remove power before proceeding. Go to “Adding a Matrix 6400 Audio BME” (see Page 5-10 below). If this is not an Audio BME add-on, go to Chapter 2.

3. Set the BME address numbers (0 - 5). (Page 2-3)

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

5. Connect the RS-232/RS-422 cable to the serial port of BME #0. (Page 2-3)

6. Connect the AC Power cable(s) to the BME(s). (Page 2-3)

7. Apply AC power to the BMEs and Verify Normal Power-Up. (Page 2-3)

8. Do the steps under “After Hardware Changes” on Page 5-13.

9. Connect cables to BMEs (video, sync and/or audio cables). (Page 2-5)

The procedure for adding an Audio BME follows.

Adding a Matrix 6400 Audio BME

The Matrix 6400 Audio BME may be installed in a rack with an existing Matrix 3200/6400 system, or it may be installed in a different location. BMEs may be separated by up to 12 feet and rack mounting is NOT required. If the Audio BME is going to be rack mounted with other BMEs, they may be mounted in any order within a rack or

Figure 5-10.A

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cabinet. 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 5-10.A would be set to 0 - 5 sequentially from top to bottom, however, a different order is acceptable and will not impact system operation in any way.

Equipment location 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.

The following restrictions apply to installing BMEs.

• One BME must be assigned as BME#0.

• A BME with an FPC 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.

See Page 2-2 for other BME restrictions.

Go to step 3 above.

Software Procedure – Before and After a Hardware Upgrade

Prior to upgrading a Matrix 3200/6400 Wideband Video Switcher System, read the “Upgrade System – Software Procedure” below. The suggested procedure can save you a lot of time reconfiguring a system that is going to have a hardware upgrade installed. The procedure includes steps to be performed before and after the hardware upgrade.

Upgrade System – Software Procedure

The UPGRADE WIZARD is started by clicking the TOOLS | UPGRADE menu on the main screen. It guides you through restoration of all your system settings (programming of Presets, Virtual Names, Rooms, etc.) when you add more physical IO ports or more BMEs to your existing 3200/6400 system.

The following procedures must be done in the sequence listed to save the original system settings and use them to create a new configuration.

Before Hardware Changes

Do the following steps BEFORE starting the hardware upgrade:

1. From Windows open the “Extron Electronics” program group or folder.

2. Double click the “Matrix 6400 Control Pgm” icon to start the program. You

will be asked to select the COMM port, or choose “Emulate” mode. After the COMM port is selected, the software looks for the matrix system, “reads” its configuration, and then displays it in a window called “Extron’s Matrix 6400 Control Program.

3. Click on TOOLS, the TOOLS menu is displayed. Click on Upgrade.

4. The “Upgrade Wizard” dialog box shown below will be displayed. The

options are Yes, No, and Cancel. Click on ”No” (since the hardware changes have NOT been installed at this point).

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• The current MATRIX settings will be saved in the MTRX6400.INI file.

• The Matrix 6400 Control Pgm will shut down to allow you to power down the system to make the hardware changes.

5. Return to step 2 of the applicable procedure (Page 5-8 or 5-11).

Note: The “After Hardware Changes” procedure begins on Page 5-13.

After Hardware Changes

Do the following steps AFTER the hardware upgrade has been installed:

1. From Windows open the Program Group or Folder called “Extron Electronics”.

2. Double click the “Matrix 6400 Control Pgm” icon to start the program. You

3. Click on TOOLS, the TOOLS menu is displayed. Click on Upgrade.

4. The “Upgrade Wizard” dialog box shown below will be displayed. The

options are Yes, NO and Cancel. Click on ”Yes” (since the hardware changes have been installed at this point). The “Upgrade Wizard” does the following:

• Presents the Virtual Configuration screen so you may re-virtualize the system to match your new hardware configuration.

• Restores MATRIX settings from the MTRX6400.INI file saved before the hardware configuration was changed. All settings are restored from before, except the Map.

• You may want to assign new icons and names to any Virtual IO ports that were newly created by your upgrade after the wizard has finished. This would also be the time to update your Room Configurations if needed.

5. Verify that the system (including the new hardware) is functioning correctly. If the system is not functioning as expected, call Extron Technical Support.

The upgrade wizard also allows you to downgrade your system (remove hardware), but various Room and Preset settings may not fully restore since

some of the Virtual input and output ports may no longer exist.

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Notes

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Matrix 6400 Audio Switcher

Appendix A

Reference Information

Switcher Part Numbers

Related Part Numbers

BNC Cables

Glossary of Terms

Reference Information, cont’d

Reference Information

Matrix 3200/6400 Series Part Numbers

Part Numbers for Matrix 3200/6400 switchers use the following format:

60-25x-iofr

where: x = 0 = Matrix 6400 Wideband

x = 1 = Matrix 3200 Wideband x = 2 = Matrix 6400 Video x = 3 = Matrix 3200 Video x = 4 = Matrix 6400 Sync x = 5 = Matrix 3200 Sync x = 6 = Matrix 6400 Audio

io = Inputs/Outputs (Matrix size). The i and the o are replaced by two characters which identify the exact size of the Matrix.

f = Front Panel Controller (FPC-1000) f = 0 = No, f = 1 = Yes

r = Redundant Power Supply r = 0 = No, r = 1 = Yes

An example of a typical Matrix 3200/6400 part number is: 60-250-HD11

In this example: x = 0 = Matrix 6400 Wideband

io = HD = 64x32 which was obtained from the Matrix 6400 Wideband Part Number Table on Page A-3 as illustrated below. The vertical column identifies i (# of Inputs) and the horizontal row identifies o (# of Outputs).

163248 64

f = 1 = yes = Front Panel Controller

16 24 32 40 48 56 64

AA AB BC BD CE

CF DG DH

BB DC DD

FF HG HH

CA CB FC FD

LG LH

DA DB HC HD

LF PG PH

r = 1 = yes = Redundant Power Supply

For the example above, the io characters would be BA for matrix size 32x8, DD for matrix size 32x32 and PH for matrix size 64x64.

The Matrix 3200 Wideband and Matrix 6400 Audio io characters are selected using the same procedure as is used with the Matrix 6400 Wideband, but with different tables as shown on Page A-3.

The io characters for the Matrix 3200 Sync part number are DD as it is only available in one matrix size, 32x32. The io characters for the Matrix 6400 Sync part numbers are PH as it is also available in only one matrix size, 64x64. Either of the two Sync part numbers may include r = 0 or 1 but f must be 0 as a Sync module cannot have a Front Panel Controller.

Matrix 3200/6400 Part Numbers (with matrix tables) are shown on Page A-3.

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Matrix 3200/6400 Series Part Numbers (continued from previous

page)

Extron Part Part # Matrix 6400 Wideband Switcher 60-250-iofr

Two io (Inputs/Outputs) characters = table matrix size coordinate points. f = Front Panel Controller (FPC), 0 = No, 1 = Yes r = Redundant Power Supply (RPS), 0 = No, 1 = Yes Examples:

60-250-IE11 = 48 Inputs/40 Outputs 1-FPC & 1- RPS 60-250-HD10 = 64 Inputs/32 Outputs 1-FPC & 0-RPS

60-250-PH00 = 64 Inputs/64 Outputs 0-FPC & 0-RPS

Matrix 3200 Wideband Switcher 60-251-iofr

60-251-DC10 = 32 Inputs/24 Outputs 1-FPC & 0-RPS 60-251-DD11 = 32 Inputs/32 Outputs 1-FPC & 1-RPS

Matrix 6400 Video Switcher 60-252-iofr

60-252-HD10 = 64 Inputs/32 Outputs 1-FPC & 0-RPS 60-252-HH00 = 64 Inputs/64 Outputs 0-FPC & 0-RPS

Matrix 3200 Video Switcher 60-253-iofr

60-253-DC10 = 32 Inputs/24 Outputs 1-FPC & 0-RPS 60-253-DD11 = 32 Inputs/32 Outputs 1-FPC & 1-RPS

Matrix 6400 Sync Switcher 60-254-PH0r

r = Redundant Power Supply (RPS), 0 = No, 1 = Yes Examples: 60-254-PH01 = 64 Inputs/64 Outputs with RPS 60-254-PH00 = 64 Inputs/64 Outputs without RPS

Matrix 3200 Sync Switcher 60-255-DD0r

r = Redundant Power Supply (RPS), 0 = No, 1 = Yes Examples: 60-255-DD01 = 32 Inputs/32 Outputs with RPS 60-255-DD00 = 32 Inputs/32 Outputs without RPS

Matrix 6400 Audio Switcher (Stereo or Mono*) 60-256*-iofr

Two io (Inputs/Outputs) characters = table matrix size coordinate points. f = Front Panel Controller (FPC), 0 = No, 1 = Yes r = Redundant Power Supply (RPS), 0 = No, 1 = Yes Examples: 60-256*-HD01 = 64 Inputs/32 Outputs with RPS (no FPC) 60-256*-HH10 = 64 Inputs/64 Outputs with FPC (no RPS) 60-256*-DB11 = 32 Inputs/16 Outputs with FPC & RPS 60-256*-BA00 = 16 Inputs/8 Outputs (no FPC, no RPS)

* Part numbers shown are for Stereo models. For Mono Audio Model part numbers, replace 60-256 with 60-529.

16 24 32 40 48 56 64

AA AB AC AD AE AF AG AH

16 32 48

8 16 24 32

8 16 24

32 40

48 56

8 16 24 32

16 32 48 64

BA BB BC BD BE BF BG BH

CB CC CD CE CF CG CH

DB DC DD DE DF DG DH

EA EB EC ED EE EF EG EH

CA FC

IF LG LH

16 32

AA AB BC BD

HA HB HC HD HE HF HG HH

5640 GA GB GC GD GE GF GG GH

DA DB HC HD LE

LF PG PH

BA BB DC DD

HA HB HC HD HE HF HG HH

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Matrix 3200/6400 Series Part Numbers (continued)

Extron Part Part #

FPC 1000 (Matrix 6400 Series) 60-276-01 FPC 1000 (Matrix 3200 Series) 60-276-02 MKP 1000 (Gray) 60-239-01 MKP 1000 (Black) 60-239-02 MKP 1000 (White) 60-239-03 Stereo Audio Input Card (8 Inputs) 70-069-01 Stereo Audio Output Card (8 Outputs) 70-070-01 Mono Audio Input Card (8 Inputs) 70-232-01 Mono Audio Output Card (8 Outputs) 70-233-01 3200 Series Wideband Input Card (16 Inputs) 70-082-10 6400 Series Wideband Input Card (16 Inputs) 70-081-01 3200/6400 Wideband Output Upgrade (8 Outputs) 70-067-01

3200/6400 Series Video Output Upgrade (8 Outputs) 70-068-01

Related Part Numbers

Extron Part Part #

Captive Screw Audio Connector, Stereo (5-pole) 10-319-10 Captive Screw Audio Connector, Mono (3-pole) 10-265-03 RCA (female) BNC (male) Adapter 10-264-01 SVHS - BNC Adapter 26-353-01 GLI 250 (Ground Loop Isolator, 250 MHz RGBHV) 60-123-01 MKP 1000 User’s Manual 68-355-01 FPC 1000 User’s Manual 68-355-02 Matrix 6400 Audio User’s Manual 68-355-03 Matrix 3200/6400 System Virtualization/Control Software29-036-01 Audio Power Supply 70-084-01 Matrix 6400 Audio User’s Manual 68-355-03 16” BNC Extraction Tool 100-096-01

BNC Cables (Super High Resolution (SHR) BNC Cables)

Extron SHR BNC cables are Super High Resolution BNC cables. Extron recommends that when using signals with a scanning frequency of 15-125 kHz and running distances of 100 feet or more, high resolution BNC cables should be used to achieve maximum performance.

Extron Part Part #

Bulk Cable

SHR Bulk Cable

Bulk SHR-1, 500’ 22-098-02 Bulk SHR-1, 1000’ 22-098-03 Bulk SHR-4, 500’ 22-099-02 Bulk SHR-5, 500’ 22-100-02 BNC SHR crimp connectors, qty. 50 100-075-51

BNC-4 MINI-HR Bulk Cable

Bulk BNC 4-500’ HR 22-032-02 Bulk BNC 4-1000’ HR 22-032-03

BNC 5 MINI-HR Bulk Cable

Bulk BNC 5-500’ HR 22-020-02 Bulk BNC 5-1000’ HR 22-020-03

BNC 5 Plenum MINI-HR BULK Cable

Bulk BNC 5-500’ HRP 22-103-02 Bulk BNC 5-1000’ HRP 22-103-03

Install Plenum Bulk Cable

Bulk Install Plenum, 500’ 22-111-03 Bulk Install Plenum, 1000’ 22-111-04

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Assorted Connectors

BNC Connectors

BNC M BNC SHR crimp connectors, qty. 50 100-075-51 BNC Bulkhead connectors, qty. 50 (for custom wall plates) 100-076-51

Pre-cut Cables

The BNC-4 HR is used for RGBS cable runs and the BNC-5 is used for RGBHV cable runs, but either type can also be used for composite video, S-Video or RGB with sync on green. All Extron BNC cables have male gender connectors on both ends. Also available is a plenum version of the BNC-5 HR cabling.

BNC-4 HR Cable

BNC-4-25’HR (25 feet/7.5 meters) 26-210-04 BNC-4-50’HR (50 feet/15.0 meters) 26-210-05 BNC-4-75’HR (75 feet/23.0 meters) 26-210-06 BNC-4-100’HR (100 feet/30.0 meters) 26-210-07 BNC-4-150’HR (150 feet/45.0 meters) 26-210-08 BNC-4-200’HR (200 feet/60.0 meters) 26-210-09 BNC-4-250’HR (250 feet/75.0 meters) 26-210-54 BNC-4-300’HR (300 feet/90.0 meters) 26-210-53

BNC-5 HR Cable

BNC-5-25’HR (25 feet/7.5 meters) 26-260-03 BNC-5-50’HR (50 feet/15.0 meters) 26-260-04 BNC-5-75’HR (75 feet/23.0 meters) 26-260-16 BNC-5-100’HR (100 feet/30.0 meters) 26-260-05 BNC-5-150’HR (150 feet/45.0 meters) 26-260-12 BNC-5-200’HR (200 feet/60.0 meters) 26-260-06 BNC-5-250’HR (250 feet/75.0 meters) 26-260-18 BNC-5-300’HR (300 feet/90.0 meters) 26-260-14

INI-HR crimp connectors, qty. 50 100-074-51

Bulk cable in lengths up to 5000' rolls is available with or without connectors.

Binary/Hex/Decimal Conversion Table

Decimal value n/a 64 32 16 8 4 2 1 Dec. Hex Add the decimal values above for equivalents. 0 80/00h n/a 0 00000 0 1 81/01h n/a 0 00000 1

2 82/02h n/a 0 00001 0 3 83/03h n/a 0 00001 1

4 84/04h n/a 0 00010 0 5 85/05h n/a 0 00010 1

6 86/06h n/a 0 00011 0 7 87/07h n/a 0 00011 1

8 88/08h n/a 0 00100 0 9 89/09h n/a 0 00100 1

10 8A/0Ah n/a 0 00101 0 11 8B/0Bh n/a 0 00101 1

12 8C/0Ch n/a 0 00110 0 13 8D/0Dh n/a 0 00110 1

14 8E/0Eh n/a 0 00111 0 15 8F/0Fh n/a 0 00111 1

16 90/10h n/a 0 01000 0 etc.

32 A0/20h n/a 0 10000 0 etc.

64 C0/40h n/a 1 00000 0 etc.

99 E3/63h n/a 1 10001 1 100 E4/64h n/a 1 10010 0

etc. 127 FF/7F n/a 1 11111 1

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Glossary of terms

Following is a list of terms taken from Extron’s Glossary.

AC – Alternating Current – Flow of electrons that changes direction alternately. ADA – Extron’s product designation for Analog Distribution Amplifier. AMPS – Amperes – A unit of measurement for current. Analog – Analogue – A continuous signal that takes time to make a transition

from one level to another. Standard audio and video signals are analog. This signal has an infinite number of levels between its highest and lowest value. (Not represented by bits, such as with digital.)

ANSI – American National Standards Institute ASCII – American Standard Code for Information Interchange – The standard

code consisting of 7-bit coded characters (8 bits including parity check), utilized to exchange information between data processing systems, data communication systems, and associated equipment. The ASCII set contains control characters and graphic characters.

Attenuation – The decrease in magnitude of a signal. Audio Follow – A term used when audio is tied to other signals, such as video,

and they are switched together. (The opposite of Break-away)

Balanced Audio – A method that uses three conductors for one audio signal.

They are plus (+), minus (-) and ground. The ground conductor is strictly for shielding, and does not carry any signal. Also Differential Audio.

Bandwidth – A frequency range, or “band” of frequencies, within which a device

operates. In audio and video, it is the band of frequencies that can pass through a device without significant loss or distortion. The higher the bandwidth, the sharper the picture; low bandwidth can cause a “fuzzy” picture.

Barrel – Outward curved edges on a display image. Also see “pincushion”. Blanking – The turning off of the electron beam that scans the image onto the

screen. When the beam completes a scan line it must return (retrace) back to the left. During this time, the beam must be turned off (horizontal blanking). Similarly, when the last line has been scanned at the bottom of the screen, the beam must return to the upper left. This requires vertical blanking.

Blooming – Most noticeable at the edges of images on a CRT, “blooming” is

when the light (color) is so intense that it seems to exceed the boundary of the object. Thin lines and sharp edges could look thick and fuzzy. This may be caused by the brightness being set to high, or by a high voltage problem.

BNC – It is a cylindrical Bayonet Connector which operates with a twist-locking

motion. Two curved grooves in the collar of the male connector are aligned with two projections on the outside of the female collar. This allows the connector to be locked in place without the need of tools.

Break-away – The ability to separate signals for the purpose of switching them

independently. For example: an audio and video signal from the same source may be “broken away” and switched to different destinations. This is the opposite of the term “follow”.

Buffer – Generally referred to as a unity gain amplifier used to isolate the signal

source from the load. This is for both digital and analog signals.

Cable Equalization – The method of altering the frequency response of a video

amplifier to compensate for high frequency losses in cables that it feeds. (See Peaking.)

Capacitance – The storing of an electrical charge. At high frequencies,

capacitance that exists in cables also represents a form of impedance.

Cathode Ray Tube – See CRT.

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Chroma – The characteristics of color information, independent of luminance

intensity. Hue and saturation are qualities of chroma. Black, gray, and white objects do not have chroma characteristics.

Chrominance Signal – Part of a television signal containing the color

information. Abbreviated by “C”.

Coaxial Cable – A two-conductor wire in which one conductor completely wraps

the cable.

Component Video – Our color television system starts with three channels of

information; Red, Green, & Blue (RGB). In the process of translating these channels to a single composite video signal they are often first converted to Y, R-Y, and B-Y. Both 3-channel systems, RGB and Y, R -Y, B -Y are component video signals. They are the components that eventually make up the composite video signal. Much higher program production quality is possible if the elements are assembled in the component domain.

Composite Sync – A signal consisting of horizontal sync pulses, vertical sync

pulses, and equalizing pulses only, with no signal reference level.

Composite Video – A mixed signal comprised of the luminance (black and

white), chrominance (color), blanking pulses, sync pulses and color burst.

Contrast – The range of light and dark values in a picture or the ratio between

the maximum and the minimum brightness values. Low contrast is shown mainly as shades of gray, while high contrast is shown as blacks and whites with very little gray. It is also a TV monitor adjustment which increases or decreases the level of contrast of a televised picture.

Crosstalk – Interference from an adjacent channel which adds an undesirable

signal to the desired signal.

Crosstalk Isolation – Attenuation of an undesired signal introduced by crosstalk

from an adjacent channel.

CRT – Cathode Ray Tube – A vacuum tube that produces light when energized

by the electron beam generated inside the tube. A CRT has a heater element, cathode, and grids in the neck of the tube, making up the “gun”. An electron beam is produced by the gun and is accelerated toward the front display, or screen surface of the tube. The display surface contains phosphors that light up when hit by the electron beam. The CRT is more commonly known as picture tube.

dB – Decibel – The standard unit used to express gain or loss of power. It

indicates the logarithmic ratio of output power divided by input power. A power loss of 3 dB is an attenuation of half of the original value. The term “3dB down” is used to describe the “half power point”.

DC – Direct Current – The flow of electrons in one direction. D Connector – A connector with rounded corners and angled ends, taking on

the shape of the letter “D”. Commonly used in computers and video.

Decibel – See dB. Decoder – A device used to separate the RGBS (Red, Green, Blue and Sync)

signals from a composite video signal.

Differential Audio – See Balanced Audio. Distribution Amplifier (DA) – A device that allows connection of one input

source to multiple output sources such as monitors or projectors.

FCC – Federal Communications Commission – A unit of the U.S. Government

that monitors and regulates communications.

Field – In interlaced video, it takes two scans on a screen to make a complete

picture, or a “Frame”. Each scan is called a “Field”. Sometimes these are referred to as “field 1 and field 2”.

Flicker – Flicker occurs when the electron gun paints the screen too slowly,

giving the phosphors on the screen time to fade.

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Frame – In interlaced video, a Frame is one complete picture. A Frame is made

up of two fields, or two sets of interlaced lines.

Frequency Range – Refers to the low-to-high limits of a device, such as a

computer, projector or monitor. Also “bandwidth”.

Gain – A general term used to denote an increase in signal power or voltage

produced by an amplifier in transmitting a signal from one point to another. The amount of gain is usually expressed in decibels above a reference level. Opposite of Attenuation.

Genlock – A method of synchronizing video equipment by using a common,

external “Genlock” signal.

Hertz – Hz – A measure of frequency in cycles per second. High Impedance – Hi Z or High Z – In video, when the signal is not terminated

locally and is going to another destination, where it will be terminated. In video, Hi Z is typically 10k ohms or greater.

Horizontal Rate – Horizontal Frequency – The number of complete horizontal

lines, including trace and retrace, scanned per second. Typically shown as a measure of kHz.

Horizontal Resolution – Smallest increment of a television picture that can be

discerned in the horizontal plane. This increment is dependent upon the video bandwidth and is measured in frequency. Determines the number of lines it takes to scan an image on the screen.

Hue – Tint Control – Red, yellow, blue, etc. are hues of color or types of color.

Hue is the parameter of color that allows us to distinguish between colors.

Hz – Hertz – Frequency in cycles per second. Impedance – Z – The opposition or “load” to a signal. Circuits that generate

audio or video signals, are designed to work with a certain “load”, or impedance. Typical video impedances: 75 ohm or High Z. Also see High Impedance and Low Impedance.

Interlaced – The process of scanning whereby the alternate lines of both

scanned fields fall evenly between each other.

IRE Scale – An oscilloscope scale that applies to composite video levels.

Typically there are 140 IRE units in one volt (1 IRE = 7.14 mV).

K – An abbreviation for kilobyte. A kilobyte is 1,000 bytes. In computer memory

sizes, the numbers are rounded down. e.g. 1k byte = 1024 bytes.

Kilohertz – kHz – Thousands of Hertz, or a frequency rate in units of thousands

of cycles per second. For example, CGA’s horizontal scan rate is 15.75 kHz or 15,750 hertz (Hz).

LED – Light-Emitting Diode Level Control – The Level Control on selected Extron interface products is

similar to the Contrast Control on a data monitor. It can either increase or decrease the output voltage level of the interface to the connected data monitor or projector. This results in greater or less contrast in the picture.

Low Impedance – The condition where the source or load is at a lower

impedance than the characteristic impedance of the cable. Low source impedances are common; low load impedances are usually fault conditions.

Luminance – This is the signal that represents brightness in a video picture.

Luminance is any value between black and white. In mathematical equations, luminance is abbreviated as “Y”.

M – Mega – An abbreviation for megabyte. A megabyte is 1024K, or roughly a

million bytes (1,048,076 to be exact [1024 x 1024]).

Matrix – In A/V, an electronic device used to collect and distribute video (and

sometimes audio) signals. See matrix switcher.

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Matrix switcher – In audio/video, a means of selecting an input source and

connecting it to one or more outputs. A Matrix switcher would normally have multiple inputs and multiple outputs.

MHz (as in 8 MHz) – An abbreviation for megahertz. This is a unit of

measurement and refers to a million cycles per second. Bandwidth is measured in megahertz.

Milli – m – Abbreviation for one thousandth. Example: 1 ms = 1/1000 second. Monitor – (A) A TV that may receive its signal directly from a VCR, camera or

separate TV tuner for high quality picture reproduction. It may not contain a channel selector. (B) A video display designed for use with closed circuit TV equipment. (C) Device used to display computer text and graphics.

Non-Interlaced – Also called progressive scan – a method by which all the video

scan lines are presented on the screen in one sweep instead of two (also see interlaced).

Nonvolatile memory – Memory that retains data when power is turned off. NTSC – National Television Standards Committee – Television standard for

North America and certain countries in South America. 525 lines/60 Hz (60 Hz Refresh).

Output – The product of an operation by a device going to some external

destination, such as another device, a video screen, image or hard copy.

PAL – Phase Alternate Line – The phase of the color carrier is alternated from

line to line. It takes four full pictures for the color horizontal phase relationship to return to the reference point. This alternation helps cancel out phase errors, the reason the hue control is not needed on PAL TV sets. PAL, in its many forms is used extensively in Western Europe.

PCB – Printed Circuit Board Peak-to-Peak – abbreviated p-p – The amplitude (voltage) difference (as

displayed on an oscilloscope) between the most positive and the most negative excursions (peaks) of an electrical signal.

Peaking – A means of compensating for mid and high frequency RGB Video

Bandwidth response in data monitors and projectors and for signal losses due to cable capacitance. When using the Peak enhancements, use the following guidelines for proper output settings: Use 50% with all computer frequencies between 15-125 kHz at any cable length. Use 100% with high frequency computers of 36 kHz or higher with cable lengths 75 feet or greater.

Pincushion – The inward or outward (curved) appearance of the edges of a

display.

Pin-out – An illustration or table that names signals, voltages, etc. that are on

each pin of a connector or cable.

Plenum Cable – Cable having a covering that meets the UL specifications for

resistance to fire.

PLUGE – Picture Line Up Generation Equipment – This is a name of a test

pattern that assists in properly setting picture black level. PLUGE can be part of many test patterns. The phrase and origination of the test signal are both credited to the BBC.

Power – Electrical – The dissipation of heat by passing a current through a

resistance. Measured in Watts (W), it is expressed by Ohm’s law from the two variables: Voltage (E) and Current (I). i.e. P = I2xR, or, P = E2/R or P = ExI

Resolution – The density of lines or dots that make up an image. Resolution

determines the detail and quality in the image. A) A measure of the ability of a camera or television system to reproduce detail. B) In video, generally called horizontal resolution. It can be evaluated by

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establishing the limit to which lines can be distinguished on a test pattern. A larger resolution value means a broader frequency band of the video signal. C) A measure of the greatest amount of detail that can be seen in an image. Often incorrectly expressed as a number of pixels in a given line; more correctly it is the bandwidth.

RGB – Red, Green, Blue – The basic components of the color television

system. They are also the primary colors of light, not to be confused with Cyan, Magenta, and Yellow, the primary pigments. Also called the “Additive Color Process”.

RGB Video – A form of color video signal (red, green, blue) distinctly different

from the composite color video used in standard television sets. RGB can be displayed only on a color monitor that has a separate electron gun for each of these primary colors. Some color television sets use only one gun. RGB monitors are noted for their crisp, bright colors and high resolution.

RS-170A – EIA technical standard NTSC color TV. RS-232 – An Electronic Industries Association (EIA) serial digital interface

standard specifying the electrical and mechanical characteristics of the communication path between two devices using D-type connectors. This standard is used for relatively short range communications and does not specify balanced control lines.

RS-422 – An EIA serial digital interface standard which specifies the electrical

characteristics of balanced voltage digital interface circuits. This standard is usable over longer distances than RS-232. Although originally designed for use with 9-pin and 37-pin, D-type connectors, it is often used with others, including 25-pin D-types. It is also used as the serial port standard for Macintosh computers. This signal governs the asynchronous transmission of computer data at speeds of up to 920,000 bits per second.

SECAM – Sequential Couleur Avec Memoiré – Translated as “Sequential

Color with Memory”. A composite color transmission system that potentially eliminates the need for both a color and hue control on the monitor. One of the color difference signals is transmitted on one line and the second is transmitted on the second line. Memory is required to obtain both color difference signals for color decoding. This system is used in France, Africa, Asia and many Eastern European countries.

Serial Port – An output on the computer that allows it to communicate with other

devices in a serial fashion – data bits flowing on a single pair of wires. The serial port is most often used with RS-232 protocol.

SMPTE – Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers – A global

organization, based in the United States, that sets standards for base-band visual communications. This includes film as well as video standards.

SMPTE Pattern – The video test pattern made up of color, black, and white

bands used by television stations.

Software – The programs used to instruct a processor and its peripheral

equipment.

Switcher – Term often used to describe a special effects generator; a unit which

allows the operator to switch between video camera signals. Switchers are often used in industrial applications to switch between video camera monitoring certain areas for display on a monitor, or system of display devices. These kinds of switchers do not have sync generators.

Sync – In video, a means of synchronizing signals with timing pulses to insure

that each step in a process occurs at exactly the right time. For example: Horizontal Sync determines exactly when to begin each horizontal line (sweep) of the electron beam. Vertical Sync determines when to bring the electron beam to the top-left of the screen to start a new field. There are many other types of sync in a video system. (Also called Sync Signal or Sync Pulse.)

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SVHS – A high band video recording process for VHS that increases the picture

quality and resolution capability. See S-Video.

S-Video – The composite video signal is separated into the Luminance (Y) and

the Chrominance (C).

Terminal – A device typically having a keyboard and display that is capable of

sending text to and receiving text from another device, a network, etc.

Termination – A load, or impedance at the end of a cable or signal line used to

match the impedance of the equipment that generated the signal. The impedance absorbs signal energy to prevent signal reflections from going back toward the source. In the video industry, termination impedance is typically 75 ohms.

Vertical Interval – The synchronizing information which is presented between

fields, and then signals the picture monitor to return to the top of the screen to start another vertical scan.

Videoconferencing — Conducting a conference between two or more locations

using video cameras, microphones and video monitors. The participants can be seen, as well as heard. Referred to as a “virtual conference room”.

Virtual conference room — See videoconferencing. Virtual map — Used with Extron’s virtual matrix switchers (Matrix 3200/6400), a

virtual map is made up of tables stored in memory that relate physical connectors (as on the back panel) to logical connections (as seen by the user). In printed form, this can show physical input/output connector numbers as they relate to virtual input/output numbers.

Virtual memory — The process of increasing the apparent size of a computer’s

random-access memory (RAM) by using a section of the hard disk storage as an extension of RAM.

Virtual switching — A means of making real, physical input or output ports

appear to have different numbers. For example, Extron’s Matrix 3200/6400 switchers can be programmed to switch a set (group) of connectors as one. Also see virtual map.

Wideband – A relative term indicating a high bandwidth. Y – In video, “Y” is an abbreviation for Luminance. Z – A symbol for impedance.

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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. 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.

Note: This unit was tested with shielded cables on the peripheral devices. Shielded cables must be used with the unit to ensure compliance.

Extron’s Warranty

Extron Electronics warrants this product against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of three years from the date of purchase. In the event of malfunction during the warranty period attributable directly to faulty workmanship and/or materials, Extron Electronics will, at its option, repair or replace said products or components, to whatever extent it shall deem necessary to restore said product to proper operating condition, provided that it is returned within the warranty period, with proof of purchase and description of malfunction to:

USA, Canada, South America, Europe, Africa, and the Middle and Central America: East:

Extron Electronics, Europe Extron Electronics Beeldschermweg 6C 1230 South Lewis Street 3821 AH Amersfoort Anaheim, CA 92805, USA The Netherlands

Asia: Japan:

Extron Electronics, Japan Extron Electronics, Asia Daisan DMJ Bldg. 6F, 135 Joo Seng Road, #04-01 3-9-1 Kudan Minami PM Industrial Bldg. Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-0074 Singapore 368363 Japan

This Limited Warranty does not apply if the fault has been caused by misuse, improper handling care, electrical or mechanical abuse, abnormal operating conditions or non-Extron authorized modification to the product.

If it has been determined that the product is defective, please call Extron and ask for an Applications Engineer at (714) 491-1500 (USA), 31.33.453.4040 (Europe), 65.6383.4400 (Asia), or 81.3.3511.7655 (Japan) to receive an RA# (Return Authorization number). This will begin the repair process as quickly as possible.

Units must be returned insured, with shipping charges prepaid. If not insured, you assume the risk of loss or damage during shipment. Returned units must include the serial number and a description of the problem, as well as the name of the person to contact in case there are any questions.

Extron Electronics makes no further warranties either expressed or implied with respect to the product and its quality, performance, merchantability, or fitness for any particular use. In no event will Extron Electronics be liable for direct, indirect, or consequential damages resulting from any defect in this product even if Extron Electronics has been advised of such damage.

Please note that laws vary from state to state and country to country, and that some provisions of this warranty may not apply to you.

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Extron Electronics, USA

1230 South Lewis Street Anaheim, CA 92805 USA

714.491.1500 Fax 714.491.1517

Extron Electronics, Europe

Beeldschermweg 6C 3821 AH Amersfoort The Netherlands +31.33.453.4040 Fax +31.33.453.4050

Extron Electronics, Asia

135 Joo Seng Road, #04-01 PM Industrial Building Singapore 368363 +65.6383.4400 Fax +65.6383.4664

Extron Electronics, Japan

Daisan DMJ Building 6F 3-9-1 Kudan Minami Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-0074 Japan +81.3.3511.7655 Fax +81.3.3511.7656

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