Extron electronic MAV Plus User Manual 2

CrossPoint™ 450 Plus Series

MAV Plus series

Large Scale Matrix Switchers

68-521-03 Rev. B

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Precautions

Safety Instructions • English

This symbol is intended to alert the user of important operating and maintenance
(servicing) instructions in the literature provided with the equipment.

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

Ce symbole sert à avertir l’utilisateur que la documentation fournie avec le matériel
contient des instructions importantes concernant l’exploitation et la maintenance
(réparation).

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

Dies es Symbol soll dem Benut zer in der im Liefer umfang ent haltenen
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.

安全须知 • 中文

这个符号提示用户该设备用户手册中有重要的操作和维护说明。

这个符号警告用户该设备机壳内有暴露的危险电压，有触电危险。

注意

阅读说明书 • 用户使用该设备前必须阅读并理解所有安全和 使用说明。
保存说明书 • 用户应保存安全 说明书以备将来使用。
遵守警告 • 用户应遵守产品和用户指南上的所有安全和操作说明。
避免追加 • 不要使用该产品厂商没有推荐的工具或追 加设备，以避免危险。

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.

警告

电源 • 该设备只能使用产品上标明的电源。 设备必须使用有地线的供电系统供电。 第三条线

（地线）是安 全设施，不能不用或跳 过 。

拔掉电源 • 为安全地从设备拔掉电源，请拔掉所有设备后或桌面电源的电源线，或任何接到市

电系统的电源线。

电源线保护 • 妥善布线， 避免被 踩踏，或重物挤压。
维护 • 所有维修必须由认证的维修人员进行。 设备内部没有用户可以更换的零件。为避免出

现触电危险不要自己试图打开设备盖子 维修该设备。

通风孔 • 有些设备机壳上有通风槽或孔，它们是用来防止机内敏感元件过热。 不 要用任何东

西挡住通风 孔。

锂电池 • 不正确的更换电池会有爆炸的危险。必须使用与厂家推荐的相同或相 近型号的电池。

按照生产厂的建议处 理废弃电池。

FCC Class A Notice

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. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation. The Class A 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.

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This unit was tested with shielded cables on the peripheral devices. Shielded cables must be used with the unit to ensure compliance with FCC emissions limits.

Table of Contents

Chapter One • Introduction ...................................................................................................... 1-1

About this Manual ..................................................................................................................... 1-2

About the Matrix Switchers ................................................................................................ 1-2

Features ............................................................................................................................................ 1-5

Chapter Two • Installation ........................................................................................................2-1

Setup and Installation Checklist .......................................................................................2-2

Get ready ....................................................................................................................................2-2

Perform physical installation ...................................................................................................2-2

Ancillary operations .................................................................................................................. 2-2

Mounting the Switcher ..........................................................................................................2-2

UL guidelines .............................................................................................................................2-2

Mounting instructions ..............................................................................................................2-3

Rear Panel Cabling and Features ...................................................................................... 2-3

Video or sync input and output (video and sync BMEs) ......................................................2-4

Sync termination switches (systems with sync BMEs) ..........................................................2-5

Audio input and output (systems with audio BMEs) ........................................................... 2-5

BME connection and selection ................................................................................................ 2-7

RS-232/RS-422 ............................................................................................................................2-9

Ethernet ....................................................................................................................................2-10

Cabling and RJ-45 connector wiring ................................................................................2-10

Reset button ............................................................................................................................2-11

External sync (systems with MAV Plus video BMEs) ........................................................... 2-11

Power ........................................................................................................................................ 2-12

Front Panel Configuration Port ....................................................................................... 2-13

Chapter Three • Operation ........................................................................................................3-1

Front Panel Controls and Indicators ............................................................................... 3-3

Input and output buttons ........................................................................................................3-4

Control buttons ......................................................................................................................... 3-6

I/O control buttons....................................................................................................................3-9

Power indicators ...................................................................................................................... 3-10

Button labels ............................................................................................................................3-11

QS-FPC Front Panel Operations ........................................................................................ 3-11

Definitions ................................................................................................................................3-12

Power ........................................................................................................................................ 3-12

Creating a configuration .......................................................................................................3-13

Example 1: Creating a set of ties ......................................................................................3-14

Example 2: Adding a tie to a set of ties ...........................................................................3-16

Example 3: Removing a tie from a set of ties ..................................................................3-18

Viewing a configuration ........................................................................................................ 3-20

Example 4: Viewing video and audio, audio only, and video only ties ..........................3-21

I/O grouping.............................................................................................................................3-23

Example 5: Grouping inputs and outputs ........................................................................ 3-25

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Setting RGB delay (systems with wideband BMEs) ............................................................3-27

Example 6: Setting the RGB delay for an output ............................................................3-27

Using presets ............................................................................................................................3-29

Example 7: Saving a preset ...............................................................................................3-30

Example 8: Recalling a preset ...........................................................................................3-31

Muting and unmuting outputs .............................................................................................3-32

Example 9: Muting and unmuting an output..................................................................3-32

Viewing and adjusting the input audio level

(systems with audio BMEs) ....................................................................................................3-35

Example 10: Viewing and adjusting an input audio level ..............................................3-36

Viewing and adjusting the output volume

(systems with audio BMEs) ....................................................................................................3-38

Reading the displayed volume .........................................................................................3-39

Example 11: Viewing and adjusting an output volume level ......................................... 3-41

Setting the front panel locks (Executive modes) ................................................................3-43

Selecting Lock mode 2 or toggling between mode 2 and mode 0 ................................3-43

Selecting Lock mode 2 or toggling between mode 2 and mode 1 ................................3-44

Performing a system reset from the front panel................................................................3-44

Background illumination .......................................................................................................3-45

Selecting the rear panel Remote port protocol and baud rate ....................................... 3-46

Rear Panel Operations ........................................................................................................... 3-47

Performing soft system resets (reset modes 3, 4, and 5) ...................................................3-48

Performing a hard reset (reset mode 1) ..............................................................................3-49

Optimizing the Audio (Systems with Audio BMEs) ............................................ 3-49

Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................................3-50

General checks .........................................................................................................................3-50

Plasma display S-video problem

(CrossPoint 450 Plus wideband BMEs only) .........................................................................3-50

Configuration Worksheets .................................................................................................3-50

Worksheet example 1: System equipment ..........................................................................3-51

Worksheet example 2: Daily configuration.........................................................................3-52

Worksheet example 3: Test configuration ..........................................................................3-53

Blank configuration worksheet ............................................................................................3-55

Chapter Four • Programmer’s Guide .................................................................................. 4-1

Serial Ports .....................................................................................................................................4-2

Rear panel Remote port ...........................................................................................................4-2

Front panel Configuration port .............................................................................................. 4-3

Ethernet (LAN) Port ..................................................................................................................4-4

Ethernet connection ................................................................................................................. 4-4

Default IP addresses .................................................................................................................. 4-4

Establishing a connection ........................................................................................................4-5

Connection Timeouts ................................................................................................................ 4-5

Number of connections ............................................................................................................4-5

Using Verbose Mode.................................................................................................................4-5

Host-to-Switcher Instructions ............................................................................................. 4-6

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Switcher-Initiated Messages ...............................................................................................4-6

Switcher Error Responses .....................................................................................................4-7

Using the Command/Response Tables ...........................................................................4-7

Command/response table for SIS commands ........................................................................4-8

Symbol definitions ...............................................................................................................4-8

Command/response table for SIS commands .....................................................................4-9

Command/Response Table for IP-Specific SIS Commands .................................................4-21

Symbol definitions .............................................................................................................4-21

Command/response table for IP-Specific SIS commands ................................................. 4-22

Special Characters ...................................................................................................................4-23

Chapter Five • Matrix Software .............................................................................................5-1

Matrix Switchers Control Program .................................................................................5-2

Installing the software .............................................................................................................5-2

Software operation via Ethernet ............................................................................................ 5-3

Ethernet protocol settings ..................................................................................................5-3

Using the Matrix Switcher Control software ........................................................................5-4

IP Settings/Options window ....................................................................................................5-8

Address and Name fields.....................................................................................................5-9

Hardware Address field.......................................................................................................5-9

Use DHCP check box ............................................................................................................ 5-9

Date, Time (local), and GMT (offset) fields ...................................................................... 5-10

Sync Time to PC button ..................................................................................................... 5-11

Use Daylight Saving check box .........................................................................................5-11

Administrator Password and User Password fields..........................................................5-11

E-mail Addressee fields .....................................................................................................5-12

Updating firmware .................................................................................................................5-13

Ethernet-connected firmware upload..............................................................................5-15

Serial-port-connected firmware upload...........................................................................5-16

Uploading HTML files ............................................................................................................. 5-18

Windows buttons, drop boxes, and trash can ....................................................................5-19

Windows menus ...................................................................................................................... 5-19

File menu ...........................................................................................................................5-19

Tools menu ......................................................................................................................... 5-20

Preferences menu .............................................................................................................. 5-22

Master-Reset selection ......................................................................................................5-23

Using Emulation mode ...........................................................................................................5-24

Using the help system ............................................................................................................5-24

Button Label Generator Program ................................................................................... 5-25

Installing the Button Label Generator software ................................................................5-25

Using the Button Label Generator software ......................................................................5-26

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Chapter Six • HTML Operation ................................................................................................. 6-1

Downloading the Startup Page ......................................................................................... 6-2

Status Tab ........................................................................................................................................6-3

System Status page ...................................................................................................................6-3

DSVP page (systems with a sync BME only) ........................................................................... 6-4

Configuration Tab ......................................................................................................................6-5

System Settings Page ................................................................................................................ 6-5

IP Settings fields ..................................................................................................................6-6

Unit Name field .............................................................................................................. 6-6

DHCP radio buttons ....................................................................................................... 6-6

IP Address field ..............................................................................................................6-6

Gateway IP Address field ............................................................................................... 6-6

Subnet Mask field .......................................................................................................... 6-6

MAC Address field .........................................................................................................6-6

Firmware field ................................................................................................................6-6

Model and Part Number fields ...................................................................................... 6-6

Date/Time Settings fields ....................................................................................................6-7

Passwords page .........................................................................................................................6-8

Email Settings page .................................................................................................................. 6-9

Mail IP Address field ............................................................................................................6-9

Domain Name field .............................................................................................................6-9

Email address fields ...........................................................................................................6-10

Firmware Upgrade page ........................................................................................................ 6-10

File Management Tab ............................................................................................................6-12

File Management Page ..........................................................................................................6-12

Control Tab ...................................................................................................................................6-13

Set and View Ties page ..........................................................................................................6-13

Creating or deleting a tie..................................................................................................6-14

RGBHV and Audio Settings page ..........................................................................................6-15

Change the input gain and attenuation (systems with audio BMEs) ............................. 6-16

Mute and unmute one or all outputs ..............................................................................6-17

Change the RGB delay (systems with CrossPoint 450 Plus sync BMEs) ........................... 6-18

Change the output volume level (audio models) ............................................................6-19

Global Presets page ................................................................................................................ 6-21

Saving a preset ..................................................................................................................6-21

Recalling a preset ..............................................................................................................6-22

Special Characters ...................................................................................................................6-22

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Appendix A • Ethernet Connection .................................................................................... A-1

Ethernet Link ............................................................................................................................... A-2

Ethernet connection ................................................................................................................ A-2

Default IP address .................................................................................................................... A-2

Pinging to determine the Extron IP address ..................................................................... A-2

Pinging to determine the Web IP address ........................................................................ A-3

Configuring the matrix switcher BME for network use via the ARP command ............. A-3

Connecting as a Telnet client ................................................................................................. A-5

Telnet tips ............................................................................................................................ A-5

Open .............................................................................................................................. A-5

Escape character and Esc key ....................................................................................... A-6

Local echo ...................................................................................................................... A-6

Set carriage return - line feed ...................................................................................... A-6

Close .............................................................................................................................. A-6

Help ............................................................................................................................... A-6

Quit ................................................................................................................................ A-6

Subnetting — A Primer .......................................................................................................... A-7

Gateways ................................................................................................................................... A-7

Local and remote devices ........................................................................................................ A-7

IP addresses and octets ............................................................................................................ A-7

Subnet masks and octets ......................................................................................................... A-7

Determining whether devices are on the same subnet ..................................................... A-8

Appendix B • Reference Information ................................................................................B-1

CrossPoint 450 Plus Specifications ..................................................................................B-2

MAV Plus Specifications .........................................................................................................B-4

Part Numbers and Accessories ...........................................................................................B-7

CrossPoint 450 Plus system part numbers ..............................................................................B-7

MAV Plus system part numbers ...............................................................................................B-8

BME part numbers ....................................................................................................................B-9

CrossPoint 450 Plus wideband video BMEs ......................................................................B-10

CrossPoint 450 Plus sync BMEs ..........................................................................................B-10

MAV Plus video BMEs ........................................................................................................B-10

MAV Plus stereo audio BMEs ............................................................................................B-11

MAV Plus mono audio BMEs .............................................................................................B-11

Included parts ..........................................................................................................................B-11

Replacement parts ..................................................................................................................B-11

Optional accessories ...............................................................................................................B-12

Cables ........................................................................................................................................B-12

Bulk cable ...........................................................................................................................B-12

Terminated cable assemblies ............................................................................................B-13

Removing and Installing Button Labels .....................................................................B-14

Installing labels in the matrix switcher’s buttons ...............................................................B-14

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CrossPoint 450 Plus and MAV Plus Switchers

Chapter One

1

Introduction

About.this.Manual

About.the.Matrix.Switchers

Features

Introduction

About this Manual

This manual contains installation, configuration, and operating information for the
Extron family of full-function, very large CrossPoint™ 450 Plus ultra-wideband and
MAV Plus 3248 through 6464 video and audio matrix switchers.

About the Matrix Switchers

Matrix switchers distribute any input to any combination of outputs. The matrix
switchers can route multiple input/output configurations simultaneously.

The Extron very large CrossPoint 450 Plus and MAV Plus matrix switchers are a
family of matrix switcher basic module enclosures (BMEs) that allow you to create
a video, audio, or video and audio matrix switching system with up to 64 inputs
and 64 outputs specifically tailored to meet your requirements. All BMEs are rack
mountable. All video and sync BMEs are 6U in height; audio BMEs are 7U in
height. This family of matrix switcher BMEs includes the following models:

• CrossPoint 450 Plus wideband video switcher BME — A switcher

that routes one video plane (red [R], green [G], and blue [B]) from any
input to any one or more outputs. This BME has a video bandwidth of
450 MHz (–3 dB), fully loaded, to support video resolutions of 1600 x 1200
and above.

• CrossPoint 450 Plus sync switcher BME — A switcher that routes one sync

plane (horizontal [H], vertical [V], or composite sync [S]) from any input to
any one or more outputs

• MAV Plus video switcher BME — A switcher that routes one plane of low

resolution (NTSC/PAL/SECAM) component video (Y, R-Y, or B-Y), S-video
(Y or C), and composite video from any input to any one or more outputs.
This BME has a video bandwidth of 150 MHz (–3 dB), fully loaded, to
support all video resolutions.

• MAV Plus stereo audio switcher BME — A switcher that routes balanced

or unbalanced stereo audio (two audio planes) from any input to any one or
more outputs

• MAV Plus mono audio switcher BME — A switcher that routes mono audio

(one audio plane) from any input to any one or more outputs

Each BME model is available in the following matrix sizes:

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• 3248 (32 inputs by 48 outputs)

• 3264 (32 inputs by 64 outputs)

• 4832 (48 inputs by 32 outputs)

• 4848 (48 inputs by 48 outputs)

• 4864 (48 inputs by 64 outputs)

• 6432 (64 inputs by 32 outputs)

• 6448 (64 inputs by 48 outputs)

• 6464 (64 inputs by 64 outputs)

CrossPoint 450 Plus and MAV Plus Switchers • Introduction

Computer

BME 0 (red)

Crosspoint 450 Plus 6464 w/ Mav Plus 6464A

BME 3 (horizontal)

BME 4 (vertical)

BME 5 (audio)

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Video and Sync In

Audio In

Video and Sync Out

Audio Out

Control

Some BMEs are equipped with integrated QuickSwitch-Front Panel Controllers
(QS-FPC™):

• The CrossPoint 450 Plus video BME is available with or without a QS-FPC.

• The MAV Plus video BME is always equipped with a QS-FPC.

• The CrossPoint 450 Plus sync BME is not available with a QS-FPC.

• The MAV Plus audio BME (stereo or mono) is not available with a QS-FPC.

• BMEs without a QS-FPC are equipped with blank front panels.
A wideband (RGBHV or RGBS) video matrix switcher system requires a

CrossPoint 450 Plus wideband BME for each video plane (red, green, and blue)
and a CrossPoint 450 Plus sync BME for each sync plane (H and V [two planes]
or composite sync [one plane]). To add audio to the system requires a MAV Plus
stereo or mono audio BME (figure 1-1).

Figure 1-1 — CrossPoint 450 Plus / MAV Plus application

CrossPoint 450 Plus and MAV Plus Switchers • Introduction

1-3

Introduction, cont’d

A low resolution video matrix switcher system requires a MAV Plus video BME for
each video plane (three BMEs for component video, two BMEs for S-video, or one
BME for composite video). To add audio to the system requires a MAV Plus stereo
or mono audio BME.

N

The matrix switchers are solutions to complex wideband or low resolution video
and audio routing applications. Each input and output is individually isolated and
buffered, and any input(s) can be switched to any one or all outputs with virtually
no crosstalk or signal noise between channels.

The audio BMEs input and output audio on 3.5 mm, 5-pole (stereo BME) or 3-pole
(mono BME) captive screw terminals.

For matrix switcher systems with video and audio BMEs, the audio switching can
be either linked with the video (audio follow) or independent of the video (audio
breakaway). Adjustable input audio gain and attenuation compensates for level
differences between audio inputs.

The matrix switcher system can be remotely controlled via any of the following
ports on the primary BME (BME 0):

• Rear panel Local Area Network (LAN) Ethernet port

• Rear panel Remote RS-232/RS-422 port

• Front panel Configuration (RS-232) port
The matrix switchers are programmed with the Extron Simple Instruction Set

(SIS
a control system or PC without a need to program long, obscure strings of code.
SIS commands can be entered via the LAN port or either serial port.

The LAN port can be connected through a LAN or wide area network (WAN).
The switchers feature e-mail notification of maintenance or other interested

personnel about the status of the power supplies and the loss or resumption of sync
on individual inputs.

The Remote RS-232/RS-422 port and the Configuration port can be connected
to a control system, a PC, or any of the Extron remote control panels, such as the
MKP 2000 or MKP 3000.

The matrix switchers are housed in rack-mountable, metal enclosures with 19-inch
rack ears. Each video and sync BME model is a 6U enclosure. The MAV Plus audio
BMEs are 7U enclosures. The appropriate rack mounting kit is included with each
switcher.

Each model has two, primary and redundant, internal 100 VAC to 240 VAC,
50/60 Hz power supplies that provide worldwide power compatibility and
redundant dependability. The power supply wattages are as follows:

Multiple QS-FPCs are unnecessary and potentially confusing. To avoid

confusion, Extron recommends that you lock the redundant QS-FPCs. See
"Setting the front panel locks (Executive modes)" on page 3-43.

™

), a set of basic ASCII code commands that provide simple control through

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• 195 watts — All MAV Plus audio BMEs

• 110 watts — CrossPoint 450 Plus 64-input and 48-input video BMEs and all

MAV Plus video BMEs

• 65 watts — All CrossPoint 450 Plus sync BMEs

• 50 watts — CrossPoint 450 Plus 32-input BMEs

CrossPoint 450 Plus and MAV Plus Switchers • Introduction

Features

Video (video BMEs) — All switchers input and output video on BNC connectors.

 • CrossPoint 450 Plus wideband video — These switcher BMEs input and

output wideband RGBHV or RGBS video. They can also switch RGsB,
RsGsBs, component/HDTV, S-video, or composite video.

 • MAV Plus low resolution video — These switcher BMEs input and output

NTSC 3.58, NTSC 4.43, PAL, or SECAM video or HDTV video inputs.
Depending on the video format of the switcher system, these switchers can
distribute low resolution RGsB, RsGsBs, component/HDTV, S-video, or
composite video.

Bandwidth —

 • CrossPoint 450 Plus wideband video — The wideband switcher BMEs

provide a minimum of 450 MHz (-3 dB) video bandwidth, fully loaded.

 • MAV Plus low resolution video — The low resolution switcher BMEs

provide a minimum of 150 MHz (-3 dB) video bandwidth, fully loaded.

Audio inputs (audio BMEs only) —

 • Stereo audio BMEs — Input and output balanced or unbalanced stereo audio

on 3.5 mm, 5-pole captive screw terminals.

 • Mono audio BMEs — Input and output mono audio on 3.5 mm, 3-pole

captive screw terminals.

Audio input gain/attenuation (audio BMEs only) — Individual input audio

levels can be adjusted so there are no noticeable volume differences
between sources. Users can set the input level of audio gain or attenuation
(-18 dB to +24 dB) via the LAN port, either serial port, or the front panel.

Audio output volume (systems with audio BMEs) — The audio volume of each

output can be displayed and adjusted through a range of full volume to
completely silent, from the front panel or under serial or Ethernet port
control.

CrossPoint 450 Plus and MAV Plus Switchers • Introduction

1-5

Introduction, cont’d

OR

Input Horz. Vert.

01 31.50 60.00

02 31.50 60.00

03 31.50 60.00

04 48.01 67.50

05 48.01 67.50

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Sample control system panel

Windows-based control program

MATRIX INPUT STATUS

Input # 01

Signal: PRESENT
Sync Type: H&V
Vertical Freq.: 60 Hz
Horz Freq.: 31.5 kHz

Input # 02

Signal: PRESENT
Sync Type: H&V
Vertical Freq.: 60 Hz
Horz Freq.: 31.5 kHz

Input # 03

Signal: PRESENT
Sync Type: H&V
Vertical Freq.: 60 Hz
Horz Freq.: 31.5 kHz

Input # 04

Signal: PRESENT
Sync Type: H&V
Vertical Freq.: 60 Hz
Horz Freq.: 31.5 kHz

Input # 05

Signal: PRESENT
Sync Type: H&V
Vertical Freq.: 60 Hz
Horz Freq.: 31.5 kHz

Input # 06

Signal: PRESENT
Sync Type: H&V
Vertical Freq.: 60 Hz
Horz Freq.: 31.5 kHz

Input # 07

Signal: PRESENT
Sync Type: H&V
Vertical Freq.: 60 Hz
Horz Freq.: 31.5 kHz

Input # 08

Signal: PRESENT
Sync Type: H&V
Vertical Freq.: 60 Hz
Horz Freq.: 31.5 kHz

Input # 09

Signal: PRESENT
Sync Type: H&V
Vertical Freq.: 60 Hz
Horz Freq.: 31.5 kHz

Input # 10

Signal: PRESENT
Sync Type: H&V
Vertical Freq.: 60 Hz
Horz Freq.: 31.5 kHz

Input # 11

Signal: PRESENT
Sync Type: H&V
Vertical Freq.: 60 Hz
Horz Freq.: 31.5 kHz

Input # 12

Signal: PRESENT
Sync Type: H&V
Vertical Freq.: 60 Hz
Horz Freq.: 31.5 kHz

Input # 01

Signal: PRESENT
Sync Type: H&V
Vertical Freq.: 60 Hz
Horz Freq.: 31.5 kHz

Digital Sync Validation Processing (DSVP™) (CrossPoint 450 Plus sync BMEs) —

In critical environments or unmanned remote locations, it may be vital to
know that sources are active and switching. The DSVP feature confirms that
input sources are active by scanning all sync inputs for active signals. DSVP
provides instantaneous frequency feedback for composite sync or separate
horizontal and vertical sync signals via the switcher’s serial ports or LAN
port. The frequency information can be displayed on any control system
or in a Windows®-based control program on a local-area network (LAN) or
Internet (IP) connection (figure 1-2).

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Figure 1-2 — DSVP data display

RGB Delay (CrossPoint 450 Plus sync BMEs) — A switcher that includes a

CrossPoint 450 Plus sync BME can briefly blank the RGB (video) output while

Rooming — Each switcher can be programmed to group multiple outputs to

it switches to the new input’s sync source, and then switches the RGB signals.
This allows a brief delay for the display to adjust to the selected input’s sync
timing before displaying the new picture, which appears without glitches.
RGB delay, also known as Triple-Action Switching™ or video mute switching,
is user selectable from 0 to 5 seconds, in half-second increments.

specific “rooms”, allowing each room to have its own presets.

CrossPoint 450 Plus and MAV Plus Switchers • Introduction

Switching flexibility — Provides individually buffered, independent matrix

switched outputs with audio follow and audio breakaway for systems with
audio BMEs.

 • Tie any input to any or all outputs
 • Quick multiple tie — Multiple inputs can be switched to multiple outputs

simultaneously. This allows all displays (outputs) to change from source to
source at the same time.

 • Audio follow — Audio can be switched with its corresponding video input

via front panel control or under Ethernet or serial port remote control.

 • Audio breakaway — Audio can be broken away from its corresponding

video signal. This feature allows any audio signal to be selected with any
video signal simultaneously to one or all outputs in any combination. Audio
breakaway switching can be done via front panel control or under Ethernet or
serial port remote control.

Operational flexibility — Operations such as input/output selection, setting of

presets, and adjustment of audio levels can be performed on the front panel
or via the Ethernet port or either serial port. The Ethernet and serial ports
allow remote control via a PC or control system. The LAN port allows
multiple remote links with two levels of password protection.

 • QuickSwitch-Front Panel Controller (QS-FPC) — The optional front panel

controller supports input and output selection, I/O grouping, preset
creation and selection, RGB delay, audio gain and attenuation, and volume
control (systems with audio BMEs). The front panel features illuminated
pushbuttons that can be labeled with text or graphics.

N



The front panel controller is standard, not optional, on MAV Plus video BMEs.

In systems with multiple BMEs, all are operational, but there may be a delay in
reporting configuration. To prevent confusion, Extron recommend locking the
front panels of all BMEs with the exception of BME 0.

A front panel controller cannot be installed on a sync or audio BME. See
"Setting the front panel locks (Executive modes)" on page 3-43.

 • Windows-based control program — For serial or Ethernet port remote

control from a PC, the Extron Windows-based control software provides
a graphical interface and drag-and-drop, point-and-click operation. The
Windows-based control program also has an emulation mode that lets you
create a switcher configuration file at the home office and then download it
for use by the switcher on site.

 • Simple Instruction Set (SIS) — The remote control protocol uses the Extron

SIS for easy programming and operation.

 • Remote control panels and keypads — The matrix switchers are remote

controllable, using the optional MKP 2000 and MKP 3000 remote control
panels. The remote control devices are easy to use and provide tactile buttons
for quick selection. Each MKP can be used for input-to-output switching or
one-touch switching for a particular output. The MKP 3000 also can be used
for selection of global presets.

Upgradeable firmware — The firmware that controls all switcher operation can

be upgraded in the field via either serial port or the Ethernet port, without
the switcher being taken out of service. Firmware upgrades are available for
download on the Extron Web site, www.extron.com, and they can be installed
using the Windows-based control program or the built-in HTML pages.

CrossPoint 450 Plus and MAV Plus Switchers • Introduction

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Introduction, cont’d

Labeling — The included Extron Button Label Generator software lets you create

labels to place in the front panel I/O buttons, with names, alphanumeric
characters, or color bitmaps for easy and intuitive input and output selection.
Alternatively, labels can be made with any Brother™ P-Touch™ or comparable
labeler.

Global memory presets — 64 global memory presets are a time-saving feature that

lets you set up and store input/output configurations in advance. You can
then recall those configurations, when needed, with a few simple steps.

Rack mounting — Rack mountable in any conventional 19-inch wide rack
Front panel security lockout (Executive mode) — If a matrix switcher BME with

a QS-FPC is installed in an open area where operation by unauthorized
personnel may be a problem, a security lockout feature can be implemented.
When the front panel is locked, a special button combination or SIS command
is required to unlock the front panel controller before it can be operated.

I/O grouping — Allows the matrix to be virtually divided into smaller

sub-switchers, making installation and control easier. I/O grouping allows
specific inputs and outputs, such as those designated for a specific purpose,
to be grouped together. I/O grouping limits the selection of inputs and
outputs to members of the same group.

Primary and redundant power supplies — Includes two internal 100 VAC

to 240 VAC, 50-60 Hz power supplies that provide worldwide power
compatibility.

The power supply circuitry is configured to automatically switch over from

the primary supply to the hot redundant supply in the case of a failure.

The hot redundant power supply means high reliability for the system and

no loss of functionality should the primary supply fail; the redundant power
supply immediately assumes the load.

Power supply status LEDs — Front panel LEDs indicate the status of the primary

and redundant power supplies.

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CrossPoint 450 Plus and MAV Plus Switchers • Introduction

CrossPoint 450 Plus and MAV Plus Switchers

Chapter Two

2

Installation

Setup.and.Installation.Checklist

Mounting.the.Switcher

Rear.Panel.Cabling.and.Features

Front.Panel.Configuration.Port

Installation

Setup and Installation Checklist

Get ready

c Familiarize yourself with the CrossPoint 450 Plus and MAV Plus matrix

switcher BMEs.

c Obtain IP setting information for the matrix switcher from the local network

administrator. Read appendix A, “Ethernet Connection”.

Perform physical installation

c If desired, create button labels (page 5-25) and replace them (page B-14).

If desired, install the switcher BMEs in a rack (below).

c
c Set the BME addresses.

Connect the BME COMM interconnecting cables.

c

Cable input and output devices to the I/O ports (page 2-4).

c

If desired, connect the serial cable(s) to BME 0’s Remote RS-232/RS-422 port

c

(page 2-9) or front panel Configuration port (page 2-13) and to the PC or
control system.

If desired, connect an RJ-45 cable between BME 0's LAN port and to a PC or

c

control system (page 2-10).

If desired, set the sync termination switches (page 2-5).

c

Connect the AC power cables to all BMEs (page 2-12). Apply AC power to the

c

BMEs and verify the BMEs power up normally.

Test the switcher by creating a tie (page 3-14).

c

Ancillary operations

c Install the Windows-based control program (page 5-2).

Mounting the Switcher

UL guidelines

The following Underwriters Laboratories (UL) guidelines pertain to the installation
of the matrix switcher BME into a rack.

1

. Elevated operating ambient temperature — If the equipment installed in a

closed or multi-unit rack assembly, the operating ambient temperature of the
rack environment may be greater than room ambient temperature. Therefore,
install the matrix switcher in an environment compatible with the maximum
ambient temperature (TMA = 158 °F , +70 °C) specified by Extron.

. Reduced air flow — Install the equipment in a rack so that the amount of air

2

flow required for safe operation of the equipment is not compromised.

. Mechanical loading — Mount the equipment in the rack so that a hazardous

3

condition is not achieved due to uneven mechanical loading.

. Circuit overloading — Connect the equipment to the supply circuit and

4

consider the effect that circuit overloading might have on overcurrent
protection and supply wiring. Appropriate consideration of equipment
nameplate ratings should be used when addressing this concern.

. Reliable earthing (grounding) — Maintain reliable grounding of rack-

5

mounted equipment. Pay particular attention to supply connections other
than direct connections to the branch circuit (for example, use of power strips).

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CrossPoint 450 Plus and MAV Plus Switchers • Installation

Mounting instructions

The matrix switcher BMEs are rack-mountable, 6U (sync and video BMEs) or 7U
(audio BMEs) high metal enclosures with 19-inch rack ears. If desired, rack mount
the switcher BME as follows:

1

. Insert the switcher BME into the rack, aligning the holes in the mounting

bracket with those in the rack.

. Secure the switcher BME to the rack using the supplied bolts.

2

Rear Panel Cabling and Features

All connectors for all switcher BMEs are on the rear panel. Figure 2-1 shows a
CrossPoint 450 Plus 6464 Sync BME, which has a feature set similar to all of the
features of all of the video and sync switcher BMEs with the following exceptions:

• The Sync Termination DIP switches (c) are found on the sync BME only.

• The External Sync BNC connection (k) is found on the MAV Plus and
CrossPoint 450 Plus video BMEs

Figure 2-2 shows a MAV Plus 6464 stereo audio BME.

only.

C

Use electrostatic discharge precautions (be electrically grounded)

when making connections. Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage
equipment, even if you cannot feel, see, or hear it.

C
N

Remove system power before making all connections.

The 3248, 3264, 4832, 4848, 4864, 6432, 6448 matrix sizes are housed in the

same size enclosure, but have fewer input and output connectors to accommodate
their smaller matrix sizes.

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Figure 2-1 — CrossPoint 450 Plus / MAV Plus 6464 sync or video matrix
switcher BME

CrossPoint 450 Plus and MAV Plus Switchers • Installation

2-3

Installation, cont’d

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Figure 2-2 — MAV Plus 6464 Stereo Audio BME

5

Video or sync input and output (video and sync BMEs)

N

The switcher can connect to as many as 64 video sources and output to as many as
64 video devices, depending on the model.

N

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



a
b

The switchers do not alter the input video or sync signal in any way. The signal

output by the BME is in the same format as the input.

Each video plane (such as red, green, or blue) or sync plane (such as horizontal

sync or vertical sync) requires its own BME of the appropriate type:

Red, green, and blue video planes —
CrossPoint 450 Plus wideband video BMEs.

Horizontal sync, vertical sync, and composite sync —
to CrossPoint 450 Plus sync BMEs.

Y, R-Y, B-Y [component video], Y, C [S-video], or video [composite video] —
Connect these planes to MAV Plus low resolution video BMEs.

Video or sync inputs — Connect a single plane of video or sync, as

appropriate to the BME type, to these BNC connectors for each input.

Video or sync outputs — Connect a single plane of video or sync, as

appropriate to the BME type, to these BNC connectors for each output.

Connect these planes to

Connect these planes

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CrossPoint 450 Plus and MAV Plus Switchers • Installation

L R

L R

Unbalanced Stereo Input

Balanced Stereo Input

Do not tin the wires!

Ring

Sleeve (s)

Tip

Sleeve

Tip

Sleeve

Tip

Tip

Ring

Sync termination switches (systems with sync BMEs)

Sync termination switches — The CrossPoint 450 Plus sync

c

matrix switcher BMEs have sync termination switches on
the rear panel for inputs 1 through 16. The switches provide
a way to condition non-TTL sync levels greater than 5 Vp-p,
enabling the sync to be properly passed from input to
selected output(s).

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

75

510

10 12 14 16

9 11 13 15

75

Each switch provides the option of selecting either 510 ohms



or 75 ohms. The 75 ohms position is required only for
an input with non-TTL sync, greater than 5 V p-p. The normal position is
510 ohms.

N

An input that produces an out of sync display (a display that is rolling

vertically, tearing horizontally, or both) could indicate a non-TTL sync input.
A device that is known to output non-TTL sync levels (greater than 5 V p-p)
should be connected to one of the inputs with sync termination switches, and the
switches for that input should be set to the 75 ohm position. If you are not sure,
check the specifications in the user’s manual for the input device.

Audio input and output (systems with audio BMEs)

N

By default, the audio ties follow the video ties. Audio breakaway, which can be
activated via the optional front panel or under Ethernet or RS-232/RS-422 control,
allows you to select from any one of the audio input sources and route it separately
from its corresponding video source. See chapter 3, "Operation", chapter 4,
"Programmer's Guide", chapter 5, "Matrix Software", and chapter 6, "HTML
Operation", for details.

d

Figure 2-2 shows a MAV Plus 6464 stereo audio BME. The mono audio BME

looks similar, but has 3-pole captive screw connectors rather than the 5-pole
connectors shown.

Connections for balanced and unbalanced audio inputs — Each input has a

3.5 mm, 5-pole (stereo audio BME) or 3-pole (mono audio BME) captive screw
connector for balanced or unbalanced stereo or mono audio input (depending
on the BME). Connectors are included with each switcher, but you must
supply the audio cable.

510



Figure 2-3 — Captive screw connector wiring for stereo audio inputs



Figure 2-4 — Captive screw connector wiring for mono audio inputs

See figure 2-3 to wire a connector on a stereo audio BME for the appropriate
input type and impedance level.

See figure 2-4 to wire a connector on a mono audio BME.

Tip

Ring

Sleeves

Do not tin the wires!

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Tip (+)

Sleeve ( )

Sleeve ( )

Ring (-)

Tip (+)

RCA Connector

3.5 mm Stereo Plug Connector

(balanced)

Unbalanced Stereo Output Balanced Stereo Output

L R

Do not tin the wires!

Ring

Sleeve(s)

Tip

Tip

Ring

Sleeve(s)

Tip

Tip

NO GROUND HERE.

NO GROUND HERE.

C

The captive screw audio connector can easily be inadvertently plugged

partially into one receptacle and partially into an adjacent receptacle. This
misconnection could damage the audio circuits. Ensure that the connector
is plugged fully and only into the desired input or output.

N

The length of exposed wires is critical. The ideal length is 3/16 inch (5 mm).

• If the stripped section of wire is longer than 3/16 inch, the exposed wires may
touch, causing a short circuit between them.

• If the stripped section of wire is shorter than 3/16 inch, wires can be easily
pulled out even if tightly fastened by the captive screws.

N

See figure 2-5 to identify the tip, ring, and sleeve when you are making

connections for the switcher from existing audio cables. A mono audio connector
consists of the tip and sleeve. A stereo audio connector consists of the tip, ring
and sleeve. The ring, tip, and sleeve wires are also shown on the captive screw
audio connector diagrams: figure 2-3, figure 2-4, figure 2-6, and figure 2-7.

Figure 2-5 — Typical audio connectors

The audio level for each input can be individually set via the front panel or



via Ethernet or RS-232/RS-422 control to ensure that the level on the output
does not vary from input to input. See chapter 3, "Operation", chapter 4,
"Programmer's Guide", chapter 5, "Matrix Software", and chapter 6, "HTML
Operation" for details.

Connections for balanced and unbalanced audio outputs — These 3.5 mm,

e

5-pole (stereo audio BMEs) or 3-pole (mono audio BMEs) captive screw
connectors output the selected unamplified, line level audio. Connect audio
devices, such as an audio amplifier or powered speakers.

See figure 2-6 to properly wire an output connector for the stereo audio BME.



Figure 2-6 — Captive screw connector wiring for stereo audio outputs

C



For unbalanced audio, connect the sleeve(s) to the ground contact. DO

connect the sleeve(s) to the negative (-) contacts).

NOT

See figure 2-7 to properly wire an output connector for the mono audio BME.

Tip

Ring

Sleeves

Do not tin the wires!

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Figure 2-7 — Captive screw connector wiring for mono audio outputs

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N

The length of exposed wires is critical. The ideal length is 3/16 inch (5 mm).

• If the stripped section of wire is longer than 3/16 inch, the exposed wires may
touch, causing a short circuit between them.

• If the stripped section of wire is shorter than 3/16 inch, wires can be easily
pulled out even if tightly fastened by the captive screws.

The volume level for each output can be individually set via the front panel or



via Ethernet or RS-232/RS-422 control. See chapter 3, "Operation", chapter 4,
"Programmer's Guide", chapter 5, "Matrix Software", and chapter 6, "HTML
Operation" for details.

BME connection and selection

N

f

BME 0 should house the front panel controller and be the BME used for system

control and monitoring via the serial ports and Ethernet LAN link.

BME address switch — To set the BME address, press the + and - buttons on

the BME Address switch on the rear panel of the switcher (figure 2-8).

• Each BME must be set to a unique address of 0 through 5.

• Addresses 6 through 9 are invalid.

• The addresses used in the system must be sequential with no skipped
numbers.

• Sync BMEs cannot be set to address 0.

64636261

OUT

BME

ADDRESS

4

LAN

LINK

ACT

64636261

BME COMM

BME COMM

IN OUT

7

BME

ADDRESS

6

-

4

+

EXT

SYNC

Tx

Tx

Tx

Rx

Rx

Rx

REMOTE

LAN

Tx

Rx

RESET

ACT

LINK

9 1011

EXT

SYNC

8

Figure 2-8 — Setting a BME address (video BME shown)

REMOTE

Tx

Rx

4

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BME COMM interconnect ports — If the matrix switcher system consists of

g

more than one BME, the BMEs must be connected together in a daisy chain
using Extron-supplied RJ-45 cables.

. Connect the first daisy chain from BME 0’s BME Comm Out connector to

a

the nearest BME’s BME Comm In connector (figure 2-9). In a rack where
BMEs are arranged so that their physical location matches the BME
address numbering, this would be BME 1. But since not all systems are
configured alike, call this module BME n.

64 63 62 61

REMOTE

Tx

RESET

Rx

LAN

BME

64636261

BME COMM

IN OUT

7

BME

ADDRESS

-

4

+

EXT

SYNC

Tx

Tx

Rx

Rx

REMOTE

LAN

Tx

Rx

RESET

ACT

LINK

8

9 10611

EXT

SYNC

From previous BME

Tx

Rx

BME COMM

OUT

IN

ADDRESS

4

ACT

LINK

To next BME

Figure 2-9 — Daisy-chaining BMEs (video BME shown)

b. Connect the next RJ-45 cable from BME n’s BME Comm Out connector to

the nearest unconnected BME’s (BME n+1’s) BME Comm In connector.

. Continue connecting RJ-45 cables from each daisy-chained module’s BME

c

Comm Out connector to the next module’s BME Comm In connector
until all modules are included in the chain. When all of the BMEs are
connected, each of the BMEs in the system is connected to at least one
other BME via the BME Comm connectors.

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RS-232 FunctionPin Function

RS-422

RS-232/RS-422

Remote RS-232/RS-422 connector — Connect a host device, such as a

h

computer, touch panel control, or RS-232 capable PDA to the switcher via
this 9-pin D connector on BME 0 only for serial RS-232/RS-422 control
(figure 2-10).

1

—

1

5

REMOTE

6

9

RS232/RS422

2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9

TX
RX

—

Gnd

—
—
—
—

Not used
Transmit data
Receive data
Not used
Signal ground
Not used
Not used
Not used
Not used

Figure 2-10 — Remote RS-232/RS-422 connector

See chapter 4, "Programmer's Guide", for definitions of the SIS commands



(serial commands to control the switcher via this connector) and chapter 5,
"Matrix Software" for details on how to install and use the control software.

N

The switcher can support either the RS-232 or RS-422 serial communication

protocol, and operate at 9600, 19200, 38400, or 115200 baud rates.
See "Selecting the rear panel Remote port protocol and baud rate" in chapter 3,
"Operation", to configure the RS-232/RS-422 port from the front panel.

—

Not used

TX–

Transmit data (–)

RX–

Receive data (–)

—

Not used

Gnd

Signal ground

—

Not used

RX+

Receive data (+)

TX+

Transmit data (+)

—

Not used

If desired, connect an MKP 2000 or MKP 3000 remote control panel to BME 0’s



Remote RS-232/RS-422 connector. Refer to the

MKP 2000 Remote Control Panel

User’s Manual or the MKP 3000 Remote Control Panel User’s Manual for details.

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A cable that is wired as T568A at one end
and T568B at the other (Tx and Rx pairs
reversed) is a "crossover" cable.

A cable wired the same at both ends is
called a "straight-through" cable, because
no pin/pair assignments are swapped.

12 345 67 8

RJ-45

Connector

Insert Twisted

Pair Wires

Pins:

Crossover Cable Straight-through Cable

Pin

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

Wire color

White-green

Green

White-orange

Blue

White-blue

Orange

White-brown

Brown

Wire color

T568A T568B

End 1 End 2 End 1 End 2

White-orange

Orange

White-green

Blue

White-blue

Green

White-brown

Brown

Pin

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

Wire color

White-orange

White-green

Blue

White-blue

White-brown

Brown

Wire color

T568BT568B

White-orange

OrangeOrange

White-green

Blue

White-blue

GreenGreen

White-brown

Brown

LED

Ethernet

Ethernet port — If desired, for IP control of the system, connect

i

the matrix switcher to a PC or to an Ethernet LAN via this RJ-45
connector on BME 0 only. You can use a PC to control the
networked switcher with SIS commands from anywhere in the

Activity

world. You can also control the switcher from a PC that either is
running the Extron Windows-based control program or that has
downloaded HTML pages from the switcher.

Ethernet connection indicators — The Link and Act LEDs indicate the status

of the Ethernet connection. The Link LED indicates that the switcher is
properly connected to an Ethernet LAN. This LED should light steadily. The
Act LED indicates transmission of data packets on the RJ-45 connector. This
LED should flicker as the switcher communicates.

Cabling and RJ-45 connector wiring

It is vital that your Ethernet cables be the correct cables, and that they be properly
terminated with the correct pinout. Fast Ethernet links use Category (CAT) 5e
or CAT 6, unshielded twisted pair (UTP) or shielded twisted pair (STP) cables,
terminated with RJ-45 connectors. Ethernet cables are limited to a length 328 feet
(100 m).

N

Do not use standard telephone cables. Telephone cables do not support Ethernet

or Fast Ethernet.



Do not stretch or bend cables. Transmission errors can occur.

The cable used depends on your network speed. The switcher supports both
10 Mbps (10Base-T — Ethernet) and 100 Mbps (100Base-T — Fast Ethernet),
half-duplex and full-duplex Ethernet connections.

Link

LED

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• 10Base-T Ethernet requires CAT 3 UTP or STP cable at minimum.

• 100Base-T Fast Ethernet requires CAT 5e UTP or STP cable at minimum.
The Ethernet cable can be terminated as a straight-through cable or a crossover

cable and must be properly terminated for your application (figure 2-11).

• Crossover cable — Direct connection between the computer and the

matrix switcher BME 0

• Patch (straight) cable — Connection of the matrix switcher BME 0 to an

Ethernet LAN

Figure 2-11 — RJ-45 connector and pinout tables

Reset button

Reset button — The Reset button initiates four

j

levels of reset on the matrix switcher. Use an
Extron Tweeker or a pen to press and hold the
button while the switcher is running or while you
power up the switcher for different reset levels.

See "Performing soft system resets (reset modes 3, 4, and 5)" in chapter 3,



"Operation", for details.

• Events (mode 3) reset — Hold Reset for 3 seconds, then release and press it again

to toggle events monitoring on and off.

• IP settings (mode 4) reset — Hold Reset for 6 seconds, then release and press it

again to reset the switcher’s IP functions.

N

• Absolute (mode 5) reset — Hold Reset for 9 seconds, then release and press it

again to restore the switcher to the default factory settings.

• Hard reset — Hold Reset while powering up the switcher to restore the switcher

to the default base firmware, user settings, and files.

N

IP settings reset does not replace any user-installed firmware.

Hard reset does not clear the current configuration.

Rx

RESET

External sync (systems with MAV Plus video BMEs)

The MAV Plus video switcher BME switches between inputs during the vertical
interval period, resulting in glitch-free video switching. The MAV switcher can use
an external signal to synchronize switching during the vertical interval. Without
the external sync locking feature, switching between inputs can result in a brief
rolling (sync loss) or a brief change in the picture size.

Ext(ernal) Sync connector — Connect an external sync signal to this BNC

k

connector on BNC 0 for genlocking the video signal in broadcast or other
sync-critical applications.

N



If no external sync timing source is connected to the switcher, switching

In systems with multiple low resolution video BMEs (such as component video

and S-video systems), only the External Sync connector on the luminance (Y)
video plane’s BME needs to be connected to the black burst generator. This BME
should be BME 0.

Figure 2-12, on the next page, shows a basic external sync configuration.
The Ext Sync connector receives the timing signal. A tee connector on the
BNC allows the signal to be passed on to another video device, if required.
Terminate the tee connector if desired.

occurs immediately.

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Terminate cable or
connect to another device.

Connect to
MAV Plus 6464.

Tee connector

OUT

Extron
MAV Plus 6464

Matrix Switcher

Extron
BBG 6 A

Black Burst Color Bar
Audio Generator

Video Camera Video Camera Video Camera

Monitor

VCR

Extron
MAV Plus 6464

Matrix Switcher

Extron
BBG 6 A

Black Burst/Color Bar/
Audio Generator

Extron
VSC 900D

Computer-to-Video
Scan Converter

VGA Input

5

0

/

6

0

H

z

1

0

0

-

2

4

0

V

0

.

3

A

R
/

R

-

Y

R
/

R

-

Y

I
N
P
U
T

S

O
U
T
P
U
T
S

G
/

Y

2

R

G

B

/

R

-

Y

,

B

-

Y

,

Y

R

G

B

1

G

-

Y

B
/

B

-

Y

B
/

B

-

Y

H
/

H

V

H
/

H

V

V

V

V

I

D

E

O

S-VIDEO

D1

R

/

R

-

Y

G

/

Y

B

/

B

-

Y

H

/

H

-

Y

R

S

-

2

3

2

/

4

2

2

G
E
N
L
O
C
K

V

I

N

O

U

T

D

IS

T

R

IB

U

T

IO

N

A

M

P

L

IF

IE

R

Figure 2-12 — Simple external sync connection example

Figure 2-13 shows another configuration, in which the timing source passes

through three video cameras and a video scan converter before connecting
to the switcher. This type of video camera can synchronize with the external
timing source for video editing applications.

Figure 2-13 — Multiple device external sync connection example

AC power connector — Plug a standard IEC power cord into this connector to

l

connect the switcher to a 100 VAC to 240 VAC, 50 or 60 Hz power source.

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