Extron electronic MMX 62, MMX 42 User Manual

User’s Manual

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MMX 42/62 Series

Compact Matrix Switchers

68-778-01 Rev. A

Printed in the USA

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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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 East: and Central America:

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.

Quick Start Guide — MMX 42/62

Installation

Step 1

Turn all of the equipment off

and disconnect it from the power source.

Step 2

Select your mounting option, install the appropriate brackets and mount the switcher. Otherwise, install the four rubber feet (included) and place the switcher on a desktop.

VersaTools Rack Shelf

Half Rack Width False Front Face Plate

OUT

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Use 2 mounting holes on

opposite corners.

INPU

NFIG

V IDEO

AUD

M M X

S E

R I E

(2) 4-40 x 3/16" screws

Step 3

Attach the video input cable(s).

Using video inputs 1 through 4 (MMX 42) or 1 through 6 (MMX

62) attach video inputs to the switcher using connectors appropriate for your model (BNC or 4-pin mini DIN). See “Rear Panel Cabling” in chapter 2, Installation.

Step 4

Attach the audio input cable(s).

Using audio inputs 1 through 4 (MMX 42) or 1 through 6 (MMX

62), attach audio inputs to the switcher with connectors appropriate for your model (5pole, captive screw or RCA - see illustrations below and right).

Step 5

Attach the video output cable(s). Connect up to two video output devices to the switcher using

Tip (+)

Tip (Signal)

Sleeve (Gnd )

U T

P U

T S

IN P

T S

Tip

Sleeve

Tip

Sleeve

Unbalanced Input

(high impedance)

Tip

Ring

Sleeve (s)

Tip

Ring

Balanced Input

(high impedance)

Tip

Ring

Sleeve (s)

Tip

Ring

Balanced Input

(600 ohms)

C O

N F

I G

V I

D E

O A U

X S

E R

600 ohms

Right Channel

(Red Jacket)

Sleeve ( )

Left Channel

(White Jacket)

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Quick Start Guide — MMX 42/62, cont’d

connectors appropriate for your model (BNC or 4-pin mini DIN).

Step 6

Attach the audio output cable(s). Connect up to two

audio output devices to the switcher using connectors appropriate for your model (5pole, captive screw or RCA - see illustrations above and at right).

CAUTION

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

Step 7

If the switcher is to be connected to a computer or host controller for remote control, connect the host’s RS-232 cable to a 3-pole captive screw connector and connect it to the RS-232 port on the switcher. (See the serial port pinout table in Chapter 4 - Remote Control).

Tip

See Caution

Sleeve

Tip

See Caution

Unbalanced Output

Tip

Ring

Sleeve (s)

Tip

Ring

Balanced Output

Step 8

Power up the input and output devices, then connect power to

the switcher. Turn on the switcher by connecting the external power supply. See the appropriate chapters in this manual for further details.

RS-232 Control

Operation

Connecting an input to an output

Step 1

Press and release the Outputs

button ( output. The LED ( selected output lights.

Step 2

Press and release the Config button (

either video and audio (audio follow) or video or audio (audio breakaway).

Step 3

Press and release the button (3) for the desired input. The LED for the selected input lights.

) to select the desired

) as necessary to select

) for the

To switch to a different input, repeat steps 1 through 3.

A connection can also be created by an RS-232 device (see chapter 4, Remote Control).

If audio and

video are tied from different inputs (audio breakaway), and if you select video and audio for display, the Video and the LED for the selected video input light steadily and the Audio LED and the LED for the selected audio input blink.

INPUTS

423156

CONFIGOUTPUTS

VIDEO

AUDIO

MMX SERIES

TPU

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R X T

TPU

Extron MMX 62 AV RCA

5 . 0

Matrix Switcher

Preview Monitor

Videoconferencing System

Document Camera VCR

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MMX 42/62 Series Matrix Switchers • Quick Start Guide

Quick Start Guide — MMX 42/62, cont’d

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

About the MMX 42/62 Series Matrix Switchers .... 1-2

Features ...................................................................................... 1-3

Composite video (AV) models............................................... 1-3

S-video (SV) models ............................................................... 1-3

All models .............................................................................. 1-4

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

Installation Overview .......................................................... 2-2

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

Rack mounting....................................................................... 2-2

Under-desk mounting ........................................................... 2-3

Rear Panel Cabling ................................................................ 2-4

Power connection .................................................................. 2-5

Video signal input connections ............................................ 2-5

Video signal output connections .......................................... 2-6

Audio signal input connections ............................................ 2-6

Audio signal output connections ......................................... 2-7

RS-232 connection ................................................................. 2-8

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

Front Panel Controls and Indicators ............................ 3-2

Front Panel Operations....................................................... 3-2

Creating ties ........................................................................... 3-3

Memory ...................................................................................... 3-3

Executive Mode ...................................................................... 3-3

Genlock Sync ............................................................................ 3-3

System Reset ............................................................................ 3-4

Troubleshooting — if no image appears ................... 3-4

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MMX 42/62 Series Matrix Switchers • Quick Start Guide

Chapter 4 • Remote Control .................................................. 4-1

Simple Instruction Set Control ....................................... 4-2

Host-to-interface communications ....................................... 4-2

Switcher-initiated messages.................................................. 4-2

Error responses ...................................................................... 4-3

Timeout .................................................................................. 4-3

Using the command/response table ..................................... 4-3

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

Command/Response Table ........................................................ 4-5

MMX 42/62 Series Matrix Switchers • Table of Contents

Table of Contents, cont’d

Windows-Based Control Program ................................. 4-7

Installing the software .......................................................... 4-7

Using the software ................................................................ 4-7

Input selection ....................................................................... 4-8

Muting the audio and video signals .................................... 4-9

Setting audio levels ............................................................... 4-9

Executive mode .................................................................... 4-10

Updating the Firmware ....................................................... 4-11

Using the help system ......................................................... 4-12

Appendix A • Specifications,

Accessories and Part Numbers.......... A-1

Specifications ......................................................................... A-2

Included Parts ......................................................................... A-5

Accessories ............................................................................... A-5

Cables ......................................................................................... A-6

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

68-778-01 Rev. A

Printed in the USA

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MMX 42/62 Series Matrix Switchers

Chapter One

Introduction

About the MMX 42/62 Series Matrix Switchers

Features

MMX 42/62 Series Matrix Switchers • Table of Contents

Introduction, cont’d

TPU

PUTS

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Extron MMX 62 AV RCA

Matrix Switcher

RS-232 Control

Document Camera VCR

Preview Monitor

Videoconferencing System

Introduction

About the MMX 42/62 Series Matrix Switchers

The Extron MMX 42/62 series of compact matrix switchers consists of four models of 4-input, 2-output video and audio matrix switchers, and four models of 6-input, 2-output video and audio matrix switchers, including the following:

1-2

MMX 42/62 Series Matrix Switchers • Introduction

MMX switcher

model

MMX 42 AV

MMX 42 SVA

MMX 42 AV RCA

MMX 42 SVA RCA

MMX 62 AV

MMX 62 SVA

MMX 62 AV RCA

MMX 62 SVA RCA

4 x 2 composite video (BNC) and audio (captive screw) switcher

4 x 2 S-video (4-pin mini DIN) and audio (captive screw) switcher

4 x 2 composite video (BNC) and audio (RCA) switcher

4 x 2 S-video (4-pin mini DIN) and audio (RCA) switcher

6 x 2 composite video (BNC) and audio (captive screw) switcher

6 x 2 S-video (4-pin mini DIN) and audio (captive screw) switcher

6 x 2 composite video (BNC) and audio (RCA) switcher

6 x 2 S-video (4-pin mini DIN) and audio (RCA) switcher

Description

The switchers are compatible with NTSC 3.38 and 4.43, PAL, and SECAM video, and feature a 150MHz bandwidth at -3dB, fully loaded. When external sync is applied (to Input 1), video switching occurs during the vertical interval, providing glitchfree switching when all sources are genlocked.

All models feature front panel controls as well as an RS-232 connector (3-pin captive screw) to permit external remote control.

The MMX 42 switchers distribute any of four video and/or audio inputs to either or both outputs. The MMX 62 switchers distribute any of six video and/or audio inputs to either or both outputs. Any input can be switched to either or both outputs. The RCA models route unbalanced stereo audio and the AV and SVA models route balanced or unbalanced stereo audio. The audio switching can either be linked with the video (audio follow) or independent of the video (audio breakaway). Adjustable audio gain and attenuation (available via RS-232 control) compensates for level differences between audio inputs.

Figure 1-1 — Typical MMX 62 switcher application

These half-rack width switchers are part of the VersaTools™ line of basic distribution amplifiers, switchers, and video accessories. They can be mounted to a VersaTools 19” 1U rack shelf (Extron part #60-190-20) or on a standard Universal Extron rack shelf (Extron part #60-190-01). They can also be mounted under a desk or podium, using an under-desk mounting kit (Extron part #70-212-01). The units ship with external, desktop 12VDC power supplies, which accept 100VAC to 240VAC, 50/60 Hz input.

Features

Composite video (AV) models

Inputs — Composite video switchers accept up to four (MMX

42) or six (MMX 62) composite video inputs on BNC female connectors.

Outputs — Two composite video signals are output on BNC

female connectors.

S-video (SV) models

Inputs — S-video switchers accept up to four S-video inputs

(MMX 42) or six S-video inputs (MMX 62) on 4-pin mini DIN connectors.

Outputs — Two S-video signals are output on 4-pin mini DIN

connectors.

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