Extron electronic MMX VGA User Manual

MATRIX SWITCHERS

MMX VGA Series

MINI MATRIX SWITCHERS

FOR VGA AND STEREO AUDIO

Common Features

n 300 MHz (-3 dB) RGB video

bandwidth

n Active PC audio buffering

n Audio breakaway

n RS-232 control

n Contact closure remote control with

tally output status

n Optional MMX 32 MAAP and

MMX 32 AAP remote control
modules

n Rack-mountable enclosure

MMX 32 VGA MTP Unique Features

n Built-in UTP transmitter drives

computer-video and audio signals
300 feet (90 m) or more to a
compatible MTP Series receiver

MMX 32 VGA A

MMX 32 VGA MTP

The Extron MMX VGA Series consists of economical, compact VGA and stereo

audio matrix switchers designed to suit the needs of small computer-video signal

routing applications, such as conference rooms, classrooms and lecture halls,

courtrooms, and residential gaming systems. They are ideal for use as either

primary switchers or as sub-switchers in larger systems.

n Selectable pre-peaking

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DESCRIPTION

FEATURES (Cont.)

The Extron MMX VGA Series of three input, two output matrix
switchers is designed for a variety of small system computer-video
and stereo audio signal routing applications, such as classrooms
and training facilities, and conference rooms. Both matrix switchers
include one RGBHV video output on a 15-pin HD connector and a
second output in two variations. The MMX 32 VGA A features its
second RGBHV output on five BNC connectors; the
MMX 32 VGA MTP is equipped with a built-in Extron MTP Series
twisted pair transmitter for outputting RGBHV and summed mono
(L+R) audio signals. The transmitter is capable of driving UXGA
(1600x1200) resolution computer-video signals 300 feet (90 m) or
more over a single UTP cable.

Model Output 1 Output 2 Ideal for

MMX 32 VGA A

MMX 32 VGA MTP

Video:
15-pin HD

Audio:

3.5 mm stereo
jacks

Video:
15-pin HD

Audio:

3.5 mm stereo
jacks

RGBHV on BNC
connectors

Stereo audio on
captive screw
connectors

RGBHV and
summed mono audio
on RJ-45 connector

Stereo audio on
captive screw
connectors

• New construction

• High resolution
signals up to
75 feet (23 m)

• Retrofit
installations

• Cable runs to
300 feet (90 m)
or more

control software, or integrated into third-party control systems.
Extron products use the Simple Instruction Set (SIS™) command
protocol, a set of basic ASCII code commands that allow for quick
and easy programming. The RS-232 port also makes it easy to
install firmware updates.

n Contact closure remote control with tally output status – Allows

for remote selection of an input channel, while a tally output status
provides feedback to indicate which input is currently selected.

n Optional MMX 32 AAP and MMX 32 MAAP remote control

modules – Optional control modules provide remote input

selection per output. The MMX 32 AAP is a single space
Architectural Adapter Plate (AAP), while the MMX 32 MAAP is a
single space Mini Architectural Adapter Plate (MAAP). Both include
three input selection buttons with corresponding LED indicators.

MMX 32 AAP

MMX 32 MAAP

n Front panel security lockout – Prevents unauthorized use in non-

secure environments.

n Downloadable firmware updates – Updates can be easily

upgraded via RS-232.

n Rack-mountable – 1U, half rack width metal enclosure can be

rack-mounted using an optional rack shelf.

n External international power supply – Provides worldwide power

Both models are compatible with high resolution computer-video
signals, as well as HDTV signals with bi-level or tri-level sync,
component video, S-video, composite video, and stereo audio signals.

MMX 32 VGA MTP UTP DISTANCE CHART

MMX Series matrix switchers can be controlled via the front panel,
through RS-232, or by contact closure with the optional MMX 32 AAP
and MMX 32 MAAP control modules.

FEATURES

n 300 MHz (-3 dB) RGB bandwidth – Ensures switching and

distribution of most signals without degradation. The ratings are
worst-case specifications, i.e., the MMX Series provides 300 MHz
(-3 dB) at full performance capacity – when one input signal drives
all outputs.

n Buffered I/O – Each input and output is individually buffered to

Video Pre-Peaking Pre-Peaking Maximum Dist.
Format OFF ON High Quality

Composite video
S-video
Component video

640 x 480

800 x 600

1024 x 768

1280 x 1024

1600 x 1200

provide maximum performance with virtually no crosstalk.

Optional MTP RGBHV and Audio Receivers:

n Built-in UTP transmitter (MMX 32 VGA MTP only) – Capable

of driving UXGA (1600x1200) resolution computer-video and
audio signals 300 feet (90 m) or more to a compatible MTP Series
receiver.

n Selectable pre-peaking (MMX 32 VGA MTP only) – Provides

additional compensation at the front end for the longest cable
runs.

compatibility (part # 70-055-01).

<300 feet (90 m)

<300 feet (90 m)

<300 feet (90 m)

<250 feet (76 m)

<250 feet (76 m)

>350 feet (107 m)

>350 feet (107 m)

>350 feet (107 m)

>300 feet (90 m)

>300 feet (90 m)

800 feet (244 m)

700 feet (213 m)

550 feet (168 m)

500 feet (152 m)

350 feet (107 m)

300 feet (90 m)

Model Version Part Number

MTP R 15HD A Receiver ............................................. 60-670-01

MTP RL 15HD A Receiver w/Loop-Through ................. 60-690-01

MTP RL 15HD A SEQ Receiver w/Loop-Through

& Skew Equalizer ............................ 60-690-02

n Audio breakaway via RS-232 – Provides the capability to break an

audio signal away from its corresponding video signal, allowing the
audio signals to be operated as a separate matrix switcher.

n RS-232 control port – Using RS-232 serial commands, the unit can

be controlled and configured via the included Windows®-based