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CrossPoint 300 Series

Matrix Switchers

68-521-10 Rev. B

03 07

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 A achments • Do not use tools or a achments 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 aﬁ n 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 ﬁ xation • Ne pas utiliser de pièces de ﬁ xation 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.

Au ewahren der Anleitungen • Die Hinweise zur elektrischen Sicherheit des Produktes sollten Sie

au ewahren, 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 a empt 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 qualiﬁ ed service personnel. There are no user-serviceable parts inside. To

prevent the risk of shock, do not a empt 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 ba ery • There is a danger of explosion if ba ery is incorrectly replaced. Replace it only with the

same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used ba eries 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 ﬁ l 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 me re 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

qualiﬁ é. Aucun des éléments internes ne peut être réparé par l’utilisateur. Aﬁ n 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 oriﬁ ces • Si le boîtier de l’appareil comporte des fentes ou des oriﬁ ces, ceux-ci servent à empêcher

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

Lithium Ba erie • Il a danger d’explosion s’ll y a remplacment incorrect de la ba erie. Remplacer uniquement

avec une ba erie du meme type ou d’un ype equivalent recommande par le constructeur. Me re au reut les ba eries 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 dri e 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 unmi elbar dagegengestellt werden können.

Wartung • Alle Wartungsmaßnahmen sollten nur von qualiﬁ ziertem Servicepersonal durchgeführt werden.

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

Schlitze und Öﬀ nungen • Wenn das Gerät Schlitze oder Löcher im Gehäuse aufweist, dienen diese zur

Vermeidung einer Überhitzung der empﬁ ndlichen Teile im Inneren. Diese Öﬀ nungen dürfen niemals von anderen Objekten blockiert werden.

Litium-Ba erie • Explosionsgefahr, falls die Ba erie nicht richtig ersetzt wird. Ersetzen Sie verbrauchte

Ba erien nur durch den gleichen oder einen vergleichbaren Ba erietyp, der auch vom Hersteller empfohlen wird. Entsorgen Sie verbrauchte Ba erien bi e 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 especiﬁ camente recomendados

por el fabricante, ya que podrian implicar riesgos.

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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 caliﬁ cado. 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 oriﬁ cios 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.

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Quick Start — CrossPoint 300 Matrix Switchers

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Installation

Step 1

If desired, mount the switcher in a rack.

Step 2

Turn off power to the input and output devices, and remove the power cords from them.

Step 3

Cable the switcher for RGBHV, RGBS, RGsB, RsGsBs, component/HDTV video, S-video, or composite video input and output.

Step 4 (HVA models)

Cable audio models for stereo audio input and output. High impedance is generally over 800 ohms.

Tip

Sleeve

Tip

Sleeve

Unbalanced Input

(high impedance)

NO GROUND HERE.

Tip

Sleeve(s)

Tip

Unbalanced Output

CAUTION Connect the sleeve to ground.

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

Tip

Ring

Sleeve (s)

Tip

Ring

Tip

Ring

Sleeve(s)

Tip

Ring

Balanced Output

Balanced Input

(high impedance)

Step 7

Plug the switcher and input and output devices into a grounded AC source, and turn on the input and output devices.

Definitions

Tie — An input-to-output connection. Set of ties — An input tied to 2 or more outputs. Configuration — One or more ties or sets of ties. Current configuration — The currently active

configuration (also called configuration 0).

Preset — A configuration that has been stored.

One preset can be assigned to each input button. A preset becomes the current configuration when it is recalled.

Front Panel Controls

Input and output buttons select inputs and

outputs. Input and output LEDs light to indicate video and audio ties.

Input buttons also select presets. Output buttons also toggle video and audio

mutes on and off in View-Only mode. On HVA models, the output LEDs also

display the selected input’s audio level.

Enter button saves changes. Preset button selects:

Step 5

If desired, connect a control system or computer to the rear panel Remote RS-232/ RS-422 port. Wire the connector as shown below.

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96 Female

Step 6

If desired, connect a control system or computer to the front panel Configuration (RS-232) port. Use an optional 9-pin D to 2.5 mm mini jack TRS RS-232 cable, part #70-335-01.

Save Preset mode to save a configuration as a preset.

Recall Preset mode to recall a previouslydefined preset.

View button selects a View-Only mode that

prevents inadvertent configuration changes and allows output mutes to be toggled on and off.

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On HVA models, View decrements the level. See “View , adjust the audio level” on the next page.

Esc button cancels selections in progress and

resets the front panel LED indications. The Esc button does not reset the current

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configuration, the RGBHV or video and audio selection, any presets, or any audio level settings.

On HVA models, Esc increments the level. See “View, adjust the audio level” on the next page.

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OUTPUTS

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RGBHV and Audio buttons select/deselect

video and/or audio. The Audio LED blinks to indicate audio breakaway.

The Audio button and LED are present on video-only switchers, but have no function.

Audio also selects the audio level/adjust mode. See “View, adjust the audio level” at right.

Create a tie

1. Press and release

the Esc button to clear any input LEDs, output

ress the Esc button to

lear all selections.

The LED blinks once

LEDs, or control LEDs that may be lit.

ESC

2. Press and release the RGBHV and/or Audio

I/O button(s) to select or deselect video and/ or audio as desired.

Lit when selected.

ff when deselected.

Off when deselecte Lit when selected.

RGBHV AUDIO

3. Press and release the

desired input button.

4. Press and release the

The input LED

ights to indicate

the selection.

desired output button(s).

utput LEDs blink to indicate a potential tie.

Save or recall a preset

1. Save a preset — Press and hold the Preset

button for 2 seconds. Recall a preset — Press and release the Preset

button.

Preset LED blinks.

Save a preset

PRESET

Recall a preset

PRESET

ll input and output buttons with assigned presets ligh

he configuration data at assigned preset

ocations will be overwritten.

Press and hold.

2 seconds

PRESET

Preset LED lights.

Press and release.

PRESET

1 2 3 4 5

2. Press and

release the desired input or output button.

The LED blinks to indicate that this prese is selected.

The Enter LED blinks to indicate the need to save o recall the preset.

3. Press and release the Enter button.

View, adjust the audio level

1. Press and hold the

Audio LED blinks.

Audio button.

2. Press an input or

output button. See

Hold

2 seconds

chapter 3 to read the displayed value.

3 4 8

Enter LED blinks t indicate the need t confirm the change

5. Press and release the Enter button. All input

and output LEDs and the Enter LED go out.

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Output LEDs display the

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gain/attenuation.

— or —

Input LEDs display the

output volume level.

Press an input button t adjust gain/attenuation

— or — Press an output button

to adjust the output

4 5 6 7

3. Increase and decrease the

gain/attenuation or volume level by pressing the Esc ( View (

4. Press and release the

Audio button to exit.

) and

) buttons.

VIEW ESC

his button ecreases

he level.

This button increases the level.

Table of Contents

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

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

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

Definitions ............................................................................................................................. 1-3

Features ................................................................................................................................... 1-4

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

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

UL requirements ................................................................................................................ 2-2

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

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

RGBHV input and output .................................................................................................. 2-4

Audio input and output (HVA models only) .................................................................... 2-4

Remote (RS-232/RS-422) port ............................................................................................ 2-6

Reset button ....................................................................................................................... 2-6

Sync termination switches .................................................................................................2-7

Power ................................................................................................................................. 2-7

Front Panel Configuration Port ................................................................................... 2-8

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

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

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

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

Control buttons .................................................................................................................. 3-4

I/O controls ......................................................................................................................... 3-6

Front Panel Operations .................................................................................................... 3-7

Front panel security lockouts ............................................................................................ 3-7

Power indications .............................................................................................................. 3-8

Creating a configuration ...................................................................................................3-8

Example 1: Creating a set of video and audio ties ........................................................ 3-9

Example 2: Adding a tie to a set of video and audio ties ........................................... 3-11

Example 3: Removing a tie from a set of video and audio ties ................................... 3-13

Viewing a configuration ................................................................................................. 3-15

Example 4: Viewing video and audio, audio only, and video only ties ....................... 3-15

Muting and unmuting video and/or audio .................................................................... 3-18

Example 5: Muting and unmuting an output ............................................................. 3-18

Using global presets ........................................................................................................ 3-20

Example 6: Saving a preset ......................................................................................... 3-21

Example 7: Recalling a preset ..................................................................................... 3-22

Viewing and adjusting the input audio level (HVA models) ......................................... 3-24

Example 8: Viewing and adjusting an input audio level............................................. 3-25

Viewing and adjusting the output volume (HVA models) ............................................ 3-29

Reading the displayed value....................................................................................... 3-30

Example 9: Viewing and adjusting an output volume level ....................................... 3-32

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Setting the front panel locks (Executive modes) ........................................................... 3-34

Selecting Lock mode 2 or toggling between mode 2 and mode 0 ............................. 3-35

Selecting Lock mode 2 or toggling between mode 2 and mode 1 ............................. 3-35

Performing a system reset from the front panel ........................................................... 3-36

Selecting the rear panel Remote port protocol and baud rate .................................... 3-37

Rear Panel Operations .................................................................................................... 3-39

Performing a system reset from the rear panel ............................................................. 3-39

Performing a hard reset from the rear panel ................................................................ 3-40

Optimizing the Audio (HVA Switchers) ................................................................. 3-40

Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................3-41

General checks ................................................................................................................. 3-41

Plasma display S-video problem ...................................................................................... 3-41

Configuration Worksheets ........................................................................................... 3-42

Worksheet example 1: Entering system equipment ...................................................... 3-42

Worksheet example 2: Drawing ties ............................................................................... 3-43

Worksheet example 3: Test configuration...................................................................... 3-44

Matrix Switchers Configuration worksheet ................................................................... 3-45

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

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

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

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

Host-to-Switcher Instructions....................................................................................... 4-3

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

Switcher Error Responses ............................................................................................... 4-5

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

Command/Response Table for SIS Commands ..................................................... 4-6

Symbol definitions ............................................................................................................. 4-6

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

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

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

Using the software ............................................................................................................ 5-3

Updating the firmware ..................................................................................................... 5-5

Windows buttons, drop boxes, and trash ........................................................................ 5-8

Windows menus ................................................................................................................. 5-8

File menu ...................................................................................................................... 5-8

Tools menu ................................................................................................................... 5-9

Audio-input Configure selection ................................................................................ 5-10

Preferences menu ....................................................................................................... 5-10

Using emulation mode .................................................................................................... 5-11

Using the help system ...................................................................................................... 5-11

Button Label Generator ................................................................................................. 5-11

Using the software .......................................................................................................... 5-12

Appendix A • Reference Information .......................................................................... A-1

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

Part Numbers ....................................................................................................................... A-5

CrossPoint 300 part numbers ........................................................................................... A-5

Included parts ................................................................................................................... A-5

Optional accessories ......................................................................................................... A-5

Cables ................................................................................................................................ A-5

Bulk cable .................................................................................................................... A-5

Assorted connectors .................................................................................................... A-6

Pre-cut cables .............................................................................................................. A-6

Button Labels ...................................................................................................................... A-6

Button label blanks ........................................................................................................... A-7

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Chapter One

Introduction

About this Manual

About the Matrix Switchers

Definitions

Features

Introduction, cont’d

Introduction

About this Manual

This manual contains installation, configuration, and operating information for the Extron CrossPoint 300 Wideband RGBHV Analog Matrix Awitchers.

About the Matrix Switchers

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

The matrix switchers are single box solutions to complex wideband video and/or audio routing applications (figure 1-1). 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 matrix switchers are available in a variety of matrix sizes (the matrix size is the number of inputs and outputs):

• CrossPoint 300 84 (8 inputs by 4 outputs)

• CrossPoint 300 88 (8 inputs by 8 outputs)

• CrossPoint 300 816 (8 inputs by 16 outputs)

• CrossPoint 300 124 (12 inputs by 4 outputs)

• CrossPoint 300 128 (12 inputs by 8 outputs)

• CrossPoint 300 168 (16 inputs by 8 outputs)

• CrossPoint 300 1212 (12 inputs by 12 outputs)

• CrossPoint 300 1616 (16 inputs by 16 outputs)

CrossPoint 300 series switchers offer two models of each matrix size: HV for switching RGBHV video signals only, and HVA models for switching RGBHV video and two-channel stereo audio (balanced and unbalanced).

The CrossPoint 300 Series switchers have a video bandwidth of 300 MHz (-3 dB). All models can also switch RGBS, RGsB, RsGsBs, HDTV, component video, S-video, and composite video signals.

All HVA models input and output audio on 3.5 mm, 5-pole captive screw terminals. For all HVA switchers, 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.

Each matrix switcher can be remotely controlled via either its rear panel RS-232/ RS-422 port or its front panel Configuration (RS-232) port. The matrix switchers are programmed with the Extron Simple Instruction Set™ (SIS™). These basic ASCII commads provide simple control through a control system or PC without programming long, obscure strings of code. SIS commands can be entered via the serial port links.

Either serial port can be connected to a control system, a PC, or the Extron MKP 2000 or MKP 3000 remote control keypads.

The matrix switchers are housed in rack-mountable, metal enclosures with rack ears to fit in a 19" rack.

• The CrossPoint 300 84, 88, 124, and 128 are in a 3U-high enclosure.

• The CrossPoint 300 816, 168, 1212, and 1616 are in a 6U-high enclosure.

Each model has an internal 100 VAC to 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 65 watt, autoswitching power supply that provides worldwide power compatibility.

CrossPoint 300 Matrix Switchers • Introduction1-2

Classroom 101

Classroom 102

Extron CrossPoint 300 128 HVA

Matrix Switcher

Figure 1-1 — Typical CrossPoint matrix switcher application

Definitions

The following terms, which apply to Extron matrix switchers, are used throughout this manual:

Extron DVS 304

Scaler

RS-232

/B-Y

IN L

T AC

/R-Y

VID YC/

Y,B-Y/

-Y,

RGB/R

R-Y

/VID

,B-Y

SDI

RGB/R-Y,Y

A .3

0 4 2

0 0

B-Y

VID

z H 0 6 / 0 5

Extron DVS 304

32 RS-2

N A

/B-Y

Scaler

SE E

IN L

T C A

/R-Y

VID YC/

Y,B-Y/

-Y,

RGB/R

R-Y /C

/VID

,B-Y

SDI

RGB/R-Y,Y

A .3

0 0

B-Y

VID

z H 0 /6 0 5

Cable Box

DVD

Extron DVS 304

Scaler

8 Outputs

Extron VSC 700

Scan Converter

12 Inputs

VCR

Extron

RS-232

N A

/B-Y

SE E

IN L

T C A

/R-Y

VID YC/

Y,B-Y/

-Y,

RGB/R

R-Y /C

/VID

SDI

RGB/R-Y,Y,B-Y

A .3

0 4 2

0 0

B-Y

VID

z H 0 6 / 0 5

CD Player

RGB 109xi

Interface

Student

Computer

Instructor

Computer

Tie — An input-to-output connection. Set of ties — An input tied to two or more outputs. (An output can never be tied

Configuration — One or more ties or one or more sets of ties. Current configuration — The configuration that is currently active in the

Global memory preset — A configuration that has been stored. Up to 32 global

to more than one input.)

switcher (also called configuration 0)

memory presets can be stored in memory. Preset locations are assigned to the input buttons and output buttons. Up to 20 or 32 (depending on the number of input and output buttons) presets can be selected from the front panel for either saving or retrieving. When a preset is retrieved from memory, it becomes the current configuration. All models have 32 presets; on models with fewer than 32 input and output buttons, preset numbers that are too high to be available from the front panel are accessible via serial port control.

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Features

Video — All switchers input and output wideband RGBHV or RGBS video on

female BNC connectors. They can also switch RGsB, RsGsBs, component/ HDTV, S-video, or composite video.

Bandwidth — The CrossPoint 300 Series switchers provide a minimum of

300 MHz (-3 dB) video bandwidth, fully loaded.

Audio inputs (HVA models only) — Input and output ster eo audio inputs,

balanced or unbalanced, on 3.5 mm, 5-pole captive screw terminals.

Audio input gain/attenuation (HVA models 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 either serial port or the front panel.

Audio output volume (HVA models only) — The audio volume of each output can

be displayed and adjusted through a range of full output to completely silent from the front panel or via serial port control.

Switching flexibility — The CrossPoint 300 series units provide individually

buffered, independent matrix switched outputs with audio follow and audio breakaway for audio models.

• 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 or serial port 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 serial port control.

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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 either serial port. The serial ports also allow remote control via a PC or control system.

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

controller supports input and output selection, preset creation and selection, audio input gain and attenuation, and audio output level. The front panel features slots for labels that can identify each input and output with text or graphics.

• Windows-based control program — For serial 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 keypads. 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, 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 without taking the switcher 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.

Labeling — The Extron Button Label Generator software ships with every Extron

matrix switcher. You can create labels to place above the front panel input buttons and below the output 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 — 20 or 32 (depending on the model) 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" wide rack. Three front panel security lockout modes (Executive modes) — If a matrix

switcher is installed in an open area, where operation by unauthorized personnel may be a problem, either of two security lockout modes can be implemented (the third mode is unlocked). When a front panel locked mode is enabled, a special button combination or SIS command is required to unlock the front panel controller and make the front panel fully operational.

Power — The matrix switcher’s 100 VAC to 240 VAC, auto-switching, internal

power supply provides worldwide power compatibility.

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CrossPoint 300 Matrix Switchers

Chapter Two

Installation

Mounting the Switcher

Connections and Rear Panel Features

Front Panel Configuration Port

Installation, cont’d

Installation

Mounting the Switcher

The matrix switchers are housed in rack-mountable, metal enclosures with 19" rack ears. The amount of vertical rack space required for each switcher is as follows:

• The CrossPoint 300 84, 88, 124, and 128 are in a 3U-high enclosure.

• The CrossPoint 300 816, 168, 1212, and 1616 are in a 6U-high enclosure.

UL requirements

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

1. Elevated operating ambient temperature — If installed in a closed or multi-

unit rack assembly, the operating ambient temperature of the rack environment may be greater than room ambient. Therefore, consider installing the equipment in an environment compatible with the maximum ambient temperature (Tma) specified by the manufacturer.

2. Reduced air flow — Installation of the equipment in a rack should be such

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

Mechanical loading — Mounting of the equipment in the rack should be such

that a hazardous condition is not achieved due to uneven mechanical loading.

4. Circuit overloading — Consideration should be given to the connection of

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

5. Reliable earthing (grounding) — Reliable earthing of rack-mounted

equipment should be maintained. Particular attention should be given to supply connections other than direct connections to the branch circuit (e.g. use of power strips.

Mounting instructions

If desired, rack mount the switcher as follows:

1. Insert the switcher into the rack, aligning the holes in the mounting bracket

with those in the rack.

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

CrossPoint 300 Matrix Switchers • Installation2-2

Connections and Rear Panel Features

All connectors for all switchers are on the rear panel. Figure 2-1 and figure 2-2 show a representative sampling of all of the matrix switchers described in this manual.

Figure 2-1 shows the CrossPoint 300 128 HVA.

The CrossPoint 300 84, 88, and 124 are housed in the same 3U enclosure, but have fewer input and/or output connectors to accommodate their smaller matrix sizes.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

INPUTS

4 5 6 7 8

LISTED

1T23

I.T.E.

9 10 11 12

INPUTS

SYNC INPUTS

H SYNC V SYNC

9 10 11 12

Figure 2-1 — CrossPoint 300 128 HVA

Figure 2-2 shows the CrossPoint 300 1616 HVA.

The CrossPoint 300 816, 1212, and 168 are housed in the same 6U enclosure, but have fewer input or output connectors to accommodate their smaller matrix sizes.

INPUTS

7 8 5 6 3 4 1

INPUTS

7 8 5 6 3 4 1

1 3 5 7 9 6 13

2 4

LISTED

1T23

I.T.E.

12 9 10

OUTPUTS

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

6 7

OUTPUTS

7 8 5 6 3 4 1

OUTPUTS

1 3 5 7 9 6 13

2 4

OUTPUTS

12 9 10

RESET

Figure 2-2 — CrossPoint 300 1616 HVA

3 7 4

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RGBHV input and output

The switcher can connect to up to as many as 16 RGBHV video and/or stereo audio devices, depending on the model. The switcher can output to as many as 16 video and/or audio outputs, depending on the model.

The CrossPoint Series switchers can also switch RGBS, RGsB, RsGsBs, component video, S-video, or composite video by using four, three, two, or one BNC(s). If switching a video format other than RGBHV, ensure that the same video planes (R, G, B, H/HV, and/or V) are used on the switcher output as on the input.

The switchers do not alter the video signal in any way. The signal output by the switcher is in the same format as the input.

On the 8 x 16, 16 x 8, 12 x 12, and 16 x 16 matrix sizes, the connectors for each video plane are grouped together (all of the red inputs grouped together, all of the green inputs grouped, and so on). Ensure that you connect the input of each video plane to the corresponding connector in the correct group (see the drawing at right).

RGBHV video inputs — Connect RGBHV video inputs to these

BNC connectors for each input. RGBHV video outputs — Connect RGBHV video displays or other devices to

these BNC connectors for each output.

Audio input and output (HVA models only)

By default, the audio ties follow the video ties. Audio breakaway, which can be activated via the front panel or under 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”, and chapter 5, “Matrix Software” for details.

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

3.5 mm, 5-pole captive screw connector for balanced or unbalanced stereo audio input. Connectors are included with each switcher, but you must supply the audio cable. See figure 2-3 to wire a connector for the appropriate input type. Use the supplied tie-wrap to strap the audio cable to the extended tail of the connector. High impedance is generally over 800 ohms.

Tip

Sleeve

Tip

Sleeve

Do not tin the wires!

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

CAUTION

The length of the exposed (stripped) portion of the copper wires is important. The ideal length is 3/16" (5 mm). Longer bare wires can short together. Shorter bare wires are not as secure in the direct insertion connectors and could be pulled out.

CAUTION

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 output circuits. Ensure that the connector is plugged fully and only into the desired input or output.

Unbalanced Stereo Input

(high impedance)

Ring

Sleeve (s)

Ring

Tip

Balanced Stereo Input

(high impedance)

CrossPoint 300 Matrix Switchers • Installation2-4

See figure 2-4 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 and figure 2-5.

Tip (+)

Ring (-)

Sleeve ( )

RCA Connector

3.5 mm Stereo Plug Connector

Sleeve ( )

(balanced)

Figure 2-4 — Typical audio connectors

The audio level for each input can be individually set via the front panel or serial port 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”, and chapter 5, “Matrix Software” for details.

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

5-pole captive screw connectors output the selected unamplified, line level audio. Connect audio devices, such as an audio amplifier or powered speakers. See figure 2-5 to properly wire an output connector. Use the supplied tie-wrap to strap the audio cable to the extended tail of the connector.

Ring

Sleeve(s)

Ring

Tip

Do not tin the wires!

Sleeve(s)

Tip

NO GROUND HERE.

Unbalanced Stereo Output Balanced Stereo Output

Figure 2-5 — Captive screw connector wiring for audio output

CAUTION

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

CAUTION

The volume level for each output can be individually set via the front panel or RS-232/RS-422 control. See chapter 3, “Operation”, chapter 4, “Programmer’s Guide”, and chapter 5, “Matrix Software” for details.

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RS-232 Function Pin RS-422 Function

)

REMOTE

Remote (RS-232/RS-422) port

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

computer, touch panel control, or RS-232 capable PDA to the switcher via this 9-pin D connector for serial RS-232/RS-422 control (figure 2-6).

Figure 2-6 — RS-232/RS-422 connector

See chapter 4, Programmer’s Guide, for definitions of the SIS commands (serial commands that you can use to control the switcher via this connector) and chapter 5, Matrix Software for details on how to install and use the control software.

—

RS232/RS422

TX RX

—

Gnd

— — — —

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

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

—

Not used

TX–

Transmit data (– Receive data (–

RX–

Not used

—

Signal ground

Gnd

Not used

—

Receive data (+

RX+

Transmit data (+

TX+

Not used

—

The switcher can support either RS-232 or RS-422 serial communication protocol, and operate at 9600, 19200, 38400, or 115200 baud rates. See Selecting the RS-232/RS-422 protocol and baud rate in chapter 3,

Operation, to configure the RS-232/RS-422 port from the front panel.

If desired, connect an MKP 2000 or MKP 3000 remote control panel to the switcher’s 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.

Reset button

Reset button — The Reset button initiates two levels of reset to the matrix

ESE

• Rear panel (mode 5) system reset — Press and hold the Reset button for

• Hard reset — Press and hold the Reset button while powering up the

switcher. Press and hold the button while the switcher is running or while you power up the switcher for different reset levels.

See Reset button in chapter 3, Operation, for details.

9 seconds then release and push again to clear all ties and presets, and reset all audio gains to 0 dB.

switcher to perform all of the mode 5 reset functions and restore the switcher to the default factory conditions.

Hard reset does not clear the current configuration.

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Sync termination switches

Sync termination switches — The CrossPoint 300 matrix switchers have sync

termination switches on the rear panel for inputs 1 through 4 (figure 2-7). 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). The matrix switchers have two sets of sync termination switches; one for horizontal or combined sync and a second set for vertical sync.

CrossPoint 300

16, 168, 1212, and 1616

Figure 2-7 — Sync termination switches

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 Vp-p. The normal position is 510 ohms.

An input that produces an out-of-sync display, a display that is rolling vertically and/or tearing horizontally, could indicate a non-TTL sync input. A device that is known to output non-TTL sync levels (greater than 5 Vp-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.

H SYNC V SYNC

CrossPoint 300

84, 88, 124, and 128

Power

AC power connector — Plug a standard IEC power cord into this connector to connect the switcher to a 100 VAC to 240 VAC, 50 or 60 Hz power source.

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Front Panel Configuration Port

CONFIG

CONTROL IO

ENTER PRESET VIEW ESC RGBHV AUDIO

CROSSPOINT 300 SERIES

WIDEBAND MATRIX SWITCHER with ADSP™

Figure 2-8 — Front panel configuration port

Configuration port — This 2.5 mm mini stereo jack serves the same serial

communications function as the rear panel Remote port, but it is easier to access than the rear port after the matrix switcher has been installed and cabled. The optional 9-pin D to 2.5 mm mini jack TRS RS-232 cable, part #70-335-01 (figure 2-9), can be used for this connection.

6 feet

(1.8 m)

9-pin D Connection TRS Plug

Pin 2 Computer's RX line Tip Pin 3 Computer's TX line Ring Pin 5 Computer's signal ground Sleeve

Part #70-335-01

Tip

Ring

Sleeve (Gnd)

Figure 2-9 — Optional 9-pin TRS RS-232 cable

CrossPoint 300 Matrix Switchers • Installation2-8

This port is independent of the rear panel Remote port and is not affected by changes to the rear panel port’s protocol. This front panel port’s protocol can be changed, under SIS command control only. See the Command/Response table for IP SIS commands, in chapter 4, “Programmer’s Guide”, to configure all ports under SIS control.

A front panel Configuration port connection and a rear panel Remote port connection can both be active at the same time.

This port is RS-232 only, with its default protocols as follows:

• 9600 baud • no parity • 8 data bits

• 1 stop bit • no flow control

The maximum distances from the matrix switcher to the controlling device can vary up to 200 feet (61 m). Factors such as cable gauge, baud rates, environment, and output levels (from the switcher and the controlling device) all affect transmission distance. Distances of about 50 feet (15 m) are typically not a problem. In some cases the matrix switcher may be capable of serial communications via RS-232 up to 250 feet (76 m) away.

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CrossPoint 300 Matrix Switchers • Installation2-10

CrossPoint 300 Matrix Switchers

Chapter Three

Operation

Front Panel Controls and Indicators

Front Panel Operations

Rear Panel Operations

Optimizing the Audio (HVA Switchers)

Troubleshooting

Configuration Worksheets

Operation, cont’d

Operation

Front Panel Controls and Indicators

The front panel controls (figure 3-1 and figure 3-2) are grouped into two sets. The input and output buttons and LED indicators are grouped on the left side of the control panel. The control buttons and input/output (I/O) selection buttons and indicators are grouped on the right side of the panel.

On some CrossPoint 300 switchers, the video selection button is labeled “Video” rather than “RGBHV”.

While the number of inputs and outputs varies depending on the size of the matrix, there are only two front panel arrangements.

• The CrossPoint 300 84, 88, 124, and 128 have 12 input buttons and 8 output buttons (figure 3-1).

• The CrossPoint 300 816, 168, 1212, and 1616 have 16 input buttons and 16 output buttons (figure 3-2).

1 3

OUTPUTS

INPUTS

778 9 10 11

CONFIG

11223344556

2 4 5

Figure 3-1 — Front panel, CrossPoint 300 128 HVA

1 3

9 10111213141516

910111213141516

CONFIG

CONTROL IO

ENTER

PRESET VIEW ESC RGBHV AUDIO

CROSSPOINT 300 SERIES

WIDEBAND MATRIX SWITCHER with ADSP™

6 7 8 93

AUDIORGBHVENTER PRESET VIEW ECS

2 4 3 5

Figure 3-2 — Front Panel, CrossPoint 300 1616 HVA

CrossPoint 300 Matrix Switchers • Operation3-2

CROSSPOINT 300 SERIES

WIDEBAND MATRIX SWITCHER with ADSP™

6 7 8 9

Definitions

The following terms, which apply to Extron matrix switchers, are used throughout this manual:

Tie — An input-to-output connection. Set of ties — An input tied to two or more outputs. (An output can never be tied

to more than one input.)

Configuration — One or more ties or one or more sets of ties. Current configuration — The configuration that is currently active in the

switcher (also called configuration 0)

Global memory preset — A configuration that has been stored. Up to 32 global

memory presets can be stored in memory. Preset locations are assigned to

the input buttons and output buttons. Up to 20 or 32 (depending on the number of input and output buttons) presets can be selected from the front panel for either saving or retrieving. When a preset is retrieved from memory, it becomes the current configuration. All models have 32 presets; on models with fewer than 32 input and output buttons, preset numbers that are too high to be available from the front panel are accessible via RS-232/RS-422 control.

Input and output buttons

If the switcher has fewer inputs and outputs than input and output buttons and LEDs, only the buttons and LEDs for which the switcher has an input or output perform the function of selecting and identifying that input or output.

Input buttons and LEDs — The input buttons and LEDs have two primary

functions (•) and two secondary (❏) functions:

• Select an input.

• Identify the selected input.

❏ Select a preset. See “Using global presets” on page 3-20. ❏ (HVA models) Display the output volume level. See “Viewing and

adjusting the output volume (HVA models)” on page 3-29.

Output buttons and LEDs — The output buttons and LEDs have two

primary functions (•) and three secondary (❏) functions:

• Select output(s).

• Identify the selected output(s). ❏ Mute the output. See “Muting and unmuting video and/or audio” on

page 3-18.

❏ (HVA models) Display the audio level of the selected input. See

“Viewing and adjusting the input audio level (HVA models)” on page 3-24.

❏ Select a preset. See “Using global presets” on page 3-20.

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Input and output label windows — These translucent panels can be removed

and replaced to insert labels behind the panels. To remove a panel, insert the Phillips-head end of a Tweeker or small Phillips-head screwdriver into the hole in one end of the panel, and gently slide the tab at the edge of the panel out of the recess in the switcher housing.

Input and output labels can be created easily with Extron’s button label generator software, which ships with every Extron Matrix Switcher, or with any Brother names, alphanumeric characters, or even color bitmaps for easy and intuitive input and output selection (figure 3-3). See chapter 5, “Matrix Software”, for details on using the label software.

1 2 3 4 5 6

P-Touch™ labeler. Each input and output can be labeled with

Rack DVD

(ISS 506)

INPUTS

7 8

Figure 3-3 — Sample label

Control buttons

Enter button and LED — The Enter button and LED have three primary

functions (•) and four secondary (❏) functions:

• Saves changes that you make on the front panel. To create a simple configuration:

• Indicates that a potential tie has been created but not saved.

• Indicates that a global preset has been selected to be saved or recalled but that the preset action has not been accomplished.

❏ With the Preset, View, and Esc buttons, selects Serial Port Configuration

mode. See “Selecting the rear panel Remote port protocol and baud rate” on page 3-37.

❏ Selects 9600 baud for the RS-232/RS-422 port in Serial Port Configuration

mode. See “Selecting the rear panel Remote port protocol and baud rate” on page 3-37.

❏ Indicates that the RS-232/RS-422 port is set to 9600 baud in Serial Port

Configuration mode. See “Selecting the rear panel Remote port protocol

and baud rate” on page 3-37.

❏ With the RGBHV and Audio buttons, select front panel security lockout

mode 2 or toggle between mode 0 (unlocked) and mode 2. See “Setting the front panel locks (Executive modes)” on page 3-34.

1. Specify RGBHV, audio, or both (see I/O selection buttons [

])

[

2. Press the desired input button (

3. Press the desired output button(s) (

4. Press the Enter button.

)

] and

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Preset button and LED — The Preset button and LED have two primary

functions (•) and three secondary (❏) functions:

• Activates Save Preset mode to save a configuration as a preset and Recall Preset mode to activate a previously-defined preset.

• Blinks when Save Preset mode is active and lights steadily when Recall Preset mode is active.

❏ With the Enter, View, and Esc buttons, selects Serial Port Configuration

mode. See “Selecting the rear panel Remote port protocol and baud rate” on page 3-37.

❏ Selects 19200 baud for the RS-232/RS-422 port in Serial Port Configuration

mode. See “Selecting the rear panel Remote port protocol and baud rate” on page 3-37.

❏ Indicates that the RS-232/RS-422 port is set to 19200 baud in Serial Port

Configuration mode. See “Selecting the rear panel Remote port protocol

and baud rate” on page 3-37.

View ( ) button and LED — The View ( ) button and LED have two

primary functions (•) and six secondary (❏) functions:

• Selects a View-only mode that displays the current configuration.

View-only mode also provides a way to mute and unmute the

outputs. See “Muting and unmuting video and/or audio” on page 3-18.

• Indicates that View-only mode is active.

❏ (HVA models) Decreases the audio level of the selected input. See

“Viewing and adjusting the input audio level (HVA models)” on page 3-24.

❏ (HVA models) Indicates a negative (attenuation) audio level. See

“Viewing and adjusting the input audio level (HVA models)” on page 3-24.

❏ (HVA models) Decreases the volume of the selected output. See

“Viewing and adjusting the output volume (HVA models)” on page 3-29.

❏ With the Enter, Preset, and Esc buttons, selects Serial Port Configuration

mode. See “Selecting the rear panel Remote port protocol and baud rate” on page 3-37.

❏ Selects 38400 baud for the RS-232/RS-422 port in Serial Port Configuration

mode. See “Selecting the rear panel Remote port protocol and baud rate” on page 3-37.

❏ Indicates that the RS-232/RS-422 port is set to 38400 baud in Serial Port

Configuration mode. See “Selecting the rear panel Remote port protocol

and baud rate” on page 3-37.

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Esc ( ) button and LED — The Esc ( ) button and LED have two primary

functions (•) and six secondary (❏) functions:

• Cancels operations or selections in progress and resets the front panel

• Flashes once to indicate that the escape function has been activated.

❏ (HVA models only) Increases the audio level of the selected input.

❏ (HVA models only) Indicates a positive (gain) audio level. See “Viewing

❏ (HVA models) Increases the volume of the selected output. See

❏ With the Enter, Preset, and View buttons, selects Serial Port Configuration

❏ Selects 115200 baud for the RS-232/RS-422 port in Serial Port Configuration

❏ Indicates that the RS-232/RS-422 port is set to 115200 baud in Serial Port

button indicators.

The Esc ( ) button does not reset the current configuration, the RGBHV button and Audio selection button, any presets, or any audio gain or attenuation settings.

See “Viewing and adjusting the input audio level (HVA models)” on page 3-24.

and adjusting the input audio level (HVA models)” on page 3-24.

“Viewing and adjusting the output volume (HVA models)” on page 3-29.

mode. See “Selecting the rear panel Remote port protocol and baud rate” on page 3-37.

Configuration mode. See “Selecting the rear panel Remote port protocol and baud rate” on page 3-37.

I/O controls

You must specify video, audio, or both when you are creating or viewing a configuration. This is done with the RGBHV button (

) and Audio button (9).

On some CrossPoint 300 switchers, the video selection button is labeled “Video” rather than “RGBHV”.

RGBHV button and LED — The RGBHV button and LED have two primary functions (•) and four secondary (❏) functions:

• Selects and deselects video for a configuration that is being created or viewed.

• Lights green to indicate that video is available for configuring or for viewing.

❏ With the Audio button, toggles the front panel lock on or off. See

“Setting the front panel locks (Executive modes)” on page 3-34.

❏ With the Audio button, commands the front panel system reset. See

“Performing a system reset from the front panel” on page 3-36.

❏ Selects the RS-232 protocol for the RS-232/RS-422 port in Serial Port

Configuration mode. See “Selecting the rear panel Remote port protocol

and baud rate” on page 3-37.

❏ Indicates that the RS-232/RS-422 port is set to the RS-232 protocol in

Serial Port Configuration mode. See “Selecting the rear panel Remote port protocol and baud rate” on page 3-37.

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Audio button and LED — The Audio button and LED have two primary

functions (•) and five secondary (❏) functions

• (HVA models only) Selects and deselects audio for a configuration that

is being created or viewed.

• (HVA models only) Lights to indicate that audio is available for

configuration or viewing.

❏ (HVA models only) Selects the Audio mode, in which you can adjust the

input audio level. See “Viewing and adjusting the input audio level (HVA models)” on page 3-24 .

❏ With the RGBHV button, toggles the front panel lock on or off.

See “Setting the front panel locks (Executive modes)” on page 3-34.

❏ With the RGBHV button, commands the front panel system reset.

See “Performing a system reset from the front panel” on page 3-36.

❏ Selects the RS-422 protocol for the RS-232/RS-422 port in Serial Port

Configuration mode. See “Selecting the rear panel Remote port protocol

and baud rate” on page 3-37.

❏ Indicates that the RS-232/RS-422 port is set to the RS-422 protocol in

Serial Port Configuration mode. See “Selecting the rear panel Remote port protocol and baud rate” on page 3-37.

Front Panel Operations

The following paragraphs detail the power-up process and then provide sample procedures for the following actions:

• Creating ties, sets of ties, and configurations

• Changing a configuration

• Viewing ties, sets of ties, and configurations

• Muting and unmuting outputs

• Saving a preset

• Recalling a preset

• Viewing and adjusting the output volume

• Viewing and adjusting the input audio level

• Locking the front panel

• Performing front panel resets

• Reading and setting the RS-232/RS-422 Remote port settings

Front panel security lockouts

In the procedural descriptions that follow, it is assumed that the switcher is in Lock mode 0 (fully unlocked). The following two Lock modes are also available:

• Lock mode 1 — All changes are locked from the front panel. Some functions

can be viewed.

• Lock mode 2 — Advanced features ar e locked and can be viewed only. Basic

functions are unlocked.

See “Setting the front panel locks (Executive modes)” on page 3-34 for a detailed list of basic and advanced functions and the procedure to set the various front panel locks.

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Power indications

Power is applied when the power cord is connected to an AC source. The switcher performs a self-test that flashes the front panel button indicators and then turns them off. For HVA models, an error-free power up self-test sequence leaves the RGBHV LED and the Audio LED on, and all other LEDs unlit.

The current configuration and all presets are saved in non-volatile memory. When power is applied, the most recent configuration is retrieved. The previous presets remain intact.

If an error occurs during the self-test, the switcher locks up and does not operate. If your switcher locks up on power-up, call the Extron S Hotline.

Creating a configuration

The current configuration can be changed using the front panel buttons. Change the current configuration as follows:

1. Press the Esc button to clear any input LEDs, output LEDs, or control LEDs

that are lit.

2. Press the RGBHV button and/or Audio button to configure video, audio, or

both.

3. Press the input and output buttons to select the desired input and output(s). To indicate potential ties, output LEDs blink when an output is selected but

not tied to the input. To indicate current ties, output LEDs light steadily when an input is tied to

the output. To clear unwanted outputs, press and release the output buttons associated

with the lit LEDs. To indicate potential unties, output LEDs blink when an output is deselected but not untied from the input.

4. Press and release the Enter button to accept the new tie or to break an existing tie.

5. Repeat steps 1 through 4 to create additional ties as desir ed.

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• Only one video input and one audio input can be tied to an output.

• If a tie is made between an input and an output, and the selected output was previously tied to another input, the older tie is broken in favor of the newer tie.

• To indicate current ties, output LEDs light when an input is selected. To clear unwanted outputs, press and release the associated output buttons.

• When configuring video and audio ties, if the Audio LED blinks and the RGBHV LED is on after selecting an input or output, the LEDs indicate audio breakaway, meaning that the audio ties are not the same as the video ties for that input.

• If an input with no tie is selected, only that input’s LED lights.

• When the RGBHV and Audio LEDs are on, if an input with an audio tie but no video tie is selected, the input’ s LED lights and the Audio LED blinks.

• As each output is selected, the associated output LED blinks to indicate a tentative tie. LEDs for output(s) that were already tied to the input light steadily. Outputs that are already tied can be left on, along with new blinking selections, or toggled off by pressing the associated output button.

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Example 1: Creating a set of video and audio ties

I/O

The following steps show an example in which input 5 is tied to outputs 3, 4, and 8. The steps show the front panel indications that result from your actions.

This example assumes that there are no ties in the current configuration.

1. Press and release the Esc button (figure 3-4).

ress the Esc button to clear all selections.

CONTROL

The LED blinks once

ENTER PRESET VIEW ESC

Figure 3-4 — Clear all selections

2. To select video and audio for the tie, if necessary, press and release the

RGBHV button and the Audio button until the LEDs light (figure 3-5).

RGBHV AUDIO

ress the RGBHV button to toggle on and off.

The LED lights when selected.

Press the Audio button to toggle on and of The LED lights when selected.

Figure 3-5 — Select RGBHV and audio

3. Press and release the input 5 button (figure 3-6).

Press and release the Input 5 button.

INPUTS

3 4 5 6

The LED lights.

Figure 3-6 — Select an input

4. Press and release the output 3, output 4, and output 8 buttons (figure 3-7).

The entire set of ties can be canceled at this point by pressing and releasing the Esc button. The Esc LED flashes once.

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Press and release the Output 3, Output 4, and Output 8 buttons.

The LEDs blink to indicate that the selected RGBHV and audio input will be tied to these outputs.

1 2 3 4 5

7 8

OUTPUTS

Figure 3-7 — Select the outputs

5. Press and release the Enter button (figure 3-8).

Press the Enter button to confirm the configuration change.

The Enter LED and all input LEDs an

output LEDs return to the unlit state.

NTER

Figure 3-8 — Press the Enter button

The current configuration (figure 3-9) is now:

• Input 5 video and audio tied to output 3, output 4, and output 8

Input 5 (video/audio) tied

to outputs 3, 4, and 8.

Input

ENTER PRESET

The Enter LED blinks to indicat the need to confirm the change

Figure 3-9 — Example 1, final configuration

Example 2: Adding a tie to a set of video and audio ties

The following steps show an example in which a new video tie is added to the current configuration. The steps show the front panel indications that result from your actions.

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3 4

Output

Vide Aud

This example assumes that you have performed example 1.

I/O

P t

T selected.

deselected.

OUTPUTS

1. Press and release the Esc button (figure 3-10).

ress the Esc button to clear all selections.

CONTROL

The LED blinks once

ENTER PRESET VIEW ESC

Figure 3-10 — Clear all selections

2. To select video only for the tie, if necessary, press and release the RGBHV

button and/or Audio button (figure 3-1 1).

RGBHV AUDIO

ress the RGBHV button

o toggle on and off.

he LED lights when

Figure 3-11 — Select RGBHV only

3. Press and release the input 5 button (figure 3-12).

Press and release the Input 5 button. The LED lights.

2 3 4 5 6

Figure 3-12 — Select an input

4. Press and release the output 1 button (figure 3-13).

INPUTS

Press the Audio butto to toggle on and off.

The LED is unlit whe

The Output 3, Output 4, and Output 8 LEDs light to indicate the RGBHV ties created in example 1.

1 2 3 4 5

6 7 8

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Press and release the Output 1 button. The LED blinks to indicate that the selected RGBHV input will be tied to this output.

1 2 3 4 5

The Enter LED blinks to indicat the need to confirm the change

ENTER PRESET

OUTPUTS

Figure 3-13 — Select the output

5. Press and release the Enter button (figure 3-14).

Press the Enter button to confirm the configuration change.

The Enter LED and all input LEDs an

output LEDs return to the unlit state.

NTER

Figure 3-14 — Press the Enter button

The current configuration (figure 3-15) is now:

• Input 5 video tied to output 1, output 3, output 4, and output 8

• Input 5 audio tied to output 3, output 4, and output 8

Input 5 video tied

to outputs 1, 3, 4, and 8.

Input 5 audio tied

to outputs 3, 4, and 8.

Input

3 4

Output

Vide Aud

Figure 3-15 — Example 2, final configuration

Example 3: Removing a tie from a set of video and audio ties

The following steps show an example in which an existing audio tie is removed from the current configuration. The steps show the front panel indications that result from your action.

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This example assumes that you have performed example 1 and example 2.

I/O

unlit

OUTPUTS

1. Press and release the Esc button (figure 3-16).

ress the Esc button to clear all selections.

CONTROL

The LED blinks once

ENTER PRESET VIEW ESC

Figure 3-16 — Clear all selections

2. To select audio only for the tie, if necessary, press and release the RGBHV

button and/or Audio button (figure 3-17).

RGBHV AUDIO

ress the RGBHV button to toggle on and off.

Figure 3-17 — Select audio only

3. Press and release the input 5 button (figure 3-18).

Press and release the Input 5 button. The LED lights.

2 3 4 5 6

Figure 3-18 — Select an input

4. Press and release the output 4 button (figure 3-19).

The LED is

INPUTS

Press the Audio button to toggle on and of

when deselected.

The Output 3, Output 4, and Output 8 LEDs light to indicate the audio ties created in example 1.

The output 1 LED does not light to indicate the tie created in example 2 because that tie is RGBHV only.

1 2 3 4 5

The LED lights when selected.

6 7 8

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Press and release the Output 4 button. The LED blinks to indicate that the selected

RGBHV output will be untied.

1 2 3 4 5

The Enter LED blinks to indicat the need to confirm the change

ENTER PRESET

OUTPUTS

Figure 3-19 — Deselect the output

5. Press and release the Enter button (figure 3-20).

Press the Enter button to confirm the configuration change.

The Enter LED and all input LEDs an

output LEDs return to the unlit state.

NTER

Figure 3-20 — Press the Enter button

The current configuration (figure 3-21) is now:

• Video — (HV switcher) — Input 5 tied to output 1, output 3, output 4, and output 8 (HVA switcher) — Input 5 video tied to output 1, output 3, output 4, and output 8

• Audio — (HVA switcher) Input 5 audio tied to output 3 and output 8

Input 5 video tied

to outputs 1, 3, 4, and 8.

Input 5 audio tied

to outputs 3 and 8.

Input

3 4

Output

Vide Aud

Figure 3-21 — Example 3, final configuration (HVA switcher)

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Viewing a configuration

The current configuration can be viewed using the front panel buttons. The

View-only mode prevents inadvertent changes to the current configuration. View-only mode also provides a way to mute video and audio outputs (see “Muting

and unmuting video and/or audio” on page 3-18. View the current configuration as follows:

1. Press the Esc button to clear any input LEDs, output LEDs, or control LEDs

that are lit.

2. Press and release the View button. All of the LEDs for outputs that are not

tied light.

3. Select video, audio, or both to view by pressing the RGBHV button and/or

the Audio button.

4. Select the desired input or output(s) whose ties you wish to view by pressing

the input and output buttons.

• When you enter View-only mode, the output LEDs light for all outputs

without ties. Likewise, when an output button for which there are no ties is pushed, the output LEDs turn on for all outputs without ties.

• To see all ties of the current configuration, press and release each input and output button, one at a time, with the RGBHV LED and the Audio LED lit.

• In View-only mode, you can view video and audio, video-only, or audioonly ties. Pressing and releasing the RGBHV button and the Audio button toggles each on and off.

• After 30 seconds of front panel inactivity, View-only mode automatically deselects.

Example 4: Viewing video and audio, audio-only, and video-only ties

The following steps show an example of viewing the video and audio, audio-only, and video-only ties in the current configuration. The steps show the front panel indications that result from your action.

This example assumes that you have performed example 1, example 2, and example 3.

1. Press and release the Esc button (figure 3-22).

ress the Esc button to clear all selections.

CONTROL

The LED blinks once

ENTER PRESET VIEW ESC

Figure 3-22 — Clear all selections

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OUTPUTS

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P T

2. Press and release the View button to enter View-only mode. The View LED

lights.

3. To select both video and audio for viewing, if necessary, press and release the

RGBHV button and the Audio button (figure 3-23).

In this example, the Audio LED blinks to indicate audio breakaway (assuming you have performed example 1, 2, and 3).

RGBHV AUDIO

ress the RGBHV button

o toggle on and off.

he LED lights when elected.

Press the Audio button to toggle on and off.

The LED lights or blinks when selected.

Until you select an input, the buttons for all untied outputs light.

1 2 3 4 5

Figure 3-23 — Select RGBHV or video and audio

4. Press and release the input 5 button (figure 3-24).

ress and release the Input 5 button. he LED lights.

The output buttons for outputs that are tied to Input 5, light.

3 4 5 6

2 3 4 5 6 7 8

The output buttons for outputs not tied to input 5 are unlit.

6 7 8

OUTPUTS

Figure 3-24 — Select an input

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A set of ties can also be viewed by selecting a tied output. To demonstrate this, note the number of a lit output LED, and then press and release the output button for an untied (unlit) output. Observe that all of the untied outputs’ LEDs light. Then press the output button that you noted previously and observe that the selected output LED, the tied input LED (input 5), and the output LEDs light for all of the outputs that are tied to the input.

5. Press and release the RGBHV button to deselect RGBHV (figure 3-25).

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I/O

P b

T w

The output buttons for outputs that are tied to Input 5 light to

RGBHV AUDIO

indicate audio ties (audio breakaway).

ress the RGBHV

utton to delesect it.

he LED is unlit hen deselected.

Figure 3-25 — Deselect RGBHV to view audio ties only

6. Press and release the RGBHV button and the Audio button to toggle the

VIDEO AUDIO

ress the RGBHV

utton to select it.

he LED lights

hen selected.

Figure 3-26 — Deselect audio and select RGBHV to view RGBHV only

The Audio LED remains lit to indicate that only audio is selected.

2 3 4 5

OUTPUTS

The output buttons for outputs that are not tied to Input 5 are unlit.

RGBHV LED lit and the Audio LED unlit (figure 3-26).

The output buttons for outputs that are tied to input 5 light to indicate video tie (audio breakaway).

Press the Audio button to deselect it.

The LED is unlit when deselected.

The output buttons for outputs that are not tied to input 5 are unlit.

2 31 4 5

OUTPUTS

7 8

7. Press and release the View button to exit View-only mode (figure 3-27).

Figure 3-27 — Press the View button to exit View-only mode

If video ties are established for input 5, the output LEDs for all video outputs tied to input 5 light. If no ties are established for input 5, all output LEDs return to the unlit state.

Press the View button to exit View-only mode.

CONTROL

The View LED returns to the unlit state All input LEDs and output LEDs

return to the unlit state.

VIEW

SET

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Muting and unmuting video and/or audio

Individual outputs can be muted or unmuted as follows:

1. Press the Esc button to clear any input LEDs, output LEDs, or control LEDs

that are lit.

2. Press and release the View button.

3. Select video, audio, or both to mute or unmute by pressing the RGBHV

button and/or the Audio button.

4. One at a time, press and hold the output button(s) for the desired output(s)

for approximately 2 seconds. The output LED(s) for the selected output(s) blink to indicate the mute or return to their previous state to indicate the unmute.

5. Press and release the View button to return to normal switcher operation.

Mutes are protected when front panel lock mode 2 is selected. You can view the status of the output (muted or unmuted) in lock mode 2 but not change it from the front panel.

• You can mute video and audio, video-only, or audio-only outputs. Pressing and releasing the RGBHV button and the Audio button toggles each selection on and off.

• When you enter View-only mode, the output LEDs turn on for all outputs without ties.

• The video mute function mutes the R, G, and B planes only; the H and V planes are still active.

• Mutes are saved to non-volatile memory. When power is removed and restored, the mute settings are retained.

Example 5: Muting and unmuting an output

The following steps show an example in which several matrix switcher outputs are muted and unmuted. The steps show the front panel indications that result from your actions.

1. Press and release the Esc button (figure 3-28).

ress the Esc button to clear all selections.

CONTROL

The LED blinks once

ENTER PRESET VIEW ESC

Figure 3-28 — Clear all selections

2. Press and release the View button to enter View-only mode. The View LED

lights.

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3. To select both video and audio for viewing and muting, if necessary, press

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and release the RGBHV button and the Audio button (figure 3-29).

This example shows the indications that the front panel displays if example 1, example 2, and example 3 have been completed.

In this example, the Audio LED blinks to indicate audio breakaway (assuming you have performed example 1, 2, and 3).

RGBHV AUDIO

ress the RGBHV button

o toggle on and off.

he LED lights when

elected.

Press the Audio button to toggle on and off.

The LED lights or blinks when selected.

Until you select an input, the buttons for all untied outputs light.

1 2 3 4 5

6 7 8

Figure 3-29 — Select RGBHV and audio

Output mutes are protected when front panel lock mode 2 is selected. You can view the mutes in lock mode 2 but not change them from the front panel.

If front panel lock mode 2 is selected and you try to perform steps 4 and 5, the actions are ignored.

4. Press and hold the Output 3 button and the Output 4 button (figure 3-30) for

approximately 2 seconds until the LEDs begin to blink. The output 3 and output 4 video and audio signals are muted.

The LEDs blink to indicate that the

ne at a time, press and hold the Output 3 button

nd Output 4 button.

RGBHV and audio outputs are muted Release the button.

Figure 3-30 — Mute the outputs

If both RGBHV and audio are selected, the mute action toggles both the video and audio outputs. If either the video output or the audio output is already muted, the unmuted output is muted and the muted output is unmuted.

If both RGBHV and audio are selected and only video is muted, the output LED flashes. If only audio is selected, the output LED is lit steadily (indicating no audio mute).

3 4 5

OUTPUTS

2 seconds

3 4 5

OUTPUTS

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5. Press and hold the Output 3 button and the Output 4 button (figure 3-31) for

approximately 2 seconds until the LEDs light steadily. The output 3 and output 4 video and audio signals are unmuted.

ne at a time, press and hold the Output 3 button

nd Output 4 button.

2 seconds

3 4 5

OUTPUTS

The LEDs stop blinking and light to indicate tha the RGBHV and audio outputs are unmuted.

Release the button.

3 4 5

OUTPUTS

Figure 3-31 — Unmute the outputs

If both RGBHV and audio are selected, the unmute action toggles both the video and audio outputs. If either the video output or the audio output is already unmuted, the muted output is unmuted and the unmuted output is muted.

6. Press and release the View button to exit View-only mode (figure 3-32).

Press the View button to exit View-only mode.

CONTROL

The View LED returns to the unlit state

All input LEDs and output LEDs return to the unlit state.

VIEW

ESET

Figure 3-32 — Press the View button to exit View-only mode

Using global presets

The current configuration (configuration 0) can be saved as a preset in any one of 32 preset memory addresses. Preset locations are assigned to the input buttons and output buttons. Up to 20 or 32 (depending on the number of input and output buttons) presets can be selected from the front panel to be either saved or retrieved. When a preset is retrieved from memory, it becomes the current configuration.

• Only the audio and video ties are stored and recalled; audio gain settings are not saved, and they do not change when a preset is recalled.

• Presets cannot be viewed from the fr ont panel unless recalled as the current configuration. Presets can be viewed using Extron’s Windowsbased control program. See Chapter 5, “Matrix Software”, for more details.

• The current configuration and all presets are stored in non-volatile memory. When power is removed and restored, the current configuration is still active and all presets are retained.

• When a preset is recalled, it replaces the current configuration, which is lost unless it is also stored as a preset. The recalled preset overwrites all of the current configuration ties in favor of the preset configuration ties.

• All models have 32 presets; on models with fewer than 32 input and output buttons, preset numbers that are too high to be available from the front panel are accessible via serial port control.

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Example 6: Saving a preset

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P T

The following steps show an example in which the current configuration is saved as a preset in a CrossPoint 300 1616. The steps show the front panel indications that result from your actions.

1. Press and release the Esc button (figure 3-33).

ress the Esc button to clear all selections.

CONTROL

The LED blinks once

ENTER PRESET VIEW ESC

Figure 3-33 — Clear all selections

2. Press and hold the Preset button for approximately 2 seconds until the Preset

LED blinks (figure 3-34).

Lit

ress and hold the Preset button until

he Preset LED blinks.

All input and output LEDs with assigned presets light.

PRESET

If you then save the configuration to a lit preset number,

the configuration data at that preset location will be overwritten

(Preset Assigned)

1234

Preset 17 Preset 18 Preset 2

Figure 3-34 — Enter Save Preset mode

3. Press and release the Output 1 button (figure 3-35).

ress and release the Output 1 button. he LED blinks to indicate that this preset

umber is selected but not saved.

1 2 3 4

Preset 17 Preset 18 Preset 20Preset 19

ENTER PRESET VIEW

The Enter LED blinks to indicate the need to save the preset.

The Preset LED continues to blin

(Preset Unassigned

Preset 19

CONTROL

Figure 3-35 — Select the preset

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P T

Unlit

4. Press and release the Enter button (figure 3-36). The current configuration is

now stored in memory location 17.

ENTER PRESET VIEW ESC

Figure 3-36 — Press the Enter button

Example 7: Recalling a preset

The following steps show an example in which a preset is recalled to become the current configuration in a CrossPoint 300 84. The steps show the front panel indications that result from your actions.

1. Press and release the Esc button (figure 3-37).

ress the Esc button to clear all selections.

Press the Enter button to save the preset.

CONTROL

The Enter and Preset LEDs return to the unlit state.

All input LED return to the unlit state.

CONTROL

The LED blinks once

ENTER PRESET VIEW ESC

Figure 3-37 — Clear all selections

2. Press and release the Preset button (figure 3-38).

Lit

ress and release the Preset button.

he Preset LED lights.

All input and output LEDs with assigned presets light.

PRESET

(Preset Assigned)

1234

Preset 13 Preset 14 Preset 1

Figure 3-38 — Enter Recall Preset mode

(Preset Unassigned)

Preset 15

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3. Press and release the Output 1 button (figure 3-39).

P T

return to the unlit state.

ress and release the Output 1 button. he LED blinks to indicate that this preset

umber is selected but not recalled.

1 2 3 4

CONTROL

1 2 3 4

Preset 13 Preset 14 Preset 16Preset 15

ENTER PRESET VIEW

The Enter LED blinks to indicate the need to recall the preset.

The Preset LED remains lit.

Figure 3-39 — Select the preset

4. Press and release the Enter button (figure 3-40). The configuration stored in

memory location 13 is now the current configuration and can be viewed in the View-only mode (see example 4).

Press the Enter button to recall the preset.

CONTROL

ENTER PRESET VIEW ESC

All input LED

The Enter and Preset LEDs

return to the unlit state.

Figure 3-40 — Press the Enter button

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VUdBu

Viewing and adjusting the input audio level (HVA models)

On HVA models, the audio level of each input can be displayed and adjusted through a range of -18 dB to +24 dB to ensure that there is no noticeable volume difference among sources (figure 3-41). The audio level can be adjusted from the front panel or under RS-232/RS-422 control. The default audio level is 0 dB.

+4 +1

-2

-5

-8

-12

-15

-18

Output

Level

VUdBu

21+24 18+21 15+19 12+16

9+13 6+10 3+7 0

-3

-6

-9

-12

-15

-18

-21

Audio System

21+24 18+21 15+19 12+16

9+13 6+10 3+7 0

-3

-6

-2

-9

-5

-12

-8

-15

-12

-18

-15

-21

-18

Low Audio

utput Level

VUdBu

21+24 18+21 15+19 12+16

9+13 6+10 3+7 0

-3

-6

-2

-9

-5

-12

-8

-15

-12

-18

-15

-21

-18

High Audio

utput Level

Audio Inputs

VCR

CrossPoint 300 Series Switcher

No Noticeable Volume

Differences Between Sources

CD Jukebox

Figure 3-41 — Audio gain and attenuation

1. Press the Esc button to clear any input LEDs, output LEDs, or control LEDs

that are lit.

2. To enter the Audio mode, press and hold the Audio button until the LED

begins to blink, then release the button.

3. Press and release an input button to select an input. The output LEDs display

the audio level for the selected input and the Esc (

) and View ( ) LED

display the polarity (gain [+] or attenuation [–]).

4. Press and release the Esc (

) and View ( ) buttons to increase and decrease

the audio level by 1 dB per each push of the button, or press and hold the button to change the level at a rate of 3 dB per second until the button is released or the upper or lower limit is reached.

5. Press and release the Audio button to exit the Audio mode. The Audio LED

stops blinking.

• Pressing the Enter or Preset button also exits Audio mode. Pressing the Preset button changes to Recall Preset mode.

• There is one audio level setting per input. The audio level setting is shared by the left and right audio inputs.

• The audio level settings are stored in non-volatile memory. When power is removed and restored, the audio level settings are retained.

• Exiting Audio mode by pressing the Audio button always returns the I/O configuration to RGBHV and audio selected for configuration.

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Example 8: Viewing and adjusting an input audio level

The following steps show an example in which an audio level is viewed and adjusted. The steps show the front panel indications that result from your actions.

Audio gain and attenuation is displayed differently on different models. See the table on page 3-26.

• Switchers with 16 output LEDs — Each output LED indicates 1 dB when

blinking and 2 dB when lit.

• Switchers with 8 output LEDs — Each output LED indicates 1 dB when

blinking slowly, 2 dB when blinking quickly, and 3 dB when lit.

For this reason, figure 3-45 and figure 3-47 show the indications displayed on a switcher with 16 output buttons without duplicating all of the actions shown in figure 3-44 and figure 3-46, which show switchers with 8 output buttons.

1. Press and release the Esc button (figure 3-42).

ress the Esc button to clear all selections.

CONTROL

The LED blinks once

ENTER PRESET VIEW ESC

Figure 3-42 — Clear all selections

2. Press and hold the Audio button for approximately 2 seconds until the Audio

LED blinks (figure 3-43).

Press and hold the Audio button.

I/O

The LED blinks to indicat

2 seconds

Audio mode. Release the button.

GBHV AUDIO AUDIO

Figure 3-43 — Select Audio mode

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Operation, cont’d

+ + + + + + + + +

+ + + + + +

Audio gain and attenuation settings

CrossPoint 300 84, 88, 124, 128 HVA

dB 24

23 22 21

-10

-11

-12

-13

-14

-15

-16

-17

-18

20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 +9 +8 +7 +6 +5 +4 +3

-1

-2

-3

-4

-5

-6

-7

-8

-9

Output LED

654321

F S

S F

View Esc

+24

F S

87654321

+23 +22 +21 +20 +19 +18 +17 +16 +15 +14 +13 +12 +11 +10

-10

-11

-12

-13

-14

-15

-16

-17

-18

CrossPoint 300 816, 168, 1616 HVA

+9 +8 +7 +6 +5 +4 +3 +2 +1

-1

-2

-3

-4

-5

-6

-7

-8

-9

= on, = blinking fast, = blinking slowly, = of

Output LED

9 12 4327651

8765

View Es

1110

111094321

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3. Press and release the input 5 button (figure 3-44).

s n

Figure 3-44 shows the current level (+8 dB) displayed on an 8-ouput-LED switcher, such as a CrossPoint 300 128 HVA.

Press and release the Input 5 button. The LED lights.

1 2 3 4 5 6

1 2 3 4 5

7 8

OUTPUTS

The output LEDs display the selected input's audio level.

In this example, the output buttons and View and Esc buttons display an audio gain level of +8 dB.

= Lit LED,

= Fast blinking LED= Unlit LED,

Figure 3-44 — Select an input and level display on an 8-output-LED switcher

Figure 3-45 shows the same level (+8 dB) as in figure 3-44, but displayed on a 16-ouput-LED switcher, such as a CrossPoint 300 816 HVA.

The output LEDs display the selected input's audio level.

In this example, the output buttons and View and Esc buttons display an audio gain level of +8 dB.

= Lit LED, = Unlit LED,

VIEW ESC

The View and Esc LEDs display the polarity (gain or attenuation).

The View and Esc LED display the polarity (gai or attenuation).

Figure 3-45 — Level display on a 16-output-LED switcher

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Operation, cont’d

4. Press and release the View ( ) button once (figure 3-46) to decrease the input

audio level by 1 dB. Press and release the View (

decrease the input audio level by 1 dB per button push. Note the output LED indication changes that occur each time the View ( released.

Figure 3-46 shows the result of pressing the View ( Note that the View LED is now lit to indicate a negative level.

ress the View button to decrease the input audio level by 1 dB per button push.

VIEW

) button several more times (figure 3-46) to

) button is pressed and

) button a total of 9 times.

Figure 3-46 shows the adjusted level (–1 dB) displayed on an 8-ouput-LED switcher, such as a CrossPoint 300 84 HVA.

1 2 3 4 5

7 8

VIEW ESC

OUTPUTS

The output LEDs display the selected input's audio level. The View and Esc LEDs display In this example, the output buttons and View and Esc buttons

display an audio gain level of –1 dB.

= Lit LED, = Slow blinking LED= Unlit LED,

the polarity (gain or attenuation)

Figure 3-46 — Adjust the input audio level

Figure 3-47 shows the same level (–1 dB) as in figure 3-46, but displayed on a 16-ouput-LED switcher, such as a CrossPoint 300 816 HVA.

The output LEDs display the selected input's audio level. The View and Esc LEDs

In this example, the output buttons and View and Esc buttons display an audio gain level of –1 dB.

= Lit LED, = Unlit LED, = Slow blinking LED

display the polarity (gain or attenuation).

Figure 3-47 — Level display on a 16-output-LED switcher

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5. Press and release the Audio button (figure 3-48).

T T

Press the Audio button to exit audio mode.

I/O

All input LEDs and output LED return to the unlit state.

RGBHV AUDIO

he Audio LED stops blinking and lights steadily. he RGBHV button lights.

Figure 3-48 — Deselect Audio mode

Viewing and adjusting the output volume (HVA models)

On HVA models, the audio level of each input can be displayed and adjusted through a range of 100% (no attenuation) to 0% (maximum [85 dB] attenuation). The audio level can be adjusted from the front panel or under RS-232/RS-422 control. The default is 100% (no attenuation).

Output volume is protected when front panel lock mode 2 is selected. You can view the volume in lock mode 2 but not adjust it from the front panel.

1. Press the Esc button to clear any input LEDs, output LEDs, or control LEDs

that are lit.

2. To enter the Audio mode, press and hold the Audio button until the LED

begins to blink, then release the button.

3. Press and release an output button to select an output. The input LEDs

display the volume level for the selected output. The switchers indicate the volume differently, depending on number of input LEDs, but as a general rule, the more LEDs that are lit, the higher the volume. The fewer LEDs that are lit, the lower the volume.

For a more detailed analysis of decoding the displayed value, see “Reading the displayed volume” on the next page.

4. Press and release the Esc (

) and View ( ) buttons to increase and decrease

the audio volume by 1 dB per each push of the button or press and hold the button to change the level at a rate of 3 dB per second until the button is released or the upper or lower limit is reached.

5. Press and release the Audio button to save the audio settings and exit the

Audio mode. The Audio button stops blinking.

• There is one audio volume level setting per output. The audio level setting is shared by the left and right audio inputs.

• The audio volume levels are stored in non-volatile memory. When power is removed and restored, the audio level settings are retained.

• Exiting Audio mode by pressing the Audio button always returns the I/O LEDs to RGBHV and Audio lit.

• Pressing the Enter or Preset button also exits Audio mode. Pressing the Preset button changes to Recall Preset mode.

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Operation, cont’d

Reading the displayed value

There are 65 steps of volume attenuation, with 1 dB per step (button push), except for 0-to-1, which is 22dB. At maximum attenuation, no input LEDs are lit, 85 dB of attenuation is applied, and the audio output is effectively muted. At no attenuation, all input LEDs are lit and the output volume is equal to the input signal plus any gain or attenuation that is applied to that specific input using the input audio level adjustment. See “Viewing and adjusting the input audio level (HVA models)”. Other than the minimum and maximum volume, the switchers indicate the volume differently, depending on number (12 or 16) of input LEDs. See the table on the next page to read the volume display for each display scheme.

For each display scheme, the input LEDs blink or light sequentially to indicate the approximate volume of the selected output. Volume is defined as a percentage of the input audio signal that is applied to the output. From 0% of volume, the first

) button push applies 5.5% of the input audio signal. From 5.5% on, each

Esc ( Esc (

) push applies 1.5% more of the input audio signal to the output:

This section is a detailed look at reading the output volume display on the switcher’s front panel. If you do not need to read the exact value of the volume setting, skip this section.

• Push Esc (

 All switcher input button configurations — Indicated by the Input 1

) button — 5.5% + 1.5% = 7% volume

button blinking slowly.

• Push Esc (

 Switchers with 12 input buttons — Indicated by the Input 1 button

) button twice — 7% + 1.5% + 1.5% = 10% volume

blinking quickly.

 Switchers with 16 input buttons — Indicated by the Input 1 button lit

steadily.

• Push Esc (

 Switchers with 12 input buttons — Indicated by the Input 1 through 4

) button nineteen times — 10% + (19•1.5%) = 38.5% volume

buttons lit steadily.

 Switchers with 16 input buttons — Indicated by the Input 1 through 5

buttons lit steadily and the Input 6 button blinking.

When all input LEDs are lit for any switcher model, the audio output is 100% of the audio input level.

Another way to view the volume level is to think in terms of the attenuation that is applied to the output. Attenuation reduction is indicated by the lit or blinking input LEDs: when fewer input LEDs are lit, attenuation is greater (and the volume is quieter).

• At minimum volume, all input LEDs are unlit and 85 dB of attenuation is applied to the output. The audio output is effectively muted.

• The first step of volume increase causes the Input 1 LED to blink (slowly, in the case of switchers with 12 input buttons). Attenuation is reduced by 22 dB (63 dB of attenuation is applied to the output).

• The second step of volume increase reduces the attenuation by an additional 1 dB (62 dB of attenuation is applied to the output).

• Successive steps of volume increase cause consecutive LEDs to first blink, then light steadily.

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CrossPoint 300 84, 88, 124, 128 HVA

dB of

CrossPoint 300 816, 168, 1616 HVA

Output

attenuation

volume

0% 850%

5.5%

8.5% 10%

11.5% 13%

14.5% 16%

17.5% 19%

22%

23.5% 25%

26.5% 28%

29.5% 31%

32.5% 34%

35.5% 37%

38.5% 40%

41.5% 43%

44.5% 46%

47.5% 49%

50.5% 52%

53.5% 55%

56.5% 58%

59.5% 61%

62.5% 64%

65.5% 67%

68.5% 70%

71.5% 73%

74.5% 76%

77.5% 79%

80.5% 82%

83.5% 85%

86.5% 86% 9 8

89.5% 91% 7 6

92.5% 94%

95.5% 4 3 97%

98.5% 2 1

100%

62 61

60 59

58 57

56 55 54

53 20.5% 52

51 50

49 48

47 46

45 44

43 42

41 40

39 38

37 36

35 34

33 32

31 30

29 28

27 26

25 24

23 22

21 20

19 18

17 16

15 14

13 12

11 10

= on, = blinking fast, = blinking slowly, = off

Audio output volume settings

Input LED Input LED

S F

8 7

6 5 4 3 2 1

10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

S F

8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

12 11

5.5%

8.5% 10%

11.5% 13%

14.5% 16%

17.5% 19%

20.5% 22%

23.5% 25%

26.5%

29.5% 31%

32.5%

35.5% 37%

38.5%

41.5% 43%

44.5%

47.5% 49%

50.5%

53.5% 55%

56.5%

59.5% 61%

62.5%

65.5% 67%

68.5%

71.5% 73%

74.5%

77.5% 79%

80.5%

83.5%

85%

86.5%

89.5% 91%

92.5%

S F

95.5% 97%

98.5%

12 11 10 9

63 62 61

60 59

58 57

55 54 53

52 51

50 49

48 28%

47 46 45

44 34%

43 42 41

40 40%

39 38 37

36 46% 35

34 33

32 52%

31 30 29

28 58% 27

26 25

24 64%

23 22 21

20 70% 19

18 17

16 76%

15 14 13

12 82% 11

9 8 88% 7

6 5

4 94% 3

2 1

0 100%

8 7 6 5 4 3 2 12 11 10 9 16

12 11 10 9 16

15 14 13

dB of

Output

attenuation

volume

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Operation, cont’d

For example: When lit steadily, the Input 3 button indicates the following, depending on the number of input buttons the switcher has:

 Switchers with 12 input buttons — 47 dB of attenuation when compared

 Switchers with 16 input buttons — 52 dB of attenuation when compared

See the table on page 3-31 to read the volume display.

Example 9: Viewing and adjusting an output volume level

The following steps show an example in which the audio output volume is viewed and adjusted. The steps show the front panel indications that result from your actions.

Audio output volume is displayed differently on different models. See the table on page 3-31. For this reason, figure 3-52 and figure 3-54 show the indications displayed on a switcher with 16 output buttons without duplicating all of the actions shown in figure 3-51 and figure 3-53, which show all actions on switchers with 12 output buttons.

to the Input 3 LED blinking quickly (48 dB to 50 dB of attenuation). The blinking Input 4 LED (45 dB to 46 dB of attenuation) is at least 2 dB less than the fast blinking Input 3 LED (48 dB – 46 dB) and at most 5 dB less (50 dB – 45 dB).

to the Input 3 LED blinking (53 dB to 55 dB of attenuation). The blinking Input 4 LED (49 dB to 51 dB of attenuation) is at least 2 dB less than the fast blinking Input 3 LED (53 dB – 51 dB) and at most 6 dB less (55 dB – 49 dB).

1. Press and release the Esc button (figure 3-49).

ress the Esc button to clear all selections.

CONTROL

The LED blinks once

ENTER PRESET VIEW ESC

Figure 3-49 — Clear all selections

2. Press and hold the Audio button for approximately 2 seconds (figure 3-50).

Press and hold the Audio button.

I/O

The LED blinks to indicat

2 seconds

Audio mode. Release the button.

GBHV AUDIO AUDIO

Figure 3-50 — Select Audio mode

Volume is protected when front panel lock mode 2 is selected. You can view the volume in lock mode 2 but not change it from the front panel.

If front panel lock mode 2 is selected and you try to perform steps 3 and 4, the actions are ignored and the Enter, RGBHV/Video, and Audio buttons flash.

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ress and release

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P a

he Output 1 button.

he LED lights.

3. Press and release the output 1 button (figure 3-51).

The input LEDs display the selected output's audio volume level. In this example, the lit input buttons indicate 40 to 41.5 percent of the applied audio

input. The unlit input buttons indicate an audio volume attenuation of 39 dB to 40 dB.

–39 dB attenuation, 41.5% volume

INPUTS

1 2 3 4 5 6

7 10 11 12

= Lit LED, = Slow blinking LED

= Unlit LED,

Figure 3-51 — Select output 1

Figure 3-52 shows the same volume (41.5%) as in figure 3-51, but displayed on a 16-output-button switcher, such as a CrossPoint 300 816 HVA.

In this example, the input buttons display an audio gain level of –39 dB.

= Lit LED, = Unlit LED, = Slow blinking LED

Figure 3-52 — Volume display on a 16-output-button switcher

4. Press and release the Esc (

) button once (figure 3-53) to increase the volume

by 1.5%. Press and release the Esc (

) button several more times (figure 3-53) to increase the volume by 1.5% per button push. Note the input button indication changes that occur each time the Esc ( ) button is pressed and released.

Figure 3-53 show the result of pressing the Esc (

) button a total of 13 times.

ress the Esc button to decrease the audio attenuation (thereby increasing the udio level) that is applied to the output volume level by 1 dB per button push.

ESC

= Lit LED, = Unlit LED,

Figure 3-53 — Adjust the output audio volume

The input LEDs display the selected output's audio volume level. In this example, the lit input buttons indicate 59.5 to 61 percent of the applied audio

input. The unlit input buttons indicate an audio volume attenuation of 26 dB to 27 dB.

26 dB attenuation, 61% volume

INPUTS

1 2 3 4 5 6

= Fast blinking LED

7 8 11 12

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Operation, cont’d

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Figure 3-54 shows the same volume (61%) as in figure 3-53, but displayed on a 16-output-button switcher, such as a CrossPoint 300 1616 HVA.

In this example, the input buttons display an audio gain level of –26 dB.

= Lit LED, = Unlit LED, = Slow blinking LED

Figure 3-54 — Volume display on a 16-output-button switcher

5. Press and release the Audio button (figure 3-55).

Press the Audio button to exit audio mode.

I/O

All input LEDs and output LED return to the unlit state.

RGBHV AUDIO

he Audio LED stops blinking and lights steadily. he RGBHV button lights.

Figure 3-55 — Deselect Audio mode

Setting the front panel locks (Executive modes)

The matrix switcher has three levels of front panel security lock that limit the operation of the switcher from the front panel. The three levels are:

• Lock mode 0 — The front panel is completely unlocked. All front panel

functions are available.

• Lock mode 1 — All changes are locked from the front panel. Some functions

can be viewed.

• Lock mode 2 — Basic functions are unlocked. Advanced features are locked

and can be viewed only.

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Basic features consist of:

P b o

o e.

P b 2

 Making ties  Saving and recalling presets  Setting input audio gain and attenuation  Changing Lock modes

Advanced features consist of:

 Setting video and audio output mutes  Setting audio output volume  Setting the rear panel remote port protocol and baud rate

The switcher ships from the factory in Lock mode 2.

Selecting Lock mode 2 or toggling between mode 2 and mode 0

If the switcher is in Lock mode 0 or mode 1, this procedure selects mode 2. If the switcher in in Lock mode 2, this procedure selects mode 0 (unlocks the switcher).

To toggle the lock on and off, press and hold the Enter button, the RGBHV button, and the Audio button for approximately two seconds (figure 3-56).

ress and hold the Enter, RGBHV, and Audio

uttons simultaneously to turn on Lock mode 2

r to toggle between mode 2 and mode 0.

I/O

The Enter, RGBHV, and Audio LEDs blink twice t indicate the mode chang Release the buttons.

RGBHV AUDIO

ENTER

I/O

RGBHV AUDIO

2 seconds

ENTER

Figure 3-56 — Toggle front panel lock on or off

Selecting Lock mode 2 or toggling between mode 2 and mode 1

If the switcher is in Lock mode 0 or mode 1, this procedure selects mode 2. If the switcher in in Lock mode 2, this procedure selects mode 1.

To toggle the lock on and off, press and hold the RGBHV button and the Audio button for approximately two seconds (figure 3-57).

ress and hold the RGBHV and Audio

uttons simultaneously to turn on Lock mode

or to toggle between mode 1 and mode 2.

I/O

2 seconds

RGBHV AUDIO

I/O

The RGBHV and Audio LEDs blink twice to indicate the mode chang Release the buttons.

RGBHV AUDIO

Figure 3-57 — Toggle front panel lock between mode 2 and mode 1

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Operation, cont’d

P b

Release the RGBHV and Audio buttons.

Performing a system reset from the front panel

The front panel reset is identical to the rear panel system reset (see “Performing a system reset from the rear panel” on page 3-39) and to the command (see chapter 4, “Programmer’s Guide”). A system reset:

• Clears all ties and presets

• Clears all video and audio mutes

• HVA switchers — Sets all input audio levels to unity gain (+0 dB)

Reset the switcher to the factory default settings by pressing and holding the RGBHV button and Audio button while you apply AC power to the switcher (figure 3-58).

ress and hold the RGBHV and Audio

uttons while you apply power to the switcher.

Esc

ZXXX SIS

System reset does not replace user-installed firmware upgrades.

I/O

RGBHV AUDIO

Pow

The switcher’s LEDs blink and then go dark. Continue to hold the RGBHV and Audio buttons until all

input and output LEDs return to the unlit state and the RGBHV and Audio LEDs turn on.

Figure 3-58 — System reset

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Selecting the rear panel Remote port protocol and baud rate

The Remote port settings are protected when front panel lock mode 2 is selected. You can view the settings in lock mode 2 but not adjust them from the front panel.

The matrix switcher can support either RS-232 or RS-422 serial communication protocol, and operate at 9600, 19200, 38400, and 115200 baud rates. The settings of these variables can be viewed and changed from the front panel.

View and configure the switcher’s serial communications settings as follows:

1. To enter Serial Port Configuration mode, simultaneously press and hold all

Control buttons (Enter, Preset, View, and Esc) (figure 3-59).

ress and hold the Enter, Preset, View, and Esc buttons.

CONTROL I/O

CONTROL

ENTER

= Lit LED

PRESET VIEW ESC

= Blinking LED

ENTER PRESET VIEW ESC RGBHV AUDIO

All Control LEDs light with one flashing. Both I/O LEDs light

The flashing Control LED indicates the baud rate as follows: Enter — 9600 Preset — 19200

View — 38400 Esc — 115200 The flashing I/O LED indicates the protocol as follows: RGBHV — RS-232 Audio — RS-422 In this example, the port is set to RS-232 at 9600 baud.

Figure 3-59 — RS-232/RS-422 and baud rate display

2. Release the Control buttons.

The serial port settings are protected when front panel lock mode 2 is selected. You can view the settings in lock mode 2 but not change them from the front panel.

If front panel lock mode 2 is selected and you try to perform step 3, the actions are ignored and the Enter, RGBHV/Video, and Audio buttons flash.

with one flashing.

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Operation, cont’d

E V

R T I

3. To change a value, press and release the button that relates to the desired

value (figure 3-60).

ress and release the LED(s) to configure the port as follows:

aud rate: nter — 9600 Preset — 19200 iew — 38400 Esc — 115200

erial protocol:

GBHV — RS-232 Audio — RS-422 he selected LEDs blink and the others remain lit.

n this example, the port is set to RS-422 at 38400 baud.

ENTER PRESET VIEW ESC RGBHV AUDI

Figure 3-60 — RS-232/RS-422 and baud rate selection

4. Press and release an input or output button to exit the Serial Port Configuration

mode (figure 3-61).

CONTROL I/O

= Blinking LED= Lit LED,

ress and release an

nput or output button.

ENTER PRESET VIEW ESC RGBHV AUDIO

All Control LEDs return to the unlit state.

CONTROL I/O

Each I/O LED returns to its previous stat

Figure 3-61 — Exit Serial Port Configuration mode

The switcher requires some time to save the new serial port settings. Wait at least 5 minutes before removing power from the switcher or the settings may be lost.

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Rear Panel Operations

The rear panel has a Reset button that initiates two levels of matrix switcher resets. Press and hold the button while the switcher is running or while you apply power to the switcher for different reset levels.

Performing a system reset from the rear panel

This function is identical to the front panel system reset (see “Performing a system reset from the front panel” on page 3-36) without requiring you to power down the switcher. This function is also identical to the chapter 4, “Programmer’s Guide”). A system reset:

• Clears all ties and presets

• Clears all video and audio mutes

• HVA switchers — Sets all input audio levels to unity gain (+0 dB)

System reset does not replace user-installed firmware upgrades.

Perform a system reset as follows:

1. Use an Extron Tweeker to press and hold the Reset button until the rear panel

Reset LED blinks three times (approximately 9 seconds) (figure 3-62).

Press and hold the Reset button.

ESET

9 seconds

Reset LED blinks

three times.

RESET

Release, then immediately press and release again.

Esc

ZXXX SIS command, see

Reset LED blink

four times.

RESET

Figure 3-62 — System reset

2. Release the Reset button and then immediately press and release the button. The LED flashes three times. Release the Reset button. The reset does not occur if the second momentary press does not occur within 1 second.

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Operation, cont’d

Performing a hard reset from the rear panel

The hard reset function restores the switcher to the original factory default settings. All user files and settings are maintained. Perform a hard reset as follows:

1. If necessary, turn of f power to the switcher.

2. Press and hold the Reset button on the rear panel while you apply AC power

to the switcher (figure 3-63).

ress and hold the Reset button while you apply power to the switcher.

RESET

The switcher flashes the LEDs and then turns them off. Continue to hold the Reset button until all input and output LEDs return

to unlit and the RGBHV or Video and Audio LEDs turn on.

RESET

Release the Reset button.

Figure 3-63 — Hard reset

A hard reset returns the switcher to the default (factory) firmware configuration. The switcher continues to operate using this firmware until you either cycle power, in which case the switcher begins to use the mostrecently installed firmware update, or install a new firmware update.

Optimizing the Audio (HVA Switchers)

Each individual input audio level can be adjusted within a range of -18 dB to +24 dB, so there are no noticeable volume differences between sources and for the best headroom and signal-to-noise ratio. Adjust the audio gain and attenuation as follows:

Pow

1. Connect audio sources to all desired inputs and connect the audio outputs to

output devices such as audio players. See “Audio input and output (HVA models only)”, in chapter 2, “Installation”. For best results, wire all of the inputs and the outputs balanced.

2. Power on the audio sources, the switcher, and the audio players.

3. Switch among the inputs (see “Creating a configuration”, in this chapter),

listening to the audio with a critical ear or measuring the output audio level with test equipment, such as a VU meter.

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4. As necessary, adjust the input audio level of each input (see “Viewing and adjusting the input audio level (HVA models)”, in this chapter) so that the approximate output level is the same for all selected inputs.

Troubleshooting

This section gives recommendations on what to do if you have problems operating the switcher, and it describes an actual image problem that Extron has encountered.

General checks

1. Ensure that all devices are plugged in and powered on. The switcher is receiving power if the Esc LED flashes one time when you push the Esc button.

2. Ensure an active input is selected for output on the switcher.

3. Ensure that the proper signal format is supplied.

4. Check the cabling and make corrections as necessary.

5. Call the Extron S

Plasma display S-video problem

Extron has encountered a problem when a matrix switcher with two or more video planes routes S-video that is output by some video conference codecs. Some codecs change the DC offset on the chrominance (C) so that it is very different from the level on the luminance (Y). This can cause a plasma display to come up in the wrong size mode.

With the matrix switcher taken out of the system, the plasma works fine. It looks like a problem with the matrix switcher, but it is not. The matrix switcher boosts the bad codec output, which makes the plasma go to the wrong setting.

Solution: Try placing an Extron video DC block adapter, part #26-495-02, on the luminance (Y) input to the switcher from the codec.

Sales & Technical Support Hotline if necessary.

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Input sources

Indicate if the configuration is for Video , A udio , or both.

Configuration Worksheets

Rather than trying to remember the configuration for each preset, use worksheets to record this information. Make copies of the blank worksheet on page 3-45 and use one for each preset configuration. The worksheet accommodates all of the matrix switcher models documented in this manual. Cross out all unused or inactive inputs and outputs. Use different colors for video and audio.

Worksheet example 1: Entering system equipment

Figure 3-64 shows a worksheet for a CrossPoint 300 128 HVA in a fictional organization with the system hardware annotated. Inputs 10 and 11 and output 7 have no connections in this organization, so they have been crossed out on the worksheet. On this example, preset 3 is used for the weekly status meeting. Choose your own method of notation.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

Output destinations

Preset # Title: Video: Audio:

Fill in the preset number and use colors, or dashes, etc. to make connecting lines .

9 10 11

Figure 3-64 — Worksheet example 1: System equipment

12 13

11 12

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Worksheet example 2: Drawing ties

Input sources

Figure 3-65 continues from worksheet example 1 by showing the video and audio ties that make up the configuration of preset 3. A solid ink line shows video ties, and a dashed pencil line shows the audio ties.

In this example:

• The image of the presenter, from the main podium camera (input 1), is displayed

 In the main hall (output 1)  In the conference room (output 4) to the overflow crowd  In the lobby (output 8)  Tied to the VCR (output 6)

• The presenter has a presentation on her laptop computer (input 4) that is scan converted and displayed

 In the main hall (output 2)  Locally on the podium (output 3)

• The audio from her microphone (input 3) is played

 In the hall (output 1)  In the conference room (output 4)  Sent to the VCR (output 6)

• Classical music from the CD player (input 5) is played

 In the background in the main hall on sound system #2 (output 5)  In the lobby (output 8)

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

Preset # Title: Video: Audio:

Fill in the preset number and use colors, or dashes, etc. to make connecting lines . Indicate if the configuration is for Video , A udio , or both.

Figure 3-65 — Worksheet example 2: Status meeting configuration

9 10 11

Output destinations

12 13

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Input sources

Worksheet example 3: Test configuration

The A/V system in our fictional organization needs to be fine tuned on a regular basis. Figure 3-66 shows a typical test configuration, with an Extron video test generator (input 12) generating a test pattern to all monitors (outputs 1, 2, 3, 4, and

8). Sound checks are run from the CD player (input 5) to all audio systems (outputs 1, 2, 4, 5, and 8).

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

Output destinations

Preset # Title: Video: Audio:

Fill in the preset number and use colors, or dashes, etc. to make connecting lines . Indicate if the configuration is for Video , A udio , or both.

9 10 11

Figure 3-66 — Worksheet example 3: Test configuration

12 13

11 12

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12 13 14 15 16

10 12 13 14 15 16

Input sources

91011

Output destinations

Matrix Switchers Configuration Worksheet

1 2345678

12345678

Preset # Title: Video: Audio:

Fill in the preset number and use colors, or dashes, etc. to mak e connecting lines.

Indicate if the configuration is for video, audio, or both.

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CrossPoint 300 Matrix Switchers

Chapter Four

Programmer’s Guide

Serial Ports

Host-to-Switcher Instructions

Switcher-Initiated Messages

Switcher Error Responses

Using the Command/Response Table

Command/Response Table for SIS Commands

Programmer’s Guide, cont’d

RS-232 Function Pin RS-422 Function

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REMOTE

Programmer’s Guide

Serial Ports

The switcher has two serial ports that can be connected to a host device such as a computer running the HyperTerminal utility, an RS-232 capable PDA, or a control system. These ports make serial control of the switcher possible. The serial ports are:

• The rear panel Remote (RS-232 or RS-422) port, a 9-pin D female connector

• The front panel Configuration (RS-232) port, a 2.5 mm mini stereo jack

The default protocol for both ports is as follows:

• 9600 baud • no parity • 8 data bits

• 1 stop bit • no flow control

The ports can be configured to operate at the 9600, 19200, 38400, or 115200 baud rate.

These two ports are independent of one another. A front panel Configuration port connection and a rear panel Remote port connection can both be active at the same time.

The switcher can operate at 9600, 19200, 38400, or 115200 baud rates, but Extron recommends leaving these ports at 9600 baud only.

Rear panel Remote port

1 2

Figure 4-1 — Remote connector pin assignments

4 5

6 7

RS232/RS422

8 9

The rear panel Remote port can support either RS-232 or RS-422 serial communication protocol, and can 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 rear panel Remote port from the front panel.

—

Gnd

— — — —

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

—

TX–

RX–

—

Gnd

—

RX+

TX+

—

Not used Transmit data (– Receive data (– Not used Signal ground Not used Receive data (+ Transmit data (+ Not used

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Front panel Configuration port

This port is hardwired for RS-232 only.

The optional 9-pin D to 2.5 mm mini jack TRS RS-232 cable, part #70-335-01 (figure 4-2) can be used for connection to the Configuration port.

6 feet

(1.8 m)

9-pin D Connection TRS Plug

Pin 2 Computer's RX line Tip Pin 3 Computer's TX line Ring Pin 5 Computer's signal ground Sleeve

Figure 4-2 — Optional 9-pin TRS RS-232 cable

This port is independent of the rear panel Remote port and is not affected by changes to the rear panel port’s protocol. This front panel port’s protocol can be changed, under SIS command control only. See the Command/Response table for IP SIS commands, later in this chapter, to configure both ports under SIS control.

Host-to-Switcher Instructions

The switcher accepts SIS (Simple Instruction Set) commands through either serial port. SIS commands consist of one or more characters per command field. They do not require any special characters to begin or end the command character sequence. Each switcher response to an SIS command ends with a carriage return and a line feed (CR/LF = ), which signals the end of the response character string. A string is one or more characters.

Part #70-335-01

Tip

Ring

Sleeve (Gnd)

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Switcher-Initiated Messages

When a local event such as a front panel operation occurs, the switcher responds by sending a message to the host. The switcher-initiated messages are listed below (underlined).

the firmware version number and 60-nnn-nn is the switcher part number. Qik The switcher initiates the Qik message when a front panel switching operation or

preset recall has occurred. Sprnn The switcher initiates the Spr message when a memory preset has been saved from

the front panel. “nn” is the preset number. Rprnn The switcher initiates the Rpr message when a memory preset has been recalled

from the front panel. “nn” is the preset number. Innn Audxx The switcher initiates the Aud message when a front panel input audio level

change has occurred. “nn” is the input number and “xx” is the dB level. Vmtnn•x The switcher initiates the Vmt message when a video output mute is toggled on or

off from the front panel. “nn” is the output number, • is a space, and “x” is the mute status: 1 = on, 0 = off.

Amtnn•x The switcher initiates the Amt message when an audio output mute is toggled on

or off from the front panel. “nn” is the output number, • is a space, and “x” is the mute status: 1 = on, 0 = off.

Exen The switcher initiates the Exe message when front panel lock is toggled on or off

from the front panel. “n” is the front panel lock status: 1 = on, 0 = off.

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Switcher Error Responses

When the switcher receives an SIS command and determines that it is valid, it performs the command and sends a response to the host device. If the switcher is unable to perform the command because the command is invalid or contains invalid parameters, the switcher returns an error response to the host. The error response codes are:

E01 — Invalid input channel number (too large) E10 — Invalid command E11 — Invalid preset number E12 — Invalid output number (too large) E13 — Invalid value (out of range) E14 — Illegal command for this configuration E17 — Timeout (caused only by direct write of global presets) E22 — Busy E25 — Device not present E28 — Bad filename/File not found

Using the Command/Response Table

The command/response tables begin on page 4-7. Lower case letters are acceptable in the command field except where indicated for the gain and attenuation commands. The table below shows the hexadecimal equivalent of each ASCII character used in the command/response table.

Symbols are used throughout the table to represent variables. Command and response examples are shown throughout the table.

ASCII to HEX Conversion Table

Space

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Command/Response Table for SIS Commands

Symbol Definitions:

= Carriage return/line feed = Carriage return (no line feed)

• = Space

Esc

= Escape key

Input and output numbers in commands may be entered as either 1-digit, 2-digit, or 3-digit

numbers. All input and output numbers are reported as 2-digit numbers in the response.

= Input number 01 – 08 (CrossPoint 300 84/88/816);

01 – 12 (CrossPoint 300 124/128); 01 – 16 (CrossPoint

= Input number (for tie) 0 – maximum number of inputs (0 = disconnected)

= Output number 01 – 04 (CrossPoint 300 84/124);

01 – 08 (CrossPoint 300 88/128/168); 01 – 12 (CrossPoint 300 1212); 01 – 16

= Mute, Lock mode, power supply (0 = off/

= Numeric dB value –18 to +24 (45 steps of gain or attenuation)

= Audio gain 0 – 24 (1 dB/step) (default = 0 dB)

= Audio attenuation 1 – 18 (1 dB/step)

= Volume adjustment range 0 – 64 (1 dB/step except for 0-to-1, which is 22 dB)

(CrossPoint

mode 0/

(default = 64 [0 dB])

= Global preset # 0 – 32 (0 = current configuration)

X10

= Video/audio mute 0 = no mutes 2 = audio mute

1 = video mute 3 = video and audio mute

X11

= Firmware version number to the

second decimal place (x.xx)

X12

= Verbose firmware version-description-upload date/time.

See the Query software version (verbose) command on page 4-12.

X13

= Name 12 characters maximum for global preset names.

Upper- and lower-case alphanumeric characters and _ / and spaces are valid.

300

168/1616)

300

816/1616)

not OK, 1 = on/

mode 1/OK, 2 = mode 2

)

The following characters are invalid in the name: + ~ , @ = ‘ [ ] { } < > ’ “ ; : | \ and ?.

X14

= Baud rate 9600, 19200, 38400, 115200

X15

= Parity Odd, even, none, mark, space (only the first letter is

X16

= Data bits 7, 8

X17

= Stop bits 1, 2

X18

= Port type 0 = RS-232, 1 = RS-422

X19

= Voltage Positive or negative voltage magnitude

X20

= Temperature Degrees Fahrenheit

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required)

Command/response table for SIS commands

Command ASCII Command Response Additional description

(host to switcher) (switcher to host)

Create ties

• Commands can be made back-to-back in a string, with no spaces. For example: 1*1!02*02&003*003%4*16$.

• The quick multiple tie and tie input to all output commands activate all ties simultaneously.

• The matrix switchers support 1-, 2-, and 3-digit numeric entries (1*1, 02*02, or 001*001).

Tie input

to output

and audio (A) to output

Example: 1*3! Out03•In01•All Tie input 1 V & A to output 3.

Tie input

to output

Example (see Note): 10*4& Out04•In10•RGB Tie input 10 RGB to output 4.

Tie input

to output

Example (see Note): 7*5% Out05•In07•Vid Tie input 7 video to output 5.

, video (V)

, RGBHV only

, video only

! OutX3•In

& OutX3•In

% OutX3•In

•All Tie input

RGB Audio breakaway.

•Vid Audio breakaway.

’s video and audio

The & tie command for RGB and the % tie command for video can be used interchangeably on

all matrix switcher video models.

Tie input

to output

Example: 12*14$ Out14•In12•Aud Tie input 12 audio to output 14.

Quick multiple tie

Example:

Tie input to all outputs, V & A

Example: 5*! In05•All Tie input 5 video and audio to all

Tie input to all outputs, RGBHV only

Example (see Note): 08*& In08•RGB Tie input 8 RGB to all outputs.

Tie input to all outputs, video only

Example (see Note) : 14*% In14•Vid Tie input 14 video to all outputs.

, audio only

$ OutX3•In

Esc+QX

…

•Aud Audio breakaway.

Qik

Esc

+Q3*4!3*5%3*6$ Qik Tie input 3 video and audio to

output 4, tie input 3 video to output 5, and tie input 3 audio to output 6.

*! In

•All

outputs.

*& In

*% In

•RGB

•Vid

The & tie all command for RGB and the % tie all command for video can be used

interchangeably on all matrix switcher video models.

Tie input to all outputs, audio only

*$ In

Example: 1*$ In01•Aud Tie input 1 audio to all outputs.

•Aud

Read ties

Read RGBHV output tie

Read video output tie

The & read tie command for RGB and the % read tie command for video can be used

interchangeably on all matrix switcher video models.

Read audio output tie

Video mute commands

RGB/video mute RGB/video unmute

Read RGB/video mute Global RGB/video mute 1*B Vmt1 Mute all RGB outputs. Global RGB/video unmute 0*B Vmt0 Unmute all RGB outputs.

*1B VmtX3*1 Mute output

*0B VmtX3*0 Unmute output

RGBHV input

Video input

Audio input

on).

1= mute on, 0 = mute off.

tied to output

RGB (video off).

RGB (video

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Command/response table for SIS commands (Cont’d)

Command ASCII Command Response Additional description

(host to switcher) (switcher to host)

Audio input gain and attenuation (HVA models)

The set gain (G) and set attenuation (g) commands are case sensitive.

Set audio input gain to + dB value

GIn

•Aud

Example: 1*2G In01•Aud+02 Set input 1 audio gain to +2 dB.

Set audio input attenuation to - dB value Increment gain

gIn

+G In

X X

•Aud

X X

Increase gain by 1 dB.

Example: 5+G In05•Aud+03 Audio input 5 level incremented

from +2 dB to +3 dB.

Decrement gain

–G In

•Aud

Decrease gain by 1 dB.

Example: 7–G In07•Aud–09 Audio input 7 level decremented

from -8 dB to -9 dB.

Read input gain

Audio output volume (HVA models)

The table on page 4-9 defines the value of each audio volume step.

Set audio volume to specific value

V Out

•Vol

Example: 1*50v Out01•Vol50 Set output 1 volume to 79%.

Increment volume

+V Out

•Vol

Increase volume by 1 step.

Example: 1+V Out01•Vol51 Audio output 1 level

incremented from 79% to 80.5%.

Decrement volume Read output volume

–V Out

•Vol

Decrease volume by 1 step.

Audio mute commands (HVA models)

Audio mute

Audio unmute

Read audio mute

*1Z Amt

*0Z Amt

Global audio mute 1*Z Amt1 Global audio unmute 0*Z Amt0

*1 Mute output

audio (audio

off). Unmute output

audio (audio

on). 1= mute on, 0 = mute off.

Names

Write global preset name

Example:

Read global preset name

Example:

• If a preset is unassigned, then

• If a global preset is saved, but not yet named, the default name is Global•Pr#

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Esc

X13

NG Nmg

Esc

1,Security•1NG

Nmg01,Security•1

Esc

2NG Security•1

X13

displays [unassigned].

Name global preset 1 “Security 1”.

Audio volume adjustment settings

value

01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22

dB of

attenuation

85 0%00 63 62 61 60 59 58 57 56 55 54 53 52 51 50 49 48 47 46 45 44 43 42

Output

volume

5.5% 7%

8.5%

10%

11.5% 13%

14.5% 16%

17.5% 19%

20.5% 22%

23.5% 25%

26.5% 28%

29.5% 31%

32.5% 34%

35.5% 37%

value

23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44

dB of

attenuation

41 40 39 38 37 36 35 34 33 32 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24 23 22 21 20

Output volume

38.5% 40%

41.5% 43%

44.5% 46%

47.5% 49%

50.5% 52%

53.5% 55%

56.5% 58%

59.5% 61%

62.5% 64%

65.5% 67%

68.5% 70%

value

45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64

dB of

attenuation

19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10

9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0

Output

volume

71.5% 73%

74.5% 76%

77.5% 79%

80.5% 82%

83.5% 85%

86.5% 88%

89.5% 91%

92.5% 94%

95.5% 97%

98.5%

100%

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Command/response table for SIS commands (Cont’d)

Command ASCII Command Response Additional description

(host to switcher) (switcher to host)

Save, recall, and directly write presets

• If the user tries to recall a preset that is not saved, the matrix switcher responds with the error code E11.

• The following characters are invalid in preset names: ~ , @ = ‘ [ ] { } < > ’ “ ; : | \ and ?.

Save current ties as a global preset

, Spr

Example:9, Spr09 Save current ties as preset 9.

Recall a global preset

. Rpr

Example:5. Rpr05 Recall preset 5, which becomes

Direct write process —

Command character is a comma.

Command character is a period.

the current configuration.

The direct write of a global preset should always be preceded by a clear global preset

command of that same preset number, as shown below. In a directly-written preset, each output position’s tied input (or no tied input) remains unchanged unless overwritten or cleared.

If you do not clear a global preset number before you directly write a global preset to that

number, ties that are part of the previous version of the specified presets with the same number can unexpectedly become part of the newly-created preset.

Clear a global preset number Directly write a global preset

Example:

Esc+X

P0*! Spr

Esc+X

Esc

+12P12*5!15*11%13*16$3*8&

Spr

$…

& The tie all (!), tie RGBHV (&),

Clear all ties in preset number

tie video (%), and tie audio ($) commands are all valid.

Brackets are shown to separate

Spr12 ties for clarity only. Create global

preset 12, which ties video and audio input 12 to output 5, RGBHV input 15 to output 11, video input 13 to output 16, and audio input 3 to output 8.

Lock (executive) modes

See “Setting the front panel locks (Executive modes)” in chapter 3, “Operation” for more

information on the Lock modes.

Lock all front panel functions 1X Exe1 Enable Lock mode 1. Lock advanced front panel functions 2X Exe2 Enable Lock mode 2. Unlock all front panel functions 0X Exe0 Enable Lock mode 0. View Lock mode X

Resets

Reset global presets and names

Reset an individual global preset Reset audio input levels

Reset all mutes System reset (factory defaults)

A hard reset returns the switcher to the default (factory) firmware configuration. The switcher

continues to operate using this firmware until you either cycle power, in which case the switcher begins to use the most-recently installed firmware update, or install a new firmware update.

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Esc

ZG Zpg Clear all global presets and their

names.

Esc

ZG Zpg

Esc

ZA Zpa Reset all audio input levels (gain

Clear global preset

and attenuation) to 0 dB.

Esc

ZZ Zpz Reset all video and audio mutes.

Esc

ZXXX Zpx Clears all ties and presets, resets

all audio gains to 0 dB.

Command/response table for SIS commands (Cont’d)

X101X10

Command ASCII Command Response Additional description

(host to switcher) (switcher to host)

View ties, gain, mutes, and presets

View RGBHV output tie

Example: 15& 27 Input 27 RGBHV tied to output

View video output tie

Example:7%02Input 2 video tied to output 7.

View audio output tie

Example:3$06Input 6 audio tied to output 3.

View input gain

Example: 4G -02 Gain for input #4 is -2 dB.

V iew output mutes

Example (CrossPoint 300 816 HVA):

Example (CrossPoint 300 84 HVA):

View video global preset configuration

Command description:

Esc

VM 0000100000023000 Output 5 video is muted, output

Esc

VM 0000 All outputs are unmuted.

Esc

*1*1VC

Esc

preset#*output (O)# 1*1(=video)VC Response description: input # (I#) assigned to O#1•I# assigned to O#2...I# assigned to O#16•Vid Example (

CrossPoint 300

Esc

1616):

*1*1VC where

Esc

4*1*1VC

esponse = tied input:

= 0 returns the switcher’s current video configuration.

15.

X10

...

Each

X10

response is the mute

status of an output, starting from output 1, n is the maximum number of outputs for this model.

12 audio is muted, and output 13 video and audio are muted. All other outputs are unmuted.

•

•...•

•Vid

Show preset

’s video configuration. Show the video input tied to 16 sequential outputs, starting from output 1.

input 14 tied to output 3

08•08•14•08•08•09•09•00•08•01•01•01•08•08•08•08•Vid

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

1Output:

no tied input input 8 tied to output 13

13 14 15 16

Each position shown in the response is an output: left = output 1, right= output 16. The number in each position is the input tied to that output.

Video — Input 1 is tied to outputs 10 through 12; input 8 to outputs 1, 2, 4, 5, 9, and 13 through 16; input 14 to output 3; and input 9 to outputs 6 and 7. No input is tied to output 8.

View audio global preset configuration

Command description: Response description: input # (I#) assigned to O#1•I# assigned to O#2...I# assigned to O#16•Aud Example (CrossPoint 128 HVA):

Esc

*1*2VC where

Audio — Input 1 is tied to outputs 1 through 4, input 2 is tied to output 5, and input 12 is tied to outputs 6 and 7. No input is tied to output 8. The switcher in this example is a CrossPoint 300 128 HVA, so outputs 9 through 16 are not present.

Esc

*1*2VC

•

•...•

•Aud

Show preset

configuration. Show the audio input tied to 16 sequential outputs, starting from output 1.

Esc

preset#*output# 1*2(=audio)VC

Esc

0*1*2VC {see below} Preset 0 is the current

configuration.

input 1 tied to output 3

esponse = tied input:

= 0 returns the switcher’s current audio configuration.

01•01•01•01•02•12•12•00•--•--•--•--•--•--•--•--•Aud

02 03 04 05 06 07 08

01Output:

no tied input no outputs

’s audio

13 14 15 1609 10 11 12

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X12

X19•X19

15 V power at 15.03 V

Command/response table for SIS commands (Cont’d)

Command ASCII Command Response Additional description

(host to switcher) (switcher to host)

View ties, gain, mutes, and presets (continued)

View file directory

Esc

DF filename1,date/time,length List user-supplied files.

filename2,date/time,length filename3,date/time,length

••

filenamen,date/time,length space_remaining Bytes•Left

Serial port configuration

Read port parameters Set mode Read mode

Esc

1CP

Esc1*X18

Esc

1CY

CY Cpn1•Cty

X14

X18

X16,X17

X18

Information requests

Information request IV

•A

= V size, A

= A Size.

Example (CrossPoint 300 816 HVA): I V08X16•A08X16 8 video and 8 audio inputs by

16 video and 16 audio outputs.

Request part number N xx-xxx-xx See appendix A for part #s.

Example (CrossPoint 300 168 HVA): N 60-330-16

There are two separate sets of Extron firmware that the switcher can report on:

the CrossPoint 300 controller firmware, which is the overall control firmware; and the latest optional Extron firmware update, which is available at www.Extron.com.

Query controller firmware version Q

Example: Q 1.23 The factory-installed

Query software version (verbose) 0Q

Response description:

Controller firmware version - updated firmware version

X11

X12

CrossPoint 300 controller firmware version is 1.23 (sample value only).

Provide a detailed status of the CrossPoint 300 controller firmware and any firmware upgrade. The firmware that is running is marked by asterisk (*). A caret (^) indicates that the firmware has a bad checksum or an invalid load. ?.?? indicates that firmware is not loaded.

Example:0q

Description

Response:

or this switcher model

n.nn-1.00(1.06-16x16 Series - , 00 2000 00:00:00 GMT)-1.00*(1.06-16x16 Series -Thu, 20 Mar 2003 16:39:21 GMT)

Meaningless data

CrossPoint 300 firmware version

Request system status S

Response description:

+3.3 V•+5 V•-5 V•+15 V•-15 V•T emp

Example:S

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* indicates the version running Upload date and time

Updated firmware version

X19

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CrossPoint 300 Matrix Switchers

Chapter Five

Matrix Software

Matrix Switchers Control Program

Button-Label Generator

Matrix Software, cont’d

Matrix Software

Matrix Switchers Control Program

The Windows-based Extron Matrix Switchers Control Program communicates with the switcher via the rear panel Remote RS-232/RS-422 port and the front panel Configuration (RS-232) port to provides an easy way to set up ties and sets of ties. The program is compatible with Windows 2000 and Windows XP.

Installing the software

The program is contained on the Extron Software Products CD-ROM, disk B. Install the software as follows:

For full functionality, install both of the following programs:

• The Matrix Switchers Control Program

• The Firmware Loader

1. Insert the CD-ROM into the drive. The installation program should start

automatically. If it does not self-start, run Launch.exe from the CD. The Extron software CD window appears (figure 5-1).

Figure 5-1 — Software CD window

2. Click the Software tab (figure 5-1).

3. Scroll to the desired program and click Install (figure 5-2).

Figure 5-2 — Software installation

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4. Follow the on-screen instructions. By default, the Windows installation of the

Matrix Switchers Control Program creates a C:\Program Files\Extron\ Matrix_Switcher directory, and it places three icons into a group folder named “Extron Electronics\Matrix Switchers”. The three installed icons are:

• MATRIX Switcher+ Control Program

• MATRIX Switcher+ Help

• Uninstall MATRIX Switcher

The CrossPoint 300 switcher can support remote control via either the rear panel Remote RS-232/RS-422 port or the front panel Configuration port.

Remote RS-232/RS-422 port — The port can be configured for either the RS-232 or RS-422 serial communication protocol and operate at the 9600, 19200, 38400, or 115200 baud rate. See “Selecting the rear panel Remote port protocol and baud rate” in chapter 3, “Operation”, to configure the rear panel port from the front panel.

Configuration port — The port supports RS-232 serial communication protocol only. The port can operate at the 9600, 19200, 38400, or 115200 baud rate, but Extron recommends leaving this port at the 9600 baud rate. See the Set serial port parameters command on page 4-12 to configure either port using an SIS command.

Using the software

Many items found in the Matrix Switcher+ Control Program are also accessible via front panel controls (see chapter 3, “Operation”) and under SIS control (see chapter 4, “Programmer’s Guide”). The Matrix Switcher+ Help Program provides information on settings and on how to use the control program.

1. To run the Matrix Switcher+ Control Program, double-

click on the Matrix Switcher+ Control Program icon (shown at right) in the Extron Electronics group or folder.

The Comm Port Selection window (figure 5-3) appears.

Figure 5-3 — Comm port selection window

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2. Choose either the comm port that is connected to the matrix switcher’s serial

port or Emulate.

Although IP [LAN] is available for selection, the switcher does not have an Ethernet port. Do not select IP [LAN].

 If you selected a comm port, check the baud rate displayed in the comm

port selection window. If you need to change the baud rate, click on the Baud button and double-click on the desired baud rate.

Available rates are 9600, 19200, 38400, and 115200. The default is 9600.

The switcher can 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 identify the selected baud rate from the front panel.

Click Ok and proceed to step 3.

 If you selected Emulate, click Ok and see “Using emulation mode” on

page 5-11.

3. The Extron Matrix Switchers Control Program window (figure 5-4 and

figure 5-5) appears. The window displays the current configuration of the attached matrix.

Figure 5-4 — Extron Matrix Switchers Control Program window (no ties)

• To set up audio in follow mode (audio and video have the same tie configuration), select the Follow box at the bottom of the window. To set up audio in breakaway mode (audio and video have different tie configurations), deselect the Follow box.

• To make the control program easier to use, assign a device icon to each input and output. Click on a box that represents an input or output, and drag the desired icon onto the box from the icon palette that appears.

• To create a tie, drag an input box to one or more output boxes. To remove a tie, drag the output box to its tied input box or to the trash can.

• For display of information on a specific input or output device, position the cursor over that device in the control program window. The program opens a window that details the connections to that device and the audio level.

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Figure 5-5 — Sample program window (with ties)

Updating the firmware

The firmware upgrade utility provides a way to replace the firmware that is coded on the switcher’s control board without taking the switcher out of service.

The Firmware Loader must be installed on your computer to perform this operation. Extron recommends that you install this program when you install the Matrix Switchers Control Program. If you did not, it can be downloaded from the Extron Web site, www.extron.com, and installed separately.

Update the switcher firmware as follows:

1. Visit the Extron web site, www.extron.com, click the Download Center tab,

and then click the Firmware link (figure 5-6). Select the appropriate firmware file to download and copy it to your computer. Note the folder to which you save the firmware file.

Figure 5-6 — Location of firmware upgrade files

2. In the Windows Explorer or other file browser, double-click the downloaded

3. Connect a Windows-based computer to either switcher serial port or the

4. Start the Matrix Switchers Control Program. See “Using the software” in this

executable (*.exe) file) to self-extract the firmware file.

switcher LAN port. See chapter 2, “Installation”, for more details.

chapter, steps 1 through 3, starting on page 5-3.

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5. Click Tools > Update firmware. The Extron Firmware Loader utility appears (figure 5-7).

Figure 5-7 — Open window

6. Click Browse. The open file window appears.

7. Navigate to the folder where you saved the firmware upgrade file. Select the

file and click Open. The Firmware Loader returns to the top.

Valid firmware files must have the file extension .S19. Any other file extension is not a valid firmware upgrade.

The original factory-installed firmware is permanently available on the switcher. If the attempted firmware upload fails for any reason, the switcher reverts to the factory-installed firmware.

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8. Click the Upload button. A status bar, which shows the progress of the

upload, appears in the Firmware Loader window (figure 5-8). The firmware upload to the switcher may take several minutes.

Figure 5-8 — Firmware Loader status indicator bar, switcher reset, and firmware update

Once the status bar has progressed fully from left to right, the firmware loader utility resets the switcher (figure 5-8).

If the firmware loader utility exits before the status bar has progressed completely across the indicator window, try using a control cable with only pins 2, 3, and 5 connected. If necessary, modify the cable by removing pins or cutting wires.

9. When prompted, confirm that the firmware version displayed in the firmware

loader is correct. Click Ok in the Firmware Update prompt window.

10. Click the Exit button to exit the firmware loader utility.

The firmware loader utility increases the serial port’s baud rate to 115,200 to speed up the upload process. Occasionally, the firmware loader may be unable to return the serial port to its earlier baud rate, in which case communications with the switcher may not be possible. If you are no longer able to communicate with the switcher after the firmware upload completes, see “Selecting the rear panel Remote port protocol and baud rate” in chapter 3, “Operation”, on page 3-37.

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Windows buttons, drop boxes, and trash

The buttons, drop boxes, and trash can on the right side of the program window perform the following functions:

Power — Unavailable for these switchers. Executive mode — Allows you to lock out front panel operations,

except for the view-only mode functions. Click the button to cycle between Lock mode 0 (the indicator displays white), Lock mode 1 (the indicator displays red), and Lock mode 2 (the indicator displays orange).

See “Setting the front panel locks (Executive modes)” in chapter 3, “Operation” for more information on the Lock modes.

Presets menu — Displays a list of up to 32 global presets. You can

select a preset from the list to display it in the window and either activate it (Go) or delete it (Delete).

Go — Activates the selected preset as the current configuration. Save as — Allows the current set of ties to be saved as a preset. Enter

the preset number when prompted to do so.

Delete — Allows the current preset to be deleted. Changes – Take — Allows you to save to file any changes made to the displayed

configuration.

Changes – Cancel — Returns to the previous screen, undoing any changes you

have made.

Trash can — Drag and drop from an input or output button to the trash to remove

all ties associated with that input or output.

Windows menus

File menu

Save matrix settings as — Saves a complete set of up to 32

presets, plus the last active setting (preset #0), to a file. Saved settings include audio gain settings (if specified), assigned icons, and icon captions.

Restore matrix settings from — Loads and activates a

previously saved setting file.

Save this-session’s settings — Saves the current assigned icons and icon captions. Restore last-session’s settings — Loads the icons and icon captions that were

saved during the last session. If you saved the previous session’s changes to disk the last time you exited the program, the ties from that session are also loaded.

Select printer — Selects the target printer. Print tie map — Prints the tie set that is displayed on the screen. Exit — Closes the Matrix Switcher+ Control Program.

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Tools menu

Assign device icons — Displays the complete set of input and

output device icons. You can drag any of these icons to the input and output boxes.

Edit device palette — Allows you to add your own device icon

graphics.

Audio-Input gain settings — Displays the audio gain level

setting for a single input or for all inputs and allows you to change it. The level is expressed as the magnitude (number of decibels) and polarity (positive, gain or negative, attenuation) of the audio adjustment.

Mute-Outputs settings — Displays the Mute Adjust screen, from which you can

mute video and/or audio for each output.

Update firmware — Allows you to replace the firmware that is coded on the

switcher’s control board without taking the switcher out of service, opening the switcher enclosure, and replacing the firmware chip set. See “Updating the firmware” on page 5-5.

Hardware status — Provides an overall view of the status of the matrix switcher,

including the power supply status and the individual voltages, the temperature status, the Remote RS-232/RS-422 port configuration, and the installed and updated firmware status (figure 5-9).

Figure 5-9 — Status window

Name presets — Allows you to assign a name to each of the 16 memory presets.

Show RS-232 strings — Displays the ASCII commands that are used by the current

Initialize — Initializes and clears any or all of the following: ties, presets, audio

Preset names are limited to 12 upper- and lower-case alphanumeric characters and the {space} + _ and / characters.

The following characters are invalid in preset names: ~ @ = ‘ [ ] { } < > ’ “ ; : | \ and ?.

configuration. You can refer to these for RS-232/RS-422 programming.

configuration, preset titles, I/O names, and I/O icons.

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Audio-input Configure selection

Displays the audio gain level setting for a single input or for all inputs and allows you to change it. The level is expressed as the magnitude (number of decibels) and polarity (positive, gain or negative, attenuation) of the audio adjustment.

Preferences menu

Immediate changes — Causes configuration changes to take

effect immediately.

Hold/verify changes — Delays implementation of configuration

changes until the Changes – Take button is pressed.

Ties as lines — Displays ties as lines (figure 5-10).

Figure 5-10 — Ties shown as lines

Ties as crosspoints — Displays ties as a matrix of inputs and outputs (figure 5-11).

Ties that have been made are indicated as amber (video and audio), green (video only), and red (audio only) boxes. Ties that will take effect when you click on the Take button are indicated by +. Ties that will be broken when you click on the Take button are indicated by –.

Figure 5-11 — Ties shown as crosspoints

Icons in I/O boxes — Erases any numbers in the I/O boxes in the Control

Program window (figure 5-5). You can place icons in the boxes.

Numbers in I/O boxes — Erases any icons in the I/O boxes in the

Control Program window and fills each box with the associated input or output number .

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Using emulation mode

Emulation mode allows you to set up the software without attaching the switcher to a computer. To use emulation mode, do the following:

1. Double-click the Matrix Switchers+ Control Program icon in the Extron

Electronics group or folder.

2. Choose Emulate, and click Ok.

3. Choose an emulation file to open, and click OK. The file DEMO.MTX

provides a sample of a completed matrix setup. Selecting the file NEW.INI or clicking on Cancel provides a blank setup to get you started.

4. Enter the file name under which you want to save any changes to the file, and

click Ok.

5. Select the number of video boards, audio boards, and matrix model for which

you are preparing a configuration, and click Ok.

6. Continue using the program as described on page 5-4.

Using the help system

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

• From the Extron Electronics program folder or group, doubleclick on the Matrix Switcher+ Help icon (shown at right).

• From within the Matrix Switcher Control Program, click on the Help menu on the main screen.

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

Button-Label Generator

The Button Label Generator software creates labels that you can place in the translucent covers of the input select buttons. You can create labels with names, alphanumeric characters, or even color bitmaps for easy and intuitive input and output selection. See appendix A, “Reference Information”, for the procedure for removing and replacing the translucent covers.

The Extron Button Label Generator is available on the Extron Web site, www.extron.com, under the Download Center tab. Click the Software link (figure 5-12), and download and install the program.

Figure 5-12 — Location of Software on the web site.

The Button Label Generator software is also included on the Extron Software Products CD-ROM that accompanied the switcher.

By default, the Windows installation creates a C:\Program Files\Extron\ButtonLabelGenerator directory and places the Button Label Generator icon into a group or folder named “Extron Electronics”.

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Using the software

1. To run the Button-Label Generator program, double-click on

the Button-Label Generator icon (shown at right) in the Extron Electronics group or folder, and click OK when prompted. The Button-Label Generator window appears (figure 5-13).

Figure 5-13 — Extron’s Button-Label Generator window

2. Under System selection, choose either the CP 300 128 Series / MVX 128 /

MTX 50 or CP 300 Series 1616 Series option (these selections match the label

strip size of these CrossPoint 300 switchers).

3. Using normal Windows controls, you can create and print labels that can be

placed in the label windows on the front panel of the switcher.

4. Press the Clear All Buttons button to create new labels as many times as

necessary to make all of the button labels that you need.

Access the Help program by clicking on the Help menu. Click on the Help menu on the main screen, choose Show Help, and click the Load Demo button to see an example of a completed Extron’s Button-Label Generator window.

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CrossPoint 300 Matrix Switchers

Appendix A

Reference Information

Specifications

Part Numbers

Button Labels

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Reference Information

Specifications

Video

Routing

84 Series ................................ 8 x 4 matrix

88 Series ................................ 8 x 8 matrix

816 Series .............................. 8 x 16 matrix

124 Series .............................. 12 x 4 matrix

128 Series .............................. 12 x 8 matrix

1212 Series ............................ 12 x 12 matrix

168 Series .............................. 16 x 8 matrix

1616 Series ............................ 16 x 16 matrix

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

Bandwidth .................................... 300 MHz (-3 dB), fully loaded

0 - 10 MHz................. no more than +0.1 dB to -0.1 dB

0 - 130 MHz............... no more than +0.8 dB to -0.8 dB

Crosstalk ....................................... -80 dB @ 1 MHz, -55 dB @ 10 MHz, -45 dB @ 30 MHz, -37 dB @ 100 MHz

Switching speed ........................... 200 ns (max.)

Video input

Number/signal type ................... 8, 12, or 16 RGBHV, RGBS, RGsB, RsGsBs, HDTV, component video,

S-video, composite video

Connectors

84/88/816 Series ................. 8 x 5 BNC female

124/128/1212 Series ........... 12 x 5 BNC female

168/1616 Series ................... 16 x 5 BNC female

Nominal level ............................... 1 Vp-p for Y of component video and S-video, and for composite video

0.7 Vp-p for RGB and for R-Y and B-Y of component video

0.3 Vp-p for C of S-video

Minimum/maximum levels ...... Analog: 0.5 V to 2.0 Vp-p with no offset

Horizontal frequency .................. 15 kHz to 150 kHz

Vertical frequency ....................... 30 Hz to 150 Hz

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

Return loss .................................... <-30 dB @ 5 MHz

DC offset (max. allowable) ......... 1.5 V

Video output

Number/signal type ................... 4, 8, 12, or 16 RGBHV, RGBS, RGsB, RsGsBs, HDTV, component video,

Connectors

84/124 Series ....................... 4 x 5 BNC female

88/128/168 Series ............... 8 x 5 BNC female

1212 Series ............................ 12 x 5 BNC female

816/1616 Series ................... 16 x 5 BNC female

Nominal level ............................... 1 Vp-p for Y of component video and S-video, and for composite video

Minimum/maximum levels ...... 0 V to 2.0 Vp-p (follows input)

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

Return loss .................................... <-30 dB @ 5 MHz

DC offset ....................................... ±10 mV with input at 0 offset

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S-video, composite video

0.7 Vp-p for RGB and for R-Y and B-Y of component video

0.3 Vp-p for C of S-video

Sync

Input type ..................................... RGBHV, RGBS, RGsB, RsGsBs

Output type .................................. RGBHV, RGBS, RGsB, RsGsBs (follows input)

Input level ..................................... 0.5 V to 5.0 Vp-p, 4.0 Vp-p normal

Output level.................................. AGC to TTL: 4.0 V to 5.0 Vp-p, unterminated

Input impedance.......................... Inputs 1 to 4: 75 or 510 ohms, switchable

Inputs 5 to 8, 12, or 16: 510 ohms

Output impedance ...................... 75 ohms

Max input voltage ....................... 5.0 Vp-p

Max. propagation delay.............. 30 ns

Max. rise/fall time ....................... 4 ns

Polarity .......................................... Positive or negative (follows input)

Audio — audio models only

Routing

84 Series ................................ 8 x 4 stereo matrix

88 Series ................................ 8 x 8 stereo matrix

816 Series .............................. 8 x 16 stereo matrix

124 Series .............................. 12 x 4 stereo matrix

128 Series .............................. 12 x 8 stereo matrix

1212 Series ............................ 12 x 12 stereo matrix

168 Series .............................. 16 x 8 stereo matrix

1616 Series ............................ 16 x 16 stereo matrix

Gain ............................................... Unbalanced output: -6 dB; balanced output 0 dB

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

THD + Noise ................................ 0.03% @ 1 kHz at nominal level

S/N ................................................ >90 dB, balanced, at maximum output (21 dBu), unweighted

Crosstalk ....................................... <-80 dB @ 1 kHz, fully loaded

Stereo channel separation .......... >80 dB @ 1 kHz

CMRR ............................................ >75 dB @ 20 Hz to 20 kHz

Audio input — audio models only

Number/signal type ................... 8, 12, or 16 stereo, balanced/unbalanced

Connectors .................................... (8, 12, or 16) 3.5 mm captive screw connectors, 5 pole

Impedance .................................... >10k ohm, balanced/unbalanced, DC coupled

Nominal level ............................... 0 dBu (775 mV)

Maximum level ............................ +19.5 dBu, (balanced or unbalanced) at 0.01% THD+N

Input gain adjustment................. -18 dB to +24 dB, adjustable per input by RS-232/422 or front panel;

0 dBu = 0.775 Vrms, 0 dBV = 1 Vrms, 0 dBV 2 dBu

Audio output — audio models only

Number/signal type ................... 4, 8, 12, or 16 stereo, balanced/unbalanced

Connectors .................................... (4, 8, 12, or 16) 3.5 mm captive screw connectors, 5 pole

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

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

Maximum level (Hi-Z) ................ >+21 dBu, balanced or unbalanced at 0.10%THD+N

Maximum level (600 ohm) ......... >+15 dBm, balanced or unbalanced at 0.10%THD+N

Output volume range ................. 0 to 64 (-85 dB to 0 dB) in 1 dB increments from steps 1 to 64, 22 dB

default = 0 dB

increment from step 0 to 1; default = 64 (0 dB)

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Control/remote — switcher

Serial control port ........................ 1 RS-232/RS-422: 1 rear panel 9-pin female D connector

1 RS-232: 1 front panel 2.5 mm mini stereo jack

Baud rate and protocol ............... 9600 (default), 19200, 38400, 115200 baud (adjustable); 8 data bits, 1 stop bit,

no parity

Serial control pin configurations

9-pin female D connector

RS-232 ................................ 2 = Tx, 3 = Rx, 5 = Gnd

RS-422 ................................ 1 = Tx+, 2 = Tx-, 3 = Rx+, 4 = Rx-, 5 = Gnd

Mini stereo jack (RS-232 only)

tip = TX, ring = RX, sleeve = GND

Program control ........................... Extron’s control/configuration program for Windows

Extron’s Simple Instruction Set (SIS™)

General

Power............................................. 100 VAC to 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, internal, autoswitchable

84/88/124/128 Series: 30 watts 1212/816/168/1616 Series: 36 watts

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

Operating: +32 to +122 °F (0 to +50 °C) / 10% to 90%, noncondensing

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

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

Enclosure dimensions (Depth excludes connectors. Width excludes rack ears.)

84/88/124/128 Series.......... 5.25" H x 17.0" W x 9.4" D (3U high, full rack wide)

13.3 cm H x 43.2 cm W x 23.9 cm D

1212/816/168/1616 Series. 10.5" H x 17.0" W x 9.7" D (6U high, full rack wide)

26.7 cm H x 43.2 cm W x 24.6 cm D

Product weight

84/88/124/128 Series.......... 14.4 lbs (6.5 kg)

1212/816/168/1616 Series. 19.4 lbs (8.8 kg)

Shipping weight

84/88/124/128 Series.......... 21 lbs (10 kg)

1212/816/168/1616 Series. 26 lbs (12 kg)

DIM weight, international

84/88/124/128 Series......... 25 lbs (12 kg)

1212/816/168/1616 Series. 34 lbs (15.5 kg)

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

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

Compliances ................................. CE, FCC Class A, VCCI, AS/NZS, ICES

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

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

All nominal levels are at ±10%.

Specifications are subject to change without notice.

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Part Numbers

CrossPoint 300 part numbers

Product Part #

CrossPoint 300 1616 HVA 60-242-16 CrossPoint 300 1616 HV 60-242-15

CrossPoint 300 168 HVA 60-330-16 CrossPoint 300 168 HV 60-330-15

CrossPoint 300 816 HVA 60-396-16 CrossPoint 300 816 HV 60-396-15

CrossPoint 300 1212 HVA 60-851-16 CrossPoint 300 1212 HV 60-851-15

CrossPoint 300 128 HVA 60-220-16 CrossPoint 300 128 HV 60-220-15

CrossPoint 300 124 HVA 60-326-16 CrossPoint 300 124 HV 60-326-15

CrossPoint 300 88 HVA 60-325-16 CrossPoint 300 88 HV 60-325-15

CrossPoint 300 84 HVA 60-219-16 CrossPoint 300 84 HV 60-219-15

Included parts

Extron Part Part #

Captive screw audio connectors (audio models only) 10-703-12 Matrix Switchers+ Control Program and Button-Label Generator CrossPoint 300 Matrix Switchers User’s Manual

Optional accessories

Extron Part Part #

MKP 1000 Gray/Black/White 60-239-01/02/03 MCP 1000M (master) 60-298-01 MCP 1000S (slave) 60-298-02 Captive screw audio connector 10-703-12 RCA-to-BNC adapter 10-264-01 SVHS - BNC adapter 26-353-01

Cables

When using signals with a scanning frequency of 15-125 kHz and running distances of 100 feet or more, use high resolution BNC cables to achieve maximum performance.

Bulk cable

RG6/super high resolution cable Part #

RG6/SHR-1 bulk, 1000' (500') 22-098-03 (-02) RG6/SHR-4 bulk, 500' 22-099-02 RG6/SHR-5 bulk, 500' 22-100-02 RG6/SHR male crimp connectors, qty. 50 100-075-51

RG59/High Resolution Cable Part #

RG59/HR-1 bulk, 1000' (500') 22-145-03 (-02) RG59/HR-1 plenum, bulk, 500' 22-146-02 RG59/HR-1 plenum, bulk, 1000' 22-146-03 RG59/HR male crimp connectors, qty. 50 100-075-51

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BNC-4 Mini HR Cable Part #

BNC-4 Mini HR bulk, 500' 22-032-02 BNC-4 Mini HR bulk, 1000' 22-032-03

BNC-5 Mini HR Cable Part #

BNC-5 Mini HR bulk, 500' 22-020-02 BNC-5 Mini HR bulk, 1000' 22-020-03

Plenum BNC-5 Mini HR Cable Part #

Plenum BNC-5 Mini HR bulk, 500' 22-103-02 Plenum BNC-5 Mini HR bulk, 1000' 22-103-03

Assorted connectors

BNC connectors Part #

BNC Mini HR crimp connectors, qty. 50 100-074-51 SHRmale crimp connectors, qty. 50 100-075-51 BNC bulkhead connectors, qty. 50

(for custom wall plates) 100-076-51

Pre-cut cables

BNC-4 Mini HR cable is used for RGBS cable runs, and BNC-5 Mini HR cable is used for RGBHV cable runs. Either type can also be used for composite video, S-video, or RGsB. All Extron BNC cables have male connectors on both ends. A plenum version of the BNC-5 Mini HR cable is also available.

BNC-4 Mini HR Cable Part #

BNC-4-25' MHR (25 feet/7.5 meters) 26-210-04 BNC-4-50' MHR (50 feet/15.0 meters) 26-210-05 BNC-4-75' MHR (75 feet/23.0 meters) 26-210-06 BNC-4-100' MHR (100 feet/30.0 meters) 26-210-07 BNC-4-150' MHR (150 feet/45.0 meters) 26-210-08 BNC-4-200' MHR (200 feet/60.0 meters) 26-210-09 BNC-4-250' MHR (250 feet/75.0 meters) 26-210-54 BNC-4-300' MHR (300 feet/90.0 meters) 26-210-53 BNC-5-25' MHR (25 feet/7.5 meters) 26-260-03

BNC-5 Mini HR Cable Part #

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

Button Labels

Figure A-1 provides 16-button strips of blank button labels. Feel free to photocopy them or cut them out of the manual, write button information in each button area as desired, and put them in the switcher’s label window. For 8-button strips and 12-button strips, use scissors to trim the blank to the appropriate length.

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Bulk cable in lengths up to 5000' (1524 meter) rolls is available with or without connectors.

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