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FPC 5500
Front Panel Controller
User Guide
Matrix Switcher Accessories
68-556-06 Rev. A
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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.
Caution
Read Instructions • Read and understand all safety and operating instructions before using the equipment. Retain Instructions • The safety instructions should be kept for future reference. Follow Warnings • Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the equipment or in the user information. Avoid Attachments • Do not use tools or attachments that are not recommended by the equipment
manufacturer because they may be hazardous.
Consignes de Sécurité • Français
Ce symbole sert à avertir l’utilisateur que la documentation fournie avec le matériel contient des instructions importantes concernant l’exploitation et la maintenance (réparation).
Ce symbole sert à avertir l’utilisateur de la présence dans le boîtier de l’appareil de tensions dangereuses non isolées posant des risques d’électrocution.
Attention
Lire les instructions• Prendre connaissance de toutes les consignes de sécurité et d’exploitation avant
d’utiliser le matériel.
Conserver les instructions• Ranger les consignes de sécurité afin de pouvoir les consulter à l’avenir. Respecter les avertissements • Observer tous les avertissements et consignes marqués sur le matériel ou
présentés dans la documentation utilisateur.
Eviter les pièces de xation • Ne pas utiliser de pièces de fixation ni d’outils non recommandés par le
fabricant du matériel car cela risquerait de poser certains dangers.
Sicherheitsanleitungen • Deutsch
Dieses Symbol soll dem Benutzer in der im Lieferumfang enthaltenen Dokumentation besonders wichtige Hinweise zur Bedienung und Wartung (Instandhaltung) geben.
Dieses Symbol soll den Benutzer darauf aufmerksam machen, daß im Inneren des Gehäuses dieses Produktes gefährliche Spannungen, die nicht isoliert sind und die einen elektrischen Schock verursachen können, herrschen.
Achtung
Lesen der Anleitungen • Bevor Sie das Gerät zum ersten Mal verwenden, sollten Sie alle Sicherheits-und
Bedienungsanleitungen genau durchlesen und verstehen.
Aufbewahren der Anleitungen • Die Hinweise zur elektrischen Sicherheit des Produktes sollten Sie
aufbewahren, damit Sie im Bedarfsfall darauf zurückgreifen können.
Befolgen der Warnhinweise • Befolgen Sie alle Warnhinweise und Anleitungen auf dem Gerät oder in der
Benutzerdokumentation.
Keine Zusatzgeräte • Verwenden Sie keine Werkzeuge oder Zusatzgeräte, die nicht ausdrücklich vom
Hersteller empfohlen wurden, da diese eine Gefahrenquelle darstellen können.
Instrucciones de seguridad • Español
Este símbolo se utiliza para advertir al usuario sobre instrucciones impor­tantes de operación y mantenimiento (o cambio de partes) que se desean destacar en el contenido de la documentación suministrada con los equipos.
Este símbolo se utiliza para advertir al usuario sobre la presencia de elemen­tos con voltaje peligroso sin protección aislante, que puedan encontrarse dentro de la caja o alojamiento del producto, y que puedan representar riesgo de electrocución.
Precaucion
Leer las instrucciones • Leer y analizar todas las instrucciones de operación y seguridad, antes de usar el
equipo.
Conservar las instrucciones • Conservar las instrucciones de seguridad para futura consulta. Obedecer las advertencias • Todas las advertencias e instrucciones marcadas en el equipo o en la
documentación del usuario, deben ser obedecidas.
Evitar el uso de accesorios • No usar herramientas o accesorios que no sean especificamente
recomendados por el fabricante, ya que podrian implicar riesgos.
Warning
Power sources • This equipment should be operated only from the power source indicated on the product. This
equipment is intended to be used with a main power system with a grounded (neutral) conductor. The third (grounding) pin is a safety feature, do not attempt to bypass or disable it.
Power disconnection • To remove power from the equipment safely, remove all power cords from the rear of
the equipment, or the desktop power module (if detachable), or from the power source receptacle (wall plug).
Power cord protection • Power cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be stepped on or pinched
by items placed upon or against them.
Servicing • Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. There are no user-serviceable parts inside. To prevent
the risk of shock, do not attempt to service this equipment yourself because opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards.
Slots and openings • If the equipment has slots or holes in the enclosure, these are provided to prevent
overheating of sensitive components inside. These openings must never be blocked by other objects.
Lithium battery • There is a danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace it only with the
same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
Avertissement
Alimentations • Ne faire fonctionner ce matériel qu’avec la source d’alimentation indiquée sur l’appareil. Ce
matériel doit être utilisé avec une alimentation principale comportant un fil de terre (neutre). Le troisième contact (de mise à la terre) constitue un dispositif de sécurité : n’essayez pas de la contourner ni de la désactiver.
Déconnexion de l’alimentation• Pour mettre le matériel hors tension sans danger, déconnectez tous les
cordons d’alimentation de l’arrière de l’appareil ou du module d’alimentation de bureau (s’il est amovible) ou encore de la prise secteur.
Protection du cordon d’alimentation • Acheminer les cordons d’alimentation de manière à ce que personne
ne risque de marcher dessus et à ce qu’ils ne soient pas écrasés ou pincés par des objets.
Réparation-maintenance • Faire exécuter toutes les interventions de réparation-maintenance par un
technicien qualifié. Aucun des éléments internes ne peut être réparé par l’utilisateur. Afin d’éviter tout danger d’électrocution, l’utilisateur ne doit pas essayer de procéder lui-même à ces opérations car l’ouverture ou le retrait des couvercles risquent de l’exposer à de hautes tensions et autres dangers.
Fentes et orices • Si le boîtier de l’appareil comporte des fentes ou des orifices, ceux-ci servent à empêcher les
composants internes sensibles de surchauffer. Ces ouvertures ne doivent jamais être bloquées par des objets.
Lithium Batterie • Il a danger d’explosion s’ll y a remplacment incorrect de la batterie. Remplacer uniquement
avec une batterie du meme type ou d’un ype equivalent recommande par le constructeur. Mettre au reut les batteries usagees conformement aux instructions du fabricant.
Vorsicht
Stromquellen • Dieses Gerät sollte nur über die auf dem Produkt angegebene Stromquelle betrieben werden.
Dieses Gerät wurde für eine Verwendung mit einer Hauptstromleitung mit einem geerdeten (neutralen) Leiter konzipiert. Der dritte Kontakt ist für einen Erdanschluß, und stellt eine Sicherheitsfunktion dar. Diese sollte nicht umgangen oder außer Betrieb gesetzt werden.
Stromunterbrechung • Um das Gerät auf sichere Weise vom Netz zu trennen, sollten Sie alle Netzkabel aus der
Rückseite des Gerätes, aus der externen Stomversorgung (falls dies möglich ist) oder aus der Wandsteckdose
ziehen.
Schutz des Netzkabels • Netzkabel sollten stets so verlegt werden, daß sie nicht im Weg liegen und niemand
darauf treten kann oder Objekte darauf- oder unmittelbar dagegengestellt werden können.
Wartung • Alle Wartungsmaßnahmen sollten nur von qualiziertem Servicepersonal durchgeführt werden.
Die internen Komponenten des Gerätes sind wartungsfrei. Zur Vermeidung eines elektrischen Schocks versuchen Sie in keinem Fall, dieses Gerät selbst öffnen, da beim Entfernen der Abdeckungen die Gefahr eines elektrischen Schlags und/oder andere Gefahren bestehen.
Schlitze und Öffnungen • Wenn das Gerät Schlitze oder Löcher im Gehäuse aufweist, dienen diese zur
Vermeidung einer Überhitzung der empndlichen Teile im Inneren. Diese Öffnungen dürfen niemals von
anderen Objekten blockiert werden.
Litium-Batterie • Explosionsgefahr, falls die Batterie nicht richtig ersetzt wird. Ersetzen Sie verbrauchte Batterien
nur durch den gleichen oder einen vergleichbaren Batterietyp, der auch vom Hersteller empfohlen wird. Entsorgen Sie verbrauchte Batterien bitte gemäß den Herstelleranweisungen.
Advertencia
Alimentación eléctrica • Este equipo debe conectarse únicamente a la fuente/tipo de alimentación eléctrica
indicada en el mismo. La alimentación eléctrica de este equipo debe provenir de un sistema de distribución general con conductor neutro a tierra. La tercera pata (puesta a tierra) es una medida de seguridad, no puentearia ni eliminaria.
Desconexión de alimentación eléctrica • Para desconectar con seguridad la acometida de alimentación
eléctrica al equipo, desenchufar todos los cables de alimentación en el panel trasero del equipo, o desenchufar el módulo de alimentación (si fuera independiente), o desenchufar el cable del receptáculo de la pared.
Protección del cables de alimentación • Los cables de alimentación eléctrica se deben instalar en lugares
donde no sean pisados ni apretados por objetos que se puedan apoyar sobre ellos.
Reparaciones/mantenimiento • Solicitar siempre los servicios técnicos de personal cali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 orificios en su caja/alojamiento, es para evitar el
sobrecalientamiento de componentes internos sensibles. Estas aberturas nunca se deben obstruir con otros
objetos.
Batería de litio • Existe riesgo de explosión si esta batería se coloca en la posición incorrecta. Cambiar esta
batería únicamente con el mismo tipo (o su equivalente) recomendado por el fabricante. Desachar las baterías
usadas siguiendo las instrucciones del fabricante.
安全须知 • 中文
这个符号提示用户该设备用户手册中有重要的操作和维护说明。
这个符号警告用户该设备机壳内有暴露的危险电压，有触电危险。
注意
阅读说明书 • 用户使用该设备前必须阅读并理解所有安全和使用说明。 保存说明书 • 用户应保存安全说明书以备将来使用。 遵守警告 • 用户应 遵守产品和用户指南上的所有安全和操作说明。 避免追加 • 不要使用该产品厂商没有推荐的工具或追加设备，以避免危险。
警告
电源 • 该设备只能使用产品上标明的电源。 设备必须使用有地线的供电系统 供电。 第三条线
（地线）是安全 设施，不能不用或跳过 。
拔掉电源 • 为安 全地从设备拔掉电源，请拔掉所有设备后或桌面电源的电源线，或任何接到市
电系统的电 源线。
电源线保护 • 妥善布线， 避免被踩 踏，或重物 挤压。 维护 • 所有维修必须由认证的维修人员进行。 设备内部没有用户可以更换的零件。为避免出现
触电危险不要自己试图打开设备盖子维修该设备。
通风孔 • 有些设备机 壳上有通风 槽或孔，它们是用来 防止机内敏感 元件过热。 不要用任何东
西挡住通风 孔。
锂电池 • 不正确的更 换电池会有爆炸的危险。必须使用与厂家推荐的相同或相近型号的电池。
按照生 产厂的建议处理废弃电池。

FCC Class A Notice

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference.
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
The Class A limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference, in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
NOTE: This unit was tested with shielded cables on the peripheral devices. Shielded
cables must be used with the unit to ensure compliance with FCC emissions limits.
For more information on safety guidelines, regulatory compliances, EMI/EMF
compliance, accessibility, and related topics, click here.
Conventions Used in this Guide
In this user guide, the following convention is used:
NOTE: A note draws attention to important information.
Copyright
© 2012 Extron Electronics. All rights reserved.
Trademarks
All trademarks mentioned in this guide are the properties of their respective owners.

Contents

Introduction............................................................ 1
About this Guide ................................................ 1
About the FPC 5500 ........................................... 1
About the Matrix 12800 System ......................... 2
About the FOX Matrix 14400 System .................. 3
About the FOX Matrix 320x System .................... 4
Definitions of Matrix Switcher Terms ................... 5
FPC Installation and Operation .......................... 6
Installation Overview ........................................... 6
Unpacking and Assembling the Front Panel
Controller .......................................................... 7
Rack Mounting the FPC Assembly ....................... 7
Bottom Panel Connections .................................. 8
Cabling and RJ-45 Connector Wiring ............... 10
Front Panel Features and Operation .................. 11
Upgrading the Software .................................... 11
Matrix System Operation .................................. 12
Introduction ...................................................... 12
Operating the Touch Panel ................................ 13
Using the Keyboards ..................................... 13
Using the Keypads ........................................ 14
Using the On-screen Scroll Boxes ................... 14
Starting up the Controller and
Logging In and Out .......................................... 15
Demo Mode .................................................... 18
Navigating the Screens ...................................... 18
User Screens ..................................................... 21
I/O Screens .................................................... 21
Viewing Ties ................................................. 21
Viewing Inputs Tied to a Specied Output ..... 23
Viewing Outputs Tied to a Specied Input ..... 24
Viewing All Ties ............................................ 24
Creating Ties ................................................. 25
Creating Ties Using the Make Ties: Dual
Keypad Screen ............................................. 26
Creating Ties Using the Make Ties: Alternate
View Screen ................................................. 27
Preset Screens ............................................... 28
Mute Screen ................................................. 31
DSVP Screen ................................................. 32
Admin Screens .................................................. 33
Status Screen ................................................ 33
Status Screen, System Area ........................... 34
Status Screen, BME Area ............................... 34
Status Screen, Physical Layout ....................... 35
Remotes Screen ............................................ 35
TCP/IP Screen .................................................... 36
Password Fields ............................................. 37
Date Field ..................................................... 37
Time (GMT) Field ........................................... 37
Matrix Name Field ......................................... 37
Hardware Address Field ................................. 38
Matrix IP Address Field .................................. 38
Gateway IP Address Field .............................. 38
Subnet Mask Field ......................................... 38
FPC IP Address Field ...................................... 38
E-Mail Screen .................................................... 39
Mail Server IP Address Field ........................... 40
Mail Server E-Mail User Name Field ............... 40
Mail Server Password Field ............................ 40
E-mail Addressee Fields ................................. 41
Miscellaneous Screen ........................................ 41
File Manager Screen ...................................... 42
Function Keys Screen .................................... 43
I/O Physical Connectors Screen ...................... 45
Naming Inputs and Outputs .......................... 46
Show Screen-Saver........................................ 46
Calibrate TouchScreen Button ....................... 46
Re-Install FPC Software Button ...................... 46
Setup Screens ................................................... 47
Delay Screen ................................................. 47
Audio Screen ................................................ 48
Reset Screen ................................................. 49
Subnetting — A Primer ..................................... 50
Reference Information ....................................... 52
Specifications .................................................... 52
vExtron FPC 5500 • Contents
Extron FPC 5500 • Contents vi

Introduction

• About this Guide
• About the FPC 5500 Front Panel Controller
• About the Matrix 12800 System
• About the FOX Matrix 14400 System
• About the FOX Matrix 320x System
• Definitions of Matrix Switcher Terms

About this Guide

This guide describes the Extron FPC 5500 Front Panel Controller for use with the Extron
Matrix 12800, FOX Matrix 14400, and FOX Matrix 320x switchers. This guide describes how to install, operate, and configure the Front Panel Controller.

About the FPC 5500 Front Panel Controller

The Extron FPC 5500 Front Panel Controller (see figure 1) is an optional element of the Matrix 12800 series, FOX Matrix 14400, and FOX Matrix 320x matrix switchers. The FPC 5500 is a rack-mountable device that provides front panel control of the matrix, including configuration of the inputs and outputs and control of additional system features.
RESET
FPC 5500
MATRIX SWITCHER CONTROLLER
Figure 1. Front Panel Controller
The FPC 5500 has a large LCD touch-panel display that allows direct access to and total control over all presets and switching functions. FPC 5500 screens provide an intuitive interface for quick and easy setup and programming.
The FPC 5500 assembly consists of the FPC computer, external power supply, and a rack-
mountable, 7U high, 19 inch wide metal panel.
Extron FPC 5500 • Introduction 1

About the Matrix 12800 System

The Matrix 12800 system (see figure 2) is made up of a series of matrix switcher Basic Module Enclosures (BMEs). The family of BMEs allows you to create a video, audio, or both
matrix system with up to 128 inputs and 128 outputs specifically tailored to meet your requirements.
FPC 5500
OUTPUTS
1
17
33
49
2
18
34
50
3
19
35
51
4
20
36
52
5
21
37
53
6
22
38
54
7
23
39
55
8
24
40
56
9
25
41
57
10
26
42
58
11
27
43
59
12
28
44
60
13
29
45
61
14
30
46
62
15
31
47
63
16
32
48
64
BME
CPU STATUS
-
PRIMARY
IN
4
+
REDUNDANT
ADDRESS
SYNC
POWER SUPPLIES
+V -V
PRIMARY
OUT
REDUNDANT
PRIMARY AC
REDUNDANT AC
POWER INPUT
POWER INPUT
ANAHEIM, CA
MADE IN USA
CAUTION
For protection against risk of
100-240V 5.0A MAX 50/60Hz FUSE 250V 5.0A T
100-240V 5.0A MAX 50/60Hz FUSE 250V 5.0A T
DISCONNECT BOTH POWER CORDS BEFORE SERVICING.
fire, replace only with same type and rating of fuse.
Computer
R
G
B
Matrix 12800 Wideband Video
OUTPUTS
1
17
33
49
2
18
34
50
3
19
35
51
4
20
36
52
5
21
37
53
6
22
38
54
7
23
39
55
8
24
40
56
9
25
41
V H
57
10
26
42
58
11
27
43
59
12
28
44
60
13
29
45
61
14
30
46
62
15
31
47
63
16
32
48
64
BME
CPU STATUS
-
PRIMARY
IN
4
+
REDUNDANT
ADDRESS
SYNC
POWER SUPPLIES
+V -V
PRIMARY
OUT
REDUNDANT
PRIMARY AC
REDUNDANT AC
POWER INPUT
POWER INPUT
ANAHEIM, CA
MADE IN USA
CAUTION
For protection against risk of
100-240V 5.0A MAX 50/60Hz FUSE 250V 5.0A T
100-240V 5.0A MAX 50/60Hz FUSE 250V 5.0A T
DISCONNECT BOTH POWER CORDS BEFORE SERVICING.
fire, replace only with same type and rating of fuse.
Matrix 12800 Sync
Audio
INPUTS
1
17
33
49
65
81
2
18
3
19
4
20
5
21
6
22
7
23
8
24
9
25
10
26
11
27
12
28
13
29
14
30
15
31
16
32
LISTED 1T23 I.T.E.
1
17
2
18
3
19
4
20
5
21
6
22
7
23
8
24
9
25
10
26
11
27
12
28
13
29
14
30
15
31
16
32
LISTED 1T23 I.T.E.
97
34
50
66
82
98
35
51
67
83
99
36
52
68
84
100
37
53
69
85
101
38
54
70
86
102
39
55
71
87
103
40
56
72
88
104
41
57
73
89
105
42
58
74
90
106
43
59
75
91
107
44
60
76
92
108
45
61
77
93
109
46
62
78
94
110
47
63
79
95
111
48
64
80
96
112
INPUTS
33
49
65
81
97
34
50
66
82
98
35
51
67
83
99
36
52
68
84
100
37
53
69
85
101
38
54
70
86
102
39
55
71
87
103
40
56
72
88
104
41
57
73
89
105
42
58
74
90
106
43
59
75
91
107
44
60
76
92
108
45
61
77
93
109
46
62
78
94
110
47
63
79
95
111
48
64
80
96
112
OUTPUTS
65
81
97
113
114
115
116
117
118
119
120
121
122
123
124
125
126
127
128
113
114
115
116
117
118
119
120
121
122
123
124
125
126
127
128
113
66
82
98
114
67
83
99
115
68
84
100
116
69
85
101
117
70
86
102
118
71
87
103
119
72
88
104
120
73
89
105
121
74
90
106
122
75
91
107
123
76
92
108
124
77
93
109
125
78
94
110
126
79
95
111
127
80
96
112
128
Tx
Rx
Tx
Rx
IN OUT
Tx
Rx
Tx
Rx
PRIMARY FPC COMM
Tx
Rx
Tx
Rx
RS 232/422 RS 232/422
SECONDARY
MCP/MKP COMM ETHERNET BME COMM
A B C D E
OUTPUTS
65
81
97
113
66
82
98
114
67
83
99
115
68
84
100
116
69
85
101
117
70
86
102
118
71
87
103
119
72
88
104
120
73
89
105
121
74
90
106
122
75
91
107
123
76
92
108
124
77
93
109
125
78
94
110
126
79
95
111
127
80
96
112
128
Tx
Rx
Tx
Rx
IN OUT
Tx
Rx
Tx
Rx
PRIMARY FPC COMM
Tx
Rx
Tx
Rx
RS 232/422 RS 232/422
SECONDARY
MCP/MKP COMM ETHERNET BME COMM
A B C D E
B
G
R
H V
Projector
BME COMM Inter Connecting
INPUTS
Cable
25-32 33-40 41-48 49-56
65-72 73-80
Audio
1-89-16 17-24
BME
CPU STATUS
-
PRIMARY
4
+
REDUNDANT
ADDRESS
POWER SUPPLIES
+V -V
PRIMARY
REDUNDANT
PRIMARY AC
REDUNDANT AC
POWER INPUT
POWER INPUT
ANAHEIM, CA
MADE IN USA
CAUTION
For protection against risk of
100-240V 5.0A MAX 50/60Hz FUSE 250V 5.0A T
100-240V 5.0A MAX 50/60Hz FUSE 250V 5.0A T
DISCONNECT BOTH POWER CORDS BEFORE SERVICING.
fire, replace only with same type and rating of fuse.
57-64
LISTED 1T23 I.T.E.
113-120
81-88 89-96 97-104 105-112
121-128
OUTPUTS
Tx
Rx
Tx
Rx
IN OUT
Tx
Rx
Tx
Rx
PRIMARY FPC COMM
Tx
Rx
Tx
Rx
RS 232/422 RS 232/422
SECONDARY
MCP/MKP COMM ETHERNET BME COMM
A B C D E
Matrix 12800 Audio
Figure 2. Typical Matrix 12800 System Application
Extron FPC 5500 • Introduction 2
I/O Board
FOX AV Transmitter
FOX AV Receiver
Fiber Cable
The Matrix 12800 Series includes:
• Wideband video switcher BME — A rack-mountable 10U switcher that routes video
(red (R), green (G), and blue (B) video planes, component video, S-video, and composite
video) from any input to any one or more outputs.
• Sync Switcher BME — A rack-mountable 10U switcher that routes horizontal (H) and
vertical (V) or composite sync from any input to any one or more outputs.
• Audio switcher BME — A rack mountable 10U switcher that routes balanced or
unbalanced stereo or mono audio from any input to any one or more outputs.
• FPC 5500 Front Panel Controller — A rack-mountable 7U device that permits front
panel configuration of the inputs and outputs and control of additional system features.
The front panel controller interfaces with the master BME (BME 0) of a Matrix 12800 system via the Ethernet port of the BME, either directly or as part of an Ethernet local area network
(LAN).

About the FOX Matrix 14400 System

The FOX Matrix switchers (see figure 3 below and figure 4 on page 4) are configurable matrix switchers that distribute optical and electrical signals. The matrix switcher can route multiple input/output configurations simultaneously.
Multimode
RS-232
RS-232
FOX 2G AV Tx
OVER FIBER
REMOTE
I
OPTICAL
Tx Rx Tx Rx
N
RxTx
Y/VID
B-Y/C
P
POWER
AUDIO
12V
U
0.8A MAX
ALARM
LR
T S
R-Y
S-VID
12
FOX 500 DVI Transmitter
Multimode
100-240V 0.3A
50/60 Hz
DDC
DVI - D INPUT
RESOL
FOX 500 RGB Transmitter
Multimode
100-240V 0.3A
50/60 Hz
RGB INPUT
RGB
OR
V
H/HV
FOXBOX VGA Transmitter
Singlemode
RGB
AUDIO
CONFIG
LINK
FOXBOX 4G Tx VGA
FOX 3G HD-SDI Transceiver
Multimode
FOX HDSDI
POWER
OPTICAL
12V
MODE
0.3A MAX
12
HD/SDI IN
BUFFERED OUTPUTS
RxTX
LOOP - THRU
INPUT LOOP THRU
Tx
OPTICAL
RS-232
PASS THRU
FOX 500 DVI TX
OPTICAL
TX Rx NA
12*
AUDIO INPUTS
RS-232
LR
LINK
LINK
ALARM
CONTROL
OPTIONAL FOR
TX Rx 1 2
*
RETURN DATA
RS-232
PASS THRU
FOX 500 TX
OPTICAL
TX Rx NA
12*
AUDIO INPUTS
RS-232
LR
LINK
LINK
ALARM
CONTROL
RGB
Rx
LINK
OPTIONAL FOR
TX Rx 1 2
*
RETURN DATA
FAN ASSIMBLY
FAN ASSIMBLY
ANAHEIM, CA
FOX Matrix 14400
Modular Fiber Optic Matrix Switcher
OUT
OUT
IN
OUT
IN
M
1 - 16
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P
OUT
OUT
IN
OUT
IN
S
17 - 32
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P
OUT
OUT
IN
OUT
IN
M
33 - 48
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P
OUT
OUT
IN
OUT
IN
S
49 - 64
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P
OUT
OUT
IN
OUT
IN
M
65 - 80
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P
OUT
OUT
IN
OUT
IN
S
81 - 96
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P
OUT
OUT
IN
OUT
IN
M
97 - 112
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P
OUT
OUT
IN
OUT
IN
S
113 - 128
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P
OUT
OUT
IN
OUT
IN
S
129 - 144
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P
DISCONNECT BOTH POWER CORDS BEFORE SERVICING
REDUNDANT
100-240V
50/60Hz
1.2A MAX.
PRIMARY
100-240V
50/60Hz
1.2A MAX.
Multimode
RS-232
RS-232
FOX 2G AV Rx
OVER FIBER
REMOTE
O
OPTICAL
U
Tx Rx Tx Rx
RxTx
T
Y/VID
B-Y/C
POWER
P
AUDIO
OUT
OUT
IN
IN
OUTINOUT
OUTINOUTINOUTINOUT
IN
OUT
IN
OUTINOUT
IN
OUTINOUT
IN
OUTINOUT
IN
OUTINOUT
IN
OUTINOUT
IN
OUTINOUT
IN
OUTINOUT
IN
OUTINOUT
PRIMARY POWER SUPPLY
IN
OUT
IN
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IN
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IN
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IN
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IN
OUTINOUTINOUTINOUT
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REMOTE
RS232/RS422
REDUNDANT POWER SUPPLY
OUT
IN
OUT
IN
OUT
IN
OUT
IN
OUT
IN
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IN
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IN
OUT
IN
OUT
IN
SWITCH REFERENCE
LAN
RESET
ACT
LINK
BI-LEVEL TRI-LEVEL
12V
OUT
IN
U
0.8A MAX
T S
OUT
IN
OUT
IN
OUT
IN
OUT
IN
OUT
IN
OUT
IN
OUT
IN
OUT
IN
R-Y
FOX 500 DVI Receiver
Multimode
100-240V 0.3A
50/60 Hz
FOX 500 RGB Receiver
Singlemode
100-240V 0.3A
50/60 Hz
FOXBOX DVI Receiver
Singlemode
DVI
CONFIG
AUDIO
FOXBOX 4G Rx DVI
FOX 3G HD-SDI Transceiver
Singlemode
POWER
12V
MODE
0.3A MAX
HD/SDI IN
LR
S-VID
DVI - D OUTPUT
RGB OUTPUT
RGB
HV
FOX HDSDI
OPTICAL
RxTX
ALARM
12
S
LINK
12
BUFFERED OUTPUTS
RS-232
PASS THRU
FOX 500 DVI TX
OPTICAL
TX Rx NA
12*
AUDIO INPUTS
RS-232
LR
LINK
LINK
ALARM
CONTROL
OPTIONAL FOR
TX Rx 1 2
*
RETURN DATA
RS-232
FOX 500 Rx
PASS THRU
OPTICAL
TX Rx NA
2* 1
AUDIO OUTPUTS
RS-232
LR
LINK
LINK
ALARM
CONTROL
RGB
OPTIONAL FOR
TX Rx 1 2
*
RETURN DATA
Rx
Tx
LINK
OPTICAL
RESET
FPC 5500
MATRIX SWITCHER CONTROLLER
Extron FPC 5500
M
Multimode I/O Board
S
Singlemode
Multimode Fiber Cable
Singlemode
Figure 3. Typical Matrix FOX Matrix 14400 System Application
Extron FPC 5500 • Introduction 3
NOTE: Figure 3 on page 3 shows an FPC 5500 connected directly to a FOX Matrix
14400 via a cross-over cable. The FPC 5500 can be connected to the matrix
system via an Ethernet cable as well.
The FOX Matrix 14400 features:
• A modular design featuring nine board slots. Each slot accepts a either a FOX Matrix I/O
1616 fiber optic board in Singlemode or Multimode, or a FOX Matrix I/O 1616 HD-SDI
board
• The FOX Matrix 14400 can be configured with all or some of the board slots occupied.
The I/O boards are hot-swappable and may be added at any time in the field.
• Accommodation for any combination of Singlemode or Multimode I/O boards.
• The front panel controller interfaces with the FOX Matrix 14400 system via the Ethernet
port, either directly or as part of an Ethernet local area network (LAN).

About the FOX Matrix 320x System

FOX AV Transmitter
Multimode
RS-232
RS-232
FOX AV Tx
OVER FIBER
REMOTE
I
OPTICAL
Tx Rx Tx Rx
N
RxTx
Y/VID
B-Y/C
P
POWER
AUDIO
12V
U
0.8A MAX
ALARM
L R
T S
R-Y
S-VID
1 2
FOX 500 DVI Transmitter
Multimode
100-240V 0.3A
50/60 Hz
DVI - D INPUT
FOX 500 RGB Transmitter
Multimode
100-240V 0.3A
50/60 Hz
RGB INPUT
R G B
H/HV
FOXBOX VGA Transmitter
Singlemode
RGB
AUDIO
CONFIG
FOXBOX Tx VGA
FOX 3G HD-SDI Tra ns ce iv er
Multimode
FOX 3G HD-SDI
POWER
OPTICAL
12V
MODE
0.3A MAX
HD/SDI IN
RxTX
RS-232
PASS THRU
FOX 500 DVI Tx
OPTICAL
Tx Rx NA
DDC
RESOL
INPUT LOOP THRU
OR
V
Tx
LINK
OPTICAL
1 2
BUFFERED OUTPUTS
1 2*
LOOP - THRU
AUDIO INPUTS
RS-232
L R
LINK
LINK
ALARM
CONTROL
OPTIONAL FOR
Tx Rx 1 2
*
RETURN DATA
RS-232
PASS THRU
FOX 500 Tx
OPTICAL
Tx Rx NA
1 2*
AUDIO INPUTS
RS-232
L R
LINK
LINK
ALARM
CONTROL
RGB
OPTIONAL FOR
Tx Rx 1 2
*
RETURN DATA
Rx
LINK
OUT
OUT
IN
OUT
IN
IN
OUT
OUTINOUT
IN
1 - 16
A
FAN ASSIMBLY
OUT
OUT
IN
17 - 32
A
OUT
OUT
IN
33 - 48
A
OUT
OUT
IN
49 - 64
A
OUT
OUT
IN
65 - 80
A
OUT
OUT
IN
FAN ASSIMBLY
81 - 96
A
OUT
OUT
IN
97 - 112
A
OUT
OUT
IN
A
113 - 128
OUT
OUT
IN
A
129 - 144145 - 160
OUT
OUT
IN
A
OUT
OUT
IN
A
161 - 176
FAN ASSIMBLY
OUT
OUT
IN
A
177 - 192
OUT
OUT
IN
193 - 208
A
OUT
OUT
IN
209 - 224
A
OUT
OUT
IN
A
225 - 240
OUT
OUT
IN
FAN ASSIMBLY
A
241 - 256
OUT
OUT
IN
A
257 - 272
OUT
OUT
IN
A
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OUT
OUT
IN
A
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OUT
OUT
IN
A
IN
B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P
IN
B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P
IN
B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P
IN
B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P
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B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P
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B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P
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B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P
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B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P
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B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P
IN
B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P
IN
B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P
IN
B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P
IN
B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P
IN
B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P
IN
B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P
OUT
OUT
OUT
IN
IN
OUTINOUT
IN
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IN
OUTINOUT
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IN
OUTINOUTINOUTINOUT
IN
OUTINOUTINOUTINOUT
IN
FOX AV Receiver
Multimode
RS-232
RS-232
FOX AV Rx
OVER FIBER
REMOTE
O
OPTICAL
U
Tx Rx Tx Rx
RxTx
T
Y/VID
B-Y/C
POWER
P
AUDIO
12V
U
0.8A MAX
ALARM
L R
T S
R-Y
S-VID
1 2
MM R
OUT
IN
OUT
IN
OUT
IN
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IN
MM R
OUT
IN
IN
OUT
IN
OUT
IN
SM R
SM R
OUT
IN
IN
OUT
IN
OUT
IN
MM R
MM R
OUT
IN
IN
OUT
IN
OUT
IN
SM R
SM R
OUT
IN
IN
OUT
IN
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IN
MM R
MM R
OUT
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SM R
SM R
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MM R
MM R
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SM R
SM R
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MM R
MM R
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MM R
SM R
SM R
OUT
IN
IN
OUT
IN
OUT
IN
SM R
SM R MM R
FOX 500 DVI Receiver
Multimode
100-240V 0.3A
50/60 Hz
FOX 500 RGB Receiver
Singlemode
100-240V 0.3A
50/60 Hz
RGB OUTPUT
R G B
H V
FOXBOX DVI Plus Receiver
Singlemode
DVI
CONFIG
AUDIO
FOXBOX Rx DVI Plus
FOX 3G HD-SDI Tra ns ce iv er
Singlemode
FOX 3G HD-SDI
POWER
OPTICAL
12V
MODE
0.3A MAX
HD/SDI IN
RS-232
PASS THRU
Tx Rx NA
DVI - D OUTPUT
AUDIO OUTPUTS
RS-232
L R
ALARM
CONTROL
Tx Rx 1 2
RS-232
PASS THRU
Tx Rx NA
AUDIO OUTPUTS
RS-232
L R
ALARM
CONTROL
S
RGB
Tx Rx 1 2
Rx
Tx
LINK
LINK
OPTICAL
1 2
BUFFERED OUTPUTS
RxTX
FOX 500 DVI Rx
FOX 500 Rx
OPTICAL
12*
LINK
LINK
OPTIONAL FOR
*
RETURN DATA
OPTICAL 2* 1
LINK
LINK
OPTIONAL FOR
*
RETURN DATA
RESET
DISCONNECT BOTH POWER CORDS BEFORE SERVICING
LINK
LAN
ACT
REDUNDANT
100-240V 50/60Hz
PRIMARY POWER SUPPLY 1
6.4A MAX.
REMOTE
RS232/RS422
PRIMARY
100-240V 50/60Hz
6.4A MAX.
ANAHEIM, CA
FOX Matrix 320x
Modular Fiber Optic Matrix Switcher
RESET
Extron FPC 5500
REDUNDANT POWER SUPPLY 1
PRIMARY POWER SUPPLY 2
REDUNDANT POWER SUPPLY 2
Singlemode
Multimode
FPC 5500
MATRIX SWITCHER CONTROLLER
Figure 4. Typical Matrix FOX Matrix 320x System Application
Extron FPC 5500 • Introduction 4
NOTE: Figure 4 on page 4 shows an FPC 5500 connected directly to a FOX Matrix 320x
via a cross-over cable. The FPC 5500 can be connected to the matrix system via
an Ethernet cable as well.
The FOX Matrix 320x includes:
• A modular design featuring 20 board slots. Each slot accepts a either a FOX Matrix I/O
1616 fiber optic board in Singlemode or Multimode, or a FOX Matrix I/O 1616 HD-SDI
board.
• The FOX Matrix 320x can be configured with all or some of the board slots occupied.
The I/O boards are hot-swappable and may be added at any time in the field.
• Accommodation for any combination of Singlemode or Multimode I/O boards.
• The front panel controller interfaces with the FOX Matrix 320x system via the Ethernet
port, either directly or as part of an Ethernet local area network (LAN).

Definitions of Matrix Switcher Terms

The following terms apply to Extron matrix switchers, and 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 tie or one or more sets of ties.
• Current configuration — The configuration that is currently being used (also called
Configuration 0)
• Global Memory preset — A configuration that has been stored. The matrix system
can support up to 64 global presets. When a global preset is retrieved from memory, it
becomes the current configuration.
• Room — A room consists of a smaller subset of virtual outputs that are logically related
to each other, as determined by the operator. The Matrix 12800, FOX Matrix 14400, and FOX Matrix 320x support up to 32 rooms, each of which consists of from 1 to 16 virtual
outputs. Each room can have up to 10 presets.
• Room memory preset — A configuration consisting of virtual outputs in a single room
that has been stored. When a room preset is retrieved from memory, it becomes the
current configuration.
• BME 0 — The BME that has been congured as master in a multiple-BME Matrix 12800
system.
• SFP — Small form-factor pluggable. The SFP is an interface used in fiber optic
connections for direct signal connections or packet switched networks.
Extron FPC 5500 • Introduction 5

FPC Installation and Operation

• Installation Overview

• Unpacking and Assembling the Front Panel Controller

• Rack Mounting the FPC Assembly
• Bottom Panel Connections
• Cabling and RJ-45 Connector Wiring
• Front Panel Features and Operation
• Upgrading the Software

Installation Overview

The FPC 5500 assembly consists of the FPC computer, external power supply, and a rack-
mountable, 7U high, 19 inch wide metal panel.
As part of a complete Matrix 12800, Fox Matrix 14400, or FOX Matrix 320x system, the FPC 5500 can be installed in a rack or a cabinet with the rest of the system. The controller
is connected to the Ethernet port of the matrix. In a Matrix 12800 system with more than one switching BME, the FPC must be connected to the BME that is designated as BME 0 in the system (see your Matrix 12800 manual for more information). If the BMEs are rack- or
cabinet-mounted, they can be mounted in any order. Plan carefully before installing the equipment in a room. Poor planning can cause problems.
The number of cables involved can result in a cluttered appearance. Power and ventilation requirements must be adequate. Although not noisy, the background noise generated by a rack of matrix switchers could be distracting.
To install and set up the FPC 5500 for operation with a matrix system, perform the following steps:
1. Disconnect power from all of the matrix units.
2. Secure the FPC computer to the FPC mounting panel (see “Unpacking and
Assembling the Front Panel Controller”on page 7).
3. Rack mount the front panel controller (see ”Rack Mounting the FPC Assembly”on
page 7).
4. Connect an Ethernet cable from the FPC to the Ethernet port of the matrix system
(BME 0 on a Matrix 12800 system), or to the Ethernet LAN on which the matrix system
resides.
5. Connect the AC power cable to the FPC and to the power supply.
6. Connect the power supply cable to a power source.
7. If not already accomplished, complete the installation and virtualization of the rest of the
matrix system (see your matrix manual).
8. Turn on the FPC 5500 and observe the startup display of the FPC computer.
Extron FPC 5500 • FPC Installation and Operation 6
Unpacking and Assembling the Front Panel Controller
Mounting Blocks (6)
The FPC 5500 is shipped fully assembled and ready to be rack mounted. Six mounting blocks and screws secure the FPC computer to its rack-mountable metal frame (see figure 5).

Rack Mounting the FPC Assembly

Figure 5. FPC 5500 Rear View with Pre-installed Mounting Blocks
The appropriate rack mounting hardware is included with the controller. Rack mount the controller as follows:
1. Insert the controller assembly into the rack, align the holes in the mounting panel with
those of the rack.
2. Secure the controller assembly to the rack using the supplied machine screws.
Extron FPC 5500 • FPC Installation and Operation 7

Bottom Panel Connections

All connectors are on the bottom of the FPC 5500 (see figure 6).
NOTE: The only actively used connection when connected to a matrix is the Ethernet
connection.
1
2
3
4
4
4 4 5 6 3 7
Figure 6. FPC 5500 Front Panel Controller Bottom Panel Features
a Power switch — This switch turns the FPC 5500 on or off. Press the power switch to
power on the controller and load the FPC 5500 software.
Figure 7. FPC 5500 Start-up Screen
b Power Input connector (Phoenix type) — Connect a Phoenix type power cord
between the rear panel power input connector and the included external power supply.
c USB 2.0 ports — The USB 2.0 ports can be used together with a USB ash drive or an
external USB CD-ROM drive to update the FPC 5500 software.
d COM ports — These ports are not used with the FPC 5500. e VGA — This connector is not used with the FPC 5500.
Extron FPC 5500 • FPC Installation and Operation 8
f Ethernet connector (RJ-45) — Connect one end of a Category (CAT) 5e or higher
Matrix 12800
Crossover Cable
Patch Cable
Patch Cable
cable, terminated with RJ-45 connectors, to the FPC 5500 via this RJ-45 Ethernet
connector.
NOTE: The FPC 5500 ships with a 10-foot crossover CAT 5e cable.
For direct connection to the Ethernet port — Plug the RJ-45 connector on the
opposite end of the CAT 5e or higher cable directly into Ethernet port (BME 0 on a
Matrix 12800 system) (see figure 8). Wire the CAT 5e or higher cable as a crossover cable (see ”Cabling and RJ-45 connector wiring” on page 10).
RESET
FPC 5500
MATRIX SWITCHER CONTROLLER
FPC 5500
MATRIX 12800
WIDEBAND VIDEO
Figure 8. Connecting the FPC Directly to a Matrix Switcher
For Ethernet connection to the matrix system — Plug the RJ-45 connector on the
opposite end of the CAT 5e or higher cable into the Ethernet LAN on which the matrix system (BME 0 on a Matrix 12800 system) resides (see figure 9). Wire the CAT 5e or
higher cable as a patch (straight) cable (see ”Cabling and RJ-45 connector wiring” on page 10).
RESET
FPC 5500
MATRIX SWITCHER CONTROLLER
Ethernet
FPC 5500
MATRIX 12800
WIDEBAND VIDEO
Matrix 12800
Laptop
Figure 9. Connecting the FPC through a LAN
g Audio (Line-Out) — This connector is not used with the FPC 5500.
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Cabling and RJ-45 Connector Wiring

It is vital that your cable between the FPC 5500 and the matrix (BME 0 on a Matrix 12800
system) or LAN be the correct cable, and that it be properly terminated with the correct
pinout. This FPC link requires CAT 5e or CAT 6, unshielded twisted pair (UTP) or shielded
twisted pair (STP) cables, terminated with RJ-45 connectors. The cable length is limited to 328 feet (100m).
NOTE: Do not use standard telephone cables. Telephone cables will not support the
FPC-Matrix link. Do not stretch or bend cables. Transmission errors can occur.
The cable must be properly terminated for your application (see figure 10):
• Crossover cable — Direct connection between the FPC and matrix (BME 0 on a Matrix
12800 system).
• Patch (straight) cable — Connection of the FPC to an Ethernet LAN that also hosts the
matrix (BME 0 on a Matrix 12800 system).
Pins:
12345678
Side View
Insert
Twisted
Pair Wires
RJ-45 Connector
Straight-through Cable
(for connection to a switch, hub, or router)
End 1 End 2
Pin Wire Color Pin Wire Color
1 white-orange 1 white-orange 2 orange 2 orange 3 white-green 3 white-green 4 blue 4 blue 5 white-blue 5 white-blue 6 green 6 green 7 white-brown 7 white-brown 8 brown 8 brown
Crossover Cable
(for direct connection to a PC)
End 1 End 2
Pin Wire Color Pin Wire Color
1 white-orange 1 white-green 2 orange 2 green 3 white-green 3 white-orange 4 blue 4 blue 5 white-blue 5 white-blue 6 green 6 orange 7 white-brown 7 white-brown 8 brown 8 brown
Figure 10. RJ-45 Connector Pinout Tables
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Front Panel Features and Operation

The remaining control for the FPC 5500 is on the front panel (see figure 11).
1
RESET
FPC 5500
MATRIX SWITCHER CONTROLLER
Figure 11. Front Panel Control
a Reset button — Use a small screwdriver or tweeker to press the Reset button if the FPC
computer hangs up. This button reboots the computer.

Upgrading the Software

The Front Panel Controller software is factory installed on the hard driveand also included on
a CD-ROM. Extron sends any needed software upgrades on a CD-ROM. The software can be updated by using a USB flash drive or an external USB CD-ROM drive containing the Front
Panel Controller software.
NOTE: A PC can be used to copy the software from the provided CD-ROM to a USB
ash drive. The software must be copied to the root directory of the drive.
Upgrade the FPC software as follow:
1. If necessary, log the FPC 5500 on to the matrix system as an administrator (see
”Starting Up the Controller and Logging In and Out” on page 15).
2. On the front panel LCD, touch the blue Admin button.
3. On the front panel LCD, touch the purple Misc button.
4. On the front panel LCD, touch the gray Re-Install FPC Software button. The
FPC prompts you to insert a USB ash drive or CD-ROM containing the FPC software. To
exit without installing the software, touch on the gray Cancel button.
5. Connect a USB ash drive or external USB CD-ROM drive containing the Front Panel
Controller software to one of the USB ports on the bottom of the FPC 5500 (see
figure 6 on page 8).
6. On the front panel, touch the gray OK button.
7. Follow the on-screen instructions.
8. When the installation is complete, disconnect the USB ash drive or external USB CD-
ROM drive from the FPC 5500.
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Matrix System Operation

• Introduction
• Operating the Touch Panel
• Starting Up the Controller and Logging In and Out
• Demo Mode
• Navigating the Screens
• User Screens
• Admin Screens
• Remotes Screen
• TCP/IP Screen
• E-Mail Screen
• Miscellaneous Screen
• Setup Screens
• Subnetting — A Primer

Introduction

This section details operation of a matrix system using an FPC 5500 front panel controller. This section assumes that the matrix is properly installed, virtualized (for Matrix 12800 systems), and operating correctly.
The FPC 5500 software runs in an FPC computer that communicates with the matrix switcher via a Category (CAT) 5e or higher cable, terminated with RJ-45 connectors,
between the FPC Net port and either the Ethernet port on the matrix (BME 0 on a Matrix 12800 systems) or an Ethernet LAN on which the matrix also resides.
Control of the matrix switcher via the FPC can be password protected. There are two levels of password protection: administrator and user. Personnel logged on as an administrator have full access to all matrix switching capabilities and editing functions. Personnel logged on as a user can create ties, recall presets, set video and audio mutes, and view all settings with the exception of passwords. If the same passwords or no password is required for logging on, all personnel log on with administrator privileges. Fields and functions that exceed user privileges are inaccessible to users from the FPC.
NOTES: • The following instructions and figures are identical for all FPC 5500
compatible matrix systems (Matrix 12800, FOX Matrix 14400, and FOX Matrix 320x), except where noted.
• Virtual Inputs and Virtual Outputs are applicable to Matrix 12800 systems
only.
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Operating the Touch Panel

Several of the FPC front panel operations require data entry, input and output selection, or both. These operations are performed using an on-screen keyboard, on-screen keypads, or on-screen scroll boxes.

Using the Keyboards

When you take a step that requires entering alphanumeric characters, an on-screen
keyboard appears (see figure 12).
Figure 12. Typical On-screen Keyboard
• Clear the field in which you need to enter data by touching the <Clear Field> key
or by repeatedly touching the <Backspace> key.
• Touch the correct characters on the keyboard just as you would on a physical keyboard.
• The <Insert ESC> and <Insert CR> keys are only used when editing
Simple Instruction Set™ (SIS™) commands while programming User Function keys (see
”Function Keys Screen” on page 43). The keyboard does not display these keys for other functions.
• To enter capital letters or the alternate characters on the numeric keys, touch the
<Shift> key or <Caps Lock> key . Either key locks the keyboard to capitals only, just like the <Caps Lock> key on a physical keyboard. Touch the desired letter or number keys and then touch the <Caps Lock> key again to return to lower case.
• To enter the typed in characters and dismiss the on-screen keyboard, touch the
<Enter> key.
• To dismiss the on-screen keyboard without entering the typed in characters,
touch the <Cancel> key.
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Using the Keypads

An on-screen keypad (see figure 13) is integrated into the I/O screens. A similar keypad is available from the TCP/IP screens and appears when you take a step that requires entering numeric characters.
Figure 13. I/O and TCP/IP On-screen Keypads
1. For the I/O keypad, touch the yellow Clear button on the keypad, if present, to
clear the keypad display.
2. Touch the blue digit keys (such as and then for input or output 65).
3. For the I/O keypad, the keypad field displays the entered digits.
I/O Keypad TCP/IP Keypad
4. For the I/O keypad, the blue <All> key appears on the output keypad only on
the Make Ties screen.
5. For the TCP/IP keypad, touching the <Delete>
to left, touching the <Enter>
keypad screen, and touching the <Cancel> key clears the keyboard screen without entering the typed in characters.

Using On-screen Scroll Boxes

As an alternative to entering numbers on an on-screen keypad, you can frequently select an entry from an on-screen scroll box (see figure 14).
Figure 14. On-screen Scroll Box
To activate a scroll box:
1. Touch a scroll down button ( ). A drop down scroll box appears.
2. Touch and drag on the slider or touch the scroll up ( ) or scroll down ( ) buttons until
the desired output is visible.
3. Touch the desired output. The keypad field displays the selected output.
key enters the typed in characters and clears the
key clears the digits from right
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Starting Up the Controller and Logging In and Out
Use the FPC to control the matrix as follows:
1. For a Matrix 12800 system, ensure that all BMEs that are part of the system have been
connected to each other and their BME numbers have been set correctly (see the Matrix 12800 user guide for this procedure). For FOX Matrix 14400 and 320x systems, ignore this step.
2. Power on the FPC. After the computer boots up, the LCD touch panel displays the FPC
startup screen (see figure 15). Observe the message **NOT Logged ON** in the upper right corner of the blue field.
Figure 15. Startup Screen
NOTE: The FPC 5500 LCD has an optional screen saver function that blanks the
3. Touch the Log On button. The IP connection screen appears (see figure 16).
4. Decide whether you need to edit the FPC 5500 IP Address and Subnet Mask fields
screen after 5 minutes. Touch on the screen to wake up the controller (see ”Miscellaneous Screen” on page 41 for how to disable the screen saver).
Figure 16. Address and Password Entry
(see the guidelines below). If you need to edit the fields, proceed to step 5. If you do not need to edit the fields, proceed to step 6.
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To log on to the matrix, the FPC 5500 IP Address and Subnet Mask fields must be set
to values that identify them as being on the same subnet as the matrix (BME 0 on a Matrix
12800 system). See ”Subnetting — A Primer” on page 50.
• In general, you probably do not need to edit these fields if:
• the FPC is connected directly to the matrix via a crossover cable or you have already
successfully logged on to the matrix, either directly or via an Ethernet LAN, and
• no changes have been made to the IP addresses and subnet masks of the FPC and
the matrix.
• In general, you may need to edit these fields if:
• the FPC is connected to the matrix via an Ethernet LAN, and
• you have not already successfully logged on to the matrix.
5. Change the IP address and Subnet Mask field of the FPC as follows: a. Touch the Touch to change FPC’s IP address/network config banner
in the IP Connections screen. The FPC 5500 TCP/IP Properties screen appears (see figure 17).
Figure 17. FPC 5500 TCP/IP Properties Screen
On this screen, you can direct the FPC 5500 to obtain its IP address from a Dynamic
Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server (if the network is DHCP capable), reenter
the factory defaults, or directly enter an IP address and subnet mask value.
Before any of the FPC 5500 properties change, the OK button is unavailable, and a Close button replaces the Cancel button. If you decide to dismiss the FPC 5500 TCP/IP screen without changing any properties, touch the Close button and proceed to step 6.
b. Consult with your network administrator to determine the IP address and subnet
mask values or if the FPC should obtain its IP address from a DHCP server.
c. To manually enter FPC IP settings, check if the Specify an IP address radio
button is selected ( ). To change the setting, use a pencil eraser or other small, soft object to touch the Specify an IP address radio button
NOTE: If the local system administrators have not changed the value, the
factory-specified default, 192.168.254.253, is the correct value for this field.
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d. If you want to use the factory defaults, touch the Use Factory Defaults
button and proceed to step 5l.
e. Touch the IP Address field. The on-screen numeric keypad appears (see
figure 13 on page 14).
f. Enter the IP address. Invalid IP addresses are displayed in red.
g. Touch the <Enter> key on the numeric keypad to accept the address and
dismiss the keypad from the display.
h. Touch the Subnet Mask field. The on-screen numeric keypad appears (see
figure 13 on page 14).
i. Enter the subnet mask value. Invalid subnet mask values are displayed in red.
j. Touch the <Enter> key on the numeric keypad to accept the subnet mask
value and dismiss the keypad from the display.
k. To obtain the IP address from a DHCP server, check if the Obtain an IP
address from a DHCP server radio button is selected ( ). To change the
setting, use a pencil eraser or other small, soft object to touch the radio button.
l. Touch the OK button to accept the change and exit the screen or touch the Cancel
button to exit the screen without changing the option or IP values. If you touch the Cancel button, proceed to step 6.
m. If you touched the OK button in step 5l, a reboot warning screen appears.
NOTE: If you touch the OK button, the FPC computer will reboot.
Touch the OK button to force the FPC computer to reboot and make the changes you entered, or touch the Cancel button to abandon the changes and return to the TCP/IP Properties screen.
n. If you touched the OK button in step 5m, the FPC computer reboots. After the
reboot is complete, perform step 3 (log on) and then proceed to step 6.
6. Examine the Matrix IP Address field in the IP connections screen. The field displays
the last matrix IP address entered. If the IP address is correct, proceed to step 7.
NOTE: If the local system administrators have not changed the value, the factory-
specified default, 192.168.254.254, is the correct value for this field.
a. Touch the scroll down button ( ) to access the recently-used-addresses scroll box,
or touch the Matrix IP Address field to access the on-screen keyboard (see
figure 12 on page 13).
b. If you selected the on-screen keyboard, enter the IP address. c. Touch the <Enter> key on the on-screen keyboard to accept the address and
dismiss the keyboard from the display if applicable.
7. If the switcher is not password protected, proceed to step 8. a. Touch the Password field. The on-screen keyboard appears. b. Enter the administrator or user password by touching the correct characters on the
keyboard.
NOTE: Passwords are case sensitive.
c. Touch the <Enter> key on the on-screen keyboard key to accept the
password and dismiss the keyboard from the display.
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8. Touch the Connect button. The FPC software autodetects the matrix
system, reads its hardware configuration, and displays the correct splash screen based on the type of matrix switcher. The software then reads all of the current settings, such as the ties, presets, and virtual map. Observe the message LoggedOn as Administrator (or User) in the upper right corner of the blue field.
NOTES: • If you logged on using the administrator password, the FPC connects you
to the matrix with all of the administrator rights and privileges.
• If you logged on using the user password, the FPC connects you to the
matrix with only user capabilities.
• If an incorrect IP address or password was entered, the controller beeps
and displays either FPC 5500 was unable to connect to IP address: or Password rejected! Please try again. Touch
the gray OK button to return to the IP Connection screen.
9. As desired, create ties, work with presets, edit IP parameters, or perform other FPC
5500 operations (see ”User Screens”, ”Admin Screens”, or ”Setup Screens” on the following pages).
NOTE: Logging the FPC 5500 off after completing matrix tasks prevents
unauthorized use.
10. When you are ready to log off, from any FPC screen touch the Log Off
button. The IP Connection screen appears. Touch the Disconnect button. Observe the message **NOT LoggedOn** in the upper right corner of the screen.

Demo Mode

Demo mode has two functions:
• When the FPC is connected and logged on to a matrix system, demo mode expands the
• When the FPC is not logged on to, or even connected to a matrix system, demo mode
Enter or exit demo mode by touching the yellow or green Demo Mode button on the startup screen. When active, the Demo Mode button is green and the FPC displays
the message DEMO-MODE! in the upper right corner of the screen.

Navigating the Screens

When you log on (see ”Starting Up the Controller and Logging In and Out” on page 15), the FPC displays the startup screen. Only the Demo Mode, Log On, and Help functions are available on this screen. To access the active functions, touch one of the blue (User, Admin, or Setup) buttons (see figure 18 on page 19). Each of these buttons calls up a screen with its own set of buttons. Those buttons can call up other screens within the same family, each unique to a function. For example, touch the blue User button calls up
the View Ties screen (the default I/O function). The View Ties screen includes the amber
I/O, Preset, Mute, and DSVP buttons. The amber I/O button already indicates that it is
depressed because the View Ties screen is an I/O function.
configuration of the systems as viewed from the FPC 5500. Demo mode adds dummy
BMEs and capabilities to the unused portions of the actual matrix. This allows users to
see all of the capabilities of the switcher, even though their matrix may not be large enough or complex enough to have all of the capabilities.
allows the user to use the FPC as if it were connected to a switcher. This is useful for training or demonstration purposes.
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NOTE: The following figures are based on a Matrix 12800 system. On a different matrix
system (FOX Matrix 14400 or 320x), the screens, buttons, or both may look different as noted in the descriptions.
User Screens
Preset Screens
Global Preset Screen Room Preset Screen
Mute Screen
DSVP Screen
View and Make Ties Screens
View Input Ties by Output Screen
View Output Ties by Input Screen
Make Ties Screen
View Input Ties Alternate Screen
View Output Ties Alternate Screen
Make Ties
Alternate Screen
User Screens
Administration Screens
Setup Screens
Figure 18. FPC 5500 User Screens and Menu Flowchart (Part 1)
Administration Screens
See figure 19
Setup Screens
See figure 19
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User Screens
Administration Screens
Setup Screens
User Screens See figure 18
Administration Screens
TCP/IP Screen
Status Screen
E-mail Screen
Miscellaneous Screen
Setup Screens
Audio Screen
Delay Screen
Reset Screen
Figure 19. FPC 5500 Admin and Setup Screens and Menu Flowchart (Part 2)
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User Screens

I/O Screens

In the following procedures, access to a specific screen is described by assuming you are beginning at the startup screen and listing the color of the buttons and their displayed message, in order, separated by a > symbol. For example, to access the Make Ties screen, touch the blue User > amber I/O > green Make Ties buttons.
NOTE: The button progression lists all buttons that may be necessary to access a
specific screen. You will frequently find that you do not need to touch one of the buttons listed, either because it is selected by default or it is selected because you are already in that family of functions and screens. You can omit touching those buttons, but there is no effect if you do touch them.
The User family of screens include the I/O screens (four View Ties and two Make Ties screens—the most-recently-viewed I/O View Ties screen is the default screen), the Preset screens (Global Preset and Room Preset), the Mute screen, and the DSVP screen.
There are six I/O screens: four for viewing ties and two for making ties. When you touch
the amber I/O button, the FPC displays one of the View Ties screens by default. The green Make Ties button on the screen changes when touched; it is labeled Make Ties on the
View Ties screen and View Ties on the Make Ties screen. To toggle between the two screens, touch the green Make Ties or View Ties button.
NOTE: On a Matrix 12800 system, each screen has a Signal Type field that indicates
in green those signal types for which the matrix has been virtualized. If the switcher is not configured for a given signal type, that indicator remains white.
To update each I/O screen, touch the Update button . This will ensure that the configuration that is displayed reflects ties created from other control points (such as other
FPCs, the Windows Matrix Control program, or an RS-232 connection).
Viewing Ties
There are three ways to view ties (see figure 20 on page 22):
• View which input is tied to a selected output on the View Ties: input-by-output-selection
screen (a).
• View which output is tied to a selected input on the View Ties: outputs-by-input
selection screen (b).
• View all ties on either View Ties: alternate view screen (c and d).
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4
Change View button, the
output area of the screen
toggles between the all-ties
view and the one-tie-at-a-time
view. The Change View button
does not change.
NOTE: When you touch the green
ViewTies: input-by-output alternate screen
1 3
ViewTies: outputs-by-input alternate screen
2
toggles between the two View Ties screens. The green selection button changes when touched; it is
labeled View Inputs on the Outputs-by-Input-Selection screen and View Outputs on the Input-by-
output-selection screen
NOTE: When you touch the green View Outputs/View Inputs selection button on the screen, the FPC
ViewTies: input-by-output selection screen
ViewTies: outputs-by-input selection screen
Figure 20. View Ties Screens Flowchart
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View the ties as follows (see figure 20 on page 22):
1. From any screen other than the Make Ties screen, touch the blue User > amber I/O
buttons.
2. From the Make Ties screen, touch the green View Ties button.
The FPC displays one of the View Ties screens. The screen view that the FPC displays is the last View Ties screen that was active.
3. To select the View Ties: input-by-output-selection screen, touch the View Inputs
button.
4. To select the View Ties: outputs-by-input-selection screen, touch the green View
Outputs button.
5. To select the View Ties: alternate screen, touch the green Change View button.
Viewing Inputs Tied to a Specified Output
View the input tied to a selected output as follows:
1. If necessary, touch the View Inputs button. The most recently selected View
Ties: input-by-output-selection screen appears (see figure 20, a and c on page 22).
2. If necessary, touch the Change View button to display screen a
on figure 20.
3. For Matrix 12800 systems only, select the video format, audio format, or
both to view by touching the desired blue Signal Type button. The first virtual output among the selected signal types is displayed in the Virtual Output field.
NOTE: On a Matrix 12800 system, available signal types are indicated by a green
circle next to the buttons. Selected signal types are indicated by a red ring around the green circle.
If an input is tied to that output, the input is displayed in the Input Video (Audio) field.
If no input is tied to that output, the Input Video and Audio fields display 0.
4. Use the output keypad or scroll through the valid outputs to select another output for
which you desire to view the tied input.
NOTES: • Leading zeroes are not required for keypad entry.
5. Observe that the input tied to the selected output is displayed in the Input Video
field, Input Audio field, or both.
6. To view the input tied to another output, repeat steps 4 and 5.
Video signal types (RGBHV, RGBS, RGsB, YUV, YC, and Video) include the audio plane (if there is one in your system). The Audio Only signal type does not include any video planes.
• If you enter a number for a output that does not exist in the matrix, the
number is displayed in red in the keypad display.
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Viewing Outputs Tied to a Specified Input
1. If necessary, touch the View Outputs button. The most recently selected View
Ties: output-by-input-selection screen appears (see figure 20, b and d on page 22).
2. If necessary, touch the Change View button to display screen b
on figure 20.
3. On a Matrix 12800 system only, select the video format, audio format, or
both to view by touching the desired blue Signal Type button. The first virtual input among the selected signal types is displayed in the Virtual Input field.
NOTE: On Matrix 12800 systems, available signal types are indicated by a green
circle. Video signal types (RGBHV, RGBS, RGsB, YUV, YC, and Video) include the audio plane (if there is one in your system). The Audio Only signal type does not include any video planes.
If one or more outputs is tied to that input, the first tied output is displayed on the Video Out field, Audio Out field, or both. Text blocks directly under the Video Out and Audio Out fields identify the quantity of outputs that are tied to the selected input. If no output is tied to that input, the Video Out field, Audio Out field, or both are blank.
4. Use the Video Out and Audio Out scroll boxes to see a listing of all of the outputs
tied to the selected input. Outputs that are not tied to that input are not included in the scroll box.
5. Use the input keypad or scroll through the valid inputs to select another input for which
you desire to view the tied outputs.
NOTES: • Leading zeroes are not required for keypad entry.
• If you enter a number for a output that does not exist in the matrix, the
number is displayed in red in the keypad display.
6. Observe that the first output tied to the selected input is displayed
in the Video Out field, Audio Out field, or both.
7. To view the outputs tied to another input, repeat steps 5 and 6.
Viewing All Ties
View all of the ties by touching the green Change View button. One of the View Ties: alternate screens appears (see figure 20, c and d on page 22). On the alternate screen, the output scroll bars, keypad, and fields are replaced with a grid that shows all outputs and the inputs that are tied to them. You can choose whether the view is by-inputs
or by-outputs by touching the green View Inputs button or View Outputs button
selected the View Ties: outputs-by-input-selection screen, when you select a input (either
using the scroll bars or the keypad), all of the outputs are displayed in red in the grid. This gives you an easy way to see all of the outputs tied to an input at a glance.
, although there is very little difference between the two screens. If you have
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Creating Ties
There are two ways to make ties (see figure 21):
• You can select an input and an individual output on the Make Ties: dual keypad
• You can select an input and then select one or a group of outputs on the
You can make ties or groups of ties individually, on the fly, or create a series (queue) of potential ties or groups of ties to switch all at once.
screen (see e in figure 21).
Make Ties: alternate view screen (see f in figure 21).
NOTE: When you touch the green Change View button, the output area of the
screen toggles between the all-ties view and the one-tie-at-a-time view.
5
Make Ties: dual keypad screen
NOTE: When you touch the green Change View button, the output area
of the screen toggles between the all-ties view and the one-tie-at­a-time view. The Change View button does not change.
Make Ties: alternate view screen
NOTE: The Make Ties screens on
6
a FOX Matrix 320x system also include an Untie
all Outs on this Input button.
Figure 21. Make Ties Screens Flowchart
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Tie an input to an output as follows:
1. Touch the blue User > amber I/O > green Make Ties buttons.
The FPC displays one of the I/O Make Ties screen (see figure 21 on page 25). The screen view that the FPC displays is the last Make Ties screen that was active.
2. Select the input (On a Matrix 12800 system, select the video format, audio
format, or both) to tie by touching the desired Signal Type button. On the dual-keypad screen the first virtual output among the selected signal types is displayed in the Virtual Output field.
NOTE: On Matrix 12800 systems, available signal types are indicated by a green
circle. Selected signal types are indicated by a red ring around the green circle. Video signal types (RGBHV, RGBS, RGsB, YUV, YC, and Video) include the audio plane (if there is one in your system). The Audio Only signal type does not include any video planes.
3. If desired, touch the green Change View button to toggle between the Make
Ties: dual keypad screen and the Make Ties: alternate view screen.
Creating Ties Using the Make Ties: Dual Keypad Screen
See
1. Use the input keypad or scroll through the valid inputs to select an input to tie.
on figure 21 on page 25.
e
NOTES: • Leading zeroes are not required for keypad entry.
• If you enter a number for a output that does not exist in the matrix, the
number is displayed in red in the keypad display.
2. For Matrix 12800 systems with both audio and video BMEs, select the video, audio, or
both to tie by touching the yellow Breakaway/Follow button, as necessary, to turn the desired selection green.
NOTE: On Matrix 12800 systems, the Breakaway/Follow button does not
appear in video-only or audio-only systems.
3. Use the output keypad or scroll through the valid outputs to select an output to tie to
the selected input, or touch the blue <All> key to tie one input to all outputs. The Queue, Cancel, and Take buttons appear on the bottom of the screen.
NOTES: • Leading zeroes are not required for keypad entry.
• If you enter a number for a output that does not exist in the matrix, the
number is displayed in red in the keypad display.
• Changes do not take effect until you press the Take button.
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4. For an immediate tie, proceed to step 7.
5. To add the potential tie that you have just created to a queue of tie commands that take
affect all at once, touch the green Queue button. The FPC displays the equivalent SIS commands in the Pending Tie Commands field.
The example above shows a queue of SIS commands for tieing input 11 to output 11, input 2 to output 2, input 3 to output 4, and input 4 to output 3. For more information about SIS commands, see your matrix user guide.
6. To add another potential tie to the queue, repeat steps 1 through 5.
NOTE: Only one input can be tied to a given output. If a queue of tie commands
attempts to assign multiple inputs to an output, the matrix makes each of the ties in turn and the last switch in the queue is the tie that remains at the end of the sequence.
7. To switch an immediate tie or to switch all of the ties in the queue, touch the green
Take button.
Creating Ties Using the Make Ties: Alternate View Screen
See f on figure 21 on page 25.
1. Use the input keypad or scroll through the valid inputs to select an input to tie.
NOTES: • Leading zeroes are not required for keypad entry.
• If you enter a number for a output that does not exist in the matrix, the
number is displayed in red in the keypad display.
2. For Matrix 12800 systems with both audio and video BMEs, select the video, audio, or
both to tie by touching the yellow Breakaway/Follow button, as necessary, to turn the desired selection green.
NOTE: On Matrix 12800 systems, the Breakaway/Follow button does not
appear in video-only or audio-only systems.
3. Use a pencil eraser or other small, soft object to touch the boxes in the output
grid. The existing input number displayed in the touched boxes turn red to indicate that a potential tie or potential set of ties have been selected to replace the current configuration. The Queue, Cancel, and Take buttons appear on the screen.
NOTE: Changes do not take affect until you press the Take button.
4. For an immediate tie, proceed to step 7.
5. To add the potential tie or set of ties that you have just created to a queue of tie
commands that take affect all at once, touch the green Queue button.
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Preset Screens

The FPC displays the equivalent SIS commands in the Pending Tie commands field.
The example above shows a queue of SIS commands for tieing input 11 to output 11, input 2 to output 2, input 3 to output 4, and input 4 to output 3. For more information about SIS commands, see your matrix user guide.
6. To add more potential ties to the queue, repeat steps 1 through 5.
NOTE: Only one input can be tied to a given output. If a queue of tie commands
attempts to assign multiple inputs to an output, the matrix makes each of the ties in turn and the last switch in the queue is the tie that remains at the end of the sequence.
7. To switch an immediate tie or to switch all of the ties in the queue, touch the green
Take button.
After you have created all of the ties that will be needed for a specific task, the configuration can be saved as either a global or room preset. The matrix systems can support up to 64 global presets and up to 10 room presets in each of up to 32 rooms on a Matrix 12800 system and up to 10 rooms on a FOX Matrix 14400 or 320x system.
NOTES: • To create room presets, you must have already created rooms and assigned
outputs to the rooms when you virtualized the system, see your matrix user guide.
• You cannot create rooms or assign outputs to the room using the FPC 5500.
When you touch the amber Preset button , the FPC displays the Global Presets
screen by default (see g on figure 22 on page 29).
Working with either global or room presets are similar operations with the exception
of selecting the Room Presets or Global Presets button and selecting a room if required.
Save, Recall, or Delete a Global Preset
See g on figure 22 on page 29. Save, recall, or delete a global preset as follows:
1. From any screen other than the Room Presets Screen, touch the blue User > amber
Preset buttons.
2. From the Room Preset screen, touch the green Global button.
The FPC displays the Global Presets screen.
3. Select the desired global preset number by touching the appropriate preset button.
The Delete, Save, and Recall buttons appear.
NOTE: If this global preset has not been used before, only the Save button
appears.
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4. Touch the green Save, Recall, or Delete button.
stores the current configuration in memory. If the global preset you selected was
previously unassigned, the name in the preset button changes to Preset nnn.
retrieves the configuration to be the current configuration. clears the configuration information and clears the preset name.
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Global Presets screen
NOTE: On the Global Presets screen, this button reads
Room (g) and selects the Room Presets screen when touched. On the Room Presets screen, this button reads Global (h) and selects the Global Presets screen.
Room Presets screen
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Figure 22. Preset Screens Flowchart
NOTE: FOX Matrix 14400 and 320x systems have up to 10 rooms available.
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Save, Recall, or Delete a Room Preset
See h on figure 22 on page 29. Save, recall, or delete a room preset at follows:
1. Touch the blue User > amber Preset > green Room buttons.
The FPC displays the Room Presets screen.
2. Select the room to which the desired preset is or will be assigned by touching the
desired room button.
3. Select the desired room preset number by touching the appropriate preset button.
The Delete, Save, and Recall buttons appear.
NOTE: If this room preset has not been used before, only the Save button appears.
4. Touch the green Save, Recall, or Delete button.
stores the current configuration in memory. If the room preset you selected
was previously unassigned, the name in the preset button changes to Rmnn Prstnn.
retrieves the configuration to be the current configuration. clears the configuration information and clears the preset name.
Name a Global or Room Preset
NOTES: • Presets that are [unassigned] cannot be named.
• Only personnel logged in as administrators can name or save presets.
Name a global or room preset as follows (see g and h on figure 22 on page 29): If necessary, for global presets:
From any screen other than the Room Presets Screen, touch the blue User > amber Preset buttons. From the Room Preset screen, touch the green Global button.
The FPC displays the Global Presets screen (see g on figure 22 on page 29). Proceed to step 4.
5. If necessary, for room presets:
Touch the blue User > amber Preset > green Room buttons.
The FPC displays the Room Presets screen (see h on figure 22 on page 29).
6. For room presets only, select the room to which the desired room preset is assigned by
touching the desired room button.
7. Touch a preset button to select the preset to name.
8. Touch the green Name button. The on-screen keyboard appears.
9. Touch the <Clear Field> key on the keyboard and then enter a name (up to 12
characters).
10. Touch the <Enter> key on the on-screen keyboard to accept the name and
dismiss the keyboard from the display. Or, touch the <Cancel> key on the on-screen keyboard to dismiss the keyboard
without accepting the name change.
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Mute Screen
The Mute screen (see figure 23) lets you mute the audio or RGBHV or RGBS video (black screen) for an individual virtual output or all virtual outputs. Access the Mute screen by touching the blue User > amber Mute buttons.
Figure 23. Matrix 12800 Mute Screen
NOTE: On FOX Matrix 14400 and 320x systems, only the green Mute All Video
and Unmute All Video buttons are available, and only one column of Mute boxes is displayed.
Touch the RGB or Audio box for an output in order to toggle the video or audio mute for that output on or off. Or, touch the green Mute All Video, Unmute All Video, Mute All Audio, or Unmute All Audio button
to toggle all video or audio mutes on or off. When
an output is muted, the RGB or Audio box turns green. When mute is off, the box turns
white. Scroll up or down or touch the Page Up or Page Dn button to display virtual outputs that are outside the range of outputs displayed.
NOTE: On Matrix 12800 systems, RGB mute works in video formats with a separate
sync BME. Component video, S-video, and composite video do not use a sync BME, so RGB mute is not available for these formats. RGB mute buttons that are
not available are marked by n/a .
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DSVP Screen

NOTE: This screen is available on Matrix 12800 systems only.
You can monitor each RGBHV and RGBS input to see if active sync signals are present on the DSVP™ (Digital Sync Validation Processing™) screen (see figure 24). Access the DSVP screen
by touching the blue User > amber DSVP buttons.
Figure 24. DSVP Screen
Where an input has active sync present, the DSVP screen reports a snapshot in time of the frequencies in the Horizontal and Vertical frequency fields. Where no active sync signals are present, the DSVP screen shows —— in the Horizontal and Vertical
frequency fields. Inputs that have not been virtualized (see your matrix user guide for more
information) or for which there is not a sync BME (on a Matrix 12800 system) are marked by
n/a in the Horizontal and Vertical frequency fields . Update the DSVP screen to display fresh frequency reading by touching the green Update button.
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Admin Screens

Status Screen

The Admin family of screens include the functions that are typically reserved for or applicable to maintenance personnel only. The family consists of the Status screen (the default), the TCP/IP screen, the E-mail screen, and the Miscellaneous screen.
The Status screen (see figure 25 below and figure 26 on page 34) provides a snapshot in
time of the statuses of the complete matrix switcher system, encompassing all BMEs (on a
Matrix 12800 system) and their active replaceable components. Access the Status screen by touching the blue Admin > purple Status buttons.
Status is the default Admin screen, so if you come from a different family of screens, you will not need to touch the Status button. Update the Status screen to display the latest status by touching the green Update button.
Figure 25. Status Screen for a Matrix 12800 System
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Figure 26. Status Screen for a FOX Matrix 320x System
Status Screen, System Area
The System area, in the top half of the Status screen, displays how the matrix system has been virtualized, including the virtual size of the entire matrix, and provides an overview of
the status of each Matrix 12800 BME. For each BME, the System area shows the status of
the primary and redundant power supplies, the primary and redundant controllers, the fans, the input cards, the output cards. For a FOX Matrix 14400 or 320x system, it also shows power supply voltage information and system temperature.
• Components that are operating properly are indicated in green.
• Failures are indicated in red.
• Components that are not installed are indicated in white.
If a component fails or is removed, the display shows the change in status the next time you update it.
Status Screen, BME Area
NOTE: This screen is available on Matrix 12800 systems only.
The BME area of the Status screen shows more detailed status for a specific selected BME. BME 0 is the default display. To select another BME for display, touch the gray BME button in the System area. Selecting another BME does not update the System status area, it only changes the focus of the BME area. The BME area provides additional information for that BME, including the physical size of the selected BME and the number of and
status of individual input cards, output cards, power supplies, controllers, and fans.
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Status Screen, Physical Layout
NOTE: This screen is available on FOX Matrix 14400 and 320x systems only.
The Physical Layout area of the Status screen for FOX Matrix 14400 and 320x systems shows a diagram of all the I/O boards installed into the system, as well as the status of each input on every board.
For FOX I/O 1616 Fiber Optic boards only:
• Multimode inputs with a link present are indicated in green.
• Multimode inputs without a link present (missing) are indicated in
red.
• Singlemode inputs with a link present are indicated in light green.
• Singlemode inputs without a link present (missing) are indicated in
pink.
For FOX I/O 1616 HD-SDI Boards only:
• Inputs with a signal present are indicated in yellow.
• Inputs without a signal present (missing) are indicated in orange.
For all compatible boards:
• SFP modules that are not installed are indicated in white.
Remotes Screen
The Remotes screen (see figure 27) is a reference screen only, with no active functions. The screen shows the status of all possible MKP 1200 Remote Keypads. Information displayed includes: address, mode, parameter, model, and firmware version.
NOTE: This screen is available on Matrix 12800 systems only.
Figure 27. Remotes Screen
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Access the Remotes screen by touching the blue Admin > purple Status > green Remotes buttons.
Update the Remotes screen to display the latest remote keypad configuration by touching
the green Update button. Return to the Status screen by touching the green Return button.

TCP/IP Screen

The TPC/IP screen (see figure 28) consists of fields from which administrators can observe and edit IP administration and system settings.
Figure 28. TCP/IP Screen
There are two levels of FPC 5500 password protection: administrator and user.
Administrators have full access to all matrix editing functions. Users can view, but cannot
change any settings on the TCP/IP screen.
NOTES: • Editing many of the TCP/IP settings while connected via the FPC 5500 can
immediately disconnect the user from the matrix system. Extron recommends
editing these fields using the RS-232/422 link of the switcher (see your matrix user guide) and protecting the FPC access to this screen by assigning an Administrator password to qualified and knowledgeable personnel only.
• These elds are reserved for administrators only. The Hardware Address (MAC)
field and the FPC IP Address field are hardcoded and cannot be changed.
Edit TCP/IP fields as follows:
1. Touch the blue Admin > purple TCP/IP buttons. The TCP/IP screen
appears.
2. Touch the field you want to edit. Depending on the field you touch, either the on-screen
alphanumeric keyboard (see figure 12 on page 13) or an on-screen numeric keypad (see
figure 13 on page 14) appears.
3. Enter the desired parameter using the keyboard or keypad.
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4. Touch the green Take button to accept the changes or touch the green
Cancel button to reject the changes.
Password Fields
NOTE: Only personnel logged in as administrators can set and read passwords.
The two Password fields on the TCP/IP screen are for entering administrator, user, or both passwords. Passwords are case sensitive and are limited to 12 upper case, lower case, or
a combination of both alphanumeric characters. When logged on as a user on all system
types, and when logged on to a FOX Matrix 14400 or 320x system as administrator, characters in these fields are masked by asterisks (*****) and are not editable. If you do not want to password protect an access level, leave the associated Password field blank. After entering the desired password in one of the fields, touch the Take button.
NOTE: The following characters are not recommended or are invalid for the Password
Date Field
NOTE: Only personnel logged in as administrators can edit the Date field.
The Date field displays the current date in the Greenwich Mean Time zone on Matrix 12800 systems, or local time on FOX Matrix 14400 and 320x systems. If necessary, adjust the date.
When you touch the field, a set date field appears with the date in the format (M)M/(D)D/
YYYY.
field: + ~ , @ = ‘ [ ] { } < > “ ; : | \ ? and space
Leading zeroes are not displayed and are not required for entry (5 or 05 are both acceptable entries for May).
Time (GMT) Field
NOTE: Only personnel logged in as administrators can edit the Time field.
The Time field displays the current time in the Greenwich Mean Time zone on Matrix 12800 systems, or local time on FOX Matrix 14400 and 320x systems. If necessary, adjust the
time. When you touch the Time field, a set time field appears with the time in the 24-hour format HH/MM/SS (00:00:00 to 23:59:59).
Leading zeroes are displayed in the set time field but are not required for entry.
Matrix Name Field
NOTE: Only personnel logged in as Administrators can edit the Matrix Name field.
The Matrix Name field contains the name used as the “from” information when the matrix e-mails notification of its failed or repaired status, and the host name for logging
into a FOX Matrix 14400 or 320x system that has DHCP turned on. This name field can be
changed to any valid name using alphanumeric characters.
NOTE: The following characters are not recommended or are invalid for the Matrix
Name field: + ~ , @ = ‘ [ ] { } < > “ ; : | \ ? and space
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Hardware Address Field
The Hardware Address (MAC) field is factory programmed on the primary controller board in the matrix and cannot be changed.
Matrix IP Address Field
NOTE: Only personnel logged in as Administrators can edit the Matrix IP Address
field.
The Matrix IP Address field contains the IP address of the connected matrix. This value is encoded in the flash memory of the matrix.
Valid IP addresses consist of four 1-, 2-, or 3-digit numeric subfields separated by dots (periods). Each field can be numbered from 000 through 255. Leading zeroes, up to 3 digits total per field, are optional. Values of 256 and above are invalid.
The Default address is 192.168.254.254, but if this conflicts with other equipment at your installation, you can change the IP address to any valid value.
Gateway IP Address Field
NOTE: Only personnel logged in as Administrators can edit the Gateway IP
Address field.
The Gateway IP Address field identifies the address of the gateway the matrix uses to access the mail server if the matrix and the mail server are not on the same subnet.
The Gateway IP Address field has the same validity rules as the matrix IP address.
Subnet Mask Field
NOTE: Only personnel logged in as Administrators can edit the Subnet Mask field.
The Subnet Mask field is used to determine whether the matrix is on the same subnet as the FPC when you are subnetting. See ”Subnetting — A Primer” on page 50 for more information on the Subnet Mask field and its contents.
FPC IP Address Field
The FPC IP Address field contains the IP address of the FPC computer. The FPC IP address cannot be changed from this screen. See ”Starting Up the Controller and
Logging In and Out”, steps 3, 4, and 5, beginning on page 15 to change this field.
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E-Mail Screen

NOTE: Only personnel logged in as Administrators can make changes to the E-mail
screen.
The E-Mail screen (see figure 29 and 30) consists of fields in which you can observe and edit the matrix e-mail notification settings.
Figure 29. E-Mail Screen for a Matrix 12800 System
Figure 30. E-Mail Screen for a FOX Matrix 320x System
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There are two levels of FPC 5500 password protection: administrator and user.
Administrators have full access to all matrix system editing functions. Users can view, but
cannot change any settings on the e-mail screen.
Edit e-mail fields and select notification options as follows:
1. Touch the blue Admin > purple E-Mail buttons. The E-Mail screen
appears.
2. To edit a field, touch the field you want to edit. The on-screen alphanumeric keyboard
(see figure 12 on page 13) appears.
3. Enter the desired parameter using the keyboard.
4. To change the e-mail notification settings, use a pencil eraser or other small, soft object
to touch the round radio buttons and square check boxes. A or appears when an item is selected.
5. Touch the green Take button to accept the changes or touch the green
Cancel button to reject the changes.
Mail Server IP Address Field
NOTE: Only personnel logged in as Administrators can edit the Mail Server IP
Address field.
The Mail Server IP Address field displays the IP address of the mail server that handles the e-mail for the facility in which the matrix system is installed.
Valid IP addresses consist of four 1-, 2-, or 3-digit numeric subfields separated by dots (periods). Each field can be numbered from 000 through 255. Leading zeroes, up to 3 digits total per field, are optional. Values of 256 and above are invalid.
Mail Server E-Mail User Name Field
NOTE: Only personnel logged in as Administrators can edit the Mail Server
The Mail Server E-Mail User Name field displays the name that the matrix uses to log on to the e-mail server. Standard e-mail address conventions (such as nnnnn@xxx.com) apply.
E-Mail User Name field.
Mail Server Password Field
NOTE: Only personnel logged in as Administrators can edit the Mail Server
Password field.
The Mail Server Password field displays the password that the matrix uses to log on to the e-mail server. Passwords are case sensitive and limited to 12 upper case and lower case alphanumeric characters.
NOTE: The following characters are not recommended or are invalid for the Mail
Server Password field: + ~ , @ = ‘ [ ] { } < > “ ; : | \ ?
and space
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E-mail Addressee Fields
NOTE: Only personnel logged in as Administrators can edit the E-Mail Addressee
The E-Mail Addressee fields permit the administrator to identify the e-mail addresses of the personnel to whom the matrix e-mails notification of its failure and repair status. The radio buttons and check boxes associated with each address field permit the administrator to specify specific e-mail requirements for each recipient.
In the square check boxes associated with each addressee, select the matrix modules for which the addressee is to be e-mailed.
In the round radio buttons associated with each addressee, select whether the addressee is to be e-mailed notifications of failures, fixes, both, or not be notified. The None radio button is handy for temporarily removing personnel from the e-mail list when they are unavailable, such as on travel or vacation.

Miscellaneous Screen

The Miscellaneous screen (see figure 31) provides the pathway to a series of functions that are not easily categorized elsewhere, such as a file manager, function key programming, the I/O connectors, the screen saver, touch screen calibration, and updating the software. Access the Miscellaneous screen by touching the blue Admin > purple Misc buttons.
field.
Figure 31. Miscellaneous Screen
NOTE: The I/O Physical Connectors button is available on Matrix 12800 systems
only.
There are two levels of FPC 5500 password protection: administrator and user.
Administrators have full access to all matrix system editing functions. Users can view, but
cannot change any function key programming, and cannot calibrate the touch screen or upgrade the FPC software.
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File Manager Screen
The File Manager screen (see figure 32) is a reporting screen only, with no active functions. The screen displays the user-supplied files that have been downloaded into the matrix to support user-created web pages. Access the File Manager screen by touching the blue Admin > purple Misc > gray File Manager buttons.
Figure 32. File Manager Screen
NOTE: Files shown are for example only.
This screen displays the contents only; files cannot be uploaded or deleted. To upload or delete files, see your matrix user guide for more information.
To change the order in which the files are displayed, touch File, Date or File Size (bytes) table headings.
Two asterisks (**) mark the selected display order. The default listing is alphabetically, by file name.
To refresh the file display, touch the green Update button. To return to the Miscellaneous screen, touch the green Return button.
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Function Keys Screen
NOTE: Only personnel logged in as Administrators can set User Function keys.
The Function Keys screen (see figure 33) lets you program an SIS command or a series of
commands (a macro) to the 14 white/purple User Function buttons or to edit the button assignment. The User Function buttons are always present on the left side of the screen.
NOTE: It is not the function of this manual to define the Matrix SIS commands. For
detailed information on these commands, see your matrix user guide.
Assign SIS commands to User Function buttons or edit the button assignments as follows:
1. Touch the blue Admin > purple Misc > gray Function Keys buttons.
The Function Keys screen appears (see figure 33).
Figure 33. Function Keys Screen
2. If necessary to reach the higher-numbered function keys, touch the green Show 8-14
button.
3. Touch the Name eld for the button you want to program (Key 1 = User Function
button 1). The on-screen keyboard appears.
4. Enter the desired function name using the on-screen keyboard.
NOTE: The following characters are not recommended or are invalid for the Name
field: + ~ , @ = ‘ [ ] { } < > “ ; : | \ ? and space
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5. Use a pencil eraser or other small, soft object to touch the None, Momentary, or
Toggle radio button to select how the User Function button functions. appears in
the radio button when it is selected.
• None — The User Functions button is not active. The none function is helpful
to mask commands that you want available when needed but that you can disable when not needed, such as a reset. To make a None function, you must select Momentary or Toggle, enter the command, and then select None.
• Momentary — The User Functions button is defined as a momentary contact
“switch” and one or more SIS commands are programmed for that button in the Activate field associated with that button. The FPC issues the command to the matrix when the button is touched. The User Functions button remains white. The Momentary function is useful for a stand-alone matrix command, such as recalling a preset.
• Toggle — The User Function button is dened as a two-position “toggle switch”
and two separate SIS commands or SIS macros are defined to it, the first in the associated Activate field and the second in the Deactivate field. The FPC issues the first command to the matrix when the button is touched to toggle it on and issues the second command when the button is touched to toggle it off. The User Functions button indicates purple when the switch is toggled on and indicates white when toggled off, as shown at right. The toggle function is useful for matrix functions that you want to turn on and off, such as a global mute.
6. Touch the Activate field for the button you want to program.
The on-screen keyboard appears.
7. Enter the desired SIS command using the keyboard. If needed, enter E and }
characters using the and keys. These characters are represented by <esc> and <cr> in the field.
8. For toggled functions, touch the Deactivate field for the button you want to
program. The on-screen keyboard appears.
9. For toggled functions, enter the desired SIS command using the keyboard.
10. Touch the green Take button to accept the changes or touch the green
Cancel button
to reject the changes.
11. Touch the green Return button to return to the Miscellaneous screen.
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I/O Physical Connectors Screen
The I/O Physical Connectors screen (see figure 34) shows how the matrix system is virtualized. The screen shows the virtual numbers, names, signal types, video and audio planes, and physical connectors associated with the inputs and outputs. The screen also provides the tools to name virtual input and outputs.
NOTE: This screen is available on Matrix 12800 systems only.
Figure 34. I/O Physical Connectors Screen
Access the I/O Physical Connectors screen by touching the blue Admin > purple Misc > gray I/O Physical Connectors buttons.
Touch the green View Inputs or View Outputs button to select the desired connectors. The field that identifies the physical connector for each plane is comprised of two subfields:
n/yyy. In this field, n is a single digit that identifies the BME number and yyy identifies the physical connector. In this example, , 0/001 indicates that the physical output connector
for plane 1 (red) is connector 001 on BME 0.
To return to the Miscellaneous screen, touch the green Return button.
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Naming Inputs and Outputs
NOTE: Only personnel logged in as Administrators can name video and audio inputs
and outputs.
Change the input or output name from the I/O Physical Connectors screen as follows:
1. Use the slide bar to scroll through the valid inputs or outputs until the screen displays
the virtual input or virtual output you wish to name.
2. Touch the Name field of the virtual input or output name that you wish to edit. The on-
screen keyboard appears.
3. Touch the <Clear Field> key on the on-screen keyboard and then enter a name (up
to 12 characters).
4. Touch the <Enter> key on the on-screen keyboard to accept the name and
dismiss the keyboard from the display. Or, touch the <Cancel> key on the on-screen keyboard to dismiss the keyboard
without accepting the name change.
NOTE: The following characters are not recommended or are invalid for naming
inputs and outputs: + ~ , @ = ‘ [ ] { } < > “ ; : | \ ? and
space
Show Screen-Saver
Use the Show Screen-Saver setting to turn on (Yes) or off (No) the FPC screen saver. The screen saver will become active after 5 minutes of no interaction with the FPC.
Calibrate TouchScreen Button
NOTE: Only personnel logged in as Administrators can calibrate the touch panel.
The Calibrate TouchScreen button provides a tool for calibrating the touch panel. Calibrate the touch panel by touching the blue Admin > purple Misc > gray Calibrate TouchScreen buttons.
Follow the on-screen directions in the Calibrate routine. This screen times out after 10 seconds of non-operation and the FPC returns to the Miscellaneous screen.
NOTE: Use a pencil eraser or other small, soft object to touch the touch points of the
Calibrate routine. Touch each point directly in the center. If you miss the center, the calibration of the touch panel will be offset and it will become more difficult to touch the correct areas on the touch panel, especially small targets, such as radio buttons.
Re-Install FPC Software Button
NOTE: Only personnel logged in as Administrators can install FPC software.
The Re-Install FPC Software button provides a way to re-install or upgrade the FPC
software. Upgrade the software by touching the blue Admin > purple Misc > gray Re-Install FPC Software buttons and following the on-
screen directions (see Upgrading the Software on page 11).
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Setup Screens

Delay Screen
The Setup family of screens include the functions that are typically done when initially setting up the matrix system or are done to reset elements of the system. The family consists of the Delay screen (the default), the Audio screen, and the Reset screen.
The Delay screen, Audio screen, and most of the resets are reserved to personnel logged on
as administrators rather than users. Users can view, but not change these settings.
NOTE: The Delay and Audio screens are available on Matrix 12800 systems only.
NOTE: Only personnel logged in as administrators can set the RGB delay.
The Delay screen (see figure 35) displays and provides controls to adjust the RGB delay for RGBHV or RGBS video. With RGB delay, the matrix switches to the new sync signal before switching RGB (video) signals. This allows a brief delay for the displays to adjust to the new
sync timing before displaying the new picture.
Figure 35. Delay Screen
Access the Delay screen by touching the blue Setup > cyan Delay buttons. The Seconds field displays the duration of the delay, in half-second increments, , or is marked n/a for component video, S-video, or composite video.
• To select a delay, touch in the graphic bar in the desired delay range.
• To increase the RGB delay for a specic output, touch the associated +
button.
• To decrease the RGB delay for a specic output, touch the associated -
button.
The graphic bar is inoperable and the + and - buttons are not available when the video output format is component video, S-video, or composite video.
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Audio Screen
The audio level of each input can be displayed and adjusted through a range of -24 dB to +9 dB to ensure that there is no noticeable volume difference among sources. The Audio
screen (see figure 36) displays and provides controls to adjust the audio level of each input.
NOTES: • Only personnel logged in as administrators can set the audio level.
• The Audio screen is available on Matrix 12800 systems only.
Figure 36. Audio Screen
Access the Audio screen by touching the blue Setup > cyan Audio buttons.
The Gain field displays the level of gain or attenuation in 1 dB increments. Inputs without audio indicate n/a in the Gain field.
• To select an audio level, touch in the graphic bar in the desired range.
• To increase the audio level (add gain) for a specific input, touch the associated + button.
Audio gain is indicated in blue.
• To decrease (attenuate) the audio level for a specific input, touch the - button. Audio
attenuation is indicated in red.
• An audio level of 0 dB, no gain or attenuation, is indicated in magenta.
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Reset Screen
NOTES: Personnel logged in as users can reset all current ties and all mutes. All other
selections are reserved for administrators only.
The Reset screen (see figure 37) provides several different matrix reset functions, that allow you to clear specific areas of the switcher.
Figure 37. Reset Screen
NOTES: RGB Delay and Audio reset buttons are available on Matrix 12800 systems
Access the Reset screen by touching the blue Setup > cyan Reset buttons.
Only the Current Ties button and Mute Settings button function for personnel
logged on as Users.
The following matrix system resets are available:
• Global presets — Resets (clears) all global presets.
• Room presets — Resets (clears) all room presets.
• Current ties — Resets (clears) all current ties.
• Mute settings — Resets (unmutes) all video and audio mutes.
• RGB delay — Resets (clears) all RGB Delay settings on all video outputs.
• Audio Settings — Resets (clears) all audio gain and attenuation settings.
• Factory defaults — Resets the switcher to factory defaults. Leaves intact
only.
virtualization on Matrix 12800 systems and room mapping on all systems.
Extron FPC 5500 • Matrix System Operation 49

Subnetting — A Primer

It is not the purpose of this manual to describe TCP/IP protocol in detail. However,
some understanding of TCP/IP subnetting (subset of a network) is necessary in order to understand the interaction of the matrix system components (consisting of the matrix and the FPC 5500) and the interaction of the system with the mail server gateway. To understand subnetting at the level required to install and operate the matrix system, you must understand the concepts of a local device, a remote device, and a gateway, as well as IP address fields and subnet mask fields and subfields.
In order for the FPC 5500 and the matrix to communicate using TCP/IP protocol, these devices must be on the same subnet and communicate directly, without going through a gateway.
The e-mail server the switcher uses for e-mail notification can be located on the same subnet or be routed to and from via a gateway.
The local and remote devices are defined from the point of view of the function being described. In this manual there are two areas in which subnetting is described:
• Logging the FPC 5500 onto the matrix (see Starting Up the Controller and Logging
• Using the FPC 5500 to set TCP/IP and e-mail values in the matrix (see TCP/IP Screen on
Valid IP addresses consist of four 1-, 2-, or 3-digit numeric subfields separated by dots (periods). Each subfield can be numbered from 000 through 255. Leading zeroes, up to 3 digits total per subfield, are optional. Values of 256 and above are invalid.
The subnet mask field is used to determine whether the local and remote devices are on the same subnet or different subnets. The subnet mask consists of four numeric subfields
separated by dots. Each subfield can be numbered from 000 through 255. Leading zeroes, up to 3 digits total per subfield, are optional. Each subfield typically contains either 255 or 0.
To determine the subnet, the IP address of the local device is compared to the IP address of the remote device (see figure 38). All subfields of the address are compared or not compared, depending on the value in the related subnet mask subfield.
• If a subnet mask subfield contains the value 255, the related subfields of the address
• If the subnet mask subfield contains the value 0, the related subfields of the IP addresses
If the unmasked subfields of the two IP addresses match (indicated by = in figure 38) (example 1), the two addresses are on the same subnet. If the two unmasked fields do not match (indicated by ≠) (example 2 and example 3), the addresses are not on the same subnet.
In and Out on page 15), in which the FPC 5500 is the local device and the matrix is the
remote device.
page 36), in which case the matrix is the local device and the e-mail server is the remote device.
of the local device and the IP address of the remote device are unmasked. Unmasked
subfields are compared (indicated by ? in figure 38).
of the local device and remote device are masked. Masked subfields are not compared (indicated by X in figure 38).
Local IP Address:
Subnet Mask:
Remote IP Address:
Match?:
Example 1 Example 2
192.168.254.254
255.255.0.0 (?.?.X.X)
192.168.2.25 =.=.X.X — Match
(Same subnet) (Different subnet) (Different subnet)
192.168.254.254
255.255.0.0 (?.?.X.X)
190.190.2.25
≠.≠.X.X — No match
Example 3
192.168.254.254
255.255.0.0 (?.?.X.X)
192.190.2.25 =.≠.X.X — No match
Figure 38. Comparing the IP Addresses
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Reference Information
Specifications
Control connection to matrix
Connectors .................................... 1 RJ-45 female connector
Data rate ........................................ 10/100Base-T, half/full duplex with autodetect
Default settings .............................. Link speed and duplex = autodetect
Program control ............................. Extron FPC 5500 software
General
Power supply .................................. External
Power consumption
Device ..................................... 28 watts, 12 VDC
Device and power supply ......... 31 watts, 100-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz
Temperature/humidity .................... Storage: -40 to +158 °F (-40 to +70 °C) / 10% to 90%, noncondensing
Cooling .......................................... Convection, no vents
Thermal dissipation
Device ..................................... 94.7 BTU/hr
Device and power supply ......... 105 BTU/hr
Mounting
Rack mount ............................. Yes
Enclosure type ................................ Metal
Enclosure dimensions
FPC 5500 ................................. 12.2” H x 19.0” W x 2.8” D
Product weight
FPC 5500 ................................. 13.9 lbs (6.3 kg)
Shipping weight ............................. 20.0 lbs
Vibration ........................................ ISTA 1A in carton (International Safe Transit Association)
Regulatory compliance
Safety ...................................... CE
EMI/EMC ................................. CE**, C-tick, FCC Class A**, ICES, VCCI
Environmental .......................... Complies with the appropriate requirements of RoHS, WEEE
IP address = 192.168.254.253 Subnet mask = 255.255.0.0
Gateway = 0.0.0.0 DHCP = off
Input: 100-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz Output: 12 VDC, 3 A, 36 watts
Operating: +14 to +131 °F (-10 to +55 °C) / 10% to 90%, noncondensing
(31.0 cm H x 48.3 cm W x 7.2 cm D)
NOTE: **CE and FCC testing is conducted with STP (shielded twisted pair) cable.
MTBF ............................................. 30,000 hours
Warranty ........................................ 3 years parts and labor
NOTE: All nominal levels are at ±10%.
NOTE: Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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