Extron electronics HDXP 1616, HDXP 3232, HDXP 3216 User Manual

HDXP Plus Series

Serial Digital Video Matrix Switchers

68-1200-01 Rev. A

06 06

Precautions

Safety Instructions • English

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

This symbol is intended to alert the user of the presence of uninsulated dangerous
voltage within the product’s enclosure that may present a risk of electric shock.

Caution

Read Instructions • Read and understand all safety and operating instructions before using the equipment.
Retain Instructions • The safety instructions should be kept for future reference.
Follow Warnings • Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the equipment or in the user

information.

Avoid Attachments • Do not use tools or attachments that are not recommended by the equipment

manufacturer because they may be hazardous.

Consignes de Sécurité • Français

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

Ce symbole sert à avertir l’utilisateur de la présence dans le boîtier de l’appareil
de tensions dangereuses non isolées posant des risques d’électrocution.

Attention

Lire les instructions• Prendre connaissance de toutes les consignes de sécurité et d’exploitation avant

d’utiliser le matériel.

Conserver les instructions• Ranger les consignes de sécurité afi n de pouvoir les consulter à l’avenir.
Respecter les avertissements • Observer tous les avertissements et consignes marqués sur le matériel ou

présentés dans la documentation utilisateur.

Eviter les pièces de fi xation • Ne pas utiliser de pièces de fi xation ni d’outils non recommandés par le

fabricant du matériel car cela risquerait de poser certains dangers.

Sicherheitsanleitungen • Deutsch

Dieses Symbol soll dem Benutzer in der im Lieferumfang enthaltenen
Dokumentation besonders wichtige Hinweise zur Bedienung und Wartung
(Instandhaltung) geben.

Dieses Symbol soll den Benutzer darauf aufmerksam machen, daß im Inneren des
Gehäuses dieses Produktes gefährliche Spannungen, die nicht isoliert sind und
die einen elektrischen Schock verursachen können, herrschen.

Achtung

Lesen der Anleitungen • Bevor Sie das Gerät zum ersten Mal verwenden, sollten Sie alle Sicherheits-und

Bedienungsanleitungen genau durchlesen und verstehen.

Aufbewahren der Anleitungen • Die Hinweise zur elektrischen Sicherheit des Produktes sollten Sie

aufbewahren, damit Sie im Bedarfsfall darauf zurückgreifen können.

Befolgen der Warnhinweise • Befolgen Sie alle Warnhinweise und Anleitungen auf dem Gerät oder in der

Benutzerdokumentation.

Keine Zusatzgeräte • Verwenden Sie keine Werkzeuge oder Zusatzgeräte, die nicht ausdrücklich vom

Hersteller empfohlen wurden, da diese eine Gefahrenquelle darstellen können.

Warning

Power sources • This equipment should be operated only from the power source indicated on the product. This

equipment is intended to be used with a main power system with a grounded (neutral) conductor. The
third (grounding) pin is a safety feature, do not attempt to bypass or disable it.

Power disconnection • To remove power from the equipment safely, remove all power cords from the rear of

the equipment, or the desktop power module (if detachable), or from the power source receptacle (wall
plug).

Power cord protection • Power cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be stepped on or pinched by

items placed upon or against them.

Servicing • Refer all servicing to qualifi ed 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 fi l de terre (neutre). Le troisième
contact (de mise à la terre) constitue un dispositif de sécurité : n’essayez pas de la contourner ni de la
désactiver.

Déconnexion de l’alimentation• Pour 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

qualifi é. Aucun des éléments internes ne peut être réparé par l’utilisateur. Afi n d’éviter tout danger
d’électrocution, l’utilisateur ne doit pas essayer de procéder lui-même à ces opérations car l’ouverture ou le
retrait des couvercles risquent de l’exposer à de hautes tensions et autres dangers.

Fentes et orifi ces • Si le boîtier de l’appareil comporte des fentes ou des orifi ces, ceux-ci servent à empêcher

les composants internes sensibles de 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 qualifi ziertem Servicepersonal durchgeführt werden.

Die internen Komponenten des Gerätes sind wartungsfrei. Zur Vermeidung eines elektrischen Schocks
versuchen Sie in keinem Fall, dieses Gerät selbst 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 empfi 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.

Instrucciones de seguridad • Español

Este símbolo se utiliza para advertir al usuario sobre instrucciones importantes
de operación y mantenimiento (o cambio de partes) que se desean destacar en el
contenido de la documentación suministrada con los equipos.

Este símbolo se utiliza para advertir al usuario sobre la presencia de elementos con
voltaje peligroso sin protección aislante, que puedan encontrarse dentro de la caja
o alojamiento del producto, y que puedan representar riesgo de electrocución.

Precaucion

Leer las instrucciones • Leer y analizar todas las instrucciones de operación y seguridad, antes de usar el

equipo.

Conservar las instrucciones • Conservar las instrucciones de seguridad para futura consulta.
Obedecer las advertencias • Todas las advertencias e instrucciones marcadas en el equipo o en la

documentación del usuario, deben ser obedecidas.

Evitar el uso de accesorios • No usar herramientas o accesorios que no sean especifi camente recomendados

por el fabricante, ya que podrian implicar riesgos.

安全须知 • 中文

这个符号提 示用户该设备用户手册中有重要的操 作和维护说明。

这个符号警告用户该设备机壳内有暴露的危险电压，有触电危险。

注意

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

Advertencia

Alimentación eléctrica • Este equipo debe conectarse únicamente a la fuente/tipo de alimentación eléctrica

indicada en el mismo. La alimentación eléctrica de este equipo debe provenir de un sistema de distribución
general con conductor neutro a tierra. La tercera pata (puesta a tierra) es una medida de seguridad, no
puentearia ni eliminaria.

Desconexión de alimentación eléctrica • Para desconectar con seguridad la acometida de alimentación eléctrica

al equipo, desenchufar todos los cables de alimentación en el panel trasero del equipo, o desenchufar el
módulo de alimentación (si fuera independiente), o desenchufar el cable del receptáculo de la pared.

Protección del cables de alimentación • Los cables de alimentación eléctrica se deben instalar en lugares donde

no sean pisados ni apretados por objetos que se puedan apoyar sobre ellos.

Reparaciones/mantenimiento • Solicitar siempre los servicios técnicos de personal califi cado. En el interior no

hay partes a las que el usuario deba acceder. Para evitar riesgo de electrocución, no intentar personalmente
la reparación/mantenimiento de este equipo, ya que al abrir o extraer las tapas puede quedar expuesto a
voltajes peligrosos u otros riesgos.

Ranuras y aberturas • Si el equipo posee ranuras o orifi cios en su caja/alojamiento, es para evitar el

sobrecalientamiento de componentes internos sensibles. Estas aberturas nunca se deben obstruir con otros
objetos.

Batería de litio • Existe riesgo de explosión si esta batería se coloca en la posición incorrecta. Cambiar esta

batería únicamente con el mismo tipo (o su equivalente) recomendado por el fabricante. Desachar las
baterías usadas siguiendo las instrucciones del fabricante.

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。

Quick Start — HDXP Plus Series Matrix Switchers

Installation

Step 1

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

Step 2 — Inputs

Connect up to 16 or 32 high
resolution video inputs to
the rear panel BNC input
connectors. See chapter 2,
Installation.

Step 3 — Outputs

Connect up to 17 or 33 high
resolution video output devices
to the rear panel BNC output
connectors.

One of these outputs is the Preview output, to

N

which you can connect an input to view it.

See chapter 2, Installation.

Step 4

If desired, connect a control system or computer to
the rear panel Remote RS-232/RS-422 port or the
front panel Confi g RS-232 port.

RS-232 FunctionPin Function

1

—
TX
RX

—

Gnd

—

—

—

—

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

REMOTE

1

5

6

9

RS232/RS422

2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9

Rear panel Remote RS-232/RS-422 port

1

5

6

9

9-pin D Connection TRS Plug

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

Part #70-335-01

Front panel RS-232 Confi g port

RS-232 and RS-422 default port settings

Baud rate: 9600 Parity: none
Data bits: 8 Stop bits: 1
Flow control: none

6 feet

(1.8 m)

RS-422

9 13 17

5 9 13

—

Not used

TX–

Transmit data (–)

RX–

Receive data (–)

—

Not used

Gnd

Signal ground

—

Not used

RX+

Receive data (+)

TX+

Transmit data (+)

—

Not used

INPUTS

OUTPUTS

Sleeve (Gnd)

Ring

Step 5

If desired, connect a network WAN or LAN
hub, a control system, or computer to
the Ethernet RJ-45 port. See chapter 2,
Installation, for details.

• Network connection — Wire as a patch

(straight) cable.

• Computer or control system connection—

Wire the interface cable as a crossover cable.

Ethernet defaults

IP address: 192.168.254.254
Subnet mask: 255.255.0.0
Gateway IP address: 0.0.0.0

Step 6 — Power

Plug the HDXP into a grounded AC source.

Defi nitions

Tie — An input-to-output connection.
Set of ties — An input tied to two or more outputs.
Confi guration — One or more ties or sets of ties.
Current confi guration — The currently active

confi guration (also called confi guration 0).

Global preset — A confi guration that has been

stored. One global preset can be assigned to
each input button. When a global preset is
retrieved from memory, it becomes the current
confi guration.

Front Panel Controls

Input and output buttons select inputs and

outputs. The buttons light green to indicate
selection. The buttons light red to indicate
selection in preview mode. Input and output
buttons also select presets.

Enter button saves changes.

Preset button saves a confi guration as a preset or

Tip

recalls a previously-defi ned preset.

View < button selects a view-only mode that

enables viewing of the confi guration while
preventing inadvertent confi guration changes.

button cancels selections in progress and

Esc

>

resets the front panel button indications. This
button does not reset the current confi guration
or any presets.

Matrix button places the HDXP in matrix mode, in

which any input can be switched to any output.

ACTLINK

ETHERNET

Quick Start — HDXP Plus Series Matrix Switchers, Cont’d

Preview button places the HDXP in preview

mode, in which one input at a time can be
selected for viewing.

Creating ties

1. Press and release the Matrix button.

I / O

MATRIX PREVIEW

Press the Matrix button to enter matrix mode.

The button lights green when selected.

2. Press and release the desired input button.

The button lights to indicate the selection.

5

3. Press and release the desired output button(s).

The buttons blink green, indicating
the need to confirm the change.

3 4

8

4. Press and release the Enter button.

Viewing ties

To view the existing ties, enter view-only mode as
follows:

1. Press and release the View

2. Select the input or output whose ties you wish

to view by pressing its input or output button.
All I/O buttons tied to the one you press, and
all output buttons without ties, light.

3. To exit view-only mode, press View

Muting and unmuting an output

To mute an output:

1. Press and release the View

view-only mode.

2. Press and hold an output button until it starts

to blink (about 2 seconds).

3. Repeat step 2 for each output to be muted.

4. When fi nished muting, press View < again.
To unmute an output:

1. Press View

The buttons for any muted

<.

inputs begin blinking green.

ENTER

button.

<

button to enter

<

again.

<

2. Press and hold an output button until it lights

steadily (approximately 2 seconds).

3. When fi nished unmuting, press View

again.

<

Saving or recalling a preset

1. Save a preset — Press and hold the Preset

button for 2 seconds.

Recall a preset — Press and release Preset.

Save a

preset

Recall a

preset

2 seconds

PRESET

Press and hold.

PRESET

All input and output buttons with
assigned presets light red.

The configuration data at assigned
preset locations will be overwritten.

Preset button blinks.

Preset button lights.Press and release.

PRESET

PRESET

1 2 3 4 5 6

17 18 19 20 21 22

2. Press and release the desired input or output

button.

The button blinks red to indicate that
this preset is selected to save or recall.

The Enter button blinks

ENTER

1

green to indicate the need

to activate the save or recall.

3. Press and release the Enter button.

Selecting button background illumination

To turn the amber button background illumination
on and off, press and hold the Input 1 and Input 2
buttons until the button background changes
(approximately 2 seconds).

Press and hold the Input 1 and Input 2
buttons simultaneously to toggle
background illumination mode on or off.

1 2

17 18

2 seconds

1 2

Release the Input 1
and Input 2 buttons.

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Table of Contents

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

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

About the HDXP Plus Series Matrix Switchers ......................................................... 1-2

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

Application Diagrams .............................................................................................................. 1-6

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

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

Rear Panels and Cabling ........................................................................................................ 2-2

Connections ................................................................................................................................... 2-3

Video connections ..................................................................................................................... 2-3

External sync connections (HDXP 3232 only) ........................................................................ 2-4

Reset button .............................................................................................................................. 2-5

Ethernet connection ................................................................................................................. 2-6

Cabling and RJ-45 connector wiring .................................................................................. 2-6

RS-232 and RS-422 remote connections ................................................................................. 2-7

Power .......................................................................................................................................... 2-8

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

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

Defi nitions .................................................................................................................................. 3-2

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

Confi guration port ....................................................................................................................3-3

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

I/O buttons ................................................................................................................................. 3-6

Button icons ............................................................................................................................... 3-6

Operations ...................................................................................................................................... 3-7

Powering on ............................................................................................................................... 3-7

Creating a confi guration ......................................................................................................... 3-7

Example 1: Creating a set of ties ........................................................................................ 3-8

Example 2: Adding a tie to a set of ties ........................................................................... 3-10

Breaking ties ...................................................................................................................... 3-12

Example 3: Removing a tie from a set of ties ............................................................ 3-12

Previewing an input ............................................................................................................... 3-13

Viewing the confi guration .................................................................................................... 3-14

I/O grouping ............................................................................................................................. 3-16

Creating I/O groups ........................................................................................................... 3-17

Viewing I/O groups ............................................................................................................ 3-19

Saving and recalling presets .................................................................................................. 3-19

Saving a preset .................................................................................................................. 3-20

Recalling a preset .............................................................................................................. 3-21

Muting and unmuting outputs ............................................................................................. 3-23

Muting an output .............................................................................................................. 3-23

Unmuting an output ......................................................................................................... 3-24

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Locking out the front panel (executive mode) ................................................................... 3-25

Setting the button background illumination ..................................................................... 3-25

Selecting the RS-232/RS-422 protocol and baud rate ........................................................ 3-26

Resetting .................................................................................................................................. 3-27

Resetting using front panel buttons ................................................................................ 3-27

Resetting using the rear panel Reset button ................................................................... 3-28

Soft system resets ......................................................................................................... 3-28

Hard reset ..................................................................................................................... 3-29

Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................................ 3-30

Confi guration Worksheets ................................................................................................. 3-30

Worksheet example 1: System equipment .......................................................................... 3-30

Worksheet example 2: Daily confi guration ......................................................................... 3-31

Worksheet example 3: Test confi guration ..........................................................................3-32

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

RS-232/RS-422 Link ..................................................................................................................... 4-2

Rear panel RS-232/RS-422 port ................................................................................................ 4-2

Front panel RS-232 port ........................................................................................................... 4-2

PRELIMINARY

Ethernet Link ................................................................................................................................4-3

Ethernet connection ................................................................................................................. 4-3

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

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

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

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

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

Symbol defi nitions .................................................................................................................... 4-6

Command/response table for SIS commands .......................................................................... 4-11

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

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

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

Software operation via Ethernet ............................................................................................ 5-2

Ethernet protocol settings .................................................................................................. 5-2

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

Setting up the Matrix window ................................................................................................ 5-6

Managing ties ............................................................................................................................ 5-7

IP Setup ....................................................................................................................................... 5-8

Setting the IP Address ......................................................................................................... 5-9

Setting the Extron name or descriptor ............................................................................... 5-9

Setting the gateway IP address ........................................................................................ 5-10

Setting the subnet mask ................................................................................................... 5-10

Hardware Address fi eld .....................................................................................................5-10

Enabling/disabling DHCP ................................................................................................... 5-11

Setting the date ................................................................................................................. 5-11

Setting the local time ........................................................................................................ 5-11

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

Setting the offset from GMT ............................................................................................ 5-11

Enabling daylight savings time ......................................................................................... 5-12

Setting the administrator password ................................................................................. 5-12

Setting the user password ................................................................................................. 5-12

Setting the mail server IP address ..................................................................................... 5-13

Setting the mail server domain name .............................................................................. 5-13

Entering e-mail addressee information ........................................................................... 5-13

Updating the fi rmware .......................................................................................................... 5-14

Uploading HTML fi les ............................................................................................................. 5-16

Windows buttons, menus, and trash can ............................................................................ 5-17

Windows menus ...................................................................................................................... 5-17

File menu ........................................................................................................................... 5-17

Tools menu ......................................................................................................................... 5-18

Preferences menu .............................................................................................................. 5-20

Master-Reset selection ...................................................................................................... 5-22

Using emulation mode ........................................................................................................... 5-22

Using the Matrix Switcher Help system ............................................................................... 5-24

Special Characters ................................................................................................................... 5-24

Using the Button Label Generator ................................................................................ 5-25

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

Accessing the Web Pages ...................................................................................................... 6-2

System Status Page .................................................................................................................. 6-3

DSVP page .................................................................................................................................. 6-4

System Settings Page .............................................................................................................. 6-4

IP Settings fi elds ........................................................................................................................ 6-5

Unit Name fi eld ...................................................................................................................6-5

DHCP radio buttons ............................................................................................................. 6-5

IP Address fi eld .................................................................................................................... 6-5

Gateway IP Address fi eld ....................................................................................................6-5

Subnet Mask fi eld ................................................................................................................ 6-5

MAC Address fi eld ............................................................................................................... 6-6

Date/Time Settings fi elds ......................................................................................................... 6-6

Passwords page ......................................................................................................................... 6-7

Email Settings page .................................................................................................................. 6-8

Mail IP Address fi eld ............................................................................................................ 6-8

Domain Name fi eld .............................................................................................................6-8

SMTP Authorization Required fi elds .................................................................................. 6-9

Email address fi elds ............................................................................................................. 6-9

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

PRELIMINARY

Using the File Management Page .................................................................................. 6-12

Uploading fi les ........................................................................................................................ 6-12

Adding a directory .................................................................................................................. 6-12

Other fi le management activities ......................................................................................... 6-13

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

Creating a tie ........................................................................................................................... 6-14

Output Settings page ............................................................................................................. 6-14

Muting and unmuting the output ................................................................................... 6-14

Changing the output re-clocker rate ............................................................................... 6-15

Global Presets page ................................................................................................................ 6-15

Saving a preset .................................................................................................................. 6-15

Recalling a preset .............................................................................................................. 6-16

Special Characters ................................................................................................................... 6-16

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

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

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

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

Ping to determine Extron IP address ................................................................................. A-3

Ping to determine Web IP address .................................................................................... A-3

Connect as a Telnet client ....................................................................................................... A-3

Telnet tips ............................................................................................................................ A-4

Connecting to the HDXP (Open command) ................................................................ A-4

Escape character and Esc key ....................................................................................... A-4

Local echo ...................................................................................................................... A-5

Setting carriage return-line feed ................................................................................. A-5

Closing the link to the switcher ................................................................................... A-5

Help ............................................................................................................................... A-5

Exiting Telnet (Quit command) .................................................................................... A-5

PRELIMINARY

Subnetting — A Primer .......................................................................................................... A-5

Gateways ................................................................................................................................... A-5

Local and remote devices ........................................................................................................ A-6

IP addresses and octets ............................................................................................................ A-6

Subnet masks and octets ......................................................................................................... A-6

Determining whether devices are on the same subnet ..................................................... A-6

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

Specifi cations ...............................................................................................................................B-2

Part Numbers and Accessories ...........................................................................................B-4

Included parts ............................................................................................................................ B-4

Optional accessories .................................................................................................................B-4

Cables ..........................................................................................................................................B-4

Button Labels ................................................................................................................................B-5

Replacing button labels ...........................................................................................................B-5

Button label blanks ................................................................................................................... B-7

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

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HDXP Plus Series Matrix Switchers • Table of Contents

HDXP Plus Series Matrix Switchers

Chapter One

1

Introduction

About This Manual

About the HDXP Plus Series Matrix Switchers

Features

Application Diagrams

PRELIMINARY

PRELIMINARY

Introduction

About this Manual

This manual contains installation, confi guration, and operating information for the
Extron HDXP Plus Series matrix switchers, including the HDXP 1616, HDXP 3216,
and HDXP 3232 matrix switchers.

The terms “HDXP, “ “switcher,” and “HDXP switcher” are used interchangeably in
this manual to refer to all three HDXP models.

About the HDXP Plus Series Matrix Switchers

The Extron HDXP Plus Series are multi-rate digital matrix switchers that distribute
any serial digital interface (SDI) or high defi nition serial digital interface (HD-SDI)
input to any combination of SDI/HD-SDI outputs. The HDXP matrix switchers
can route multiple input/output confi gurations simultaneously. They can route all
SMPTE and ITU standard serial digital video signals up to 2.97 gigabits per second
(Gb/s), including dual-link HD-SDI digital video signals and high resolution
signals from computer-video graphics cards equipped with HD-SDI outputs. Three
matrix sizes are available:

• HDXP 1616 (16 inputs by 17 outputs)

• HDXP 3216 (32 inputs by 17 outputs)

• HDXP 3232 (32 inputs by 33 outputs)
The HDXP inputs can equalize incoming signals on up to 300 feet (100 meters) of

high-quality cable, such as the Extron RG-6 Super High Resolution (SHR) coaxial
cable. The outputs can re-clock and drive all digital signals up to 300 feet on RG-6
cable.

The HDXP Plus series switchers conform to SMPTE and ITU-R BT specifi cations
and support data rates of 143 megabits per second (Mb/s) through 2.97 Gb/s.

The HDXP’s zero-skew design ensures that dual-link HD-SDI signals are switched
with no timing errors. The inputs automatically adapt to the incoming signal rate,
while the output is automatically re-clocked to the rate of the signal routed to it.
The output re-clocking can be disabled on a per-output basis (in bypass mode),
or it can be set to a fi xed rate. For each input, the HDXP can report if a signal is
available or missing; and for each output, it can report the signal frequency.

Inputs and outputs can be grouped together to form up to four functional
sub-switchers, based on data rate, video format, location, etc. This facilitates
installation and front panel control.

The HDXP can operate in two switching modes, selectable via front panel buttons:

• Matrix switching mode (mode 1): Any input may be switched to any output.

• Preview selection mode (mode 2): Any single input may be selected and

previewed.

Each HDXP switcher has the rear panel Remote RS232/RS422 port, the front panel
Confi g RS-232 port, and the LAN port for remote control and confi guration. The
switcher can be controlled via the front panel, the Extron Simple Instruction Set

™

(SIS

) commands, the HDXP Web pages, and/or Extron’s Windows®-based control

software via the RS-232/422 link or an Ethernet connection.
The HDXP 1616 and 3216 models are housed in rack-mountable, 2U (3.5") high,

full rack metal enclosures. The HDXP 3232 has a 3U (5.25") high, full rack metal
enclosure, also rack mountable. Each model has an internal 100 VAC to 240 VAC,
50/60 Hz, 80 watt, autoswitchable power supply that provides worldwide power
compatibility.

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Features

Inputs — 16 or 32 SDI/HD-SDI video inputs on BNC connectors
Outputs — 17 or 33 SDI/HD-SDI video outputs (including one preview output) on

BNC connectors

Serial digital data rates from 143 Mb/s to 2.97 Gb/s — The HDXP switchers can

switch signals conforming to all serial digital and high defi nition serial digital
video transmission standards. They support carriage of embedded audio,
ancillary data, and the ID information of the data stream.

SDI-SMPTE 259M and HDSDI-SMTPE 292M compliance
Automatic input cable equalization — Each input signal is equalized. Typically, a

1.485 Gb/s input signal is equalized for distances of 300 feet (100 meters) on
high quality cable such as Extron RG-6/SHR coaxial cable.

Automatic rate selection — The HDXP automatically detects and locks onto the

incoming data signal. It accepts the following SMPTE data rates:

• SDI (SMPTE 259M and ITU-R BT .601) — 143 Mb/s, 177 Mb/s,

270 Mb/s, and 360 Mb/s

• SDI (SMPTE 344M — 540 Mb/s

• HDSDI (SMPTE 292M and ITU-R BT .1129) — 1.485 Gb/s

• HDSDI (Dual link) (No Preview function) — 2.97 Gb/s

• HDSDI (Double rate) (No Preview function) — 2.97 Gb/s (with

modifi cation)

™

Digital Sync Validation Processing (DSVP

unmanned, remote locations, it may be vital to know that sources are active
and switching. Extron’s DSVP verifi es that input sources are active by
scanning all inputs and outputs for active sync signals. It then provides
feedback regarding the available input signal and the output signal rate. This
information can be displayed via the RS-232/422 interfaces, Ethernet, and the
Windows-based control software.

Output re-clocking — Each output has a re-clocker, which detects the rate of the

digital input signal stream and retimes the output signal to match it. This
enables the signal to travel farther through the cable. All digital signals are
re-clocked unless this feature is disabled via remote control (bypass mode).

The following options are available for the output re-clockers:

• They can automatically re-clock the output to the incoming signal rate
if it is one of the eight standard SDI/HD-SDI rates. This is the default
setting.

• They can be set to a specifi c rate via SIS commands, the Web pages, or the
Windows-based control software.

TN

Input signal preview — A separate output is provided for previewing any input

Channel to channel isolation — Provides a high level of isolation between

This option is recommended if the signal will always be input at the same rate.

Setting to one rate ensures that time will not be lost while the re-clockers detect
and retime to the signal rate.

• They can be bypassed for non-standard signal rates (bypass mode).

without tying up one of the matrix outputs.

channels and very low electromagnetic emissions to minimize signal leakage.

) — In critical environments or

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1-3

Introduction, cont’d

Video Genlock (HDXP 3232 only) — Allows for vertical interval switching, and

enables smooth, seamless transitions when switching between synchronous
video sources. Separate bi-level (SDI) and tri-level (HD-SDI) references are
provided on two additional BNC connectors.

Input/output grouping — Allows the matrix to be virtually divided into smaller

sub-switchers, making installation and control easier. I/O grouping allows
specifi c outputs, such as those designated for a specifi c purpose, to be
grouped together.

Buffered input and output — Each input and output is individually buffered to

provide maximum performance and eliminate nearly all crosstalk.

Viewing input/output mode — Allows you to see which individual inputs and

outputs are actively connected.

Global memory presets — You can store up to 32 confi gurations in memory as

global presets. Preset locations are assigned to the input buttons and (where
necessary) output buttons. Up to 16 or 32 presets (depending on the number
of inputs and outputs) can be selected from the front panel for either saving
or retrieving. When a preset is retrieved from memory, it becomes the current
confi guration.

Rooms — Each switcher can be programmed to group multiple outputs to specifi c

“rooms,” allowing them to have their own presets. This can be done via SIS
commands or the Windows-based control software.

Room Presets — 100 room presets, each consisting of up to 16 outputs in a single

room, enable room confi gurations to be set up and stored. When a room
preset is recalled, it becomes the current room confi guration.

Switching fl exibility — Outputs are individually buffered and independently

matrix switched, enabling you to do the following:

Tie any input to any or all outputs.

•

Switch multiple inputs to multiple outputs simultaneously. This allows

•
all displays (outputs) to change from source to source at the same time.

RS-232/RS-422 connections — An RS-232/RS-422 control port on the rear panel

connects the HDXP switcher to a computer running a control system (such as
the IP Link Global Confi gurator), the Windows-based control software, and
the SIS command set. In addition, a 2.5 mm TRS confi guration port on the
front panel provides an RS-232 connection only.

Front panel security lockout (executive mode) — If a matrix switcher is installed in

an open area, where operation by unauthorized personnel may be a problem,
this security lockout feature can be implemented. When the front panel is
locked, a special button combination, SIS command, or selection from the
Windows-based control software screens is required to unlock the front panel
controller before it can be operated.

Operational fl exibility — Operations such as input/output selection and setting of

presets can be performed via the front panel, Ethernet, or the RS-232/RS-422
serial ports. The RS-232/RS-422 link allows remote control via a PC or control
system. The Ethernet link allows a remote connection with two levels of
password protection.

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• Front Panel Control — The QuickSwitch Front Panel Controller

(QS-FPC™) provides a discrete button for each input and each output.
An input or output can be selected or switched by a single press of its
front panel button. The front panel buttons are large, positive touch,
illuminated pushbuttons that can be labeled with text or graphics.

• Windows-based control program — Extron’s Windows-based control

software program provides a versatile range of operational options with
its graphical interface and drag-and-drop/point-and-click operation.
This program also has an emulation mode that lets you create a switcher
confi guration fi le at the home offi ce and then download it for use by the
switcher on site. This program can be accessed via either an RS-232/422
or an IP connection.

• Simple Instruction Set (SIS) — The Telnet/RS-232/RS-422 remote

control protocol uses Extron’s SIS commands for easy programming and
operation.

• IP (Ethernet) control — Allows the switcher to be controlled through an

Ethernet local area network (LAN) and/or wide area network (WAN)
using standard IP internet protocols. The HDXP Web pages, accessed
via Ethernet, provide an alternative method to control and confi gure the
switchers.

• Remote control panels and keypads — The HDXP switchers are

remote controllable via the optional X-Y switching control MKP 2000
or MKP 3000 keypads, connected to the switcher via Ethernet or the
RS-232/422 port. The remote control devices are easy to use and provide
tactile buttons for quick selection. Each MKP can be used to select a
different input, output, or preset.

Button labeling — Labels for the three-colored front panel buttons may be created

with any Brother P-Touch labeler or with the Extron label software, which is
shipped with every Extron matrix switcher. Each input and output can be
labeled with a name, alphanumeric character(s), or a color bitmap for easy,
intuitive input/output selection.

E-mail notifi cation — The built-in SMTP client feature sends out e-mail

notifi cations to specifi ed addresses when a monitored input loses its signal, or
when the switcher is powered on. Up to eight e-mail recipients are allowed.

Rack mounting — The HDXP switchers, which have integrated front panel

mounting brackets, can be mounted in any conventional 19" wide rack.

Power supply — The 100 VAC to 240 VAC, autoswitchable, internal power supply

provides worldwide power compatibility.

Upgradable fi rmware — The fi rmware that controls all switcher operations can

be upgraded in the fi eld via RS-232/RS-422 or Ethernet, without taking the
switcher out of service, opening the switcher enclosure, and replacing the
fi rmware chip. Firmware upgrades are available for download on the Extron
Web site, www.extron.com and they can be installed using the Windows­based control program, SIS commands, or the Web pages.

HDXP Plus Series Matrix Switchers • Introduction

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Introduction, cont’d

Application Diagrams

The following diagrams show examples of HDXP applications.

Extron
HDXP Plus Series

High Definition
Digital Media Servers

Digital Video
Tape Recorders

Multi-Rate Digital
Matrix Switcher

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Remote User and
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SDI/HD-SDI
Displays/Monitors

SDI/HD-SDI
Projectors

High Definition
Digital Media Servers

Digital Video
Tape Recorders

Figure 1–1 — Application diagram for HDXP 3216

Extron
HDXP Plus Series

Multi-Rate Digital
Matrix Switcher

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Figure 1–2 — Application diagram for HDXP 3232

TCP/IP

Remote User and
Administration Control

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HDXP Plus Series Matrix Switchers

Chapter Two

2

Installation

Mounting the Switcher

Rear Panels and Cabling

Connections

PRELIMINARY

Installation

Mounting the Switcher

The HDXP matrix switchers are housed in rack-mountable metal enclosures with
mounting fl anges for standard 19" racks. If desired, rack mount the HDXP switcher
as follows:

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

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

The following fi gure shows a diagram of an HDXP 1616 or 3216 being mounted to a
standard 19" rack.

with those in the rack.

Figure 2–1 — Rack mounting the HDXP

Rear Panels and Cabling

Most of the HDXP connectors are on the rear panel. The following fi gures show the
rear panels of the HDXP 1616, 3216, and 3232 switchers.

1

INPUTS

1

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Figure 2–4 — HDXP 3232 rear panel

Connections

C Use Electrostatic discharge precautions (be electrically grounded)

W Remove power from the system before making any connections.

Video connections

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c

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when making connections. Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage
equipment, although you may not feel, see, or hear it.

The switchers do not alter the video signal in any way. The signal that is output

by the switcher is in the same format as the input signal.

Video inputs — Connect serial digital input sources to these female BNC
connectors.

Video outputs — Connect serial digital video output devices to these female
BNC connectors.

Preview output — Connect a digital display device to this female BNC
connector to enable you to preview a selected input when the switcher is in
preview mode.

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Installation, cont’d

External sync connections (HDXP 3232 only)

External sync connectors for bi-level and tri-level — Connect an external

d

sync signal to this BNC connector to genlock the video signal in broadcast or
other sync-critical applications.

The HDXP switchers switch between inputs during the vertical interval
period, resulting in glitch-free video switching when the input devices are
also using the same sync timing. The HDXP can use an external signal to
synchronize switching during the vertical interval. Without this external sync
locking feature, switching between inputs could result in a brief rolling (sync
loss) or a brief change in the picture size.

Figure 2-5 shows a basic external sync confi guration. The Bi-level or Tri-level
sync connector receives the timing signal. A tee connector attached to the
cable allows the signal to be passed on to another video device, if required.
Terminate the tee connector if desired.

BBG 6 A

BLACK BURST/COLOR BAR
/AUDIO GENERATOR

POWER

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0.5A MAX

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Connect to
HDXP Plus 3232.

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Extron
HDXP Plus 3232

Tee-connector

Terminate cable or
connect to another device.

Matrix Switcher

Figure 2–5 — Simple HDXP 3232 external sync connection example

Figure 2-6 shows another confi guration, in which the timing source passes
through three video cameras and a video scan converter before connecting to
the switcher. This type of video camera is capable of synchronizing with the
external timing source for video editing applications.

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I/O grouping is used to set the inputs associated with each reference input.

Input group 1 is associated with the tri-level signal; input group 2 is associated
with the bi-level signal.

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SDI/HD-SDI
Monitor

Extron
VSC 900D

VGA Input

Computer-to-Video
Scan Converter
(SDI only)

Extron
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Audio Generator

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HDXP Plus 3232

Matrix Switcher

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

Reset button

Reset button — This recessed button initiates three levels of reset on the

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matrix switcher. To initiate the different levels of reset, use a pointed object
such as an Extron Tweeker (small screwdriver) or a pointed stylus to press
and hold the Reset button while the switcher is running or while you are
powering it up. See Resetting in chapter 3, Operation, for details.

• Events (mode 3) reset — Hold Reset for 3 seconds then release and push

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

N

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

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

N

again to toggle events monitoring on and off.

and press it again to reset the switcher’s IP functions.

IP settings reset does not replace any user-installed fi rmware.

push again to restore the switcher to the default factory conditions.

switcher to the default factory conditions.

This type of reset does not clear the current confi guration.

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Installation, cont’d

Ethernet connection

Ethernet port — If desired, connect the HDXP switcher to a PC or

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to an Ethernet LAN via this RJ-45 connector. You can use a PC to
control the networked switcher with SIS commands from anywhere
in the world. You can also control the switcher from a PC that is either
running Extron’s windows-based control program or that has downloaded
HTML pages from the switcher.

Ethernet connection indicators — The Link and Act LEDs indicate the status
of the Ethernet connection. The Link LED indicates that the switcher is
properly connected to an Ethernet LAN. This LED should light steadily. The
Act LED indicates transmission of data packets on the RJ-45 connector. This
LED should fl icker as the switcher communicates.

Cabling and RJ-45 connector wiring

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

ACTLINK

ETHERNET

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

or Fast Ethernet.

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

Patch (straight) cable

Side 1 Side 2

Pin Wire color Pin Wire color

1 White-orange 1 White-orange

1&2

Clip DownSide

1Pins 2 34 56 78

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connector

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Pairs

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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

Side 1 Side 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 2–7 — RJ-45 connector and pinout tables

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

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

• 100Base-T Fast Ethernet requires CAT 5e UTP or STP cable at minimum.

The Ethernet cable must be properly terminated for your application as either a
crossover or a straight-through cable.

Crossover cable — Direct connection between the computer and the

•
HDXP switcher.

Patch (straight) cable — Connection of the HDXP to an Ethernet LAN.

•

RS-232 and RS-422 remote connections

Remote RS232/RS422 connector — Connect a host device, such as a

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

REMOTE

RS-232 FunctionPin Function

1

—

1

5

6

9

RS232/RS422

2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9

TX

RX

—

Gnd

—
—
—
—

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

RS-422

—

TX–

RX–

—

Gnd

—

RX+

TX+

—

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

Figure 2–8 — Remote RS232/RS422 connector

See chapter 4, Serial Communication, for defi nitions of the SIS commands (serial
commands to control the switcher via this connector) and chapter 5, Matrix
Software, for details on how to install and use the control software.

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

protocol, and operate at 9600, 19200, 38400, or 115200 baud rates.
See Selecting the RS-232/RS-422 protocol and baud rate in chapter 3,

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

If desired, connect an MKP 2000 or MKP 3000 remote control panel to the
switcher’s Remote RS232/RS422 connector. Refer to the MKP 2000 Remote
Control Panel User’s Manual and the MKP 3000 User’s Manual for details.

RS-232 Confi g connector (front panel) — An additional RS-232 port is located
on the front panel. A host device can be connected to this port for serial
RS-232 control only. Protocol for the port is:

9600 kb/second

•
8 data bits

•
1 stop bit

•
No parity

•
No fl ow control

•

The optional 2.5 mm cable (Extron part #70-335-01) can be used to connect
the HDXP to your computer. The fi gure on the next page shows the pin
assignments for this cable.

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Installation, cont’d

6 feet

(1.8 m)

Power

1

5

9-pin D Connection TRS Plug

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

6

9

Part #70-335-01

Tip

Ring

Sleeve (Gnd)

Figure 3–3 — 2.5 mm connector cable for the confi guration port

See chapter 4, Programmer’s Guide, and chapter 5, Matrix Software, for details about
using SIS commands and the control software to confi gure the HDXP.

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

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

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Chapter Three

3

Operation

Front Panel Controls and Indicators

Front Panel Operations

Troubleshooting

Confi guration Worksheets

PRELIMINARY

Operation

Front Panel Controls and Indicators

Defi nitions

The front panel controls (shown below) are grouped into two sets. The input and
output buttons are located on the left side of the control panel. The control buttons
and video (I/O) selection buttons are on the right side of the panel.

These illuminated push buttons can be labeled with text and/or graphics. You can
set the buttons to have amber background illumination all the time, or you can turn
off the background illumination (see Background illumination, later in this chapter).
The buttons blink or light steadily (depending on the operation) when pressed.

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

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

to more than one input.)

Confi guration — One or more ties or one or more sets of ties.
Current confi guration — The confi guration that is currently active in the switcher

(also called confi guration 0)

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

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

the input buttons and (where necessary) output buttons. All models have 32
presets available from the front panel and under RS-232/RS-422 or Ethernet
control.

When a preset is retrieved from memory, it becomes the current

confi guration.

Room — A subset of outputs that are logically related to each other, as determined

by the operator. The switchers support up to 10 rooms, each of which can
consist of from 1 to 16 outputs.

Room memory preset — A confi guration consisting of outputs in a single room

that has been stored. When a room preset is retrieved from memory, it
becomes the current confi guration for the outputs assigned to that room only
(none of the other outputs are affected).

2

1

3

18

17

1

20

19

2

3

Figure 3–1 — HDXP 1616 and HDXP 3216 front panel

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On the HDXP 1616, which has only 16 input connectors, the input buttons in

1

INPUTS

10

9

6

22

6

23

8

7

25

24

9

8

7

OUTPUTS

2

26

10

11

27

11

12

28

12

13 14 15 16

29 30 31 32

13 14 15 16

ENTER

CONFIG

3

CONTROL

PRESET

VIEW

ESC

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>

4 5 6 7 8

I/O

PREVIEW

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SDI AND HD-SDI MATRIX SWITCHER

9

4

5

21

4

5

the second row (buttons 17 through 32) can be used only for preset selection.

1

2

17

17

1

3 4

18

19 20

2

1

3 4

18

19 20

5

21

5

21

6

22

6

22

23

23

7

9

8

25

24

7

9

8

25

24

2

Figure 3–2 — HDXP 3232 front panel

Input and output buttons

Input buttons — The input buttons have two primary functions (•) and three

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secondary functions (❏):

• Select an input.

• Identify the selected input.
❏ Input 1 only: With the Output 1 button, place the switcher in I/O

grouping mode. See I/O grouping, later in this chapter.

❏ Select a global preset. See Saving and recalling presets, later in this chapter.
❏ Inputs 1 and 2 only: Activate/deactivate button background

illumination. See Setting the button background illumination, later in this
chapter.

10

26

10

26

11

27

11

27

12

28

12

28

13

29

13

29

14

30

14

30

15

31

15

31

16

32

16

32

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CONFIG

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ENTER PRESET

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Output buttons — The output buttons have two primary functions (•) and

b

Confi guration port

This RS-232 port is an alternative to the RS232/RS422 connector on the HDXP

c

two secondary functions (❏):

• Select output(s).

• Identify the selected output(s).
❏ Output 1 only: With the Input 1 button, place the switcher in I/O

grouping mode. See I/O grouping, later in this chapter.

❏ Mute/unmute an output. See Muting and unmuting outputs, later in this

chapter.

rear panel (see Rear Panel in chapter 2 for a description). This port (RS-232
only) can be used for system confi guration and control via SIS commands or
the Windows-based control software. For information on connecting to this
port, see RS-232 and RS-422 remote connections, in chapter 2, Installation.

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Operation, cont’d

Control buttons

Enter button — The Enter button has three primary functions (•) and fi ve

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secondary (❏) functions:

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

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

• Indicates that a global preset has been selected to be saved or recalled but

❏ In I/O Grouping mode, selects group 1. See I/O grouping, later in this

❏ In I/O grouping mode, indicates that group 1 is selected. See I/O

❏ With the Preset, View

❏ Selects 9600 baud for the Remote RS-232/RS-422 and the RS-232 Confi g

❏ Indicates that the Remote RS-232/RS-422 and the RS-232 Confi g ports

confi guration:

1. Specify a Matrix connection (see I/O buttons [

2. Press the desired input button (

3. Press the desired output button(s) (

4. Press the Enter button.

that the preset action has not been accomplished.

chapter.

grouping, later in this chapter.

, and Esc > buttons, places the switcher in serial
port confi guration mode. See Selecting the RS-232/RS-422 protocol and baud
rate, later in this chapter.

ports in serial port confi guration mode. See Selecting the RS-232/RS-422
protocol and baud rate, later in this chapter.

are set to 9600 baud in serial port confi guration mode. See Selecting the
RS-232/RS-422 protocol and baud rate, later in this chapter.

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Preset button — The Preset button has two primary functions (•) and fi ve

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secondary (❏) functions:

• Places the switcher in preset saving mode to save a confi guration as a
preset, and in preset recalling mode to activate a previously-defi ned
preset.

• Blinks when preset saving mode is active, and lights steadily when preset
recalling mode is active.

❏ In I/O grouping mode, selects group 2. See I/O grouping, later in this

chapter.

❏ In I/O grouping mode, indicates that group 2 is selected. See I/O

grouping, later in this chapter.

❏ With the Enter, View

port confi guration mode. See Selecting the RS-232/RS-422 protocol and baud
rate, later in this chapter.

❏ Selects 19200 baud for the Remote RS-232/RS-422 and the RS-232 Confi g

ports in serial port confi guration mode. See Selecting the RS-232/RS-422
protocol and baud rate, later in this chapter.

❏ Indicates that the Remote RS-232/RS-422 and the RS-232 Confi g ports are

set to 19200 baud in serial port confi guration mode. See Selecting the RS-
232/RS-422 protocol and baud rate, later in this chapter.

, and Esc > buttons, places the switcher in serial

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View < button — The View < button has two primary functions (•) and

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eight secondary (❏) functions:

• Places the switcher in view-only mode to display the current
confi guration.

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• Indicates that the HDXP is in view-Only mode.

❏ In I/O grouping mode, selects group 3. See I/O grouping, later in this

chapter.

❏ In I/O grouping mode, indicates that group 3 is selected. See I/O

grouping, later in this chapter.

❏ With the Enter, Preset, and Esc

port confi guration mode. See Selecting the RS-232/RS-422 protocol and baud
rate, later in this chapter.

❏ Selects 38400 baud for the Remote RS-232/RS-422 and the RS-232 Confi g

ports in serial port confi guration mode. See Selecting the RS-232/RS-422
protocol and baud rate, later in this chapter.

❏ Indicates that the Remote RS-232/RS-422 and the RS-232 Confi g ports are

set to 38400 baud in serial port confi guration mode. See Selecting the RS-
232/RS-422 protocol and baud rate, later in this chapter.

Esc > button — The Esc > button has two primary functions (•) and fi ve

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secondary (❏) functions:

• Cancels operations or selections in progress and reset the front panel
button indicators.

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The Esc

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

❏ In I/O grouping mode, selects group 4. See I/O grouping, later in this

chapter.

❏ In I/O grouping mode, indicates that group 4 is selected. See I/O

grouping, later in this chapter.

❏ With the Enter, Preset, and View

confi guration mode. See Selecting the RS-232/RS-422 protocol and baud rate,
later in this chapter.

❏ Selects 115200 baud for the Remote RS-232/RS-422 and the RS-232 Confi g

ports in serial port confi guration mode. See Selecting the RS-232/RS-422
protocol and baud rate, later in this chapter.

❏ Indicates that the Remote RS-232/RS-422 and the RS-232 Confi g ports

are set to 115200 baud in serial port confi guration mode. See Selecting the

RS-232/RS-422 protocol and baud rate, later in this chapter.

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

See Muting and unmuting outputs, later in this chapter.

buttons, places the switcher in serial

>

button does not reset the current confi guration or any presets.

>

buttons, selects serial port

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Operation, cont’d

I/O buttons

You must select the input/output connection mode when you are creating or
viewing a confi guration. This is done with the Matrix (
buttons.

Matrix button — The Matrix button has two primary functions (•) and four

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secondary (❏) functions:

• Places the HDXP in Matrix switching mode, enabling any input to be

• Lights green to indicate that the HDXP is in matrix switching mode, and

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

❏ With the Preview button, initiates the front panel system reset. See

❏ Selects RS-232 for the rear panel RS-232/RS-422 port, when the HDXP

❏ Flashes to indicate that the Remote RS-232/RS-422 port is set to the

) and Preview (i)

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switched to any output.

that any input can be selected for switching to any output.

Locking out the front panel (Executive mode), later in this chapter.

Performing a system reset from the front panel, later in this chapter.

is in Serial Port Confi guration mode. See Selecting the RS-232/RS-422
protocol and baud rate, later in this chapter.

RS-232 protocol when the switcher is in Serial Port Confi guration mode.
See Selecting the RS-232/RS-422 protocol and baud rate, later in this chapter.

Preview button — The Preview button has two primary functions (•) and

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three secondary (❏) functions

• Places the HDXP in Preview switching mode, enabling selection of one

• Lights to indicate that the HDXP is in preview mode, and that only one

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

❏ With the Matrix button, initiates the front panel system reset.

❏ Selects RS-422 for the rear panel RS-232/RS-422 port when the switcher

❏ Flashes to indicate that the RS-232/RS-422 port is set to the RS-422

Button icons

You can temporarily remove the numbered translucent covers on the input and
output pushbuttons to insert labels behind the covers.

Input and output labels can be created easily with Extron’s Button-Label Generator
software, which is provided with every Extron matrix switcher. Each input and
output can be labeled with names, alphanumeric characters, or color bitmaps for
easy and intuitive input and output selection. See chapter 5, Matrix Software, for
details on using the labeling software. See appendix B, Reference Information, for
blank labels and a procedure for removing and replacing the translucent covers.

input to preview.

input can be selected to be viewed.

See Locking out the front panel (Executive mode), later in this chapter.

See Performing a system reset from the front panel, later in this chapter.

is in Serial Port Confi guration mode. See Selecting the RS-232/RS-422
protocol and baud rate, later in this chapter.

protocol when the HDXP is in Serial Port Confi guration mode. See
Selecting the RS-232/RS-422 protocol and baud rate, later in this chapter.

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Figure 3–4 — Example of button labels on an HDXP front panel section

Operations

The following sections detail the powering up process and provide procedures for
operations that can be performed from the front or rear panel.

Powering on

Apply power by connecting the power cord to an AC source. The switcher
performs a self-test that fl ashes the front panel button indicators green, red, and
amber and then turns them off. An error-free power-up self-test sequence leaves
all I/O and control buttons either unlit or showing background illumination. The
lit or unlit status of the Matrix and Preview buttons is the same as it was when the
switcher was powered off.

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

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

A confi guration consists of one or more inputs, each tied to a set of outputs. To set
up a confi guration, you must place the HDXP in matrix switching mode, which
enables you to switch any input to any output.

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This section contains the steps to follow to create or change a confi guration. The
following subsections contain some examples of confi gurations that can be created
on the HDXP, and instructions on setting them up. The illustrations show the
HDXP 3216; however, the procedures apply to all HDXP models.

1. Press the Esc

2. Press the Matrix button in the I/O section. The Matrix button lights green

3. Select an input by pressing its button. The input button you pressed lights

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While an input can be tied to multiple outputs, an output can be tied to only one

input.

button to clear any input, output, or control button indicators

that may be lit.

(the Preview button remains unlit).

green.

If your selected input already has outputs tied to it, the buttons of the tied

outputs also light green (steadily) when you press the input button.

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Operation, cont’d

4. Press the button for each output that you want to tie to the selected input.

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5. Press Enter to establish the tie. The input, output, and Enter buttons become

unlit.

6. Repeat steps 3 through 5 to create additional ties until the desired

confi guration is complete.

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The output buttons blink green when pressed, indicating potential ties.
The Enter button also blinks green.

Outputs that are already tied can remain tied (buttons lit), along with your new

blinking selections; or you can untie them by pressing their associated output
buttons, which start to blink also.

• Only one input can be tied to an output. If you tie an input to an output
that is already tied to another input, the older tie is broken in favor of the
newer tie.

• If you press the input button for an I/O grouped input and then try to

select an output in a different group, the associated output button cannot
be selected, and the selected input button remains lit. See Grouping
Inputs and Outputs, later in this chapter, for information on I/O
grouping.

Example 1: Creating a set of ties

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

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1. Press and release the Esc

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

button.

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Press the Esc > to clear all selections.

CONTROL

ENTER

PRESET

ESCVIEW

The button blinks once.

Figure 3–5 — Clearing all selections

2. If necessary, place the HDXP in matrix switching mode by pressing and

releasing the Matrix button. The button lights steadily green.

I / O

MATRIX PREVIEW

Press the Matrix button to enter matrix mode.

The button lights green when selected.

Figure 3–6 — Selecting matrix mode

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