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User’s Manual

Compact Matrix Switchers

68-778-01 Rev. B

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MMX 42/62 Series

Precautions

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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.

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.

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.

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.

Safety Instructions • English

Consignes de Sécurité • Français

Sicherheitsanleitungen • Deutsch

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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.

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.

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.

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.

Instrucciones de seguridad • Español

FCC Class A Notice

Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference, in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

Note: These units was tested with shielded cables on the peripheral devices and between the transmitter and receiver. Shielded cables must be used with the units to ensure compliance.

Extron’s Warranty

Extron Electronics warrants this product against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of three years from the date of purchase. In the event of malfunction during the warranty period attributable directly to faulty workmanship and/or materials, Extron Electronics will, at its option, repair or replace said products or components, to whatever extent it shall deem necessary to restore said product to proper operating condition, provided that it is returned within the warranty period, with proof of purchase and description of malfunction to:

USA, Canada, South America, Europe, Africa, and the Middle East: and Central America:

Extron Electronics, Europe Extron Electronics Beeldschermweg 6C 1001 East Ball Road 3821 AH Amersfoort Anaheim, CA 92805, USA The Netherlands

Asia: Japan:

Extron Electronics, Asia Extron Electronics, Japan 135 Joo Seng Road, #04-01 Kyodo Building PM Industrial Bldg. 16 Ichibancho Singapore 368363 Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-0082 Japan

This Limited Warranty does not apply if the fault has been caused by misuse, improper handling care, electrical or mechanical abuse, abnormal operating conditions or nonExtron authorized modiﬁ cation to the product.

If it has been determined that the product is defective, please call Extron and ask for an Applications Engineer at (714) 491-1500 (USA), 31.33.453.4040 (Europe), 65.6383.4400 (Asia), or 81.3.3511.7655 (Japan) to receive an RA# (Return Authorization number). This will begin the repair process as quickly as possible.

Units must be returned insured, with shipping charges prepaid. If not insured, you assume the risk of loss or damage during shipment. Returned units must include the serial number and a description of the problem, as well as the name of the person to contact in case there are any questions.

Extron Electronics makes no further warranties either expressed or implied with respect to the product and its quality, performance, merchantability, or ﬁ tness for any particular use. In no event will Extron Electronics be liable for direct, indirect, or consequential damages resulting from any defect in this product even if Extron Electronics has been advised of such damage.

Please note that laws vary from state to state and country to country, and that some provisions of this warranty may not apply to you.

MMX 42/62 Series Matrix Switchers • Quick Start Guide

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Quick Start Guide — MMX 42/62 Series

Matrix Switchers

Installation

Step 1

Turn all of the equipment off and disconnect it from the power source.

Step 2

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

Step 3

Connect the video input cable(s). Using video inputs 1 through 4 (MMX 42) or 1 through 6 (MMX 62) connect video inputs to the switcher using connectors appropriate for your model (BNC or 4-pin mini DIN). See Rear Panel Cabling in chapter 2, Installation.

Step 4

Connect the audio input cable(s). Using audio inputs 1 through 4 (MMX 42) or 1 through 6 (MMX 62), connect audio inputs to the switcher with connectors appropriate for your model (5-pole, captive screw connectors [see at right] or RCA connectors [see below]).

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

Use 2 mounting holes on

opposite corners.

Half Rack Width False Front Face Plate

VersaTools Rack Shelf

CONFIG

AUDIO

VIDEO

OUTPUTS

2 3

INPUTS

M X S

E R IE

CONFIG

AUDIO

VIDEO

OUTPUTS

INPUTS

M M

X S

E R

IE S

Unbalanced Stereo Input

Tip

Sleeve

Tip

Sleeve

Balanced Stereo Input

Ring

Sleeve(s)

Tip

Ring

0.2” (5 mm) max.

Do not tin the wires!

Tip (+)

Sleeve ( )

Sleeve (Gnd )

Right Channel (Red Jacket)

Left Channel (White Jacket)

Tip (Signal)

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Step 5

Attach the video output cable(s). Connect up to two video output devices to the switcher using connectors appropriate for your model (BNC or 4-pin mini DIN).

Step 6

Attach the audio output cable(s). Connect up to two audio output devices to the switcher using connectors appropriate for your model (5-pole, captive screw connectors [see at right] or RCA connectors [see page QS-1]).

Connect the sleeve to

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

Step 7

If the switcher is to be connected to a computer or host controller for remote control, connect the host’s RS-232 cable to a 3-pole captive screw connector and connect it to the RS-232 port on the switcher. (See the serial port pinout table on page 2-10).

Step 8

Power up the input and output devices, then connect power to the switcher. Turn on the switcher by connecting the external power supply. See the appropriate chapters in this manual for further details.

Unbalanced Stereo Output

Tip

See caution

Sleeve

Tip

See caution

Balanced Stereo Output

Tip

Ring

Sleeve(s)

Tip

Ring

0.2” (5 mm) max.

Do not tin the wires!

6 2

INPUTS

0.5A M

12V

POWER

OUTPUTS

653

41 2

INPUTS

OUTPUTS

RS-232

MAV 62 AV RCA

Extron MMX 62 AV RCA

Matrix Switcher

RS-232 Control

Document Camera VCR

Preview Monitor

Videoconferencing System

Operation — Connecting an input to an output

Step 1

Press and release the Outputs button (a) to select the desired output. The LED (

) for the selected output lights.

Step 2

Press and release the Conﬁ g button (d) as necessary to select either video and audio (audio follow) or video or audio (audio breakaway).

Step 3

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

To switch to a different input, repeat steps 1 through 3. A connection can also be created by an RS-232 device (see chapter 4,

Remote Control).

If audio and video are tied from different inputs (audio

breakaway), and if you select video and audio for display, the Video LED and the LED for the selected video input light steadily and the Audio LED and the LED for the selected audio input blink.

CONFIGOUTPUTS

423156

INPUTS

MMX SERIES

AUDIO

VIDEO

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MMX 42/62 Series Matrix Switchers • Table of Contents

Table of Contents

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tabletop placement ............................................................... 2-2

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

Under-desk mounting ............................................................ 2-4

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

Power connection .................................................................. 2-6

Video signal input connections ............................................. 2-7

Video signal output connections .......................................... 2-7

Audio signal input connections ............................................ 2-7

Audio signal output connections .......................................... 2-9

RS-232 connection ................................................................ 2-10

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

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

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

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

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

Front Panel Security Lockout (Executive Mode) .............. 3-3

Genlock Sync ............................................................................... 3-4

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

Troubleshooting — If No Image Appears .......................... 3-4

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MMX 42/62 Series Matrix Switchers

Chapter One

Introduction

About the MMX 42/62 Series Matrix Switchers

Features

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

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

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

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

Switcher-initiated messages ................................................. 4-3

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Input selection ........................................................................ 4-9

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

Setting audio levels ............................................................. 4-10

Front panel security lockout ............................................... 4-11

Updating the ﬁ rmware ........................................................ 4-12

Using the help system ......................................................... 4-13

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

Speciﬁ cations ..............................................................................A-2

Part Numbers ..............................................................................A-6

MMX part numbers ................................................................A-6

Included Parts .........................................................................A-6

Mounting accessories ............................................................A-6

Cables ......................................................................................A-7

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MMX 42/62 Series Matrix Switchers • Introduction

1-2 1-3

6 2

INPUTS

0.5A MAX

12V

POWER

OUTPUTS

653

41 2

INPUTS

OUTPUTS

RS-232

MAV 62 AV RCA

Extron MMX 62 AV RCA

Matrix Switcher

RS-232 Control

Document Camera VCR

Preview Monitor

Videoconferencing System

Figure 1-1 — Typical MMX 62 switcher application

These half-rack width switchers are part of the VersaTools® line of basic distribution ampliﬁ ers, switchers, and video accessories. They can be mounted to an optional VersaTools 19" 1U rack shelf, a 6" rack shelf, or a standard rack shelf. They can also be mounted under a desk or podium, using an optional underdesk mounting kit. See appendix A, Reference Information, for all mounting kit part numbers. The units ship with external, desktop 12 VDC power supplies, which accept 100 VAC to 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz input.

Features

Composite video (AV) models

Inputs — Composite video switchers accept up to four

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

Outputs — Two composite video signals are output on BNC

female connectors.

S-video (SV) models

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

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

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

connectors.

About the MMX 42/62 Series Matrix Switchers

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

Description

MMX switcher

model

MMX 42 AV

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

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

MMX 42 SVA

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

MMX 42 AV RCA

MMX 42 SVA RCA

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

MMX 62 AV

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

MMX 62 SVA

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

MMX 62 AV RCA

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

MMX 62 SVA RCA

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

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

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

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

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MMX 42/62 Series Matrix Switchers

All models

Audio inputs — MMX switchers accept up to four (MMX 42) or

six (MMX 62) stereo audio inputs. AV and SVA models accept balanced or unbalanced stereo on 3.5 mm, 5-pole captive screw terminals. RCA models accept unbalanced stereo on RCA terminals.

Audio outputs — MMX switchers output two stereo audio

outputs. AV and SVA models output balanced or unbalanced stereo on 3.5 mm, 5-pole captive screw terminals. RCA models output unbalanced stereo on RCA terminals.

Audio input gain and attenuation — Users can set the level of

audio gain or attenuation (-18 dB to +24 dB) for each input via the RS-232 link. Individual input audio levels can be adjusted so there are no noticeable volume differences between sources.

Front panel control — The operator can select the inputs and

outputs, as well as audio follow or breakaway, using the front panel buttons.

RS-232 control — The operator can control the MMX 42/62

from a remote computer or other host using a link to the RS-232 port. RS-232 control uses Extron’s Simple Instruction Set™ (SIS™) or the Windows-based control software.

Simple Instruction Set — The Simple Instruction Set program

lets a host computer control the MMX with simple commands.

Windows control software — Extron’s Windows-based control

software provides a graphic way to set up and control the MMX with an on-screen control panel. It allows the operator to remotely select inputs, make audio adjustments, and store settings for future use.

Mounting options — The MMX 42 and MMX 62 are 1U high

and a half-rack width wide. They can be installed on an optional VersaTools 1U rack shelf, a 6" rack shelf, or a standard Universal rack shelf, or under a desk or podium using an optional under-desk mounting kit.

Auto-switching power supply — An external power supply

with an IEC connector, which can be used internationally with any power input from 110 VAC to 240 VAC at 50 or 60 Hz, and adapts automatically to the input type.

Chapter Two

Installation and Operation

Installation Overview

Mounting the Switcher

Rear Panel Cabling

MMX 42/62 Series Matrix Switchers • Installation

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Installation Overview

To install and set up an Extron MMX 42/62 switcher for operation, follow these steps:

Turn off all of the equipment. Ensure that the video

sources and the output display are all turned off and disconnected from the power source.

Mount the switcher. See Mounting the Switcher, below.

Attach the cables. See Rear Panel Cabling in this chapter.

Plug in the power supply, then turn on the display devices

and the input devices.

Set the audio gain and attenuation. See Setting audio levels

in chapter 4, Remote Control.

Mounting the Switcher

Installation and service must be performed by

authorized personnel only.

The 1" high, quarter-rack width switcher can be placed on a tabletop, mounted on a rack shelf, mounted under a desk or tabletop, or mounted on a projector bracket.

Tabletop placement

Afﬁ x the four included rubber feet to the bottom of the unit and place it in any convenient location.

Rack mounting

For optional rack mounting, mount the switcher on any of the following rack shelves:

• RSF 123 VersaTools® rack shelf kit (part #60-190-20) (ﬁ gure 2-1)

• RSB 123 VersaTools rack shelf (part #60-604-20)

• RSU 126 6" deep universal rack shelf kit (part #60-190-10)

• RSB 126 6" deep basic rack shelf (part #60-604-10)

• RSU 129 1U universal rack shelf kit (part #60-190-01) (ﬁ gure 2-2)

• RSB 129 1U basic rack shelf (part #60-604-01)

On the non-VersaTools rack shelves, the switcher can be mounted in the front or the rear of the rack.

1. Remove the feet from the bottom of the switcher, if they

are installed.

2. Mount the switcher using two 4-40 x 3/16" screws in

opposite (diagonal) corners to secure the unit to the shelf.

3. Install false faceplate(s) or other unit(s) to the rack shelf.

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

Use 2 mounting holes on opposite corners.

VersaTools Rack Shelf

1/2 Rack Width Front False Faceplate

Figure 2-1 — Mounting the switcher on a VersaTools rack shelf

Use 2 mounting holes on opposite corners.

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

NOTE:

Using screws longer than 3/16" will damage the unit and void the warranty.

RSU 129 1U Universal Rack Shelf

Front false faceplate uses 2 screws.

1/2 Rack Width Front False Faceplate

Figure 2-2 — Mounting the switcher on a standard rack shelf

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Under-desk mounting

Mount the unit to a desk or podium using the optional MBU 123 VersaTools

under desk mounting kit (part #70-212-01) as

follows:

1. If rubber feet were previously installed on the bottom of

the unit, remove them.

2. Attach the mounting brackets to the switcher with the

machine screws provided (ﬁ gure 2-3).

3. Hold the unit with the brackets attached against the

underside of the table or other furniture. Mark the location of the screw holes of the bracket on the mounting surface.

CONFIG

AUDIO

VIDEO

OUTPUTS

2 3

INPUTS

MMX SERIES

Figure 2-3 — Under-desk mounting the MMX

4. Drill 3/32" (2 mm) diameter pilot holes, 1/4" (6.3 mm)

deep in the mounting surface at the marked screw locations.

5. Insert #8 wood screws into the four pilot holes. Tighten

each screw into the mounting surface until just less than 1/4" (6.3 mm) of the screw head protrudes.

6. Align the mounting screws with the slots in the brackets

and place the unit against the surface, with the screws through the bracket slots.

7. Slide the unit slightly forward or back, then tighten all four

screws to secure the unit in place.

Rear Panel Cabling

All connectors are on the rear panel. The type and layout of the connectors on the rear panel will vary, depending on the model of the switcher. The following ﬁ gures show the rear panels of

the various MMX 62 switchers (models indicated). The rear panels of the MMX 42 series switchers are the same, except they have four instead of six video and audio input connectors.

INPUTS

0.5A MAX

12V

POWER

OUTPUTS

TX RX

RS-232

MMX 62 AV

INPUTS

OUTPUTS

LR2LR3LR1LR

4562

LR LR LR LR

Figure 2-4 — MMX 62 AV rear panel

TX RX

RS-232

INPUTS

0.5A MAX

12V

POWER

OUTPUTS

MMX 62 SV A

INPUTS

OUTPUTS

LR2LR3LR1LR

4562

LR LR LR LR

6 8

Figure 2-5 — MMX 62 SVA rear panel

INPUTS

0.5A MAX

12V

POWER

OUTPUTS

21653412

INPUTS

OUTPUTS

MMA 62 AV RCA

TX RX

RS-232

Figure 2-6 — MMX 62 AV RCA rear panel

INPUTS

0.5A MAX

12V

POWER

OUTPUTS

21653412

INPUTS

OUTPUTS

MMX 62 SVA RCA

TX RX

RS-232

7 9

Figure 2-7 — MMX 62 SVA RCA rear panel

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Power connection

Power connector — Plug the external 12 V power supply

into this 2-pole captive screw connector. The power supply is included with the unit. No damage will result if the power connector is wired incorrectly, but the unit will not power up.

Figure 2-8 shows how to wire the connector.

Power Supply

Output Cord

Orange Captive Screw

Connector

0.2” (5 mm) MAX

SECTION A–A

Ridges

Smooth

Tie Wrap

Figure 2-8 — Power connector wiring

The length of the exposed (stripped) copper wires

is important. The ideal length is 0.2" (5 mm). Longer bare wires can short together. Shorter wires are not as secure in the direct insertion connectors and could be pulled out.

Use the supplied tie-wrap to strap the power cord to the extended tail of the connector.

Your MMX may have shipped with a blue captive screw

connector. This blue connector can be plugged into either a blue or an orange power receptacle.

The blue connector does not have the extended tail or the included tie-wrap.

Do not tin the power supply leads before installing in

the direct insertion connector. Tinned wires are not as secure in the connectors and could be pulled out of the connector.

Video signal input connections

The MMX switchers do not alter the video signal in any

way. The signal output by the switcher is in the same format as the input.

Composite video input connectors — Connect composite video

sources to these female BNC connectors.

S-video input connectors — Connect S-video sources to these

4-pin mini DIN connectors.

Video signal output connections

Composite video output connectors — Connect composite

video displays to these two female BNC connectors.

S-video output connectors — Connect S-video displays to these

two 4-pin mini DIN connectors.

Audio signal input connections

3.5 mm, 5-pole captive screw connectors — Connect balanced

and unbalanced stereo audio inputs to these connectors using captive screw connectors which are included with each MMX VA and SVA (non RCA) switcher (you must supply the audio cable). Figure 2-9 show how to wire a connector for the appropriate input type and impedance level.

Unbalanced Stereo Input

Tip

Sleeve

Tip

Sleeve

Balanced Stereo Input

Tip

Ring

Sleeve (s)

Tip

Ring

(high impedance)

0.2” (5 mm) max.

Do not tin the wires!

Figure 2-9 — Captive screw connector wiring for input

When making connections for the switcher from existing

audio cables, see ﬁ gure 2-10. A mono audio connector consists of the tip and sleeve. A stereo audio connector consists of the tip, ring and sleeve.

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Tip (L) Sleeve (Gnd)

Tip (L)

Ring (R)

Sleeve (Gnd)

Tip Sleeve

Unbalanced mono Unbalanced stereo

Tip (signal)

Sleeve (Gnd)

Figure 2-10 — Phono audio connectors

The audio level for each input can be individually set, via RS-232 link, to ensure that the level on the output does not vary from input to input. See chapter 3, Operation, and chapter 4, Remote Control, for details.

RCA audio connectors — Connect unbalanced stereo audio

inputs to these RCA connectors. See ﬁ gure 2-11 for an illustration on how to wire the RCA connector.

Tip (+)

Sleeve ( )

Sleeve (Gnd )

Right Channel (Red Jacket)

Left Channel (White Jacket)

Tip (Signal)

Figure 2-11 — RCA connector wiring

Audio signal output connections

3.5 mm, 5-pole captive screw connectors — Connect balanced

and/or unbalanced stereo audio outputs to these sockets using connectors which are included with each MMX SVA switcher (you must supply the audio cable). See ﬁ gure 2-12 for an illustration on how to wire a connector for the appropriate output type.

0.2” (5 mm) max.

Do not tin the wires!

Unbalanced Stereo Output

Tip

NO GROUND HERE.

Sleeve(s)

Tip

NO GROUND HERE.

Balanced Stereo Output

Tip

Ring

Tip

Ring

Left

Right

Left

Right

Figure 2-12 — Captive screw connector wiring for audio output

Connect the sleeve to ground (Gnd). Connecting the

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

RCA audio connectors — Connect unbalanced stereo audio

outputs to these RCA connectors. See ﬁ gure 2-11 for an illustration on how to wire the RCA connector.

By default, the audio output follows the video switch. Audio breakaway, commanded via the RS-232 link, allows the user to select from any one of the audio input sources. See chapter 4, Remote Control for details on the RS-232 connection.

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RS-232 connection

Remote connector — Connect a host device, such as a computer

or a touch control panel, to the MMX switcher via this 3-pole captive screw connector (ﬁ gure 2-13) for remote control using the Simple Instruction Set (SIS).

DB9 Pinout (Female)

To control equipment

RxTxGnd

RS-232

3-pole

captive screw

connector/socket

Pin RS-232 Function

1— 2 TX Transmit data (-) 3 RX Receive data (+) 4— 5Gnd Signal ground 6— 7— — 8— — 9 ——

—

Figure 2-13 — Wiring the remote connector

The RS-232 protocol of the rear panel RS-232/Remote connector is 9600 baud, 1 stop bit, no parity, and no ﬂ ow control.

See chapter 4, Remote Control, for deﬁ nitions of the SIS commands and details on how to install and use the control software.

Chapter 3

Operation

Front Panel Controls and Indicators

Front Panel Operations

Memory

Front Panel Security Lockout (Executive Mode)

Genlock Sync

System Reset

Troubleshooting — If no Image Appears

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Front Panel Controls and Indicators

Figure 3-1 shows the controls and indicators on the front panel of the MMX 62 compact matrix switcher.

CONFIGOUTPUTS

423156

INPUTS

MMX SERIES

AUDIO

VIDEO

Figure 3-1 — Front panel controls and indicators (MMX 62 shown)

Outputs button — The Outputs button toggles between

output 1 and output 2.

Output LEDs — The Output LEDs indicate the selected output.

When an output is muted (audio and/or video) the input LED for the muted output will be off (audio and/or video).

Input buttons and LEDs — The input buttons (1 through 4 on

the MMX 42 and 1 through 6 on the MMX 62) select an input for output. The input LEDs indicate the selected input. When the audio or video is muted, the input LEDs will be off for the signal that is muted.

Conﬁ guration (Conﬁ g) button (video and/or audio selection) —

When pressed and released, the Conﬁ guration button cycles through video and audio, audio only, and video only selection.

Video and Audio LEDs — The Video and Audio LEDs indicate

whether video, audio, or both are selected for display and/or selection. If audio is broken away and video and audio are selected for display, the Audio LED blinks.

Front Panel Operations

Plug in all system components and turn on the input devices (such as DVD players, VCRs, and DSS receivers) and the output devices. Set the input devices to output video using each device’s own operating instructions.

Creating ties

A Ti e is an input-to-output connection. An input can be tied to both outputs. (An output can never be tied to more than one input.)

Create video and/or audio ties using the front panel buttons as follows:

1. Press and release the Outputs button to select the desired

output. The LED for the selected output lights.

2. Press and release the Conﬁ guration button as necessary

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

3. Press and release the button for the desired input. The

LED for the selected input lights.

If audio and video are tied from different inputs (audio

breakaway), and if you select video and audio for display, the Video LED and the LED for the selected video input light steadily and the Audio LED and the LED for the selected audio input blink .

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

If an output is muted via RS-232, pressing any input

button unmutes the output.

Memory

Audio settings are saved in nonvolatile memory. When the switcher is powered off, the settings are retained. When the switcher is powered on again, the switcher recalls the connections made prior to power down and the saved settings are active. On initial power on, the switcher defaults to input 1 tied to output 1 and input 2 tied to output 2.

Front Panel Security Lockout (Executive Mode)

When front panel is locked, all front panel functions are blocked. To toggle the front panel lock on or off, press and hold down the Output and Conﬁ guration buttons for more than 3 seconds. All LEDs ﬂ ash to indicate that the command has been accepted.

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Genlock Sync

When switching between inputs, the resulting image change should be seamless and clean. The MMX switchers reference the external sync signal on input #1 to synchronize switching during the vertical interval. This allows vertical interval switching between genlocked sources. Without the external sync locking feature, switching between inputs can result in a brief rolling (sync loss) or a brief change in the picture size.

System Reset

To reset the unit to factory defaults, press and hold the Conﬁ g button while power is applied. This resets the audio input settings to unity (0 dB) and connects input 1 to outputs 1 and 2, audio and video. The audio and video Conﬁ g LEDs are lit.

Troubleshooting — If No Image Appears

1. Ensure that all devices are plugged in and powered on.

The switcher is receiving power if the Power LED is lit.

2. Ensure an active input and output are selected on the

MMX switcher.

3. Ensure that the proper signal format is supplied.

4. Check the cabling and make corrections as necessary.

5. Call the Extron S3 Sales & Technical Support Hotline if

necessary.

Chapter 4

Remote Control

Simple Instruction Set Control

Windows-Based Program Control

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The switcher’s rear panel Remote connector (ﬁ gure 4-1) can be connected to the serial port output of a host device. Remote communications with the switcher are via Extron’s Simple Instruction Set or using Extron’s Windows-based control program.

DB9 Pinout (Female)

To control equipment

RxTxGnd

RS-232

3-pole

captive screw

connector/socket

Pin RS-232 Function

1— 2 TX Transmit data (-) 3 RX Receive data (+) 4— 5Gnd Signal ground 6— 7— — 8— — 9 ——

—

Figure 4-1 — Remote connector pinout

The RS-232 protocol of the rear panel RS-232/Remote connector is 9600 baud, 1 stop bit, no parity, and no ﬂ ow control.

Simple Instruction Set Control

Host-to-interface communications

SIS commands consist of one or more characters per ﬁ eld. No special characters are required to begin or end a command character sequence. When a command is valid, the switcher executes the command and sends a response to the host device. All responses from the switcher to the host end with a carriage return and a line feed (CR/LF = ]), which signals the end of the response character string. A string is one or more characters.

Switcher-initiated messages

When a local event, such as a front panel operation or error condition, occurs, the switcher responds by sending a message to the host. The switcher-initiated messages are listed below:

selected message when it ﬁ rst powers on. Vx.xx is the ﬁ rmware version number.

Outy•Inn•All] The switcher sends the Outy•Inn•All message whenever the

selected input is changed using the front panel buttons. y is the output number, n is the input number, and All is both video and audio. The power-up default is video and audio output 1 tied to input 1 and video and audio output 2 tied to input 2.

Error responses

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

E01 - Invalid input channel number (out of range)] E10 - Invalid command] E12 - Invalid output number (out of range)] E13 - Invalid parameter]

Timeout

Pauses of 10 seconds or longer between command ASCII characters result in a timeout. The command operation is aborted with no other indication.

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Using the command/response table

The command/response table begins on page 4-5. Lower

case letters are acceptable in the command ﬁ eld except where indicated for the audio level (gain and attenuation) commands.

Symbols are used throughout the table to represent variables in the command/response ﬁ elds. Command and response examples are shown throughout the table. The ASCII to HEX conversion table below is for use with the command/ response table.

ASCII to HEX Conversion Table

Space

Symbol deﬁ nitions

]

= CR/LF (carriage return/line feed) (0x0D 0A)

• = space

= Input number 01 through maximum

= Input number 00 through maximum

(Input 0 = deselect output)

= Output number 01 or 02

= Gain/attenuation value -18 to +24 (43 steps)

= Gain value (+dB) Numeric value, 0 to +24 dB

= Attenuation value (-dB) Numeric value, -1 to -18 dB

= On or off 0 or 1 (0=off and 1=on)

= Software version x.xx

Command ASCII Command

(host to switcher)

Response

(switcher to host)

Additional description

Input selection

Commands can be entered back-to-back, with no spaces.

Select a video/audio input

! Out

•In

•All

]

Tie input

video and audio to output

Example:

5*2!

Out02•In05•All

]

Tie input 5 video and audio to output 2.

Select video input only

% Out

•In

•Vid

]

Tie input

video to output

(audio breakaway).

Select audio input ony

$ Out

•In

•Aud

]

Tie input

audio to output

(audio breakaway).

Audio mute

Mute audio output

*1Z Amt

]

Mute (silence) audio output

Unmute audio output

*0Z Amt

]

Unmute audio output

View audio mute status

X&]

Output

audio mute status is

. 0 = off, 1 = on.

Global audio mute 1*Z

Amt1

]

Mute (silence) all audio outputs.

Global audio unmmute 0*Z

Amt0

]

Unmute all audio outputs.

Video mute

Mute video output

*1M Vmt

X#]

Mute (blank screen) video output

Unmute video output

*0M Vmt

X#]

Unmute video output

View video mute status

X&]

Output

video mute status is

. 0 = off, 1 = on.

Global video mute 1*B

Vmt1

]

Mute (blank screen) all video outputs.

Global video unmmute 0*B

Vmt0

]

Unmute all video outputs.

View ties and audio level

View video output tie

X@]

Video output

tied to input

View audio output tie

X@]

Audio output

tied to input

View audio level for input

X$]

Input

audio level is set to

(-18 dB to +24 dB).

Command/response table for SIS commands

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Windows®-Based Program Control

The Universal Switcher Control Program is compatible with Windows 2000 and Windows XP or higher. The program provides remote control of the input selection for each output (including audio breakaway) and audio gain and attenuation adjustments.

Updates to this program can be downloaded from the Extron Web site (http://www.extron.com).

Installing the software

The program is contained on a CD-ROM and must be installed and run from the hard drive. To install the software on the hard drive, insert the CD-ROM in the drive. The installation should automatically start. Follow the instructions that appear on the screen.

If the installation program does not self-start, run

Launch.exe from the CD and follow the instructions that appear on the screen.

By default, the Windows installation creates a C:\Program Files\Extron\UNIVSW folder and places two icons (Universal Switcher Control Program and Universal Switcher Help) into a group named “Extron Electronics”.

Using the software

1. To run the software, double click on the

Universal Switcher Control Program icon in the Extron Electronics program group.

2. In the Comm Port Selection window

(ﬁ gure 4-2), click on the comm port that is connected to the MMX’s RS-232 port.

Figure 4-2 — Comm port selection window

Command/response table for SIS commands

Command ASCII Command

(host to switcher)

Response

(switcher to host)

Additional description

Set input audio level

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

Set gain (+ dB)

GIn

•Aud

X$]

Set audio level for input

dB.

Example:

4*3G

In04•Aud+03

]

Set gain for input 4 to +3 dB.

Set attenuation

gIn

•Aud

X$]

Set attenuation for input

dB.

Increment level

+G In

•Aud

X$]

Increase audio level for input

by +1 dB.

Decrement level

-G In

•Aud

X$]

Decrease audio level for input

by -1 dB.

Front panel lockout (executive mode)

Lock front panel 1X

Exe1

]

Lock front panel.

Unlock front panel 0X

Exe0

]

Unlock front panel.

View front panel lock status X

X&]

Show lock status. 0 = unlocked, 1 = locked.

Reset commands

Reset all audio levels to 0 dB

}

Zpa

]

Reset all audio input levels to 0 dB.

Unmute all audio outputs

}

Zpz

]

Unmute all audio outputs.

Unmute all video outputs

}

Zpb

]

Unmute all video outputs.

System reset to defaults

ZXXX

}

Zpx

]

Reset switcher to factory default settings.

Miscellaneous commands

Information request I

V1*

•A1*

•V2*

•A2*

•Vmt1*

•Amt1•

•Vmt2*

•Amt2•

X&]

Request part number N

Nnn-nnn-nn

]

See appendix A, Reference Information for part numbers.

Query software version Q

X*]

Controller software version is

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3. The Extron Universal Switcher Control Program window

(ﬁ gure 4-3) displays the selected inputs for each output and the audio gain for the selected audio inputs.

Figure 4-3 — Universal Switcher Control Program window

Input selection

Switching is accomplished from within the Universal Switcher Control Program by selecting which input to tie to one or both outputs (see ﬁ gure 4-3). The top row of inputs is available for output 1 and the bottom row of inputs is available for output 2. The same input can be routed to both outputs, but an output can only be tied to a single input.

To tie an input to an output:

1. On the Universal Switcher Control Program main window,

click the numbered input button you want to tie to each output. Check boxes control whether the switcher selects video, audio, or both (system default is both video and audio) and indicators (green for video and/or blue for audio) will light to indicate your selection.

2. To switch the audio signal independently from the

video signal (audio breakaway) click the Video or Audio checkbox as desired (the default is both boxes on).

Input selection from the switcher’s front panel causes the program to “light” the associated indicators in the program to reﬂ ect the change.

Muting the video and audio signals

To mute one or both of the switcher’s video or audio outputs:

1. Click the Mute button for the selected output(s) on the

Universal Switcher Control Program main window (ﬁ gure 4-3). An associated orange indicator “lights” to indicate that the audio and/or video output is muted.

2. To unmute the signal, click the Mute button again to

deselect the mute for the selected output.

The mute function is not available from the switcher’s front panel and can only be achieved under RS-232 control. When an output is muted, and if the muted output's front panel Outputs LED is lit, the front panel Input LED for the input tied to that output is off.

If the unit is muted, any tie made from the front panel

unmutes the output.

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Setting audio levels

The box between the video and audio checkboxes displays the audio gain (or attenuation) setting for the currently selected audio input.

To set or changes the levels for audio inputs:

1. From the Universal Switcher Control Program main

window (ﬁ gure 4-3) click Conﬁ gure > Audio Inputs to display the Conﬁ gure Audio Options window (ﬁ gure 4-4).

Figure 4-4 — Conﬁ gure Audio Option window

3. Move the slider for desired audio input up (increase gain),

or down (decrease gain) the audio level for that input. Use the All slider control to change all input settings simultaneously. Settings are changed in 1 dB increments between -18 dB and +24 dB, and affect both left and right channels equally.

4. Click the Take button (in Verify mode) to make the entered

changes effective.

The Changes: Immediate and Changes: Verify

buttons control how the audio conﬁ guration changes are applied to the switcher. In Immediate mode, every change (including each audio gain step) is instantly written to the unit. In Verify mode, the changes made on screen are not applied until you click the Tak e button (which is enabled when verify mode is chosen) and may be cancelled at any time before pressing Take.

5. Click on the Close button to close the Audio Conﬁ guration

window. If there is an audio conﬁ guration change pending, the Close button changes to a Cancel Changes button. Clicking Cancel Changes restores the screen to the current switcher audio conﬁ guration (cancelling the pending changes).

6. To set the switcher’s audio conﬁ guration back to factory

defaults, click on the Use Defaults button.

Front panel security lockout

If the switcher is installed in an accessible area, where operation by unauthorized personnel may be a problem, a security lock-out feature can be implemented. When the front panel is locked, it cannot be operated. Either an RS-232 command or front panel operation (press and hold the Output and Conﬁ guration buttons for 3 seconds) is required to unlock the front panel before it can be operated.

Toggle the front panel lock on and off by clicking the Front Panel Lock Out button in the Universal Switcher Control Program window.

When the front panel is locked, the switcher will still

respond to SIS and control program commands.

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Updating the ﬁ rmware

You can update your MMX Matrix Switcher's ﬁ rmware using the Universal Switcher Control Program. Obtain ﬁ rmware ﬁ les on the Extron Web site (www.extron.com) or by contacting the Extron S3 Sales & Technical Support Hotline.

When you receive and save the updated ﬁ rmware ﬁ le, be

sure to remember where you save it. You will be asked to load the ﬁ le as part of this procedure.

To update the ﬁ rmware:

1. From the menu bar at the top of the the Universal Switcher

Control Program main window (ﬁ gure 4-3) click File > Update Firmware. The Extron Firware Loader appears (ﬁ gure 4-5).

Figure 4-5 — Extron’s Firmware Loader

2. Click the Upload button. The Firmware Update box

appears (ﬁ gure 4-5).

3. Click the OK button. The Browser window (ﬁ gure 4-6)

appears. Navigate to the folder where you saved the updated ﬁ rmware ﬁ le. Select the ﬁ le, then click Open to load it.

The ﬁ rmware update ﬁ le must have an .s19 extension. If

it doesn’t have that extension it will not work properly.

4. The ﬁ rmware is updated as the ﬁ le loads. When the

update is complete, a dialog box will open, prompting you to exit the utility program if the new ﬁ rmware version is correct or to run the utility again if it didn’t load correctly. Click Okay to complete the process (the LEDs on your MMX switcher will cycle through the power on sequence). Your switcher is ready to use.

Figure 4-6 — Browser window

Using the help system

For information about program features, you can access the help program in any of the following ways:

• From the Extron Electronics program group, double-click on the Universal Switcher Help icon.

• From within the Windows-based switcher control program, click on the Help entry on the task bar.

• From within the Windows-based switcher control program, press the F1 key.

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Appendix A

Reference Information

Speciﬁ cations

Part Numbers

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Speciﬁ cations

Video

Routing

MMX 42 Series ................... 4 x 2 matrix

MMX 62 Series ................... 6 x 2 matrix

Gain ................................................ Unity

Bandwidth ..................................... 150 MHz (-3 dB), fully loaded

0 - 10 MHz ..................no more than 0.1 dB

to -0.1 dB

0 - 30 MHz ..................no more than 0.5 dB

to -0.5 dB

Phase between I/Os ..................... <1.28º at 3.58 MHz

Differential phase error ............... 0.1º at 3.58 MHz and 4.43 MHz

Differential gain error .................. 0.1% at 3.58 MHz and 4.43 MHz

Max. propagation of delay ........... 5 ns typical (±1 ns)

Crosstalk ........................................ -50 dB @ 5 MHz

Switching speed ............................ 200 ns (max.)

Video input

Number/signal type

MMX 42 and MMX 62 composite video models

4 or 6 composite video

MMX 42 and MMX 62 S-video models

4 or 6 S-video Connectors

MMX 42 and MMX 62 composite video models

4 or 6 female BNC

MMX 42 and MMX 62 S-video models

4 or 6 female 4-pin mini DIN

Nominal level ................................ 1 Vp-p for Y of S-video, and for composite

video

0.3 Vp-p for C of S-video

Minimum/maximum levels ........ Analog: 0.5 V to 2.0 Vp-p with no offset

Impedance ..................................... 75 ohms

Return loss ..................................... <-30 dB @ 5 MHz

DC offset (max. allowable)........... 1.5 V

Video output

Number/signal type

MMX 42 and MMX 62 composite video models

2 composite video

MMX 42 and MMX 62 S-video models

2 S-video

Connectors

MMX 42 and MMX 62 composite video models

2 female BNC

MMX 42 and MMX 62 S-video models

2 female 4-pin mini DIN

Nominal level ................................ 1 Vp-p for Y of S-video, and for composite

video

0.3 Vp-p for C of S-video

Minimum/maximum levels ........ 0 V to 2.0 Vp-p

Impedance ..................................... 75 ohms

Return loss ..................................... -30 dB @ 5 MHz

DC offset ........................................ ±5 mV maximum with input at 0 offset

Switching type .............................. Vertical interval

Sync

Standards ........................................ NTSC 3.58, NTSC 4.43, PAL, SECAM

Audio

Routing

MMX 42 Series ................... 4 x 2 stereo matrix

MMX 62 Series ................... 6 x 2 stereo matrix

Gain

Captive screw models ...... Unbalanced output: -6 dB; balanced

output: 0 dB

RCA connector models ..... Unbalanced output: 0 dB

Frequency response ..................... 20 Hz to 20 kHz, ±0.05 dB

THD + Noise .................................. 0.03% @ 1 kHz at rated nominal level

S/N ................................................. >90 dB, output 21 dBu, balanced, at

maximum output (unweighted)

Crosstalk ........................................ <-80 dB @ 1 kHz, fully loaded

Stereo channel separation ........... >90 dB @ 1 kHz

CMRR ............................................. >75 dB @ 20 Hz to 20 kHz

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Audio input

Number/signal type

Captive screw models ...... 4 or 6 stereo, balanced/unbalanced

RCA connector models ..... 4 or 6 stereo, unbalanced

Connectors

Captive screw models ...... (4 or 6) 3.5 mm captive screw connectors, 5

pole

RCA connector models ..... 4 or 6 pairs of female RCA connectors

Impedance ...................................... >10k ohms unbalanced/balanced, DC

coupled

Nominal level ................................ -10 dBV (316 mV)

Maximum level ............................. +19.5 dBu, (balanced or unbalanced) at

1%THD+N

Input gain adjustment ................. –18 dB to +24 dB, adjustable per input via

RS-232 only

0 dBu = 0.775 Vrms, 0 dBV = 1 Vrms, 0 dBV 2 dBu

Audio output

Number/signal type

Captive screw models ...... 2 stereo, balanced/unbalanced

RCA connector models ..... 2 stereo, unbalanced

Connectors

Captive screw models ...... (2) 3.5 mm captive screw connectors, 5

pole

RCA connector models ..... 2 pairs of female RCA connectors

Impedance ..................................... 50 ohms unbalanced, 100 ohms balanced

Gain error ...................................... ±0.1 dB channel to channel

Maximum level (Hi-Z) ................ >+21 dBu, balanced or unbalanced at

1%THD+N

Maximum level (600 ohm) .......... >+15 dBm, balanced or unbalanced at

1%THD+N

Control/remote — switcher

Serial control port ......................... RS-232, female 3.5 mm captive screw

connector, 3 pole

Baud rate and protocol ............... 9600 baud, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, no parity

Serial control pin conﬁ gurations . 1 = TX, 2 = RX, 3 = GND

Program control ............................. Extron’s control/conﬁ guration program

for Windows

Extron’s Simple Instruction Set (SIS™)

General

External power supply ................. 100 VAC to 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, external,

autoswitchable; to 12 VDC, 1 A, regulated

Power input requirements ........... 12 VDC, 0.5 A

Temperature/humidity ................ Storage: -40 to +158 °F (-40 to +70 °C) /

10% to 90%, noncondensing

Operating: +32 to +122 °F (0 to +50 °C) /

10% to 90%, noncondensing

Rack mount .................................... Yes, with optional 1U rack shelf,

part #60-190-01 or 60-604-01; or

VersaTools

rack shelf, part #60-190-20 or

60-604-20

Enclosure type .............................. Metal

Enclosure dimensions .................. 1.75" H x 8.75" W x 3.0" D

(1U high, half rack wide)

4.4 cm H x 22.2 cm W x 7.6 cm D

(Depth excludes connectors.)

Product weight .............................. 4.0 lbs (1.8 kg)

Shipping weight ........................... 5 lbs (3 kg)

Vibration ........................................ ISTA 1A in carton

(International Safe Transit Association)

Listings............................................ UL, CUL

Compliances ................................... CE, FCC Class A , VCCI, AS/NZS, ICES

MTBF ............................................... 30,000 hours

Warranty ........................................ 3 years parts and labor

All nominal levels are at ±10%.

Speciﬁ cations are subject to change without notice.

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Part Numbers

MMX part numbers

Model Part number

MMX 42 AV 4 x 2 video/audio switcher 60-556-21 MMX 42 SVA 4 x 2 S-video/audio switcher 60-556-31 MMX 42 AV RCA 4 x 2 video/audio switcher 60-556-22 MMX 42 SVA RCA 4 x 2 S-video/audio switcher 60-556-32 MMX 62 AV 6 x 2 video/audio switcher 60-557-21 MMX 62 SVA 6 x 2 S-video/audio switcher 60-557-31

MMX 62 AV RCA 6 x 2 video/audio switcher 60-557-22 MMX 62 SVA RCA 6 x 2 S-video/audio switcher 60-557-32

Included Parts

These items are included in each order for an MMX matrix switcher:

Model Part number

12 VDC external power supply Tweeker (small screwdriver) IEC power cord 2-pole captive screw connector 10-319-15 3-pole captive screw connector 10-265-03 5-pole captive screw connector (6 or 8)

(non RCA models only

10-319-10

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Mounting accessories

Accessory Part number

RSF 123 VersaTools

rack shelf kit 60-190-20

RSB 123 VersaTools rack shelf 60-604-20 RSU 126 6" deep universal rack shelf kit 60-190-10 RSB 126 6" deep basic rack shelf 60-604-10 RSU 129 1U universal rack shelf kit 60-190-01 RSB 129 1U basic rack shelf 60-604-01

MBU 123 VersaTools under desk mounting kit 70-212-01

Cables

Extron’s MHR-2 SVM-M cable is suitable for S-video. This cable is terminated with male 4-pin mini DIN connectors on both ends.

Cable Part number

MHR-2 SVM-M 6' (6 feet/1.8 meters) 26-316-02 MHR-2 SVM-M 12' (12 feet/3.7 meters) 26-316-03 MHR-2 SVM-M 20' (20 feet/6.1 meters) 26-316-01 MHR-2 SVM-M 30' (30 feet/9.1 meters) 26-316-04 MHR-2 SVM-M 50' (50 feet/15.2 meters) 26-316-05 MHR-2 SVM-M 75' (75 feet/22.9 meters) 26-316-06

MHR-2 SVM-M 100' (100 feet/30.4 meters) 26-316-07

Extron's super high resolution RG6-1 cable is suitable for composite video. This cable is terminated with male BNC connectors on both ends.

Cable Part number

RG6 1-3' (3 feet/0.9 meter) 26-383-01 RG6 1-6' (6 feet/1.8 meters) 26-383-12 RG6 1-12' (12 feet/3.7 meters) 26-383-07 RG6 1-25' (25 feet/7.6 meters) 26-383-04 RG6 1-50' (50 feet/15.2 meters) 26-383-05 RG6 1-75' (75 feet/22.9 meters) 26-383-06 RG6 1-100' (100 feet/30.5 meters) 26-383-03 RG6 1-150' (150 feet/45.0 meters) 26-383-08 RG6 1-200' (200 feet/60.0 meters) 26-383-09 RG6 1-250' (250 feet/75.0 meters) 26-383-10

RG6 1-300’ (300 feet/91.4 meters) 26-383-11

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