Matrix Audio 12X User Manual
INSTALLATION AND OPERATOR’S MANUAL
12x Series
MatrixPRO – Wideband A/V Switcher
Manual #26-0301000-00 / Revision C
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Operators Safety Summary
Do Not Remove Covers or Panels
There are no user-serviceable parts within the unit. Removal of the top
cover will expose dangerous voltages. To avoid personal injury, do not
remove the top cover. Do not operate the unit without the cover installed
Power Source
This product is intended to operate from a power source that will not
apply more than 230 volts rms between the supply conductors or
between both supply conductor and ground. A protective ground
connection by way of grounding conductor in the power cord is essential
for safe operation.
Grounding the Product
This product is grounded through the grounding conductor of the power
cord. To avoid electrical shock, plug the power cord into a properly wired
receptacle before connecting to the product input or output terminals.
The general safety information in this summary is for operating personnel.
Terms In This Manual
WARNING
CAUTION
AVERTISSEMENT!
Highlights an operating procedure, practice,
condition, statement, etc., which, if not strictly
observed, could result in injury to or death of
personnel.
NOTE Highlights an essential operating procedure,
condition or statement.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is
intended to alert the user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
literatureaccompanying the appliance.
Le point d´exclamation dans un triangle equilatéral signale
à alerter l´utilisateur qu´il y a des instructions d´operation
et d´entretien tres importantes dans la litérature qui
accompagne l´appareil
A protective-ground connection by way of the grounding conductor in the
power cord is essential for safe operation.
Use the Proper Power Cord
.
Use only the power cord and connector specified for your product. Use
only a power cord that is in good condition. Refer cord and connector
changes to qualified service personnel.
Use the Proper Fuse
To avoid fire hazard, use only the fuse having identical type, voltage
rating, and current rating characteristics. Refer fuse replacement to
qualified service personnel.
Do Not Operate in Explosive Atmospheres
To avoid explosion, do not operate this product in an explosive
atmosphere.
VORSICHT ein Ausrufungszeichen innerhalb eines gleichwinkeligen
den Benutzer auf wichtige Bedienungs-und
Great beiliegenden Literatur aufmerksam zu machen.
WARNING
disconnect the unit from input AC power. To facilitate disconnection of
AC power, the power cord must be connected to an accessible outlet
near the unit. Building Branch Circuit Protection: For 115 V use 20 A,
for 230 V use 8 A.
Dreiecks dient dazu,
Wartungsanweisungen in der Dem
The rear panel ON/OFF switch does not
Terms As Marked on Equipment
CAUTION
CAUTION
AVERTISSEMENT!
VORSICHT
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 the users own expense.
Highlights an operating procedure, practice, condition, statement, etc., which, if not strictly observed, could result in injury to or
death of personnel.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literatureaccompanying the appliance.
Le point d´exclamation dans un triangle equilatéral signale à alerter l´utilisateur qu´il y a des instructions d´operation et d´entretien
tres importantes dans la litérature qui accompagne l´appareil
Ein Ausrufungszeichen innerhalb eines gleichwinkeligen Dreiecks dient dazu, den Benutzer auf wichtige Bedienungs-und
Wartungsanweisungen in der Dem Great beiliegenden Literatur aufmerksam zu machen.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 – Introduction___________________________________________________________ 1
About the MatrixPRO___________________________ _____________________________ 2
Features__________________________________________________________________ 2
Technical Description________________ __________________________________ ______ 3
Chapter 2 – Installation_____________________ _______________________________________ 5
Rear Panel Connectors______________________________________________________ 6
Rack-Mount Installation______________________________________________________ 7
Power Cord/Line Voltage Selection_____________________________________________ 7
Video Input Connections_____________________________________________________ 8
Video Output Connections____________________________________________________ 8
Chapter 3 – Operation____________________ _________________________________ ________ 9
Power-Up Initialization for MatrixPRO___________________________________________ 10
MatrixPRO 12 x 4 and 12 x 8 Front Operation_____________________________________ 10
A/V Key_____________________________________________________________ _____ 10
Control of Audio and Video Switching___________________________________________ 10
Output Groups_____________________________________________________________ 10
Grouping and Ungrouping Input/Output Groups___________________________________ 10
Muting___________________________________________________________________ 11
Status____________________________________________________________________ 11
Saving and Recalling Presets_________________________________________________ 11
Adjusting Input Audio Levels__________________________________________________ 11
Lockout___________________________________________________________________ 11
RS-232/485 Mode Select_____________________________________________________ 11
GUI Operation___________________________ __________________________________ 12
GUI Installation__________________________ ___________________________________ 12
Equipment Setup____________________ _______________________________________ 14
Remote Ethernet Setup______________________ ________________________________ 14
GUI Operation___________________________ __________________________________ 15
Chapter 4 – Connecting MatrixPRO for Specific Applications __________________________ 21
Connectivity Diagram___________________________________________________ _____ 22
Chapter 5 – Software Upgrade Instructions_______ ___________________________________ 23
Downloading Necessary Files_________________________________________ ________ 24
Preparing to Upgrade MatrixPRO 12 x_________________ _________________________ 24
Verifying Communications ___________________________________________________ 24
Uploading Files_______________________________________________ _____________ 24
Chapter 6 – External Remote Control Protocol_______ ________________________________ 27
Serial Parameters_____________________ __________________________________ ___ 28
Console Port (DB-25) Pin-out_________________________________________________ 28
RS-232 and RS-485 Syntax Format____________________________________________ 29
Serial and Ethernet Commands________________________________________________ 31
Chapter 7 – Folsom Research Information___________________________________________ 37
Warranty__________________________________________________________________ 38
RMA Information___________________________ ________________________________ 38
Technical Support/General Contact Information___________________________________ 38
Appendix______________________________________________________________________ 39
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MatrixPRO 12 x Technical Specifications________________________________________ 40
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CHAPTER ONE
Introduction
What you will find in this chapter…
About the MatrixPRO
Features
Technical Description
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Introduction
About the MatrixPRO 12x Series
The MatrixPRO High-Resolution Matrix Switcher is designed to route universal inputs such as composite video, svideo, component, and computer video sources (640x480 to 2048x1536). Audio routing is an option.
MatrixPRO is an ideal switcher to provide professional-quality video signal routing. The operator can save up to 12
"looks" from the front panel and 16 from the MP Control GUI. Typical applications include live staging events,
corporate boardroom presentations, and educational and training events.
Attention to the Installation and Operation Sections of this manual is important to ensure trouble-free operation.
Should you have any questions regarding the operation of this unit, please consult the factory.
Features
• 375M Hz (-3dB) @ 0dBm, minimum bandwidth, full loaded (One input driving all outputs)
• Mute on a per output b asis
• Two Switching Modes:
o Direct Front Panel Mode for One-Touch Operation
o MP Control Software Mode for Remote Applications
• Univers al Inp uts accept Composite, S-Video, Component Video, HDTV, RGBHV and stereo audio
• Stereo Audio Input and Output Signals Balanced or Unbalanced (optional)
• Volum e Control on a per input basis
• Audi o follow or breakaway
• Output audio gain and attenuation (-75dB to +20dB)
• IP (Ethernet) Control standard using static IP address
• Front Panel Lockout Mode
• Memor y Presets save individual I/O configurations for recall via the front panel or RS-232/485
• I/O Grouping allows specific outputs to be grouped together making installation and control easier.
• VREF (for Vertical Interval Switching) In with Loop Through or Channel 1 VSync or Extracted Composite
VSync Input from Channel 1 Green
• Vertical Interval Switching capability provides glitch-free switches when used with synchronous vide o
source. RGB delay used when video not synchronously locked
• MP Control Software GUI for setup and control
• Aux RS -485 connector for RS-485 pass through for daisy chaining multiple matrix switchers or other FRI
devices.
• DC-Coupled Video Routing
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Technical Description
MatrixPRO 12x is an RGBHV matrix switcher with 375MHz video bandwidth. It's available with 12 inp uts and eith er 4
or 8 outputs. Output gain is unity into 75 ohm loads. All video signals are carried on BNC's for the highest signal
quality. Audio routing card is available as an option.
The matrix switcher can route any input to any output or outputs, and it has built in capabilities to group outputs
and/or inputs with specific outputs.
The analog video section maintains flat response in the critical 0-10MHz band to prevent video smearing. The analog
video section has excellent crosstalk immunity, offset pass though, and output drive capabilities. The s ystem can
pass 2048x1536 signals with minimal degradation. The analog video section can p ass RGB, RsGsBs, RGsB,
component, composite, and S-video with significant input offset.
The horizontal and vertical sync sections reconstructs the sync signal to provide the most accurate output sync
signals.
The audio section accepts and outputs both balanced and unbalanced audio signal on five position Phoenix quick
disconnect screw terminals. A 600 ohm resistor must be placed across the inputs if a 600 ohm characteristic
impedance is required.
The MatrixPRO 12x series can be controlled by the front panel, RS-232, RS-485, or Ethernet. The MP Control GUI
allows the matrix switcher via RS-232 and Ethernet interfaces.
For remote push button operation, Folsom Research offers the MP Remote Control Panel. Please inquire the factory
for more information.
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CHAPTER TWO
INSTALLATION
What you will find in this chapter…
Rear Panel Connectors
Rack-Mount Installation
Power Cor d/Line Voltage Selection
Video Input & Output Connections
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Installation
Rear Panel Connectors
1
23 546
R/CR
INPUT
78910
OUTPUT
1211 213
45
67
8
R/CR
G/Y
B/CB
H/C
V
+
+
-
SH
+
-
R
+
LRL
-
SH
+
-
+
LRLRL
-
SH
+
-
+
-
SH
+
-
ETHERNET
+
-
SH
+
-
R
L
-
SH
+
-
R
RS-232/485 IN
+
LRL
-
SH
+
-
SERIAL NO. XXX
MFG DATE MM/YY
+
-
SH
+
-
R
+
L
-
SH
+
-
R
RS-485 LOOP
+
LRL
-
SH
+
-
Figure 2-1: MatrixPRO 12 x 8 Rear Panel
• AC Power connector
• BNC Video Input and Output connectors
• ScreenP RO Compatible RS-232/RS-485 DB-25 connector
• Loop through RS-232/RS-485 DB-25 connector
• RJ-45 Ethernet Connector
• Vertical S ync Reference input and output BNC connectors
G/Y
B/CB
H/C
V
+
+
+
L
-
SH
+
-
R
V REF
IN OUT
LRLRL
-
SH
+
-
-
SH
+
-
R
+
-
SH
+
-
+
-
SH
+
-
R
85-264 V
47-63Hz, 1.5A
+
LRL
-
SH
+
-
SH
R
ERSE CRHA
+
+
-
C US
LR91261
+
+
L
LRL
-
SH
SH
+
+
-
-
R
T250V 2A FUSE
CAUTION:
FOR CONTINUED PROTECTION
AGAINST RISK OF FIRE, REPLACE ONLY
WITH SAME TYPE AND RATING OF FUSE.
+
-
SH
+
-
R
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Rack-Mount Installation
MatrixPRO 12x units are designed to be rack mounted and the necessary hardware is supplied. When rack mounting
the unit, remember that maximum ambient operating temperature for the unit is 40 degrees C. Leave at least one
inch of space front and rear to make sure that the airflow through the fan and vent holes is not restricted. When
installing equipment into a rack, distribute the units evenly to prevent hazardous conditions that may be created by
uneven weight distribution. Connect the unit only to a properly rated supply circuit. Reliable Groundin g (Earthing) of
Rack-Mounted Equipment should be maintained.
Power Cord/Line Voltage Selection
The MatrixPRO 12x Matrix Switcher performs line Voltage Selection automatically. No user controls are requ ired for
line voltage selection.
WARNING
AVERTISSEMENT
WARNUNG
When the MatrixPRO 12x is used in the 230-volt mode, a UL listed line cord rated for 250 volts
at 15 amps must be used. This cord will be fitted with a tandem prong-type plug.
Tandem Plug
La choix de la ligne de voltage se réalise automatiquement par le MatrixPRO 12x
Transformateur Graphique. On n'a pas besoin du controller usager pour la choix de la ligne
de voltage.
Das MatrixPRO 12x-Gerät mu beim Anschlu an 240V ~ mit einer vom VDE auf 250V/10A geprüften
Netzleitung mit einem Schukostecker ausgestattet sein.
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