Putron Electronics MCV44A, MCV88A, MCV82A, MCV84A, MCV164A User Manual

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Composite-Video Matrix Switchers System

User Manual

Please read this manual carefully before using this product.

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Notice：

This MCV Matrix Switchers User Manual takes example of the Matrix model
MCV1616. It can be used as user’s manual of other MCV matrix switcher models.
This manual is only an instruction for operators, not for any maintenance usage.
The functions described in this version are updated till Feb 2008. Any changes of
functions and parameters since then will be informed separately. Please refer to
the dealers for the latest details.

This manual is copyright PUTRON Electronics Limited. All rights reserved. No
part of this publication may be copied or reproduced without the prior written
consent of PUTRON Electronics Limited.

All product function is valid till 2008-1-1

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Safety Operation Guide

In order to ensure the credibility use of the product and the user’s safety, please comply with the
following items during installation and maintenance:

The system must be earthed properly. Please do not use two blades plugs and ensure the alternating
power supply ranged from 100v to 240v and from 50Hz to 60Hz.

Do not put the switcher in a place of too hot or too cold.

To avoid any damage by over heat, please keep the working environment good in ventilation to radiate
the heat when running the switcher.

The switchers should be turned off when in rainy and humid days or nonuse for a long time,

The alternating power supply line should be disconnected with the power socket during the following
operation.

A. Take out or reinstall any component of the switcher
B. Disconnect or re-connect any connector of the switcher

Please do not attempt to maintain and uncover the switcher for there is a high-voltage component
inside and the risk of the electric shock.

Do not splash any chemical product or liquid on or near the equipment.

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Contents

1. INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................................................ 1

1.1

ABOUT MCV MATRIX SWITCHER SYSTEM ............................................................................................... 1

1.2

MCV MATRIX SWITCHER MODELS ........................................................................................................... 1

2. PACKING OF THE PRODUCT ................................................................................................................ 2

3. INSTALLATION .......................................................................................................................................... 2

4. FRONT VIEW OF THE PRODUCT ......................................................................................................... 3

4.1

FRONT VIEW OF THE MCV44A SERIES ..................................................................................................... 3 

4.2

FRONT VIEW OF THE MCV8 SERIES .......................................................................................................... 3

4.3

FRONT VIEW OF THE MCV16 SERIES ........................................................................................................ 3

4.4

FRONT VIEW OF THE MCV24, 32 SERIES .................................................................................................. 4

5. REAR VIEW OF THE PRODUCT ........................................................................................................... 4

5.1

REAR VIEW OF THE MCV44A SERIES ....................................................................................................... 4

5.2

REAR VIEW OF THE MCV88A SERIES ..................................................................................................... 4

5.3

REAR VIEW OF THE MCV1616A SERIES ................................................................................................. 5

5.4

REAR VIEW OF THE MCV24, 32 SERIES .................................................................................................... 5

6. EXTERNAL CONNECTION ..................................................................................................................... 5

6.1

INTRODUCTION OF THE INPUT AND OUTPUT CONNECTORS ..................................................................... 5

6.2

CONNECTION OF RS-232 COMMUNICATION PORT.................................................................................... 6

6.2.1 Connection with Control Systems .................................................................................................. 6

6.2.2 Connection with Computer .............................................................................................................. 6

6.3

HOW TO CONNECT WITH THE INPUT AND OUTPUT TERMINALS .............................................................. 7

6.4

HOW TO CONNECT WITH THE MCV DEVICES ........................................................................................... 7

7. OPERATION OF THE CONTROL PANEL ............................................................................................ 8

7.1

FRONT PANEL DESCRIPTION ...................................................................................................................... 8

7.2

COMMAND FORMAT OF THE SWITCHING OPERATION .............................................................................. 8

7.3

EXAMPLES OF OPERATION ......................................................................................................................... 9

8. USAGE OF THE REMOTE CONTROLLER .......................................................................................... 9

9. COMMUNICATION PROTOCOL AND COMMAND CODES ........................................................... 10

10. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ......................................................................................................... 12

11. TROUBLESHOOTING & MAINTENANCE ....................................................................................... 15

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1. Introduction

1.1 About MCV Matrix Switcher System

MCV series Matrix switcher is a high-performance professional video and audio signal switcher that can
be used for cross switching of multi computer and audio signal.
MCV series switcher mostly apply in broadcasting TV engineering, multi-media meeting room, big
screen display engineering, television education, command control center or other fields. It provides
power-fail locale protection function, LED indicating, shortcut selecting. With RS232 interface, it can be
worked with PC, remote control system and any other far-end control system devices.The user manual
takes MCV1616A as the example; other models can take reference from it too.

F 1-1 MCV 1616A

1.2 MCV Matrix Switcher Models

According to different situation and users, the MCV series can be classified into the following models:

Specifications

Models

A/V Input A/V Output

RS232

Interface

LCD

Display

MATRIX MCV44A 4 4 √ ×
MATRIX MCV82A 8 2 √

×

MATRIX MCV84A 8 4 √

×

MATRIX MCV88A 8 8 √

×

MATRIX MCV164A 16 4 √

×

MATRIX MCV168A 16 8 √

×

MATRIX MCV1616A 16 16 √

×

MATRIX MCV248A 24 8 √

×

MATRIX MCV2416A 24 16 √

×

MATRIX MCV2424A 24 24 √

×

MATRIX MCV328A 32 8 √

×

MATRIX MCV3216A 32 16 √

×

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Specifications

Models

A/V Input A/V Output

RS232

Interface

LCD

Display

MATRIX MCV3224A 32 24 √

×

MATRIX MCV3232A 32 32 √

×

MATRIX MCV4832A 48 32 √

×

MATRIX MCV4848A 48 48 √

×

MATRIX MCV6432A 64 32 √

×

MATRIX MCV6448A 64 48 √

×

MATRIX MCV6464A 64 64 √

×

MATRIX MCV9664A 96 64 √

×

MATRIX MCV9696A 96 96 √

×

MATRIX MCV12864A 128 64 √

×

MATRIX MCV12896A 128 96 √

×

MATRIX MCV128128A 128 128 √

×

2. Packing of the Product

MCV Matrix Switcher

RS-232 Communication Cord

Power Supply Cord

CD with Application

3. Installation

MCV matrix switchers adopt metal shell and can be stacked with other device. Moreover, they are
rack-mountable enclosure and can be installed in the standard 19” rack.