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RGBHV Matrix Switchers System

User Manual

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MRG Series ---RGBH

Stereo Audio Matrix Switche

Notice：

This RGBHV Matrix Switchers User Manual takes example of the Matrix model MRG1616A. It can be used as user’s manual of other RGBHV matrix switcher models.

This manual is only an instruction for operators, not for any maintenance usage. Any changes of functions and parameters since then will be informed separately. Please refer to the dealers for the latest details.

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 MRG Matrix Switcher System ...................................................................................... 1

1.2 MRG Matrix Switcher Models .................................................................................................. 1

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

3. INSTALLATION .................................................................................................................................. 3

4. FRONT VIEW AND REAR VIEW OF THE PRODUCT ....................................................................... 4

4.1 Front View of the MRG82A、MRG84A、MRG88A ................................................................. 4

4.2 Rear View of the MRG82A、MRG84A、MRG88A .................................................................. 4

4.3 Front View of the MRG164A、MRG168A ................................................................................ 5

4.4 Rear View of the MRG164A、MRG168A ................................................................................. 5

4.5 Front View of the MRG1616A .................................................................................................. 6

4.6 Rear View of the MRG1616A ................................................................................................... 6

5. EXTERNAL CONNECTION ............................................................................................................... 7

5.1 Introduction of the Input and Output Connectors ................................................................. 7

5.2 Connection of RS-232 Communication Port .......................................................................... 7

5.2.1 Connection with Control Systems ........................................................................................ 8

5.2.2 Connection with Computer .................................................................................................. 8

5.3 How to Connect with the Input and Output Terminals ................................................................ 8

6. OPERATION OF THE CONTROL PANEL ........................................................................................ 10

6.1 Front Panel Description ......................................................................................................... 10

6.2 Command Format of the Switching Operation .................................................................... 10

6.3 Examples of Operation ....................................................................................................... 10

7. USAGE OF THE REMOTE CONTROLLER ..................................................................................... 11

8. COMMUNICATION PROTOCOL AND COMMAND CODES ............................................................ 12

9. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ....................................................................................................... 14

10. TROUBLESHOOTING & MAINTENANCE ..................................................................................... 16

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1. Introduction

1.1 About MRG Matrix Switcher System

MRG series Matrix switcher is a high-performance professional computer and audio signal switcher that can be used for cross switching of multi computer and audio signal. Independent RGBHV component and balance/unbalance I/O terminals make each component signal transmit and switch separately; this design can reduce attenuation of signal transmission to minimum and output the image and audio signal in high-fidelity quality.

MRG 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, A/V timing or separating switching function. With RS232 interface, it can be worked with PC, remote control system and any other far-end control system devices. The user manual takes MRG1616-A as the example, other models can take reference from it too.

F 1-1 MRG88A

1.2 MRG Matrix Switcher Models

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

Specifications

Models

Video Inputs Video Outputs Audio Inputs Audio Outputs

RS232

Interface

MRG82 8 2 × × √ MRG82A 8 2 8 2 √ MRG84 8 4 × × √ MRG84A 8 4 8 4 √ MRG88 8 8 × × √ MRG88A 8 8 8 8 √ MRG164 16 4 × × √ MRG164A 16 4 16 4 √

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Specifications

Models

Video Inputs Video Outputs Audio Inputs Audio Outputs

RS232

Interface

MRG168 16 8 × × √ MRG168A 16 8 16 8 √ MRG1616 16 16 × × √ MRG1616A 16 16 16 16 √ MRG248 24 8 × × √ MRG248A 24 8 24 8 √ MRG2416 24 16 × × √ MRG2416A 24 16 24 16 √ MRG2424 24 24 × × √ MRG2424A 24 24 24 24 √ MRG328 32 8 × × √ MRG328A 32 8 32 8 √ MRG3216 32 16 × × √ MRG3216A 32 16 32 16 √ MRG3224 32 24 × × √ MRG3224A 32 32 32 24 √ MRG3232 32 32 × × √ MRG3232A 32 32 32 32 √

All modules above are for combined case design.

MRG4824 48 24 × × √ MRG4832 48 32 × × √ MRG4848 48 48 × × √ MRG6424 64 24 × × √ MRG6432 64 32 × × √ MRG6448 64 48 × × √ MRG6464 64 64 × × √ MRG9664 96 64 × × √ MRG9696 96 96 × × √ MRG12864 128 64 × × √ MRG12896 128 96 × × √ MRG128128 128 128 × × √

All modules above are for separated case design, audio case is the optional accessory. There will be wider bandwidth.

2. Packing of the Product

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RS-232 Communication Cord

Power Supply Cord

CD with Application SWITCHER 2.0

3. Installation

MRG 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 inches case.

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4. Front View and Rear View of the Product

4.1 Front View of the MRG82A、MRG84A、MRG88A

4.2 Rear View of the MRG82A、MRG84A、MRG88A

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4.3 Front View of the MRG164A、MRG168A

4.4 Rear View of the MRG164A、MRG168A

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4.5 Front View of the MRG1616A

4.6 Rear View of the MRG1616A

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Some more models:

MRV 24 channels series MRV 32 channels series MRV 48 channels series MRV 64 channels series MRV 96 channels series MRV128 channels series Please contact us for more information: info@putron.com

or visit website: www.putron.com

5. External Connection

5.1 Introduction of the Input and Output Connectors

According to different type of matrix, computer signal I/O interface are make up of Channel 8， Channel 16，Channel 24，Channel 32，Channel 48，Channel 64，Channel 96， Channel 128 BNC female terminals, audio signal I/O terminals are make up of Channel 2，Channel 4，Channel 8， Channel 16，Channel 24，Channel 32，Channel 48，Channel 64，Channel 96，Channel 128 3.8mm captive screw connectors. The channel number of MRG16X16 computer signal I/O terminals are form Channel 1 to Channel 16(form left to right, display in two rows), The interfaces are R，G，B， H，V signal terminals of the computer(form up to down),the channel number of audio signal I/O terminals are form Channel 1 to Channel 16(from left to right).Please refer to shell silk-screen figure about other types of interface.

5.2 Connection of RS-232 Communication Port

Except the front control panel, the MRG matrix switcher can be control by far-end control system (Such as PC,CRESTRON control system, AMX control system) or through the Ethernet control via the RS-232 communication port. This RS-232 communication port is a female 9-pin D connector. The definition of its pins is as the table below.

Pin No. Name Function 1 N/u Unused 2 Tx Transmit 3 Rx Receive 4 N/u Unused 5 Gnd Ground 6 N/u Unused 7 N/u Unused 8 N/u Unused

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9 N/u Unused

5.2.1 Connection with Control Systems

With the RS-232 port, the MRG matrix switchers can be control by several kinds of control systems.

5.2.2 Connection with Computer

When the switcher connects to the COM1 or COM2 of the computer with control software, users can control it by that computer. To control the switcher, users may use the RS232 software

F 5-1 Connection between MRG matrix switcher and the computer

5.3 How to Connect with the Input and Output Terminals

The MRG matrix switchers may take DVD players, computers, graphic workstations and digital showing platform as their input signal source, and projectors, video recorders, displayers and amplifiers as their output signal destinations according to different situation.

RGBHV connection:

The MRG matrix switchers support the Composite Video, Component Video (YPbPr), Super Video (YC) and VGA signal source. RGBHV signal output terminals or YC output terminals are needed in AV device; RGBHV signal output terminals are needed in VGA device. The BNC connector is shown as the figure below.

Sleeve

( )

Tip (+)

BNC Connector

If the VGA device doesn’t with RGBHV output terminals, please convert the signals with a VGA to RGBHV switcher for getting high quality MRG output

effects.

Please use the special five core RGBHV signal cord to connect the input and output devices and connect the BNC connector R(red)、G（green）、B（blue）、H（horizontal）、V（vertical）carefully.

Attention: Please make sure the RGBHV connectors from the source and to the destination should be in the same order, otherwise it world cause color loss or no output signal at all.

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Audio signal connection:

“AUDIO INPUT”, “AUDIO OUTPUTS” audio network interface in RGBHV matrix switchers can be connected to the audio signal and amplify of the DVD player. Audio connection is little complicated than video. It has two kinds of connection: balanced and unbalanced. The balanced connection transmits a pair of balanced signals with two signal cords. Because interferences will have the same intensity and the opposite phases on the two signal cords, it will be counteracted in the end. For the low frequency extent of the audio signal, it would be easily interfered under long distance transmission. Therefore，as an anti-interference connection , it is mostly used in audio connection of special device. The unbalanced connection transmits signals only with a signal cord. Without counteraction, it can be interfered more easily. Accordingly, it is adopted for household appliance or some cases with low technical demand. Take the audio signal line for example: 1.Unbalanced: pin “G” connect to SLEEVE, pin “+” connect to TIP, pin “–” connect to pin “G”; 2.Balanced: pin “G” connect to SLEEVE, pin “–” connect to RING, pin “+” connect to TIP. As shown in the F 6-3:

F 5-3 Balanced/unbalanced connection on captive screw connector To select which connection is up to the interface of the device. When available, the balanced connection is the first choice. Before connection, please read the command or relevant demand in the user manual carefully. In some cases, maybe there is balanced in source signal end but unbalanced in the destination end. If in a nonstandard case, it is done to connect balanced for the balanced end and unbalanced for unbalanced end. But if in a standard one, the converter must be used to switch the signals as the same, balanced or unbalanced.

F 5-4 Connection of MRG matrix switcher system

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6. Operation of the Control Panel

6.1 Front Panel Description

“AV” AV synchronal button: To transfer video and audio signal synchronously by the switcher

Example: To transfer both the video and the audio signals from input channel No.3 to

output channel No.4.

Operation: Press buttons in this order “AV”,“3”,, “4””.

“VIDEO” Video button: To transfer only video signals from input channel to output channel

Example: To transfer video signals from input channel No.3 to output channel No.4. Operation: Press buttons in this order “VIDEO”, “3”, “4”.

“AUDIO” Audio button: To transfer only audio signals from input channel to output channel

Example: To transfer audio signals from input channel No.2 to output channel No.3.

Operation: Press buttons in this order ““AUDIO”, “2”, “3””. “1,2,3,4” I/O Keypads: Keys to select I/O channels. Example: To transfer input channel No.3 to output channel No.1 Operation: Press buttons in this order : “3” in INPUT area, “1” in OUTPUT area.

6.2 Command Format of the Switching Operation

With the front control panel, the switcher could be control directly and rapidly by pressing the buttons under below format. “Menu” +“Input Channel” +“Output Channel 1”

“Menu”: “AV”, “Audio”, “Video” “Input Channel”: Fill with the number of input channel to be controlled “Output Channel”: Fill with the number of output channels to be controlled

6.3 Examples of Operation

Example 1：To transfer video and audio signals from input channel No.1 to output channel

No.3,4

1, Press the button for switching mode “AV” for the switching mode of video and audio (“Audio” for the switching mode of audio only; “Video” for the switching mode of video only)

2, Press the button for input channel number“1”

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3,Press the button for the first output channel number “3”

4, Press the button for the second output channel number “4”

Then, switching OK ! audio/video switching from “1” to “3” and “4”

7. Usage of the Remote Controller

With the infrared remote controller, the matrix switcher could be control remotely. Because the function buttons on the remote controller are the same with the ones on the front control panel, the remote controller shares the same control operation and command format with the control panel. P

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The inputs channels, from 0~9, and plusing “10+” for more

Menu, for switching source and function

The outputs channels, from 0~9, and plusing “10+” for more

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8. Communication Protocol and Command Codes

With this command system, the RS232 software is able to control and operate the MRG Matrix with remotely.

Communication protocol:

Baud rate: 9600 Data bit: 8 Stop bit: 1 Parity bit: none

Command

Types

Command

Codes

Functions

System Command

/*Type; Inquire the models information. /%Lock; Lock the keyboard of the control panel on the Matrix. /%Unlock; Unlock the keyboard of the control panel on the Matrix. /^Version; Inquire the version of firmware /:MessageOff; Turn off the feedback command from the com port. It will only show

the “switcher OK”. /:MessageOn; Turn on the feedback command from the com port. Undo. To cancel the previous operation. Demo. Switch to the “demo” mode, 1->1, 2->2, 3->3 … and so on. [x1]All. Transfer signals from the input channel [x1] to all output channels All#. Transfer all input signals to the corresponding output channels

respectively. All$. Switch off all the output channels. [x1]#. Transfer signals from the input channel [x1] to the output channel

[x1]. [x1]$. Switch off the output channel [x1].

Operation Command （PUTRON2.0

Command System）

[x1] V[x2]. Transfer the video signals from the input channel [x1] to the output

channel [x2]. [x1] V[x2],[x3],[x4].

Transfer the video signals from the input channel [x1] to the output

channels [x2], [x3] and [x4]. [x1] A[x2]. Transfer the audio signals from the input channel [x1] to the output

channel [x2]. [x1] A[x2],[x3],[x4].

Transfer the audio signals from the input channel [x1] to the output

channels [x2], [x3] and [x4]. [x1] B[x2]. Transfer both the video and the audio signals from the input channel

[x1] to the output channel [x2]. [x1] B[x2],[x3],[x4].

Transfer both the video and the audio signals from the input channel

[x1] to the output channels [x2], [x3] and [x4]. Status[x1]. Inquire the input channel to the output channel [x1]. Status. Inquire the input channel to the output channels one by one.

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Save[Y]. Save the present operation to the preset command [Y]. [Y] ranges

from 0 to 9. Recall[Y]. Recall the preset command [Y]. Clear[Y]. Clear the preset command [Y].

Note:

1. [x1], [x2], [x3] and [x4] are the symbols of input or output channels ranged according to the model of the matrix switcher. If the symbols exceed the effective range, it would be taken as a wrong command.

2. In above commands, “[”and “]” are symbols for easy reading and do not need to be typed in actual operation.

3. Please remember to end the commands with the ending symbols “.” and “;”.

Detail Examples:

1、 Transfer signals from an input channel to all output channels: [x1]All.

Example: To transfer signals from the input channel No.3 to all output channels. Run Command: “3All.”

2、 Transfer all input signals to the corresponding output channels respectively: All#.

Example: If this command is carried out on an MVG1616-A matrix switcher, the status of it will be:

1->1, 2->2, 3->3, 4->4……16->16.

3、 Switch off all the output channels: All$.

Example: After running this command, there will be no signals on all the output channels.

4、 Check the version of the firmware: /^Version;

To check the version of the firmware.

5、 Switch off the detail feedback command from the COM port: /:MessageOff;

Switch off the detail feedback information from the COM port. But, it will leave the “switch OK” as the feedback, when you switch the matrix.

6、 Switch on the detail feedback command from the COM port: /:MessageOn;

Switch on the detail feedback information from the COM port. it will show the detail switch information when it switch. Example: when switch 1->2 for Audio, it will feedback “A0102”.

7、 Transfer signals from an input channel to the corresponding output channel: [x]#.

Example: To transfer signals from the input channel No.5 to the output channel No.5. Run Command: “5#.”

8、Switch off an output channel: [x]$.

Example: To switch off the output channel No.5. Run Command: “5$.”

9、Switch video signals command: [x1] V[x2].

Example: To transfer the video signals from the input channel No.3 to the output channel No.5. Run Command: “3V5.”

10、Switch audio signals command: [x1] A[x2].

Example: To Transfer the audio signals from the input channel No.10 to the output channel Run Command: “10A2.”

11、Switch both video and audio signals synchronously: [x1] B[x2].

Example: To transfer both the video and the audio signals from the input channel No.120 to the

output channel No.12,13,15. Run Command: “120B12,13,15.”

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12、Inquire the input channel to the output channel [x]: Status[x].

Example: To inquire the input channel to the output channel No.23. Run Command: “Status23.”

13、Inquire the input channel to the output channels one by one: Status.

Example: To inquire the input channel to the output channels one by one. Run Command:

“Status.”

14、Save the present operation to the preset command [Y]: Save[Y].

Example: To save the present operation to the preset command No.7. Run Command: “Save7.”

15、Recall the preset command [Y]: Recall[Y].

Example: To recall the preset command No.5. Run Command: “Recall5.”

16、Clear the preset command [Y]: Clear[Y].

Example: To clear the preset command No.5. Run Command: “Clear5.”

9. Technical Specifications

Models

Specifications

Matrix MRG8 Series Matrix MRG16 Series

Matrix MRG64、48 Series

Video

Gain 0 dB

Bandwidth

450MHz (-3dB), fully loaded

0 -10MHz @ ± 0.1dB

0 -100MHz @ ± 0.6dB

Cross talk sum -56dB@10M, -40dB@100M,

Differential

phase I/0S

<1.28°，3.58MHz

Differential

phase error

0.1°, 3.58-4.43MHz

Differential

gain error

0.1%, 3.58-4.43MHz

Max transfer

delay

5nS(±1nS)

Switching speed

200 ns (Max)

Signal type

RGBHV，RGBS， RGsB， RsGsBs， HDTV， Component video，S-video， Composite video

Input video

Connector

BNC female

Signal strength

1V p-p Y component video、S-video，composite video； 0.7V p-p RGB；0.3V p-p R-Y & B-Y component video、 S-video

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Models

Specifications

Matrix MRG8 Series Matrix MRG16 Series

Matrix MRG64、48 Series

Maximum/Minimum

level

Analog signals: 0.5V ~ 2.0V p-p

Impedance

75 Ω

Echo loss

-30dB@5MHz

Max error in DC offset

15mV

Output video

Connector

BNC female

Maximum/Minimum

level

2.0V p-p

Impedance

75 Ω

Echo loss

-30dB@5MHz

Max compensation in

Dc offset

±5mV

Sync signal

Input/output signals

RGBHV, RGBS, RGsB, RsGsBs,

Input level

0.5V- 5.0V p-p,: 4.0V p-p normal

Output level

AGC-TTL: 5Vp-p, unterminated

Input impedance

510 Ω

Output impedance

75 Ω

Polarity

Straight or subtractive according to input

Audio signal

I/O connector

3.8mm with screw , 5 pole

Gain

0dB

Frequency respond

20 Hz ~ 20 kHz,

General harmonic

distortion + noise

0.03% @ 1 kHz （under rating voltage）

S/N

>90dB

Segregation rate

>80dB @ 1 kHz

CMRR

>75dB @: 20 Hz ~ 20 kHz

Signal

Stereo ，balanced /unbalanced

Impedance

Input：>10 kΩ（balanced /unbalanced）

Output：50 Ω （unbalanced）, 100 Ω（balanced）

Maximum input level

+19.5dBu, （balanced /unbalanced）

Gain error

±0.1dB

Max output level

+19.5dBu, （balanced /unbalanced）

Control type

Serial control port

RS-232, 9-pin FD connector

Baud rate and protocol

Baud rate: 9600 Data bit: 8 Stop bit: 1 Parity bit: none

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Models

Specifications

Matrix MRG8 Series Matrix MRG16 Series

Matrix MRG64、48 Series

Serial control poling

protocol

2 = TX, 3 = RX, 5 = GND

Ethernet

Connector

RJ-45 Female（Optional accessory）

Protocol

TCP/IP

Speed

Full/half-duplex 10/100M

Control application

《Switch 2.0》

Features

Power supply

100VAC ~ 240VAC, 50/60 Hz, universal international power supply

Temperature

Storing and operating temperature: -20° ~ +70°C

Humidity

Storing and operating humidity: 10% ~ 90%

Size

485(L)X133(W)X266mm(H) 485(L)X311(W)X266mm(H)

485(L)X315(W)X266mm(H)

(single box)

weight

4.5kg 9.5kg 10kg

MTBF

30,000 hours

Quality guarantee

1 year free guarantee

10. Troubleshooting & Maintenance

1) When the output image in the destination device connected to the MRG Matrix has ghost, such as the projector output with ghost, please check the projector’s setting or try another high quality connection cord.

2) When there is a color losing or no video signal output, it may be the unmatched RGBHV connector order between the input and output end.

3) When the remote controller doesn’t works: A. Maybe the battery is run out of, please change a new one. B. Maybe the controller is broken, please ask the dealer to fix it.

4) When user can not control the MRG Matrix by computer through its COM port, please check the COM port number in the software and make sure the COM port is in good condition.

5) If there is not “beep” sound when switching the I/O signal, please make sure the beeper is switched on. If so, the beeper inside the matrix may be broken. Please send it to the dealer for fixing.

6) When switching , the beeper beeps but without any output image： A. Check with oscilloscope or multimeter if there is any signal at the input end. If there is no

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signal input, it may be the input connection cord broken or the connectors loosen.

B. Check with oscilloscope or multimeter if there is any signal at the output end. If there is no

signal output, it may be the output connection cord broken or the connectors loosen. C. Please make sure the destination device is exactly on the controlled output channel D. If it is still the same after the above checking, it may be something wrong in the switcher.

Please send it to the dealer for fixing.

7) If the output image is interfered, please make sure the system is earthed well.

8) If the static becomes stronger when connecting the BNC connectors, it may be due to the incorrect earthing of the power supply, Please earth it again correctly, and otherwise it would bring damage to the switcher or shorten its natural life.

9) If the Matrix can not be controlled by the keys on the front panel, RS232 port or remote controller, the host may has already been broken. Please send it to the dealer for fixing.

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