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Altinex MX2414RM manual

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  • Page 1

    SWITCHERS MANUAL PART NUMBER: 400-0020-003 PRODUCT REVISION: 0 MX2416RM/MX2414RM 6/(4) - IN, 1 - OUT VGA/MAC SWITCHER USER’S GUIDE[...]

  • Page 2

    SWITCHERS 1 INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the MX2416RM Switcher. We are sure you will find it a reliable and useful product. Superior performance for the right price backed by solid technical and customer support is what we have to offer. The product you are holding in your hands is designed using state-of-the-art technology and is superior[...]

  • Page 3

    SWITCHERS 2 PRECAUTIONS / SAFETY WARNINGS 1 Please read this manual carefully before using your MX4216RM Switcher. Keep this manual handy for future reference. These safety instructions are to ensure the long life of your MX2416RM and to prevent fire and shock hazard. Please read them carefully and heed all warnings. 1.1 GENERAL • Unauthorized pe[...]

  • Page 4

    SWITCHERS 3 ABOUT YOUR SWITCHER 2 The MX2416RM is a 6-in 1-out relay switcher designed to allow the non-simultaneous connection of up to six PC or six MAC computer video sources to a single monitor or projector. The MX2416RM is controllable using its built-in front panel, through RS-232, or through contact closures. Contact closure control requires[...]

  • Page 5

    SWITCHERS 4 Sync on Green -0.3V Impedance pass-through Frequency Compatibility Typical Video Bandwidth 400 MHz @ -3 dB Horizontal 15-200 kHz Vertical 30-190 Hz Cross-talk -48dB @ 10 MHz Coupling DC Power External Power Adapter 90-140V/200-240V Power Consumption 12 watts max. Table 3. MX2416RM/MX2414RM Electrical DESCRIPTION OF MX2416RM 4[...]

  • Page 6

    SWITCHERS 5 The front panel of the MX2416RM provides access to essentially all of the switcher’s capabilities. In addition to standard switching functions, the unit has control and switching functions that could be very useful in a variety of special applications. 4.1 SELECT INPUT When buttons 1 through 6 are pressed, the corresponding INPUT will[...]

  • Page 7

    SWITCHERS 6 4.6 POWER UP DEFAULT SET This function allows a user to select the channel that will be ON at power up. To select the default channel press the selected channel switch and hold it for approximately 2 seconds until you hear a beeping sound. If the unit is turned off and turned back on, the LED of the selected channel should light. 4.7 AN[...]

  • Page 8

    SWITCHERS 7 INSTALLING YOUR SWITCHER 6 Step 1 . Make sure that the power input is set to the proper AC voltage in your country. An incorrect setting can result in unit damage not covered by warranty. Step 2. Connect the power cord to the unit and plug it into the power outlet. Step 3. Connect the cables from the video sources (computers) to the inp[...]

  • Page 9

    SWITCHERS 8 IBM PIN No. MX2416RM PIN No. 2 2 3 3 5 5 Connection IBM-PC 9-pin D to MX2416RM 9-pin D Note: 4, 6, 8 shorted together in IBM side only. Port setting preferences for the control system or computer being used to control the switcher should be set as follows: BAUD RATE (Bits per second) 2400 Data bits 8 Parity None Stop Bits 1 There is no [...]

  • Page 10

    SWITCHERS 9 [ OUTmm] This command sets the switcher to respond to specific output only. The default setting is output 1. [SETxnnmm] x - select input number nn - Minimum input number mm - Maximum input number This command is designed to allow the MX2416RM to program each input to respond to a selected range of input commands. For example, if command[...]

  • Page 11

    SWITCHERS 10 accommodate this need. The pin-outs for this adapter are as follows: 9 pin “D” Male Description 9 pin “D” Female Input 7 1.2K 1 1 7 3.3K 2 2 7 6.8K 3 3 7 12K 4 4 7 22K 5 5 7 51K 6 6 7 0 short 7 NONE 5 Ground 9 The following voltages apply for selecting the required channel: Input number min. (V) nom. (V) max. (V) 1 0.35 0.55 0.[...]

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    SWITCHERS 11 This will setup each switcher as a different output number. To control the switchers use following commands (connect the transmit line from the control system to the receive line on both switchers): [I01O01] Select input number 1 [I02O01] Select input number 2 [I03O01] Select input number 3 [I04O01] Select input number 4 [I05O01] Selec[...]

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    SWITCHERS 12 CB36100MR 100 feet MAC Male to Female CB36150MR 150 feet MAC Male to Female POWER CABLES PC5301US Power cable for US PC5302US Power cable for U.K. PC5303US Power cable for Australia PC5304US Power cable for Germany FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS 9 No Question Answer 1 When I press F1 nothing happens. What is a purpose of this function? The[...]

  • Page 14

    SWITCHERS 13 2. SYNC is less than 1.0 V and more than 0.3 V. • Please use the appropriate input voltage 110 VAC or 220 VAC. • Please make sure that the proper quality of cables is used. We recommended Altinex made cables for the best results. • If a problem shows up after continuous usage at higher voltage, higher temperature, higher humidity[...]