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    MA V 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 Series Matrix Switchers 68-777-01 Rev . D 10 07[...]

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    This symbol is intended to alert the user of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature provided with the equipment. This symbol is intended to alert the user of the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product’ s enclosure that may present a risk of electric shock. Caution Read Instructions •[...]

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    FCC Class A Notice N 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 pr ovide reasonable protection against harmful interfer ence when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses and can radia[...]

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    QS-1 MAV 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 Matrix Switchers • Quick Start Quick Start — MA V Series A V Matrix Switchers Installation Step 1 — Mount If desired, mount the switcher in a rack with the supplied rack ears or mount the switcher under a desk using an Extron MBU 149 1U Enclosur e Under-desk mount kit, part # 70-222-01 . Step 2 — Inputs As applica[...]

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    Quick Start — MA V Series A V Matrix Switchers, cont’d MAV 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 Matrix Switchers • Quick Start QS-2 I/O AUD VID Press the button to cycl e through the selections . The LEDs light when video and/or audio is selected. 6 5 4 INPUTS Press and release the Input 5 butto n. The Input 5 LED lights to indicate that input 5 is selected. A [...]

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    i MAV 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 Matrix Switchers • Table of Contents T able of Contents Chapter 1 • Introduction ....................................................................................................... 1-1 About the Switchers ......................................................................................................... 1-2 Fea[...]

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    ii MAV 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 Matrix Switchers • Table of Contents T able of Contents, cont’d Front panel security lockout ( Executive mode) .............................................................. 3-25 Clearing all ties and presets ............................................................................................ 3-25 Resetting the [...]

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    iii MAV 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 Matrix Switchers • Table of Contents Appendix A • Specifications and Part Numbers ................................................... A-1 Specifications ....................................................................................................................... A-2 Part Numbers ..............................[...]

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    iv MAV 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 Matrix Switchers • Table of Contents T able of Contents, cont’d 68-777-01 Rev . D 10 07 All trademarks mentioned in this manual ar e the properties of their r espective owners.[...]

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    MA V 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 Matrix Switchers 1 Chapter One Intr oduction About the Switchers Features[...]

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    Introduction, cont’d MAV 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 Matrix Switchers • Introduction 1-2 Introduction About the Switchers The Extron MA V Series A V matrix switchers (figure 1-1) are a family of br oadcast quality matrix switchers that distribute any composite video or S-video input with audio to any combination of outputs. The MA V Series switchers can [...]

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    1-3 MAV 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 Matrix Switchers • Introduction Features V ideo features S-video (SV) models — These switchers input and output NTSC 3.58, NTSC 4.43, P AL, or SECAM S-video (luminance [Y] and chrominance [C]) signals on 4-pin female mini DIN connectors. Composite video (V) models — These switchers input and output NTSC 3.58, NTSC 4.[...]

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    Introduction, cont’d MAV 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 Matrix Switchers • Introduction 1-4 Audio features Captive screw audio connector (A) models — These switchers input and output balanced or unbalanced stereo audio signals, on 3.5 mm, 5-pole captive screw terminals. RCA audio connector (A RCA) models — These switchers input and output unbalanced ste[...]

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    1-5 MAV 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 Matrix Switchers • Introduction Global memory presets — 16 global memory presets ar e a time-saving feature that lets you set up and store input/output configurations in advance. Y ou can then recall those configurations, when needed, with a few simple steps. On each model, there are as many pr esets available from the[...]

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    Introduction, cont’d MAV 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 Matrix Switchers • Introduction 1-6[...]

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    MA V 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 Matrix Switchers 2 Chapter T wo Installation Mounting the Switcher Cabling and Rear Panel Views[...]

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    Installation, cont’d MAV 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 Matrix Switchers • Installation 2-2 Installation Mounting the Switcher Keep the switcher out of bright light to prevent interfer ence with the IR signals from the IR 501 remote contr ol. T abletop use For tabletop use, affix a self-adhesive rubber foot to each corner of the bottom of the switcher . Rac[...]

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    2-3 MAV 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 Matrix Switchers • Installation # 8 Screw (4 Plcs) E ach Side Mounting Screws (2 Plcs) Each Side or 100-240V 0.3A IN OUT SYNC RS 232 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 INPUTS OUTPUTS INPUTS MAV 88 A V OUTPUTS L R 7 L R 8 L R 5 L R 6 L R 3 L R 4 L R 1 L R 2 L R 7 L R 8 L R 5 L R 6 L R 3 L R 4 L R 1 L R 2 50-60Hz Rack-mount B[...]

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    Installation, cont’d MAV 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 Matrix Switchers • Installation 2-4 Cabling and Rear Panel Views All connectors are on the rear panel. The switcher can be connected to up to eight S-video, composite video, and/or stereo audio sour ces, depending on the model. The switcher can output to up to eight S-video, composite video, and/or aud[...]

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    2-5 MAV 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 Matrix Switchers • Installation Audio input and output connections (audio/video models) The audio level for each input can be individually set, via the front panel or RS-232, to ensure that the level on the output does not vary fr om input to input. See chapter 3, “Operation”, and chapter 4, “Remote Operation” fo[...]

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    Installation, cont’d MAV 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 Matrix Switchers • Installation 2-6 7 Balanced or unbalanced audio output connectors (captive screw audio connector [A] models only) — These 3.5 mm, 5-pole captive screw connectors output the selected unamplified, line level audio. Connect audio devices, such as an audio amplifier or powered speakers[...]

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    2-7 MAV 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 Matrix Switchers • Installation Using the hardwired IR input on pin 9, you can use a contr ol system with IR-learning capabilities to operate the switcher just as if you were using an IR 501 remote contr ol. The control system must first “learn” the IR command from an IR 501, after which it sends the same commands to[...]

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    Installation, cont’d MAV 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 Matrix Switchers • Installation 2-8 Figure 2-9 shows another configuration, in which the timing sour ce passes thr ough three video cameras and a video scan converter before connecting to the switcher . This type of video camera is capable of synchronizing with the external timing source for video edit[...]

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    MA V 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 Matrix Switchers 3 Chapter Thr ee Operation Front Panel Controls and Indicators Operations Optimizing the Audio (Audio/Video Switchers) T roubleshooting W orksheets[...]

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    Operation, cont’d MAV 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 Matrix Switchers • Operation 3-2 Operation Front Panel Contr ols and Indicators The number of input and output buttons and LEDs and other controls and LEDs that are present on each MA V Series A V matrix switcher vary with the number of inputs and outputs and whether the switcher has video only or both vi[...]

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    3-3 MAV 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 Matrix Switchers • Operation Definitions The following terms, which apply to Extron matrix switchers, ar e used throughout this manual: T ie — An input-to-output connection Set of ties — An input tied to two or more outputs. (An output can never be tied to mor e than one input.) Configuration — Consists of one or m[...]

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    Operation, cont’d MAV 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 Matrix Switchers • Operation 3-4 Input and output selection controls and indicators If the switcher has fewer than eight inputs or outputs, it has fewer input or output buttons and LEDs. 3 Input buttons and LEDs — The input buttons and LEDs select and identify inputs. Alternate preset selection function[...]

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    3-5 MAV 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 Matrix Switchers • Operation I/O selection and audio/video controls and indicators (audio/video switchers) 7 I/O and Audio Setup button — • Press and release — Pressing the I/O button cycles thr ough video and audio, video only , or audio only for input and output selection. See the V ideo and Audio LEDs ( 8 ) for [...]

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    Operation, cont’d MAV 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 Matrix Switchers • Operation 3-6 1 0 Down ( ) button and LED — The button decr eases the audio gain for a selected input. Press and r elease the button to decrease the gain by 1 dB or press and hold the button to decrease the gain by 3 dB per second until the button is released or the lower limit is re [...]

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    3-7 MAV 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 Matrix Switchers • Operation 2 . Plug in all system components and turn on the input devices (such as DVD players, laserdisc players, VCRs, and DSS receivers) and the output devices. 3 . Set the input devices to output video using each device’s own operating instructions. 4 . Create a tie (see below). The selected inpu[...]

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    Operation, cont’d MAV 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 Matrix Switchers • Operation 3-8 Example 1: Create a set of video and audio ties The following steps show an example in which input 5 is tied to outputs 3, 4, and 8. The example shows the front panel indications that result fr om your actions. This example assumes that there are no ties in the curr ent co[...]

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    3-9 MAV 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 Matrix Switchers • Operation The current configuration (figure 3-8) is now: • Input 5 video and audio tied to output 3, output 4, and output 8 Input 5 (video/audio) tied to outputs 3 , 4 , and 8. Input Output 3 4 8 5 Vide o Aud io Figure 3-8 — Example 1, final configuration Example 2: Add a video tie to a set of vide[...]

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    Operation, cont’d MAV 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 Matrix Switchers • Operation 3-10 3 . Press and r elease the Output 1 button (figure 3-1 1). 7 6 5 2 4 1 8 3 OUTPUTS Press and release the Output 1 button. T he Output 1 LED blinks to indicate that the selected input will be tied to this outpu t. = Blinking LED Figure 3-11 — Select the output 4 . Press [...]

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    3-11 MAV 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 Matrix Switchers • Operation Example 3: Remove a tie from a set of ties This example shows two similar operations: • Removing an audio tie from a set of ties on an audio/video switcher • Removing a tie on a video-only switcher The following steps show an example in which an existing tie is removed fr om the current [...]

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    Operation, cont’d MAV 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 Matrix Switchers • Operation 3-12 The current configuration (figure 3-18) is now: • V ideo — (V ideo-only switcher) — Input 5 tied to output 1, output 3, and output 8 (Audio/video switcher) — Input 5 video tied to output 1, output 3, output 4, and output 8 • Audio — (Audio/video switcher) Inpu[...]

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    3-13 MAV 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 Matrix Switchers • Operation Example 4: View ties by selecting an input The following steps show an example of viewing the video and audio, audio-only , and video-only ties in the current configuration by selecting an input. The example shows the front panel indications that r esult from your actions. This example assum[...]

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    Operation, cont’d MAV 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 Matrix Switchers • Operation 3-14 3 . Press and r elease the I/O button (figure 3-21). 2 OUTPUTS 1 8 6 5 4 3 7 I/O AUD VID +dB -d B The Output 1, Output 3, Output 4, and Output 8 LEDs light to indicate the video ties created in example 1 and 2. Press the button to deselect audio . The video LED lights whe[...]

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    3-15 MAV 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 Matrix Switchers • Operation 2 . Press and r elease the Output 3 button (figure 3-24). 7 6 2 4 1 INPUTS OUTPUTS 8 3 6 4 5 5 I/O AUD VID +d B -d B Press and release the Output 3 button. The Output 3 LED lights to indicate that output 3 is selected and it is receiving video or video and audio . The source (or sources, if [...]

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    Operation, cont’d MAV 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 Matrix Switchers • Operation 3-16 4 . Press and r elease the I/O button (figure 3-26). 7 6 2 4 1 INPUTS OUTPUTS 8 3 6 4 5 5 I/O AUD VID +dB -d B The Output 3 LED lights to indicate that output 3 is selected and it is receiving audio . The source is indicated by the Input LED . The Output 8 LED also lights[...]

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    3-17 MAV 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 Matrix Switchers • Operation Example 6: Save a preset The following steps show an example in which the current configuration is saved as a preset. The example shows the fr ont panel indications that result fr om your actions. 1 . Pr ess and hold the Preset button for appr oximately 2 seconds until the Preset LED begins [...]

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    Operation, cont’d MAV 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 Matrix Switchers • Operation 3-18 Example 7: Recall a preset The following steps show an example in which a preset is r ecalled to become the current configuration. The example shows the front panel indications that r esult from your actions. 1 . Press and r elease the Preset button (figur e 3-29). PRESET[...]

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    3-19 MAV 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 Matrix Switchers • Operation Adjusting input audio gain and attenuation Audio/video switchers have input audio gain and attenuation adjustments. In Audio Setup mode the audio gain or attenuation of each input can be adjusted through a range of –18 dB to +10 dB. This adjustment range ensur es that there is no noticeabl[...]

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    Operation, cont’d MAV 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 Matrix Switchers • Operation 3-20 The input audio gain or attenuation can be adjusted from the front panel or by using Extron’s W indows-based control program. 1 . Apply audio signals to all inputs to be adjusted. 2 . Press and hold the Audio Setup (I/O) button until the Audio Setup LED lights. Release [...]

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    3-21 MAV 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 Matrix Switchers • Operation Example 8: Adjust the input audio gain The following steps show an example in which an input audio level is viewed and adjusted. The example shows the front panel indications that r esult from your actions. 1 . Press and hold the Audio Setup (I/O) button for approximately 2 seconds (figure 3[...]

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    Operation, cont’d MAV 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 Matrix Switchers • Operation 3-22 b . Return to the original audio gain setting by pressing and releasing the or button (the opposite of the button you pressed in step a ) the same number of steps you pressed the opposite arr ow button in step 1 . In example 8 , this means pr essing the button three times[...]

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    3-23 MAV 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 Matrix Switchers • Operation Resetting audio gain — single input Reset a specified input’s audio gain or attenuation to the factory default (-12 dB for captive screw audio connector [A] models, 0 dB for RCA audio connector [A RCA] models) as follows: 1 . Press and hold the Audio Setup (I/O) button for approximately [...]

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    Operation, cont’d MAV 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 Matrix Switchers • Operation 3-24 5 . Press and r elease the Audio Setup button (figure 3-39). All audio changes are saved. I/O A UD VID AUDIO SETUP +dB -d B Press the Audio Setup b utton to exit A udio Setup mode. T he Audio Setup LED t urns off. All input and outpu t LEDs turn off. Figure 3-39 — Exit [...]

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    3-25 MAV 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 Matrix Switchers • Operation Front panel security lockout ( Executive mode) The MA V Series switchers have a front panel security lockout ( Executive mode) feature that limits the operation of the switcher fr om the front panel and optional IR remote contr ol. When the switcher is locked, the Enter button, I/O button (v[...]

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    Operation, cont’d MAV 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 Matrix Switchers • Operation 3-26 Resetting the system to factory defaults (audio/video switchers) T o reset an audio/video switcher to the factory default settings, press and hold the I/O button on the front panel while applying AC power (figure 3-43). Continue to hold the I/O button until all LEDs light[...]

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    3-27 MAV 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 Matrix Switchers • Operation Optimizing the Audio (Audio/Video Switchers) Each individual input audio gain can be adjusted within a range of -18 dB to +10 dB to eliminate noticeable volume differ ences between sources and to achieve the best headroom and signal-to-noise ratio. Adjust the audio level as follows: 1 . Conn[...]

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    Operation, cont’d MAV 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 Matrix Switchers • Operation 3-28 W orksheets Rather than trying to remember the configuration for each pr eset, use worksheets to record this information. Make copies of the blank worksheet on page 3-31 and use one for each preset configuration. Cr oss out all unused or inactive inputs and outputs. If ap[...]

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    3-29 MAV 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 Matrix Switchers • Operation Worksheet example 2: Daily configuration Figure 3-45 continues fr om worksheet example 1 by showing the video and audio ties that make up the configuration of preset 1. A solid ink line shows video ties and a dashed pencil line shows the audio ties. In this example: • The image of the pres[...]

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    Operation, cont’d MAV 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 Matrix Switchers • Operation 3-30 Worksheet example 3: T est configuration The A/V system in our fictional or ganization needs to be fine tuned on a regular basis. Figure 3-46 shows a typical test configuration, with an Extr on video test generator (input 8) generating a test pattern to all monitors (outp[...]

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    3-31 MAV 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 Matrix Switchers • Operation 1 2 345 67 8 Input sour ces Output destinations Preset # Title: Video: A udio: Fill in the preset number and use colors, or dashes , etc. to make connecting lines . Indicate if the configuration is f or Video, A udio , or both. 12 345 67 8 Configuration worksheet[...]

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    Operation, cont’d MAV 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 Matrix Switchers • Operation 3-32[...]

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    MA V 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 Matrix Switchers 4 Chapter Four Remote Operation Simple Instruction Set Control Matrix Switchers Control Program[...]

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    Remote Operation, cont’d MAV 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 Matrix Switchers • Remote Operation 4-2 Remote Operation The MA V A V Series switchers can be remotely controlled via the switcher ’s r ear panel RS-232 connector (figure 4-1) or using an optional infrared small matrix universal remote control (figur e 4-2). Pin RS-232 Function 1 — Not used 2 T[...]

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    4-3 MAV 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 Matrix Switchers • Remote Operation Switcher -initiated messages When a local event such as a front panel operation or an IR 501 command string occurs, the switcher responds by sending a message to the host. The switcher - initiated messages are listed below (underlined). The switcher does not expect a response fr om the[...]

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    Remote Operation, cont’d MAV 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 Matrix Switchers • Remote Operation 4-4 Switcher err or responses When the switcher receives an SIS command and determines that it is valid, it performs the command and sends a response to the host device. If the switcher is unable to perform the command because the command is invalid or contains i[...]

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    4-5 MAV 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 Matrix Switchers • Remote Operation Command/response table for SIS commands Command ASCII Command Response Additional description (host to switcher) (switcher to host) Create ties 1. Commands can be made back-to-back, with no spaces. For example: 1*1!02*02%003*003$4*4!. 2. The quick multiple tie and tie input to all outp[...]

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    Remote Operation, cont’d MAV 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 Matrix Switchers • Remote Operation 4-6 Command/response table for SIS commands (cont’d) Command ASCII Command Response Additional description (host to switcher) (switcher to host) IR Video mute commands An IR 501 user can mute video and/or audio with a string of IR commands that cannot be duplic[...]

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    4-7 MAV 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 Matrix Switchers • Remote Operation Command/response table for SIS commands (cont’d) Command ASCII Command Response Additional description (host to switcher) (switcher to host) IR receiver enable Enable IR receiver 0*65# IRdisable*0 Enable the IR receiver (allow control by the IR 501). Disable IR receiver 1*65# IRdisab[...]

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    Remote Operation, cont’d MAV 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 Matrix Switchers • Remote Operation 4-8 Command/response table for SIS commands (cont’d) Command ASCII Command Response Additional description (host to switcher) (switcher to host) Resets Reset global presets Esc ZG Zpg Clear all global presets. Reset individual global preset Esc X1 1 ZG Zpg X1 1[...]

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    4-9 MAV 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 Matrix Switchers • Remote Operation Command/response table for SIS commands (cont’d) Command ASCII Command Response Additional description (host to switcher) (switcher to host) View ties, gain, mutes, and pr esets (continued) V iew global preset configuration Esc X1 1 VC X 2 1 • X 2 2 • X 2 3 •...• X 2 n •V i[...]

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    Remote Operation, cont’d MAV 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 Matrix Switchers • Remote Operation 4-10 Loading firmware using an SIS command Firmware can be uploaded two ways: 1 . Using the Matrix Switchers Control Pr ogram. 2 . Using the Esc upload SIS command entered via a communications utility such as HyperT erminal. Extron r ecommends that you upload fir[...]

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    4-11 MAV 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 Matrix Switchers • Remote Operation 3 . Depress the keyboar d’s Esc key and then type upload . The computer responds with the “Go” pr ompt. 4 . Click T ransfer > Send text file... . 5 . Click the Files of type: dr op box and select All files (*.*) . 6 . Navigate to the folder where you saved the firmwar e upgra[...]

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    Remote Operation, cont’d MAV 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 Matrix Switchers • Remote Operation 4-12 Matrix Switchers Control Pr ogram The W indows ® -based Extron Matrix Switchers Control Pr ogram, which communicates with the switcher via the rear panel Remote RS-232 port pr ovides an easy way to set up ties and sets of ties. The program is compatible wit[...]

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    4-13 MAV 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 Matrix Switchers • Remote Operation 4 . Follow the on-screen instr uctions. By default, the W indows installation of the Matrix Switchers Control Pr ogram creates a C:Pr ogram FilesExtron Matrix_Switcher directory , and it places three icons into a gr oup folder named “Extron Electr onicsMatrix Switchers.” The t[...]

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    Remote Operation, cont’d MAV 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 Matrix Switchers • Remote Operation 4-14 3 . The Extr on Matrix Switchers Control Program window (figure 4-9 and figure 4-10) displays the current configuration of the attached matrix. Figure 4-9 — Extron Matrix Switchers Control Program window (blank) Figure 4-10 — Sample pr ogram window (comp[...]

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    4-15 MAV 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 Matrix Switchers • Remote Operation 5. T o make the control program easier to use, assign a device icon to each input and output. Click on a box that repr esents an input or output, and drag the desired icon onto the box fr om the icon palette that appears. 6. T o create a tie, drag an input box to one or mor e output b[...]

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    Remote Operation, cont’d MAV 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 Matrix Switchers • Remote Operation 4-16 4 . Start the Matrix Switchers Control Pr ogram and connect to the MA V switcher . See “Using the software”, steps 1 thr ough 3 , starting on page 4-13. 5 . Click on T ools > Update firmware . If your switcher has version 2. xx firmware files , the Ex[...]

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    4-17 MAV 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 Matrix Switchers • Remote Operation Figure 4-13 — Open window , version 1. xx firmware files 9 . V ersion 2. xx firmware upload — A status bar , which shows the progress of the upload, appears in the Firmware Loader window (figure 4-14). The firmware upload to the switcher may take several minutes. Figure 4-14 — F[...]

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    Remote Operation, cont’d MAV 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 Matrix Switchers • Remote Operation 4-18 10 . When prompted, confirm that the firmware version displayed in the firmwar e loader is correct. Click Ok in the Firmware Update pr ompt window to exit the firmware loader utility . 11 . V ersion 1. xx firmware upload — A status window appears that show[...]

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    4-19 MAV 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 Matrix Switchers • Remote Operation Windows menus File menu Save matrix settings as — Saves a complete set of up to 16 presets, plus the last active setting (preset #0 ), to a file. Saved settings include audio gain settings (if specified), assigned icons, and icon captions. Restore matrix settings from — Loads and [...]

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    Remote Operation, cont’d MAV 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 Matrix Switchers • Remote Operation 4-20 Audio-Output volume settings — Displays the Mute & Output-Level window (figure 4-16), which displays the output volume level (consumer [-10 dBV] or professional [+4 dBu] , for a single output or for all outputs and allows you to change it. This window [...]

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    4-21 MAV 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 Matrix Switchers • Remote Operation T ies as crosspoints — Displays ties as a grid of inputs and outputs (figure 4-18). Existing ties ar e indicated as orange (video and audio), green (video only), or red (audio only) boxes. New ties that will take effect when you click the T ake button are indicated by + . T ies that[...]

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    Remote Operation, cont’d MAV 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 Matrix Switchers • Remote Operation 4-22 Using Emulation mode Emulation mode allows you to set up the software without attaching the switcher to the computer . T o use Emulation mode: 1. Double-click on the Matrix Switchers Control Program icon in the Extr on Electronics group or folder . 2. Choose[...]

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    MA V 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 Matrix Switchers A Appendix A Specifications and Part Numbers Specifications Part Numbers[...]

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    Specifications and Part Numbers, cont’d MAV 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 Matrix Switchers • Specifications and Part Numbers A-2 Specifications and Part Numbers Specifications Video — composite video and S-video models Routing MAV 44 Series .................. 4 x 4 matrix MAV 48 Series .................. 4 x 8 matrix MAV 84 Series .................. 8 x [...]

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    A-3 MAV 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 Matrix Switchers • Specifications and Numbers Connectors MAV 44/84 composite video models 4 female BNC MAV 44/84 S-video models 4 female 4-pin mini DIN MAV 48/88 composite video models 8 female BNC MAV 48/88 S-video models 8 female 4-pin mini DIN Nominal level ............................... 1 Vp-p for Y of S-video, and [...]

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    Specifications and Part Numbers, cont’d MAV 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 Matrix Switchers • Specifications and Part Numbers A-4 Connectors MAV 44 AV, MAV 44 SVA, MAV 48 AV, MAV 48 SVA (4) 3.5 mm captive screw connectors, 5-pole MAV 44 AV RCA, MAV 44 SVA RCA, MAV 48 AV RCA, MAV 48 SVA RCA 4 pairs of RCA female connectors MAV 84 AV, MAV 84 SVA, MAV 88 AV, M[...]

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    A-5 MAV 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 Matrix Switchers • Specifications and Numbers Control/remote — switcher Serial control port ........................ RS-232, 9-pin female D connector Baud rate and protocol ............... 9600 baud, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, no parity Serial control pin configurations 2 = TX, 3 = RX, 5 = GND, 9 = hardwired IR IR contro[...]

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    Specifications and Part Numbers, cont’d MAV 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 Matrix Switchers • Specifications and Part Numbers A-6 Part Numbers MA V Series A V switchers Extron Part Part # MAV 44 SVA S-video and audio switcher 60-553-22 MAV 44 SVA RCA S-video and audio switcher (RCA connectors) 60-553-32 MAV 44 AV composite video and audio switcher 60-553-21[...]

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    A-7 MAV 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 Matrix Switchers • Specifications and Numbers Optional accessories Extron Part Part # Captive screw connectors with tail (qty. 10) 100-457-01 IR 501 small matrix universal remote control 70-336-01 MBU 149 1U enclosure under-desk mounting kit 70-222-01 RCA-to-BNC adapter 100-229-01 SVHS - BNC adapter 26-353-01 MKP 3000 Bl[...]

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    Specifications and Part Numbers, cont’d MAV 44 / 48 / 84 / 88 Matrix Switchers • Specifications and Part Numbers A-8 Assorted connectors BNC connectors Part # BNC bulkhead connectors, qty. 50 (for custom wall plates) 100-076-51 Pre-cut cables S-video cable is terminated with 4-pin mini DIN connectors on both ends. All Extron BNC cables have mal[...]

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    Extr on’ s W arranty Extron Electr onics warrants this product against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of three years fr om the date of purchase. In the event of malfunction during the warranty period attributable directly to faulty workmanship and/or materials, Extr on Electronics will, at its option, repair or r eplace said pr[...]

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    Extron Electronics, USA 1230 South Lewis Street Anaheim, CA 92805 800.633.9876 714.491.1500 FAX 714.491.1517 Extron Electronics, Europe Beeldschermweg 6C 3821 AH Amersfoort, The Netherlands +800.3987.6673 +31.33.453.4040 FAX +31.33.453.4050 Extron Electronics, Japan Kyodo Building, 16 Ichibancho Chiyoda-ku, T okyo 102-0082 Japan +81.3.3511.7655 F A[...]