CrossPoint 300 Series Matrix Switchers 68-521-10 Rev.
Precautions Safety Instructions • English Warning This symbol is intended to alert the user of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature provided with the equipment. Power sources • This equipment should be operated only from the power source indicated on the product. This equipment is intended to be used with a main power system with a grounded (neutral) conductor. The third (grounding) pin is a safety feature, do not a empt to bypass or disable it.
Quick Start — CrossPoint 300 Matrix Switchers Installation Step 7 Step 1 Plug the switcher and input and output devices into a grounded AC source, and turn on the input and output devices. If desired, mount the switcher in a rack. Step 2 Definitions Turn off power to the input and output devices, and remove the power cords from them. Tie — An input-to-output connection. Step 3 Set of ties — An input tied to 2 or more outputs.
Quick Start — CrossPoint 300 Matrix Switchers, cont’d RGBHV and Audio buttons select/deselect video and/or audio. The Audio LED blinks to indicate audio breakaway. Save or recall a preset 1. Save a preset — Press and hold the Preset button for 2 seconds. The Audio button and LED are present on video-only switchers, but have no function. Recall a preset — Press and release the Preset button. Preset LED blinks. Audio also selects the audio level/adjust mode. See “View, adjust the audio level” at right.
Table of Contents Chapter 1 • Introduction ....................................................................................................... 1-1 About this Manual ............................................................................................................. 1-2 About the Matrix Switchers .......................................................................................... 1-2 Definitions ...............................................................................................
Table of Contents, cont’d Setting the front panel locks (Executive modes) ........................................................... 3-34 Selecting Lock mode 2 or toggling between mode 2 and mode 0 ............................. 3-35 Selecting Lock mode 2 or toggling between mode 2 and mode 1 ............................. 3-35 Performing a system reset from the front panel ........................................................... 3-36 Selecting the rear panel Remote port protocol and baud rate ...........
Chapter 5 • Matrix Software .............................................................................................. 5-1 Matrix Switchers Control Program ............................................................................ 5-2 Installing the software ...................................................................................................... 5-2 Using the software ............................................................................................................
Table of Contents, cont’d 68-521-10 Rev. B 03 07 All trademarks mentioned in this manual are the properties of their respective owners.
CrossPoint 300 Matrix Switchers 1 Chapter One Introduction About this Manual About the Matrix Switchers Definitions Features
Introduction, cont’d Introduction About this Manual This manual contains installation, configuration, and operating information for the Extron CrossPoint 300 Wideband RGBHV Analog Matrix Awitchers. About the Matrix Switchers Matrix switchers distribute any input signal to any combination of outputs. The matrix switchers can route multiple input/output configurations simultaneously. The matrix switchers are single box solutions to complex wideband video and/or audio routing applications (figure 1-1).
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Introduction, cont’d Features Video — All switchers input and output wideband RGBHV or RGBS video on female BNC connectors. They can also switch RGsB, RsGsBs, component/ HDTV, S-video, or composite video. Bandwidth — The CrossPoint 300 Series switchers provide a minimum of 300 MHz (-3 dB) video bandwidth, fully loaded. Audio inputs (HVA models only) — Input and output stereo audio inputs, balanced or unbalanced, on 3.5 mm, 5-pole captive screw terminals.
Operational flexibility — Operations such as input/output selection, setting of presets, and adjustment of audio levels can be performed on the front panel or via either serial port. The serial ports also allow remote control via a PC or control system. • QuickSwitch Front Panel Controller (QS-FPC™) — The front panel controller supports input and output selection, preset creation and selection, audio input gain and attenuation, and audio output level.
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CrossPoint 300 Matrix Switchers 2 Chapter Two Installation Mounting the Switcher Connections and Rear Panel Features Front Panel Configuration Port
Installation, cont’d Installation Mounting the Switcher The matrix switchers are housed in rack-mountable, metal enclosures with 19" rack ears. The amount of vertical rack space required for each switcher is as follows: • The CrossPoint 300 84, 88, 124, and 128 are in a 3U-high enclosure. • The CrossPoint 300 816, 168, 1212, and 1616 are in a 6U-high enclosure. UL requirements The following Underwriters Laboratories (UL) requirements pertain to the installation of the matrix switcher into a rack. 1.
Connections and Rear Panel Features All connectors for all switchers are on the rear panel. Figure 2-1 and figure 2-2 show a representative sampling of all of the matrix switchers described in this manual. Figure 2-1 shows the CrossPoint 300 128 HVA. The CrossPoint 300 84, 88, and 124 are housed in the same 3U enclosure, but have fewer input and/or output connectors to accommodate their smaller matrix sizes.
Installation, cont’d RGBHV input and output 1 The switcher can connect to up to as many as 16 RGBHV video and/or stereo audio devices, depending on the model. The switcher can output to as many as 16 video and/or audio outputs, depending on the model. 2 1 The CrossPoint Series switchers can also switch RGBS, RGsB, RsGsBs, component video, S-video, or composite video by using four, three, two, or one BNC(s).
See figure 2-4 to identify the tip, ring, and sleeve when you are making connections for the switcher from existing audio cables. A mono audio connector consists of the tip and sleeve. A stereo audio connector consists of the tip, ring and sleeve. The ring, tip, and sleeve wires are also shown on the captive screw audio connector diagrams, figure 2-3 and figure 2-5. Tip (+) Ring (-) Tip (+) Sleeve ( ) Sleeve ( ) 3.
Installation, cont’d Remote (RS-232/RS-422) port 1 5 6 9 RS232/RS422 RS-232/RS-422 Remote connector — Connect a host device, such as a computer, touch panel control, or RS-232 capable PDA to the switcher via this 9-pin D connector for serial RS-232/RS-422 control (figure 2-6).
Sync termination switches 7 Sync termination switches — The CrossPoint 300 matrix switchers have sync termination switches on the rear panel for inputs 1 through 4 (figure 2-7). The switches provide a way to condition non-TTL sync levels greater than 5 Vp-p, enabling the sync to be properly passed from input to selected output(s). The matrix switchers have two sets of sync termination switches; one for horizontal or combined sync and a second set for vertical sync.
Installation, cont’d Front Panel Configuration Port CONTROL IO CONFIG ENTER PRESET VIEW ESC RGBHV AUDIO CROSSPOINT 300 SERIES WIDEBAND MATRIX SWITCHER with ADSP™ 9 Figure 2-8 — Front panel configuration port 9 Configuration port — This 2.5 mm mini stereo jack serves the same serial communications function as the rear panel Remote port, but it is easier to access than the rear port after the matrix switcher has been installed and cabled. The optional 9-pin D to 2.
This port is RS-232 only, with its default protocols as follows: • 9600 baud • no parity • 1 stop bit • no flow control • 8 data bits The maximum distances from the matrix switcher to the controlling device can vary up to 200 feet (61 m). Factors such as cable gauge, baud rates, environment, and output levels (from the switcher and the controlling device) all affect transmission distance. Distances of about 50 feet (15 m) are typically not a problem.
Installation, cont’d 2-10 CrossPoint 300 Matrix Switchers • Installation
CrossPoint 300 Matrix Switchers 3 Chapter Three Operation Front Panel Controls and Indicators Front Panel Operations Rear Panel Operations Optimizing the Audio (HVA Switchers) Troubleshooting Configuration Worksheets
Operation, cont’d Operation On some CrossPoint 300 switchers, the video selection button is labeled “Video” rather than “RGBHV”. Front Panel Controls and Indicators The front panel controls (figure 3-1 and figure 3-2) are grouped into two sets. The input and output buttons and LED indicators are grouped on the left side of the control panel. The control buttons and input/output (I/O) selection buttons and indicators are grouped on the right side of the panel.
Definitions The following terms, which apply to Extron matrix switchers, are used throughout this manual: Tie — An input-to-output connection. Set of ties — An input tied to two or more outputs. (An output can never be tied to more than one input.) Configuration — One or more ties or one or more sets of ties. Current configuration — The configuration that is currently active in the switcher (also called configuration 0) Global memory preset — A configuration that has been stored.
Operation, cont’d Input and output label windows — These translucent panels can be removed and replaced to insert labels behind the panels. To remove a panel, insert the Phillips-head end of a Tweeker or small Phillips-head screwdriver into the hole in one end of the panel, and gently slide the tab at the edge of the panel out of the recess in the switcher housing.
5 6 Preset button and LED — The Preset button and LED have two primary functions (•) and three secondary (❏) functions: • Activates Save Preset mode to save a configuration as a preset and Recall Preset mode to activate a previously-defined preset. • Blinks when Save Preset mode is active and lights steadily when Recall Preset mode is active. ❏ With the Enter, View, and Esc buttons, selects Serial Port Configuration mode. See “Selecting the rear panel Remote port protocol and baud rate” on page 3-37.
Operation, cont’d 7 Esc ( ) button and LED — The Esc ( ) button and LED have two primary functions (•) and six secondary (❏) functions: • Cancels operations or selections in progress and resets the front panel button indicators. The Esc ( ) button does not reset the current configuration, the RGBHV button and Audio selection button, any presets, or any audio gain or attenuation settings. • Flashes once to indicate that the escape function has been activated.
9 Audio button and LED — The Audio button and LED have two primary functions (•) and five secondary (❏) functions • (HVA models only) Selects and deselects audio for a configuration that is being created or viewed. • (HVA models only) Lights to indicate that audio is available for configuration or viewing. ❏ (HVA models only) Selects the Audio mode, in which you can adjust the input audio level. See “Viewing and adjusting the input audio level (HVA models)” on page 3-24 .
Operation, cont’d Power indications Power is applied when the power cord is connected to an AC source. The switcher performs a self-test that flashes the front panel button indicators and then turns them off. For HVA models, an error-free power up self-test sequence leaves the RGBHV LED and the Audio LED on, and all other LEDs unlit. The current configuration and all presets are saved in non-volatile memory. When power is applied, the most recent configuration is retrieved.
Example 1: Creating 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 steps show the front panel indications that result from your actions. This example assumes that there are no ties in the current configuration. 1. Press and release the Esc button (figure 3-4). Press the Esc button to clear all selections. CONTROL The LED blinks once. ENTER PRESET VIEW ESC Figure 3-4 — Clear all selections 2.
Operation, cont’d Press and release the Output 3, Output 4, and Output 8 buttons. The LEDs blink to indicate that the selected RGBHV and audio input will be tied to these outputs. 1 2 3 4 5 OUTPUTS 6 7 8 ENTER PRESET The Enter LED blinks to indicate the need to confirm the change. Figure 3-7 — Select the outputs 5. Press and release the Enter button (figure 3-8). Press the Enter button to confirm the configuration change. The Enter LED and all input LEDs and output LEDs return to the unlit state.
This example assumes that you have performed example 1. 1. Press and release the Esc button (figure 3-10). Press the Esc button to clear all selections. CONTROL The LED blinks once. ENTER PRESET VIEW ESC Figure 3-10 — Clear all selections 2. To select video only for the tie, if necessary, press and release the RGBHV button and/or Audio button (figure 3-11). I/O RGBHV AUDIO Press the RGBHV button Press the Audio button to toggle on and off. to toggle on and off. The LED lights when selected.
Operation, cont’d Press and release the Output 1 button. The LED blinks to indicate that the selected RGBHV input will be tied to this output. 1 2 3 The Enter LED blinks to indicate the need to confirm the change. 6 4 5 OUTPUTS ENTER PRESET Figure 3-13 — Select the output 5. Press and release the Enter button (figure 3-14). Press the Enter button to confirm the configuration change. The Enter LED and all input LEDs and output LEDs return to the unlit state.
This example assumes that you have performed example 1 and example 2. 1. Press and release the Esc button (figure 3-16). Press the Esc button to clear all selections. CONTROL The LED blinks once. ENTER PRESET VIEW ESC Figure 3-16 — Clear all selections 2. To select audio only for the tie, if necessary, press and release the RGBHV button and/or Audio button (figure 3-17). I/O RGBHV AUDIO Press the RGBHV button to toggle on and off. Press the Audio button to toggle on and off.
Operation, cont’d Press and release the Output 4 button. The LED blinks to indicate that the selected RGBHV output will be untied. 1 2 3 The Enter LED blinks to indicate the need to confirm the change. 6 4 5 OUTPUTS ENTER PRESET Figure 3-19 — Deselect the output 5. Press and release the Enter button (figure 3-20). Press the Enter button to confirm the configuration change. The Enter LED and all input LEDs and output LEDs return to the unlit state.
Viewing a configuration The current configuration can be viewed using the front panel buttons. The View-only mode prevents inadvertent changes to the current configuration. View-only mode also provides a way to mute video and audio outputs (see “Muting and unmuting video and/or audio” on page 3-18. View the current configuration as follows: 1. Press the Esc button to clear any input LEDs, output LEDs, or control LEDs that are lit. 2. Press and release the View button.
Operation, cont’d 2. Press and release the View button to enter View-only mode. The View LED lights. 3. To select both video and audio for viewing, if necessary, press and release the RGBHV button and the Audio button (figure 3-23). I/O In this example, the Audio LED blinks to indicate audio breakaway (assuming you have performed example 1, 2, and 3). RGBHV AUDIO Press the RGBHV button to toggle on and off. Press the Audio button to toggle on and off. The LED lights when selected.
Press and release the RGBHV button to deselect RGBHV (figure 3-25). 5. I/O The output buttons for outputs that are tied to Input 5 light to indicate audio ties (audio breakaway). RGBHV AUDIO Press the RGBHV button to delesect it. The LED is unlit when deselected. The Audio LED remains lit to indicate that only audio is selected. 2 3 4 5 OUTPUTS 6 7 8 The output buttons for outputs that are not tied to Input 5 are unlit.
Operation, cont’d Muting and unmuting video and/or audio Individual outputs can be muted or unmuted as follows: Mutes are protected when front panel lock mode 2 is selected. You can view the status of the output (muted or unmuted) in lock mode 2 but not change it from the front panel. 1. Press the Esc button to clear any input LEDs, output LEDs, or control LEDs that are lit. 2. Press and release the View button. 3.
3. To select both video and audio for viewing and muting, if necessary, press and release the RGBHV button and the Audio button (figure 3-29). This example shows the indications that the front panel displays if example 1, example 2, and example 3 have been completed. I/O In this example, the Audio LED blinks to indicate audio breakaway (assuming you have performed example 1, 2, and 3). RGBHV AUDIO Press the RGBHV button to toggle on and off. Press the Audio button to toggle on and off.
Operation, cont’d 5. Press and hold the Output 3 button and the Output 4 button (figure 3-31) for approximately 2 seconds until the LEDs light steadily. The output 3 and output 4 video and audio signals are unmuted. One at a time, press and hold the Output 3 button and Output 4 button. The LEDs stop blinking and light to indicate that the RGBHV and audio outputs are unmuted. Release the button.
Example 6: Saving a preset The following steps show an example in which the current configuration is saved as a preset in a CrossPoint 300 1616. The steps show the front panel indications that result from your actions. 1. Press and release the Esc button (figure 3-33). Press the Esc button to clear all selections. CONTROL The LED blinks once. ENTER PRESET VIEW ESC Figure 3-33 — Clear all selections 2.
Operation, cont’d 4. Press and release the Enter button (figure 3-36). The current configuration is now stored in memory location 17. Press the Enter button to save the preset. CONTROL ENTER PRESET VIEW The Enter and Preset LEDs return to the unlit state. ESC All input LEDs return to the unlit state. Figure 3-36 — Press the Enter button Example 7: Recalling a preset The following steps show an example in which a preset is recalled to become the current configuration in a CrossPoint 300 84.
3. Press and release the Output 1 button (figure 3-39). Press and release the Output 1 button. The LED blinks to indicate that this preset number is selected but not recalled. 1 1 Preset 13 2 3 4 2 3 4 Preset 14 Preset 15 Preset 16 CONTROL ENTER PRESET VIEW The Enter LED blinks to indicate the need to recall the preset. The Preset LED remains lit. Figure 3-39 — Select the preset 4. Press and release the Enter button (figure 3-40).
Operation, cont’d Viewing and adjusting the input audio level (HVA models) On HVA models, the audio level of each input can be displayed and adjusted through a range of -18 dB to +24 dB to ensure that there is no noticeable volume difference among sources (figure 3-41). The audio level can be adjusted from the front panel or under RS-232/RS-422 control. The default audio level is 0 dB.
Example 8: Viewing and adjusting an input audio level The following steps show an example in which an audio level is viewed and adjusted. The steps show the front panel indications that result from your actions. Audio gain and attenuation is displayed differently on different models. See the table on page 3-26. • Switchers with 16 output LEDs — Each output LED indicates 1 dB when blinking and 2 dB when lit.
Operation, cont’d Audio gain and attenuation settings CrossPoint 300 816, 168, 1616 HVA CrossPoint 300 84, 88, 124, 128 HVA dB 1 2 Output LED 3 4 5 6 View Esc 7 8 +24 dB 1 2 3 4 5 Output LED 6 7 8 View Esc 9 10 11 12 +24 +23 F +23 +22 S +22 +21 S S +21 +20 F +20 +19 S +19 +18 S +18 +17 F +17 +16 S +16 S S +15 +15 +14 F +13 S +14 S +13 +12 +12 +11 F +11 +10 S +10 +9 S S +9 +8 F +8 +7 S +7 +6 S +6 +5 F +5 +4 S +4 +3 S S +3 +2
3. Press and release the input 5 button (figure 3-44). Figure 3-44 shows the current level (+8 dB) displayed on an 8-ouput-LED switcher, such as a CrossPoint 300 128 HVA. Press and release the Input 5 button. The LED lights. 1 2 3 4 5 6 4 5 OUTPUTS 6 F 1 2 3 The output LEDs display the selected input's audio level. 7 8 VIEW ESC The View and Esc LEDs display the polarity (gain or attenuation).
Operation, cont’d Press and release the View ( audio level by 1 dB. 4. ) button once (figure 3-46) to decrease the input Press and release the View ( ) button several more times (figure 3-46) to decrease the input audio level by 1 dB per button push. Note the output LED indication changes that occur each time the View ( ) button is pressed and released. Figure 3-46 shows the result of pressing the View ( ) button a total of 9 times. Note that the View LED is now lit to indicate a negative level.
5. Press and release the Audio button (figure 3-48). Press the Audio button to exit audio mode. I/O All input LEDs and output LEDs return to the unlit state. RGBHV AUDIO RGBHV AUDIO The Audio LED stops blinking and lights steadily. The RGBHV button lights. Figure 3-48 — Deselect Audio mode Viewing and adjusting the output volume (HVA models) On HVA models, the audio level of each input can be displayed and adjusted through a range of 100% (no attenuation) to 0% (maximum [85 dB] attenuation).
Operation, cont’d Reading the displayed value This section is a detailed look at reading the output volume display on the switcher’s front panel. If you do not need to read the exact value of the volume setting, skip this section. There are 65 steps of volume attenuation, with 1 dB per step (button push), except for 0-to-1, which is 22dB. At maximum attenuation, no input LEDs are lit, 85 dB of attenuation is applied, and the audio output is effectively muted.
Audio output volume settings CrossPoint 300 84, 88, 124, 128 HVA Output dB of volume attenuation 1 2 3 4 Input LED 5 6 7 8 9 CrossPoint 300 816, 168, 1616 HVA Output dB of 10 11 12 volume attenuation 0% 85 0% 85 5.5% 7% 8.5% 10% 63 62 61 60 5.5% 7% 8.5% 63 62 61 11.5% 59 13% 14.5% 16% 17.5% 19% 58 57 56 55 54 20.5% 53 22% 23.5% 25% 26.5% 28% 52 51 50 49 48 29.5% 31% 32.5% 34% 35.5% 37% 38.5% 41 40% 41.5% 43% 44.5% 46% 40 39 38 37 36 47.5% 35 49% 50.5% 52% 53.
Operation, cont’d For example: When lit steadily, the Input 3 button indicates the following, depending on the number of input buttons the switcher has: Switchers with 12 input buttons — 47 dB of attenuation when compared to the Input 3 LED blinking quickly (48 dB to 50 dB of attenuation). The blinking Input 4 LED (45 dB to 46 dB of attenuation) is at least 2 dB less than the fast blinking Input 3 LED (48 dB – 46 dB) and at most 5 dB less (50 dB – 45 dB).
3. Press and release the output 1 button (figure 3-51). The input LEDs display the selected output's audio volume level. In this example, the lit input buttons indicate 40 to 41.5 percent of the applied audio input. The unlit input buttons indicate an audio volume attenuation of 39 dB to 40 dB. Press and release the Output 1 button. The LED lights. –39 dB attenuation, 41.
Operation, cont’d Figure 3-54 shows the same volume (61%) as in figure 3-53, but displayed on a 16-output-button switcher, such as a CrossPoint 300 1616 HVA. In this example, the input buttons display an audio gain level of –26 dB. S = Lit LED, = Unlit LED, S = Slow blinking LED Figure 3-54 — Volume display on a 16-output-button switcher Press and release the Audio button (figure 3-55). 5. Press the Audio button to exit audio mode. I/O All input LEDs and output LEDs return to the unlit state.
Basic features consist of: Making ties Saving and recalling presets Setting input audio gain and attenuation Changing Lock modes Advanced features consist of: Setting video and audio output mutes Setting audio output volume Setting the rear panel remote port protocol and baud rate The switcher ships from the factory in Lock mode 2. Selecting Lock mode 2 or toggling between mode 2 and mode 0 If the switcher is in Lock mode 0 or mode 1, this procedure selects mode 2.
Operation, cont’d Performing a system reset from the front panel The front panel reset is identical to the rear panel system reset (see “Performing a system reset from the rear panel” on page 3-39) and to the Esc ZXXX SIS command (see chapter 4, “Programmer’s Guide”).
Selecting the rear panel Remote port protocol and baud rate The Remote port settings are protected when front panel lock mode 2 is selected. You can view the settings in lock mode 2 but not adjust them from the front panel. The matrix switcher can support either RS-232 or RS-422 serial communication protocol, and operate at 9600, 19200, 38400, and 115200 baud rates. The settings of these variables can be viewed and changed from the front panel.
Operation, cont’d 3. To change a value, press and release the button that relates to the desired value (figure 3-60). Press and release the LED(s) to configure the port as follows: Baud rate: Enter — 9600 Preset — 19200 View — 38400 Esc — 115200 Serial protocol: RGBHV — RS-232 Audio — RS-422 The selected LEDs blink and the others remain lit. In this example, the port is set to RS-422 at 38400 baud.
Rear Panel Operations The rear panel has a Reset button that initiates two levels of matrix switcher resets. Press and hold the button while the switcher is running or while you apply power to the switcher for different reset levels. Performing a system reset from the rear panel This function is identical to the front panel system reset (see “Performing a system reset from the front panel” on page 3-36) without requiring you to power down the switcher.
Operation, cont’d Performing a hard reset from the rear panel The hard reset function restores the switcher to the original factory default settings. All user files and settings are maintained. Perform a hard reset as follows: 1. If necessary, turn off power to the switcher. 2. Press and hold the Reset button on the rear panel while you apply AC power to the switcher (figure 3-63). Press and hold the Reset button while you apply power to the switcher.
4. As necessary, adjust the input audio level of each input (see “Viewing and adjusting the input audio level (HVA models)”, in this chapter) so that the approximate output level is the same for all selected inputs. Troubleshooting This section gives recommendations on what to do if you have problems operating the switcher, and it describes an actual image problem that Extron has encountered. General checks 1. Ensure that all devices are plugged in and powered on.
Operation, cont’d Configuration Worksheets Rather than trying to remember the configuration for each preset, use worksheets to record this information. Make copies of the blank worksheet on page 3-45 and use one for each preset configuration. The worksheet accommodates all of the matrix switcher models documented in this manual. Cross out all unused or inactive inputs and outputs. Use different colors for video and audio.
Worksheet example 2: Drawing ties Figure 3-65 continues from worksheet example 1 by showing the video and audio ties that make up the configuration of preset 3. A solid ink line shows video ties, and a dashed pencil line shows the audio ties.
Operation, cont’d Worksheet example 3: Test configuration The A/V system in our fictional organization needs to be fine tuned on a regular basis. Figure 3-66 shows a typical test configuration, with an Extron video test generator (input 12) generating a test pattern to all monitors (outputs 1, 2, 3, 4, and 8). Sound checks are run from the CD player (input 5) to all audio systems (outputs 1, 2, 4, 5, and 8).
CrossPoint 300 Matrix Switchers • Operation 3-45 2 2 Title: 3 3 4 4 5 5 Video: 6 6 7 7 8 8 9 9 Audio: Output destinations 10 10 11 11 12 12 Matrix Switchers Configuration Worksheet Fill in the preset number and use colors, or dashes, etc. to make connecting lines. Indicate if the configuration is for video, audio, or both.
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CrossPoint 300 Matrix Switchers 4 Chapter Four Programmer’s Guide Serial Ports Host-to-Switcher Instructions Switcher-Initiated Messages Switcher Error Responses Using the Command/Response Table Command/Response Table for SIS Commands
Programmer’s Guide, cont’d Programmer’s Guide Serial Ports The switcher has two serial ports that can be connected to a host device such as a computer running the HyperTerminal utility, an RS-232 capable PDA, or a control system. These ports make serial control of the switcher possible. The serial ports are: • The rear panel Remote (RS-232 or RS-422) port, a 9-pin D female connector • The front panel Configuration (RS-232) port, a 2.
Front panel Configuration port This port is hardwired for RS-232 only. The optional 9-pin D to 2.5 mm mini jack TRS RS-232 cable, part #70-335-01 (figure 4-2) can be used for connection to the Configuration port. 6 feet (1.
Programmer’s Guide, cont’d Switcher-Initiated Messages When a local event such as a front panel operation occurs, the switcher responds by sending a message to the host. The switcher-initiated messages are listed below (underlined). (c) Copyright 2007, Extron Electronics, CP 300 450 MAV IP, Vx.xx, 60-nnn-nn The switcher initiates the copyright message when it is first powered on. Vx.xx is the firmware version number and 60-nnn-nn is the switcher part number.
Switcher Error 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 invalid parameters, the switcher returns an error response to the host.
Programmer’s Guide, cont’d Command/Response Table for SIS Commands Symbol Definitions: = Carriage return/line feed = Carriage return (no line feed) • = Space Esc = Escape key Input and output numbers in commands may be entered as either 1-digit, 2-digit, or 3-digit numbers. All input and output numbers are reported as 2-digit numbers in the response.
Command/response table for SIS commands Command ASCII Command Response (host to switcher) Additional description (switcher to host) Create ties • Commands can be made back-to-back in a string, with no spaces. For example: 1*1!02*02&003*003%4*16$. • The quick multiple tie and tie input to all output commands activate all ties simultaneously. • The matrix switchers support 1-, 2-, and 3-digit numeric entries (1*1, 02*02, or 001*001).
Programmer’s Guide, cont’d Command/response table for SIS commands (Cont’d) Command ASCII Command Response (host to switcher) Additional description (switcher to host) Audio input gain and attenuation (HVA models) The set gain (G) and set attenuation (g) commands are case sensitive.
Audio volume adjustment settings X7 value dB of attenuation Output volume X7 value dB of attenuation Output volume 5.5% 23 41 38.5% 45 19 71.5% 62 7% 24 40 40% 46 18 73% 03 61 8.5% 25 39 41.5% 47 17 74.5% 04 60 10% 26 38 43% 48 16 76% 05 59 11.5% 27 37 44.5% 49 15 77.5% 06 58 13% 28 36 46% 50 14 79% 07 57 14.5% 29 35 47.5% 51 13 80.5% 08 56 16% 30 34 49% 52 12 82% 09 55 17.5% 31 33 50.5% 53 11 83.
Programmer’s Guide, cont’d Command/response table for SIS commands (Cont’d) Command ASCII Command Response (host to switcher) Additional description (switcher to host) Save, recall, and directly write presets • If the user tries to recall a preset that is not saved, the matrix switcher responds with the error code E11. • The following characters are invalid in preset names: ~ , @ = ‘ [ ] { } < > ’ “ ; : | \ and ?.
Command/response table for SIS commands (Cont’d) Command ASCII Command Response (host to switcher) Additional description (switcher to host) View ties, gain, mutes, and presets View RGBHV output tie Example: X3 & 15& View video output tie Example: View audio output tie Example: View input gain Example: X3 % 7% X3 $ 3$ X2 G 4G -02 View output mutes Esc VM X10 Example (CrossPoint 300 816 HVA): Esc VM 0000100000023000 Example (CrossPoint 300 84 HVA): View video global preset configuration Esc V
Programmer’s Guide, cont’d Command/response table for SIS commands (Cont’d) Command ASCII Command Response (host to switcher) Additional description (switcher to host) View ties, gain, mutes, and presets (continued) View file directory Esc DF filename1,date/time,length List user-supplied files.
CrossPoint 300 Matrix Switchers 5 Chapter Five Matrix Software Matrix Switchers Control Program Button-Label Generator
Matrix Software, cont’d Matrix Software Matrix Switchers Control Program The Windows-based Extron Matrix Switchers Control Program communicates with the switcher via the rear panel Remote RS-232/RS-422 port and the front panel Configuration (RS-232) port to provides an easy way to set up ties and sets of ties. The program is compatible with Windows 2000 and Windows XP. Installing the software The program is contained on the Extron Software Products CD-ROM, disk B.
4. Follow the on-screen instructions. By default, the Windows installation of the Matrix Switchers Control Program creates a C:\Program Files\Extron\ Matrix_Switcher directory, and it places three icons into a group folder named “Extron Electronics\Matrix Switchers”.
Matrix Software, cont’d 2. Choose either the comm port that is connected to the matrix switcher’s serial port or Emulate. Although IP [LAN] is available for selection, the switcher does not have an Ethernet port. Do not select IP [LAN]. If you selected a comm port, check the baud rate displayed in the comm port selection window. If you need to change the baud rate, click on the Baud button and double-click on the desired baud rate. Available rates are 9600, 19200, 38400, and 115200. The default is 9600.
Figure 5-5 — Sample program window (with ties) Updating the firmware The firmware upgrade utility provides a way to replace the firmware that is coded on the switcher’s control board without taking the switcher out of service. The Firmware Loader must be installed on your computer to perform this operation. Extron recommends that you install this program when you install the Matrix Switchers Control Program. If you did not, it can be downloaded from the Extron Web site, www.extron.
Matrix Software, cont’d 5. Click Tools > Update firmware. The Extron Firmware Loader utility appears (figure 5-7). Figure 5-7 — Open window 6. Click Browse. The open file window appears. 7. Navigate to the folder where you saved the firmware upgrade file. Select the file and click Open. The Firmware Loader returns to the top. Valid firmware files must have the file extension .S19. Any other file extension is not a valid firmware upgrade.
8. Click the Upload button. A status bar, which shows the progress of the upload, appears in the Firmware Loader window (figure 5-8). The firmware upload to the switcher may take several minutes. Figure 5-8 — Firmware Loader status indicator bar, switcher reset, and firmware update Once the status bar has progressed fully from left to right, the firmware loader utility resets the switcher (figure 5-8).
Matrix Software, cont’d Windows buttons, drop boxes, and trash The buttons, drop boxes, and trash can on the right side of the program window perform the following functions: Power — Unavailable for these switchers. Executive mode — Allows you to lock out front panel operations, except for the view-only mode functions. Click the button to cycle between Lock mode 0 (the indicator displays white), Lock mode 1 (the indicator displays red), and Lock mode 2 (the indicator displays orange).
Tools menu Assign device icons — Displays the complete set of input and output device icons. You can drag any of these icons to the input and output boxes. Edit device palette — Allows you to add your own device icon graphics. Audio-Input gain settings — Displays the audio gain level setting for a single input or for all inputs and allows you to change it. The level is expressed as the magnitude (number of decibels) and polarity (positive, gain or negative, attenuation) of the audio adjustment.
Matrix Software, cont’d Audio-input Configure selection Displays the audio gain level setting for a single input or for all inputs and allows you to change it. The level is expressed as the magnitude (number of decibels) and polarity (positive, gain or negative, attenuation) of the audio adjustment. Preferences menu Immediate changes — Causes configuration changes to take effect immediately. Hold/verify changes — Delays implementation of configuration changes until the Changes – Take button is pressed.
Using emulation mode Emulation mode allows you to set up the software without attaching the switcher to a computer. To use emulation mode, do the following: 1. Double-click the Matrix Switchers+ Control Program icon in the Extron Electronics group or folder. 2. Choose Emulate, and click Ok. 3. Choose an emulation file to open, and click OK. The file DEMO.MTX provides a sample of a completed matrix setup. Selecting the file NEW.INI or clicking on Cancel provides a blank setup to get you started. 4.
Matrix Software, cont’d Using the software 1. To run the Button-Label Generator program, double-click on the Button-Label Generator icon (shown at right) in the Extron Electronics group or folder, and click OK when prompted. The Button-Label Generator window appears (figure 5-13). Figure 5-13 — Extron’s Button-Label Generator window 2.
CrossPoint 300 Matrix Switchers A Appendix A Reference Information Specifications Part Numbers Button Labels
Reference Information, cont’d Reference Information Specifications Video Routing 84 Series ................................ 88 Series ................................ 816 Series .............................. 124 Series .............................. 128 Series .............................. 1212 Series ............................ 168 Series .............................. 1616 Series ............................ Gain ............................................... Bandwidth ................................
Sync Input type ..................................... Output type .................................. Input level ..................................... Output level .................................. Input impedance .......................... Output impedance ...................... Max input voltage ....................... Max. propagation delay .............. Max. rise/fall time ....................... Polarity ..........................................
Reference Information, cont’d Control/remote — switcher Serial control port ........................ 1 RS-232/RS-422: 1 rear panel 9-pin female D connector 1 RS-232: 1 front panel 2.5 mm mini stereo jack Baud rate and protocol ............... 9600 (default), 19200, 38400, 115200 baud (adjustable); 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, no parity Serial control pin configurations 9-pin female D connector RS-232 ................................ 2 = Tx, 3 = Rx, 5 = Gnd RS-422 ................................
Part Numbers CrossPoint 300 part numbers Product CrossPoint 300 1616 HVA CrossPoint 300 1616 HV Part # 60-242-16 60-242-15 CrossPoint 300 168 HVA CrossPoint 300 168 HV 60-330-16 60-330-15 CrossPoint 300 816 HVA CrossPoint 300 816 HV 60-396-16 60-396-15 CrossPoint 300 1212 HVA CrossPoint 300 1212 HV 60-851-16 60-851-15 CrossPoint 300 128 HVA CrossPoint 300 128 HV 60-220-16 60-220-15 CrossPoint 300 124 HVA CrossPoint 300 124 HV 60-326-16 60-326-15 CrossPoint 300 88 HVA CrossPoint 300 88 HV 60-325
Reference Information, cont’d BNC-4 Mini HR Cable BNC-4 Mini HR bulk, 500' BNC-4 Mini HR bulk, 1000' Part # 22-032-02 22-032-03 BNC-5 Mini HR Cable BNC-5 Mini HR bulk, 500' BNC-5 Mini HR bulk, 1000' Part # 22-020-02 22-020-03 Plenum BNC-5 Mini HR Cable Plenum BNC-5 Mini HR bulk, 500' Plenum BNC-5 Mini HR bulk, 1000' Part # 22-103-02 22-103-03 Assorted connectors BNC connectors BNC Mini HR crimp connectors, qty. 50 SHRmale crimp connectors, qty. 50 BNC bulkhead connectors, qty.
Figure A-1 — Button label blanks, 16-button strips CrossPoint 300 Matrix Switchers • Reference Information A-7
Reference Information, cont’d A-8 CrossPoint 300 Matrix Switchers • Reference Information
FCC Class A Notice 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.
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