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User’s Guide

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Welcome!

We greatly appreciate your purchase of the MT105-120/121 8X8/8X4 Video -

Matrix Switcher (15-Pin HD In/Out). We are sure you will find it reliable

and simple to use. Superior performance for the right price, backed by solid

technical and customer support is what ALTINEX has to offer.

We are committed to providing our customers with

Signal Management Solutions

to the most demanding audiovisual

installations at very competitive pricing and we welcome you to join the

ranks of our many satisfied customers throughout the world.

1. Precautions and Safety Warnings

Please read this manual carefully before using your MT105-120. Keep this

manual handy for future reference. These safety instructions are to ensure

the long life of your MT105-120 and to prevent fire and shock hazards.

Please read them carefully and heed all warnings.

1.1 General

• Qualified ALTINEX service personnel or their authorized

representatives must perform all service.

1.2 Installation Precautions

• To prevent fire or shock, do not expose this unit to water or moisture.

Do not place the MT105-120/121 in direct sunlight, near heaters or heat

radiating appliances, or near any liquid. Exposure to direct sunlight,

smoke, or steam can harm internal components.

• Handle the MT105-120/121 carefully. Dropping or jarring can damage

the card.

• Do not pull the cables that are attached to the MT105-120/121.

• Insert the card carefully into the slots of the MultiTasker without

bending any edges.

1.3 Cleaning

• Clean only the connector area with a dry cloth. Never use strong

detergents or solvents, such as alcohol or thinner. Do not use a wet

cloth or water to clean the card. Do not clean or touch any component

or PCB.

1.4 FCC Notice

• This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is

subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause

harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference

received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

• 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. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is

likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be

required to correct the interference at his own expense.

• Any changes or modifications to the unit not expressly approved by

ALTINEX, Inc. could void the user’s authority to operate the

equipment.

2. Installation Procedures

Step 1. Turn off power to the MultiTasker system and disconnect from AC power.

Step 2. Remove a slot cover (MT200-101) from one of the unused slots. Identify the slot number and note that it is for RS 232 control.

Step 3. Slide the MT105-120/121 into the slot in the MultiTasker enclosure in order to connect to the bus. Make sure that the MT105-120/121 card fits into

place.

Step 4. Secure the card to the MultiTasker by tightening the retainer screws located on the top and bottom of the MT105-120/121.

Step 5. Connect a VGA-type cable from the video source to the input connector of the MT105-120/121.

Step 6. Connect the output connectors of the MT105-120/121 to the display devices through a VGA type cable.

Step 7. Restore power to the MultiTasker system.

3. Limited Warranty/Return policies

Please see the ALTINEX website at www.altinex.com for details on warranty and return policies.

Summary of content (18 pages)

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MT105MT105-120/121/8X8, 8X4 VideoVideo-Matrix Switcher User’s Guide Welcome! 1.3 Cleaning We greatly appreciate your purchase of the MT105-120/121 8X8/8X4 Video Matrix Switcher (15-Pin HD In/Out). We are sure you will find it reliable and simple to use. Superior performance for the right price, backed by solid technical and customer support is what ALTINEX has to offer.
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MT105MT105-120/121 User’s Guide 4. Technical Specifications Specifications are subject to change. See www.altinex.com for up-to-date information. Features/Description Electrical MT105-120/121 Video Input Signals GENERAL Inputs MT105-120/121 8 R,G,B Impedance Analog 75 ohms Analog Signal Level 1.5V p-p max.
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MT105MT105-120/121 User’s Guide 5. About Your MT105-120/121 The MT105-120/121 are VGA-UXGA Video Matrix Switcher Cards designed to switch high bandwidth RGBHV video signals. The MT105-120 card has eight inputs and eight outputs with 15 pin HD connectors. The MT105-121 has eight inputs and four outputs, also with 15-pin HD connectors. Both cards provide signal detection on input and output through horizontal sync.
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MT105MT105-120/121 User’s Guide 6.
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MT105MT105-120/121 User’s Guide Diagram 2: MT105-120 Internal View 400-0362-005 5
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MT105MT105-120/121 User’s Guide Diagram 3: MT105-121Internal View 400-0362-005 6
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MT105MT105-120/121 User’s Guide 7. Operation 7.2 Description of Commands 7.1 RS-232 Control Each command consists of three parts: Function, Card ID, and Unit ID. [ Function , Card ID , Unit ID ] The MT105-120/121 has many advanced remote-control capabilities accessible through standard RS-232 communication using a computer, control system, or any device capable of RS-232 communication. Example: [VERC3U2] 7.1.
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MT105MT105-120/121 User’s Guide 3. [CnS] Basic Commands This command saves the input to output settings and the ON/OFF status of each output. This configuration will be restored after the system is reset or powered off, then on. The basic commands provide general information about the card and are most useful during the initial stages of setting up and operating the card. 1. [VER] Command Format: [CnUiS] This command displays the software version and card type for the MT105-120/121 card.
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MT105MT105-120/121 User’s Guide 5. [?C] Example 1: This command will return general information about the card and its status. Command = [OFF1C4] Feedback = (ON01111111C04) Command Format: [?CnUi] Cn = Card ID (n = # from 1 to max slots) ON 01111111 Ui = Unit ID (i = from 0 to 9) C04 Example: = Output status = Output 1 = OFF Outputs 2-7 = ON = Card/Slot number 7. [STA0] The MT105-120 in slot 4 has Input 1 connected to all outputs and all outputs turned on.
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MT105MT105-120/121 User’s Guide 10. [SIGI] Example: The Signal Detect command tests for the presence of an input signal. The MultiTasker returns either a "1" or a "0" as feedback. There is an MT105-120 card in slot 5. All of the outputs on the card are OFF. 1 = Signal detected 1) [ON1C5]: Turn on Output 1 only. 0 = No signal detected 2) [ON12C5]: Turns on Outputs 1 and 2. Command Format: [SIGImCnUi] 3) [ONC5]: Turns on all Outputs.
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MT105MT105-120/121 User’s Guide 13. [OFF] Feedback Operation This command disables one or more outputs for a single card or a group of cards. Command Format: [OFF…..F] Single Card Operation After processing a command, an OK or ER will be returned as feedback if "F" is included at the end of a command string.
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MT105MT105-120/121 User’s Guide 17. [SW] – SWITCH 21. [MATmXnCi] This command immediately connects inputs and outputs previously set with the PATH command. The command switches all paths set on this card and all other cards in the enclosure. This Matrix command allows the switcher card to be setup for different matrix sizes.
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MT105MT105-120/121 User’s Guide 23. [FBD] 25. [SIDn] This command turns feedback delay on or off. It is necessary when installing some newer cards in older systems. If the system does not receive all of the feedback from the card, the card may be communicating too fast. This command will slow down the card's communication rate. This command sets all the cards installed in the MultiTasker system to the same card ID. After sending this command, all cards will be addressed with the same ID.
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MT105MT105-120/121 User’s Guide 28. [RSN] 31. [RMC] This command displays the slot number of a card with a specified ID number. If more than one card has the same ID, each slot number will be displayed. This command removes one or more cards from a group. Command Format: [RMCn1Cn2…Gk] Cn = Card ID (n= # from 1 to max slots) Command Format: [RSNCi] Ci Gk = Group ID (k = # from 1-8) = Card ID (i = # from 1 to 99) Example: Example: G5 consists of C2, C4, C6, and C8.
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MT105MT105-120/121 User’s Guide 7.3 Summary of Commands 7.
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MT105MT105-120/121 User’s Guide 7.4.2 Using Menu Mode The IN-OUT menu requires the user to input the numeric value of the input to switch, then it will prompt for the output to which the input will be switched. After each change, the system will respond with "ok." Entering "S" will redisplay the connection settings. Suggestion: Before using the menu mode, it is best to disable the automatic feedback feature.
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MT105MT105-120/121 User’s Guide 7.4.4 Menu Mode Examples 4. Add Card 4 to Group 1 All Menu Mode examples assume an MT105-120 is installed in slot 4. Start by clicking the mouse in the Terminal window. Press ENTER and a list of available cards will be displayed. Starting from the Main Menu, make the Note: 2 1 1 1 ESC ESC ESC MT105-120/121 part of Group 1. Follow the keystrokes below. When entering numeric values (not selecting menu items) the system may echo each character as it is typed.
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MT105MT105-120/121 User’s Guide 8. Troubleshooting Guide We have carefully tested and have found no problems in the supplied MT105-120/121; however, we would like to offer suggestions for the following: 8.1 Card is not recognized Cause 1: The card is not recognized. Solution: Reset the card cage by sending the [RES] command, or turning the system power off, and then on. Send the [C] command to see if there is communication with the card. If there is no feedback, see Cause 2.