MULTI-TASKER™ MANUAL PART NUMBER: 400-0351-003 MT107-100 64X64 MATRIX SWITCHER FOR MULTI-TASKER™ USER’S GUIDE
MULTI-TASKER™ TABLE OF CONTENTS Page PRECAUTIONS / SAFETY WARNINGS .............. 2 GENERAL....................................................................2 INSTALLATION ...........................................................2 CLEANING ..................................................................2 FCC / CE NOTICE .......................................................2 ABOUT YOUR MT107-100 ................................... 3 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ...........................
MULTI-TASKER™ PRECAUTIONS / SAFETY WARNINGS • 1 Please read this manual carefully before using your MT107-100. Keep this manual handy for future reference. These safety instructions are to ensure the long life of your MT107-100 and to prevent fire and shock hazard. Please read them carefully and heed all warnings. 1.1 GENERAL • Qualified ALTINEX service personnel, or their authorized representatives must perform all service. 1.
MULTI-TASKER™ ABOUT YOUR MT107-100 2 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS MT107–100 FEATURES/ DESCRIPTION GENERAL Inputs Input Connectors Outputs Output Connector Compatibility 64 X 64 Matrix Engine The MT107-100 is a modular, matrix engine configurable to switch video and audio signals from 8x8 to 64x64 inputs and outputs. The MT107 engine's basic configuration provides 8 video inputs and 8 video outputs.
MULTI-TASKER™ PRODUCT DESCRIPTION 400-0351-003 4 4
MULTI-TASKER™ APPLICATION DIAGRAM 5 DIAGRAM 1: TYPICAL CONFIGURATION MT107-100 MT107-201 MT107-301 64 INPUTS 64 OUTPUTS 8 INPUTS PER CARD 8 OUTPUTS PER CARD -BASED ON COMPOSITE VIDEO SOURCES/OUTPUT DEVICES.
MULTI-TASKER™ DIAGRAM 2: OUTPUT CARD SWITCHES VIDEO / SYNC SWITCH SETTINGS Set the VIDEO/SYNC switch to match the type of output signal being used. NOTE: There are eight (8) switches, one per output.
MULTI-TASKER™ DIAGRAM 3: ADD ON CARD SWITCHES VIDEO / SYNC SWITCH SETTINGS Set the V/S (Video/Sync) switch to match the type of output signal being used. NOTE: There are eight (8) switches, one per each output.
MULTI-TASKER™ DIAGRAM 4: INTERNAL VIEW MT107-100, 64X64 MATRIX ENGINE IDC IDC IN1 OUT1 IN2 OUT2 IN3 OUT3 IN4 OUT4 64X64 MATRIX IN61 OUT61 IN62 OUT62 IN63 OUT63 IN64 OUT64 MAIN MP 400-0351-003 POWER SUPPLY 8
MULTI-TASKER™ INSTALLING YOUR MULTI-TASKER™ 7.1.1 RS-232 INTERFACE 6 Step 1. Decide what type of output signal is required for each output. (Video or Sync) The RS-232 commands, for the MT107-100, are in a simple ASCII character format. Step 2. Set the jumpers on the output card(s) as necessary. See DIAGRAM 2 and DIAGRAM 3 for switch locations. 1. Square brackets “[ command. 2. Use uppercase letters for all commands. Step 3.
MULTI-TASKER™ Example: Description of Feedback: [VERC3]: For Unit ID Zero [VERC3Ui]: For Unit ID other than Zero [VERC3]: Equivalent to [VERC3U0] The first line shows Vertical Interval Switching is off. The second show the matrix in non-blocking mode. The next line lists the matrix number, 1 to 9. The next five lines describe the properties of the matrix. The remaining lines are channel specific.
MULTI-TASKER™ Command Format: [VERCnUi] Matrix Configuration Definitions: Cn = Card ID (n = slot # from 1 to max slots) 1. Matrix ID: A total of 9 matrix configurations may be defined in a single engine. Once saved, the configuration may be recalled by number without having to redefine the settings. 2. Number of Inputs: The number of inputs in the configuration, or eight times the number of input cards installed is the maximum.
MULTI-TASKER™ Input Cards Number of Inputs = 64 Number of Outputs = 64 Input Offset = 00 Output Offset = 00 Output Cards 4 3 2 1 1 2 3 4 1d 1c 1b 1a 1a 1b 1c 1d 2d 2c 2b 2a 2a 2b 2c 2d 3d 3c 3b 3a 3a 3b 3c 3d Channel Width = 01 4d 4c 4b 4a 4a 4b 4c 4d Channel Spacing = 00 5d 5c 5b 5a 5a 5b 5c 5d 6d 6c 6b 6a 6a 6b 6c 6d 7d 7c 7b 7a 7a 7b 7c 7d 8d 8c 8b 8a 8a 8b 8c 8d Default Configuration INPUT CARDS 8 … Add On 3 2 OUTPUT CARDS
MULTI-TASKER™ Example: Command Format: [OFFmmCnUi] There is a matrix engine in slot #5. Send the command [M1C5] to recall matrix configuration #1 of card 5. mm = Output Number (mm = # from 01 to 64) Cn = Card ID (n = slot # from 1 to max slots) Ui = Unit ID (i = # from 0 to 9) RECALL MATRIX ON POWER UP Example: In order to make configuration #1 of card 5 the default configuration when power is turned on, send the [M1C5S]. The feedback will be: There is an MT107-100 in slot #5.
MULTI-TASKER™ Example: Command Format: [OUTmmSCnUi] Connect Input 07 of the engine in slot #5 to all the outputs for that engine in its current matrix configuration. To do this, send the command [I07OÜC5]. mm = Output Number (mm = # from 01 to 64) Cn = Card ID (n = slot # from 1 to max slots) Ui = Unit ID (i = # from 0 to 9) Example 1: 13. [INmmSCn] There is an MT107-100 in slot #5. Input 1 is connected to all outputs.
MULTI-TASKER™ Command Format, One Output: [SDOmmCnUi] Command Format, All Outputs: [SDOCnUi] 16. [SW] – Switch The switch command immediately connects inputs and outputs, which were previously set with the PATH command on this card or any other cards in the Multi-Tasker™ enclosure. See the PATH command for examples. mm = Output (2 digit # from 01 to 64) Cn = Card ID (n = slot # from 1 to max slots) Ui = Unit ID (i = # from 0 to 9) Feedback Format: [OxxSyCn] 21.
MULTI-TASKER™ Connecting a single output will result in the output being switched and enabled. For example, with blocking on, sending the command [I22O22C5] will result in Input 22 being connected to Output 22 and Output 22 will be enabled. 24. [TVIS] This command is used to test if the VIS circuit is ON or OFF. Command Format: [TVISCnUi] Cn = Card ID (n = slot # from 1 to max slots) Ui = Unit ID (i = # from 0 to 9) 26.
MULTI-TASKER™ [(MT101-101U1)(MT103-122C01) (MT103-123C02)(MT107-100C03)] FEEDBACK DESCRIPTION See Figure 1 for details on Matrix Configuration, Connections and Input Volume. MT101-101U1 = Panel Number and Unit ID MT103-122C1 = An MT103-122 is in slot 1 MT103-123C2 = An MT103-123 is in slot 2 MT107-100C3 = An MT107-100 is in slot 3 [ = Begin Feedback (MT107-100C05) = Model Number (VR690-0159-004C05) = Firmware Version (ME1646400000100C05) = Configuration 29.
MULTI-TASKER™ Feedback Prefix Definitions: 31. [STA0] MT = Model Number VR = Firmware Version ME = Input Selected MA = Output Connections 01-16 This command disables automatic feedback from the card and front panel. The command affects any card with auto-feedback capability, not just the MT107-100 The default at power on or reset is STA0, OFF.
MULTI-TASKER™ SAMPLE FEEDBACK MATRIX CONFIGURATION [(MT107-104C05)(VR690-0159-004C05) (ME1646400000100C05) (MA01010101010101010101010101010101C05) (MB01010101010101010101010101010101C05) (MC01010101010101010101010101010101C05) (MD01010101010101010101010101010101C05) (ON11110000000000000000000000000000C05) (OL00000000000000000000000000000000C05) (VV0C05)(MM0C05) (VA32323232323232323232323232323232C05) (VB32323232323232323232323232323232C05) (VC32323232323232323232323232323232C05) (VD32323232323232323232323
MULTI-TASKER™ Command Format: [RSI] CARD ID COMMANDS The default Card ID is the same as the card slot number. The next several commands allow the user to change the Card ID to a value other than the slot number. Example: Send the command [RSI] to the system with Unit ID 0. The card in slot 1 will have ID 1, the card in slot 2 will have ID 2 and so on. The ID commands work with all Multi-Tasker™ Front Panel systems.
MULTI-TASKER™ Example: Group 1 = Video Cards Group 2 = Audio Cards Group 3 = Video and Audio Cards There are two, 20 slot enclosures to be connected together during normal operation. The first unit will use the Card ID defaults which are equal to their slot numbers. The second unit will have the same Unit ID, but will have the card ID's offset by 20. If assigning group commands to button functions, it is best to use the "Press and Hold on Power Up" to make group settings.
MULTI-TASKER™ Example: 41. [RMG] The cards in slots 1, 2 and 19 are part of group 5. Read the member data for group 5, by sending the command [RDG5]. The system will return feedback as follows: This command may be used to delete an entire group, or all groups. REMOVE A GROUP Remove all the members from the group, effectively deleting the group. [G1=C1C2C19] Command Format: [RMGkUi] The feedback shows G1 (Group 1) and then the cards that make up Group 1. In this case, Group 1 includes C1, C2 and C19.
MULTI-TASKER™ Example: 24) [TVIS] Test VIS circuit Group 5 of Unit ID 1 contains the cards in slots 1, 2 and 19. Read the member data for group 5 of Unit ID 1. Send the command [RDG5U1] and receive the following feedback: 25) [MODE] Turn blocking on/off 26) [HELP] Display help file 27) […S] Save command setting G1=C1C2C19 28) [?] Show system cards Now, clear group 5 by sending the command [CLMG5U1].
MULTI-TASKER™ The MENU driven commands are only available with Multi-Tasker™ Front Panel systems that have the following firmware: 690-0122-015 = Version 015 or later. 690-0123-004 = Version 004 or later. 690-0124-018 = Version 018 or later. 3. Reset the system or power the system OFF and then ON. 4. In MTSetup™, click the cursor in the Terminal Window and press the ENTER key. 5. The system will interrogate the enclosure and return a list of cards installed and their slot locations.
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MULTI-TASKER™ 3: OUT ON/OFF 1: ALL OUTPUTS ON 2: ALL OUTPUTS OFF ESC: GO BACK KEY= 4: CONNECT (IN?? OUT??) 1: SELECT INPUT ?? INPUT NUMBER (01-64) ESC: GO BACK KEY= 2: SELECT OUTPUT ?? OUTPUT NUMBER (01-64) ESC: GO BACK KEY= 3: SWITCH 4: SWITCH INPUT TO ALL OUTPUTS ESC: GO BACK KEY= 7.4.5 MENU MODE EXAMPLES All MENU MODE examples assume an MT107100 is installed in slot #5. Start by clicking the mouse in the Terminal window. Press ENTER and a list of available cards will be displayed. 1.
MULTI-TASKER™ 3. Verify signal on Input 1 and Output 64 Cause 3: Solution 1: Test the card in other slots of the card cage. If the slot was damaged, the card may work in other slots. If other slots work and the LED lights, the problem is the card cage slot. The card cage may require service. Call ALTINEX at (714) 990-2300. If the other slots do not work and the LED is still not lit, see Solution 2. Starting from the MT107-100 Main Menu, verify Input 1 and Output 64 have valid signals.
MULTI-TASKER™ 8.3 NO DISPLAY Cause 1: The source has a problem. Solution: Check the source and make sure that there is a signal present and all source connections are correct. If the source is working and there is still no display, see Cause 2. ALTINEX POLICY 9.1 LIMITED WARRANTY/RETURN POLICY Please see the Altinex website at www.altinex.com for details on warranty and return policy. 9.2 CONTACT INFORMATION Cause 2: The card output is not selected. ALTINEX, INC Solution: Select the card output.
