SWITCHERS MANUAL PART NUMBER: 400-0009-003 PRODUCT REVISION: 0 MX2214RM 4 - IN, 1 - OUT RGBS SWITCHER USER’S GUIDE
SWITCHERS INTRODUCTION TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Thank you for purchasing the MX2214RM Switcher. We are sure you will find it a reliable and useful product. PRECAUTIONS / SAFETY WARNINGS .................2 GENERAL ...........................................................2 RACK MOUNT SAFETY GUIDELINES................2 INSTALLATION ...................................................2 CLEANING ..........................................................2 FCC / CE NOTICE ........................................
SWITCHERS PRECAUTIONS / SAFETY WARNINGS mounted to a table or wall, use only an Altinex made mounting accessories like rack mount shelf DA1298RM or rack mount ears DA1299RM and cables for optimum setup. 1 Please read this manual carefully before using your MX2214RM Switcher. Keep this manual handy for future reference. These safety instructions are to ensure the long life of your MX2214RM and to prevent fire and shock hazard. Please read them carefully and heed all warnings. • 1.
SWITCHERS • Component Video (Y, R-Y, B-Y), S-Video (Y/C), Composite Video, and Audio Any changes or modifications to the unit not expressly approved by Altinex, Inc. could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. ABOUT YOUR SWITCHER 2 Table 1. MX2214RM General The MX2214RM is a 4-in, 1-out high resolution RGBS relay switcher designed to allow the connection of as many as four computer video or broadcast video sources to a single presentation display.
SWITCHERS -48dB @ 10 MHz Cross-talk DC Coupling Power External Power Adapter 90-140V/200-240V 10 watts max. Power Consumption Table 3.
SWITCHERS 4.6 POWER UP DEFAULT SET The front panel of the MX2214RM provides access to essentially all of the switcher’s capabilities. In addition to standard switching functions, the unit has control and switching functions that could be very useful in a variety of special applications. This function allows a user to select the channel that will be ON at power up. To select the default channel, press the selected channel switch and hold it for approximately 2 seconds until you hear a beeping sound.
SWITCHERS In addition to forward connection, the MX2214RM can be hooked up in reverse direction. In this configuration one video source is selectively sent to each of the video monitors. This capability is referred to as bi-directional switching. In this configuration only one display device can be operational at any given time. APPLICATION DIAGRAM 5 INSTALLING YOUR SWITCHER 6 Step 5. Verify that the picture quality on all displays is good.
SWITCHERS OPERATION IBM PIN No. MX2214RM PIN No. 2 2 3 3 5 5 Connection of IBM-PC 9-pin D to MX2214RM 9-pin D. Note: 4, 6, 8 shorted together in IBM side only. Port setting preferences for the control system or computer being used to control the switcher should be set as follows: 7 7.1 RS-232 CONTROL The MX2214RM Switcher uses a Female 9-pin HD connector on its rear panel that allows access to a variety of control capabilities. PIN No.
SWITCHERS The feedback codes are as follows: Key pressed 1 2 3 4 STAND BY RESET Description Input Select Input Select Input Select Input Select All Outputs OFF Reset follows: Input 10101, Input 20202, Input 30303, & Input 40404. Feedback Code [INP1] [INP2] [INP3] [INP4] [INP0] [RSET][INPx] 7.3 MASTER-SLAVE CONFIGURATION These feedback codes allow multiple MX2214RM Switchers to be connected in a Master-Slave configuration, if desired.
SWITCHERS values connected to ground any channel can be selected. Although the channel selection by the relay contact is latching and will maintain the last relay-selected channel, it is recommended that momentary contact closures are not used. Typical resistor values and wires connections are shown below. 7.5 MANUAL LOOP CONTROL Loop control is used when multiple units of the MX2214RM are connected together to form a single switcher.
SWITCHERS ACCESSORIES Model No. TM1276 DA1298RM DA1299RM RC5204CC RC5207CC Figure 5 If you want to make a 7 by 1 switcher using two 4 by 1 switchers, the following commands should be used to control these switchers: Input 1 through Input 4 [OUT01] Input 5 through Input 7 [OUT02] CB4100MR CB4103MR CB4106MR CB4112MR CB4125MR CB4150MR CB4175MR CB41100MR CB41150MR This will setup each switcher as a different output number.
SWITCHERS FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS No: 1 2 3 4 5 6 Question When I press F1 nothing happens. What is the purpose of this function? What is the LED next to the F1 button used for? Why when I press the RESET button, the switcher does not respond. Why? Can the MX2214RM be rack mounted? Can the MX2214RM be used to pass Composite Video, SVideo or Component Video? Can the 9 MX2214RM Switcher be used outside of the United States Answer The F1 function is reserved for future use.
SWITCHERS • • • • • • • the sale of the products. This warranty shall not apply to any product that shall have been repaired or altered outside of company’s factory in any way so as, in its judgment, to affect its stability or reliability, or that has been subject to misuse, negligence or accident. Please make sure that proper quality of cables is used. We recommended Altinex made cables for the best results.
