CrossPoint Plus Matrix Switchers CrossPoint Plus 84, 88, 124, 128, 168, and 1616 HV and HVA 68-521-01 Printed in the USA
Precautions Safety Instructions • English 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. Warning Power sources • This equipment should be operated only from the power source indicated on the product.
Quick Start — CrossPoint Plus Matrix Switchers Installation 3 Step 1 Mount the switcher in a rack. 4 Tip Sleeve Step 2 Tip Sleeve Turn off power to the input and output devices, and remove the power cords from them. Unbalanced Input (high impedance) Tip Ring Sleeve (s) Tip Ring Step 3 Cable the switcher for RGBHV, RGBS, RGsB, RsGsBs, component video, S-video, or composite video input and output (3). See page 2-3 in this manual for details.
Quick Start — CrossPoint Plus Matrix Switchers, cont’d Front Panel Controls Input and output buttons and LEDs select and identify inputs and outputs. Input buttons also select presets. On HVA models, the output LEDs also display the audio level of the selected input. Enter button saves changes when you change the configuration. Preset button saves a configuration as a preset or recalls a previously-defined preset. View button selects a view-only mode that prevents inadvertent configuration changes.
Table of Contents Chapter 1 • Introduction ....................................................................................................... 1-1 About the CrossPoint Plus Series Matrix Switchers .......................................... 1-2 Features ................................................................................................................................... 1-3 Chapter 2 • Installation .............................................................................................
Table of Contents, cont’d Chapter 4 • Programmer’s Guide ..................................................................................... 4-1 Host-to-Switcher Instructions ....................................................................................... 4-2 Switcher-Initiated Messages ......................................................................................... 4-2 Switcher Error Responses ...............................................................................................
CrossPoint Plus Matrix Switchers 1 Chapter One Introduction About the CrossPoint Plus Matrix Switchers Features
Introduction, cont’d Introduction About the CrossPoint Plus Series Matrix Switchers The Extron CrossPoint Plus Series Matrix Switchers are ultra wideband analog RGBHV matrix switchers that distribute any input to any combination of outputs. The matrix switchers can route multiple input/output configurations simultaneously.
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Introduction, cont’d CrossPoint Plus Series delivers the highest performance and the most costeffective solution. Digital Sync Validation Processing (DSVP™) — In critical environments or unmanned, remote locations, it is vital to know that sources are active and switching. Extron’s exclusive DSVP confirms that input sources are active by scanning all sync inputs for active signals.
Operational flexibility — Operations such as input/output selection, setting of presets, and adjustment of audio levels can be performed on the front panel or over the RS-232/RS-422 link. The RS-232/RS-422 link allows remote control via a PC or control system. • QuickSwitch Front Panel Controller (QS-FPC™) — The CrossPoint Plus series QS-FPC feature supports touch-of-a-button input and output selection, preset creation and selection, and audio gain and attenuation control.
Introduction, cont’d • Audio breakaway — Audio can be broken away from its corresponding video signal. Audio breakaway switching can be done via front panel control or under RS-232/RS-422 control. Remote control — The CrossPoint Plus switchers are remote controllable, using the MKP 1000 master control keypad and any combination of MCP 1000 slave control panels and/or MKP 1000 slave control keypads. The remote control devices are easy to use and provide tactile buttons for quick selection.
CrossPoint Plus Matrix Switchers 2 Chapter Two Installation Rack Mounting the Switcher Cabling and Rear Panel Views
Installation, cont’d Installation Rack Mounting the Switcher The CrossPoint Plus 84, 88, 124, and 128 Matrix Switchers are housed in rackmountable, 3U high, 19” wide metal enclosures. The CrossPoint Plus 168 and 1616 are in 6U high enclosures. The appropriate rack mount kit is included with each switcher. Rack mount the switcher as follows: 1. Insert the switcher into the rack, align the holes in the mounting bracket with those of the rack. 2.
Video input and output connections All video input and output connections to the CrossPoint Plus switchers are made with female BNC connectors. Some types of video output devices do not have BNC video output connectors. For these cases, a suitable cable or connector adapter is necessary between the device output connector and the BNC input connector of the CrossPoint Plus. 2 RGBHV video inputs — Connect RGBHV video inputs to these BNC connectors for each input.
Installation, cont’d Tip Sleeve Tip (Left) Sleeve (Gnd) Ring (Right) Tip (Left) Tip (Signal) Sleeve (Gnd) Unbalanced Mono Sleeve (Gnd) Unbalanced Stereo Figure 7 — Phono audio connectors 5 Connections for audio outputs — 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. See figure 8 to properly wire an output connector.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 I N P U T S 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 O U T P U T S REMOTE 12 34 INPUTS 75 12 34 INPUTS RS232/RS422 INPUTS 75 OUTPUTS Figure 9 — Rear panel view, CrossPoint Plus 84HV 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 I N P U T S 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 O U T P U T S REMOTE 12 34 INPUTS 75 12 34 INPUTS 1 2 3 4 RS232/RS422 INPUTS 75 OUTPUTS 5 6 7 1 8 2 3 4 Figure 10 — Rear panel view, CrossPoint Plus 84HVA 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 I N P U T S 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 O U T P U T S RE
Installation, cont’d 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 I N P U T S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 O U T P U T S REMOTE 12 34 INPUTS 75 12 34 INPUTS 1 2 3 4 5 6 RS232/RS422 INPUTS 75 OUTPUTS 7 8 9 10 11 1 12 2 3 4 Figure 14 — Rear panel view, CrossPoint Plus 124HVA 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 I N P U T S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 O U T P U T S REMOTE 12 34 INPUTS 75 12 34 INPUTS OUTPUTS Figure 15 — Rear panel view, CrossPoint Plus 128HV 1 3 5 7 9 11 13 15 1 3
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Installation, cont’d 2-8 CrossPoint Plus Matrix Switchers • Installation
CrossPoint Plus Matrix Switchers 3 Chapter Three Operation Front Panel Controls and Indicators Front Panel Operations Rear Panel Controls Worksheets
Operation, cont’d Operation Front Panel Controls and Indicators The front panel controls (figure 19 and figure 20) 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. While the number of inputs and outputs varies depending on the size of the matrix, there are only two front panel arrangements.
Current configuration — The configuration that is currently being used (also called configuration 0). Global memory preset — A configuration that has been stored. Up to 16 global memory presets can be stored in memory. The input buttons select the desired preset memory location to load or retrieve a preset. When a preset is retrieved from memory, it becomes the current configuration. One preset can be assigned to each input button.
Operation, cont’d As a secondary function on HVA models, the Esc button increments the audio level of the selected input. In audio adjust mode, the Esc LED indicates a positive (+) gain value. A more detailed explanation of audio level adjustment is included in “Viewing and adjusting the input audio level (HVA models only)” on page 3-13. I/O controls When creating or viewing a configuration, you must specify whether the configuration applies to video, audio, or both.
Front Panel Operations The following paragraphs detail the power-up process and then provide sample procedures for creating ties, sets of ties, and configurations; changing a configuration; viewing ties, sets of ties, and configurations; saving a preset; recalling a preset; and viewing and adjusting the audio level. Power On all models, power is automatically applied when the power cord is connected to an AC source.
Operation, cont’d The I/O groups can be set up only by using the RS-232 port and either the SIS or the Windows control program. Ties between groups (an input in group 1 tied to an output in group 2) can be created under RS-232 control. Presets can also be created under RS-232 control that tie inputs and outputs across group boundaries. These presets are selectable from the front panel.
8. If the input button for a grouped input is pressed, and then the output button for an output in a different group is pressed, the associated output LED blinks twice and goes out to indicate that output cannot be tied to the input. The associated input LED remains lit. Example 1: Create a set of video and audio ties See Figure 23 and the following steps for an example in which input 5 is tied to outputs 3, 4, and 8. This example assumes that there are no ties in the current configuration.
Operation, cont’d 5 LED key: = off, 2 = on, B = blinking, = on for 2 seconds, then off B C 1 2 3 4 5 RGBHV INPUTS 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 CONTROL 1 2 3 4 5 OUTPUTS 3 4 6 7 8 ENTER PRESET VIEW C B C I/O ESC RGBHV AUDIO 2 8 E D ENTER A ESC 1 Figure 24 — Example 2: Adding a video tie Press and release the Enter button. The input and output LEDs turn off.
LED key: 5 = off, 2 1 2 3 4 INPUTS 6 7 5 8 9 10 = on, = on for 2 seconds, then off 11 AUDIO 12 CONTROL 1 2 3 4 5 OUTPUTS 3 6 7 8 ENTER PRESET VIEW I/O ESC RGBHV AUDIO 8 D E 4 ENTER Figure 26 — Example 3d: Removing an audio tie E Press and release the Enter button. The input and output LEDs turn off. The current configuration is now defined as video input 5 tied to video output 1, output 3, output 4, and output 8; and audio input 5 tied to audio output 3 and output 8.
Operation, cont’d Example 4: View video and audio, audio-only, and video-only ties See figure 27, figure 28, figure 29, and figure 30 and the following steps for an example of viewing the video and audio, audio-only, and video-only ties in the current configuration. Example 4 shows the process of viewing the current configuration after the steps in Examples 1, 2, and 3 have been performed.
for an unlit (untied) output LED. Observe that all of the untied outputs light. Then press the output button for the output LED noted previously and observe that the selected output LED, the tied input LED (input 5), and the output LEDs light for all of the outputs that are tied to the input. E Press and release the RGBHV button to toggle the Video LED off (figure 29). If audio is broken away, the Audio LED stops blinking and lights steadily.
Operation, cont’d 3. The current configuration and all presets are stored in non-volatile memory. When power is removed and restored, the current configuration is still active and all presets are retained. 4. When a preset is recalled, it replaces the current configuration, which is lost unless it is also stored as a preset. The recalled preset overwrites all of the current configuration ties in favor of the preset configuration ties.
Viewing and adjusting the input audio level (HVA models only) On HVA models, the audio level of each input can be displayed and adjusted through a range of -15dB to +9dB to ensure that there is no noticeable volume difference among sources. The audio level can be adjusted from the front panel or by using Extron’s Windows-based control program. 1. Press and hold the Audio button until the Audio LED begins to blink, then release the Audio button. 2. Press and release an input button to select an input.
Operation, cont’d Figure 33 and figure 34 show an audio level of +8dB displayed in the output LEDs on the two different CrossPoint Plus front panels.
LED key: = off (value 0 dB), B = on (value 2dB), 2 = blinking (value 1dB), E = on for 2 seconds, then off RGBHV AUDIO D 1 2 3 4 INPUTS 6 7 5 8 9 10 11 B 12 CONTROL 1 2 3 4 5 OUTPUTS 6 7 8 ENTER PRESET VIEW D B D (9 times) -1dB I/O ESC RGBHV AUDIO VIEW Figure 35 — Example 7d: Adjusting the audio level, CrossPoint Plus 84, 88, 124, and 128 LED key: = off (value 0dB, 5 1 2 3 4 5 B = blinking, = on (value 1dB) 6 7 8 INPUTS 9 B TROL 10 11 12 13 14 15 2
Operation, cont’d Rear Panel Controls The CrossPoint Plus matrix switchers all have sync termination switches on the rear panel for inputs 1, 3, 5, and 7 on the CrossPoint Plus 168 and 1616 models and inputs 1 through 4 (figure 37) on the CrossPoint Plus 84, 88, 124, and 128 models. The switches provide a way to condition non-TTL sync levels greater than 5Vp-p, enabling the sync to be properly passed from input to selected output(s).
Input sources 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Output destinations Preset # Title: Video: Audio: 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.
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 40 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).
Input sources CrossPoint Plus Matrix Switchers • Operation 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Output destinations Preset # Title: Video: Audio: 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.
Operation, cont’d 3-20 CrossPoint Plus Matrix Switchers • Operation
CrossPoint Plus Matrix Switchers 4 Chapter Four Programmer’s Guide Host-to-Switcher Instructions Switcher-Initiated Messages Switcher Error Responses Using the Command/Response Table Command/Response Table
Programmer’s Guide, cont’d Programmer’s Guide The switcher’s rear panel RS-232/RS-422 connector (figure 41) can be connected to the serial port output of a host device such as a computer or control system. This connection makes software control of the switcher possible. 5 1 9 6 Female 1 5 6 9 Male Figure 41 — RS-232/RS-422 connector pin arrangement The CrossPoint Plus Series Matrix Switchers are factory configured for RS-232 control.
RAM Test Failed ROM Checksum Failed EEPROM Reset (Presets/Attenuators) Serial EEPROM Reset (Current Settings) Invalid Jumpers If an error occurs during power-up, the switcher initiates one or more of the messages listed above. All Configuration Memory Cleared The memory cleared message is initiated by the switcher when a system reset has occurred. See “System reset to factory defaults” in chapter 3.
Programmer’s Guide, cont’d Command/Response Table Symbol Definitions: = Carriage return/line feed = Carriage return (no line feed) • = space = Input number 01 – 08 (CrossPoint Plus 84, 88); 01 – 12 (CrossPoint Plus 124, 128); 01 – 16 (CrossPoint Plus 168, 1616) X3 Input and output numbers in commands may be entered as either 1-digit or 2-digit numbers.
Command/response table for SIS commands (Cont’d) Command ASCII Command Response Additional description (host to switcher) (switcher to host) LS Input•Horz.•Vert. X1 •• X4 • X4 thru X1 •• X4 • X4 Input•Horz.•Vert. 01••031.50•060.00 thru Input 1 (H) 31.5 kHz (V) 60 Hz thru 16••031.50•060.00 Input 16 (H) 31.5 kHz (V) 60 Hz. Esc O IWrt IWrt OWrt GrpI X5 … X5 GrpO X5 … X5 One X5 entry for each input. In1-Grp 4, In2-Grp 2,…In16-Grp 3. One X5 entry for each output. One X5 entry for each input.
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) Start direct write of global presets Esc P Xb {Tie commands} Write Preset End direct write of global presets Esc p End Write Preset Quick recall preset Esc . Xb Ready Xb Rpr Xb Allows direct entry of presets. {Define ties for preset.} Saves directly written presets. Command character is a period. 1.
Command/response table for SIS commands (Cont’d) Command ASCII Command Response (host to switcher) Additional description (switcher to host) View preset configuration V/v X7 . X3 •(16 total)•Vid• X3 •(16 total)•Aud Example2: V0. Preset #0 is current configuration. 08•08•08•08•14•09•11•16•08•01•01•01•08•08•08•08•Vid•05•05•05•05•14•09•11•16•08•01•01•01•05•05•05•05•Aud Each position listed in the response is an input, left = input 1, right= input 16.
Programmer’s Guide, cont’d 4-8 CrossPoint Plus Matrix Switchers • Programmer’s Guide
CrossPoint Plus Matrix Switchers 5 Chapter Five Matrix Software Matrix Switchers Control Program Button-Label Generator
Matrix Software, cont’d Matrix Software Two software programs accompany the CrossPoint Plus Series switchers: • The Extron Matrix Switchers Control Program (Extron part number 29-015-01), which communicates with the switcher via the RS-232/RS-422 port, provides an easy way for you to set up ties and sets of ties. If your CrossPoint Plus Series switcher was previously set up for RS-232, and your computer comm port uses RS-422, you must change the switcher cabling to match the computer interface.
Figure 42 — Extron Matrix Switcher+ Control Program window (blank) Figure 43 — Sample program window (complete) 4. To make the control program easier to use, assign a device icon to each input and output. Click on a box that represents an input or output, and drag the desired icon onto the box from the icon palette that appears. 5. To create a tie, drag an input box to one or more output boxes. To remove a tie, drag the output box to its tied input box. 6.
Matrix Software, cont’d Executive mode — Allows you to lock out front panel operations, except for the view-only mode functions Presets menu — Displays a list of up to 16 presets. You can select a preset from the list to display it in the window. Go — Activates the selected preset as the current configuration. Save as — Allows the current set of ties to be saved as a preset. Enter the preset number when prompted to do so.
Audio-config — Displays the audio gain level settings for each input and allows you to change them. Preferences menu — Immediate changes — Causes changes to take effect immediately. Hold/verify changes — Delays implementation of changes until the Changes – Take button is pressed. Ties as lines — Displays ties as lines. Ties as crosspoints — Displays ties as a grid of inputs and outputs. Frequency-read options — Allows you to enable or disable periodic DSVP input frequency reads.
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 left) in the Extron Electronics group or folder, and click OK when prompted. The Extron’s Button-Label Generator window appears (figure 44). 2. Under System selection, choose Mtrx50/MAV/XPoint. 3. Using normal Windows controls, you can create and print labels that can be placed in the label windows on the front panel of the switcher.
CrossPoint Plus Matrix Switchers A Appendix A Specifications Specifications Part Numbers
Specifications, cont’d Specifications Video Routing .......................................... 84 series .................... 8 x 4 matrix 88 series .................... 8 x 8 matrix 124 series ................... 12 x 4 matrix 128 series ................... 12 x 8 matrix 168 series ................... 16 x 8 matrix 1616 series ................. 16 x 16 matrix Gain ............................................... Unity Bandwidth .................................... Minimum ..................
Audio— audio models only Routing .......................................... 84 series .................... 8 x 4 stereo matrix 88 series .................... 8 x 8 stereo matrix 124 series ................... 12 x 4 stereo matrix 128 series ................... 12 x 8 stereo matrix 168 series ................... 16 x 8 stereo matrix 1616 series ................. 16 x 16 stereo matrix Gain ............................................... Unbalanced 0dB, balanced +6dB Frequency response .....................
Specifications, cont’d Enclosure dimensions 84/88/124/128 series .......... 5.25" H x 17.0" W x 9.5" D (excluding connectors) 13.3 cm H x 43.2 cm W x 24.1 cm D 168/1616 series .................... 10.5" H x 17.0" W x 10.1" D 26.7 cm H x 43.2 cm W x 25.7 cm D Shipping weight 84/88/124/128 series ......... 17 lbs (7.7 kg) DIM weight .............................. 25 168/1616 series .................... 24 lbs (10.8 kg) DIM weight .............................. 34 Vibration ....................................
Bulk cable Extron Part Super High Resolution Cable SHR-1 bulk , 500’ SHR-1 bulk , 1000’ SHR-4 bulk , 500’ SHR-5 bulk , 500’ SHR male crimp connectors, qty.
Specifications, cont’d Extron Part BNC-5 Mini HR Cable BNC-5-25’ MHR (25 feet/7.5 meters) BNC-5-50’ MHR (50 feet/15.0 meters) BNC-5-75’ MHR (75 feet/23.0 meters) BNC-5-100’ MHR (100 feet/30.0 meters) BNC-5-150’ MHR (150 feet/45.0 meters) BNC-5-200’ MHR (200 feet/60.0 meters) BNC-5-250’ MHR (250 feet/75.0 meters) BNC-5-300’ MHR (300 feet/90.
CrossPoint Plus Matrix Switchers B Appendix B Reference Information Hardware Upgrades Button Labels
Reference Information, cont’d Reference Information Hardware Upgrades This appendix contains procedures for performing hardware maintenance procedures such as swapping the RS-232 and RS-422 ports, installing a new firmware update, and replacing the fuse. Opening the switcher Before you can perform any of the hardware upgrade procedures, you must open the switcher. The interior of the CrossPoint Plus 84, 88, 124, and 188 switchers is accessed by removing the top cover.
Opening the CrossPoint Plus 168 and 1616 To open the CrossPoint Plus 168 or 1616 switcher, do the following: 1. Disconnect the power cord from the switcher. 2. Remove the ten screws that secure the switcher’s front cover as shown in figure 46. Three internal cables connected to the front panel can be damaged if strained. Carefully tilt the front panel away from the main body of the switcher. CR OSS PO INT PL US 1616 SE RIE S SW ITC HER Figure 46 — Removing the front cover 3.
Reference Information, cont’d Swapping the serial ports The CrossPoint Plus switchers are factory configured for RS-232 use. If you want to use RS-422 and the switcher is configured for RS-232, or if you want to use RS-232 and the switcher is configured for RS-422, do the following: 1. Follow the appropriate instructions in “Opening the Switcher” on page B-2 to gain access to the interior of your switcher. 2. Locate the switcher’s front panel board (figure 47).
To replace the firmware, do the following: 1. Follow the appropriate instructions in “Opening the Switcher” on page B-2 to gain access to the interior of your switcher, including the instructions for removing the front panel. 2. Locate the RS-232/RS-422 ribbon cable that connects the front panel board to the rear panel RS-232/422 port (figure 47).
Reference Information, cont’d 11. Reinitialize the switcher to recognize the new IC as follows: a. Connect the power cord to the AC power source. b. Press and hold the Enter button while you connect the power cord to the switcher. c. Observe that the Input, Output, Preset, View, and Esc LEDs all flash. d. Release the Enter button. 12. Ensure that the switcher is working properly. 13.
Figure 49 — Button label blanks, 16-button strip CrossPoint Plus Matrix Switchers • Reference Information B-7
Reference Information, cont’d B-8 CrossPoint Plus Matrix Switchers • Reference Information
