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User Manual for RGBHV/Stereo-Audio Matrix                                                       COMM-TEC MTX Series

COMM-TEC GMBH

www.comm-tec.de

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FCC / CE Notice

  This device complies with part 15 or 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.

2. About the Product

2.1 Function

The MTX series Matrix Switcher is a high-performance pro-AV matrix switcher that is designed for cross
switching multiple RGBHV computer video and audio inputs to multiple outputs. The MTX series switchers are
mostly used in presentation rooms, board-rooms, broadcast TV engineering, multi-media meeting rooms, big
screen display engineering, television education, command control centers, and many other installations.
COMM-TEC provides a wide range of AV matrix switchers ranging from 4-inputs to 256 and 2-outputs to 256.

2.2 Features

All video signal connectors are BNC, the audio connectors are provided with 5pin screw terminals. The MTX
Matrix Switchers can be controlled via front panel, with Infrared Remote or via RS-232 port.

Model

Signal connectors

Video 

Inputs

Video 

Outputs

Audio 

Inputs

Audio 

Outputs

Unit Height

MTX0804RA

Video BNC, Audio 5pin screw term.

4

4

4

4

3ru

MTX0808RA

Video BNC, Audio 5pin screw term.

8

4

8

4

3ru

MTX1608RA

Video BNC, Audio 5pin screw term.

8

8

8

8

6ru

MTX1616RA

Video BNC, Audio 5pin screw term.

16

16

16

16

6ru

Summary of Contents for MTX0804RA

Page 1: ...8RA MTX1608RA MTX1616RA RGBHV and Stereo Audio Matrix Switcher User Manual English COMM TEC GmbH Siemensstr 14 D 73066 Uhingen Tel 49 7161 3000 0 Fax 49 7161 3000 333 www comm tec de Version A1 December 2006 Copyright by COMM TEC ...

Page 2: ...o not place heavy objects on top of the equipment To prevent fire or shock do not expose this unit to rain or excessive moisture Do not place the equipment in direct sunlight near heaters or heat radiating appliances or near any liquid Exposure to direct sunlight smoke or steam can harm internal components To turn off the main power be sure to remove the power cord from the power outlet The power ...

Page 3: ... which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense 2 About the Product 2 1 Function The MTX series Matrix Switcher is a high performance pro AV matrix switcher that is designed for cross switching multiple RGBHV computer video and audio inputs to multiple outputs The MTX series switchers are mostly used in presentation rooms board rooms broadcast TV engineering mu...

Page 4: ...itched AUDIO Break Away only Audio part is switched separates different numbers in one command END Finishes command entry ENTER Executes command ALL Option one input to all outputs inputs are switched to outputs with the same number or disconnect of all routings SAVE Saves present configuration in a preset number entry required RECALL Recall of a preset number entry required CANCEL Deletes last en...

Page 5: ...k For ideal performance and easy wiring access it is advisable in a 19 rack leave at least 1ru space above and below Do not place high heat producing equipment directly above or below the enclosure 3 2 RGBHV Connection Use good quality 75Ohm coax cable for all video connections Switch off all units while connecting sources and destinations The RA MTX matrix switchers support RGBHV RGBS RGsB Comput...

Page 6: ... switcher can be controlled directly by pressing the buttons using this format Input Channel Switching Mode Output Channel End Enter Example 1 Transfer video and audio signals from input channel 1 to output channels 3 and 4 1 Press the button for input channel number 1 Display feedback on LCD 1 2 Press the button for switching mode AV Display feedback on LCD B B for both audio and video A for audi...

Page 7: ... outputs and so on ALL 2 Disconnects all routed crosspoints SAVE 0 to 9 Saves present configuration as preset under selected number RECALL 0 to 9 Recalls saved preset with the selected number 4 2 Remote Controller Operation The MTX series matrix switcher can be controlled with the supplied infrared remote controller Button functions are the same as with front panel Only the buttons Through and Clo...

Page 8: ...ll All N A Switches OFF ALL the output channels All All All ON Switches OFF output y y 2 N A Connects video from input x to output y xVy 2V3 N A Connects video from input x to outputs y y2 y3 xVy y2 y3 1V3 4 5 N A Connects audio from input x to output y xAy 2A4 N A Connects audio from input x to outputs y y2 y3 xAy y2 y3 1A2 3 4 N A Connects video and audio from input x to output y xBy 3B5 N A Con...

Page 9: ...Minimum level Analog signals 0 5V 2 0V p p Impedance 75 Ω Output video Connector BNC female Maximum Minimum level 2 0V p p Impedance 75 Ω Max compensation in Dc offset 5mV Gain 1 03 dB Sync signal Input output signals RGBHV RGBS RGsB RsGsBs Input level 0 5V 5 0V p p 4 0V p p normal Output level AGC TTL 5Vp p unterminated Input impedance 510 Ω Output impedance 75 Ω Polarity Straight or subtractive ...

Page 10: ... does not apply if the product has been modified repaired by an unauthorized agent or improperly installed used or maintained If a problem occurs first contact your dealer or COMM TEC for trouble shooting If verification of a problem requires factory repair ask COMM TEC s Customer Equipment Service representative to issue a Return Materials Authorization RMA number Merchandise will not be accepted...

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