Extron electronics CrossPoint 300 1212, User Manual

Page 1: ...CrossPoint 300 Series Matrix Switchers 68 521 10 Rev B 03 07 ...

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Page 3: ...tion also called configuration 0 Preset A configuration that has been stored One preset can be assigned to each input button A preset becomes the current configuration when it is recalled Front Panel Controls Input and output buttons select inputs and outputs Input and output LEDs light to indicate video and audio ties Input buttons also select presets Output buttons also toggle video and audio mu...

Page 4: ... 4 5 Preset LED blinks Press and hold 2 seconds Save a preset Recall a preset Preset LED lights Press and release All input and output buttons with assigned presets light The configuration data at assigned preset locations will be overwritten AUDIO AUDIO Audio LED blinks Hold 2 seconds 4 5 6 7 7 OUTPUTS Output LEDs display the gain attenuation or Input LEDs display the output volume level Press an...

Page 5: ...ntrols 3 6 Front Panel Operations 3 7 Front panel security lockouts 3 7 Power indications 3 8 Creating a configuration 3 8 Example 1 Creating a set of video and audio ties 3 9 Example 2 Adding a tie to a set of video and audio ties 3 11 Example 3 Removing a tie from a set of video and audio ties 3 13 Viewing a configuration 3 15 Example 4 Viewing video and audio audio only and video only ties 3 15...

Page 6: ...rd reset from the rear panel 3 40 Optimizing the Audio HVA Switchers 3 40 Troubleshooting 3 41 General checks 3 41 Plasma display S video problem 3 41 Configuration Worksheets 3 42 Worksheet example 1 Entering system equipment 3 42 Worksheet example 2 Drawing ties 3 43 Worksheet example 3 Test configuration 3 44 Matrix Switchers Configuration worksheet 3 45 Chapter 4 Programmer s Guide 4 1 Serial ...

Page 7: ... 8 File menu 5 8 Tools menu 5 9 Audio input Configure selection 5 10 Preferences menu 5 10 Using emulation mode 5 11 Using the help system 5 11 Button Label Generator 5 11 Using the software 5 12 Appendix A Reference Information A 1 Specifications A 2 Part Numbers A 5 CrossPoint 300 part numbers A 5 Included parts A 5 Optional accessories A 5 Cables A 5 Bulk cable A 5 Assorted connectors A 6 Pre c...

Page 8: ...iv CrossPoint 300 Matrix Switchers Table of Contents Table of Contents cont d 68 521 10 Rev B 03 07 All trademarks mentioned in this manual are the properties of their respective owners ...

Page 9: ...CrossPoint 300 Matrix Switchers 1 Chapter One Introduction About this Manual About the Matrix Switchers Definitions Features ...

Page 10: ...nals only and HVA models for switching RGBHV video and two channel stereo audio balanced and unbalanced The CrossPoint 300 Series switchers have a video bandwidth of 300 MHz 3 dB All models can also switch RGBS RGsB RsGsBs HDTV component video S video and composite video signals All HVA models input and output audio on 3 5 mm 5 pole captive screw terminals For all HVA switchers the audio switching...

Page 11: ...aler CD Player Figure 1 1 Typical CrossPoint matrix switcher application Definitions The following terms which apply to Extron matrix switchers are used throughout this manual Tie An input to output connection Set of ties An input tied to two or more outputs An output can never be tied to more than one input Configuration One or more ties or one or more sets of ties Current configuration The confi...

Page 12: ...lume HVA models only The audio volume of each output can be displayed and adjusted through a range of full output to completely silent from the front panel or via serial port control Switching flexibility The CrossPoint 300 series units provide individually buffered independent matrix switched outputs with audio follow and audio breakaway for audio models Tie any input to any or all outputs Quick ...

Page 13: ...he MKP 3000 also can be used for selection of global presets Upgradeable firmware The firmware that controls all switcher operation can be upgraded in the field via either serial port without taking the switcher out of service Firmware upgrades are available for download on the Extron Web site www extron com and they can be installed using the Windows based control program Labeling The Extron Butt...

Page 14: ...Introduction cont d CrossPoint 300 Matrix Switchers Introduction 1 6 This page was intentionally left blank ...

Page 15: ...CrossPoint 300 Matrix Switchers 2 Chapter Two Installation Mounting the Switcher Connections and Rear Panel Features Front Panel Configuration Port ...

Page 16: ... flow Installation of the equipment in a rack should be such that the amount of air flow required for safe operation of the equipment is not compromised 3 Mechanical loading Mounting of the equipment in the rack should be such that a hazardous condition is not achieved due to uneven mechanical loading 4 Circuit overloading Consideration should be given to the connection of the equipment to the sup...

Page 17: ...S 8 1 3 5 7 2 6 4 Figure 2 1 CrossPoint 300 128 HVA Figure 2 2 shows the CrossPoint 300 1616 HVA The CrossPoint 300 816 1212 and 168 are housed in the same 6U enclosure but have fewer input or output connectors to accommodate their smaller matrix sizes RESET INPUTS 1 3 5 7 9 6 13 8 2 4 11 12 10 14 15 16 OUTPUTS 1 3 5 7 9 6 13 8 2 4 11 12 10 14 15 16 15 16 13 14 11 12 9 10 7 8 5 6 3 4 1 2 15 16 13 ...

Page 18: ...es Audio breakaway which can be activated via the front panel or under RS 232 RS 422 control allows you to select from any one of the audio input sources and route it separately from its corresponding video source See chapter 3 Operation chapter 4 Programmer s Guide and chapter 5 Matrix Software for details 3 Connections for balanced and unbalanced audio inputs Each input has a 3 5 mm 5 pole capti...

Page 19: ...pole captive screw connectors output the selected unamplified line level audio Connect audio devices such as an audio amplifier or powered speakers See figure 2 5 to properly wire an output connector Use the supplied tie wrap to strap the audio cable to the extended tail of the connector Unbalanced Stereo Output Balanced Stereo Output L R Do not tin the wires Ring Sleeve s Tip Tip Ring Sleeve s Ti...

Page 20: ...422 serial communication protocol and operate at 9600 19200 38400 or 115200 baud rates See Selecting the RS 232 RS 422 protocol and baud rate in chapter 3 Operation to configure the RS 232 RS 422 port from the front panel If desired connect an MKP 2000 or MKP 3000 remote control panel to the switcher s RS 232 RS 422 connector Refer to the MKP 2000 Remote Control Panel User s Manual or the MKP 3000...

Page 21: ...7 Sync termination switches Each switch provides the option of selecting either 510 ohms or 75 ohms The 75 ohms position is required only for an input with non TTL sync greater than 5 Vp p The normal position is 510 ohms An input that produces an out of sync display a display that is rolling vertically and or tearing horizontally could indicate a non TTL sync input A device that is known to output...

Page 22: ...32 cable part 70 335 01 figure 2 9 can be used for this connection 6 feet 1 8 m Part 70 335 01 5 1 9 6 Sleeve Gnd Ring Tip 9 pin D Connection TRS Plug Pin 2 Computer s RX line Tip Pin 3 Computer s TX line Ring Pin 5 Computer s signal ground Sleeve Figure 2 9 Optional 9 pin TRS RS 232 cable This port is independent of the rear panel Remote port and is not affected by changes to the rear panel port ...

Page 23: ...rom the matrix switcher to the controlling device can vary up to 200 feet 61 m Factors such as cable gauge baud rates environment and output levels from the switcher and the controlling device all affect transmission distance Distances of about 50 feet 15 m are typically not a problem In some cases the matrix switcher may be capable of serial communications via RS 232 up to 250 feet 76 m away ...

Page 24: ...Installation cont d CrossPoint 300 Matrix Switchers Installation 2 10 ...

Page 25: ...oint 300 Matrix Switchers 3 Chapter Three Operation Front Panel Controls and Indicators Front Panel Operations Rear Panel Operations Optimizing the Audio HVA Switchers Troubleshooting Configuration Worksheets ...

Page 26: ...d outputs varies depending on the size of the matrix there are only two front panel arrangements The CrossPoint 300 84 88 124 and 128 have 12 input buttons and 8 output buttons figure 3 1 The CrossPoint 300 816 168 1212 and 1616 have 16 input buttons and 16 output buttons figure 3 2 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 INPUTS ENTER OUTPUTS 6 7 7 8 9 10 11 PRESET VIEW ESC RGBHV AUDIO 12 8 CONTROL IO WIDEBAND MATR...

Page 27: ...put and output buttons preset numbers that are too high to be available from the front panel are accessible via RS 232 RS 422 control Input and output buttons If the switcher has fewer inputs and outputs than input and output buttons and LEDs only the buttons and LEDs for which the switcher has an input or output perform the function of selecting and identifying that input or output 1 Input button...

Page 28: ...hree primary functions and four secondary functions Saves changes that you make on the front panel To create a simple configuration 1 Specify RGBHV audio or both see I O selection buttons 8 and 9 2 Press the desired input button 1 3 Press the desired output button s 2 4 Press the Enter button Indicates that a potential tie has been created but not saved Indicates that a global preset has been sele...

Page 29: ...ons and six secondary functions Selects a View only mode that displays the current configuration View only mode also provides a way to mute and unmute the outputs See Muting and unmuting video and or audio on page 3 18 Indicates that View only mode is active HVA models Decreases the audio level of the selected input See Viewing and adjusting the input audio level HVA models on page 3 24 HVA models...

Page 30: ... Remote port protocol and baud rate on page 3 37 Indicates that the RS 232 RS 422 port is set to 115200 baud in Serial Port Configuration mode See Selecting the rear panel Remote port protocol and baud rate on page 3 37 I O controls You must specify video audio or both when you are creating or viewing a configuration This is done with the RGBHV button 8 and Audio button 9 On some CrossPoint 300 sw...

Page 31: ...protocol in Serial Port Configuration mode See Selecting the rear panel Remote port protocol and baud rate on page 3 37 Front Panel Operations The following paragraphs detail the power up process and then provide sample procedures for the following actions Creating ties sets of ties and configurations Changing a configuration Viewing ties sets of ties and configurations Muting and unmuting outputs...

Page 32: ...is tied to the output To clear unwanted outputs press and release the output buttons associated with the lit LEDs To indicate potential unties output LEDs blink when an output is deselected but not untied from the input 4 Press and release the Enter button to accept the new tie or to break an existing tie 5 Repeat steps 1 through 4 to create additional ties as desired Only one video input and one ...

Page 33: ...selections 2 To select video and audio for the tie if necessary press and release the RGBHV button and the Audio button until the LEDs light figure 3 5 RGBHV AUDIO I O Press the RGBHV button to toggle on and off The LED lights when selected Press the Audio button to toggle on and off The LED lights when selected Figure 3 5 Select RGBHV and audio 3 Press and release the input 5 button figure 3 6 3 ...

Page 34: ...er LED and all input LEDs and output LEDs return to the unlit state Press the Enter button to confirm the configuration change Figure 3 8 Press the Enter button The current configuration figure 3 9 is now Input 5 video and audio tied to output 3 output 4 and output 8 Input 5 video audio tied to outputs 3 4 and 8 Input Output 3 4 8 5 Video Audio Figure 3 9 Example 1 final configuration Example 2 Ad...

Page 35: ...button and or Audio button figure 3 11 RGBHV AUDIO I O Press the RGBHV button to toggle on and off The LED lights when selected Press the Audio button to toggle on and off The LED is unlit when deselected Figure 3 11 Select RGBHV only 3 Press and release the input 5 button figure 3 12 2 3 4 5 6 INPUTS 7 1 2 3 4 5 OUTPUTS 6 7 8 The Output 3 Output 4 and Output 8 LEDs light to indicate the RGBHV tie...

Page 36: ...s the Enter button to confirm the configuration change Figure 3 14 Press the Enter button The current configuration figure 3 15 is now Input 5 video tied to output 1 output 3 output 4 and output 8 Input 5 audio tied to output 3 output 4 and output 8 Input 5 video tied to outputs 1 3 4 and 8 Input 5 audio tied to outputs 3 4 and 8 Input Output 1 3 4 8 5 Video Audio Figure 3 15 Example 2 final confi...

Page 37: ...AUDIO I O Press the RGBHV button to toggle on and off The LED is unlit when deselected Press the Audio button to toggle on and off The LED lights when selected Figure 3 17 Select audio only 3 Press and release the input 5 button figure 3 18 2 3 4 5 6 INPUTS 7 1 2 3 4 5 OUTPUTS 6 7 8 Press and release the Input 5 button The LED lights The Output 3 Output 4 and Output 8 LEDs light to indicate the au...

Page 38: ... all input LEDs and output LEDs return to the unlit state Press the Enter button to confirm the configuration change Figure 3 20 Press the Enter button The current configuration figure 3 21 is now Video HV switcher Input 5 tied to output 1 output 3 output 4 and output 8 HVA switcher Input 5 video tied to output 1 output 3 output 4 and output 8 Audio HVA switcher Input 5 audio tied to output 3 and ...

Page 39: ...ties Likewise when an output button for which there are no ties is pushed the output LEDs turn on for all outputs without ties To see all ties of the current configuration press and release each input and output button one at a time with the RGBHV LED and the Audio LED lit In View only mode you can view video and audio video only or audio only ties Pressing and releasing the RGBHV button and the A...

Page 40: ...on and off The LED lights when selected Figure 3 23 Select RGBHV or video and audio 4 Press and release the input 5 button figure 3 24 3 4 5 6 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 OUTPUTS The output buttons for outputs not tied to input 5 are unlit The output buttons for outputs that are tied to Input 5 light Press and release the Input 5 button The LED lights Figure 3 24 Select an input A set of ties can also be view...

Page 41: ... 5 OUTPUTS 6 7 8 The output buttons for outputs that are not tied to input 5 are unlit The output buttons for outputs that are tied to input 5 light to indicate video ties audio breakaway Press the Audio button to deselect it The LED is unlit when deselected Press the RGBHV button to select it The LED lights when selected Figure 3 26 Deselect audio and select RGBHV to view RGBHV only If video ties...

Page 42: ...te 5 Press and release the View button to return to normal switcher operation You can mute video and audio video only or audio only outputs Pressing and releasing the RGBHV button and the Audio button toggles each selection on and off When you enter View only mode the output LEDs turn on for all outputs without ties The video mute function mutes the R G and B planes only the H and V planes are sti...

Page 43: ... You can view the mutes in lock mode 2 but not change them from the front panel If front panel lock mode 2 is selected and you try to perform steps 4 and 5 the actions are ignored 4 Press and hold the Output 3 button and the Output 4 button figure 3 30 for approximately 2 seconds until the LEDs begin to blink The output 3 and output 4 video and audio signals are muted 3 4 5 OUTPUTS 3 4 5 OUTPUTS 2...

Page 44: ... saved as a preset in any one of 32 preset memory addresses Preset locations are assigned to the input buttons and output buttons Up to 20 or 32 depending on the number of input and output buttons presets can be selected from the front panel to be either saved or retrieved When a preset is retrieved from memory it becomes the current configuration Only the audio and video ties are stored and recal...

Page 45: ...4 PRESET 1 2 3 4 Press and hold the Preset button until the Preset LED blinks If you then save the configuration to a lit preset number the configuration data at that preset location will be overwritten Lit Preset Assigned Unlit Preset Unassigned Preset 17 Preset 18 Preset 20 Preset 19 All input and output LEDs with assigned presets light Figure 3 34 Enter Save Preset mode 3 Press and release the ...

Page 46: ...ple in which a preset is recalled to become the current configuration in a CrossPoint 300 84 The steps show the front panel indications that result from your actions 1 Press and release the Esc button figure 3 37 ENTER PRESET VIEW ESC CONTROL Press the Esc button to clear all selections The LED blinks once Figure 3 37 Clear all selections 2 Press and release the Preset button figure 3 38 Preset 13...

Page 47: ...t 14 Preset 16 Preset 15 The Enter LED blinks to indicate the need to recall the preset Figure 3 39 Select the preset 4 Press and release the Enter button figure 3 40 The configuration stored in memory location 13 is now the current configuration and can be viewed in the View only mode see example 4 ENTER PRESET VIEW ESC CONTROL The Enter and Preset LEDs return to the unlit state Press the Enter b...

Page 48: ...or control LEDs that are lit 2 To enter the Audio mode press and hold the Audio button until the LED begins to blink then release the button 3 Press and release an input button to select an input The output LEDs display the audio level for the selected input and the Esc and View LED display the polarity gain or attenuation 4 Press and release the Esc and View buttons to increase and decrease the a...

Page 49: ...inking slowly 2 dB when blinking quickly and 3 dB when lit For this reason figure 3 45 and figure 3 47 show the indications displayed on a switcher with 16 output buttons without duplicating all of the actions shown in figure 3 44 and figure 3 46 which show switchers with 8 output buttons 1 Press and release the Esc button figure 3 42 ENTER PRESET VIEW ESC CONTROL Press the Esc button to clear all...

Page 50: ...F S S F F S F View Esc 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 24 23 22 21 20 19 6 5 4 3 2 1 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 F S F S F S F S F S F 16 17 18 11 10 Output LED dB 9 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 S S 17 15 13 11 24 23 21 19 9 12 4 3 2 7 6 5 1 11 10 9 4 3 2 1 S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S 8 7 6 5 16 17 18 8 View Esc 12 on blinking fast blinking slowly off Audio g...

Page 51: ...ng LED Unlit LED The output LEDs display the selected input s audio level The View and Esc LEDs display the polarity gain or attenuation Figure 3 44 Select an input and level display on an 8 output LED switcher Figure 3 45 shows the same level 8 dB as in figure 3 44 but displayed on a 16 ouput LED switcher such as a CrossPoint 300 816 HVA In this example the output buttons and View and Esc buttons...

Page 52: ...OUTPUTS 6 7 8 VIEW ESC VIEW In this example the output buttons and View and Esc buttons display an audio gain level of 1 dB Lit LED Slow blinking LED Unlit LED The output LEDs display the selected input s audio level The View and Esc LEDs display the polarity gain or attenuation Press the View button to decrease the input audio level by 1 dB per button push S S Figure 3 46 Adjust the input audio l...

Page 53: ... output The input LEDs display the volume level for the selected output The switchers indicate the volume differently depending on number of input LEDs but as a general rule the more LEDs that are lit the higher the volume The fewer LEDs that are lit the lower the volume For a more detailed analysis of decoding the displayed value see Reading the displayed volume on the next page 4 Press and relea...

Page 54: ...put audio signal to the output Push Esc button 5 5 1 5 7 volume All switcher input button configurations Indicated by the Input 1 button blinking slowly Push Esc button twice 7 1 5 1 5 10 volume Switchers with 12 input buttons Indicated by the Input 1 button blinking quickly Switchers with 16 input buttons Indicated by the Input 1 button lit steadily Push Esc button nineteen times 10 19 1 5 38 5 v...

Page 55: ...5 14 13 82 83 5 12 11 85 0 S F 94 95 5 4 3 97 98 5 2 1 100 53 20 5 60 56 10 S F S F 5 5 7 8 5 16 63 62 61 52 S S 22 17 5 19 20 5 55 54 53 11 5 13 14 5 59 58 57 S 48 28 23 5 25 26 5 51 50 49 44 34 29 5 31 32 5 47 46 45 S 36 46 41 5 43 44 5 39 38 37 S 28 58 53 5 55 56 5 31 30 29 S 20 70 65 5 67 68 5 23 22 21 S 12 82 77 5 79 80 5 15 14 13 S 4 94 89 5 91 92 5 7 6 5 S 40 40 35 5 37 38 5 43 42 41 S 32 5...

Page 56: ...utput volume is viewed and adjusted The steps show the front panel indications that result from your actions Audio output volume is displayed differently on different models See the table on page 3 31 For this reason figure 3 52 and figure 3 54 show the indications displayed on a switcher with 16 output buttons without duplicating all of the actions shown in figure 3 51 and figure 3 53 which show ...

Page 57: ... S Figure 3 52 Volume display on a 16 output button switcher 4 Press and release the Esc button once figure 3 53 to increase the volume by 1 5 Press and release the Esc button several more times figure 3 53 to increase the volume by 1 5 per button push Note the input button indication changes that occur each time the Esc button is pressed and released Figure 3 53 show the result of pressing the Es...

Page 58: ...ED stops blinking and lights steadily The RGBHV button lights Press the Audio button to exit audio mode All input LEDs and output LEDs return to the unlit state Figure 3 55 Deselect Audio mode Setting the front panel locks Executive modes The matrix switcher has three levels of front panel security lock that limit the operation of the switcher from the front panel The three levels are Lock mode 0 ...

Page 59: ...V AUDIO ENTER RGBHV AUDIO ENTER I O Press and hold the Enter RGBHV and Audio buttons simultaneously to turn on Lock mode 2 or to toggle between mode 2 and mode 0 2 seconds The Enter RGBHV and Audio LEDs blink twice to indicate the mode change Release the buttons I O Figure 3 56 Toggle front panel lock on or off Selecting Lock mode 2 or toggling between mode 2 and mode 1 If the switcher is in Lock ...

Page 60: ...t audio levels to unity gain 0 dB Reset the switcher to the factory default settings by pressing and holding the RGBHV button and Audio button while you apply AC power to the switcher figure 3 58 System reset does not replace user installed firmware upgrades RGBHV AUDIO I O 1 2 Press and hold the RGBHV and Audio buttons while you apply power to the switcher The switcher s LEDs blink and then go da...

Page 61: ... and Esc figure 3 59 ENTER PRESET VIEW ESC RGBHV AUDIO CONTROL ENTER PRESET VIEW ESC CONTROL I O The flashing Control LED indicates the baud rate as follows Enter 9600 Preset 19200 View 38400 Esc 115200 The flashing I O LED indicates the protocol as follows RGBHV RS 232 Audio RS 422 In this example the port is set to RS 232 at 9600 baud Press and hold the Enter Preset View and Esc buttons Blinking...

Page 62: ... In this example the port is set to RS 422 at 38400 baud Blinking LED Lit LED Figure 3 60 RS 232 RS 422 and baud rate selection 4 Press and release an input or output button to exit the Serial Port Configuration mode figure 3 61 ENTER PRESET VIEW ESC RGBHV AUDIO CONTROL I O 5 All Control LEDs return to the unlit state Each I O LED returns to its previous state Press and release an input or output ...

Page 63: ...de A system reset Clears all ties and presets Clears all video and audio mutes HVA switchers Sets all input audio levels to unity gain 0 dB System reset does not replace user installed firmware upgrades Perform a system reset as follows 1 Use an Extron Tweeker to press and hold the Reset button until the rear panel Reset LED blinks three times approximately 9 seconds figure 3 62 RESET RESET RESET ...

Page 64: ...mware configuration The switcher continues to operate using this firmware until you either cycle power in which case the switcher begins to use the most recently installed firmware update or install a new firmware update Optimizing the Audio HVA Switchers Each individual input audio level can be adjusted within a range of 18 dB to 24 dB so there are no noticeable volume differences between sources...

Page 65: ... the proper signal format is supplied 4 Check the cabling and make corrections as necessary 5 Call the Extron S3 Sales Technical Support Hotline if necessary Plasma display S video problem Extron has encountered a problem when a matrix switcher with two or more video planes routes S video that is output by some video conference codecs Some codecs change the DC offset on the chrominance C so that i...

Page 66: ... example 1 Entering system equipment Figure 3 64 shows a worksheet for a CrossPoint 300 128 HVA in a fictional organization with the system hardware annotated Inputs 10 and 11 and output 7 have no connections in this organization so they have been crossed out on the worksheet On this example preset 3 is used for the weekly status meeting Choose your own method of notation 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5...

Page 67: ...has a presentation on her laptop computer input 4 that is scan converted and displayed In the main hall output 2 Locally on the podium output 3 The audio from her microphone input 3 is played In the hall output 1 In the conference room output 4 Sent to the VCR output 6 Classical music from the CD player input 5 is played In the background in the main hall on sound system 2 output 5 In the lobby ou...

Page 68: ...tor 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 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 11 12 12 13 10 9 Input sources 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...

Page 69: ... 10 11 11 12 13 14 15 16 10 12 13 14 15 16 9 Input sources 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 Matrix Switchers Configuration Worksheet ...

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Page 71: ...atrix Switchers 4 Chapter Four Programmer s Guide Serial Ports Host to Switcher Instructions Switcher Initiated Messages Switcher Error Responses Using the Command Response Table Command Response Table for SIS Commands ...

Page 72: ...ne another A front panel Configuration port connection and a rear panel Remote port connection can both be active at the same time The switcher can operate at 9600 19200 38400 or 115200 baud rates but Extron recommends leaving these ports at 9600 baud only Rear panel Remote port RS 232 Function Pin RS 422 Function 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 TX RX Gnd Not used Transmit data Receive data Not used Signal grou...

Page 73: ...anel Remote port and is not affected by changes to the rear panel port s protocol This front panel port s protocol can be changed under SIS command control only See the Command Response table for IP SIS commands later in this chapter to configure both ports under SIS control Host to Switcher Instructions The switcher accepts SIS Simple Instruction Set commands through either serial port SIS comman...

Page 74: ...ry preset has been saved from the front panel nn is the preset number Rprnn The switcher initiates the Rpr message when a memory preset has been recalled from the front panel nn is the preset number Innn Audxx The switcher initiates the Aud message when a front panel input audio level change has occurred nn is the input number and xx is the dB level Vmtnn x The switcher initiates the Vmt message w...

Page 75: ...valid command E11 Invalid preset number E12 Invalid output number too large E13 Invalid value out of range E14 Illegal command for this configuration E17 Timeout caused only by direct write of global presets E22 Busy E25 Device not present E28 Bad filename File not found Using the Command Response Table The command response tables begin on page 4 7 Lower case letters are acceptable in the command ...

Page 76: ...Numeric dB value 18 to 24 45 steps of gain or attenuation X6 Audio gain 0 24 1 dB step default 0 dB X7 Audio attenuation 1 18 1 dB step X8 Volume adjustment range 0 64 1 dB step except for 0 to 1 which is 22 dB default 64 0 dB X9 Global preset 0 32 0 current configuration X10 Video audio mute 0 no mutes 2 audio mute 1 video mute 3 video and audio mute X11 Firmware version number to the second deci...

Page 77: ...o to output 14 Quick multiple tie Esc Q X2 X3 X2 X3 Qik Example Esc Q3 4 3 5 3 6 Qik Tie input 3 video and audio to output 4 tie input 3 video to output 5 and tie input 3 audio to output 6 Tie input to all outputs V A X2 In X2 All Example 5 In05 All Tie input 5 video and audio to all outputs Tie input to all outputs RGBHV only X2 In X2 RGB Example see Note 08 In08 RGB Tie input 8 RGB to all output...

Page 78: ...lume HVA models The table on page 4 9 defines the value of each audio volume step Set audio volume to specific value X3 X8 V Out X4 Vol X8 Example 1 50v Out01 Vol50 Set output 1 volume to 79 Increment volume X3 V Out X3 Vol X8 Increase volume by 1 step Example 1 V Out01 Vol51 Audio output 1 level incremented from 79 to 80 5 Decrement volume X3 V Out X3 Vol X8 Decrease volume by 1 step Read output ...

Page 79: ...t volume 39 38 37 35 36 34 33 31 32 30 29 27 28 26 41 5 43 44 5 47 5 46 49 50 5 53 5 52 55 56 5 59 5 58 61 25 23 24 22 21 20 62 5 65 5 64 67 68 5 70 dB of attenuation Output volume 19 17 18 16 15 13 14 12 11 9 10 8 7 5 6 4 71 5 74 5 73 76 77 5 80 5 79 82 83 5 86 5 85 88 89 5 92 5 91 94 3 1 2 0 95 5 98 5 97 100 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 5...

Page 80: ...ear all ties in preset number X9 Directly write a global preset Esc X9 P X2 X3 X2 X3 X2 X3 X2 X3 The tie all tie RGBHV Spr X9 tie video and tie audio commands are all valid Example 12P12 5 15 11 13 16 3 8 Esc Brackets are shown to separate Spr12 ties for clarity only Create global preset 12 which ties video and audio input 12 to output 5 RGBHV input 15 to output 11 video input 13 to output 16 and ...

Page 81: ...t 300 1616 Esc 4 1 1VC 1 Output Response tied input input 14 tied to output 3 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 08 08 14 08 08 09 09 00 08 01 01 01 08 08 08 08 Vid 13 14 15 16 no tied input input 8 tied to output 13 Esc X9 1 1VC where X9 0 returns the switcher s current video configuration Each position shown in the response is an output left output 1 right output 16 The number in each position is the inpu...

Page 82: ...e CrossPoint 300 controller firmware which is the overall control firmware and the latest optional Extron firmware update which is available at www Extron com Query controller firmware version Q X11 Example Q 1 23 The factory installed CrossPoint 300 controller firmware version is 1 23 sample value only Query software version verbose 0Q X12 X12 Provide a detailed status of the CrossPoint 300 contr...

Page 83: ...CrossPoint 300 Matrix Switchers 5 Chapter Five Matrix Software Matrix Switchers Control Program Button Label Generator ...

Page 84: ...d Windows XP Installing the software The program is contained on the Extron Software Products CD ROM disk B Install the software as follows For full functionality install both of the following programs The Matrix Switchers Control Program The Firmware Loader 1 Insert the CD ROM into the drive The installation program should start automatically If it does not self start run Launch exe from the CD T...

Page 85: ...emote port protocol and baud rate in chapter 3 Operation to configure the rear panel port from the front panel Configuration port The port supports RS 232 serial communication protocol only The port can operate at the 9600 19200 38400 or 115200 baud rate but Extron recommends leaving this port at the 9600 baud rate See the Set serial port parameters command on page 4 12 to configure either port us...

Page 86: ...on page 5 11 3 The Extron Matrix Switchers Control Program window figure 5 4 and figure 5 5 appears The window displays the current configuration of the attached matrix Figure 5 4 Extron Matrix Switchers Control Program window no ties To set up audio in follow mode audio and video have the same tie configuration select the Follow box at the bottom of the window To set up audio in breakaway mode au...

Page 87: ...nstalled separately Update the switcher firmware as follows 1 Visit the Extron web site www extron com click the Download Center tab and then click the Firmware link figure 5 6 Select the appropriate firmware file to download and copy it to your computer Note the folder to which you save the firmware file Figure 5 6 Location of firmware upgrade files 2 In the Windows Explorer or other file browser...

Page 88: ...igate to the folder where you saved the firmware upgrade file Select the file and click Open The Firmware Loader returns to the top Valid firmware files must have the file extension S19 Any other file extension is not a valid firmware upgrade The original factory installed firmware is permanently available on the switcher If the attempted firmware upload fails for any reason the switcher reverts t...

Page 89: ...l cable with only pins 2 3 and 5 connected If necessary modify the cable by removing pins or cutting wires 9 When prompted confirm that the firmware version displayed in the firmware loader is correct Click Ok in the Firmware Update prompt window 10 Click the Exit button to exit the firmware loader utility The firmware loader utility increases the serial port s baud rate to 115 200 to speed up the...

Page 90: ...mber when prompted to do so Delete Allows the current preset to be deleted Changes Take Allows you to save to file any changes made to the displayed configuration Changes Cancel Returns to the previous screen undoing any changes you have made Trash can Drag and drop from an input or output button to the trash to remove all ties associated with that input or output Windows menus File menu Save matr...

Page 91: ...thout taking the switcher out of service opening the switcher enclosure and replacing the firmware chip set See Updating the firmware on page 5 5 Hardware status Provides an overall view of the status of the matrix switcher including the power supply status and the individual voltages the temperature status the Remote RS 232 RS 422 port configuration and the installed and updated firmware status f...

Page 92: ...essed Ties as lines Displays ties as lines figure 5 10 Figure 5 10 Ties shown as lines Ties as crosspoints Displays ties as a matrix of inputs and outputs figure 5 11 Ties that have been made are indicated as amber video and audio green video only and red audio only boxes Ties that will take effect when you click on the Take button are indicated by Ties that will be broken when you click on the Ta...

Page 93: ... folder or group double click on the Matrix Switcher Help icon shown at right From within the Matrix Switcher Control Program click on the Help menu on the main screen From within the Matrix Switcher Control Program press the F1 key Button Label Generator The Button Label Generator software creates labels that you can place in the translucent covers of the input select buttons You can create label...

Page 94: ... 128 Series MVX 128 MTX 50 or CP 300 Series 1616 Series option these selections match the label strip size of these CrossPoint 300 switchers 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 4 Press the Clear All Buttons button to create new labels as many times as necessary to make all of the button labels th...

Page 95: ...CrossPoint 300 Matrix Switchers A Appendix A Reference Information Specifications Part Numbers Button Labels ...

Page 96: ...616 Series 16 x 5 BNC female Nominal level 1 Vp p for Y of component video and S video and for composite video 0 7 Vp p for RGB and for R Y and B Y of component video 0 3 Vp p for C of S video Minimum maximum levels Analog 0 5 V to 2 0 Vp p with no offset Horizontal frequency 15 kHz to 150 kHz Vertical frequency 30 Hz to 150 Hz Impedance 75 ohms Return loss 30 dB 5 MHz DC offset max allowable 1 5 ...

Page 97: ...nominal level S N 90 dB balanced at maximum output 21 dBu unweighted Crosstalk 80 dB 1 kHz fully loaded Stereo channel separation 80 dB 1 kHz CMRR 75 dB 20 Hz to 20 kHz Audio input audio models only Number signal type 8 12 or 16 stereo balanced unbalanced Connectors 8 12 or 16 3 5 mm captive screw connectors 5 pole Impedance 10k ohm balanced unbalanced DC coupled Nominal level 0 dBu 775 mV Maximum...

Page 98: ...torage 40 to 158 F 40 to 70 C 10 to 90 noncondensing Operating 32 to 122 F 0 to 50 C 10 to 90 noncondensing Rack mount Yes Enclosure type Metal Enclosure dimensions Depth excludes connectors Width excludes rack ears 84 88 124 128 Series 5 25 H x 17 0 W x 9 4 D 3U high full rack wide 13 3 cm H x 43 2 cm W x 23 9 cm D 1212 816 168 1616 Series 10 5 H x 17 0 W x 9 7 D 6U high full rack wide 26 7 cm H ...

Page 99: ...dels only 10 703 12 Matrix Switchers Control Program and Button Label Generator CrossPoint 300 Matrix Switchers User s Manual Optional accessories Extron Part Part MKP 1000 Gray Black White 60 239 01 02 03 MCP 1000M master 60 298 01 MCP 1000S slave 60 298 02 Captive screw audio connector 10 703 12 RCA to BNC adapter 10 264 01 SVHS BNC adapter 26 353 01 Cables When using signals with a scanning fre...

Page 100: ...5 meters 26 210 04 BNC 4 50 MHR 50 feet 15 0 meters 26 210 05 BNC 4 75 MHR 75 feet 23 0 meters 26 210 06 BNC 4 100 MHR 100 feet 30 0 meters 26 210 07 BNC 4 150 MHR 150 feet 45 0 meters 26 210 08 BNC 4 200 MHR 200 feet 60 0 meters 26 210 09 BNC 4 250 MHR 250 feet 75 0 meters 26 210 54 BNC 4 300 MHR 300 feet 90 0 meters 26 210 53 BNC 5 25 MHR 25 feet 7 5 meters 26 260 03 BNC 5 Mini HR Cable Part BNC...

Page 101: ...A 7 CrossPoint 300 Matrix Switchers Reference Information Figure A 1 Button label blanks 16 button strips ...

Page 102: ...Reference Information cont d CrossPoint 300 Matrix Switchers Reference Information A 8 ...

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