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CrossPoint 300 Series
Matrix Switchers
68-521-10 Rev. B
03 07
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Precautions Safety Instructions � English Warning Power sources • This equipment should be operated only from the power source indicated on the product. This This symbol is intended to alert the user of important operating and maintenance equipment is intended to be used with a main power system with a grounded (neutral) conductor. The (servicing) instructions in the literature provided with the equipment. third (grounding) pin is a safety feature, do not a empt to bypass or disable it. Th
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LR LR Quick Start — CrossPoint 300 Matrix Switchers Step 7 Installation Plug the switcher and input and output devices Step 1 into a grounded AC source, and turn on the input If desired, mount the switcher in a rack. and output devices. Step 2 Definitions Turn off power to the input and output devices, Tie — An input-to-output connection. and remove the power cords from them. Set of ties — An input tied to 2 or more outputs. Step 3 Configuration — One or more ties or sets of ties. Cable the swit
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Quick Start — CrossPoint 300 Matrix Switchers, cont’d RGBHV and Audio buttons select/deselect Save or recall a preset video and/or audio. The Audio LED blinks to 1. Save a preset — Press and hold the Preset indicate audio breakaway. button for 2 seconds. The Audio button and LED are present on Recall a preset — Press and release the Preset video-only switchers, but have no button. function. Preset LED blinks. Audio also selects the audio level/adjust Save a Press and hold. preset 2 seconds mode
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Table of Contents Chapter 1 � Introduction ....................................................................................................... 1-1 About this Manual ............................................................................................................. 1-2 About the Matrix Switchers .......................................................................................... 1-2 Definitions ...................................................................................
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Table of Contents, cont’d Setting the front panel locks (Executive modes) ........................................................... 3-34 Selecting Lock mode 2 or toggling between mode 2 and mode 0 ............................. 3-35 Selecting Lock mode 2 or toggling between mode 2 and mode 1 ............................. 3-35 Performing a system reset from the front panel ........................................................... 3-36 Selecting the rear panel Remote port protocol and baud rate
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Chapter 5 � Matrix Software .............................................................................................. 5-1 Matrix Switchers Control Program ............................................................................ 5-2 Installing the software ...................................................................................................... 5-2 Using the software ............................................................................................................
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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. iv CrossPoint 300 Matrix Switchers � Table of Contents
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CrossPoint 300 Matrix Switchers Chapter One 1 Introduction About this Manual About the Matrix Switchers Definitions Features
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Intr Intr oduction, cont’d oduction About this Manual This manual contains installation, configuration, and operating information for the Extron CrossPoint 300 Wideband RGBHV Analog Matrix Awitchers. About the Matrix Switchers Matrix switchers distribute any input signal to any combination of outputs. The matrix switchers can route multiple input/output configurations simultaneously. The matrix switchers are single box solutions to complex wideband video and/or audio routing applications (figur
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Classroom 101 Classroom 102 Extron CrossPoint 300 128 HVA Matrix Switcher 8 Outputs Extron DVS 304 Scaler Extron VSC 700 Scan Converter DVD VCR 12 Inputs Extron DVS 304 Scaler Extron RGB 109xi Interface Cable Box Extron DVS 304 Scaler CD Player Student Instructor Computer Computer 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. S
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Introduction, cont’d Features Video — All switchers input and output wideband RGBHV or RGBS video on female BNC connectors. They can also switch RGsB, RsGsBs, component/ HDTV, S-video, or composite video. Bandwidth — The CrossPoint 300 Series switchers provide a minimum of 300 MHz (-3 dB) video bandwidth, fully loaded. Audio inputs (HVA models only) — Input and output stereo audio inputs, balanced or unbalanced, on 3.5 mm, 5-pole captive screw terminals. Audio input gain/attenuation (HVA models
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Operational flexibility — Operations such as input/output selection, setting of presets, and adjustment of audio levels can be performed on the front panel or via either serial port. The serial ports also allow remote control via a PC or control system. � QuickSwitch Front Panel Controller (QS-FPC™) — The front panel controller supports input and output selection, preset creation and selection, audio input gain and attenuation, and audio output level. The front panel features slots for labels
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Introduction, cont’d This page was intentionally left blank. 1-6 CrossPoint 300 Matrix Switchers � Introduction
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CrossPoint 300 Matrix Switchers Chapter Two 2 Installation Mounting the Switcher Connections and Rear Panel Features Front Panel Configuration Port
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Installation, cont’d Installation Mounting the Switcher The matrix switchers are housed in rack-mountable, metal enclosures with 19" rack ears. The amount of vertical rack space required for each switcher is as follows: � The CrossPoint 300 84, 88, 124, and 128 are in a 3U-high enclosure. � The CrossPoint 300 816, 168, 1212, and 1616 are in a 6U-high enclosure. UL requirements The following Underwriters Laboratories (UL) requirements pertain to the installation of the matrix switcher into a r
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Connections and Rear Panel Features All connectors for all switchers are on the rear panel. Figure 2-1 and figure 2-2 show a representative sampling of all of the matrix switchers described in this manual. Figure 2-1 shows the CrossPoint 300 128 HVA. The CrossPoint 300 84, 88, and 124 are housed in the same 3U enclosure, but have fewer input and/or output connectors to accommodate their smaller matrix sizes. INPUTS OUTPUTS 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 2 3 6 7 8 R R 2 G G B B 1
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LR LR Installation, cont’d RGBHV input and output 1 The switcher can connect to up to as many as 16 RGBHV video 2 and/or stereo audio devices, depending on the model. The switcher can output to as many as 16 video and/or audio outputs, depending on the model. 1 The CrossPoint Series switchers can also switch RGBS, RGsB, 2 RsGsBs, component video, S-video, or composite video by using four, three, two, or one BNC(s). 1 If switching a video format other than RGBHV, ensure that the same video plane
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LR See figure 2-4 to identify the tip, ring, and sleeve when you are making connections for the switcher from existing audio cables. A mono audio connector consists of the tip and sleeve. A stereo audio connector consists of the tip, ring and sleeve. The ring, tip, and sleeve wires are also shown on the captive screw audio connector diagrams, figure 2-3 and figure 2-5. Tip (+) Tip (+) Ring (-) Sleeve ( ) Sleeve ( ) 3.5 mm Stereo Plug Connector RCA Connector (balanced) Figure 2-4 — Typical
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Installation, cont’d Remote (RS-232/RS-422) port 5 RS-232/RS-422 Remote connector — Connect a host device, such as a computer, touch panel control, or RS-232 capable PDA to the switcher via this 9-pin D connector for serial RS-232/RS-422 control (figure 2-6). Pin RS-232 Function RS-422 Function 1 — Not used — Not used 2 TX Transmit data TX– Transmit data (–) 3 RX Receive data RX– Receive data (–) 1 6 4 — Not used — Not used 5 Gnd Signal ground Gnd Signal ground 9 5 6 — Not used — Not used
