SWITCHERS MANUAL PART NUMBER: 400-0048-003 PRODUCT REVISION: 0 MX2222AT 2 - IN, 1 - OUT RGBHV+VIDEO+AUDIO SWITCHER USER’S GUIDE
SWITCHERS INTRODUCTION TABLE OF CONTENTS Page ALTINEX appreciates your purchase of the MX2222AT Switcher. We are sure you will find it a reliable and useful product. PRECAUTIONS / SAFETY WARNINGS .................2 GENERAL............................................................2 Superior performance for the right price backed by solid technical and customer support is what we have to offer. RACK MOUNT SAFETY GUIDELINES................2 INSTALLATION ..................................................
SWITCHERS PRECAUTIONS / SAFETY WARNINGS to a table or wall, use only ALTINEX made mounting accessories, such as rack mount shelf DA1298RM or rack mount ears DA1299RM and cables for optimum setup. • To turn off the main power, be sure to remove the cord from the power outlet. The power outlet socket should be installed as near to the equipment as possible, and should be easily accessible. • Do not pull the power cord or any cable that is attached to the MX2222AT Switcher.
SWITCHERS void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
SWITCHERS CMRR Impedance Voltage Output Video Signals Analog Signal Fall/Rise Time (ns) Impedance Impedance Cross-talk Stereo Channel Separation Frequency Compatibility Typical Video Bandwidth +/-10 V p-p max 0.8 75 Ohms (pass-through) Output Sync Signals Composite Sync Sync on Green Impedance Output Audio Signal Type Signal-to-Noise Ratio Bandwidth >80dB @ 10Hz to 20kHz 10 k Ohms 10 V p-p, +/-5 V Horizontal/Vertical 1100MHz 15-200kHz, 30190Hz Power External Power Adapter TTL(+/-) -0.
SWITCHERS left corner of the selected button, indicating that the switch has been made. On the rear panel, red LED’s for the red, green, blue, Horizontal sync, and vertical sync channels should all indicate the selected input. There are two sections on the front panel of the MX2222AT: input select and switcher control. The buttons within the input select section allow for the actual switching of the source signals.
SWITCHERS section labeled AUDIO. A red LED will light above the left corner of the selected button, indicating that the switch has been made. On the rear panel, a red LED for the audio channel should also indicate the selected input. the switcher. This mode is used when a user wishes to have none of the inputs selected. The STAND-BY button is also used to RESET the switcher to factory defaults. This is done using the following procedure: 4.2 RGBHV+AUDIO MODE BUTTON 1.
SWITCHERS APPLICATION DIAGRAM 5 INSTALLING YOUR SWITCHER 6 front panel. For additional information on the control of the switcher with a third-party control system or a computer, please refer to the RS-232 protocol in section 7. Step 1. Make sure that the power input is set to the proper AC voltage for the country of usage. An incorrect setting may result in unit damage not covered by warranty. Step 4.
SWITCHERS OPERATION 4. Press and hold Input 1 in the RGBHV section on the front panel while plugging the unit back in (power on). 7 7.1 SETUP In auto switch mode, the default input is Input 2. When an active source is sensed on the red, green, blue, horizontal sync, or vertical sync channels of one of the inputs, the MX2222AT will select that channel. When two active sources are present, on both Input 1 and Input 2, the MX2222AT will select Input 1.
SWITCHERS 2. Press and hold the STAND BY button while plugging the unit back in (power on). Set Auto-Switch 3. Unplug or turn OFF the power to the unit. Set Auto-Switch. 4. Press and hold Input 1 in the VIDEO section on the front panel while plugging the unit back in (power on). 3. Unplug or turn OFF power to the unit. 4. Press and hold Input 2 in the RGBHV section on the front panel while plugging the unit back in (power on).
SWITCHERS plugging the unit back in (power on). Typically, a control system or computer will offer RS-232 connections on a 9-pin D connector. 7.2 RS-232 CONTROL The following are typical cable pin-out designations for RS-232 connections on a 9-pin D connector. Always verify that the pin-outs for your system are correct to ensure the proper wiring. The MX2222AT Switcher offers remote control capabilities through RS-232; the primary communications standard used by control systems and computers.
SWITCHERS 7.3 RS-232 PROTOCOL Examples of input selections in factory default mode: The following commands are used to control the MX2222AT Switcher. The commands must be issued as shown, in ALL CAPS and with the brackets [ ] included in the command string. Command Function [VERN] Returns the version number of the firmware followed by an [OK] command. Delay: 50 milliseconds [RSET] Resets switcher to “power-on” state. Feedback code: [OK].
SWITCHERS 7.4 SPECIAL FEATURE ”RGBHV +Audio” ON. ”Video +Audio” OFF In this mode, audio follows the RGBHV autoswitch input selection. The audio channel can be selected independently, but it will synchronize with RGBHV when selected. The video channel is independent. 7.4.1 INDEPENDENT CHANNEL SWITCHING To enable the MX2222AT to switch all six channels independently, use the following procedure: Reset Unit ”RGBHV +Audio” OFF, ”Video +Audio” ON 1. Unplug or turn OFF the power to the unit.
SWITCHERS This mode will allow the MX2222AT to act as six 2-in 1-out C-video Auto-Switchers. Since there are detectors on each channel, the unit can also be used in this mode for three 2-in 1out S-Video Switchers or two 2-in 1-out RGsB auto switchers. Similarly, the MX2222AT can be used in this mode to act as one RGBS 2-in 1-out auto switcher and two separate 2-in 1-out auto switchers. Input 2 RGBHV: Set group 2 for auto-switching mode. Group 2 is VIDEO by default.
SWITCHERS ACCESSORIES Model No. TM1276 DA1298RM DA1299RM CB4200MR CB4203MR CB4206MR CB4212MR CB4225MR CB4250MR CB4275MR CB42100MR CB42150MR CB4400MR CB4406MR CB4412MR CB4425MR CB4450MR CB4475MR CB44100MR CB44150MR PC5301US PC5302US PC5303US PC5304US 8 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Description TABLE MOUNT HARDWARE Table Mount bracket for 2U ½ RackWide RACK MOUNTING ACCESSORIES Rack mount shelf for two units side by side Rack mount kit for single unit.
SWITCHERS 7. 8. Can the MX2222AT be rack mounted? Can the MX2222AT Switcher be used outside of the United States? the incoming video–making the glitch takes place offscreen. The Sync Delay feature is only designed to work with RGBS and RGBHV signal formats. The MX2222AT can be rack mounted by itself or with two units side by side. The width of the unit is 1/2 rack wide. ALTINEX offers rack mount ears for single unit mounting (part# DA1299RM) and rack shelf for mounting two units (part# DA1298RM).
SWITCHERS ALTINEX POLICY If your product is out of warranty and needs service, contact the ALTINEX Sales Department for an RMA (Return Material Authorization). Products returned without an RMA number may experience a delay in service. The service charges will be quoted to you before the actual repairs are done. 11 11.1 LIMITED WARRANTY ALTINEX warrants that its products and cables are free from defects in materials under normal use and service.
