DXP Series Switchers Serial Digital Video Matrix Switchers 68-595-01 Rev.
Precautions Safety Instructions • English Warning This symbol is intended to alert the user of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature provided with the equipment. Power sources • This equipment should be operated only from the power source indicated on the product. This equipment is intended to be used with a main power system with a grounded (neutral) conductor. The third (grounding) pin is a safety feature, do not attempt to bypass or disable it.
FCC Class A Notice N 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.
Quick Start — Digital XPoint Matrix Switchers Installation Definitions Step 1 The following terms are used throughout this manual: Turn off power to the input and output devices, and remove the power cords from them. Tie — An input-to-output connection. Step 2 Set of ties — An input tied to two or more outputs. (An output can never be tied to multiple inputs.) Mount the switcher in a rack or under a table. Configuration — One or more ties or sets of ties.
Quick Start — Digital XPoint Matrix Switchers, cont’d Quick Start button key Save a preset 1. Press and hold the Preset button until the button begins to blink. = Blinking button 2 Seconds PRESET Toggle switch modes The switch mode is for ties only and has no effect on saving and recalling presets. Toggle between the two switch modes, enter and quick switch, by pressing and holding the Enter button for approximately 2 seconds. Press and hold for 2 seconds.
Table of Contents Chapter 1 • Introduction ....................................................................................................... 1-1 About the Digital XPoint 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 ...............................................................................................
Digital XPoint Matrix Switchers 1 Chapter One Introduction About the Digital XPoint Series Matrix Switchers Features
Introduction, cont’d Introduction About the Digital XPoint Series Matrix Switchers The Extron Digital XPoint Series Matrix Switchers are serial digital interface (SDI) matrix switchers that distribute any SDI input to any combination of SDI outputs. The matrix switchers can route multiple input/output configurations simultaneously.
Features Inputs — 4 or 8 SDI video inputs on BNC connectors and 4 or 8 equalized and buffered loop-throughs on BNC connectors Outputs — 4 or 8 SDI video outputs with two buffered and equalized outputs each on BNC connectors Serial digital data rates from 143 Mb/s to 360 Mb/s — Capable of switching signals in 4fsc (composite) or 4:2:2 (component) serial digital video transmission standards Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers (SMPTE) 259M SDI standard compliance Automatic input cable equalizati
Introduction, cont’d LCD display — The LCD displays the I/O configuration, preset configurations, and the status of additional system features. Mounting flexibility — Mounting brackets make the 1U high switchers mountable in any conventional 19" (48 cm) wide rack, or under or through a desk or other furniture. Power supply — The 100 VAC to 240 VAC, internal power supply of the Digital XPoint Series provides worldwide power compatibility.
Digital XPoint Matrix Switchers 2 Chapter Two Installation Mounting the Switcher Cabling and Rear Panel Views
Installation, cont’d Installation Mounting the Switcher The Digital XPoint Matrix Switcher comes with two sets of mounting brackets. One set is for mounting the switcher under a table or against a wall, and the other set is for rack mounting. Table or wall mounting The table/wall mounting brackets extend approximately 1/4” (6.4 mm) above the top surface of the switcher enclosure. This design allows for an air space between the enclosure and the surface to which it is mounted.
Mounting instructions Rack mount the switcher as follows: 1. Attach the rack mounting brackets to the switcher with the eight provided #8 machine screws (figure 2-1). Mounting Screws (2 Plcs) Each Side Drill pilot holes — 3/32” (2.4 mm) dia. 1/4” (6.4 mm) deep Rack-mounting Bracket /422 32 RS2 or IN 8 T OU 7 T. 6 . REF EX 5 4 3 2 1 UTS TP OU 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 UTS INP X A MA 1.
Installation, cont’d Cabling and Rear Panel Views All connectors are on the rear panel. Figure 2-2 shows the rear of the Digital XPoint 88 Matrix Switcher. The Digital XPoint 44 is housed in the same 1U enclosure, but has fewer input and output connectors to accommodate the different matrix size that it provides. Figure 2-3 shows the Digital XPoint 44 Matrix Switcher. 1 3 4 5 1.5A MAX 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 IN 8 RS232/422 OUT 100-240V INPUTS 50-60Hz 6 OUTPUTS EXT. REF.
RS-232/422 connection 4 RS-232/RS-422 port — If desired, connect a host device, such as a computer or touch panel control, to the Digital XPoint via this 9-pin D connector for serial RS-232/RS-422 control (figure 2-4).
Installation, cont’d Figure 2-6 shows a configuration in which the timing signal passes through three video cameras before connecting to the switcher. This type of video camera is capable of synchronizing with the external timing source for video editing applications. If no external sync timing source is connected to the switcher, switching occurs immediately rather than during the next vertical sync interval.
Digital XPoint Matrix Switchers 3 Chapter Three Operation Front Panel Controls and Indicators Front Panel Operations Worksheets
Operation, cont’d Operation Front Panel Controls and Indicators All Digital XPoint controls and indicators are on the front panel (figure 3-1). The large, illuminated push buttons can be labeled with text and/or graphics. The buttons can be set to provide amber background illumination all the time or the background illumination can be set to off. The buttons blink or are fully illuminated (depending on the operation) when selected.
Control buttons 4 Enter button — The Enter button saves changes when you set up a new configuration. To create a simple configuration, press the desired input button 1 , press the desired output button(s) 2 , and press the Enter button. 5 Preset button — The Preset button saves a configuration as a preset or recalls and makes current a previously defined preset. The Preset button indicates the save preset mode when it is blinking and the recall preset mode when it lights steadily.
Operation, cont’d The current configuration and all presets are saved in non-volatile memory. When power is applied, the last current configuration is retrieved. The previous presets remain intact. If an error occurs during the self-test, the switcher locks up and will not operate. If your switcher locks up on power-up, call the Extron S3 Sales & Technical Support Hotline.
1. Only one video input can be tied to an output, but multiple outputs can be tied to a single input. 2. If a tie is made between an input and an output, and the selected output was previously tied to another input, the older tie is broken in favor of the newer tie. 3. To indicate current ties, the associated input button lights green (both modes) and all the associated output buttons light green (enter switch mode) or red (quick switch mode) when either an input or output button is selected. 4.
Operation, cont’d 3. Press and release the Enter button (figure 3-7). The input, output, and Enter buttons return to either unlit or to background illumination. The LCD returns to the default display. The current configuration is now defined as input 5 tied to output 3, output 4, and output 8. CONTROL ENTER STATUS E X T RON DXP 8 8 PRESET Press the Enter button to confirm the configuration change. The LCD returns to the default display. All buttons return to unlit or background illumination.
Example 2: Add a tie to a set of ties The following steps show an example in which a new video tie is added to the current configuration in enter switch mode. Each step shows the front panel indications that result from your action. This example assumes that the switcher is in enter switch mode. If the switcher is in the quick switch mode, output buttons light red rather than green and the step in which the Enter button is pressed is not necessary. 1. Press and release the input 5 button (figure 3-10).
Operation, cont’d Example 3: Remove a tie from a set of ties The following steps show an example in which an existing tie is removed from the current configuration in enter switch mode. Each step shows the front panel indications that result from your action. This example assumes that the switcher is in enter switch mode. If the switcher is in the quick switch mode, output buttons light red and the step in which the Enter button is pressed is not necessary. 1.
Viewing the current configuration The LCD can display the current configuration for a specific input. To view the current configuration for an input, press and release the input button for that input. The LCD displays the current configuration (figure 3-16) before returning to the default display. Source Display STATUS I npu t 5 Configuration Display 1 Second Timeout #5 12345678 5_5____5 OUTPUTS INPUTS Press and release the input button. The LCD displays the selected input.
Operation, cont’d Example 4: Save a preset The following steps show an example in which, on a DXP 88 SDI, the current configuration is saved as a preset. Each step shows the front panel indications that result from your action. The switch mode, quick or enter, is for ties only and has no effect on saving presets. 1. Press and hold the Preset button for approximately 2 seconds (figure 3-18). PRESET 2 Seconds PRESET Press and hold the Preset button until it blinks.
1. Press and release the Preset button (figure 3-21). OUTPUTS PRESET 1234 INPUTS Press and release the Preset button. The LCD displays the outputs. The tied inputs are not shown until you select a preset. Figure 3-21 — Selecting view/recall preset mode 2. Press and release the Output 1 button (figure 3-22). CONTROL OUTPUTS 1 2 3 4 Press and release the Output 1 button. (The Output 1 button selects preset 5 on a DXP 44 SDI.) The button lights red.
Operation, cont’d Background illumination The buttons on the front panel can be set to provide amber background illumination at all times or the background illumination can be turned off. To toggle the background illumination on or off, press and hold the Input 1 and Input 2 buttons for approximately two seconds. Executive mode (front panel security lockout) The executive mode limits the operation of the Digital XPoint switcher from the front panel.
Worksheets Rather than trying to remember the configuration for each preset, use worksheets to record this information. Make copies of the blank worksheet on page 3-17 and use one for each preset configuration. The form accommodates all of the Digital XPoint models. Cross off all unused or inactive inputs and outputs. Worksheet example 1: Entering system equipment Figure 3-25 shows a worksheet for a Digital XPoint 88 SDI at a fictional cable TV station. The system hardware is annotated on the worksheet.
Operation, cont’d Worksheet example 2: Drawing ties Figure 3-26 continues from worksheet example 1 by showing the video ties that make up the configuration of preset 1. A solid ink line shows video ties from camera 1, a pencil line shows ties from camera 2, and dashed lines show the ties from cameras 3 and 4. Input sources 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Output Equalized output Output destinations Preset # Title: Fill in the preset number and use colors, or dashes, etc.
Worksheet example 3: Test configuration At night, the cable TV station in our fictional organization broadcasts a test pattern and sends the staff home. Figure 3-27 shows the test pattern configuration, with a test pattern from the VTR generated to all monitors (outputs 1, 2, 3, and 7) and to the broadcast equipment (output 4).
Operation, cont’d 3-16 Digital XPoint Matrix Switchers • Operation
Equalized output Output 2 2 Title: 3 3 5 5 Output destinations 4 4 6 6 7 7 Fill in the preset number and use colors, or dashes, etc. to make connecting lines.
Operation, cont’d 3-18 Digital XPoint Matrix Switchers • Operation
Digital XPoint 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 for SIS Commands
Programmer’s Guide, cont’d Programmer’s Guide The switcher’s rear panel RS-232/422 9-pin D female connector (figure 4-1) can be connected to the RS-232 or RS-422 serial port output of a host device such as a computer running the HyperTerminal utility, an RS-232 capable PDA, or a control system. This connection makes software control of the switcher possible.
Login Administrator Login User The switcher initiates the login message when a correct administrator or user password has been entered. If the user and administrator passwords are the same, the switcher defaults to administrator privileges. Reconfig The reconfig message is initiated by the switcher when a front panel operation has occurred, an audio gain adjustment has been completed, or a memory preset has been recalled.
Programmer’s Guide, cont’d Command/Response Table for SIS commands Symbol definitions = Carriage return/line feed = Carriage return (no line feed) • = Space X1 = Input number 01 – 04 (Digital XPoint 44 SDI); 01 – 08 (Digital XPoint 88 SDI) X2 = Output number 01 – 04 (Digital XPoint 44 SDI); 01 – 08 (Digital XPoint 88 SDI) X3 = Input number (for tie) 0 – maximum number of inputs (0=disconnected) Input and output numbers in commands may be entered as either 1-, 2-, or 3-digit numbers.
Command/response table for SIS commands (Cont’d) Command Direct write of a global preset ASCII Command Response (host to switcher) (switcher to host) Esc + X5 P X3 * X2 !… X3 * X2 ! Spr X5 Additional description Directly enters a global preset. Esc +7P5*2!5*3!3*6!4*1! Spr7 Creates preset 7, consisting of Input (I) 5 tied to Output (O) 2 and 3, I3 to O6, and I4 to O1. 1x 0x x Exe1 Exe0 Enable executive mode. Disable executive mode. 1 = exec mode on, 0 = exec mode off.
Programmer’s Guide, cont’d 4-6 Digital XPoint Matrix Switchers • Programmer’s Guide
Digital XPoint Matrix Switchers 5 Chapter Five Matrix Software Matrix Switchers Control Program Button Label Generator
ms: Matrix Software, cont’d Matrix Software Matrix Switchers Control Program The Windows-based Extron Matrix Switchers Control Program, which communicates with the switcher via the rear panel Remote RS-232/RS-422 port provides an easy way to set up ties and sets of ties. The program is compatible with Windows 2000 and Windows XP. Installing the software The program is contained on the Extron Software Products CD-ROM, disk B. Install the software as follows: Insert the CD-ROM into the drive.
Using the software Many items found in the Matrix Switchers Control Program are also accessible via front panel controls and the LCD display (see chapter 3, “Operation”) and under SIS control (see chapter 4, “Programmer’s Guide”). The Matrix Switcher+ Help Program provides information on settings and on how to use the control program itself. 1. To run the Matrix Switchers Control Program, doubleclick on the Matrix Switchers Control Program icon (shown at right) in the Extron Electronics group or folder.
Matrix Software, cont’d 3. The Matrix Switchers Control Program window appears (figure 5-4 and figure 5-5) displaying the current configuration of the connected switcher. Figure 5-4 — Extron Matrix Switchers Control Program window (blank) Figure 5-5 — Sample program window showing ties and icons 5-4 • To make the control program easier to use, assign a device icon to each input and output.
• For quick display of information on a specific input or output, position the cursor over that device in the control program window. The program opens a window that details the connections to that device. See the inset box in figure 5-5. Windows buttons, drop boxes, and trash The buttons on the right side of the control program’s window perform the following functions: Power — Unavailable for Digital XPoint Series switchers, because the switcher power cannot be controlled via software.
Matrix Software, cont’d Tools menu Assign device icons — Displays the complete set of input and output device icons. You can drag any of these icons to the input and output boxes. Edit device palette — Allows you to add your own device icon graphics. Name presets — Allows you to assign a name to each of the 16 memory presets. Show RS-232 strings — Displays the ASCII commands that are used by the current configuration. You can refer to these for RS-232 programming.
Ties as crosspoints — Displays ties as a grid of inputs and outputs (figure 5-7). Made ties are indicated as amber boxes. Ties that will take effect when you click the Take button are indicated by +. Ties that will be broken when you click the Take button are indicated by –.
Matrix Software, cont’d Using emulation mode Emulation mode allows you to set up the software without attaching the switcher to the computer. To use emulation mode, do the following: 1. Double-click the Matrix Switchers Control Program icon in the Extron Electronics group or folder. 2. Choose Emulate, and click OK. 3. Choose an emulation file to open, and click OK. The file DEMO.MTX provides a sample of a completed matrix setup. The file NEW.INI provides a blank setup to get you started. 4.
By default, the Windows installation creates a C:\Program Files\Extron\ButtonLabelGenerator directory and places the Button Label Generator icon into a group or folder named “Extron Electronics”. Using the software 1. To run the Button-Label Generator program, double-click on the Button-Label Generator icon (shown at right) in the Extron Electronics group or folder, and click OK when prompted. The Button-Label Generator window appears (figure 5-9). Figure 5-9 — Extron’s Button-Label Generator window 2.
Matrix Software, cont’d 5-10 Digital XPoint Matrix Switchers • Matrix Software
Digital XPoint Matrix Switchers 6 Chapter Six Maintenance and Modifications Hardware Upgrades and Maintenance Creating and Installing Button Labels
Maintenance and Modifications, cont’d Maintenance and Modifications Hardware Upgrades and Maintenance This chapter 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 Digital XPoint 44 and 88 Matrix Switchers is accessed by removing the top cover.
Swapping the serial ports The Digital XPoint Matrix 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 instructions in “Opening the switcher” to gain access to the interior of your switcher. 2. On the switcher’s main circuit board (figure 6-2), locate the RS-232 and RS-422 ribbon cable. Shift the cable to the desired receptacle. 3.
Maintenance and Modifications, cont’d Installing a firmware update The integrated circuit device that contains the firmware for the switcher also contains the memory in which presets are saved. When you replace the IC, these settings are lost. You may want to record the presets before you replace the IC. To replace the firmware, do the following: 1. Follow the instructions in “Opening the switcher” on page 6-2 to gain access to the interior of your switcher. 2. Locate IC U42 (figure 6-3).
6. 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. Continue to hold the Enter button until the power up sequence is completed (all front panel buttons cycle on and off from left to right lit green, right to left lit red, and left to right lit amber). d. Release the Enter button. 7. Ensure that the switcher is working properly. 8.
Maintenance and Modifications, cont’d Creating and Installing Button Labels Figure 6-6 provides blank button labels. If desired, photocopy them or cut them out of the manual, write button information in each button area as desired, and put them in the switcher’s input or output button windows. Use the following procedure to install new labels in the DXP’s front panel buttons. 1. Make new labels using either the blanks on page 6-7 or the Button-Label Generator software (see chapter 5, “Matrix Software”).
Figure 6-6 — Button label blanks Digital XPoint Matrix Switchers • Maintenance and Modifications 6-7
Maintenance and Modifications, cont’d 6-8 Digital XPoint Matrix Switchers • Maintenance and Modifications
Digital XPoint Matrix Switchers A Appendix A Reference Information Specifications Part Numbers
Reference Information, cont’d Reference Information Specifications Video Routing DXP 44 SDI ........................... DXP 88 SDI ........................... Data rates ...................................... Auto data rate lock ...................... Standard ........................................ Data types ..................................... 4 x 4 matrix 8 x 8 matrix 143 Mbps, 177 Mbps, 270 Mbps, 360 Mbps Yes SMPTE 259M 8 bit or 10 bit Video input Number/signal type DXP 44 SDI .....................
Control/remote — switcher Serial control port ........................ Baud rate and protocol ............... Serial control pin configurations Program control ........................... RS-232 or RS-422, 9-pin female D connector 9600 baud, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, no parity 2 = TX, 3 = RX, 5 = GND Extron’s control/configuration program for Windows® Extron’s Simple Instruction Set (SIS™) General Power .............................................
Reference Information, cont’d Part Numbers Digital XPoint part numbers Extron Part Digital XPoint 44 SDI -or- Digital XPoint 88 SDI Extron Software Products CD Digital XPoint Matrix Switchers User’s Manual Part # 60-402-01 60-401-01 Replacement parts Replacement parts Button and cap diffuser kit Button overlays Part # 70-352-01 100-196-01 Optional accessories Extron Part MKP 1000 Gray Black White MCP 1000M (master) MCP 1000S (slave) RCA-to-BNC adapter Part # 60-239-01 60-239-02 60-239-03 60-298-01 60-2
Extron’s Warranty Extron Electronics warrants this product against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of three years from the date of purchase.
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