User Manual

Extron • Matrix 200 • User’s Manual
Chapter 1 • Introduction to the Matrix 200
Standard Features
• Microprocessor control, with battery backup
• RS-232/RS-422 control
• Complete breakaway
• Composite and S-Video Genlock
• RGB video delay switching
• Separate video and audio mute
• Security Lockout
• 250 MHz bandwidth
Microprocessor Control The Matrix 200 is programmable from a host system, or from the optional Front
Panel Controller. It uses memory to store configurations and a calendar/clock to
activate these preset configurations at a specific date and time. The battery
backup prevents loss of preset information.
RS-232/RS-422 Control The Matrix 200 can be controlled by any remote control system or computer with
RS-232/RS-422 serial communications capability. Refer to Appendix B for
programming guidelines including a complete listing of RS-232/RS-422
communications protocol.
Complete Breakaway The complete breakaway feature of the Matrix 200 allows the user to program
any Video, S-Video or Audio Channel to be controlled separately (breakaway) or
as a group (follow one or more inputs, or all RGB inputs). A fully populated
RGBS composite video and audio switcher can be controlled as three separate
switchers.
Complete breakaway allows individual video or audio outputs to follow any one
or more RGBS inputs when switched to an output channel. This makes the
Matrix 200 capable of adding audio to any or all RGBS or video channels, as well
as allowing switchable video and audio to follow any switched RGBS channel.
Video Genlock The Matrix 200 features a broadcast quality NTSC/PAL/SECAM Composite
Video or S-Video Genlock for synchronized switching of signals. The Matrix 200
will Genlock as many composite video signals as are installed in the switcher.
RGB Delay Switching The Matrix 200 can be programmed to delay switching the RGB video for 1 to 9
seconds after the sync is switched. This allows the display device to be in sync
before the picture arrives, providing seamless switching of the RGBS signals
when switching between various frequencies.
Video and Audio Mute The Matrix 200 provides separate mute controls to easily mute (turn off) the
RGBS or audio signals. Mute can be programmed to operate independently on
different outputs, or all outputs can be muted simultaneously with a single button.
Security Lockout Matrix 200 programs can be protected by denying access through the RS-232
port, as well as through the Front Panel. Access is allowed only with a security
passcode.
Executive Mode The Matrix 200 front panel buttons can be enabled/disabled to restrict Matrix 200
configuration changes.
250 MHz Bandwidth Even when fully populated, the Matrix 200 has a bandwidth of no less than 250
MHz (-3 dB).
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