MSG0804 and MSG0808 Matrix Switchers 68-752-01 Rev.
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Quick Start — MSG0804 and MSG0808 Installation Step 1 Turn off power to the switcher and all other devices that will be connected. Step 2 To rack mount the switcher, install the included brackets, then mount the switcher. Otherwise, install the four rubber feet (included) and place the switcher on a desktop.
Quick Start — MSG0804 and MSG0808, cont’d Step 8 Switching to a different Input Power up the input and output devices, then connect power to the switcher. Turn on the switcher by connecting the AC power cord. See the appropriate chapters in this manual for further details. Repeat steps 1 through 3. To adjust the Volume level of the audio output. Press the Volume increment ( ) or decrement ( ) buttons to raise or lower the volume, respectively. Operation Connecting an Input to an Output 1.
Table of Contents Chapter 1 • Introduction ................................................................................. 1-1 About the MSG Matrix Switchers .................................................................... 1-2 MSG Matrix Switcher Features ......................................................................... 1-2 Chapter 2 • Installation .......................................................................................................... 2-1 Mounting the Switcher ...........
Table of Contents, cont’d Chapter 5 • Remote Control ............................................................................................... 5-1 Remote Control Port (RS-232/RS-422/RS-485) ........................................................ 5-2 Dip Switch Settings ............................................................................................................ 5-2 Host-to-MSG Matrix Switcher Communications ................................................. 5-3 Addressing commands ..
MSG Matrix Switchers 1 Chapter One Introduction About the MSG Matrix Switchers MSG Matrix Switcher Features
Introduction About the MSG Matrix Switchers The Extron MSG Series Matrix Switchers are compact RGBHV and stereo audio switchers with 225 MHz video bandwidth (475 MHz on HR models). They include an 8-input by 4-output RGBHV switcher (MSG0804), with or without audio, and an 8-input by 8-output RGBHV switcher (MSG0808), with or without audio. These matrix switchers are housed in rack-mountable, metal enclosures with internal, universal switching power supplies.
Bandwidth — Bandwidth is a minimum of 225 MHz (475 MHz on HR models) at -3dB, fully loaded, allowing these switchers to switch high-resolution computer displays. Flexible Control Options — – Front Panel Control — Provides push button input and output selection, preset creation and selection, and audio volume and mute control, using large, soft-touch, color-coded rubber buttons; LED indicators show confirmation of current or pending ties.
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MSG Matrix Switchers 2 Chapter Two Installation Mounting the Switcher Rear Panel Connectors Connecting the MSG0804 and MSG0808
Installation Mounting the Switcher The MSG0804 and MSG0808 are housed in 3U high, 17” wide metal enclosures. The appropriate rack mount kit (#IN9084B) is included with the switchers for installing in a standard 19” rack. The switchers may also be placed on a table or desk top. Tabletop use The MSG Matrix Switchers come with rack mounting brackets and rubber feet. For tabletop use, attach a self-adhesive rubber foot to each corner of the bottom of the unit.
Rear Panel Connectors VIDEO INPUTS 1 2 3 3 2 1 4 5 6 7 1 8 2 VIDEO OUTPUTS 4 5 3 6 7 8 MSG0808MSG0808HR- R R G G OUT B B IN RS232 1 2 H V V 4 3 RS422/RS485 H GND TXTX+ RXRX+ GEN LOCK SERIAL PORT 5 90-260VAC; 0.
Installation, cont’d 4 RS-232/RS-422/RS-485 connector — A 5-pole captive screw connector for input from a computer or third-party controller using Serial Control Protocol commands or control software for Windows® to remotely control the switcher.
Connecting the MSG0804 and MSG0808 The MSG Matrix Switchers can be connected to as many as 8 input devices simultaneously and output up to four (MSG0804) or eight (MSG0808) simultaneously. Follow the steps below and see the installation example in figure 2-4. 1 If the MSG Matrix Switcher is to be mounted, see Mounting the Switcher, earlier in this chapter. 2 Turn off power to the switcher and all other devices that will be connected.
Installation, cont’d Audio input and output Before connecting audio, determine whether your audio system is unbalanced or balanced. Then, follow the instructions and illustrations below to connect either unbalanced audio or balanced audio. CAUTION Wiring the audio incorrectly can damage the audio output circuits. Pay special attention to the right channel wiring. The + and – layout differs from most other Extron products.
Vertical Interval Switching When the switching between inputs, the resulting image change should be seamless and clean. Vertical interval switching makes this seamless image change possible. MSG switchers are able to provide vertical interval switching by using an external sync (genlock) signal to synchronize switching during the vertical sync interval. Without external sync locking, switching between inputs can result in a brief rolling (sync loss) or a brief change in the picture size.
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MSG Matrix Switchers 3 Chapter Three Operation Front Panel Features Front Panel Operation MVP 104GX Installation
Operation Front Panel Features 1 2 3 INPUT SELECT LEVEL SELECT VIDEO AUDIO 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 BLANK 4 PRESET OUTPUT SELECT VOLUME MUTE 5 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 TAKE CANCEL 9 8 MSG Series Matrix Switcher 10 7 6 Figure 3-1 — Front panel details of the MSG0808 (MSG0804 and audio versions different as noted below) 3-2 1 Input Select buttons/LEDs — Buttons 1 through 8 select the input for the Video/Audio switcher.
Front Panel Operation The functions of the front panel controls are described in the following sections. Connecting inputs with outputs The input and output buttons on the front panel correspond to the numbered input and output connectors on the rear panel. When you select and press an input or output button, the green LED indicator above the button lights. To select a different input or output, press a different button. To connect an output with an input via the front panel: 1.
Operation, cont’d To increase or decrease the audio volume of the selected output (audio versions only): Press the Volume increment ( ) or decrement ( ) buttons until the desired sound level is reached. To increase/decrease input volume levels, press and hold the input button while adjusting the volume levels. To mute/un-mute the audio (audio versions only): To mute the last selected audio output, press the Mute button.
MSG Matrix Switchers 4 Chapter Four Windows®-based Control Program Installing Windows-based ICS100 Control Software Using the Software MVP 104 Operation
Windows-based Control Program, Cont’d The ICS100 Control Software, which can be used to control the MSG matrix switchers, requires Windows 95/98, NT, or later. The program provides control of the switchers’ functions from a PC. Control is enabled by connecting the switcher to a PC with a serial cable (to the Serial Port connector), then installing and configuring the ICS100 Control Software program in the PC.
Figure 4-2 — ICS100 Interface screen - MSG switcher controls options Using the control panel Select Control Panel from the Controls drop-down menu. The Control Panel window opens. You can use the control panel to select input for each group, update the software to reflect hardware changes, blank a selected output, or change the output volume level.
Windows-based Control Program, Cont’d Defining input icons and labels 1. Right-click on a blank input icon. 2. From the selection window that opens, click on the icon that represents the input device that you want to depict. Figure 4-4 — ICS100 Icon chooser 3. Place your mouse curser in the field labeled Enter New Label for Input x and type in the new label for the input device. 4. Click OK when you have finished entering input labels. Creating a new patch 1.
Figure 4-5 — ICS100 Set Output Volume window Adjusting input volume levels 1. From the ICS100 Interface screen (figure 4-1) select Input Volume from the Controls drop-down menu. The Set Input Volume window opens. Figure 4-5 — ICS100 Set Input Volume window 2. Click the increment ( ) button or the decrement ( ) button, or click and drag the slider, to adjust the volume of an input device. 3. To set the input volume to factory default levels, click the Reset Volume button. 4.
Windows-based Control Program, Cont’d Setting and using presets The ICS100 Control Program can be used to create, view, save, recall, label, and clear presets for the MSG matrix switcher. Up to 32 presets can be set using this program. For tasks in addition to those detailed below, access the Help system from the Interface screen. Viewing existing presets Select Presets from the Controls drop-down menu. The Preset Panel window opens. Existing presets are labeled and shown on this screen.
VIS Enable The current state of VIS (Vertical Interval Switching) is indicated by the presence or absence of a checkmark next to VIS Enable on the Options menu. If a checkmark appears, VIS is enabled. If a check mark does not appear, VIS is disabled. To toggle VIS on or off, click VIS Enable with your mouse pointer. Vertical interval switching requires a Genlock signal from a blackburst generator or similar device.
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MSG Matrix Switchers 5 Chapter Five Remote Control Remote Control Port (RS-232/RS-422/RS-485) Host-to-MSG Matrix Switcher Communications Command Table Remote Control from a Network CTL120-2 Remote Control MVP 104 Windows Control Program
Remote Control Remote Control Port (RS-232/RS-422/RS-485) The MSG Matrix Switcher RS-232/RS-422/RS-485 port connector is used to connect to a host or external controlling device, such as a computer or control system, which can generate the proper command codes and recognize the switcher’s responses.
Termination resistors should only be turned on when operating in RS-422/ RS-485 mode, and then only for the first and last units on a long serial line. The default switch settings are all OFF. In half-duplex mode, only turn on one of the termination resistors, as they are connected together by the cable. Host-to-MSG Matrix Switcher Communications Command Description [ADDRxx] Assigns an address from 01 to 98 to the unit. Address 00 is a broadcast address and address 99 is reserved for future products.
Remote Control, cont’d Command Table Set-up commands Use these commands to configure the switcher. If you are using a third-party control system, you should place these commands in the start-up section of the program. You only need to send these commands to the switcher once. Command Description Request information [ARC] Request for model and version information.
Switching commands These commands can only initiate a one-input-to-one-output switch. Switching levels (audio models only) Switching levels consist of combinations of video (RGB), sync (HV), and audio boards. The three predefined switching levels include: • Level 1 = RGBHV and audio • Level 2 = RGBHV (no audio) • Level 3 = Audio only (no video or sync) For commands that use these switching levels, refer to the Switching Commands chart below.
Remote Control Mute all outputs [MUTE] Toggle between mute and unmute for all outputs. Mute status [MUTE?] Returns mute status for all outputs Change output volume level - specific [VOLoox] Changes the volume level for a specific output. • Where: oo = 01 - 04 (MSG0804) or 01 - 08 (MSG0808) for output. x = + (plus sign) to increment the output volume. x = - (minus sign) to decrement the output volume. x = @ to return the output volume to factory default. x = ? to request the current volume level.
Set channel volume level - right [VOLRooxxx] Sets the right channel volume level for a specific output. • Where: oo = 01 - 04 (MSG0804) or 01 - 08 (MSG0808) for output. xxx = -550 - 090 Note: 090 equals maximum gain (+9dB), 000 equals factory default (unity gain), and -550 equals minimum gain (-55dB). Change output volume level - global [VOLx] Changes the volume level for all outputs. • Where: x = + (plus sign) to increment the output volume. x = - (minus sign) to decrement the output volume.
Remote Control, cont’d Change input volume level - global [VINx] Changes the volume level for all inputs. • Where: x = + (plus sign) to increment the output volume. x = - (minus sign) to decrement the output volume. x = @ to return the output volume to factory default. x = ? to request the current volume level. Preset commands The MSG0804 and MSG0808 can store and recall 32 preset configurations, accessible via RS-232 commands.
Figure 5-1 — ICS100 Serial Port Server window 3. Make sure the Local IP, Port, Client IP, and Connection Status information is correct (you may need to check with your Network Administrator or IT group for this information). If the client PC is connected to the server, a Client IP address will be displayed and the Connection Status will show green (red if not connected). 4. The Inline Serial Server waits for the client PC on TCP/IP port 2001 (the factory default).
Remote Control Adjusting response time The user operating the client PC may want to adjust the time out interval. The time out interval is the number of seconds that the client waits before communicating with the server. Adjusting the response time 1. From the Communications menu, select Response Time Out. 2. Select the appropriate time out interval for your network (4-12 seconds). Note: Selecting a longer interval will not slow down client-server communication.
CTL120-2 IR Remote Control The CTL120-2 IR Remote Control sends infrared commands to the built-in infrared receiver in the MSG switchers to control various switcher functions. The illustration below shows the location and function of each button on the Remote Control unit that can be used to control the MSG matrix switchers. Initially, press the Matrix button on the Remote Control unit to change it to matrix switcher mode. To switch to a new input/output configuration using the CTL120-2 Remote Control: 1.
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MSG Matrix Switchers A Appendix Specifications MVP 104 Programmer’s Guide
Specifications Video Routing MSG0804-3, MSG0804-4, MSG0804HR-3, MSG0804HR-4 .................. MSG0808-3, MSG0808-4, MSG0808HR-3, MSG0808HR-4 .................. Gain ............................................... Bandwidth MSG0804-3, MSG0804-4, MSG0808-3, MSG0808-4 .. MSG0804HR-3, MGS0804HR-4, MSG0808HR-3, MSG0808HR-4 .................. Differential phase error .............. Differential gain error ................. Crosstalk ....................................... Switching speed .......................
Nominal level ............................... 1V p-p for Y of component video and S-video, and for composite video 0.7V p-p for RGB 0.3V p-p for R-Y and B-Y of component video, and for C of S-video Minimum/maximum levels ...... Can deliver ±5Vp to 75 ohm load Impedance .................................... 75 ohms Return loss .................................... -45dB @ 5 MHz DC offset ....................................... ±1.5mV maximum with input at 0 offset Switching type .............................
Specifications — MSG0804 and MSG0808 MSG0808-4, MSG0808HR-4 .................. Connectors MSG0804-4, MSG0804HR-4 .................. MSG0808-4, MSG0808HR-4 .................. Impedance .................................... Gain error ...................................... Maximum level (Hi-Z) ................ Maximum level (600 ohm) ......... 8 stereo, balanced/unbalanced, line level (4) 3.8 mm captive screw connectors, 5 pole (8) 3.
MSG Matrix Switchers B Appendix Reference Information Updating the Firmware Installing Custom Engraved Nameplates Part Numbers MVP 104 Programmer’s Guide
Reference Information Updating the Firmware Firmware is programming that is inserted into programmable read-only memory on a programmable ROM chip in your switcher, thus becoming a permanent part it. Firmware controls many of the features of your switcher. Firmware is created, tested, and improved like software and, like software, updates are made available periodically.
Installing Custom Engraved Nameplates Custom engraved input and output nameplates are available, by special order, for the front panel of the MSG matrix switchers. Attachment screws come pre-installed on the panel and permit easy installation of the optional nameplates. Contact your Extron Sales Representative for specifications and prices. Installing the custom nameplates 1. Using an Allen wrench, remove the nameplate mounting screws for either the input or output group. 2.
Reference Information, cont’d Part Numbers MSG Matrix Switcher part numbers Part MSG0804-3 MSG0804-4 MSG0804HR-3 MSG0804HR-4 MSG0808-3 MSG0808-4 MSG0808HR-3 MSG0808HR-4 IEC Power Cord Tweeker Rubber feet Windows-based ICS100 Control Program MSG0804 and MSG0808 Matrix Switcher User’s Manual Rack mounting kit Part # MSG0804-3 MSG0804-4 MSG0804HR-3 MSG0804HR-4 MSG0808-3 MSG0808-4 MSG0808HR-3 MSG0808HR-4 IN9084B Optional accessories Part CTL120-2 Infrared remote control Captive screw audio connector RCA-to-
Plenum Seventeen Conductor Installation Cable Bulk install plenum, 500’ Bulk install plenum, 1000’ 22-111-03 22-111-04 Assorted connectors BNC connectors BNC Mini HR crimp connectors, qty. 50 BNC Super High Resolution crimp connectors, qty. 50 BNC bulkhead connectors, qty. 50 (for custom wall plates) Part # 100-074-51 100-075-51 100-076-51 Pre-cut cables BNC-4 Mini HR cable is used for RGBS cable runs, and BNC-5 Mini HR cable is used for RGBHV cable runs.
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