Altinex MX2436RM User's Manual
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1. TI E mii COMPUTER VIDEO amp INTERFACE SOURCE 6 DINE ein 91 888 COMPUTER a dies 3 YeR VIDEO amp SOURCE TIT ES Sj Tm ES 2 Tel 714 990 2300 Toll Free 1 800 ALTINEX FAX 714 990 3303 gt E mail solutions altinex com Web www altinex com MONITOR AUDIO AMPLIFIER SIGNAL SOLUTIONS SWITCHERS INSTALLING YOUR MX2436RM 6 Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 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 Connect the power cord to the unit and plug it into the power outlet Connect the cables from the video sources and the audio sources computers VCR etc to the input channels and connect the display devices monitor or projector and the appropriate audio equipment mixer amplifier etc to the outputs For better results use shielded high quality coaxial cables Step 4 Test all the required switching features If Step 5 you experience difficulties or abnormal switching you may wish to reset the unit to factory defaults to make sure that you have not entered an incorrect operation mode To reset the switcher turn OFF power and then turn power ON again while p2. VR Firmware Version This command displays the firmware revision number that is installed into the microprocessor Switch number default is 0 no from 1 to 9 Example When sending the BVR command the system will return the version number 8R1 0 When sending the OVR command the system will return the version number 8R1 0 SIGNAL SOLUTIONS SWITCHERS This command sets a unique ID number to each ACCESSORIES 8 MX2436RM Switcher module and allows control of multiple modules through a single RS 232 Model No Description TABLE MOUNT HARDWARE por TM1276 Table Mount bracket for 2U Rack In order to control multiple modules Wide independently with one RS 232 port the unit ID RACK MOUNTING ACCESSORIES is used Setting the unit ID allows a user to DA1298RM Rack mount shelf for two units side by send the same command to multiple modules side but the module processes that command with DA1292RM _ Rack mount ears for single unit the indicated ID number only The factory HIGH RESOLUTION 5 BNC to 5 BNC default unit ID 1 COAXIAL CABLE CB4200MR Bulk Cable 5 coaxes 500ft minimum 7 2 3 SUMMARY OF COMMANDS 4203 3 feet 5 BNC to 5 BNC coaxial cable CB4206MR 6 feet 5 BNC to 5 BNC coaxial cable 1 SW n1 n2 n4 n5 n6 Video Switch CB4212MR 12 feet 5 BNC to 5 BNC coaxial cable Input 4225 25 feet 5 BNC to 5 BNC
3. 2 SYNC is the TTL level 3 Please use the appropriate input voltage 90 VAC to 260 VAC Please make sure that the proper quality of cables is used We recommended ALTINEX made cables for the best results If a problem arises after continuous usage at higher voltage higher temperature higher humidity or at other extreme environmental conditions please correct the problem If a problem exists with the MX2436RM Switcher please reset the unit by pressing the RESET mode button for more than 2 seconds input signal SIGNAL L TI N d Tel 714 990 2300 Toll Free 1 800 ALTINEX FAX 714 990 3303 gt E mail solutions altinex com Web www altinex com SWITCHERS ALTINEX POLICY 11 11 1 LIMITED WARRANTY ALTINEX warrants that its products and cables are free from defects in materials under normal use and service This warranty is limited to repairing at 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 company s factory any part or parts of the product which upon company s examination shall disclose 11 3 CONTACT INFORMATION to be thus defective Products considered ALTINEX Inc defective should be returned to company with TE transportation charges
4. 7 OPERATION ETE 7 CONTROL PANEL tein mra niri 7 RS 232 CONTROL 8 ACCESSORIES 2 rires uie nnam trea rk onm riu 12 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS 13 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 1 2 ra rni 13 ALTINEX POLICY Or reap 14 LIMITED WARRANTY gt 14 RETURN POLICY sitienti ra tk EE Ens 14 CONTACT INFORMATION 14 ENS 1 SIGNAL SEMENT SOLUTIONS Tel 714 990 2300 Toll Free 1 800 ALTINEX FAX 714 990 3303 gt E mail solutions altinex com Web www altinex com SWITCHERS PRECAUTIONS SAFETY WARNINGS 1 Please read this manual carefully before using your MX2436RM Switcher Keep this manual handy for future reference These safety instructions are to ensure the long life of your MX2436RM and to prevent fire and shock hazard Please read them carefully and heed all warnings 1 1 GENERAL Unauthorized personnel shall not open the unit since there high voltage components inside Qualified ALTINEX service personnel or their authorized representatives must perform all service 1 2 SAFETY GUIDELINES FOR THE RACK MOUNTING OF THE MX2436RM Maximum operating ambient temperature is 35 degrees C Never restrict the air flow through the devices fan or vents When installing equipment into rack distribute the units evenly Otherwise hazardous conditions
5. receive pin of the switcher and connection done as per Table 4 4 Make sure that there is a delay of 50 ms between two consecutive commands The factory default settings is 2400 baud 8 bits 1 stop and no parity There is no software or hardware flow control implemented The MX2436RM Switcher requires 50ms of processing time after each command is sent So please keep a 50ms delay between two consecutive commands The RS 232 input has a 16 character buffer and will not execute any command longer than 16 characters Any additional commands are ignored until the previous command is fully processed After processing a valid command an OK string will be returned if requested by the feedback command ZALTINEX os 7 2 2 PROGRAMMING COMMANDS NOTE These programming commands are used for programming the switcher they should not be used as part of a program to operate the switcher The program setting changes done through these commands are stored in a non volatile memory Typically these commands can be issued 10 000 times before the memory needs to be replaced 1 SW n1 n2 n3 n4 n5 n6 Video Switch Input Switch number no from 1 to 9 default is 0 n1 Video input number no from 0 to 6 n2 Break Away code 0 On 1 OFF n3 0 video key pressed n4 0 Sync Delay The MX2436RM Switcher is equal to zero It is not necessary for the switch to delay n5 Video Equalizer Hexadecimal n
6. of video and audio inputs After choosing AUDIO BREAK AWAY mode the user may select any audio input for switching when the power is turned ON 4 3 EQUALIZATION MODE With video signals connected from input to output through a video amplifier along with an equalization circuit the user can equalize video signals for each of the inputs according to the distance cable length from the video source PC to the switcher 4 4 AUTO SWITCH MODE If AUTO SWITCH mode is turned ON the input which was previously selected by the incoming video signal will automatically connect to the output If the user does not previously select the AUDIO BREAK AWAY mode the same number of audio inputs will be connected to the audio output 4 5 AUTO ROTATION MODE The user may select AUTO ROTATION mode with a preset rotation time If this mode is selected then all video inputs connected to the video output will be selected alternately Audio inputs will simultaneously connect to the audio output along with video inputs if the user did not previously select AUDIO BREAK AWAY mode 4 6 AUDIO VOLUME CONTROL This feature allows the user to control the audio volume using the UP or DOWN buttons To 5 increase the volume push the UP button and to decrease the volume push the DOWN button 4 7 VERTICAL INTERVAL SWITCHING MODE The VERTICAL INTERVAL SWITCHING mode will be activated automatically if the house sync BNC connector is connected to t
7. pre paid within 2 years 90 days for cables from date of shipment to the 714 990 3303 purchaser The warranty is expressly instead of all E mail solutions altinex com other warranties expressed or implied ALTINEX Web www altineeeom neither assumes nor authorizes any other person to assume for it any other liability in connection with the sale of the products This warranty shall not apply to any product that shall have been repaired or altered outside of company s factory in any way 50 as in its judgment to affect its stability or reliability or that has been subject to misuse negligence or accident 714 990 2300 Toll Free 1 800 ALTINEX 11 2 RETURN POLICY It is very important to ALTINEX that you receive the products that you have ordered and that this product fulfills your need In the unlikely event that an ALTINEX product needs to be returned please follow the policies below Altinex will accept product returns for a period of 30 days from authorized ALTINEX dealers Products should be returned in an unopened package If a product has been opened the restocking fees will apply For the restocking fee amount please contact an ALTINEX Sales Representative If the product is in your possession for more than 30 days the restocking fees will apply ALTINEX will not accept any returns on cables or custom products If your product is in warranty and needs service contact the ALTINEX Sales Department for an RMA
8. LUME CONTROL UP AUTO SWITCH MODE a B B B B o RESET MODE BUTTON BEEP ON OFF BUTTON AUDIO BREAK AWAY MODE SYNC DELAY TIME DECREASE MODE AUDIO VOLUME AUTOROTATE BUTTON CONTROL DOWN DECREASE MODE BUTTON VIDEO EQ DECREASE MODE BUTTON AUDIO OUTPUT VIDEO AUDIO AUDIO INPUTS INPUTS INPUTS 4 amp 6 1 2 amp 3 4 5 amp 6 INP UT INPUT INPUT INPUT INFUT INPUT OUTPUT ro INPUT O INPUT RS 232 1 4 aae UNIVERSAL POWER PLUG GE GEA a nn 1 2 3 ly 5 6 RS 232 CONTROL 4 TERMINAL BLOCK SIGNAL SOLUTIONS Tel 714 990 2300 Toll Free 1 800 ALTINEX FAX 714 990 3303 gt E mail solutions altinex com Web www altinex com SWITCHERS There are two sections on the front panel of the MX2436RM input select and switcher control The buttons within the input select section allow for the actual switching of the source signals The buttons within the switcher control section allow access to the switcher setup features 4 1 VIDEO SELECT MODE Default video and audio inputs connect to video and audio outputs simultaneously but if needed the user may select video and audio inputs separately using AUDIO BREAK AWAY mode The user can select any video input by using the input select buttons located on the front panel 4 2 AUDIO BREAK AWAY MODE This mode allows independent selection
9. Return Material Authorization Products returned without an RMA number may experience a delay in service 14 ZALTINEX E Tel 714 990 2300 Toll Free 1 800 ALTINEX FAX 714 990 3303 gt E mail solutions altinex com Web www altinex com
10. SWITCHERS SESINC D 2 MANUAL PART NUMBER 400 0129 001 PRODUCT REVISION 0 MX2436RM 6 IN 1 OUT COMPOSITE VIDEO amp AUDIO SWITCHER USER S GUIDE SIGNAL SOLUTIONS Tel 714 990 2300 gt Toll Free 1 800 ALTINEX FAX 714 990 3303 E mail solutions altinex com Web www altinex com SWITCHERS TABLE OF CONTENTS Page PRECAUTIONS SAFETY WARNINGS 2 csl M m 2 RACK MOUNT SAFETY GUIDELINES 2 INSTALLATION cccciscittexssanassestasdssnaseatucivesdeaxcassene 2 eB rfc 2 FGU7 CE NOTICE 2 ABOUT YOUR MX2436RM 3 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION 3 DESCRIPTION OF MX2436RM 4 VIDEO SELECT 5 AUDIO BREAK AWAY MODE 5 EQUALIZATION 5 AUTO SWITCH MODE 5 AUTO ROTATION MODE 5 AUDIO VOLUME CONTROL 5 VERTICAL INTERVAL SWITCHING 5 BEEP ON OFF MODE titt or rex FATA det 5 RESET MODE iioii 5 FACTORY RESET 5 APPLICATION DIAGRAM INSTALLING YOUR MX2436RM
11. arately n OFF this mode the switchers are activated simultaneously For example if Video Input 2 is pressed Audio Input 2 will be automatically activated This command controls audio and video input numbers that will be sent simultaneously or separately allowing the control of Audio input and the video input independently Example Sending the command 1SA1 will allow the user to select independently Audio Input from Video Input Sync Delay MX2436RM Switcher is equal to zero Therefore it is not necessary for the switch to delay SIGNAL GEMENT SOLUTIONS SWITCHERS 6 Bn Beep ON OFF Switcher module ID number default is 0 n ON OFF switch n 1 Turns switcher Beep ON n 0 Turns switcher Beep OFF This command activates or deactivates the beeping sound when a key is pressed on the switcher module Example Sending the command 8B1 set the beeper ON in the connected Switcher module with ID number eight OASn Auto Switch n ON OFF switch n 1 Turns auto switcher 0 Turns auto switcher OFF The OASn command sets the switcher module to the ON position to auto detect the incoming audio or video signals or OFF to operate it manually or with a PC software Example Sending the OAS1 command will set the auto switch feature to the ON position which will automatically detect the incoming video signal Ol Change Identification Numbe
12. as alcohol or thinner Do not use a wet cloth or water to clean the unit 1 5 FCC CE NOTICE This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation 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 designed provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be SIGNAL ZALTINEX D Tel 714 990 2300 Toll Free 1 800 ALTINEX FAX 714 990 3303 gt E mail solutions altinex com Web www altinex com SWITCHERS required to correct the interference at his own expense Any changes or modifications to the unit not expressly approved by ALTINEX Inc could void the users authority to operate the equipment ABOUT YOUR MX2436RM 2 The MX2436RM is Video and Audio Switcher designed to handle the
13. coaxial cable CB4250MR 50 feet 5 BNC to 5 BNC coaxial cable A h 5 our CB4275MR 75 feet 5 BNC to 5 BNC coaxial cable 42100 100 feet 5 BNC to 5 BNC coaxial cable 3 RF Factory Reset CB42150MR 150 feet 5 BNC to 5 BNC coaxial cable 4 Operation Reset SUPER HIGH RESOLUTION 5 BNC to RO p 5 BNC COAX 5 SA n Audio Breakaway CB4400MR Bulk Cable 5 coaxes 500ft minimum 4406 6 feet 5 BNC to 5 BNC coaxial cable 6 Bn Beep ON OFF 4412 12 feet 5 BNC to 5 BNC coaxial cable CB4425MR 25 feet 5 BNC to 5 BNC coaxial cable 7 OASn Auto Switch ICB4450MR 50 feet 5 BNC to 5 BNC coaxial cable 4475 75 feet 5 BNC to 5 BNC coaxial cable 8 04 Change Identification Number CB44100MR 100 feet 5 BNC to 5 BNC coaxial cable CB44150MR 150 feet 5 BNC to 5 BNC coaxial cable 9 FCA n1 n2 Audio Gain Control Save POWER CABLES Settings PC5301US Power cable for US PC5302US Power cable for U K 10 n1 n2 Equalization Save Settings IPC5303US Power cable for Australia 11 VR Firmware Version PC5304US cable for Germany 12 ZALTINEX fe Tel 714 990 2300 Toll Free 1 800 ALTINEX FAX 714 990 3303 gt E mail solutions altinex com Web www altinex com SWITCHERS FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS 9 No Question Answer 1 How do I LED s that
14. ect position Each time this button is pressed it equalizes for the next 25 ft of cable For equalization of 100ft of cable press the button four times for cable 150ft press button six times and for cable 375ft press the button fifteen times and so on C To set the selected equalization to memory press and hold the VIDEO EQ Up and Down buttons simultaneously for 2 seconds d Repeat step b and c for equalization of any video input To set the AUTO ROTATE mode use the AUTO ROTATE Up and Down buttons for selecting the appropriate rotation time Video inputs begin to rotate as they connect to the SIGNAL ZALTINEX D Tel 714 990 2300 Toll Free 1 800 ALTINEX FAX 714 990 3303 gt E mail solutions altinex com Web www altinex com SWITCHERS output within the selected auto rotation time Audio inputs will also rotate if AUDIO BREAK AWAY mode was not previously selected Equalization will remain active 6 To activate the AUTO SWITCH mode press the AUTO SWITCH button The LED which represents the AUTO SWITCH mode will turn ON 7 The AUDIO VOLUME mode will control the audio stereo volume when the VOLUME UP or DOWN button is pressed and released The AUDIO VOLUME UP or DOWN button is between a maximum volume of 6dB and minimum volume of 6dB From the minimum to maximum volume there are fifteen steps Each step represents 0 8dB After selecting the volume press and h
15. g MTBF calculations 40 000 hrs min Table 2 MX2436RM Mechanical ELECTRICAL Audio Video Input Signals Differential 1 8V p p Composite Video 1 5V p p Impedance 10 k Ohms 75 Ohms 80dB 10 Hz to CMRR 20k Hz Output Signals Analog 1 5V Fall Rise less than 2 4ns Time ns Impedance 600 Ohms 75 Ohms Crosstalk 80 dB 1kHz Differential 1 8Vp p Signal to Noise More than 95 dB Ratio Bandwidth 10 Hz 40 kHz 300MHz Stereo Signal More than 60dB _ Separation 20kHz Frequency Compatibility Horizontal 15 200 2 Vertical 47 200 2 Power External Power 90V AC to 260V AC 50 60Hz Power Consumption 14 watts max Table 3 MX2436RM Electrical SIGNAL ZALTINEX Tel 714 990 2300 Toll Free 1 800 ALTINEX FAX 714 990 3303 gt E mail solutions altinex com Web www altinex com SWITCHERS DESCRIPTION OF MX2436RM 4 FRONT PANEL AUTO ROTATE INCREASE MODE BUTTON SYNC DELAY TIME VIDEO EQ INCREASE INCREASE MODE MODE BUTTON BUTTON INPUT SELECT SWITCHES FOR COMPUTER VIDEO ymmo MX2438RM OOMFUTER VIDEO INPUT SELECT INPUT SELECT SWITCHES FOR AUDIO BACK PANEL VIDEO OUTPUT HOUSE SYNC VIDEO INPUTS 12 amp 3 INPUT INP UT INPUT HOUSE SYNC LOOP OUTPUT AUIDIO VO
16. he house sync source or composite video is connected to Input 1 If House Sync is not connected and the Composite Video signal is present on Input 1 then the vertical interval switching process will be controlled by Vertical Sync from the composite video signal 4 8 BEEP ON OFF MODE If the BEEP ON OFF mode is selected each control on the control panel except the RESET mode will be without accompanying beeper sound 4 9 RESET MODE RESET mode sets the memory for the MX2436RM Switcher To reset the switcher press the RESET button In the reset mode video input 1 and audio input 1 will be active Auto Switch mode will be disabled if previously active Beep On Off mode will return to the ON position if previously in the OFF position The Reset mode button does not affect Audio Volume Video Equalization Auto Rotate or the Sync Delay mode 4 10 FACTORY RESET MODE This mode clears all data from memory which was previously set by the user and returns the switcher to the factory preset position To return the switcher to the Factory Reset mode turn OFF the power press the Heset button turn power ON and then release the Reset button ZALTINEX E Tel 714 990 2300 Toll Free 1 800 ALTINEX FAX 714 990 3303 gt E mail solutions altinex com Web www altinex com SWITCHERS APPLICATION DIAGRAM 5 COMPUTER VIDEO amp INTERFACE SOURCE 2 221 2 gt 328 1 1
17. may be created by an uneven weight distribution Connect the unit to a properly rated supply circuit Reliable Earthing Grounding of Rack Mounted Equipment should be maintained 1 3 INSTALLATION For best results place the MX2436RM Switcher on a flat level surface in a dry area away from dust and moisture To prevent fire or shock do not expose this unit to rain or moisture Do not place the MX2436RM Switcher in direct sunlight near heaters or heat radiating appliances or near any liquid Exposure to direct sunlight smoke or steam can harm internal components Handle the MX2436RM Switcher carefully Dropping or jarring can damage internal components 2 Do not place heavy objects on top of the MX2436RM If the MX2436RM is to be mounted to a table or wall use only ALTINEX made mounting accessories such as rack mount shelf DA1298RM or rack mount ears DA1292FC 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 MX2436RM Switcher If the MX2436RM Switcher is not used for an extended period disconnect the power cord from the power outlet 1 4 CLEANING Unplug the MX2436RM power cord before cleaning Clean surfaces with a dry cloth Never use strong detergents or solvents such
18. o from 0 to F n6 Audio Gain Hexadecimal no from 010 F The SW n1 n2 n4 n5 command is the main command of the video input switcher containing all the information needed by the switcher to activate the video sources connected to the unit Example Sending the 8SW61040F command will activate switcher module 8 Video Input number 6 and Audio Input 6 because the breakaway code is 1 The zero 0 will notify the switcher that the video key was pressed with an interval of 4 2 seconds The video equalizer was set to OFF and there is a maximum volume of F Zero 0 OFF and default is 8 for a normal volume or video 9 SIGNAL SOLUTIONS Tel 714 990 2300 Toll Free 1 800 ALTINEX FAX 714 990 3303 gt E mail solutions altinex com Web www altinex com SWITCHERS SW n1 n2 n3 n4 n5 n6 Audio Switch Input Switch number no from 1 to 9 default is 0 Audio input number no from 0 to 6 n2 Break Away code 0 On 1 OFF n3 1 audio key pressed n4 0 Sync Delay The MX2436RM Switcher is equal to zero It is not necessary for the switch to delay 5 Video Equalizer Hexadecimal no from 1 to F n6 Audio Gain Hexadecimal no from 1 to F This is the main command of the audio input switcher containing all the information needed by the switcher to activate the audio sources connected to the unit Example Sending
19. old the UP and DOWN buttons simultaneously 8 To turn OFF the beeping sound press and hold the BEEP ON OFF button The LED which represents this button should turn OFF To activate sound press and hold the BEEP ON OFF button again 9 To return the switcher to factory preset press the RESET button After a brief delay all LED s should blink ON and OFF A beeper will sound several times indicating that the switcher has been reset 7 2 RS 232 CONTROL OF THE SWITCHER The MX2436RM Switcher offers remote control capabilities through RS 232 RS 232 is the primary communication standard used by control systems and computers In fact the MX2436RM offers more features using RS 232 than are currently available from the front panel of the unit The MX2436RM offers a terminal block using solder free screw down contacts making extremely easy to connect the switcher to a control system or a computer in the field 8 TE O c x Figure 1 RS 232 Terminal Block PIN No PIN Designation 1 5V not needed for RS 232 connection 2 GND Ground 3 RCV Receive 4 XMT Transmit Table 4 Pin Designations The terminal block is labeled with the appropriate contact designations Transmit XMT Receive RCV and Ground GND Always remember that the Transmit pin from the control system or computer must be connected to the Receive pin on the control port of the switcher do not c
20. onnect Transmit to Transmit or Receive to Receive Note the contact labeled 5V is not used for RS 232 connections This contact provides DC voltage to other equipment installed within close proximity of the MX2436RM Typically a control system or computer will offer RS 232 connections on a 9 pin D connector 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 IBM PIN No MX2436RM Contact 3 RX 2 TX 7 GND Connection of IBM PC 25 pin D to the MX2436RM Terminal Block SIGNAL L TI N n Tel 714 990 2300 Toll Free 1 800 ALTINEX FAX 714 990 3303 gt E mail solutions altinex com Web www altinex com SWITCHERS IBM PIN No MX2436RM Contact 2 TX 3 RX 5 GND Connection of IBM PC 9 pin D to the MX2436RM Terminal Block Port setting preferences for the control system or computer being used to control the switcher should be set as follows BAUD RATE Bits per second 9600 Data bits 8 Parity None Stop Bits 1 7 2 1 RS 232 PROTOCOL The RS 232 protocol for the MX2436RM Switcher uses a simple ASCII character format 1 Square brackets amp are part of the command 2 Use uppercase letters for all commands 3 Make sure that the transmit pin of the control system is connected to the
21. r 0 Zero Switcher module ID number from 1 to 9 This command sets a unique ID number to each MX2436RM Switcher module A total of 9 unit ID s can be assigned Example Sending the command 018 will reset the active Switcher module with the new ID number eight In addition by default the switcher still has ID number zero Tel 714 990 2300 Toll Free 1 800 ALTINEX FAX 714 990 3303 gt E mail solutions altinex com Web www altinex com 9 10 11 CA n1 n2 Audio Gain Control Save Settings Switch number default is 0 no from 1 to 9 Audio input number no from 0 to 6 Audio Gain Hexadecimal no from 1 to F The CA n1 n2 command will save the volume settings for a specified audio input Example After the BCA6F command has been executed switcher module 8 and Audio Input number 6 will have a maximum volume of F 0 OFF default is 8 or normal volume CA n1 n2 Video Equalization Save Settings Switch number default is 0 no from 1 to 9 Video input number no from 0 to 6 Video equalization Hexadecimal no from 1 to F ni 2 This command saves the settings of equalized video signals to compensate for cable lengths from the video source to the switcher Example When sending the BCA58 command Switcher module 8 and Video Input number 5 will have a medium equalization range of 8 0 2 OFF
22. represent know which connected video and audio input is will light connected to which output 2 Can the The MX2436RM can be MX2436RM rack mounted by itself or be rack with two units side by side mounted The width of the unit is 1 U high ALTINEX offers rack mount ears for single unit mounting part DA1292RM and rack shelf for mounting two units part DA1298RM 3 How is the Control can be made MX2436RM through RS 232 or through controlled the control panel 4 Why is sync It eliminates the glitch delay normally associated with switching switching between high useful resolution RGB type sources This is accomplishing by disconnecting the sync portion of a signal before the incoming video making the glitch takes place off screen The Sync Delay feature is only designed to work with RGBS and RGBHV signal formats 5 Can the Yes the MX2436RM uses a MX2436RM universal internal power Switcher be supply enabling it to be used outside used throughout the world of the United Please make sure to use States the proper adapter cable for the country in which it will be used Adapter cables for several countries are available through ALTINEX 13 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 10 Please make sure that input signal formats are the same for the input Source and the output display Please make sure that the amplitude levels are as follows 1 RED GREEN and BLUE channels are less than 1 5V p p
23. ressing and holding the RESET button After a brief delay all LED s should blink ON and OFF A beeping sound will be heard several times indicating that the switcher has been set to the factory preset position Verify that the display and audio equipment operates properly and results in perfect images and sound For additional assistance please refer to the FAQ Section or the Troubleshooting Guide 7 OPERATION 7 7 1 CONTROL PANEL 1 When any of the buttons are pressed released a beeper will sound once If a button is pressed and held a beeper will sound several times Default video and audio inputs are selected simultaneously by pressing and releasing one of the video input buttons LED s which represent selected inputs on the control panel should turn ON The LED s that represent selected video and audio inputs on the connector board should also turn ON When selecting audio inputs and video inputs separately press the AUDIO BREAK AWAY mode button If at any time you need to return the MX2436RM Switcher to the previous mode position press the AUDIO BREAK AWAY mode button Before setting the VIDEO EQ mode you must determine the length of cable that is connected to each of the video inputs To select the appropriate equalization follow step a d below a Select Video Input b Press and release the VIDEO EQ UP button as many times as needed to turn the video equalizer to the corr
24. switching requirements of several multimedia applications The MX2436RM offers six BNC inputs with ground loop isolation which promote individual equalization of video gain according to different cable lengths Each of the BNC inputs can be connected to a single BNC output The MX2436RM also provides six stereo or balanced audio inputs which be connected to a single stereo or balanced audio output The MX2436RM allows the non simultaneous connection of six video sources to a monitor or projector and six audio sources to any audio system In addition the MX2436RM is controllable using its built in front panel or through RS 232 Using optional hardware the MX2436RM can be rack mounted alone as a single unit or two units can be rack mounted side by side TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION 3 FEATURES DESCRIPTION Audio Video GENERAL Inputs 6 5 Input Six 5 conductor Connector terminal 9 t BNC Female Outputs 1 1 Output One 5 conductor One 15 pin HD Connector terminal block Female connector NTSC PAL SECAM High Compatibility Stereo or Resol Mono PAID Comp Video R Y B Y Table 1 MX2436RM General MECHANICAL Width inches Height inches Depth inches MX2436RM 1 75in 44mm 17 00 in 432mm 9 00in 229mm Weight pounds 5lbs 2 28kg Finish Gray Front Back Panels Lexan T Maximum 50 C Humidity 90 non condensin
25. the BSW6012F8 command will activate switcher module 8 and audio input number 6 only because the breakaway code is 0 The 1 will let the switcher know that the audio key was pressed with and interval of 2 1 second video equalizer was set to a maximum and a normal volume of 8 Zero 0 OFF and default is 8 for normal volume or video RF Factory Reset Switch number default is 0 This command will replace all the previously stored settings in the memory of the switcher module which is indicated by the factory default setting Note that previously stored settings will be lost Example Sending the BRF command resets the Switcher module with ID number eight to the factory settings ALTINEX Tel 714 990 2300 Toll Free 1 800 ALTINEX FAX 714 990 3303 gt E mail solutions altinex com Web www altinex com 4 RO Operation Reset Switch number default is 0 This command will reset the following e Audio and Video is set to input 1 e Auto Switch is set to the OFF position e is set to the ON position The following will not be affected e Audio Volume e Video Equalization e Auto Rotate e Sync Delay Example Sending the BRO command resets the Switcher module with ID number eight to the Reset Mode SA n Audio Breakaway Switch number default is 0 1 ON Audio Breakaway Audio Input Video Input and switchers can be activated sep
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