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DXP Series Switchers

Serial Digital Video Matrix Switchers

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Precautions

Safety Instructions • English

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(servicing) instructions in the literature provided with the equipment.

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Caution

Read Instructions • Read and understand all safety and operating instructions before using the equipment.

Retain Instructions • The safety instructions should be kept for future reference.

Follow Warnings • Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the equipment or in the user information.

Avoid Attachments • Do not use tools or attachments that are not recommended by the equipment manufacturer because they may be hazardous.

Consignes de Sécurité • Français

Ce symbole sert à avertir l’utilisateur que la documentation fournie avec le matériel contient des instructions importantes concernant l’exploitation et la maintenance

(réparation).

Ce symbole sert à avertir l’utilisateur de la présence dans le boîtier de l’appareil de

tensions dangereuses non isolées posant des risques d’électrocution.

Attention

Lire les instructions• Prendre connaissance de toutes les consignes de sécurité et d’exploitation avant d’utiliser le matériel.

Conserver les instructions• Ranger les consignes de sécurité afin de pouvoir les consulter à l’avenir.

Respecter les avertissements • Observer tous les avertissements et consignes marqués sur le matériel ou présentés dans la documentation utilisateur.

Eviter les pièces de fixation • Ne pas utiliser de pièces de fixation ni d’outils non recommandés par le fabricant du matériel car cela risquerait de poser certains dangers.

Sicherheitsanleitungen • Deutsch

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Dokumentation besonders wichtige Hinweise zur Bedienung und Wartung

(Instandhaltung) geben.

Dieses Symbol soll den Benutzer darauf aufmerksam machen, daß im Inneren des

Gehäuses dieses Produktes gefährliche Spannungen, die nicht isoliert sind und die einen elektrischen Schock verursachen können, herrschen.

Achtung

Lesen der Anleitungen • Bevor Sie das Gerät zum ersten Mal verwenden, sollten Sie alle Sicherheits-und

Bedienungsanleitungen genau durchlesen und verstehen.

Aufbewahren der Anleitungen • Die Hinweise zur elektrischen Sicherheit des Produktes sollten Sie aufbewahren, damit Sie im Bedarfsfall darauf zurückgreifen können.

Befolgen der Warnhinweise • Befolgen Sie alle Warnhinweise und Anleitungen auf dem Gerät oder in der Benutzerdokumentation.

Keine Zusatzgeräte • Verwenden Sie keine Werkzeuge oder Zusatzgeräte, die nicht ausdrücklich vom

Hersteller empfohlen wurden, da diese eine Gefahrenquelle darstellen können.

Warning

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.

Power disconnection • To remove power from the equipment safely, remove all power cords from the rear of the equipment, or the desktop power module (if detachable), or from the power source receptacle (wall plug).

Power cord protection • Power cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be stepped on or pinched by items placed upon or against them.

Servicing • Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. There are no user-serviceable parts inside. To prevent the risk of shock, do not attempt to service this equipment yourself because opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards.

Slots and openings • If the equipment has slots or holes in the enclosure, these are provided to prevent overheating of sensitive components inside. These openings must never be blocked by other objects.

Lithium battery • There is a danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace it only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions.

Avertissement

Alimentations• Ne faire fonctionner ce matériel qu’avec la source d’alimentation indiquée sur l’appareil. Ce matériel doit être utilisé avec une alimentation principale comportant un fil de terre (neutre). Le troisième contact (de mise à la terre) constitue un dispositif de sécurité : n’essayez pas de la contourner ni de la désactiver.

Déconnexion de l’alimentation• Pour mettre le matériel hors tension sans danger, déconnectez tous les cordons d’alimentation de l’arrière de l’appareil ou du module d’alimentation de bureau (s’il est amovible) ou encore de la prise secteur.

Protection du cordon d’alimentation • Acheminer les cordons d’alimentation de manière à ce que personne ne risque de marcher dessus et à ce qu’ils ne soient pas écrasés ou pincés par des objets.

Réparation-maintenance • Faire exécuter toutes les interventions de réparation-maintenance par un technicien qualifié. Aucun des éléments internes ne peut être réparé par l’utilisateur. Afin d’éviter tout danger d’électrocution, l’utilisateur ne doit pas essayer de procéder lui-même à ces opérations car l’ouverture ou le retrait des couvercles risquent de l’exposer à de hautes tensions et autres dangers.

Fentes et orifices • Si le boîtier de l’appareil comporte des fentes ou des orifices, ceux-ci servent à empêcher les composants internes sensibles de surchauffer. Ces ouvertures ne doivent jamais

être bloquées par des objets.

Lithium Batterie • Il a danger d'explosion s'll y a remplacment incorrect de la batterie. Remplacer uniquement avec une batterie du meme type ou d'un ype equivalent recommande par le constructeur. Mettre au reut les batteries usagees conformement aux instructions du fabricant.

Vorsicht

Stromquellen • Dieses Gerät sollte nur über die auf dem Produkt angegebene Stromquelle betrieben werden. Dieses Gerät wurde für eine Verwendung mit einer Hauptstromleitung mit einem geerdeten (neutralen) Leiter konzipiert. Der dritte Kontakt ist für einen Erdanschluß, und stellt eine Sicherheitsfunktion dar. Diese sollte nicht umgangen oder außer Betrieb gesetzt werden.

Stromunterbrechung • Um das Gerät auf sichere Weise vom Netz zu trennen, sollten Sie alle

Netzkabel aus der Rückseite des Gerätes, aus der externen Stomversorgung (falls dies möglich ist) oder aus der Wandsteckdose ziehen.

Schutz des Netzkabels • Netzkabel sollten stets so verlegt werden, daß sie nicht im Weg liegen und niemand darauf treten kann oder Objekte darauf- oder unmittelbar dagegengestellt werden können.

Wartung • Alle Wartungsmaßnahmen sollten nur von qualifiziertem Servicepersonal durchgeführt werden. Die internen Komponenten des Gerätes sind wartungsfrei. Zur Vermeidung eines elektrischen Schocks versuchen Sie in keinem Fall, dieses Gerät selbst öffnen, da beim Entfernen der Abdeckungen die Gefahr eines elektrischen Schlags und/oder andere Gefahren bestehen.

Schlitze und Öffnungen • Wenn das Gerät Schlitze oder Löcher im Gehäuse aufweist, dienen diese zur Vermeidung einer Überhitzung der empfindlichen Teile im Inneren. Diese Öffnungen dürfen niemals von anderen Objekten blockiert werden.

Litium-Batterie • Explosionsgefahr, falls die Batterie nicht richtig ersetzt wird. Ersetzen Sie verbrauchte Batterien nur durch den gleichen oder einen vergleichbaren Batterietyp, der auch vom Hersteller empfohlen wird. Entsorgen Sie verbrauchte Batterien bitte gemäß den

Herstelleranweisungen.

Instrucciones de seguridad • Español

Este símbolo se utiliza para advertir al usuario sobre instrucciones importantes de operación y mantenimiento (o cambio de partes) que se desean destacar en el contenido de la documentación suministrada con los equipos.

Este símbolo se utiliza para advertir al usuario sobre la presencia de elementos con voltaje peligroso sin protección aislante, que puedan encontrarse dentro de la caja o alojamiento del producto, y que puedan representar riesgo de electrocución.

Precaucion

Leer las instrucciones • Leer y analizar todas las instrucciones de operación y seguridad, antes de usar el equipo.

Conservar las instrucciones • Conservar las instrucciones de seguridad para futura consulta.

Obedecer las advertencias • Todas las advertencias e instrucciones marcadas en el equipo o en la documentación del usuario, deben ser obedecidas.

Evitar el uso de accesorios • No usar herramientas o accesorios que no sean especificamente recomendados por el fabricante, ya que podrian implicar riesgos.

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Alimentación eléctrica • Este equipo debe conectarse únicamente a la fuente/tipo de alimentación eléctrica indicada en el mismo. La alimentación eléctrica de este equipo debe provenir de un sistema de distribución general con conductor neutro a tierra. La tercera pata (puesta a tierra) es una medida de seguridad, no puentearia ni eliminaria.

Desconexión de alimentación eléctrica • Para desconectar con seguridad la acometida de alimentación eléctrica al equipo, desenchufar todos los cables de alimentación en el panel trasero del equipo, o desenchufar el módulo de alimentación (si fuera independiente), o desenchufar el cable del receptáculo de la pared.

Protección del cables de alimentación • Los cables de alimentación eléctrica se deben instalar en lugares donde no sean pisados ni apretados por objetos que se puedan apoyar sobre ellos.

Reparaciones/mantenimiento • Solicitar siempre los servicios técnicos de personal calificado. En el interior no hay partes a las que el usuario deba acceder. Para evitar riesgo de electrocución, no intentar personalmente la reparación/mantenimiento de este equipo, ya que al abrir o extraer las tapas puede quedar expuesto a voltajes peligrosos u otros riesgos.

Ranuras y aberturas • Si el equipo posee ranuras o orificios en su caja/alojamiento, es para evitar el sobrecalientamiento de componentes internos sensibles. Estas aberturas nunca se deben obstruir con otros objetos.

Batería de litio • Existe riesgo de explosión si esta batería se coloca en la posición incorrecta. Cambiar esta batería únicamente con el mismo tipo (o su equivalente) recomendado por el fabricante.

Desachar las baterías usadas siguiendo las instrucciones del fabricante.

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Quick Start — Digital XPoint Matrix Switchers

Installation

Step 1

Turn off power to the input and output devices, and remove the power cords from them.

Step 2

Mount the switcher in a rack or under a table.

Step 3

Connect: a

Up to 4 or 8 SDI inputs to the Input In (top) connectors.

b

Up to 4 or 8 SDI displays or other devices to the Input loop-through (bottom) connectors.

c

Up to 8 or 16 SDI display or other devices to the Output connectors.

Each output number consists of two identical SDI outputs.

3a

SDI

Source 1

3c

1 SDI

Destination

SDI

Destination

3b

SDI

Loop-through

Step 4

If desired, connect a control system or computer to the RS-232/RS-422 port.

5 1 1 5

4

9 6

Female

6

Male

9

Pin

7

8

5

6

9

3

4

1

2

RS-232 Function

—

TX

RX

—

Gnd

—

—

—

—

Not used

Transmit data

Receive data

Not used

Signal ground

Not used

Not used

Not used

Not used

RS-422 Function

TX-

TX+

RX+

RX-

Gnd

—

—

—

—

Transmit data (-)

Transmit data (+)

Receive data (+)

Receive data (-)

Signal ground

Not used

Not used

Not used

Not used

Step 5

If desired, attach an external sync timing device to the external sync connectors.

Step 6

Plug the switcher, input devices, and output devices into a grounded AC source, and turn on the input and output devices.

Definitions

The following terms are used throughout this manual:

Tie — An input-to-output connection.

Set of ties — An input tied to two or more outputs.

(An output can never be tied to multiple inputs.)

Configuration — One or more ties or sets of ties.

Current configuration — The currently active configuration (also called configuration 0).

Preset — A configuration that has been stored. One preset can be assigned to each input and output button. Additional presets are available under

RS-232/422 control. When a preset is retrieved, it becomes the current configuration.

Front Panel Controls

Input and output buttons select and identify inputs and outputs. The buttons also select presets.

Enter button saves changes when you change the configuration.

Preset button saves a configuration as a preset or recalls a previously-defined preset.

Input and output buttons can hold text or icon inserts that can be created easily with Extron’s label software.

LCD Displays

To view the status (Detected or No Sync) for a specific input and then the current configuration, press and release the button for the desired input.

The LCD displays the source status message for approximately 1 second and then the current configuration for approximately 10 seconds. To check the status of another source, press and release another Input button. The LCD displays each output number on the top line and the tied inputs on the bottom line.

STATUS STATUS

I n p u t # 5

No S y n c

1

Second

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

5

_

5

_

5

_ _ _

10

Seconds

STATUS

EXTRON

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Quick Start button key Save a preset

A. Press and hold the Preset button until the button begins to blink.

= Blinking bu tton

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.

ENTER

E n t e r

Mo d e

— or —

8 Second Timeout

Qu i c k

Sw i t c h

E X T RON

D X P 8 8

In enter switch mode, changes do not take effect until you press Enter. In quick switch mode, changes take place as you select them, without pressing Enter.

To check the current switch mode, press and release an output button. In enter switch mode, output buttons light green when selected. In quick switch mode, the output buttons light red.

Create a tie in enter switch mode

A. Press and release the desired input button.

5

Press the input button.

The button lights green .

I n p u t # 5

N o S y n c

1 Second

OUTPUTS

INPUTS

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

B. Press and release the desired output button(s).

3 4 8

ENTER

PRESET

2 Seconds

PRESET

Press and hold the Preset button until it blinks.

Outputs displayed until the DXP enters save preset mode.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 S a v e

P r e s e t

B. Press and release the input or output button associated with the desired preset number.

DXP 88 SDI : The buttons selects preset 1 through 16, in order.

DXP 44 SDI: The buttons selects preset 1 through 8, in order.

INPUT

DXP

Preset 1

88 SDI

OUTPUT

Preset 16

1

— THRU —

8

INPUT

DXP 44 SDI

Preset 1

OUTPUT

Preset 8

1

— THRU —

4

ENTER

The Enter bu tton b links red .

Press and release an inp u t or o u tp u t bu tton.

The bu tton lights red.

C. Press and release the Enter button.

Viewing or recalling a preset

A. (DXP 44 SDI shown.) Press and release the

Preset button.

PRESET

Press the

Preset button.

OUTPUTS

INPUTS

1 2 3 4

The LCD displays the outputs.

B. Press and release the input or output button associated with the desired preset number.

Press the o u tp u t bu ttons.

The bu ttons b link g reen .

The Enter bu tton b links g reen .

C. Press and release the Enter button.

INPUT

DXP

Preset 1

88 SDI

OUTPUT

Preset 16

1

— THRU —

8

ENTER

1 2 3

5

_ 5

4

_

5 6 7 8

_ _ _ 5

INPUT

DXP 44 SDI

Preset 1

OUTPUT

Preset 8

1

— THRU —

4

The Enter bu tton b links red .

1 2 3

5

_ 5 _

Press and release an inp u t or o u tp u t bu tton.

The bu tton lights red.

The LCD shows the tie's config u ration.

C. To recall the preset, press and release the Enter button.

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Table of Contents

Chapter 1 • Introduction

....................................................................................................... 1-1

About the Digital XPoint Series Matrix Switchers

............................................ 1-2

Features

................................................................................................................................... 1-3

Chapter 2 • Installation

.......................................................................................................... 2-1

Mounting the Switcher

.................................................................................................... 2-2

Table or wall mounting ..................................................................................................... 2-2

Rack mounting ................................................................................................................... 2-2

Cabling and Rear Panel Views

...................................................................................... 2-3

Digital video input and output connections .................................................................... 2-3

RS-232/422 connection ...................................................................................................... 2-4

External sync connection ................................................................................................... 2-5

Power connection .............................................................................................................. 2-6

Chapter 3 • Operation

............................................................................................................. 3-1

Front Panel Controls and Indicators

......................................................................... 3-2

Definitions .......................................................................................................................... 3-2

LCD display ......................................................................................................................... 3-2

Input buttons and output buttons ................................................................................... 3-2

Control buttons .................................................................................................................. 3-3

Button icons ....................................................................................................................... 3-3

Front Panel Operations

.................................................................................................... 3-3

Power ................................................................................................................................. 3-3

Switch modes ..................................................................................................................... 3-4

Creating a configuration ................................................................................................... 3-4

Example 1a: Create a set of ties in enter switch mode ................................................... 3-5

Example 1b: Create a set of ties in quick switch mode ................................................... 3-6

Example 2: Add a tie to a set of ties ................................................................................. 3-7

Example 3: Remove a tie from a set of ties ...................................................................... 3-8

Viewing source status and the current configuration ..................................................... 3-9

Using presets .................................................................................................................... 3-10

Example 4: Save a preset ................................................................................................. 3-10

Example 5: View or recall a preset .................................................................................. 3-12

Background illumination ................................................................................................. 3-13

Executive mode (front panel security lockout) .............................................................. 3-13

System reset to factory defaults ..................................................................................... 3-13

Worksheets

.......................................................................................................................... 3-14

Worksheet example 1: Entering system equipment ..................................................... 3-14

Worksheet example 2: Drawing ties .............................................................................. 3-15

Worksheet example 3: Test configuration ..................................................................... 3-16

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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

............................................................................................... 4-3

Using the Command/Response Table

........................................................................ 4-3

Command/Response Table for SIS Commands

..................................................... 4-4

Symbol definitions ............................................................................................................. 4-4

Chapter 5 • Matrix Software

.............................................................................................. 5-1

Matrix Switcher+ Control Program

............................................................................ 5-2

Installing the software ...................................................................................................... 5-2

Using the software ............................................................................................................ 5-2

Windows buttons, drop boxes, and trash ..................................................................... 5-4

Windows menus ........................................................................................................... 5-4

Using emulation mode ................................................................................................. 5-6

Using the help system ................................................................................................... 5-6

Using the Button-Label Generator Software

........................................................ 5-7

Chapter 6 • Maintenance and Modifications

.......................................................... 6-1

Hardware Upgrades and Maintenance

..................................................................... 6-2

Opening the switcher ........................................................................................................ 6-2

Closing the switcher .......................................................................................................... 6-2

Swapping the serial ports .................................................................................................. 6-3

Installing a firmware update ............................................................................................ 6-4

Replacing the AC fuse ....................................................................................................... 6-5

Creating and Installing Button Labels

..................................................................... 6-6

Appendix A • Reference Information

.......................................................................... A-1

Specifications

....................................................................................................................... A-2

Part Numbers

....................................................................................................................... A-4

Digital XPoint part numbers ............................................................................................ A-4

Optional accessories ......................................................................................................... A-4

Cables ................................................................................................................................ A-4

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About the Digital XPoint Series Matrix Switchers

Features

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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. Two matrix sizes are available:

• DXP 44 SDI (four inputs by four outputs)

• DXP 88 SDI (eight inputs by eight outputs)

The switchers conform to the SMPTE 259M specifications and route signals in all composite (143 Mb/s and 177 Mb/s), component 4:2:2 (270 Mb/s), and widescreen

16:9 (360 Mb/s) SDI video standards. Each input signal is equalized: a 270 Mb/s input signal is equalized for distances of 1000 feet (350 meters) on high quality cable such as Extron SuperFlex SHR Super High Resolution coaxial cable. Each input signal is buffered and looped through to allow it to be sent to other equipment. Each output has dual buffered and equalized BNC outputs (two identical output signals per output) (figure 1-1).

RS-232

RS-422

Serial

Communications

DXP 88 SDI

1.5

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50

-60 Hz

10 0-2

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5

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3

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External Sync

Reference

PROGRAM

OUT

Preview

1

Camera

1

Preview

2

Camera

2

Media Servers

VSC 300D

Video Scan Converter

D-VTR

Program

Vectorscope

Preview

Digital Video

Editing Station

Character/

Logo Generator

Figure 1-1 — Typical Digital XPoint Switcher application

The switcher has an RS-232/422 port for local control. The switcher can be controlled via the front panel or using the Extron Simple Instruction Set™ (SIS™) and/or Extron’s Windows-based control program via the RS-232/422 link.

The Digital XPoint Series Matrix Switchers are housed in rack-mountable, 1U high,

17.5” wide metal enclosures. With the included mounting brackets, the switchers can be rack mounted, mounted under a desk or table, or mounted against a wall or the side of a desk. Each model has an internal 100VAC to 240VAC, 50/60 Hz,

40 watts autoswitchable power supply that provides worldwide power compatibility.

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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

SMPTE 259M compliance

Automatic input cable equalization — Each input signal is equalized: a 270 Mb/s input signal is equalized for distances of 1000 feet (305 meters) on high quality cable such as Extron SuperFlex SHR Super High Resolution coaxial cable.

Input carrier detection — When input data is locked, the DXP indicates the presence of a carrier source.

Automatic rate selection — The Digital XPoint automatically accepts four SMPTE data rates, including 143 Mb/s, 177 Mb/s, 270 Mb/s, and 360 Mb/s. The auto rate selection is ideal for multi-rate serial data protocols because the switcher automatically detects and locks onto the incoming data signal.

Output data muting when the input source is lost — An internal muting function forces the serial data outputs to a static state when input data is not present or not locked.

16 global memory presets — 16 memory presets are a time-saving feature that lets you set up and store input/output configurations in advance and then recall those configurations with a few simple steps when needed.

Operational flexibility — Operations such as input/output selection and setting of presets can be performed on the front panel or over the RS-232/RS-422 link.

The RS-232/RS-422 link allows remote control via a PC or control system.

• Front Panel Controller — The Digital XPoint Series front panel controller supports touch-of-a-button input and output selection and preset creation and selection. The front panel features large, positive touch, illuminated pushbuttons that can be labeled with text or graphics.

• Windows-based control program — Extron’s Windows-based control program provides a versatile range of operational options with its graphical interface and drag-and-drop/point-and-click operation. The Windows-based control program also has an emulation mode that lets you create a switcher configuration file at the home office and then download it for use by the switcher on site.

• Simple Instruction Set (SIS) — The remote control protocol uses Extron’s SIS for easy programming and operation.

Remote control — The Digital XPoint switchers are remote controllable, using the

MKP 1000 master control keypad and any combination of MCP 1000 slave control panels and/or MKP 1000 slave control keypads. The remote control devices are easy to use and provide tactile buttons for quick selection. Each

MCP 1000 can be used for one-touch switching for a particular output and for selecting global presets. Each MKP 1000 dedicated to an output can be used to select a different input for that output or to select a preset.

LCD display — The LCD displays the I/O configuration, preset configurations, the detected input carrier, and the status of additional system features.

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Mounting flexibility — Mounting brackets make the 1U high switchers mountable in any conventional 19” wide rack, or under or through a desk or other furniture.

Power supply — The 100 VAC to 240 VAC, autoswitchable, internal power supply of the Digital XPoint Series provides worldwide power compatibility.

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Mounting the Switcher

Cabling and Rear Panel Views

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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. Table or wall mount the switcher as follows:

1 .

Attach the table/wall mounting brackets to the switcher with the eight provided #8 machine screws (figure 2-1).

2 .

Hold the switcher with the attached brackets against the underside of the table or other furniture, or against the wall. Mark the location of the screw holes of the bracket on the mounting surface.

3 .

Drill 3/32” (2 mm) diameter pilot holes, 1/4” (6.4 mm) deep in the mounting surface at the marked screw locations.

4 .

Insert #8 wood screws into the four pilot holes. Tighten each screw into the mounting surface until just less than 1/4” of the screw protrudes.

5 .

Align the mounting screws with the slots in the brackets and place the switcher against the surface, with the screws through the bracket slots.

6 .

Slide the switcher slightly forward or back, then tighten all four screws to secure the switcher in place.

Rack mounting

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) diam.

1/4” (6.4 mm) deep.

Rack-mounting

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Insert the switcher into the rack, aligning the holes in the mounting bracket with those of the rack.

3 .

Secure the switcher to the rack using the supplied machine screws.

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.

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Digital video input and output connections

All video input and output connections to the Digital XPoint Switchers are made with female BNC connectors. Some types of video output devices do not have BNC video output connectors. For these cases, a suitable cable or connector adapter is necessary between the device output connector and the

BNC input connector of the Digital XPoint.

1

2

Input in (top) video connectors — Connect an SDI input device to these female BNC connectors.

Input loop-through (bottom) video connectors — Connect an SDI display or other device to these female BNC connectors. The switcher outputs an equalized SDI loop-though on these BNCs.

The Digital XPoint Matrix Switchers equalize the output signals and the loopthrough signals. Beyond that, they do not alter the video signal in any way.

The signal output by the switcher is in the same format as the input.

3

Output video connectors — Connect an SDI display or other device to these female BNC connectors. The switcher outputs two identical, equalized SDI signals for each output number.

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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).

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Gnd

—

—

—

—

Transmit data (-)

Transmit data (+)

Receive data (+)

Receive data (-)

Signal ground

Not used

Not used

Not used

Not used

Figure 2-4 — RS-232/RS-422 port pin assignments

See chapter 4, Programmer’s Guide, for definitions of the SIS commands and chapter 5, Matrix Software, to install and use the control software.

The Digital XPoint Series Matrix Switchers are factory configured for RS-232 control. To use the switcher under RS-422 control, an internal cable must be

moved. See chapter 6, Maintenance and Modifications, for the procedure for swapping the serial ports.

If desired, connect an MCP 1000 remote control panel master unit to the switcher’s RS-232/RS-422 connector. You can also connect an MKP 1000 remote keypad or MCP 1000 slave unit to the MCP 1000 master unit. Refer to the MCP 1000 Remote Control Panel User’s Manual, part #68-456-01, and the

MKP 1000 User’s Manual, part #68-355-01, for details.

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External sync connection

When switching between inputs, the resulting image change should be seamless, or clean. The Digital XPoint Switchers can use an external signal to synchronize switching during the vertical sync interval. Without the external sync locking feature, switching between inputs can result in a brief rolling (sync loss) or a brief change in the picture size.

5

External Reference In (top) connector — Connect an external sync signal to this BNC connection for genlocking the video signal in broadcast or other sync-critical applications.

External Reference Out (bottom) connector — Connect any downstream equipment that requires genlocking to this BNC connector to route the external sync signal throughout the system in broadcast or other sync-critical applications.

Figure 2-5 shows a basic external sync configuration. The External Reference In connector receives a timing signal. The External Reference Out connector allows the signal to be passed on to another video device, if required.

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EXT. REF.

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Figure 2-5 —Simple external sync connection example

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.

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Power connection

6

AC power connector — Plug a standard IEC power cord into this connector to connect the switcher to a 90 to 240VAC, 50 Hz or 60 Hz power source.

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Operation

Front Panel Controls and Indicators

Front Panel Operations

Worksheets

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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. The 8x2 character LCD indicates the current I/O configuration, preset configurations, the input detection, and the status of additional system features.

Figure 3-1 shows the DXP 88 SDI. The DXP 44 SDI is identical, with the exception of fewer input and output buttons. The function of the DXP 44 SDI is identical, with the exception of the preset number assignments.

1

OUTPUTS

INPUTS

STATUS

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

2

INPUTS

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

3

OUTPUTS

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

4 5

CONTROL

ENTER PRESET

DXP 88 SDI

Figure 3-1 — Digital XPoint 88 SDI front panel

Definitions

The following terms apply to Extron matrix switchers, and are used throughout this manual:

Tie — An input-to-output connection.

Set of ties — An input tied to two or more outputs. (An output can never be tied to more than one input.)

Configuration — May consist of one tie or one or more sets of ties.

Current configuration — The configuration that is currently being used (also called configuration 0)

Global memory preset — A configuration that has been stored. Up to 16 global memory presets can be stored in memory. The input and output buttons select the desired preset memory location to load or retrieve a preset. When a preset is retrieved from memory, it becomes the current configuration.

One preset can be assigned to each input and output button. On the

DXP 44 SDI, presets 9 through 16 can only be stored and retrieved via the

RS-232/RS-422 link.

LCD display

1

Status display — The 8-column by 2-line Status LCD displays the I/O configuration, preset configurations, the detected input carrier status, and the status of additional system features.

Input buttons and output buttons

2 Input 1 through 8 buttons — The input buttons have three independent functions: to select an input, to select a preset, and to identify the selected inputs. A more detailed explanation of these functions is included in Front

Panel Operations, beginning on page 3-3.

3

Output 1 through 8 buttons — The output buttons have three independent functions: to select an output, to select a preset, and to identify the selected outputs. A more detailed explanation of these functions is included in Front

Panel Operations, beginning on page 3-3.

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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.

Button icons

The translucent covers on the pushbuttons can be removed and replaced to insert labels behind the covers.

Input and output labels can be created easily with Extron’s Button Label Generator software, which ships with every Extron matrix switcher. Each input and output can be labeled with names, alphanumeric characters, or even color bitmaps for easy and intuitive input and output selection (figure 3-2). See chapter 5, Matrix Software, for details on using the labeling software. See chapter 6, Maintenance and

Modicfications, for blank labels and procedures for removing and replacing the translucent covers.

Document

Camera

INPUTS

5 6

DVD VCR

Computer VTG 200

Figure 3-2 — Sample button icons

Front Panel Operations

The following paragraphs detail the power-up process and provide sample procedures for creating ties, sets of ties, and configurations; changing a configuration; viewing ties, sets of ties, and configurations; saving a preset; and recalling a preset.

Power

Power is automatically applied when the power cord is connected to an AC source.

When AC power is applied, the switcher performs a self-test that cycles the front panel button indicators on and off from left to right lit green, right to left lit red, and left to right lit amber. The self-test also displays the model name and the firmware version in the LCD display. After approximately 2 seconds, the LCD reverts to its default display, Extron DXP 88 (or Extron DXP 44) (figure 3-3). An error-free power up self-test sequence leaves all of the button indicators off or background illuminated and the LCD displaying the default display.

STATUS STATUS

OUTPUTS

INPUTS

DXP 8 8

Ve r X . XX

EXTRON

DXP 8 8

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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 S 3 Sales & Technical Support

Hotline.

Switch modes

The Digital XPoints have two switching modes:

• The enter switch mode, in which selected switch changes take effect only after you press the Enter button.

• The quick switch mode, in which the changes take place on the fly, as you select them, without the need to press the Enter button.

The switch mode is for ties only. Switch mode has no effect on saving and recalling presets.

The current switch mode can be determined by pressing and releasing an output button. In the enter switch mode, output buttons light or blink green when selected. In the quick switch mode, the output buttons light red. After approximately 10 seconds, the buttons return to either unlit or to background illumination.

Toggle between the two modes as follows (figure 3-4):

Press and

hold for 2 seconds.

ENTER

E n t e r

Mo d e

— or —

8 Second Timeout

Qu i c k

Sw i t c h

E X T RON

D X P 8 8

Figure 3-4 — Changing switch mode

1 .

Press and hold the Enter button for approximately 2 seconds.

2 .

The LCD displays one of two messages: either Enter Mode or Quick Switch.

3 .

After approximately 8 seconds, the LCD returns to the default display.

Creating a configuration

The current configuration can be changed using the front panel buttons. To change the current configuration, do the following:

1 .

Select the desired input and the desired output(s) by pressing the input and output buttons.

To clear unwanted outputs, press and release the associated lit output buttons.

In the quick switch mode, the tie is created immediately.

2 .

If in the enter switch mode, press and release the Enter button.

3 .

Repeat steps 1 and 2 to create additional ties until the desired configuration is complete.

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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 .

If an input with no tie is selected, only that input’s button lights green.

5 .

In enter switch mode, as each output is selected, the associated output button blinks green to indicate a tentative tie. Buttons for output(s) that were already tied to the input light green steadily. Outputs that are already tied can be left on, along with new blinking selections, or toggled off by pressing the associated output button.

Example 1a: Create a set of ties in enter switch mode

The following steps show an example in which input 5 is tied to outputs 3, 4, and 8 in enter switch mode. Each step shows the front panel indications that result from your action.

This example assumes that there are no ties in the current configuration.

1 .

Press and release the input 5 button (figure 3-5).

INPUTS

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

Press and release the input 5 button.


I n p u t # 5

N o S y n c

1 Second

OUTPUTS

INPUTS

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

The LCD displays the input ' s status (Detected or

No Sync), then the current s w itch configuration.

See Viewing source status and the current configuration in this chapter.

Figure 3-5 — Select an input

2 .

Press and release the output 3, output 4, and output 8 buttons (figure 3-6).

CONTROL OUTPUTS

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

ENTER PRESET

Press and release the output 3, 4, and 8 buttons. The buttons blink green .

The Enter button blinks green to indicate the need to confirm the change.

= Blinking Button

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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.

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ENTER PRESET

STATUS

E X T RON

D X P 8 8

Press the Enter bu tton to confirm the config u ration change.

The LCD ret u rns to the defa u lt display.

All bu ttons ret u rn to u nlit or b ackgro u nd ill u mination.

Figure 3-7 — Press Enter

Example 1b: Create a set of ties in quick switch mode

The following steps show an example in which input 5 is tied to outputs 3, 4, and 8 in quick switch mode. Each step shows the front panel indications that result from your action.

This example assumes that there are no ties in the current configuration.

1 .

Press and release the input 5 button (figure 3-8).

INPUTS

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8



I n p u t # 5

N o S y n c

1 Second

OUTPUTS

INPUTS

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _





2 .

Press and release the output 3, output 4, and output 8 buttons (figure 3-9).

The output 3, output 4, and output 8 buttons light red as they are pressed to indicate a created tie. The current configuration is now defined as input 5 tied to output 3, output 4, and output 8.

OUTPUTS

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

Press and release the output 3, 4, and 8 buttons.

The buttons blink red to indicate a tie.

STATUS

OUTPUTS

INPUTS

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

_ _ 5 5 _ _ _ 5

10 Seconds

E X T RON

D X P 8 8

The LCD updates the current s w itch configuration display as each output button is pressed. See Viewing source status and the current configuration in this chapter.

After approximately 10 seconds the input and output buttons return to either unlit or background illumination.

Figure 3-9 — Selec outputs to create ties in quick switch mode

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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). If the steps in Example 1 have been completed, the output 3, output 4, and output 8 buttons indicate ties created in Example 1.

INPUTS

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

Press and release the inp u t 5 bu tton.

The bu tton lights g reen .

OUTPUTS

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

B u ttons for selected o u tp u ts light g reen .

I n p u t # 5

N o S y n c

1 second

OUTPUTS

INPUTS

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

_ _ 5 5 _ _ _ 5

The LCD displays the inp u t's stat u s (Detected or

N o Sync), then the c u rrent switch config u ration.

See Viewing so u rce stat u s and the c u rrent config u ration in this chapter.


2 .

Press and release the output 1 button (figure 3-11).

Buttons are green to indicate current ties.

OUTPUTS

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

CONTROL

ENTER PRESET

Press and release the output 1 button. The button blinks green .


= Blinking Button

Figure 3-11 — Select a new input

3 .

Press and release the Enter button (figure 3-12). 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 1, output 3, output 4, and output 8.

CONTROL

ENTER PRESET


STATUS

E X T RON

D X P 8 8



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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 .

Press and release the input 5 button (figure 3-13). If the steps in Example 1 have been completed, the output 1, the output 3, output 4, and output 8 buttons indicate ties already created.

INPUTS

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8



OUTPUTS

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

Buttons for selected outputs light green .

8 I n p u t # 5

N o S y n c

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OUTPUTS

INPUTS

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5

4 5 6 7 8

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2 .

Press and release the output 4 button (figure 3-14). The output 4 button returns to either unlit or to background illumination, while the output 1, output 3, and output 8 buttons remain lit green. The Enter button blinks to indicate that a potential change to the configuration needs to be confirmed.

Buttons are green to indicate current ties.

OUTPUTS

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

CONTROL

ENTER PRESET

Press and release the output 4 button. The button goes out or returns to background illumination.


= Blinking Button

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Figure 3-14 — Deselect an input

3 .

Press and release the Enter button (figure 3-15). 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 1, output 3, and output 8.

CONTROL

ENTER PRESET

STATUS

E X T RON

D X P 8 8




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Viewing source status and the current configuration

The LCD can sequentially display the sync status of an input and then the current configuration. To view the status for a specific input and then the current configuration, press and release the button for the desired input. The LCD displays a source status message (figure 3-16) and then the current configuration before returning to the default display.

5

Press and release the input button.

Source Status Display

STATUS

I n p u t # 5

D e t e c t e d

— or —

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Timeout

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INPUTS

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5

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I n p u t # 5

N o S y n c

The LCD displays the ties for the selected input.

In this example, output 1,

3, and 8 are tied to input 5.

The LCD displays the input's status.

Detected means that a sync signal is detected on the input.

No Sync means that no sync signal is detected.

Figure 3-16 — LCD source status display

The source status message consists of the input number and either Detected or No

Sync. To check the status of another source, press and release another input button.

The LCD configuration message displays each output number on the top line and the tied inputs on the bottom line. Figure 3-16 shows the LCD display cycle that results after the steps in example 1, example 2, and example 3 have been completed.

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Using presets

The current configuration (configuration 0) can be saved as a preset in any of 16 preset memory addresses. On the DXP 88 SDI, presets 1 through 8 are assigned to the input buttons 1 through 8, and presets 9 through 16 are assigned sequentially to output buttons 1 through 8 (figure 3-17). On the DXP 44 SDI, presets 1 through 4 are assigned to input buttons 1 through 4 and presets 5 through 8 are assigned to output buttons 1 through 4.

All presets, including DXP 44 SDI presets 9 through 16, which are not available from the front panel, can be stored and retrieved via the RS-232/RS-422 link.

DXP 88 SDI

INPUTS

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

Preset # 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

Preset # 1 2

INPUTS

3 4

1 2 3 4

DXP 44 SDI

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16

5 6 7

OUTPUTS

8

1 2 3 4

OUTPUTS

Figure 3-17 — Presets assignment to input and output buttons

1 .

The current configuration and all presets are stored in non-volatile memory. When power is removed and restored, the current configuration is still active and all presets are retained.

2 .

When a preset is recalled, it replaces the current configuration, which is lost unless it is also stored as a preset. The recalled preset overwrites all of the current configuration ties in favor of the preset configuration ties.

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.

Outputs displayed until the DXP enters save preset mode.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 S a v e

P r e s e t

Figure 3-18 — Selecting save preset mode

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Press and release the output 1 button (figure 3-19).

CONTROL OUTPUTS

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

ENTER PRESET

Press and release the Output 1 button. (The

Output 1 button selects preset 9 on a DXP 88 SDI.)

The button lights red.

The Enter button blinks red to indicate that this preset has not been saved.

= Blinking Button

Figure 3-19 — Selecting the preset

3 .

Press and release the Enter button (figure 3-20). The Preset button returns to either unlit or to background illumination. The LCD returns to the default display. The active configuration is now saved as preset 9 (DXP 88 SDI) or preset 5 (DXP 44 SDI).

CONTROL

ENTER PRESET

STATUS

E X T RON

D X P 8 8

Press the Enter bu tton to sa v e the preset.



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Example 5: View or recall a preset

The following steps show an example in which, on a DXP 44 SDI, the configuration of a saved preset is shown in the LCD and then recalled to become the current configuration. 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 recalling presets.

1 .

Press and release the Preset button (figure 3-21).

PRESET

OUTPUTS

INPUTS

1 2 3 4

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).

OUTPUTS

1 2 3 4

CONTROL

ENTER PRESET

OUTPUTS

INPUTS

1 2 3

5

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4

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Press and release the Output 1 button. (The Output 1 button selects preset 5 on a DXP 44 SDI.)

The button lights red.

= Blinking Button

The Enter button blinks red to indicate that the preset is available for recall.

The LCD displays the preset ' s configuration.

Each output is listed on the top line. The bottom line sho w s the tied input.

Figure 3-22 — Selecting the preset

3 .

To view a different preset , press and release a different input or output button.

4 .

To stop viewing presets without recalling a preset , press and release the

Preset button (figure 3-23).

CONTROL

ENTER PRESET

STATUS

E X T RON

D X P 4 4

Press the Preset bu tton to exit witho u t recalling the preset.



Figure 3-23 — Press Preset to exit

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To recall the preset , press and release the Enter button (figure 3-24). The configuration stored in memory location 5 is now the current configuration.

CONTROL

STATUS

ENTER PRESET

STATUS

E X T RON

D X P 4 4

X - Mo d e

E n a b l e d Press the Enter bu tton to recall the preset.



Figure 3-24 — Press Enter to recall

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. When the switcher is in executive mode, all of the front panel functions are disabled except for the ability to toggle background illumination on and off. See Background illumination above.

To toggle executive mode on or off, press and hold the Enter and Preset buttons for approximately two seconds. When the switcher enters executive mode, the LCD displays X-Mode Enabled for approximately 8 seconds. The LCD also displays

X-Mode Enabled when a front panel button is pressed while the switcher is in executive mode. When the switcher exits executive mode, the LCD displays

X-Mode Disabled. Release the Enter and Preset buttons. To toggle the executive mode state again, press and hold the Enter and Preset buttons again.

System reset to factory defaults

To reset the switcher to the factory default settings, press and hold the Enter button on the front panel while you plug in the switcher. 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).

System reset clears all ties and presets, background illumination, and the executive mode to the factory defaults.

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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. Inputs 7 and 8 and equalized outputs 4 and 7 have no connections, so they have been crossed out on the worksheet. On this example, preset 1 is used for the normal broadcast mode.

Choose your own method of notation.

Input sources

1

1

2

2

3

3

4

4

5

5

6

6

7

7

Output

Equalized output

Output destinations

Preset # Title:

Fill in the preset number and use colors, or dashes, etc. to make connecting lines.

Figure 3-25 — Worksheet example 1: System equipment

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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

Output

Equalized output


Preset # Title:


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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).

Input sources

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

Output

Equalized output


Preset # Title:


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Programmer’s Guide

Host-to-Switcher Instructions

Switcher-Initiated Messages

Switcher Error Responses

Using the Command/Response Table

Command/Response Table for SIS Commands

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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.

5 1

1

9 6

Female

5

6

Male

9

Pin

5

6

3

4

7

1

2

8

9

RS-232 Function

—

TX

RX

—

Gnd

—

—

—

—

Not used

Transmit data

Receive data

Not used

Signal ground

Not used

Not used

Not used

Not used

RS-422 Function

TX-

TX+

RX+

RX-

Gnd

—

—

—

—

Transmit data (-)

Transmit data (+)

Receive data (+)

Receive data (-)

Signal ground

Not used

Not used

Not used

Not used

Figure 4-1 — Remote connector pin arrangement

The protocol is as follows:

• 9600 baud • no parity

• 8-bit, 1 stop bit • no flow control

If your Digital XPoint Series switcher was previously set up for RS-232, and your computer comm port uses RS-422, you must change the switcher cabling

to match the computer interface. See chapter 6, Maintenance and

Modifications, for the procedure for swapping the serial ports.

Host-to-Switcher Instructions

The switcher accepts SIS (Simple Instruction Set) commands through the

RS-232/RS-422 port and Ethernet port. SIS commands consist of one or more characters per command field. They do not require any special characters to begin or end the command character sequence. Each switcher response to an SIS command ends with a carriage return and a line feed (CR/LF = ), which signals the end of the response character string. A string is one or more characters.

Switcher-Initiated Messages

When a local event such as power-up or a front panel operation occurs, the switcher responds by sending a message to the host. The switcher-initiated messages are listed below (underlined).

(C) Copyright 2001, Extron Electronics “DXP88”, Vx.xx

The copyright message is initiated by the switcher when it is first powered on.

Vx.xx is the firmware version number.

Password:

The switcher initiates the password message immediately after the copyright message when the controlling system is connected using TCP/IP or Telnet and the switcher is password protected. This message means that the switcher requires an administrator or user level password before it will perform the commands entered via this link. The switcher repeats the password message response for every entry other than a valid password until a valid password is entered.

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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.

All Configuration Memory Cleared

The memory cleared message is initiated by the switcher when a system reset has occurred. See System reset to factory defaults in chapter 3.

The switcher does not expect a response from the host, but the host program might request a new status.

Switcher Error Responses

When the switcher receives an SIS command and determines that it is valid, it performs the command and sends a response to the host device. If the switcher is unable to perform the command because the command is invalid or contains invalid parameters, the switcher returns an error response to the host. The error response codes are:

E01 — Invalid input channel number (too large)

E10 — Invalid command

E11 — Invalid preset number (too large)

E12 — Invalid output number (too large)

E14 — Illegal command for this configuration

E24 — Privilege violation

Using the Command/Response Table

The command/response table begins on the next page. Upper- or lowercase letters are acceptable in the command field. Symbols are used throughout the table to represent variables in the command/response fields. Command and response examples are shown throughout the table.

The table below shows the hexadecimal equivalent of each ASCII command.

ASCII to HEX Conversion Table

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Command/Response Table for SIS commands

Symbol definitions

= Carriage return/line feed

= Carriage return (no line feed)

• = Space

X1

= Input number

X2

X3

X4

X5

X6

X7

X8

= Output number

01 – 04 (Digital XPoint 44 SDI);

01 – 08 (Digital XPoint 88 SDI)

01 – 04 (Digital XPoint 44 SDI);

01 – 08 (Digital XPoint 88 SDI)

0 – maximum number of inputs (0=disconnected) = Input number (for tie)

Input and output numbers in commands may be entered as either 1-, 2-, or 3-digit numbers. All input and output numbers are specified as 1-digit numbers in the response.

= Preset number 00 – 16 (0 = current configuration)

= Preset number

= On/off

= Sync

01 – 16

1 = on;

0 = off

1 = sync detected (signal present);

0 = no sync

= Controller software version number to second decimal place

= Total number of inputs

= Total number of outputs

Command/response table for SIS commands

Command ASCII Command

(host to switcher)

Response

(switcher to host)

Additional description

Create ties

Tie input X3 to output X2 , all X3 * X2 !

Out X2 •In X3 •All Video and audio tie. (DXP does not support audio.)

Tie input 1 all to output 3.

Example:

Tie input

X3

to output

X2

, video

Example:

Quick multiple tie

Example:

Tie input to all outputs

Example:

1*3!

X3

*

X2

%

7*5%

Esc

+Q

X3

*

X2

!…

X3

*

X2

!

Esc

+Q3*4!3*5!3*6!

X3

*!

5*!

Out3 •In1•All

Out

X2

•In

X3

•Vid

Out5•In7•Vid

Qik

Qik

In

X3

•All

In05•All

Tie input 7 video to output 5.

Tie input 3 to outputs 4, 5, and 6.

Tie input 5 to all outputs.

• The ! video tie command and the % all tie command can be used interchangeably on the

Digital XPoint models.

• Commands can be made back-to-back with no spaces. Example: 1*1!02*02!003*003!...

• The quick multiple tie and tie input to all outputs commands activate all switches simultaneously.

Global presets

Save current configuration as preset

X5

,

Example:

Recall a preset

Example:

9,

X5

.

5

.

Spr

X5

Spr09

Rpr

X5

Rpr05

Command character is a comma.

Save current ties as preset 9.

Command character is a period.

Recall preset 5, which becomes the current configuration.

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Command

Direct write of a global preset

Example:

ASCII Command

(host to switcher)

Response

(switcher to host)

Esc

+

X5

P

X3

*

X2

!…

X3

*

X2

! Spr

X5

Esc +7P5*2!5*3!3*6!4*1!

Spr7

Additional description

Directly enters a global preset.

Creates preset 7, consisting of

Input (I) 5 tied to Output (O) 2 and 3, I3 to O6, and I4 to O1.

Executive mode

Lock front panel

Unlock front panel

Lock status

1x

0x x

Exe1

Exe0

X6

Enable executive mode.

Disable executive mode.

1 = exec mode on, 0 = exec mode off.

Resets

Reset global presets

Reset whole switcher

Esc

ZG

Esc

ZXXX

Zpg

Zpx

Clear all global presets.

Clears all ties, global presets, background illumination, and executive mode.

View ties and presets

View video output tie

Example:

View preset configuration

Response description:

Example:

X2

%

7%

X3

02 Output 7 video tied to input 2 video.

X4

VC

X3

•(4 (DXP 44) or 8 (DXP 88) total)•Vid

Show preset X4 ’s video configuration. Show the video input tied to 4 or 8 sequential outputs.

input # (I#) is assigned to output # (O#)•I# assigned to O#+1...I# assigned to O#+7•Vid

Input 4 tied to output 1 No tied input

1VC

Response = tied input:

Output:

4•8•4•6•6•2•0•0•Vid

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

Each position listed in the response corresponds toan output: left = output 1, right= output 8. The number shown in each position is the number of the input that is tied to the output represented by that position.

Preset 1— Input 4 is tied to outputs 1 and 3, input 8 is tied to output 2, input 6 is tied to outputs 4 and 5, and input 2 is tied to output 6. No input is tied to outputs 7 and 8.

List individual sync

X1

LS

X7

1 = sync detected, 0 = no sync.

Input sync information is available by request only. No unsolicited responses are made.

Information requests

Information request

Example:

Request part number

Example:

Query software version

Example: n

Q q i

I

N

V

V8X8

X xx-xxx-xx

60-401-01

X8

2.00

8 inputs and 8 outputs.

See appendix A for part #s.

DXP 88 SDI part # is 60-401-01.

The version number shown is for example only.

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Matrix Software

Matrix Switcher+ Control Program

Using the Button-Label Generator Software

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Matrix Switcher+ Control Program

Two Windows-based programs accompany the Digital XPoint Series switchers:

• The Extron Matrix Switcher+ Control Program (Extron part #29-015-01), which communicates with the switcher via the RS-232/RS-422 port, provides an easy way for you to set up ties and sets of ties.

• The Extron Button-Label Generator, which allows you to design and print labels to insert in the Digital XPoint front panel buttons.

Both programs are compatible with Windows 95/98, Windows NT, Windows ME., and Windows 2000. Updates to these programs can be downloaded from the

Extron Web site (http://www.extron.com).

Installing the software

The program is contained on a set of 3.5-inch diskettes; load and run the program from the PC’s hard drive.

To install the program from the floppy disk to the hard drive, run Setup.exe from the floppy disk and follow the instructions that appear on the screen. The program occupies approximately 1 MB (megabyte) of hard-drive space.

By default, the Windows installation creates a C:\MTRX50 directory, and it places two icons (Matrix Switcher+ Control Program and Matrix Switcher+ Help) into a group or folder named “Extron Electronics”.

The program controls most Extron matrix switchers, but its operation is limited to the features and configuration of your Digital XPoint Series switcher.

If your Digital XPoint Series switcher was previously set up for RS-232, and your computer comm port uses RS-422, you must change the switcher cabling

to match the computer interface. See chapter 6, Maintenance and

Modifications, for the procedure for swapping the serial ports.

Using the software

Many items found in the Matrix Switcher+ 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 Switcher+ Control Program, doubleclick on the Matrix Switcher+ Control Program icon

(shown at right) in the Extron Electronics group or folder.

The comm port selection window (figure 5-1) appears.

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Select either the comm port that is connected to the DXP’s RS-232/RS-422 port or Emulate and click OK.

Although IP [LAN] is available for selection, the switcher does not have an

Ethernet port. Do not select IP [LAN].

If you selected a comm port , proceed to step 3.

If you selected Emulate , see Using emulation mode in this chapter.

3 .

The Matrix Switcher+ Control Program window appears (figure 5-2 and figure 5-3) displaying the current configuration of the connected switcher.

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To make the control program easier to use, assign a device icon to each input and output. Click on a box that represents an input or output, and drag the desired icon onto the box from the icon palette that appears.

b.

To create a tie, click on and drag an input box to one or more output boxes. To remove a tie, drag the output box to its tied input box.

c .

For quick display of information on a specific input or output, place the cursor over that device in the control program window. The program pops up a window that details the connections to that device.

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.

Executive mode — Allows you to lock out front panel operations, except for the view-only mode functions.

Presets drop box — Displays a list of up to 16 presets. You can select a preset from the list to display it in the window and either activate it (Go) or delete it (Delete).

Go — Activates the preset displaye in the Preset drop box as the current configuration.

Save as — Allows the current set of ties to be saved as a preset. Enter the preset number when prompted to do so.

Delete — Deletes the preset displayed in the Presets drop box.

Changes – Take — Allows you to save to file any changes made to the displayed configuration.

Changes – Cancel — Returns to the previous screen, undoing any changes you have made.

Trash can — Drag and drop from an input or output button to the trash to unmake all ties associated with that input or output.

Windows menus

File menu

Save matrix settings as — Saves a complete set of up to 16 presets, plus the last active setting

(preset #0), to a file. Saved settings include assigned icons and icon captions.

Restore matrix settings from — Loads and activates a previously saved setting file.

Save this-session’s settings — Saves the current assigned icons and icon captions.

Restore last-session’s settings — Loads the icons and icon captions that were saved during the last session. If you saved the previous session’s changes to disk the last time you exited the program, the ties from the that session are also loaded.

Select printer — Selects the target printer.

Print tie map — Prints the tie set that is displayed on the screen.

Exit — Closes the Extron Matrix Switcher+ Control Program.

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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.

Initialize — Initializes and clears any or all of the following: ties, presets, preset titles, icon names, and icons.

Preferences menu

Immediate changes — Causes changes to take effect immediately.

Hold/verify changes — Delays implementation of changes until the Changes – Take button is pressed.

Ties as lines — Displays ties as lines (figure 5-4).

Figure 5-4 — Ties shown as lines

Ties as crosspoints — Displays ties as a grid of inputs and outputs (figure 5-5).

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 –.

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Frequency read options — Allows you to set the input signal detection feature as follows:

• To never sample and display the sync or no sync status

(set this option to None)

•

•

To automatically refresh the display

(set this option to Automatically every 10 seconds)

To sample the sync and update the display whenever you make a configuration change

(set this option to On demand or by refresh).

Icons in I/O boxes — Erases any numbers in the I/O boxes in the control program window (figure 5-2). You can place icons in the boxes.

Numbers in I/O boxes — Erases any icons in the I/O boxes in the control program window and fills each box with the associated input or output number.

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 Switcher+ 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.

Enter the file name under which you want to save any changes to the file, and click OK.

5.

Select the Matrix Model DXP Series.

6 .

Select the correct Video Boards configuration for your model (4x4 or 8x8) and click OK.

7.

Continue using the program as described in Using the software, steps 3 through

5, beginning on page 5-2.

Using the help system

For information about program features, you can access the help program in any of the following ways:

• From the Extron Electronics program folder or group, doubleclick on the Matrix Switcher+ Help icon (shown at right).

• From within the Matrix Switcher+ Control Program, click on the Help menu on the main screen.

• From within the Matrix Switcher+ Control Program, press the F1 key.

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Using the Button-Label Generator Software

The program is contained on the same set of 3.5-inch diskettes as the Matrix

Switcher+ Control Program and is installed automatically when you install that program.

By default, the installation program installs the program in the C:\MTRX50 directory, and the Button-Label Generator icon is placed in the “Extron Electronics” group or folder.

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 on OK when prompted.

The Extron’s Button-Label Generator window appears

(figure 5-6).

Figure 5-6 — Extron’s Button-Label Generator window

2.

Under System selection, choose SGS 408 (this selection matches the number of inputs and outputs and the button size of the DXP 88).

3.

Using normal Windows controls, you can create and print labels that can be placed in the illuminated buttons of the switcher.

For information about using the program, you can access the help program by clicking on the Help menu on the main screen and choosing Show Help.

You can also see an example of a completed Extron’s Button-Label Generator window by clicking on the Help menu on the main screen, choosing Show Help, and clicking on the Load Demo button.

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Maintenance and Modifications

Hardware Upgrades and Maintenance

Creating and Installing Button Labels

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Hardware Upgrades and Maintenance

This appendix 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.

Open the Digital XPoint switcher as follows:

1.

Disconnect the power cord from the switcher.

2.

If the switcher is rack mounted, remove the switcher from the rack and place it on a clean workspace.

3.

Remove the fourteen screws (8 top screws and 6 side screws) that secure the top cover of the DXP (figure 6-1).

Lift cover straight up.

Remove (14) screws.

A

1.5

MA

X

1

2

3

4

IN

PU

TS

5

6

7

8

1

2

3

4

5

6

OU

TP

UT

S

7

8

IN

RS

23

2/4

22

OU

T

EX

T.

RE

F.

Remove #8 screw

(4 places) each side and bracket.

Figure 6-1 — Removing the top cover

4.

Lift the top cover straight up and set it aside.

Closing the switcher

Place the top cover in place and replace all the screws that you removed in Opening

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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 .

On the switcher’s main board, locate jumper J19. Shift the jumper to the desired configuration.

4.

Reinstall the switcher’s cover. See Closing the switcher on page 6-2.

Fuse

Ribbon

Cable

RS-232 Pin Connector

RS-422 Pin Connector 1

3

RS-422

3

1 1

3

RS-232

J19

Figure 6-2 — Digital XPoint switch main board

5.

Attach the power cord to the switcher and to the AC power source. Ensure that the switcher is working properly.

6.

If the switcher was removed from a rack, remove its power cord, reattach the switcher to the rack, and reconnect the power cord.

7 .

Reconnect the input and output cables.

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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).

6-4

U42

Figure 6-3 — Replacing U42

3.

Use a PLCC IC puller to remove the existing firmware IC. Squeeze the tool to align its hooks with the slots in opposite corners of socket U42. Insert the hooks, squeeze gently, and pull the IC straight out of the socket. Set the IC aside.

4.

Note the key (angled corner) of the new firmware IC and the dot on the underside that indicates pin 1 (figure 6-4). Orient the IC to match the key and pin 1 (indicated by arrow) on the socket, and carefully press the IC into place.

Pin 1 Mark Pin 1 Mark

Key

Key

IC

Socket

Figure 6-4 — Pin 1 mark

5 .

Reinstall the switcher’s cover. See Closing the switcher on page 6-2.

If you choose to check for proper operation before putting the cover back on, ensure that tools and hands are outside the switcher and then perform step 6. After recognizing the new IC, the switcher should power up normally. Unplug the AC power cord, and reinstall the cover.

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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.


9 .


Replacing the AC fuse

The AC fuse on the power supply board is a user-replaceable component. Replace the AC fuse as follows:

1.

Follow the instructions in Opening the switcher on page 6-2 to gain access to the interior of the switcher.

2.

Locate the fuse on the power supply board (figure 6-2), and remove it from its retaining clips.

3.

If test equipment is available, you can check the fuse.

4.

Place a new 2.5 A/250V fast-blow fuse in the retaining clips.

5.

Reinstall the switcher’s front panel and cover. See Closing the switcher on page 6-2.

If you choose to check the switcher for proper operation before putting the cover back on, ensure that tools and hands are outside the switcher, and then connect the power cord to the unit and to an AC source. The switcher should power up normally. Unplug the AC power cord, and reinstall the cover.

6.

Attach the power cord to the switcher and to the AC power source. Make sure the switcher is working properly.

7.


8 .


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Creating and Installing Button Labels

Figure 6-5 on page 6-7 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).

Cut them out.

2.

Remove the button from the DXP by grasping the button firmly and pulling it away from the front panel.

Use notch to remove button.

There are different button models available. Your buttons may appear different.

3.

Use an Extron Tweeker to gently lever the clear button cap off of the white backing plate.

4.

Insert a button label into the cap and gently but firmly press the cap onto the white backing plate.

5.

Press the button into place in the DXP matrix switcher.

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Specifications

Video

Routing

DXP 44 SDI ........................... 4 x 4 matrix

DXP 88 SDI ........................... 8 x 8 matrix

Data rates ...................................... 143 Mbps, 177 Mbps, 270 Mbps, 360 Mbps

Auto data rate lock ...................... Yes

Standard ........................................ SMPTE 259M

Data types ..................................... 8 bit or 10 bit

Video input

Number/signal type

DXP 44 SDI ........................... 4 SDI serial digital video (8 or 10 bit SMPTE 259 M widescreen 16:9, component 4:2:2, and composite video) inputs, and

4 buffered loop-throughs

DXP 88 SDI ........................... 8 SDI serial digital video (8 or 10 bit SMPTE 259 M widescreen 16:9, component 4:2:2, and composite video), and

8 buffered loop-throughs

Connectors

DXP 44 SDI ........................... 4 female BNC for input, 4 female BNC for loop-through

DXP 88 SDI ........................... 8 female BNC for input, 8 female BNC for loop-through

Input cable equalization ............. 1 to 300 m for data rates up to 270 Mbps

1 to 200 m for data rates up to 360 Mbps

Auto equalization ........................ Yes

Input return loss .......................... >15 dB, 5 MHz to 270 MHz

Recommended cable type .......... Extron SHR or equivalent

Impedance .................................... 75 ohm

External sync (genlock) ............... 0.3 V to 0.4 Vp-p

Video output

Number/signal type

DXP 44 SDI ........................... 4 dual SDI serial digital video (SMPTE 259 M widescreen 16:9, component

4:2:2, and composite video)

DXP 88 SDI ........................... 8 dual SDI serial digital video (SMPTE 259 M widescreen 16:9, component

4:2:2, and composite video)

Connectors

DXP 44 SDI ........................... 4 x 2 BNC female

DXP 88 SDI ........................... 8 x 2 BNC female

Number of outputs per channel .. 2 outputs per channel

Nominal level ............................... 0.8 V ±10%

Impedance .................................... 75 ohms

Return loss .................................... >40 dB @ 5 MHz

DC offset ....................................... ±500 mV maximum with input at 0 offset

Jitter ............................................... <0.2 µs p-p

DC offset (termin. @ 75 ohms) ... 0.5 V (±)

Rise and fall time (20-80%) ......... 0.6 ns = 100 ps

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Control/remote — switcher

Serial control port ........................ RS-232 or RS-422, 9-pin female D connector

Baud rate and protocol ............... 9600 baud, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, no parity

Serial control pin configurations 2 = TX, 3 = RX, 5 = GND

Program control ........................... Extron’s control/configuration program for Windows ®

Extron’s Simple Instruction Set (SIS ™ )

General

Power ............................................. 100 VAC to 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 40 watts, internal, autoswitchable

Temperature/humidity .............. Storage: -40 to +158 °F (-40 to +70 °C) / 10% to 90%, noncondensing

Operating: +32 to +122 °F (0 to +50 °C) / 10% to 90%, noncondensing

Rack mount ................................... Yes, with included mounting brackets, 1U high. These can also be mounted under or through furniture with the provided brackets.

Enclosure type .............................. Metal

Enclosure dimensions ................. 1.75" H x 17.5" W x 9.5" D (1U high, full rack wide)

4.4 cm H x 44.4 cm W x 24.1 cm D

(Depth excludes connectors. Width excludes rack ears.)

Product weight ............................. 4.9 lbs (2.2 kg)

Shipping weight ........................... 8 lbs (4 kg)

Vibration ....................................... ISTA 1A in carton (International Safe Transit Association)

Listings .......................................... UL, CUL

Compliances ................................. CE, FCC Class A, AS/NZS, ICES

MTBF ............................................. 30,000 hours

Warranty ....................................... 3 years parts and labor

All nominal levels are at ±10%.

Specifications are subject to change without notice.

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Reference Information, cont’d

Part Numbers

Digital XPoint part numbers

-or-

Extron Part

Digital XPoint 44 SDI

Digital XPoint 88 SDI

Matrix Switchers+ Control Program and Button-Label Generator

Digital XPoint Matrix Switchers User’s Manual

Part #

60-402-01

60-401-01

Optional accessories

Extron Part

MKP 1000

Gray

Black

White

MCP 1000M (master)

MCP 1000S (slave)

RCA-to-BNC adapter

Cables

Use high resolution coaxial cables to achieve maximum performance.

Part #

60-239-01

60-239-02

60-239-03

60-298-01

60-298-02

10-264-01

Bulk cable and connectors

Part

SHR-1 bulk , 500’ (152 meters)

SHR-1 bulk , 1000’ (305 meters)

SHR male crimp connectors, qty. 50

Pre-cut cables

Part

SHR 1-3’ (3 feet/90 centimeters)

SHR 1-6’ (6 feet/1.8 meters)






SHR 1-100’ (100 feet/30.4 meters)

SHR 1-150’ (150 feet/45.7 meters)

SHR 1-200’ (200 feet/61.0 meters)

SHR 1-250’ (250 feet/76.2 meters)

SHR 1-300’ (300 feet/91.4 meters)

Part #

22-098-02

22-098-03

100-075-51

Part #

26-383-01

26-383-12

26-383-07

26-383-04

26-383-13

26-383-05

26-383-06

26-383-03

26-383-08

26-383-09

26-383-10

26-383-11

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FCC Class A Notice

Note: 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. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference, in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

Note: This unit was tested with shielded cables on the peripheral devices. Shielded cables must be used with the unit to ensure compliance.

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. In the event of malfunction during the warranty period attributable directly to faulty workmanship and/or materials, Extron Electronics will, at its option, repair or replace said products or components, to whatever extent it shall deem necessary to restore said product to proper operating condition, provided that it is returned within the warranty period, with proof of purchase and description of malfunction to:

Europe, Africa, and the Middle East: USA, Canada, South America, and Central America:

Extron Electronics

1230 South Lewis Street

Anaheim, CA 92805, USA

Extron Electronics, Europe

Beeldschermweg 6C

3821 AH Amersfoort

The Netherlands

Asia:

Extron Electronics, Asia

135 Joo Seng Road, #04-01

PM Industrial Bldg.

Singapore 368363

Japan:

Extron Electronics, Japan

Daisan DMJ Bldg. 6F,

3-9-1 Kudan Minami

Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-0074

Japan

This Limited Warranty does not apply if the fault has been caused by misuse, improper handling care, electrical or mechanical abuse, abnormal operating conditions or non-Extron authorized modification to the product.

If it has been determined that the product is defective, please call Extron and ask for an Applications

Engineer at (714) 491-1500 (USA), 31.33.453.4040 (Europe), 65.6383.4400 (Asia), or 81.3.3511.7655 (Japan) to receive an RA# (Return Authorization number). This will begin the repair process as quickly as possible.

Units must be returned insured, with shipping charges prepaid. If not insured, you assume the risk of loss or damage during shipment. Returned units must include the serial number and a description of the problem, as well as the name of the person to contact in case there are any questions.

Extron Electronics makes no further warranties either expressed or implied with respect to the product and its quality, performance, merchantability, or fitness for any particular use. In no event will Extron Electronics be liable for direct, indirect, or consequential damages resulting from any defect in this product even if Extron Electronics has been advised of such damage.

Please note that laws vary from state to state and country to country, and that some provisions of this warranty may not apply to you.

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Extron Electronics, USA

1230 South Lewis Street

Anaheim, CA 92805

USA

714.491.1500

Fax 714.491.1517

www.extron.com

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Extron Electronics, Europe

Beeldschermweg 6C

3821 AH Amersfoort

The Netherlands

+31.33.453.4040

Fax +31.33.453.4050

Extron Electronics, Asia

135 Joo Seng Road, #04-01

PM Industrial Building

Singapore 368363

+65.6383.4400

Fax +65.6383.4664

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Extron Electronics, Japan

Daisan DMJ Building 6F

3-9-1 Kudan Minami

Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-0074 Japan

+81.3.3511.7655

Fax +81.3.3511.7656

[email protected]

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