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MPX 423 AMedia Presentation Matrix Switcher68-972-01 Rev. B12 07

MPX 423 A • Introduction1-2IntroductionPRELIMINARYAbout This ManualThis manual describes the installation and operation of the Extron MPX 423 A Media

1-3MPX 423 A • Introduction PRELIMINARYSeparate switcher mode — Allows for independent switching to the output of any given I/O group. This effective

Introduction, cont’dMPX 423 A • Introduction1-4PRELIMINARY

PRELIMINARYMPX 423 A Matrix Switcher2Chapter TwoInstallation Mounting the Matrix SwitcherRear Panel ConnectorsConnecting the Matrix SwitcherRS-232

MPX 423 A • Installation2-2InstallationPRELIMINARYMounting the Matrix SwitcherMPX 423 A Matrix Switchers are housed in 1U high, 17.4” wide metal enclo

2-3MPX 423 A • Installation PRELIMINARYRack mounting instructionsTo rack mount the switcher:1. Attach the rack mount brackets to the switcher with th

Installation, cont’dMPX 423 A • Installation2-4PRELIMINARYRear Panel Connectors 50/60 Hz100-240V 0.3AL1RL 2 RL3RL 4 RL5RL 6 RL7RL 8 RL9RL 10 RL11

2-5MPX 423 A • InstallationPRELIMINARYConnecting the Matrix SwitcherThe MPX 423 A matrix switcher connects to up to 12 input devices simultaneously,

Installation, cont’dMPX 423 A • Installation2-6PRELIMINARYRS-232 and Ethernet ControlFor RS-232 control, use a control cable with only pins 2, 3, and

PRELIMINARYMPX 423 A Matrix Switcher3Chapter ThreeOperation Front Panel OperationSwitcher Modes and OperationAudio Resetting the Unit

This symbol is intended to alert the user of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature provided with the equipmen

MPX 423 A • Operation3-2OperationPRELIMINARYFront Panel OperationMPX 423 AMEDIA PRESENTATION MATRIXVOLUME11OUTPUTS/AUDIOMODE SINGLE SEPARATEINPUTSCOMP

3-3MPX 423 A • Operation PRELIMINARYh Separate switcher mode — This is the secondary function of this button (see b). Press and release this button

Operation, cont’dMPX 423 A • Operation3-4PRELIMINARYEstablishing a tieWhen you connect an input with an output in video or audio, you are establishing

3-5MPX 423 A • OperationPRELIMINARY3. Press the Single button or the Separate button to select the desired mode. When you make a mode selection,

Operation, cont’dMPX 423 A • Operation3-6PRELIMINARYLocking and unlocking the front panel Front panel security lockout prevents accidental switching o

3-7MPX 423 A • OperationPRELIMINARYAudio The MPX 423 A is also a 12x2 audio matrix switcher, where any of the 12 inputs can be routed to one or both

Operation, cont’dMPX 423 A • Operation3-8PRELIMINARYAdjusting the input audio levelThe audio level of each input can be adjusted from -18 to +24 dB.

3-9MPX 423 A • OperationPRELIMINARYResetting the UnitThere are four reset modes activated by a recessed Reset button on the rear panel. Use a pointed

Operation, cont’dMPX 423 A • Operation3-10PRELIMINARY

PRELIMINARYMPX 423 A Matrix Switcher4Chapter FourSIS Programming and ControlRemote Control Port (RS-232)Host-to-MPX 423 A CommunicationsCommands and R

FCC Class A NoticeThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rule

MPX 423 A • SIS Programming and Control4-2SIS™ Programming and ControlPRELIMINARYRemote Control Port (RS-232)The MPX 423 A’s RS-232 port connects to a

4-3MPX 423 A • SIS Programming and Control PRELIMINARY• If the unit is on, it sends the boot and copyright messages when you first open a Telnet conne

SIS™ Programming and Control, cont’dMPX 423 A • SIS Programming and Control4-4PRELIMINARYCommands and ResponsesUsing the command/response tablesThe MP

4-5MPX 423 A • SIS Programming and ControlPRELIMINARYX2) = Verbose firmware - description - upload date/time. See Query Firmware Version, page 4-8. X

SIS™ Programming and Control, cont’dMPX 423 A • SIS Programming and Control4-6PRELIMINARYCommand/response table for SIS commandsCommand ASCII Command

4-7MPX 423 A • SIS Programming and ControlPRELIMINARYCommand ASCII Command (host to switcher)Response(switcher to host)Additional descriptionRead aud

SIS™ Programming and Control, cont’dMPX 423 A • SIS Programming and Control4-8PRELIMINARYCommand ASCII Command (host to switcher)Response(switcher to

4-9MPX 423 A • SIS Programming and ControlPRELIMINARYCommand ASCII Command (host to switcher)Response(switcher to host)Additional descriptionQuery Fi

SIS™ Programming and Control, cont’dMPX 423 A • SIS Programming and Control4-10PRELIMINARYCommand ASCII Command (host to switcher)Response(switcher to

4-11MPX 423 A • SIS Programming and ControlPRELIMINARYCommand ASCII Command (host to switcher)Response(switcher to host)Additional descriptionSet sub

SIS™ Programming and Control, cont’dMPX 423 A • SIS Programming and Control4-12PRELIMINARY

PRELIMINARYMPX 423 A Matrix Switcher5Chapter FiveEthernet ControlAccessing and Using the Web ServerNavigating the Default Web PagesSpecial Characters

MPX 423 A • Ethernet Control5-2Ethernet ControlPRELIMINARYThe MPX 423 A matrix switcher features an on-board Web server, displayed as a set of default

5-3MPX 423 A • Ethernet Control PRELIMINARY The switcher checks several possibilities, in the following order, and then responds accordingly: a. Doe

Ethernet Control, cont’dMPX 423 A • Ethernet Control5-4PRELIMINARYDSVP page The DSVP page, accessible from the Status tab, allows you to view a snapsh

5-5MPX 423 A • Ethernet ControlPRELIMINARYConfiguration tabThe Configuration tab includes pages that show the current System Settings, Passwords, and F

Ethernet Control, cont’dMPX 423 A • Ethernet Control5-6PRELIMINARYIP Address The MPX 423 A IP Address field contains the IP address of the connected ma

5-7MPX 423 A • Ethernet ControlPRELIMINARYPasswords pageThe fields on the Passwords page are for entering and verifying administrator and user passwor

Ethernet Control, cont’dMPX 423 A • Ethernet Control5-8PRELIMINARYFirmware Upgrade pageThe Firmware Upgrade page (figure 5-6) provides a way to replace

5-9MPX 423 A • Ethernet ControlPRELIMINARY4. Scroll to the MPX 423 A firmware file. 5. Click the Download link in the far right column. Figure 5-8 —

QS-1MPX 423 A • Quick StartPRELIMINARYInstallation Step 1Turn off power to the MPX 423 A switcher and all other devices that will be connected.Step 2

Ethernet Control, cont’dMPX 423 A • Ethernet Control5-10PRELIMINARY8. The File Download - Security Warning box is displayed. 9. Click the Run butto

5-11MPX 423 A • Ethernet ControlPRELIMINARYFile Management pageThe File Management page (located under the File Management tab), is a useful tool tha

Ethernet Control, cont’dMPX 423 A • Ethernet Control5-12PRELIMINARYControl tabThe Control tab allows access to the Set and View Ties page (figure 5-12)

5-13MPX 423 A • Ethernet ControlPRELIMINARYVideo & Audio Settings pageThe Video & Audio Settings page (figure 5-13) provides a way to set the

Ethernet Control, cont’dMPX 423 A • Ethernet Control5-14PRELIMINARY4. Click the Input Audio Level (dB) drop box. A drop down scroll box appears.

5-15MPX 423 A • Ethernet ControlPRELIMINARY Figure 5-18— RGB Delay drop-down box2. Click the desired time (in seconds) for the output delay.N

Ethernet Control, cont’dMPX 423 A • Ethernet Control5-16PRELIMINARYThe following table defines the value of each audio volume step.414038.5%40%valuedB

PRELIMINARYMPX 423 A Matrix SwitcherAAppendix ASpecifications, Part Numbers, AccessoriesSpecificationsPart Numbers and Accessories

MPX 423 A • Specifications, Part Numbers, AccessoriesA-2Specifications, Part Numbers, AccessoriesPRELIMINARYSpecificationsVideoRouting ...

A-3MPX 423 A • Specifications, Part Numbers, Accessories PRELIMINARYNominal level ... 1 Vp-p for Y of component video and

MPX 423 A • Quick StartQS-2PRELIMINARYQuick Start — MPX 423 A, cont’dPin RS-232 Description1 — not used2 Tx Transmit data3 Rx Receive data4 — not used

Specifications, Part Numbers, Accessories, cont’dMPX 423 A • Specifications, Part Numbers, AccessoriesA-4PRELIMINARYAudio inputNumber/signal type ...

A-5MPX 423 A • Specifications, Part Numbers, AccessoriesPRELIMINARYPart Numbers and AccessoriesIncluded partsThese items are included in each order fo

Specifications, Part Numbers, Accessories, cont’dMPX 423 A • Specifications, Part Numbers, AccessoriesA-6PRELIMINARYCable Type Part numberBNC-5 Mini HR

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iMPX 423 A • Table of ContentsPRELIMINARYTable of ContentsChapter One • Introduction ...

Table of Contents, cont’dMPX 423 A • Table of ContentsiiPRELIMINARY68-972-01 B12 07All trademarks mentioned in this manual are the properties of their

PRELIMINARYMPX 423 A Matrix Switcher1Chapter OneIntroduction About This ManualAbout the MPX 423 A Media Presentation SwitcherFeatures