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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS 9
No: Question Answer
1 When I
press F1
nothing
happens.
What is the
purpose of
this
function?
The F1 function is reserved
for future use. It does not
perform any functions at the
present time.
2
What is the
LED next to
the F1
button used
for?
This LED is also reserved for
future use. It is currently non-
operational.
3 Why when I
press the
RESET
button, the
switcher
does not
respond.
Why?
You must press and hold the
button for approximately 2
seconds, until you hear a
beeping sound and all of the
LED lights flash. This is
designed to avoid accidental
resetting.
4 Can the
MX2214RM
be rack
mounted?
The MX2214RM can be rack
mounted by itself or with two
units side by side. The width
of the unit is 1/2 rack wide.
Altinex offers rack mount ears
for single unit mounting
(part# DA1299RM) and rack
shelf for two unit mounting
(part# DA1298RM).
5 Can the
MX2214RM
be used to
pass
Composite
Video, S-
Video or
Component
Video?
Yes, simply use the
corresponding channels to
pass the signals (e.g. For
composite video, you may
use the red input channel and
the red output channel, or you
can use the blue input
channel and blue output
channel). Since the
MX2214RM is a relay
switcher, it can be used as a
contact closure control or to
switch virtually any type of
video signal.
6 Can the
Yes, the MX2214RM uses a
MX2214RM
Switcher be
used
outside of
the United
States
universal internal power
supply, enabling it to be used
throughout the world. Please
make sure to have the
voltage setting in the correct
position and please make
sure to use the proper
adapter cable for the country
where it will be used. Adapter
cables for several countries
are available through Altinex.
7 How do I
control
several
switchers
with one
RS-232
card in a
control
system?
You can control multiple
switchers with one card at
this time. The unit has ID
codes and can be
differentiated by the control
system. Call Altinex at 1-714-
990-2300 if this requirement
is important for your system.
8 May I use
contact
closure to
control the
switcher?
A special cable that plugs into
the RS-232 port and converts
contact closure into analog
control is available. This is
RC5204CC cable is made by
Altinex on request.
9 Can this
switcher be
looped with
other
MX2214RM
Switchers?
Yes, in exactly the same way
as described in section 7.3
this manual.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 10
• Please make sure, that input signal formats are
the same for the input (source) and output
(display).
• Please make sure that input signal amplitude
levels are as follows:
• RED, GREEN, and BLUE are less than 10 V.
• SYNC is less than 1.0 V and more than 0.3 V.
• Please use the appropriate input voltage
110 VAC or 220 VAC.