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Chapter 1 - Introduction to the Matrix 6400 Audio Switcher
What is a Matrix 6400 Audio Switcher? ........................................................................... 1-2
Features ...............................................................................................................................1-2
Feature Descriptions ...........................................................................................................1-3
Matrix 3200/6400 System Manuals.....................................................................................1-4
Specifications ..................................................................................................................... 1-4
Chapter 2 - Installing the Matrix 6400 Audio Switcher
Matrix 6400 Audio Switcher Installation ...................................................................2-2
Installing the Matrix 6400 Audio BME(s) .......................................................................... 2-2
Setting BME Addresses ...................................................................................................... 2-3
Connecting the BME COMM Interconnecting Cable(s).................................................... 2-3
Connecting the RS-232/RS-422 Cable to BME #0.............................................................. 2-4
Connecting the AC Power Cable(s) to the BME(s) ........................................................... 2-4
Applying AC Power to the BME(s) .................................................................................... 2-4
BME Power-Up Verification............................................................................................... 2-4
Installing the Matrix 3200/6400 Virtualization/Control Software ................................... 2-4
Virtualizing the Matrix 3200/6400 Switcher/System ........................................................ 2-5
Matrix 6400 Audio Input/Output Cabling ........................................................................ 2-5
Using the Audio Captive Screw Connectors ......................................................................2-5
Chapter 3 - Using the Matrix 3200/6400 System Virtualization/Control Software
Tutorial - Using the Matrix 3200/6400 System Virt./Control Software ... 3-2
Extron’s Matrix 3200/6400 System Virtualization/Control Program ................................ 3-2
An Explanation of VIRTUAL I/O SWITCHING in the Matrix 3200/6400 System ............... 3-2
Creating a VIRTUAL I/O SWITCHING SYSTEM (MAP) for the Matrix 3200/6400 System. 3-3
How to Create ROOMS within the Matrix 3200/6400 System .........................................3-7
How to Remotely CONTROL and PROGRAM the Matrix 3200/6400 System ................... 3-9
How to PROGRAM the Matrix 3200/6400 System in EMULATE MODE ......................... 3-10
How to SAVE and RESTORE the Matrix 3200/6400 Settings .......................................... 3-11
How to Create PROGRAM BYTE STRINGS for the Matrix 3200/6400 System ................ 3-12
Chapter 4 - RS-232 / RS-422 Programmer's Guide
Serial Communications Port.......................................................................................... 4-2
Host to Switcher Communications ............................................................................4-3
Command/Response Table................................................................................................. 4-3
Symbol definitions ..............................................................................................................4-4
Simple Instruction Set Commands ..................................................................................... 4-4
Advanced Instruction Set and Simple Instruction Set Commands ................................... 4-8
Error Codes with Descriptions ..........................................................................................4-10
Switcher Generated Unsolicited Responses ....................................................................4-10
Chapter 5 - Upgrades and Troubleshooting
Upgrade and Troubleshooting Procedures............................................................. 5-2
Adding a Front Panel Controller to an existing system ................................................... 5-2
Matrix 6400 Audio BME Internal Access ........................................................................... 5-3
Installing a Software Update........................................................................................ 5-4