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Chapter 1 - Introduction to the Matrix Wideband Video Switchers
What is a Matrix Wideband Video Switcher? .....................................................................................1-1
Features ......................................................................................................................................1-1
Feature Descriptions ...................................................................................................................1-2
Matrix 3200/6400 System Overview ..................................................................................................1-3
Matrix 6400 Wideband Video Switcher Description and Options .......................................................1-5
Matrix 6400 Sync Description and Options........................................................................................1-6
Matrix 3200 Wideband Video Switcher Description and Options .......................................................1-7
Matrix 3200 Sync Description and Options........................................................................................1-8
Specifications ....................................................................................................................................1-8
Chapter 2 - Installing the Matrix 3200/6400 Wideband Video Switchers
Matrix 3200/6400 System Installation ................................................................................................2-1
Installing BME(s) .........................................................................................................................2-1
Setting BME Addresses ..............................................................................................................2-2
Connecting the BME COMM Interconnecting Cable(s) ...............................................................2-2
Connecting the RS-232/RS-422 Cable to BME #0 ......................................................................2-2
Connecting the AC Power Cable(s) to the BME(s) ......................................................................2-2
Applying AC Power to the BME(s)...............................................................................................2-2
BME Power-Up Verification .........................................................................................................2-3
Installing and starting the Matrix 3200/6400 Virtualization/Control Software ...............................2-3
Virtualizing the Matrix 3200/6400 System ...................................................................................2-4
System Video, Sync and Audio Cabling ......................................................................................2-5
Using the Sync Termination Switches ...................................................................................2-5
Chapter 3 - Using the Matrix 3200/6400 System Virtualization/Control Software
Tutorial - Using the Matrix 3200/6400 System Virtualization/Control Software ..................................3-1
Chapter 4 - RS-232 / RS-422 Programmer's Guide
Serial Communications Port ..............................................................................................................4-1
Host to Switcher Communications.....................................................................................................4-2
Command/Response Table................................................................................................................4-2
Symbol definitions .......................................................................................................................4-3
Simple Instruction Set Commands ..................................................................................... 4-3 - 4-5
Advanced Instruction Set and Simple Instruction Set Commands ..............................................4-6
Error Codes with Descriptions.....................................................................................................4-7
Switcher Generated Unsolicited Responses ...............................................................................4-7
Chapter 5 - Upgrades and Troubleshooting
Upgrade and Troubleshooting Procedures.........................................................................................5-1
Adding a Front Panel Controller to an existing system ................................................................5-1
BME Internal Access ...................................................................................................................5-2
Installing a Software Update..............................................................................................................5-3
Swapping RS-232 / RS-422 Ports .....................................................................................................5-4
Troubleshooting a Matrix 3200/6400 System Problem.......................................................................5-5
Matrix 6400 Wideband Video Switcher Upgrade - Adding Video Circuit-Cards..................................5-7
Matrix 3200 Wideband Video Switcher Upgrade - Adding Video Circuit-Cards..................................5-9
Adding BME(s) to a Matrix 3200/6400 System ................................................................................5-11
Software Procedure - Before and After a Hardware Upgrade ..........................................................5-12
Appendix A - Reference Information
Matrix 3200/6400 Series Part Numbers............................................................................................ A-1
Binary/Hex/Decimal Conversion Table .............................................................................................. A-4
Glossary of Terms............................................................................................................................. A-5
Matrix Wideband Video Switcher Work-sheets ............................................................................... A-10
Safety Guide ................................................................................................................Inside front cover
Warranty ..................................................................................................................... Inside back cover
Matrix 3200 & 6400 Wideband Video/Sync Switchers
User's Manual
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