Extron DXP 44 SDI User manual

Brand: Extron

Model: DXP 44 SDI

Category: Video switches

Type: User manual

This manual is also suitable for

DXP 88 SDI

DXP Series Switchers

Serial Digital Video Matrix Switchers

68-595-01 Rev. C

09 07

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voltage within the product’s enclosure that may present a risk of electric shock.

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.

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 qualiﬁ ed 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.

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 aﬁ n 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 ﬁ xation • Ne pas utiliser de pièces de ﬁ xation ni d’outils non recommandés par le

fabricant du matériel car cela risquerait de poser certains dangers.

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 ﬁ l 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

qualiﬁ é. Aucun des éléments internes ne peut être réparé par l’utilisateur. Aﬁ n 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 oriﬁ ces • Si le boîtier de l’appareil comporte des fentes ou des oriﬁ ces, 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.

Safety Instructions • English

Consignes de Sécurité • Français

Sicherheitsanleitungen • Deutsch

Dieses Symbol soll dem Benutzer in der im Lieferumfang enthaltenen

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.

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 qualiﬁ ziertem 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 empﬁ ndlichen 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.

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 especiﬁ camente recomendados

por el fabricante, ya que podrian implicar riesgos.

Advertencia

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 caliﬁ cado. 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 oriﬁ cios 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.

Instrucciones de seguridad • Español

Precautions

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FCC Class A Notice

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.

This unit was tested with shielded cables on the peripheral devices. Shielded

cables must be used with the unit to ensure compliance.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject

to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful

interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,

including interference that may cause undesired operation

QS-1Digital XPoint Matrix Switchers • Quick Start

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.

Step 4

If desired, connect a control system or computer to

the RS-232/RS-422 port.

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 current configuration, press and release

the button for the desired input. The LCD displays

the input number for approximately 1 second and

then the current configuration for approximately

10 seconds. The LCD displays each output number

on the top line and the tied inputs on the bottom

line. To check the status of another source, press

and release another Input button.

STATUS

Second

STATUS STATUS

DXP 88

EXTRON

Seconds

Input #5

555

____

12345678

SDI

ource

SDI

Loop-throug

SDI

Destinatio

SDI

Destinatio

Female

Male

RS-232 FunctionPin

—

Gnd

—

Not used

Transmit data

Receive data

Not used

Signal ground

Not used

RS-422 Function

TX-

TX+

RX+

RX-

Gnd

—

Transmit data (-

)

Transmit data (+

)

Receive data (+)

Receive data (-)

Signal ground

Not used

Quick Start — Digital XPoint Matrix Switchers, cont’d

Digital XPoint Matrix Switchers • Quick StartQS-2

Quick Start button key

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.

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

1. Press and release the desired input button.

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

3. Press and release the Enter button.

ress and

old for 2

seconds.

ENTER

Mode

Ent er

DXP 88

EXTRON

Swi t ch

Qu i ck

— or —

8 Second Timeout

INPUTS

OUTPUTS

I n p u t # 5

_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

Press the input button.

The button lights green.

1 Second

Press the output buttons.

The buttons blink green.

The Enter button

blinks green.

3 4 8

ENTER

Save a preset

1. Press and hold the Preset button until the

button begins to blink.

2. Press and release the input or output button

associated with the desired preset number.

DXP 88 SDI: The buttons select preset 1

through 16, in order.

DXP 44 SDI: The buttons select preset 1

through 8, in order.

3. Press and release the Enter button.

Viewing or recalling a preset

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

Preset button.

2. Press and release the input or output button

associated with the desired preset number.

3. To recall the preset, press and release the Enter

button.

Preset

Save

123 56478

Press and hold the Preset button until it blinks.

utputs displayed until the DXP enters save preset mode

2 Seconds

PRESET PRESET

= Blinking button

Press and release an input or output button.

The button lights red.

The Enter button

blinks red.

1 4

ENTER

INPUT

— THRU —

INPUT

Preset 1

OUTPUT

— THRU —

DXP 88 SDI

DXP 44 SDI

Preset 1

Preset 16

Preset 8

OUTPUT

1234

The LCD display

the outputs

PRESET

INPUTS

OUTPUTS

ress the

reset button.

The LCD shows the

tie's configuration.

123

Press and release an input or output button.

The button lights red.

The Enter

button blinks

red.

1 4

___

123 56478

ENTER

INPUT

— THRU —

INPUT

Preset 1

OUTPUT

— THRU —

DXP 88 SDI

DXP 44 SDI

Preset 1

Preset 16

Preset 8

OUTPUT

Digital XPoint Matrix Switchers • Table of Contents

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

UL requirements .................................................................................................................. 2-2

Mounting instructions ........................................................................................................ 2-3

Cabling and Rear Panel Views...................................................................................... 2-4

Digital video input and output connections .................................................................... 2-4

RS-232/422 connection ...................................................................................................... 2-5

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 the current configuration ................................................................................... 3-9

Using presets ...................................................................................................................... 3-9

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

Example 5: View or recall a preset .................................................................................. 3-10

Background illumination ................................................................................................. 3-12

Executive mode (front panel security lockout) .............................................................. 3-12

System reset to factory defaults ..................................................................................... 3-12

Worksheets .......................................................................................................................... 3-13

Worksheet example 1: Entering system equipment ..................................................... 3-13

Worksheet example 2: Drawing ties .............................................................................. 3-14

Worksheet example 3: Test configuration ..................................................................... 3-15

Configuration worksheet ................................................................................................ 3-17

ii Digital XPoint Matrix Switchers • Table of Contents

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 Switchers Control Program ............................................................................ 5-2

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

Using the software ............................................................................................................ 5-3

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

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

Using emulation mode ................................................................................................. 5-8

Using the help system ................................................................................................... 5-8

Button Label Generator Software .............................................................................. 5-8

Using the software ............................................................................................................ 5-9

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

Replacement parts ............................................................................................................ A-4

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

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

68-595-01 Rev. C

09 07

All trademarks mentioned in this manual are the properties of their respective owners.

Digital XPoint Matrix Switchers

Chapter One

Introduction

About the Digital XPoint Series Matrix Switchers

Features

Introduction, cont’d

Digital XPoint Matrix Switchers • Introduction1-2

Introduction

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 (300 meters) on high quality

cable such as Extron RG6 BNC Series 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).

1.5A MAX

100-240V 50-60Hz

INPUTS

2 3 4

OUTPUTS

5 6

EXT.

REF.

RS232/422

OUT

Camera

review

Camera

Preview

Character/

Logo Generator

D-VTR

VSC 300D

Video Scan Converter

Digital Video

Editing Station

Program

Preview

Vectorscope

External Syn

Reference

Serial

Communications

Media Serve

PROGRAM

OUT

RS-232

RS-422

DXP 88 SDI

100

110

120

130

140

150

160

170

180

190

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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" (44.5 cm) 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 watt power supply that provides worldwide power compatibility.

1-3Digital XPoint Matrix Switchers • Introduction

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

Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers (SMPTE) 259M SDI standard

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.

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.

Input carrier detection — When input data is locked, the DXP indicates the

presence of a carrier source. This information is available via the

RS-232/RS-422 port and either the Windows-based control program or an SIS

command.

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.

Introduction, cont’d

Digital XPoint Matrix Switchers • Introduction1-4

LCD display — The LCD displays the I/O configuration, preset configurations,

and the status of additional system features.

Mounting flexibility — Mounting brackets make the 1U high switchers mountable

in any conventional 19" (48 cm) wide rack, or under or through a desk or

other furniture.

Power supply — The 100 VAC to 240 VAC, internal power supply of the

Digital XPoint Series provides worldwide power compatibility.

Digital XPoint Matrix Switchers

Chapter Two

Installation

Mounting the Switcher

Cabling and Rear Panel Views

Installation, cont’d

Digital XPoint Matrix Switchers • Installation2-2

Installation

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

UL requirements

The following Underwriters Laboratories (UL) requirements pertain to the

installation of the matrix switcher into a rack (figure 2-1).

1. Elevated operating ambient temperature — If installed in a closed or multi-

unit rack assembly, the operating ambient temperature of the rack

environment may be greater than room ambient. Therefore, consider

installing the equipment in an environment compatible with the maximum

ambient temperature (Tma) specified by the manufacturer.

2. Reduced air flow — Installation of the equipment in a rack should be such

that the amount of air flow required for safe operation of the equipment is not

compromised.

Mechanical loading — Mounting of the equipment in the rack should be such

that a hazardous condition is not achieved due to uneven mechanical loading.

4. Circuit overloading — Consideration should be given to the connection of the

equipment to the supply circuit and the effect that overloading of the circuits

might have on overcurrent protection and supply wiring. Appropriate

consideration of equipment nameplate ratings should be used when

addressing this concern.

5. Reliable earthing (grounding) — Reliable earthing of rack-mounted

equipment should be maintained. Particular attention should be given to

supply connections other than direct connections to the branch circuit (e.g.

use of power strips.

2-3Digital XPoint Matrix Switchers • Installation

Mounting instructions

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).

1.5A MAX

100-240V 50-60Hz

INPUTS

1 2

4 5 6 7 8

OUTPUTS

1 2 3 4

5 6

7 8

EXT. REF.

RS232/422

OUT

8 Screw (4 Places)

ach Side

Mounting Screws (2 Plcs)

Each Side

Rack-mounting

Bracket

Table/

Wall-mounting

Bracket

Drill pilot holes —

3/32” (2.4 mm) di

1/4” (6.4 mm) dee

Figure 2-1 — Mounting the Digital XPoint Switcher

2. 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.

Installation, cont’d

Digital XPoint Matrix Switchers • Installation2-4

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.

1.5A MAX

100-240V 50-60Hz

INPUTS

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

OUTPUTS

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

EXT. REF.

RS232/422

OUT

Figure 2-2 — Rear panel connectors, DXP 88 SDI

1.5A MAX

100-240V 50-60Hz

INPUTS

1 2 3 4

OUTPUTS

1 2 3 4

EXT. REF.

RS232/422

OUT

Figure 2-3 — Rear panel connectors, DXP 44 SDI

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.

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 loop-

through 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.

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.

2-5Digital XPoint Matrix Switchers • Installation

RS-232/422 connection

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).

Female

Male

RS-232 FunctionPin

—

Gnd

—

Not used

Transmit data

Receive data

Not used

Signal ground

Not used

RS-422 Function

TX-

TX+

RX+

RX-

Gnd

—

Transmit data (-

)

Transmit data (+

)

Receive data (+)

Receive data (-)

Signal ground

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.

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.

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.

Rear Panel

To Next Devic

or Terminate

POWER

12V

.2A MAX

PAL

NTSC

BLACKBURST

COLORBARS

-10

1 2 3

1 KHZ

AUDI O

BBG 6 A

BLACKBURST AND AUDIO

GENERATOR

Extron

BBG 6 A

Blackburst/

Audio Generator

EXT. REF.

RS232/422

OUT

Figure 2-5 —Simple external sync connection example

Installation, cont’d

Digital XPoint Matrix Switchers • Installation2-6

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.

.3A MAX

100-240V 5

0-60Hz

INPUTS

OUT

OUTPUTS

123

4 5

EXT. REF.

RS232/422

OUT

POW

12V

.2A MAX

L R

PAL

NTSC

BLACKBURST

BLACKBUR

COLORB

ARS

-10

2 3

1 K

AUD

BBG 6

BLACKB

URST AN

D AUDI

GEN

ERA

TOR

Extron

BBG 6 A

Blackburst/

Audio Generator

Video Camera Video Camera Video Camera

Monitor Monitor

VCR

DXP 88 SDI

SDI-AVR 100

SOG

RGB/YUV

SET UP

BETA

COLOR BARS

NTSC/PAL

100-240V 50/

60 Hz 0.2A

SDI INPUT

OUTPUTS

OUT

COMPOSITE

OUTPUT

S-VIDEO

OUTPUT

R/R-Y G/Y

B/B-Y

OFF

VCR

Figure 2-6 — Multiple device external sync connection example

Power connection

AC power connector — Plug a standard IEC power cord into this connector

to connect the switcher to a 100 to 240 VAC, 50 Hz or 60 Hz power source.

Digital XPoint Matrix Switchers

Chapter Three

Operation

Front Panel Controls and Indicators

Front Panel Operations

Worksheets

Operation, cont’d

Digital XPoint Matrix Switchers • Operation3-2

Operation

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.

DXP 88 SDI

INPUTS

OUTPUTS

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

STATUS

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

OUTPUTS

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

CONTROL

ENTER PRESET

4 5

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

Status display — The 8-column by 2-line Status LCD displays the I/O

configuration, preset configurations, and the status of additional system

features.

Input buttons and output buttons

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.

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.

3-3Digital XPoint Matrix Switchers • Operation

Control buttons

Enter button — The Enter button saves changes when you set up a new

configuration. To create a simple configuration, press the desired input

button

, press the desired output button(s)

, and press the Enter button.

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 Modifications”, for blank labels and procedures for removing and replacing the

translucent covers.

DVD

VCR

Computer

Document

Camera

VTG 200

INPUTS

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.

INPUTS

UTPUTS

DXP 88

Ver X.XX

STATUS

DXP 88

EXTRON

STATUS

Figure 3-3 — LCD power up and default displays

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