Extron Electronics Matrix 100 Switcher - Manual (Page 8)

Extron • Matrix 100 • User’s Manual
Standard Features
• Microprocessor control, with battery backup
• RS-232 control
• RGBS, Video, Audio Breakaway
• Composite and S-Video Genlock
• RGB video delay switching (via RS-232/RS-422)
• 175 MHz bandwidth.
Microprocessor Control The Matrix 100 is programmable from a host system, or from the optional
QuickSwitch Front Panel Controller. It uses memory to store up to eight preset
configurations. The battery backup prevents loss of preset information.
RS-232 Control The Matrix 100 can be controlled by any remote control system or computer with
serial communications capability. Refer to Appendix A for programming
guidelines including a complete listing of RS-232 commands and protocol.
Breakaway The RGBS, Video, Audio Breakaway feature of the Matrix 100 allows the user to
program any Video, S-Video or Audio Channel to be controlled separately
(breakaway), or as a group (follow one or more inputs, or all RGB inputs). A fully
populated RGBS composite video and audio switcher can be controlled as three
separate switchers.
Breakaway provides individual video or audio outputs to follow any one or more
RGBS inputs when switched to an output channel. This makes the Matrix 100
capable of adding audio to any or all RGBS or video channels, as well as
switchable video and audio to follow any switched RGBS channel.
Video Genlock The Matrix 100 features a broadcast quality NTSC/PAL/SECAM Composite
Video or S-Video Genlock for synchronized switching of signals. The Matrix 100
will Genlock as many composite video signals as are installed in the switcher.
RGB Delay Switching The Matrix 100 can be programmed (via RS-232) to delay switching the RGB
video for 1 to 9 seconds after the sync is switched. This allows the display device
to be in sync before the picture arrives, providing seamless switching of the
RGBS signals when switching between various frequencies.
175 MHz Bandwidth Even when fully populated, the Matrix 100 has a bandwidth of no less than 175
MHz (-3 dB).
Figure 1-1. Rear view of a fully-populated Matrix 100 Switcher
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Chapter 1 • Introduction to Matrix 100