Extron Electronics Matrix 200 - Manual (Page 85)

Extron • Matrix 200 • User’s Manual
Appendix A • Part Numbers, Glossary and Troubleshooting
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Q: Does the Matrix 200 provide genlock capability with RGB/video?
A: The Matrix 200 does provide genlock capability with video. This feature is not applicable to RGB video
since genlock is a composite video characteristic.
Q: My Matrix 200 is not responding to RS-232 commands. What should I check?
A: • Make sure you’re allowing enough time between commands. The Matrix 200 issues a
response code to every command it receives to inform the sender of the status of the last command,
and new commands can not be accepted during this time. We suggest allowing 100 milliseconds
between commands. (Less time can be allowed if the controller reads the response commands from
the Matrix 200. It can be programmed to send a new command as soon as it receives the Matrix 200
response.)
• Double check your RS-232 connections. It is generally best to only use three pins (transmit,
receive, and ground). We have found certain computers will not work well when all nine RS-232
wires are connected.
• When using the code from this manual, enter only the commands and not the commas used to
separate the commands.
• Confirm that the baud rate of the Host is the same as that of the Matrix 200 (default = 9600 baud).
The Host should be set to: Data = 8 bits, Stop bits = 1, Parity = none, Flow Control = Xon/Xoff.
Q: Can I run composite video or S-video through the Red, Green or Blue inputs?
A: Yes. In fact, because of the RGB plane breakaway capability, the Matrix 200 RGB planes can be
used as three independent video switchers. A Matrix 200 with three 8 x 4 planes [Red,
Green, and Blue planes] can be used as three independent 8 x 4 composite video
switchers, or as one S-video switcher and one composite video switcher.
Q: Can I run composite video or S-video through the Matrix 200 sync inputs?
A: No. The sync channels are not made for video.
Q: Can I run five wire in and four wire out?
A: No. The Matrix 200 will not alter a video signal passing through it. There is no sync combining feature
within the unit. We recommend the Extron SC 210 for this purpose.
Q: Can I use a second front panel?
A: Yes, the Matrix 200 will support up to two front panels. Even with two front panels the RS-232/422 control
is still available.
Q: Can I use a remote front panel? And for what distance?
A: Yes. The Matrix 200 front panel can be used up to 150 feet away.