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MSG Matrix Switchers • Installation

Installation, cont’d

4

RS-232/RS-422/RS-485 connector —

A 5-pole captive screw connector for

input from a computer or third-party controller using Serial Control Protocol
commands or control software for Windows

®

to remotely control the switcher.

5

Serial control setting DIP switch —

Allows the switcher to be configured to

accept RS-232 (all switches up) or RS-422/RS-485 (all switches down)
communication standard.

DIP switch settings change according to the standard used. Higher standards
require a different signal type. DIP switch settings make subtle adjustments to
signal type. See chapter 5 -
Remote Control for additional information.

6

AC power —

Standard AC power connector for a power source of

100 – 240VAC, operating at 50/60 Hz.

7

AC Fuseholder —

Remove this to change out the AC fuse.

8

Audio output group —

Four (MSG0804) or eight (MSG0808), 5-pole captive

screw connector for balanced/unbalanced stereo audio output from the audio
input. See Audio input and output in this chapter.

9

Audio input group —

Eight, 5-pole captive screw connector for balanced/

unbalanced stereo audio input.

Pay special attention to the right channel wiring. The + and – layout
differs from most other Extron products.

2-4

DB9 Pinout (Female)

To control equipment

5

1

9

6

Rx+
Rx-
Tx+
Tx-
Gnd

Rx+
Rx-
Tx+
Tx-
Gnd

RS-232/422/485

5-pole captive screw connector/socket

RS-232

RS-422/RS-485

1 2 3

RX+
RX-
TX+
TX-
GND

2

3

5

RX

TX

GND

RX+

2

TX+

RX-

6

TX-

TX-

7

RX-

TX+

3

RX+

GND

5

GND

1

GND

1

GND

Switcher

Serial Port

Computer

DB-9 Serial Connector

RS-232

Connection

RS-422/485
Full Duplex

Connection

RS-485

Half Duplex
Connection

RX+

2

TX+

RX-

6

TX-

TX+

3

RX+

GND

5

GND

TX-

7

RX-

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