Altinex MAX Series - Manual (Page 2)

MATRIX SWITCHERS
1
INTRODUCTION
Altinex appreciates your purchase of the MAX
Series Matrix Switcher. We are sure you will find it a
reliable and useful product.
Superior performance for the right price backed by
solid technical and customer support is what we
have to offer.
The product you are holding in your hands is
designed using state-of-the-art technology and is
superior to anything available on the market. You
will find this and our other products reliable, long
lasting, and simple to operate.
We are committed to providing our customers with
solutions to the most demanding audio-visual
installations at very competitive pricing.
We appreciate your selection of our products and
are confident that you will join the ranks of our
many satisfied customers throughout the world.
This manual covers:
MXAxxyy – VmAn
MXVxxyy – VmAn
MXRxxyy – VmAn
where
MXA Audio (Mono / Stereo) switcher
MXV Video (Composite, S-Video &
Component) switcher, with 100 MHz
bandwidth
MXR Video (High resolution RGsB, RGBS,
RGBHV) switcher, with 400 MHz
bandwidth
xx number of inputs per each of MAX
switcher module, xx-04/08
yy number of outputs per each channel
MAX switcher module, yy-02/04
m number of channels of video signals in
the switcher, m = 1 to 5
n number of channel of audio signals in
the switcher, n = 1/2
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
PRECAUTIONS/SAFETY WARNINGS..................2
GENERAL ..........................................................2
INSTALLATION ..................................................2
RACK-MOUNT INSTALLATION .........................2
CLEANING .........................................................2
FCC NOTICE......................................................2
ABOUT YOUR MAX SERIES MATRIX
SWITCHER ...........................................................3
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION ..............................3
DIAGRAM OF FRONT/BACK PANEL....................4
BACK PANEL CONTROL................................... 5
H & V SYNC, COMPOSITE SYNC .....................5
AUDIO PORTS (L&R)......................................... 5
RS-232 PORTS 1&2...........................................5
APPLICATION DIAGRAM...................................... 6
INSTALLING YOUR SWITCHER...........................9
OPERATION..........................................................9
FRONT PANEL CONTROL ................................9
RS–232 PROGRAMMING AND CONTROL ..... 12
PROJECTOR CONTROL ................................. 17
WINDOWS BASED CONTROL
SOFTWARE .....................................................18
IR-CONTROL MODE........................................ 19
CABLES AND ACCESSORIES............................20
FAQ (FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS) ....... 20
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE.............................21
ALTINEX POLICY................................................22
LIMITED WARRANTY ...................................... 22
RETURN POLICY.............................................22
CONTACT INFORMATION ..............................22