MAV Plus 168 A Retired

16x8 Matrix Switcher for Stereo Audio

Key Features

Switches both balanced and unbalanced stereo audio
Audio input gain and attenuation
Audio output volume adjustment and muting
Tri-color, backlit buttons accept custom window labels
Ethernet monitoring and control

Model	Version Description	Part #
MAV Plus 168 A	16x8 Stereo Audio	60-329-13	Retired

This product has been retired.

The Extron MAV Plus 168 A matrix swticher is designed to route balanced or unbalanced stereo audio signals. This matrix switcher features backlit I/O selection buttons, audio input gain and attenuation, audio output volume adjustment, and Ethernet control technology.

Ethernet Control

The MAV Plus Series is equipped with an integrated, high performance Web server that provides technical support personnel with the ability to receive service and failure messages through an e-mail-enabled cell phone, PDA, pager, or e-mail account. Utilizing Ethernet control, the help desk can also view embedded Web pages to manage, monitor, and troubleshoot the switcher for the following:

AV Resource Management

Remotely select input and output ties for audio only, video only, or audio and video
Name and select global I/O presets
Set audio input and output volume levels
Upload firmware updates via the Internet

Operating Status and Diagnostics

Monitor power supply voltages
Monitor internal product operating temperature
Recall firmware revision and other data for improved Help Desk support
Obtain immediate notification via e-mail for power supply failure, overheating, and other critical service information

Features

Inputs: Captive screw connectors

Outputs: Captive screw connectors

Video genlock — Audio switching can be synchronized with video switching for clean, accurate audio-follow-video transitions.

Enhanced QS-FPC™ - QuickSwitch Front Panel Controller — Provides a discrete, backlit button for each input and output, allowing for simple, intuitive operation.

View I/O mode — Allows users to easily see which individual inputs and outputs are actively connected. Available from the front panel, RS-232, or via Ethernet control.

Global presets — Frequently used I/O configurations may be saved and recalled either from the QuickSwitch Front Panel Controller or RS-232 serial control. This time-saving feature allows you to set up I/O configurations and store them in memory for future use.

I/O grouping — Allows the matrix switcher to be virtually divided into smaller sub-switchers, making installation and control easier. I/O grouping allows specific outputs, like those designated for a specific video format, to be grouped together.

Rooming — All models can be programmed to group selected outputs into specific "rooms," each with its own set of unique presets. Each room can support up to 16 outputs. A total of 10 rooms, with 10 presets per room, are available.

Switches both balanced and unbalanced stereo audio — Accepts both signals on captive screw connectors.

Audio input gain and attenuation — Allows users to set the level of gain or attenuation for each audio input channel, eliminating noticeable volume differences when switching between sources.

Audio output volume adjustment and muting — Each individual output has volume control adjustment via the front panel, RS-232 or Ethernet control. Audio output levels can be set dynamically at different levels to feed the audio amplifier, thus eliminating the need for a preamplifier in many system designs.

Tri-color, backlit buttons accept custom window labels — The backlit buttons on the front panel of the MAV Plus matrix switchers can be custom-labeled for easy identification. Buttons illuminate red, green, or amber, depending on function, for ease-of-use in low-light environments.

Ethernet monitoring and control — Engineered to meet the needs of professional AV environments, Ethernet control enables the MAV Plus Series to be proactively monitored and managed over a LAN, WAN, or the Internet, using standard TCP/IP protocols. Ethernet control provides for remote selection of input and output ties, adjustment and control of audio input and output levels, and advanced system diagnostics.

RS-232 and RS-422 control port — Using serial commands, the MAV Plus Series can be controlled and configured via the included Windows-based control software, or integrated into a control system. Extron products use the SIS™ - Simple Instruction Set command protocol, a set of basic ASCII code commands that allow for quick and easy programming. The RS-232 and RS-422 port also makes it easy to install firmware updates.

Control software — Provides a graphical, drag-and-drop interface for I/O configuration and other customization functions via RS-232 and RS-422 remote control. Also offers an emulation mode for configuration of an off-site matrix switcher. The I/O configuration may be saved for future downloading to the matrix switcher.

Optional control panels and keypads — Provide the flexibility to control a MAV Plus Series matrix switcher from a remote location.

Front panel security lockout — If a MAV Plus matrix switcher is installed in an unsecured environment where easy access is not desirable, a security lockout feature may be implemented. During lockout mode, a special button combination is required to operate the front panel.

Rack-mountable metal enclosure — 2U, full rack width

Highly reliable, energy-efficient internal universal power supply — The 100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, international power supply provides worldwide power compatibility with high demonstrated reliability.

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Specifications

MAV Plus Series

Video — video models

Routing

88 Series

8 x 8 matrix

816 Series

8 x 16 matrix

128 Series

12 x 8 matrix

1212 Series

12 x 12 matrix

168 Series

16 x 8 matrix

1616 Series

16 x 16 matrix

2412 Series

24 x 12 matrix

2424 Series

24 x 24 matrix

3216 Series

32 x 16 matrix

3232 Series

32 x 32 matrix

Gain

Unity

Bandwidth

150 MHz (-3 dB), fully loaded

0 MHz to 10 MHz

No more than +0.1 dB to -0.1 dB

0 - 130 MHz

No more than +0.1 dB to -0.5 dB

Phase between I/Os

2412/2424/3216/3232 Series

<1.28° at 3.58 MHz

Differential phase error

1.0° at 3.58 MHz and 4.43 MHz

Differential gain error

1.0% at 3.58 MHz and 4.43 MHz

Crosstalk

-50 dB @ 5 MHz

Switching speed

200 ns (max.)

Video input — video models

Number/signal type

88/816 Series

8 RGsB, RsGsBs, HDTV, component video, S-video, composite video

128 Series

12 RGsB, RsGsBs, HDTV, component video, S-video, composite video

168/1616 Series

16 RGsB, RsGsBs, HDTV, component video, S-video, composite video

1212 Series composite video models

12 composite video

2412/2424 Series composite video models

24 composite video

2412/2424 Series S-video models

24 S-video, composite video

3216/3232 Series composite video models

32 composite video

3216/3232 Series S-video models

32 S-video, composite video

Connectors

88/816 Series

8 x 3 BNC female for RGB/HDTV/component video, 8 x 2 BNC female for S-video, 8 BNC female for composite video

128 Series

12 x 3 BNC female for RGB/HDTV/component video, 12 x 2 BNC female for S-video, 12 BNC female for composite video

168/1616 Series

16 x 3 BNC female for RGB/HDTV/component video, 16 x 2 BNC female for S-video, 16 BNC female for composite video

1212 Series composite video models

12 BNC female

2412/2424 Series composite video models

24 BNC female

2412/2424 Series S-video models

24 x 2 BNC female

3216/3232 Series composite video models

32 BNC female

3216/3232 Series S-video models

32 x 2 BNC female

Nominal level

1 Vp-p for Y of component video and S-video, and for composite video
0.7 Vp-p for RGB and for R-Y and B-Y of component video
0.3 Vp-p for C of S-video

Minimum/maximum levels

Analog: 0.5 V to 2.0 Vp-p with no offset

Impedance

75 ohms

Return loss

<-30 dB @ 5 MHz

DC offset (max. allowable)

1.5 V

External sync (genlock)

0.3 V to 0.4 Vp-p

Video output — video models

Number/signal type

1212/2412/2424/3216/3232 Series composite video models

12, 16, 24, or 32 composite video

1212/2412/2424/3216/3232 Series S-video models

12, 16, 24, or 32 S-video

All other models

8 or 16 RGsB, RsGsBs, HDTV, component video, S-video, composite video (follows input type)

Connectors

128/168 Series

8 x 3 BNC female for RGB/HDTV/component video, 8 x 2 BNC female for S-video, 8 BNC female for composite video

1212/2412 Series composite video models

12 BNC female for composite video

1212/2412 Series S-video models

12 BNC female for composite video or
24 BNC female for S-video

816/1616/3216 Series

16 x 3 BNC female for RGB/HDTV/component video, or 16 x 2 BNC female for S-video, or 16 BNC female for composite video

2424 Series

24 BNC female for composite video or
48 BNC female for S-video

3232 Series

32 BNC female for composite video or
64 BNC female for S-video

Nominal level

1 Vp-p for Y of component video and S-video, and for composite video
0.7 Vp-p for RGB and for R-Y and B-Y of component video
0.3 Vp-p for C of S-video

Minimum/maximum levels

0.5 V to 2.0 Vp-p (follows input)

Impedance

75 ohms

Return loss

<-30 dB @ 5 MHz

DC offset

±5 mV with input at 0 offset

Switching type

Vertical interval

Sync — MAV Plus 88/128/1212/168/816/1616 video models

Genlock connectors

1 BNC female

Standards

NTSC 3.58, NTSC 4.43, PAL, SECAM

Sync — MAV Plus 2412/2424/3216/3232 video models

Standards

NTSC 3.58, NTSC 4.43, PAL, SECAM

Audio — audio models

Routing

88 Series

8 x 8 stereo matrix

816 Series

8 x 16 stereo matrix

128 Series

12 x 8 stereo matrix

164 Series

16 x 4 stereo matrix

168 Series

16 x 8 stereo matrix

1616 Series

16 x 16 stereo matrix

248 A

24 x 8 stereo matrix

2412 Series

24 x 12 stereo matrix

2424 Series

24 x 24 stereo matrix

328 A

32 x 8 stereo matrix

3216 Series

32 x 16 stereo matrix

3232 Series

32 x 32 stereo matrix

Gain

MAV Plus 128 AV RCA

Unbalanced output: 0 dB

All other models

Unbalanced output: -6 dB; balanced output 0 dB

Frequency response

20 Hz to 20 kHz, ±0.05 dB

THD + Noise

0.03% @ 1 kHz at nominal level

S/N

>90 dB, balanced, at maximum output (21 dBu), unweighted

Crosstalk

<-80 dB @ 1 kHz, fully loaded

Stereo channel separation

>80 dB @ 1 kHz

CMRR

>75 dB @ 20 Hz to 20 kHz

Audio input — audio models

Number/signal type

MAV Plus 128 AV RCA

12 stereo, unbalanced

All other models

8, 12, 16, 24, or 32 stereo, balanced/unbalanced

Connectors

MAV Plus 128 AV RCA

12 pairs of RCA connectors

All other models

(8, 12, 16, 24, or 32) 3.5 mm captive screw connectors, 5 pole

Impedance

>10k ohm, balanced/unbalanced, DC coupled

Nominal level

MAV Plus 2412/2424/3216/3232 Series, 328 A, and 248 A

-10 dBV (316 mV)

All other models

0.1 dBu (775 mV)

Maximum level

+19.5 dBu, (balanced or unbalanced) at 1% THD+N

Input gain adjustment

-18 dB to +24 dB (default = 0 dB), adjustable per input by RS-232/422 or front panel or by Ethernet

NOTE	0 dBu = 0.775 Vrms, 0 dBV = 1 Vrms, 0 dBV ≈ 2 dBu

Audio output — audio models

Number/signal type

MAV Plus 128 AV RCA

8 stereo, unbalanced

All other models

4, 8, 12, 16, 24, or 32 stereo, balanced/unbalanced

Connectors

MAV Plus 128 AV RCA

8 pairs of RCA connectors

All other models

(4, 8, 12, 16, 24, or 32) 3.5 mm captive screw connectors, 5 pole

Impedance

50 ohms unbalanced, 100 ohms balanced

Gain error

±0.1 dB channel to channel

Maximum level (Hi-Z)

MAV Plus 328 A and 248 A

Balanced: >+21 dBu at 0.10% THD+N
Unbalanced: >+18 dBu at 0.10% THD+N

All other models

>+21 dBu, balanced or unbalanced at 0.10% THD+N

Maximum level (600 ohm)

>+15 dBm, balanced or unbalanced at 0.10% THD+N

Output volume range

0 to 64 (-75.8 dB to 0 dB) in 1 dB increments from steps 1 to 64, 12 dB increment from step 0 to 1; default = 64 = 0 dB

Control/remote — switcher

Serial host control port

2412/2424/3216/3232 Series, 328 A, and 248 A

1 RS-232 or RS-422, rear panel 9-pin female D connector

All other models

1 bidirectional RS-232 or RS-422, rear panel 9-pin female D connector
1 bidirectional RS-232, front panel 2.5 mm mini stereo jack

Baud rate and protocol

9600 (default), 19200, 38400, 115200 baud (adjustable); 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, no parity

Serial control pin configurations

88/816/164/168//1212/1616 Series, 328 A, and 248 A

RS-232

9-pin female D connector: 2 = Tx, 3 = Rx, 5 = GND
Mini stereo jack: tip = Tx, ring = Rx, sleeve = GND

RS-422

2 = Tx-, 3 = Rx-, 5 = GND, 7 = Rx+, 8 = Tx+

2412/2424/3216/3232 Series

RS-232

9-pin female D connector: 2 = Tx, 3 = Rx, 5 = GND

RS-422

1 = Tx+, 2 = Tx-, 3 = Rx+, 4 = Rx-, 5 = Gnd

Ethernet control port

1 RJ-45 female connector

Ethernet data rate

10/100Base-T, half/full duplex with autodetect

Ethernet protocol

ARP, DHCP, ICMP (ping), TCP/IP, Telnet, HTTP, SMTP

Program control

Extron's control/configuration program for Windows^®Extron's Simple Instruction Set (SIS^™)
Microsoft^® Internet Explorer, Telnet

General

Power

100 VAC to 240 VAC, 50-60 Hz, internal

88/128 Series

20 watts

816/1212/164/168/1616 Series

30 watts

2412/3216 Series video models

2 (primary and redundant), 100 watts

2424/3232 Series video models

2 (primary and redundant), 120 watts

328 A/248 A

2 (primary and redundant), 48 watts

Ambient temperature/humidity

Storage: -40 to +158 °F (-40 to +70 °C) / 10% to 90%, noncondensing
Operating: +32 to +113 °F (0 to +45 °C) / 10% to 90%, noncondensing

Cooling

MAV Plus 88-1616

Convection, no vents

2412/2424/3216/3232 Series, 328 A, and 248 A

Fan, right to left (viewed from the front panel)

Mounting

Rack mountable

Enclosure type

Metal

Enclosure dimensions (Depth excludes connectors and controls. Width excludes rack ears.)

88/128 Series (all) and 816/1212/164/168/1616 Composite Video Series and/or Stereo Audio Series

3.5" H x 17.0" W x 9.4" D (2U high, full rack wide)
8.9 cm H x 43.2 cm W x 23.9 cm D

816/1212/168/1616 S-video Series with and without audio and 248 A/328 A

5.25" H x 17.0" W x 9.4" D (3U high, full rack wide)
13.3 cm H x 43.2 cm W x 23.9 cm D

816/168/1616 Component Video Series with and without audio

7.0" H x 17.0" W x 9.7" D (4U high, full rack wide)
17.8 cm H x 43.2 cm W x 24.6 cm D

2412/2424/3216/3232 Composite Video Series and S-video Series

8.75" H x 17.0" W x 12.25" D (5U high, full rack wide)
22.2 cm H x 43.2 cm W x 31.1 cm D

3232 S-Video with Audio Series

14.0" H x 17.0" W x 12.25" D (8U high, full rack wide)
35.6 cm H x 43.2 cm W x 31.1 cm D

Product weight/shipping weight

88/128 Composite Video Series with and without audio (2U enclosures)

8.9 lbs (4.0 kg)/15 lbs (7 kg)

816/1212/164/168/1616 Composite Video Series and Stereo Audio Series (2U enclosures)

9.4 lbs (4.3 kg)/15 lbs (7 kg)

816/1212/168/1616 S-video Series with and without audio, 328 A, and 248 A (3U enclosures)

11.9 lbs (5.4 kg)/18 lbs (9 kg)

816/168/1616 Component Video Series with and without audio (4U enclosures)

14.4 lbs (6.5 kg)/22 lbs (10 kg)

2412 Series

18.4 lbs (8.3 kg)/28 lbs (13 kg)

3216 Series

18.9 lbs (8.6 kg)/28 lbs (13 kg)

2424 Series

19.1 lbs (8.7 kg)/29 lbs (14 kg)

3232 Series

19.8 lbs (9.0 kg)/29 lbs (14 kg)

DIM weight (2U, 3U, and 4U models)

International

25 lbs (12 kg)

Vibration

ISTA 1A in carton (International Safe Transit Association)

Regulatory compliance

Safety

CE, c-UL, UL

EMI/EMC

CE, C-tick, FCC Class A, ICES, VCCI

Product warranty

3 years parts and labor

Everlast power supply warranty

7 years parts and labor

NOTE	All nominal levels are at ±10%.

NOTE	Specifications are subject to change without notice.

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MAV Plus 168 A Retired

Ethernet Control

AV Resource Management

Operating Status and Diagnostics

Features

Specifications

Diagram

Panel Drawing