MPX 866 A Retired

Media Presentation Matrix Switcher

Key Features

300 MHz (-3 dB) RGB video bandwidth, fully loaded, for VGA
150 MHz (-3 dB) video bandwidth for composite video and S-video
Composite video and S-video transcoding
High quality video decoder with time base stabilization
Two RS-232 control ports

Model	Version Description	Part #
MPX 866 A	Media Presentation Matrix Switcher	60-825-01	Retired

This product has been retired.

The MPX 866 A is a media presentation matrix switcher that combines three switchers in a single, compact enclosure: an 8x6 VGA switcher; a 6x6 composite video and S-video switcher; and a 14x6 audio switcher. The MPX 866 A provides outputs to match the VGA, S-video, and composite video inputs found on many projectors and flat panel displays. To simplify video signal routing, the MPX 866 A is capable of encoding S-video to composite video and decoding composite video to S-video. The MPX 866 A provides an ideal, one-box solution for many presentation systems or divisible-room applications, where multiple displays or a variety of room configurations must be supported.

VGA Switcher

As an 8x6 VGA switcher, the MPX 866 A features 300 MHz (-3 dB) RGB video bandwidth, fully loaded. This ensures that the MPX 866 A delivers exceptionally high performance when routing high resolution computer-video. All inputs and outputs are on female 15-pin HD connectors. The VGA switcher is compatible with RGBHV, RGBS, RGsB, RsGsBs, and component analog video formats.

Composite Video and S-Video Switcher

The 6x6 video switcher integrated into the MPX 866 A offers 150 MHz (-3 dB) video bandwidth, fully loaded. All inputs and outputs are on female BNC connectors. Two inputs are configured for composite video only while four of the inputs can accept composite video or S-video.

When switching between video inputs, vertical interval switching is possible for smooth, seamless transitions between synchronous video sources. Two outputs are configured for encoding S-video to composite video while the other two outputs will decode composite video to S-video. The video switcher is compatible with NTSC 3.58, NTSC 4.43, PAL, and SECAM video standards.

Audio Switcher

The MPX 866 A also includes a 14x6 audio switcher, with all inputs and outputs on captive screw connectors. Audio can be switched independently from any video group. The MPX 866 A supports both audio follow video and audio breakaway modes. Full adjustment of both audio input gain and attenuation and audio output volume and muting is available via the front panel, RS-232, or Ethernet.

All audio adjustments can be saved when the unit is shut down. When the switcher is powered back up, it recalls the last configuration and the saved audio settings are restored. The advanced audio capabilities of the MPX 866 A facilitate system integration by eliminating the need for separate audio preamplifiers in many system designs, which, in turn, contributes to an overall savings in equipment expense.

Front Panel and Control Options

The MPX 866 A is equipped with both primary and secondary RS-232 serial ports for divided room applications. An RS-232 configuration port is featured on the front panel of the MPX 866 A to enable easy configuration without having to access the switcher's rear panel. The MPX 866 A also features 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.

Features

300 MHz (-3 dB) RGB video bandwidth, fully loaded, for VGA — Designed for routing most common high resolution computer-video rates without signal degradation.

150 MHz (-3 dB) video bandwidth for composite video and S-video — Ensures switching and distribution of video signals without degradation.

Composite video and S-video transcoding — Provides easier integration of composite video and S-video sources.

High quality video decoder with time base stabilization — Broadcast-quality digital decoder eliminates jitter, dot crawl, and other decoding artifacts while also stabilizing and improving the video from older analog VCRs or worn videotapes.

Quad standard video compatible — Capable of switching NTSC 3.58, NTSC 4.43, PAL, and SECAM video for worldwide compatibility.

32 global presets — Thirty-two presets can be saved and recalled, while 26 are accessible via the front panel.

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 — Can be set dynamically for each channel through the front panel, IP Link, or serial control, eliminating the need for audio preamplifiers in many system designs.

Ethernet monitoring and control — Enables the MPX 866 A to be proactively monitored and managed over a LAN, WAN, or the Internet, using standard TCP/IP protocols.

Two RS-232 control ports — The MPX 866 A is equipped with both primary and secondary RS-232 serial ports for divided room applications.

Front panel configuration port — Enables easy configuration without having to access the switcher's rear panel.

Compact 2U enclosure — Rack-mountable for ease of integration.

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.

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
	MLC 226 IP	Enhanced MediaLink Controller with Ethernet Control

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES

MLC 226 IP

Enhanced MediaLink Controller with Ethernet Control

Specifications

MPX 866 A

Video

Routing

RGB/VGA

8 x 6 matrix

S-video/composite video

6 x 6 matrix

Gain

Unity

Bandwidth

RGB/VGA

300 MHz (-3 dB), fully loaded

S-video/composite video

150 MHz (-3 dB), fully loaded

0 - 10 MHz

No more than +0.1 dB to -0.1 dB

0 - 30 MHz

No more than +0.1 dB to -0.5 dB

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

RGB/VGA

<-50 dB @ 10 MHz, <-30 dB @ 100 MHz

S-video/composite video

-50 dB @ 5 MHz

Switching speed

100 ms (max.)

Video input

Number/signal type

RGB/VGA

8 VGA-QXGA RGBHV, RGBS, RGsB, RsGsBs, component video (bi-level or tri-level sync), S-video, or composite video

S-video/composite video

Up to 4 S-video and 2 composite video
or
6 composite video

Connectors

RGB/VGA

8 female 15-pin HD

S-video/composite video

4 x 2 female BNC for S-video or composite video (inputs 11 to 14) and
2 x 1 female BNC for composite video or genlock only (inputs 9 and 10)

Nominal level

1 Vp-p for Y of S-video and for composite video
0.7 Vp-p for RGB
0.3 Vp-p for C of S-video

Minimum/maximum levels

RGB/VGA

Analog: 0.3 V to 1.5 Vp-p with no offset

S-video/composite video

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

Impedance

75 ohms

Horizontal frequency (RGB)

15 kHz to 145 kHz

Vertical frequency (RGB)

30 Hz to 170 Hz

Return loss

RGB/VGA

<-40 dB @ 5 MHz

S-video/composite video

<-30 dB @ 5 MHz

DC offset (max. allowable, S-video or composite video)

1.5 V

External sync (genlock, S-video or composite video)

0.3 V to 0.4 Vp-p

Video output

Number/signal type

RGB/VGA

6 VGA-QXGA RGBHV, RGBS, RGsB, RsGsBs, component video (b-level or tri-level sync), S-video, or composite video (follows input type)

S-video/composite video

2 S-video, 2 S-video or composite video, and 2 composite video

Connectors

RGB/VGA

6 female 15-pin HD

S-video/composite video

2 x 2 female BNC for S-video only (outputs 9 and 10)
2 x 2 female BNC for S-video or composite video pass-through (outputs 11 and 12)
2 x 1 female BNC for composite video only (outputs 7 and 8)

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

RGB/VGA

Analog: 0.3 V to 1.5 Vp-p with no offset (follows input)

S-video/composite video

Analog: 0.0 V to 2.0 Vp-p with no offset

Impedance

75 ohms

Return loss

RGB/VGA

-40 dB @ 5 MHz

S-video/composite video

-30 dB @ 5 MHz

DC offset

S-video/composite video

±5 mV with input at 0 offset

VGA

±10 mV with input at 0 offset

Switching type

RGB/VGA

Triple-Action

S-video/composite video

Vertical interval

Sync

Input type (VGA group)

RGBHV, RGBS, RGsB, RsGsBs

Output type (VGA group)

RGBHV, RGBS, RGsB, RsGsBs (follows input)

Genlock connector

1 female BNC (video input 9)

Standards

NTSC 3.58, NTSC 4.43, PAL, SECAM

Input level

1.9 V to 5.0 Vp-p

Output level

TTL: 5.0 Vp-p, unterminated for RGBHV, RGBS

Input impedance

510 ohms

Output impedance

75 ohms

Max. input voltage

5.0 Vp-p

Max. propagation delay

30 ns

Max. rise/fall time

4 ns

Polarity

Positive or negative (follows input)

Audio

Routing

14 x 6 stereo matrix

Gain

Unbalanced output: -6 dB; balanced output: 0 dB

Frequency response

20 Hz to 20 kHz, ±0.05 dB

THD + Noise

0.03% @ 1 kHz, 0.3% @ 20 kHz at nominal level

S/N

>85 dB, balanced, at maximum output (21 dBu) (unweighted)

Crosstalk

<-120 dB @ 1 kHz, fully loaded

Stereo channel separation

>80 dB @ 1 kHz

CMRR

>75 dB @ 20 Hz to 20 kHz

Volume range

-76 dB to 0 dB (volume numbers 0 to 64 in 1.0 dB steps)

NOTE	Full attenuation is volume level 0, -98 dB. The default is -0 dB, volume level 64.

Audio input

Number/signal type

14 stereo, balanced/unbalanced

Connectors

(14) 3.5 mm captive screw connectors, 5 pole

Impedance

>25k ohms unbalanced, 50k ohms balanced, DC coupled

Nominal level

-10 dBV (316 mVrms)

Maximum level

+20 dBu, (balanced or unbalanced) at 1% THD+N

Input gain adjustment

–18 dB to +24 dB, adjustable per input by RS-232, Ethernet, or front panel

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

Audio output

Number/signal type

6 stereo, balanced/unbalanced

Connectors

(6) 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)

>+20 dBu, balanced or unbalanced at 1% THD+N

Control/remote — switcher

Serial host control port

(2) RS-232: 2 rear panel 3.5 mm captive screw connectors, 3 pole;
1 front panel 2.5mm stereo mini jack (in parallel with the rear panel secondary port)

Baud rate and protocol

9600 baud; 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, no parity

Serial control pin configurations

Captive screw connectors: 1 = Tx, 2 = Rx, 3 = GND
Mini stereo jack: tip = Tx, ring = Rx, sleeve = GND

Ethernet host control port

1 female RJ-45 connector

Ethernet data rate

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

Ethernet protocol

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

Default settings

Link speed and duplex level = autodetected
IP address = 192.168.254.254
Subnet mask = 255.255.0.0
Gateway = 0.0.0.0
DHCP = off

Web server

Up to 200 simultaneous sessions
1 MB nonvolatile user memory

Program control

Extron control/configuration program for Windows^®
Extron Simple Instruction Set (SIS^™)
Microsoft^® Internet Explorer ver. 6 or higher, Telnet

General

Power

100 VAC to 240 VAC, 50-60 Hz, 15 watts, internal

Ambient temperature/humidity

Storage: -40 to +158 °F (-40 to +70 °C) / 10% to 90%, noncondensing
Operating: +32 to +104 °F (0 to +40 °C) / 10% to 90%, noncondensing

Cooling

Convection, vents on left and right

Mounting

Rack mount

Yes

Enclosure type

Metal

Enclosure dimensions

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
(Depth excludes connectors. Width excludes rack ears.)

Product weight

15 lbs (6.8 kg)

Shipping weight

25 lbs (12 kg)

Vibration

ISTA 1A in carton (International Safe Transit Association)

Regulatory compliance

Safety

CE, c-UL, UL

Compliances

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

Product warranty

3 years parts and labor

NOTE	All nominal levels are at ±10%.

NOTE	Specifications are subject to change without notice.

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MPX 866 A Retired

VGA Switcher

Composite Video and S-Video Switcher

Audio Switcher

Front Panel and Control Options

Features

Specifications

Diagram

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