MVX 168 VGA A Retired

16x8 VGA and Stereo Audio Matrix Switcher

Key Features

Ultra-wideband performance - 350 MHz to 500 MHz (-3 dB), depending on model
ADSP™ - Advanced Digital Sync Processing
Audio input gain and attenuation
Audio output volume adjustment and muting

Model	Version Description	Part #
MVX 168 VGA A	16x8 VGA and Stereo Audio	60-838-01	Retired

This product has been retired.

The MVX 168 VGA A is a 16 input, eight output matrix switcher designed to route high resolution computer-video and stereo audio signals. Convenient 15-pin HD connectors are used for all computer-video input and output connections. Balanced or unbalanced stereo audio is input and output on captive screw connectors. Using pre-terminated cable assemblies, such as Extron's VGA with Audio Cables, eliminates crimping and makes installations faster and easier. To ensure full confidence when switching between varying computer-video sources, the MVX 168 VGA A includes Extron's exclusive ADSP™ - Advanced Digital Sync Processing.

In addition, the MVX 168 VGA A comes standard with the QS-FPC™ - QuickSwitch Front Panel Controller, which allows for touch-of-a-button input and output selection directly from the front panel. It can also be controlled through RS-232 serial control utilizing Extron's SIS™ - Simple Instruction Set commands, the optional Extron MKP 2000 or MKP 3000 X-Y remote control panels, or via a third party control system.

Features

Inputs: VGA on female 15-pin HD connectors; audio on captive screw connectors

Outputs: Video on female 15-pin HD connectors; audio on captive screw connectors

Ultra-wideband performance - 350 MHz to 500 MHz (-3 dB), depending on model — MVX Series models in I/O sizes from 4x4 to 12x8 provide a minimum of 350 MHz (-3 dB) RGB video bandwidth, fully loaded. Larger sizes, from 12x12 to 16x16, provide a minimum of 500 MHz (-3 dB) at full performance capability, when one input drives all outputs.

ADSP™ - Advanced Digital Sync Processing — An exclusive, all-digital process in the MVX 168 VGA A that regenerates the sync signal waveform and restores incoming sync level to 5.0 V p-p specifications. This ensures a sharp, stable image for improved signal compatibility with any LCD, DLP, plasma, or other digital display device.

Switches both balanced and unbalanced stereo audio — Output 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 — Audio output can be set dynamically for each channel through the front panel or serial control eliminating the need for audio preamplifiers in many system designs.

Audio breakaway — Provides the capability to break an audio signal away from its corresponding video signal, allowing the audio and video signals from one source to be switched to different destinations.

View I/O mode — Easily view which inputs and outputs are actively connected.

Global presets — Frequently-used I/O configurations may be saved and recalled from the front panel or via serial control. This time-saving feature allows you to set up I/O configurations and store them in memory for future use.

Front panel security lockout — Prevents unauthorized use when the matrix switcher is installed in an unsecured environment where easy access is not desirable. In lock-out mode, a special button combination is required to operate the front panel.

Optional control panels and keypads — Optional X/Y control panels, bus control panels, and keypads provide the flexibility to control an MVX Series matrix switcher from a remote location.

3U, rack-mountable metal enclosure

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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SIMILAR PRODUCTS

MVX 44 VGA A

4x4 VGA and Stereo Audio Matrix Switcher

SMX System MultiMatrix

Digital and Analog Multi-Plane Modular Matrix Switcher

SMX VGA Series

Wideband VGA Matrix Switcher Boards

Specifications

MVX VGA A Series

Video

Routing

MVX 44 VGA A

4 x 4 matrix

MVX 48 VGA A

4 x 8 matrix

MVX 84 VGA A

8 x 4 matrix

MVX 88 VGA A

8 x 8 matrix

MVX 128 VGA A

12 x 8 matrix

MVX 1212 VGA A

12 x 12 matrix

MVX 168 VGA A

16 x 8 matrix

MVX 1616 VGA A

16 x 16 matrix

Gain

Unity

Bandwidth

44-128 models

350 MHz (-3 dB), fully loaded

1212-1616 models

500 MHz (-3 dB), fully loaded

0 - 10 MHz

No more than +0.14 dB to -0.1 dB

0 - 130 MHz

No more than +0.95 dB to -0.8 dB

Crosstalk

44-88 models

<-60 dB nominal @ 10 MHz, <-39 dB @ 100 MHz

128 model

-80 dB @ 1 MHz, -55 dB @ 10 MHz, -37 dB @ 100 MHz

1212/168/1616 Series

-90 dB @ 1 MHz, 78 dB @ 5 MHz, -70 dB @ 10 MHz, -60dB @ 30 MHz, -52 dB @ 100 MHz

Switching speed

44-88 models

20 ms (max.)

128-1616 models

200 ns (max.)

Video input

Number/signal type

VGA-UXGA RGBHV, RGBS, RGsB, RsGsBs, HDTV, component video (bi-level and tri-level sync), S-video, composite video

44/48 models

84/88 models

128/1212 models

168/1616 models

Connectors

44/48 models

4 female 15-pin HD

84/88 models

8 female 15-pin HD

128/1212 Series

12 female 15-pin HD

168/1616 Series

16 female 15-pin HD

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

44-128 models

Analog: 0.3 V to 2.0 Vp-p with no offset at unity gain

1212-1616 models

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

Impedance

75 ohms

Horizontal frequency

15 kHz to 145 kHz

Vertical frequency

30 Hz to 170 Hz

Return loss

<-40 dB @ 5 MHz

DC offset (max. allowable)

44-128 models

1.5 V

1212-1616 models

±1.4 mV

Video output

Number/signal type

VGA-UXGA RGBHV, RGBS, RGsB, RsGsBs, HDTV, component video (bi-level and tri-level sync), S-video, composite video

44/84 models

48/88/128/168 models

1212 model

1616 model

Connectors

44/84 models

4 female 15-pin HD

48/88/128/168 models

8 female 15-pin HD

1212 model

12 female 15-pin HD

1616 model

16 female 15-pin HD

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

44-128 models

0.3 V to 2.0 Vp-p (follows input)

1212-1616 models

0 V to 2.0 Vp-p (follows input)

Impedance

75 ohms

Return loss

<-40 dB @ 5 MHz

DC offset (max. allowable)

44-88 models

<20 mV with input at 0 offset

128 model

±5 mV with input at 0 offset

1212-1616 models

±10 mV with input at 0 offset

Switching type

Triple-Action^™

Sync

Input type

RGBHV, RGBS, RGsB, RsGsBs

Output type

RGBHV, RGBS, RGsB, RsGsBs (follows input)

Standards

Computer scan rates and also NTSC 3.58, NTSC 4.43, PAL, SECAM

Input level

0.5 V to 5.0 Vp-p

Output level

AGC to TTL: 4.0 V to 5.0 Vp-p, unterminated

Input impedance

510 ohms

Output impedance

44-128 models

75 ohms

1212-1616 models

Inputs 1 to 8: 75 or 50 ohms, switchable
Inputs 9 to 12 or 16: 75 ohms

Max. propagation delay

44-88 models

Horizontal: 90 ns nominal
Vertical: 160 ns nominal

128 model

30 ns nominal

1212-1616 models

<120 ns

Max. rise/fall time

44-128 models

4 ns

1212-1616 models

11.5 ns

Polarity

Positive or negative (follows input)

Audio

Routing

MVX 44 VGA A

4 x 4 stereo matrix

MVX 48 VGA A

4 x 8 stereo matrix

MVX 84 VGA A

8 x 4 stereo matrix

MVX 88 VGA A

8 x 8 stereo matrix

MVX 128 VGA A

12 x 8 stereo matrix

MVX 1212 VGA A

12 x 12 stereo matrix

MVX 168 VGA A

16 x 8 stereo matrix

MVX 1616 VGA A

16 x 16 stereo matrix

Gain

44-88 models

Adjustable

NOTE	At default (when input gain is set to 0 dB and output level is set to "Pro"), overall gain is 12 dB for balanced output. The gain range is -6 dB to +22 dB for balanced output when the output level is set to "Pro".

128-1616 models

Unbalanced output: -6 dB
Balanced output: 0 dB

Frequency response

44-128 models

20 Hz to 20 kHz, ±0.2 dB

1212-1616 models

20 Hz to 20 kHz, ±0.05 dB

THD + Noise

44-128 models

0.05% @ 1 kHz, 0.3 % @ 20 kHz at nominal level

1212-1616 models

0.03% @ 1 kHz at nominal level

S/N

44-128 models

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

1212-1616 models

>100 dB, balanced, at maximum output (21 dBu) (unweighted)

Crosstalk

44-128 models

<-65 dB @ 20 kHz, <-80 dB @ 1 kHz (fully loaded) or below 60 Hz

1212-1616 models

<-90 dB @ 1 kHz, fully loaded

Stereo channel separation

44-128 models

>80 dB @ 1 kHz, >55 dB @ 20 Hz to 20 kHz (average for range)

1212-1616 models

>103 dB @ 1 kHz

CMRR

44-128 models

>75 dB @ 20 Hz to 20 kHz

1212-1616 models

>85 dB @ 20 Hz to 20 kHz

Audio input

Number/signal type

44/48 models

4 stereo, unbalanced

84/88 models

8 stereo, unbalanced

128/1212 models

12 stereo, balanced/unbalanced

168/1616 models

16 stereo, balanced/unbalanced

Connectors

44/48 models

4 female 3.5 mm stereo mini jacks: tip (L), ring (R), sleeve (GND)

84/88 models

8 female 3.5 mm stereo mini jacks: tip (L), ring (R), sleeve (GND)

128/1212 models

(12) 3.5 mm captive screw connectors, 5 pole

168/1616 models

(16) 3.5 mm captive screw connectors, 5 pole

Impedance

44-88 models

>18k ohms unbalanced, DC coupled

128-1616 models

>10k ohms unbalanced/balanced, DC coupled

Nominal level

44-88 models

-10 dBV (316 mV) (default)

Also compatible with +4 dBu (1.23 V), 0 dBu (0.775V), -20 dBV (100 mV)

128-1616 models

-10 dBV (316 mVrms), 0 dBu (775 mV)

Maximum level

44-88 models

>+12 dBV (4 V), (unbalanced) at 1% THD+N

128-1616 models

+19.5 dBu, (balanced or unbalanced) at 0.01% THD+N

Input gain

44-88 models

-18 dB to +10 dB, default = 0 dB

Adjustable per input.

NOTE	This is referenced to the internal bus signal level. It can be verified by measuring the unbalanced output when the output level is set to "Consumer".

128-1616 models

-18 dB to +24 dB (default = 0 dB)

Adjustable per input by RS-232/422 or front panel

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

Audio output

Output gain

44-128 models only: 0 dB unbalanced (consumer) or +12 dB balanced (pro), selectable

Default = +12 dB, balanced, when output level is set to "Pro"

Number/signal type

44/84 models

4 stereo, balanced/unbalanced

88/128/168 models

8 stereo, balanced/unbalanced

1212 model

12 stereo, balanced/unbalanced

1616 model

16 stereo, balanced/unbalanced

Connectors

44/84 models

(4) 3.5 mm captive screw connectors, 5 pole

48/88/128/168 models

(8) 3.5 mm captive screw connectors, 5 pole

1212 model

(12) 3.5 mm captive screw connectors, 5 pole

1616 model

(16) 3.5 mm captive screw connectors, 5 pole

Impedance

50 ohms unbalanced, 100 ohms balanced

Gain error

±0.1 dB channel to channel

Nominal level (output volume range)

44-88 models

+4 dBu (1.23 V) (default) balanced, or
-10 dBV (316 mV) unbalanced

128-1616 models

0 to 64 (-75.8 dB to 0 dB)

Adjustable in 1 dB increments from steps 1 to 64, 12 dB increment from step 0 to 1; default = 64 = 0 dB

Maximum level (Hi-Z)

44-88 models

>+22 dBu, balanced; >+14 dBV, unbalanced at 1% THD+N

128-1616 models

>+21 dBu, balanced or unbalanced, at 0.1% THD+N

Maximum level (600 ohm)

44-88 models

>+20 dBu, balanced; >+12 dBV unbalanced at 1% THD+N at default settings

128-1616 models

>+15 dBm, balanced or unbalanced, at 0.1% THD+N at default settings

Control/remote — switcher

Serial control port

44-88 models

1 RS-232, 9-pin female D connector

128 model

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

1212-1616 models

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

Baud rate and protocol

44-88 models

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

128-1616 models

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

Control pin configurations

44-88 models

2 = TX, 3 = RX, 5 = GND, 9 = hardwired IR input

128 model

RS-232

2 = TX, 3 = RX, 5 = GND

RS-422

2 = TX-, 3 = RX-, 5 = GND, 7 = RX+, 8 = Tx+

1212-1616 models

RS-232

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

RS-422

9-pin female D connector: 2 = TX-, 3 = RX-, 5 = GND, 7 = RX+, 8 = Tx+

IR controller module

44-88 models

IR 501 (optional)

Program control

Extron control/configuration program for Windows^®
Extron Simple Instruction Set (SIS^™)

General

Power

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

44-128 models

30 watts

1212-1616 models

48 watts

Ambient temperature/humidity

44-128 models

Storage: -40 to +158 °F (-40 to +70 °C) / 10% to 90%, noncondensing
Operating: +32 to +122 °F (0 to +50 °C) / 10% to 90%, noncondensing

1212-1616 models

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

44-88 models

Convection, vents on sides and top

128-1616 models

Convection, vents on right and left sides

Mounting

44-128 models

Rack mount

Yes, with included mounting kit

Furniture mount

Yes, with optional under-desk mounting kit

1212-1616 models

Rack mount

Yes

Enclosure type

Metal

Enclosure dimensions

44-88 models

1.75" H x 17.4" W x 8.5" D (1U high, full rack wide)
(4.4 cm H x 44.2 cm W x 21.6 cm D)
(Depth excludes connectors and knobs. Width excludes rack ears.)

128 model

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 and knobs. Width excludes rack ears.)

1212-1616 models

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)
(Depth excludes connectors. Width excludes rack ears.)

Product weight

44-88 models

7.0 lbs (3.2 kg)

128 model

9.4 lbs (4.3 kg)

1212-1616 models

14.4 lbs (6.5 kg)

Shipping weight

44-88 models

10 lbs (5 kg)

128 model

15 lbs (7 kg)

1212-1616 models

21 lbs (10 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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MVX 168 VGA A Retired

Features

Specifications

Diagram

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