The MVX 88 VGA A is 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. Unbalanced stereo audio is input on 3.5 mm stereo 
mini jacks, while balanced or unbalanced stereo audio is 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.
In addition, the MVX 88 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 IR 501 remote control, 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 3.5 mm stereo mini jacks
  
Outputs: 
    Video on female 15-pin HD connectors; audio on captive screw connectors
  
300 
    MHz (-3 dB) RGB video bandwidth, fully loaded — 
  Designed for routing most common high resolution computer-video rates without 
  signal degradation. The MVX Series provides a minimum 300 MHz (-3 dB) of RGB 
  video bandwidth at full performance capability when one input drives all 
  outputs.
  
Triple 
    Action Switching™ for RGB delay — RGB delay 
  blanks the screen when the matrix switcher switches to a new source. The new 
  sync signals precede the RGB signals, so there is no glitch during the 
  transition.
  
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 
    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.
  
Switchable 
    audio output levels — Output levels can be switched 
  between +4 dBu professional and -10 dBv consumer levels, allowing a mix of 
  professional and consumer-level audio equipment.
  
View 
    I/O mode — Easily view which inputs and outputs are 
  actively connected.
  
QS-FPC™ 
    - QuickSwitch Front Panel Controller — Provides a 
  discrete button for each input and output, allowing for simple, intuitive 
  operation.
  
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.
  
RS-232 
    control port — Using RS-232 serial commands, the MVX 
  Series can be controlled and configured via the Extron Windows®-based control 
  program, or integrated into third-party control systems. 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 serial 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 
  remote control. This software also offers an emulation mode for configuration 
  of an offsite matrix switcher; the I/O configuration may be saved for future 
  downloading to the matrix switcher.
  
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.
  
Optional 
    IR 501 handheld remote control
  
1U, 
    rack-mountable metal enclosure
  
Internal 
    international power supply — For worldwide 
  compatibility, all models are equipped with an internal, autoswitching power 
  supply that meets or exceeds all appropriate safety certifications.


  

    
MVX VGA A Series Matrix Switchers
  
  

    

  
  

    
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
  
  

    
  Gain  
    
Unity
  
  

    
  Bandwidth  
    
300 MHz (-3 dB), fully loaded
  
  

    
  Crosstalk  
    

  
  

    
        MVX 
      128 VGA A  
    
-80 dB @ 1 MHz, -55 dB @ 10 MHz, -37 dB @ 100 MHz
  
  

    
        All 
      other models  
    
<-60 dB nominal @ 10 MHz, <-39 dB @ 100 MHz
  
  

    
  Switching speed  
    

  
  

    
        MVX 
      128 VGA A  
    
200 ms (max.)
  
  

    
        All 
      other models  
    
20 ms (max.)
  
  

    

  
  

    
Video input
  
  

    
  Number/signal type  
    

  
  

    
        MVX 
      44/48 VGA A  
    
4 VGA–UXGA RGBHV, RGBS, RGsB, RsGsBs, component video 
      (bi-level and tri-level sync), S-video, composite video
  
  

    
        MVX 
      84/88 VGA A  
    
8 VGA–UXGA RGBHV, RGBS, RGsB, RsGsBs, component video 
      (bi-level and tri-level sync), S-video, composite video
  
  

    
        MVX 
      128 VGA A  
    
12 VGA–UXGA RGBHV, RGBS, RGsB, RsGsBs, component 
      video (bi-level and tri-level sync), S-video, composite video
  
  

    
  Connectors  
    

  
  

    
        MVX 
      44/48 VGA A  
    
4 female 15-pin HD
  
  

    
        MVX 
      84/88 VGA A  
    
8 female 15-pin HD
  
  

    
        MVX 
      128 VGA A  
    
12 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

      0.3 Vp-p for R-Y and B-Y of component video, and for C of S-video
  
  

    
  Minimum/maximum levels  
    
Analog: 0.3 V to 2.0 Vp-p with no offset at unity gain
  
  

    
  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)  
    
1.5 V
  
  

    

  
  

    
Video output
  
  

    
  Number/signal type  
    

  
  

    
        MVX 
      44/84 VGA A  
    
4 VGA–UXGA RGBHV, RGBS, RGsB, RsGsBs, component video 
      (bi-level and tri-level sync), S-video, composite video
  
  

    
        MVX 
      48/88/128 VGA A  
    
8 VGA–UXGA RGBHV, RGBS, RGsB, RsGsBs, component video 
      (bi-level and tri-level sync), S-video, composite video
  
  

    
  Connectors   
    

  
  

    
        MVX 
      44/84 VGA A  
    
4 female 15-pin HD
  
  

    
        MVX 
      48/88/128 VGA A  
    
8 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

      0.3 Vp-p for R-Y and B-Y of component video, and for C of S-video
  
  

    
  Minimum/maximum levels  
    
0.3 V to 2.0 Vp-p (follows input)
  
  

    
  Impedance  
    
75 ohms
  
  

    
  Return loss  
    
<-40 dB @ 5 MHz
  
  

    
  DC offset (max. allowable)  
    

  
  

    
        MVX 
      128 VGA A  
    
±5 mV with input at 0 offset
  
  

    
        All 
      other models  
    
<20 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  
    
75 ohms
  
  

    
  Max. propagation delay  
    

  
  

    
        MVX 
      128 VGA A  
    
30 ns nominal
  
  

    
        All 
      other models  
    
Horizontal: 90 ns nominal

      Vertical: 160 ns nominal
  
  

    
  Max. rise/fall time  
    
4 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
  
  

    
  Throughput gain  
    

  
  

    
        MVX 
      128 VGA A  
    
Unbalanced output: -6 dB

      Balanced output: 0 dB
  
  

    
        All 
      other models  
    
Adjustable. 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".
  
  

    
  Frequency response  
    
20 Hz to 20 kHz, ±0.2 dB
  
  

    
  THD + Noise  
    
0.05% @ 1 kHz, 0.3 % @ 20 kHz at nominal level
  
  

    
  S/N  
    
>90 dB, balanced, at maximum output (unweighted)
  
  

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

    
  Stereo channel separation  
    
>80 dB @ 1 kHz, >55 dB @ 20 Hz to 20 kHz
  
  

    
  CMRR  
    
>75 dB @ 20 Hz to 20 kHz
  
  

    

  
  

    
Audio input
  
  

    
  Number/signal type  
    

  
  

    
        MVX 
      44/48 VGA A  
    
4 stereo, unbalanced
  
  

    
        MVX 
      84/88 VGA A  
    
8 stereo, unbalanced
  
  

    
        MVX 
      128 VGA A  
    
12 stereo, balanced or unbalanced
  
  

    
  Connectors  
    

  
  

    
        MVX 
      44/48 VGA A  
    
4 female 3.5 mm stereo mini jacks: tip (L), ring (R), 
      sleeve (GND)
  
  

    
        MVX 
      84/88 VGA A  
    
8 female 3.5 mm stereo mini jacks: tip (L), ring (R), 
      sleeve (GND)
  
  

    
        MVX 
      128 VGA A  
    
(12) 3.5 mm captive screw connector, 5 pole
  
  

    
  Impedance  
    

  
  

    
        MVX 
      128 VGA A  
    
>10k ohms unbalanced/balanced, DC coupled
  
  

    
        All 
      other models  
    
>18k ohms unbalanced, DC coupled
  
  

    
  Nominal level  
    

  
  

    
        MVX 
      128 VGA A  
    
0 dBV, 0 dBu
  
  

    
        All 
      other models  
    
-10 dBV (316 mV) (default), but also compatible with +4 dBu 
      (1.23 V), 0 dBu (0.775 V), ‑20 dBV (100 mV)
  
  

    
  Maximum level  
    

  
  

    
        MVX 
      128 VGA A  
    
>+19.5 dBu (7.316 V), (balanced/unbalanced) at 0.01% 
      THD+N
  
  

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

    
  Input gain  
    

  
  

    
        MVX 
      128 VGA A  
    
-18 dB to +24 dB, adjustable per input by RS-232/422, 
      Ethernet, or front panel
  
  

    
        All 
      other models  
    
-18 dB to +10 dB, adjustable per input; default = 0 dB. 
      (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".)
  
  

    

      

        

          

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

    

  
  

    
Audio output
  
  

    
  Output gain  
    
0 dB unbalanced (consumer) or +12 dB balanced (pro), 
      selectable;

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

    
  Number/signal type  
    

  
  

    
        MVX 
      44/84 VGA A  
    
4 stereo, balanced/unbalanced
  
  

    
        MVX 
      48/88/128 VGA A  
    
8 stereo, balanced/unbalanced
  
  

    
  Connectors   
    

  
  

    
        MVX 
      44/84 VGA A  
    
(4) 3.5 mm captive screw connectors, 5 pole
  
  

    
        MVX 
      48/88/128 VGA A  
    
(8) 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)  
    

  
  

    
        MVX 
      128 VGA A  
    
0 to 64 (-98 dB to 0 dB) in 1 dB increments from steps 1 to 
      64, 35 dB increment from step 0 to 1
  
  

    
        All 
      other models  
    
+4 dBu (1.23 V) (default) balanced (pro), or

      -10 dBV (316 mV) unbalanced (consumer), selectable
  
  

    
  Maximum level (Hi-Z)  
    

  
  

    
        MVX 
      128 VGA A  
    
>+21 dBu, balanced or unbalanced, at 0.1% THD+N at 
      default settings
  
  

    
        All 
      other models  
    
>+22 dBu, balanced; >+14 dBV, unbalanced at 1% THD+N 
      at default settings
  
  

    
  Maximum level (600 ohm)  
    

  
  

    
        MVX 
      128 VGA A  
    
>+15 dBm, balanced or unbalanced, at 0.1% THD+N at 
      default settings
  
  

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

      

    
  
  

    

  
  

    
Control/remote — switcher
  
  

    
  Serial control port  
    

  
  

    
        MVX 
      128 VGA A  
    
1 RS-232 or RS-422, 9-pin female D connector
  
  

    
        All 
      other models  
    
1 RS-232, 9-pin female D connector
  
  

    
  Baud rate and protocol  
    

  
  

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

    
        All 
      other models  
    
9600, 8-bit, 1 stop bit, no parity
  
  

    
  Control pin configurations  
    

  
  

    
        MVX 
      128 VGA A  
    
RS‑232: 2 = TX, 3 = RX, 5 = GND

      RS‑422: 2 = TX-, 3 = RX-, 5 = GND, 7 = RX+, 8 = Tx+
  
  

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

    
  IR controller module  
    
IR 501 (optional remote control for MVX 44/48/84/88 VGA A 
      models)
  
  

    
  Program control  
    
Extron's control/configuration program for Windows®

      Extron's Simple Instruction Set (SIS™)
  
  

    

  
  

    
General
  
  

    
  Power  
    
100 VAC to 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 30 watts, internal, 
      autoswitchable
  
  

    
  Temperature/humidity  
    
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
  
  

    
  Rack mount  
    
Yes, with included brackets, part #70-077-03, or furniture 
      mountable with an optional under-desk mounting bracket, part #70-222-01
  
  

    
  Enclosure type  
    
Metal
  
  

    
  Enclosure dimensions  
    

  
  

    
        MVX 
      128 VGA A  
    
3.5" H x 17.4" W x 9.4 D (2U high, full rack 
      wide)

      8.9 cm H x 44.2 cm W x 23.9 cm D

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

    
        All 
      other 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.)
  
  

    
  Product weight  
    

  
  

    
        MVX 
      128 VGA A  
    
21 lbs (9.5 kg)
  
  

    
        All 
      other models  
    
7.0 lbs (3.2 kg)
  
  

    
  Shipping weight  
    

  
  

    
        MVX 
      128 VGA A  
    
25 lbs (12 kg)
  
  

    
        All 
      other models  
    
10 lbs (5 kg)
  
  

    
  Vibration  
    
ISTA 1A in carton (International Safe Transit Association)
  
  

    
  Listings  
    
UL, CUL
  
  

    
  Compliances  
    
CE, FCC Class A, VCCI, AS/NZS, ICES
  
  

    
  MTBF  
    
30,000 hours
  
  

    
  Warranty  
    
3 years parts and labor
  
  

    

      

        

          

            
   NOTE 
            
 
            
All nominal levels are at ±10%
          
        
      
    
  
  

    

      

        

          

            
   NOTE 
            
 
            
Specifications are subject to change without 
              notice.