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Extron’s MAV 168 and 1616 Series is comprised of audio and/or video matrix switchers. The MAV 168 Series provides sixteen inputs and eight outputs, while the MAV 1616 Series provides sixteen inputs and sixteen outputs. There are six switchers in the MAV 168 and 1616 Series: the MAV 168 and MAV 1616 (composite video and two channel stereo audio); the MCV 168 and MCV 1616 (composite video only); and the MSA 168 and MSA 1616 (two channel stereo audio only). Each of the 168 models is capable of switching up to sixteen independent audio and/or video sources to eight independent outputs, while each of the 1616 models is capable of switching up to sixteen independent audio and/or video sources to sixteen independent outputs. Because MAV 168 and MAV 1616 models feature both audio and video, they offer audio follow and breakaway so that audio and video can be routed separately. Housed in a rack-mountable, 2U high, 19" wide enclosure, the MAV 168 and MAV 1616 Series includes RS-232/422 capability. A unique advantage of the RS-232/422 control is Extron’s Simple Instruction Set™. These instructions consist of simple, easy to read, ASCII command codes. All MAV 168 and MAV 1616 Switchers come standard with a QuickSwitch™ Front Panel Controller (QS-FPC), which allows for touch-of-a-button input and output selection directly from the front panel. All of these models have an internal, auto-switch mode, 100–240 volt power supply. These matrix switchers also provide front panel LED input switch indication along with front panel tactile buttons for easy adjustment of inputs, outputs, audio and/or video selections. Extron also provides free Windows®-based control program software that allows control of any of these switchers via a remote PC. The software provides an easy, graphical environment in which to make input/output selections, set presets, adjust video and/or audio levels, and alter anything else normally accessed through the front panel.

 

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All MAV 168 and MAV 1616 Switchers
Configurations- Extron’s high-performance MAV 168 Matrix Switchers offer a 16 x 8 I/O switcher configuration for smaller-scale routing applications. Extron’s high performance MAV 1616 Matrix Switchers offer a large 16 x 16 I/O switcher configuration for large routing applications.
QuickSwitch Front Panel Controller (QS-FPC™)– The QuickSwitch FPC feature allows for touch-of-a-button input and output selection. Extron’s QuickSwitch technology eliminates the learning curve usually associated with switching the inputs and outputs of a matrix switcher by using a tactile front panel button for every input and output.
Front panel I/O label windows- I/O buttons may easily be labeled by any Brother® P-Touch™ labeler or by Extron’s label software, which ships with every Extron matrix switcher. Each input and output can be labeled with names, alphanumeric characters, or even color bitmaps for easy and intuitive input and output selection.
View I/O mode- Allows user to easily see which individual inputs and outputs are actively connected. Available from the front panel or RS-232 control.
Microprocessor controlled- All features and functions of Extron’s MAV Series Switchers are microprocessor controlled for maximum reliability and high performance.
Global presets- 16 global presets available. These store commonly used switching configurations. Any preset may be recalled from the front panel or RS-232 control. When a preset is recalled, all the new I/O connections occur simultaneously (a salvo).
RS-232/422 control- A rear panel, RS-232/422 control port provides connection of the MAV Series Switchers to a control system such as Crestron, Dataton or Panja. Extron’s Simple Instruction Set™ allows for quick and easy programming.
Control software- For RS-232 remote control from a PC, Extron ships our Windows®-based control software with every matrix switcher. This icon-driven software uses a graphical, drag-and-drop interface to make I/O configuration and other customization functions simple and convenient. This software also offers an emulation mode for configuration of an offsite matrix switcher; the I/O configuration may then be saved for future downloading to the matrix switcher.
MCP 1000 and MKP 1000 control- Utilizing the MCP 1000 master control panel and any combination of MCP 1000 slave control panels or MKP 1000 control keypads offers the flexibility to control a MAV Matrix Switcher from a remote location or room. Both remote control options are easy to use and provide tactile buttons for quick selection. Each MCP 1000 panel may be used for one-button switching for a particular output and selecting global presets. Each MKP 1000 keypad may be used to select a different input or select a preset.
Rack mountable- Extron’s MAV 168 and 1616 Series Switchers are rack mountable in any conventional 19" wide rack and are only 2U high.
Internal power supply- The 100- 240 volt, auto-switchable, internal power supply of the MAV Series provides worldwide power compatibility. MAV 168, MAV 1616, MCV 168, and MCV 1616
Video genlock- The MAV and MCV Series Switchers include broadcast quality NTSC/PAL/SECAM video genlock capabilities, which allow for vertical interval switching, resulting in smooth, seamless transitions when switching between inputs.
Vertical interval switching- Provides seamless switching between multiple video sources using vertical interval switching.
Minimum 80 MHz (-3dB) video bandwidth- Ensures flawless switching and distribution of signals without signal degradation. The 80 MHz (-3dB) rating is a worst case specification; in other words, the MAV Matrix Switcher provides at least 80 MHz (-3dB) at full performance capacity— when one input signal drives all outputs. In most other applications, video bandwidth generally exceeds 80 MHz (-3dB), its minimum bandwidth.
Quad-standard- These switchers are capable of switching NTSC 3.58, NTSC 4.43, PAL and SECAM video (quad-standard).
Input impedance- These switchers provide 75 ohm video input impedance. MAV 168, MAV 1616, MSA 168, and MSA 1616
Balanced & unbalanced audio- Accepts both balanced and unbalanced audio signals. Gain and attenuation adjustments can be made directly from the front panel, input by input.
Audio follow- Features the capability to switch an audio signal, together with its corresponding video signal. This feature allows any audio signal to be linked with any video signal so both signals can be switched together between any input and any output(s). Audio follow switching can be accomplished via front panel control or RS-232 remote.
Audio breakaway- Provides the capability to break away an audio signal from its corresponding video signal. Audio breakaway switching can be accomplished via front panel control or RS-232 remote.
Audio input impedance- These switchers provide 25 kohm audio input impedance.