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Application Feature
The Versatile CMX-144 4x4 HD Matrix
 | CMX-144 • 4x4 Matrix Switcher
The CMX-144 is the industry's most controllable small component video matrix, featuring multiple control interfaces, a wide variety of video and audio inputs, and a durable, attractive design sure to complement any equipment rack or shelf.
The application examples below illustrate three unique ways to utilize the CMX-144.
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Features:
- 4-in, 4-out matrix, supporting component video, analog audio, digital coaxial audio, and digital optical audio
- Control via Ethernet, RS-232, front panel IR, rear panel IR, and front panel capacitive touch buttons
- Supports HD video resolutions up to 1080p
- Breakaway switching allows video and audio to be switched independently
- Rack mountable with included 2U rack-mount ears
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System Diagram 1: Interfacing with a Variety of Sources
The CMX-144 can be easily complemented with Audio Authority video converters to accommodate legacy sources, or even computer signals. In this example, Model 1362 converts a VCR's composite output to component video, and a Model 1366 converts a PC's VGA output to component video. Three of the televisions in this application are HDTVs, while the fourth is an SDTV - the Model 1360 converts the HD component video output of the CMX-144 to standard definition composite.
System Diagram 2: Blended System - Cat 5 and Coaxial Signal Distribution
In some cases, viewing zones may be located far from the CMX-144. When cable lengths exceed 150 feet, we recommend using Cat 5 Extendersto ensure maximum picture quality. In this case, CMX-144 is connected directly to two nearby HDTVs via coaxial cables, and is connected to two distant HDTVs through AVP-11 and AVP-11D Cat 5 Active Extenders.
System Diagram 3: Switching Four Sources to Four DisplaysIn this application, the CMX-144 is being used in a traditional four-on-four system with component video sources feeding displays via bundled 75-ohm coaxial cable. Control is via the Ethernet interface.
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