Extron electronic MPX Plus 866 A manual DSP Configurator-unique navigation Making ties

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DSP Configurator-unique navigation

Making ties

Video and audio ties can be made from the keyboard as follows:

1.

Arrow (

, , , and ) and/or Tab ( Tab ) to the A/V matrix block (B) input

 

node ( ) from which you will make the tie. The node is marked by a green

 

outline (

).

2.

Press and hold the Shift Shiftkey while you press the right arrow to drag

 

the potential tie (dashed line) to the corresponding output node (input 1 to

 

output 1, 2 to 2, and so on).

NIf input number 7 or 8 is selected in step 1, when you perform step 2, the potential tie is to output 6.

3.

Release the Shift Shift

key.

4.

Press the Enter Enter

key to execute the tie.

5. If desired to make additional ties from the same input, press the

up arrow or down arrow (Shift Shift is not required) to select another output to tie to the same input.

6. If you made additional ties from the same input, press the Enter Enter key to execute the tie.

7. If desired, repeat steps 5 and 6 to tie additional outputs to the same input.

8. If desired to make ties from a different input, press the left arrow key once, and repeat steps 1 through 7.

9.

Press the Tab Tab key, Esc Esc key, right arrow key, or left arrow key to

 

exit the set ties operation.

Highlighting and marking items, cutting or copying, saving a preset

When an item within the program is selected, it is green highlighted. One or more highlighted items can be cut, copied, pasted, or saved as a preset. The cut, copy, and paste functions can be performed using the task bar menus (see the Alt Alt key, above) or the shortcuts described on the previous page.

NWhen an item is cut, it is not removed from its original location until it has been pasted in its new location.

Highlight multiple elements for cut, copy, paste, or a preset as follows:

1.

Use the arrow ( , , , and

) key(s) to move to the first block to

 

highlight.

 

2.

To highlight sequential blocks:

 

 

a. Press and hold the Shift Shift

key, then use the arrow ( , , , and )

key(s) to navigate to and highlight additional elements.

When you reach the last element you want highlighted, release the Shift Shift key.

3. To highlight non-sequential blocks:

a. Press and hold the Ctrl Ctrl key, then use the arrow (, , , and ) key(s) to navigate to the next desired element

b.

Release the Ctrl Ctrl

key.

c. To highlight sequential blocks, press and hold the Shift Shift key, then use the arrow (, , , and ) key to navigate to and highlight additional elements.

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Contents Media Presentation Matrix Switcher MPX Plus 866 aSafety Instructions English Consignes de Sécurité FrançaisSicherheitsanleitungen Deutsch Instrucciones de seguridad EspañolFCC Class a Notice Page Preliminary Table of Contents, cont’d Matrix block C\ Mic mixer block E\ Preliminary Us  ing the help s  ys  tem 68-1193-01 B One About the Media Presentation Matrix Switcher About this ManualPreliminary Introduction, cont’d DefinitionsFeatures Video featuresVideo format OutputDsvp data display Audio features General features Tie any input to any or all outputs within a video groupPreliminary Preliminary Two Mounting instructions Mounting the SwitcherUL guidelines Computer video group Rear Panel Connection and SettingsVideo input and output connections Low resolution video group Audio input and output connectionsAudio inputs both input groups Supply the audio cableMic/line audio input group Audio outputsSerial connections Pin FunctionCabling and RJ-45 connector wiring Ethernet connectionReset button and LED The Reset button initiates four levels Reset buttonPower Front Panel Configuration Port Part #70-335-01 -10 can be used for this connectionThree Front Panel Controls and Indicators Computer/Audio Outputs buttons SeeSecondary functions Input and output buttonsPrimary functions Input buttons Output buttonsControl buttons Secondary functions Computer video group only on ControlsSecondary functions Front Panel Operations Button iconsDefinitions Front panel security lockoutsCreating a configuration Preliminary Example 1 Creating a set of computer video and audio ties Select an input Press and release the input 5 buttonCurrent configuration is now Confirm the change Press and release the Enter button3 4 5 Select the output Press and release the output 1 buttonPreliminary Example 3 Removing a tie from a set of video and audio ties Select the output Press and release the output 4 buttonPreliminary 10 11 12 13 Clear all selections Press and release the Esc button10 11 Viewing a configuration Amber if no inputs are tied Indicate that only Setting RGB delay computer video group only Example 6 Setting the RGB delay for an output Select an input Press and release the output 1 buttonRGB delay by a half second Deselect Video mode Press and release the Video buttonFormat Select Video mode Press and hold the Video buttonSelecting S-video or composite video 10 11 12 13 14 7 8 9 10 11 Using presets 10 11Example 8 Saving a global ties preset Preset AssignedExample 9 Recalling a global or partial preset PreliminaryMuting and unmuting video and/or audio outputs Individual outputs can be muted or unmuted as followsButton and/or the Audio button Press and release the View buttonExample 10 Muting and unmuting an output Select View-onlymode Press and release the View buttonMute outputs one at a time Viewing and adjusting the input audio level VCRInput audio level adjustment displays Example 11 Viewing and adjusting an input audio level 3 F 4 5 9 10 11Deselect Audio mode Press and release the Audio button 2 3 4 5 9 10 11Viewing and adjusting the output volume Fewer buttons that are lit, the lower the volumeDisplayed volume on the next Audio volumeReading the displayed volume Audio volume adjustment settings Example 12 Viewing and adjusting an output volume level Select an output Press and release the output 1 buttonSelecting the RS-232 Primary port’s baud rate Baud rate Change the Lock mode, as shown Setting the front panel locks Executive modesSelecting Lock mode 2 or toggling between mode 2 and mode Background illumination Performing a system reset from the front panel PowerReset Mode Comparison/Summary Rear Panel OperationsPerforming soft system resets resets 3, 4, Within 1 secondPerforming a hard reset reset If necessary, turn off power to the switcherTo the switcher Optimizing the AudioTroubleshooting Configuration Worksheets Worksheet example 1 System equipmentWorksheet example 2 Daily configuration Audio from her microphone input 16 isWorksheet example 3 Test configuration PreliminaryBlank configuration worksheet MPX Plus 866 a Media Presentation MatrixFour Default protocol for all ports is as follows RS-232 PortsFront panel Configuration port Rear panel Remote portsDefault IP parameters Ethernet LAN PortConnection timeouts Verbose modeEstablishing a connection Number of connectionsHost-to-Switcher Instructions Switcher-Initiated MessagesSwitcher Error Responses Using the Command/Response TablesSymbol definitions for basic SIS commands X1@ =Command Ascii command Response Additional DescriptionX2$ @*XV OutX@VolX #*X&G InX#AudX +X1 P0 SprX1 EVM X! 2 X! 3 ... X! 16Vid EX@D EZG X1 -X1 Symbol definitions for IP SIS commands X3! =Command/response table for IP SIS commands Special Characters Preliminary Five Installing the software Scroll to the desired program and click Install figureControl Software Click the Software tab figureSoftware operation via Ethernet Ethernet protocol settingsSoftware operation via serial port Starting the program DSP Configurator ProgramUsing the program D E F G Audio signal processor chains and control blocks Accessing a typical gain control dialog boxSample processor dialog box Program audio input signal controls a Trim settings are not indicated in the front panel displayPreliminary Mic/line input signal controls B Paging mic needs to attenuate all other signals Output signal, pre mic mixer, controls D Output signal, post mic mixer, controls F Matrix block C Audio I/O or View Video I/O on the task barMic mixer block E Mic mixer block and mic mixing dialog boxGroup masters Sample fader group master and associated gain controlsConfiguring a group master Configure a group as followsViewing and using a group master Deleting a group masterDelete a group as follows Click Yes in the Confirm Deletion dialog box13 Increment/Decrement Simulator dialog box Video-only I/O page controls Presets Save a PresetSave the preset Recall a PresetClick Recall to load and make active the selected preset Click OKSynchronizing pull vs. push Selecting Live mode and pulling dataSwitch from Emulate mode to Live mode as follows If you selected TCP/IP in step If the IP Address field is correct, proceed to b18 Selecting Live mode DSP Configurator Windows menus DSP Configurator File menuDSP Configurator Edit menu DSP Configurator View menuDSP Configurator Tools menu Clear Marked Items Unmark deselectDSP Configurator Window menu DSP Configurator Help selectionOpens the DSP Configurator program Help file DSP Configurator Presets dropboxDSP capacity and design rule verification DSP capacityMaximum # Potential total Processor type Usage DSP usageDesign rule verification 20 DSP Configurator program window Keyboard navigationStandard Windows navigation Keyboard keys navigate and function as followsDSP Configurator-unique navigation Making ties Exit the set ties operationTo the Preset Number field and type a specific preset To the Preset Name field and type a preset nameAs desired , Tab Tab NumberShift-Up/down arrow Shift Setting group master soft limitsInput clipping and clipping meters Setting the input and output gain structure Adjusting the pre-matrixSetting the mic input and mic mix-point levels Finalizing the output gain structureAdjusting the post-matrix trim Setting the volume control for the amplifier stageSetting loudness using a meter Calibrating loudnessSetting loudness by ear Alternate methodMatrix Switchers Control Program 22 Comm port selection windowIf the IP address is correct Proceed to b 24 Sample Program window no icons or ties IP Settings/Options window Address and Name fieldsHardware Address field Use Dhcp checkboxDate, Time local, and GMT offset fields Sync Time to PC buttonUpdate firmware Administrator Password and User Password fieldsUpdate the switcher firmware as follows Use Daylight Savings checkboxFirmware to your computer Firmware file28 Downloading firmware upgrade files Start the Matrix Switchers Control Program and connect to Click Finish to exit the programDetails Starting onSerial-port-connected firmware upload 30 Firmware loading31 Confirm window Upload Html files WCP File menu WCP Windows buttons, drop boxes, and trashWCP Windows menus WCP Tools menu WCP Audio-input Configuration menu bar selection WCP Preferences menuSet this option to None Icons in I/O Boxes Erases any numbers in the I/O boxesUsing Emulate mode Using the help systemWCP Master-Reset menu bar selection Button-Label Generator ProgramUsing the Button-Label Generator software 36 Location of software on the web siteHtml Operation Protected Access the switcher using Html pages as followsDownload the Startup Status Tab System StatusHtml Operation, cont’d DsvpConfiguration Tab System SettingsIP Settings fields Unit Name fieldDhcp radio buttons IP Address fieldDate/Time Settings fields Click the Submit buttonVideo Input Settings Video Input SettingsPasswords PasswordsFirmware Upgrade Then click the Firmware link -9 on the nextLocation of firmware upgrade files on the Web site 10 Downloading firmware upgrade files Preliminary File Management Tab File ManagementControl Tab Set and View TiesView Ties page by clicking the Control tab Gray buttons indicate no tiesCreating or deleting a tie Video and Audio Settings Change the input gain and attenuationMute and unmute one or all outputs Click the Output drop box. a drop-down box appears figure Change the RGB delay computer group video outputs onlyNew input for the selected output Change the output volume level Click the desired output volume step valuePreliminary Global Presets 22 Global PresetsSpace + ~ , @ = ‘ ’ semicolon colon \ and ? Preliminary Ethernet Connection Ethernet Link Default addressRear panel Ethernet connector on the switcher can be Pinging to determine Extron IP address Pinging to determine Web IP addressOpen Connecting as a Telnet clientTelnet tips Escape character and Esc key Local echoSet carriage return-line feed CloseSubnetting a Primer GatewaysLocal and remote devices IP addresses and octetsDetermining whether devices are on the same subnet Unmasked octets are compared indicated by ? in figure A-6Preliminary AppendixBB DSP SIS commands Command/Response Table for DSP SIS CommandsSymbol definitions X6! =DSP SIS Commands, cont’d X6 Gain control or mic mix-point contined Mix Value Only Command/response table for DSP SIS commands EDX6$*X6-GRPM ESX6PCFG Preliminary AppendixCC Specifications Reference InformationVideo output Reference Information, cont’d Control/remote switcher Part Numbers and Accessories Replacement partsOptional accessories Included partsRG6 super high resolution cable Part number Termination tools and connectors Part numberCables Terminated cable assemblies VGA male-to-male cablesVGA male-to-male with audio cables VGA male-to-female cables Part numberVGA male-to-female with audio cables Video cables Part numberInstalling labels in the matrix switcher’s buttons Button LabelsPreliminary Button label blanks Preliminary Japan Extron Electronics, Japan Extron ElectronicsKyodo Building, 16 Ichibancho East Ball RoadExtron USA West
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