Altinex MX2426CV manual Frequently Asked Questions

SWITCHERS

[MONbk] Turns selected outputs in the ON or OFF position

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b = monitor number

k = ON/OFF control.

1 = monitor is in the ON position

0 = monitor is in the OFF position

Monitor number counts from left to right. 1 - Judge, 2 - Plaintiff, 3 - Defendant, 4 - Witness, 5 - Jury, and 6-Media.

An example of the command would be [MON11] – turns Judge’s monitor in the ON position. [MON60] – turn Media output in the OFF position.

[RCLn] Recall status memory location

n = 1, 2, 3, 4

[SAVn] Save status memory location

n = 1, 2, 3, 4

Commands must be issued as shown, in ALL CAPS and with brackets [ ] included in the command string.

After processing a valid command, an [OK] string will be returned, followed by a command echo. For instance, a command of [INP1] will have [OK] as a return string.

If a command is not recognized, an error string, [ERR], will be returned.

When a key is pressed on the front panel, a feedback string is transmitted. This is done to inform a control system that the key has been pressed. (This feature allows several switchers to

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Question How do I know which monitors are ON if I am not next to the switcher?

How do I shut down all monitors at once?

Are there differences between the Plaintiff and Defendant inputs?

Can I use this product in non-court applications?

Answer

We have an optional accessory, the Monitor Status Display (part # RC5206CV), which is currently available for the MX2426CV. The Monitor Status Display provides a manner of quickly determining which displays in a system are active, as the face of the displays may not always be visible.

We also have currently available, the Judge Override Button (part# RC5205CV). The Judge Override Button allows the Judge to immediately black out all of the displays in the system to avoid displaying inadmissible evidence.

No, the MX2426CV offers two of the same VGA inputs – each with buffered local monitor outputs.

Yes, you can use the MX2426CV in non-court applications. This product consists of a 2-in 1-out switcher and a 1-in 6-out distribution amplifier. All inputs and all outputs are the same.

be grouped together to operate in tandem).

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Can I do presets for different monitors to be ON for each preset?

Can I control the

MX2426CV

from my PC?

Yes, the MX2426CV has four memory settings that can store configurations and recall them at a touch of a button.

Yes, we have available software in optional accessories.

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