Setting the Front Panel Locks (Executive Modes)

The matrix switcher has three levels of front panel security lock that limit the operation of the switcher from the front panel. The three levels are:

Lock mode 0 — The front panel is completely unlocked. All front panel functions are available.

Lock mode 1 — All changes are locked from the front panel (except for setting Lock mode 2). Some functions can be viewed.

Lock mode 2 — Basic functions are unlocked. Advanced features are locked and can be viewed only.

Basic functions consist of:

Making ties

Saving and recalling presets

Setting input audio gain and attenuation

Changing Lock modes

Advanced functions consist of:

Creating I/O groups

Setting audio output mutes

Setting audio output volume

Setting the rear panel remote port protocol and baud rate

Setting the audio/RS-232 input format (audio or RS-232)

NOTE: The switcher is shipped from the factory in Lock mode 2.

Selecting Lock mode 2 or toggling between mode 2 and mode 0

NOTE: If the switcher is in Lock mode 0 or mode 1, this procedure selects mode 2.

If the switcher is in Lock mode 2, this procedure selects mode 0 (unlocks the switcher).

Toggle the lock on and off by pressing and holding the Enter button, the Video button, and the Audio button simultaneously for approximately 2 seconds (see figure 38).

Press and hold the Enter, Video, and Audio buttons simultaneously to turn on Lock mode 2 or to toggle between mode 2 and mode 0.

I / O

ENTER

VIDEO AUDIO

2 seconds

ENTER

 

I / O

VIDEO AUDIO

The Enter, Video, and Audio buttons blink twice to indicate the mode change. Release the buttons.

Figure 38. Toggle Front Panel Lock Between Mode 2 and Mode 0

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