1-5CrossPoint Plus Matrix Switchers • Introduction
Operational flexibility — Operations such as input/output selection, setting of
presets, and adjustment of audio levels can be performed on the front panel
or over the RS-232/RS-422 link. The RS-232/RS-422 link allows remote
control via a PC, RS-232 capable PDA, or control system.
•QuickSwitch Front Panel Controller (QS-FPC™) — The CrossPoint Plus
series QS-FPC feature supports touch-of-a-button input and output selection,
preset creation and selection, and audio gain and attenuation control.
•Windows-based control program — Extron’s Windows-based control
program provides a versatile range of operational options with its graphical
interface and drag-and-drop/point-and-click operation. The Windows-based
control program also has an emulation mode that lets you create a switcher
configuration file at the home office and then download it for use by the
switcher on site.
•Simple Instruction Set (SIS™) — The remote control protocol uses Extron’s
SIS for easy programming and operation.
Audio gain/attenuation — Users can set the input level of audio gain or
attenuation (-15dB to +9dB) via the RS-232/RS-422 link or from the front
panel. Individual input audio levels can be adjusted so there are no
noticeable volume differences between sources (figure 1-3).
Audio
inputs
Audio
inputs
VCR
No noticeable volume
differences between sources
Audio system
CD jukebox
CrossPoint Plus Series switcher
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CROSSPOINT Plus MATRIX SERIES SWITCHER with
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Figure 1-3 — Audio gain and attenuation
Global presets — 16 memory presets are a time-saving feature that lets you set up
and store input/output configurations in advance and then recall those
configurations when needed with a few simple steps.