Extron electronic 450 Plus, MAV Plus manual Tie any input to any or all outputs

Switching flexibility — Provides individually buffered, independent matrix switched outputs with audio follow and audio breakaway for systems with audio BMEs.

•Tie any input to any or all outputs

•Quick multiple tie — Multiple inputs can be switched to multiple outputs simultaneously. This allows all displays (outputs) to change from source to source at the same time.

•Audio follow — Audio can be switched with its corresponding video input via front panel control or under Ethernet or RS-232/RS-422 remote control.

•Audio breakaway — Audio can be broken away from its corresponding video signal. This feature allows any audio signal to be selected with any video signal simultaneously to one or all outputs in any combination. Audio breakaway switching can be done via front panel control or under Ethernet or RS-232/RS-422 remote control.

Operational flexibility — Operations such as input/output selection, setting of presets, and adjustment of audio levels can be performed on the front panel or via the Ethernet or RS-232/RS-422 link. The Ethernet and RS-232/RS-422 links allow remote control via a PC or control system. The Ethernet link allows multiple remote links with two levels of password protection.

•QuickSwitch-Front Panel Controller (QS-FPC) — The optional front panel controller supports input and output selection, I/O grouping, preset creation and selection, RGB delay, and audio gain and attenuation, and volume control (systems with audio BMEs). The front panel features illuminated pushbuttons that can be labeled with text or graphics.

NThe front panel controller is standard, not optional, on MAV Plus video BMEs. In systems with multiple BMEs, all are operational, but there may be a delay in reporting configuration. To prevent confusion, Extron recommend locking the front panels of all BMEs with the exception of BME 0.

A front panel controller cannot be installed on a sync or audio BME. See Locking out the front panel (Executive mode) on page 3-40.

•Windows-based control program — For RS-232/RS-422 remote control from a PC, the Extron Windows-based control software provides a 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.

•Remote control panels and keypads — The matrix switchers are remote controllable, using the optional MKP 2000 and MKP 3000 remote control panels. The remote control devices are easy to use and provide tactile buttons for quick selection. Each MKP can be used for input-to-output switching, one-touch switching for a particular output. The MKP 3000 also can be used for selection of global presets.

Upgradeable firmware — The firmware that controls all switcher operation can be upgraded in the field via RS-232/RS-422 or Ethernet, without taking the switcher out of service. Firmware upgrades are available for download on the Extron Web site, www.extron.com, and they can be installed using the Windows-based control program or the built-in HTML pages.

CrossPoint 450 Plus and MAV Plus Switchers • Introduction 1-7