Extron electronic MPX 866 A manual

Example 1: Creating a set of computer video and audio ties

In the following example, input 5 is tied to outputs 3, 4, and 6. The steps show the front panel indications that result from your action.

NOTE: This example assumes that there are no ties in the current configuration.

1.Clear all selections: Press and release the Esc button.

Press the Esc button to clear all selections.

CONTROL

The LED blinks once.

ENTER PRESET VIEW ESC

2.Select video and audio for the tie: If necessary, press and release the Video button and the Audio button until the LEDs light.

I/O

VIDEO AUDIO

Press the Video button to toggle on and off. The LED lights when selected.

Press the Audio button to toggle on and off. The LED lights when selected.

3.Select an input: Press and release the input 5 button.

Press and release the Computer Input 5 button.

COMPUTER INPUTS

3	4	5	6

The LED lights.

4.Select the outputs: Press and release the output 3, output 4, and output 6 buttons.

NOTE: The entire set of ties can be canceled at this point by pressing and releasing

the Esc button. The Esc LED flashes once.

Press and release the Computer/Audio Output 3, Output 4, and Output 6 buttons. The buttons blink to indicate that the selected computer video and audio input will be tied to these outputs.

ENTER PRESET

The Enter LED blinks to indicate the need to confirm the change.

COMPUTER/AUDIO OUTPUTS

5.Confirm the change: Press and release the Enter button.

Press the Enter button to confirm the configuration change.

ENTER

The Enter LED and all input LEDs and output LEDs return to the unlit state.

MPX 866 A Media Presentation Matrix Switcher • Operation 25

MPX 866 A specifications

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Extron electronic MPX 866 A manual Example 1 Creating a set of computer video and audio ties

Models: MPX 866 A