Selecting Composite Video or S-video

Low resolution video inputs 11 through 14 are individually configurable as either composite video or S-video. View and change this variable from the front panel as follows:

NOTE: Video format is protected when front panel Lock mode 2 is selected. You can view the format in Lock mode 2 but you cannot adjust it from the front panel.

(see “Setting the Front Panel Locks (Executive Modes)” on page 47).

1.Press the Esc button to clear any input LEDs, output LEDs, or control LEDs that may be lit.

2.To enter Video mode, press and hold the Video button until the Video LED begins to blink, then release the button.

3.Press and release one of Video Input buttons 11 through 14 to select that input. Either Video Output LED 7 or 8 lights to indicate the video format. Video Output 7 indicates composite video and Video Output 8 indicates S-video.

4.Press and release the Video Output 7 or 8 button to select the associated video format.

5.Press and release the Video button to exit the Video mode. The Video LED stops blinking.

NOTES: • Pressing the Enter or Preset button also exits Video mode. Pressing the Preset button changes to Recall Preset mode.

• For the switcher to recognize the change and create a new configuration map, you must create a new tie for the input whose format was changed.

• Exiting Video mode by pressing the Video button always returns the I/O configuration to video and audio selected for configuration.

Example 9: Selecting the S-video format for an input

In the following example, the S-video format is selected for video input 12. The steps show the front panel indications that result from your action.

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

2.Enter Video mode: Simultaneously press and hold the Video button.

Press and hold the Video button.

I/O

2 seconds

VIDEO	AUDIO	VIDEO
		The LED blinks to indicate Video mode.
		Release the button.

3.Select a configurable input: Press the Video Input button for a configurable input.

Press and release the Video Input 13 button.

The Video Input 13 LED blinks.

VIDEO INPUTS

11 12 13

7 8

VIDE

Either the Video Output 7 LED or the Output 8 LED lights to indicate the video format as follows:

7 — Composite 8 — S-video (default)

MPX 866 A Media Presentation Matrix Switcher • Operation 39

MPX 866 A specifications

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Additionally, the unit incorporates powerful scaling technology, which optimizes image quality by adjusting the resolution of the incoming video signals to match the display capabilities of the output device. This ensures that content appears crisp and clear, regardless of the source resolution.

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Overall, the Extron MPX 866 A stands out as a versatile, feature-rich multimedia switcher that enhances the presentation experience. Its advanced technologies and characteristics make it an excellent choice for professionals looking to elevate their audio-visual communication.

Extron electronic MPX 866 A manual Selecting Composite Video or S-video

Models: MPX 866 A