Extron electronic MPX 866 A manual zz Tie any input to any or all outputs within a video group

Audio — Input and output balanced or unbalanced stereo audio on 3.5 mm, 5-pole captive screw terminals.

Audio input gain/attenuation — Individual input audio levels can be adjusted so there are no noticeable volume differences between sources. Users can set the input level of audio gain or attenuation (-18 dB to +24 dB) via the Ethernet link, RS-232 link, or the front panel.

Audio output volume — The audio volume of each output can be displayed and adjusted through a range from full output to completely silent from the front panel or via RS-232 or Ethernet control.

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

NOTE: Audio switching is independent of the video groups.

zzTie any input to any or all outputs within a video group

zzQuick multiple tie — Multiple inputs can be switched to multiple outputs within a video group simultaneously. This allows all displays (outputs) to change from source to source at the same time.

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

zzAudio 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 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 link. The Ethernet and RS-232 links allow remote control via a PC or control system. The Ethernet link allows multiple remote links with two levels of password protection.

zzFront panel control — The front panel controller supports input and output selection, preset creation and selection, and audio gain and attenuation and volume control. The front panel features slots for labels that can identify each input and output with text or graphics.

zzWindows-based control program — For RS-232 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.

zzSimple Instruction Set (SIS™) — The remote control protocol uses the Extron SIS for easy programming and operation.

zzRemote control panels and keypads — The switcher is 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 or one-touch switching for a particular output and selecting global presets.

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

Labeling — The included Extron Button-Label Generator software lets you create labels to place in the front panel I/O buttons, with names, alphanumeric characters, or color bitmaps for easy and intuitive input and output selection. Alternatively, labels can be made with any Brother® P-Touch®or comparable labeler.

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