Extron electronic MPX Plus 866 A manual General features

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General features

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

NProgram audio inputs are independent of the video groups, but must be tied to the computer/audio group (outputs 1 through 6).

•Tie any input to any or all outputs within a video group

•Quick 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.

•Audio follow — Audio can be switched with its corresponding video input via front panel control or under Ethernet or RS-232 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 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 ports. The Ethernet and RS-232 ports allow remote control via a PC or control system. The Ethernet link allows multiple remote links with two levels of password protection.

•Front panel control — The front panel controller supports input and output selection, preset creation and selection, RGB delay (computer video group), and audio gain and attenuation and volume control. The front panel features illuminated pushbuttons that can be labeled with text or graphics.

•Windows-based control program — For RS-232 remote control from a PC, the two Extron Windows-based control programs provide graphical interface and drag-and-drop/point-and-click operation. The Windows-based control programs also have emulation modes that let you create switcher configuration files at the home office and then download them 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 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 presets.

Upgradeable 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 Web site, www.extron.com, and they can be installed using the Windows-based control program.

Labeling — Extron’s included label 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.

Global memory presets — 32 global memory presets are a time-saving feature that lets you set up and store input/output configurations in advance. You can

then recall those configurations, when needed, with a few simple steps.

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