Extron electronic MPX Plus 866 A manual Definitions, Front panel security lockouts

Definitions

The following terms, which apply to Extron matrix switchers, are used throughout this manual:

Tie — An input-to-output video and/or line audio connection.

Set of ties — An input tied to two or more outputs. (An output can never be tied to more than one input.)

Configuration — One or more ties, one or more sets of ties, and/or some or all of the signal processor settings made in the DSP Configurator program.

Current configuration — The configuration that is currently active in the switcher (also called configuration 0)

Partial (DSP-Configurator-created) preset — A partial configuration (a subset of ties and/or sets of ties and/or signal processor settings) that has been stored.

NPartial presets can be created only by using the DSP Configurator program. They can be recalled via any means. When recalled (by any means), partial presets overwrite only a portion of the current configuration, leaving other ties and settings unchanged.

Global ties preset — A full, ties only, configuration that has been created via the front panel, SIS commands, or the Matrix Switchers Control Program.

NUp to 32 partial or global ties presets can be stored in memory. Preset locations are assigned to the input buttons and output buttons. Up to 26 preset locations can be selected from the front panel for either saving or retrieving. When a preset is retrieved from memory, it becomes the current configuration (global ties preset) or part of the current configuration (partial preset). Preset numbers larger than 26 are accessible under RS-232 or Ethernet control.

Front panel security lockouts

In the procedural descriptions that follow, it is assumed that the switcher is in Lock mode 0 (fully unlocked). The following two Lock modes are also available:

•Lock mode 1 — All changes are locked from the front panel (except for setting Lock mode 2). Some functions can be viewed.

•Lock mode 2 — Advanced features are locked and can be viewed only. Basic functions, such as tie creation, are unlocked.

NThe switcher is shipped from the factory in Lock mode 2.

See “Setting the front panel locks (Executive modes)” on page 3-44 for a detailed list of basic and advanced functions and the procedure to set the various front panel locks.

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MPX Plus 866 A Media Presentation Matrix Switcher • Operation 3-9