Example 8: Saving a global ties preset

In the following example, the current configuration is saved as a global ties preset. The steps show the front panel indications that result from your actions.

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

Press and release the Esc button.

C O N T R O L

ENTER

PRESET

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ESC

 

 

The button flashes once.

2. Select Save Preset mode: Press and hold the Preset button for approximately 2 seconds until it blinks.

Preset Assigned

COMPUTER INPUTS

Press and hold the Preset button until it blinks.

PRESET

 

 

 

PRESET

 

 

 

 

2 seconds

 

 

All input and output buttons with

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Release the button.

assigned presets light red.

 

 

If you then save the configuration

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

to a lit preset number, the

 

 

 

 

 

 

configuration data at that preset

 

 

 

 

 

 

location will be overwritten.

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COMPUTER/AUDIO OUTPUTS

No Preset Assigned

3. Select the preset number: Press and release the input or output button for the desired preset.

C O N T R O L

Press and release the Input 1 button.

The button blinks red to indicate that this preset number is selected but not saved.

COMPUTER INPUTS

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ENTER

PRESET

VIEW

ESC

 

 

The Enter button blinks to indicate the need to save the preset.

The Preset button continues to blink.

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4. Confirm the preset save: Press and release the Enter button. The current configuration is now stored in the selected memory location.

Press the Enter button to save the preset.

 

C O N T R O L

 

 

 

 

VIEW

ESC

All input buttons return to unlit

ENTER

PRESET

or background illumination.

 

 

The Enter and Preset buttons return to unlit or background illumination.

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Extron electronic MPX Plus 866 A manual Example 8 Saving a global ties preset, Preset Assigned

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