Definitions - Extron electronics MPX Plus 866 A User Manual

Introduction, cont'd
The MPX can be operated by any of the following connected to either RS-232 port
or the LAN port:
•
•
•
•
•
The switcher is housed in a rack-mountable, 2U high metal enclosure with
mounting flanges for a standard 19" rack. The appropriate rack mounting kit is
included with the switcher.
The switcher has an internal 100 VAC to 240 VAC, 50-60 Hz, 48 watts power supply
that provides worldwide power compatibility.

Definitions

The following terms, which apply to all 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
Configuration — One or more ties, one or more sets of ties, and/or some or all of
Current configuration — The configuration that is currently active in the
Partial (DSP-Configurator-created) preset — A partial configuration (a subset of
N Partial presets can be created only by using the DSP Configurator program.
Global ties preset — A full, ties only, configuration that has been created via the
N Up to 32 partial or global ties presets can be stored in memory. Preset locations
1-4 MPX Plus 866 A Media Presentation Matrix Switcher • Introduction
A control system
A PC and any of the following:
The Extron SIS

The Extron Windows-based DSP Configurator program

The Extron Windows

An Extron MKP 2000 remote control panel
An Extron MKP 3000 remote control panel
(RS-232 only) An Extron MCP 1000 remote control panel and/or MKP 1000
remote keypad
to more than one input.)
the signal processor settings made in the DSP Configurator program.
switcher (also called configuration 0)
ties and/or sets of ties and/or signal processor settings) that has been stored.
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.
front panel, SIS commands, or the Matrix Switchers Control Program.
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.
-based Matrix Switchers Control Program
®