Operation; Powering On - Lightware MX2-8X8-HDMI20-AUDIO User Manual

5. Operation

5.1. Powering on

Connect the power cord to the AC input connector; the matrix is immediately powered on.
After the self-test (about 30 seconds), the last configuration is loaded automatically.
INFO
The router has an internal emergency memory that stores all current settings and tie
configurations. This memory is independent from presets and invisible for the user. This
built-in feature helps the system to be ready immediately in case of power failure or
accidental power down.
5.2. Front Panel Operations
Take / Autotake Mode
The router has two different switching modes: Take and Autotake. If the Take button is unlit,
Take mode is active. When the Take button continuously illuminates green, Autotake mode
is selected. Press and hold the Take button for two seconds to change between Take and
Autotake modes.
5.2.1. View Crosspoint State
The current switching status can be checked on the front panel by using the front panel
buttons. The crosspoint state is displayed slightly different in Take or Autotake modes
because of the different switching methods.
INFO
View mode does not mean, that the router has to be switched in different modes, viewing
and switching can be done after each other, without pressing any special buttons.
View Current State in Take Mode
If the router is in Take mode, the user can verify both input and output connections. In Take
mode no accidental change can be done unless Take button is pressed.
Press and release a source button. Now the selected
source button and all destination buttons which are
currently connected to the selected source will light
up. This informative display will remain active for
three seconds, then all buttons turn to dark.
Sample drawing shows that Input 1 is currently connected to the Output 2, 3, and 5 ports.
If every source, destination, and Take buttons are unlit
(the unit is in Take mode, and no input was selected
in the last 3 seconds), press and release a destination
button to see its current state. Now the source button,
which is connected to the selected destination, will
light up.
Sample drawing shows that Output 3 is connected to the Input 1.
View Current State in Autotake Mode
In Autotake mode only states of destinations can be viewed.
Press and release the required destination button. Now
the source button, which is connected to the selected
destination, will light up.
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