Operation; Powering On; Basic Control Panel Operations; Control Lock - Lightware MX9x9DVI-Plus User Manual

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4. Operation

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O peration
This chapter is about the powering and operating of the device describing the
functions which are available by the front/rear controls:

Powering on

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Basic Control Panel Operations

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The EDID Memory of a Matrix
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Remote Operation
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MX DVI-Plus Series – User's Manual
4.1. Powering on
Connect the power cord to the AC power input connector. After
switching the mains switch to upper position the matrix starts up.
After powered on, the unit performs a self-test, and then all front panel
buttons light up for a second. After the self-test the CPU live LED starts
blinking, the matrix reloads its last configuration and it is ready to use.
ATTENTION! After switching ON, the matrix reloads the latest
settings that were used before it was turned off. The matrix 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 the case of a power failure or accidental
power down.
4.2. Basic Control Panel Operations
4.2.1. CONTROL LOCK
DEFINITION: The Control Lock means to disable the front panel
buttons.
While the front panel buttons are disabled the RS-232 and
Ethernet control is still enabled. If the button is not illuminated,
front panel button operations are enabled. If it illuminates red
continuously, front panel operations are disabled.
Press and hold the Control lock button for 3 seconds to toggle the
Control lock state.
4.2.2. Take / Autotake Modes
The router has two different switching modes: Take and Autotake. If
the Take / Auto button is unlit, Take mode is active. When the Take / Auto
button continuously lights green, Autotake mode is selected.
Press and hold the Take button for three seconds to toggle between
Take and Autotake modes.
Take Mode
DEFINITION: The Take mode allows the user to connect or
disconnect multiple outputs to an input at once but the
layout must be confirmed (executed) by the Take button as
a final step.
The commands are only executed when the Take button is pressed.
If an operation is not confirmed by the Take button, all preselected
actions will be ignored, and the router returns to its idle state.
Autotake Mode
DEFINITION: The Autotake mode means the switching actions
are executed immediately (without user confirmation).
The switching occurs immediately upon pressing one of the
input selector buttons. This mode is useful when time delay is not
allowed between multiple switching.
4.2.3. Viewing the Crosspoint State
The user can check the current switching status on the front panel
using front panel buttons. This status view feature is slightly different
in Take or Autotake modes because of different switching philosophy
of the two modes.
INFO: A status view occurs whenever the router has to be switched.
After entering the view state, the user can change the routing
configuration. Viewing and switching can be done after each other,
or if nothing is pressed for three seconds, the router returns to idle
state.
View Current State in Take Mode
If all source and destination buttons and Take button are dark (the
CONTROL unit is in Take mode, and no input was selected in last 3 seconds), the
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user can verify both input and output connections. This informative
display will remain for 3 seconds, and then all button lamps go out.
In Take mode no accidental change can be done unless Take button is
pressed.
For viewing input connections, press and release a source button. Now
the selected source button and all destination buttons will light up
which are currently connected to the selected source.
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For viewing output connections, press and release a destination button.
Now the source button which is connected to the selected destination
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will light up. If no source button is lighting, the selected destination is
in muted state.
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