Features - Extron electronics SMX Series User Manual

Features

Hot swappable Input/Output boards and SFP modules — Any board or SFP
module can be added or replaced without taking the unit out of service, or
removing the power.
Channel to channel isolation — Each I/O board provides isolation between
channels and extremely low electrostatic emissions.
Quick-Switch Front Panel Controller (QS-FPC
for touch-of-a-button input and output selection and switching.
Presets — This time-saving feature allows the set up and recall of recurring I/O
configurations using either the front panel, RS-232/422, or Ethernet.
Global: Up to 32 individual I/O configurations may be saved and recalled.
Plane: Up to 10 presets per switching plane can be saved and recalled without
affecting the other I/O plane connections.
RS-232/422 control — A rear panel, RS-232/422 control port provides connection
to control software via a control system or PC.
Front panel control configuration port — A front panel 2.5mm mini jack is
available for set-up and configuring the SMX without having to access the rear of
the unit while installed within a rack system.
Simple Instruction Set (SIS
for easy programming and operation.
Control and configuration software — For RS-232/422 and Ethernet remote control
from a PC, the Extron Windows
matrix switcher. This icon-driven software uses a graphical, drag-and-drop
interface to make I/O configuration and other customization functions simple
and convenient. The software also offers an emulation mode for configuration of
an off-site matrix switcher; the I/O configuration may then be saved for future
downloading to the matrix switcher.
IP Control (Ethernet) via the LAN port — This port allows the switcher to be
controlled through an Ethernet local area network (LAN) and/or wide area
network (WAN) using standard IP internet protocols. This ability provides
flexible connectivity for off-site control and password protection of the switcher.
Web hosting — The user can upload their customized web pages into the switcher.
Digital Sync Validation Processing (DSVP
unmanned, remote locations, it may be vital to know that sources are active and
switching. Extron's DSVP confirms that input sources are active by scanning all
sync inputs for active signals. DSVP provides instantaneous frequency feedback
for composite sync or separate horizontal and vertical sync signals via the
switcher's RS-232/RS-422 port or the Ethernet port.
Virtual plane grouping — Switching planes can be grouped together to make a
single, virtual switching plane. Plane grouping allows several signal planes to
act as a single unit with a single control command affecting all planes
Audio input gain/attenuation — Users can set the input level of audio gain or
attenuation (-18 dB to +24 dB) via the RS-232/RS-422 or Ethernet link, or from
the front panel. Individual input audio levels can be adjusted so there are no
noticeable volume differences between sources.
Audio output volume (audio I/O boards) — The audio volume of each output can
be displayed and adjusted through a range from full output to completely silent
using the front panel, or through serial port or Ethernet control.
RGB Delay (VGA and RGBHV) — This allows the delay of the output of the signal
by a specified time (the delay time), enabling video and audio signals to be
kept in sync. This can be set via the front panel, RS-232, or LAN connection.
) — The remote control protocol uses SIS commands
™
-based control software is supplied with every
®
) — In critical environments or
™
SMX System MultiMatrix Switchers • Introduction
) — The QuickSwitch FPC allows
™
1-5