Extron electronics SMX Series User Manual page 14

Introduction, cont'd
Three front panel security lockout modes (Executive modes) — If a matrix
Upgradeable firmware — The firmware that controls all switcher operation can
Labeling — Extron's button label software lets you create labels to place in the front
Operational flexibility — Operations such as input/output selection, setting of
• Front Panel Controller — The front panel controller supports input and
• Windows-based control program — Via serial port or Ethernet remote
• Simple Instruction Set (SIS™) — Uses SIS commands for easy programming
Switching flexibility — Provides individually buffered, independent matrix
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1-6 SMX System MultiMatrix Switchers • Introduction
switcher is installed in an open area, where operation by unauthorized
personnel may be a problem, either of two security lockout modes can be
implemented (the third mode is unlocked). When a front panel locked mode
is enabled, a special button combination or SIS command is required to
unlock the front panel controller and make the front panel fully operational.
be upgraded in the field via either serial port or the Ethernet port, without
taking the switcher out of service. Firmware upgrades are available for
download on the Extron Web site,
using the Windows-based control program or built-in HTML pages.
panel I/O buttons, with names, alphanumeric characters, or color bitmaps
for easy and intuitive input and output selection. Alternatively, labels can be
made with any Brother ™
presets, and adjustment of audio levels can be performed on the front panel
or via the Ethernet or serial link. The serial links allow remote control via a
PC or control system. The Ethernet link allows multiple remote links with
two levels of password protection.
output selection, I/O grouping, preset creation and selection, RGB delay,
and audio gain and attenuation and volume control (audio models). The
front panel features illuminated push-buttons that can be labeled with text or
graphics.
control, the Windows-based control software provides a graphical interface
and drag-and-drop/point-and-click operation.
and operation.
switched outputs with audio follow and audio breakaway for audio models.
Tie any input to any or all outputs
Quick multiple tie — Multiple inputs can be switched to multiple outputs
simultaneously. This allows all displays (outputs) to change from source to
source at the same time.
Audio follow — Audio can be switched with its corresponding video input
via front panel control, under Ethernet or RS-232/RS-422 remote control, or
by giving the video and audio boards the same plane address.
Audio breakaway — Audio can be broken away from its corresponding
video signal. This feature allows any audio signal to be selected with any
video signal simultaneously to one or all outputs in any combination. Audio
breakaway switching can be done via front panel control, under Ethernet
or RS-232/RS-422 remote control, or by giving the video and audio boards
different plane addresses.
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P-Touch ™ or comparable labeler.
and they can be installed