Setting The Front Panel LockS (Executive Modes); Selecting Lock Mode 2 Or Toggling Between Mode 2 And Mode 0; Selecting Lock Mode 1 Or Toggling Between Mode 2 And Mode 1 - Extron electronics SMX Series User Manual

Setting the front panel locks (Executive modes)

The matrix switcher has three levels of front panel security lock that limit the
operation of the switcher from the front panel. The three levels are:
• Lock mode 0X — The front panel is completely unlocked, and all front panel
controls are available. Basic and advanced features are available.
• Lock mode 1X — All changes are locked from the front panel (except for
setting Lock mode 2). View mode only available.
• Lock mode 2X — Basic functions are unlocked. Advanced features are locked
and can be viewed only (default mode).
Basic features consist of:
Making ties
m
Saving and recalling presets
m
Setting input audio gain and attenuation
m
Changing Lock modes
m
Advanced features consist of:
Setting video and audio output mutes
m
Setting audio output volume
m
Setting RGB delay (VGA, RGBHV boards).
m
Setting the rear panel report port protocol and baud rate.
m
N The switcher is shipped from the factory in Lock mode 2.
See "chapter 4, Programmer's Guide" to set Lock modes using SIS commands.
Selecting Lock mode 2 or toggling between mode 2 and mode 0
N If the switcher is in Lock mode 0 this procedure selects mode 2. Preset, View,
and Esc buttons flash green twice.
If it is in Lock mode 2, this procedure selects mode 0 (unlocks the switcher).
View and Esc flash green twice.
Toggle the lock on or off by pressing and holding the Preset, View, and Esc buttons
simultaneously for approximately 2 seconds.
C O N T R O L
ENTER
PRESET VIEW ESC
Press and hold for
about 2 seconds
Figure 3-16 — Setting the Executive Lock mode 2
Selecting Lock mode 1 or toggling between mode 2 and mode 1
If the switcher is in Lock mode 1, this procedure selects mode 2. Preset, View,
N
and Esc buttons flash green twice. If the switcher is in Lock mode 2, this selects
mode 1. View, and Esc buttons flash green twice.
Toggle the lock on and off by pressing and holding the View and the Esc. button
simultaneously for approximately 2 seconds.
C O N T R O L
ENTER PRESET VIEW ESC
Press and hold for
about 2 seconds
Figure 3-17 — Setting the Executive Lock mode 1
SMX System MultiMatrix Switchers • Operation and Setup
C O N T R O L C O N T R O L
ENTER PRESET VIEW ESC
ENTER PRESET
Exec mode 2
Preset, View, and Press and hold for
2 seconds
Esc flash
C O N T R O L C O N T R O L
ENTER PRESET VIEW ESC
ENTER PRESET
Exec mode 1
Press and hold for
View and Esc flash
2 seconds
C O N T R O L
ENTER PRESET VIEW ESC
VIEW ESC
Exec mode 0
View and Esc flash
C O N T R O L
ENTER PRESET VIEW ESC
VIEW ESC
Exec mode 2
Preset, View, and
Esc flash
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