I/O.grouping - Extron electronics MVX Plus 128 VGA A User Manual

I/O grouping
I/O grouping is a matrix switcher feature that allows you to subdivide the front
panel controls of the matrix into four smaller functional sub-switchers and limit tie
creation from the front panel only. Inputs and outputs can be assigned to one of
four groups or not assigned to any group.
When you are creating ties on the front panel, inputs and outputs that are assigned
to a group can be tied only to other outputs and inputs within the same group. For
example, a front panel operator cannot tie an input that is assigned to group 1 to an
output that is assigned to group 2. Ungrouped inputs and outputs can be switched
to outputs and inputs in any group. Ties between groups (an input in group 1 tied
to an output in group 2) can be created under RS-232/RS-422 or Ethernet control.
Suggested applications for the I/O grouping feature include:
• Segregating specific video formats to prevent an input in one video format
from being inadvertently applied to an output device that supports another
video format (figure 3-27)
• Segregating input and output devices that are in separate rooms
• Isolating video from being displayed on specific output devices for
operational security reasons
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Group 1 Group 2
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
4 input, 2 output
composite video matrix
Input
Camera #1 1 2 3 4
1
Output
2
Group 1
Camera #4
Figure 3-27 — I/O grouping of incompatible video formats
The I/O groups can be set up on the front panel or by using RS-232/RS-422 and
LAN ports and either the SIS or the Windows control program (see chapter 4,
"Programmer's Guide", and chapter 5, "Matrix Software"). Create I/O groups on
the front panel as follows:
N I/O groups are protected when front panel lock mode 2 is selected. You can view
1. Press the Esc button to clear any input buttons, output buttons, or control
buttons that may be lit.
2. To enter I/O Group mode, press and hold the Input 1 and Output 1 buttons
until the input and output buttons light to display the ungrouped inputs and
outputs.
INPUTS
Group 3
OUTPUTS
Document Camera
Monitor
VCR
DVD
Monitor
the groups in lock mode 2, but you cannot change them from the front panel.
MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher • Operation
Computer #1
3 input, 4 output
RGBHV matrix
Input
8 9 10
5
6
Computer #3 Output
7
8
Group 3
3 input, 2 output
S-video matrix
INPUTS
FREEZE RGB UNIVERSAL COMPOSITE S-VIDEO
FREEZE 1 2 3 4
Input
5 6 7
3
Output
4
Group 2
VSC 700
SCAN CONVERTER
FREEZE
IR RESET MENU NEXT SIZE
MIN/MAX
CENTER/PAN/SIZE
VSC 700
Projector
Monitor
PICTURE ADJUSTMENTS ADJUST
SDI CENTER SIZE BRT/CONT COL/TNT ZOOM DETAIL
MENU
5
NEXT
USP 405
UNIVERSAL SIGNAL PROCESSOR
USP 405
Monitor
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