Extron electronics CrossPoint 450 Plus Series User Manual page 17

Switching fl exibility — Provides individually buffered, independent matrix
switched outputs with audio follow and audio breakaway for systems with
audio BMEs.
• 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 or under Ethernet or RS-232/RS-422 remote control.
• 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 or under Ethernet or
RS-232/RS-422 remote control.
Operational fl exibility — Operations such as input/output selection, setting of
presets, and adjustment of audio levels can be performed on the front panel
or via the Ethernet or RS-232/RS-422 link. The Ethernet and RS-232/RS-422
links allow remote control via a PC or control system. The Ethernet link
allows multiple remote links with two levels of password protection.
• QuickSwitch-Front Panel Controller (QS-FPC) — The optional front panel
controller supports input and output selection, I/O grouping, preset creation
and selection, RGB delay, and audio gain and attenuation, and volume
control (systems with audio BMEs). The front panel features illuminated
pushbuttons that can be labeled with text or graphics.
N The front panel controller is standard, not optional, on MAV Plus video BMEs.
In systems with multiple BMEs, all are operational, but there may be a delay in
reporting confi guration. To prevent confusion, Extron recommend locking the
front panels of all BMEs with the exception of BME 0.
A front panel controller cannot be installed on a sync or audio BME. See
Locking out the front panel (Executive mode) on page 3-40.
• Windows-based control program — For RS-232/RS-422 remote control
from a PC, the Extron Windows-based control software provides a graphical
interface and drag-and-drop/point-and-click operation. The Windows-based
control program also has an emulation mode that lets you create a switcher
confi guration fi le at the home offi ce and then download it for use by the
switcher on site.
• Simple Instruction Set (SIS
SIS for easy programming and operation.
• Remote control panels and keypads — The matrix switchers are remote
controllable, using the optional MKP 2000 and MKP 3000 remote control
panels. The remote control devices are easy to use and provide tactile buttons
for quick selection. Each MKP can be used for input-to-output switching,
one-touch switching for a particular output. The MKP 3000 also can be used
for selection of global presets.
Upgradeable fi rmware — The fi rmware that controls all switcher operation can
be upgraded in the fi eld via RS-232/RS-422 or Ethernet, without taking the
switcher out of service. Firmware upgrades are available for download on
the Extron Web site, www.extron.com, and they can be installed using the
Windows-based control program or the built-in HTML pages.
CrossPoint 450 Plus and MAV Plus Switchers • Introduction
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