Operations; Powering On; Creating A Configuration - Extron electronics HDXP Plus Series User Manual

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Operations

The following sections detail the powering up process and provide procedures for
operations that can be performed from the front or rear panel.

Powering On

Apply power by connecting the power cord to an AC source. The switcher performs a
self-test that flashes the front panel button indicators red, green, and amber and then
turns them off (the order of button LED colors may vary by model). An error-free power-
up self-test sequence leaves all input, output, and control buttons either unlit or showing
background illumination. The lit or unlit status of the Matrix and Preview buttons is the
same as it was when the switcher was powered off.
The current configuration and all presets are saved in memory. When power is applied,
the most recent configuration is retrieved. The previous presets remain intact. If an error
occurs during the self-test, the HDXP locks up and does not operate. If your switcher
locks up on power-up, call the

Creating a Configuration

A configuration consists of one or more inputs, each tied to a set of outputs. To set up a
configuration, you must place the HDXP in matrix switching mode, which enables you to
switch any input to any output.
NOTE: While an input can be tied to multiple outputs, an output can be tied to only
This section contains the steps to follow to create or change a configuration. The
following subsections contain some examples of configurations that can be created on
the HDXP, and instructions on setting them up. The illustrations show the HDXP 3216;
however, the procedures apply to all HDXP models.
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Preview button — The Preview button has two primary functions (
secondary functions ( ):
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Places the HDXP in Preview switching mode, enabling selection of one input to
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preview.
Lights to indicate that the HDXP is in preview mode, and that only one input can
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be selected to be viewed.
With the Matrix button, toggles the front panel lock on or off (see
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the Front Panel [Executive
With the Matrix button, initiates the front panel system reset (see
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using front panel buttons).
Selects RS-422 for the rear panel RS232/RS422 port when the switcher is in
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Serial Port Configuration mode (see
and Baud Rate).
Flashes to indicate that the RS232/RS422 port is set to the RS-422 protocol
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when the HDXP is in Serial Port Configuration mode (see
or RS-422 Protocol and Baud
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one input.
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Press the Esc button to clear any pending changes or input, output, or control
button indicators that may be lit.
Press the Matrix button in the I/O section. The Matrix button lights green (the Preview
button remains unlit).
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Selecting the RS-232 or RS-422 Protocol
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Locking Out
Resetting
Selecting the RS-232
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