File Storage; Control Options; Recordings - Extron electronics SMP 351 User Manual

File Storage

Internal storage is available for storing recordings and background image files.
Two USB ports (one on the front panel, one on the rear panel) provide a connection for
portable USB drives for storing recordings.
Background image files can be imported from a network attached storage drive, if the unit
is connected to a LAN (see
the internal storage to be used.

Control Options

The SMP 351 can be controlled using the following:
• Front panel menus and controls
• Simple Instruction Set (SIS) commands sent over Ethernet or an RS-232 (via rear panel
Remote captive screw connector or front panel Config USB port) connection
SMP 351 embedded Web pages Ethernet connection
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USB ports provide for direct connection of a keyboard and mouse, and using an internal
browser that allows Web page configuration of the device.
Four digital I/O ports can be configured as digital inputs to receive status from other devices
like push button controls and projector lifts. They can also be configured as digital outputs
to drive LEDs or devices that accept a TTL input signal for local device control.

Recordings

The core function of the SMP 351 is to create recording files from the audio and video input
sources.
Start a recording
Recordings are initiated in one of several ways:
• Unscheduled (ad hoc) recordings — require manual configuration. To use this
method, perform one of the following:
Press the Record (
•
Click the Record (
•
embedded Web pages (see
the options in the Start an Ad hoc Recording window
Tap a control button on a configured touchpanel (such as an Extron TLP Pro Series
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touchpanel with a custom script).
• Scheduled recordings — start automatically at the date and time specified in a
calendar schedule. Schedules can be imported on a one-time basis, on a periodic basis
(updated on a fixed interval), or on an ongoing basis (if using an Opencast Matterhorn
scheduling system). See
recording schedules.
Add a Network Share on page 127), but they must reside in
) button on the front panel of the SMP 351
) button in the AV Controls panel of the SMP 351
Start an Ad Hoc Recording
Schedule Settings on page 65 for details on how to set up
on page 56) and set
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