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I/O Grouping
I/O grouping is a matrix switcher feature that allows you to subdivide the front panel
control of the matrix into four smaller functional sub-switchers. Inputs and outputs can be
assigned to one of four groups or not assigned to any group.
7HENYOUARECREATINGTIESONTHEFRONTPANELINPUTSANDOUTPUTSTHATAREASSIGNED
to a group can be tied only to other outputs and inputs within the same group. For
example, you cannot tie an input that is assigned to group 1 to an output that is assigned
TOGROUP5NGROUPEDINPUTSANDOUTPUTSCANBESWITCHEDTOOUTPUTSANDINPUTSIN
any group. Ties between groups (for example, an input in group 1 tied to an output in
group 2)
can
be created via SIS commands, the control software, or the web pages.
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a DXP.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
OUTPUTS
3 input, 2 output
matrix
Camera #1
Monitor
Monitor
Group 1
1 2 3
Input
1
2
Output
Camera #3
1
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DIGITAL VIDEO SCALER
ADJUST
IR
2
3
4
MENU
NEXT
VTR
(MPEG-2/JPEG 2000) #1
VTR
(MPEG-2/JPEG 2000) #3
3 input, 2 output
matrix
Monitor
Group 2
3
4
4 5 6
Input
Output
DVS 304
Editing Station
#1
Monitor
Monitor
Monitor
2 input, 4 output
matrix
5
6
7
8
7 8
Input
Output
Group 3
Editing Station
#2
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
INPUTS
Figure 36.
I/O Grouping of Incompatible Video Formats
Suggested applications for the I/O grouping feature include:
s
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
(see figure 36).
s
Segregating input and output devices that are in separate rooms.
s
Isolating video from being displayed on specific output devices for operational security
purposes.
I/O groups can be set up using the front panel, SIS commands via RS-232 or RS-422
control (see the “
SIS Configuration and Control
” section, starting on page 47), the
embedded web pages (see the “
HTML Operation
” section, starting on page 101
)
, or
the Matrix Switchers Control Program via RS-232, RS-422, or IP control (see the “
Matrix
Software
” section starting on page 70). To set up I/O groups using the front panel:
1.
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2.
To enter I/O group mode, press and
hold
the Input 1 and Output 1 buttons
simultaneously until the buttons light to indicate the ungrouped inputs and outputs,
then release the buttons.
