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MVX Plus 128 VGA Matrix Switchers • Introduction
PRELIMINAR
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Rooming
— Each switcher can be programmed to group multiple outputs to
specifi c “rooms”, allowing them to have their own presets.
Switching fl exibility —
Provides individually buffered, independent matrix
switched outputs with audio follow and audio breakaway for audio models.
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Tie any input to any or all outputs
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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.
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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.
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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 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.
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Front Panel Controller
— The 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 (audio models). The
front panel features illuminated pushbuttons that can be labeled with text or
graphics.
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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.
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Simple Instruction Set (SIS™) —
The remote control protocol uses Extron’s
SIS for easy programming and operation.
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Remote control panels and keypads —
The matrix switchers are remote
controllable, using the optional MKP 2000 and MKP 3000 remote control
keypads. The remote control devices are easy to use and provide tactile
buttons for quick selection.
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.
Labeling
— Extron’s included label software lets you create labels to place in the
front panel I/O buttons, with names, alphanumeric characters, or color
bitmaps for easy and intuitive input and output selection. Alternatively,
labels can be made with any Brother
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P-Touch
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or comparable labeler.
