XTP II CrossPoint Series • Front Panel Operation
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NVRAM Modes
NVRAM modes determine how the matrix switcher communicates with connected endpoint
devices. There are two NVRAM modes—centralized mode and distributed mode—which can
be applied using the XTP System Configuration software (see the
XTP System Configuration
Software Help
). The user can configure each extended input
or output to work in one of these modes depending on the application.
Centralized Mode (Default)
By default, the XTP II CrossPoint matrix switchers operate in centralized mode. In this mode,
the matrix switcher is the “master” device in the system which stores all endpoint settings and
controls all changes to the endpoints.
If changes are made directly to the endpoints (such as input selection on a transmitter using the
buttons, or changes to a scaler using the on-screen display), these changes are pushed back
to the matrix and stored.
NOTE:
Projectors and other XTP compatible devices work in this mode as well.
Distributed Mode
In this mode, the matrix switcher is no longer the master device in the system. When a port is
set up in distributed mode and an endpoint is connected, the settings are maintained on the
endpoint and pushed to the matrix to ensure that they are in sync.
NOTE:
•
The user can still configure the endpoints from the matrix in this mode.
•
Projectors and other XTP compatible devices work in this mode as well.
