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1995-1997 - INLINE, INC
PATHFINDER OPERATION MANUAL - REV2.1A May 19, 1997
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Description:
The PATHFINDER series switchers are designed to route multiple RGB and audio signals to multiple
output devices. A typical installation may involve computers, monitors, large screen data projectors, VCR’s
and video cameras. PATHFINDER series switchers are commonly installed in board rooms, training
centers, monitoring facilities, simulation systems and any other installation requiring comprehensive routing
over multiple video and audio sources. PATHFINDER switchers are also integrated into rental and staging
A/V systems for live presentations and shows.
Fixed Configuration vs. Reconfigurable Switchers
The PATHFINDER series switchers are available in two basic varieties: Fixed and Reconfigurable.
FIXED CONFIGURATION SWITCHERS
Fixed configuration switchers have a pre-determined number of input and output ports. For example, an
IN61204 is a fixed RGBS and stereo audio matrix switcher with a maximum of 12 input ports and 4 output
ports. If fewer ports than the maximum ports are going to be used, the unit can be set as a 10 in, 3 out, for
example, but could not be set for a 10 in, 6 out.
RECONFIGURABLE SWITCHERS
Re-configurable switchers offer flexibility in the number of input and output ports. The unit has a set
number of ports, and these can be configured by the user for any combination of input and output ports as
long as the total number does not exceed that available. For example, an IN60016 is a re-configurable
RGBS and stereo audio matrix switcher with 16 ports. The unit can be set for any combination of inputs
and outputs as long as (# input ports + # output ports
≤
16). Thus, the unit could be set as a 14 x 2, 2 x 14,
8 x 8, 10 x 4, etc.
Model Numbers
The model number of your unit denotes its type and configuration. The IN50000 series are composite video
and stereo audio matrix switchers. The IN60000 series are RGBS and stereo audio matrix switchers, while
the IN60000G series are RGBS matrix switchers (no audio).
The last four digits of the model number designate the number of input and output ports. The following
table lists some model numbers and there descriptions as examples:
Model #
Description
IN50804
8 in, 4 out video and stereo audio switcher
IN50016
16 port re-configurable video and stereo audio switcher
IN61204
12 in, 4 out RGBS and stereo audio switcher
IN60808G
8 in, 8 out RGBS switcher
IN60016
16 port re-configurable RGBS and stereo audio
switcher
IN60012G
12 port re-configurable RGBS switcher