MediaXtreme MediaZone
Keywest Technology
14563 W. 96
th
Terrace
Lenexa, Kansas 66215
800.331.2019
www.keywesttechnology.com
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23 Mar 2009
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Select AVR8/16 EVENT
The Keywest Technology AVR8 device is an eight input, four output AV switcher device with
network and serial control capability. The AVR8 comes with a manual specific to its operation.
The MX series products can control the AVR8 directly as with other devices already discussed.
Select the Router (typically AVR-8) and select control method. There AVR8 differs from other
matrix switchers in that it can be controlled by serial commands (RS-232) or Ethernet via IP.
Setup of the AVR8 is covered in the AVR8 manual—there are specific settings for both types of
control protocols.
Keywest Technology recommends using IP Network control. To use IP Control set the IP
NETWORK port by entering the port number set on the AVR8 (typically this value is 3000).
Next set the IP address of the AVR8 (per the AVR8 manual).
Choose the Input and Output configuration for the event. This event scheduler is programmed
by the outputs—that is, there are four outputs on the AVR8, so those choices are static. What is
