UTAH SCIENTIFIC Utah-400 iP, System Setup And Operations

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Introduction
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The Utah-400
Switching Matrix
A switching matrix is the internal array of inputs, crosspoints and outputs that allow a routing
switcher to perform the task of routing signals from sources to destinations. The figure below
illustrates a simple 10 X 10 switching matrix – with 10 Inputs and 10 Outputs.
Note the following points regarding the illustration:
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Each VTR is fully connected to the matrix – all audio/video inputs and outputs.
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A cross-point (represented by an X ) is the internal electronic connection of the input to the
output – either audio or video.
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When the cross-point is turned " ON " the connection is made between the source and desti-
nation. The action of turning the cross-point on is known as making a " Take ".
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When an entire audio/video array is connected in this manner, from all of the devices in
your facility, you have full routing flexibility.
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Without re-cabling or re-patching, a device can play back one moment (as a source) and
record the next moment (as a destination).
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Inputs
Outputs
VTR 2
VTR 6
Routing Switcher
Matrix
VTR 2
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VTR 6
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In
VTR 6
In
Crosspoint