DXP HD 4K Series • Operation
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Locking and Unlocking the Front Panel
(Executive Modes)
The matrix switchers have three levels of front panel security lock that limit the operation of
the switcher from the front panel:
•
Lock mode 0
— The front panel is completely unlocked. All front panel functions are
available.
•
Lock mode 1
— All changes are locked from the front panel (except for setting lock
mode 2). Some functions can be viewed.
•
Lock mode 2
— Basic functions are unlocked. Advanced features, except for
switching to lock mode 1, are locked and can only be viewed.
Basic functions include:
•
Making ties
•
Saving and recalling presets
•
Changing lock modes
Advanced functions include:
•
Setting video and audio output mutes
•
Setting the rear panel Remote RS 232 port protocol and baud rate
NOTE:
The switcher is shipped from the factory in lock mode 2.
Selecting Front Panel Lock Mode 2 or Toggling between Lock Modes 2 and 0
NOTES:
•
If the switcher is in lock mode 0 or 1, this procedure selects mode 2.
•
If the switcher is in lock mode 2, this procedure selects mode 0 (unlocks the
switcher).
DXP 88 series — toggling between lock modes 2 and 0
Toggle the front panel lock on and off by pressing and holding the
Enter
,
I/O
, and
Esc
buttons simultaneously until the following LEDs blink twice (approximately 3 seconds).
•
The Esc, Video, and Audio LEDs blink twice if the DXP is now in lock mode
2
.
•
The Video and Audio LEDs blink twice if the DXP is now in lock mode
0
.
I/O
ENTER
ESC
Press and
hold
simultaneously.
3 seconds
I/O
VIDEO
AUDIO
ESC
The LEDs blink twice.
Release the buttons.
VIDEO
AUDIO
Figure 72.
Switching between Front Panel Lock Modes 0 and 2 — DXP 44, 84,
and 88