Extron Electronics MTPX Series User Guide - Manual (Page 15)

1-7 MTPX Twisted Pair Matrix Switchers • Introduction
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Definitions
The following terms, which apply to all Extron matrix switchers, are used
throughout this manual:
Tie — An input-to-output connection.
Set of ties — An input tied to two or more outputs. (An output can never be tied
to more than one input.)
Configuration — One or more ties or one or more sets of ties.
Current configuration — The configuration that is currently active in the
switcher (also called “configuration 0”).
Global memory preset — A configuration that has been stored. Up to 32 global
memory presets can be stored in memory. Preset locations are assigned
to the input buttons and output buttons. When a preset is retrieved from
memory, it becomes the current configuration.
All 32 global presets can be selected from the front panel for either saving or
retrieving.
Features
Twisted pair inputs and outputs — The switchers input and output TP signals on
female RJ-45 connectors.
Direct video inputs and outputs — The switchers directly input and output
RGBHV or RGBS (VGA) video on 15-pin HD connectors. They can also input
and output RGsB, RsGsBs, component/HDTV, S-video, or composite video.
Direct audio inputs — The switchers directly input balanced or unbalanced stereo
audio on 3.5 mm, 5-pole captive screw terminals.
Audio input gain/attenuation — The volume of each audio signal that is input on
the 5-pole 3.5 mm direct insertion input connectors can be adjusted so there
are no noticeable volume differences between sources. You can set the input
level of audio gain or attenuation (-18 dB to +24 dB) via the front panel or via
serial port control.
Audio output volume — The volume of each audio signal that is output on
the 5-pole 3.5 mm direct insertion input connectors can be displayed and
adjusted through a range of full output to complete silence, from the front
panel or via serial port control.
Switching flexibility — The switcher provides individually buffered, independent,
matrix switched outputs with audio follow and audio breakaway.
• Tie any input to any or all outputs.
• Quick multiple tie — Multiple inputs can be switched to multiple outputs
simultaneously. This allows all displays (outputs) to change from source to
source at the same time.
• Audio follow — Audio can be switched with its corresponding video input
via front panel control or via serial port remote control.
• Audio breakaway — Audio can be broken away from its corresponding
video signal. This feature allows any audio signal to be selected with any
video signal simultaneously to one or all outputs in any combination. Audio
breakaway switching can be done via front panel control or via serial port
remote control.