Extron Electronics MAV Plus Series User Guide - Manual (Page 57)

I/O Grouping
I/O grouping is a matrix switcher feature that allows you to subdivide the front panel controls
of the matrix into four smaller functional sub-switchers and limit tie creation
using the
front panel only. Tie creation via remote control is unaffected. Inputs and outputs can be
assigned to one of four groups or not assigned to any group.
When you are creating ties on the front panel, inputs and outputs that are assigned to a
group can be tied only to other outputs and inputs within the same group. For example,
a front panel operator cannot tie an input that is assigned to group 1 to an output that is
assigned to group 2. Ungrouped inputs and outputs can be switched to outputs and inputs
in any group. Ties between groups (an input in group 1 tied to an output in group 2)
can be
created under serial port or Ethernet control.
Suggested applications for the I/O grouping feature include:
• Segregating specific video formats to prevent an input in one video format from
being inadvertently applied to an output device that supports another video format
(see figure 36)
• Segregating input and output devices that are in separate rooms
• Isolating video from being displayed on specific output devices for operational security
reasons
Figure 36. I/O Grouping of Incompatible Video Formats
The I/O groups can be set up on the front panel or by using serial port or LAN port control
and either the SIS (see
page 102 ) or the Windows control program (see page 126 ).
Create I/O groups on the front panel as follows:
NOTE: I/O groups are protected when front panel lock mode 2 is selected. You can
view the groups in lock mode 2, but you cannot change them from the front panel (see
Setting the Front Panel Locks (Executive Modes) on page 75).
CrossPoint and MAV Series Matrix Switchers • Operation 51