Setting the front panel locks (executive modes), Setting the front panel locks, Executive modes) – Extron Electronics MTPX Plus Series User Guide User Manual
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Setting the Front Panel Locks (Executive Modes)
The matrix switcher has three levels of front panel security lock that limit the operation of
the switcher from the front panel. The three levels are:
•
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 are locked and can be
viewed only.
Basic functions consist of:
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Making ties
•
Saving and recalling presets
•
Setting input audio gain and attenuation
•
Changing Lock modes
Advanced functions consist of:
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Creating I/O groups
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Setting audio output mutes
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Setting audio output volume
•
Setting the rear panel remote port protocol and baud rate
•
Setting the audio/RS-232 input format (audio or RS-232)
NOTE: The switcher is shipped from the factory in Lock mode 2.
Selecting Lock mode 2 or toggling between mode 2 and mode 0
NOTE: If the switcher is in Lock mode 0 or mode 1, this procedure selects mode 2.
If the switcher is in Lock mode 2, this procedure selects mode 0 (unlocks the
switcher).
Toggle the lock on and off by pressing and holding the Enter button, the Video button, and
the Audio button simultaneously for approximately 2 seconds (see figure 38).
I / O
VIDEO AUDIO
ENTER
I / O
VIDEO
AUDIO
ENTER
Press and
hold the Enter, Video, and Audio
buttons simultaneously to turn on Lock mode 2
or to toggle between mode 2 and mode 0.
2 seconds
The Enter, Video,
and Audio buttons
blink twice to indicate
the mode change.
Release the buttons.
Figure 38.
Toggle Front Panel Lock Between Mode 2 and Mode 0
MTPX Plus Series • Operation
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