Extron Electronics MAV Plus series Large Scale User Guide - Manual (Page 17)

1-7 CrossPoint 450 Plus and MAV Plus Switchers • Introduction
Switching flexibility — Provides individually buffered, independent matrix
switched outputs with audio follow and audio breakaway for systems with
audio BMEs.
• 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 under Ethernet or 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 under Ethernet or
serial port remote control.
Operational flexibility — Operations such as input/output selection, setting of
presets, and adjustment of audio levels can be performed on the front panel
or via the Ethernet port or either serial port. The Ethernet and serial ports
allow remote control via a PC or control system. The LAN port allows
multiple remote links with two levels of password protection.
• QuickSwitch-Front Panel Controller (QS-FPC) — The optional front panel
controller supports input and output selection, I/O grouping, preset
creation and selection, RGB delay, audio gain and attenuation, and volume
control (systems with audio BMEs). The front panel features illuminated
pushbuttons that can be labeled with text or graphics.
N The front panel controller is standard, not optional, on MAV Plus video BMEs.
In systems with multiple BMEs, all are operational, but there may be a delay in
reporting configuration. To prevent confusion, Extron recommend locking the
front panels of all BMEs with the exception of BME 0.
A front panel controller cannot be installed on a sync or audio BME. See
"Setting the front panel locks (
Executive modes)" on page 3-43.
• Windows-based control program — For serial or Ethernet port remote
control from a PC, the Extron Windows-based control software provides
a graphical interface and drag-and-drop, point-and-click operation. The
Windows-based control program also has an emulation mode that lets you
create a switcher configuration file at the home office and then download it
for use by the switcher on site.
• Simple Instruction Set (SIS) — The remote control protocol uses the Extron
SIS for easy programming and operation.
• Remote control panels and keypads — The matrix switchers are remote
controllable, using the optional MKP 2000 and MKP 3000 remote control
panels. The remote control devices are easy to use and provide tactile buttons
for quick selection. Each MKP can be used for input-to-output switching or
one-touch switching for a particular output. The MKP 3000 also can be used
for selection of global presets.
Upgradeable firmware — The firmware that controls all switcher operation can
be upgraded in the field via either serial port or the Ethernet port, without
the switcher being taken out of service. Firmware upgrades are available for
download on the Extron Web site, www.extron.com , and they can be installed
using the Windows-based control program or the built-in HTML pages.