Extron Electronics Matrix 200 - Manual (Page 46)

Extron • Matrix 200 • User’s Manual
Chapter 4 • Using the Front Panel Controller
How I/O Modules Are Handled
Each Matrix 200 is custom designed, therefore, there could be different
combinations of I/O modules consisting of RGB, Sync, Video and/or Audio
modules. Each I/O module occupies a separate plane and can be handled in any
of four ways. The LCD displays below show four examples of submenu Tie
Levels. These will be explained in detail later in this chapter.
1. The first Tie Level ties “All” modules together. This includes each I/O module,
regardless of any other Gang or Group assignment.
2. The second Tie Level display shows RGB, however, if the Matrix has Sync
modules, they are included. The Matrix 200 recognizes the I/O modules
installed and automatically “Gangs” associated modules together. There are
three categories for ganging and these are related to the three front panel
keys shown below.
· The RGBS Gang includes all HRAM and Sync modules installed.
(RGB, RGBS or RGBHV)
· The Audio Gang is the stereo Audio module.
(Left and right channels cannot be separated.)
· The Video Gang includes all Video modules.
(Composite or S-Video)
3. Another way is to combine any of the three Gangs (previously mentioned).
When TIE>RGB appears in the display, pressing combinations of these three
keys will put them together as a Group, and the display changes to TIE>GRP.
4. Any I/O module can be handled separately. This is called “Individual” or
“Breakaway” mode. A typical Tie Individual Submenu is shown here.
For a Matrix with RGBS, Composite Video and Audio, other selections
include: Grn, Blu, Syn, Cv2 and Aud.
_______ Some Useful Terms
Matrix Switching – Matrix switching differs from ordinary switching in that instead of one input being tied
(connected) one output, an input can be tied to more than one output at the same time.
Tie – A connection between an Input and an Output.
Set of Ties – Connections between one Input and more than one Output.
Configuration – Any Tie, Set of Ties, or Sets of Ties between Input(s) and Output(s).
Active Configuration – The configuration that is currently being used by the Matrix 200 .
Preset – A configuration that has been stored and can be recalled and used again.
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