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

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 tied to one or all outputs in any
combination with or without an accompanying video signal. Audio breakaway
switching can be done via front panel control or via serial port remote control.
Operational flexibility — Operations such as input/output selection, setting of presets,
and adjustment of audio levels can be performed using the front panel or via either serial
port. The serial ports allow remote control via a PC or a control system.
• Front panel controls — The front panel controls support input and output
selection, preset creation and selection, audio gain and attenuation, and volume
control. The front panel features slots for labels that can identify each input and
output with text or graphics.
• Matrix Switchers Control Program — For serial port remote control from a PC,
the Extron Windows-based Matrix Switchers Control Program provides a graphical
interface and drag-and-drop/point-and-click operation. The Matrix Switchers 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 keypads.
These 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.
EDID Minder (MTPX Plus 128 only) — Captures and stored EDID information,
continuously making it available to all local inputs. EDID minder has two operating modes:
• Automatic (default) — Captures EDID for displays connected to the local outputs
and provides data to the appropriate local inputs.
• User Assigned Mode — Rates from EDID table can be selected and assigned to
any input. EDID file for the display connected to output 1 can be stored in the EDID
table (4 user assigned locations available).
Upgradeable firmware — The firmware that controls all switcher operations can be
upgraded in the field via either serial port, without taking the switcher out of service.
Firmware upgrades are available for download on the Extron website,
www.extron.com ,
and can be installed using the Matrix Switchers Control Program.
Labeling — The Extron button label software is shipped with every Extron matrix switcher.
You can create labels to place above the front panel input buttons and below the output
buttons, with names, alphanumeric characters, or color bitmaps for easy and intuitive input
and output selection. Alternatively, labels can be made with any Brother
® P-Touch ™ or
comparable labeler.
Global memory presets — 32 global memory presets are a time-saving feature that
lets you set up and store input/output configurations in advance. You can then recall those
configurations, when needed, with a few simple steps on the front panel.
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