Extron Electronics FOX Matrix 14400 User Guide - Manual (Page 10)

Definitions
The following terms, which apply to all Extron matrix switchers, are used throughout this
guide:
Tie — An input-to-output connection.
Set of ties — An input tied to two or more outputs. (An output can never be tied to more
than one input.)
Configuration — One or more ties or one or more sets of ties.
Current configuration — The configuration that is currently active in the switcher (also
called “configuration 0”).
Global memory preset — A configuration that has been stored. Up to 64 global presets
can be stored in memory. When a preset is retrieved from memory, it becomes the current
configuration. Presets can be saved and recalled via any of the serial ports or the LAN port.
Room — A subset of outputs that are logically related to each other, as determined by the
operator. The switchers support up to 10 rooms, each of which can consist of from 1 to 16
outputs.
Room memory preset — A configuration consisting of outputs in a single room that
has been stored. When a room preset is retrieved from memory, it becomes the current
configuration. Up to 10 room presets can be associated with a room.
Features
Fiber optic inputs and outputs — With fiber optic I/O boards, the switchers input and
output fiber optic signals on SFP optical connectors. The fiber optic I/O boards support
digital signals from 270 Mbs through 4.25 Gbps.
SDI, HD-SDI, or 3G-SDI inputs and outputs — With SDI/HD-SDI I/O boards,
the switchers input and output SDI and HD-SDI signals on BNC connectors. The
SDI/HD-SDI I/O boards support multi-rate SDI at rates up to 2.97 Gbps, and comply with
SMPTE 259M-C, 292M, 424M, and ITU digital video standards.
Cross-format compatibility —
• An input on an SDI/HD-SDI I/O board can be tied to an output on a fiber optic I/O
board.
• An input on a fiber optic I/O board can be tied to an output on an SDI/HD-SDI I/O
board.
Switching flexibility — The switcher provides individually buffered, independent matrix
switched outputs.
• Any input can be tied 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.
Input link detection — In critical environments or unmanned, remote locations, it may
be vital to know that sources are active and switching. The switcher confirms that input
sources are active by detecting light. Link detection provides instantaneous feedback via
the serial ports of the switchers or local-area network (LAN) port. The input information
can be displayed on any control system or in a control program on a LAN or Internet (IP)
connection.
Rooming — The switcher can be programmed to group multiple outputs to specific
“rooms,” allowing them to have their own presets.
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