Extron Electronics HDXP Plus Series User Guide - Manual (Page 9)

HDXP Plus Series Switchers • Introduction 3
• Input-output (I/O) grouping — Allows the matrix to be virtually divided into smaller
sub-switchers, making installation and control easier. I/O grouping allows specific
outputs, such as those designated for a specific purpose, to be grouped together.
• Output reclocking — Each output has a reclocker, which detects the rate of the
digital input signal stream and re-times the output signal to match it. This enables the
signal to travel farther through the cable. All digital signals are reclocked unless this
feature is disabled via remote control (bypass mode).
The following options are available for the output reclockers:
• They can automatically reclock the output to the incoming signal rate if it is one of
the eight standard SDI and HD-SDI rates. This is the default setting.
• They can be set to a specific rate via SIS commands, the web pages, or the
Windows-based control software.
TIP: This option is recommended if the signal will always be input at the
same rate. Setting to one rate ensures that time will not be lost while the
reclockers detect and re-time to the signal rate.
• They can be bypassed for non-standard signal rates (bypass mode).
• Input signal preview — A separate output is provided for previewing any input
without tying up one of the matrix outputs.
• Channel to channel isolation — Provides a high level of isolation between channels
and very low electromagnetic emissions to minimize signal leakage.
• Buffered input and output — Each input and output is individually buffered to
provide maximum performance and eliminate nearly all crosstalk.
• Viewing input or output mode — Allows you to see which individual inputs and
outputs are actively connected.
• Global memory presets — You can store up to 32 configurations in memory
as global presets. Preset locations are assigned to the input buttons and (where
necessary) output buttons. Up to 16 or 32 presets (depending on the number of
inputs and outputs) can be selected from the front panel for either saving or retrieving.
When a preset is retrieved from memory, it becomes the current configuration.
• Rooms — Each switcher can be programmed to group multiple outputs to specific
“rooms,” allowing them to have their own presets. This can be done via SIS
commands or the Windows-based control software.
• Room Presets — 100 room presets, each consisting of up to 16 outputs in a single
room, enable room configurations to be set up and stored. When a room preset is
recalled, it becomes the current room configuration.
• Switching flexibility — Outputs are individually buffered and independently matrix
switched, enabling you to do the following:
• Tie any input to any or all outputs.
• Switch multiple inputs to multiple outputs simultaneously. This allows all displays
(outputs) to change from source to source at the same time.
• RS-232 and RS-422 connections — An RS-232/RS-422 control port on the rear
panel connects the HDXP switcher to a computer running a control system (such as
the IP Link Global Configurator), the Windows-based control software, and the SIS
command set.
In addition, the HDXP 3232 has a 2.5 mm TRS configuration port on the front panel,
which provides an RS-232 connection only.