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MVX Plus 128 VGA A Matrix Switcher • Introduction

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Rooming

— The switcher can be programmed to group multiple outputs to specific

“rooms”, allowing them to have their own presets.

Switching flexibility —

Provides individually buffered, independent matrix

switched outputs with audio follow and audio breakaway for audio models.

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 or either serial port link. The serial ports allow remote

control via a PC or a control system. The Ethernet link allows multiple

remote links with two levels of password protection.

Front Panel Controller — The front panel controller supports input and

output selection, I/O grouping, preset creation and selection, RGB delay,

and audio gain and attenuation, and volume control (audio models). The

front panel features illuminated pushbuttons that can be labeled with text or

graphics.

Windows-based control program — For Ethernet or serial 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 Extron’s

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. 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, 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 RS-232/RS-422 or Ethernet, without taking the

switcher out of service. Firmware upgrades are available for download

on the Extron Web site, www.extron.com, and can be installed using the

Windows-based control program or the built-in HTML pages.

Labeling

— Extron’s included button label software lets you create labels to place

in the front panel I/O 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.