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MTPX Twisted Pair Matrix Switchers • Operation

PRELIMINAR

Definitions

The following terms, which apply to all Extron matrix switchers, are used

throughout this manual:

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 32 global

memory presets

can be stored in memory. Preset locations are assigned

to the input buttons and output buttons. When a preset is retrieved from

memory, it becomes the current configuration.

The switchers have 32 presets that can be selected from the front panel for

either saving or retrieving.

Power

Apply power by connecting the power cord to an AC source. When AC power is

applied, the switcher performs a self-test that flashes the front panel LEDs and then

turns them off. An error-free power up self-test sequence leaves the Video LED and

the Audio LED on, and all other LEDs unlit.
The current configuration and all presets are saved in non-volatile memory. When

power is applied, the most recent configuration is retrieved. The previous presets

remain intact.
If an error occurs during the self-test, the switcher locks up and does not operate.

If your switcher locks up on power-up, call the Extron S

Sales & Technical Support

Hotline. See the rear cover of this manual for the phone number in your region of

the world.

Front panel security lockouts

In the procedural descriptions that follow, it is assumed that the switcher is in Lock

mode 0 (fully unlocked). The following two Lock modes are also available:

• Lock mode 1 — All changes except selecting Lock mode 0 (unlocking the

switcher) are locked from the front panel. Some functions can be viewed.

• Lock mode 2 — Advanced features are locked and can be viewed only. Basic

functions are unlocked.

The switcher is shipped from the factory in

Lock mode 2.

of basic and advanced functions affected by the locks and the procedure to set the

various front panel locks.