Sierra Video Yosemite - Manual (Page 7)

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Introduction
Before You Begin
There are several terms and acronyms that you should become familiar with before reading this
manual. They are shown below.
Term/Acronym Definition
Crosspoint The electronic switch that assigns one of the inputs
on the matrix crosspoint modules to an output.
Destination The output of a routing switcher connected to a
device that receives signals from the output of the
switcher
Host Port Serial connector on back of router frame. Sends
control protocol commands in ASCII. (Sometimes
referred to as
Port 2)
Input Connected to the source that provides the signal to
the switcher.
Matrix The crosspoint array of the switcher module that
selects which input is selected to an output.
Output Connects the signal to the destination device.
Protocol The command structure used on a serial bus to affect
a switch or multiple switches on the routing switcher.
Routing
Switcher
Consists of one or more crosspoint modules that
switch together, or sometimes independently, to
connect the desired signals through the switcher.
Source The signal that is connected to the input of the routing
switcher.
Terminal Port Serial connector on back of router frame. This is
where you connect a terminal emulating program.
The personality of the switcher is set through this
port. (Sometimes referred to as Port 1).
Warnings & Safety Regulations
The information in the following section provides important warnings and safety guidelines for
both the operator and service personnel. Specific warnings and cautions may be found
throughout this manual. Please read and follow the important safety precautions noting especially
those instructions relating to risk of fire, electrical shock and injury to persons.
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