Grass Valley XtenDD v.4.0.x - Manual (Page 39)

Supplement Software Release V4.0.x XtenDD / Production Switchers
35 Operating Instructions -- Rev. 2 / 1.2003
2.14.4 SIMULCAST VIA SUBSTITUTIONS--TABLES
Serves for parallel control of two mainframes of different type (e.g. HD & SD). In
this case, the panel always sends its commands to both mainframes. The source
selection command enables to use a Substitution Table in the mainframe.
2.14.5 SOFT PATCH PANEL
The SoftPatchPanel enables to exchange applications between XtenDD switcher
installations the (video) cabling of which is unequal -- without the need of perform-
ing adaptations in the programmed effects. In a separate allocation unit -- not being
influenced by the automation (marked gray in the figure below) -- video inputs and
outputs can be assigned.
Video Inputs
Video Inputs
Control Ports
Video Processing
Automation System
Video Input
Patch Panel
Video*
Output
Patch
Panel
Port*
Patch
Panel
* In Preparation