Extron Electronics HDXP Plus User Manual

HDXP Plus Series

Matrix Switchers

User Guide

Matrix Switchers

68-1200-01 Rev. B

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Safety Instructions

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FCC Class A Notice

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device,
pursuant to part15 of the FCC rules. The ClassA limits provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates,
uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this
equipment in a residential area is likely to cause interference; the user must correct the interference at

his own expense.

NOTE: For more information on safety guidelines, regulatory compliances, EMI/EMF compatibility,

accessibility, and related topics, see the “Extron Safety and Regulatory Compliance

Guide

” on the Extron website.

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Trademarks

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The following registered trademarks®, registered service marks
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(Digital Sync Validation Processing), FastBite, FOXBOX, IP Intercom HelpDesk, MAAP, MicroDigital, ProDSP, QS-FPC (QuickSwitch Front Panel
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Conventions Used in this Guide

Notifications

The following notifications are used in this guide:

WARNING: A warning indicates a situation that has the potential to result in death or

severe injury.

ATTENTION: Attention indicates a situation that may damage or destroy the product or

associated equipment.

NOTE: A note draws attention to important information.

TIP: A tip provides a suggestion to make working with the application easier.

Software Commands

Commands are written in the fonts shown here:

^AR Merge Scene,,Op1 scene 1,1 ^B 51 ^W^C

[01] R 0004 00300 00400 00800 00600 [02] 35 [17] [03]

E X! *X1&* X2)* X2#* X2! CE}

Computer responses and directory paths that do not have variables are written in the font
shown here:

Variables are written in slanted form as shown here:

Selectable items, such as menu names, menu options, buttons, tabs, and field names are
written in the font shown here:

Specifications Availability

Product specifications are available on the Extron website, www.extron.com.

NOTE: For commands and examples of computer or device responses mentioned

in this guide, the character “0” is used for the number zero and “O” is the capital
letter “o.”

Reply from 208.132.180.48: bytes=32 times=2ms TTL=32

C:\Program Files\Extron

ping xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx —t

SOH R Data STX Command ETB ETX

From the File menu, select New.
Click the OK button.

Contents

Introduction ...................................................1

About this Guide ................................................. 1

About the HDXP Plus Series Matrix Switchers .... 1

Features ............................................................. 2

Application Diagrams .......................................... 5

Installation ..................................................... 6

Rear Panels and Cabling .................................... 6

Connections ....................................................... 7

Video Connections ......................................... 7

External Sync Connections (HDXP 3232

only) .............................................................. 8

Reset Button .................................................. 9

Ethernet Connection ..................................... 10

RS-232 and RS-422 Remote

Connections ................................................ 11

Power ........................................................... 12

Operation ..................................................... 13

Front Panel Controls and Indicators .................. 13

Definitions ..................................................... 13

Input and Output Buttons ............................. 14

Configuration Port (HDXP 3232 Only)............ 15

Control Buttons ............................................ 15

I/O Buttons ................................................... 16

Operations........................................................ 17

Powering On ................................................ 17

Creating a Configuration ............................... 17

Previewing an Input ...................................... 23

Viewing the Configuration ............................. 24

I/O Grouping ................................................. 26

Saving and Recalling Presets ........................ 29

Muting and Unmuting Outputs ...................... 33

Locking the Front Panel (Executive Mode)..... 35

Setting the Button Background

Illumination .................................................. 35

Selecting the RS-232 or RS-422 Protocol

and Baud Rate ............................................ 36

Resetting ...................................................... 37

Troubleshooting ................................................ 40

Configuration Worksheets................................. 41

Worksheet Example 1: System

Equipment ................................................... 41

Worksheet Example 2: Daily Configuration .... 42

Worksheet Example 3: Test Configuration ..... 43

Remote Configuration and Control ...........45

Serial Ports ....................................................... 45

Ethernet Port .................................................... 46

Ethernet Cable .............................................. 46

Default IP Addresses .................................... 46

Establishing an Ethernet Connection............. 46

Number of Connections ................................ 47

Verbose Mode .............................................. 47

Host-to-Switcher Instructions ........................... 47

Switcher-Initiated Messages ............................. 47

Switcher Error Responses ................................ 48

Using the Command and Response Table

for SIS Commands .......................................... 49

Symbol Definitions ........................................ 49

Command and Response Table for SIS

Commands ..................................................... 54

HDXP Plus Series Switchers • Contents

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Matrix Software ........................................... 67

Matrix Switchers Control Program .................... 67

Downloading the Matrix Software Control

Program

Software Operation Via Ethernet ................... 69

Special Characters

Using the Software ....................................... 70

Setting up the Matrix window ....................... 73

Managing Ties

IP Setup ....................................................... 75

Updating the Firmware

Uploading HTML Files ................................... 83

Windows Buttons, Menus, and Trash Can .... 84

Windows Menus

Using Emulation Mode .................................. 89

Using the Matrix Switcher Help System

Creating Button Labels ..................................... 92

Button Icons
Using the Button Label Generator
Replacing Button Labels
Blank Button Labels

...................................................... 67

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Reference Information ............................. 112

Mounting the Switcher .................................... 112

Setting an IP Address ..................................... 113

What is an IP Address?............................... 113

Choosing IP Addresses .............................. 113

Subnet Mask .............................................. 114

Pinging for the IP Address .......................... 114

Connecting as a Telnet Client ...................... 115

Subnetting, a Primer ................................... 117

HTML Configuration and Control .............. 96

Accessing the Web Pages ................................ 96

Special Characters ....................................... 97

System Status Page

DSVP Page

System Settings Page

IP Settings Fields

Date/Time Settings Fields ........................... 101

Passwords Page......................................... 102

Email Settings Page .................................... 103

Firmware Upgrade Page

Using the File Management Page

Uploading Files ........................................... 107

Adding a Directory
Other File Management Activities

Set and View Ties Page

Creating a Tie

Output Settings Page ................................. 110

Global Presets Page ................................... 111

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HDXP Plus Series Switchers • Contents vi

Introduction

This section gives an overview of the Extron HDXP Plus Series Matrix Switchers,
describes significant features of the series, and provides application diagrams.

• About this Guide

• About the HDXP Plus Series Matrix Switchers

• Features

• Application Diagrams

About this Guide

This user guide contains installation, configuration, and operating information for the
HDXP matrix switchers, including the HDXP 1616, HDXP 3216, and HDXP 3232 models.

The terms “HDXP,” “switcher,” and “HDXP switcher” are used in this guide to refer to all
three HDXP models.

About the HDXP Plus Series Matrix Switchers

The Extron HDXP Plus Series are multi-rate digital matrix switchers that distribute any
serial digital interface (SDI) or high definition serial digital interface (HD-SDI) input to any
combination of SDI and HD-SDI outputs. The HDXP matrix switchers can route multiple
input and output configurations simultaneously. They can route all SMPTE and ITU
standard serial digital video signals up to 2.97 gigabits per second (Gbps), including
dual-link HD-SDI digital video signals and high resolution signals from computer-video
graphics cards equipped with HD-SDI outputs. Three matrix sizes are available:

• HDXP 1616 (16 inputs by 17 outputs)

• HDXP 3216 (32 inputs by 17 outputs)

• HDXP 3232 (32 inputs by 33 outputs)

The HDXP inputs can equalize incoming signals on up to 330 feet (100 meters) of
high-quality cable, such as the Extron RG-6 Super High Resolution (SHR) coaxial cable.
The outputs can reclock and drive all digital signals up to 330 feet (100 meters) on RG-6
cable.

The HDXP Plus series switchers conform to SMPTE and ITU-R BT specifications and
support data rates of 19 megabits per second (Mbps) through 1.485 Gbps.

The zero-skew design of the HDXP ensures that dual-link HD-SDI signals are switched
with no timing errors. The inputs adapt to the incoming signal rate, while the output is
reclocked to the rate of the signal routed to it. The output reclocking can be disabled on
a per-output basis (in bypass mode), or it can be set to a fixed rate. For each input, the
HDXP can report if a signal is available or missing; and for each output, it can report the
signal frequency.

Inputs and outputs can be grouped together to form up to four functional sub-switchers,
based on data rate, video format, location, and so on. This facilitates installation and front
panel control.

HDXP Plus Series Switchers • Introduction 1

Features

The HDXP can operate in two switching modes, selectable via front panel buttons:

• Matrix switching mode (mode 1): Any input may be switched to any output.

• Preview selection mode (mode 2): Any single input may be selected and

previewed.

Each HDXP switcher has the rear panel Remote RS232/RS422 port, the front panel
Config RS-232 port, and the LAN port for remote control and configuration. The switcher
can be controlled via the front panel, the Extron Simple Instruction Set (SIS) commands,
the HDXP web pages, and the Extron Windows-based control software via the RS-232 or
RS-422 link, or an Ethernet connection.

The HDXP 1616 and 3216 models are housed in rack-mountable, 2U (3.5 inches) high,
full rack wide metal enclosures. The HDXP 3232 has a 3U (5.25") high, full rack wide
metal enclosure, also rack mountable. Each model has an internal 100 VAC to 240 VAC,
50-60 Hz, 80 watt power supply that provides worldwide power compatibility.

• Inputs — 16 or 32 SDI and HD-SDI video inputs on female BNC connectors

• Outputs — 17 or 33 SDI and HD-SDI video outputs (including one preview output)

on female BNC connectors

• Serial digital data rates from 19 Mbps to 1.485 Gbps — The HDXP switchers

can switch signals conforming to all serial digital and high definition serial digital video
transmission standards. They support carriage of embedded audio, ancillary data,
and the ID information of the data stream.

• Input cable equalization — Each input signal is automatically equalized. Typically,

a 1.485 Gbps input signal is equalized for distances of 330 feet (100 meters) on high
quality cable such as Extron RG-6/SHR coaxial cable.

• SDI-SMPTE 259M and HD-SDI-SMTPE 292M compliance — Automatically

adapts to SMPTE and ITU digital video standards for HD-SDI and SDI. Complies with
SMPTE 259M, ITU-R BT.601, SMPTE 292M, ITU-R BT.1120, and SMPTE 372M
standards.

• Automatic rate selection — The HDXP automatically detects and locks onto the

incoming data signal. It accepts the following SMPTE data rates:

• SDI (SMPTE 259M and ITU-R BT .601) — 143 Mbps, 177 Mbps, 270 Mbps,

and 360 Mbps

• SDI (SMPTE 344M) — 540 Mbps

• HD-SDI (SMPTE 292M and ITU-R BT .1120) — 1.485 Gbps

• HD-SDI (Dual link) (No Preview function) — 2.97 Gbps (1.485 Gbps x 2,

using two inputs and outputs)

• Digital Sync Validation Processing (DSVP) — In critical environments or

unmanned, remote locations, it may be vital to know that sources are active and
switching. Extron DSVP verifies that input sources are active by scanning all inputs
and outputs for active sync signals. It then provides feedback regarding the available
input signal and the output signal rate. This information can be displayed via the
RS-232 and RS-422 interfaces, Ethernet, and the Windows-based control software.

• Video Genlock (HDXP 3232 only) — Allows for vertical interval switching, and

enables smooth, seamless transitions when switching between synchronous video
sources. Separate bi-level (SDI) and tri-level (HD-SDI) references are provided on two
additional BNC connectors.

HDXP Plus Series Switchers • Introduction 2

• 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.

HDXP Plus Series Switchers • Introduction 3

• Front panel security lockout (executive mode) — If a matrix switcher is installed

in an open area, where operation by unauthorized personnel may be a problem,
this security lockout feature can be implemented. When the front panel is locked, a
special button combination, SIS command, or selection from the Windows-based
control software screens is required to unlock the front panel controller before it can
be operated.

• Operational flexibility — Operations such as input and output selection and

setting of presets can be performed via the front panel, Ethernet, or the serial ports.
The RS-232 and RS-422 link allows remote control via a PC or control system. The
Ethernet link allows a remote connection with two levels of password protection.

• Front Panel Control — The QuickSwitch Front Panel Controller (QS-FPC)

provides a discrete button for each input and each output. An input or output can
be selected or switched by a single press of its front panel button. The front panel
buttons are large, positive touch, illuminated pushbuttons that can be labeled with
text or graphics.

• Windows-based control program — The Extron Windows-based control

software program provides a versatile range of operational options with its
graphical interface and drag-and-drop or point-and-click operation. This 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. This
program can be accessed via either an RS-232 or RS-422, or an IP connection.

• Simple Instruction Set (SIS) — The Telnet, RS-232, and RS-422 remote control

protocol uses SIS commands for easy programming and operation.

• IP (Ethernet) control — Allows the switcher to be controlled through an

Ethernet local area network (LAN) or wide area network (WAN) using standard
IP internet protocols. The HDXP web pages, accessed via Ethernet, provide an
alternative method to control and configure the switchers.

• Remote control panels and keypads — The HDXP switchers are remote

controllable via the optional X-Y switching control MKP 2000 or MKP 3000
keypads, connected to the switcher via Ethernet or the RS232/RS422 port.
The remote control devices are easy to use and provide tactile buttons for quick
selection. Each MKP can be used to select a different input, output, or preset.

• Button labeling — Labels for the three-colored front panel buttons may be created

with any Brother P-Touch labeler or with the Extron label software, which is shipped
with every Extron matrix switcher. Each input and output can be labeled with a
name, alphanumeric characters, or a color bitmap for easy, intuitive input and output
selection.

• E-mail notification — The built-in SMTP client feature sends out e-mail notifications

to specified addresses when a monitored input loses its signal, or when the switcher
is powered on. Up to eight e-mail recipients are allowed.

• Rack mounting — The HDXP switchers, which have integrated front panel mounting

brackets, can be mounted in any conventional 19" wide rack.

• Power supply — The 100 VAC to 240 VAC internal power supply provides

worldwide power compatibility.

• Upgradable firmware — The firmware that controls all switcher operations can be

upgraded in the field via RS-232, RS-422, or Ethernet, without taking the switcher out
of service, opening the switcher enclosure, and replacing the firmware chip. Firmware
upgrades are available for download on the Extron website, www.extron.com and
they can be installed using the Windows-based control program, SIS commands, or
the web pages.

HDXP Plus Series Switchers • Introduction 4

Application Diagrams

Extron

Administration Control

Extron

The following diagrams show examples of HDXP applications.

High Definition
Digital Media Servers

1

2

3

4

Digital Video
Tape Recorders

HDXP Plus Series

Multi-Rate Digital
Matrix Switcher

OUTPUTS

5

1

6

2

7

3

8

4

29

25

30

21

26

17

INPUTS

31

22

13

27

18

9

32

23

14

5

28

19

10

24

6

15

20

11

7

16

12

8

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Administration Control

SDI/HD-SDI
Displays/Monitors

SDI/HD-SDI
Projectors

High Definition
Digital Media Servers

Digital Video
Tape Recorders

Figure 1. Application Diagrams for HDXP Plus

HDXP Plus Series

Multi-Rate Digital
Matrix Switcher

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Remote User and

Plasma/LCD Displays
Projectors (SDI/HD-SDI)

HDXP Plus Series Switchers • Introduction 5

Installation

This section describes the rear panels of the HDXP switchers and provides instructions for
cabling and mounting. Topics include:

• Rear Panels and Cabling

• Connections

Rear Panels and Cabling

Most of the HDXP connectors are on the rear panel. Figures 2, 3, and 4 show the rear
panels of the HDXP 1616, 3216, and 3232 switchers.

1

2

3

INPUTS

1

5

9

13

2

6

10

14

3

7

11

15

4

8

12

16

8

Figure 2. HDXP 1616 Rear Panel

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Figure 3. HDXP 3216 Rear Panel

OUTPUTS

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12

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OUTPUTS

1

5

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Preview

14

RESET

LAN

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5

LINK

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ACT

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3

13

Preview

14

RESET

LAN

15

16

5

LINK

6

ACT

7

HDXP Plus Series Switchers • Installation 6

FIG_HDXP 3232 Rear Panel

Connections

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GEN-LOCK

26

30

27

28

PREVIEW

TRI-LEVEL

31

BI-LEVEL

32

RESET

LAN

LINK

ACT

3

Figure 4. HDXP 3232 Rear Panel

WARNING: Risk of Electric Shock. Remove power from the system before making

any connections.

ATTENTION: Use Electrostatic discharge precautions (be electrically grounded)

when making connections. Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage equipment,
although you may not feel, see, or hear it.

5
6

7

Video Connections

NOTE: The switchers do not alter the video signal in any way. The signal that is output

by the switcher is in the same format as the input signal.

Video inputs — Connect serial digital input sources to these female BNC

a

connectors.

Video outputs — Connect serial digital video output devices to these female BNC

b

connectors.

Preview output — Connect a digital display device to this female BNC connector to

c

enable you to preview a selected input when the switcher is in preview mode.

HDXP Plus Series Switchers • Installation 7

External Sync Connections (HDXP 3232 only)

.

Extron

External sync connectors for bi-level and tri-level — Connect an external

d

sync signal to this BNC connector to genlock the video signal in broadcast or other
sync-critical applications.

The HDXP switchers switch between inputs during the vertical interval period,
resulting in glitch-free video switching when the input devices are also using the same
sync timing. The HDXP can use an external signal to synchronize switching during the
vertical interval. Without this external sync locking feature, switching between inputs
could result in a brief rolling (sync loss) or a brief change in the picture size.

Figure 5 shows a basic external sync configuration. The Bi-level or Tri-level sync
connector receives the timing signal. A T connector attached to the cable allows the
signal to be passed on to another video device, if required. Terminate the T connector
if desired.

BBG 6 A

BBG 6 A

BLACK BURST/COLOR BAR
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ON

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COLORBAR

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BLACKBURST

Connect to
HDXP Plus 3232.

Black Burst, Color Bars,
and Audio Generator

5

OUT

6

25

29

GEN-LOCK

26

22

23

24

30

27

31

28

32

PREVIEW

TRI-LEVEL

BI-LEVEL

RESET

LAN

LINK

ACT

Extron
HDXP Plus 3232

T connector

Terminate cable or
connect to another device

Matrix Switcher

Figure 5. Simple HDXP 3232 External Sync Connection Example

HDXP Plus Series Switchers • Installation 8

Figure 6 shows a configuration in which the timing source passes through three video

Extr
BBG 6

Blac
A

cameras and a video scan converter before connecting to the switcher. This type of
camera can synchronize with the external timing source for video editing applications.

NOTE: I/O grouping is used to set the inputs associated with each reference

input. Input group 1 is associated with the tri-level signal and input group 2 is
associated with the bi-level signal.

SDI/HD-SDI
Monitor

Extron
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VGA Input

Computer-to-Video
Scan Converter
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If no external sync timing source is connected, switching occurs immediately.

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Reset Button

Reset button — This recessed button initiates three levels of reset on the matrix

e

switcher. To initiate the different levels of reset, use a pointed object such as a stylus
or a small screwdriver to press and hold the Reset button while the switcher is
running or while you are powering it up (see Resetting on page 37 for details).

• Events (mode 3) reset — Hold the Reset button until the Reset LED blinks

once (approximately 3 seconds), then release it and press it again momentarily to
toggle events monitoring on and off.

• IP settings (mode 4) reset — Hold the Reset button until the Reset LED blinks

twice (approximately 6 seconds), then release it and press it again to reset the
switcher IP functions.

NOTE: IP settings reset does not replace any user-installed firmware.

Absolute (mode 5) reset — Hold the Reset button until the Reset LED blinks
three times (approximately 9 seconds), then release it and press it again to restore
the switcher to the default factory settings.

• Hard reset — Hold the Reset button while powering up the switcher to restore

the switcher to the default factory settings and factory installed firmware version.

NOTE: This type of reset does not clear the current configuration.

HDXP Plus Series Switchers • Installation 9

Ethernet Connection

ed the same at both ends

(as shown) or T568A (not shown).

Insert

ACT

LINK

LAN port — If desired, connect the HDXP switcher to a PC or to an Ethernet LAN

f

via this RJ-45 connector. Use a PC to control the networked switcher with SIS
commands (see the Remote Configuration and Control section, beginning on
page 45), the windows-based control program (see the Matrix Software section,
beginning on page 67), or the HTML pages (see the HTML Configuration and

Control section, beginning on page 96).

Ethernet connection indicators — The Link and Act LEDs indicate the

status of the Ethernet connection. The Link LED indicates that the switcher
is properly connected to an Ethernet LAN. This LED should light steadily.
The Act LED indicates transmission of data packets on the RJ-45 connector.
This LED should flicker as the switcher communicates.

Cabling and RJ-45 connector wiring

It is vital that you use the correct Ethernet cables, and that they be properly
terminated with the correct pinout. Ethernet links use Category (CAT) 5e or CAT 6,
unshielded twisted pair (UTP) or shielded twisted pair (STP) cables, terminated with
RJ-45 connectors. Ethernet cables are limited to a length of 328 feet (100 m).

NOTES:

• Do not use standard telephone cables. Telephone cables do not support

• Do not stretch or bend cables. Transmission errors can occur.

LAN

Ethernet or Fast Ethernet.

Pins:

12345678

Twisted

Pair Wires

RJ-45

Connector

The Ethernet cable must be properly terminated for your application as either a
crossover or a straight-through cable.

• Crossover cable — Direct connection between the computer and the

HDXP switcher.

• Patch (straight) cable — Connection of the HDXP to an Ethernet LAN.

Crossover Cable Straight-through Cable

End 1 End 2 End 1 End 2

Pin

Wire Color

1

White-green

2

Green

3

White-orange

4

Blue

5

White-blue

6

Orange

7

White-brown

8

Brown

T568A

A cable that is wired as T568A at one end
and T568B at the other (Tx and Rx pairs
reversed) is a "crossover" cable.

Wire Color

White-orange

Orange

White-green

Blue

White-blue

Green

White-brown

Brown

T568B

Pin

Wire Color

1

2

3

4

Blue

5

White-blue

6

7

White-brown

8

Brown

T568B

A cable that is wir
is called a "straight-through" cable because
no pin or pair assignments are swapped.
Both ends of the cable can be T568B

Wire Color

White-orangeWhite-orange

OrangeOrange

White-greenWhite-green

Blue

White-blue

GreenGreen

White-brown

Brown

T568B

Figure 7. RJ-45 Connector and Pinout Tables

HDXP Plus Series Switchers • Installation 10

The cable that you use depends on your network speed. The switcher supports
both 10 Mbps (10Base-T — Ethernet) and 100 Mbps (100Base-T — Fast Ethernet),
half-duplex and full-duplex, Ethernet connections.

• 10Base-T Ethernet requires CAT 3 UTP or STP cable at minimum.

• 100Base-T Fast Ethernet requires CAT 5e UTP or STP cable at minimum.

RS-232 and RS-422 Remote Connections

Remote RS232/RS422 connector — Connect a host device, such as a computer,

g

touch panel control, or RS-232 capable PDA to the switcher via this 9-pin D
connector for serial RS-232 or RS-422 control.

REMOTE

RS-232 FunctionPin Function

1

—

1

5

6

9

2
3
4
5

RS232 / RS422

6
7
8
9

Tx
Rx
—

Gnd

—
—
—
—

Not used
Transmit data
Receive data
Not used
Signal ground
Not used
Not used
Not used
Not used

RS-422

—

Tx–

Rx–

—

Gnd

—
Rx+
Tx+

—

Not used
Transmit data (–)
Receive data (–)
Not used
Signal ground
Not used
Receive data (+)
Transmit data (+)
Not used

Figure 8. Remote RS232/RS422 Connector

See the Remote Configuration and Control section beginning on page 45 for
definitions of the SIS commands (serial commands to control the switcher via this
connector) and the Matrix Software section beginning on page 67 for details on
how to install and use the control software.

NOTE: The switcher can support either an RS-232 or RS-422 serial

communication protocol, and operate at 9600, 19200, 38400, or 115200 baud
rates (see Selecting the RS-232 or RS-422 Protocol and Baud Rate on
page 36 to configure the RS232/RS422 port from the front panel).

If desired, connect an MKP 2000 or MKP 3000 remote control panel to the switcher
Remote RS232/RS422 connector (see the MKP 2000 Remote Control Panel User’s
Manual and the MKP 3000 User’s Manual for details).

RS-232 Config connector (front panel) — On the HDXP 3232 only, an additional
RS-232 port is located on the front panel. A host device can be connected to this
port for serial RS-232 control only. Protocol for the port is:

• 9600 baud

• 8 data bits

• 1 stop bit

• No parity

• No flow control

HDXP Plus Series Switchers • Installation 11

5

1

(Gnd)

Power

The optional 2.5 mm cable can be used to connect the HDXP to your computer.
Figure 9 shows the pin assignments for this cable.

6 feet

(1.8 m)

6

6

9

9

9-pin D Connection TRS Plug

Pin 2 Computer Rx line Tip
Pin 3 Computer Tx line Ring
Pin 5 Computer signal ground Sleeve

I

Tip

Ring

Sleeve

Figure 9. 2.5 mm Connector Cable for the Configuration Port (HDXP 3232

Only)

See the Remote Configuration and Control section, beginning on page 45, and
the Matrix Software section beginning on page 67 for details about using SIS
commands and the control software to configure the HDXP.

AC power connector — Plug a standard IEC power cord into this connector to

h

connect the switcher to a 100 VAC to 240 VAC, 50 or 60 Hz power source.

HDXP Plus Series Switchers • Installation 12

Operation

This section describes the HDXP front panel controls and the procedures for configuring
and operating the HDXP switchers. Topics include:

• Front Panel Controls and Indicators

• Operations

• Troubleshooting

• Configuration Worksheets

Front Panel Controls and Indicators

The front panel controls (see figures 10 and 11 on the next page) are grouped into two
sets. The input and output buttons are on the left side of the control panel. The control
buttons and video (I/O) selection buttons are on the right side of the panel.

These illuminated push buttons can be labeled with text and graphics. You can set
the buttons to have amber background illumination all the time, or you can turn off the
background illumination (see Setting the Button Background Illumination on page 35).
The buttons blink or light steadily (depending on the operation) when pressed.

You can re-label the input and output buttons by removing their numbered translucent
covers and inserting new labels behind the covers. An alternative set of labels is provided
and you can also create your own labels using the Extron Button Label Generator software
(also provided). See Creating Button Labels on page 92 for the procedure.

Definitions

The following terms, which apply to Extron matrix switchers, are used in this guide:

• 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 (where necessary) output buttons. All models have 32 presets available
from the front panel and under RS-232, RS-422, or Ethernet control.

When a preset is retrieved from memory, it becomes the current configuration.

• Room — A subset of outputs that are logically related to each other, as determined

by the operator. The switchers support up to 10 rooms, each of which can consist of
from 1 to 16 outputs.

• Room memory preset — A configuration consisting of outputs in a single room

that has been stored. When a room preset is retrieved from memory, it becomes the
current configuration for the outputs assigned to that room only (none of the other
outputs are affected).

HDXP Plus Series Switchers • Operation 13

FIG_Front panels

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1

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ENTER

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HDXP PLUS SERIES

SDI AND HD-SDI MATRIX SWITCHER

4

6 7 8

5

22 23

21

4

6 7 8

5

Figure 10. HDXP 1616 and HDXP 3216 Front Panel

NOTE: On the HDXP 1616, which has only 16 input connectors, the input buttons in

the second row (buttons 17 through 32) can be used only for preset selection.

2

1

3 4

18

17

19 20

2

1

3 4

18

17

19 20

Figure 11. HDXP 3232 Front Panel

Input and Output Buttons

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9

Input buttons — The input buttons have two primary functions (❏) and three

a

secondary functions (•):

❏ Select an input.

❏ Identify the selected input.

• Input 1 only: With the Output 1 button, place the switcher in I/O grouping

mode (see I/O Grouping on page 26).

• Select a global preset (see Saving and Recalling Presets on page 29).

• Inputs 1 and 2 only: Activate or deactivate button background illumination (see

Setting the Button Background Illumination on page 35).

Output buttons — The output buttons have two primary functions (❏) and two

b

secondary functions (•):

❏ Select outputs.

❏ Identify the selected outputs.

• Output 1 only: With the Input 1 button, place the switcher in I/O grouping

mode (see I/O Grouping).

• Mute or unmute an output (see Muting and Unmuting Outputs on page 33).

HDXP Plus Series Switchers • Operation 14

Configuration Port (HDXP 3232 Only)

Config port (HDXP 3232 only) — This RS-232 port is an alternative to the

c

RS232/RS422 connector on the HDXP rear panel (see Rear Panels and Cabling
on page 6 for a description). This port (RS-232 only) can be used for system
configuration and control via SIS commands or the Windows-based control software.
For information on connecting to this port, see RS-232 and RS-422 Remote

Connections on page 11.

Control Buttons

Enter button — The Enter button has three primary functions (❏) and five

d

secondary (•) functions:

Saves changes that you make on the front panel. To create a simple

❏

configuration:

a. Specify a Matrix connection (see I/O Buttons on page 16 [h and i]).

b. Press the desired input button (a).

c. Press the desired output buttons (b).
d. Press the Enter button.

❏ Indicates that a potential tie has been created but not saved.

❏ Indicates that a global preset has been selected to be saved or recalled but that

the preset action has not been accomplished.

• In I/O Grouping mode, selects group 1 (see I/O Grouping on page 26).

• In I/O grouping mode, indicates that group 1 is selected (see I/O Grouping).

• Selects the RS-232 or RS-422 protocol and baud rate (see Selecting the

RS-232 or RS-422 Protocol and Baud Rate on page 36).

Preset button — The Preset button has two primary functions (❏) and five

e

secondary (•) functions:

❏ Places the switcher in preset saving mode to save a configuration as a preset,

and in preset recalling mode to activate a previously-defined preset.

❏ Blinks when preset saving mode is active, and lights steadily when preset recalling

mode is active.

• In I/O grouping mode, selects group 2 (see I/O Grouping).

• In I/O grouping mode, indicates that group 2 is selected (see I/O Grouping).

• Selects the RS-232 or RS-422 protocol and baud rate (see Selecting the

RS-232 or RS-422 Protocol and Baud Rate).

HDXP Plus Series Switchers • Operation 15

View < button — The View < button has two primary functions (❏) and eight

>

<

f

secondary (•) functions:

❏ Places the switcher in view-only mode to display the current configuration.

NOTE: View-only mode also provides a way to mute and unmute outputs

(see Muting and Unmuting Outputs) on page 33).

❏ Indicates that the HDXP is in view-Only mode.

• In I/O grouping mode, selects group 3 (see I/O Grouping on page 26).

• In I/O grouping mode, indicates that group 3 is selected (see I/O Grouping).

• Selects the RS-232 or RS-422 protocol and baud rate (see Selecting the

RS-232 or RS-422 Protocol and Baud Rate on page 36).

VIEW

I/O Buttons

Esc > button — The Esc > button has two primary functions (❏) and five

g

secondary (•) functions:

❏ Cancels operations or selections in progress and reset the front panel button

indicators.

NOTE: The Esc > button does not reset the current configuration or any

presets.

❏ Flashes once to indicate that the escape function has been activated.

• In I/O grouping mode, selects group 4 (see I/O Grouping).

• In I/O grouping mode, indicates that group 4 is selected (see I/O Grouping).

• Selects the RS-232 or RS-422 protocol and baud rate (see Selecting the

RS-232 or RS-422 Protocol and Baud Rate).

You must select the input-output connection mode when you are creating or viewing a
configuration. This is done with the Matrix (h) and Preview (s) buttons.

Matrix button — The Matrix button has two primary functions (❏) and four

h

secondary functions (•):

❏ Places the HDXP in Matrix switching mode, enabling any input to be switched to

any output.

❏ Lights green to indicate that the HDXP is in matrix switching mode, and that any

input can be selected for switching to any output.

• With the Preview button, toggles the front panel lock on or off (see Locking the

Front Panel (Executive Mode) on page 35).

• With the Preview button, initiates the front panel system reset (see Resetting

using front panel buttons on page 38).

• Selects RS-232 for the rear panel RS232/RS422 port, when the HDXP is in Serial

Port Configuration mode (see Selecting the RS-232 or RS-422 Protocol and

Baud Rate on page 36).

• Flashes to indicate that the Remote RS232/RS422 port is set to the RS-232

protocol when the switcher is in Serial Port Configuration mode (see Selecting

the RS-232 or RS-422 Protocol and Baud Rate).

ESC

HDXP Plus Series Switchers • Operation 16

Operations

Preview button — The Preview button has two primary functions (❏) and three

i

secondary functions (•):

❏ Places the HDXP in Preview switching mode, enabling selection of one input to

preview.

❏ Lights to indicate that the HDXP is in preview mode, and that only one input can

be selected to be viewed.

• With the Matrix button, toggles the front panel lock on or off (see Locking Out

the Front Panel [Executive mode]).

• With the Matrix button, initiates the front panel system reset (see Resetting

using front panel buttons).

• Selects RS-422 for the rear panel RS232/RS422 port when the switcher is in

Serial Port Configuration mode (see Selecting the RS-232 or RS-422 Protocol

and Baud Rate).

• Flashes to indicate that the RS232/RS422 port is set to the RS-422 protocol

when the HDXP is in Serial Port Configuration mode (see Selecting the RS-232

or RS-422 Protocol and Baud Rate).

The following sections detail the powering up process and provide procedures for
operations that can be performed from the front or rear panel.

Powering On

Apply power by connecting the power cord to an AC source. The switcher performs a
self-test that flashes the front panel button indicators red, green, and amber and then
turns them off (the order of button LED colors may vary by model). An error-free power­up self-test sequence leaves all input, output, and control buttons either unlit or showing
background illumination. The lit or unlit status of the Matrix and Preview buttons is the
same as it was when the switcher was powered off.

The current configuration and all presets are saved in 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 HDXP locks up and does not operate. If your switcher
locks up on power-up, call the Extron S3 Support Hotline.

Creating a Configuration

A configuration consists of one or more inputs, each tied to a set of outputs. To set up a
configuration, you must place the HDXP in matrix switching mode, which enables you to
switch any input to any output.

NOTE: While an input can be tied to multiple outputs, an output can be tied to only

one input.

This section contains the steps to follow to create or change a configuration. The
following subsections contain some examples of configurations that can be created on
the HDXP, and instructions on setting them up. The illustrations show the HDXP 3216;
however, the procedures apply to all HDXP models.

1. Press the Esc > button to clear any pending changes or input, output, or control

button indicators that may be lit.

2. Press the Matrix button in the I/O section. The Matrix button lights green (the Preview

button remains unlit).

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3. Select an input by pressing its button. The input button you pressed lights green.

Press the Esc

>

Press the Matr

.

The b

NOTE: If your selected input already has outputs tied to it, the buttons of the tied

outputs also light green (steadily) when you press the input button.

4. Press the button for each output that you want to tie to the selected input.

• The output buttons blink green when pressed, indicating potential ties.

• The Enter button also blinks green.

NOTE: Outputs that are already tied can remain tied (buttons lit), along with your

new blinking selections; or you can untie them by pressing their associated
output buttons, which start to blink also.

5. Press Enter to establish the tie. The input, output, and Enter buttons become unlit.

6. Repeat steps 3 through 5 to create additional ties until the desired configuration is

complete.

NOTES:

• Only one input can be tied to an output. If you tie an input to an output that is

already tied to another input, the older tie is broken in favor of the newer tie.

• If you press the input button for an I/O grouped input and then try to select an

output in a different group, the associated output button cannot be selected, and
the selected input button remains lit (see I/O Grouping on page 26).

Example 1: Creating a set of ties

In the following example, input 5 is tied to outputs 3, 4, and 8. The steps show the front
panel indications that result from your action.

NOTE: This example assumes that there are no ties in the current configuration.

1. Press and release the Esc > button.

to clear all selections.

CONTROL

PRESET

ENTER

The button blinks once.

Figure 12. Clearing All Selections

2. If necessary, place the HDXP in matrix switching mode by pressing and releasing the

Matrix button. The button lights steadily green.

ix button to enter matrix mode

utton lights green when selected.

ESCVIEW

I / O

MATRIX PREVIEW

Figure 13. Selecting Matrix Mode

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3. Press and release the Input 5 button.

Press and release the Input 5 button.

Press and release the Output 3, Output 4, and Output 8 buttons.

Press the Enter button to

The button lights green.

INPUTS

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24

Figure 14. Selecting Input 5

4. Press and release the Output 3, Output 4, and Output 8 buttons.

The buttons blink green to indicate that the selected input will be
tied to these outputs.

ENTER

CONTROL

PRESET

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

= Blinking Button

OUTPUT

The Enter button blinks
green to indicate the need to
confirm the change.

Figure 15. Selecting the Outputs

NOTE: The entire set of ties can be canceled at this point by pressing and

releasing the Esc > button. The Esc > button flashes red once.

5. Press and release the Enter button.

confirm the configuration
change.

ENTER

The Enter button
becomes unlit or returns to
background illumination.

All input and output buttons
become unlit or return to
background illumination.

Figure 16. Confirming the Tie

The configuration now is:

Input 5 tied to output 3, output 4, and output 8

ESCVIEW

Outputs 3, 4, and 8

Figure 17. Example 1, Final Configuration

Input 5 Tied to

Input

5

3
4

Output

8

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Example 2: Adding a tie to a set of ties

Press the Esc

Press the Matr

.

The b

Press and release the Input 5 button.

The Output 3, Output 4, and Output 8 buttons

Press and release the Output 1 button.

In the following example, a new tie is added to the current configuration. The illustrations
show the front panel indications that result from your actions.

NOTE: This example assumes that you have performed example 1.

1. Press and release the Esc > button.

to clear all selections.

>

CONTROL

PRESET

ENTER

The button blinks once.

Figure 18. Clearing All Selections

2. If necessary, place the HDXP in matrix switching mode by pressing and releasing the

Matrix button. The button lights steadily green.

ix button to enter matrix mode

utton lights green when selected.

ESCVIEW

I / O

MATRIX PREVIEW

Figure 19. Selecting Matrix Mode

3. Press and release the Input 5 button.

The button lights green.

INPUTS

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24

Figure 20. Selecting an Input with Ties

4. Press and release the output 1 button.

The button blinks green to indicate that the
selected input will be tied to this output.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

= Blinking button

Figure 21. Selecting an Additional Output

OUTPUT

light green to indicate the ties created in example 1.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

OUTPUT

CONTROL

PRESET

ENTER

The Enter button blinks

green to indicate the need to

confirm the change.

ESCVIEW

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5. Press and release the Enter button.

The Enter b
becomes unlit or retur
bac

Press the Enter button to
confirm the configuration
change.

ENTER

kground illumination.

All input and output buttons
become unlit or return to
background illumination.

utton

ns to

Figure 22. Confirming the Tie

The configuration now is:

Input 5 tied to output 1, output 3, output 4, and output 8

Input 5 tied

to outputs 1, 3, 4, and 8.

Input

5

1

3
4

Output

8

Figure 23. Example 2, Final Configuration

Breaking ties

To undo an existing I/O tie:

1. Press the Matrix button. The button lights green.

2. Press the input button whose tie you want to dissolve. The input button and its tied

output buttons light green.

3. Press one of the lit output buttons. The button you pressed, and the Enter button,

start to blink.

4. Press the Enter button. The input, output, and Enter buttons become unlit, and the tie

is broken.

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Example 3: Removing a tie from a set of ties

Press the Esc

Press the Matr

.

The b

Press and release the Input 5 button.

The Output 1, Output 3, Output 4, and Output 8 buttons

Press and release the Output 4 b
The b

In the following example, an existing tie is removed from the current configuration. The
steps show the front panel indications that result from your action.

NOTE: This example assumes that you have performed examples 1 and 2.

1. Press and release the Esc > button.

to clear all selections.

>

CONTROL

ENTER

PRESET

The button blinks once.

ESCVIEW

Figure 24. Clearing All Selections

2. If necessary, place the HDXP in matrix switching mode by pressing and releasing the

Matrix button. The button lights steadily green.

I / O

MATRIX PREVIEW

ix button to enter matrix mode

utton lights green when selected.

Figure 25. Selecting Matrix Mode

3. Press and release the input 5 button.

The button lights green.

INPUT

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24

Figure 26. Selecting an Input

4. Press and release the Output 4 button.

utton.

utton blinks green to indicate the pending change: output 4 will be untied.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

= Blinking button

Figure 27. Deselecting the Output

light green to indicate the ties created in examples 1 and 2.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24

C O N T R O L

PRESET

ENTER

The Enter button blinks

OUTPUT

green to indicate the need to
confirm the change.

OUTPUT

ESCVIEW

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5. Press and release the Enter button.

Press the Enter button to

The Enter b
becomes unlit or retur
bac

Press the Pre
The b

confirm the configuration
change.

ENTER

kground illumination.

All input and output buttons
become unlit or return to
background illumination.

utton

ns to

Figure 28. Confirming the Tie Removal

The configuration now is:
Input 5 tied to output 1, output 3, and output 8 (see figure 29).

Input 5 tied to

outputs 1, 3, 4, and 8.

Input

5

1

3

Output

8

Figure 29. Example 3, Final Configuration

Previewing an Input

You can preview any input by switching it to the preview output when the HDXP is in
preview mode. To preview an input:

1. Press the Esc > button to clear any input, output, or control button indicators that

may be lit.

2. Press the Preview button in the I/O section. The Preview button lights red (the Matrix

button is unlit).

utton lights red when selected.

Figure 30. Selecting Preview Mode

NOTE: If an input has already been selected in preview mode, its button also

lights red when you press Preview.

I / O

MATRIX PREVIEW

view button to enter preview mode.

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3. Press the button for the input that you want to preview. The input button lights red

Press and release the desired input

Press the Esc

when pressed, and the selected input is tied to the Preview output.

NOTE: Preview selection mode times out and returns to matrix mode after

30 seconds of non-use.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24

Figure 31. Selecting an Input to Preview

NOTE: Only one input at a time can be previewed. If another input

button was lit when you pressed Preview, it becomes unlit.

4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 if you want to preview another input.

Viewing the Configuration

The current configuration can be viewed using the front panel buttons. The view-only
mode prevents inadvertent changes to the current configuration. View-only mode also
provides a way to mute outputs (see Muting and Unmuting Outputs on page 33).

button. The button lights red.

INPUTS

NOTE: You cannot view configurations while the HDXP is in preview mode.

When you place it in view-only mode, the HDXP also switches to Matrix
mode. If you want to return the HDXP to preview mode, you must press
the Preview button again.

View the current configuration as follows:

1. Press the Esc > button to clear any input button indications, output button

indications, or control button indications that may be on.

to clear all selections.

>

CONTROL

ENTER

PRESET

The button blinks once.

ESCVIEW

Figure 32. Clearing All Selections

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