Operating instructions

1-3Digital XPoint Matrix Switchers • Introduction
Features
Inputs — 4 or 8 SDI video inputs on BNC connectors and 4 or 8 equalized and
buffered loop-throughs on BNC connectors
Outputs — 4 or 8 SDI video outputs with two buffered and equalized outputs each
on BNC connectors
Serial digital data rates from 143 Mb/s to 360 Mb/s — Capable of switching signals
in 4fsc (composite) or 4:2:2 (component) serial digital video transmission
standards
Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers (SMPTE) 259M SDI standard
compliance
Automatic input cable equalization — Each input signal is equalized: a 270 Mb/s
input signal is equalized for distances of 1000 feet (305 meters) on high
quality cable such as Extron SuperFlex SHR Super High Resolution coaxial
cable.
Automatic rate selection — The Digital XPoint automatically accepts four SMPTE
data rates, including 143 Mb/s, 177 Mb/s, 270 Mb/s, and 360 Mb/s. The
auto rate selection is ideal for multi-rate serial data protocols because the
switcher automatically detects and locks onto the incoming data signal.
Output data muting when the input source is lost — An internal muting function
forces the serial data outputs to a static state when input data is not present
or not locked.
16 global memory presets — 16 memory presets are a time-saving feature that lets
you set up and store input/output configurations in advance and then recall
those configurations with a few simple steps when needed.
Operational flexibility — Operations such as input/output selection and setting of
presets can be performed on the front panel or over the RS-232/RS-422 link.
The RS-232/RS-422 link allows remote control via a PC or control system.
• Front Panel Controller — The Digital XPoint Series front panel controller
supports touch-of-a-button input and output selection and preset creation
and selection. The front panel features large, positive touch, illuminated
pushbuttons that can be labeled with text or graphics.
• Windows-based control program — Extron’s Windows-based control
program provides a versatile range of operational options with its 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.
Input carrier detection — When input data is locked, the DXP indicates the
presence of a carrier source. This information is available via the
RS-232/RS-422 port and either the Windows-based control program or an SIS
command.
Remote control — The Digital XPoint switchers are remote controllable, using the
MKP 1000 master control keypad and any combination of MCP 1000 slave
control panels and/or MKP 1000 slave control keypads. The remote control
devices are easy to use and provide tactile buttons for quick selection. Each
MCP 1000 can be used for one-touch switching for a particular output and for
selecting global presets. Each MKP 1000 dedicated to an output can be used
to select a different input for that output or to select a preset.