User`s manual

Sierra Video Systems
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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.
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.
Serial Port The 9-pin RS232 connector that allow you to
control the switcher using a standard personal
computer or other external device. Sends control
protocol commands in ASCII.
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