Extron electronics SMX System User manual

Setup Guide
68-1452-50
Rev. A
02 09
SMX System
MultiMatrix Switchers

RESET
RS232/RS422
REMOTE
LAN
ACT LINK
1.3A MAX.
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PLANE ADRESS
OUT IN
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OUT IN
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OUT IN
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OUT IN
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FIBER OPTIC
OUT IN
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OUT IN
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OUT IN
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OUT IN
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FIBER OPTIC
OUT IN
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OUT IN
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OUT IN
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OUT IN
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FIBER OPTIC
HD Camera
ISS 506
Integration Seamless Switcher
VOLUME
ADJUST
ADJUST
TRANSITION
PICTURE
ADJUSTMENTS
CONFIG
PROGRAM
PREVIEW
EFFECTS
MENU NEXT
DETAIL
ZOOM
BRIGHT
/CONT
COLOR
/TINT
SIZE
CENTER
TAKE
CUT
PIP
TITLE
WIPE
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LOGO 2
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LOGO 1
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1 2 3456
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LOGO 2
/BLACK
LOGO 1
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FREEZE
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Video Recorders
Main Projection
Display
Extron SMX System MultiMatrix Switcher
Extron ISS 506
Sound Systems
DVI Equipped PCs HDTV Monitors
Compact HDTV
Camera Systems
Video Monitors
PCs
DVD/VCR Combo
DVD Player
Digital Monitors
Data Monitors
HD-SDI Camera
Extron FOX HD-SDI Tr ansceiver
12V 0.3A MAX
FOX HDSDI
HD/SDI IN
POWER
BUFFERED OUTPUTS
MODE OPTICAL
RxTx
12
12
Extron FOX HD-SDI Tr ansceiver
12V 0.3A MAX
FOX HDSDI
HD/SDI IN
POWER
BUFFERED OUTPUTS
MODE OPTICAL
RxTx
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Video Monitors
Typical SMX switcher application

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SMX System MultiMatrix Switchers • Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Refer also to the SMX System MultiMatrix Switchers User’s Manual at www.extron.com.
Chapter One • Introduction........................................................1-1
About this Setup Guide ...............................................................1-2
About the SMX System MultiMatrix Switchers ................1-2
Chapter Two • Installation...........................................................2-1
Rear Panel ..........................................................................................2-2
Installation and cabling .............................................................2-2
Installing/swapping the Input/Output boards ......................2-3
Front Panel Overview ...................................................................2-4
Chapter Three • Front Panel Operation............................3-1
Creating Ties .....................................................................................3-2
Viewing Ties......................................................................................3-3
Muting or Unmuting Outputs...................................................3-4
Removing Ties..................................................................................3-4
I/O Presets..........................................................................................3-5
Saving or recalling a global preset ..........................................3-6
Saving or recalling a plane preset............................................3-7
Setting the Front Panel Locks (Executive Modes............3-7
Selecting Lock mode 2 or toggling between
mode 2 and mode ....................................................................3-8
Selecting Lock mode 1 or toggling between
mode 2 and mode 1....................................................................3-8
Adjusting the Input Audio Level..............................................3-9
Using the front panel.................................................................3-9
Adjusting the Output Audio Volume...................................3-11
Using the front panel...............................................................3-11
Reset Levels.....................................................................................3-13
Reset mode uses .......................................................................3-13

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Table of Contents, cont’d
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Chapter Four • SIS™Programmer's Guide ......................4-1
Selected SIS™ Commands ............................................................4-2
Establishing a network (Ethernet connection ......................4-2
Connection time-outs.............................................................4-2
Number of connections..........................................................4-2
Verbose mode.........................................................................4-2
Host-to-switcher instructions ................................................4-3
Error messages........................................................................4-3
EDID — Extended Display Identication Data .....................4-3
SIS Command Tables......................................................................4-4
Chapter Five • Conguration and Control.....................5-1
Installing and Starting the SMX Control Program ...........5-2
Installing the program ...............................................................5-2
Starting the program .................................................................5-3
Accessing the HTML Pages .........................................................5-4
Using the Web Pages to Congure the SMX......................5-5
Status Page............................................................................. 5-5
Conguration Page ....................................................................5-6
File Management Page ..............................................................5-6
Control Page ................................................................................5-6
Appendix A • Reference Material.........................................A-1
Cabling and Connector Wiring ................................................ A-2
Choosing a network cable........................................................ A-2
Terminating the network cable ............................................... A-2
Wiring audio connectors .......................................................... A-3
Installing the Input/Output Boards ....................................... A-4
Installing new boards into an empty SMX frame ................A-4
Replacing an existing SMX I/O board.....................................A-4

SMX System MultiMatrix Switchers
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Chapter One
Introduction
About this Manual
About the SMX System MultiMatrix Switchers

SMX System MultiMatrix Switchers • Introduction
Introduction
1-2
Also refer to the SMX System MultiMatrix Switchers User’s Manual at www.extron.com.
About this Setup Guide
This setup guide helps you to easily and quickly set up,
configure, and operate your Extron SMX matrix switcher using
step by step instructions. It covers basic operations using the
front panel controls and selected Simple Instruction Set (SIS™)
commands, how to load and start the Windows®-based SMX
Control Program, and how to connect to the built-in HTML
pages for switcher operation.
NAs used in this guide the terms “video model” and
“audio model” refers to any SMX switcher that switches
video and audio respectively. The terms "SMX matrix
switcher", SMX switcher", "SMX", and "switcher" are
refer to a typical SMX System MultiMatrix Switcher.
NFor detailed information on the product described in this
guide, refer to the SMX System MultiMatrix Switchers
User’s Manual (also referred to as the SMX User's
Manual), available at www.extron.com, or the Extron CD.
About the SMX System MultiMatrix Switchers
The Extron SMX System MultiMatrix Switcher is a rack
mountable, modular, configurable, multi-format system
available in 3U, 4U, or 5U frames. Each frame has horizontal
rear panel slots into which optional I/O boards can be
inserted in any configuration and signal type as listed below:
L R
8x4 (1)
Composite video
S-video
VGA
SDI and HDSDI
Audio (analog)
Signal Type I/O Connector I/O size (slots used)
BNC
Captive screw
Wideband video
BNC
BNC
15-pin HD
BNC
DVI/DVI-Pro DVI-I (Digital Only)
8x8 (2)
8x8 (1)
8x4 (1)
4x8 (2)
8x4 (1)
8x4 (2)
8x4 (1)
8x4 (2)
8x8 (1)
8x8 (2)
8x8 (1)
8x8 (1)
8x4 (2)
16x16 (4)
16x16 (2)
16x16 (2)
16x16 (4)
16x16 (2)
S-video mini DIN 8x4 (1) 8x8 (1) 16x16 (2)
16x16 (2)
8x8 (2)
4x4 (1)
4x4 (1)
Fiber optic 8x8 (1)
Sync
8x8
H or V (1)
16x16
H or V (2)
BNC
8x8 HV (2)
Optical (SFP)
HDMI 4x8 (2) 8x4 (2) 8x8 (2)
4x4 (1)
HDMI
16x16 (2)
The 3U enclosure has six single board slots, the 4U has eight
and the 5U has ten slots. Each slot supports power and control
connections to the main unit controller and can be configured by
the user.

SMX System MultiMatrix Switchers
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Chapter Two
Installation
Rear Panel
Front Panel Overview

SMX System MultiMatrix Switchers • Installation
Installation
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Rear Panel
NSMX switchers are available in 3U, 4U, or 5U frames.
The number, type, and arrangement of I/O boards in your
switcher may differ from that shown in figure 2-1.
RESET
RS232/RS422
REMOTE
LAN
ACT LINK
1.2A MAX.
100-240V , 50-60Hz
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SDI / HDSDI INPUTS
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DIGITALVIDEO
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S-VIDEO IN S-VIDEO OUT
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INPUTS OUTPUTS
COMPUTER IN
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COMPUTER OUT
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DVI-D INPUTS
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DVI-D OUTPUTS
1234
ADDRESS
ADDRESS
INPUTS
L1RL2RL3RL4RL5RL6RL7RL8R
OUTPUTS
L1RL2RL3RL4RL5RL6RL7RL8R
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FIBER OPTIC
OUT IN OUT IN OUT IN OUT IN
ADDRESS
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FIBER OPTIC
OUT IN OUT IN OUT IN OUT IN
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Figure 2-1 — An example of a 5U SMX rear panel
SMX Rear panel features:
aAC power connector
bLAN Ethernet port
cReset button and LED
dRemote serial port
e- lI/O boards (optional)
mPlane address switch
(for front panel see page 2-4)
Installation and cabling
Step 1 — Mounting
Turn off or disconnect all equipment power sources and rack mount the SMX,
following the detailed instructions in chapter 2, SMX System MultiMatrix
Switchers User’s Manual found online at www.extron.com.
Step 2 — Connect inputs
Connect inputs from video and/or audio sources to the applicable I/O
board connectors marked “Inputs” (see table on page 1-2 for connector/
signal types).
Step 3 — Connect outputs
Connect audio and video output devices to the applicable I/O board
connectors marked “Outputs” (see table on page 1-2). See page A-3 for
audio connector wiring details

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Step 4 — Connect control devices
LAN Ethernet port —Connect to an Ethernet LAN or WAN via this
RJ-45 connector bto control the switcher from a remote location, using
a PC’s Internet browser. See page A-2 for network cable termination
method.
The Ethernet connection indicator LEDs marked “Link” and “Act”,
indicate the status of the SMX’s Ethernet connection. The Link LED
lights green when connected to an Ethernet LAN, and the Act LED
flickers amber, as the devices communicate.
NDo not use standard telephone cables, as they do not support Ethernet
or Fast Ethernet. Do not stretch or bend cables as transmission errors
could occur.
Remote port — For serial RS-232 or RS-422 control, connect a
host computer or control system via this 9-pin D connector d.
RS-232 protocol (default values):
• 9600 baud • 1 stop bit • no parity • 8 data bits • no ow control.
NSee chapter 4, “SIS™Programming and Control”, in the SMX User’s
Manual, for definitions of the SIS commands. See chapter 5, “SMX
Software” to install and use the control software.
Step 5 — Connect power
AC power connector —Plug in a standard IEC power cord from a 100 to
240 VAC, 50 - 60 Hz power source into this receptacle a.
Step 6 — Set plane address
Set the plane address (0-15) with the 16 position (0-F) rotary encoder m.
Installing/swapping the Input/Output boards
The I/O boards used in any installation will vary and can be installed
and changed as desired.
NAll boards are hot-swappable, and can be installed without shutting
down the switcher and removing the power.
Follow the instructions on the card supplied with the boards.
ADDRESS

SMX System MultiMatrix Switchers • Installation
Installation, cont’d
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Front Panel Overview
SMX SERIES SWITCHER
I/O PLANE SELECT
INPUTS
123 4 56 7 8 91 0 1 1 12 13 14 15 16
OUTPUTS
CONTROL
123456 7 8 91 0 1 1 12 13 14 15
0
ENTER PRESET VIEW ESC
123 4 56 7 8 91 0 1 1 12 13 14 15 16
MAIN
I/O CARDS
CONFIG
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Figure 2-3 — Front Panel features
aI/O Plane address selection buttons — Select I/O planes (0-15),
and buttons 0 and 1 select RS-232 or RS-422 communication.
bInput selection buttons — Select/switch inputs, creates and
removes ties, sets background illumination (press/hold inputs 0
and 1), or indicates output audio volume.
cOutput selection buttons — Select/switch outputs, creates and
removes ties, and indicates input audio gain/attenuation.
NInput and output buttons are also used to save and recall
global and plane addresses.
dControl buttons — Enter, Preset, View, and Esc. Used to configure
unit, save/recall presets, create/remove/view ties, audio
volume/gain adjustment, lock modes, and port configuration.
ePower status LEDs — Indicates power status for main unit and
I/O boards.
fFront panel configuration port — Connect a control system or
computer to this (RS-232) port, using an optional 9-pin D to
2.5 mm mini jack TRS RS-232 cable, part #70-335-01.
RS-232 protocol (default values): • 9600 baud • 1 stop bit
• no parity • 8 data bits • no ow control

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Chapter Three
Front Panel Operation
Creating Ties
Viewing Ties
Muting or Unmuting Outputs
Removing Ties
I/O Presets
Setting the Front Panel Locks (Executive Modes)
Adjusting the Input Audio Level
Adjusting the Output Audio Volume
Reset Levels

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Front Panel Operation
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Creating Ties
Step 2– Press and release the desired I/O Plane button.
I/O PLANE SELECT
123456 7 8 910 11 12 13 14 15
0
I/O plane and input buttons lights green if on a video plane, red if on an
audio plane, or amber if on a video and audio plane.
INPUTS
123 4 56 7 8 910 11 12 13 14 15 16
OUTPUTS
123456 7 8 910 11 12 13 14 15 16
Step 3 – Press desired Input button.
Currently tied outputs light. Input 1 turns off.
Step 4 – Press and release desired output button(s).
INPUTS
123456 7 8 910 11 12 13 14 15 16
OUTPUTS
123456 7 8 910 11 12 13 14 15 16
Output button blinks. Enter button also blinks (green).
ENTER
Step 5 – Press and release Enter.
Button lights turn off. Ties are now made.
C O N T R O L
PRESET
ESCVIEW
ENTER
Step 1 – Press and release Esc.
Flashes green once. Clears pending changes.
C O N T R O L
PRESET
ESCVIEW
NAn input can be tied to multiple outputs.
An ou
p
tuts can onl
y
have one in
p
ut.

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Viewing Ties
I/O PLANE SELECT
123456 7 8 910 11 12 13 14 15
0
Untied buttons light No input buttons light.
INPUTS
123 4 56 7 8 910 11 12 13 14 15 16
OUTPUTS
123 4 56 7 8 910 11 12 13 14 15 16
C O N T R O L
PRESET ENTER ESCVIEW
Step 1– Press the View button.
Last plane button used lights.
View button lights red
INPUTS
123456 7 8 910 11 12 13 14 15 16
OUTPUTS
123456 7 8 910 11 12 13 14 15 16
Step 3 – To view inputs tied to an output, press a tied output button.
I/O PLANE SELECT
123456 7 8 910 11 12 13 14 15
0
Step 2 – To view ties for another plane, press that plane button.
Untied output buttons light. Muted outputs blink
INPUTS
123 4 56 7 8 910 11 12 13 14 15 16
OUTPUTS
123 4 56 7 8 910 11 12 13 14 15 16
Tied outputs and associated input light. Untied output buttons turn off.
Selected plane button lights
ENTER
Step 4 – Press and release Esc.
Esc blinks green once. Button lights turn off. No changes are made to ties.
C O N T R O L
PRESET
ESCVIEW
NIf all outputs light, no outputs are tied.
If no outputs light, all outputs are tied.
Maximum number of outputs lit
corresponds to number of outputs
on the I/O board (4, 8, or 16).

SMX System MultiMatrix Switchers • Front Panel Operation
Front Panel Operation, cont’d
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Muting or unmuting Outputs
NWhen front panel is in lockout mode 2, the output mute
status can be viewed only. No changes (i.e. muting or
unmuting) can be made from the front panel.
Step 4 – To mute outputs, press and hold lit or unlit output button(s) for 2 seconds.
To unmute outputs, press and hold blinking output button(s) for 2 seconds.
Muting – Selected previously lit buttons blink, indicating outputs are now muted.
Unmuting – Previously blinking buttons remain lit, indicating those outputs are now unmuted.
INPUTS
123456 7 8 910 11 12 13 14 15 16
OUTPUTS
123456 7 8 910 11 12 13 14 15 16
ENTER
Step 5 – Press and release the View button.
All buttons turn off.
C O N T R O L
PRESET
ESCVIEW
NFor video, only RGB is muted. Sync is not muted.
For RGBHV systems, only the R, G, and B boards are muted, and
the H and V boards remain active. All tied and untied outputs can be muted.
Follow steps 1 – 3 of “Viewing Ties”.
Removing Ties
Follow steps 1 – 3 of “Creating Ties”.
Step 4 – Press and release desired lit output button(s).
INPUTS
123456 7 8 910 11 12 13 14 15 16
OUTPUTS
123456 7 8 910 11 12 13 14 15 16
Selected outputs blink. Enter button also blinks (green).
ENTER
Step 5 – Press and release Enter button to remove ties.
All buttons extinguish. Ties to selected ouptuts have been removed.
C O N T R O L
PRESET
ESCVIEW

SMX System MultiMatrix Switchers • Front Panel Operation
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I/O Presets
The SMX has a total of thirty-two global preset (using I/O
buttons 1-16) and ten plane preset (input buttons 1-10)
addresses available.
Global preset — Saves and recalls configurations for all planes.
Use the input buttons (for presets 1 through 16) and output
buttons (for presets 17 through 32) to save any current tie
configuration to any one of the presets.
Plane preset — Saves and recalls the configurations for a specific
plane, without affecting the other plane connections. Use input
buttons 1-10 to save a plane preset.
Preset
1
Preset
5
Preset
6
Preset
10
Preset
7
Preset
13
Preset
14
Preset
15
Preset
2
Preset
8
Preset
9
Preset
3
Preset
4
Preset
11
Preset
12
Preset
16
Preset
17
Preset
21
Preset
22
Preset
26
Preset
23
Preset
29
Preset
30
Preset
31
Preset
18
Preset
24
Preset
25
Preset
19
Preset
20
Preset
27
Preset
28
Preset
32
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
INPUTS
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
OUTPUTS
Preset
1
Preset
5
Preset
6
Preset
10
Preset
7
Preset
2
Preset
8
Preset
9
Preset
3
Preset
4
PLANE
GLOBAL
GLOBAL
Global and plane preset addresses
Read all the notes below.
NPresets cannot be viewed from the front panel unless
recalled as the current configuration. Presets can be seen
using the Windows®-based SMX Control Program.
Refer to the SMX User's Manual.
The current configuration and all presets are stored in
non-volatile memory. When power is removed and
restored, the current configuration remains active and all
presets are retained.
Only lit presets can be recalled. When a preset is recalled,
it replaces the current configuration, and overwrites
all of the current ties in favor of its own ties. Current
configuration is lost unless previously stored as a preset.
Audio gain settings are not saved with the preset and do
not change when a preset is recalled. Only the audio and
video ties are stored and recalled.

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Front Panel Operation, cont’d
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Saving or recalling a global preset
Step 3 – (To save) Press and release the desired input or output button (here output 5, preset 21).
– (To recall) Press and release the desired lit input or lit output button.
Selected button flashes red. Enter button also blinks (red).
ENTER
Step 2 – To save a global preset, press and hold the Preset button (for about 2 seconds).
– To recall a global preset, press and release the Preset button.
INPUTS
123 4 56 7 8 910 11 12 13 14 15 16
OUTPUTS
123 4 56 7 8 910 11 12 13 14 15 16
Buttons for any previously saved global presets light red (here
presets 8, 18, and 32). Any lit or unlit button can be saved to.
C O N T R O L
PRESET
ESCVIEW
INPUTS
123 4 56 7 8 910 11 12 13 14 15 16
OUTPUTS
123 4 56 7 8 910 11 12 13 14 15 16
ENTER
Step 4 – Press the Enter button to save or recall preset.
Current configuration is saved to global preset 21 and all buttons turn off.
C O N T R O L
PRESET
ESCVIEW
NSaving a preset – Preset button flashes red(shown here).
Recalling a preset – button lights red.
ENTER
Step 1 – Press and release Esc.
Flashes green once and clears pending changes.
C O N T R O L
PRESET
ESCVIEW
NWhen saving the current global configuration to a previously saved global preset, existing
data is overwriten.

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Saving or recalling a plane preset
ENTER
Step 5 – Press the Enter button to save or recall the plane preset.
Current configuration is saved to plane preset 3 and all buttons turn off.
C O N T R O L
PRESET
ESCVIEW
Step 4 – (To save) Press and release the desired input button (here plane preset 3).
– (To recall) Press and release the desired lit input button.
Selected button flashes red. Enter button also blinks (red).
INPUTS
123 4 56 7 8 910 11 12 13 14 15 16
OUTPUTS
123 4 56 7 8 910 11 12 13 14 15 16
N At this time all global presets go out and any saved plane presets
light red (here plane preset #7).
I/O PLANE SELECT
123 4 56 7 8 910 11 12 13 14 15
0
Step 3 – Press the desired plane button (here plane 0).
Plane button lights amber.
ENTER
Step 2 – To save a plane preset, press and hold the Preset button (for 2 seconds).
– To recall a plane preset, press and release the Preset button.
C O N T R O L
PRESET
ESCVIEW
NSaving a preset – Preset button flashes red(shown here).
Recalling a preset – Preset button lights red.
NAt this time all lit presets are global presets, not plane presets.
NWhen saving the current plane configuration to a previously saved plane preset,
the existing data is overwriten.
Follow step 1 of “Saving or recalling a global preset”.
Setting the Front Panel Locks (Executive Modes)
The matrix switcher has three levels of front panel security lock.
Lock mode 0 — The front panel is completely unlocked and
all front panel controls are available. Basic and advanced
features are available.
Lock mode 1 (Executive mode) — All changes are locked from
the front panel (except for setting Lock mode 2). Only View
mode is available.

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Front Panel Operation, cont’d
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Lock mode 2 (Advanced Executive mode) — Basic functions
are unlocked. Advanced features are locked and can be
viewed only (default mode).
Basic features consist of:
Making ties, saving and recalling presets, setting input audio
gain and attenuation, and changing lock modes.
Advanced features consist of:
Setting video and audio output mutes, setting audio output
volume, setting RGB delay (VGA, RGBHV boards), setting the
rear panel remote port protocol and baud rate.
NThe switcher is shipped from the factory in Lock mode 2.
Selecting Lock mode 2 or toggling between
mode 2 and mode 0
NIf the switcher is in Lock mode 0, this procedure selects
mode 2. Preset, View, and Esc buttons flash green twice.
If it is in Lock mode 2, this procedure selects mode 0
(unlocks the switcher). View and Esc flash green twice.
Press and hold for
about 2 seconds.
C O N T R O L
ESCVIEW
PRESET
ENTER
Lock mode 2:
Preset, View, and
Esc flash.
C O N T R O L
ESCVIEW
PRESET
ENTER
Lock mode 0:
View and Esc flash.
Press and hold for
2 seconds.
C O N T R O L
ESCVIEW
PRESET
ENTER
C O N T R O L
ESCVIEW
PRESET
ENTER
To toggle between lock mode 2 and lock mode 0
Selecting Lock mode 1 or toggling between
mode 2 and mode 1
NIf the switcher is in Lock mode 1, this procedure selects
mode 2. Preset, View, and Esc buttons flash green twice.
If the switcher is in Lock mode 2, this selects mode 1.
View and Esc buttons flash green twice.
Press and hold for
about 2 seconds.
C O N T R O L
ESCVIEW
PRESET
ENTER
Lock mode 2:
Preset, View, and
Esc flash.
C O N T R O L
ESCVIEW
PRESET
ENTER
Lock mode 1:
View and Esc flash. Press and hold for
2 seconds.
C O N T R O L
ESCVIEW
PRESET
ENTER
C O N T R O L
ESCVIEW
PRESET
ENTER
To toggle between lock mode 1 and lock mode 2

SMX System MultiMatrix Switchers • Front Panel Operation
3-9
Also refer to the SMX System MultiMatrix Switchers User’s Manual at www.extron.com.
Adjusting the Input Audio Level
The audio level of each input can be displayed and adjusted
through a range of -18 dB to +24 dB. The level can be adjusted
from the front panel, or via RS-232or Ethernet connection.
NRefer to the SMX User's Manual for adjustment methods
using SIS commands.
Using the front panel
Example: Change inputs 8's audio level settings from -9dB to
+20 dB. Input 8 is on audio plane 4.
INPUTS
123 4 56 7 8 910 11 12 13 14 15 16
OUTPUTS
123 4 56 7 8 910 11 12 13 14 15 16
INPUTS
123 4 56 7 8 910 11 12 13 14 15 16
OUTPUTS
123 4 56 7 8 910 11 12 13 14 15 16
Step 1 – Press and release Esc.
Flashes green once and clears pending changes.
I/O PLANE SELECT
123456 7 8 910 11 12 13 14 15
0
Plane button lights red, indicating an audio (signal) plane.
Step 2 – Press audio I/O plane button to be adjusted (here button 4).
INPUTS
123456 7 8 910 11 12 13 14 15 16
OUTPUTS
123 4 56 7 8 910 11 12 13 14 15 16
I/O button 1 lights red.
Step 3 – Press and hold any I/O plane button until audio plane button flashes.
Selected audio plane button flashes red and I/O button turns off.
I/O PLANE SELECT
123456 7 8 910 11 12 13 14 15
0
INPUTS
123 4 56 7 8 910 11 12 13 14 15 16
OUTPUTS
123 4 56 7 8 910 11 12 13 14 15 16
I/O button momentarily lights red until audio plane button flashes. I/O button 1 turns off.
Step 4 – Press the button for the input needing the audio level adusted (here 8).
Selected input button lights green, and View button lights red.
The current audio level dB is indicated by the lit and flashing output buttons.
Here buttons 1-4 lit and 5 flashing red indicates an input level of -9 dB.
(See Input Audio Level Table for button lighting and dB levels.)
ENTER
Step 5 – Press and hold View to decrease or Esc to increase audio level (here Esc).
Selected control button lights red.
C O N T R O L
PRESET
ESCVIEW
NView button lights redand output buttons are red when current
audio level is negative dB, and Esc button lights redand output
buttons are green when it is positive dB.
Selected input button remains lit. Outputs light, flash, or go out as the level changes.
Here the dB is raised to +20 dB. Outputs 1-10 are lit green.
(See Input Audio Level Table for button lighting and dB levels.)
Additional inputs can be adjusted by repeating steps 4 and 5.
Step 6 – Press Enter to leave the input audio level adjustment mode.
All buttons go out.

SMX System MultiMatrix Switchers • Front Panel Operation
Front Panel Operation, cont’d
3-10
Also refer to the SMX System MultiMatrix Switchers User’s Manual at www.extron.com.
Input Audio Level Table
dB Color Output Buttons lit +/- dB Color Output Buttons lit +/-
24 green 12 ∆> -1 red 1 flash <
23 green 12 flash ∆> -2 red 1 flash <
22 green 11 ∆> -3 red 2 flash <
21 green 11 flash ∆> -4 red 2 flash <
20 green 10 ∆> -5 red 3 flash <
19 green 10 flash ∆> -6 red 3 flash <
18 green 9 ∆> -7 red 4 flash <
17 green 9 flash ∆> -8 red 4 flash <
16 green 8 ∆> -9 red 5 flash <
15 green 8 flash ∆> -10 red 5 flash <
14 green 7 ∆> -11 red 6 flash <
13 green 7 flash ∆> -12 red 6 flash <
12 green 6 ∆> -13 red 7 flash <
11 green 6 flash ∆> -14 red 7 flash <
10 green 5 ∆> -15 red 8 flash <
9 green 5 flash ∆> -16 red 8 flash <
8 green 4 ∆> -17 red 9 flash <
7 green 4 flash ∆> -18 red 9 <
6 green 3 ∆>
5 green 3 flash ∆>
4 green 2 ∆>
3 green 2 flash ∆>
2 green 1 ∆>
1 green 1 flash ∆>
0∆
INPUTS
123 4 56 7 8 910 11 12 13 14 15 16
OUTPUTS
123 4 56 7 8 910 11 12 13 14 15 16
INPUTS
123 4 56 7 8 910 11 12 13 14 15 16
OUTPUTS
123 4 56 7 8 910 11 12 13 14 15 16
Step 1 – Press and release Esc.
Flashes green once and clears pending changes.
I/O PLANE SELECT
123456 7 8 910 11 12 13 14 15
0
Plane button lights red, indicating an audio (signal) plane.
Step 2 – Press audio I/O plane button to be adjusted (here button 4).
INPUTS
123456 7 8 910 11 12 13 14 15 16
OUTPUTS
123 4 56 7 8 910 11 12 13 14 15 16
I/O button 1 lights red.
Step 3 – Press and hold any I/O plane button until audio plane button flashes.
Selected audio plane button flashes red and I/O button turns off.
I/O PLANE SELECT
123456 7 8 910 11 12 13 14 15
0
INPUTS
123 4 56 7 8 910 11 12 13 14 15 16
OUTPUTS
123 4 56 7 8 910 11 12 13 14 15 16
I/O button momentarily lights red until audio plane button flashes. I/O button 1 turns off.
Step 4 – Press the button for the input needing the audio level adusted (here 8).
Selected input button lights green, and View button lights red.
The current audio level dB is indicated by the lit and flashing output buttons.
Here buttons 1-4 lit and 5 flashing red indicates an input level of -9 dB.
(See Input Audio Level Table for button lighting and dB levels.)
ENTER
Step 5 – Press and hold View to decrease or Esc to increase audio level (here Esc).
Selected control button lights red.
C O N T R O L
PRESET
ESCVIEW
NView button lights redand output buttons are red when current
audio level is negative dB, and Esc button lights redand output
buttons are green when it is positive dB.
Selected input button remains lit. Outputs light, flash, or go out as the level changes.
Here the dB is raised to +20 dB. Outputs 1-10 are lit green.
(See Input Audio Level Table for button lighting and dB levels.)
Additional inputs can be adjusted by repeating steps 4 and 5.
Step 6 – Press Enter to leave the input audio level adjustment mode.
All buttons go out.
>= Esc
<= View