UTAH SCIENTIFIC SCP Series User manual

SCP Series
Routing Switcher Control Panels
User’s Guide

SCP Series • Routing Switcher Control Panels • User's Guide
• Document Number: 82101-0055
• Document Version: 2.3
• Date: October - 2004
• Printed in U.S.A.
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Notice
Information contained in this user’s guide is subject to change without notice or obligation.
While every effort has been made to ensure that the information is accurate as of the
publication date, Utah Scientific, Inc. assumes no liability for errors or omissions. In addition,
Utah Scientific, Inc. assumes no responsibility for damages resulting from the use of this
guide.

FCC Compliance (USA) and Digital Equipment Compliance
(Canada)
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A, digital
device, pursuant to Part 15, Subpart B of the FCC Rules and the Canadian EMC Requirement
(ICES-003). These limits are designed to 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 harmful
interference, in which case, the user will be required to correct the interference at their own
expense. Shielded cables must be used to ensure compliance with the FCC Class A limits.
Declaration of Conformity
Utah Scientific
4750 Wiley Post Way
Salt Lake City, Utah 84116-2878 USA
declare our sole responsibility that the SCP Series Routing Switcher Control Panels are in
conformity with the following standards:
• EN50081-1 Generic Emission Standard
• EN50082-1 Generic Immunity Standard
• IEC-950 Product Safety
• C-UL 1950 Product Safety
• UL 1950 Product Safety
Following the provisions of the Directive(s) of the Council of the European Union:
•EMC Directive 89/336/EED
•Low Voltage Electrical Directive 72/23/EEC
Utah Scientific, Inc. hereby declares that the product specified above conforms to the above
Directive(s) and Standard(s).

Important Safeguards and Notices
This section provides important safety guidelines for both the Operator and Service Personnel.
Specific warnings and cautions are found throughout the guide where they apply, but may not
appear here. Please read and follow the important safety information, noting especially those
instructions related to risk of fire, electric shock or injury to persons.
Safety Symbols
Please note the following important safety symbols:
•Hazardous Voltage symbol.
•Caution symbol: The product is marked with this symbol when it is necessary to refer
to the manual to prevent damage to the product.
Warnings
Please observe the following important warnings:
• Any instructions in this guide that require opening the chassis, changing a power supply,
or removing a board should be performed by qualified service personnel only. To reduce
the risk of electric shock, do not perform any servicing unless you are qualified to do so.
• Heed all warnings on the unit and in the operating instructions.
• Do not use this product in or near water. Disconnect AC power before installing any
options or servicing the unit unless instructed to do so by this manual.
• This product is grounded through the power cord grounding conductor. To avoid electric
shock, plug the power cord into a properly wired receptacle before connecting the product
inputs or outputs.
• Route power cords and other cables so that they are not likely to be damaged. Disconnect
power before cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners; use only a damp cloth.

• Dangerous voltages exist at several points in this product. To avoid personal injury, do not
touch exposed connections and components while power is on. Do not insert anything into
either of the system's two power supply cavities with power connected.
• Do not wear hand jewelry or watches when troubleshooting high current circuits, such as
the power supplies. During installation, do not use the door handles or front panels to lift
the equipment as they may open abruptly and injure you.
• To avoid fire hazard, use only the specified correct type, voltage and current rating as
referenced in the appropriate parts list for this product. Always refer fuse replacement to
qualified service personnel.
• Have qualified personnel perform safety checks after any service.
Cautions
Please observe the following important cautions:
• When installing this equipment, do not attach the power cord to building surfaces. To
prevent damage when replacing fuses, locate and correct the trouble that caused the fuse to
blow before applying power.
• Use only specified replacement parts. Follow static precautions at all times when handling
this equipment.
• Slots and openings in the control panel enclosures are provided for ventilation. Do not
block them. Leave the back of the units clear to allow room for cabling — a minimum of 6
inches (15.25 cm) of clearance is recommended.

Notices
Please observe the following important notes:
• When the following symbol is indicated on the chassis, please refer to the manual for
additional information.
• For the SCP panels, refer to the “Connecting and Disconnecting Power” section on page
2-11 for important information regarding the power connector.
Company Information
Utah Scientific, Inc.
4750 Wiley Post Way, Suite 150
Salt Lake City, Utah 84116-2878 USA
•Telephone: [phone]
•Fax: [phone]
•Customer Support (Voice): [phone]
•Customer Support (Fax): [phone]
•E-mail (General Info): [email protected]
•E-mail (Customer Support): [email protected]
•After hours emergency: [phone]
follow menu instructions for emergency service

Warranty Policies
Hardware Warranty
Utah Scientific, Inc. warrants to the original purchaser that the Utah Scientific hardware is free
from defects in materials and workmanship and will perform substantially in accordance with
the accompanying written materials under normal use and service for a period of ten (10)
years from the date of shipment. Any implied warranties on hardware are limited to ten (10)
years. Some states/jurisdictions do not allow limitations on duration of an implied warranty, so
the above limitation may not apply to certain specific purchasers.
Software Warranty
Utah Scientific warrants that the software will perform substantially in accordance with the
accompanying written materials for a period of one (1) year from the date of shipment.
Customer Remedies
For the first one (1) year after purchase of the software and the first ten (10) years after the date
of purchase of the hardware, Utah Scientific’s and its suppliers’ entire liability and purchaser’s
exclusive remedy shall be, at Utah Scientific’s option, either:
• Return of the price paid, or
• Repair or replacement of the software or hardware that does not meet the above warranties
and is returned to Utah Scientific under the returned materials authorization (RMA)
process with freight and forwarding charges paid.
After the initial warranty periods, purchaser’s exclusive remedy is the repair or replacement of
the hardware upon payment of a fixed fee to cover handling and service costs based on Utah
Scientific’s then-current price schedule. The above warranties are void if failure of the
software or hardware has resulted from an accident, abuse, or misapplication. Any replacement
software or hardware will be warranted for the remainder of the original warranty period or
thirty (30) days, whichever is longer.
No other warranties. To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, Utah Scientific and
its suppliers disclaim all other warranties, either express or implied, including, but not limited
to implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, with regard to the
software, the accompanying written materials, and any accompanying hardware. This limited
warranty gives the purchaser specific legal rights. These rights may vary in certain states/
jurisdictions.

No liability for consequential damages. To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law,
in no event shall Utah Scientific or its suppliers be liable for any damages whatsoever
(including without limitation, damages for loss of business profits, business interruption, loss
of business information, or any other pecuniary loss) arising out of the use of or inability to use
Utah Scientific products, even if Utah Scientific has been advised of the possibility of such
damages. Because some states/jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of liability
for consequential or incidental damages, the above limitation may not apply in those
circumstances.
circumstances.

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Contents
1 Introduction
In This Guide ............................................................................................................1-1
How To Use This Guide ...........................................................................................1-2
Conventions .............................................................................................................1-2
Abbreviations ...........................................................................................................1-3
Terms .......................................................................................................................1-3
Routing Switcher Basics ..........................................................................................1-5
Switching Matrix ................................................................................................1-5
Router Levels ....................................................................................................1-6
Introducing the SCP Series Panels .............................................................................1-7
SCP 2/8 .......................................................................................................................1-7
SCP 32/8 ...........................................................................................................1-8
SCP 64/8 ...........................................................................................................1-8
SCP XY/16 ........................................................................................................1-9
SCP SX/16 ........................................................................................................1-10
SCP MX/16 ........................................................................................................1-11
2 Installation
In This Chapter ............................................................................................................2-1
Rear Panel Layout .......................................................................................................2-2
Panel Installation (U-Net) ............................................................................................2-3
Unpacking and Inspection ..................................................................................2-3
Installing the Panel .............................................................................................2-3
Connecting U-Net ........................................................................................................2-4
Setting the Panel Address ...........................................................................................2-6
Panel Installation (Ethernet) ........................................................................................2-7
Connecting the E-Net Panels .............................................................................2-8
SCP Ethernet Panel Configuration ....................................................................2-8
Connecting the panel to the terminal .................................................................2-8
Using the pcon utility .........................................................................................2-9
USI Panel Config Commands: ...........................................................................2-9
Connecting the panel to the network .................................................................2-10
Connecting and Disconnecting Power ........................................................................2-11

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3 SCP 2/8 Operations
In This Chapter ..................................................................................................... 3-1
About the SCP 2/8 ................................................................................................3-2
Displaying Level Status ........................................................................................ 3-5
Defaulting the Level Select Buttons ..................................................................... 3-6
Performing an All-follow Take .............................................................................. 3-6
All-follow with the Direct Source Select Buttons ................................................3-6
All-follow with the Group Select Buttons ............................................................ 3-7
Cancelling an All-follow Take ............................................................................. 3-8
Performing a Breakaway Take ............................................................................. 3-8
Breaking Away One Level From One Source ............................................. 3-8
Breaking Away Multiple Levels From One Source ..................................... 3-10
Breakaway with the Direct Source Select Buttons ...................................... 3-11
Breaking Away Multiple Levels from Different Sources .............................. 3-12
Cancelling a Breakaway Take ....................................................................3-13
Using the Protect Mode ........................................................................................3-14
Setting a Protect ......................................................................................... 3-15
Setting a Lock ............................................................................................. 3-16
Clearing a Lock or Protect .......................................................................... 3-17
Using the Direct Protect Mode .................................................................... 3-18
Cancelling a Protect Mode Selection ..........................................................3-19
Protect Mode Notes .................................................................................... 3-19
Changing Attributes .............................................................................................. 3-19
Using the Chop Mode ........................................................................................... 3-21
Setting the Chop Mode Rate ....................................................................... 3-21
Performing an All-follow or Breakaway Chop ............................................. 3-22
Chop Mode Notes ....................................................................................... 3-22
Monitor Matrix Mode ............................................................................................. 3-23
Miscellaneous Panel Modes ................................................................................. 3-25
Changing Panel LED Intensity .................................................................... 3-25
Verifying the Software Version ................................................................... 3-26
Verifying the Panel Node ............................................................................ 3-26
Verifying the Panel ID ................................................................................. 3-26
General Panel Notes ............................................................................................ 3-27
4 SCP 32/8 Operations
In This Chapter ..................................................................................................... 4-1
About the SCP 32/8 .............................................................................................. 4-2
Displaying Level Status ........................................................................................ 4-3
Defaulting the Level Select Buttons ...................................................................... 4-4

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Performing an All-follow Take ...............................................................................4-4
Performing a Breakaway Take .............................................................................4-5
Breaking Away One Level From One Source .............................................4-5
Breaking Away Multiple Levels From One Source ......................................4-6
Breaking Away Multiple Levels From Different Sources .............................4-7
Canceling a Breakaway Take .....................................................................4-7
Monitor Matrix Mode ...................................................................................................4-8
Changing Panel LED Intensity ....................................................................................4-10
Panel Lock ..................................................................................................................4-10
General Panel Notes ...................................................................................................4-11
5 SCP 64/8 Operations
In This Chapter ...........................................................................................................5-1
About the SCP 64/8 ....................................................................................................5-2
Displaying Level Status ...............................................................................................5-5
Defaulting the Level Select Buttons ............................................................................5-5
Performing an All-follow Take .....................................................................................5-6
Performing a Breakaway Take ....................................................................................5-6
Breaking Away One Level From One Source ....................................................5-6
Breaking Away Multiple Levels From One Source .............................................5-7
Breaking Away Multiple Levels From Different Sources ....................................5-8
Cancelling a Breakaway Take ...........................................................................5-9
Monitor Matrix Mode ....................................................................................................5-9
Changing Panel LED Intensity ....................................................................................5-11
About the Protect LED .................................................................................................5-12
Panel Lock ...................................................................................................................5-12
General Panel Notes ...................................................................................................5-13
6 SCP XY/16 Operations
In This Chapter ............................................................................................................6-1
About the SCP XY/16 ..................................................................................................6-2
Displaying Level Status ...............................................................................................6-8
Selecting a Destination ................................................................................................6-9
Using the Direct Destination Select Buttons ......................................................6-9
Selecting a Destination in Mnemonic Mode ......................................................6-9
Selecting a Destination in Numeric Mode ..........................................................6-11
Cancelling a Destination Selection ....................................................................6-11
Performing an All-follow Take .....................................................................................6-12
All-follow with the Direct Source Select Buttons ................................................6-12

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Performing an All-follow Take in Mnemonic Mode ............................................ 6-13
Performing an All-follow Take in Numeric Mode ...............................................6-14
Cancelling an All-follow Take ............................................................................ 6-14
Performing a Breakaway Take ............................................................................. 6-15
Breaking Away One Level From One Source .................................................... 6-15
Breaking Away Multiple Levels From One Source ............................................6-16
Breakaway with the Direct Source Select Buttons ............................................6-17
Breaking Away Multiple Levels From Different Sources .................................... 6-18
Breakaway Take (Starting in All-Follow Mode) .................................................. 6-19
Cancelling a Breakaway Take ........................................................................... 6-20
Using the Protect Mode ........................................................................................ 6-20
Setting a Protect ................................................................................................ 6-21
Setting a Lock ....................................................................................................6-22
Clearing a Lock or Protect ................................................................................. 6-24
Using the Direct Protect Mode .......................................................................... 6-25
Cancelling a Protect Mode Selection ................................................................ 6-26
Protect Mode Notes ........................................................................................... 6-26
Performing a Salvo Take ....................................................................................... 6-26
Changing Attributes ............................................................................................... 6-27
Using the Chop Mode ........................................................................................... 6-29
Setting the Chop Mode Rate ...................................................................... 6-29
Performing an All-follow or Breakaway Chop .............................................. 6-30
Chop Mode Notes ....................................................................................... 6-30
Monitor Matrix Mode .............................................................................................. 6-31
Miscellaneous Panel Modes ................................................................................. 6-33
Changing Panel LED Intensity .................................................................... 6-33
Verifying the Panel Node ............................................................................ 6-34
Verifying the Panel ID ................................................................................. 6-34
Verifying the Software Version ................................................................... 6-35
General Panel Notes ............................................................................................6-35
7 SCP SX/16 Operations
In This Chapter ..................................................................................................... 7-1
About the SCP SX/16 ........................................................................................... 7-2
Displaying Level Status ........................................................................................ 7-8
Selecting a Destination ......................................................................................... 7-9
Selecting a Destination in Mnemonic Mode ................................................ 7-9
Selecting a Destination in Numeric Mode ................................................... 7-10
Destination Selection Notes ........................................................................ 7-11
Performing an All-follow Take ............................................................................... 7-11

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Performing an All-follow Take in Mnemonic Mode ................................................7-12
Performing an All-follow Take in Numeric Mode .........................................7-13
Cancelling an All-Follow Take .....................................................................7-13
Performing a Breakaway Take ....................................................................................7-14
Breaking Away One Level From One Source .............................................7-14
Breaking Away Multiple Levels From One Source ......................................7-15
Breaking Away Multiple Levels From Different Sources .............................7-16
Breakaway Take (Starting in All-Follow Mode) ...........................................7-17
Cancelling a Breakaway Take ....................................................................7-18
Using the Protect Mode ...............................................................................................7-18
Setting a Protect ..........................................................................................7-19
Setting a Lock .............................................................................................7-21
Clearing a Lock or Protect ..........................................................................7-22
Cancelling a Protect Mode Selection ..........................................................7-23
Protect Mode Notes ....................................................................................7-23
Performing a Salvo Take ............................................................................................7-23
Changing Attributes ....................................................................................................7-24
Using the Chop Mode .................................................................................................7-26
Setting the Chop Mode Rate .............................................................................7-26
Performing an All-follow or Breakaway Chop ....................................................7-27
Chop Mode Notes ..............................................................................................7-27
Monitor Matrix Mode.....................................................................................................7-27
Using Direct Selection .................................................................................................7-30
Working with Direct Sources .............................................................................7-30
Working with Direct Destinations .......................................................................7-35
Working with Direct Protects and Attributes ......................................................7-37
Miscellaneous Panel Modes ........................................................................................7-41
Changing Panel LED Intensity ...........................................................................7-42
Verifying the Panel Node....................................................................................7-42
Verifying the Panel ID ........................................................................................7-42
Verifying the Software Version ..........................................................................7-43
Using E or L .......................................................................................................7-43
Using F or R ......................................................................................................7-43
Use One or Two Destinations ............................................................................7-44
Custom All-follow Mode .....................................................................................7-45
Enable/Disable Protect Mode ............................................................................7-46
Status at a Glance .............................................................................................7-47
General Panel Notes ...................................................................................................7-48

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8 SCP MX/16 Operations
In This Chapter ..................................................................................................... 8-1
About the SCP MX/16 ........................................................................................... 8-2
Displaying Level Status ........................................................................................ 8-11
Level Status in Single Mode .............................................................................. 8-11
Level Status in Multi Mode ................................................................................8-12
A Word About Custom Status Labels ................................................................ 8-12
Selecting, Storing and Clearing Destinations ........................................................ 8-13
Selecting a Destination in Mnemonic Mode ....................................................... 8-13
Selecting a Destination in Numeric Mode .........................................................8-14
Selecting and Storing Destinations in Single Destination Mode ........................ 8-15
Selecting and Storing Destinations in Multi-destination Mode ........................... 8-16
Clearing a Destination Register ......................................................................... 8-17
Destination Selection Notes .............................................................................. 8-17
Performing an All-follow Take ............................................................................... 8-18
Performing an All-follow Take in Mnemonic Mode ............................................ 8-18
Performing an All-follow Take in Numeric Mode ...............................................8-19
Performing an All-follow in Multi-destination Mode ............................................8-20
Cancelling an All-Follow Take ...........................................................................8-21
Performing a Breakaway Take ............................................................................. 8-21
Breaking Away One Level From One Source ............................................ 8-21
Breaking Away Multiple Levels From One Source ..................................... 8-22
Breaking Away Multiple Levels From Different Sources ............................. 8-23
Breakaway Take (Starting in All-Follow Mode) ........................................... 8-24
Cancelling a Breakaway Take ....................................................................8-25
Using the Protect Mode ........................................................................................8-26
Setting a Protect ......................................................................................... 8-27
Setting a Lock ............................................................................................. 8-28
Clearing a Lock or Protect .......................................................................... 8-29
Cancelling a Protect Mode Selection ......................................................... 8-30
Protect Mode Notes .................................................................................... 8-31
Performing a Salvo Take ...................................................................................... 8-31
Changing Attributes .............................................................................................. 8-32
Using the Chop Mode ........................................................................................... 8-34
Setting the Chop Mode Rate ...................................................................... 8-34
Performing an All-follow Chop in Single Destination Mode ........................ 8-35
Performing a Breakaway Chop in Single Destination Mode ....................... 8-35
Chop Mode Notes ....................................................................................... 8-36
Monitor Matrix Mode ............................................................................................. 8-36
Miscellaneous Panel Modes ................................................................................. 8-39

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Changing Panel LED Intensity ....................................................................8-40
Verifying the Panel Node ............................................................................8-40
Verifying the Panel ID .................................................................................8-40
Verifying the Software Version ....................................................................8-41
Using E or L ................................................................................................8-41
Using F or R ................................................................................................8-42
Custom All-follow Mode ..............................................................................8-43
Enable/Disable Protect Mode .....................................................................8-44
Status at a Glance ......................................................................................8-45
General Panel Notes ...................................................................................................8-46
Specifications
In This Appendix ......................................................................................................A-1
SCP 2/8 Specifications ............................................................................................A-2
SCP 32/8 Specifications ..........................................................................................A-2
SCP 64/8 Specifications ..........................................................................................A-3
SCP XY/16 Specifications .......................................................................................A-3
SCP SX/16 Specifications .......................................................................................A-4
SCP MX/16 Specifications .......................................................................................A-4
Maintenance Functions
In This Appendix ..........................................................................................................B-1
Changing Button Legends ...........................................................................................B-2
Using the Template ...........................................................................................B-2
Inserting Legends in Buttons .............................................................................B-4
Changing the Panel PROM .........................................................................................B-5
Button Parts List ..........................................................................................................B-6
Ordering Parts .............................................................................................................B-6

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SCP Series • User’s Guide 1-1
In This Guide
Chapter 1
1
Introduction
In This Guide
This guide provides instructions for installing, configuring and operating the SCP Series of Routing
Switcher Control Panels. The following chapters and appendices are included:
• Chapter 1, “Introduction” summarizes the guide, provides important terms, conventions, and
background information on the SCP panels.
• Chapter 2, “Installation” provides installation instructions for all panels in the SCP series.
• Chapter 3, “SCP 2/8 Operations” provides setup and operating instructions for the SCP 2/8, an
eight level, full source, dual destination panel.
• Chapter 4, “SCP 32/8 Operations” provides setup and operating instructions for the SCP 32/8, an
eight level, single destination, 32 source panel.
• Chapter 5, “SCP 64/8 Operations” provides setup and operating instructions for the SCP 64/8, an
eight level, single destination 64 source or dual destination 32 source panel.
• Chapter 6, “SCP XY/16 Operations” provides setup and operating instructions for the SCP XY/16,
a 16 level full XY panel (all sources and all destinations).
• Chapter 7, “SCP SX/16 Operations” provides operating instructions for the SCP SX/16, an
advanced 16 level full XY panel (all sources and all destinations).
• Chapter 8, “SCP MX/16 Operations” provides operating instructions for the SCP MX/16, a 16
level XY panel that operates in both single and multi-destination modes.
• Appendix A, “Specifications” lists control, physical, power and environmental specifications for all
SCP panels.
• Appendix B, “Maintenance Functions” provides a detailed procedure for changing button legends
and opening the panel to change the PROM.

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Introduction
How To Use This Guide
The chapters in this guide follow a logical sequence, from introduction through operations:
• Read this chapter (Chapter 1, “Introduction”) to familiarize yourself with the full line of
SCP routing switcher panels.
• Follow the instructions in Chapter 2, “Installation” to install your SCP panel(s).
• Use chapters 3 through 8 to learn about setup and operations for your specific SCP routing
switcher panel(s).
• Use the appendices for reference, when you need additional information about hardware
and keycaps.
• Once you’re familiar with the panels, start with the Index when you need additional
assistance on a specific subject.
Conventions
The following conventions are used throughout this guide:
• Buttons, knobs and connectors on the SCP panels are indicated in bold-faced upper and
lower case text, using a sans-serif font. For example:
~PressTAKE to perform...
• On the SCP Panel LED displays, labels and commands are indicated in bold-faced upper
and lower case text, using a sans-serif font. For example:
~ The label DST indicates...
Take
Destination
DST 001

SCP Series • User’s Guide 1-3
Abbreviations
Chapter 1
Abbreviations
The following abbreviations are used throughout this guide:
Terms
The following documentation terms are used throughout this guide:
•“Operator” and “User” refer to the person using or operating the SCP panels.
•“System” refers to the interconnected routing switcher system (such as a UTAH-300) that
is controlled by the SCP panels.
•“Router” is short for routing switcher.
•“Chassis” refers to the metal enclosure that houses an SCP panel.
•“Input” refers to an audio or video signal that is connected to a routing switcher.
~ One video input represents a single output from an analog or digital video source.
Table 1-1. Abbreviations
Abbreviation Description
ATR Audio Tape Recorder
CPU Central Processing Unit
DIP Dual Inline Package
DTR Digital Tape Recorder
I/O Input/Output
IP Internet Protocol
MX Bus UTAH router control communications bus
RMS Router Management System
RU Rack Unit
U-Net UTAH control panel communications network
UTP Unshielded Twisted Pair
VTR Video Tape Recorder

1-4 SCP Series • User’s Guide
Introduction
~ One analog audio input represents a single monophonic track from an analog audio
source.
~ One digital audio input represents two tracks (left and right) from a digital audio
source.
•“Source” refers to an audio/video device whose output signals are connected to one or
more routing switcher inputs. Examples of audio/video sources are the output signals
originating from ATRs, VTRs, DTRs, cameras, video production switchers, audio mixers,
graphics systems, and satellite feeds.
•“Output” refers to an audio or video signal that is connected from a routing switcher to a
destination device.
•“Destination” refers to an audio/video device that receives one or more signals from a
routing switcher. Examples of audio/video destinations are the inputs of ATRs, VTRs,
DTRs, video production switchers, additional routing switchers, audio mixers, graphics
systems, and satellite feeds.
•“Router Level” refers to the specific type of audio/video element that a routing switcher
is capable of routing. For example, the UTAH-200 system can switch up to eight router
levels, which can be any combination of Digital Video, Digital Audio, Analog Video
(Composite or Component) or Analog Audio (Left and Right).
•“Control Panel” refers to current (and future) physical human interfaces (such as the SCP
panels) that are used for system input/output routing assignments.
•“Display” refers to the many integral LED indicators on a control panel.
•“All-follow Take” refers to the most basic of routing switcher functions. You select a
source, select a destination, and then press Take to instantly route the source to the input
of the selected destination device. An “all-follow take” simply means that all assigned
router levels switch simultaneously, and no router levels are broken away.
•“Breakaway Take” is a special Take in which a subset of all installed router levels are
sent to a destination, or router levels from more than one source are sent to the destination.
Each panel supports the ability to program “breakaway takes.”
•“Lock” refers to a special condition whereby a source-to-destination routing cannot be
changed by any user. However, a Lock can be cleared by any panel.
•“Protect” refers to a special condition whereby a source-to-destination routing can only
be changed by the user at the originating panel (the panel on which the Protect was
entered). A Protect can be cleared from the panel that originally set the Protect (or by the
RMS).