
MPX 423 A • Operation
3-3
9
Composite video input — Buttons 5 through 8 select the input for the
composite video sections of the MPX unit. The LEDs adjacent to each button
(when lit) indicate which input has been selected for output.
10
S-video input — Buttons 9 through 12 select the input for the S-video group
of the MPX unit. The LEDs adjacent to each button (when lit) indicate which
input has been selected for output 1.
11
Audio mute — This button mutes audio output 1. The LED (when lit)
indicates that audio output 1 is muted.
12
Audio volume — This adjustment knob controls the volume of audio
output 1.
Switcher Modes and Operation
Figure 3-2 — MPX 423 A matrix switcher front panel
Introduction to Single Switcher mode
In Single Switcher mode, the switcher emulates 1 output switcher with 12 inputs.
When a video input signal is tied to an output, it is routed to the same video signal
format. All other video output signals are muted.
The audio operates independently as a 12 inputs to 2 outputs matrix switcher. See
Audio later in this chapter for more information.
Both outputs can be configured in Single Switcher mode; i.e., the unit
emulates two 1 output switchers with 12 inputs each.
Introduction to Separate Switcher mode
In Separate Switcher mode the switcher emulates three 1 output switchers with 4
inputs. There are three input selection groups on the front panel: Computer, Video
(composite), and S-video. These three groups operate independently from each
other, and each of the twelve inputs can only be routed to its own video output
format group.
The audio operates independently as a 12 inputs to 2 outputs matrix switcher.
Both outputs can be configured in Separate mode; i.e., the unit emulates three
2 output switchers with 4 inputs each.
Establishing a tie
When you connect an input with an output in video or audio, you are establishing a
tie. A tie can be a video-only tie (only a video signal is being transmitted through
an output), an audio-only tie (only an audio signal is being transmitted through an
output) or an audio and video (A/V) tie (a video signal and audio signal are being
transmitted together or apart through one or more outputs).
To establish a tie using the MPX 423 A, do the following:
1. Press the I/O button to select a video-only, audio-only, or A/V tie.
2. Select the output using any of the output buttons.
3. Select the input from any of the 12 inputs.
MPX 423 A
MEDIA PRESENTATION MATRIX
VOLUME
1
1
OUTPUTS/
AUD IO
MODE SINGLE SEPARATE
INPUTS
COMPUTER
2
2 3 4
1
9
OUTPUTS INPUTS
S-VIDEO
2
10 11 12 I/O
AUD IO
AUDIO OUTPUT 1
VIDEO
MUTE
1
5
OUTPUTS INPUTS
VIDEO
2
6 7 8
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