Specifications

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when the audio and video sources
comprising a presentation are not
generated by the same source, such as a
computer-generated presentation with
underlying compact disc audio. The
matrix switchers work with an audio
matrix switcher so mic-level as well as
line-level audio feeds can be used. The
audio matrix switcher acts as the audio
system for audio distribution throughout
the training facility.
SOURCES AND DESTINATIONS
Sources include a DVD player,
computers, VCRs, DSS satellite receiver,
cameras, and video conference CODECs.
Wall plates and floor boxes located in
various rooms send RGB video and
stereo audio to a CrossPoint 1616HVA
or directly to the Matrix 6400. These
floor boxes and wall plates are input as
well as output locations for A/V signals.
They are placed throughout the training
facility to maximize connection
convenience and aesthetic integration
into the environment. For example,
students at a table in the middle of the
A/V training room are able to send
laptop signals to the presentation
display using the floor boxes.
Simultaneously, students are also able to
receive signals from the rack-mounted
DVD player or other source for their local
displays using the same floor boxes.
Video sources can be processed as
needed for optimal display; the A/V
racks hold a variety of Extron’s signal
processing equipment: VSC 200 scan
converters, Lanciaxi line doubler,
Sentosaxi line quadrupler, DDS 100 and
DVS 150 scalers, and CVC 200 HDTV or
component video-to-RGB converter. The
VSC 200 converts RGB video to
composite video and S-video for routing
by the composite and S-video matrix
switchers. For optimal image quality and
maximum image brightness and detail,
the DDS 100 up-scales and down-scales
computer-video inputs to match the
native resolution of the center’s digital
displays, which include a variety of LCDs,
DLPs, and plasma displays. Similarly, the
DVS 150 up-scales NTSC, PAL, or
SECAM video sources to the native
resolution of the appropriate display
device. The CVC 200 converts
component video and HDTV video to
RGBHV video. Extron’s VTG 200 test
pattern generator is also used to
generate test patterns for setting up any
of the projectors or displays in the
training center.
Signal destinations include floor
boxes, wall plates, monitors, projectors,
and plasma displays throughout the
training center.
TAKING EXTRON TRAINING TO THE
NEXT LEVEL
Extron’s Senior Applications
Engineer, Luis Maldonado, CTS, served
as the assistant project lead for the
installation of the new training center.
He enthused, "I’m excited about the
new training facility, especially what
the rooms will provide to establish our
training, build relationships, and
develop new opportunities."
The simplicity of this A/V system
makes it remarkable. It is easy to use
while providing the capability to switch
any input to any output. And the
added capacity and technological
advantages help Extron deliver the
high-quality A/V education and
training dealers expect from us.
The installation of Extron's RGB 558 interface.
Architectural Adapter Plates provide convenient signal pass-through connectors.
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