3-37CrossPoint 300 Matrix Switchers • Operation
Selecting the rear panel Remote port protocol and baud rate
The Remote port settings are protected when front panel lock mode 2 is
selected. You can view the settings in lock mode 2 but not adjust them from
the front panel.
The matrix switcher can support either RS-232 or RS-422 serial communication
protocol, and operate at 9600, 19200, 38400, and 115200 baud rates. The settings of
these variables can be viewed and changed from the front panel.
View and configure the switcher’s serial communications settings as follows:
1. To enter Serial Port Configuration mode, simultaneously press and hold all
Control buttons (Enter, Preset, View, and Esc) (figure 3-59).
ENTER PRESET VIEW ESC RGBHV AUDIO
CONTROL
ENTER
PRESET VIEW ESC
CONTROL I/O
The flashing Control LED indicates the baud rate as follows:
Enter — 9600 Preset — 19200
View — 38400 Esc — 115200
The flashing I/O LED indicates the protocol as follows:
RGBHV — RS-232 Audio — RS-422
In this example, the port is set to RS-232 at 9600 baud.
P
ress and hold the Enter, Preset, View, and Esc buttons.
= Blinking LED
= Lit LED
All Control LEDs light with one flashing. Both I/O LEDs light
with one flashing.
Figure 3-59 — RS-232/RS-422 and baud rate display
2. Release the Control buttons.
The serial port settings are protected when front panel lock mode 2 is selected.
You can view the settings in lock mode 2 but not change them from the front
panel.
If front panel lock mode 2 is selected and you try to perform step 3, the actions
are ignored and the Enter, RGBHV/Video, and Audio buttons flash.