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SMP 300 Series • Introduction 8

Control Options

The SMP300 Series can be controlled using the following:

• Front panel menus and controls

• Simple Instruction Set (SIS) commands sent over Ethernet via the LAN connection,

RS-232 via the rear panel Remote captive screw connector, or USB via the front panel

Config port.

• SMP 300 Series embedded web pages over Ethernet connection.

• USB mouse and keyboard ports provide direct connection of a keyboard and mouse to

permit the use of an internal browser client. This allows limited web page configuration

of the network settings for the device.

• Four digital I/O ports can be configured (using a FlexOS application) as digital inputs

to receive status from other devices like push-button controls and projector lifts.

Alternatively, they can be configured as digital outputs to drive LEDs or devices that

accept a TTL input signal for local device control.

• The optional Extron RCP 101 remote control panel connected through either the

keyboard or mouse port on the rear panel.

Recordings

The core function of the SMP300 Series is to create recording files from connected audio

and video input sources or virtual inputs.

NOTES:

• Secondary recording must be turned off in order to record virtual input into files.

• The SMP does not create chapter marks or capture thumbnails on virtual input

recordings.

Start a recording

Recordings are initiated in one of several ways:

• Unscheduled (adhoc) recordings — Require manual configuration. To use this

method, perform one of the following:

• Press the Record ( ) button on the front panel of the SMP300 Series or

RCP101 remote control panel.

• Click the Record ( ) button in the AV Controls panel of the SMP300 Series

embedded web pages (see Start an AdHoc Recording on page61) and set

the options in the Start an Adhoc Recording window

• Tap a control button on a configured touchpanel (such as an Extron TLPPro Series

touchpanel with a custom script).

• Scheduled recordings — Recordings start automatically at the date and time

specified in a calendar schedule. Schedules can be imported on a one-time basis, on

a periodic basis (updated on a fixed interval), or an ongoing basis (using a compatible

scheduling server such as Opencast or Microsoft Exchange) (see System Settings on

page89 for details on how to set up recording schedules).

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