XTP II CrossPoint Series • Introduction 1
Introduction
This section gives an overview of the Extron XTP II CrossPoint
Series congurable matrix switchers. Topics in this section include
the following:
• Guide Overview
• Product Description
Guide Overview
NOTE: For more information on any subject in this guide, see
the XTP II CrossPoint Series User Guide at www.extron.com.
This setup guide helps you to easily and quickly set up and
congure your XTP II CrossPoint Series matrix switcher. Step-by-
step instructions show you how to:
• Install the input and output boards (see Removing and
Installing a Board or Blank Panel on page 48).
• Connect the hardware (see Inputs and Outputs on page 5).
• Perform basic operations (see Front Panel Operations on
page 19).
• Use both the front panel controls (see Front Panel
Operations on page 19) and selected Simple Instruction
Set (SIS) commands (see Selected SIS Commands on
page 23).
• Connect to the built-in HTML pages, which you can use to
operate the matrix switcher (see XTP System Configuration
Program on page 46).
• Reconfigure the matrix switcher by adding or removing
boards (see Removing and Installing a Board or Blank Panel
on page 48).
Product Description
The XTP II CrossPoint Series matrix switchers distribute and
transcode signals in a variety of video and audio formats, identied
by the input and output boards installed, dened in the table on
the next page. The matrix switcher routes an input signal of a
format supported by an installed input board to any combination
of outputs with formats supported by installed output boards. The
matrix switcher can route multiple input-to-output congurations
simultaneously.