Focus MX-4 - Installation Examples

MX-4 USER GUIDE CHAPTER 3
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INSTALLATION EXAMPLES
This section shows examples of two common MX-4 configurations, but does not describe every
possibility. Before proceeding, study the following diagram (MX-4 Installation Concept) that
shows overall configuration concepts.
MX-4 Installation Concept
You can have up to four separate audio/video input sources active at any given time. The MX-4
designates them as sources A, B, C, and D. You can use any mix of devices as necessary to com-
plete your work so long as they are valid MX-4 devices. For example, you can use VCRs, VTR’s,
camcorders, laserdisc players, satellite tuners, broadcast tuners/receivers, character generators
(CG’s), video-equipped computers, and audio devices (such as a CD player or tape deck).
The MX-4 sends the output signal to a recording device (such as a VCR) and/or a Program moni-
tor.
Use a second monitor, Preview, to display preview images of all input sources. The Preview moni-
tor also displays the on-screen controls you use to operate MX-4.
Correlating Input Sources to MX-4 Jacks
As stated above, the MX-4 designates your input sources as A, B, C, and D. However, if you exam-
ine the jacks on the MX-4 rear panel, you’ll see they are labeled 1, 2, 3, and 4. Initially, there is a
direct correlation between the letter and the number designations: jack 1 corresponds to source A,
jack 2 corresponds to source B, jack 3 corresponds to source C, and jack 4 to source D. You can re-
route inputs to other channels. For more information, refer to “Route” beginning on page 73.
SOURCES
Channel
A
Channel
B
Channel
C
Channel
D
Preview
Output
Program
Headphones
This diagram illustrates
the overall concept for
installing equipment with
MX-4. Please study it
before you begin
installing your own
equipment.