Digital video router with direct access buttons for easy operation. It provides state of the art switching capability for HD (high definition) and SD (standard definition) video I/O. This high performance unit features adjustment-free operation and easy to read display is fully compatible with the SMPTE 292M and 295M (HD/SD) standards and is operational up to 1.5Gb/second. The optional RS485 dedicated remote controls allow routing control of particular output channels from locations away from the main unit. These dedicated remote controls are used for each of the output channels-up to 8, depending on the configuration of the router.