AMX Precis SD Executing & Disconnecting Switches, Switching Level, Executing a Switch

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Precis SD Control Panel Operation

Executing & Disconnecting Switches

A switch is an active connection between an input (source) device and one or more output (destination) devices. The signals routed in a switching operation are individual signals or groups of individual signals coming through the connectors on the rear of an enclosure. You can execute switches from the Control Panel using the steps below or by executing a local preset / macro (see page 40).

Switching Level

All switches are executed on a specific level (virtual matrix). Unless otherwise specified, switches are executed using the factory designated default level of All (audio-follow-video) which is associated with the farthest left Level Key. When using the default, you do not need to press a Level Key.

When executing a switch on a level other than the default, you must press the desired Level Key (be sure the level includes all the signals you want to route).

The Level Key for the level currently in use will illuminate when you press an Input Key or an Output Key. The level can be changed by pressing the desired Level Key either before or after you press an Input Key or an Output Key.

Description of Switching / Disconnecting Operations in Switch Mode

Pressing the Cancel Key puts the control panel in Switch mode, which defaults to switching on the All (audio-follow-video) level. For information on changing the level, see “Switching Level” above.

When an Input Key is pressed first, it flashes and will be used as the source for switching. A single Output Key can then be pressed (the key will illuminate) to execute the switch (and can be pressed again to disconnect the switch – the key will turn off) or multiple Output Keys can be pressed to receive the same Input (each can be pressed again to disconnect them). Additional switches and disconnects can be executed while in Switch mode.

When an Output Key is pressed first, it flashes and is ready to accept an input signal. Press the Input Key to execute the switch. This switch remains in effect until the Input Key is pressed again (disconnecting the output from it) or another Input Key is pressed (the output receives an input signal from another source).

Additional switches and disconnects can be executed while in Switch mode.

Executing a Switch

When executing switches, the flashing key is the “hot” key; all other commands center around that key until you change mode (press the Cancel key), level, or select a different Input or Output Key (must be same type of key as the “hot” key).

Be sure to read the information on “Switching Level” above.

You can return to the Switch mode at any time by pressing the Cancel Key. Pressing the Cancel Key does not cancel any completed operations.

To execute a switch selecting input (source) first:

1.Press the Cancel Key.

All the lights on the control panel turn off. The control panel is in Switch mode.

2.Press a Level Key to select a level (can be omitted when switching on the default level). The Level Key illuminates.

3.Press an Input Key to select an input.

The Input Key flashes, and after a moment any Output Key(s) to which that signal is already routed illuminates.

4.Press an Output Key(s) to select an output(s).

The selected key illuminates as the switch is executed.

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