Amx Distribution Matrix Precis SD User Manual

Instruction ManualMatrix SwitchersPrecis SDDistribution MatrixRelease: 10/20/2008(Firmware v1.4.1)

Notices5Precis SD Instruction ManualLithium Batteries NoticeSwitzerland requires the following notice for products equipped with lithium batteries. Th

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Overview & General Specifications7Precis SD Instruction ManualOverview & General SpecificationsApplicability NoticeThe information in this man

Overview & General Specifications8Precis SD Instruction ManualPrecis SD Control FeaturesPrecis SD systems support three different protocols: BCS*

Overview & General Specifications9Precis SD Instruction ManualRear ViewThe enclosure’s appearance, as viewed from the rear, (FIG. 2) will vary dep

Overview & General Specifications10Precis SD Instruction ManualPower Receptacle & SpecificationsThe universal power receptacle is in the lower

Overview & General Specifications11Precis SD Instruction ManualPrecis SD General Specifications* The fuse is internal and is not field serviceable

Overview & General Specifications12Precis SD Instruction ManualConfiguration Information & Control OptionsThe factory configuration of the Pre

Overview & General Specifications13Precis SD Instruction ManualBCS Serial Control ProtocolThe Precis SD can be controlled with an external serial

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AMX Limited Warranty and DisclaimerAll products returned to AMX require a Return Material Authorization (RMA) number. The RMA number is obtained from

Installation & Setup15Precis SD Instruction ManualInstallation & SetupSite RecommendationsWhen placing the enclosure, follow the recommendatio

Installation & Setup16Precis SD Instruction ManualCircuit OverloadingWhen connecting the equipment to the supply circuits, be aware of the effect

Installation & Setup17Precis SD Instruction ManualRack Installation & System SetupThe Precis SD Distribution Matrix enclosure can be mounted i

Installation & Setup18Precis SD Instruction ManualInstallation ProcedureA flow chart showing the installation sequence is in FIG. 5. The procedure

Installation & Setup19Precis SD Instruction Manual4. Attach only the first two source and destination devices; see “Attaching Inputs & Outputs

Installation & Setup20Precis SD Instruction ManualAttaching External ControllersThe Precis SD can be controlled by attaching an external control d

Installation & Setup21Precis SD Instruction ManualAttaching Serial ControllersAn external serial controller is any device that can send and receiv

Installation & Setup22Precis SD Instruction Manual2. Plug one end of the null modem serial cable into the CONTROL port on the enclosure (FIG. 9).3

Installation & Setup23Precis SD Instruction ManualAttaching External XNNet ControllersAn XNNet device is any device that sends and receives XNNet

Installation & Setup24Precis SD Instruction ManualAttaching Inputs & OutputsInput and output connectors are the attachment points for source a

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Installation & Setup25Precis SD Instruction ManualCabling Video ConnectorsThe video connectors are color coded; the white BNC connectors are input

Installation & Setup26Precis SD Instruction ManualWiring Audio ConnectorsThe stereo audio connectors for the Precis SD are pluggable 5-position te

Installation & Setup27Precis SD Instruction ManualApplying Power & StartupThe enclosure’s universal power receptacles will accept all major in

Installation & Setup28Precis SD Instruction ManualSerial Control Device StartupIf you have not already done so, attach the serial control device t

Installation & Setup29Precis SD Instruction ManualExecuting a Test SwitchExecute a test switch to verify the system is working properly before att

Installation & Setup30Precis SD Instruction ManualControl PanelTo disconnect the factory default switch using the control panel:1.Press the Cancel

Installation & Setup31Precis SD Instruction ManualBCS CommandsTo enter BCS commands, the system must be attached to a serial control device (see “

Installation & Setup32Precis SD Instruction ManualTechnical SupportBefore contacting technical support with a question, please consult this manual

Signal Specifications33Precis SD Instruction ManualSignal SpecificationsThis chapter contains the specifications for the video and audio signals route

Signal Specifications34Precis SD Instruction ManualStandard Audio Specifications * Total of input gain plus output gain cannot exceed +10 dB.AMX reser

ContentsiPrecis SD Instruction ManualContentsESD Warning ...

Precis SD Control Panel Operation35Precis SD Instruction ManualPrecis SD Control Panel OperationOverviewAll Precis SD systems have an integral Precis

Precis SD Control Panel Operation36Precis SD Instruction ManualControl KeysModes of OperationA Precis SD Control Panel works in three standard modes:

Precis SD Control Panel Operation37Precis SD Instruction ManualExecuting & Disconnecting SwitchesA switch is an active connection between an input

Precis SD Control Panel Operation38Precis SD Instruction ManualNote: Only one input signal can be routed to any given output.To execute a switch selec

Precis SD Control Panel Operation39Precis SD Instruction ManualVerifying Signal StatusSignal status can be verified to confirm that a switch has execu

Precis SD Control Panel Operation40Precis SD Instruction ManualExecuting Macros (Local Presets)Note: For Precis SD systems, the terms “macro” and “loc

Precis SD Control Panel Operation41Precis SD Instruction ManualAdjusting Audio Some Precis SD systems offer optional volume control and digital input

Precis SD Control Panel Operation42Precis SD Instruction ManualAdjusting Digital Input GainIf your system has digital input gain control, adjustments

Precis SD Control Panel Operation43Precis SD Instruction ManualLocking & Unlocking the Control PanelThe Precis SD Control Panel can be locked by p

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ContentsiiPrecis SD Instruction ManualAppendix A – Managing Configuration Files ... 45Overview ...

Appendix A – Managing Configuration Files45Precis SD Instruction ManualAppendix A – Managing Configuration FilesApplicability NoticeThis appendix appl

Appendix A – Managing Configuration Files46Precis SD Instruction ManualInstalling & Launching XNConnectUse XNConnect software only if you need to

Appendix A – Managing Configuration Files47Precis SD Instruction Manual4. Select XNConnect.The XNConnect program opens.When XNConnect is open, you can

Appendix A – Managing Configuration Files48Precis SD Instruction ManualOpening an .xcl Configuration FileThe process of modifying an .xcl configuratio

Appendix A – Managing Configuration Files49Precis SD Instruction ManualNavigating the InterfaceXNConnect displays configuration information in two pan

Appendix A – Managing Configuration Files50Precis SD Instruction ManualModifying an .xcl Configuration FileModifying an .xcl configuration file with X

Appendix A – Managing Configuration Files51Precis SD Instruction ManualSetting the Control Panel PasswordImportant: The control panel password can be

Appendix A – Managing Configuration Files52Precis SD Instruction ManualCreating Local Presets (Macros)A local preset is a predetermined collection of

Appendix A – Managing Configuration Files53Precis SD Instruction Manual7. For the first switch, click the source channel (input) and one or more desti

Appendix A – Managing Configuration Files54Precis SD Instruction ManualLoading an .xcl Configuration FileOnce modifications have been made to the .xcl

ESD Warning1Precis SD Instruction ManualESD WarningTo avoid ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) damage to sensitive components, make sure you are properly g

Appendix B – Programmer’s Interface for System Diagnostics55Precis SD Instruction ManualAppendix B – Programmer’s Interface for System DiagnosticsSyst

Appendix B – Programmer’s Interface for System Diagnostics56Precis SD Instruction ManualVerbosity SettingsThe verbosity (v) settings (v0, v1, v2, v3)

Appendix B – Programmer’s Interface for System Diagnostics57Precis SD Instruction ManualSplash Screen ExamplesFollowing are four examples of splash sc

Appendix B – Programmer’s Interface for System Diagnostics58Precis SD Instruction ManualFIG. 28 Display for v3i4 (verbosity 3, component 4)FIG. 29 D

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Important Safety Information & Instructions2Precis SD Instruction ManualImportant Safety Information & InstructionsWhen using and installing y

Information et directives de sécurité importantes3Precis SD Instruction ManualInformation et directives de sécurité importantesVeuillez vous conformer

Notices4Precis SD Instruction ManualNoticesCopyright NoticeAMX© 2008 (Rev B), all rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stor