Executing Switches - AMX DGX1600-ENC Hardware Reference Manual

Executing 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 defining and executing a global preset (see
page 222).
The LCD displays the VM (default VM 0) in the upper-right corner; this is the virtual matrix that operations are currently being
executed on. Switches are executed on the default virtual matrix unless otherwise specified. When specifying a virtual matrix, be
sure it includes the signal(s) you want to route.
Virtual matrix definitions reside in the configuration information in an enclosure's CPU. If you need to change the virtual matrix that
switches are being executed on, see "Changing the Virtual Matrix" on page 220. If you decide to change the default virtual matrix,
see page 228 for "Setup Options."
When an Input or Output Key is pressed, the LCD displays the channel name. Hold the key down to display the name longer.
Return to the Function menu at any time by pressing the Function Key.
NOTE: When you put the panel in Change Mode, available keys will be illuminated in blue and any unavailable ones will not be
illuminated. The first blue key selected flashes white and the next key(s) selected turns white. You can toggle the non-flashing white
keys between the selected (white) and unselected (blue) state before pressing the Take Key. For an example, see FIG. 114 on
page 217.
In an execute switch command either an input or an output may be selected first. To switch to multiple outputs, the Input Key must
be selected first. Use the Control Panel to select and unselect Input and Output Keys to modify the switch as long as the keys are
not flashing. Once satisfied with the switch selections, press the Take Key to execute it. (Or, if not satisfied with the selections, press
the Cancel Key and start over.)
For new installations, we recommend executing a test switch to verify the system is working correctly before attaching all inputs
and outputs. To execute a test switch, attach the first input (source) and first output (destination) and then complete the directions
below. For more information on test switches, see page 219.
Before executing the test switch below, use the directions on page 221 to disconnect the factory default switch (i.e., disconnect
Input 1 which is connected to all outputs on Virtual Matrix 1 when it leaves the factory).
The directions below switch Input 1 to Output 2 on VM 0.
To execute a test switch:
1. Press the Function Key.
The Function menu appears.
2. Press the Select Key to choose Change.
The system is in Change Mode (the available Input and Output Keys turn blue).
3. Press Input Key 1.
Input Key 1 flashes indicating that it is ready to switch.
(Any outputs currently connected to a selected input will turn white.)
4. Press Output Key 2.
Output Key 2 illuminates indicating that it is ready to accept the switch.
5. Press the Take Key.
Input 1 switches to Output 2, and the keys turn blue.
The panel remains in Change Mode until the Function Key is pressed.
6. Press Input Key 1 again to toggle it off, and Press the Take Key to disconnect the test switch.
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