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Page 1: Control Panel
Instruction Manual CP-20A Control Panel R e l e a s e : 2 / 2 9 / 2 0 0 8 A u t o P a t c h C o n t r o l P a n e l... -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Reloading Configuration File ...29 Checking Software Version ...30 Checking Software – Setup ... 30 Installing a CP-20A Remote ...31 Connecting to an AMX AutoPatch Router ... 31 Applying Power ... 33 Rack Installation... 34 Linking Multiple Panels... 35 Completing the Installation ... 36 System Error Codes...38... - Page 3 Contents CP-20A Instruction Manual...
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Page 4: Introduction
Modula pre-configured systems or can be ordered as a remote control panel or as part of a Modula or Optima custom system. Pre-Configured Systems The CP-20A can be part of a pre-configured system made up of a Modula 3 RU or 4 RU. All Modula pre-configured systems are numbered FGP34-xxxx-xxx (e.g., FGP34-1644-616). Remote Control Panel The CP-20A Remote Control Panel (Sales # FG1090-258) can be ordered as a separate unit to control an Optima, Modula, or 8Y-3000 system. - Page 5 Introduction Keys & Functions FIG. 2 Close-up view of a CP-20A Control Panel Graphic LCD An LCD with a backlight displays instructions and selection entry fields. The backlight automatically turns off after 15 minutes of inactivity. Press any key to reactivate the light.
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Page 6: Function Key
Prior to pressing the Take key, the individual operation component(s) must be selected by pressing the Select key. CP-20A operations combine the following four basic tasks: To choose a command – Press the dynamic menu key along the bottom that corresponds with the command you want to choose. -
Page 7: Executing Switches
To execute a switch selecting Input first: At the Main Menu screen, choose the Change command. If the Change command is not available, press the Function key to view additional Main Menu options. The Change Input screen appears, displaying the available input options. CP-20A Instruction Manual... - Page 8 The Change Output screen appears, displaying the available output options. Note: If other outputs are already routed to the selected input, they are highlighted on the Change Output screen. Locate Output 6: Reception Monitor by scrolling through the list using the arrow keys. CP-20A Instruction Manual Executing Switches...
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Page 9: Executing Switches - Selecting Output First
To execute a switch selecting output first: At the Main Menu screen, choose the Change command. If the Change command is not available, press the Function key to view additional Main Menu options. The Change Input screen appears. CP-20A Instruction Manual... - Page 10 (Press and hold an arrow key to scroll quickly.) Press the Select key. The Change Input screen appears, displaying the available input options. Note: If an input is already routed to the selected output, it is highlighted on the Change Input screen. CP-20A Instruction Manual Executing Switches...
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Page 11: Changing The Virtual Matrix
“Audio, Stereo” virtual matrix that switches only audio signals. Although this example accesses the VM (Virtual Matrix) option from the Change menu, this option can be selected from most of the command menus found along the bottom of the screen. CP-20A Instruction Manual... - Page 12 Locate VM2: Audio, Stereo by scrolling through the list using the arrow keys. Press the Select key to enter the selection and return to the previous screen. The system will execute all operations on VM2: Audio, Stereo until another VM is selected or the power is cycled. CP-20A Instruction Manual Executing Switches...
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Page 13: Disconnecting Switches
(destination) devices. Disconnecting an input disconnects all outputs receiving that source signal. You can disconnect a switch by selecting either inputs or outputs from the CP-20A Control Panel. You can return to the Main Menu screen at any time by pressing the Function key. - Page 14 Input 27: Audience Mic Mtg Rm A and all outputs connected to it are disconnected as soon as the Take key is pressed. The system returns to the Disconnect Input screen. Press the Function key to return the Main Menu screen. CP-20A Instruction Manual Disconnecting Switches...
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Page 15: Disconnecting An Output
Choose the Output command from the bottom of the screen. The Disconnect Output screen appears, displaying the available outputs. Locate Output 22: Aux Monitor Exec Rm by scrolling through the list using the arrow keys. (Press and hold an arrow key to scroll quickly.) CP-20A Instruction Manual... - Page 16 Output 22: Aux Monitor Exec Rm is disconnected from its input as soon as the Take key is pressed. The system returns to the Disconnect Output screen. Press the Function key to return the Main Menu screen. CP-20A Instruction Manual Disconnecting Switches...
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Page 17: Verifying Signal Status
Signal status can be verified to confirm that a switch has executed properly or to confirm correct routing to multiple outputs. Input status and output status both function on the CP-20A Control Panel. An output can only be connected to one input; therefore, verifying the status of an output will display only the one input it is currently connected to. - Page 18 Press the Back key to return to the Status Input screen to verify the status of additional signals. Press the Function key to return to the Main Menu screen. CP-20A Instruction Manual Verifying Signal Status...
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Page 19: Verifying Output Status
If the Status command is not available, press the Function key to view additional Main Menu options. The Status Input screen appears. Choose the Output command from the bottom of the screen. The Status Output screen appears, displaying the available output options. CP-20A Instruction Manual... - Page 20 The Status Results screen appears, displaying the Input, 31: Main Mic Mtg Rm B, routed to the output being verified. Press the Back key to return to the Status Output screen to verify the status of additional signals. Press the Function key to return to the Main Menu screen. CP-20A Instruction Manual Verifying Signal Status...
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Page 21: Executing Presets
Note: Global presets cannot be defined (created) in XNConnect. The CP-20A stores up to 64 global presets and displays 64 numbers. Since the panel can be used to operate different types of matrix switchers, check the product documentation for any limitations to the number of supported global presets. -
Page 22: Defining Global Presets
The Define Global Preset screen appears. A complete list of numbers is displayed, regardless of whether or not a system state has been assigned to each number. Note: If another system state is assigned a previously used number, the former state will be automatically overwritten. CP-20A Instruction Manual Executing Presets... - Page 23 The current system state can now be recalled at any time by executing 3: Global Preset 3. The system returns to the Define Global Preset screen. Press the Function key to return to the Main Menu screen. CP-20A Instruction Manual...
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Page 24: Executing Global Presets
Locate 3: Global Preset 3 by scrolling through the list using the arrow keys. (Press and hold an arrow key to scroll quickly.) Press the Select key. 3: Global Preset 3 is highlighted. CP-20A Instruction Manual Executing Presets... - Page 25 Note: Status is not invalidated by global presets. * The Executing Global Preset message appears even if the selected preset number does not include any routing information, i.e., the preset does not correspond to a predefined system state. CP-20A Instruction Manual...
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Page 26: Adjusting Audio
If your system contains these boards, output volume or digital input gain can be adjusted using either the CP-20A control panel or BCS commands sent through a serial controller. For more information on audio adjustment using BCS commands, see the BCS Protocol Instruction Manual. -
Page 27: Adjusting Digital Input Gain
Equalizing source levels provides a consistent reference for volume adjustments and eliminates jumps when routing a new source to a destination. CP-20A Instruction Manual... - Page 28 If the Audio command is not available, press the Function key to view additional Main Menu options. The Adjust Audio Output screen appears. Choose the Input command from the bottom of the screen. The Adjust Audio Input screen appears, displaying the available input options. CP-20A Instruction Manual Adjusting Audio...
- Page 29 When the adjustment is complete, select the Back key to return to the previous screen. Repeat Steps 3 through 5 for all inputs that will be routed to the same output. When finished, press the Function key to return to the Main Menu screen. CP-20A Instruction Manual...
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Page 30: Adjusting Lcd Contrast
To adjust the LCD contrast from the Setup screen: At the Main Menu screen, choose the Setup command. If the Setup command is not available, press the Function key. The Setup screen appears. CP-20A Instruction Manual Adjusting LCD Contrast Adjust contrast keys... - Page 31 Adjusting LCD Contrast Choose the Contrast command. The Setup Contrast screen appears. Press the Arrow keys to adjust the contrast. Press the Function key when finished to return to the Main Menu screen. CP-20A Instruction Manual...
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Page 32: Reloading Configuration File
If the configuration file has been changed, it must be downloaded to your enclosure’s CPU (see the matrix switcher’s Instruction Manual) and then uploaded to the control panel. To upload the new configuration file from the enclosure’s CPU to the CP-20A control panel, follow the instructions below. -
Page 33: Checking Software Version
Checking Software Version Checking Software Version Use the following steps to check the software version of the CP-20A Control Panel. Checking Software – Setup To check the software version: At the Main Menu screen, choose the Setup command. If the Setup command is not available, press the Function key to view additional Main Menu options. -
Page 34: Installing A Cp-20A Remote
Installing a CP-20A Remote This section covers rack installation for the CP-20A Remote Panel, as well as instructions for linking multiple panels. When the installation is complete, perform a test switch to verify the system is working properly (see page 36). - Page 35 Loosen the two outer screws on the connector. Insert the two wires from the CP-20A Remote into the two outer slots of the connector from the CPU, leaving the center slot empty (FIG. 6). Note that either wire can be inserted into either of the outer slots.
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Page 36: Applying Power
Power is applied to the CP-20A Remote Panel by connecting to the terminal block connector. If you use the (optional) AMX AutoPatch wall transformer, the side of the wire with the white stripe is positive and the other side is the ground. -
Page 37: Rack Installation
We recommend completing the installation by performing a test switch to make sure the system is working properly (see page 36). Note: If the CP-20A remote panel was not part of the original system, the current configuration file must be uploaded to the remote; for instructions, see page 29. -
Page 38: Linking Multiple Panels
Linking Multiple Panels CP-20A Remote Panels can be linked together in a daisy chain to create multiple control points for a single system. Note: If any of the linked CP-20A remote panels were not part of the original system, the current configuration file must be uploaded to the remote;... -
Page 39: Completing The Installation
Installing a CP-20A Remote We recommend completing the installation by performing a test switch to make sure the system is working properly (see below). Note: If the panel is experiencing difficulties, insert a 120 ohm resistor in the outer contacts of the unused Comm Link on the last remote of a large daisy chain and tighten the screws. - Page 40 The system returns to the Change Input screen. If the system is not working properly, check all system connections and retry the test switch before contacting technical support, (for contact information, see page 39). CP-20A Instruction Manual Installing a CP-20A Remote...
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Page 41: System Error Codes
System Error Codes This section provides an overview of common error codes that can appear on a CP-20A Control Panel. The table below lists the error code, the name of the code, the meaning of the code, and some basic troubleshooting strategies (additional troubleshooting strategies are included on page 39). -
Page 42: Troubleshooting
Technical Support Before contacting technical support with a question, please consult this supplement. If you still have questions, contact your AMX representative or technical support. Have your serial number (normally located on the rear of the enclosure) ready. We recommend recording your serial number in an easily accessible location. - Page 43 System Error Codes CP-20A Instruction Manual...
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