Joining Virtual Matrices - AMX Optima AVS-OP-1616-110 Instruction Manual

Appendix B – Advanced Configuration: Modifying Virtual Matrices

Joining Virtual Matrices

Existing virtual matrices can be joined, allowing the signals of the combined VMs to be switched
simultaneously. The most common reason for joining VMs is to configure a system so that audio can
follow video. VMs that contain the same signal cannot be joined, e.g., two matrices cannot be joined if
they both contain S-Video signals.
If one of the VMs to be joined is smaller than the other, the combined VM will only include the number
of channels in the smaller VM. For example, if VM 1 is 8x8 and VM 2 is 16x16, the combined VM will
include all of the channels of VM 1 and the first 8 input and 8 output channels of VM 2.
Joining a specific subset of channels is not supported at this time. For the same result, join two VMs,
delete the unwanted channels from the joined VM, and then collapse the channel gaps (see the
XNConnect Help file).
The information in the dialog box below is based on the following scenario. The original system
switches 16x16 S-Video on VM 1 and 20x20 stereo audio on VM 3. The two VMs are joined to create
VM 0 that switches input and output signals for sixteen pairs of video and audio signals.
Note: For additional information on joining virtual matrices, see the XNConnect Help file. To access
the Help file topic for an open dialog box, press F1.
To create a joined virtual matrix:
1.
From the Virtual Matrix menu, select Join Virtual Matrices.
2.
Select the first VM to be joined and click Add.
3. Select the second VM to be joined and click Add.
Repeat for any additional VMs.
The VM's default number and default name can be changed
4. Optional – Under Virtual Matrix Identifiers, change the number and name.
5.
Check the Source and Destination check boxes so that both are joined in the new VM.
Click OK.
6. Load the configuration file onto the system; see page 50.
7.
Using Save As (under the File menu), make a duplicate copy of the modified file with a new name
and save it to the PC. (We strongly recommend making a duplicate copy every time the file is
modified.)
Caution: The system must not be actively switching when loading this information onto the system.
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Select the first VM
and click Add
Repeat for the next VM
Select Sources and/or
Destinations
Click OK
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