Creating Virtual Matrix Breakaways - AMX Optima Instruction Manual

Creating Virtual Matrix Breakaways

Breakaway virtual matrices can be created from an existing virtual matrix, allowing signals to be
switched independently. The most common reason for creating virtual matrix breakaways is to configure
a system so that video and audio signals can be switched separately.
The information in the dialog boxes for this section is based on the following scenario. The original
system was configured to switch RGBHV and stereo signals together on Virtual Matrix 0, and now they
need to be switched independently. Two additional virtual matrices, VM 1 (for RGBHV) and VM 2 (for
stereo audio), are created to allow the video and audio to switch independently (breakaway).
Note: For additional information on creating breakaways, see the XNConnect Help file. To access
the Help file topic for an open dialog box, press the F1 key.
To create the first breakaway:
1.
Right click the VM that the breakaways will be created from.
2.
From the shortcut menu, select Define VM Breakaways.
The Define VM Breakaways dialog box appears.
3.
Optional – Under the Create New Breakaway section, change the number, name, and description.
4.
From the Available Signals list, select the signal(s) to be included (to select multiple signals, hold
down the Control key), and click Add Signal.
The signals appear in the Current Signals list.
Currently Defined Breakaways list
Select the signal(s)
5.
Click Create Breakaway. Do not close the dialog box.
The VM appears in the Currently Defined Breakaways list.
Optima Instruction Manual
Appendix C – Advanced Configuration: Modifying Virtual Matrices
The VM's default number,
name and description
can be changed
Click Add Signal
Signals added appear here
Click Create Breakaway
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