Appendix B - Advanced Configuration: Modifying Virtual Matrices; Overview - AMX Precis HT Instruction Manual

Appendix B – Advanced Configuration:
Modifying Virtual Matrices
Applicability
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Overview

Your AMX AutoPatch Distribution Matrix is pre-engineered at the factory. It is ready to switch once the
source and destination devices are attached. The configuration file does not need any advanced
modification unless you want to change or add virtual matrices.
Important: If any modifications are made to the configuration file other than customizing channel
names, creating local presets, or changing the control panel password, provide technical support
with a copy of the modified .xcl file for future support.
If your configuration file needs any type of additional advanced modification, we strongly recommend
contacting technical support (see page 31) to request a modified file or ask for assistance.
Caution: Virtual matrix modifications are an advanced feature of XNConnect that should not be
attempted unless you are extremely familiar with XNConnect and the AMX AutoPatch Distribution
Matrix being configured.
This appendix covers the task of creating a joined virtual matrix.
Important: Save a back up copy of the existing configuration file if you find it necessary to modify
the file for any reason.
Virtual Channels & Virtual Matrices
A system's configuration allows groups of incoming signals from source devices to be routed through
the system and out to destination devices. The signals are grouped into virtual input and output channels
in which the channels' component signals (e.g., Y, Pb, and Pr) can be grouped into a single channel to
permit the simultaneous switching of them as an aggregate signal (Y/Pb/Pr). The resulting virtual
channel uses a single input or output number for control purposes.
A virtual channel is assigned to a physical connector or group of physical connectors. The signals in the
virtual channels will be switched in unison (e.g., a Y signal and a c signal are each assigned to a different
connector but are switched in unison).
The virtual input and output channels are then grouped into virtual matrices (VMs) that define where the
virtual channels can be routed. A virtual channel on one VM cannot be routed to a virtual channel on
another VM. However, a VM can be created that includes multiple VMs. The virtual channels for a
Precis HT are assigned to a VM in a spanning pattern (see page 57).
Precis HT Instruction Manual
Appendix B – Advanced Configuration: Modifying Virtual Matrices
Notice: This appendix applies to XNConnect version 2.8.0 (XNConnect's version
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