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Precis HT Instruction Manual

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ESD Warning .......................................................................................................1
Important Safety Information & Instructions .......................................................2
Information et directives de sécurité importantes...............................................3
Notices ................................................................................................................4
Overview & General Specifications .....................................................................7

Applicability Notice ................................................................................................................. 7

Product Notes ......................................................................................................................... 7

Front View ............................................................................................................................... 8

Rear View ................................................................................................................................ 9

Precis HT General Specifications ........................................................................................... 11

Configuration Information & Control Options ....................................................................... 11

Installation & Setup ...........................................................................................13

Site Recommendations .......................................................................................................... 13

General Hazard Precautions .................................................................................................. 13

Unpacking.............................................................................................................................. 14

Rack Installation & System Setup .......................................................................................... 15

Attaching External Controllers .............................................................................................. 18

Attaching Inputs & Outputs................................................................................................... 22

Applying Power & Startup..................................................................................................... 26

Serial Control Device Startup ................................................................................................ 27

Executing a Test Switch......................................................................................................... 28

Technical Support.................................................................................................................. 31

Signal Types & Specifications ............................................................................33

Wideband Video Specifications ............................................................................................. 33

Standard Audio Specifications............................................................................................... 33

Digital Audio (S/PDIF & TosLink

) Specifications .................................................................. 34

Control Panel Operation ...................................................................................35

Overview ............................................................................................................................... 35

Control Keys.......................................................................................................................... 36

Executing & Disconnecting Switches ..................................................................................... 37

Verifying Signal Status........................................................................................................... 39

Executing Macros (Local Presets) .......................................................................................... 40

Adjusting Audio..................................................................................................................... 41

Locking & Unlocking the Control Panel ................................................................................. 43

Summary of Contents for Precis HT

Page 1: ...Instruction Manual Matrix Switchers Precis HT Distribution Matrix Release 2 03 2009 ...

Page 2: ...y whichever is greater Products that are returned and exhibit signs of damage or unauthorized use will be processed under the Non Warranty Repair Policy AMX will continue to provide Warranty Repair Services for products discontinued or replaced by a Product Discontinuance Notice Non Warranty Repair Policy Products that do not qualify to be repaired under the Warranty Repair Policy due to age of th...

Page 3: ...PLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE WITH REGARD TO THE AMX SOFTWARE THIS LIM ITED WARRANTY GIVES LICENSEE SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS Any supplements or updates to the AMX SOFTWARE including without limitation any if any service packs or hot fixes provided to Licensee after the expiration of the ninety 90 day Limited Warranty period are not covered by any warranty or...

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Page 5: ...neral Hazard Precautions 13 Unpacking 14 Rack Installation System Setup 15 Attaching External Controllers 18 Attaching Inputs Outputs 22 Applying Power Startup 26 Serial Control Device Startup 27 Executing a Test Switch 28 Technical Support 31 Signal Types Specifications 33 Wideband Video Specifications 33 Standard Audio Specifications 33 Digital Audio S PDIF TosLink Specifications 34 Control Pane...

Page 6: ... Configuration File 47 Navigating the Interface 48 Modifying a Configuration File 49 Defining Local Presets Macros 50 Setting a Password 52 Loading a Configuration File 53 Appendix B Advanced Configuration Modifying Virtual Matrices 55 Overview 55 Creating a Joined Virtual Matrix Level 56 Spanning Grouping Pattern 57 ...

Page 7: ...nductive work mats are specifically designed for this purpose Anyone performing field maintenance on AMX AutoPatch equipment should use an appropriate ESD field service kit complete with at least a dissipative work mat with a ground cord and a UL listed adjustable wrist strap with another ground cord These items should not be manufactured locally since they are generally composed of highly resisti...

Page 8: ...m your AMX AutoPatch product turn it off immediately and call technical support For products with multiple power supplies in each unit make sure all power supplies are turned on simultaneously Use surge protectors and or AC line conditioners when powering AMX AutoPatch products Only use a fuse s with the correct fuse rating in your enclosure Make sure the power outlet is close to the product and e...

Page 9: ...e que tous les blocs d alimentation des appareils dotés de blocs d alimentation multiples dans chaque unité soient allumés simultanément Servez vous de protecteurs de surtension ou de conditionneurs de lignes à courant alternatif lorsque vous mettez les appareils AMX AutoPatch sous tension Placez uniquement des fusibles de calibre exact dans les boîtiers Veillez à ce que la prise de courant soit p...

Page 10: ...mmission Radio Frequency Interference Statement This equipment generates and uses radio frequency energy and if not installed and used properly that is in strict accordance with the manufacturers instructions may cause interference to radio and television reception It has been type tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B computing device in accordance with the specifications in Su...

Page 11: ...lk are registered trademarks of Echelon TosLink is a registered trademark of the Toshiba Corporation Ethernet is a registered trademark of the Xerox Corporation Other products mentioned herein may be the trademarks of their respective owners Warnings Cautions This manual uses the following conventions and icons to draw attention to actions or conditions that could potentially cause problems with e...

Page 12: ...Notices 6 Precis HT Instruction Manual ...

Page 13: ...d various configurations the illustrations in this manual may differ from the model s you purchased Precis HT Features Ultra Flat Response bandwidth curve measured at a tight 3 dB High bandwidth linearity and low crosstalk Groupings and macros Levels virtual matrices Breakaway switching video and audio signals can be routed separately RS 232 control port RCA or BNC video connectors Phoenix style s...

Page 14: ...rol protocol Supports AMX AutoPatch s XNNet protocol Supports third party controllers BCS is sent as ASCII characters through the CONTROL port For information on BCS commands see the BCS Protocol Instruction Manual on the AMX AutoPatch CD or at www amx com Note Features and specifications described in this document are subject to change without notice Front View The enclosure is the structural bas...

Page 15: ...re The CPU is to the left of the input connectors on the rear of the enclosure FIG 3 Note The Comm light on the front panel blinks green to indicate traffic Ethernet or serial on the system FIG 2 Precis HT 12x8 enclosure rear views FIG 3 CPU ports Output connectors Input connectors Output connectors Input connectors CPU Control hardware RCA video connectors BNC video connectors CPU Control hardwar...

Page 16: ...closure number referred to as the chassis number Precis HT systems are contained in a single enclosure labeled Chassis 1 of 1 Before installation we recommend recording the system s serial number for each enclosure in the system in an easily accessible location Input Output Connectors Input and output connectors are the attachment points for source and destination devices that connect to the syste...

Page 17: ...e that is included on the CD Always make a copy of the configuration file before modifying it Configuration file modifications include basic tasks such as creating local presets customizing input and output channel names for control display e g in APWeb s control interface as well as advanced tasks such as creating a joined virtual matrix Configuration file modifications are made with XNConnect wh...

Page 18: ... AutoPatch CD APWeb Server TCP IP Control diagnostics and third party access Uses CONTROL port located on the CPU for connecting to an APWeb Server Module Accessed through a TCP IP interface such as a web browser e g Internet Explorer Contact AMX regarding limitations and conditions for operating a Precis HT on a company LAN Local Area Network If your AMX account has the required permissions the p...

Page 19: ...he circuit breaker before applying power General Hazard Precautions These recommendations address potential hazards that are common to all installations Elevated Operating Temperature The maximum rated ambient temperature for Precis HT enclosures is 110 F 43 C All equipment should be installed in an environment compatible with the manufacturer s maximum rated ambient temperature In a closed or mul...

Page 20: ...box contains the following items Enclosure Standard US power cord if shipped within the US Rack ears with 8 screws Other enclosure products as needed The documentation in the first box includes AMX AutoPatch Precis HT Quick Start Guide AMX AutoPatch CD The shipping boxes are marked as Chassis __ of __ where the first blank is the box number and the second blank is the total number of boxes in the ...

Page 21: ...osure Power cord Optional items for rack installation Surge protector s highly recommended A laptop computer or PC with a null modem cable for communication with the Precis HT via the CONTROL port Installation Recommendations Write the system s serial number in an easily accessible location before installing the Precis HT in a rack The system s serial number is located in two places on the enclosu...

Page 22: ...tall and set up a Precis HT in a rack 1 Attach rack ears per FIG 6 2 Place the enclosure in the rack and attach front mounting screws to hold it firmly in place FIG 7 Tip When placing enclosures keep in mind that the optimal viewing angle for a control panel is eye level 3 Optional Establish communication with an external control device system see Attaching External Controllers on page 18 4 Attach...

Page 23: ...t switch works correctly attach the remaining source and destination devices Additional Installation Options Additional installation tasks may include the following Creating custom channel names See page 49 in Appendix A Managing Configuration Files Setting a control panel password See page 52 in Appendix A Managing Configuration Files Creating Defining local presets for macros See page 50 in Appe...

Page 24: ... Precis HT via the CONTROL port and is available on the AMX AutoPatch CD APWeb TCP IP The APWeb Server for control diagnostics and third party access is accessed through a TCP IP interface such as a web browser e g Internet Explorer An APWeb Server Module is required for APWeb For setup and operation information see the APWeb Server Module s documentation on the AMX AutoPatch CD and at www amx com...

Page 25: ...ommands see the BCS Protocol Instruction Manual on the AMX AutoPatch CD or at www amx com PC Requirements for APControl 3 0 Windows XP Professional or Windows 2000 Java Runtime Environment JRE v1 4 2 or the latest version Minimum Hardware 166 MHz 128 MB RAM 20 MB free disk space 800x600 display Recommended Hardware 2 0 GHz 512 MB RAM 20 MB free disk space 1280x1024 display Serial port PC Requireme...

Page 26: ...ing Power Startup on page 26 6 Set up and run the desired method of control AMX Control Device See the specific control device documentation APControl 3 0 Install and open the program from the AMX AutoPatch CD If your AMX account has the required permissions the program can be downloaded from www amx com From the APControl Launchbar menu select System New select Heritage System Next select Manual ...

Page 27: ...els To establish a REMOTE port connection with an XNNet device 1 Attach one end of the XNNet link cable to the corresponding port on the device see the individual product documentation 2 On the enclosure s CPU unplug one of the REMOTE XNNet connectors 3 Loosen the screws on the REMOTE connector 4 Insert the two wires of the XNNet link cable from the device into either of the REMOTE connectors leav...

Page 28: ...ignal type e g three component signals you may need to attach multiple input and output connectors to route the entire video signal A typical Precis HT system uses one set of audio connectors For information on switching both the analog and digital audio sets of connectors see page 56 When the test switch is successful attach the rest of the input and output cables and wires Signal Types Signal ty...

Page 29: ...ached for routing a three component signal through Output 8 For component wideband video specifications see page 33 BNC Video Connectors The video connectors are color coded the white BNC connectors are inputs and the black BNC connectors are outputs To attach BNC cables 1 Fasten the cable connectors onto the input and output BNC connectors RCA Video Connectors To attach RCA cables 1 Insert the RC...

Page 30: ...urces and input connectors and between output connectors and the destinations More than one option can be used in the same system For balanced and unbalanced wiring details see FIG 15 Attaching Wires To attach stereo audio input and output wires 1 Unscrew the clamps on the audio connector 2 Insert the wires and firmly re tighten the clamps to make secure connections For balanced audio wire placeme...

Page 31: ...ee page 34 Attaching Cables To attach TosLink optical cables 1 Remove the protective caps from the TosLink jacks 2 Insert TosLink plugs into the TosLink digital audio jacks FIG 16 To attach S PDIF coaxial cables 1 Insert S PDIF plugs into the S PDIF digital audio jacks FIG 16 TosLink is a registered trademark of the Toshiba Corporation FIG 16 Insert plugs into jacks S PDIF connector TosLink connec...

Page 32: ...ecommend attaching all power cords to a surge protector and or an AC line conditioner Power Up Sequence To apply power 1 Attach the first two source and destination devices see Attaching Inputs Outputs page 22 Do not apply power to the source and destination devices until Step 7 2 Optional Attach an external controller see Attaching External Controllers page 18 3 Plug the power cord into the power...

Page 33: ...r startup information see the APWeb Server Module documentation HyperTerminal When power is applied to the enclosure HyperTerminal displays a short splash screen FIG 18 The system is ready to disconnect the factory default switch and to execute a test switch see page 28 FIG 18 shows an example of a short splash screen your system s splash screen may differ The short splash screen provides the foll...

Page 34: ...mation see Attaching Inputs Outputs on page 22 After the devices are connected power must be applied to the enclosure first and then to the devices before executing a test switch You can execute a test switch from the following Control panel AMX control device Control software such as APControl 3 0 or APWeb BCS Basic Control Structure commands over an external controller An external third party co...

Page 35: ...l VMs To execute a test switch using the control panel 1 Press the Cancel Key to place the panel in Switch mode 2 Press the All Level Key The All Level Key illuminates 3 Press Input Key 1 Input Key 1 flashes 4 Press Output Key 2 When Output Key 2 illuminates the switch is successful Verify that the source signal is present visible and or audible at the destination AMX Control Device For executing ...

Page 36: ...the system has successfully executed the command If any other characters appear the command was not successful Verify that the source signal is present visible and or audible at the destination For a complete list of BCS commands and responses see the BCS Protocol Instruction Manual on the AMX AutoPatch CD or at www amx com Troubleshooting If the test switch did not execute correctly Check the pow...

Page 37: ...support Have your system s serial number ready The system s serial number is normally located in two places on the enclosure on the left rear and on the left side near the power receptacle We recommend recording your system s serial number in an easily accessible location AMX Contact Information 3000 Research Drive Richardson TX 75082 800 222 0193 469 624 8000 Fax 469 624 7153 Technical Support 80...

Page 38: ...Installation Setup 32 Precis HT Instruction Manual ...

Page 39: ... Impedance 75 ohms Output Level max 1 5 V Output Impedance 75 ohms HV Sync Frequency 3 dB to 50 MHz or better HV Sync Crosstalk f 5 MHz 70 dB HV Sync Input 5 V HV Sync Output 5 V Connectors RCA or BNC Standard Audio Signal Specifications Parameter Conditions Value Frequency Response f 20 Hz to 20 kHz 0 1 dB THD Noise f 20 Hz to 20 kHz Vin 10 dBu to 20 dBu 0 1 Crosstalk f 20 Hz to 20 kHz Vin 14 dBu...

Page 40: ...S PDIF TosLink Specifications AMX reserves the right to modify its products and their specifications without notice S PDIF TosLink Digital Audio Signal Specifications Parameter Conditions Value Resolution 16 bit to 24 bit Sample Rate 32 kHz to 96 kHz Connectors TosLink S PDIF ...

Page 41: ... more information see the AMX AutoPatch CD In addition AMX AutoPatch enclosures can be controlled using BCS Basic Control Structure commands transmitted through an external controller see the BCS Protocol Instruction Manual on the CD or at www amx com Modes of Operation A Precis HT Control Panel works in three standard modes Switch default use to execute switches Status use to verify signal status...

Page 42: ...n input on the specified level also used for entering macros Output destination Keys select an output on the selected level also used for entering macros Audio Adjust Keys These dual function keys can be used to adjust the analog audio Volume Adjust Key Status Key places the control panel in Volume Adjust mode Up Arrow Macro Key increases output volume or digital input gain Down Arrow Lock Key dec...

Page 43: ...put Key can then be pressed the key will illuminate to execute the switch and can be pressed again to disconnect the switch the key will turn off or multiple Output Keys can be pressed to receive the same Input each can be pressed again to disconnect them Additional switches and disconnects can be executed while in Switch mode When an Output Key is pressed first it flashes and is ready to accept a...

Page 44: ...ure to read the information on Switching Level on page 37 You can return to the Switch mode at any time by pressing the Cancel Key Pressing the Cancel Key does not cancel any of the disconnects that were just completed Note To disconnect multiple outputs from an input use the Press an Input Key option in Step 3 below To disconnect inputs and outputs 1 Press the Cancel Key All the lights on the con...

Page 45: ...el Key To verify the status of a signal 1 Press the Status Key to put the control panel in Status mode The Status Key illuminates and all other keys on the control panel turn off 2 Press a Level Key to select a level can be omitted when verifying status on the default level The Level Key illuminates 3 Press an Input Key that corresponds to the input you want to check The selected Input Key illumin...

Page 46: ...acro mode before executing another macro Example Execute Local Preset 13 on Level 2 using a 12x8 Precis HT To execute a local preset Local Preset 13 on Level 2 on a 12x8 Precis HT 1 Press the Macro Key The Macro Key flashes and all the other lights on the panel turn off When the Macro Key starts flashing you have 10 seconds to enter a level and a local preset before the control panel reverts to Sw...

Page 47: ...analog audio outputs can be made at any time during normal operation The Control Panel must be in Switch mode to make audio adjustments to return to Switch mode at any time press the Cancel Key Follow the steps below to adjust the output volume Each press of an arrow key increases or decreases output volume by 1 dB if the volume is below 30 dBu and by 0 5 dB if the volume is above 30 dBu To adjust...

Page 48: ...tudes between balanced and unbalanced sources To adjust digital input gain to equalize input levels 1 Route an input to the first output 2 Adjust the digital input gain for the input to a specific dB level see instructions below 3 Repeat for all inputs that will be routed to the same output To adjust digital input gain 1 Press the Cancel Key to put the panel into Switch mode All the control panel ...

Page 49: ...s to enter the password before the control panel reverts to its previous mode Locked or Switch mode If you enter the wrong password press the Lock Key again and enter the correct password To lock the control panel 1 Press the Lock Key The Lock Key flashes for 10 seconds and all the other lights on the control panel turn off The panel is in Lock mode 2 While the Lock Key is flashing enter the passw...

Page 50: ...Control Panel Operation 44 Precis HT Instruction Manual ...

Page 51: ...el names and local presets Caution Use XNConnect only if you need to reload the configuration file or to modify your system s configuration from the original specifications Make a copy of the current file every time the file is modified A copy of the configuration file with an xcl file extension is found on the AMX AutoPatch CD shipped with each system If you cannot locate the AMX AutoPatch CD con...

Page 52: ...0x600 screen resolution 1024x768 is recommended Serial port and RS 232 null modem cable To install XNConnect from the AMX AutoPatch CD 1 Close all other applications currently running on your PC 2 Insert the AMX AutoPatch CD into your CD drive to start automatically If the CD does not autorun explore the CD folder and double click the Index html file 3 Select Software and find XNConnect 4 Optional...

Page 53: ...original file every time the file is modified To launch XNConnect 1 From the Start menu select Programs 2 Select AutoPatch Applications or other file group you specified during the installation 3 Select the XNConnect folder 4 Select XNConnect The XNConnect program opens 5 From the Getting Started dialog box click Open Configuration File If the dialog box does not appear from the File menu select O...

Page 54: ... virtual matrix icon and selecting an option from the shortcut menu Tip If you have a question regarding an open dialog box press the F1 key for Help Hardware View The Hardware view displays the system s hardware such as the enclosure and serial port This is the view used when setting the control panel password Virtual Matrix View Note XNConnect refers to the levels in a Precis HT as virtual matri...

Page 55: ... to the left of the Virtual Matrix 2 Click the to the left of the Sources or Destinations folder 3 Right click the channel you want to rename and select Change Name from the shortcut menu 4 Enter the new name in the Input Text dialog box and click OK The new channel name appears in the Name field Note If a channel is in more than one VM virtual matrix you must repeat Step 4 for the channel in each...

Page 56: ...ion on modifying and deleting local presets see the XNConnect Help file Important If your Precis HT firmware embedded software version is earlier than v1 4 1 contact technical support see page 31 for conditions that apply to programming local presets for a Precis HT To determine the enclosure s firmware version using HyperTerminal see page 27 To create a new local preset 1 In the Virtual Matrices ...

Page 57: ...s press F1 while the Manage Local Presets dialog box is open 11 After all switches for the preset have been assigned click OK and then close the Manage Local Presets dialog box 12 Define additional local presets by repeating the steps 13 Load the configuration file onto the system see page 53 see Caution below If local presets are the only modifications that have been made to the Configuration fil...

Page 58: ...e front panel icon is not displayed double click the Precis HT icon 2 From the drop down menu select Set Password The Set Control Panel Password dialog box opens 3 Enter a single digit between zero and seven inclusive in each field 4 To load the password to the system s configuration file now check the box for Configure Password Immediately Click OK The updated password information is immediately ...

Page 59: ...at www amx com that have already been defined for the system To load the modified configuration file from XNConnect to the Precis HT CPU 1 Disconnect external controllers to ensure that no switches are executed during the loading of the file The matrix switcher must not be actively switching when loading a configuration file 2 From the File menu select Save As make a duplicate copy of the modified...

Page 60: ...Appendix A Managing Configuration Files 54 Precis HT Instruction Manual ...

Page 61: ...he 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 ...

Page 62: ...video VM and the other audio VM can still be switched independently The information in the instructions below is based on the following scenario You want to switch RGsB VM 1 and digital audio VM 2 together and switch analog audio VM 3 independently To allow video and digital audio to be switched together create a new joined virtual matrix VM 4 combining VM 1 and VM 2 Since analog audio is already ...

Page 63: ...first input connector on the third row This pattern is repeated for the output connectors The stereo audio signals are assigned to the applicable input and output connectors Note The typical system setup will use one set of audio connectors The Precis HT system can include both analog and digital audio signals when switching on VM 0 see page 56 The first input channel of VM 0 All VMs includes all ...

Page 64: ...Appendix B Advanced Configuration Modifying Virtual Matrices 58 Precis HT Instruction Manual ...

Page 65: ...registered trademarks of AMX AMX reserves the right to alter specifications without notice at any time It s Your World Take Control 3000 RESEARCH DRIVE RICHARDSON TX 75082 USA 800 222 0193 469 624 8000 469 624 7153 fax 800 932 6993 technical support www amx com ...

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