AMX AVS-PL-0808-00P
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1. Before contacting technical support with a question please consult this manual If you still have questions contact your AMX representative or technical support Have your system s serial number ready Viewed from the rear the system s serial number is located to the left on the end of the enclosure We recommend recording your system s serial number in an easily accessible location AMX Contact Information e 3000 Research Drive Richardson TX 75082 e 800 222 0193 e 469 624 8000 Fax 469 624 7153 e Technical Support 800 932 6993 www amx com Fine Tuning with APGraphic EQ Overview APGraphic EQ software is used for system setup and adjusting audio functionality The software is found on the AMX AutoPatch CD that ships with the Precis DSP For more information see the Release Notes and the Readme file These topics are covered in the Installation amp Setup chapter e Installing APGraphic EQ software see page 18 e Routing test switches see page 19 Once the Precis DSP is installed and all devices are in their final locations the APGraphic EQ software program can be used to fine tune the sound system for optimum performance If desired it can also be used for system control after setup see page 28 This chapter covers Executing switches see page 22 e Adjusting volume see page 22 e Adjusting digital input gain see page 23 e Adjusting equalization bands and balance see page 24 e Adju2. as EN Instruction Manual Precis DSP Distribution Matrix AutoPatch Matrix Switchers Release 7 06 2009 Firmware v1 2 0 AMX Limited Warranty and Disclaimer All products returned to AMX require a Return Material Authorization RMA number The RMA number is obtained from the AMX RMA Department The RMA number must be clearly marked on the outside of each box The RMA is valid for a 30 day period After the 30 day period the RMA will be cancelled Any shipments received not consistent with the RMA or after the RMA is cancelled will be refused AMX is not responsible for products returned without a valid RMA number Warranty Repair Policy AMX will repair any defect due to material or workmanship issues during the applicable warranty period at no cost to the AMX Authorized Partner provided that the AMX Authorized Partner is responsible for in bound freight and AMX is responsible for out bound ground freight expenses The AMX Authorized Partner must contact AMX Technical Support to validate the failure before pursuing this service AMX will complete the repair and ship the product within five 5 business days after receipt of the product by AMX The AMX Authorized Partner will be notified if repair cannot be completed within five 5 business days Products repaired will carry a ninety 90 day warranty or the balance of the remaining warranty whichever is greater Products that are returned and exhibit signs of damage or una
3. Dl ol 3 sole es Command entered to display minimal Enclosure Precis DSP information for all system components Storage Blocks cleared Communication Interfaces count Hardware Boards detected VM Configuration count 2 The system s component identity numbers are to the left of each component wha Connected 0 00 33 Auto detect autodetect SCROLL CAPS num Capture Print ech 7 FIG 9 Example of a Precis DSP splash screen The splash screen can be accessed using a terminal emulation program such as HyperTerminal see page 30 One of four verbosity settings is specified which provides either a list of the five system components with minimal information FIG 9 or a level of detailed information on one of the five components Only one verbosity setting and one component setting can be entered in a command The order in which the verbosity and component settings are entered is interchangeable AMX reserves the right to add to the contents of the splash screen at any time without notice Verbosity i e wordiness refers to the amount of information provided the higher the verbosity setting the more information is displayed Verbosity Settings The verbosity v settings v0 v1 v2 v3 correspond to the level of detail that will be displayed with vO being the lowest level of detail and v3 being the highest level Component Settings Detailed information for a single system component can be
4. Installation Recommendations Q Write the system s serial number in an easily accessible location before installing the Precis DSP in a rack Viewed from the rear the system s serial number is located to the left on the end of the enclosure Q Use earth grounded power cords system with the Precis DSP O Attach all power cords to a single surge protector and or an AC line conditioner Q Apply power to the Precis DSP enclosure before applying power to its source and destination devices Installation Procedure A flow chart showing the basic installation sequence is in FIG 2 The procedure which follows on page 14 provides general steps with references to detailed information found in later sections of this chapter After the basic sequence is complete see page 21 for fine tuning the audio with APGraphic EQ E Apply power to Attach Attach first two Attach all rack ears amp P input amp output 3 ne ae amp pee s VEO i peat input amp output install in rack cables oon apre Ost swis cables FIG 2 Installation procedure Caution To prevent overheating and airflow restriction avoid placing high heat producing equipment directly above or below the enclosure The system requires a minimum of one empty rack unit above and below Verify that the openings on the sides of the enclosure are not blocked and do not have restricted air flow To install and set up
5. contents of the splash screen at any time without notice LLAA A lt i a EE Executing a Test Switch with BCS The following test switch routes Input 2 to Output 1 the level does not need to be specified since the Precis DSP only switches audio To execute a test switch using BCS commands 1 Enter the following BCS command line CI201T When the T appears the system has successfully executed the command If any other characters appear the command was not successful Verify that the source signal is audible at the destination Important When entering values for BCS gain commands do not add any leading zeros e g to set the volume to 9 dB enter CO3VA 90T do not enter CO3VA 090T Troubleshooting If the test switch did not execute correctly Q Check the power indicator on the front of the enclosure If it is not illuminated check the power cords Q Verify the status of the test switch If using BCS commands enter SO1T If SO1T 2 appears the test switch is routed Controlling the System 32 Precis DSP Instruction Appendix A Programmer s Interface for System Diagnostics System Component Information The Precis DSP displays system information in its splash screen for diagnostic purposes The information indicates the current status and well being of the system components Janet HyperTerminal loj xl File Edit View Call Transfer Help
6. directions see Attaching Inputs amp Outputs on page 15 System Serial Number Viewed from the rear the system s serial number is located to the left on the end of the enclosure Before installation we recommend recording the system s serial number in an easily accessible location ee ee Precis DSP Specifications Applies to Precis DSP models FGP37 0808 00P and FGP37 1818 00P Specifications General Parameter Value Approvals CE UL cUL Humidity 0 to 90 non condensing Operational Temperature 32 F to 95 F 0 C to 35 C AC Power 100 VAC to 240 VAC single phase 50 Hz to 60 Hz 1A 115 VAC max 0 7 A 230 VAC max Power Consumption max 80 Watts Power Consumption typical 45 Watts fully loaded enclosure Thermal Dissipation max 273 BTU hr Thermal Dissipation typical 154 BTU hr fully loaded enclosure Dimensions Depth 9 75 in 24 77 cm Width with rack ears 19 0 in 48 26 cm Width without rack ears 17 4 in 44 20 cm Height 18x18 model 3 5 in 8 89 cm 2 RU 8x8 model 1 7 in 4 32 cm 1 RU Weight 18x18 model Approximately 10 5 Ib 4 76 kg per enclosure 8x8 model Approximately 7 0 Ib 3 18 kg per enclosure Specifications Stereo Audio Signals Parameter Conditions Value Frequency Response f 20 Hz to 20 kHz lt 0 dB to 0 8 dB THD Noise f 1 kHz Vin 10 dBu to 10 dBu lt 0 1 Crosstalk f 1 kH
7. for flat response 5 Repeat Steps through 4 for all outputs that require adjustment Tip Any selected slider can be set to 0 dB or to center for balance by selecting the slider and typing 0 zero All of the equalization bands for an output can be set to 0 flat response by clicking the Reset button Adjusting Tone Tone is normally adjusted along with balance and volume as part of system setup and fine tuning but can be adjusted any time during operation Note The button immediately left of the Reset button is used to toggle between the Tone and EQ Sliders When the EQ sliders are visible the button says Tone when the Tone sliders are visible the button says EQ To adjust tone for an output 1 Using the CrossBar route an input to the output needing adjustment 2 From the main interface click the Tone button The Tone sliders appear Graphic EQ P Balance UTOPATCH js Tone Controls Virtual Matrix Volume Bass Treble CEE ie is Bass and Treble sliders Click EQ button to return to equalization bands Output Device Or 4 Output 8 2 Crus T 3 Select the output from the Output Device list 4 Adjust the sliders for bass and treble until the desired sound is achieved Tip The Tone bands for an output can be set to 0 flat response by clicking the Reset button 5 Repeat Steps 1 through 4 for additional outputs as required 6 Click the EQ button to return to the main interface Fine Tuning w
8. specified by using its identity 1 number setting 11 through 15 in the following table Minimal information for all five components can be specified by using the identity number i0 Component Identity Number All Components i0 Enclosure il Storage Blocks i2 Communication Interfaces i3 Hardware Boards i4 VM Configuration i5 Default Settings At system boot the scrv0i1 setting is displayed see FIG 8 on page 30 e Ifthe verbosity setting is omitted the verbosity level will be the lowest v0 The component setting must be included otherwise entering any of the verbosity settings alone will result in a display equivalent to vO i0 e Ifboth settings are omitted during a query scr the information displayed will be at the lowest verbosity level for all components v0i0 FIG 9 on page 33 Using BCS to Access System Diagnostic Information Instructions are provided for accessing the lowest level of verbosity for all components and for accessing a specific level of verbosity for a specific component To access the lowest level of verbosity for all components 1 Enter scr or scrv0i0 Note Either of these commands provides a menu of the identity numbers and their corresponding components FIG 9 on page 33 Only one verbosity setting and one component setting can be entered in a command The order in which the verbosity and component settings are entered is interchangeable To acces
9. wy pa nsw a Selected active crosspoint Phono CD Theater is Inputs Music PC Tip Place the cursor over a crosspoint to display the input output numbers for that crosspoint Microphone Tuner 1 co2 8 P RN CASU T 3 Click a crosspoint to execute a switch The crosspoint changes to an active state and the switch is routed Click an active crosspoint to disconnect a switch Adjusting Volume This section explains how to adjust volume using the APGraphic EQ main interface To adjust volume for an output 1 Using the CrossBar route an input to the output needing adjustment 2 From the main interface select the output from the Output Device list and adjust the Volume slider Output Device list Volume slider APGraphic EQ Lu Balance AUTOPATCH 10 Band Graphic Equalizer lli Virtual Matrix Volume e 32 500 me qq Output Device AT q T LT D o B B Lo Toll Tone J Mute Unmute button a a E Adjusting Digital Input Gain Inputs are set to unity gain at the factory and have a gain adjustment range of 10 dB to 10 dB Input gain adjustments should be made before the outputs are fine tuned Inputs cannot be muted Purpose amp Application of Input Gain Adjustment Adjusting input gain the nominal level of the signal from the source device allows source signals of varyin
10. FR 15 838 has specified that the following notice be brought to the attention of the users of this product Federal Communication Commission 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 Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC Rules which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference in a residential installation However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment causes interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Re orient the receiving antenna e Relocate the matrix with respect to the receiver e Move the matrix away from the receiver e Plug the matrix into a different outlet so that computer and receiver are on different branch circuits If necessary the user should consult the dealer or an experienced radio television technician for additional suggestions The user may find the booklet How to Identify and Resolve Radio TV Interference Problems prepared by the
11. Federal Communications Commission to be helpful This booklet is available from the U S Government Printing Office Washington D C 20402 Stock N 004 000 00345 4 Use shielded cables To comply with FCC Class B requirement all external data interface cables and adapters must be shielded Lithium Batteries Notice Switzerland requires the following notice for products equipped with lithium batteries This notice is not applicable for all AMX equipment Upon shipment of the products to Switzerland the requirements of the most up to date Swiss Ordinance Annex 4 10 of SR 814 013 will be met by providing the necessary documents and annual reports relative to the disposal of the batteries to the Swiss Authorities Trademark Notices AMX AutoPatch and NetLinx are trademarks of AMX Windows Windows 20008 Windows NT and Windows XP Professional are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation HyperTerminal is a copyright product of Hilgraeve Inc 3M Desco Richmond Technology and Plastic Systems are registered trademarks Neuron and LonTalk 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 amp Cautions This manual uses the following conventions and icons to draw attention to actions or conditions tha
12. HTS 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 condition express implied or statutory LICENSEE REMEDIES AMxX s entire liability and Licensee s exclusive remedy shall be repair or replacement of the AMX Soft ware that does not meet AMX s Limited Warranty and which is returned to AMX in accordance with AMX s current return policy This Limited Warranty is void if failure of the AMX Software has resulted from accident abuse or misapplication Any replace ment AMX Software will be warranted for the remainder of the original warranty period or thirty 30 days whichever is longer Outside the United States these remedies may not available NO LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES IN NO EVENT SHALL AMX BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES WHATSOEVER INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF BUSINESS PROFITS BUSINESS INTERRUPTION LOSS OF BUSINESS INFORMATION OR ANY OTHER PECUNIARY LOSS ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THIS AMX SOFTWARE EVEN IF AMX HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES BECAUSE SOME STATES COUNTRIES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES THE ABOVE LIMITA TION MAY NOT APPLY TO LICENSEE U S GOVERNMENT RESTRICTED RIGHTS The AMX Software is provided with
13. PGraphic EQ software for system setup For orders comprising multiple enclosures 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 shipment Unpacking Tips Q Before fully unpacking the enclosure s inspect the shipping box es for any signs of damage If a box is partially crushed or any sides have been broken open notify the shipping agency immediately and contact your AMX representative see the warranty on the AMX AutoPatch CD or at www amx com O Once unpacking is complete closely check the physical condition of the enclosure O Collect all documentation Note Please save the original shipping container and packing materials AMX is not responsible for damage caused by insufficient packing during return shipment to the factory Shipping boxes are available contact your AMX representative for details Rack Installation Precis DSP Distribution Matrix enclosures fit in a standard EIA 19 in 48 26 cm rack Rack ears are provided Required items for rack installation Q Enclosure Q Rack ears amp screws Standard EIA 19 in 48 26 cm rack Screwdriver Screws that fit your rack for mounting the enclosure Power cord Surge protector highly recommended D CO D O DO PC or laptop computer with a null modem cable for communication with the Precis DSP via the RS 232 port i e using the APGraphic EQ software for setup
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15. To avoid ESD Electrostatic Discharge damage to sensitive components make sure you are properly grounded before touching any internal materials When working with any equipment manufactured with electronic devices proper ESD grounding procedures must be followed to ensure people products and tools are as free of static charges as possible Grounding straps conductive smocks and conductive 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 resistive conductive materials to safely drain static charges without increasing an electrocution risk in the event of an accident ESD protective equipment can be obtained from 3M Desco Richmond Technology Plastic Systems and other such vendors Important Safety Information amp Instructions When using and installing your AMX AutoPatch product adhere to the following basic safety precautions For more information about operating installing or servicing your AMX AutoPatch product see your product documentation e Read and understand all instructions before using and installing AMX AutoPatch products Use the correct voltage range for your AMX AutoPatch prod
16. a Precis DSP in a rack 1 On the side of the Precis DSP remove the bottom two screws closest to the front panel FIG 3 Align the holes on one of the rack ears with the empty holes on the side of the enclosure and replace the screws three screws for the 1 RU four screws for the 2 RU Repeat for the other rack ear _ Front Panel Front Panel Remove amp then replace Remove amp then replace FIG 3 Attach rack ears to sides of enclosure 2 Place the enclosure in the rack and attach front mounting screws to hold it firmly in place 3 Attach only the first two source devices and the first two destination devices see page 15 Do not apply power to the devices until after the Precis DSP has power Step 4 4 Apply power to the system according to the power up procedure see page 16 Note We recommend using a surge protector and or an AC line conditioner 5 Connect the Precis DSP to the PC and establish communication see page 17 Install and open the APGraphic EQ software on the PC see page 18 6 7 Execute a test switch to ensure the system is working properly see page 19 8 When the test switch works correctly attach the remaining source and destination devices 9 Fine tune the system for optimum performance using APGraphic EQ see the Fine Tuning with APGraphic EQ chapter on page 21 10 Establish communication with the desired external control device system for control options see pag
17. a switch 3 The crosspoint changes to an active state and the switch is routed Or Click an active crosspoint to disconnect a switch The crosspoint returns to its inactive state and the switch is disconnected Note switch can also be executed or disconnected by clicking the input and the output channel buttons ee de Customizing the CrossBar The CrossBar can be customized to reflect your individual system and preferences Icons and custom channel names can be added to the Input and Output buttons font size and icon size are also adjustable The background color of the CrossBar can be customized using the Window Color dialog box Customized settings are automatically saved To add icons and custom names to input and output buttons 1 From the CrossBar right click an input or an output button The Customize Label Image and Name dialog box opens 2 Select the desired options for icon images and enter the desired channel names use a maximum of 23 characters Customize Label Image And Name X Select Image Image Use default image Browse C Use custom image 5 Use This Image For amp This label only All input labels All output labels All labels Enter Text For This Label Monitor 3 max 23 characters 3 Click Accept Custom icons need to be 16 32 or 48 pixels square jpg or gif files If 16 or 48 pixel square files are used be sure to mo
18. c EQ setup software e Balance tone and volume control Input gain control e Unbalanced stereo audio e Gold plated RCA connectors e RS 232 control port e Supports full Device Discovery through AMX s AutoPatch Duet module firmware v1 2 0 or higher required e Rack mounting ears included e Limited Warranty see warranty at www amx com or on the AMX AutoPatch CD 24 hour technical support Precis DSP Control Features Precis DSP systems support two different protocols BCS Basic Control Structure and TCP IP Several different control options are available for Precis DSP system Multiple control methods can be used for the same system only one control connection at a time CrossBar Controller on APGraphic EQ software provided AMX Control Device for control programming information see the instruction manual for the specific interface e APControl 3 0 software free with all systems e APWeb TCP IP control via an external module e Supports AMX AutoPatch s simple BCS Basic Control Structure serial control protocol e Supports third party controllers BCS is sent as ASCII characters through the CONTROL RS 232 serial port see page 30 Note Features and specifications described in this document are subject to change without notice ullo S Enclosure Hardware Power indicator AUTOPATCH PRECIS DSP Power receptacle Power switch AUDIO OUTPUTS Input connectors O
19. cific interface APGraphic EQ CrossBar The APGraphic EQ software has a CrossBar interface with crosspoints for switching that can be used for ongoing control after it is used for system setup Control Software Precis DSP enclosures can be controlled using AMX AutoPatch software e APControl 3 0 Serial for control and scheduling e Runs on a PC connected to the CONTROL RS 232 port on the Precis DSP e Download from the AMX AutoPatch CD e Uses a setup wizard system parameters VMs and I O channels must be entered e Operation information is in the Help file e APWeb Server TCP IP for control diagnostics and third party access e Uses RS 232 port located on the enclosure for connecting to an APWeb Server Module e Accessed through a TCP IP interface such as a web browser e g Internet Explorer e Setup and operation information are in the APWeb Server Module s documentation on the AMX AutoPatch CD or at www amx com e Contact AMX regarding limitations and conditions for operating a Precis DSP on a company LAN Local Area Network If your AMX account has the required permissions the program can be downloaded from www amx com BCS Serial Control Protocol The Precis DSP can be controlled with an external serial controller that sends and receives ASCII characters via the CONTROL RS 232 port AMX AutoPatch has developed a command language BCS Basic Control Structure Protocol for programming control operations an
20. d for diagnostic purposes BCS commands are issued via a terminal emulation program such as HyperTerminal running on a PC BCS command equivalents for all DSP functionality adjustments are provided for advanced users and programmers who wish to create their own control programs see the BCS Protocol Instruction Manual on the AMX AutoPatch CD or at www amx com Third Party Controllers Third party controllers connect to the CONTROL RS 232 port on the enclosure s rear If using a third party controller see the controller documentation for setup and operating instructions XNNet Protocol Advanced programmers who want to design their own control programs can use AMX AutoPatch XNNet protocol The AMX AutoPatch CD includes the XNNet Communication Library an interface library that supports C Java and Visual Basic and has examples of the XNNet protocol in use en due Installation amp Setup Site Recommendations When placing the enclosure follow the recommendations and precautions in this section to reduce potential installation and operation hazards For complete specifications see the tables on page 9 Choose a clean dust free preferably air conditioned location e Avoid areas with direct sunlight heat sources or high levels of EMI Electromagnetic Interference Chassis Accessibility Make sure the front and rear panels of the enclosure are accessible so that you can monitor the LED indicator Leaving adequate clearanc
21. dify the button properties see below to accommodate the change in image size To modify the button properties 1 From the CrossBar View menu select View Properties The View Properties dialog box opens 2 Select the desired properties for Label Layout Label Size Label Font and Icon Image size pixels 3 Close the View Properties dialog box To change the color of the CrossBar 1 From the CrossBar View menu select Window Color 2 Select the color 3 Click OK Note The background color of the APGraphic EQ and Input Gain views can also be changed Check each view s menu options for Window Color BCS Commands Precis DSP models can be controlled by entering BCS Basic Control Structure commands into a terminal emulation program e g HyperTerminal BCS command equivalents for all DSP functionality adjustments are provided for advanced users and programmers who wish to create their own control programs see the BCS Protocol Instruction Manual on the AMX AutoPatch CD or at www amx com PC Requirements for BCS Q Windows XP Professional or Windows 20009 Q Terminal emulation program e g HyperTerminal Q Serial port To enter BCS commands the Precis DSP must be attached to a PC see Attaching an External Controller on page 17 running a terminal emulation program such as Windows HyperTerminal The settings on the PC serial communication software and the enclosure must correspond to each other For settings informa
22. e 17 Attaching Inputs amp Outputs Input and output connectors are the attachment points for source and destination devices that connect to the system Viewed from the rear of a Precis DSP enclosure the inputs for sources are on the left side of the enclosure and the outputs for destinations are on the right side Precis DSP models have gold plated RCA connectors for routing stereo audio Each input and output consists of a pair of connectors left and right with the number of the input output between the two connectors Before connecting all input and output cables attach only the first two input and output pairs and execute a test switch see page 19 When the test switch is successful attach the rest of the input and output cables To attach RCA cables 1 Insert the RCA plugs into the input and output RCA jacks according to the labels on the enclosure FIG 4 O OI n woe t Cp le v ROCHE n CoR L R l R X li TW wv O Wins 9 DH a 8 lig LO tH CC Wier kolo e WIN uo FIG 4 Insert RCA plugs into RCA jacks The system is ready to apply power see page 16 Applying Power The enclosure s universal power receptacle will accept all major international standard power sources A standard US power cord is provided for installations within the US Maximum power specifications are on the power receptacle also listed on page 9 Always use an eart
23. e at the rear will also allow for easier cabling and service Power The source s electrical outlet should be installed near the router easily accessible and properly grounded Power should come from a building branch circuit We recommend using a dedicated line for the system s power Use a minimum breaker current rating of 15 A for 110 V or 30 A for 230 V To avoid an overload note the power consumption rating of all the equipment connected to the 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 DSP enclosures is 95 F 35 C All equipment should be installed in an environment compatible with the manufacturer s maximum rated ambient temperature In a closed or multi unit rack assembly the operating ambient temperature of the rack environment may be greater than the ambient room temperature ap Caution 7o protect the equipment from overheating do not operate in an area that exceeds 95 F 35 C and follow the clearance recommendation below for adequate airflow Airflow Restriction Precis DSP enclosures are designed to adequately dissipate the heat they produce under normal operating conditions however this design is defeated when high heat producing equipment is placed directly above or below an enclosure ap Caution To prevent overheat
24. e views windows for adjusting and routing signals e APGraphic EQ main interface used for adjusting volume page 22 tone page 25 and equalization bands and balance page 24 CrossBar view opens from the Options menu for routing inputs to outputs see below e Input Gain view during system setup this view can be opened for adjusting input gain see page 23 Note APGraphic EQ has a drop down list with two virtual matrix choices VM 0 all and VM 2 audio either virtual matrix can be used since the Precis DSP has a single stereo audio virtual matrix Executing Switches Using the CrossBar The crosspoint images in the CrossBar field represent the intersections of the input channels buttons on the left and the output channels buttons along the top The channel names and CrossBar color can be customized see page 29 The CrossBar below shows Input 1 routed to Outputs 1 2 3 and 6 and Input 8 routed to Outputs 7 and 8 CrossBarview O EEE Place the cursor over a crosspoint to display the input output numbers for the crosspoint TD uyw w Tip Hold the ALT key down and move the mouse across the desired crosspoints to select or deselect consecutive crosspoints do not hold down the mouse buttons To execute or disconnect switches with the CrossBar 1 From the main interface open the Options menu and select Show gt CrossBar View 2 Click a crosspoint to execute
25. eil e Lisez attentivement toutes les directives avant d installer et d utiliser les appareils AMX AutoPatch Le voltage doit tre appropri l appareil AMX AutoPatch Les appareils AMX AutoPatch ne contiennent aucune pi ce r parable par l usager la r paration ne doit tre effectu e que par du personnel qualifi e Side la fum e ou une odeur trange se d gagent d un appareil AMX AutoPatch fermez le imm diatement et appelez le Service de soutien technique e Veillez ce que tous les blocs d alimentation des appareils dot s de blocs d alimentation multiples dans chaque unit soient allum s simultan ment Servez vous de protecteurs de surtension ou de conditionneurs de lignes courant alternatif lorsque vous mettez les appareils AMX AutoPatch sous tension e Placez uniquement des fusibles de calibre exact dans les bo tiers e Veillez ce que la prise de courant soit proche de l appareil et facile d acc s e Veillez ce que votre appareil AMX AutoPatch soit install sur une surface stable ou qu il y soit fermement maintenu e Fermez toutes les composantes de l quipement avant de relier des pi ces moins d indication contraire fournie dans la documentation de l appareil Par mesure de s curit et pour la qualit des signaux servez vous d une source d alimentation externe mise la terre et d un connect d alimentation mis la terre Pour viter les chocs ou les dommages vent
26. g amplitudes to be equalized before they are routed and the volume is adjusted Equalizing source levels provides a consistent reference for volume adjustments and eliminates jumps when routing a new input to an output A typical application of input gain adjustment is for switching consumer and professional grade audio equipment whose levels can vary noticeably in the same system Process for Equalizing Input Levels The following steps tell how to adjust input gain as part of the process of equalizing input levels Caution We strongly recommend that input gain adjustments be made only by a qualified installer or dealer To adjust input gain 1 Using the CrossBar route the input needing adjustment to an output 2 From the main interface open the Options menu and select Show gt Input Gain View The Input Gain dialog box opens 3 From the Input Device list select the input just routed Input Gain YF NL Input Device list Input Gain slider 4 Adjust the slider until the desired gain level is reached 5 Repeat Steps 1 through 4 as necessary for all inputs that will be routed to the same output Note The total through system gain the amount of input gain plus the amount of output gain for any input to output routing path cannot exceed 10 dBr If an input gain command is entered that exceeds 10 dBr when it is combined with the gain volume of an output the command will be accepted and will be indicated in sta
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28. h grounded power cord system with a Precis DSP The source electrical outlet should be installed near the Precis DSP easily accessible and properly grounded Power should come from a building branch circuit We strongly recommend using a dedicated line for the system s power Use a minimum breaker current rating of 15 A for 110 V or 30 A for 230 V To avoid an overload note the power consumption rating of all the equipment connected to the circuit breaker before applying power Caution We recommend 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 page 15 Do not apply power to the source and destination devices until Step 5 2 Plug the power cord into the power receptacle on the enclosure 3 Plug the other end of the power cord s into a power strip that is turned off we recommend using a 30 A power strip 4 Turn on the power strip 5 Press the I side of the enclosure s power switch The Power Indicator on the front of the enclosure illuminates 6 Apply power to the source and destination devices The system is ready to attach a serial controller A PC is required to run the APGraphic EQ software for system setup see page 17 Attaching an External Controller The Precis DSP can be controlled externally by attaching an external control device system that uses one of the communication pr
29. ing the system requires one empty rack unit above and below the enclosure Avoid placing high heat producing equipment directly above or below the enclosure If such equipment must be installed above or below the Precis more space or a rack fan may be necessary Verify that the openings on the sides of the enclosure are not blocked and do not have restricted air flow Mechanical Rack Loading When installing equipment in a rack distribute the weight to avoid uneven mechanical loading Circuit Overloading When connecting the equipment to the supply circuits be aware of the effect that overloading the circuits might have on over current protection and supply wiring Reliable Earthing Grounding Reliable earthing of rack mounted equipment should be maintained If not using a direct connection to the branch circuit e g plugging into a power strip pay particular attention to supply connections Caution We recommend attaching all power cords to a surge protector and or an AC line conditioner Unpacking The Precis DSP is shipped with one enclosure per shipping box The invoice is sent separately a packing list is attached to the outside of each box Each box contains the following items U Enclosure Q Standard US power cord if shipped within the US Q Rack ears and screws Q Other enclosure products as needed The documentation in each box includes Q AMX AutoPatch Precis DSP Quick Start Guide Q AMX AutoPatch CD with A
30. ith APGraphic EQ 26 Precis DSP Instruction Manual Controlling the System Control Options After the initial setup in which APGraphic EQ is used for test switches volume control and fine turning the Precis DSP can be controlled using any of the following e AMX Control Devices e APControl 3 0 e APWeb TCP IP control via an external module e APGraphic EQ e BCS Commands Third party Controllers for operating instructions see controller documentation AMX Control Devices The Precis DSP is compatible with a number of AMX control devices For control programming information see the instruction manual for the specific interface APControl 3 0 The Precis DSP can use APControl 3 0 software for control and scheduling APControl 3 0 runs on a PC connected to the CONTROL RS 232 port on the Precis DSP It can be installed from the AMX AutoPatch CD if your AMX account has the required permissions the program can be downloaded from www amx com APControl 3 0 uses a setup wizard in which system parameters the number of input and output channels must be entered The system should be turned on and connected to the PC via the serial port before using the Wizard To install and use APControl 3 0 1 Download APControl 3 0 from the AMX AutoPatch CD 2 From the APControl Launchbar menu select System New 3 Select AutoPatch Heritage System click Next 4 Select Manual Configuration Entry click Next 5 Enter 8
31. ling APGraphic EQ Software wicc ssccesscceccecsosseccecececssensoccecsontbacecensoasbcnsensoccesesevsececoeseedse 18 Executing a Test Switch Using APGraphic EQ eese eene eene nnne nnn nnne 19 Technical Support 2 rere tiro een MA sels 20 Fine Tuning with APGraphie EQ issues 21 APGraphic EQ Views C siiis 21 Executing SWItches siccstecisscccccseeyscceeceesvosdsectsedvestescsceseubieeseesSieedetesssttieteesisectssstesustiestenseasscehetee 22 Adjusting Volume x 22 Adjusting Digital Input Galtt sccccecsdecccccscessecececsesesitecetessousdeccssspsttsecoetecdseesseectuceceveuventdieoedosone 23 Adjusting Equalization Bands amp Balance rss 24 Ye UI BEI 25 Controlling the Systemes REX PH EM REPE PER M E Ir DI UI MEME 27 AMX Control Devices 27 APCOntrol ro n 27 APWED 28 APGraphic EQ m esiis 28 zjecXenlQ rnit 30 Appendix A Programmer s Interface for System Diagnostics 33 System Component Information ss 33 Using BCS to Access System Diagnostic Information 34 Splash Screen Examples 55 60 35 ualcding 5 Contents ii Precis DSP Instruction Manual ESD Warning
32. nnected 0 00 33 Auto detect autodetect SCROLL CAPS num Capture Print ech 7 FIG 11 Display for v3i3 verbosity 3 component 3 36 Appendix A Programmer s Interface for System Diagnostics Janet HyperTerminal Ds 3 3 soles sl scrv3i4 4 Hardware Boards detected io boards count 1 board 1 e000 hardware function checks Janet HyperTerminal Scrv3i5 5 VM Configuration count 2 VM 0 All 8x8x1 VM 2 A2 8x8x1 VM 0 master 0x0 0 0 1 self VM 2 master 0x0 0 0 1 self FIG 13 Display for v3i5 verbosity 3 component 5 Precis DSP Instruction Manual as EAM It s Your World Take Control 3000 RESEARCH DRIVE RICHARDSON TX 75082 USA 800 222 0193 e 469 624 8000 469 624 7153 fax 800 932 6993 technical support www amx com 07 09 2009 AMX All rights reserved AMX and the AMX logo are registered trademarks of AMX AMX reserves the right to alter specifications without notice at any time
33. nstallation and approximately 100 MB once installed To establish external serial control 1 Use a null modem cable that matches the pin diagram in FIG 5 for RS 232 without hardware flow control AMX AutoPatch equipment requires pins 2 3 and 5 only 5 GND 5 GND 2 RXD lt 2 RXD FIG 5 RS 232 null modem pin diagram no hardware flow control 2 Plug one end of the null modem serial cable into the CONTROL RS 232 DB 9 port on the enclosure FIG 6 gt his ii E m eie TAG se OO O ith D CO 99 Qo 99 J 346 6 0 AUDIO INPUTS FIG 6 Attach null modem serial cable to CONTROL port ee Plug the other end of the serial cable into the serial port on the PC or other serial controller device 4 Open the serial communication software and set the port settings to Precis DSP match the Precis DSP default settings see table to the right Serial Port Settings The settings on the PC serial commumecanon software and the enclosure faud Rate 9600 must correspond to each other If a change is required to make them Data Bits 8 match change the PC s settings Parity None The system is ready to install and open APGraphic EQ for initial setup Stop Bits 1 Flow Control None Installing APGraphic EQ Software Before installing see the PC Requirements for APGraphic EQ on page 17 To install and open the APGraphic EQ program 1 Close any sof
34. or 18 depending on the configuration in the Input Channels field and in the 4 Output Channels field the VM Number can be left at 0 the Precis DSP switches on either VM 0 or VM 2 Click the Add Virtual Matrix button click Next Under Select Communication Link Serial Port default is pre selected click Next Under Specify Communication Parameters click Define New Communication Settings 9 low Click Next to accept the default parameters the baud rate must be left at 9600 the Comm Type can be either Serial Port BCS or Serial Port 10 Under Summary click Finish 11 From the Launchbar menu select Views CrossBar gt CrossBar View VM 0 12 Click on the crosspoints to execute and disconnect switches Complete operation information for APControl 3 0 is in the Help file e g scheduling creating and executing macros and customizing channel names and the CrossBar color uibs EK APWeb APWeb requires an external module For installation directions see the Quick Start Guide that ships with the APWeb Module For directions on executing and disconnecting switches using APWeb see the APWeb documentation on the AMX AutoPatch CD or at www amx com APGraphic EQ The APGraphic EQ has a CrossBar interface with crosspoints for switching that can be used for ongoing control after the system is set up and fine tuned For instructions on installing and opening APGraphic EQ software on a PC see page 18 APGraphic EQ has thre
35. otocols listed below e BCS Serial ASCII sent over a null modem serial cable via the CONTROL RS 232 port e XNNet AMX AutoPatch protocol via the CONTROL RS 232 port e TCP IP requires an external module see the APWeb Server module documentation An external serial controller is any device that can send and receive ASCII code over an RS 232 null modem serial cable A PC running control software is a common external controller This section explains how to attach a PC to the CONTROL port on the enclosure s CPU so the system can be set up and controlled if desired with APGraphic EQ software which is located on the AMX AutoPatch CD Other serial controllers can also be attached by following the directions below for controller options see page 27 PC Requirements for APGraphic EQ also for APControl 3 0 Q Windows XP Professional or Windows 2000 Q Java Runtime Environment JRE v1 4 2 or the latest version JRE v1 4 2 can be installed as part of APGraphic EQ Q Minimum Hardware 166 MHz 128 MB RAM 20 MB free disk space 800x600 display Q Recommended Hardware 2 0 GHz 512 MB RAM 20 MB free disk space 1280x1024 display Q Serial port Disk space and RAM details APGraphic EQ requires 5 MB of disk space once installed The installation process requires 20 MB of disk space If required the JRE v1 4 2 that is packaged with the APGraphic EQ installer will require approximately 200 MB of free disk space for the i
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38. s a specific level of verbosity for a specific component 1 Enter scr to access the splash screen 2 Enter the verbosity level setting v and the component s identity setting i4 Either may be specified first 3 Enter to send the command Example scrv3i5 or scri5v3 Either displays the highest level of detail for the VM Configuration E LA A A Splash Screen Examples Following are four examples of splash screen information that could be displayed when different verbosity component settings are specified Depending on the amount of detail provided you may need to scroll to see the entire display Use the first example to check the host software IOS version and the hardware driver appcode version File Edit View Call Transfer Help pe oS ala scrv3il 1 Enclosure Precis DSP host software v3 4 2 hardware driver v1 2 0 R build date Jan 13 2009 08 03 50 xnet address Oxdcfl ap system id 0x0 nvram status valid user preferences restored nvram magic Oxdedafaba zi Connected 0 00 33 auto detect autodetect SCROLL CAPS num Capture Print ech 7 FIG 10 Display for v3i1 verbosity 3 component 1 Janet HyperTerminal 10 x File Edit View Call Transfer Help Dl e sole es scrv3i3 3 Communication Interfaces count interface 1 detected type BCS mode RS232 port 9600 8 1 N E NS Co
39. sting tone see page 25 Important 7o properly adjust the sound for the environment you will need to route signals and adjust the volume as necessary throughout the fine tuning process BCS command equivalents for all DSP functionality adjustments are provided for advanced users and programmers who wish to create their own control programs see the BCS Protocol Instruction Manual on the AMX AutoPatch CD or at www amx com APGraphic EQ Views APGraphic EQ has three views windows for adjusting and routing signals e APGraphic EQ main interface used for adjusting volume see page 22 equalization bands and balance see page 24 and tone see page 25 CrossBar view opens from the Options menu for routing inputs to outputs see page 22 e Input Gain view during system setup this view can be opened for adjusting input gain see page 23 Executing Switches Before fine tuning the system for its final location route a few switches to check that the system is working properly and to determine what adjustments are needed This section provides basic information for executing switches using the CrossBar For complete control information using APGraphic EG see page 28 To execute switches with the APGraphic EO CrossBar 1 Open APGraphic EQ see page 18 2 From the Options menu select Show gt CrossBar View CrossBar View J Ed Outputs sou0 N wy Ayes co zwy pea o
40. system is working properly before attaching all inputs and outputs Before executing the test switch make sure the first two source devices and the first two destination devices are connected to the input and output connectors Note For directions for executing a test switch using BCS commands see page 31 We recommend executing a test switch that routes Input 1 to Output and Output 2 To execute a test switch using the CrossBar in APGraphic EQ 1 From the main interface open the Options menu and select Show gt CrossBar View Crosspoint for Input 1 to Output 1 Crosspoint for Input 1 to Output 2 Tip Place the cursor over a crosspoint to display the input output numbers for that crosspoint FIG 7 Click crosspoints to route test switch 2 Click the crosspoints for Input 1 to Output 1 and Input 1 to Output 2 inputs are on the left and outputs are across the top The system is ready for fine tuning see page 21 Troubleshooting If the test switch did not execute correctly Q Check the power indicator on the front of the enclosure Ifit is not illuminated check the power cords Q Check all signal connections on the rear of the enclosure s to make sure everything is physically set up correctly O Check all power switches on the source and destination devices to make sure they are all turned on Q Attempt the switch again If the switch still does not work contact technical support see below Technical Support
41. t could potentially cause problems with equipment or lead to personal risk Fo ESD Warning The icon to the left indicates text regarding potential danger associated with the discharge of static electricity from an outside source such as human hands into an integrated circuit often resulting in damage to the circuit Warning The icon to the left indicates text that warns readers against actions or conditions that could cause potential injury to themselves ap Caution The icon to the left indicates text that cautions readers against actions that could cause potential injury to the product or the possibility of serious inconvenience Notices Precis DSP Instructi Overview amp Specifications Applicability Notice Precis DSP Distribution Matrices are available in two configurations 8x8 and 18x18 Precis DSP Models e FGP37 0808 00P 8x8 1 RU e FGP37 1818 00P 18x18 2 RU In addition to being a stereo audio router this product supports Digital Signal Processing DSP for the following audio features volume tone balance 10 band graphic equalization and input gain These features can be adjusted by using the APGraphic EQ software program or BCS commands Product Notes Note Because the Precis DSP is available in two models some of the illustrations in this manual may differ from the model you purchased Precis DSP systems support the following features Precis DSP Features e 10 Band graphic equalizer with APGraphi
42. tion see the table on page 18 When using HyperTerminal command characters are entered and sent to the enclosure s CPU the command characters appear in HyperTerminal when the enclosure responds When all of the entered characters appear in HyperTerminal the command has been successfully executed To establish communication between the Precis DSP and HyperTerminal 1 Open HyperTerminal or other terminal emulation software program 2 Select the COM port and check that the settings match those in the Precis DSP Serial Port Settings table on page 18 3 Click OK A short splash screen appears followed by Ready see FIG 8 below The system is ready to enter BCS commands to execute switches see page 31 HyperTerminal Splash Screen When power is applied to the enclosure HyperTerminal displays a short splash screen followed by Ready An example of a short splash screen is illustrated in FIG 8 your system s splash screen may differ slightly ese Hyperterminal o File Edit View Cal Transfer Help pg es ala Precis DSP v1 2 0 D 1 Enclosure Ready Hardware version Connected 0 00 21 auto detect Auto detect SCROLL caes FIG 8 Power up splash screen in HyperTerminal Precis DSP models display advanced system information when the command scr is entered see Appendix A on page 33 For information on checking the hardware version see page 35 Note AMX reserves the right to add to the
43. tus results but will not result in an audible difference of more than 10 dBr Adjusting Equalization Bands amp Balance Precis DSP models provide a 10 band graphic equalizer to boost or cut the various frequencies bands for each output Each equalization band spans one octave and is identified by its center frequency The bands are set for a flat response 0 dB at the factory The adjustment range for each band is 12 dB to 12 dB Balance is normally adjusted as part of system setup and fine tuning but can also be adjusted any time during operation Note The button immediately left of the Reset button is used to toggle between the Tone and EQ Sliders When the EQ sliders are visible the button says Tone when the Tone sliders are visible the button says EQ To adjust equalization bands and balance for outputs 1 Using the CrossBar route an input to all outputs needing adjustment 2 From the main interface select an output from the Output Device list 3 Adjust the sliders for each equalization band until the desired sound is achieved If the equalization sliders are not visible click the EQ button the EQ button is only available when the Tone sliders are visible 4 Optional Adjust the Balance slider Output Device list Balance slider APGraphic EQ Balance AUTOPATCH 10 Band Graphic Equalizer u i Virtual Matrix Volume 10 2 ue EME P E EL Equalization Output Device z E band sliders Reset
44. tware on the PC that could communicate with the Precis DSP over its serial port e g HyperTerminal 2 Insert the AutoPatch CD with APGraphic EQ into the CD drive If the CD does not autorun explore the folder for APGraphic EQ 3 If Java JRE v 1 4 2 is already installed on the PC select the APGraphic EQ option without JVM If Java JRE v 1 4 2 is not installed select the APGraphic EQ option with JVM 4 Install the program according to the installer instructions Open the program from the location specified during the installation normally it is in the AutoPatch Applications folder APGraphic EQ opens and discovers the system Output Device list Balance slider APGraphic EQ Balance AUTOPATCH 10 Band Graphic Equalizer Virtual Matrix Volume 10 250 500 3 z H B x 7 Equalization i band sliders Mute Unmute Button Tone button Reset for flat response The system is ready for a test switch see page 19 If APGraphic EQ does not discover the system see below To discover the system if APGraphic EQ does not 1 From the Comm menu select Disconnect 2 From the Comm menu select Settings Set the correct Comm ID port and set the baud rate to 9600 ee e 3 From the Comm menu select Connect 4 From the Options menu select Rediscover VMs If the system discovery fails again contact technical support see page 20 Executing a Test Switch Using APGraphic EQ Execute a test switch to verify the
45. uct There are no user serviceable parts inside an AMX AutoPatch product service should only be done by qualified personnel Ifyou see smoke or smell a strange odor coming from 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 e Only use a fuse s with the correct fuse rating in your enclosure e Make sure the power outlet is close to the product and easily accessible e Make sure the product is on or attached to a stable surface e Turn off equipment before linking pieces together unless otherwise specified in that product s documentation For safety and signal integrity use a grounded external power source and a grounded power connector To avoid shock or potential ESD Electrostatic Discharge damage to equipment make sure you are properly grounded before touching components inside an AMX AutoPatch product Information et directives de s curit importantes Veuillez vous conformer aux directives de s curit ci dessous lorsque vous installez et utilisez votre appareil AMX AutoPatch Pour de plus amples renseignements au sujet de l installation du fonctionnement ou de la r paration de votre appareil AMX AutoPatch veuillez consulter la documentation accompagnant l appar
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48. utput connectors CONTROL RS 232 serial port FIG 1 Front amp rear view of model FGP37 1818 00P Enclosure Front Precis DSP models come with a blank front panel and a power indicator in the upper right corner Enclosure Rear Descriptions follow for the hardware on the rear of a Precis DSP CONTROL Serial RS 232 Port The Precis DSP has an RS 232 serial port labeled CONTROL for attaching a PC or other external control device Power Receptacle amp Specifications The universal power receptacle is in the upper left hand corner on the rear of the enclosure FIG 1 Maximum power specifications are on the power receptacle The power receptacle accepts all major international standard power sources A standard US power cord is included with all shipments within the US Maximum power specifications are listed to the right of the power receptacle the power specifications are also in the table on page 9 Always use an earth grounded power cord system with the Precis DSP Input amp Output Connectors Precis DSP models have gold plated RCA connectors for routing audio These connectors are the attachment points for source and destination devices that connect to the system Viewed from the rear of the enclosure the inputs sources are on the left side of the enclosure and the outputs destinations are on the right side of the enclosure For additional information on the input and output connectors in your system including cabling
49. z Vin 14 dBu lt 115 dB Signal to Noise Ratio SNR f 20 Hz to 20 kHz Vin 14 dBu gt 90 dB Input Level max Unbalanced 14 dBu Input Impedance 2 kohms Input Gain Adjustment Range Via software 10 dB to 10 dB Output Level max Unbalanced 14 dBu Output Impedance lt 5 ohms Output Volume Adjustment Range Via software 10 dB to 70 dB mute Coupling AC Coupled Connectors RCA Specifications Digital Signal Processing DSP Features Parameter Conditions Value Tone Bass Low Pass Shelf 250 Hz 12 dB to 12 dB in 0 5 dB increments Tone Treble High Pass Shelf 6 kHz 12 dB to 12 dB in 0 5 dB increments 10 Band Equalizer 32 Hz 64 Hz 125 Hz 250 Hz 500 Hz 12 dB to 12 dB 1 kHz 2 kHz 4 kHz 8 kHz and 16 kHz in 0 5 dB increments ADC DAC 96 kHz 24 bit AMX reserves the right to modify its products and their specifications without notice Se Configuration amp Control Configuration Information Precis DSP systems are pre engineered to switch stereo audio for two configuration sizes 8x8 and 18x18 Control Options Precis DSP systems support two different protocols BCS as ASCII characters sent through the RS 232 serial port and TCP IP with external APWeb Server module Several control options are available for Precis DSP systems AMX Control Devices The Precis DSP is compatible with a number of AMX control devices For control programming information see the instruction manual for the spe
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