AMX AVS-SL-PR-0401-0601 - Manual (Page 2)

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Operation (Front Panel Pushbuttons)
Source Selection
To select a Source, press the pushbutton corresponding to the numbered Input.
• The pushbutton will illuminate. A PC input will be routed to the PC output sockets.
• A selected Video Input will also be routed to its respective Composite or S-Video
output.
• If a PC input is selected, the last selected video input will remain on its respective
output and vice versa.
• The Audio Channel will switch to the highlighted input, unless the unit is controlled by
RS232, in which case the Audio can be switched independently.
Note: The front panel displays the status of the PC / Video Inputs.
Blank / Mute
Press the Blank pushbutton to blank and mute the outputs.
• The Blank button will illuminate and the Input buttons will extinguish.
• The Sync of the last selected PC and Video Inputs (only) will be present on the
outputs.
Note: Blank and Mute are disabled when a source is selected.
Volume
The master volume control adjusts the level of all inputs (via the Up and Down
pushbuttons).
Note: The volume level for the selected audio input is permanently stored, even after switch
off.
Attenuation
The initial attenuation level of all the Inputs is set to 0dB. If some sources are louder than
others then they can be adjusted to match.
• To change the attenuation level of an input, press and hold the Input Select
pushbutton, and press the Up and Down pushbuttons to set the level.
• Release the pushbuttons to store the new attenuation level.
Display Device Serial Output
This can be used for direct control of any device with RS232 control (i.e: a projector).
The AVS-SL-PR-0401-0601 can be programmed to transmit Power On/Off as well as RGB,
Composite and S-Video mode commands to a display device using the Solecis Device
Configuration Software application (downloadable from www.amx.com).
• Dip switches 1-6 must be set to match the incoming source type on their
corresponding inputs.
• The projector or display device should be switched to match the Source type output.
• The commands are transmitted from the Display Serial terminal.
Input Mode Only
When the AVS-SL-PR-0401-0601 is powered up a mode command will be sent to a display
on the first press of any Input select button. The command will either be RGB, Composite or
S-Video depending on the button pressed. This will ensure a display device is set to the
correct mode to display the input selected. Each time a different source type is selected
then a mode command will be sent to the display device. For this function to work the
Display must be ON.
Power On/Off Mode
When the AVS-SL-PR-0401-0601 is powered up, a Power On command is sent to a display
on the first press of any input button.
Note: If the Power ON/OFF function is to be enabled, set a warm up/cool down time via the
Power On Timer and Power Off Timer settings, and click on Set / Enable - see
Controlling External Display Devices.
• The button will flash for a programmed set time and the unit will disable. This allows a
projector to warm up.
• At the end of the warm up period an RGB, Composite or S-Video command is sent to
the display, the AVS-SL-PR-0401-0601 enables and the system is ready for use.
• To turn the controlled display (projector) off, press and hold the “Blank ON/OFF”
pushbutton (on the front panel) for 5 seconds.
Programming Cable Connections
Display Connections
RS232 Control
The unit may be controlled using an RS232 outputting system as follows.
Connections
Set the RS232 Protocol as follows: Baud Rate 9600, Data Bits 8, No Parity, Stop Bit 1.
The default address is 0.
Note: All commands are hexadecimal. For a complete listing of all supported GET and SET
commands, refer to the AVS-SL-PR-0401-0601 Operation/Reference Guide.
Solecis Device Configuration Software
This software (downloadable from www.amx.com) is used for configuring the
AVS-SL-PR-0401-0601 to control external display devices.
Connection
1. Connect the serial port of the PC as follows:
2. Launch the Solecis Device Configuration Software application. If the connection is
correct, the software will automatically detect the AVS-SL-PR-0401-0601.
3. Click on the AVS-SL-PR-0401-0601to access the virtual panel (FIG. 2):
Operation
Inputs can be selected and their respective attenuation levels can be set.
The Master volume level can be adjusted and the front panel can be enabled/disabled.
If several units are to be externally controlled from one serial port, the address of each unit
can be changed.
Controlling External Display Devices
To program the AVS-SL-PR-0401-0601 to control external display devices:
1. Click Setup Display. .
2. Click Change and select the required Manufacturer, Display Type and Model. The
protocol and command strings will appear in the relevant fields.
• If the required device is not in the library, then it can be added by selecting Library
from the menu bar and following the instructions.
Note: The device manufacturer's data sheet will be required.
• If the string needs to be transmitted more than once, select the number of times from
the Count drop-down list and set a suitable interval period.
3. If the Power ON/OFF function is to be enabled, set a warm up and cool down time via
the Power On Timer and Power Off Timer settings, and click on Set / Enable.
Note: If the warm up/cool down times are not enabled, Power ON/OFF will not work!
4. Click on Program Device to download the information.
Additional Documentation
Refer to the Solecis AVS-SL-PR-0401-0601 Presentation Switcher Operation/Reference
Guide (available online at www.amx.com) for details on installing and configuring the unit
as well as supported Commands and Troubleshooting info.
PC Serial Port (D9) AVS-SL-PR-0401-0601
Pin 2 TX
Pin 3 RX
Pin 5 GND
Display device AVS-SL-PR-0401-0601
RX Display serial o/p
GND GND
Controller AVS-SL-PR-0401-0601
TX RX
RX TX (if feedback information required)
GND GND
PC (D9) AVS-SL-PR-0401-0601
Pin 2 TX
Pin 3 RX
Pin 5 GND
FIG. 2 Device Manager - Virtual Panel
FIG. 3 Device Manager - Setup Display
FIG. 4 Device Manager - Adding a Device to the Library
FIG. 5 Set warm up/cool down times via the Power On Timer and Power Off Timer settings