Instruction manual

Controlling the System
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Instruction Manual – Precis DSP Matrix Switchers
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:
AMX Control Devices
APControl 3.0
APWeb (TCP/IP control via an external module)
APGraphic EQ
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 downloaded from www.amx.com (permissions required).
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 www.amx.com.
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 or 18 (depending on the configuration) in the # Input Channels field and in the # Output Channels field
(the VM Number can be left at 0; the Precis DSP switches on either VM 0 or VM 2).
6. Click the Add Virtual Matrix button; click Next.
7. Under Select Communication Link, Serial Port (default) is pre-selected; click Next.
8. Under Specify Communication Parameters, click Define New Communication Settings.
9. 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 > 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).
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 at
www.amx.com
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