CP-20A Documentation q CP-20A Control Panel Operation q CP-20A Control Panel Quick Reference Guide
Contents Chapter 1 – Introducing the CP-20A CP-20A Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Graphic LCD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Dynamic Menu Area. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Dynamic Menu Keys. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contents Chapter 7 – Adjusting LCD Contrast Adjusting Contrast – Main Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1 Adjusting Contrast – Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2 Chapter 8 – Reloading Configuration File Chapter 9 – Checking Software Version Checking Software – Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Introduction Introducing the CP-20A This section is specifically written for AutoPatch enclosures with either a front or remote CP-20A Control Panel. The CP-20A is used for controlling the system’s switches and system attributes. Although control panels are optional, we recommend one per system for system verification, redundant control, and troubleshooting. Figure 1 illustrates an Optima Distribution Matrix with a CP-20A Control Panel. Other models may vary slightly in appearance.
Introducing the CP-20A Introduction CP-20A Control Panel A CP-20A Control Panel has a graphic LCD with a dynamic menu area, dynamic menu keys, a Function key, and a Take key. Power Indicator (or LED System Indicators) Graphic LCD Dynamic Menu Area Take Key Function Key Figure 2: Close-up view of a CP-20A Control Panel Dynamic Menu Keys Graphic LCD An LCD with a backlight displays instructions and selection entry fields. The backlight automatically turns off after 15 minutes of inactivity.
CP-20A Control Panel Dynamic Menu Keys section of the dynamic menu area. The four keys across the bottom allow you to select from the corresponding commands across the lower part of the screen. The four keys on the right side of the LCD are used to scroll through lists, adjust sliders, select an action, or return to the previous screen. The associated commands on the right side of the Dynamic Menu Area vary by screen and include the following: q Back key – Use to return to the last screen.
Introducing the CP-20A Introduction Technical Support For questions concerning CP-20A operations, note the specific information (including error or warning messages) and contact AutoAssist. AutoPatch provides technical support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week (except for U.S. holidays). Before contacting technical support with a question, please consult the product documentation.
A switch is an active connection between an input (source) device and one or more output (destination) devices. The signals routed in a switching operation are individual signals or groups of individual signals coming through the connectors on the rear of an enclosure. Executing a preset is a quick way to execute multiple switches at a time. For information on presets, see page 5-1. Switches are executed on the default virtual matrix unless otherwise specified.
Executing Switches Executing Switches – Selecting Input First The example below routes Input 33: Satellite Dish to Output 6: Reception Monitor on Virtual Matrix 0. To execute a switch: 1. At the Main Menu screen, choose the Change command. Executing Switches If the Change command is not available, press the Function key to view additional Main Menu options. High Performance Signal Routing CHANGE STATUS DISC AUDIO The Change Input screen appears, displaying the available input options.
Selecting Input First 3. Press the Select key. The Change Output screen appears, displaying the available output options.
Executing Switches Note: You can select multiple outputs by scrolling through the list and pressing the Select key. The Select key functions as a toggle switch, selecting and unselecting outputs in the list each time it is pressed. Any outputs that are already routed to the selected input are highlighted. Unselecting an output(s) results in its disconnection when the Take key is pressed. Executing Switches 6. Press the Take key to execute the operation.
Selecting Output First The Change Input screen appears. CHANGE INPUT:__ : : : : : : : : : : : Reception Mic Reception Cam Reception DVD Mic #1 Control Mic #2 Control Mic #3 Control VCR #1 Control VCR #2 Control VCR #3 Control DVD #1 Control DVD #2 Control V M Input Back Rm Rm Rm Rm Rm Rm Rm Rm Select Output 2. Choose the Output command from the bottom of the screen. The Change Output screen appears, displaying the available output options.
Executing Switches 4. Press the Select key. The Change Input screen appears, displaying the available input options.
Changing the Virtual Matrix 7. Press the Take key to execute the operation. The switch to Output 15: Main Monitor Rm B from Input 10: DVD #1 Control Rm occurs as soon as the Take key is pressed. The system returns to the Change Output screen. 8. Make additional switches. Or press the Function key to return to the Main Menu screen. Virtual matrices are defined in XNConnect and stored in the system’s configuration file (see the XNConnect Help file).
Executing Switches The Change Input screen appears. Executing Switches CHANGE INPUT:__ 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 : : : : : : : : : : : Reception Mic Reception Cam Reception DVD Mic #1 Control Mic #2 Control Mic #3 Control VCR #1 Control VCR #2 Control VCR #3 Control DVD #1 Control DVD #2 Control V M Input VM:0 Back Rm Rm Rm Rm Rm Rm Rm Rm Select Output 2. Choose the VM command from the bottom of the screen. The Virtual Matrix screen appears with the current VM highlighted.
Disconnecting Switches Disconnecting a switch deactivates the connection between an input (source) signal and one or more output (destination) devices. Disconnecting an input disconnects all outputs receiving that source signal. You can disconnect a switch by selecting either inputs or outputs from the CP-20A Control Panel. If you need to change the virtual matrix, see “Changing the Virtual Matrix” on page 2-7.
Disconnecting Switches Disconnecting an Input The example below disconnects Input 27: Audience Mic Mtg Rm A, on Virtual Matrix 0 from all outputs it is routed to. To disconnect an input: Caution: Disconnecting an input disconnects all outputs receiving that source signal even if a specific output(s) is selected at the same time. 1. At the Main Menu screen, choose the Disc (Disconnect) command.
Disconnecting an Input 2. Locate Input 27: Audience Mic Mtg Rm A by scrolling through the list using the arrow keys. (Press and hold an arrow key to scroll quickly.) DISCONNECT INPUT:__ 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 : : : : : : : : : : : VM:0 Podium Cam Mtg Rm A Audience Cam Mtg Rm A Tape Deck Mtg Rm A Main Mic Mtg Rm A Audience Mic Mtg Rm A Podium Cam Mtg Rm B Audience Cam Mtg Rm B Tape Deck Mtg Rm B Main Mic Mtg Rm B Audience Mic Mtg Rm B Satellite Dish V M Input Back Select Output 3.
Disconnecting Switches Disconnecting an Output The example below disconnects Output 22: Aux Monitor Exec Rm on Virtual Matrix 0 from its input. To disconnect an output: 1. At the Main Menu screen, choose the Disc (Disconnect) command. If the Disc command is not available, press the Function key to view additional Main Menu options. Disconnecting Switches High Performance Signal Routing CHANGE STATUS DISC AUDIO The Disconnect Input screen appears.
Disconnecting an Output 3. Locate Output 22: Aux Monitor Exec Rm by scrolling through the list using the arrow keys. (Press and hold an arrow key to scroll quickly.) DISCONNECT OUTPUT:__ 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 : : : : : : : : : : : VM:0 Main Projector Rm A Speaker Set 1 Rm A Speaker Set 2 Rm A Main Monitor Rm B Audience Monitor Rm B Podium Monitor Rm B Main Projector Rm B Speaker Set 1 Rm B Speaker Set 2 Rm B Main Monitor Exec Rm Aux Monitor Exec Rm V M Input Back Select Output 4.
Verifying Signal Status Signal status can be verified to confirm that a switch has executed properly or to confirm correct routing to multiple outputs. Input status and output status both function on the CP-20A Control Panel. An output can only be connected to one input; therefore, verifying the status of an output will display only the one input it is currently connected to. You can return to the Main Menu screen at any time by pressing the Function key.
Verifying Signal Status The Status Input screen appears, displaying the available inputs. STATUS INPUT:__ 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 : : : : : : : : : : : VM:0 Reception Mic Reception Cam Reception DVD Mic #1 Control Mic #2 Control Mic #3 Control VCR #1 Control VCR #2 Control VCR #3 Control DVD #1 Control DVD #2 Control V M Back Rm Rm Rm Rm Rm Rm Rm Rm Select Output Input 2. Locate Input 31: Main Mic Mtg Rm B by scrolling through the list using the arrow keys.
Verifying Output Status 4. Press the Back key to return to the Status Input screen to verify the status of additional signals. Or press the Function key to return to the Main Menu screen. Verifying Output Status The example below verifies the signal status for Output 20: Speaker Set 2 Rm B on Virtual Matrix 0. Note: Checking the status of an output will not show other outputs connected to same input. To verify the signal status of an output: 1. At the Main Menu screen, choose the Status command.
Verifying Signal Status 2. Choose the Output command from the bottom of the screen. The Status Output screen appears, displaying the available output options. STATUS OUTPUT:__ 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 : : : : : : : : : : : VM:0 Back Main Control Monitor Codec Control Rm Monitor 1 Control Rm Monitor 2 Control Rm Monitor 3 Control Rm Reception Monitor Reception Speakers Lobby Monitor Main Monitor Rm A Audience Monitor Rm A Podium Monitor Rm A V M Input Select Output 3.
Executing Presets Global and local presets are predefined sets of switches that can be easily executed. Local Presets At the time of this publication, local presets cannot be executed using the CP-20A Control Panel. Local presets are defined in XNConnect (see the XNConnect Help file) and can be executed using BCS commands. More information on local presets and other operations executed with BCS commands can be found in the BCS Serial Control Protocol section of this binder.
Executing Presets Defining Global Presets To define a global preset: 1. Route the system to the desired state. 2. At the Main Menu screen, choose the Global command. If the Global command is not available, press the Function key to view additional Main Menu options. High Performance Signal Routing GLOBAL SETUP The Execute Global Preset screen appears.
Defining Global Presets Note: If another system state is assigned a previously used number, the former state will be automatically overwritten. 4. Locate 3: Global Preset 3 by scrolling through the list using the arrow keys. (Press and hold an arrow key to scroll quickly.
Executing Presets Executing Global Presets To execute a global preset: 1. At the Main Menu screen, choose the Global command. If the Global command is not available, press the Function key to view additional Main Menu options. High Performance Signal Routing GLOBAL SETUP The Execute Global Preset screen appears displaying a list of global preset numbers. (The list includes all preset numbers regardless of whether or not a system state is assigned to the number.
Executing Global Presets 3. Press the Select key. 3: Global Preset 3 is highlighted. EXECUTE GLOBAL PRESET:__ 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 : : : : : : : : : : : Global Global Global Global Global Global Global Global Global Global Global Execute Preset Preset Preset Preset Preset Preset Preset Preset Preset Preset Preset 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Back Select Define 4. Press the Take key. 3: Global Preset 3 is executed when the Take key is pressed.
Adjusting Audio Some audio boards in AutoPatch Distribution Matrices offer optional volume control and digital input gain adjustment features. If your system contains these boards, output volume or digital input gain can be adjusted using either the CP-20A control panel or BCS commands sent through a serial controller. For more information on audio adjustment using BCS commands, see the BCS Serial Control Protocol section of this binder.
Adjusting Audio Adjusting Volume If your system has volume control, adjustments (within the volume range for the specific audio output board) can be made at any time during normal operation. When audio is adjusted for a device on one virtual matrix, the adjustment remains in effect for that device on all virtual matrices switching audio signals. The example below adjusts the volume for Output (destination) 13: Speaker Set 1 Rm A on Virtual Matrix 2. To adjust the volume: 1.
Adjusting Volume 2. Locate Output 13: Speaker Set 1 Rm A by scrolling through the list using the arrow keys. (Press and hold an arrow key to scroll quickly.) ADJUST AUDIO OUTPUT:__ 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 : : : : : : : : : : : VM:2 Main Projector Rm A Speaker Set 1 Rm A Speaker Set 2 Rm A Main Monitor Rm B Audience Monitor Rm B Podium Monitor Rm B Main Projector Rm B Speaker Set 1 Rm B Speaker Set 2 Rm B Main Monitor Exec Rm Aux Monitor Exec Rm V M Input Back Select Output 3.
Adjusting Audio Adjusting Digital Input Gain If your system has digital input gain control, adjustments (within the gain range for the specific audio input board) can be made at any time during normal operation. When audio is adjusted for a device on one virtual matrix, the adjustment remains in effect for that device on all virtual matrices switching audio signals. Caution: We strongly recommend that digital input gain adjustments be made only by a qualified dealer.
Adjusting Digital Input Gain The Adjust Audio Output screen appears. ADJUST AUDIO OUTPUT:__ 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 : : : : : : : : : : : VM:2 Main Control Monitor Codec Control Rm Monitor 1 Control Rm Monitor 2 Control Rm Monitor 3 Control Rm Reception Monitor Reception Speakers Lobby Monitor Main Monitor Rm A Audience Monitor Rm A Podium Monitor Rm A V M Input Back Select Output 2. Choose the Input command from the bottom of the screen.
Adjusting Audio 4. Press the Select key to enter the selection. The Input Gain screen appears displaying the current input gain setting and the input gain range available for the specific audio board. INPUT GAIN: Input:26 VM:2 Back Current Setting: -1dB -10dB +10dB 5. Adjust the input gain using the arrow keys. 6. When the adjustment is complete, select the Back key to return to the previous screen. 7. Repeat Steps 3 through 5 for all inputs that will be routed to the same output.
Adjusting LCD Contrast Adjusting LCD Contrast The LCD’s contrast can be adjusted from either the Main Menu screen (see below) or the Setup screen (see page 7-2). Note: We recommend installing the control panel at or above eye level for optimum viewing. Adjusting Contrast – Main Menu To adjust the LCD contrast from the Main Menu screen: 1. If the Main Menu screen is not visible, press the Function key. 2. Press the second key from the top on the right side of the screen to lighten the LCD.
Adjusting LCD Contrast Adjusting LCD Contrast Adjusting Contrast – Setup To adjust the LCD contrast from the Setup screen: 1. At the Main Menu screen, choose the Setup command. If the Setup command is not available, press the Function key. High Performance Signal Routing GLOBAL SETUP The Setup screen appears. SETUP: Version Contrast Reload 2. Choose the Contrast command. The Setup Contrast screen appears. SETUP CONTRAST: Back Use the Arrow keys to adjust contrast. Version Contrast Reload 3.
A configuration file (.xcl file) is a text file containing a system’s routing and control information that has been previously downloaded to the CPU in your matrix switcher before shipment. Each enclosure’s CPU references this information during any type of switching operation. Unless the configuration file has been modified, you will not need to reload it. Two of the most common configuration file modifications are creating custom names (labels) and defining local presets.
Reloading Configuration File To upload a configuration file to the control panel: 1. At the Main Menu screen, choose the Setup command. If the Setup command is not available, press the Function key to view Reloading Configuration File additional Main Menu options. High Performance Signal Routing GLOBAL SETUP The Setup screen appears. SETUP: Version Contrast Reload 2. Choose the Reload command. The system discovers the VMs and reloads the configuration file.
Checking Software Version Use the following steps to check the software version of the CP-20A Control Panel. Checking Software – Setup Checking Software Version To check the software version: 1. At the Main Menu screen, choose the Setup command. If the Setup command is not available, press the Function key to view additional Main Menu options. High Performance Signal Routing GLOBAL SETUP The Setup screen appears.
Checking Software Version 2. Choose the Version command. The Setup Version screen appears; see the explanation below. SETUP VERSION: Displays the software version number CP20A Graphic Controller Host: vx.y.z Driver: v0.10.0 XNetID: 0xAA Bridge: v1.0.3 Version Contrast Reload Checking Software Version 3. Press the Function key to return to the Main Menu screen.
Installing a CP-20A Remote This chapter covers rack installation for the CP-20A Remote Panel (Sales Order #900-258), as well as instructions for linking multiple panels. When the installation is complete, a test switch should be executed (see Chapter 2). General Specifications General specifications* that may be useful before installation include: Parameter Value XNNet Link Cable or two-conductor, 20 AWG, 7/28 strand cable with a drain wire or shield (such as Alpha 2412C) Distance: 1000 ft. (304.
Installing a CP-20A Remote Connecting to an AutoPatch Router Communication Cable Specifications A communication cable is required to connect a CP-20A Remote Panel to an AutoPatch Matrix Switcher and to link CP-20A Remote Panels. The maximum length for the cable is 1,000 ft. (304.8 m) total, including linked panels.
Applying Power 8. Tighten the screws and plug the connector back into the CPU. XNNet Link Cable from the Remote CPU location may vary depending on model Figure 5: Insert the wires into the XNNet connector on an Optima CPU Applying Power Power Requirements q 9 volt DC with at least 500 mA Always use a UL approved power source. Important: Be sure to check the power source documentation for information specific to that power source.
Installing a CP-20A Remote Rack Installation CP-20A Remote Panels are designed to fit in a standard EIA 19 in. (48.26 cm) rack. Once the CP-20A Remote is wired, follow the rack installation instructions below. If linking multiple panels, see “Linking Multiple Panels” on page 10-5 before installing the panels in a rack. Note: The optimum viewing angle for the screen is eye level. To install the CP-20A Remote in a rack: 1. Insert the wired panel through the rear of the rack. 2.
Linking Multiple Panels Linking Multiple Panels CP-20A Remote Panels can be linked together in a daisy chain to create multiple control points for a single system. X NNet link cables can be attached to either Comm Link. (For other types of communication cable, see page 10-2.) The total distance of the cable runs cannot exceed 1,000 ft (304.8 m). Power Requirements q 9 volt DC with at least 500 mA Always use a UL approved power source. To link CP-20A Remote Panels to each other: 1.
System Error Codes This appendix provides an overview of common error codes that can appear on a CP-20A Control Panel. The table below lists the error code, the name of the code, the meaning of the code, and some basic troubleshooting strategies (additional troubleshooting strategies are included on page A-2). The codes in the table are not intended to be comprehensive. If an error code appears that is not listed, note the specific number and contact AutoAssist (see Technical Support, page A-2).
System Error Codes Troubleshooting Error codes can appear either on the control panel or in a terminal emulation program, such as HyperTerminal. When you are using a control panel, one of the most common troubleshooting strategies is to resend the command to see if the error was simply a timeout error. When you are using BCS (Basic Control Structure) commands, one common troubleshooting strategy is to enter the command again. Often the command has simply been entered incorrectly (e.g.
Index This index includes references only to the Control Panel Operation section of this binder. The Installation & Setup and BCS Serial Control Protocol sections each have their own index. If you cannot find what you are looking for here, please check the other sections.
Index I outputs continued indicator(s) illus. 1-2 status 4-3 to 4-4 input gain switching 2-4 to 2-6 switches continued verifying status 4-1 to 4-4 system error codes A-1 volume, adjusting 6-2 to 6-3 see digital input gain system state 5-1 P T inputs power, remote panel 10-1, 10-3 Caution, disconnecting 3-2 Take key Caution, digital input gain 6-4 power indicator illus.
