Setup Guide

SMX System MultiMatrix Switcher • Front Panel Operation6
Front Panel Operation
This section details the physical configuration and front panel
operation of the SMX after the installation process and includes:
• Front Panel Overview
• Creating Ties
• Viewing Ties
• Muting or Unmuting Outputs
• Removing Ties
• Saving and Recalling I/O Presets
• Adjusting the Input Audio Level
• Adjusting the Output Audio Volume
• Using Reset Levels
• Setting the Front Panel Locks (Executive Modes)
Front Panel Overview
SMX SERIES SWITCHER
I/O PLANE SELECT
INPUTS
1
2
3 4
5
6 7 8
9
10
11 12
13 14 15 16
OUTPUTS
CONTROL
1
2
3
4
5
6 7 8
9
10
11 12 13 14 15
0
ENTER PRESET
VIEW
ESC
1
2
3 4
5
6 7 8
9
10
11 12 13 14 15 16
MAIN
I/O CARDS
CONFIG
P
O
W
E
R
2
1
3
4
5
6
Figure 6. Front Panel Features
a
I/O Plane address selection buttons — Select I/O planes (0-15), and
buttons 0 and 1 select RS-232 or RS-422 communication.
b
Input selection buttons — Select inputs, create and remove ties,
sets background illumination (press and hold inputs 0 and 1), or
indicate output audio volume.
c
Output selection buttons — Select outputs, create and remove
ties, and indicate input audio gain/attenuation.
NOTE: Input buttons are can also be used to save and recall
global and plane presets.
d
Control buttons — Enter, Preset, View, and Esc. Used to configure
unit; save and recall presets; create, remove, and view ties; adjust
audio volume and gain; switch lock modes; configure ports; and
reset the SMX.