Setup Guide
7SMX System MultiMatrix Switcher • Front Panel Operation
e
Power status LEDs — Indicate power status for the main unit and
I/O boards.
f
Front panel configuration port — Connects a control system or
computer to this (RS-232) port, using an optional 9-pin D to
2.5 mm mini jack TRS RS-232 cable, part number 70-335-01. RS-232
protocol (default values): • 9600 baud • 1 stop bit • no parity
• 8 data bits • no flow control
NOTE: Unless specified otherwise, buttons on the SMX light
green for video boards, red for audio boards, and
amber for audio and video boards.
Creating Ties
1. Press the Esc button to clear any pending
changes. The button flashes green once.
2. Press the I/O Plane button that
corresponds to the plane address of the
desired I/O board. The Plane button along with Input 1 and any of
its tied Output buttons light.
I/O PLANE SELECT
1
2
3
4
5
6 7 8
9
10
11 12 13 14 15
0
Figure 7. Plane 0 Selected — an Example
3. Press the Input button that corresponds to the desired input
source. The selected button lights along with any currently tied
outputs.
INPUTS
1
2
3
4
5
6 7 8
9
10
11 12
13 14 15 16
OUTPUTS
1
2
3
4
5
6 7 8
9
10
11 12 13 14 15 16
Figure 8. Input 7 with Tied Outputs 3 and 9 — an Example
4. Press unlit Output buttons that correspond to the desired output
devices. Selected output buttons and the Enter button flash.
INPUTS
1
2
3
4
5
6 7 8
9
10
11 12
13 14 15 16
OUTPUTS
1
2
3
4
5
6 7 8
9
10
11 12 13 14 15 16
Figure 9. Input 7 with Tied Output 3 and 9 with a Pending Tie
to Output 4 — an Example
5. Press the Enter button. All button lights
turn off.
ENTER
C O N T R O L
PRESET
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ENTER
C O N T R O L
PRESET
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