Setup Guide
14 SMX System MultiMatrix Switcher • Front Panel Operation
Adjusting the Output Audio Volume
The audio output level of each output can be displayed and adjusted 
through a range of 64 steps (1 dB per step, 0% to 100%). The audio 
level can be adjusted from the front panel, RS-232, RS-422, or through 
Ethernet. Adjustment is attenuation only.
NOTES:  •  Refer to the SMX User Guide for other adjustment 
methods.
• Front panel adjustment and viewing are only available 
when the unit is in Lock mode 0.
1.  Press the Esc button to clear any pending changes. The button 
flashes green once.
2.  Press the desired audio I/O Plane button to be adjusted. The plane 
button and Input 1 light.
I/O PLANE SELECT
1
2
3
4
5
6 7 8
9
10
11 12 13 14 15
0
Figure 20. Plane 4 Selected — an Example
3.  Press and hold any Ouput button until the I/O Plane button 
flashes. I/O buttons turn off.
4.  Press the button for the output that needs the audio volume 
adjusted. The selected output button lights green. The current 
audio volume is indicated by the lit and flashing Input buttons 
(see the Output Audio Volume Table on page 15 for lighting and 
volume levels).
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 21. Output 3 Set to 100% Audio Volume — an Example
5.  Press and hold the View button to decrease or the Esc button 
to increase audio level. The selected output button remains lit. 
Inputs light, flash, or go out as the volume changes.
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 22. Output 3 Set to 67.0% Audio Volume — an Example
6.  Press the Enter button to leave the output audio volume 
adjustment mode. All button lights turn off.










