AMX AutoPatch CP-20A User manual

Instruction Manual
AutoPatch Control Panel
CP-20A
Control Panel
Release: 2/29/2008

Contents
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Contents
Introduction.........................................................................................................1
Applicability Notice ................................................................................................................. 1
Overview ................................................................................................................................. 1
Executing Switches..............................................................................................4
Executing Switches – Selecting Input First .............................................................................. 4
Executing Switches – Selecting Output First ........................................................................... 6
Changing the Virtual Matrix .................................................................................................... 8
Disconnecting Switches .....................................................................................10
Disconnecting an Input..........................................................................................................10
Disconnecting an Output....................................................................................................... 12
Verifying Signal Status ......................................................................................14
Verifying Input Status............................................................................................................ 14
Verifying Output Status.........................................................................................................16
Executing Presets ..............................................................................................18
Global & Local Presets........................................................................................................... 18
Defining Global Presets.........................................................................................................19
Executing Global Presets....................................................................................................... 21
Adjusting Audio.................................................................................................23
Adjusting Output Volume...................................................................................................... 23
Adjusting Digital Input Gain .................................................................................................. 24
Adjusting LCD Contrast.....................................................................................27
Adjusting Contrast – Main Menu ........................................................................................... 27
Adjusting Contrast – Setup.................................................................................................... 27
Reloading Configuration File.............................................................................29
Checking Software Version ...............................................................................30
Checking Software – Setup ................................................................................................... 30
Installing a CP-20A Remote ...............................................................................31
Connecting to an AMX AutoPatch Router ............................................................................. 31
Applying Power ..................................................................................................................... 33
Rack Installation..................................................................................................................... 34
Linking Multiple Panels.......................................................................................................... 35
Completing the Installation ................................................................................................... 36
System Error Codes...........................................................................................38
Troubleshooting .................................................................................................................... 39
Technical Support.................................................................................................................. 39

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Introduction
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Introduction
Applicability Notice
The information in this manual applies to the CP-20A Control Panel, which comes with many of the
Modula pre-configured systems or can be ordered as a remote control panel or as part of a Modula or
Optima custom system.
Pre-Configured Systems
The CP-20A can be part of a pre-configured system made up of a Modula 3 RU or 4 RU. All Modula
pre-configured systems are numbered FGP34-xxxx-xxx (e.g., FGP34-1644-616).
Remote Control Panel
The CP-20A Remote Control Panel (Sales # FG1090-258) can be ordered as a separate unit to control an
Optima, Modula, or 8Y-3000 system.
Custom Systems
The CP-20A can be ordered as an option for Optima 3 RU, Modula 3 RU and 4 RU, and 8Y-3000 custom
systems.
Overview
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.
FIG. 1 illustrates an Optima Distribution Matrix with a CP-20A Control Panel. Other models may vary
slightly in appearance.
Note: AMX AutoPatch enclosures can also be controlled using BCS (Basic Control Structure)
commands transmitted through an external controller; for more information, see the BCS
Protocol Instruction Manual on the AMX AutoPatch CD or at www.amx.com.
Custom Systems
Enclosures Control Panel Sales #
8Y-3000 FG1043-216
Modula 3 RU FG1034-243
Modula 4 RU FG1034-246
Optima 3 RU FG1046-213
FIG. 1 CP-20A Control Panel on an Optima

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Keys & Functions
Graphic LCD
An LCD with a backlight displays instructions and selection entry fields. The backlight automatically
turns off after 15 minutes of inactivity. Press any key to reactivate the light.
Note: To adjust the contrast of the LCD, see “Adjusting LCD Contrast” on page 27.
Dynamic Menu Area
The menu displays different command options across the bottom of the LCD, depending on which
screen is active. These options can be accessed using the corresponding dynamic menu keys. The menu
options are multilevel with the ability to display custom input (source) and output (destination) names
(labels). The default channel name (e.g., O_Ch:0003 for Output 3) appears unless the name has been
modified in the configuration file* using XNConnect (for more information, see the XNConnect
Help file).
* The configuration file (.xcl file) contains routing and control information for a system and is modified
with XNConnect, which graphically displays the file. Both the configuration file and XNConnect are on
the AMX AutoPatch CD.
FIG. 2 Close-up view of a CP-20A Control Panel
Dynamic Menu Area
Power Indicator LED
Graphic LCD

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Dynamic Menu Keys
The keys select commands and settings. Each menu key lines up with a different section of the dynamic
menu area. The four keys across the bottom select commands and settings which will vary according to
the screen displayed on the LCD.
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:
 Back key – Use to return to the last screen. This key will not undo a completed operation.
 Arrow keys – Use to scroll through lists and adjust sliders. When scrolling, press and hold an
arrow key to increase scrolling speed. When at the bottom of a list, press the down key to
access the top of the list. When at the top of a list, press the up key to access the bottom of the
list. Scrolling from the bottom of a list may sometimes be more efficient depending on the
matrix size.
 Select key – Use to enter a selection. This key will not execute operations.
Function Key
The Function key accesses the Main Menu screen. From the Main Menu, the Function key accesses
additional menu options. From any other screen, it returns to the Main Menu.
Take Key
The Take key functions much like the Enter key on a computer keyboard. Pressing the Take key instructs
the system to execute a selected operation. Prior to pressing the Take key, the individual operation
component(s) must be selected by pressing the Select key.
CP-20A operations combine the following four basic tasks:
 To choose a command – Press the dynamic menu key along the bottom that corresponds with
the command you want to choose.
 To locate values for fields (such as virtual matrix, input, output, and preset values) – Press the
dynamic menu keys on the right that correspond to the arrows.
 To enter a selection – Press the Select key. (The key that corresponds to the Select option on
the dynamic menu area is found on the right.)
 To execute an operation – Press the Take key.
FIG. 3 Command & menu keys
Function Key Tak e Ke y
Select or Mute Key
Dynamic Command Keys
Navigation Keys
Back Key

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Executing Switches
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 18.
Switches are executed on the default virtual matrix unless otherwise specified. When specifying a virtual
matrix, be sure it includes all the signals you want to route. The number of the virtual matrix (VM) that
operations are currently being performed on is displayed in the upper-right of the display. If you need to
change the virtual matrix, see “Changing the Virtual Matrix” on page 8.
You can return to the Main Menu screen at any time by pressing the Function key.
Note: In each switch command, you can enter multiple output signals, but only one input signal.
However, you must select the input first in order to select multiple outputs. The Take key must be
pressed for the switch operation to execute.
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 selecting Input first:
1. At the Main Menu screen, choose the Change command.
If the Change command is not available, press the Function key to view additional
Main Menu options.
The Change Input screen appears, displaying the available input options.

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2. Locate Input 33: Satellite Dish by scrolling through the list using the arrow keys.
(Press and hold an arrow key to scroll quickly.)
3. Press the Select key.
The Change Output screen appears, displaying the available output options.
Note: If other outputs are already routed to the selected input, they are highlighted on the Change
Output screen.
4. Locate Output 6: Reception Monitor by scrolling through the list using the arrow keys.

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5. Press the Select key.
Output 6: Reception Monitor is highlighted.
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.
6. Press the Take key to execute the operation.
The switch from Input 33: Satellite Dish to Output 6: Reception Monitor occurs as soon
as the Take key is pressed.
The system returns to the Change Input screen.
7. Make additional switches.
Or
Press the Function key to return to the Main Menu screen.
Executing Switches – Selecting Output First
You can execute a switch by selecting one output first; however, to select multiple outputs you must use
the “Selecting Input First” method (see page 4).
The example below routes a signal to Output 15: Main Monitor Rm B from
Input 10: DVD #1 Control Rm on Virtual Matrix 0.
To execute a switch selecting output first:
1. At the Main Menu screen, choose the Change command.
If the Change command is not available, press the Function key to view additional
Main Menu options. The Change Input screen appears.

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2. Choose the Output command from the bottom of the screen.
The Change Output screen appears, displaying the available output options.
3. Locate Output 15: Main Monitor Rm B by scrolling through the list using the arrow keys.
(Press and hold an arrow key to scroll quickly.)
4. Press the Select key.
The Change Input screen appears, displaying the available input options.
Note: If an input is already routed to the selected output, it is highlighted on the
Change Input screen.

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5. Locate Input 10: DVD #1 Control Rm by scrolling through the list using the arrow keys.
6. Press the Select key.
Input 10: DVD #1 Control Rm is highlighted.
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.
Changing the Virtual Matrix
Virtual matrices are defined in XNConnect and stored in the system’s configuration file (see the
XNConnect Help file). Systems usually have a virtual matrix that contains all signals, so that any input
can be routed to any or all outputs. The same system may have other VMs that switch only audio signals
or only video signals.
Occasionally you may need to execute switches (or other operations) on a virtual matrix other than the
current virtual matrix. Changing the virtual matrix does not change the default virtual matrix. The
system will revert to switching on the default virtual matrix when the power is cycled.
The example below gives the steps for changing from routing signals on the “Audio follow Video,”
virtual matrix, to routing on the “Audio, Stereo” virtual matrix that switches only audio signals.
Although this example accesses the VM (Virtual Matrix) option from the Change menu, this option can
be selected from most of the command menus found along the bottom of the screen.

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To change the virtual matrix:
1. At the Main Menu screen, choose the Change command.
If the Change command is not available, press the Function key to view additional Main Menu
options.
The Change Input screen appears.
2. Choose the VM command from the bottom of the screen.
The Virtual Matrix screen appears with the current VM highlighted.
3. Locate VM2: Audio, Stereo by scrolling through the list using the arrow keys.
4. Press the Select key to enter the selection and return to the previous screen.
The system will execute all operations on VM2: Audio, Stereo until another VM is selected or
the power is cycled.

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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.
You can return to the Main Menu screen at any time by pressing the Function key.
If you need to change the virtual matrix, see “Changing the Virtual Matrix” on page 8.
Note: You can select multiple inputs or outputs by scrolling through the list and pressing the Select
key. The Select key functions as a toggle switch, selecting and unselecting inputs or outputs in the
list each time it is pressed. The Take key must be pressed for the disconnect operation to execute.
Disconnecting 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.
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:
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.
The Disconnect Input screen appears, displaying the available input options.

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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.)
3. Press the Select key.
Input 27: Audience Mic Mtg Rm A is highlighted.
(Additional disconnects can be selected at this time.)
4. Press the Take key.
Input 27: Audience Mic Mtg Rm A and all outputs connected to it are disconnected as soon as
the Take key is pressed.
The system returns to the Disconnect Input screen.
5. Press the Function key to return the Main Menu screen.

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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.
The Disconnect Input screen appears.
2. Choose the Output command from the bottom of the screen.
The Disconnect Output screen appears, displaying the available outputs.
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.)

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4. Press the Select key.
Output 22: Aux Monitor Exec Rm is highlighted.
(Additional disconnects can be selected at this time.)
5. Press the Take key.
Output 22: Aux Monitor Exec Rm is disconnected from its input as soon as the
Take key is pressed.
The system returns to the Disconnect Output screen.
6. Press the Function key to return the Main Menu screen.

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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.
If you need to change the virtual matrix, see “Changing the Virtual Matrix” on page 8.
Verifying Input Status
The example below verifies the signal status for Input 31: Main Mic Mtg Rm B on Virtual Matrix 0.
Note: If you choose to check the status of an input, all the outputs that are connected to it
will be listed.
To verify the signal status of an input:
1. At the Main Menu screen, choose the Status command.
If the Status command is not available, press the Function key to view additional
Main Menu options.
The Status Input screen appears, displaying the available inputs.

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2. Locate Input 31: Main Mic Mtg Rm B by scrolling through the list using the arrow keys.
(Press and hold an arrow key to scroll quickly.)
3. Press the Select key to enter the selection.
The Status Results screen appears listing the outputs,
13: Speaker Set 1 Rm A, 14: Speaker Set 2 Rm A, 19: Speaker Set 1 Rm B, and
20: Speaker Set 2 Rm B, that are connected to the input being verified.
Note: If the screen is full, more outputs than the ones displayed may be active. Use the arrow keys
to scroll to check for additional active outputs.
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.

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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.
If the Status command is not available, press the Function key to view additional
Main Menu options.
The Status Input screen appears.
2. Choose the Output command from the bottom of the screen.
The Status Output screen appears, displaying the available output options.

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3. Locate Output 20: Speaker Set 2 Rm B by scrolling through the list using the arrow keys.
(Press and hold an arrow key to scroll quickly.)
4. Press the Select key to enter the selection.
The Status Results screen appears, displaying the Input, 31: Main Mic Mtg Rm B, routed to the
output being verified.
5. Press the Back key to return to the Status Output screen to verify the status of additional signals.
Or
Press the Function key to return to the Main Menu screen.