Video StormCMX1616A (16x16 AV) [Serial]Video StormVideo Storm CMX1616A (16x16 AV mode) [Serial]devices_sm/KnoxRS8x8HB.GIFdevices_lg/KnoxRS8x8HB.GIF12/26/2008 5:35:35 PM5/6/2008 2:03:03 PMlua_genDriverWorks
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CMX1616A driver \n
Supports independant audio and video switching.
Full volume control supported.\n
CMX features not supported by this driver\n
Front panel and IR control will be locked out.
RS232 expansion port.
AVproxy does not support independant control of all signal types.
All audio types switch together.\n
Driver setup PLEASE READ!\n
1. MUST use version 1.5 or higher CMX firmware (to support input volume EQ)
2. You must configure the digital audio input selection properties.
Coax/Toslink/or both for each input.
Coax = Coax input is converted to both outputs.
Toslink = Toslink input is converted to both outputs.
Both = Coax and Toslink are both routed to the outputs (no transcoding).
3. The Video, Audio selection and volume properties are READ ONLY states
4. The Max and Min volume limits should be configured to your preference (to avoid clipping)
5. To use volume control, connect the CMX room volume control to your volume endpoint
6. If NOT using volume control, add the SET_VOL_NOM action to the project load EVENT
Also execute this once from composer for the initial volume settings
You can also execute this directly in the LUA command window with
ExecuteCommand("Set_vol_nom")
7. Make sure you fully connect all the "connections" used to both inputs AND outputs for VIDEO
8. Make sure you fully connect all the "connections" used to both inputs AND outputs for AUDIO
9. C4 navigator does not understand digital audio conversion between coax and toslink
=> If using conversion, you may have to add a "bogus" connection to fool Nav
For example, if you are using COAX out but TOSLINK in, you may need to make a false connection
to add a toslink input (even though no physical cable is present)
10. You need to paste the following into the LUA command window (LUA tab), then click execute
ExecuteCommand("Configure_switch")
This will setup the CMX into the proper mode. This only needs to be done once.
11. You can also paste the following into in the LUA comman window, then click execute
ExecuteCommand("Read_status")
This will readback from the switch. Check the properties tab next and verify that
Readback config status = OK
12. If you want to save the current switch settings to flash as power on defaults, use this LUA command
This is RECOMMENDED if you are not using volume control (saves nominal volume as default).
sendrs232("CF7F\r")
sendrs232("CF7T\r")
13. The "Enable zone powerdown" property will automatically powerdown each output zone when not in use.
14. If desired, you can adjust the INPUT volume levels on the PROPERTIES page.
128 = Nominal volume (no adjustment)
196 = Volume boosted by 50%
64 = Volume attenuated by 50%
Make sure your output volume setting is nominal, and adjust each input volume setting so that each source
is roughly the same volume level.
\n\n
Additional Commands\n
Read_status: This will poll the CMX to get the device status and update all properties.
Normally this is not needed since the FP and IR are locked, but can be a useful debug tool.
The Readback config status and Readback avsync status properties are set by this command.
They will transition from CurrentState => waiting => OK or ERROR or TIMEOUT.
OK means functioning properly. TIMEOUT means no response from CMX.
ERROR on config status means the device config is incorrect.
ERROR on avsync status probably means the FP/IR lockout was not engaged. \n
Set_vol_nom: This will set all output volume controls to nominal. Use this if not using volume adjustment.
Generally you will want to setup this to trigger on the project load event\n
config_switch: You need to execute this action ONCE during setup to configure the switch in the correct mode from the driver. \n
For support in using this driver or to report an issue, contact videostorm@gmail.com\n
Digital audio select 1
LIST
- Coax
- Toslink
- Both
Coax
false
Digital audio select 2
LIST
- Coax
- Toslink
- Both
Coax
false
Digital audio select 3
LIST
- Coax
- Toslink
- Both
Coax
false
Digital audio select 4
LIST
- Coax
- Toslink
- Both
Coax
false
Digital audio select 5
LIST
- Coax
- Toslink
- Both
Coax
false
Digital audio select 6
LIST
- Coax
- Toslink
- Both
Coax
false
Input volume 1
RANGED_INTEGER
0
255
128
false
Input volume 2
RANGED_INTEGER
0
255
128
false
Input volume 3
RANGED_INTEGER
0
255
128
false
Input volume 4
RANGED_INTEGER
0
255
128
false
Input volume 5
RANGED_INTEGER
0
255
128
false
Input volume 6
RANGED_INTEGER
0
255
128
false
Input volume 7
RANGED_INTEGER
0
255
128
false
Input volume 8
RANGED_INTEGER
0
255
128
false
Input volume 9
RANGED_INTEGER
0
255
128
false
Input volume 10
RANGED_INTEGER
0
255
128
false
Input volume 11
RANGED_INTEGER
0
255
128
false
Input volume 12
RANGED_INTEGER
0
255
128
false
Input volume 13
RANGED_INTEGER
0
255
128
false
Input volume 14
RANGED_INTEGER
0
255
128
false
Input volume 15
RANGED_INTEGER
0
255
128
false
Input volume 16
RANGED_INTEGER
0
255
128
false
Volume Max
RANGED_INTEGER
0
255
200
false
Volume Min
RANGED_INTEGER
0
255
0
false
Enable zone powerdown
LIST
- On
- Off
Off
false
Readback config status
LIST
- OK
- WAITING
- TIMEOUT
- ERROR
OK
true
Readback AV sync status
LIST
- OK
- WAITING
- TIMEOUT
- ERROR
OK
true
Video select 1
RANGED_INTEGER
0
16
0
true
Video select 2
RANGED_INTEGER
0
16
0
true
Video select 3
RANGED_INTEGER
0
16
0
true
Video select 4
RANGED_INTEGER
0
16
0
true
Video select 5
RANGED_INTEGER
0
16
0
true
Video select 6
RANGED_INTEGER
0
16
0
true
Video select 7
RANGED_INTEGER
0
16
0
true
Video select 8
RANGED_INTEGER
0
16
0
true
Video select 9
RANGED_INTEGER
0
16
0
true
Video select 10
RANGED_INTEGER
0
16
0
true
Video select 11
RANGED_INTEGER
0
16
0
true
Video select 12
RANGED_INTEGER
0
16
0
true
Video select 13
RANGED_INTEGER
0
16
0
true
Video select 14
RANGED_INTEGER
0
16
0
true
Video select 15
RANGED_INTEGER
0
16
0
true
Video select 16
RANGED_INTEGER
0
16
0
true
Audio select 1
RANGED_INTEGER
0
16
0
true
Audio select 2
RANGED_INTEGER
0
16
0
true
Audio select 3
RANGED_INTEGER
0
16
0
true
Audio select 4
RANGED_INTEGER
0
16
0
true
Audio select 5
RANGED_INTEGER
0
16
0
true
Audio select 6
RANGED_INTEGER
0
16
0
true
Audio select 7
RANGED_INTEGER
0
16
0
true
Audio select 8
RANGED_INTEGER
0
16
0
true
Audio select 9
RANGED_INTEGER
0
16
0
true
Audio select 10
RANGED_INTEGER
0
16
0
true
Audio select 11
RANGED_INTEGER
0
16
0
true
Audio select 12
RANGED_INTEGER
0
16
0
true
Audio select 13
RANGED_INTEGER
0
16
0
true
Audio select 14
RANGED_INTEGER
0
16
0
true
Audio select 15
RANGED_INTEGER
0
16
0
true
Audio select 16
RANGED_INTEGER
0
16
0
true
Volume 1
RANGED_INTEGER
0
100
0
true
Volume 2
RANGED_INTEGER
0
100
0
true
Volume 3
RANGED_INTEGER
0
100
0
true
Volume 4
RANGED_INTEGER
0
100
0
true
Volume 5
RANGED_INTEGER
0
100
0
true
Volume 6
RANGED_INTEGER
0
100
0
true
Volume 7
RANGED_INTEGER
0
100
0
true
Volume 8
RANGED_INTEGER
0
100
0
true
Volume 9
RANGED_INTEGER
0
100
0
true
Volume 10
RANGED_INTEGER
0
100
0
true
Volume 11
RANGED_INTEGER
0
100
0
true
Volume 12
RANGED_INTEGER
0
100
0
true
Volume 13
RANGED_INTEGER
0
100
0
true
Volume 14
RANGED_INTEGER
0
100
0
true
Volume 15
RANGED_INTEGER
0
100
0
true
Volume 16
RANGED_INTEGER
0
100
0
true
Mute 1
LIST
- On
- Off
Off
true
Mute 2
LIST
- On
- Off
Off
true
Mute 3
LIST
- On
- Off
Off
true
Mute 4
LIST
- On
- Off
Off
true
Mute 5
LIST
- On
- Off
Off
true
Mute 6
LIST
- On
- Off
Off
true
Mute 7
LIST
- On
- Off
Off
true
Mute 8
LIST
- On
- Off
Off
true
Mute 9
LIST
- On
- Off
Off
true
Mute 10
LIST
- On
- Off
Off
true
Mute 11
LIST
- On
- Off
Off
true
Mute 12
LIST
- On
- Off
Off
true
Mute 13
LIST
- On
- Off
Off
true
Mute 14
LIST
- On
- Off
Off
true
Mute 15
LIST
- On
- Off
Off
true
Mute 16
LIST
- On
- Off
Off
true
Balance 1
RANGED_INTEGER
0
100
50
true
Balance 2
RANGED_INTEGER
0
100
50
true
Balance 3
RANGED_INTEGER
0
100
50
true
Balance 4
RANGED_INTEGER
0
100
50
true
Balance 5
RANGED_INTEGER
0
100
50
true
Balance 6
RANGED_INTEGER
0
100
50
true
Balance 7
RANGED_INTEGER
0
100
50
true
Balance 8
RANGED_INTEGER
0
100
50
true
Balance 9
RANGED_INTEGER
0
100
50
true
Balance 10
RANGED_INTEGER
0
100
50
true
Balance 11
RANGED_INTEGER
0
100
50
true
Balance 12
RANGED_INTEGER
0
100
50
true
Balance 13
RANGED_INTEGER
0
100
50
true
Balance 14
RANGED_INTEGER
0
100
50
true
Balance 15
RANGED_INTEGER
0
100
50
true
Balance 16
RANGED_INTEGER
0
100
50
true
Debug Mode
LIST
- Off
- Print
- Log
- Print and Log
Off
false
Read_status
Read device status over RS232
Set_vol_nom
Set all audio volumes to nominal
Configure_switch
Send switch config commands
5001
1
AVSWITCH
2
False
False
False
False
AVSWITCH
1
1
Serial RS-232
1
True
False
False
True
RS_232
4000
1
OUTPUT 1
6
False
True
False
True
DIGITAL_COAX
DIGITAL_OPTICAL
STEREO
2000
1
OUTPUT 1
5
False
True
False
True
COMPOSITE
3000
1
INPUT 1
6
True
False
False
True
DIGITAL_COAX
DIGITAL_OPTICAL
STEREO
1000
1
INPUT 1
5
True
False
False
True
COMPOSITE
7000
1
Room Selection - OUTPUT 1
7
False
True
True
True
AUDIO_SELECTION
AUDIO_VOLUME
VIDEO_SELECTION
4010
1
OUTPUT 2
6
False
True
False
True
DIGITAL_COAX
DIGITAL_OPTICAL
STEREO
2010
1
OUTPUT 2
5
False
True
False
True
COMPOSITE
3010
1
INPUT 2
6
True
False
False
True
DIGITAL_COAX
DIGITAL_OPTICAL
STEREO
1010
1
INPUT 2
5
True
False
False
True
COMPOSITE
7010
1
Room Selection - OUTPUT 2
7
False
True
True
True
AUDIO_SELECTION
AUDIO_VOLUME
VIDEO_SELECTION
4020
1
OUTPUT 3
6
False
True
False
True
DIGITAL_COAX
DIGITAL_OPTICAL
STEREO
2020
1
OUTPUT 3
5
False
True
False
True
COMPOSITE
3020
1
INPUT 3
6
True
False
False
True
DIGITAL_COAX
DIGITAL_OPTICAL
STEREO
1020
1
INPUT 3
5
True
False
False
True
COMPOSITE
7020
1
Room Selection - OUTPUT 3
7
False
True
True
True
AUDIO_SELECTION
AUDIO_VOLUME
VIDEO_SELECTION
4030
1
OUTPUT 4
6
False
True
False
True
DIGITAL_COAX
DIGITAL_OPTICAL
STEREO
2030
1
OUTPUT 4
5
False
True
False
True
COMPOSITE
3030
1
INPUT 4
6
True
False
False
True
DIGITAL_COAX
DIGITAL_OPTICAL
STEREO
1030
1
INPUT 4
5
True
False
False
True
COMPOSITE
7030
1
Room Selection - OUTPUT 4
7
False
True
True
True
AUDIO_SELECTION
AUDIO_VOLUME
VIDEO_SELECTION
4040
1
OUTPUT 5
6
False
True
False
True
DIGITAL_COAX
DIGITAL_OPTICAL
STEREO
2040
1
OUTPUT 5
5
False
True
False
True
COMPOSITE
3040
1
INPUT 5
6
True
False
False
True
DIGITAL_COAX
DIGITAL_OPTICAL
STEREO
1040
1
INPUT 5
5
True
False
False
True
COMPOSITE
7040
1
Room Selection - OUTPUT 5
7
False
True
True
True
AUDIO_SELECTION
AUDIO_VOLUME
VIDEO_SELECTION
4050
1
OUTPUT 6
6
False
True
False
True
DIGITAL_COAX
DIGITAL_OPTICAL
STEREO
2050
1
OUTPUT 6
5
False
True
False
True
COMPOSITE
3050
1
INPUT 6
6
True
False
False
True
DIGITAL_COAX
DIGITAL_OPTICAL
STEREO
1050
1
INPUT 6
5
True
False
False
True
COMPOSITE
7050
1
Room Selection - OUTPUT 6
7
False
True
True
True
AUDIO_SELECTION
AUDIO_VOLUME
VIDEO_SELECTION
4060
1
OUTPUT 7
6
False
True
False
True
DIGITAL_COAX
STEREO
2060
1
OUTPUT 7
5
False
True
False
True
COMPOSITE
3060
1
INPUT 7
6
True
False
False
True
DIGITAL_COAX
STEREO
1060
1
INPUT 7
5
True
False
False
True
COMPOSITE
7060
1
Room Selection - OUTPUT 7
7
False
True
True
True
AUDIO_SELECTION
AUDIO_VOLUME
VIDEO_SELECTION
4070
1
OUTPUT 8
6
False
True
False
True
DIGITAL_COAX
STEREO
2070
1
OUTPUT 8
5
False
True
False
True
COMPOSITE
3070
1
INPUT 8
6
True
False
False
True
DIGITAL_COAX
STEREO
1070
1
INPUT 8
5
True
False
False
True
COMPOSITE
7070
1
Room Selection - OUTPUT 8
7
False
True
True
True
AUDIO_SELECTION
AUDIO_VOLUME
VIDEO_SELECTION
4080
1
OUTPUT 9
6
False
True
False
True
STEREO
2080
1
OUTPUT 9
5
False
True
False
True
COMPOSITE
3080
1
INPUT 9
6
True
False
False
True
STEREO
1080
1
INPUT 9
5
True
False
False
True
COMPOSITE
7080
1
Room Selection - OUTPUT 9
7
False
True
True
True
AUDIO_SELECTION
AUDIO_VOLUME
VIDEO_SELECTION
4090
1
OUTPUT 10
6
False
True
False
True
STEREO
2090
1
OUTPUT 10
5
False
True
False
True
COMPOSITE
3090
1
INPUT 10
6
True
False
False
True
STEREO
1090
1
INPUT 10
5
True
False
False
True
COMPOSITE
7090
1
Room Selection - OUTPUT 10
7
False
True
True
True
AUDIO_SELECTION
AUDIO_VOLUME
VIDEO_SELECTION
4100
1
OUTPUT 11
6
False
True
False
True
STEREO
2100
1
OUTPUT 11
5
False
True
False
True
COMPOSITE
3100
1
INPUT 11
6
True
False
False
True
STEREO
1100
1
INPUT 11
5
True
False
False
True
COMPOSITE
7100
1
Room Selection - OUTPUT 11
7
False
True
True
True
AUDIO_SELECTION
AUDIO_VOLUME
VIDEO_SELECTION
4110
1
OUTPUT 12
6
False
True
False
True
STEREO
2110
1
OUTPUT 12
5
False
True
False
True
COMPOSITE
3110
1
INPUT 12
6
True
False
False
True
STEREO
1110
1
INPUT 12
5
True
False
False
True
COMPOSITE
7110
1
Room Selection - OUTPUT 12
7
False
True
True
True
AUDIO_SELECTION
AUDIO_VOLUME
VIDEO_SELECTION
4120
1
OUTPUT 13
6
False
True
False
True
STEREO
2120
1
OUTPUT 13
5
False
True
False
True
COMPOSITE
3120
1
INPUT 13
6
True
False
False
True
STEREO
1120
1
INPUT 13
5
True
False
False
True
COMPOSITE
7120
1
Room Selection - OUTPUT 13
7
False
True
True
True
AUDIO_SELECTION
AUDIO_VOLUME
VIDEO_SELECTION
4130
1
OUTPUT 14
6
False
True
False
True
STEREO
2130
1
OUTPUT 14
5
False
True
False
True
COMPOSITE
3130
1
INPUT 14
6
True
False
False
True
STEREO
1130
1
INPUT 14
5
True
False
False
True
COMPOSITE
7130
1
Room Selection - OUTPUT 14
7
False
True
True
True
AUDIO_SELECTION
AUDIO_VOLUME
VIDEO_SELECTION
4140
1
OUTPUT 15
6
False
True
False
True
STEREO
2140
1
OUTPUT 15
5
False
True
False
True
COMPOSITE
3140
1
INPUT 15
6
True
False
False
True
STEREO
1140
1
INPUT 15
5
True
False
False
True
COMPOSITE
7140
1
Room Selection - OUTPUT 15
7
False
True
True
True
AUDIO_SELECTION
AUDIO_VOLUME
VIDEO_SELECTION
4150
1
OUTPUT 16
6
False
True
False
True
STEREO
2150
1
OUTPUT 16
5
False
True
False
True
COMPOSITE
3150
1
INPUT 16
6
True
False
False
True
STEREO
1150
1
INPUT 16
5
True
False
False
True
COMPOSITE
7150
1
Room Selection - OUTPUT 16
7
False
True
True
True
AUDIO_SELECTION
AUDIO_VOLUME
VIDEO_SELECTION