FSR ML-800 - Manual (Page 38)

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Group Functions
The FMP group functions include defining groups, adding rooms to groups, and removing groups. These functions are
similar to the Map Panel except that instead of using the Interlock switch and push button the user uses a mouse.
Groups are defined as rooms that are combined to become a larger room. The rooms in the group share the same levels,
music selection, and other settings. A significant advantage when using the FMP is the ability to combine nonadjacent
rooms.
Rules applicable to the combining of rooms
The default wallplate settings for all the rooms in a group follow four levels of precedence:
1. If a microphone is active (local input on) that has highest priority.
2. If a microphone is selected but not yet active (local input selected) that is the next priority.
3. If music is active that is the next lower priority.
4. If nothing is selected that is the lowest priority.
Combining rooms rely on a set of possibilities and priorities. The possible combinations are combining a single room to a
single room, adding a single room to a group, and combining two groups. The priorities in descending order are Local
Input On, Pre-enable On, Music On, and Nothing On. When combining two single rooms the settings in each room is
checked against the priorities and the room with a lower priority setting takes on the settings of the other room. When
combining two groups the group with the lower priority takes on the settings of the group with the higher priority. When
combining rooms or groups of equal priority, the room volume is reset to the default level as determined by dipswitch 2.
Some other rules applicable to the grouping of rooms are:
•Any group that cannot be directly represented on the Map panel cannot be affected (mixed or u n -
mixed) by the Map panel.
•Wallplate volume level changes affect only the rooms in the group on that ACU.
•All Local Mixers switched on the non-originator units will be locked off.
Wallplate Status
The user has the ability to review the settings of a wallplate in any room. The user will double click on the room which
causes the FMP to request the data from the ACU. The user will then be able to view and hear (if remote audio monitor was
ordered) the selections on the wallplate.