Abstract: A method is proposed for controlling a device for distribution of audio, video, data and control signals. The device has a number of inputs and outputs, which can be connected by the switching of takes, and which cover signal paths. Tally signaling signals inputs or outputs as being transmission-relevant. The method comprises the following steps: successful switching operations of takes are locked against further switching operations automatically and without any intervention by an operator. Signal paths are completely locked or unlocked on the basis of tally signaling of an input or output by automatic locking or unlocking of the takes involved. Signal paths are combined to form signal bundles. When signal bundles are locked or unlocked on the basis of tally signaling of the bundle, all of the signal paths involved are automatically locked or unlocked.

Abstract: A method for controlling a device for the distribution and processing of video signals is proposed. The device has a number of inputs and outputs. Signal processing stages for processing the input signals can optionally be switched into the signal paths. The method according to the invention comprises the following steps: input signals are represented on a display with an input symbol. When common properties are present, the relevant input sources are assigned input symbols which have a common color property and/or graphical property. The relations between a specific input symbol and the assigned input signal and the relevant input are stored. An output of the device is assigned an output symbol, which represents the desired properties of the output signal in the same way as the input symbols represent the properties of the input signals. Finally, an output symbol is assigned to an input symbol, whereupon the relevant input is connected to the relevant output.

Abstract: A method is proposed for controlling a device for the distribution of audio, video, data and control signals with respect to path and bundle locking, as well as unlocking. The device has a number of inputs and outputs which can be connected by switching and cover signal paths. The method according to the invention comprises the following steps: signal paths are completely locked and unlocked by automatic locking and unlocking, respectively, of the switching processes involved. Signal paths are joined together to form signal bundles. All of the signal paths involved are automatically locked and unlocked during the locking and unlocking, respectively, of signal bundles.

Abstract: A method is proposed for controlling a device for distribution of audio, video, data and control signals. The device has a number of inputs and outputs, which can be connected by the switching of takes, and which cover signal paths. Tally signalling signals inputs or outputs as being transmission-relevant. The method comprises the following steps: successful switching operations of takes are locked against further switching operations automatically and without any intervention by an operator. Signal paths are completely locked or unlocked on the basis of tally signalling of an input or output by automatic locking or unlocking of the takes involved. Signal paths are combined to form signal bundles. When signal bundles are locked or unlocked on the basis of tally signalling of the bundle, all of the signal paths involved are automatically locked or unlocked.

Abstract: A method for controlling a device for the distribution and processing of video signals is proposed. The device has a number of inputs and outputs. Signal processing stages for processing the input signals can optionally be switched into the signal paths. The method according to the invention comprises the following steps: input signals are represented on a display with an input symbol. When common properties are present, the relevant input sources are assigned input symbols which have a common color property and/or graphical property. The relations between a specific input symbol and the assigned input signal and the relevant input are stored. An output of the device is assigned an output symbol, which represents the desired properties of the output signal in the same way as the input symbols represent the properties of the input signals. Finally, an output symbol is assigned to an input symbol, whereupon the relevant input is connected to the relevant output.