Labeling Input & Output Keys

Octaire Control Panel Operation

Octaire Control Panel operations consist of the following four basic tasks:

Choosing a mode, submenu, or list: press the Function Key to access the Function menu. Use the Control Dial and Select Key to choose the desired mode, submenu, or list.

Selecting

Inputs or outputs: press the corresponding Input or Output Key. Selected keys will change color or flash, depending on the routing state.

Values for fields (such as routing levels, volume, or preset values): use the Control Dial and Select Key.

Executing a command: press the Take Key.

Each Octaire system ships with a custom labeling kit. Additional custom labeling kits may be ordered separately. The kit includes:

Label holders – Attach to the front panel above each row of Input and Output Keys. Perforated card stock sheets – Print, separate labels, and slide into holders.

The label template (an .xlt template formatted in Microsoft Excel) is included on the AMX AutoPatch CD and is available at www.amx.com.

Slide label into holder before attaching to Control Panel

FIG. 32 Custom labels

Tip: When the labels are ready to print, we recommend printing a sample sheet on plain paper first.

To create and install labels for Input and Output Keys:

1.From the AMX AutoPatch CD, launch the Label Form Spreadsheet.xlt file.

2.Type the labels in the pre-formatted cells on the template according to the instructions in the template (if desired, use standard Excel editing tools to alter font size, spacing, color, etc.). Do not modify the cell size.

3.Save the file for future use (recommended).

4.Print the labels on the perforated sheets provided, using any standard laser printer.

5.Trim off the excess label insert material where indicated.

6.Separate the label strips at their perforations (bend both ways first).

7.Slide the first label strip into a plastic label holder (position with open edge of holder up).

8.Peel the adhesive backing off the label holder and press the holder firmly onto the control panel above the appropriate Input or Output Keys. The silk screened labels on the front panel will aid in label holder alignment.

9.Repeat Steps 7 and 8 for the remaining labels.

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Octaire specifications

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