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Troubleshooting
Specs
Install
Error messages
RS-232 Pin Diagram
Warranty
Vertical Interval Sync VIS Config
Connecting Video Cables
Handling Security Issues
Global Preset
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Instruction Manual
Octaire
Distribution Matrix
Matrix Switchers
Release: 08/15/2008
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Contents
Octaire
Matrix Switchers
Instruction Manual
Distribution Matrix
Warranty Repair Policy
AMX Limited Warranty and Disclaimer
Non-Warranty Repair Policy
Software License and Warranty Agreement
Important Safety Information & Instructions
Contents
Overview & General Specifications
Installation & Setup
APWeb - Additional Info for Network Admin
APWeb - Initial Setup by Network Admin
Appendix A - Octaire AutoPatch Connector Guide
Appendix B - Programmer’s Interface for System Diagnostics
ESD Warning
Important Safety Information & Instructions
Information et directives de sécurité importantes
Copyright Notice
Notices
Liability Notice
USFCC Notice
Warnings & Cautions
Trademark Notices
HyperTerminal is a copyright product of Hilgraeve Inc
Octaire Instruction Manual
Notices
Applicability Notice
Overview & General Specifications
Composite Video and Composite Video+Stereo
Component and Component+Stereo
Y/c and Y/c+Stereo
Overview & General Specifications
Model
RGBHV and RGBHV+Stereo
Product Notes
Stereo
Enclosures
Octaire Control Features
Octaire Features
High bandwidth-linearity and low crosstalk
Rear View
Front View
Rear View Components
Control Hardware
Power Receptacles & Switches
Serial Number
Two BNC connectors - for linking vertical interval sync page
Input & Output Connectors
General Specifications
External Control Options
External Serial Controllers - Control using BCS protocol
NetLinx
Control Software
General Hazard Precautions
Installation & Setup
Chassis Accessibility
Power
Mechanical Rack Loading
Unpacking
Circuit Overloading
Reliable Earthing Grounding
Required items for rack installation
Rack Installation & System Setup
Optional items for rack installation
Installation Recommendations
1. Attach rack ears per FIG
To install and set up an Octaire system in a rack
Crossover Cable Specifications
Additional Installation Options
Linking Enclosures
Link Cable Requirements
Linking Three or More Octaire Enclosures
To link two Octaire enclosures
To link three or more Octaire enclosures
Link cable - crossover or straight-through be consistent
Cabling Video Connectors
LINK Connector LEDs
Signal Type Labels on Enclosures
Attaching Inputs & Outputs
Connecting Video Cables
Installing Color Bands for Signal Types
To connect video inputs and outputs
Wiring Sources & Destinations
Wiring Stereo Audio Connectors 5-position terminal block
Attaching Wires
To attach stereo audio input and output wires
Control Options
Attaching External Control
NetLinx
APControl
Connecting an External Serial Controller
Connecting Serial Controllers
RS-232 Pin Diagram
PC Requirements for APControl
To establish external serial control
Serial Communication Settings
4. Setup and run the desired method of control
Complete Power Redundancy Setup
Applying Power & Startup
Power-Up Sequence To apply power
5. Turn on the power strip and wait 30 seconds
Indicator Lights at Startup
APWeb Startup
Control Panel Startup
Serial Control Device Startup
NetLinx Compatible
Executing a Test Switch applicable to new system installations only
Executing a Test Switch
BCS Commands
Control Panel
Troubleshooting
To execute the test switch
Technical Support
AMX Contact Information
To send the sync signal to a composite enclosure
Cabling & Setup for Vertical Interval Sync
To send the sync signal to a multi-enclosure System
Cable Requirement for VIS
Primary Enclosure
VIS Toggle Switches
Secondary Enclosures
To set the VIS toggle switches
TCP/IP Port & Indicator LEDs
Connecting to the APWeb Server
Power Indicator
Ethernet Link Indicator
APWeb System Setup
Service Switch SVC
Cable Requirements
5. Check the indicator LEDs page
To connect the Octaire system to a LAN or to a PC
Octaire Instruction Manual
Installation & Setup
Video Signals
Signal Types & Specifications
Video Types
Standard Video
Sync
Ultra-Wideband Video
Signal Types & Specifications
Ultra-Wideband RGBHV Signal Specifications
Stereo Audio
Stereo Audio Signals
Octaire Instruction Manual
Signal Types & Specifications
Octaire Control Panel Operation
Cancel Key
Overview
Control Keys & Dial
Take Key
Control Keys & Dial continued
Control Dial
Input & Output Keys
Adjust Audio
Setup Options
Global Preset
Menus & Modes
To create and install labels for Input and Output Keys
Executing a command press the Take Key
Selecting
Labeling Input & Output Keys
To execute a test switch
Executing Switches
To change the virtual matrix routing level
Changing Virtual Matrices Routing Levels
Disconnect VideoAll Press I/O then Take
Disconnecting Switches
To disconnect inputs and outputs
To verify the status of a signal
Verifying Signal Status
Status Audio Press I/O Key
Defining Global Presets
Defining & Executing Global Presets
To define a global preset
6. Scroll the Control Dial until Global Preset 3 appears
Executing Global Presets To execute a global preset
Adjusting Output Volume To adjust the volume
Adjusting Audio
To mute an output
Muting & Un-muting Outputs
FIG. 33 Example of muted output in Output Volume Mode
Adjusting Input Gain
To un-mute an output while in Mute Mode
To adjust input gain
6. Press the Select Key
Locking the Control Panel
Locking & Unlocking
To lock the Control Panel
To unlock the Control Panel
Unlocking the Control Panel
1. Press any key
Software Version
Setup Options
To check the software version information
To change the default virtual matrix routing level
Default Virtual Matrix
Current default virtual matrix
To enable VIS
Vertical Interval Sync VIS Config
To set the password
Setting the Password
6. The LCD displays Reenter New PWD 7. Re-enter the new password
To enable error code reporting
System Error Codes & Troubleshooting
To turn off error code reporting
Error codes can appear either on the control panel’s LCD or in a terminal emulation program, such as HyperTerminal
Troubleshooting
Octaire Instruction Manual
Octaire Control Panel Operation
Overview
APWeb - Initial Setup by Network Admin
Opening the APWeb Server
To set up the APWeb server
System Requirements
Design Requirement
Link
Overview of the Admin Home Page
Page
Function
Using a DHCP IP Address Optional
Setting a Static IP Address
To enter a static IP address
To force invocation of a DHCP IP address
Default User Name & Password
Setting Admin & User Account Logins
To set the User and Admin Account Logins
To execute a test switch with the XBar
Executing a Test Switch with the XBar
To disconnect the test switch
Note For complete information on the XBar Controller, see page
To send a test BCS command
Executing a Test Switch with BCS
To enable or disable product services
Enabling/Disabling Product Services
Customizing the Site
Customizing the Site Name
To customize bootup operations
Customizing Bootup Operations
Bootup Operations Options
Setting the Size of the XBar Window
To enable audio control in the XBar
Setting the Initial VM to Display
Customizing the Control Options
Examples
Creating / Editing Macros
To redefine the contents of an existing macro
Defining Routing Levels Manually Configuring VMs
To create a macro
To delete a macro
To manually define a routing level VM
VM Numbering Rules
To delete an existing routing level VM
The VM number must match the level numbers on the Octaire as follows
Resetting the User Name & Password
Handling Security Issues
Turning System Security Off
To turn system security off
Opening a Telnet Session
To reset the user name and password to their default values
To open a Telnet session
Executing & Disconnecting Switches on the XBar
Executing & Disconnecting Switches
Navigating the XBar Controller
To execute or disconnect switches
Adjusting Audio Settings
To update system status when using multiple control points
Adjusting Volume
To adjust input gain
Adjusting Input Gain
To execute a macro
Executing Macros
Login Names Required
APWeb Connection Information Worksheet
Addresses Must Be Supported
DNS Domain Name Server Server Addresses
APWeb - Controlling the Octaire
Connecting to APWeb
To connect to the APWeb server
Home Page Links
Home Page
XBar Controller Overview
Executing & Disconnecting Switches
Navigating the XBar Controller
To execute or disconnect switches with the XBar
Executing & Disconnecting Switches on the XBar
3. From the VM list, select the new routing level
To adjust volume
Adjusting Volume
To update system status when using multiple control points
Updating Status on the XBar
Executing Macros
To execute a macro
Embedding the XBar Applet
APWeb - Additional Info for Network Admin
XBar Applet Tag
To add an exception to the proxy setting information
Changing the Proxy Setting
APWeb - Additional Info for Network Admin
2. Select the Connections tab 3. Click LAN Settings
If the Proxy server box is not checked, check it before going to Step
Be sure Proxy server box is checked
APWeb - Additional Info for Network Admin
4. Click Advanced The Proxy Settings dialog box opens
6. Click OK to exit each of the dialog boxes used in these steps
Enter APWeb IP address
Appendix A - Octaire AutoPatch Connector Guide
Appendix A - Octaire AutoPatch Connector Guide
Octaire Instruction Manual
System Component Information
Appendix B - Programmer’s Interface for System Diagnostics
Component Settings
Verbosity Settings
General Rules for Octaire Diagnostic Commands
To access the lowest level of verbosity for all components
Appendix B - Programmer’s Interface for System Diagnostics
Splash Screen Examples
Octaire Instruction Manual
FIG. 46 Display for i7v1 component 7, verbosity
Octaire Instruction Manual
Appendix B - Programmer’s Interface for System Diagnostics
It’s Your World - Take Control
