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AMX Octaire instruction manual It’s Your World - Take Control

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AMX Octaire instruction manual It’s Your World - Take Control

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Instruction Manual Matrix SwitchersOctaire Distribution MatrixWarranty Repair Policy AMX Limited Warranty and DisclaimerNon-Warranty Repair Policy Software License and Warranty Agreement Overview & General Specifications ContentsImportant Safety Information & Instructions Installation & SetupAppendix A - Octaire AutoPatch Connector Guide APWeb - Initial Setup by Network AdminAPWeb - Additional Info for Network Admin Appendix B - Programmer’s Interface for System DiagnosticsESD Warning Important Safety Information & Instructions Information et directives de sécurité importantes Liability Notice NoticesCopyright Notice USFCC NoticeWarnings & Cautions Trademark NoticesHyperTerminal is a copyright product of Hilgraeve Inc Notices Octaire Instruction ManualApplicability Notice Overview & General SpecificationsComposite Video and Composite Video+Stereo Overview & General Specifications Y/c and Y/c+StereoComponent and Component+Stereo ModelStereo Product NotesRGBHV and RGBHV+Stereo EnclosuresOctaire Control Features Octaire FeaturesHigh bandwidth-linearity and low crosstalk Rear View Front ViewRear View Components Serial Number Power Receptacles & SwitchesControl Hardware Two BNC connectors - for linking vertical interval sync pageGeneral Specifications Input & Output ConnectorsNetLinx External Serial Controllers - Control using BCS protocolExternal Control Options Control SoftwareChassis Accessibility Installation & SetupGeneral Hazard Precautions PowerCircuit Overloading UnpackingMechanical Rack Loading Reliable Earthing GroundingOptional items for rack installation Rack Installation & System SetupRequired items for rack installation Installation RecommendationsTo install and set up an Octaire system in a rack 1. Attach rack ears per FIGLinking Enclosures Additional Installation OptionsCrossover Cable Specifications Link Cable RequirementsTo link three or more Octaire enclosures To link two Octaire enclosuresLinking Three or More Octaire Enclosures Link cable - crossover or straight-through be consistentSignal Type Labels on Enclosures LINK Connector LEDsCabling Video Connectors Attaching Inputs & OutputsConnecting Video Cables Installing Color Bands for Signal TypesTo connect video inputs and outputs Attaching Wires Wiring Stereo Audio Connectors 5-position terminal blockWiring Sources & Destinations To attach stereo audio input and output wiresNetLinx Attaching External ControlControl Options APControlRS-232 Pin Diagram Connecting Serial ControllersConnecting an External Serial Controller PC Requirements for APControlTo establish external serial control Serial Communication Settings4. Setup and run the desired method of control Complete Power Redundancy Setup Applying Power & StartupPower-Up Sequence To apply power Indicator Lights at Startup 5. Turn on the power strip and wait 30 secondsSerial Control Device Startup Control Panel StartupAPWeb Startup NetLinx CompatibleBCS Commands Executing a Test SwitchExecuting a Test Switch applicable to new system installations only Control PanelTechnical Support To execute the test switchTroubleshooting AMX Contact InformationTo send the sync signal to a multi-enclosure System Cabling & Setup for Vertical Interval SyncTo send the sync signal to a composite enclosure Cable Requirement for VISVIS Toggle Switches Primary EnclosureTo set the VIS toggle switches Secondary EnclosuresPower Indicator Connecting to the APWeb ServerTCP/IP Port & Indicator LEDs Ethernet Link IndicatorAPWeb System Setup Service Switch SVCCable Requirements To connect the Octaire system to a LAN or to a PC 5. Check the indicator LEDs pageInstallation & Setup Octaire Instruction ManualVideo Types Signal Types & SpecificationsVideo Signals Standard VideoSignal Types & Specifications Ultra-Wideband VideoSync Ultra-Wideband RGBHV Signal SpecificationsStereo Audio Signals Stereo AudioSignal Types & Specifications Octaire Instruction ManualOverview Cancel KeyOctaire Control Panel Operation Control Keys & DialControl Dial Control Keys & Dial continuedTake Key Input & Output KeysGlobal Preset Setup OptionsAdjust Audio Menus & ModesSelecting Executing a command press the Take KeyTo create and install labels for Input and Output Keys Labeling Input & Output KeysExecuting Switches To execute a test switchChanging Virtual Matrices Routing Levels To change the virtual matrix routing levelDisconnect VideoAll Press I/O then Take Disconnecting SwitchesTo disconnect inputs and outputs To verify the status of a signal Verifying Signal StatusStatus Audio Press I/O Key Defining Global Presets Defining & Executing Global PresetsTo define a global preset Executing Global Presets To execute a global preset 6. Scroll the Control Dial until Global Preset 3 appearsAdjusting Audio Adjusting Output Volume To adjust the volumeTo mute an output Muting & Un-muting OutputsFIG. 33 Example of muted output in Output Volume Mode Adjusting Input Gain To un-mute an output while in Mute ModeTo adjust input gain 6. Press the Select Key Locking the Control Panel Locking & UnlockingTo lock the Control Panel To unlock the Control Panel Unlocking the Control Panel1. Press any key Software Version Setup OptionsTo check the software version information To change the default virtual matrix routing level Default Virtual MatrixCurrent default virtual matrix Vertical Interval Sync VIS Config To enable VISSetting the Password To set the password6. The LCD displays Reenter New PWD 7. Re-enter the new password To enable error code reporting System Error Codes & TroubleshootingTo turn off error code reporting Troubleshooting Error codes can appear either on the control panel’s LCD or in a terminal emulation program, such as HyperTerminalOctaire Control Panel Operation Octaire Instruction ManualAPWeb - Initial Setup by Network Admin OverviewSystem Requirements To set up the APWeb serverOpening the APWeb Server Design RequirementPage Overview of the Admin Home PageLink FunctionTo enter a static IP address Setting a Static IP AddressUsing a DHCP IP Address Optional To force invocation of a DHCP IP addressDefault User Name & Password Setting Admin & User Account LoginsTo set the User and Admin Account Logins To disconnect the test switch Executing a Test Switch with the XBarTo execute a test switch with the XBar Note For complete information on the XBar Controller, see pageExecuting a Test Switch with BCS To send a test BCS commandCustomizing the Site Enabling/Disabling Product ServicesTo enable or disable product services Customizing the Site NameTo customize bootup operations Customizing Bootup OperationsBootup Operations Options Setting the Initial VM to Display To enable audio control in the XBarSetting the Size of the XBar Window Customizing the Control OptionsCreating / Editing Macros ExamplesTo create a macro Defining Routing Levels Manually Configuring VMsTo redefine the contents of an existing macro To delete a macroTo delete an existing routing level VM VM Numbering RulesTo manually define a routing level VM The VM number must match the level numbers on the Octaire as followsTurning System Security Off Handling Security IssuesResetting the User Name & Password To turn system security offOpening a Telnet Session To reset the user name and password to their default valuesTo open a Telnet session Executing & Disconnecting Switches on the XBar Executing & Disconnecting SwitchesNavigating the XBar Controller To update system status when using multiple control points Adjusting Audio SettingsTo execute or disconnect switches Adjusting VolumeAdjusting Input Gain To adjust input gainExecuting Macros To execute a macroAddresses Must Be Supported APWeb Connection Information WorksheetLogin Names Required DNS Domain Name Server Server AddressesAPWeb - Controlling the Octaire Connecting to APWebTo connect to the APWeb server XBar Controller Overview Home PageHome Page Links Executing & Disconnecting SwitchesExecuting & Disconnecting Switches on the XBar To execute or disconnect switches with the XBarNavigating the XBar Controller 3. From the VM list, select the new routing levelAdjusting Volume To adjust volumeExecuting Macros Updating Status on the XBarTo update system status when using multiple control points To execute a macroEmbedding the XBar Applet APWeb - Additional Info for Network AdminXBar Applet Tag Changing the Proxy Setting To add an exception to the proxy setting informationIf the Proxy server box is not checked, check it before going to Step 2. Select the Connections tab 3. Click LAN SettingsAPWeb - Additional Info for Network Admin Be sure Proxy server box is checked6. Click OK to exit each of the dialog boxes used in these steps 4. Click Advanced The Proxy Settings dialog box opensAPWeb - Additional Info for Network Admin Enter APWeb IP addressAppendix A - Octaire AutoPatch Connector Guide Appendix A - Octaire AutoPatch Connector GuideOctaire Instruction Manual Appendix B - Programmer’s Interface for System Diagnostics System Component InformationGeneral Rules for Octaire Diagnostic Commands Verbosity SettingsComponent Settings To access the lowest level of verbosity for all componentsOctaire Instruction Manual Splash Screen ExamplesAppendix B - Programmer’s Interface for System Diagnostics FIG. 46 Display for i7v1 component 7, verbosityAppendix B - Programmer’s Interface for System Diagnostics Octaire Instruction ManualIt’s Your World - Take Control