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AMX Octaire Contents, ESD Warning, Important Safety Information & Instructions, Notices

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	Contents
Contents
ESD Warning	1
Important Safety Information & Instructions	2
Information et directives de sécurité importantes	3
Notices	4
Overview & General Specifications	7
Applicability Notice	7
Product Notes	9
Front View	11
Rear View	11
General Specifications	13
External Control Options	14
Installation & Setup	15
Site Recommendations	15
General Hazard Precautions	15
Unpacking	16
Rack Installation & System Setup	17
Linking Enclosures	19
Attaching Inputs & Outputs	21
Attaching External Control	24
Applying Power & Startup	27
Executing a Test Switch	30
Technical Support	31
Cabling & Setup for Vertical Interval Sync	32
Connecting to the APWeb Server	35
Signal Types & Specifications	39
Video Signals	39
Stereo Audio Signals	41
Octaire Control Panel Operation	43
Overview	43
Executing Switches	47
Changing Virtual Matrices (Routing Levels)	49
Disconnecting Switches	50
Verifying Signal Status	51
Defining & Executing Global Presets	52
Adjusting Audio	54
Locking & Unlocking	58
Setup Options	60
System Error Codes & Troubleshooting	65

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AMX Octaire Contents, ESD Warning, Important Safety Information & Instructions, Notices, Overview & General Specifications

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Matrix Switchers OctaireInstruction Manual Distribution MatrixWarranty Repair Policy AMX Limited Warranty and DisclaimerNon-Warranty Repair Policy Software License and Warranty Agreement Contents Important Safety Information & InstructionsOverview & General Specifications Installation & SetupAPWeb - Initial Setup by Network Admin APWeb - Additional Info for Network AdminAppendix A - Octaire AutoPatch Connector Guide Appendix B - Programmer’s Interface for System DiagnosticsESD Warning Important Safety Information & Instructions Information et directives de sécurité importantes Notices Copyright NoticeLiability 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 Y/c and Y/c+Stereo Component and Component+StereoOverview & General Specifications ModelProduct Notes RGBHV and RGBHV+StereoStereo EnclosuresOctaire Control Features Octaire FeaturesHigh bandwidth-linearity and low crosstalk Rear View Front ViewRear View Components Power Receptacles & Switches Control HardwareSerial Number Two BNC connectors - for linking vertical interval sync pageGeneral Specifications Input & Output ConnectorsExternal Serial Controllers - Control using BCS protocol External Control OptionsNetLinx Control SoftwareInstallation & Setup General Hazard PrecautionsChassis Accessibility PowerUnpacking Mechanical Rack LoadingCircuit Overloading Reliable Earthing GroundingRack Installation & System Setup Required items for rack installationOptional items for rack installation Installation RecommendationsTo install and set up an Octaire system in a rack 1. Attach rack ears per FIGAdditional Installation Options Crossover Cable SpecificationsLinking Enclosures Link Cable RequirementsTo link two Octaire enclosures Linking Three or More Octaire EnclosuresTo link three or more Octaire enclosures Link cable - crossover or straight-through be consistentLINK Connector LEDs Cabling Video ConnectorsSignal Type Labels on Enclosures Attaching Inputs & OutputsConnecting Video Cables Installing Color Bands for Signal TypesTo connect video inputs and outputs Wiring Stereo Audio Connectors 5-position terminal block Wiring Sources & DestinationsAttaching Wires To attach stereo audio input and output wiresAttaching External Control Control OptionsNetLinx APControlConnecting Serial Controllers Connecting an External Serial ControllerRS-232 Pin Diagram 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 secondsControl Panel Startup APWeb StartupSerial Control Device Startup NetLinx CompatibleExecuting a Test Switch Executing a Test Switch applicable to new system installations onlyBCS Commands Control PanelTo execute the test switch TroubleshootingTechnical Support AMX Contact InformationCabling & Setup for Vertical Interval Sync To send the sync signal to a composite enclosureTo send the sync signal to a multi-enclosure System Cable Requirement for VISVIS Toggle Switches Primary EnclosureTo set the VIS toggle switches Secondary EnclosuresConnecting to the APWeb Server TCP/IP Port & Indicator LEDsPower Indicator 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 ManualSignal Types & Specifications Video SignalsVideo Types Standard VideoUltra-Wideband Video SyncSignal Types & Specifications Ultra-Wideband RGBHV Signal SpecificationsStereo Audio Signals Stereo AudioSignal Types & Specifications Octaire Instruction ManualCancel Key Octaire Control Panel OperationOverview Control Keys & DialControl Keys & Dial continued Take KeyControl Dial Input & Output KeysSetup Options Adjust AudioGlobal Preset Menus & ModesExecuting a command press the Take Key To create and install labels for Input and Output KeysSelecting 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 OverviewTo set up the APWeb server Opening the APWeb ServerSystem Requirements Design RequirementOverview of the Admin Home Page LinkPage FunctionSetting a Static IP Address Using a DHCP IP Address OptionalTo enter a static IP address To force invocation of a DHCP IP addressDefault User Name & Password Setting Admin & User Account LoginsTo set the User and Admin Account Logins Executing a Test Switch with the XBar To execute a test switch with the XBarTo disconnect the test switch Note For complete information on the XBar Controller, see pageExecuting a Test Switch with BCS To send a test BCS commandEnabling/Disabling Product Services To enable or disable product servicesCustomizing the Site Customizing the Site NameTo customize bootup operations Customizing Bootup OperationsBootup Operations Options To enable audio control in the XBar Setting the Size of the XBar WindowSetting the Initial VM to Display Customizing the Control OptionsCreating / Editing Macros ExamplesDefining Routing Levels Manually Configuring VMs To redefine the contents of an existing macroTo create a macro To delete a macroVM Numbering Rules To manually define a routing level VMTo delete an existing routing level VM The VM number must match the level numbers on the Octaire as followsHandling Security Issues Resetting the User Name & PasswordTurning System Security Off 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 Adjusting Audio Settings To execute or disconnect switchesTo update system status when using multiple control points Adjusting VolumeAdjusting Input Gain To adjust input gainExecuting Macros To execute a macroAPWeb Connection Information Worksheet Login Names RequiredAddresses Must Be Supported DNS Domain Name Server Server AddressesAPWeb - Controlling the Octaire Connecting to APWebTo connect to the APWeb server Home Page Home Page LinksXBar Controller Overview Executing & Disconnecting SwitchesTo execute or disconnect switches with the XBar Navigating the XBar ControllerExecuting & Disconnecting Switches on the XBar 3. From the VM list, select the new routing levelAdjusting Volume To adjust volumeUpdating Status on the XBar To update system status when using multiple control pointsExecuting Macros 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 information2. Select the Connections tab 3. Click LAN Settings APWeb - Additional Info for Network AdminIf the Proxy server box is not checked, check it before going to Step Be sure Proxy server box is checked4. Click Advanced The Proxy Settings dialog box opens APWeb - Additional Info for Network Admin6. Click OK to exit each of the dialog boxes used in these steps 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 InformationVerbosity Settings Component SettingsGeneral Rules for Octaire Diagnostic Commands To access the lowest level of verbosity for all componentsSplash Screen Examples Appendix B - Programmer’s Interface for System DiagnosticsOctaire Instruction Manual FIG. 46 Display for i7v1 component 7, verbosityAppendix B - Programmer’s Interface for System Diagnostics Octaire Instruction ManualIt’s Your World - Take Control