Octaire Control Panel Operation
Executing Switches
A switch is an active connection between an input (source) device and one or more output (destination) devices. The signals connected in a switch command are individual signals or groups of individual signals coming through the connectors on the rear of an enclosure. You can execute switches from the Control Panel using the steps below or by executing a global preset (see page 51).
When executing a switch, you must specify the routing level (Virtual Matrix) that includes all the signals you want to route. The LCD displays All, Video, or Audio in the
Note: When you put the panel in Change Mode, available keys will be blue and any unavailable ones will not be illuminated. The first blue key selected flashes white and the next key(s) selected turns white. You can toggle the
In an execute switch command either an input or an output can be selected first. To switch to multiple outputs, the Input Key must be selected first. With the Octaire Control Panel you can select and unselect Input and Output Keys to modify the switch as long as the keys are not flashing. Once satisfied with the switch selections, press the Take Key to execute it. (Or, if not satisfied with the selections, press the Cancel Key and start over.)
For new installations, we recommend executing a test switch to verify the system is working correctly before attaching all inputs and outputs. To execute a test switch, attach the first input (source) and first output (destination) and then complete the directions below. Depending on the signal type (e.g., component signals), you may need to attach multiple input and output connectors. For more information on test switches, see the “Installation & Setup” chapter (page 30).
The directions below switch Input 1 to Output 1 on the currently selected routing level.
To execute a test switch:
1.Press the Function Key. The Function menu appears.
2.Press the Select Key to choose Change.
The system is in Change Mode (the available Input and Output Keys turn blue).
Routing level
3.Press Input Key 1.
Input Key 1 flashes indicating that it is ready to switch. (Any outputs currently connected to Input 1 will turn white).
4.Press Output Key 1.
Output Key 1 illuminates indicating that it is ready to accept the switch.
5.Press the Take Key.
Input 1 switches to Output 1, and the keys turn blue.
The panel remains in Change Mode until the Function Key is pressed.
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