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