AMX AutoPatch Optima AVS-OP-1616-110 Instruction Manual Download

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Overview & General Specifications

Optima Instruction Manual

Rear View

The enclosure’s appearance, as viewed from the rear (FIG. 1), will vary depending on the configuration
and signal types.

Rear View Components

Two expansion/control slots (may contain boards for communication interfaces, etc.)

Serial number

Power receptacle and specifications

CPU/Control board

Input/output boards (number will vary depending on enclosure size, and slots may be empty
depending on the configuration)

The following sections briefly introduce the hardware on the rear of the enclosure.

FIG. 1

Rear views of Optima 3 RU and 2 RU enclosures

Input connectors

Output connectors

Input connectors

Output connectors

I/O boards

Expansion slots

CPU/Control board

Serial number

Power receptacle

Expansion slots

CPU/Control board

Serial number

Power receptacle

Summary of Contents for AutoPatch Optima AVS-OP-1616-110

Page 1: ...Instruction Manual Matrix Switchers Optima Distribution Matrix Release 05 27 2008...

Page 2: ...whichever is greater Products that are returned and exhibit signs of damage or unauthorized use will be processed under the Non Warranty Repair Policy AMX will continue to provide Warranty Repair Ser...

Page 3: ...LIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE WITH REGARD TO THE AMX SOFTWARE THIS LIM ITED WARRANTY GIVES LICENSEE SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS Any supplements or updates to the AM...

Page 4: ...tem Setup 19 Linking Enclosures 21 Attaching External Controllers 28 Attaching Inputs Outputs 32 Applying Power Startup 34 Serial Control Device Startup 36 Executing a Test Switch 37 Technical Support...

Page 5: ...rds Specifications 91 Attaching Cables 91 S Video Input Output Boards 93 S Video Input Output Boards Specifications 93 Attaching Cables 94 Y c Input Output Board 95 Y c Input Output Boards Specificati...

Page 6: ...nput Output Boards 127 Stereo Audio Input Output Boards Specifications 128 Attaching Wires 128 Adjusting Output Volume 130 Adjusting Digital Input Gain 130 RGBHV Stereo to CatPro Input Output Boards 1...

Page 7: ...Contents iv Optima Instruction Manual...

Page 8: ...ctive work mats are specifically designed for this purpose Anyone performing field maintenance on AMX AutoPatch equipment should use an appropriate ESD field service kit complete with at least a dissi...

Page 9: ...hnical support For products with multiple power supplies in each unit make sure all power supplies are turned on simultaneously Use surge protectors and or AC line conditioners when powering AMX AutoP...

Page 10: ...alimentation multiples dans chaque unit soient allum s simultan ment Servez vous de protecteurs de surtension ou de conditionneurs de lignes courant alternatif lorsque vous mettez les appareils AMX Au...

Page 11: ...y Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reaso...

Page 12: ...be the trademarks of their respective owners Warnings Cautions This manual uses the following conventions and icons to draw attention to actions or conditions that could potentially cause problems wi...

Page 13: ...Notices 6 Optima Instruction Manual...

Page 14: ...connectors see page 13 For information on the specific I O boards in your system including connector types cabling wiring directions and specifications see the applicable board chapter in this manual...

Page 15: ...Hi Z dual BNCs FG1046 443 16x16 Hi Z FG1046 569 16x24 Hi Z FG1046 566 20x4 Hi Z FG1046 563 20x20 Hi Z FG1046 560 24x4 Hi Z FG1046 557 24x16 Hi Z FG1046 554 36x4 Hi Z FG1046 551 SD SDI BNC Connectors 4...

Page 16: ...e in several models and various configurations the illustrations in this manual may differ from the model s you purchased Optima Features Limited Warranty see warranty at www amx com or on the AMX Aut...

Page 17: ...simple BCS serial control protocol Supports third party controllers BCS is sent as ASCII characters through the RS 232 port For information on BCS commands see the BCS Protocol Instruction Manual on t...

Page 18: ...eptacle and specifications CPU Control board Input output boards number will vary depending on enclosure size and slots may be empty depending on the configuration The following sections briefly intro...

Page 19: ...tacle will accept all major international standard power sources Standard US power cords are provided for installations within the US The fuse is internal and is not field serviceable If you believe t...

Page 20: ...nd to signal type see page 33 are placed on the first BNC input and output connectors Input and output connectors are numbered separately on each board and read left to right The numbers are either di...

Page 21: ...enclosure Power Consumption typical 100 Watts per fully loaded enclosure Thermal Dissipation max 546 BTU Thermal Dissipation typical 341 BTU per fully loaded enclosure Dimensions Depth Width with mou...

Page 22: ...able on the AMX AutoPatch CD For details see the individual program s Help file Control Options Optima systems support three different protocols BCS as ASCII characters sent through an RS 232 port XNN...

Page 23: ...Structure protocol for programming control operations and for diagnostic purposes BCS commands can be entered into a terminal emulation program such as HyperTerminal running on a PC For information o...

Page 24: ...quipment connected to the circuit breaker before applying power General Hazard Precautions These recommendations address potential hazards that are common to all installations Elevated Operating Tempe...

Page 25: ...Standard US power cord if shipped within the US Rack ears with 8 screws per set Link cables provided with multi enclosure systems Other enclosure products as needed The documentation in the first box...

Page 26: ...re s Power cord s Link cables and equipment included with multi enclosure systems Optional items for rack installation Surge protector s highly recommended A laptop computer or PC with a null modem ca...

Page 27: ...ower to the devices until after the Optima has power Step 5 4 Optional Establish communication with an external control device page 28 5 Attach power cords to each enclosure then turn on the entire sy...

Page 28: ...ot have restricted air flow To install an enclosure in a rack 1 Align the holes on one of the rack ears with the empty holes on the side of the enclosure FIG 5 insert and tighten each of the four scre...

Page 29: ...0 ft 100 m 10Base 2 BNC network segments cannot exceed 500 ft 150 m Important Enclosures must be cabled correctly after linking To ensure that you are attaching the correct signal cables to the correc...

Page 30: ...rter also used to daisy chain 10Base 2 enclosures Media Converter use when linking 10Base T RJ 45 enclosures to 10Base 2 BNC enclosures Multi Port Switch use when linking some types of multi enclosure...

Page 31: ...recis 500 MHz or Epica DG 1 Insert one end of the crossover cable into the first Optima s 10 100 RJ 45 port 2 Insert the other end of the crossover cable into the 10 100 RJ 45 port on the second Optim...

Page 32: ...he T connector 5 Add a 50 ohm termination connector to the other end of the T connector 6 Fasten a T connector to the Ethernet 10Base 2 BNC connector on the second enclosure s CPU 7 Attach the other e...

Page 33: ...with a Media Converter The rest can be daisy chained To link an Optima enclosure to a Multi Port Switch 1 Insert one end of the RJ 45 straight through patch cable into the 10 100 RJ 45 Ethernet port...

Page 34: ...e run 5 Fasten a T connector to the Media Converter s BNC connector 6 Attach the other end of the RG 58 coax cable to the T connector on the Media Converter 7 Add a 50 ohm termination connector to the...

Page 35: ...he serial port DB 9 port and is available on the AMX AutoPatch CD APControl 3 0 has a setup wizard that discovers the system s configuration information APWeb TCP IP The APWeb Server for control diagn...

Page 36: ...PC Requirements for APControl 3 0 Windows XP Professional or Windows 2000 Java Runtime Environment JRE v1 4 2 or the latest version Minimum Hardware 166 MHz 128 MB RAM 20 MB free disk space 800x600 d...

Page 37: ...l power cords to a surge protector and or AC line conditioner 5 If not already on apply power first to the Optima enclosure and then to the source and destination devices see Applying Power Startup on...

Page 38: ...r supplied Maximum length of cable 1 000 ft 305 m total including linked panels To establish a Link A port connection with an XNNet device 1 Attach one end of the XNNet link cable to the corresponding...

Page 39: ...nput and output signal cables refer to the sheet labeled AutoPatch Optima Connector Guide that shipped with the system The guide shows where to attach each signal cable on the rear of each enclosure T...

Page 40: ...hat board Audio Connectors For information on wiring specific types of connectors see the specific board chapter in this manual Signal Type Connector Type Analog video composite BNC S Video S Video Y...

Page 41: ...m damage turn on all power switches for the AMX AutoPatch equipment at the same time before applying power to the system s source and destination devices We recommend attaching all power cords to a su...

Page 42: ...el illuminates and displays the menu screen See FIG 14 and FIG 15 for examples of control panel startup screens The system is ready for a test switch see page 37 Note For instructions on checking the...

Page 43: ...b Server Module documentation HyperTerminal When power is applied to the enclosure HyperTerminal displays a one line splash screen followed by Ready FIG 16 The system is ready for a test switch see pa...

Page 44: ...An external third party controller Executing a Test Switch Before executing the test switch make sure the first two source devices and the first two destination devices are connected to the input and...

Page 45: ...ion For a complete list of BCS commands and responses see the BCS Protocol Instruction Manual on the AMX AutoPatch CD or at www amx com 8x8 DVI Input Boards After the test switch has executed successf...

Page 46: ...pport Have your system s serial number ready The system s serial number is normally located in two places on the enclosure on the left rear and on the left side near the power receptacle We recommend...

Page 47: ...Installation Setup 40 Optima Instruction Manual...

Page 48: ...reload the configuration file or to modify your system s configuration from the original specifications Make a copy of the current file every time the file is modified A copy of the configuration fil...

Page 49: ...recommended Serial port and RS 232 null modem cable If you cannot locate the AMX AutoPatch CD that shipped with your system see Discovering a System on page 44 To install XNConnect from the AMX AutoP...

Page 50: ...original specification Make a copy of the original file every time the file is modified To launch XNConnect 1 From the Start menu select Programs 2 Select AutoPatch Applications or other file group y...

Page 51: ...discover a system 1 Disconnect any third party control devices from the Optima enclosure s serial port 2 Connect the enclosure to your PC see page 28 3 Launch XNConnect see page 43 4 Open the Communic...

Page 52: ...eries of dialog boxes that are accessed by right clicking a hardware device or virtual matrix icon and selecting an option from the shortcut menu If you have a question regarding an open dialog box pr...

Page 53: ...l path Modifying a Configuration File Modifying a configuration file with XNConnect involves entering information in a field or in a series of dialog boxes A brief look at the contents in the Help fil...

Page 54: ...channel in each of the VMs 5 Customize additional channels by repeating Steps 3 and 4 6 Load the configuration file onto the system see page 50 If channel names are the only modifications that have be...

Page 55: ...local presets involves three dialog boxes that cover managing naming and modifying presets The instructions below are for creating a local preset For detailed information on modifying and deleting lo...

Page 56: ...buttons and preset modifications press F1 while the Manage Local Presets dialog box is open 11 After all switches for the preset have been assigned click OK and then close the Manage Local Presets di...

Page 57: ...e already been defined for the system To load the modified configuration file from XNConnect to the Optima CPU 1 Using Save As under the File menu make a duplicate copy of the modified file with a new...

Page 58: ...n Matrix being configured Three advanced virtual matrix related tasks are covered in this chapter Joining combining virtual matrices Creating breakaway virtual matrices Creating a new virtual matrix I...

Page 59: ...tem switches 16x16 S Video on VM 1 and 20x20 stereo audio on VM 3 The two VMs are joined to create VM 0 that switches input and output signals for sixteen pairs of video and audio signals Note For add...

Page 60: ...switch independently breakaway Note For additional information on creating breakaways see the XNConnect Help file To access the Help file topic for an open dialog box press the F1 key To create the fi...

Page 61: ...click Add Signal The signals appear in the Current Signals list 8 Click Create Breakaway The VM appears in the Currently Defined Breakaways list 9 Click OK to finalize the assignments 10 Load the con...

Page 62: ...annels which must be assigned to the physical connectors and grouped into a virtual matrix For more information on virtual matrices see page 51 Four dialog boxes are used for creating a virtual matrix...

Page 63: ...trix The Assign Virtual Matrix Signals dialog box opens 2 Under the Supported System Signals list use either tab select the signals for the new VM to select multiple signals hold the down the Control...

Page 64: ...ep 18 In the Starting Channel field enter the first channel number to be included In the Number of Channels to Create field enter the number of channels needed for the first signal 13 Select the first...

Page 65: ...t Assignments if satisfied 21 Load the configuring file onto the system see page 50 22 Using Save As under the File menu make a duplicate copy of the modified file with a new name and save it to the P...

Page 66: ...econd board The pattern is repeated for the output connectors The stereo audio signal is assigned to the input and output connectors on the stereo audio board The first input channel of VM 0 audio fol...

Page 67: ...ed to the first four input connectors on the wideband board The stereo audio signal is assigned to the first input connector on the stereo audio board When you switch Input 1 on VM 0 the RGBS and ster...

Page 68: ...onnectors for each signal on both boards For example by paralleling inputs on two 20x20 boards the set of configuration possibilities expands to 20x40 since the original 20 inputs can be routed to the...

Page 69: ...he second board using the virtual matrix level for which it is configured and selecting the paralleled input and the desired output s APControl or APWeb To execute switches on paralleled inputs using...

Page 70: ...Optima I O board s Phillips 1 screwdriver ESD wristband and cord with alligator clip Configuration Requirements If a board is replaced with the same type of board or if the system was configured for e...

Page 71: ...Remove 3 screws expansion plate 2 screws Screw will be in one of these 2 holes 1a Remove the five screws indicated four on top and one on the side 1b Remove the rack ear indicated four screws Stand th...

Page 72: ...board unit straight out of the enclosure frame 3b Pull up on the CPU board wiggling slightly to loosen it from the board unit Tip the board unit to the left for Step 4 Avoid pins when pulling out and...

Page 73: ...ting is affected FIG 27 Remove center slide keys 2 FIG 28 Remove screw s board or blank board plate Remove the two center slide keys Position with gold card edges at top Spacers Center slide keys Spac...

Page 74: ...Replace the screw s indicated Tip the board unit to the left Small hole next to screw hole will fit over small raised circle on board Raised circle 1a 1b 2a Replace the side slide key 2b Replace the...

Page 75: ...Push CPU board unit into place 3a Insert the left slide key tab up through the spacers adding spacers as needed 3b Insert the right slide key tab down under the left key and through the spacers One s...

Page 76: ...new board see page 70 FIG 33 Replace 3 screws expansion plate 2 screws FIG 34 Replace 5 screws rack ear 4 screws 5a Replace the three screws indicated 5b Replace the expansion plate requires two scre...

Page 77: ...nect any external controllers to ensure that no switches are executed during the loading of the file To update the system configuration if applicable 1 Attach a PC to the Optima s serial port with an...

Page 78: ...ion MyXCL folder 9 For XNConnect version 2 4 0 from the Configure menu select Configure All The system automatically reboots all devices Or For XNConnect versions prior to 2 4 0 from the Configure men...

Page 79: ...Appendix D Adding or Replacing I O Boards 72 Optima Instruction Manual...

Page 80: ...ipment directly above or below the enclosure Items Required Optima 3 RU power supply Phillips 1 screwdriver ESD wristband and cord with alligator clip Caution Do not remove a failed power supply until...

Page 81: ...front panel being careful not to pull or to put stress on the attached cables Support the panel from below FIG 38 5 Unplug the front panel power indicator cable from the STBY PWR SWITCH connector on...

Page 82: ...left Unplug the enclosure s AC wire harness from the AC connector on the power supply FIG 41 right Note that the connector has a locking tab on the right The AC cable remains attached to the enclosur...

Page 83: ...y into the CPU board on the right or into the I O boards behind the power supply Be especially careful that the fan screws do not damage any of the surrounding boards 11 Carefully slide the power supp...

Page 84: ...he double bridge guides during this step and the next 2 Carefully maneuver the power supply into the enclosure behind the backplane FIG 46 3 Rest the power supply flat on the enclosure floor and butt...

Page 85: ...supply mount to the enclosure 6 Plug the enclosure s AC wire harness into the AC connector on the power supply FIG 49 Note that the connector has a locking tab on the right 7 Plug the power supply s...

Page 86: ...s into the CP POWER connector FIG 52 9 If the power supply has a separate fan cable attach the cable connector to the FAN PWR connector on the Backplane FIG 52 Otherwise plugging in the DC wiring harn...

Page 87: ...ve control panels only If the listed items are all okay go to Step 13 If one or more of the items is not working see the Troubleshooting section on page 88 13 Unplug the AC power cord from the enclosu...

Page 88: ...ve components make sure you are properly grounded before touching any internal Optima materials Use an ESD wristband and cord with alligator clip attached to a good ground source Removal Procedure To...

Page 89: ...lank front panel Set aside and go to Step 7 Control panel Unplug the cable attached to the four pin connector on the Backplane FIG 58 Set the control panel aside Caution When handling the power supply...

Page 90: ...re 8 Unplug the power supply s DC cable from the Backplane FIG 60 Note that the connector has double locking tabs The other end of the DC cable remains attached to the power supply 9 If the power supp...

Page 91: ...d the power supply Be especially careful that the fan screws do not damage any of the surrounding boards 11 Carefully slide the power supply to the right until the three tabs on the bottom of the powe...

Page 92: ...ep and the next 2 Carefully maneuver the power supply into the enclosure until it is completely behind the Backplane FIG 64 3 Lower the power supply until the plate is flat on the enclosure floor and...

Page 93: ...ower supply mount to the enclosure 6 Plug the enclosure s AC wire harness into the power supply s AC connector FIG 67 Note that the connector has a locking tab on the left 7 Attach the power supply s...

Page 94: ...as a separate fan cable attach the power supply s fan cable connector to the FAN PWR connector on the Backplane FIG 52 Otherwise plugging in the DC wiring harness in Step 7 will connect the fan to a p...

Page 95: ...ooting If the status of the front panel power light or the LCD screen is not normal check the following Check the external AC power cord to be sure it is securely connected to both the enclosure and i...

Page 96: ...band 300 MHz systems use Hi Z Sync or HV Hi Z Sync boards to route horizontal and vertical sync signals 500 MHz video systems use Hi Z Sync boards to route horizontal and vertical sync signals Signal...

Page 97: ...configured systems see previous page Differential gain and phase measurements are performed with a standard 5 step modulated staircase test signal FIG 72 Standard video input output boards with a ste...

Page 98: ...nnectors white BNCs are on the left side of each board and the output connectors black BNCs are on the right side Input and output connectors are numbered separately The number of BNC connectors depen...

Page 99: ...Standard Video Hi Z Sync Input Output Boards 92 Optima Instruction Manual...

Page 100: ...tput Boards Specifications Applies to I O boards FG1046 446 FG1046 488 Also applies to S Video boards contained in pre configured systems AMX reserves the right to modify its products and their specif...

Page 101: ...ay also contain I O boards for additional signal types Optima S Video boards are equipped with locking S Video connectors When used in conjunction with an AMX AutoPatch manufactured S Video cable the...

Page 102: ...tial gain and phase measurements are performed with a standard 5 step modulated staircase test signal AMX reserves the right to modify its products and their specifications without notice Signal Confi...

Page 103: ...put connectors are numbered separately The number of BNC connectors depends on the I O configuration The enclosure may also contain I O boards for additional signal types To connect Y c video inputs a...

Page 104: ...iples of the boards listed above for routing the separate components of a component video signal e g routing the R G and B in an RGBHV signal Hi Z sync boards or HV Hi Z sync boards can be used in a w...

Page 105: ...er Conditions Value Frequency Response 1 to All 3 0 dB to 300 MHz or better 1 5 dB to 100 MHz or better Frequency Response FG1046 410 only 1 to All 3 0 dB to 300 MHz or better 2 0 dB to 100 MHz or bet...

Page 106: ...re numbered separately The number of BNC connectors depends on the wideband video I O configuration The example in FIG 80 shows a BNC cable attached to Output 9 on each board to route the R Gs and B c...

Page 107: ...Wideband Video 300 MHz Input Output Boards 100 Optima Instruction Manual...

Page 108: ...horizontal and vertical sync signals in these systems see the Standard Video Hi Z Sync Input Output Boards chapter For information on the stereo audio boards in systems which route stereo audio signa...

Page 109: ...he right side Input and output connectors are numbered separately The number of BNC connectors depends on the 500 MHz video I O configuration The example in FIG 82 shows a BNC cable attached to Output...

Page 110: ...h are used in pre configured systems or can be ordered individually for custom systems Signals may only be routed from the inputs on a board to the outputs on the same board because each board has its...

Page 111: ...ations Parameter Conditions Value Frequency Response 1 to All 3 0 dB to 300 MHz or better 1 5 dB to 100 MHz or better Crosstalk f 5 MHz f 30 MHz f 150 MHz 60 dB 40 dB 35 dB Signal to Noise Ratio SNR V...

Page 112: ...er I O boards for additional signal types To connect HD 15 inputs and outputs 1 Fasten the cables onto the input and output HD 15 connectors FIG 84 HD 15 Pinout Pinout information for the High Density...

Page 113: ...RGBHV HD 15 Input Output Boards 106 Optima Instruction Manual...

Page 114: ...SD SDI digital video signals Dual Link HD SDI Two HD SDI boards in the same enclosure can be used to route dual link HD SDI if they were ordered to do so and are wired in conjunction with each other...

Page 115: ...Yes Data Type 8 bit or 10 bit Standard Conforms to SMPTE 259M SMPTE 344M Input Level max 0 8 Vpp 10 Input Impedance 75 ohms Auto Cable Equalization Up to 1148 ft 350 m of Belden 8281 or equivalent typ...

Page 116: ...he number of BNC connectors depends on the I O configuration The enclosure may also contain I O boards for additional signal types To connect digital video inputs and outputs 1 Fasten the cables onto...

Page 117: ...SD SDI HD SDI Input Output Boards 110 Optima Instruction Manual...

Page 118: ...isplay Data Channel support with plug and play information provided by the Optima Distribution Matrix Signals may only be routed from the inputs on a board to the outputs on the same board because eac...

Page 119: ...Hz refresh rate Signal Type DVI D Single Link DDC EDID Support EDID provided by the Optima HDCP Support No Input Voltage nominal 1 0 Vpp Differential Input Voltage max 1 5 Vpp Differential Output Vol...

Page 120: ...Some monitors may not support the maximum refresh rate Standard Timing Identification Resolution Refresh Rate Max ID 1 1600x1200 included in the Detailed Timing Block 75 Hz ID 2 640x480 120 Hz ID 3 10...

Page 121: ...tage max 1 5 Vpp Differential Input Equalization Up to 40 dB Automatic Input Cable Length max Up to 100 ft 30 48 m 1920x1200 60 Hz over High Quality DVI 24 AWG Shielded Twisted Pair Cable Input Cable...

Page 122: ...ts products and their specifications without notice Standard Timing Identification Resolutions Refresh Rate Max ID 1 1920x1200 Included in the Detailed Timing Block with reduced sync blanking 60 Hz ID...

Page 123: ...separately The number of DVI connectors depends on the I O configuration The enclosure may also contain I O boards for additional signal types Note The top row of connectors on the 8x8 DVI board are u...

Page 124: ...or instructions on upgrading the Application Code To determine the enclosure s Application Code version 1 Before applying power to the system attach a PC to the Optima s serial port with a null modem...

Page 125: ...he first destination device 4 Note the device attached to Output 1 to see if it still has power visually check for display If the device does not have power go to Step 8 If the device has power attach...

Page 126: ...46 659 if necessary This software is available on the AMX AutoPatch CD or at www amx com Note The Optima 4x4 DVI board FG1046 479 does not currently support the EDID Programmer EDID Overview EDID Exte...

Page 127: ...e Need for EDID Programming on page 121 The EDID Programmer has been provided for cases where additional in field programming of the EDID chips is needed The EDID Programmer can be used for the follow...

Page 128: ...ach destination display to verify that the picture is present making note of any that are not 7 Repeat Steps 3 through 6 for each of the remaining DVI inputs Important If any destinations do not displ...

Page 129: ...ation enter file name and click Save 8 Disconnect the DVI cable from the PC and from the destination device If your laptop has an HD 15 VGA port you can use a DVI to VGA cable to connect the laptop s...

Page 130: ...k the Open button to select the edid file to be written to the DVI input connector 11 Click the Write button to write the EDID information to the DVI board 12 If applicable Repeat any of the steps nec...

Page 131: ...DVI Input Output Boards 124 Optima Instruction Manual...

Page 132: ...Boards Specifications Applies to I O board FG1046 458 and to coaxial connectors on the combination I O board FG1046 461 Also applies to S PDIF digital audio boards contained in pre configured systems...

Page 133: ...connectors are on the left side of each Optima board and the output connectors are on the right side Input and output connectors are numbered separately The number of I O connectors depends on the I O...

Page 134: ...rds with digital gain control contained in the specific pre configured Slam Dunk systems in the table below Signals may only be routed from the inputs on a board to the outputs on the same board becau...

Page 135: ...on a label located on the left side near the power receptacle The input connectors are on the left side of each stereo audio board and the output connectors are on the right side Input and output conn...

Page 136: ...s the options for wiring between the sources and the input connectors and between the output connectors and the destinations More than one of these options can be used in the same system For balanced...

Page 137: ...ed and will be indicated in status results but will not result in an audible difference of more than 10 dBr Adjusting Digital Input Gain If a board supports digital input gain adjustments can be made...

Page 138: ...d replace with the decibel level Enter the decibel level as a decimal number to the tenth place without the decimal point e g 5 dB is entered as 50 CL I VA T Example Adjust the input gain of Input 4 t...

Page 139: ...Stereo Audio Input Output Boards 132 Optima Instruction Manual...

Page 140: ...I O boards which are used in pre configured systems or can be ordered individually for custom systems Signals may only be routed from the inputs on a board to the outputs on the same board because eac...

Page 141: ...Audio THD Noise 1 kHz 10 dBu to 4 dBu 0 04 Audio Crosstalk 1 kHz Vin 4 dBu 95 dB Audio Signal to Noise Ratio SNR 20 Hz to 20 kHz Vin 8 dBu 85 dB Audio Input Level max 8 dBu Audio Input Impedance 18 k...

Page 142: ...ated on the left side near the power receptacle HD 15 Connectors To connect HD 15 inputs 1 Fasten the cables onto the input HD 15 connectors FIG 102 HD 15 Board Connector Pinout Pinout information for...

Page 143: ...stereo audio signals using twisted pair wire connect the shield ground only at one end recommend receiving end to minimize low frequency noise FIG 105 Wiring Sources Source devices will require either...

Page 144: ...ons on installing or replacing RGBHV Stereo to CatPro boards see Appendix D Adding or Replacing I O Boards on page 63 System Setup Requirements An Optima RGBHV Stereo to CatPro system works in conjunc...

Page 145: ...Adjustment The image on the Destination Monitor may be unclear or distorted due to the cable length Adjustments are made on the CatPro RX Module to clear the image and compensate for skew The potentio...

Page 146: ...tiometer Increasing the peak removes the graininess The image will still be skewed If the skew was adjusted previously restore the default settings before proceeding adjust skew fully counterclockwise...

Page 147: ...bars 6 Press the Adjust knob The LED turns blue the module is placed in Blue Skew Adjust mode 7 Turn the Adjust knob clockwise or counterclockwise until the blue color bars align with the red and gree...

Page 148: ...s cycled the system could not find valid settings and reverted to the factory defined default settings Complete Steps 2 through 10 again CatPro RGBHV Stereo RX Module Applicability Notice This section...

Page 149: ...0 F 0 to 43 C Dimensions Depth Width Height 5 22 in 13 26 cm 5 82 in 14 78 cm 1 42 in 3 61 cm w out feet Weight Approx 1 5 lb 0 68 kg Specifications at 1000 ft RGBHV Stereo Audio Parameter Conditions...

Page 150: ...tor 2 Wire the audio connector FIG 113 3 Insert the RJ 45 connector into the UTP STP In receptacle 4 Plug the power cord into the power jack and into the power source Note For adjustment procedures wh...

Page 151: ...RGBHV Stereo to CatPro Input Output Boards 144 Optima Instruction Manual...

Page 152: ...tem require only one APWeb board The APWeb board connects to a LAN using an RJ 45 cable Any PC based Internet browsing software can then access the APWeb server The APWeb server allows remote control...

Page 153: ...Indicator On link status is active Power Indicator On system is receiving power Note The two small rectangular LEDs on the RJ 45 connector are not used on this product Service Switch Below the TCP IP...

Page 154: ...oard connected to a LAN Both computers in the illustration have access to the Optima If only one computer will be used the APWeb board can be connected directly to the computer s network card Importan...

Page 155: ...stband and cord with alligator clip attached to a good ground source Note The APWeb board can be inserted into either of the expansion slots To add an APWeb board to an enclosure 1 Unplug the enclosur...

Page 156: ...PC Important AMX AutoPatch systems should only be linked in their own isolated networks To connect the APWeb board to the LAN or PC 1 Complete the installation of the Optima enclosure s according to t...

Page 157: ...efault user name none and password none 4 Click OK APWeb opens 5 For setup and operation details for the APWeb server see the APWeb Instruction Manual Troubleshooting If the Enter Network Password dia...

Page 158: ...serial port settings on the PC must be set at baud 9600 data bits 8 stop bit 1 parity none and flow control none If the firmware version is compatible Try reestablishing the connection If the problem...

Page 159: ...formation available Log on APWeb using the Network Administrator s user name and password found in the APWeb Instruction Manual Click the Configuration link Check to be sure that Force VM Discovery is...

Page 160: ...XNNet devices include the following AMX AutoPatch products Remote control panels e g CP 15 CP 20A SBC and Preset SBC If ordered with the system the XNNet board is installed at the factory For informa...

Page 161: ...ord in multi enclosure systems turn off all power switches and unplug all enclosures 2 Remove the screws from one of the expansion plates set the plate aside FIG 121 3 Insert the XNNet board the Link...

Page 162: ...t device see the individual product documentation 3 Unplug the Link A XNNet connector from the Optima s XNNet board 4 Loosen the screws on the Link A connector 5 Insert the two wires from the other en...

Page 163: ...XNNet Expansion Board 156 Optima Instruction Manual...

Page 164: ...egistered trademarks of AMX AMX reserves the right to alter specifications without notice at any time It s Your World Take Control 3000 RESEARCH DRIVE RICHARDSON TX 75082 USA 800 222 0193 469 624 8000...

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