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Overview & General Specifications

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Octaire Instruction Manual

Overview & General Specifications

The Octaire Distribution Matrix is a fixed system consisting of a single video or audio enclosure or 
multiple video enclosures with or without audio in a fixed input/output range.

 

Because the Octaire is 

available in various fixed sizes, the illustrations in this manual may differ slightly from model(s) you 
purchased. These cost-effective, off-the-shelf units pack the same high-performance specifications as 
our other top lines.

Applicability Notice

In the following five tables, enclosures are designated as: 

 

STD 

–

 standard video

 

UWB 

–

 ultra-wideband video 

 

SYNC 

–

 digital HV sync

 

AUDIO 

–

 stereo audio 

The designations for the video type are on labels on the rear of the enclosures. 
An explanation for the model numbers is provided in FIG. 1.

Composite Video and Composite Video+Stereo:

FIG. 1  

Octaire model numbers

Model

Configuration 

Description

# of Enclosures

FGP44-3248-110

32x48

Composite Video

1 STD

FGP44-3264-110

32x64

Composite Video

1 STD 

FGP44-4832-110

48x32

Composite Video

1 STD

FGP44-4848-110

48x48

Composite Video

1 STD

FGP44-4864-110

48x64

Composite Video

1 STD

FGP44-6432-110

64x32

Composite Video

1 STD

FGP44-6448-110

64x48

Composite Video

1 STD

FGP44-6464-110

64x64

Composite Video

1 STD

FGP44-3248-117

32x48

Composite Video+Stereo

1 STD + 1 AUDIO

FGP44-3264-117

32x64

Composite Video+Stereo

1 STD + 1 AUDIO

FGP44-4832-117

48x32

Composite Video+Stereo

1 STD + 1 AUDIO

FGP44-4848-117

48x48

Composite Video+Stereo

1 STD + 1 AUDIO

FGP44-4864-117

48x64

Composite Video+Stereo

1 STD + 1 AUDIO

FGP44-6432-117

64x32

Composite Video+Stereo

1 STD + 1 AUDIO

FGP44-6448-117

64x48

Composite Video+Stereo

1 STD + 1 AUDIO

FGP44-6464-117

64x64

Composite Video+Stereo

1 STD + 1 AUDIO

Summary of Contents for Distribution Matrix Octaire

Page 1: ...Instruction Manual Matrix Switchers Octaire Distribution Matrix Release 08 15 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: ...tion 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 Vertica...

Page 5: ...ustomizing the Control Options 76 Defining Routing Levels Manually Configuring VMs 78 Handling Security Issues 80 Opening a Telnet Session 81 Executing Disconnecting Switches 82 Adjusting Audio Settin...

Page 6: ...uctive 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 diss...

Page 7: ...your AMX AutoPatch product turn it off immediately and call technical support For products with multiple power supplies in each unit make sure all power supplies are turned on simultaneously Use surge...

Page 8: ...illez ce que tous les blocs d alimentation des appareils dot s de blocs d alimentation multiples dans chaque unit soient allum s simultan ment Servez vous de protecteurs de surtension ou de conditionn...

Page 9: ...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 10: ...n may 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 proble...

Page 11: ...Notices 6 Octaire Instruction Manual...

Page 12: ...ion for the model numbers is provided in FIG 1 Composite Video and Composite Video Stereo FIG 1 Octaire model numbers Model Configuration Description of Enclosures FGP44 3248 110 32x48 Composite Video...

Page 13: ...o 2 STD 1 AUDIO FGP44 6448 217 64x48 Y c Stereo 2 STD 1 AUDIO FGP44 6464 217 64x64 Y c Stereo 2 STD 1 AUDIO Model Configuration Description of Enclosures FGP44 3248 360 32x48 Component 3 UWB FGP44 326...

Page 14: ...o audio signal Model Configuration Description of Enclosures FGP44 3248 560 32x48 RGBHV 3 UWB 2 SYNC FGP44 3264 560 32x64 RGBHV 3 UWB 2 SYNC FGP44 4832 560 48x32 RGBHV 3 UWB 2 SYNC FGP44 4848 560 48x4...

Page 15: ...of video signals Dual power feeds and redundant power supplies Standard RS 232 Service Access Spacing twice the space between connectors making BNC cable connections easy Standard Warranty see warrant...

Page 16: ...nce as viewed from the rear will vary depending on the signal connector types and the configuration size which is also the main determinate of weight Rear View Components Control hardware CPU Power re...

Page 17: ...gle enclosure diagnostic information and system firmware upgrades Power Receptacles Switches The Octaire has dual power connections for the redundant power supplies located on the left Each power supp...

Page 18: ...enclosure A set of colored bands ships with the system for the colored band to signal correspondence see the table on page 22 For cabling and wiring information for each signal type see page 21 For si...

Page 19: ...ns and conditions for operating an Octaire on a company LAN Local Area Network If your AMX account has the required permissions you can download APControl from www amx com BCS Serial Control Protocol...

Page 20: ...ower consumption rating of all the equipment connected to the circuit breaker before applying power General Hazard Precautions These recommendations address potential hazards that are common to all in...

Page 21: ...d within the US Rack ears and screws Link cable provided with multi enclosure systems Other enclosure products as needed The documentation in the first box includes AMX AutoPatch Octaire Quick Start G...

Page 22: ...he serial number for each enclosure located on the rear next to the power receptacles in an easily accessible location before installing the Octaire in a rack Use earth grounded power cords system wit...

Page 23: ...destination device see Attaching Inputs Outputs on page 21 Multiple BNC connectors attached to corresponding connectors on the enclosures designated on the Octaire AutoPatch Connector Guide page 96 ar...

Page 24: ...l information from the control panel or an external controller and passes on relevant information to the other enclosures via the links as well as retrieving control requests for success failure from...

Page 25: ...the one with the control panel for the first video component type e g R for RGBHV Secondary enclosures of the same signal type e g G and B or H and V are interchangeable Link the remaining enclosures...

Page 26: ...All video connectors are BNC For the BNC connectors on Octaire enclosures the upper set inputs is white and the lower set outputs is black For signal specifications for standard video ultra wideband v...

Page 27: ...onnecting Video Cables Before connecting all input and output video cables and if applicable wires for stereo attach the cables and wires for the first source and first destination devices only and ex...

Page 28: ...tween sources and input connectors and between output connectors and the destinations More than one option can be used in the same system For balanced and unbalanced wiring details see FIG 16 Attachin...

Page 29: ...ctaire via the serial port DB 9 on the primary enclosure and is available on the AMX AutoPatch CD APWeb TCP IP The APWeb server for control diagnostics and third party access is accessed through a TCP...

Page 30: ...ments 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 display Reco...

Page 31: ...stem New select Heritage System Next select Manual Configuration Entry Next enter Add VM information Next and finish the Wizard instructions Terminal emulation Open the program e g HyperTerminal selec...

Page 32: ...Power Redundancy Setup For proper redundant operations both power supplies must be powered at all times To take full advantage of the dual power feeds and redundant power supplies on the Octaire we re...

Page 33: ...ch For startup information on specific types of control before executing a test switch see page 30 Indicator Lights at Startup When the enclosure powers up the indicator LEDs will respond as follows I...

Page 34: ...ality beacon response will only function properly if the NetLinx master is connected to the RS 232 control port on the primary enclosure the one with the control panel APControl 3 0 If you are using A...

Page 35: ...controller Executing a Test Switch applicable to new system installations only Before executing the test switch make sure the first source device and the first destination device are connected to the...

Page 36: ...est switch is routed correctly the system established a connection between the specified input and output connectors within the enclosure Check all link and signal connections on the rear of the enclo...

Page 37: ...ectors Sync In and Sync Out are to the far right on the rear of the enclosure Cable Requirement for VIS 75 ohm coax video cable customer provided Cabling a Composite Enclosure for VIS To send the sync...

Page 38: ...depends on the type of external sync source If the external sync source is a Blackburst generator or NTSC composite video set the BB Blackburst switch to on be sure the TTL switch is off If the exter...

Page 39: ...set the VIS toggle switches 1 Using a small screwdriver or paper clip toggle each video enclosure s DIP switch according to the information provided on the previous page Important After the VIS toggle...

Page 40: ...Internet security issues for your LAN environment must be taken into account contact your Network Administrator TCP IP Port Indicator LEDs The TCP IP port used for APWeb is located on the rear of the...

Page 41: ...8 illustrates an Octaire Distribution Matrix connected to a LAN Both computers in the illustration have access to the Octaire If only one computer will be used the Octaire s APWeb TCP IP port can be c...

Page 42: ...through cable into the TCP IP port on the Octaire enclosure 4 Apply power to the Octaire enclosure s according to the directions on page 27 5 Check the indicator LEDs page 28 6 Allow 20 to 60 seconds...

Page 43: ...Installation Setup 38 Octaire Instruction Manual...

Page 44: ...c in two standard video enclosures Three component HDTV in three ultra wideband video enclosures RGBHV in three ultra wideband video enclosures and two sync enclosures For information on understanding...

Page 45: ...z or better 1 5 dB 150 MHz or better Crosstalk f 1 MHz f 5 MHz f 10 MHz f 30 MHz f 100 MHz f 150 MHz 80 dB 79 dB 74 dB 71 dB 60 dB 52 dB Signal to Noise Ratio Vin 0 7 V 100 IRE 65 dB Return Loss f 5 M...

Page 46: ...specifications without notice Stereo Audio Signal Specifications Frequency Response 20 Hz to 20 kHz 1 dB THD Noise f 1 kHz Vin 2 dBu f 1 kHz Vin 10 to 10 dBu 0 03 0 1 Crosstalk f 1 kHz Vin 14 dBu 100...

Page 47: ...Signal Types Specifications 42 Octaire Instruction Manual...

Page 48: ...he Input and Output Keys to select values and the Take Key to execute the operations some modes require using the Control Dial and Select Key to select values Control Keys Dial Function Key The Functi...

Page 49: ...lue key indicates the input or output can be selected as part of the current operation White or flashing white key indicates an input or output has been selected and that further action is required to...

Page 50: ...in the Virtual Matrix Mode the virtual matrix routing level needed to perform operations can be changed see page 48 Status Selecting Status places the system in Status Mode While in Status Mode signa...

Page 51: ...Patch CD and is available at www amx com Tip When the labels are ready to print we recommend printing a sample sheet on plain paper first To create and install labels for Input and Output Keys 1 From...

Page 52: ...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...

Page 53: ...pears 2 Locate Virtual Matrix by scrolling with the Control Dial 3 Press the Select Key The V Matrix list appears 4 Scroll the Control Dial to Audio 5 Press the Select Key to enter your selection The...

Page 54: ...by pressing the corresponding Input and Output Keys Pressing the Cancel Key clears an incomplete disconnect command and returns the display to the beginning of the submenu The disconnect command is n...

Page 55: ...hanging the routing state The panel stays in Status Mode until the Function Key is pressed To verify signal status on a different routing level see Changing Virtual Matrices Routing Levels on page 48...

Page 56: ...ings if applicable All 64 global preset numbers are displayed in the Global Preset submenu even if not defined Be aware that there is no indication to distinguish a Global Preset number that has been...

Page 57: ...Key to return to the Function menu Executing Global Presets To execute a global preset 1 Press the Function Key The Function menu appears 2 Locate Global Preset by scrolling with the Control Dial 3 P...

Page 58: ...tem gain the amount of input gain plus the amount of output gain specified for any input output routing path cannot exceed 10 dBr If you enter a volume gain command that exceeds 10 dBr when it is comb...

Page 59: ...turn to the Adjust Audio submenu The Cancel Key does not undo the audio adjustments Or press the Function Key to return to the Function menu Note If the selected output is muted Muted displays as the...

Page 60: ...input signals provides a consistent reference for volume adjustments and eliminates jumps when routing between different inputs Typical uses for input gain the nominal level of the signal from the sou...

Page 61: ...s to the source that was routed in Step 1 The Adjust Input Gain Screen appears displaying the gain range of the audio signal and the current gain setting 8 Adjust the input gain by scrolling with the...

Page 62: ...place the Octaire system cannot retrieve a lost password If the password is lost while the system is locked contact technical support see page 31 Locking the Control Panel If you enter the wrong pass...

Page 63: ...ntering the password If you enter the wrong password while attempting to unlock the Control Panel an invalid password message appears and the Cancel Key flashes Press the Cancel Key to clear the error...

Page 64: ...ware Version Screen provides the following information Driver Control Panel s firmware version Built date the Control Panel s software was built Host software version of the initial operating system I...

Page 65: ...re implemented If you want to immediately switch on the default matrix either change the current virtual matrix see page 48 or cycle the power The following example changes the default virtual matrix...

Page 66: ...ble VIS 1 Press the Function Key The Function menu appears 2 Locate Setup Options by scrolling with the Control Dial 3 Press the Select Key The Setup Options submenu appears Locate VIS Config by scrol...

Page 67: ...ire system cannot retrieve a lost password If the password is lost while the system is locked contact technical support see page 31 To set the password 1 Press the Function Key The Function menu appea...

Page 68: ...ord and the LCD displays Password Reset Press the Take Key and go to Step 8 If the re entered password does not match the LCD displays Invalid Password Press the Cancel Key to return to Enter New PWD...

Page 69: ...in To turn off error code reporting 1 Enter ERR 0 Most Common System Error Codes Error Codes Name Meaning Troubleshooting Strategies E01000A Enclosure timeout error One or more of the enclosures in a...

Page 70: ...error was simply a timeout error When you are using BCS commands one common troubleshooting strategy is to enter the command again Often the command has simply been entered incorrectly e g omitting a...

Page 71: ...Octaire Control Panel Operation 66 Octaire Instruction Manual...

Page 72: ...sures as long as it is configured as a single system The APWeb server can also function as a Tunneling Access Point TAP As a TAP it can be used to control a system e g with third party controllers usi...

Page 73: ...ur network firewall and that system security be turned on A worksheet to record connection information is provided at the end of this chapter see page 86 To set up the APWeb server 1 Follow the direct...

Page 74: ...sting audio page 83 Execute Macro Execute Macro For executing macros page 85 Create Macro Create Edit Macro For creating or deleting macros page 77 Define VM Define VM manual configuration For manuall...

Page 75: ...on page or from any dialog box opened from the APWeb site the APWeb server reboots The reboot updates information between the Octaire and the APWeb server The Octaire system itself does not reboot Usi...

Page 76: ...ork Administrator and another one for the user APWeb s Account Profile Site Security page is accessed by clicking the Authentication button on the APWeb Administration page Note System security can al...

Page 77: ...he corresponding BNC connector on the enclosure that routes c Note For complete information on the XBar Controller see page 82 The test switch below routes Input source channel 1 to Output destination...

Page 78: ...are connected to the input and output connectors exactly as shown in the Octaire AutoPatch Connector Guide for your matrix switcher Depending on the signal and connector type you may need to attach m...

Page 79: ...pages within APWeb Enabling Disabling Product Services APWeb can be customized for additional access to the system with Telnet and or BCS tunnel They can be enabled or disabled from the APWeb Administ...

Page 80: ...figuration link The APWeb Configuration page opens 2 Under Bootup Operations select or unselect the options see below to determine which parts if any of the configuration to retrieve during APWeb boot...

Page 81: ...s are made Setting the Size of the XBar Window The size of the XBar applet can be changed from the Configuration page The default size for the window is 800x580 You may need to experiment a little to...

Page 82: ...stored on the Octaire An APWeb macro can consist of a command that executes a global preset command that was defined elsewhere see the second example below Since a global preset replicates a predefin...

Page 83: ...Create The macro now contains the new information Macros can also be deleted from the Create Edit Macro page To delete a macro 1 From any page in the site click the Create Macro link 2 Under the Dele...

Page 84: ...w 6 Enter a VM number follow the Numbering Rules above 7 Enter the corresponding VM name All audio follow video Video or Audio 8 Enter the number of inputs and outputs for the system e g No Inputs 48...

Page 85: ...om any page in the site click the Administration link 2 Under Account Profile Site Security click Authentication The Account Profile Site Security page opens 3 Under Disable Site Security enter the Ad...

Page 86: ...lnet session for controlling the Octaire with BCS commands can be opened by clicking the Launch Telnet Session button on the Diagnostics page The button opens the PC s default terminal emulation progr...

Page 87: ...one VM may affect the routing state on the other VMs Note Multiple independent AMX AutoPatch Routing Systems each with some type of APWeb server e g a TCP IP connector on the CPU an APWeb expansion b...

Page 88: ...rnal serial controllers are also being used system status can be updated from the VM Selection Pad To update system status when using multiple control points 1 Click the VM title block in the upper le...

Page 89: ...and professional grade audio equipment whose levels can vary noticeably in the same matrix switcher Input gain adjustment is also used for equalizing amplitudes between balanced and unbalanced source...

Page 90: ...routed to the same destination output Executing Macros Once a macro is created for a system on APWeb it can be executed from any PC with access to the APWeb server for that system To execute a macro...

Page 91: ...quired The user names and passwords are case sensitive Addresses Must Be Supported Fixed or Static IP Address ______ ______ ______ ______ The default APWeb address is 192 168 0 251 Subnet Mask ______...

Page 92: ...e and Macros which are programmed by the Network Administrator Connecting to APWeb To connect to the APWeb server 1 Launch a browser on your PC 2 Type http 192 168 0 251 or the address provided by the...

Page 93: ...ne which part of the system is available for control in the XBar An APWeb server provides access to a single Octaire system from a specific IP address and can be accessed from up to five PCs at the sa...

Page 94: ...the switch is not completed Red crosspoint red indicates an actively routed signal click to disconnect Cursor over crosspoint move over I O pairs to display channel numbers Executing Disconnecting Sw...

Page 95: ...ume If the system supports audio and the volume adjust feature is not working verify with the Network Administrator that it has been enabled To adjust volume 1 From any page in the site click the Cont...

Page 96: ...alog box opens 2 Click Update Status The most current routing state is displayed 3 Close the VM Selection Pad Executing Macros A macro is a sequence of control commands that are executed simultaneousl...

Page 97: ...information if you want to limit control to a particular virtual matrix otherwise all virtual matrices will be accessible from the VM title block Specify locked or unlocked for the value The XBar def...

Page 98: ...the indicator is not illuminated check the cable type It must be an RJ 45 crossover cable from the TCP IP connector to the PC or an RJ 45 straight through patch cable from the TCP IP connector to the...

Page 99: ...anual 2 Select the Connections tab 3 Click LAN Settings The Local Area Network LAN Settings dialog box opens If the Proxy server box is checked go to Step 4 If the Proxy server box is not checked chec...

Page 100: ...nstruction Manual 4 Click Advanced The Proxy Settings dialog box opens 5 In the Exceptions field enter the appropriate APWeb IP address the default is 192 168 0 251 6 Click OK to exit each of the dial...

Page 101: ...Appendix A Octaire AutoPatch Connector Guide 96 Octaire Instruction Manual Appendix A Octaire AutoPatch Connector Guide...

Page 102: ...of information provided the higher the verbosity setting the more information is displayed Only one verbosity setting and one component setting can be entered in a command The order in which these tw...

Page 103: ...General Rules for Octaire Diagnostic Commands In a multi enclosure system the splash screen displays information only for the enclosure that is connected directly to the PC If the verbosity setting i...

Page 104: ...splay FIG 46 Display for i7v1 component 7 verbosity 1 FIG 47 Display for i7v3 component 7 verbosity 3 FIG 48 Display for i3v3 component 3 verbosity 3 scri7v1 7 System Sensors detected center board sen...

Page 105: ...Appendix B Programmer s Interface for System Diagnostics 100 Octaire Instruction Manual...

Page 106: ...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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