Corporation Distribution Matrix Instruction Manual

Contents
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Octaire Instruction Manual
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