AMX AVS-OP-0816-567SD Instruction Manual

Instruction ManualAutoPatch Matrix SwitchersOptima SDDistribution MatrixRelease: 4/21/2009Firmware v1.4.0

Notices5Optima SD Instruction ManualTrademark Notices AMX®, AutoPatch®, and NetLinx® are trademarks of AMX.Windows®, Windows 2000®, Windows NT®, and W

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Overview & General Specifications7Optima SD Instruction ManualOverview & General SpecificationsApplicability NoticeThe information in this man

Overview & General Specifications8Optima SD Instruction ManualOptima SD Control FeaturesOptima SD systems support three protocols: BCS* (Basic Con

Overview & General Specifications9Optima SD Instruction ManualRear ViewThe enclosures’s appearance, as viewed from the rear (FIG. 2), will vary de

Overview & General Specifications10Optima SD Instruction ManualThe following sections briefly introduce the hardware on the rear of an enclosure.C

Overview & General Specifications11Optima SD Instruction ManualInput/Output BoardsAn Optima SD (3 RU) enclosure has six board slots. The double bo

Overview & General Specifications12Optima SD Instruction ManualOptima SD Specifications* The fuse is internal and is not field serviceable. If you

Overview & General Specifications13Optima SD Instruction ManualControl OptionsOptima SD systems support three different protocols: BCS (as ASCII c

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AMX Limited Warranty and DisclaimerAll products returned to AMX require a Return Material Authorization (RMA) number. The RMA number is obtained from

Installation & Setup15Optima SD Instruction ManualInstallation & SetupSite RecommendationsWhen placing the enclosures, follow the recommendati

Installation & Setup16Optima SD Instruction ManualMechanical (Rack) LoadingWhen installing equipment in a rack, distribute the weight to avoid une

Installation & Setup17Optima SD Instruction ManualRack Installation & System SetupThe Optima SD enclosures can be mounted in a standard EIA 19

Installation & Setup18Optima SD Instruction ManualInstallation ProcedureA flow chart showing the installation sequence is in FIG. 5. The procedure

Installation & Setup19Optima SD Instruction ManualRack InstallationCaution: To prevent overheating and airflow restriction, avoid placing high hea

Installation & Setup20Optima SD Instruction ManualImportant: Enclosures must be cabled correctly after linking. To ensure that the correct signal

Installation & Setup21Optima SD Instruction ManualLinking an Optima SD SystemOptima SD enclosures are directly linked to each other via their ENC

Installation & Setup22Optima SD Instruction ManualAttaching External ControllersThe Optima SD can be controlled by attaching an external control d

Installation & Setup23Optima SD Instruction ManualAttaching Serial ControllersAn external serial controller is any device that can send and receiv

Installation & Setup24Optima SD Instruction Manual2. Plug one end of the null modem serial cable into the CONTROL (RS-232) port on the enclosure (

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Installation & Setup25Optima SD Instruction ManualAttaching Remote XNNet Control DevicesA remote XNNet control device is any device that sends and

Installation & Setup26Optima SD Instruction ManualAttaching Inputs & OutputsInput and output connectors are the attachment points for source a

Installation & Setup27Optima SD Instruction ManualSignal Types & ConnectorsThe signal types and connectors for an Optima SD system are:  500

Installation & Setup28Optima SD Instruction ManualWiring Stereo Audio Connectors (5-position terminal block)The stereo audio connectors for the Op

Installation & Setup29Optima SD Instruction ManualApplying Power & StartupThe universal power receptacles on the enclosures will accept all ma

Installation & Setup30Optima SD Instruction ManualSerial Control Device StartupIf you have not already done so, attach the serial control device t

Installation & Setup31Optima SD Instruction ManualExecuting a Test SwitchWe recommend executing a test switch to verify the system is working prop

Installation & Setup32Optima SD Instruction ManualTo disconnect the factory default switch using the control panel:1.Press the Function Key.The Fu

Installation & Setup33Optima SD Instruction Manual5. Press the Take Key.Input 2 switches to Output 1, and the keys turn blue.The panel remains in

Installation & Setup34Optima SD Instruction ManualTroubleshootingIf the test switch did not execute correctly: Check the power indicator on the

ContentsiOptima SD Instruction ManualContentsESD Warning ...

500 MHz Video Input/Output Boards35Optima SD Instruction Manual500 MHz Video Input/Output BoardsApplicability NoticeThis chapter pertains to 500 MHz v

500 MHz Video Input/Output Boards36Optima SD Instruction Manual500 MHz Video Input/Output Boards SpecificationsApplies to 500 MHz video I/O boards in

Hi-Z Sync Input/Output Boards37Optima SD Instruction ManualHi-Z Sync Input/Output BoardsApplicability NoticeThis chapter pertains to Hi-Z sync input/o

Hi-Z Sync Input/Output Boards38Optima SD Instruction ManualAttaching CablesWhen attaching video input and output cables, refer to the sheet labeled “A

Stereo Audio Input/Output Boards39Optima SD Instruction ManualStereo Audio Input/Output BoardsApplicability NoticeThis chapter pertains to stereo audi

Stereo Audio Input/Output Boards40Optima SD Instruction ManualStereo Audio Input/Output Boards SpecificationsApplies to stereo audio boards contained

Stereo Audio Input/Output Boards41Optima SD Instruction ManualTo attach stereo audio input and output wires:1.Unscrew the clamps on the audio connecto

Stereo Audio Input/Output Boards42Optima SD Instruction ManualAdjusting Output VolumeVolume (Digital Gain)Output volume can be adjusted using either a

Stereo Audio Input/Output Boards43Optima SD Instruction ManualTo adjust digital input gain using the BCS Absolute Method:1.Enter the command below. Re

Stereo Audio Input/Output Boards44Optima SD Instruction Manual

ContentsiiOptima SD Instruction ManualAPWeb Expansion Board... 45Overvi

APWeb Expansion Board45Optima SD Instruction ManualAPWeb Expansion BoardApplicability NoticeThis chapter pertains to the Optima 3 RU APWeb expansion b

APWeb Expansion Board46Optima SD Instruction ManualThe APWeb BoardThe APWeb board has a TCP/IP Ethernet link connector, three indicator LEDs, and a Se

APWeb Expansion Board47Optima SD Instruction ManualSystem SetupThe system setup example in FIG. 28 illustrates an Optima SD enclosure with an APWeb ex

APWeb Expansion Board48Optima SD Instruction ManualAdding an APWeb BoardIf the APWeb board has been pre-installed, go directly to the instructions on

APWeb Expansion Board49Optima SD Instruction ManualCabling & Applying PowerAfter installing the APWeb board, connect it to a LAN or a Network Inte

APWeb Expansion Board50Optima SD Instruction ManualTesting the ConnectionThe connection between the APWeb board and the LAN should be tested to comple

APWeb Expansion Board51Optima SD Instruction ManualIf APWeb opens but appears to be stalled (the message “Waiting to detect AutoPatch system on the ne

APWeb Expansion Board52Optima SD Instruction Manual Enter the diagnostic command ~scrv3i3! Verify that one of the [type] lines disp

Appendix A – Managing Configuration Files53Optima SD Instruction ManualAppendix A – Managing Configuration FilesApplicability NoticeThis appendix appl

Appendix A – Managing Configuration Files54Optima SD Instruction ManualAMX AutoPatch CD InformationIf you cannot locate the AMX AutoPatch CD that ship

ESD Warning1Optima SD Instruction ManualESD WarningTo avoid ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) damage to sensitive components, make sure you are properly g

Appendix A – Managing Configuration Files55Optima SD Instruction Manual4. Select XNConnect.The XNConnect program opens.When XNConnect is open, use eit

Appendix A – Managing Configuration Files56Optima SD Instruction ManualOpening a Configuration FileThe process of modifying a configuration file start

Appendix A – Managing Configuration Files57Optima SD Instruction ManualNavigating the InterfaceXNConnect displays configuration information in two pan

Appendix A – Managing Configuration Files58Optima SD Instruction ManualMultiple Signal PathsIn Optima SD systems, each matrix is a signal path. When y

Appendix A – Managing Configuration Files59Optima SD Instruction Manual4. Enter the new name in the Input Text dialog box and click OK.The new channel

Appendix A – Managing Configuration Files60Optima SD Instruction Manual3. Enter a single digit between one and eight (inclusive) in each field.4. Chec

Appendix A – Managing Configuration Files61Optima SD Instruction Manual4. Enter a name for the new preset (descriptions are optional and do not displa

Appendix A – Managing Configuration Files62Optima SD Instruction ManualLoading an .xcl Configuration FileOnce modifications have been made to the conf

Appendix B – Programmer’s Interface for System Diagnostics63Optima SD Instruction ManualAppendix B – Programmer’s Interface for System DiagnosticsSyst

Appendix B – Programmer’s Interface for System Diagnostics64Optima SD Instruction ManualVerbosity SettingsThe verbosity (v) settings (v0, v1, v2, v3)

Important Safety Information & Instructions2Optima SD Instruction ManualImportant Safety Information & InstructionsWhen using and installing y

Appendix B – Programmer’s Interface for System Diagnostics65Optima SD Instruction ManualSplash Screen ExamplesFollowing are four examples of splash sc

Appendix B – Programmer’s Interface for System Diagnostics66Optima SD Instruction ManualSplash Screen Examples (continued)FIG. 37 Display for v3i4 (v

Appendix C – Replacing I/O Boards67Optima SD Instruction ManualAppendix C – Replacing I/O BoardsThis appendix covers the procedure to replace or add a

Appendix C – Replacing I/O Boards68Optima SD Instruction ManualRemoving I/O BoardsTo remove an I/O board:FIG. 39 Remove 5 screws & rack ear (4 sc

Appendix C – Replacing I/O Boards69Optima SD Instruction ManualFIG. 41 Pull CPU/board unit straight out & remove CPUFIG. 42 Remove screw & s

Appendix C – Replacing I/O Boards70Optima SD Instruction ManualImportant: Be sure to install the new board in the correct slot (see the “AutoPatch Opt

Appendix C – Replacing I/O Boards71Optima SD Instruction ManualReplacing I/O BoardsTo install a replacement I/O board:FIG. 45 Insert new board(s) &am

Appendix C – Replacing I/O Boards72Optima SD Instruction ManualNote: The number and placement of spacers varies per enclosure size and configuration.

Appendix C – Replacing I/O Boards73Optima SD Instruction ManualImportant: If the slot was previously empty or if the board type has changed, the syste

Appendix C – Replacing I/O Boards74Optima SD Instruction ManualUpdating the System ConfigurationThe configuration file stored in the CPU may or may no

Information et directives de sécurité importantes3Optima SD Instruction ManualInformation et directives de sécurité importantesVeuillez vous conformer

Appendix C – Replacing I/O Boards75Optima SD Instruction Manual10. For XNConnect version 2.4.0 and greater – from the Configure menu, select Configure

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Notices4Optima SD Instruction ManualNoticesCopyright NoticeAMX© 2009 (Rev A), all rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stor