Attaching Inputs & Outputs - AMX Octaire Instruction Manual

LINK Connector LEDs
The LINK (RJ-45) connectors are 10Base-T and have two LEDs that indicate communication status
when the enclosure is linked and active.
FIG. 12 LINK (RJ-45) connector LEDs
Note: The Status LED indicator directly above the DB-9 port on the enclosure's rear indicates
system status.
Attaching Inputs & Outputs
Input and output connectors are the attachment points for source and destination devices that connect to
the system. Viewed from the rear of an Octaire enclosure, the input connectors are in the center on the
top with the output connectors directly below them. Input and output connectors are numbered
separately. The numbers are above each connector and read left to right, continuing on the next row of
connectors. The configuration of the system determines the number of connectors.
An "Octaire AutoPatch Connector Guide" (see page 96) is included with the primary enclosure to ensure
correct routing. The system is programmed to operate based on the guide.
Cabling Video Connectors
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
video, and sync video, see the "Signal Types & Specifications" chapter (page 39).
Video Types
The available video types for the Octaire are
Signal Type Labels on Enclosures
Important: Be sure to attach the video cables to the correct enclosure. Octaire enclosures are
built and programmed at the factory to handle specific signal types. This is especially important
for enclosure systems that contain both ultra-wideband and digital sync enclosures because
the enclosures look the same, but they do not support the same signal type.
The enclosures have labels designating the signal type on the rear of each enclosure:
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Composite
Y/c
Three-component/HDTV
RGBHV
STD (standard video) – supports composite signals or the Y or c components of Y/c signals
UWB (ultra-wideband) – supports three-component signals or the R, G, or B components of
RGBHV signals
SYNC (digital sync) – supports the H and V components of RGBHV signals
Amber LED "on" – link status is active
Green LED "blinks" – activity between enclosures
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