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Installation & Setup
Depending on the signal type (e.g., component signals), you may need to attach corresponding input and
output connectors on more than one enclosure to route the entire signal. For example, FIG. 13 shows
three BNC cable connectors attached for routing a three-component signal through Input 1. Follow the
"Octaire AutoPatch Connector Guide" (page 96) to ensure correct routing.
Y
Enclosure 1
Three BNC connectors are required for a three-component signal
FIG. 13
Installing Color Bands for Signal Types
Before attaching input and output video cables, we recommend installing the applicable color band (a set
of colored bands ship with the system) on the first input BNC connector of each enclosure. The color
bands help to easily identify the signal type supported by each enclosure when attaching input and output
cables and when linking multiple-enclosure systems.
For the signal type to colored band correspondence, see the table below.
Signal Type – Color of Band
RGB (UWB)
R = Red
G = Green
B = Blue
HV (SYNC)
H = White
V = Black
Connecting 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 execute a test switch (see
page 30). When the test switch is successful, attach the rest of the input and output cables (and wires).
Tip: Using lacer bars or some other type of cable management system lessens the strain from
cable weight on the connectors and makes servicing the Octaire easier.
To connect video inputs and outputs:
1.
Fasten the cables onto the input and output BNC connectors (FIG. 14).
Fasten cables onto input and output BNC connectors
FIG. 14
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Pb
Pr
Enclosure 2
Enclosure 3
Y/Pb/Pr (UWB)
Y/c (STD)
Y = Green
Y = Yellow
Pb = Blue
C = Black
Pr = Red
Service Access Spacing between connectors
Tip: Cable up or down using the waterfall method to
take advantage of the Service Access Spacing feature
on the Octaire.
Composite (STD)
V = Yellow
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