Octaire Control Panel Operation; Overview - AMX Octaire Instruction Manual

Octaire Control Panel Operation

Octaire Control Panel Operation

Overview

The Octaire Control Panel (standard on all systems) is used for controlling the system's switches and
system attributes. In multi-enclosure systems, the Control Panel is attached to the primary enclosure.
Note: AMX AutoPatch software can also be used to control a system; for more information, see the
AMX AutoPatch CD. In addition, AMX AutoPatch enclosures can be controlled using BCS (Basic
Control Structure) commands transmitted through an external controller; see the "BCS Protocol
Instruction Manual" available on the CD or at www.amx.com.
The Control Panel has an LCD, a Function Key, a Control Dial, a Select Key, a Cancel Key, a Take Key,
Input and Output Keys, and a Power Indicator. The Control Dial and Select Key work together for
scrolling through the menus displayed on the LCD to place the system into various modes (the types of
operations, e.g., Change Mode) or to access lists for control operations. Once in the desired mode, use
the 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).
LCD Control Dial Input Keys
Function Key Take Key Output Keys
Cancel Key Select Key Power Indicator
FIG. 30 Octaire Control Panel
Control Keys & Dial
Function Key
The Function Key accesses the Function menu on the LCD. As the Control Dial is scrolled, the menu
displays the various command options, e.g., Status, Disconnect, etc. The Function Key can be pressed at
anytime to return the display to the Function menu. For an overview of menu options, see page 45.
Select Key
The Select Key enters a selection. In addition, the Select Key can be used to execute global presets;
however, the Select Key cannot execute or disconnect switches. Pressing the Take key executes or
disconnects switches.
Cancel Key
Pressing the Cancel Key clears an incomplete operation and returns the display to the beginning of a
submenu or list. The Cancel Key cannot undo a completed operation, e.g., an operation followed by the
pressing of the Take Key or an audio adjustment made with the Control Dial. If the Cancel Key flashes,
an error has occurred; a flashing Cancel Key must be pressed before continuing.
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