Attaching Inputs And Outputs - AMX Modula Instruction Manual

Attaching Inputs and Outputs

Input and output connectors are the attachment points for source and destination devices that connect to
the system. Looking at the rear of a Modula enclosure, the inputs (for sources) are on the left side of the
enclosure, and the outputs (for destinations) are on the right side of the enclosure.
The number and type of connectors depend on the number and type of input and output boards. Input and
output connectors are numbered separately. The four connector numbers for each board are above and to
the right of its top connector. This numbering pattern continues on each board (FIG. 20).
Note: Depending on the types of boards in the configuration, the numbering may start over with
each board type.
When attaching input and output signal cables, refer to the sheet labeled "AutoPatch Modula Connector
Guide" that shipped with the system. The guide shows where to attach each signal cable on the rear of
each enclosure. The system's serial number is in two places on the Modula enclosure; left rear and left
side (near the power receptacle). The label on the side also has the enclosure number, referred to as the
chassis number. Follow the guide exactly; the system was programmed at the factory to operate only as
indicated on the "Connector Guide."
Before connecting all input and output cables, attach only the first two inputs and outputs and
execute a test switch (see page 41). When the test switch is successful, attach the rest of the input and
output cables.
Video Inputs
FIG. 20
Numbering starts with top channel of left-most board
Signal Types and Connectors
Signal types and connectors for a Modula enclosure could include those listed in the table below.
Analog video (composite)
S-Video
Y/c
HV Sync
RGBHV
RGBHV + Stereo (CatPro)
Composite or S-Video; stereo or mono (Cat5)
Wideband Video (300 MHz)
HDTV / Component
Digital video (HD-SDI and SD-SDI)
Analog audio – mono (balanced or unbalanced)
Analog audio – stereo (balanced or unbalanced) Pluggable 5-position terminal block
Digital audio
For board connector information and specifications, see the specific board chapter in this manual.
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Audio Inputs
Video Outputs
Signal Type
Audio Outputs
Connector Type
BNC
Locking S-Video, S-Video
BNC
BNC
HD-15 or BNC
RJ-45
RJ-45
BNC
BNC
BNC
Pluggable 3-position terminal block
BNC
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